Step on a branch

Chapter 104 Looking Up
Royal study.

The oil lamp was much dimmed.

Eunuch Xu wanted to go in and flick the wick, but when he turned his head to look, he found that the emperor was leaning on the back of the chair, dozing off.

Seeing this, he stepped back lightly.

When the emperor was taking a nap, if he was disturbed, he would definitely be upset.

There were footsteps outside, as if someone was coming.

Eunuch Xu hurried out and made a silent gesture to the visitor.

It was Deng Guoshi who came.

Deng Guoshi asked in a low voice: "Anyone else face the saint?"

"The emperor is taking a nap." Eunuch Xu replied.

Deng Guoshi showed surprise on his face.

There are guards and servants on the left and right, and it is difficult to talk, so Deng Guoshi entered the side hall.

Seeing Eunuch Xu following in, Deng Guoshi asked, "Do you take a nap at this hour?"

"I didn't sleep well yesterday." Eunuch Xu was extremely cautious. He knew that there was no one else here, so he took a second look before he took a step forward and said in a low voice, "I seem to have dreamed of that person. Talking nonsense all the time."

that.

Deng Guoshi laughed out loud.

Of course he knew which one it was.

The only one who can make the emperor keep silent and brood on him is the former prince Zhao Lin.

Zhao Lin is the emperor's heart disease.

It was a thorn, which had been stuck in the emperor's heart, and it could move his whole body, causing the emperor to be in severe pain.

This is inevitable.

The two brothers are eight years apart in age.

When the emperor was "at the beginning of a human being, his nature was good", his elder brother had already followed his father and his subordinates, showing his talent for marching and fighting;
The emperor can understand when the ministers are discussing the big and small matters, the elder brother has already fought many victories as a pioneer;
When the emperor was stabilizing internal issues and pondering internal affairs for his father, his elder brother led a group of brave generals to two prefectures and six prefectures, and was praised by everyone as a genius in the world.

……

He was always "looking up".

Even though it is now the No. 20 year since the emperor ascended the throne and changed the Yuan, he is not at ease.

Deng Guoshi saw it too clearly.

The emperor can't use old officials, but he is afraid of them; he wants to surpass his father and brother, but he is always under the shadow of his father and brother.

The emperor of the Great Zhou was conceited and inferior.

Even if he sits on the dragon chair for a few more years, he will still be like this.

It's not that there are no young courtiers emerging in the court, but, in the eyes of the emperor, they have a complicated relationship with the old courtiers.

After all, in the era of his father and brother, in troubled times, it was always whoever had the hardest fist spoke.

The emperor grew up at that time and deeply remembered this.

As a result, although it is not unified now, it is definitely not a chaotic world, but the emperor felt in his heart that the fists of ministers who could lead troops to fight were very hard.

Unable to win over, not loyal enough, always vigilant.

It is precisely because of this that Deng Guoshi will have the opportunity to "reach the sky in one step".

He, Deng Guoshi, has no connection with Zhao Hui and Zhao Lin, nor has he been involved with all the old officials. He is alone, and he has won the trust of the emperor.

This is also normal.

He thinks about what the emperor thinks, annoys what the emperor thinks, and is of one mind with the emperor.

"It's really difficult for the emperor." Mr. Deng Guo sighed.

Eunuch Xu agreed deeply: "Yes, it's too difficult."

After sighing, the two looked at each other and smiled.

If it weren't for the emperor being so difficult, how could they be thriving?

In the dark night, thick clouds drift away with the wind, and occasionally, a round of bright moon behind is exposed.

The moonlight was faint and cold.

The carriage stopped outside Shenghua Pavilion.

Liu Shan was about to close the door, when she saw Qin Luan coming, she was very surprised.

Qin Luan greeted him, entered the lobby, and said to Liu Gong: "Auntie, I'm looking for the Duke, it's urgent."

Liu Gongshi was doing the accounting, put down his abacus, and nodded at Qin Luan.

At this time, it must be urgent.

When Fang Tian got the news, he reported it to Lin Fan without any delay.

"She's looking for me?" Lin Fan asked, with a hint of joy in his tone.

"Yes," Fang Tian said, "Ms. Qin is in such a hurry, it must be a serious matter. Last time it was Taifu Xu's business. I don't know this time..."

Following his few words, Fang Tian found that their master's expression became solemn to the naked eye.

He touched the tip of his nose.

It seems that Master Qin probably knows the reason why Miss Qin came here?
It must be a big deal for Grandpa to be so cautious.

But today during the day, he was also in the yamen, following their master every step of the way, why didn't he hear any trouble?
It's so weird.

Lin Fan didn't know what Fang Tian was thinking, he took the snow coat from the shelf and tied it, and hurried out.

The previous joy has been replaced by worry.

It is of course a happy thing to see the girl in my heart, but as Fang Tian said, something difficult must have happened to Qin Luan looking for him, so how could he not worry about it?
The back house and Lin Fan left a door.

Lin Fan came in, greeted Liu Shan, then walked through the yard, entered the wooden door, and went up the stairs in three steps at a time.

The sound of his footsteps came into the private room, Qin Luan stood up and looked towards the door.

As soon as Lin Fan came in, his eyes met Qin Luan's, and his heart skipped a beat.

He still remembered that last time, Qin Luan was very relaxed.

A pot of tea, a game of chess, waited for him for two hours, and he was contented. Although the smile on his face was not bright, it was also gentle and just right, which made him feel much more relaxed.

But this time, with tea and no chess, Qin Luan still smiled at him, but he tasted something different from this smile.

After closing the door of the private room, Lin Fan walked to the table and sat down generously.

Hiding all his concerns in his heart, when he spoke, he asked in a calm manner, "Did Miss Qin encounter any difficulties?"

Qin Luan looked at Lin Fan and blinked.

Lin Fan's voice was gentle and powerful, just listening to his tone, there was a soothing force.

The voice passed through the anxious mind, and people also slowed down and stabilized. At the same time, they also gained the confidence that "everything can be solved".

This is a kind of ability during dialogue.

It's no wonder that so many elders in Beijing who have been in the court for decades know that Lin Fan is annoying, and they will be led away by him while talking, and they will step on a pit in hindsight and regret it.

Of course, when Lin Fan talked to her like this, he didn't dig a hole for clichés, but just to calm her down.

Thinking of this, Qin Luan couldn't help but bend his eyes and sat down.

It is said that bystanders are clear and authorities are obsessed. She is obviously just a bystander who spread the word, but she is anxious because of what her grandfather said about the past.

Practicing the Tao all the year round, it is said that she has developed the ability to "keep the face of the mountain collapsed in front of her", and her anxiety would not be shown in her demeanor, but Lin Fan saw through it at a glance.

As expected of the commander of the Red Guards, he has outstanding eyesight.

"I'm the one in a hurry." Qin Luan said.

Lin Fan didn't ask any further questions, poured tea by himself, and waited for Qin Luan to speak.

Qin Luan quickly adjusted his state, and said: "Grandfather said that the right time, right place and harmonious people are indispensable."

Lin Fan raised his eyebrows.

This is what Old Hou Ye said when he talked about his life experience.

After that, Lin Fan thought several times about when the so-called timing was, and now hearing Qin Luan start with this, he pursed his lower lip.

"Is now the time that Old Hou said?" Lin Fan asked.

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