After exhausting myself to death

Yanling is a lively time in the evening.

Fortunately, the distance between the Shen family and Prince Rui's Mansion was not too far, otherwise Shen Minghuan would not have died of exhaustion, but he might have died of exhaustion.

As soon as I returned to the small courtyard, I saw a figure standing in the courtyard.

Under the setting sun, Shen Changqing was fascinated by the epiphyllum that had not yet bloomed in front of the door.

Shen Minghuan, who was fearless, suddenly felt guilty.

"grandfather."

"Back." Shen Changqing moved his gaze from Epiphyllum to Shen Minghuan's face. The old man still smiled kindly: "If you don't come back for dinner at noon, I won't let Shen An come back to say anything."

The butler reminded him in a low voice: "Sir, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

For the first time in his life, Shen Minghuan felt a little guilty, "I'm sorry, Grandpa, I forgot."

Shen Changqing shook his head, a little confused: "Ming Huan, grandpa doesn't blame you, but you used to..." He paused and sighed: "I've suffered a lot for you, my child. It's not easy for you these days, right?"

To be able to make Shen Minghuan so busy that he forgets about such things, I expected that the second prince must be very difficult to get along with.

"Ah?" Shen Minghuan felt that his grandfather must have misunderstood something, but since he was wrong first, he had no confidence. He carefully tried to test: "I'm... pretty good?"

Shen Changqing looked at him distressedly and felt a headache.

What should I do if my child loves to show off too much?

The battle for the right to inherit the rightful son can lead to an abyss if one is not careful.

Shen Changqing did not interfere in Shen Minghuan's dealings with the prince in the past. First, he knew that the relationship between the two children was more about friendship than profit. Second, he knew the emperor's promise that the prince's status could not be shaken and the fight would not be too fierce.

"I heard that you went to Prince Ling's Mansion first, and then to Prince Rui's Mansion. Ming Huan, what do you want to do?"

Shen Changqing has been in the officialdom for half his life, and he is confident that he has a certain judgment of others. Prince Rui, Luo Xiuqi, is more ruthless than the current emperor, and he is really not a good master.

But he is indeed the most promising prince to inherit the throne.

If Shen Minghuan wants to follow the dragon's work, Luo Xiuqi is undoubtedly the best choice. But he did not believe that his grandson would be a person who was blinded by interests and unable to distinguish between good and evil.

And Shen Minghuan's visit to King Ling's Mansion today also confirmed that he was not, at least not completely, supporting King Rui. Otherwise, the first thing he would have to do would be to distance himself from King Ling.

Shen Minghuan smiled ingratiatingly. He didn't want to hide anything from the old man. What if Shen Changqing really believed that he supported King Rui, and what if this old man who loved his grandchildren boarded this pirate ship regardless of his fate?

"You can't hide anything from grandpa." Shen Minghuan said with a smile: "Grandpa, don't worry, I know it well."

He said: "Luo Xiuqi cannot become emperor."

Shen Changqing breathed a sigh of relief, but there was no surprise on his face. He said meaningfully: "As expected, you still chose the prince."

Their titles are a mess, Prince, Spirit King, Rui King, and Second Prince are mixed together. Anyway, they all understand each other, so they can call them whatever they want, without any concern for political influence.

"This is a secret. Grandpa, please don't tell anyone." Shen Minghuan's tone was casual and did not portray the seriousness of it at all.

Shen Changqing rolled his eyes at him angrily: "I'm not an old fool, so there's no need for you to remind me."

Both Guan Jian and Shen An grew up in the Shen family, and their loyalty is unquestionable.

"On the contrary, when you swaggered into Prince Ling's Mansion, weren't you worried about being discovered?"

"I'm just a white man, with no power and a bit of reputation. Apart from grandpa, who will pay attention to who I met today?" Shen Minghuan supported the old man, looking nonchalant.

This is not entirely because he doesn't want to hide it. In fact, the three floors inside and outside the Lingwang Mansion are occupied by spies from all major forces. Even if a fly flies by, you can tell whether it is a male or a female.

It's better to go in openly and openly, anyway, the big shots haven't taken him seriously yet. After all, "Shen Minghuan" is too young. In the eyes of many people, the real decision-maker of the Shen family is still Shen Changqing, or even worse, Shen Duo.

"You." Shen Changqing shook his head fondly, and after a while he said sadly: "Xiuyuan is also a good boy. If he had been born in a peaceful and prosperous age, he would have been a sage monarch. It's a pity... With his temperament, he will inevitably suffer. of."

