The Prodigal Son

Qin Yu was completely stunned by Zhao Luan's words.

What?! It's an hour and a half late?

I can't possibly have to come and serve you before you go to court, can I?

Why don't you let me sleep with you in the inner palace at night?

Qin Yu was displeased, but feigned innocence and said, "Your Majesty, this is my first day as a Palace Attendant, and I really don't know when I should..."

"You hold the position of Assistant Minister of the Six Ministries, don't you know when to attend court?" Zhao Luan interrupted Qin Yu.

Got it!

That female devil is looking for trouble!

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger."

Qin Yu lowered his eyes, "Last night, the people in the manor insisted on celebrating for me, and I accidentally drank a few too many cups. I rushed to the palace as soon as I woke up from my hangover! To be honest, Your Majesty, my head still feels like it's going to split open..."

As he spoke, Qin Yu pretended to be in extreme pain.

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Zhao Luan couldn't help but feel so angry that her teeth itched.

Why aren't you hiding it from His Majesty?

snort!

Which of his words wasn't a lie to me?

Doesn't he know whether his head hurts or not?

Zhao Luan knew Qin Yu was lying, but she had no intention of dealing with him now. She softened her expression slightly and asked, "Since you're celebrating, does that mean you've come to your senses?"

"Uh-huh."

Qin Yu nodded, "However, I also have something I would like to discuss with Your Majesty."

"What is it?"

Zhao Luan immediately put on a cold face, as if someone owed her money.

Although Qin Yu hadn't said anything yet, she already had a premonition that what he was about to say was definitely not good news.

Qin Yu glanced at Zhao Luan's expression and tentatively said, "As the saying goes, 'When the ruler commands a subject to die, the subject has no choice but to die!' This humble subject..."

"Cough cough..."

Before Qin Yu could finish speaking, Shangguan Youyi coughed softly and secretly gave Qin Yu a meaningful look.

That's reckless!

Do you just blurt things out?

Does he think that just because His Majesty values ​​him, he can act recklessly?

"Let him speak!"

Zhao Luan gave Shangguan Youyi a warning look, then stared at Qin Yu: "Continue!"

"yes!"

Qin Yu seemed to have completely ignored Shangguan Youyi's reminder, and even had a smile on his face. "Your Majesty has been very kind to me, and I must not ruin Your Majesty's reputation! What I am thinking is that I will come to the palace when Your Majesty needs me to do something, and at other times, I will try my best to avoid suspicion."

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Zhao Luan almost laughed in anger.

He's quite the character to make his desire to slack off sound so noble!

He's trying his best to avoid something that so many people would kill for!

"Are you done talking?"

Zhao Luan spoke expressionlessly.

"That's all."

Qin Yu answered.

Zhao Luan neither refused nor agreed, but simply waved her hand gently: "Shangguan, first explain to him the duties of the Palace Attendant!"

Qin Yu glanced at Zhao Luan, "Your Majesty, you haven't said whether you agree or not yet!"

Zhao Luan was too lazy to speak and simply picked up the memorial.

Shangguan Youyi quickly pulled Qin Yu back, "Physician Qin, His Majesty still has state affairs to attend to. Let's go outside to talk!"

As she spoke, Shangguan Youyi dragged Qin Yu out of the imperial study.

Once outside, Shangguan Youyi couldn't help but pat her rather large chest. "You've got some nerve! You dare to say anything!"

"Isn't this also for His Majesty's sake?"

Qin Yu spoke with a smile, but his eyes glanced over Shangguan Youyi's chest.

I wish I could pat her myself.

However, he was telling the truth!

Even if I were to take the bullet myself, I couldn't possibly sleep in the palace every day, could I?

If I had to go to the palace before dawn every day and follow the female demon around, I wouldn't be able to live like this!

"You! You really don't know how lucky you are!"

Shangguan Youyi shook his head and sighed softly, "Never mind, let me tell you about the duties of the Palace Attendant first!"

As she spoke, Shangguan Youyi began to talk to him.

