After watching the last performance of the coyote soldiers, Ming Chengzu sent them home, surrounded by a guard of honor, back to Tumu Fort.
The dinner at Tumubao has been prepared, and he was in a good mood today. Ming Chengzu invited Lin Shangli to enjoy dinner with him.
Although the performance of the Coyote Soldiers today was still very exciting, the reason that really made Lin Shangli feel good was not the performance of the Coyote Soldiers, but Ming Chengzu's complexion today. Compared with the previous few days, he looked better.
Not just a little bit.
"Eat, eat." Ming Chengzu put a piece of braised pork in Lin Shangli's bowl.
Although Lin Shangli has been following me for decades, he has always been respectful to me. Even if he is sitting at this dining table, he must not let go.
"Well, thank you, Your Majesty." Lin Shangli nodded respectfully and almost stood up to salute Ming Chengzu.
"You're welcome. You have been with me for almost twenty years and have always been loyal. Since you are dining with me today, feel free to eat." Ming Chengzu said with a smile.
Seeing that Ming Chengzu was really in a good mood today, the words Lin Shangli had been holding in his heart came to his throat and he still didn't dare to say them out.
Holding the rice bowl in his hand, facing the fragrant dishes, he was in no mood to eat.
How could Ming Chengzu not understand what Lin Shangli was going to do? He chuckled and said, "If you have anything to say, just say it. If you are so hesitant, I won't be in the mood to eat for a while."
Lin Shangli was not sure what the emperor's attitude towards Xiao Chen was. Let's call it a cold shoulder. Xiao Chen has always been responsible for the safety of the Tumu Fort. Let's say it was not a cold shoulder. Since arriving at the Tumu Fort, Xiao Chen has been staying in the Tumu Fort.
Never appeared in public.
Hearing Ming Chengzu say, don't affect his mood while eating, he still didn't ask the question when it came to his mouth.
After eating two bowls of rice, Ming Chengzu put down his rice bowl and gently rubbed his belly: "I haven't had such a good appetite for a long time. I ate two bowls at once. If you have any questions, I'm going to have a rest."
Already."
Regarding Lin Shangli, Ming Chengzu had a firm grip on him.
He knew that Lin Shangli had basically reached the limit of not asking himself about Xiao Chen for so long. If he didn't ask about it today, he would probably not be able to sleep well at night.
"Your Majesty, I think that Xiao Chen, as the number one expert in the East Factory, should follow you closely when you go out. After all, it is not as safe outside as in the palace." Lin Shangli finally couldn't hold it in any longer,
Asked what was in his heart.
However, he did not dare to ask directly, but indirectly started with the safety issue of Ming Chengzu.
"Isn't there you by my side? Others don't know, but I know your skills. Besides, on the territory of my own guard, does anyone dare to have any wrong thoughts about me?" Ming Chengzu laughed.
Laughed loudly.
Lin Shangli, if you want to ask a question, it's always so roundabout. If you don't ask clearly, I really won't answer you directly today.
Lin Shangli understood what the emperor was thinking at this moment, and thought that he really didn't ask clearly enough. He couldn't help but become heartbroken and said in a low voice: "Your Majesty, there are rumors outside that Xiao Chen may not be able to wear the purple clothes for long.
.Do you want me to suppress this kind of rumor?"
"Oh?" Ming Chengzu couldn't help but be stunned, "Is there such a rumor?"
"Well, the rumors are spreading. Not only the common people are rumored, but even the officials in the court. Many people are now taking a wait-and-see attitude and paying attention to this matter." Lin Shangli said hurriedly.
Ming Chengzu raised his head and looked at Lin Shangli with a smile on his face: "What do you think?"
"How dare I have any opinion? However, I believe that this Kirin Purple Clothes are the only one in the entire Ming Dynasty. The Emperor must have given the Kirin Purple Clothes after careful consideration and will never take it back so easily. Servant
If the guess is correct, the emperor and Xiao Chen should be planning a big thing together." Lin Shangli bowed and said.
There are various signs that the emperor has no intention of neglecting Xiao Chen.
Although the two of them tried not to meet each other as much as possible in front of people from Dongchang and eunuch Kilometers, they still left the safety of Tumu Fortress in Xiao Chen's hands, which shows that the emperor still has great trust in Xiao Chen.
Or, it's not necessarily that the two of them deliberately created a conflict for the outside world and were trying to induce something hidden to come out.
"Why, you blame me for not telling you?" Ming Chengzu smiled and looked at Lin Shangli quietly.
Didn't say yes, didn't say no.
"No, no. How dare I have such an idea? No matter what the emperor does, it must have a profound meaning. I won't ask anymore." Lin Shangli lowered his head in a hurry.
However, Mingcheng Zuming didn't have any intention of getting angry. He leaned back on the king's chair and let out a long breath.
"I know that you are worried about Xiao Chen. As the owner of Dongchang Factory, I am very happy that you can worry about your subordinates like this. Whether it is an organization or a court, the most fearful thing is discord between the top and bottom. I feel that in the court
Among all the institutions, only Dongchang is an airtight bucket."
Lin Shangli did not say anything, but looked at Ming Chengzu quietly, waiting for the next step.
"The recent situation in the imperial court is a bit complicated. You should have noticed this. However, I can tell you one thing. As long as I am the emperor, Xiao Chen will always wear purple." Looking at Lin Shangli, Ming Chengzu smiled.
said.
"Really?" Lin Shangli stood up, then knelt on the ground again: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
"Okay, you should feel relieved now. It's been a busy day today. Get up and help me go to rest."
"Yes." Lin Shangli stood up quickly, walked to Ming Chengzu's side with a smile on his face, and held his arm.
In Tumu Fort, in Xiao Chen's room, it was also time to have dinner.
The food in Dongchang is pretty good. In the evening there are two dishes and a bowl of white rice.
It was very troublesome to carry the soup back and forth, and the emperor did not allow him to eat in Dongchang's kitchen. As a last resort, Xiao Chen had to find a larger bowl, put the white rice in it first, and then poured it on top
I ordered some food and brought it back.
Then he picked up the oval animal skin wine flask that his master had left for him, and took a sip first, then picked up the food and ate it in big gulps.
This kind of hiding life is really sad, and I really don’t know when it will end.
There was a sound of footsteps outside the door, and a Dongchang captain stood at the door.
Xiao Chen held the rice bowl, raised his head and said, "What's the matter if you don't go to eat?"
The captain took out a letter from his arms and handed it over with both hands: "The secret letter from Dongchang Prison has just arrived at Tumubao. My subordinates did not dare to delay, so I sent it first."
"Prison secret letter?" Xiao Chen put down his job and reached out to take the secret letter.
Xiao Chen couldn't help but laugh when he didn't open it and saw only a heavy vertical line on the cover.
