Long live Emperor Wu!

Wei Siqian took a closer look and said:
  "Pei Erlang, I looked at the figure from a distance, but I didn't expect it to be you. Why are you here?"

After hearing his voice, Pei Xingjian saw his face clearly and said excitedly:

"I was looking for you!...I have obeyed the imperial edict and will go to court to debate today."

Wei Siqian was now a fifth-rank official, wearing a crimson official uniform. He and Pei Er walked forward together.

While walking and talking, Wei Siqian asked him:

"What's the debate about?"

Pei Xingjian's voice was obviously full of high-spirited passion, and he said happily:

"Didn't I mention it to you before? I felt that His Majesty was worried about the selection of officials, so I had some ideas in mind, so I wrote a memorial and submitted it. Your Majesty must have accepted it after reading it, otherwise there would be no need for an edict. I!"

His steps became much more relaxed and he said:
  "My friends, especially those from poor families, all complain that the world is difficult and it is difficult to get ahead, but I don't believe it.

You see, the roads in this world are all made by people. Don’t they become better just by walking? Hahaha……"

His voice was so proud that it attracted the attention of the officials in front and behind him. This was a spirit and innocence that belonged only to young people, and was incompatible with the old ministers around him.

Wei Siqian looked around sheepishly, but he couldn't help but smile. He was silent for a while and said seriously in a low voice:
  "I believe you, your idea must be fair."

Pei Xingjian asked again with a smile:
  "Hey, how have you been lately? Have you offended all the Yuan people in Chang'an City?"

There was a hint of schadenfreude in that tone.

Wei Siqian didn't care after hearing this, lowered his head and said indifferently:
  "……more or less."

After Pei Xingjian heard this, he smiled and said:
  "I've heard about it. Good fellow, you brought Chu Suiliang down as soon as you took office. All the children of the aristocratic families in Chang'an City have heard of your name. It has attracted so many people to hate you for being so troublesome. It's like they have been behind your back. There was something like a watching eye.

It has made my errands as the magistrate of Chang'an County much easier recently, and I would like to thank you very much. "

When Wei Siqian heard this, he sighed a little depressedly and answered.

It's not that he doesn't envy Pei Xingjian's popularity and chicness, but in comparison, he values ​​justice and truth in this world more, so he can only be forced to be a lonely minister.

Seeing that he looked depressed, Pei Xingjian leaned towards him again, almost touching his ear, and whispered:

"Actually, it doesn't matter if you offend many people, as long as you don't offend His Majesty. If His Majesty intends to use you, he will definitely support you."

When Wei Siqian heard this, he couldn't help but pause. Then he was silent for a while and suddenly asked:
  "Do you know about Wu Zhaoyi?"

Pei Xingjian was stunned for a moment. He might not be able to find out about the major events within the imperial court, but he was always on the front line to receive news about the gossip in the market.

Especially this kind of royal secrets related to the love affairs between men and women, which are not very honorable, spread even faster.

Pei Xingjian looked around and saw that everyone was far away, so he said:
  "I know...what's wrong? You couldn't...couldn't you be reading His Majesty's book in the court?"

Wei Siqian said softly "Hmm".

After Pei Xingjian heard this, he finally moved his head in the other direction to express his shock, then extended his thumb towards him and said:
  "You cow."

Wei Siqian looked at the approaching Tai Chi Gate not far away and asked with some trepidation:

"Then what do you think? Do you think His Majesty did the right thing?... I am really disappointed in Your Majesty." After hearing this, Pei Xingjian persuaded:
  "No one in this world is perfect, and they all have some shortcomings. If we talk about perfect people, no one in this world is not disappointing.

You can't argue like that... As long as His Majesty is diligent and caring for the people, and can manage the Tang Dynasty well, then he is a good emperor. As for the other things, who does he like in the harem and does not engage in government affairs..."

As the two people talked, they had already arrived at the door of the East Pavilion.

Outside Taiji Gate, there are two warm pavilions at the east and west corners for ministers to rest and wait for the court.

The ministers who entered the palace one after another from outside the palace would first rest and gather in the East and West Nuan Pavilion, wait for the bell to ring, and then line up together to go to the Tai Chi Hall.

While the two of them were talking, they didn't want to go into the dense crowd in the Nuan Pavilion, so they stood outside in silence.

After talking for a while, a chamberlain ran out of the Nuan Pavilion, bowed and asked:
  "Is this Mr. Pei Xingjian? Please show me your fish charm."

Pei Xingjian quickly untied the fish charm bag hanging on his waist and took it over with both hands. The chamberlain took it, handed the half pair he was holding back to him, and said with a smile:

"When the court comes later, you can just line up at the end of the left column and go in. You don't have to wait outside."

"I know, thank you." Pei Xingjian bowed and returned the gift.

The chamberlain left, and Wei Siqian said dullly:

"He is upright and does not obey orders. If he is not upright, he disobeys orders...I can't figure out why Your Majesty would risk the disapproval of the world when he knows everything. It's not worth it. It's really not worth it."

Pei Xingjian looked at him a little worried and said:
  "I'm telling you, it's good to pick people's hearts, but it's an extremely annoying thing.

You said it yourself. His Majesty clearly understands everything and still does this, which shows that in his heart, the Wu family is extremely important.

If you want to do your job well, don't continue to pick on His Majesty and end your career. Then where can you display your ambitions? "

Wei Siqian lowered his head, as if still struggling, and remained silent.

Suddenly, a loud bell rang.

The Bell Tower and Drum Tower in the palace are just outside the East and West Nuan Pavilion. They were so close that the bells seemed to be ringing in their ears, making people's scalp tense.

At this time, the sky has turned blue, and each other can see clearly.

The curtains of the East and West Nuan Pavilion were opened, and all the ministers inside came out. A slim, tall, purple-clothed minister with a rather celestial spirit was invited out like a star.

As long as they have been to the court, there is no one who would not recognize Changsun Wuji.

Everyone followed him and walked slowly outside the Taiji Gate amidst the loud ringing of the bells, automatically forming two teams.

Pei Xingjian hurriedly said to Wei Siqian:
  "I guess none of my parents, grandson Wuji, came to terms with His Majesty over this matter... Think about it carefully."

After that, he quickly walked to the end of the team on the left and straightened his clothes.

Wei Siqian sighed and went to line up.

The crowd, which had been chaotic just now, became quiet as the bells stopped ringing. They looked at the gate of Tai Chi Palace with a solemn and serene tone.