"This official kowtows in salute to Your Majesty."
Hearing the eunuchs outside loudly singing the arrival of the Emperor, Hong Xuanji immediately rose from his seat and walked out of the room. He bowed deeply, the large embroidered robe on his body was pulled to the ground.
"My beloved subject, you may dispense with the formalities." An extremely amiable voice sounded. An old man wearing a golden crown with nine dragons inlaid with gourd-sized pearls walked in. He wore a bright yellow robe and a pair of forged boots.
This old man was the same as Hong Xuanji. His sideburns were slightly white, and his face was as white as jade. His aura was vigorous, and his steps were steady. He had an aura of being in control of the world.
If one were to remove the Nine Dragons Golden Crown and the bright yellow embroidered robe and change into the same clothes, many would find that this Da Qian monarch who wielded the divine weapon of the world was extremely similar to Hong Xuanji.
This similarity was not in terms of appearance, but in terms of temperament.
It was just that the Big Heaven Emperor was a bit older than Hong Xuanji.
"Xuanji, you don't have to be so courteous. I just casually strolled to the Cabinet Hall after dinner. In the past few days, I have promoted you to Grand Preceptor, and you will be in charge of civil affairs. You have more things to do, and you have to work until late at night every day. It has been hard on you. " The Big Heaven Emperor had a pleasant expression on his face, as if he was speaking to a close friend, showing the close and harmonious relationship between ruler and subject.
"I've had a strong body since I was young. Staying up late is nothing. It's my duty to share the country's worries and reduce the emperor's workload." Hong Xuanji stood up and replied respectfully.
"There's no need for the emperor and his subjects to submit a memorial. Isn't this the imperial court?" The Big Dry Emperor shook his head, "Just a casual chat. We are old now and I often think back to when we were young. Twenty years ago at Green Kill Pass, we were surrounded by a large army. You carried us on your back and escaped into the mountains. Yun Meng's Grand Preceptor Yuwen Mu chased after us alone. You suffered over a hundred wounds from swords, spears, and arrows. You even brought your personal guards to fight with Yuwen Mu. In the end, you joined hands with the Grand Supreme Path's Miss Meng to scare him away. Every time we think of it, we are filled with emotions. Could it be that as the emperor, he was destined to be a loner? However, I later heard that you and Young Lady Meng had become friends for a hundred years. I originally wanted to bestow upon Young Lady Meng an honorary title, but you risked your life to resign, so I had no choice but to drop the matter. "
"The etiquette between a ruler and his subjects cannot be disrespected. As the Grand Preceptor, I am in charge of the civil affairs of the world. I should set an example for the rest of the subjects and dare not joke around with them. Moreover, Meng Bingyun is the successor of the Taishang Dao and is also a lowly servant in a brothel. If this subject does not decline, it would really be a breach of etiquette and be criticized by the other officials. Since Your Majesty mentioned the Dao Sect, this subject still has to advise. The Taoist priests were outsiders who bewitched the common people with the evil and crooked path of ghosts and gods cultivating to become immortals. They did not engage in production and did not respect the law. When the world was in turmoil, not only would they not uphold the chastity of the emperor, but they would also develop disloyalty and shake the country. Your Majesty, please ban the conferment of Taishang Dao, Fang Xiandao, Zhengyi Dao. "
Hong Xuanji said respectfully.
"You are right on this matter. When the world is in turmoil, those Dao Sects would indeed not uphold the chastity of the emperor. They would even attach themselves to new powers, attempting to control the divine artifact and control the ruler. This is truly despicable. However, there are many experts within the Dao Sects. Although it is not a difficult matter to ban them, we can only appease them to prevent them from doing anything out of desperation. This matter needs to be considered at length. " The Big Dry Emperor nodded, "I heard that when you were patrolling the imperial examinations, you were stopped by that rash Li Shen Guang? Li Shen Guang is a person with a stubborn temper. When he admonished me, even in the golden hall, he could make me stunned. We have already issued a decree to reprimand him. "
"A country's upright ministers do not perish. Li Shen Guang has the demeanor of an ancient minister. However, he is too disrespectful of etiquette. Roaring in public is also not the demeanor of a minister. However, when this subject said to reprimand him, it was also to temporarily suppress him, to prevent him from offending his superiors and really breaking the rules of the court. "Hong Xuanji bent his waist slightly.
