That year, that cicada, that sword

Chapter 437
Li Shiqi, whose name is Dan, and whose name is Pinglu, is a native of Jiangdu. He has been diligent and studious since he was a child.

Those who were of the same age as him, either struggled for qualifications in the Hanlin Academy, or were transferred to a county magistrate and struggled to climb up. Only he was able to join the cabinet. Although he was only a low-rank cabinet bachelor, he could be called a low-ranking official. , and everyone in the court knew that he was favored by the elders of Han Ge, even the six ministers would be happy to laugh and say a few words when they saw him.

The reason why Li Shiqi was favored by Han Xuan was not only because his father was a member of the Korean party, but also he should not be underestimated. Han Xuan was born as a literati. Han Xuan, the Confucian sage classics, is no longer limited to the Confucian school's theories. He has read extensively. In such a large cabinet, except for Lan Yu, there are very few people who can learn from Han Xuan.

Li Shiqi is a caring person. After seeing this scene, he paid attention to what books Han Xuan read every day, and then read them all night. They can answer fluently, which is in line with Han Xuan's heart, so Han Xuan pays more and more attention to this junior.

After retiring from the court today, Han Xuan sent someone to tell Li Shiqi to go to his mansion. Li Shiqi didn't dare to be negligent, so he rushed to the Han mansion as quickly as possible, and then went directly to the study room, facing the old man who was reading behind the desk He saluted respectfully and said, "Master Ge, you are looking for me."

Han Xuan didn't show too much politeness, and said without raising his head, "Tanren, sit down and talk."

Li Shiqi didn't make any excuses, and sat down respectfully, with his hands on his knees.

After a while, Han Xuan finished reading the chapter here, clamped it with a piece of bamboo bookmark, and closed the book, "Tanren, you should have seen Nangui when you went to Jiangdu last time, right?"

Li Shiqi hurriedly said: "Shiqi has already met the eldest son."

Han Xuan said with a smile: "You must have heard some rumors that this incompetent son of the old man has been crowned for two years, but he is still not married, so the old man can only be ashamed and beg His Majesty. Fortunately, His Majesty is still considerate." With my old face, I have no objection, so the old man wants him to come to the imperial capital to live for a while, firstly, it can be regarded as a reunion of father and son, and secondly, to settle this marriage as soon as possible, so that the old man can let go of this concern."

Li Shiqi, who had heard the news a long time ago, was not surprised at all, and said with a smile: "This is a great happy event."

Han Xuan nodded and said, "It's indeed a happy event, but some things are still troublesome."

Li Shiqi got up quickly, and said in a deep voice: "Elder Ge's business is Shi Qi's business, how dare you take it easy? Just do what Master Ge tells you to do."

Han Xuan stretched out his hand and pressed slightly, motioned him to sit down, and said, "Actually, it's not a big deal. After all, it's the first time for Nan Gui to come to the imperial capital, so the old man just wants you to lead him around for a while. He has seen the most benevolent place under the feet of the emperor."

Li Shiqi smiled and said, "I'm so happy."

Han Xuan got up from behind the desk, "There will be another discussion in the imperial study later, so I won't keep you today, let's go, I will see you off."

Li Shiqi was really terrified, and hurriedly said: "How can this happen? Mr. Ge is really going to kill Sha Shiqi."

Han Xuan shook his head and said, "These few steps should be considered as a physical exercise. Besides, you are my junior, so you don't need to be too formal. What happens to Nangui in the future depends on you."

Li Shiqi said in a deep voice: "Shiqi will definitely do his best."

After sending Li Shiqi away, Han Xuan walked back to the study slowly and saw Zhao Qing standing there.

Zhao Qing crossed his arms and asked, "Gongsun Zhongmou's apprentice is coming to the imperial capital?"

Han Xuan nodded and said, "He will dare to arrive at the imperial capital before Lidong."

Zhao Qing sighed softly, "Since Shangguan Xianchen, this kid is the third generation of Sword Sect Master I have seen. I don't know if I will see the fourth generation of Sword Sect Master in this life. I hope I don't have this opportunity."

