Returning to Qiu Mansion, Qiu Xinggong ordered his servants to take the maid, who was dripping with sweat and could not walk, to the backyard and place her in an unused courtyard. This was regarded as officially taking over the house. Then he washed and changed clothes in a happy mood, and ordered the servants to prepare for the night.
meal.
After traveling for hundreds of miles, he entered the palace and put in a drama in front of His Majesty Li Er. What's more, he had just shown off his power on the beautiful body of a young girl. Even his strong physique was somewhat unbearable.
live……
The dinner was put on the table, and Qiu Xinggong was eager to enjoy it, but his interest was ruined by a disciple.
"Master, just now someone from Duke Shen's residence came to deliver a message, saying that Duke Shen has asked you to come over and have a talk."
Since he was summoned by Gao Shilian, Qiu Xinggong did not dare to neglect at all. He endured his hunger and quickly ordered his maid to change him into regular clothes. He strode out, asked his troops to fetch the war horses, climbed up, and immediately rushed to the Duke of Shen's Mansion.
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When they arrived at Duke Shen's Mansion, there were already some people waiting there. When they saw Qiu Xinggong, they immediately helped him dismount. One person led the horse to the stable, while the other led the way and led Qiu Xinggong directly to the inner house.
The Qiu and Gao families are family friends, so there is no need to avoid certain etiquette.
Gao Shilian was sitting in a pavilion in the garden of his inner house, sitting peacefully on his knees in his regular clothes. There was a small red clay stove placed on the floor. The orange flames danced and licked the bottom of a clay pot, and a faint aroma of wine floated out.
, seems to be mixed with the spiciness of shredded ginger...
Rice wine is Gao Shilian's favorite. He doesn't dare to drink too much when he is old. It doesn't hurt to drink some mild rice wine from time to time.
Qiu Xinggong hurriedly walked over, bowed and saluted, "I have met Duke Shen."
Gao Shilian nodded and said congenially: "Why are you so polite? Please take a seat quickly." Then he pointed to the plates on the stone table in the pavilion and said: "You haven't eaten yet since you came back from the palace? Eat a few snacks first to satisfy your hunger.
, I have something to tell you."
"Here."
Qiu Xinggong thanked him respectfully, and knelt down in front of Gao Shilian. Without being polite, he reached out and grabbed a few pieces of cake and ate them randomly. The "gurgling" in his stomach finally subsided.
Gao Shilian rolled up his sleeves, lifted the pottery pot from the stove, took two porcelain bowls, placed them in front of Bendou, and filled them with orange-yellow rice wine.
Qiu Xinggong picked up the wine bowl and took a sip, then asked: "The unknown Duke called me here, but what are his orders?"
Gao Shilian also poured a bowl himself, put it to his mouth, took a sip, and said, "Why did you not come to my place when you returned to Beijing from Shaanzhou?"
Qiu Xinggong was slightly startled and said quickly: "I was negligent, but I didn't want the Duke to be involved. In any case, it was the evil son of the family who made the mistake first. If I came to see the Duke as soon as I returned to Beijing,
I’m afraid some people will make something out of nothing and use it as an excuse.”
This was his true thought. With the recent turmoil in Yichu, it was inevitable that someone would bring Qiu Shenji's actions to the forefront, causing what was originally an accident to get into trouble.
Of course, he also realized that he had been a little negligent. He was afraid that Gao Shilian would think that he was climbing Gaozhi because of his order, so he did not come to ask for advice at the first time...
Gao Shilian's white beauty trembled, and he glanced at Qiu Xinggong lightly, and said with a half-smile: "That would be the best... You have to know that everyone in this world is pursuing interests, and they will do anything for interests.
, Yan Yan, who was smiling and caring to you one moment, may backhand push you into an abyss the next moment, or even... stab you in the back."
Qiu Xinggong swallowed his saliva, sweating all over his body, and said quickly: "My lord, please do not listen to other people's provocations. I, Qiu Xinggong, have received countless favors from my lord, and I will always look up to my lord as my leader. I will never be the same."
Heart!"
Damn! Gao Shilian's sinister tone made Qiu Xinggong feel very moved. Could it be that this old man really knew everything?
It shouldn't be...
Gao Shilian was noncommittal, holding the wine bowl and sipping the wine, and asked calmly: "What did your Majesty say?"
Qiu Xinggong calmed down and spoke out everything he said and did after entering the palace, as well as His Majesty Li Er's words, word for word.
