An imperial guard called out in a low voice, "Your Majesty!" He moved his mouth close to the emperor's ear, wanting to say something. The Xuan Shuang snorted and said, "What? You want to warn His Majesty not to underestimate him? Not only am I the Lord Baylor Ling, but I am also the Blood Demon Young Master Ling Shuangjin, the Vice Hierarch of the Demon Sect. Today, I have returned not only as the son of my Emperor Ama, but also as an assassin, ready to harm him at any time. Is that what you want to say? "
The imperial guard glared at the Xuan Shuang and said, "His Majesty has treated you well. If you harbor any evil intentions, even the heavens will not forgive you!"
The Xuan Shuang's gaze turned even more severe. He said, "The look in your eyes is not what a servant should look at their master. Pay attention to your eyes. This time is fine, but the next time you break the rules, even if I spare your life, I will definitely cripple your pair of eyes. Since you are so nervous, you must be familiar with my style. You should also understand that I will do what I say. "
He laughed coldly and said, "Ha, the Blood Demon Young Master Ling Shuangjin … My identity as the Vice Hierarch has already been killed by me when I abandoned the Sun and Moon Wheels and followed you back. Do you think I can still go back? I don't know what I have threatened you with. Could it be that you, a little imperial guard, want to be the crown prince? If you really can't, do you want to find a rope and tie me up? "
Shunzhi sighed and said, "Forget it, all of you are dismissed. This Emperor only wants to say a few words to his son. There is no need to make such a fuss." The group of imperial guards was still hesitant. In the end, under the lead of one of them, they retreated with fear and trepidation. When the palace doors were closed, one could still see the shadows on the doors. It was obvious that the crowd had not gone far and was waiting outside for orders.
The Xuan Shuang walked to the dragon throne and sat down. He crossed his arms and crossed his legs. He sneered and said, "Oh, it seems that they are very loyal to you. Being the Emperor to this extent, you should be satisfied. What, if you don't feel at ease, you can call them in again. In any case, I never intended to say anything private to you, so I don't mind letting others hear it. "
He sat on the dragon throne privately, which should be a crime of great disrespect, but Shunzhi did not pursue it. He said softly, as if he was talking to himself, "Others say that I am partial to you, and now I also feel that it is true. If it were any other elder brother, how could he easily escape from the crime of secretly leaving the palace and colluding with the rebels? Let's not talk about a year and a half?? "
Xuan Shuang snorted and continued, "Besides, I am not only colluding with the rebels, but also the leader of the rebels. But it's also Emperor Ama's fault for not being clear on the definition of 'rebels'. As the saying goes, those who don't know are not guilty. " .......... Emperor Emperor Emperor to the emperor to Emperor..........
Xuan Shuang said, "Because I don't know what the rebels are. To the Emperor to him............. to. Then let me ask you, seven years ago we captured the border, annihilated the Chuang Wang's old subordinates, and all this, whose credit is it? If we say that indiscriminately killing innocent people is considered a rebel, then when our army first entered the pass, I heard that we also killed not a few 'southern barbarians'? Why is it that killing people does not count as indiscriminate killing? Is it because the one speaking is someone in power? Since that's the case, knowing that the Devil Cult is like a hot knife through butter, who knows whether one day they will surpass the Great Qing's power? When the time comes, they will learn from you, turning your hand over to control the clouds, turning your hand over to control the rain, and we will be at their mercy. When the time comes, they will arrogantly say, 'This is the Late Emperor's good example, we are just following his example.' "
Shunzhi was silent for a long time before he finally said, "In the matter of the past, Zhen listened to Noble Consort Yun's words and made the decision; it was indeed wrong. But in the past few years, the Devil Cult's words and deeds are worthy of the title of 'rebel'. Zhen will not avenge Imperial Consort Yun's personal grudge by disregarding human life to gain her favor. On this point, you can rest assured. "
With a cold laugh Xuan Shuang said, "I seem to remember that you once said that after I return to the Palace, you will let bygones be bygones. You will not punish me for the crime of leaving the Palace without permission; therefore, I agreed to come back. Let us make it clear in advance: this sentence, is it possible that someone is not falsifying the Imperial Edict? "
Shunzhi helplessly said, "It is indeed what Zhen said. You should know that in order to make you, this unfilial son, change your mind, in the end it was Zhen who compromised first. Actually, a year ago you have already gone astray. When Zhen first saw your blood-stained clothes, Zhen still wanted to cover it up for you. You should know that Zhen's heart is still on your side. But if I had known earlier about the changes in the future, my thoughts would have been in vain. "
Xuan Shuang ignored him. "That's right," he said, "Compared to the Devil Cult's Vice Hierarch, if at that time I had chosen to leave home and become a monk, even if I was just a little novice monk who serves tea and sweeps the floor at Shaolin Temple, perhaps you would have a lot more face." These words were mutually ambiguous, making it difficult to distinguish between right and wrong.
Shunzhi was also unwilling to put too much effort into this matter. "In any case," he said, "By agreeing to return to the Palace, you have at least given Zhen some face. I still have to thank you."
