1682. Chapter 1682 Turning against each other five
"Stop joking with me." Ma Xiaoyao pouted: "This kind of joke is not funny at all."
"Who are you kidding? Everything I said is true!" Zhu Yingying said seriously: "You will receive the imperial edict tomorrow at the latest."
"Are you sure you're not joking?"
"It's not a joke! It's true!"
"Damn! Why are you so crazy? When did I say I would be your guard?"
"What's your expression? Isn't it embarrassing to be my bodyguard? Do you know how many people dream of being my bodyguard, but they just can't find a way. I'm kindly trying to help you, but you don't appreciate it!
"
"What's the benefit of being a guard? The pay is pitifully low, and you have to look at other people's faces. There's no freedom at all."
"How can you say it's so bad?" Zhu Yingying smiled: "You serve as my guard, can I treat you badly? What's more, you are still my savior, so I can't treat you badly! To tell you the truth,
Nominally you are my guard, but in fact we are friends. Don’t worry, I will not restrict your freedom. You can do whatever you want, and I will never ask for it. As for your reward... I will satisfy you.
of."
"Are you so kind?" Ma Xiaoyao remained skeptical.
"You still don't believe it? Do you want me to take out my heart and show it to you?" Zhu Yingying said angrily: "Give me a happy word, do you want to work as a guard at the Princess Mansion?"
"I..." Ma Xiaoyao hesitated.
"Think about those ten gold mines." Zhu Yingying suddenly said.
"Huh?" Ma Xiaoyao raised his head and looked at Zhu Yingying warily: "What do you mean by this? Do you still want to take back the gold mine you gave away?"
"Don't get me wrong, I don't mean that." Zhu Yingying smiled slightly: "What I mean is... the ten gold mines in your hands are almost all complete unmined mineral deposits, and the gold stored in them is very rich. If you want
Mining them all is definitely not something that can be done in a short time.”
"Mining gold?" A strange color flashed in Ma Xiaoyao's eyes.
"What? Did I say something wrong?" Zhu Yingying asked doubtfully.
"Oh, no, you're right." Ma Xiaoyao shook his head hastily. Of course he couldn't tell the truth to Zhu Yingying. In fact, the purpose of his gold mine was to cultivate, not to mine gold.
"Ten gold mines are a huge amount of wealth. You shouldn't worry about leaving them to others to take care of, right?" Zhu Yingying said with a smile: "So, you can only supervise and take care of them yourself. Only in this way can you guarantee ten gold mines."
The gold in the gold mines will be mined intact, which means that you will have to stay in the Imperial City until the ten gold mines are mined."
Ma Xiaoyao nodded noncommittally: "Go on."
"Imperial City is a very prosperous big city with a population of hundreds of millions, of which dignitaries account for nearly one-third. It is no exaggeration to say that if you just throw a vase on the street, you may hit a dignitary.
." Zhu Yingying said.
"What exactly do you want to express?" Ma Xiaoyao slowly narrowed his eyes.
"You are alone, have no background, and have no friends. If you mess with the dignitaries, you will suffer a big loss."
"Why should I provoke those dignitaries? I'm not a fool."
"Some things are out of your control. Even if you don't take the initiative to cause trouble, someone will take the initiative to provoke you. You can't always play the role of a clown who swallows your anger, right?"
"You said all this just because you want to impress me and let me be your guard?"
Zhu Yingying nodded: "Yes! As long as you become my guard, you will be mine! If anyone dares to bully you in the future, I will deal with him severely! As long as I support you, you can walk sideways in the imperial city.
Already."
"Walking sideways? You think I'm a crab." Ma Xiaoyao chuckled.
"I'm just making a metaphor." Zhu Yingying pouted: "Because you have to take care of ten gold mines, you can't leave the Imperial City in a short time. If you want to live well in the Imperial City, you must find a strong backer. I, Zhu Yingying
, is your best choice! Why do you have any hesitation? If I were you, I would have agreed long ago! Such a good thing cannot be found even with a lantern."
"Haha..." Ma Xiaoyao smiled: "How can you really say... If you do MLM, you will definitely become the backbone of the business!"
"MLM? What MLM?" Zhu Yingying didn't understand. The word MLM was invented by people on Earth. As a native of Tiangong Planet, Zhu Yingying certainly didn't understand.
"Oh, it's nothing." Ma Xiaoyao didn't intend to explain the word pyramid scheme, because the word was too derogatory and the explanation was too clear. Zhu Yingying would definitely not be too happy. Ma Xiaoyao nodded: "It is undeniable that I really have some
I’m tempted.”
"Really?" Zhu Yingying's eyes lit up: "So, you agreed?"
"Not so fast." Ma Xiaoyao waved his hand: "I can be your guard, but you have to agree to two conditions."
"You said, as long as it's not too difficult, I will agree to it."
"First, you must not interfere with my freedom. I can do whatever I want, and you are not allowed to interfere."
"Didn't I just say it? Why did you bring it up again? You don't believe me?"
