The courtiers immediately paid attention to the emperor's emotions, but found that the emperor was too high and unpredictable, they could not see anything, and even their voices could not hear the joy or anger.
The emperor asked Tao Rui to list the charges and evidence of the Jiangnan prefect, and then said to the second prince: "This matter is left to you to deal with, and the dynasty is scattered!"
The emperor got up and left. This made the officials understand, and the emperor was angry.
The second prince's complexion was not so good, he turned around and walked to Tao Rui, looked at him, smiled and said, "Master Tao is really busy doing things for the court and dealing with farming affairs, and he has not forgotten to investigate corrupt officials."
Tao Rui also smiled and said: "Xie's second prince praised that it is precisely because of the need to deal with the agricultural affairs of various places that the ministers have the opportunity to understand the Jiangnan affairs, and found that the corrupt officials are just a coincidence."
It was only then that everyone was shocked that farming might be just a cover, and it might be Tao Rui's real purpose to use the prince's money bag.
Many people admire him for his boldness, and now the harem belongs to Concubine Xiao Gui the highest rank. After the second prince was twenty years old, he already had three sons. They performed well on weekdays. No matter how they looked at them, they were the princes most likely to inherit the throne. Tao Rui dared to offend him.
Everyone couldn't help but ponder, is this Tao Rui's meaning or the emperor's meaning? Was the emperor angry because he did not know it beforehand or was he angry with the second prince? Do you have to support the second prince? Or abandoned the second prince to support the third prince? Where is the Fourth Prince?
Just one early morning disrupted a pool of spring water.
And the emperor who they thought was angry, San Chaohou played a game of chess with Tao Rui, with a smile on his face, not seeing the anger in the court at all.
He also urged Tao Rui, "On the side of the Xiao family, you should be careful. Since ancient times, pure officials have never had a good end. It is rare to be fearless and help me solve problems. In one day, I will not let you have trouble, but you Be careful yourself."
Tao Rui smiled, "The minister knows it well. This time the emperor's test of the second prince is quite harsh, and I hope the result will be as the emperor wants."
The emperor walked to the window with his hands behind his back and looked outside, his expression a little helpless, and he regretted: Why is it not me?
He understands his child, I am afraid that the second prince will disappoint him this time.
There are only a few of his sons, and none of them can let him pass the throne with confidence. Coupled with the blending of their mothers, it is difficult for him to train according to his own ideas. The only child he taught to grow up was the three princesses. He was restricted by men and women, unable to go to court and experience, and he often sighed why his favorite child was not a man.
At this time Tao Rui told him about his plans for the next ten years, and the emperor suddenly laughed. Sometimes Tao Rui's calmness can really soothe people's hearts, just like Tao Rui naturally discusses with him the next ten years, or even the next twenty or thirty years, as if he will always be in power.
If it is really that way, it seems that it can be passed to grandsons to see if the younger ones are good, it is also very good.
Tao Rui talked with the emperor for a long time, and after confirming the emperor's wishes, he left. Family affection is very subtle. When robbing the throne, father and son can be enemies or relatives. He must check the emperor's mind every once in a while and make sure that the emperor is still his favorite partner.
Fortunately, the little friend has not been disconnected, and Tao Rui was quite happy when he left.
Unexpectedly, after walking for a while, I ran into the four princesses head on.
It stands to reason that he is a foreign minister, this road will not encounter the maid of the palace. Tao Rui didn't think much about it, bowed his head and bowed aside, trying to let the four princesses go first.
The four princesses walked up to him and said innocently: "Master Tao, admiring your name for a long time. I heard that you are selfless and selfless, from the emperor's relatives and relatives to the common people, in your eyes. This palace is very curious, if the father is the emperor. If you make a mistake, do you dare to participate in admonition straightforwardly?"
Tao Rui said indifferently, "Four princesses, will the emperor make mistakes?"
Of course the emperor will, but dare the four princesses say it?
She didn't expect Tao Rui to kick the problem back with a straight ball, and she couldn't help her face. She reluctantly smiled and said: "Of course, my father will not make a mistake. This palace is just an analogy. What if your parents make a mistake? Will Master Tao righteously kill your relatives? ?"
Tao Rui showed a thoughtful expression and said in doubt: "Shu Chen is dull, if the relatives of the four princesses make a mistake, will the four princesses righteously destroy their relatives?"
The four princesses thought about the Jiangnan prefect almost immediately. It was her uncle, isn't it her relatives? Tao Rui asked again, she even felt Tao Rui was mocking her. She couldn't help being angry. Just about to say something, a nice female voice interrupted her.
"Sister Si, what are you doing here?" The third princess walked slowly with people, smiling and said, "Are you also looking for the father?"
The four princesses had a stiff expression, and only the third princess in the entire palace could say the word "find" to the emperor. Can others find it? You may not be able to see if you ask for it. There is only the third princess, if the emperor didn't discuss matters with the minister, the third princess can go in casually.
The four princesses lowered their heads in time, almost unable to hide the jealous eyes, and habitually murmured coquettishly, "Isn't I just walking around in a boring way? I just met the legendary Master Tao and talked a few words."
The third princess walked over and smiled at Tao Rui: "Master Tao, it's been a long time since I saw you, how are you doing these days?"