Xuan Shuang smiled faintly. "Did I hear wrongly?" Clearly I was in the wrong first, but you are the one thanking me instead? However, I don't like to lie. You think too highly of yourself. I agreed to return to the Palace not because of you, but because I am tired from playing outside, so I came back to rest for the time being. As for when I will return, maybe I will come back on a whim and make a ruckus again. How is it? In the past year or so, has anything major happened in the Palace? "
Shunzhi smiled wryly. "When you are not in the Palace, everywhere is much quieter and more boring. To be honest, Zhen misses you very much. " Xuan Shuang's fingertips lightly tapped the armrest of the Dragon Throne. "That's right," he said, "Don't think that my reputation as' Blood Demon Young Master 'spread far and wide. No matter where I go, it is not as comfortable as being in my own home."
Shunzhi said, "Different environments have different inspirations for people. What you have experienced in the past year outside is something you will never experience in the Palace. Add to that your illustrious identity as the Devil Cult's Vice Hierarch … Zhen hopes that after a year, you will be able to see through the evils of the world more thoroughly and be reborn. Only then will Zhen's original intention of allowing you to gain experience will not be in vain. "
Xuan Shuang sneered slightly and muttered, "Gain experience … humph … gain experience …" He suddenly remembered that in the past An Yesun had long been tired of his identity in the underworld. He wanted to renounce the darkness and seek the light, but no one gave him the opportunity. Everyone said, "Take a step back and you will see the sea and the sky". Who would have thought that behind him was a bottomless abyss?
If there was no safe and warm place behind him, willing to tolerate him and let him take shelter, then what was the difference between retreating and not retreating? He could not help but sneer again. "It's a pity that the world makes fools of people. Some people sincerely want to withdraw, but they are forced to the guillotine instead. In the end, not even their bones remain. Some people exude a demonic nature from head to toe, but there are people who hypocritically want to give him a hand. They want nothing more than to announce to the whole world that they are giving him another chance. Isn't this world funny? "
Shunzhi was extremely embarrassed. Xuan Shuang suddenly leaned forward slightly. His voice was low but also contained a bit of playfulness. "Alright," he said, "I've talked a lot of nonsense. You must have been tired of waiting. You won't do anything without benefits. You still talk about 'gain experience' … This time you've put in so much effort to set up such a big project … Tell me, what do you want to hear from me? "
Shunzhi was momentarily stunned. Some grief suddenly flashed through his eyes. "Whether you believe it or not, when it comes to being a spy in the Devil Cult, it's a matter of life and death at any time. Even if I really have this intention, I'll certainly find a general who has followed me for many years, who is both intelligent and brave. I won't let you take this risk. "
Xuan Shuang raised his eyebrows. "But it's a pity that 'an unintentional willow grows a shade'? You didn't create an opportunity. Now that the opportunity has come to your door, all you have to do is accept it. What's so difficult about it? "
Shunzhi sighed inwardly. He paced to a corner of the hall and looked up at the authentic calligraphy hanging high on the wall. He secretly copied it in his heart. This time, however, this method also failed. He was unable to calm down his chaotic thoughts.
Xuan Shuang's tone suddenly changed for the better. "Emperor Ah Ma," he said, "Son Chen actually did not mean to target you. It's just that I've been away from the Palace for a long time … probably because my hairstyle and clothes are different from other people's. In this Palace, I have some kind of feeling that I don't fit in, as if I never belonged here … "Therefore, his words were extremely frivolous, just to vent this kind of inexplicable, inexplicable, strange feeling.
"You're wrong," Shunzhi said, "Nothing from the outside world can change your feelings. Unless it's a difference in your own state of mind, or your own rejection of the entire Imperial Palace. " Xuan Shuang said, "Perhaps that's the case. Since everyone doesn't have to be the same, after entering the Pass, why do you need to issue that 'Head Shaving Order', forcing the Han people to shave their heads? It's just to let people see who's the ruler. The two sides have a clear hierarchy. Isn't it very good? "
If this set of decree was really explained, there would be a lot of details to be explained. But right now, no matter what he said, Xuan Shuang would always be able to find some kind of messy, specious, but reasonable argument to refute it. Moreover, it was Dorgon who made the decree, so it was difficult for Shunzhi to explain it in detail.
Xuan Shuang seemed to have no intention of fussing over this matter. Suddenly he changed the topic. "Based on Son Chen's current situation, you won't be able to make me the Crown Prince anymore, right? Isn't that right? But in the past, my behavior has always followed the rules, nothing out of the ordinary. Why did you drag it out again and again, and in the end you changed your mind? Don't tell me it's because of that blood-stained garment? "
Shunzhi thought about the past, and for a moment his heart was filled with sorrow. He also thought that the reason Xuan Shuang was willing to join the Devil Cult was most likely because the Crown Prince position was lost, and he secretly harbored hatred. "Zhen knows about this matter," he said, "Many people have mentioned it to you. But the words will change halfway through. If Zhen had known earlier, Zhen would have told you personally. At first, Zhen had the intention to make you the Crown Prince, not only because you are smart and quick-witted, but also because of the agreement Zhen made with Noble Consort Yun before you were born. Generally speaking, Zhen won't easily appoint a Crown Prince, but later on, Zhen won't easily depose him. Unless that child's conduct is really too inferior, or he doesn't seek to improve himself, or he commits an unforgivable crime … If that's the case, then the agreement can only be nullified. Zhen has made this premise clear to Noble Consort Yun, and at that time she also readily agreed … "
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