Noble First Daughter-in-law

Chapter 1207: People are like water, officials are like oil

Who owns the world?

Amidst this silent yet deafening questioning, the court meeting finally ended.

The emperor not only approved the re-establishment of the Twelve Guards, but also ordered the immediate release of Jiang Yu, while Liang Youying and Jiang Wei remained in the Qin Palace to serve.

When the court was adjourned and everyone was leaving the Taiji Hall, Yuwen Ye hesitated. He wanted to ask where Xiao Yuansui was and how Yuwen Yuan planned to deal with this man. But when he saw the emperor standing up from the dragon throne and almost walking away in a swagger, Eunuch Yu could not catch up with him no matter how hard he tried, so he could not open his mouth.

After the court session ended, all the ministers walked out of the hall. Some gathered in groups of three or four, whispering something, some did not dare to stay and hurriedly left the palace, and some followed the prince, eager to say something, but could only watch Yuwen Qian's silent back as he left.

Of course, most people waited until everyone had walked out of the hall and gathered around Yuwen Ye.

Everyone smiled and bowed, surrounding Yuwen Ye and Shang Ruyi in three layers, saying non-stop: "Your Highness the Prince of Qin is so brave and invincible. The whole world is united in the battle of Luoyang. We admire you!"

"The Princess of Qin is also a heroine, a heroic woman!"

"We are willing to be commanded by the King of Qin and the Queen."

Looking at these faces full of flattering expressions, Yuwen Ye did not resist, but smiled and said: "I appreciate your kindness, but Ruyi and I have just returned to Chang'an, and there are still many important things to do. It's not too late to talk after we have dealt with those matters."

Shang Ruyi stood beside him with a tired look in his eyes.

The officials were all smart and could see what the two meant, so they immediately said, "Yes, yes, Your Highness and Princess have worked hard on this trip, and you should rest early."

"Wait two days, and we will come back to celebrate for His Highness."

"Please take care of yourself, Princess."

The two men took in all the chatter from the crowd without missing a single word, and then turned to Qianqiu Palace. It was not so easy for Pei Xingyuan, Shen Wuzheng and the others who stayed behind. Everyone turned around and surrounded them - everyone knew that those who followed Yuwen Ye to the Luoyang expedition were all great heroes and confidants. If they had a good relationship with them, they would naturally be able to get closer to the King of Qin.

Since Shentu Tai and others are in the military camp, and I can’t catch up now, I will naturally catch up with these few.

Facing these people, Shen Wuzheng was still able to deal with them patiently. Pei Xingyuan was like a fish in water, and even enjoyed the feeling of being surrounded. As he walked forward, he smiled and replied, "Yes, yes, I have had a hard time these days - but not as hard as the King of Qin. The Princess has also had a hard time."

"Thank you, Minister Lu, for your concern. Thank you, Minister Liu."

"No need to drink. I just got back and I have to go back to see my father."

"Hahahaha, how can I be a filial son? I have made him live in fear these days. I am afraid I will be beaten with dozens of sticks when I go back. You all should help me put in a few good words so that he will go easy on me."

"..."

As they were talking, a group of people surrounded him and walked out of the palace gate, still not dispersing. Shen Wuzheng looked at this scene and shook his head helplessly. Liang Youying frowned slightly: "Why are you so slick?"

Shen Wuzheng walked to her side and said calmly: "People are like water, officials are like oil."

Liang Youying didn't understand and asked in surprise, "What do you mean?" Jiang Wei also walked to the other side of her and whispered, "It means that if you are not slick as an official, you can't continue to be one."

Liang Youying pouted.

Just as she was following behind with some dissatisfaction, the crowd in front suddenly stopped. Pei Xingyuan, who was surrounded by the crowd in the center, poked his head out and waved at her: "Why are you walking so slowly? Aren't you going back with me? Hurry up and catch up."

Liang Youying couldn't help but blush when he called her like that.

The officials around had just heard about the love affair between the two in the hall, and now they realized that Pei Xingyuan not only made great contributions in this battle, but also brought back a beautiful woman. This was naturally a good thing, but as he had just said in the Taiji Hall, one man and one woman is fine, and it would be inappropriate for everyone to follow suit. So they said awkwardly: "It seems that Brother Pei has an 'important mission' this time, so we won't bother you."

"Yes, let's get together again when we have some free time in a couple of days."

Pei Xingyuan pulled them seriously and said, "Don't leave. Come back with me and take a look. Let's go and take a look."

Seeing the officials dispersing one after another and the carriages guarding the palace gate driving away one by one, until only a few of them were left, Pei Xingyuan wiped the sweat from his forehead, turned around and said with a smile: "Finally, we got rid of them."

Liang Youying came up and said, "I see you are enjoying it."

Pei Xingyuan laughed and said, "How can that be possible?"

As he was speaking, he saw Shen Wuzheng walking past him without saying a word, and immediately grabbed him and asked, "Where are you going?"

Shen Wuzheng turned his head and looked at him helplessly: "The King of Qin wants to reorganize the Twelve Guards. As a military officer in the Record Office, I naturally have to go down and deal with this matter." He lowered his voice and said, "To prevent any more trouble."

Pei Xingyuan nodded gently - everyone could see that the emperor was actually a little angry just now, and felt that he had been tricked by the King of Qin. He should settle this matter before he changed his mind, and before the prince could come up with a solution to deal with it.

But he was a little unwilling: "You won't accompany me back? My father will definitely punish me when the time comes. Please help me say a few words."

Shen Wuzheng said nothing, only turned his head to look at Liang Youying, and then said with a half-smile: "For this kind of thing, one man and one woman, two people are enough; adding me would be ridiculous."

"what?"

Pei Xingyuan was choked by what he said. Before he could react, Shen Wuzheng wiped his hand off his arm, bowed and said goodbye. Jiang Wei on the other side also heard his words and said the same thing: "Our matter is settled. I also have to go to the Ministry of Justice to pick up my father. I will leave first."

After saying that, he also left.

Pei Xingyuan and Liang Youying were left facing each other. A gust of cold wind blew out from the tall and empty palace gate. Several guards guarding the palace gate could not help but shrink their necks and retreated to the side.

However, the two people facing each other in the cold wind did not feel cold. In fact, Liang Youying's blushing cheeks were a little hot. She felt that she should not let herself show such a shy little girl's mentality, so she raised her head, and because of her blushing cheeks, her eyes were brighter as she looked at Pei Xingyuan: "Aren't you going to take me home? Let's go."

"Hey, hey..."

Pei Xingyuan nodded obediently, thought about it, walked over and took her hand, and the two of them walked forward quietly and blushingly.

There will be more later