Lin Su didn't think about how long such a leisurely life could last, because ever since the emperor on the throne, who was in fox skin, did not give face to the Minister of Personnel but chose him, who was almost a commoner, as the number one scholar, he knew that he would not have many leisurely days to live.
"Come with me." Qi Qingyi walked to Lin Su's desk and said coldly.
Everyone else looked at him intently, and even those who were on good terms with Lin Su didn't say a word.
What matters in a place like the court is power, not personal relationships. Although Qi Qingyi's official position is not as high as Lin Su's, his father is not someone that ordinary people can afford to offend.
Lin Su stood up and followed him out. When they reached a quiet place, he asked, "Brother Wen Jue, what advice do you have for me?"
"Did you redeem that young waiter named Qingxi?" Qi Qingyi suppressed his anger on his face, but he had a hidden and subtle feeling in his heart.
This person said that he admired his talent, but his talent was not something that needed to be admired by others. Even he felt ashamed of himself for his articles, poems, and paintings.
If it's not admiration for talent, then it must be something else.
"Yes, but his name now is Lin Qingtang." When Lin Su heard his words, he knew that he already knew what happened in Qinghe Mansion, but his attitude did not seem like he was here to make trouble.
Qi Qingyi hesitated a little: "I don't care what his name is, why did you redeem him?"
"I took pity on his background and the fact that he was in need of a literate servant, so I simply redeemed him. Besides, he looks alike to Brother Wen Jue. If he were left in a place like that to be humiliated, wouldn't that tarnish Brother Wen Jue's reputation?" Lin Su said with a smile. "I admire Brother Wen Jue's talent, so I acted this way."
These are just excuses, the best excuses at the moment. As for Lin Su’s real purpose, it is just to complete the task.
"...is it for me?" Qi Qingyi pursed his lips, "Then have you done anything inappropriate to him?"
"Brother Wen Jue has wronged me." Lin Su frowned, feeling that his attitude was wrong. "I just need a servant boy, and I don't have any such thoughts about men."
"Then why haven't you married yet?" Qi Qingyi asked with a rather aggressive tone.
06 also felt something was wrong: [Host, he seems to have taken a fancy to you.]
06 could sense it, so naturally Lin Su could sense it too. He had no intention of provoking the man in front of him, and he didn't want to leave anyone with any illusions. He simply said, "I am ashamed. It's not that I don't want to marry, but I have a hidden illness that makes it difficult to speak. I hope Brother Wen Jue can keep it a secret."
Once these words were spoken, Qi Qingyi could take back his wishful thinking, and those noble families would no longer come to propose marriage, which was a two-pronged approach.
06: [Host, are you going to resort to self-deprecation to save trouble? ]
Lin Su laughed and said, "The ending is just never getting married, which is not a serious consequence."
Qi Qingyi was obviously stunned. He pointed at Lin Su, his face turning pale and blue. "You, you have a hidden illness? How could you say it so easily? If I tell anyone, those who want to marry their daughters will all withdraw."
"Actually, this matter shouldn't be concealed, but it's really hard to explain. If Brother Wen Jue tells me, it will save me a lot of trouble." Lin Su said politely, then turned and left.
Having a hidden illness means that one cannot have sex and have children. Even if he is not disabled, he is not much different from a palace eunuch. Qi Qingyi was originally angry when he heard about Qing Tang, but now he is really in a complicated mood.
Although Qi Qingyi was arrogant, he was a gentleman after all. At least when Lin Su interacted with his colleagues in the Hanlin Academy, he did not notice any clues of revealing secrets from their words and deeds.
Unfortunately, before one problem was solved, another one arose. Because of his literary talent as the top scholar, Emperor Zhaoyang became interested in him and wanted to arrange a marriage for him.
"The King of Ying is my uncle. His youngest daughter is of marriageable age this year. It happened that he saw you from afar when he went to the palace to see the Queen Mother that day. He envied your talent, so he asked me to talk about this marriage." Emperor Zhaoyang was in high spirits.
The King of England is a prince and a loyal minister who supported Emperor Zhaoyang to ascend the throne. His youngest daughter is also a legitimate daughter, and is named Princess Jingling. It is rumored that she is as beautiful as a fairy. She is quite talented among the noble ladies in the capital and is also loved by the Queen Mother.
Such a woman would be considered a low-class woman no matter where she is married, but once she is married, it would be of great help to her future career.
In this era when women marry to win future honor and favor for their families, being able to let the princess marry the person she likes shows how much she is favored.
If Lin Suruo was interested in the woman, he would not let her down for the rest of her life by marrying her, but he really had no interest in her. He could only be interested in men, but not act in this way.
He lifted his clothes and knelt down, saying, "I am guilty. I have failed your Majesty."
Emperor Zhaoyang frowned: "Do you have a woman you like?"
"That's not the case. I have a hidden illness." Lin Su replied with great sorrow, "I must not delay the princess's lifelong happiness."
Emperor Zhaoyang was stunned for a moment. "Really? You must answer truthfully. Otherwise, if it is exposed later, it will be considered deceiving the emperor."
"I dare not speak nonsense. I do have a hidden illness." Lin Su said solemnly.
He said he had a hidden illness, but he didn't say what it was. Tuberculosis and dysentery are both difficult to cure hidden illnesses.
Emperor Zhaoyang sighed: "How could this be?"
"I don't know either." Lin Su lied without changing his expression.
Emperor Zhaoyang originally wanted to marry his sister to him and win him over at the same time. First, his sister would marry a good man, second, he would have a good minister, and third, Lin Su would also have a beautiful wife in his arms. How could he give up on such a good thing that could kill three birds with one stone because of Lin Su's hidden illness?
"Since it is a hidden illness, it is possible that the doctors in Qinghe Prefecture are not capable of treating you. I will ask the Imperial Hospital to check you out. Perhaps it can be cured." Emperor Zhaoyang summoned the eunuch and immediately ordered him to summon the imperial physician. He did not even give Lin Su a chance to refuse.
Lin Su, who had no hidden illness, said: "..."
The emperor himself has a happy marriage, so would he like what the matchmaker does when he has nothing to do?
Those who can become emperors are all shrewd people. This set of rhetoric may deceive Qi Qingyi, but it may not deceive this young emperor who fights wits and courage with ministers every day.
Lin Su bowed and saluted, saying, "I am guilty of deceiving the emperor."
Since the emperor wants to control him, he might as well hand over a handle.
Emperor Zhaoyang uttered an "oh" and said, "Why did you lie to me, my dear minister?"
Lin Su took a deep breath and said frankly, "I am a man of noble character. I only like men. I really don't want to ruin an innocent woman's life, so I made up this excuse to politely refuse. Although I like men, I am chaste and have never had any affair with a man. Your Majesty, please understand."
"The book boy in your family looks very much like Qi Hanlin. Do you admire Qi Wenjue?" Emperor Zhaoyang did not seem angry in his tone, but his words clearly showed that he had investigated Lin Su thoroughly.
The emperor is above everyone else, so naturally he has his own channels and ways to find out what Qi Qingyi can find out.
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