Lin Su said bluntly, "I have sworn by my ancestors and my entire family that I will never have the slightest affection for Master Qi."
"So you really like that servant boy?" asked Emperor Zhaoyang.
"He is still young. I just hope he can get married and start a career in the future. I have no other ideas." Lin Su said frankly.
Emperor Zhaoyang sighed and said, "In that case, why don't I give you a man? When you... have a taste of it in the future, come and tell me the difference between a man and a woman."
Lin Su: “…”
Your Majesty, curiosity killed the cat.
However, if the emperor also has this hobby, those who are interested in homosexuality in the world will feel much less pressure. As for the emperor's eternal reputation?
History books are written by the victors. Emperor Zhaoyang has money and troops. How could he allow someone who is just good at writing to manipulate them?
Lin Su coughed and said, "Men are different from women. Women are mostly gentle and weak, while men are mostly strong and tough. Preferences are innate. Some people are born to like women, some are born to like men, and some are both. You will know after trying it."
"Then how about I try it on you, my beloved minister?" asked Emperor Zhaoyang.
Lin Su showed no sign of panic and said respectfully, "Your Majesty, even two men have a superior and inferior position, just like men and women. I am the superior one."
"You're young, but your ideas are bold." Emperor Zhaoyang looked at him and said, "How could a distinguished scholar like you study such filthy things?"
Lin Su naturally couldn't say that it was Your Majesty who asked him to say it, so he changed the subject and said, "Your Majesty, I don't agree with what you said. If you don't have descendants and no one to pass on the legacy, how can Your Majesty's descendants be guaranteed to last for thousands of years? This is a sacred matter and cannot be spoken of in a filthy way."
"You are quite eloquent," Emperor Zhaoyang laughed. "I was also born from my mother's womb. Even if what you say is true, men and men cannot produce children. Doesn't this go against sacred things?"
"No, if the wife is a woman and the concubine is a man, and the man has no children, he will have no one to rely on, and the situation of favoring the concubine over the wife will not happen. Moreover, the man will not be obsessed with infighting in the harem, and he will be more open-minded, and will not cause chaos in the inner chamber. Naturally, there are also benefits for men." Lin Su said.
Of course, there are also disadvantages. When things are good, they can support each other. But when things are bad, it is more legitimate for men to seize power than for women.
"You're right no matter how you put it." Emperor Zhaoyang stepped down from the throne and stood in front of Lin Su. "What if I insist on you being my subordinate?"
06: [Oh wow.]
"Then I would rather die than obey, and I will hit myself against a pillar and die." Lin Su bowed and saluted.
He was not afraid of kneeling, because if his heart was firm, why would he be afraid of kneeling? The only bad thing about this era was that if the emperor really wanted to be willful, no one could stop him.
"I was just joking with you." Although Emperor Zhaoyang was curious about the man, he had no intention of taking action against the ministers, especially the civil officials, which would be criticized as it would attract criticism.
Such a talented person should not be reduced to serving others in the inner court and engaging in intrigue.
"Since you like men, I know that I will reject your marriage with the princess on your behalf." Emperor Zhaoyang said, "But..."
"Your Majesty's great grace is unforgettable. I will do my best to fulfill your trust." Lin Su said loyally, "I will not let your Majesty down."
The fact that Princess Jingling liked Lin Su did spread, but after that the emperor decided to give the princess another family, and the matter was left unresolved.
Some people think that the emperor disliked this number one scholar, but he liked to ask this person to compile the records of his movements, sitting and lying down, which clearly showed that Jian was in the emperor's favor.
The sound of the piano flowed in the Lin Mansion. Although it was still a little soft, it already had the wonderful sound of the bamboo forest.
When the song ended, Qing Tang held down the strings and took a deep breath. Xi Kang, who was standing beside him, applauded and said, "Wow, you played really well."
"It's far worse than the young master's." Qing Tang rubbed his fingers and said, "I'll play it again. Can you listen to it for me again?"
Xikang held his chin and said, "Alas, I really don't understand you. We servants should just do our job well. Why do we have to learn all this? Even if we learn it, we can't show it off to others, and we can't compare to those so-called rich and noble children."
"Think about it, if one day the young master becomes a high-ranking official, but his followers cannot even recognize and write properly, wouldn't they be laughed at by others?" Qing Tang said.
"That's true, but you can find a better one when the time comes. I can't read, but there are always people who can." Xikang said.
"Wouldn't that be giving others a good deal?" Qing Tang disagreed with him, but he also knew that Xikang only wanted to be released from prison in the future and marry a decent woman. Their ambitions were different, so their pursuits were also different.
He could obviously have taken the same path, but he just didn't want to leave. He seemed willing to be a servant to a young master for the rest of his life and never marry.
If you want to stand by the young master's side, you cannot be looked down upon by others.
Lin Su still had work to do after leaving court. The emperor valued him, so he would naturally assign him more tasks. It was common for him to light the lamp late at night. Lin Su did not hate working, but occasionally when Qing Tang brought him tea, Lin Su would see the scratches on his fingertips.
It was scratched by the strings of the zither. If it weren't for daily hard practice, there would be no such marks.
"The court has been busy lately. I see that you have practiced the piano quite well. Could you play a song for me?" Lin Su said as he closed the book.
Qing Tangben, who was grinding ink and serving tea, smiled at what he said, "Of course it's possible. I'd appreciate some guidance, young master."
He brought the zither, stroked it with his fingertips, and clear music flowed out from it. The sound of flowing water was the most lively, sometimes roaring and magnificent, sometimes delicate and jumping like a whisper in a lover's ear. This song was very relaxing.
The guqin is difficult to learn, but within a few months, the softness in Qing Tang's sound had disappeared.
The pair of clear eyes looked over in the dim candlelight, and were actually brighter than the candlelight itself. He stood up and saluted, asking for guidance. His appearance and smile did not look like that of a servant, but rather like that of a young master who had just started out.
A raw jade is still jade after all. Whether it can attract the praise of the world depends on how people carve it and whether the raw jade can withstand the carving.
Today's Xiao Qing Tang has already shown his talent.
"That's right." Lin Su said these two words, and Qing Tang's eyes really curved like crescent moons in an instant.
"Really?" Qing Tang was overjoyed.
Lin Su patted his head and said, "Of course, I won't lie to you about this."
Qing Tang smiled and said, "It's all thanks to the young master's good teaching."
He was so happy to hear the young master say "good thing" that he couldn't sleep tonight.
"Even though you have made some progress in playing the zither, you must not slack off in the future. As for the other things, do you want me to examine them one by one?" Lin Su asked.
Qing Tang hesitated for a moment, but when he saw Lin Su's smile, he gritted his teeth and said, "Young Master, please give me some advice."
He passed the test of endorsement, but he still had a long way to go in interpreting the meaning. At the beginning of the game of Go, Lin Su gave him seven stones, but he was still confused and at a loss.
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