The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

When Xiao Rui brought Shen Wansan to the secret room and looked at the treasures in the twelve large boxes, Shen Wansan's loyalty was immediately full, and then Shen Wansan bowed and said respectfully: "The villain Shen Wansan is willing to join His Highness's command, for His Highness Earn countless gold and silver wealth to help the great cause!"

Xiao Rui supported Shen Wansan with both hands, and said with a smile: "Okay! Then Mr. Shen will work hard, and this king will also help Mr. become the richest man in Daxia, and even the richest man in the Seven Kingdoms in the mainland of China!"

"Thank you, Your Highness, for your trust!" Shen Wansan's eyes turned red with emotion.

Xiao Rui nodded, then left Shen Wansan in the secret room, and let him count the specific value of these treasures.

Xiao Rui returned to the study and was just about to finish when he saw Jia Xu rushing over.

"Your Highness, something has happened," Jia Xu said.

Xiao Rui was surprised and asked: "Sir, sit down and talk slowly, what happened?"

Jia Xu said: "Today, Li Xiuer's personal maid came to report. Li Xiuer brought Zhang Yizhi from Jingyuan into Chu Palace, and transferred it to his side concubine Du Xueqin who also likes music, and asked Zhang Yizhi to act as a musician for Du Xueqin."

"What?" Xiao Rui was taken aback, which was beyond his expectation.

"That's the second thing!" Jia Xu said again: "Today Li Xiu'er also suddenly left the Chu Palace and moved back to the Li Mansion. In name, she said that her great-grandmother was ill. She wanted to spend more time with her during the New Year's Eve and go back to live temporarily, but The real reason is unknown for the time being, and the King of Chu did not stop it."

Xiao Rui was silent, Li Xiu'er was slapped by Xiao Yiheng, so it was justifiable to move away from King Chu's Mansion, but she could go to Jingyuan, why did she go back to Li's Mansion?

It is not impossible for the daughter to return to her mother's house. It is okay to stay for a few days, but not for a long time. There are customs during Chinese New Year, especially for married daughters.

"Your Highness, could it be that Li Xiu'er noticed something?" Jia Xu doubted.

Xiao Rui shook his head and said: "It's hard to say! If she noticed something and avoided Zhang Yizhi, she could find an excuse and send Zhang Yizhi back to Prince Xian's mansion. Why would she transfer it to the side princess who also likes music? But if she didn't notice , What is her intention of doing this? Sir, find a chance, let's meet Zhang Yizhi face to face! If there is a problem with this person, then get rid of him!"

"No problem, I'll do it quickly!" Jia Xu said.

Jia Xu was very efficient in handling affairs, Zhang Yizhi rushed over before noon.

Seeing Xiao Rui, Zhang Yizhi hastily saluted: "Villain Zhang Yizhi, pay homage to Your Highness!"

Xiao Rui nodded, pointed to the seat under the hall, and said: "Yi Zhi is here, sit down, don't be restrained. How is it in Jingyuan recently? I am looking for a chance to transfer you back, and I am afraid that Princess Chu will not let you go." , after all, your talent is obvious to all."

Embarrassment appeared on Zhang Yizhi's face.

Ever since he met Li Xiuer, Zhang Yizhi has been deeply infatuated with this fairy-like woman. Even if he knew that she was a concubine, and that she was the prominent Concubine Chu, who might become a queen in the future, Zhang Yizhi did not show timidity, but was full of excitement. strong desire. He's always been that way, so he's doing his best to be the best he can be.

During this period of time, he felt that his relationship with Li Xiuer was getting closer. Before that, it was all about music, but recently he managed to talk about other things, which made Zhang Yizhi very excited. He felt that as long as he worked hard, he would always be able to eat swan meat.

Unexpectedly, today he was suddenly transferred to be a musician with Concubine Side, which was beyond his expectation. Although Concubine Side is also very beautiful and enthusiastic, she is not as good as Li Xiuer after all.