"Isn't it me?"

Shen Minghuan said: "I will do the things he can't do for him; I will walk for him the roads he can't finish. If he needs a peaceful and prosperous life, I will remove obstacles for him and give him a piece of clear sea and river."

The setting sun dipped below the horizon little by little, leaving only a line of red blood on the horizon. The orange afterglow spread to the earth, dragging the young man's shadow very long.

Shen Minghuan's expression was light, and there was a slight smile in his words: "As long as I am here, he can be soft-hearted, affectionate, and pure...I will help him become a monarch, and he will only be responsible for the sage."

The leaves in early autumn have begun to turn yellow and fall like a golden rain.

Shen An stood aside with his head lowered, his face actually flushed with excitement.

He wanted to announce loudly to the whole world: The friendship between the head of the family and His Highness the Crown Prince is unparalleled in the world! Last forever!

*

Shen Minghuan only asked Luo Xiuqi to ask the emperor for the position of military supervisor, and the emperor directly and generously named him Grand Marshal of the Army, with power even higher than that of General Zhuo.

With this order, the whole court was in an uproar.

The Qi Dynasty had never had a military marshal. In history, only the Li Dynasty had established this position, and it was almost a standard for princes.

The Li Dynasty was powerful and full of talents, and the requirements for heirs were also high. No matter how outstanding the prince was, he would only be qualified to become the prince if he had commanded troops and fought in wars.

Especially during the ceremony of Emperor Taizong, the princes under his knees who had never destroyed the country were too embarrassed to come out to see others.

When the emperor gave Luo Xiuqi this position, he naturally didn't really ask him to lead the army. After all, he knew how much his son weighed.

The symbolic significance of this position is greater than power. The emperor almost expressed openly that "this is the prince I am optimistic about, and I advise you not to be ignorant of the promotion."

Luo Dan wanted to directly make Luo Xiuqi the Prince of Daqi, but the deposing of Luo Xiuyuan, who was popular among the people, had already aroused public anger. No matter how tough he was, there was no chance that any rebellious officials would rebel because of this incident.

Of course, the tyrant is not afraid of rebellion. Currently, his control over the army is still very strong. A small uprising can be suppressed in less than three days.

But as a father, he hoped that Luo Xiuqi's path would be smoother.

If someone knew about Luo Dan's psychological thoughts, they would probably be very surprised, right? Such a tyrannical emperor could actually have such warm and soft worries.

People of the older generation may be in a trance and think of a time long ago when they loved the little prince so unreservedly. Now times have changed, and I don’t know when it started, but he has regarded them as enemies.

It can be seen that the human heart is really a strange thing.

The blatant preference always touches people, and Luo Xiuqi actually felt a little guilty for a moment.

"Tsk tsk tsk, Your Highness, you are a bit pitiful." Shen Minghuan waved his folding fan and said with pity and gloating.

Luo Xiuqi: "..."

I always feel like asking him why would make him look stupid.

Luo Xiuqi did not answer, remaining silent as if by default.

Lu Ren's eyes wandered between the two of them, and he keenly noticed Luo Xiuqi's doubts. He half-bent and said to Shen Minghuan flatteringly: "I am stupid, I don't know what the Lord Shen means by this."

"You are indeed stupid." Shen Minghuan was not polite at all, but still explained kindly: "The border is dangerous, and it is a place where people die. If it were you, would you be willing to let your child go?"

He half-raised his head and said sternly: "My father even Xi Qiu is reluctant to let me go."

"Yes, Lord Shen's affection for the head of the Shen family is obvious to all. But His Majesty also just wants His Highness to make meritorious deeds. This..." Lu Ren is no longer the Lu Ren who was angry at Shen Minghuan at first. He now doesn't even raise his opinion before Forget about flattery.

"I have never seen children take the initiative to serve their country, but how can any parents force them to go to the battlefield?" Shen Minghuan said sympathetically: "Even I only asked His Highness to ask for a supervisor to watch the battle. Your Majesty...sigh."

"You must pursue your own affairs in his position, otherwise he will be a corpse and eat nothing. He has the title of Generalissimo of the Army, but he has never even seen blood. It will not be good for His Highness to spread the word."

"In the final analysis, what His Majesty wants is just a tool that can win him face. Who would worry about the safety of the tool? The position of Prince Qi Dynasty is vacant, and His Majesty keeps saying that he loves His Highness, but doesn't he show any signs of it?"

