My life is like walking on thin ice

Chapter 59: Does the eldest son of the emperor think it’s okay?
Liu Rong was summoned by Emperor Qi three days after returning to Chang'an.

He was prepared to be summoned at any time. When the familiar figure appeared outside his residence, Liu Rong immediately stood up and followed the palace man towards Xuanshi Palace.

I thought that the entire journey would be as silent as usual.

But he never thought that after taking a few dozen steps out of the Phoenix Palace, the old and feminine voice of the palace man would ring in Liu Rong's ears.

"I heard that the young master has found a fool for himself and his wife?"

The question without any warning caused Liu Rong to hesitate in his steps and frown in response, as if he was surprised that the old eunuch was talking to him.

But considering that the old eunuch in front of him was the leader of the eunuchs in the Weiyang Palace, and even the 'king' of the Han family eunuch group: the eunuch of the Weiyang Palace, Liu Rong immediately understood.

"Can't say 'seeking'."

"These two people are already in the Phoenix Palace, and their thoughts are quite innocent. It happens that there is a shortage of people around recently, so I plan to put them to use."

"how?"

"Is there some intersection between these two people and Mr. Chung?"

Although he asked this question, Liu Rong showed no intention of asking on his face. It seemed that he already had the answer in his mind before he asked the question.

——The eunuch Ling Chuntuo is the only eunuch around Emperor Qi who can be trusted today.

Although in front of a prince like Liu Rong, especially the eldest son of the emperor, Chuntuo still had difficulty getting rid of his humble status as an eunuch, but for the eunuchs in Weiyang Palace, and even the palace people including maids and female officials, the eunuch ordered , can be described as undoubted 'big shots'.

Moreover, in the perception of these people, he is inferior to one person, superior to ten thousand people, and only one head shorter than the emperor.

If those two fools Xia Que and Kui Wu could get in touch with the eunuch Ling, they would never have been bullied in the Phoenix Palace in the past, and they would not even be able to have enough to eat.

The reason why Liu Rong asked this was actually to remind Chuntuo tactfully: Since it doesn't matter, then the eunuch ordered me to stay less involved in the affairs of my Phoenix Palace...

The eunuch ordered Chuntuo, who is he?
As early as when the late emperor succeeded to the throne, that is, the emperor, and appointed the crown prince, he stood out from thousands of competitors and followed the eight-year-old crown prince Liu Qi to serve as the crown prince's subordinate. people!
Putting aside his status as an eunuch, there is no problem at all in saying that Chuntuo is also the confidant of Emperor Qi today!

Especially since he was an eunuch and had been living in a palace as deep as the sea since he was a child. How could he not hear the hidden meaning of Liu Rong's words?
Dang even laughed sarcastically and explained: "I only heard about those two idiots recently, so they are definitely not related."

"It's just that when His Majesty heard about this, he asked: Could it be that the huge Phoenix Palace can't even find two useful eunuchs?"

"Because of this, I feel like I've had a meal and I'm sorry..."

This time, Liu Rong finally understood.

Liu Rong arranged a fool for himself and his wife, Li Ji, respectively. Emperor Qi thought that this was because even the eunuchs of the Phoenix Palace were not available, and it even reached the point where Liu Rong would rather choose a fool than find a normal person.

In theory, the scheduling of the eunuchs in the palace is indeed the scope of the eunuch's order. Who is sent to which palace for people to drive is indeed the eunuch's order of Chuntuo.

As a result, the blame for "there were no eunuchs available in the Phoenix Palace, so the emperor's eldest son chose two idiots" was inexplicably placed on the head of the eunuch Ling Chuntuo.

——If the Eunuch Ling hadn’t sent a group of drunkards to the Phoenix Palace, why would the eldest son of the emperor choose two idiots?
No, after being exposed by Emperor Qi, Chuntuo took advantage of today's opportunity to introduce Liu Rong to Emperor Qi to complain to Liu Rong that he had been harmed...

"A moment of wantonness can bring disaster to the eunuch, but it is not intentional."

"I will explain it clearly when I see my father."

