Seeing Xu Wei's surprised look, Lin Wanrong was surprised. Isn't he just a Qianqing Palace? Is it worth making such a fuss to you? It would be strange if the emperor summoned me in the royal toilet.
This can only be said that Mr. Lin is relatively ignorant. The Palace of Qianqing is the emperor's bedroom. It can be said to be the most central place in the Dahua Palace and the most central place in Dahua. The emperor usually summoned ministers to either the Shang Shufang or the Wenhua Palace. Being able to summon him in the Qianqing Palace was simply a great favor.
After hearing what Eunuch Gao said, Xu Wei knew why he didn't dare to accept Lin San's banknotes. The emperor summoned Lin San to Qianqing Palace. It was obvious that Master Lin was rich and powerful. How could Eunuch Gao be so indifferent? .
Xu Wei smiled and cupped his hands and said: "Brother Lin, this is a great grace. I congratulate you and congratulate you."
"Where does happiness come from? Mr. Xu, I don't know anything about the affairs in this palace. You should teach me." Lin Wanrong said with a frown. Xu Wei and Eunuch Gao burst out laughing at the same time. This Master Lin was indeed a real person. No wonder the emperor loved him so much.
Xu Wei told Lin Wanrong about his secrets. Mr. Lin couldn't help but curled his lips. Going to Qianqing Palace, wouldn't it be equivalent to being a guest in the emperor's bedroom? Damn, this is a bit mysterious.
"Well, can I not go?" Mr. Lin's words made Mr. Xu and Eunuch Gao almost fall over. They were summoned by Qianqing Palace. This is what many people dream of. Why is this Mr. Lin so indifferent? Woolen cloth. Besides, when the emperor summons you, can you not go just because you say you don't want to go?
Seeing the expressions on the two people's faces, Lin Wanrong knew that he had made a joke again. Fortunately, this was not the first time that he had made such a thing, so Xu Wei was not surprised. Eunuch Gao didn't dare to say anything.
Eunuch Gao took Lin Wanrong through the palace, passing through Hengjie and Baohe Hall. There were many people along the way, and countless eunuchs and maids walked with lanterns, making it extremely lively. Seeing Master Lin looking around, looking like a country bumpkin entering the city, Eunuch Gao said with a flattering smile: "Master Lin, this is your first time to enter the inner court. This cross street is the passage connecting the inner court and the outer court. After passing the cross street, you will reach the emperor." Live in Qianqing Palace."
Qianqing Palace is located in the north of Hengjie, with a white stone platform underneath. The palace is nine bays wide, with a verandah-style roof with double eaves. There are two small halls, Zhaoren Hall and Hongde Hall, connected to the left and right.
When we arrived at the door, we saw that it was unusually quiet inside. The eunuchs and maids walking back and forth were all cautious and wanted to walk on tiptoes. "We're here, Mr. Lin!" Eunuch Gao said softly, leading Lin Wanrong in. This Qianqing Palace is a very large place. After walking a few steps and reaching a curtain, Eunuch Gao stopped and said in a sharp voice: "Please report to your Majesty, Mr. Lin, bring it here!"
There was a gentle cough from inside, and then a clear voice said: "Let him come in!"
"Yes!" Eunuch Gao raised the curtain and said to Lin Wanrong, "Mr. Lin, the emperor has asked you to come in."
"Thank you, father-in-law." Lin Wanrong smiled, clasped his fists, lowered his head, passed through the curtain, and walked inside.
The candlesticks in the hall were built high and the candles were bright, making the hall look like daylight. The floor is covered with fine Persian carpets, carved railings, tables and chairs, and sandalwood is lingering everywhere, making it extremely quiet.
He was walking and watching, and after walking a few steps, he heard a voice coming into his ears: "Lin Wanrong——"
Lin Wanrong looked up and saw a large sandalwood desk not far in front of him, with a huge dragon chair behind him. The chair was made of pure gold and was extremely luxurious. The arms on both sides were inlaid with beautiful jade stones. Under the lights, Shining under the light, an old man in his fifties or sixties was sitting on the dragon chair. He was dressed in a dragon robe and had a red face, looking at him with a smile.
"Your Majesty?" Lin Wanrong was startled, and hurriedly stepped forward, cupping his fists and saying, "So, old man, you are really the Emperor? Hello, Your Majesty!"
Lin Wanrong didn't know anything about the rules in the palace. When ministers saw the emperor, they should quickly kneel down and kowtow. They were not even allowed to raise their heads before being summoned, not to mention calling you and me random names. How could Lin Wanrong know this? He didn't kowtow when he saw the emperor, but just cupped his fists and it was over.
This time it was good, he didn't even have to shout. The emperor smiled slightly. The important thing was Lin San's unique smell. If he knelt down on the ground and kowtowed three times, I'm afraid he wouldn't be able to look at him. "Lin Wanrong, we meet again." The emperor smiled: "Counting it together, this is the third time."
"Yes, that's right." Lin Wanrong continued: "The old man and I met outside Lingyin Temple last time, and the conversation that time was very speculative. There were too many people in the Golden Palace this morning, and we couldn't say a few words. If you come to me tonight, we can have a good chat again." If Xu Wei were here and heard his words, he would have fainted from fear. Is there any minister who talks to the emperor like this? This Lin San. It's true that as big as the world is, so is your courage.
