Empress: Your Majesty, please respect yourself, I don't want to be promoted

The fortifications of the Wuji Palace were completed on schedule, because Lu Chen "studied the heaven and man, considered the endless strategy, and the talent of the country", if it could not be completed on schedule, it would be "human beings are not sages and sages, who can do nothing, and a king should treat others leniently", this... …

According to what you said, Your Majesty, no matter how good or bad the final result of this matter is, Lu Chen is nothing to worry about, and he doesn't have to bear any risks and responsibilities, right?

Damn, no matter how much you favor and trust, there must be a limit, right?

Hearing what the Empress said, Lu Chen's scalp also felt a little numb.

Sure enough, after making outstanding achievements one after another, he is now an invincible existence in the court.

Amid Zhou Yushi's helpless sigh, the morning court soon came to an end.

The day flew by.

As night fell and the lights came on, Liu Dongyang, the Shangshu of the Ministry of War who had been busy for a day, returned to the Liu Mansion to enjoy this moment of leisure and tranquility with his family.

He has only two sons and a daughter after the year of destiny. The eldest son Liu Xu is in politics and is now the magistrate of a large county. The second son Liu Wu is in the army and is now the commander of a certain guard of the Qingning Army.

Only the youngest daughter, Liu Ruowei, who is waiting for her boudoir, still stays in the mansion.

Liu Dongyang's first wife, Li Shi, was a famous beauty when she was young, and Liu Dongyang himself was once a handsome and handsome young man, so the children of his old Liu family are all very handsome.

Especially Liu Ruowei.

Just like what the empress said at the triumphant ceremony, Liu Ruowei is not only beautiful, but also talented and knowledgeable, quite like Xiao Yun, the number one talented woman who was famous in Luojing at the time.

Since Liu Dongyang returned to Beijing, almost every once in a while someone would come to ask for relatives, and the seekers were without exception, either the sons of high families or the direct relatives of the powerful.

Liu Dongyang is a member of the second rank in the current dynasty, he is highly trusted by the empress, and his entry into the cabinet is just around the corner. Liu Ruowei has both talents and looks, and can be regarded as a model of a lady.

However, until now, Liu Ruowei is still waiting in the boudoir.

There is no other reason, I don't like it.

Not only Liu Ruowei didn't like it, but Liu Dongyang also didn't like those high-school children with good family background.

And he cared more about his daughter's current situation than his daughter's marriage.

"Vill."

At the dinner table, Liu Dongyang looked at his daughter who was sitting across from him, who had been sitting there meditating after only two mouthfuls of plain rice. He couldn't help frowning, and said earnestly:

"The way of medicine is a small way after all, and the small way is for the cultivator to entertain when he has nothing to do. If you are too addicted to the small way and obsessed with it, the foundation of the way will be unstable, which is not good for the way of the sages. Don't lose the big because of the small. .”

That's right, Liu Dongyang told Lu Chen before that his daughter encountered problems in the trail, so that she didn't think about eating and drinking, and became thinner day by day. What the trail refers to is the way of medicine.

His daughter is good at everything, she is good-looking, and she is talented in cultivation, but she is a bit stubborn.

Other times it's okay, but as long as it involves medical skills, it's the kind that doesn't turn back if it hits the south wall, or even hits the south wall without looking back.

She must ask for a result for the things she decides, otherwise she will always be entangled in this.

Facing her father's admonition, she just nodded slightly.

"My daughter knows."

With that said, she picked up the bowl and took two mouthfuls of plain rice.

Seeing this, Liu Dongyang felt helpless.

He really couldn't understand what kind of magical power this medicine has, which made his daughter so obsessed and intoxicated by it, that even the Way of Sages tended to be abandoned.

If this continues, the daughter will be ruined.

As soon as he thought of this, a figure who was very active in the court recently appeared in his mind.

"Wei'er, I want to tell you something for my father."

Seeing her father's serious expression, Liu Ruowei had no choice but to put away the thoughts in her heart, then put down the bowl, and said softly, "Father, please tell me."