"I just wanted to make sure again."
"What's the second condition?"
"I can't stay here all my life. When I want to leave, you can't stop me."
"Okay... OK, I agree." Zhu Yingying nodded with a smile: "Can you be my guard now?"
"Let me have a good rest today and go to the Princess Mansion to take up my post tomorrow." Ma Xiaoyao said.
"Okay, you can have a good rest and I won't disturb you anymore." Zhu Yingying left happily.
Ma Xiaoyao stood at the door, watching Zhu Yingying go away. The corner of his mouth curled up slightly: "The opportunities in life are really amazing. One moment, I was an unemployed vagrant, and the next moment, I became a sixth-grade sword-wielding guard of the Princess Mansion."
The highest ruler of the Qinglong Dynasty is of course His Majesty Zhu Tianba, followed by the empresses, princes, and princesses in the harem, and then the princes and ministers. The ministers are divided into grades. The highest official position is the first grade, and the lowest official position is the tenth grade. They guard the city.
The junior official of the sect is the tenth grade, and the prime minister of the current court is the first grade.
Ma Xiaoyao is a sixth-grade sword guard, and he is considered a moderate official among this group of officials. For many people, Ma Xiaoyao's starting point is considered very high. Many people have struggled all their lives, and
It's hard to get to level six.
The reason why Ma Xiaoyao agreed to Zhu Yingying as a bodyguard was mainly due to two considerations. First, he now needs ten gold mines to practice and cannot stay away from the imperial city in a short time. With Zhu Yingying supporting him, no one dares to provoke Ma Xiaoyao.
He can practice with peace of mind. Secondly, the Qinglong Divine Dynasty is an old dynasty that has been passed down for thousands of years. It has a very deep foundation. The royal family must have collected many rare cultivation secrets. Ma Xiaoyao plans to have a good relationship with Zhu Yingying, and then
Let Zhu Yingying help me get some secret books to practice.
Based on the above two reasons, Ma Xiaoyao finally decided to work as a guard at the Princess Mansion. What he never expected was that because of this decision... he was suddenly thrust into the spotlight and almost lost his life...
…Of course, this is all for later, let’s not mention it for now.
…
Inside the gorgeous and luxurious princess mansion.
A man and a woman were sitting together drinking. The man was wearing a guard's uniform and a stainless steel hat on his head. He was handsome and well-proportioned. He was Ma Xiaoyao, and the woman was none other than the Ninth Princess Zhu Yingying.
In the distance, several guards gathered together and talked in low voices.
"That guy is so lucky. He eats better than us, lives better than us, and can drink and chat with the princess every day. I'm so envious of him." A guard said sourly.
"If I could drink and chat with the princess every day, I would be willing to live a few years shorter." Another guard sighed.
"I really don't understand! A guy with an innate realm actually became the princess's guard, and he was so respected. Is this justified?" The other guards were also jealous and crazy.
The Ninth Princess Zhu Yingying is as beautiful as a flower. She is recognized as the most beautiful woman in the Qinglong Dynasty. She is also the dream lover of these guards. Now seeing her dream lover sitting with a little guard talking and laughing, these guards are heartbroken.
It's going to break.
…
Zhu Yingying and Ma Xiaoyao had no idea what the other guards were thinking. They just drank and chatted by themselves. To be honest, even if they knew, they wouldn't care.
"How's it going? Are you getting used to being a guard here?" Zhu Yingying asked with a smile.
"It's okay." Ma Xiaoyao nodded noncommittally.
"It's okay?" Zhu Yingying raised her slender eyebrows: "What you mean is that there is something dissatisfied about? What? Is it because the food is not good or the accommodation is not satisfactory?"
"No." Ma Xiaoyao shook his head: "I have wine and meat every day and live in a single room. I am quite satisfied."
"What is it that makes you unhappy?" Zhu Yingying broke the casserole and asked.
"Uh..." Ma Xiaoyao hesitated: "It's better not to say anything..."
"No! I have to say it!" Zhu Yingying's face was stern.
"Actually, it's nothing." Ma Xiaoyao picked up the wine glass and drank it all in one gulp: "It's just... the way the other guards look at me is a bit... a bit different..."
"It's different? What's different?" Zhu Yingying didn't understand: "Are they causing trouble for you?"
Ma Xiaoyao shook his head hurriedly: "No, they are quite polite to me, but I always feel... there is something wrong with the way they look at me... As for what is wrong, I can't say..."
"Are you thinking too much?" Zhu Yingying smiled: "The guards in my house have been strictly screened, and each one is of excellent quality. As long as you don't provoke them, they will never take the initiative to provoke you.
"
"Maybe I'm overthinking it." Ma Xiaoyao nodded noncommittally.
"Didn't you clamor to want to visit the Royal Garden?" Zhu Yingying put down the wine glass, took out a jade token from her arms and placed it on the table: "Here, with this token, you can freely enter and leave the Royal Garden.