"Your Highness, the princess returned to the Li Mansion for a few days. He was afraid that the villain would not be familiar with Jingyuan, so he brought the villain back to Chu Palace, and met Princess Side, and now he is working as a musician with her." Zhang Yizhi said.

After hearing this, Xiao Rui nodded, said with an oh, and asked: "The princess has returned to Li's residence? Then there is no need to introduce you to the side princess? Could it be that you have offended Princess Chu?"

Zhang Yizhi was so frightened that he quickly bowed and said, "The servants don't dare, the villain dare not. A few days ago, the villain played the flute for Princess Chu, and Princess Chu was very happy, but when I heard the news suddenly today, the villain didn't either." I had the opportunity to meet Princess Chu, but I don't know if I did something wrong and bumped into her accidentally."

Xiao Rui frowned. It seemed that Li Xiuer's sudden action had something to do with being slapped by Xiao Yiheng yesterday.

At this moment, Jia Xu entered the room and gestured.

Xiao Rui understood and knew that he had something to say, so he said: "Sir, Zhang Yizhi is now playing for the side concubine of the King of Chu, do you think there is anything you want to tell him?"

Jia Xu then said: "Your Highness, Du Xueqin, the side concubine of King Chu, is the beloved daughter of General Du under the White Tiger Marquis. Her grandfather was once Minister of the Ministry of War, so this Princess Du has a bright and enthusiastic personality. She will work next to Princess Du in the future. , just be careful."

"Yes, sir." Zhang Yizhi said.

Jia Xu said again: "Zhang Yizhi, originally His Highness valued you very much and wanted to keep you in the palace, but now it seems that Chu Palace is more suitable for your development and values ​​you even more. If you can develop well there, if you can get The princess thinks highly of you, and if I introduce you to His Royal Highness King Chu, then you will be prosperous. But I need to remind you that you have been here for a long time in the capital, and I have heard that the princes have a gap, so you must not be known by the King of Chu. The relationship between His Highness King Xian, otherwise I am afraid he will drag you down to feed the dogs!"

Zhang Yizhi naturally knew about the dispute between the princes, so he kept his head firmly in mind, and said: "Don't worry, sir, the villain understands, the villain understands."

"It's getting late, you should go back earlier, don't disappoint Princess Du." Jia Xu said.

Zhang Yizhi immediately bid farewell to Xiao Rui and Jia Xu, and left in a hurry through the back door.

As soon as the people left, Xiao Rui asked Jia Xu, "Sir, why did you let Zhang Yizhi stay with Chu Wang's side concubine?"

Jia Xu said: "Your Highness, I heard from the spies of the Chu Palace that it was Du Xueqin who asked for Zhang Yizhi on his own initiative. The day before yesterday, Du Xueqin visited the Scenic Garden and liked Zhang Yizhi's music skills, so he proposed to ask for it. At that time, Li Xiuer didn't make it clear. Give it or not. The two of them, one is the main concubine and the other is the side concubine, so naturally they don't deal with each other on weekdays, but they suddenly agreed today."

"Sir, do you suspect that Li Xiu'er deliberately asked Zhang Yizhi to follow Du Xueqin?" Xiao Rui said.

Jia Xu said: "It's hard to judge, I can only take one step at a time, so I let Zhang Yizhi continue to follow Du Xueqin, maybe there is a surprise."

Xiao Rui nodded and said, "Okay, let's take a step and see."

Near noon, Xiao Rui was preparing lunch when Zhuge Liuying came.

"Liu Ying, why are you free? Have you had lunch yet?" Xiao Rui asked.

Zhuge Liuying said: "After eating, you eat first, and go somewhere with me after eating."

"Where?" Xiao Rui asked in surprise.

"Li's Mansion, the Li's Mansion of the Chief Assistant of the Cabinet." Zhuge Liuying laughed.