"Old man, I haven't seen you for a few months. You seem to be more haggard and older than last time. You should take care of yourself. Go to bed early and get up early, exercise, and I guarantee you a long life." Lin Wanrong saw the emperor's pale cheeks. Really said. This is most likely Qingxuan's father, my father-in-law. It is natural for a son-in-law to care about his father-in-law.
Lin San's words were extremely rebellious. He could not comment on the emperor's appearance without permission. The emperor laughed and said: "Lin Wanrong, you are the first person who dares to say that I am old. Very good, very good."
Lin Wanrong sighed deeply and said: "Your Majesty, everyone will tell lies, but they will harm others. It is true that you are respected by thousands of people, but life, old age, illness and death are natural laws. It would be too bad if you can't even hear the truth. Sad. I come to see you not as an emperor, but as an elder. I hope to have a good chat with you and relieve my worries. It's that simple."
He said these words easily, but his hands were filled with beads of sweat. To talk to the emperor who ruled the country, one had to touch his heart. Since ancient times, emperors have been lonely. They have no friends, and even their children have no relationship with them. There is a deep gap between them. They look brilliant on the outside, but only they know the misery inside.
There was silence in the hall, and the emperor didn't speak. He just looked at him quietly, with a faint light flashing in his eyes. Lin Wanrong's heart was pounding wildly, and God's power was unpredictable. Only now did he truly understand the meaning of this sentence. [Heavenly Kiss Hand Beat]
"Sit down." After a long time, the emperor sighed softly: "You are right. Since I came to the throne, there are only a few people who can talk to me. Xu Wei and Li Tai were both in the past. The Minister of Humerus who helped me ascend to Dabao is still cowering in front of me, but you are quite brave, making me seem to see myself in my youth."
If Xu Wei and others had heard the emperor's last words, they would have been frightened and died. However, when Lin Wanrong encountered these things, he lost his mind and had no consciousness at all. In fact, this is what the emperor admires most about him. Only when he is unaware can he see a person's true nature.
Lin Wanrong let out a long breath. The emperor has spoken, then it is safe. He smiled and said: "The emperor is joking. I am cunning, treacherous, and arrogant. I will take care of any injustice in the road. How can I compare with your old man's foresight?"
"You are somewhat self-aware. You are cunning, treacherous, and arrogant, but they are all praises in your mouth. You are not a thin-skinned person." The emperor smiled.
"As long as you are not harming anyone, even if you use all kinds of means, then why be embarrassed?" Lin Wanrong said righteously.
"Wrong, wrong. The art of power and conspiracy does not distinguish between good and bad people. Even if it harms the people of the world, we must use all kinds of means." The emperor looked at him deeply and said: "Those who achieve great things do not stick to small details and can do anything in the world. No matter what you do, you must kill anyone. This is the art of the emperor."
The art of the emperor? Why are you talking to me about the art of emperors? The emperor stood up and walked slowly for a few steps, looked at him and said, "You have courage, resourcefulness, means, murderous intent, and a thorough understanding of human nature. The only thing you lack is that your means are not sinister and ruthless enough. It's a big taboo for people."
Lin Wanrong sweated profusely. Isn't my method sinister enough and ruthless enough?
The emperor smiled slightly and said: "I heard that when you were in Jinling, you gave aphrodisiac to Suzhou Zhizao's eldest son, and also threatened to take away the girl's virginity, is that true?"
The emperor actually knew this. Lin Wanrong was dripping with cold sweat and nodded hurriedly: "Yes, I was just scaring them."
"I heard that your first restaurant in Jinling was called Shiweitian. You half-cheated and half-robbed it from the boss under the guise?"
"this--"
"I heard that you founded a club in Jinling called Hongxing. In addition to your two brothers-in-law, there is also a very good player named Li Beidou?"
"yes."
"I heard that you gave Dong Qiaoqiao a very large diamond?"
"..."
"I heard that you had a fight with Miss Xiao the night before yesterday?"
"..."
After hearing this, Lin Wanrong felt chills in his vest and his hairs stood on end. The emperor knew his affairs very well, down to the last detail. He even knew how many times he went to the latrine on any given day.
The emperor narrowed his eyes and looked at him, smiled slightly and said: "What is Yin and what is ruthlessness? Do you understand it now?"
Lin Wanrong nodded, gritted his teeth and said, "Thank you, Master, for your teaching. I understand."
The emperor said: "In the past six months, I have been aware of your whereabouts at all times. Of course, there are some omissions. For example, how did you and Miss Xiao escape from the White Lotus Sect? When they attacked Jining, How did you escape from the danger? After all, you really have many secrets!"
"No more, no more." Lin Wanrong waved his hand hurriedly. The emperor's thoughts were indeed unfathomable. The old emperor seemed dim-witted, but he knew everything. What it meant to be ruthless was evident in him.
"No more?" The emperor glanced at him and said with a smile: "When you attacked the White Lotus Sect, did you ever know the Holy Mother of the White Lotus Sect?"
"Holy Mother? I don't think you know this. I've never been interested in old women." Lin Wanrong said.
"Bold!" The emperor's expression changed, and Long Yan was furious: "Come on, get this Lin San who deceives the emperor and ignores others!"