"That's it for today!" Putting down the memorial, Emperor Liu raised his head and looked at the dazzling lights in the palace. He couldn't help but rub his sour eyes and said softly: "I'm tired! Let's rest!"
"Yes!" After hearing Emperor Liu's instructions, Yan Tuo replied and quickly went to prepare.
Just as he was about to get up, Emperor Liu paused obviously and turned around to hear: "How is Wang Yansheng? Have you gone back?"
Upon hearing this, Yan Tuo reported: "When I returned to the official's house, I was still waiting for the edict outside the palace!"
"Is he okay?" Emperor Liu frowned slightly and asked, seemingly displeased.
Yantuo: "You should keep an eye on your little ones and report them as soon as they happen."
"I've been waiting for so long!" After hearing this, Emperor Liu was silent for a moment and said calmly: "I want to see what he wants! Declare him to enter the palace!"
Starting from sunset, Wang Yansheng entered the palace and asked to see the emperor, but Emperor Liu refused to receive him. Wang Yansheng's temper seemed to have gotten worse. When you didn't see me, I waited and sat on the imperial steps, doing whatever I wanted and not caring about who came and went. , a glance from the corner of my eye.
"The guilty minister Wang Yansheng came to see His Majesty!" Finally seeing Tianyan, Wang Yansheng knelt down in front of the emperor and bowed with great respect, just like in previous years.
It's just that the face of the monarch and his ministers lacked a bit of the harmony of the past, and the air seemed to be full of embarrassment. After all, he was getting older, and he had to wait outside the palace for nearly two hours. Wang Yansheng was extremely exhausted, and he could barely rely on his breath. Hold on hard.
Emperor Liu was sitting in the imperial eucalyptus, high up, and silently scrutinizing Wang Yansheng. The old minister showed a desolate temperament. Emperor Liu was very hard-hearted, but looking at his appearance, he naturally felt relieved.
However, the feeling only lasted a moment. In Emperor Liu's eyes, this was still Wang Yansheng pretending to himself. Therefore, after thinking for a while, the first sentence he spoke was: "The body has recovered well, and the ears and eyesight are good. People only know in their later years. How rare it is to have a solid body! I want to congratulate you!"
There was a hint of sarcasm in Emperor Liu's words. On normal days, no matter what he thought in his heart, he would always show fear on his face, or at least have a certain reaction. However, at this time, Wang Yansheng was very calm. He just lowered his head slightly, not quite He responded sincerely: "Fortunately, His Majesty has blessed you with blessings..."
Wang Yansheng's reaction surprised Emperor Liu. There was something wrong with this old guy. After thinking for a moment, Emperor Liu raised his body and said directly: "Tell me, what's the matter with you being so unwilling to see me?" "
After hearing the question, Wang Yansheng obviously regained some energy. He raised his eyes to look at Emperor Liu, clasped his fists with both hands, and said solemnly: "I'm here, I hope to ask for a favor from your majesty!"
"Oh?" Emperor Liu was surprised. He glanced at Wang Yansheng and said, "Tell me about it!"
Immediately afterwards, Wang Yansheng said solemnly: "The old minister's family is short of money and cannot maintain it. I hope to borrow 50,000 yuan from your majesty..."
Hearing Wang Yansheng's purpose, Emperor Liu was obviously stunned for a moment, and immediately raised his eyebrows. His expression seemed to say "You are kidding me." He suppressed the weird feeling in his heart and asked: "Borrow money! This is what you are seeing. beg!"
Wang Yansheng nodded and gave an affirmative reply: "Exactly!"
Seeing his serious look, Emperor Liu couldn't help but look at the old man a few more times, and said coldly with a straight face: "You, Wang Yansheng, are actually short of money? This is really strange!"
I heard that in the back house of your father-in-law, everyone is dressed in gold and silver, the stewards are all wearing Shu brocade, the maids are all in Su embroidery, and even the doorman has a piece of Hu silk. You usually look like this, and you will be short of money.
, this is somewhat unbelievable..."