I haven't seen him for a few months, Tao Rui looked down and arched his hands, "Princess Xie cares, everything is fine with the minister."
His eyes fell on the skirts and shoes of the third princess for a moment, and the fleeting voice also sounded at the same time, [Brother Rui, the third princess came in a hurry, and only then pretended to meet by chance. Is she here for you? Relief? ]
It really seems, but the third princess knew the news here so soon?
As if confirming the fleeting speculation, the three princesses immediately said: "Master Tao must have important tasks, our sisters will not bother. Master Tao takes care of his body and works for his father."
"Yes, the minister retire." Tao Rui saluted the two again, then took two steps back and turned to leave.
The fourth princess looked at his back unwillingly, and was very angrily unable to vent her breath.
The third princess turned to look at her, smiling, and said, "Isn't the fourth sister screaming boring? It happens that Maoqiu is missing a companion, can you bother the fourth sister to go to the cat and kennel to help me choose a puppy?"
The fourth princess smiled and said, "Okay, let's go now."
The third princess apologized: "I'm here to find the father, so I won't go."
"Okay, then I will choose the right one to find you." The fourth princess pretended to be happy and went to help the third princess choose a dog.
The cats and dogs that are sent to the nobles on weekdays are washed and washed, and they are cleaned and delivered without any odor. But the cat and dog room is different, even if it is taken care of it diligently, there will still be an uncomfortable smell. Four princesses have been there once, but they have avoided seeing the smell from a distance, and have never been in.
Now she wants to help the third princess go to the cat and dog house to pick the dogs. In order to pick the right ones, and in order not to let gossip to the third princesses, she has to pick it herself. The scene was suffocating just thinking about it, but she couldn't complain, the third princess let her go because she was afraid that she would be bored.
The expression on the face of the fourth princess facing the third princess was distorted. The maid next to her clenched her teeth tightly, only to feel that the needle-stabbed parts of her body were hurting again, and she might be hurting again.
After they walked away, the smiles on the faces of the third princesses also closed, and they faintly ordered: "The fourth sister is boring, presumably Concubine Xiao Gui is also very boring, find something for them to do."
Mo Ju, the reticent palace lady who followed her, replied in a low voice and quickly left.
The third princess stood there for a while before going to the emperor. She guessed that the emperor must be in a bad mood. With her, the emperor would be much happier.
In the past few years, he reported the situation to Tao Rui in time, and Tao Rui was a little surprised. He hadn't paid too much attention before, and he didn't expect that the two princesses who always went out to play together would actually be at odds, and it was obvious that they were not in the same rank. The three princesses seemed to be in the harem like a fish in water, which was different from what he thought.
But he took the place of the emperor and thought for a while, if it was his daughter who was raised by himself, it would not be possible to teach him a naive personality. It's not surprising that the third princess is so. The emperor can't protect her. She must have enough ability to protect herself so that the emperor can pet her without fear of being jealous.
Tao Rui unexpectedly thought of the scene in the hunting ground two years ago, when the three princesses lifted the curtain and saw him, she withdrew like a frightened rabbit. It's quite interesting to compare the calmness of the three princesses just now. But would such a princess be willing to be just a leisurely princess? I don't know if she will confuse her.
Tao Rui thought more when he didn't pay attention. When he got home, he even thought of the blood of the future descendants of the three princesses.
If the prince of Duo's prostitute is willing to make a young talent to marry the third princess, waiting for the third princess to give birth to a child will be constantly involved. She doesn't want to mix with Duo's diary and can only blend with her. The emperor loves the third princess so much, and making a decision at that time may not be as calm as it is to the second prince today.
Tao Rui suddenly understood why the third princess hadn't married yet. Is it too difficult for the emperor to choose a consort? A wrong choice will pit the most beloved daughter. However, the three princesses are only one year younger than him, and now they are eighteen years old, and they may not stay for long.
Should he pay attention to good candidates to make a list of the emperor? What he and Liu Nian checked might be much more accurate than what the emperor checked.
As a result, Tao Rui didn't make this list when he thought of eating. Because he always felt that the emperor and his personality were similar. If according to his standards, this person should be good, the elders should be good, there should be no concubines in the family, and he must have the ability to be handsome and not be bad in many aspects. It's too hard to find.
Tao Rui simply put this matter aside, this is still the emperor's own headache. He now needs to pay attention to the movements of the second prince and the Xiao family, see how the second prince handles that uncle's prefect, and secondly see how the second prince's private power changes arrangements.
Thanks to the original master foreseeing the future blessings, he knows many secret forces of the second prince, more than the emperor knows, it is much easier to observe the second prince.
It's a pity that the second prince didn't know. Of course, he didn't want to let the money bag fall into the hands of outsiders. He almost prepared to let his own take over as the prefect of Jiangnan since he was gone. He didn't want to punish Uncle Cousin too harshly, otherwise what would those who follow him think? Will you still serve him loyally?
He felt that the surface punishment should be ruthless enough, and then give substantial benefits in private, which can calm the emperor's anger without chilling the people of his men. Of course, he still had to find an opportunity to let Tao Rui fall into trouble, otherwise, he couldn't explain to his men.