Seeing Xu Wei's shocked expression, Lin Wanrong was astonished. Wasn't it just the Palace of Heavenly Purity? Was it worth making such a fuss about? It would be strange if the Emperor summoned him to the imperial toilet.
It could only be said that Official Lin was ignorant. The Palace of Heavenly Purity was the Emperor's resting palace. It could be said to be the core of the imperial court of China, as well as the core of all of China. When the Emperor summoned his ministers, it was either in the Minister's Study or the Hall of Literary Glory. To summon him to the Palace of Heavenly Purity was a great favor.
When Xu Wei heard Eunuch Gao's words, he knew why he didn't dare accept Lin San's banknotes. If the Emperor summoned Lin San to the Palace of Heavenly Purity, then Official Lin's wealth could be imagined. How could Eunuch Gao be so blind?
Xu Wei smiled and cupped his hands. "Brother Lin, this is a great favor. This old man congratulates you. "
"Where does the congratulation come from? Sir Xu, this little brother doesn't know anything about the palace. You have to teach me, "Lin Wanrong said with a distressed expression. Xu Wei and Eunuch Gao laughed at the same time. Official Lin truly had a true temperament. No wonder the Emperor liked him so much.
Xu Wei explained the process to Lin Wanrong. Official Lin couldn't help but sneer. Wasn't going to the Palace of Heavenly Purity the same as being a guest in the Emperor's bedroom? F * ck, this matter was a bit mysterious.
"This, can I not go?" Official Lin's words almost made Official Xu and Eunuch Gao fall over. Being summoned to the Palace of Heavenly Purity was something that many people dreamed of. Why was Official Lin so blind? Moreover, was the Emperor summoning someone someone you could not go just because you said so?
Seeing their expressions, Lin Wanrong knew he had made a fool of himself again. Fortunately, this wasn't the first time he had done something like this, so Xu Wei didn't find it strange. Eunuch Gao didn't dare say anything.
Eunuch Gao led Lin Wanrong through the palace, passing through the streets and the Hall of Preserving Harmony. Along the way, there were countless eunuchs and palace maids walking with lanterns. It was a very lively scene. Seeing Sir Lin look around like a country bumpkin entering the city, Eunuch Gao smiled fawningly. "This must be Sir Lin's first time in the inner court. This street is the passageway between the inner court and the outer court. After crossing this street is the Palace of Heavenly Purity where His Majesty resides. "
The Palace of Heavenly Purity was located on the north side of the street. There was a white stone base at the bottom. The exterior of the palace was nine bays wide, with a double eaves and a palatial roof. On the left and right sides, there were two smaller halls, the Zhaoren Hall and the Hongde Hall, that were connected.
When he arrived at the door, he saw that it was abnormally quiet inside. The eunuchs and palace maids who were shuttling back and forth were all very cautious, wishing that they could walk on their tiptoes.
"We're here, Sir Lin!" Eunuch Gao said softly as he led Lin Wanrong inside. The Palace of Heavenly Purity was very large. After walking a few steps, they arrived at a curtain. Eunuch Gao stopped and said in a shrill voice, "Reporting to Your Majesty, Official Lin has been brought here!"
A light cough came from inside, and then a clear voice sounded, "Let him in!"
"Yes!" Eunuch Gao lifted the curtain and said to Lin Wanrong, "Official Lin, His Majesty has called for you to enter."
"Thank you, Eunuch Gao." Lin Wanrong smiled and cupped his hands in a salute, then lowered his head to pass through the curtain and walked inside.
The candlesticks in the hall were tall, and the candlelight was bright, illuminating the hall as if it were daytime. The floor was covered with a fine Persian carpet, and there were tables and chairs with carved railings. The incense of sandalwood rose in spirals in the air, making the hall seem exceptionally serene.
He looked around as he walked. He had only taken a few steps when he heard a voice say, "Lin Wanrong —"
Lin Wanrong raised his head and saw that not far in front of him was a large sandalwood table. Behind it was a large dragon chair. The chair was forged from pure gold and was incomparably luxurious. The two arms of the chair were inlaid with beautiful jades that sparkled under the light of the lanterns. An old man in his fifties or sixties sat on the dragon chair. He was dressed in a loose dragon robe, and his face had a red glow as he looked at him with a slight smile.
"Your Majesty?" Lin Wanrong was startled and hurriedly walked forward. He cupped his hands in a salute and said, "So, Old Sir, you are really the Emperor? Hello, Your Majesty! "
Lin Wanrong didn't understand the rules of the palace at all. When a subject saw the Emperor, he should quickly kneel down and kowtow. Without being summoned, he wasn't even allowed to raise his head, let alone you. How could Lin Wanrong understand these things? When he saw the Emperor, he didn't even kowtow and just cupped his hands in a salute.
This time, he didn't even have to greet the Emperor. The Emperor smiled slightly. What he wanted was Lin San's unique aura. If Lin San knelt on the ground and kowtowed three times and nine times, the Emperor would probably look down on him. "Lin Wanrong, we meet again." The Emperor smiled and said, "Counting it, this is the third time."
"Yes, yes." Lin Wanrong continued, "Last time, I met Old Sir outside the Hidden Spirit Temple. We had a very congenial chat. This morning, there were too many people in the golden palace hall, so we couldn't talk much. Tonight, you called me over, so we can have a good chat again. " If Xu Wei were here and heard these words, he would probably have fainted from fright. Was there a subject who spoke to the Emperor like this? This Lin San was really as bold as the world.