This remark is a pun. If Xu Beiyou can become the world's invincible Great Sword Immortal, Zhao Qing will naturally not be able to see the fourth generation of the Sword Sect Master. If the Sword Sect ends in Xu Beiyou's hands, then he will also not be able to see the fourth generation. Master of Sword Sect.

Han Xuan frowned slightly, but did not speak.

A sneer appeared at the corner of Zhao Qing's mouth, "Nowadays there is a lot of trouble in the imperial capital, but he, a small earth fairy, wants to enter the game in person, is he really not afraid of death without a place to die?"

Han Xuan said flatly: "You can't gamble a lot, how can you take a lot? Nangui wants to revive the Sword Sect, he can't do it step by step, he must take the edge of the sword. This time the imperial capital's turmoil seems to be extremely dangerous, but there is also something hidden in it. great wealth."

"Looking for wealth and danger?" This time it was Zhao Qing's turn to frown slightly, "This is not what you, Han Xuan, should say."

Han Xuan went to the back of the desk, turned up a seal, and said softly: "If you are not [-]% sure of doing something, it is a gamble. It is a gamble for Gongsun Zhongmou to meet Xiao Mahe, and it is a gamble for the old man to return to the temple. Returning from south to north is a gamble." The imperial capital is still a gamble."

Zhao Qing glanced at the seal. It was Xiao Xuan's Lingbao Seal. It was originally in the hands of Gongsun Zhongmou. Xuan Xing gave it to Han Xuan again because he never took back what he gave away.

Han Xuan carefully looked at the word Lingbao on the bottom of this seal, and said softly: "Taiqing morality, Yuqing Yuanshi, Shangqing Lingbao, this word Lingbao is the same as the sword sect left by Daojun Shangqing Compatible, I remember that when His Majesty was just born, the late emperor named him Xuan, which corresponds to the meaning of Taoist Xuanmen, and the Empress Dowager personally chose the word Lingbao as her baby name, is it really God's will?"

Zhao Qing's expression froze and he fell into deep thought.

Han Xuan put the seal back in the distance, and continued: "It's just that the late emperor and the queen mother are no longer here, so what happened back then can only be guessed out of thin air."

A haze passed between Zhao Qing's brows, and he said in a deep voice: "Xiao Yu had a plan back then, surrounded by clouds and fog, and he was always on guard against me, so I couldn't participate in it. Now that I think about it , there are many doubts in it, you were the second assistant of the cabinet at the time, but you know the inside story?"

Han Xuan casually glanced outside the door.

Zhao Qing said in a deep voice: "This world is under my control. Unless Qiu Ye comes personally, no one will escape my perception. If you have something to say, it's okay to say it."

Han Xuan withdrew his gaze, and said slowly: "What happened back then is confusing to onlookers, and even the authorities can't tell. I am afraid that only the late emperor who set up the situation can understand it. I did participate in it, but you have to ask me about it." I also don't know much about the inside story, but I only know that this matter has a lot to do with His Majesty today."

Zhao Qing murmured: "Slow step by step, slow step by step."

Han Xuan lowered his eyes and said softly: "And you also asked the wrong person. Back then, the cabinet, the governor's office, the secret guard's office, the inspector of rituals, the imperial horse inspector, the Tianji Pavilion, the Ministry of Industry, and the Tiance Office all participated Among them, Lan Yu is not only the chief assistant of the cabinet, but also the head of the Tianji Pavilion, and at the same time, he is also in charge of the errand of the chief minister of Tiance Mansion, you should ask him."

Zhao Qing narrowed his eyes, "Sapphire?"

Han Xuan calmly said: "The reason why I was defeated back then was not without reason, not only because of the Empress Dowager, the involvement is extremely complicated and difficult to describe."

Zhao Qing thought of the man who had won him all his life, and snorted coldly.

He can't let go.

The difference of one step back then would end up losing the whole game. Even if his force was close to that of a saint, he could not escape being reduced to an involuntary pawn.

(End of this chapter)