He was also ridiculing. After listening to Emperor Liu's words, Wang Yansheng's expression finally changed, and his old face became more solemn. He was silent for a while, and responded sadly: "Your Majesty said this, I feel deeply ashamed! I always run the house poorly.
Due to today's embarrassment, today's shameless begging is actually of great help to the urgent need, so please give it a try, Your Majesty!"
Wang Yansheng spoke frankly, and his tone was a little more bleak. Emperor Liu became more interested, and his expression became more skillful. He thought about it and said, "What's the big use? Do you want to buy jewelry, or are you interested in some famous names?"
Ma Baojian?"
Obviously, Emperor Liu had heard about some of the situation in Wang Yansheng's family. Even though he was already shameless, Wang Yansheng still felt hot in his face after hearing this. He gritted his teeth, and Wang Yansheng cupped his hands and said: "To be honest with you, Your Majesty, the old minister has called
Some old relatives organized them into a team and prepared to go to sea for colonization. However, there was a lot of lack of funds. The old ministers had no choice but to think about it. Instead of asking others, it would be better to ask for help from His Majesty..."
After listening to Wang Yansheng's explanation, Emperor Liu not only did not clear up his doubts, but instead frowned even more tightly. His cold eyes fell on Wang Yansheng and said: "Seriously?"
"I dare not deceive Your Majesty!" Wang Yansheng said.
"Ha!" Emperor Liu sneered, showing his contempt for such statements.
Under Wang Yansheng's concerned gaze, Emperor Liu thought for a while and said: "I can't lend you this money! The reason is very simple. There are countless officials who organize overseas trips. If they are all like yours, I don't have that much money to use.
Come lend it out!
If you only borrow some people, that would be treating each other differently, which is not in line with my "equal treatment" style! Therefore, although you are responding to my initiative and organizing people to go overseas to colonize, I cannot borrow money.
It’s not that I’m stingy, it’s a matter of principle. Once I open my mouth, I’ll be out of control..."
When Emperor Liu said this, Wang Yansheng was stunned for a moment. He was obviously a little surprised and didn't have much reaction. He stayed there, lost in thought. After a long time, he slowly handed over his hand and gave a solemn salute: "Your Majesty's wishes, veteran minister."
Understood!"
"In that case, I won't bother you too much, so I'll take my leave!" After saying this, he bowed at the end of his sentence and left slowly.
Seeing this, Emperor Liu was really stunned. He frowned and did not stop him for a moment. However, Wang Yansheng quickly stopped himself, turned around and said this to Emperor Liu: "Although there is a small slander, in the end
It was the veteran's inappropriate words and deeds that made His Majesty displeased. The veteran feels guilty and will give an explanation to His Majesty..."
After saying that, Wang Yansheng left the Chui Gong Hall with slow steps. Emperor Liu didn't say anything, but just stared at his old figure silently, his brows furrowed tighter.
"Official!" It wasn't until Yantuo called out that Emperor Liu came back from his thoughts, glanced at him, raised his finger and said, "There's something wrong with Wang Yansheng, go check it out and find out what's going on!"
"Yes!" Yantuo responded, but he was a little happy about this task. He went straight to the Imperial City Department to inquire.
...
It was approaching midnight, and the sky was as dark as ink. In the back garden of the palace, Wang Yansheng was standing quietly on the edge of the pool, dressed in single clothes and holding a steel knife in his hand. There were only a few scattered stars in the night sky, and the light was dim, and it was difficult to form a reflection on the water.
The old face was completely numb, but his eyes were still firm, and his skinny hand held the scabbard tightly. After a while, Wang Yansheng suddenly pulled out the long knife, placed it across his neck, and with coherent movements, he immediately drew a It's a thin mouth, but I pulled back at the end.
There was still an expression of indifference on the old face, and Wang Yansheng murmured: "A man should die by sword!"
As he said that, Wang Yansheng let out another burst of sad laughter, which floated in the back garden. The horizontal knife was turned upside down, thrust hard into the soil under his feet, jumped into the pool, and dug in desperately... .