Zhou Yao was stunned for a long time, then asked softly: "Is it related to my breakthrough in Qin Dao?"
As a person with talent in Qindao, Zhou Yao can certainly feel that she has been constantly changing in the past few months, and she can even feel the joy of making rapid progress some time ago, as if she suddenly broke through a bottleneck.
"You don't need to ask, just put it on. Ji Zizong does have good intentions."
"The clan has always been cold and cold, and I don't want anyone with this kind of temperament."
The mysterious voice was full of emotions, and although Zhou Yao didn't know what it was, she had some guesses. However, the mysterious voice didn't say anything, so she didn't ask any further questions. She just thought about it carefully.
Although Ye Buhui's talent in piano is average, his talent in chess is excellent. If the chess match he encountered after arriving in Beijing had not been missed due to an assassination attempt, Ye Buhui might have competed for the chess master.
Su Ziji specially gave two black wood bracelets to himself and Ye Buhui respectively. Could it be related to this matter?
After all, Su Ziji was never rude to her, and she always behaved politely. She looked the same when he looked at her. If it was said that it was because of an affair between a man and a woman, she really couldn't believe it.
Zhou Yao, who was shocked at the time, now sat on the bullock cart, gradually calmed down, and directly rejected this guess.
The surface of the black wood bracelet is smooth, and if you look closely, you can see some small lines. At first glance, it looks like the pattern of chrysanthemums, but instinctively, you feel that there is something more mysterious.
Take it and put it between your nose and smell it carefully. There is a light fragrance on the bracelet. Take a gentle breath and your whole body seems to be lightened.
But when you hold it far away, you can no longer smell the smell. It has a slight heavy feeling. When you put it on your wrist, next to the white and tender skin, the warm texture of the bracelet makes Zhou Yao feel a little less repulsed.
"Forget it, I'll just wear it." She said this while hiding her thoughtful expression.
Imperial City·Outer Palace
Early the next morning, the snow stopped, the red sun rose in the east, the blue sky and the bright sunshine all indicated that it would be a sunny day today.
However, the wind was obviously stronger than before, making the robes of passers-by rustle on the road.
Su Ziji walked on the palace road next to the red wall. The spiritual energy circulated in his body at an unnoticeable slow speed. Not to mention that he was not wearing too little clothes. Even if it was less, in fact, in the cold weather, he would not wear enough clothes.
Don't feel cold.
“The skills and authority increase with each passing day.”
"Although it only rises a little bit every day, it can't stop the steady flow. What will we do in the future?"
Su Ziji was so worried that he turned a blind eye to the salutes of the guards along the way. Most of the people hurriedly coming and going in the distance were frozen to the point of losing their grace. Seeing that the Duke of Dai could still look elegant and official in this cold wind.
I'm not convinced either.
At least, even if they want to pretend to be like this, Hanfeng teaches how to be a good person. Not everyone can be a famous socialite and young man in the capital.
Not knowing that someone was complaining that he was cruel to him, Su Ziji walked across the stone bridge and arrived at the cabinet soon.
Opening the thick curtain and going in, I found that three pavilion elders had arrived today. In addition to Cui Zhaoquan, there were also Xie Zhi and Zhao Xulin.
"Good morning, Mr. Dai Guo." As soon as he entered the cabinet, someone greeted him, and it was Xie Zhi who spoke.
"Good morning, Mr. Xie." Su Ziji bowed to Xie Zhi, and also said hello to the two of them.
These three people also bowed to Su Ziji in return.
Since he hadn't started working yet and had just arrived, he slowly drank hot tea and warmed his hands. Su Ziji was called to his side by Xie Zhi and also got a cup of hot tea.
Xie Zhi is also personable. Looking at Duke Dai in front of him, he always has a feeling of fear. Duke Dai has been in the cabinet for half a month. His erudition, humility, intelligence, and knowledge of advancement and retreat all make Xie Zhi satisfied.
I even felt sorry for him.
If Duke Dai had been born and raised in the royal family, his achievements today would be even more shocking, which is a pity.
"Dai Guogong has been in the cabinet for half a month, and he works tirelessly every day. Not only can he learn with an open mind, but he can also draw inferences from one example. He does not mind doing trivial things. He can take everything seriously, no matter how big or small. I really admire him." He first praised him.
Ichiban.
Then the topic changed and he asked: "By the way, Duke Dai, I heard that you are refining elixirs?"
It seemed that every move he made was immediately heard by these ministers.
Su Ziji thought this in his heart, with a little embarrassment on his face, and replied: "When I was reading a book before, I learned about some alchemy matters, and I was a little curious, so I went to seek advice from a Taoist priest and went back home to try to make alchemy to clear up my confusion."
Xie Zhi immediately understood what he meant. Does this mean that alchemy is just for fun and not serious?
Xie Zhi's expression softened and he nodded: "That's good. I am not being alarmist, but you are the Duke of the country and the number one scholar in this year. Other nobles can make elixirs and waste their time and fool around, but you can't.
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"You must know that the best way is to live up to the people and establish a career. Taoist priests have always been humble. If you learn too much from them, I'm afraid it will be detrimental to your reputation."
Zhao Xulin nodded at the side and said, "Master Xie is right, alchemy is a heretic. On behalf of the country, you are the pillar of the country, and you are also a scholar. It is really sad to be tied down by such things."
"What you two adults said makes sense. You must not get too close to Taoist priests from now on. You are still young and have a great time. How can you waste your time on such things?" Cui Zhaoquan also said.
All three of them expressed their rejection of alchemy at the same time, which shows how much psychological shadow the previous dynasty's demise had on the ministers. Whether it was eunuchs interfering in politics or the emperor favoring alchemists, it was not a good thing in their eyes.
But it is one thing to be repulsed in their hearts. Being able to persuade Su Ziji also shows the change in their attitude towards Su Ziji.
Xie Zhi and Zhao Xulin had no contact with Su Ziji before. They only started talking to each other after the cabinet inspected the government. Unlike Cui Zhaoquan, although they had grievances in the past, they also understood each other to a certain extent.
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Those who can work in the cabinet are all old foxes. To say something like this after only half a month of acquaintance is beyond the level of perfunctory, but to show some goodwill.
Su Ziji is not a person who knows good and evil. Just like Zhou Yao specially rushed to Dai Guogong's mansion yesterday to persuade him, he was very grateful. These three elders reminded Su Ziji at this time, and Su Ziji was also grateful.
He knew very well that if there was an imperial order for them to take him down, these three people would not hesitate or show mercy. However, it has not reached that point now. These three people have indeed shown goodwill to him. This has been half a month.
Another gain.
The title of prince now has a subtle effect.
Su Ziji bowed to the three of them: "Students, you have really learned a lesson."
This puts the posture very low.
But lowering one's profile because of this kind of thing is considered a good talk, both among literati and generals. Just look at the three elders, especially Xie Zhi, who looks at Su Ziji with a softer look.
It can be seen how satisfied Su Ziji's answer was to them.
This is what their princes and grandsons should look like!