Xiao Rui was puzzled: "Li Shoufu is looking for me? No, I won't let you come. Li Ruoxue is the only one who can invite you. Why is she looking for me?"

"It's because you wrote a poem that made sister Ruoxue sleepless, and she didn't dare to come to you, so she could only ask me to come." Zhuge Liuying explained.

It was only then that Xiao Rui realized that it was for the poem he recited when he visited the lake in Jingyuan, which fit Li Ruoxue's character very well.

"No problem, I'll write it down silently later and let you bring it to her, so I don't have to go." Xiao Rui smiled.

Zhuge Liuying said: "You should come with me."

"Why?" Xiao Rui asked.

Zhuge Liuying explained: "Although Hua Tuo's magical doctor cured the old lady's old cold legs, thanks to your introduction, the old lady has always wanted to thank you, but it is inconvenient to walk, so I can only ask you to move."

"How can you let the old lady come to see me? I should be the one to visit. Let's go after I have dinner." Xiao Rui said with a smile.

After Xiao Rui had dinner, he went to Li's Mansion with Zhuge Liuying. The distance between the two mansions is not far, just a few steps away.

When he came to Li's mansion, he followed Zhuge Liuying in. Xiao Rui couldn't help but asked, "Don't you need to ask Li Shoufu to say hello?"

"We came quietly, and Li Shoufu is not in the mansion. After writing the poem and seeing someone, go back early." Zhuge Liuying was also afraid of trouble.

This was just as Xiao Rui wanted, so he followed Zhuge Liuying deep into the mansion, walked through a secluded garden, and came to a house.

Although the heavy snow hadn't melted, the sun was shining today, so the elderly lady was basking in the sun in the yard. Beside her, Li Ruoxue and Li Xiu'er chatted with her.

Seeing Li Xiu'er, Xiao Rui paused slightly, but followed in.

"Grandmother." Zhuge Liuying stepped forward and called softly.

Xiao Rui cupped his hands and said: "Junior Xiao Rui, pay homage to Mrs. Li."

The old lady got up quickly, and said: "This is His Royal Highness King Xian, he is indeed a good-looking talent, I am being rude."

Li Ruoxue and Li Xiu'er quickly helped the old lady, Xiao Rui also hurried forward, and said with a smile: "Madam Li, you sit down, you sit down, this junior comes to greet you, if the old lady is so restrained, she will treat me like an outsider. Then I have to say goodbye."

The old lady giggled, her teeth had fallen out, so her smile was extraordinarily kind, she sat down again, waved her hand quickly, took Xiao Rui's hand, and said with a smile: "Your Highness, don't be offended. You saluted. Thanks to Your Highness, if you hadn’t introduced the miracle doctor, I don’t know if I would have survived this winter, look at the snow, it’s so heavy.”

Xiao Rui sat down with the old lady, and said with a smile: "It should be that those who have accumulated blessings have their own blessings. The old lady has accumulated good deeds, so there is a miracle doctor who treats her. This is not the credit of the recommender, but the old lady's kindness. God."

The old lady patted Xiao Rui's hand, beaming with joy, and said: "Your Highness is not only a good-looking talent, but also has a really sweet mouth, Liuying is a lucky girl, otherwise, I would like to introduce Ruoxue and Xiu'er to you."

"Great-grandmother!" Li Ruoxue and Li Xiu'er snorted coquettishly, this old man dared to say anything.

Zhuge Liuying joked: "Grandmother, I haven't got an engagement with His Highness King Xian yet, and His Majesty hasn't conferred a marriage yet. If Mr. Chief Assistant works harder, maybe I can find a good son-in-law for Ruoxue, just like Sister Xiuer, To be a princess."

This was a joke, but Li Ruoxue also blushed. However, Li Xiuer sighed secretly, and secretly glanced at Xiao Rui, her eyes were reserved and her face was expressionless.

The old lady smiled and said: "That won't work, Liuying finally found a good son-in-law, how can he just grab it. Your Highness, Liuying is a good girl. Back then, I still wanted to introduce him to Dongsheng."