Liu Dongyang exhaled softly.

"Wei'er, do you still remember the No. 1 hero in the world who is now trusted by His Majesty, whom my father mentioned to you before?"

Hearing this, Liu Ruowei frowned inexplicably.

"Lu Chen?"

Chapter 192 Rumors

"Ah."

Liu Dongyang nodded, and then said with emotion: "This old man has seen countless people in his life, and he has seen a lot of young talents and outstanding people in the world, but there has never been anyone who can bring this old man as much as Lu Chen. Such a big shock and touch."

The words are full of obvious appreciation.

Although he returned to the court after Saint King Cangming supported the Empress to take charge, he did not witness the shocking scene of Lu Chen speaking impassionedly and loyally to the Empress in front of all the Demon Empress's gang members during the Demon Empress' chaos. Not seeing the Holy King of Cangming pretending to be a powerful official and seemingly intending to usurp the throne, nearly half of the civil and military officials of the entire dynasty welcomed the Holy King, and the rest stayed behind closed doors. Only Lu Chen chose to "die peacefully and live in silence." situation.

But Lu Chen's subsequent performance still amazed him, and he thought from the bottom of his heart that this young man was really amazing.

In terms of character, he won the holy family but was not arrogant or impetuous. He kept his original intention as always and benefited the world with the help of the emperor's favor; With his help, the way of the emperor can also be enlightened one after another; in terms of ability, during his tenure as the governor of the two states, he not only ensured the smooth progress of quelling the flood, but also managed the two states in an orderly manner, so that the people lived and worked in peace and contentment, and their hearts were devoted to the court.

This even influenced the number one rebel who had become a serious problem for the imperial court, allowing the rebellion in the three provinces to gradually subside.

Not to mention loyalty, if even Lu Chen is not a loyal minister, is there any loyal minister in the world?

"we can even say."

Liu Dongyang continued: "The old man's official career has been ups and downs for decades, and the young man who can make the old man admire him from the bottom of his heart is only Lu Chen and Lu Huaiyu."

Seeing how her father admired Lu Chen so much, Liu Ruowei frowned even more inexplicably.

"Why did daddy mention this in front of his daughter? Does it have anything to do with what you want to say, daddy?"

Madam Liu on the side also frowned and looked over.

"Cough cough..."

Liu Dongyang coughed lightly twice.

"For my father, I see that you don't think about eating and drinking every day because of medical affairs, and Lu Huaiyu is a scholar of heaven and man, including my father. Almost everyone who has heard his wise words has benefited a lot, especially him. The disciples who are temporarily serving as county magistrates in Yuzhou and Suizhou heard that they have been inspired by Lu Chen's teachings in their minor courses, and they have made breakthroughs in enlightenment one after another, and their cultivation has greatly improved."

Hearing this, Liu Ruowei suddenly understood.

"Daddy, do you want your daughter to sit and discuss with Mr. Lu in order to make a breakthrough in medicine?"

Liu Dongyang nodded.

"Well, my father invited Lu Shilang to come over a while ago to discuss medical matters with you. He was supposed to come over in the next few days, but now that the New Yuan Ceremony is approaching and the Ministry of Industry is extremely busy, he really can't leave. , so I made an appointment with my father, and made another appointment after the New Year Ceremony is over."

After a pause, he looked at his daughter with a serious face, and then said: "When Minister Lu comes to the door, Wei Er, your medical bottleneck will definitely be broken."

What he meant was obvious, that is to let my good daughter stop being obsessed with Naoshizi's medical skills, and just study her writing well, and wait patiently for Lu Shilang to come over when she has time.

Liu Ruowei hesitated for a moment, then gritted her silver teeth, and asked softly, "Daddy, my daughter appreciates your kindness, but this matter...forget it."

Hearing this, Liu Dongyang frowned immediately.

However, before he could open his mouth, Liu Ruowei continued, "It's not that my daughter doesn't believe in your vision, but since my daughter encountered a bottleneck in medical science, she has invited people who are proficient in medical science to sit and discuss with her, but until now, The confusion in my daughter's heart is still unclear."