"This is the emperor's check and balance technique. He wants you to compete with the deposed prince, but he is at a high place, sitting upright without any danger."

Shen Minghuan whispered like a devil: "Your Highness, do you think your enemy is the deposed prince? Luo Xiuyuan is of no use. The person you really want to guard against is Your Majesty."

Lu Ren was sweating and wanted to close his ears. Help, can he hear this?

"Chen Chen, Master Shen, please don't talk nonsense..."

Shen Minghuan ignored it, and his face was more solemn than ever before: "Your Highness, I know you want to be the emperor, but how determined are you? If you defeat an eldest prince, there will be three princes and four princes. In one day, your majesty, you have to Are you really willing to endure being in fear for such a long time?"

"Insolent! Shen Che, you are treasonous!" Luo Xiuqi felt as if a giant hammer hit his head. His heart even felt uncomfortable because it was beating too fast. He shouted to stop him.

Shen Minghuan admired his stern appearance with great interest, without commenting.

Luo Xiuqi quickly realized that the counselor in front of him was an extremely talented counselor, and he was also a counselor who would lose his temper and quit doing anything if he disagreed with him. He had no other choice but to hold on to him.

So he forced a smile, his face still pale due to fear, "Ming Huan, just now..."

He sighed and said helplessly: "You scared me."

Shen Minghuan snorted softly and said with a strange tone: "I know, His Highness is complaining that I did not get the position of Supervisory Army for you. Shen Che has little talent and knowledge, and missed His Highness's business."

Luo Xiuqi suddenly remembered after being reminded that, yes, Shen Minghuan said before that the Shen family would help him, and now he has indeed become the marshal of the army.

The centipede insect is dead but not stiff. Although the Shen family has not been involved in the court for a long time, it still has such a great influence on Da Qi.

We can't give up this help, and we can't let Shen Minghuan go. He is definitely a rare talent in the world!

"It's my fault that Ming Huan misunderstood you." Luo Xiuqi calmed down his emotions and his smile became more natural, "Ming Huan must not say such things again. How can I not know your talent clearly?"

"Hey, don't call me Minghuan, that's disgusting." Shen Minghuan curled his lips in disgust and watched with satisfaction as Luo Xiuqi's expression froze.

Luo Xiuqi took a deep breath, but still smiled and said: "I thought it would be more intimate to call him by his first name. Since Mr. Ming... doesn't like it, I will pay attention to it next time."

Damn Shen Minghuan! Sooner or later, I will crush you to ashes!

Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, the loser quickly changed the topic to relieve the Lord's worries, "Master Shen, you have to think of a solution. Our Highness has never killed a chicken since he was a child. What if..."

"Little things." Shen Minghuan smiled slightly.

He suddenly took out half of the golden mask from his sleeves and fastened it with his backhand, covering the upper half of his face, adding a sense of mystery to his already pure aura.

The system was stunned for a long time, but still couldn't help it: [Host, why are you stuffing everything into your sleeves? ]

Luo Xiuqi looked at his movements strangely: "Sir, what are you doing?"

"The border is far away from Yanling. The soldiers stationed there have not returned to the capital for many years. They don't recognize you and me even if I think about it."

Shen Minghuan said calmly: "Your Highness, how about I go to the front line for you?"

"!!!"

Luo Xiuqi's heart was trembling and he was almost moved to tears.

Shen Minghuan, when I ascend to the throne, I will treat you well and be the most suitable monarch and minister for you!

"Master Shen, why did you choose me?" Afraid that Shen Minghuan would feel that he didn't trust him, Luo Xiuqi quickly added, "After all, you and the emperor before..."

With Shen Minghuan's ability, it doesn't matter even if Luo Xiuyuan is abolished.

"Oh, you asked about this." Shen Minghuan waved the folding fan casually, "Maybe it's because I think it's more fulfilling to support a loser."

Luo Xiuqi: "..."

Damn Shen Minghuan! You won't survive until this king ascends the throne!

Shen Minghuan said with a smile: "Your Highness won't believe it, will you? This is of course a joke. Your Highness is so wise and powerful, how can he be a waste?"

Luo Xiuqi smiled politely.

"Who told the Spirit King not to listen to me? I hate it when others question me." Shen Minghuan snorted coldly, "Shen Che can't bear any grievance in his life!"

Luo Xiuqi's hair stood on end.

Understand, from now on, if Shen Minghuan says to go east, he will never go west.

I promise to worship him as a Bodhisattva!