Although he is an eunuch, he is still the person next to his father, especially the eunuch. Although Liu Rong does not need to respect Chuntuo too much, there is no need to offend him.

As expected, it was just as Liu Rong expected: Seeing Liu Rong's behavior, Chuntuo immediately grinned, but did not forget to put on a flattered posture.

"Young master, your words are serious, your words are serious..."

Speechless all the way.

Arriving at the Xuanshi Palace, he took off his sword from his waist outside the palace gate, took off his cloth and shoes, and tidied his clothes meticulously. He immediately turned sideways and said to Chuntuo, "Is it okay?" ' With a look in his eyes, when Chuntuo bowed his waist with a smile, Liu Rong turned around and crossed the high threshold of Xuanshi Hall.

He raised his head for a moment, feeling a little chilled in his heart.

"King of Qi Liu Jianglu, King of Chu Liu Wu, Marquis of Pinglu Liu Li..."

"Prince Zhan is responsible for Dou Ying, and the young man's order is Cen Mai..."

After glancing at it with his peripheral vision, Liu Rong began to think quickly.

The presence of King Qi and King Chu did not exceed Liu Rong's expectations.

As for Zongzheng of the current dynasty: Pinglu Hou Liu Li was originally the son of King Liu Jiao of Yuan Dynasty of Chu and the uncle of King Liu Wu of Chu;

Combined with the official position of 'Zong Zheng', it is not surprising to appear on this occasion.

The appearance of the Shaofu Ling Cen Mai was most likely due to Emperor Qi's excuse for summoning Liu Rong: something about porcelain.

Only Prince Zhan is responsible for Dou Ying...

"My son, I am honored to meet my father."

"I hope that my emperor will be happy forever."

Putting aside the doubts in his heart for the time being, Liu Rong bowed to the emperor in a polite manner. Liu Rong turned sideways and cupped his hands to the side of the palace where King Qi and King Chu were: "I have met Uncle Qi and King Chu."

"I've met Marquis Pinglu."

"The young master is well, everything is well with Dou Zhan..."

After greeting everyone, and then waiting for the emperor to say "sit down", Liu Rong moved his steps and sat down at the last table.

King Liu Jianglu of Qi is the eighth son of King Hui Hui of Qi Liu Fei and the grandson of Taizu Gao Emperor Liu Bang;
King Liu Wu of Chu is the younger brother of Taizu Liu Bang: the grandson of King Liu Jiao of Chu Yuan is also considered a grandson of Liu Bang.

The King of Qi and the King of Chu are both the grandsons of Taizu, and their seniority is the same as that of the current Emperor Qi, so they are naturally Liu Rong's uncles.

As for Pinglu Marquis Liu Li, he was a generation older than the Emperor Qidu. If he were serious about it, Liu Rong would have to call him "uncle".

But it was a side branch after all, and in such a semi-formal occasion, Liu Rong directly called him by title: Marquis of Pinglu, but no one could fault him.

Liu Rong's appearance did not seem to break the original atmosphere in the hall. After everyone had seen the ceremony, everyone returned to their previous appearance, each wearing a slight smile, but in fact they also had thoughtful expressions.

Then he saw the emperor sitting on the imperial couch with a smile on his face, and his eyes naturally swept over the people in the palace - mainly the King of Qi and the King of Chu.

"Those who engage in despicable business will disgrace me as the Liu family..."

"The dandy boy has fallen into the virtuous name of his ancestors..."

After secretly commenting on these two relatives, Emperor Qi's eyes finally fell on Liu Rong impartially.

After thinking for a moment, he grinned slightly and pointed at Cen Mai at the side of the hall, but his eyes were still looking at Liu Rong at the bottom of the table.

"The emperor's eldest son was called here because of the porcelain matter."

"——King Qi, I intend to buy some porcelain from the Shaofu and bring it back to Qi to sell."

"But the Young Master said that the porcelain was made by the emperor's eldest son. What should be done should be decided by the emperor's eldest son."

"Does the eldest son of the emperor think it's okay?"

　First update, two more to come
　　
　
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