Sheng Hong's expression did not change, and he said lightly: "Why are you no longer capable of being a errand? Tell me."
King An tried his best to spoil himself: "I have read little, do not like the teachings of saints, and do not like to practice martial arts and archery. I have loved eating and playing since I was a child, but I have not been able to get rid of my laziness and idleness when I grow up.
"
"People like me are born to eat and have fun... No, they are destined to eat and die."
"I am self-aware, but I don't have the ability to be a errand. I am just a piece of mud that cannot hold up the wall. I am a piece of rotten wood that cannot be carved. I cannot bear the heavy responsibility!"
"Brother Emperor has always loved me, please love me again this time, please spare me!"
Prince An shamelessly grabbed Sheng Hong's lapel, barely breaking down in tears and swearing an oath to heaven.
Sheng Hong laughed instead of being angry, and opened his mouth to ridicule: "You know yourself very well. Mud can't hold up a wall, and rotten wood can't be carved. You can't do errands, you can only eat, drink and have fun, right?"
"Let me tell you, I made the decree at the great court meeting, and all the officials in the court heard it. You have the shame to go into the palace and refuse the job, but I, the emperor, have no shame to change my words."
"You have to accept this job whether you accept it or not."
"From tomorrow onwards, you will go to the clan's mansion and listen to the orders of Prince Fenyang. If you don't do your job diligently, or if you act recklessly, I will personally slap you!"
King An: "..."
King An was dumbfounded and pulled Sheng Hong's hand, but did not let go: "Brother, I really can't do it..."
Sheng Hong took a deep look at King An and said calmly: "Sheng Su! Let go!"
It's been a long time since anyone called him by his full name.
King An almost didn't react for a moment, but when he saw Sheng Hong's frown, King An knew that the joke was useless, so he had to let go.
Sheng Hong's deep voice sounded in his ears: "Over the years, you have neglected your studies, become incompetent in literature and martial arts, have no ambitions, and just eat, drink and have fun. I am busy with government affairs and have no time to discipline you. But this does not mean that I am happy to see you change.
become what it is now.”
"Sheng Su, we have seven brothers in total. The eighth brother was the first to go, then the third brother, the second brother, the fourth brother and the fifth brother are also dead. Now we are the only two brothers left."
"I know that you have always been careful, fearing that you would be an eyesore to me. Most of the reason why you look like this today is to reassure me."
"Concubine Duan also has the intention of raising you to death and wants to save your life."
"Actually, I'm not that petty. Brothers are like brothers, and blood is thicker than water. It's only right that we stand together and help each other. As the elder brother, I should take care of you. It's my fault that you are so fearful."
Having said this, Sheng Hong paused, stretched out his hand, and patted Wang An on the shoulder: "In the future, I will definitely teach you something. Don't shirk, and don't be afraid. I believe you will do well."
Errand, live up to my trust."
Wang An was shocked and had a complex look on his face. Being slapped so hard, he was caught off guard, his legs went weak, and he almost knelt down on the spot.
Sheng Hong: "..."
Now he wants to change his mind and beat King An first!
…
There was silence in Yiqing Hall.
The two brothers looked at each other for a long time.
Prince An was used to being lazy, and almost no one in or outside the palace took him seriously. He, the emperor's younger brother and the majestic vassal king of Da Qi, lived his life as a dandy of Da Qi.
A strong soreness surged in King An's nose.
When his father died, he was still a half-grown child. Later, things happened one after another in the palace. Several brothers died one after another, and Sheng Hong ascended the throne and became the emperor. In order to survive safely, he gradually became what he is now...
…
He never thought that one day, his brother would say these heartfelt words to him.
"Brother Qi," Wang An shouted tremblingly, intense and unfamiliar emotions surged in his chest, and he was choked in his throat. He wanted to say something, but couldn't say a word.
King An cried dissatisfiedly.
Sheng Hong was speechless and could only continue to pat Wang An on the shoulder: "If you want to cry, just cry. After crying, straighten your back."
"You have no alien intentions or ambitions. I have seen it all these years."
"You are my biological brother. I don't believe you. Who else in this world can be trusted?"
"I don't have to hide it from you. I have made up my mind to cut down the vassal state. From now on, the vassal king will settle in the capital and will not be a vassal again. All the territory of Qi must be returned to the emperor. You, Prince An, have no choice but to be a prince in the capital.
.”
"However, you can still make a difference. If you study hard and work hard, you can first be a deputy to Prince Fenyang. After ten or eight years, Prince Fenyang will be old, and the position of Zongzheng in the Zongren Mansion will be yours.
.”
"I sit on the dragon throne and take care of the government. You are in charge of the clan mansion and manage all the clan and vassal kings."
King An cried so much that he hiccupped one after another: "Brother Qi, how can I... hiccup... be able to win brother Qi's trust so much... hiccup... I will do my best in the future..."
Sheng Hong couldn't stand listening any more, so he took a handkerchief and stuffed it into King An: "Okay, wipe away your tears and nose first before you speak."
King An took the handkerchief, wiped his tears first, and then blew his nose hard. He balled up the handkerchief and returned it to Sheng Hong: "Thank you, seventh brother, for the handkerchief."
Sheng Hong didn't know whether to laugh or cry, so he had to take it and put it aside.
…
Half an hour later, King An walked out of Yiqing Hall.
King An cried hard, his eyes were red, and his face was a little embarrassed. However, his spirit was as high as ever. The grievances and helplessness that had been suppressed for several years were expressed today. The invisible shackles were also completely removed.
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I feel indescribably happy and carefree in my heart.
When the chamberlain waiting outside saw King An, he immediately came forward to report: "Your Highness, Concubine Duan and Princess An are both in Jiaofang Hall. I came here on the orders of the Queen to invite Your Highness to go to Jiaofang Hall."
A narration."
King An responded and went to Jiaofang Hall.
Prince An grew up in the palace since he was a child. After moving to Prince An's Mansion three years ago, it was common for him to go in and out of the harem. After entering the Jiaofang Palace, the first thing he saw was his mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who were full of anxiety.
Warmth surged in Wang An's heart, and he first stepped forward to greet Xie Mingxi.
Xie Mingxi also had no ill feelings towards Prince An, and said with a smile: "Get up and talk quickly."
Princess Duan and Princess An were afraid that King An would anger the emperor and cause trouble, but Xie Mingxi knew very well that Sheng Hong was not an angry person. Since Sheng Hong issued such an imperial edict, he obviously had the intention of cultivating and reusing King An.
After King An stood up straight, Xie Mingxi smiled casually and said: "Seventh brother should report to the clan mansion tomorrow!"
King An's eyes flashed brightly, and he responded loudly: "Yes. Brother Huang values and trusts me so much that I will do my best to do my job. Only in this way can I live up to Brother Huang's hard work."