His father, Qiu He, was kind to Gao Shilian, and Gao Shilian knew how to repay his kindness and always supported him vigorously. Qiu Xinggong was able to have the status and power he has today, on the one hand, he was brave enough to conquer the three armies and sacrificed his life to fight.
On the other hand, it was because of Gao Shilian’s great help.
Otherwise, His Majesty Li Er has countless fierce generals under his command. How can Qiu Xinggong, who is brave, foolhardy and cruel by nature, become a powerful force in the army, and even compete with the likes of Cheng Yaojin and Yuchi Gong?
Gao Shilian was his backer and his guiding light in life...
When Qiu Xinggong finished speaking, Gao Shilian put down the wine bowl, sighed softly, pointed at Qiu Xinggong and said, "You, you, you are stupid!"
Qiu Xinggong was startled and asked hurriedly: "What does the Duke mean by this?"
The effect of "bearing the thorns to plead guilty" was very good. He was so proud of it just now, but why did it come to Gao Shilian's mouth that he seemed to have done something wrong?
Qiu Xinggong knew the difference in IQ between the two, so he was frightened and quickly asked for details...
Gao Shilian asked: "What do you think is the most important thing about divine achievements?"
Qiu Xinggong thought for a while and said: "Of course it should be done unintentionally... Although the so-called Shenji was wrong, it was definitely not intentional. He was just drunk and angry when the Ministry of War seized his qualified documents, which led to all the things that happened in the future.
, one wrong step and another wrong step. Of course, this may not be without Fang Jun’s design and frame-up, adding fuel to the fire..."
Gao Shilian sneered and said: "It's really hard for you. Until now, you don't know where your son's biggest mistake is, and you actually dare to act out and apologize? Come on, tell me, who did this for you?
bad idea?"
"this……"
Qiu Xinggong was sweating a little, and said to his scalp: "This is all my poor strategy..."
"Well said!" Gao Shilian interrupted him mockingly: "It's really clumsy!"
Qiu Xinggong was a little dumbfounded, why was it so clumsy?
It seems to have a very good effect. It successfully aroused His Majesty Li Er's nostalgia, made the monarch and his ministers closer, and agreed to release his son... It couldn't be more perfect, right?
Gao Shilian shook his head helplessly. Seeing Qiu Xinggong's confused look, he could only say: "You shouldn't act like someone asking for forgiveness. If it were for other things, this trick would be really useful for Your Majesty. Your Majesty cares about old friendships, you are so
Such grievances can make His Majesty relent, and things will happen naturally. But this matter involves Princess Jinyang, who is Your Majesty's most beloved daughter. Have you ever thought that your son rammed into Princess Jinyang's car on the street?
What will be the consequences if Princess Jinyang is frightened? The most serious thing is, if nothing happens if your son collides with Princess Jinyang's car today, what will happen to the majesty of the princes and princesses? What will happen to the dignity of the royal family?"
Although Qiu Xinggong is a little stupid, he is definitely not stupid!
Now it seems that my "pleading guilty" tactic may have made Your Majesty think that he is again using his past achievements to threaten me. If you deal with my son, you are ignoring the achievements I have made for you through life and death over the years.
!
Even if His Majesty doesn't think so, there might be some villain who will whisper lies in His Majesty's ears...
For example, Fang Jun...
The world is vast, the emperor has the greatest majesty, and the royal family has the greatest dignity!
As Gao Shilian said, if Qiu Shenji collided with Princess Jinyang's car and nothing happened, then where would the dignity of the princes and princesses go?
Qiu Xinggong was sweating coldly. He patted his thigh and said angrily: "I shouldn't have gone to Tai Chi Palace, let alone returned to Beijing!"
Gao Shilian snorted coldly: "That's right, as long as you fulfill your duties in Shaanzhou, can His Majesty still forget that you are a meritorious person? The more upright and upright you are and let yourself be dealt with, the less His Majesty will punish Qiu Shenji severely. On the contrary,
The more you play scheming, the more disgusted His Majesty will be. If someone makes some slanderous remarks at this time... I'm afraid it will be bad."
"Why……"
Qiu Xinggong sighed and regretted it!
Gao Shilian had no expression on his face. He glanced at Qiu Xinggong who was sighing, his eyelids drooped again, and he seemed to be looking at the yellow wine in the bowl. He snorted softly: "Do you think this is the end?"
Qiu Xinggong was astonished and said: "I am stupid, how dare you ask the Duke what you mean by this?"
Gao Shilian said: "If it's just that, your Majesty, although he is not happy, will probably save some face for you, and the punishment for Qiu Shenji will be too harsh. But, do you know the rumors among the people now?"