"Left and right, retreat!"
The Big Dry Emperor suddenly waved his hand. The guards and eunuchs behind him all retreated a hundred steps away.
"I heard that there are two evil sects rising among the people? Lifeless Path, Zhen Kong Path, and two assassinations in your manor? "The Big Dry Emperor asked.
"This subject has already written a memorial to the emperor. I wonder if the emperor has seen it?" Hong Xuanji nodded.
"We have naturally seen it." An undisguised sharpness flashed through the Big Dry Emperor's eyes, "Your countermeasure is also very good. That's fine. Since they want to cause trouble, We will draw the snake out of its hole. At the same time, we can also test the adaptability of the crown prince and the other princes. "
… …
After the sky turned dark, Hong Yi had already returned to the manor in his palanquin. The attitude of the people in the manor had obviously improved a lot. Many of the servants who usually ignored him would stop what they were doing when they saw him return and respectfully call him young master.
When he arrived at his osmanthus room, Purple Jade, Red Jade, Yellow Jade, and Blue Jade were nowhere to be seen. Hong Yi could only get up and pour himself some tea. After resting for a while, he went to the stable next to the side to look at the lightning chasing horse.
The lightning chasing horse was served by two grooms day and night. It also seemed very comfortable.
Just as he was stroking the lightning chasing horse's hair, Hong Yi heard footsteps behind him. Turning around, he saw that it was the most mysterious person in the manor, Wu Housekeeper.
"Marquis has just returned home. Call the young master over." Wu Housekeeper said.
Hong Yi nodded his head and followed behind him into the main hall.
Hong Xuanji was still seated in the middle of the hall. When he saw Hong Yi enter, he said, "You've become the top scorer of the High Scholar examination. You're now a member of the aristocracy. I shall not reprimand you today. I called you over to remind you not to get carried away. Do you understand?"
"Yes." Hong Yi nodded his head and hesitated before saying, "Your son wishes to move out and travel for a period of time. I shall increase my knowledge and experience before coming back to take the Grand Scholar examination. I shall read thousands of books and travel thousands of miles. I shall follow the teachings of the sages."
"Move out?" Hong Xuanji lowered his eyelids, "You are now a member of the aristocracy. Since you wish to move out and travel, it is reasonable for you to follow the teachings of the sages. However, after you move out, if you use your status as a High Scholar to commit crimes and ruin the reputation of Hou Mansion, I will not forgive you. Housekeeper Wu, go to the cashier and withdraw a thousand taels of silver. At the same time, call Zhao Han over. He shall follow Hong Yi and take care of him."
"Zhao Han?"
Hong Yi paused. He didn't expect that Hong Xuanji would send someone to follow him after he moved out.
Before long, Housekeeper Wu carried a bundle of cloth and walked over. Behind him was another person.
This person was dressed in grey robes and there was a scar on his face that looked like a centipede. Hong Yi could feel a cold aura emanating from him.
"Is this someone from the Zhao family?"
When Hong Yi heard this person's name, he knew that this Zhao Han was definitely from Madam Zhao's side. In his mind, Zhao Han's martial arts skills were unfathomable, and he was definitely a highly skilled martial artist.
"Zhao Han is an expert in managing accounts. If you wish to travel, you can hand over your money to him. Just focus on gaining experience. Go on. "Hong Xuanji waved his hands.
"I knew it. This Madam Zhao would not let me leave just like that. But after I leave Hou Mansion, I shall make my plans. "
Hong Yi's heart stirred as he looked at Hong Xuanji deeply before turning around and walking out.
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