"Has Li Dongcheng come back?" Zhuge Liuying was overjoyed and asked hastily.

"I just came back yesterday, and I already sent someone to call him." Li Ruoxue laughed.

Li Xiu'er saw Xiao Rui's puzzled face. She didn't want to speak at first, but she couldn't hold back. She said softly, "Li Dongcheng is Ruoxue's elder brother. He traveled around the world with a senior. He hasn't returned home for a year or two. Liuying is good at martial arts." , Dongsheng is also, but he is not Liuying's opponent, and is often bullied by Liuying. This time he came back, and said he wanted to learn from Liuying."

Li Xiu'er spoke softly, her eyes did not look at Xiao Rui, but ethereal.

Xiao Rui looked at Li Xiu'er, and suddenly felt that she had changed, not because of the environment here, but because of her own change.

Xiao Rui nodded and replied, "Thank you."

At this time, the old lady felt tired and said: "You talk, I will go back to the house for a rest."

Li Xiuer hurriedly supported the old lady back to the house.

Li Ruoxue entertained Zhuge Liuying and Xiao Rui, and had already prepared a pen, ink, paper and inkstone.

Xiao Rui rolled up his sleeves, and Li Xiu'er stood up to grind for him. Zhuge Liuying stood on the other side, laying out the good hairpin paper for him.

Xiao Rui picked up his brush and ink, and began to silently write Li Taibai's "Mount Lu Ballad to Lu Shiyu Xuzhou".

Zhuge Liuying has never seen this poem before, so while Xiao Rui wrote it, she chanted:

"I am a madman from Chu, Feng Ge laughs at Kong Qiu"

"In advance, I sweat all over Jiugai, and I would like to take Lu Ao on a tour of Taiqing."

After reading, Zhuge Liuying breathed a sigh of relief, feeling in her heart, no wonder Ruoxue liked it so much, even she was also attracted by the boldness and freedom in the poem, immersed in the artistic conception of the poem, and lingered intoxicated.

"clap clap"

"A good poem, indeed it is a good poem! This trip back to Beijing, I really got it right!"

Suddenly, applause and praise came from behind.

Xiao Rui looked back and saw a young Taoist priest standing in front of Gongyue Gate.

He is about the same age as Xiao Rui, probably not as young as a weak crown. He is eighteen or nineteen years old and has a handsome appearance. He is now wearing a Taoist robe, with long-distance shoes on his feet, and a random bun on his head. Not only does he not feel nondescript, but even more It is elegant and natural, not limited to things, not trapped in narrow areas, and has the way of riding on things to wander the mind instead of being enslaved by things.

"Brother!" Li Ruoxue shouted.

After Zhuge Liuying looked up and down, she couldn't help but vomit: "I haven't seen you for a few years, and you are still the same. You have returned home, and you still don't take off your Taoist robe?"

This person is Li Ruoxue's elder brother, Li Dongsheng.

Li Dongsheng walked up and said with a smile: "Ji Shou Tian is in the middle of the sky, the light shines brightly, and the eight winds can't blow it, sitting on a purple golden lotus. Sister Liuying, you are also the same, and my Taoist robe is hindering you again?"

After finishing speaking, he looked at Xiao Rui, bowed his hands and said: "I, Li Dongcheng, pay my respects to His Royal Highness King Xian. I have heard about the name for a long time, and seeing him today is really extraordinary."

Xiao Rui also cupped his hands back and said with a smile: "Brother Li is polite, but when it comes to bearing, I'm not as good as that."

Li Dongsheng raised his hands, shook his long sleeves uncontrollably, and said, "I'm used to wearing this Taoist robe, so I haven't taken it off. It's also a symbol when I walk in the rivers and lakes. Please sit down, Your Highness!"

Xiao Rui nodded, and stretched out his hand to ask back, and the four of them sat down at the same time.