"Old Sir, it's been a few months since we last met. You seem to be more haggard and older than the last time. You have to take care of your health. Sleep early and wake up early. Train your body, and you will live to a ripe old age, "Lin Wanrong said sincerely when he saw the Emperor's pale face. This is very likely Qing Xuan's father, who is my father-in-law. It is natural for a son-in-law to care for his father-in-law.
Lin San's words were extremely disobedient. The Emperor's appearance was not something he could arbitrarily comment on. The Emperor laughed loudly and said, "Lin Wanrong, you are the first person to dare say that I am old. Very good, very good."
Lin Wanrong sighed deeply and said, "Your Majesty, everyone knows how to lie, but it will harm people. It is true that you are respected by tens of thousands of people, but people live, grow old, get sick, and die. This is the law of nature. If you can't even hear the truth, then it is too sad. I came to see you not because I see you as the Emperor, but as an elder. I hope to have a good chat with you and dispel my worries. It is that simple. "
He said these words easily, but his palms were covered in sweat. When speaking to this Emperor who ruled over China, he had to feel out his pulse. Since ancient times, Emperors had always been lonely. They had no friends, and even their children had a deep estrangement with them. They looked incomparably brilliant on the outside, but only they knew the misery within.
There was a moment of silence in the hall. The Emperor did not say anything. He just quietly looked at him, a faint light flashing through his eyes. Lin Wanrong's heart was beating wildly. The might of the heavens was hard to fathom. Only now did he truly understand the meaning of these words.
"Sit down." After a long time, the Emperor let out a light sigh and said, "You are right. Ever since we have ascended the throne, there have not been many who have been able to speak with us. Xu Wei, Li Tai, in the past, they were all trusted aides who helped us ascend the throne, but now they are cowering in front of us. But you, you have some courage. It is as if we have seen ourselves when we were young. "
If Xu Wei and the others had heard the Emperor's last words, they would probably have been shocked to death. Only Lin Wanrong, when he encountered these things, would have lost a thread in his brain and not have any awareness. In reality, this was also the point that the Emperor admired the most about him. Only in a situation where he did not know the truth could he see a person's true nature.
Lin Wanrong let out a long breath. Since the Emperor had spoken, then he was safe. He smiled and said, "Your Majesty must be joking. I, a lowly person, am cunning and treacherous, arrogant and savage. When I see injustice on the road, I have to interfere. How can I compare to your foresight and foresight? "
"At least you have some self-awareness. Cunning and treacherous, arrogant and savage, but in your mouth, they have all become praise. You, this person, have quite a thick skin. "The Emperor smiled and said.
"As long as it is not to harm people, even if I use a thousand methods, what is there to be embarrassed about?" Lin Wanrong said righteously.
"Wrong, wrong. The art of politics does not distinguish between good and bad. Even if it is to harm the people of the world, one must use a thousand methods. " The Emperor looked deeply at him and said, "Those who achieve great things do not bother with trifles. There is nothing in the world that cannot be done, and there is no person that cannot be killed. This is the art of a ruler."
The art of a ruler? Why is he talking about the art of a ruler with me out of nowhere? The Emperor stood up and slowly walked a few steps. He looked at him and said, "You have courage, intelligence, methods, murderous intent, and a thorough understanding of human nature. The only thing you lack is that your methods are not sinister enough, not ruthless enough. This is a great taboo for a person."
Lin Wanrong sweated. My methods are not sinister enough, not ruthless enough?
The Emperor smiled and said, "I heard that when you were in Jinling, you drugged the eldest son of the Suzhou Weaving Factory and even threatened that you took the girl's virginity, is that true?"
The Emperor even knew about this. Lin Wanrong was drenched in cold sweat. He quickly nodded and said, "Yes, I was just scaring them."
"I heard that your first restaurant in Jinling is called Food for Immortals. You used a guise and half swindled and half robbed the owner?"
"This —"
"I heard that you started a club in Jinling called Hong Xing. Other than your two brothers-in-law, there is also a very good fighter called Li Beidou? "
"Yes."
"I heard that you gave Dong Qiaoqiao an extra-large diamond?"
"…"
"I heard that you quarreled with Lady Xiao a few days ago?"
"…"
Hearing this, Lin Wanrong felt a chill run down his spine. The hairs on his body stood on end. The Emperor knew everything about him like the back of his hand, no matter how big or small. He even knew clearly how many times he went to the latrine in a day.
The Emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at him. He smiled and said, "What is sinister and ruthless? Do you understand now?"
Lin Wanrong nodded and gritted his teeth. "Thank you for your teachings. I understand now."
The Emperor said, "For the past six months, I have been keeping track of your whereabouts at all times. Of course, there are some things that I have missed. For example, you and Lady Xiao were trapped in the White Lotus Sect. How did you escape? When we attacked Jining, how did you manage to escape from the bombardment of ten thousand cannons? Come to think of it, you really have a lot of secrets! "
"That's all, that's all." Lin Wanrong hurriedly waved his hand. The Emperor's mind was indeed unfathomable. This old Emperor looked muddle-headed, but he knew everything clearly. What was sinister and ruthless was vividly displayed by him.
"That's all?" The Emperor looked at him and smiled. "When you attacked the White Lotus Sect, did you know the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect?"
"Holy Mother? I don't think I know her. I have never been interested in old women, "Lin Wanrong said.
"How dare you!" The Emperor's expression changed. He was furious. "Come on, take down this deceiving Lin San!"
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