His reputation was ruined and his reputation was ruined for thousands of years!
It’s not that the identity of the door god is so shady, but because the portrait and the person are so different, it’s like the sky and the earth!
In this era of underdeveloped science and technology, portraits of ordinary people are all drawn by hand, and it is difficult to achieve a unified style.
Moreover, especially some people with particularly rich imaginations like to make some changes in the portraits of door gods.
Su Chen couldn't help but shudder when he thought of the creativity of ordinary people.
Take the two buddies Qin Qiong and Yuchi Jingde as an example. Based on their real appearance, it can be said that they are outstandingly handsome and handsome.
However, their remaining image in future generations is too terrible to look at!
When he thought that he had to accept the torture of the common people on their behalf, Su Chen felt a tremor in his heart!
While Su Chen's mentality gradually collapsed and he was squatting on the ground in a daze, His Majesty Li Er also woke up from his sleep, washed himself, changed clothes and went out.
"What are you kid doing again?
Why does it feel like you have lost your soul?"
As soon as he opened the door, His Majesty Li Er saw Su Chen squatting on the ground.
Hearing the sound, Su Chen stood up from the ground listlessly.
Seeing His Majesty Li Er looking radiant and full of energy, Su Chen asked with some despair: "Your Majesty, are you awake? I'm fine. Nothing's wrong. I wonder how your Majesty slept last night?"
"I slept very soundly and felt very comfortable!"
His Majesty Li Er patted Su Chen on the shoulder with an affirmative look and gave him a thumbs up in his heart.
"I know that as the Protector of the Tang Dynasty, you not only protect the Tang Dynasty, but also relieve my worries!"
Amidst His Majesty Li Er's praise, Su Chen completely broke through.
It’s over, I really want to be a doorkeeper!
Next, His Majesty Li Er very enthusiastically took Su Chen to have breakfast together.
This meal was particularly delicious for His Majesty Li Er, but Su Chen couldn't bring himself to eat it.
"Come here, send the painter to the royal study. I want to paint a portrait of the Protector!"
After giving the instructions, His Majesty Li Er said excitedly: "I'll try your portrait method tonight. If it works, I won't bother you anymore."
"Your Majesty, I..."
Su Chen just wanted to say a few words, but was blocked by His Majesty Li Er's analysis, leaving no chance for quibbles!
"I am absolutely sure. The reason why those evil souls only come to me and don't bother you is because they were scared out of their wits by you and didn't even dare!"
"After all, it was you who planned to destroy their country, and each one was more vicious than the other, leaving no way for them to survive!"
"So, as long as you are here, those innocent ghosts will have no time to escape. How can they come back and sleep around me? If you are unhappy one day, even their descendants may be killed!"
"So, don't stop saying that you don't have any murderous aura in you. The number of souls who died due to your scheme alone is probably no less than the number of people I have killed in my life."
Hearing Li Er talking about him so calmly, Su Chen suddenly felt angry and said, "Stop it!"
"Your Majesty, you have to know that I am just a military officer. Those people were killed by the troops you sent. What does it have to do with me?
We must be responsible for what we say!"
Su Chen protested against His Majesty Li Er's blaming behavior!
I obviously didn't do anything, but you actually spoke so badly of me. It's completely slander!
If this happens in future generations, you will have violated my right to reputation!
I'm going to send you a lawyer's letter and ask you to take a lawsuit!
However, Su Chen knew that the matter had come to this point and could not be undone no matter what he said.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore. Let's see how the portrait turns out."
Su Chen said.
Now, Su Chen can only pray that the method of painting the door god will fail, otherwise he will really become the door god!
Royal study room.
"Your Majesty, I only have one request for this matter. That is, after the portrait is painted, the fact that my portrait can ward off evil must be kept secret and cannot be spread to anyone else, including anyone in the palace!"
This was Su Chen's last bit of stubbornness.
He knows that it is a blessing, not a curse, and that there is no way to avoid disaster. What is supposed to come will always come!
"Don't worry, I promise you!"
Although he didn't quite understand what Su Chen meant by doing this, His Majesty Li Er still agreed.
"good!"
After receiving His Majesty Li Er's affirmative answer, Su Chen didn't think too much. He called a chamberlain and ordered: "Go and call the eldest princess and ask her to bring a mirror."
After the chamberlain withdrew, His Majesty Li Er asked puzzledly: "Why did you ask Li Zhi to bring a mirror?"
"Isn't this just for the purpose of painting a good portrait? I'm afraid that the disguise will not look neat when the time comes, so I still have to pay attention to some details."
Su Chen said perfunctorily.
In fact, the reason why Su Chen did this was to give himself a double guarantee. He must let the artist paint him exactly the same without any artistic processing!
After a cup of tea, Princess Changle came to the imperial study room with a mirror.
"Brother Su Chen, why do you want me to bring a mirror?"
Princess Changle asked.
"I'm going to paint a portrait later, so I need to tidy up my appearance."
Su Chen said directly.
"That portrait is for your father to ward off evil spirits and help him have a good sleep."
Su Chen added.
After hearing what Su Chen said, Princess Changle finally understood everything, and then she arranged Su Chen's clothes and appearance.
In order to ensure recognition and authenticity, Su Chen specially selected several facial features.
After everything was ready, Su Chen asked the painter to start painting his portrait.
"I only have one request, keep it true!"
"Whatever I look like is what I draw, and no superfluous drawings are allowed!"
It must be said that the painter in the palace is very skilled. In less than half an hour, he painted Su Chen's appearance perfectly.
"It's okay. Although it's not exactly the same, it's almost the same."
Su Chen was quite satisfied with this portrait. It was 80% similar to himself. In this age without cameras, he could already be called a master of painting!
Then, His Majesty Li Er also came over to take a look, and it was indeed very similar!
Yes, after having this portrait, I no longer have to worry about sleeping well.
"Come here, put the portrait of Lord Protector on the door of the palace for me!"
After ordering the servants, His Majesty Li Er said to Su Chen: "It's almost noon, why don't we stay and have a meal together."
"No, I have something else to do, so I'll go back first."
"If the portrait has any effect, you must send someone to inform me tomorrow."
"Also, the portrait must be kept confidential and must not be leaked!"
Seeing Su Chen's repeated warnings, His Majesty Li Er couldn't help but become confused.