Actually, what he had to do was very simple.

It means staying by His Majesty's side and offering effective advice when His Majesty asks for his opinion.

As for trivial matters such as arranging guard duty shifts, His Majesty has already given instructions, and she and Yunying should handle them.

After hearing Shangguan Youyi's words, Qin Yu felt much more at ease.

Hmm, that's about right!

It's at least easier than I imagined!

The key point is that you don't have to deal with all sorts of complicated and trivial matters.

He was not the meticulous person like Shangguan Youyi, and he really couldn't handle these messy and trivial matters in the palace.

After explaining his duties to Qin Yu, Shangguan Youyi, speaking from experience, solemnly reminded him: "You are now also one of His Majesty's people, so you must always keep your mouth shut! There are some things you shouldn't say, even if the Duke of Wei asks you about them!"

"Yes, I understand!"

Qin Yu nodded repeatedly, "If a ruler is not discreet, he will lose his ministers; if a minister is not discreet, he will lose his life; if important matters are not kept secret, they will cause harm."

Hearing Qin Yu's words, Shangguan Youyi's eyes lit up. "Physician Qin is indeed a great talent; with just a few words, he has made a profound and insightful revelation!"

"Copied!"

Qin Yu grinned and changed the subject, "By the way, the heir of the Prince of Chengyang issued a challenge to me yesterday."

"So fast?"

Shangguan Youyi was pleasantly surprised, then smiled and said, "The Crown Prince of Chengyang is a proud man; it's only natural that he challenged you!"

Zhao Yan is indeed a clever man.

They understood His Majesty's intentions so quickly.

It seems that His Majesty made the right move by appointing Qin Yu as the Palace Attendant!

After a brief chat, Shangguan Youyi led Qin Yu back to the Imperial Study.

Hearing the faint footsteps, Zhao Luan did not look up, but continued to flip through the memorials on the imperial desk.

Shangguan Youyi pointed to Zhao Luan's side, indicating that Qin Yu should stand there, while she stood on the other side.

Qin Yu was surprised, and inexplicably wanted to laugh.

I used to say that Yun Ying and Shangguan Youyi were the two henchmen of the female demon, but now I've become one of them.

Well, from now on, the three of them can be called the "Three Musketeers of the Emperor".

Add the female demon to the mix, and you could have a whole mahjong table!

Shangguan Youyi's gaze followed Zhao Luan's flipping through the documents, while Qin Yu didn't even glance at the memorial, instead staring intently at the huge map.

As he looked around, Qin Yu's gaze fell on Yinzhou.

Yinzhou was originally Yuezhou of the Chu Kingdom!

It is said that when Emperor Xiaowu was in his later years, he was looking at a newly made map and suddenly saw Yuezhou.

At that time, the State of Chu had just undergone a change of dynasty.

Emperor Xiaowu was very dissatisfied with the name "Yuezhou" and immediately sent an envoy to question the State of Chu. The gist of the question was: What the hell do you mean by naming this place "Yuezhou"? Are you planning to attack me, or are you planning to "Yue" my ancestral graves in Ningzhou?

Although Emperor Xiaowu was in his later years, his power and might were still considerable.

Fearing that this emperor would send troops to attack Chu after being questioned by him, the State of Chu quickly ceded Yuezhou as an apology.

Even the prefecture adjacent to Yuezhou was renamed Gongzhou to show respect.

Only after that did Yinzhou of Daning come into being.

Yinzhou is the gateway between Daning and Chu, but it is now guarded by the Prince of Chengyang, who holds a large army.

If the King of Chengyang were to side with the State of Chu, the consequences would indeed be severe!

No wonder the female demon resorted to such a desperate measure.

Indeed, the dead feudal lord is the best feudal lord!

"Qin Yu!"

Just then, Zhao Luan's voice rang in Qin Yu's ears.

"What are you looking at?"

"Your Majesty, I am looking at a map!"

As Qin Yu spoke, he deliberately emphasized, "A map of Yinzhou!"