Chapter five hundred and thirteen: shelter from the limelight (tenth)
The allusion mentioned by Dai Dabin is an old story of the Chenghua Dynasty. The Chenghua Dynasty at that time was different from the present. At that time, because of the chaos in the harem, the temple was in chaos. As for the Grand Secretary Wan'an, he was just jokingly called "Wansui Pavilion Master" and "Paper Pavilion Master".
The so-called Wansui Pavilion Master actually means that he only knows Longsui. He will agree with whatever the emperor says. He never has his own opinion, which gives Jiao Fang an opportunity to take advantage of.
However, you can also see Jiao Fang's unscrupulous means.
Ye Chunqiu looked at Dai Dabin with gratitude: "I've been taught, I'll try every means to talk to Zheng Shixue."
Dai Dabin looked at Ye Chunqiu with a heavy face and said, "Don't take it lightly. Ye Chunqiu, this is related to your life, and it is closely related to your relatives. They start here to put you to death and teach you that you will never be reborn. These people... are really cruel. If you just exclude them, you will have such a dead end. Haha... This is a place where you die without a burial. Even if someone wants to protect you, you must not be careless. No matter what, think about more ways, think about more ways."
Ye Chunqiu took a deep breath. How could he not understand Dai Dabin's words? Although he was calm on the surface, he was always thinking about countermeasures in his heart. He knew very well what it meant once someone caught the handle. Ye Chunqiu wanted to laugh in his heart. Do you really want to kill me? Then it depends on who will kill me. No matter who comes, I will not be afraid of you. If you make a fuss, it will be a death-death battle.
Ye Chunqiu said goodbye to Dai Dabin. His Majesty could not meet him. Ye Chunqiu didn't know whether the emperor was sick or because of other reasons. Since that's the case, you might as well go to the Queen Mother's place to try it.
But you have to do the duty first.
Ye Chunqiu got up, Zheng Shixue and others had already entered the palace. Ye Chunqiu had to pass through Chongwenmen alone and arrived at the attendant room. There were no edicts in the past few days. After all, the emperor was seriously ill and there was no criticism from the Silijian. Ye Chunqiu went to Zheng Shixue to pay tribute and said, "Zheng Shixue, the official wants to stay in the attendant room these days. I wonder if he can be approved?"
Zheng Shixue looked at Ye Chunqiu in surprise, and then understood something.
How could he not know the rumors outside?
But Ye Chunqiu's request made him feel a little embarrassed. He didn't want to get involved in the storm. But... Looking at Ye Chunqiu's sincere look, Zheng Shixue sighed quietly and whispered: "I understand what you mean. You want to avoid the limelight here, right? Now there is a tense outside... Alas... If I agree, I will inevitably be taboo."
After hearing this, Ye Chunqiu pursed his lips and realized what Zheng Shixue meant. He had no choice but to bow, "Your Highness Meng Lang." After that, he returned to his desk and read the official documents casually.
There was still no news in the palace. It seemed that His Majesty's condition was getting worse and worse, which made Ye Chunqiu feel worried. If he continues to have an illness like this, his life may be in danger. How can he have a good life?
He simply stopped thinking about these distracting thoughts and just follow the will of heaven. Since he could not stay in the attendant room these few days, if he encountered any danger, he would definitely not be easy to mess with. If he was forced into a hurry, Ye Chunqiu would never be polite.
He still read the official documents and carefully pondered every high-sounding sentence in it. These words have deep meanings behind them. As scholars, they speak in a circle. If they were not interested, it would be difficult to find out their intentions from these high-sounding words. This kind of thing is commonly known as a cliché. When Ye Chunqiu first read it, he still felt it was awkward and difficult to understand, and he was confused, but he became accustomed to it and began to be able to handle it.
After reading the official documents and the edicts to be drafted for a morning, Ye Chunqiu got up and went to the tea room with the Hanlins to have some tea. Zheng Shixue walked to him and said, "Chunqiu, you go out for a walk with me."
Ye Chunqiu was unaware of it, but he responded. As Zheng Shixue left the Attendant Room, outside the Attendant Room, there was limited space for allowing Hanlins to move privately. After all, this place was in the palace, so Zheng Shixue and Ye Chunqiu could only look at the majestic palace in the distance between a hundred meters in the Attendant Room. Every building here, no matter how prominent it is, is the dream of countless scholars. This place is undoubtedly the center of the world, and everything in the world is closely related to it.
Zheng Shixue sighed and said, "I am old. Look, others are riding the wind and waves, but I am still just a Shixue. Although... I am in the Hanlin Presiding, at this age, it will be difficult to do anything."
He said, looking at Ye Chunqiu enviously: "Sometimes I really envy Ye compiler. He was young and won three yuan in a row. He was the top scorer. Oh, you are only fifteen years old. You are already a Hanlin editor at the age of fifteen. I wonder how many people will envy you when you enter this waiting room at this age."
Ye Chunqiu didn't know what he wanted to say, but just nodded: "Shi Zheng was too proud."
Zheng Shixue shook his head and said, "This is not an exaggeration, this is the truth. You have a great future. But the wood is in the forest and the wind will destroy it. Well... Although the future is under your feet, every step is like walking on thin ice, and you will be able to move forward... Ha... Many people just say these words. There are a few kind-hearted people in this world who will move forward? They can't even get their relatives."
He seemed very worldly and said, "You are usually diligent in the attendant room and respectful to me. You are not arrogant and rude because of your special background and are not arrogant because of your favor. This is rare. I understand everything outside, well... Do you want to be on duty in the attendant room? If I agree, I may inevitably offend people. It is better to think that you are taking over you. I agree to this matter. In these three days, you are here day and night, and you don't have to leave the palace. Hanlin, who is on duty on shifts, go and tell them, "That's it. I don't want to care about those ups and downs, just want to be at peace and resign and live a peaceful life. Today's affairs, I don't know whether it's right or wrong. I only know that if I don't agree to you, I will inevitably feel uneasy in my conscience. Go back to work, and I can only help you, so I should do it myself."
Huh... Ye Chunqiu felt relieved and bowed to him with gratitude: "Thank you, Lord."
It was the first time that Ye Chunqiu was at night in the palace, so in the evening, everyone paid the fare. The only ones who stayed here were Ye Chunqiu. In fact, there was nothing at night, just to prevent emergencies. There was a small bedroom near the waiting room, which was for Hanlin who was at night. Generally, there was nothing to do, and you could sleep until the next day.
Chapter completed!