"If this is the case for people who specialize in medicine, then no matter how powerful Mr. Lu is, he is still a monk who majors in the way of sages and sages. How can he help my daughter's medicine?"

Mrs. Liu on the side also said: "Yes, my lord, as the saying goes, when manpower is limited, there is specialization in art. Then Mr. Lu has such attainments in the way of sages and sages, how can he be distracted by small ways?"

Faced with the doubts of his wife and daughter, Liu Dongyang remained unwavering.

"My father has already made an appointment with Lu Shilang, and we must not give up halfway. Moreover, if you don't try it, how will you know?"

Seeing her father's insistence, Liu Ruowei's eyes quietly flashed bitterness, but she didn't say any more words of resistance.

Mrs. Liu was also a little annoyed, but Liu Dongyang was the master of the family. She was a lady, and although she could give advice, she had to fully support her husband after he made a decision and before he changed his mind.

Soon, the leisurely dinner time will be over.

Liu Dongyang returned to the study as usual and worked overtime to deal with important matters of the Ministry of War.

After he left, Mrs. Liu suddenly stopped Liu Ruowei who was about to go back to her room, and then sighed softly under her puzzled eyes.

"Oh, Wei'er, I've suffered so much for you."

Liu Ruowei was stunned for a moment, and then quickly realized.

Mother was talking about Lu Chen.

Liu Dongyang put most of his energy on the affairs of the Ministry of War, which he took over less than two months ago. He was extremely busy with official duties and had to deal with a large amount of official documents every day. Lu Chen got married and married his daughter to Lu Chen, but was affected by the refusal by him on the grounds that "the world is not peaceful, why should the family be?"

Although this incident itself is not a big deal, and neither Liu Dongyang nor Lu Chen did anything wrong, there are always caring people in this world.

As the saying goes, three people make a tiger, and one mouth makes money.

After the Triumph Ceremony, the news about Lu Chen's refusal of Liu Dongyang's marriage was spread like this, and then it was passed on, and in the past few days, it became Lu Chen's young and ambitious, arrogant, and looked down on the daughter of the Liu family. rumor.

And it reached the ears of Mrs. Liu and Liu Ruowei.

Although Liu Ruowei didn't really care about it, she just felt a little disgusted in her heart, and she wouldn't show it, but Mrs. Liu was quite critical of Lu Chen.

After all, whether this matter is true or not, it has had a certain impact on Liu Ruowei's reputation.

After reacting, Liu Ruowei shook her head lightly.

"Don't worry, mother, my daughter won't think too much, and she will never blame daddy. After all, daddy is also kind."

Seeing her daughter being so sensible, Mrs. Liu couldn't help feeling a little emotional.

"It's good that you can think so, Wei'er."

As she spoke, she turned her head suddenly, glanced in the direction Liu Dongyang left, and then continued:

"As for Lu Shilang, although he will definitely not be able to help Wei'er with your medical skills, since your father invited him, then Wei'er, you have to do a good job of superficiality, after all, that person is a third-rank official in the court , is only two ranks lower than your father, and His Majesty still favors him so much, it is said that there are several important people in the court who are very close to him, it is best not to offend such people if we can."

It can be seen that Mrs. Liu has an all-round and exquisite heart, which is completely different from her upright husband.

Liu Ruowei nodded slightly.

"My daughter can save it."

Born in an official family, it is naturally impossible for her to have no sense of politics and act as she pleases.

Although she didn't take her father's words seriously, it was impossible for Lu Chen to help her medical skills, but even so, she had to take Lu Chen's feelings into consideration, so as not to cause a big pot for her father.

Seeing her daughter agreeing seriously, Mrs. Liu couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and at the same time she felt a little resentful towards her husband.

The recent rumors outside were not very friendly to their old Liu's family, but in the end, the husband just didn't understand, and even caused trouble for the family, and brought Lu Chen home.

If there are any more rumors that are unfavorable to their Liu family, will their good daughter still have a reputation?