I carefully locked the storybook in a brocade box, but I couldn't help taking it out and flipping through it. When flipping through it, I was very careful not to dirty or tear it, but once I put it back in the brocade box, I couldn't help but want to unlock it again and take it in my hands.
Look at this character, every stroke is vigorous and powerful; look at this painting, every dot and every stroke is vivid and lifelike.
If you hold it in your hand, you are afraid that it will get dirty; if you hold it in your mouth, you are afraid that it will melt; if you hide it in a box, you are afraid that it will be lost. I finally understand!
Anyway, I must keep this storybook well and keep it carefully. I have even planned that if Concubine De comes to borrow the storybook again in the future, I will never let her see it, hehe.
"My lady, my lady," Xiao Tao trotted in from outside, carrying clothes from the Silk Embroidery Room, her face beaming with joy. "The banquet is over tonight, and Your Majesty will finally have some free time!"
"Hmm?" I looked up from the history book. Perhaps it was because Song Heng's storybook had spoiled my appetite. Lately, I had lost interest in other storybooks, so I just started flipping through some history books.
"I heard that the results of the palace examination have come out. His Majesty is very pleased and will hold a grand banquet tonight to congratulate the talented people on the list!" Xiaotao picked up the clothes from the tray, folded them and put them in the closet.
"I heard from Ah Fang that His Majesty was very happy today. Everyone's monthly salary has more or less increased!" Xiao Tao's eyes lit up. "They said that this year's talent pool is even better than in previous years. His Majesty praised them several times during his imperial decree!"
"I said this year is an auspicious year. There are more talented people than in previous years!" Xiao Tao spoke excitedly and incessantly.
"That doesn't necessarily mean there are more talented people this year." I supported my chin with one hand and tapped my cheek with my fingertips.
"Ah?" Xiaotao obviously didn't realize that was my answer.
"Without a discerning Bole, a thousand-mile horse will die in the stable without any concern; without the opportunity to shine in front of everyone, a precious pearl will only roll into the corner and be covered with dust." I looked down at the history book in front of me as if I was talking to myself.
Xiao Tao didn't say anything, but I seemed to have found an opportunity and kept talking more and more excitedly: "Not to mention that there are people who mix fake eyes with real ones, praising dead fish eyes as priceless; or even knowing that they are good horses, but because they can't control the spurs for themselves, they whip, abuse, ignore, suppress, and even kill them!"
I slammed my hand on the table in a fit of emotion. Seeing all the ups and downs and right and wrong in the history books, I gritted my teeth and said, "Those who don't recognize Yu Ji have a lamentable fate; those who smash jade and kill horses have a heart that deserves death!"
I looked up and saw Xiaotao staring at me in a daze. I quickly came to my senses and changed the subject: "What I mean is, talents may always be there, but in order to give these talents the opportunity to emerge, there must be people who give them the opportunity to appreciate them."
The spring scenery outside the carved round window is beautiful, and fine golden light leaks through the lush branches and leaves.
I suddenly chuckled softly, my hand gently stroking the words in the history book: "So your majesty is a good horse trainer, and the thousand-mile horse will naturally be willing to gallop and drive for you; your majesty does not want the precious pearl to be covered in dust, and the pearl will naturally be willing to serve as a lamp to illuminate the road for you."
"Don't you agree, Xiaotao?" I looked at the motionless Xiaotao. Girl, what I said isn't that difficult to understand, right? At least give me a reaction.
"Ah, yes, that's what the young lady said." Xiao Tao nodded blankly.
Could it be that he was amazed by my "long talk"?
Thinking of this, my vanity was suddenly greatly satisfied, and I no longer delved into the reasons for her reaction.
I felt like I had been sitting for too long today, so I thought about going out for a walk. I turned around to see if Xiao Cui was in the yard, and asked her and the other girl to accompany me for a walk.
I didn't know until I turned around. As soon as I turned around, I saw a person standing at the door with his back to the light, as tall and straight as a pine tree.
!
I subconsciously turned my head back and Xiaotao blinked at me. I immediately understood why she had just behaved so abnormally.
"Long live Your Majesty..." I quickly put on a standard smile and turned around in one go.
Song Heng stood at the door, and Ah Fu waved at me. I was confused when I saw Xiao Tao running towards the door. After greeting, she closed the door and slipped away with Ah Fu.
I calmed myself down. I wasn't cursing anyone behind their back. There was nothing wrong with me praising someone behind their back. It was just too unexpected.
But Song Heng just stood at the door without saying a word, which still made me feel inexplicably uneasy. I tried hard to recall what I had just said. Could it be that any of his words touched upon some taboo?
"Come, come here." Song Heng finally spoke.
"Ah?" I was a little confused, making sure that I wasn't hallucinating. He must be calling me over.
"Okay, come here." Song Heng repeated patiently.
I walked over slowly with my head down, hoping to use this time to see if I could find some details that I might have overlooked to clarify the current situation.
Suddenly, Song Heng's voice floated lightly above my head, and every word was as light as a feather falling, tickling my heart.
"Let me touch my little pony, my darling."
My heart trembled and I suddenly looked up at the person in front of me. He slowly stretched out a hand and covered my cheek, gently stroking my face with his thumb.
The action, which was obviously extremely ambiguous, seemed pure and pious at this moment. He seemed to be whispering, "Frost, are you willing to drive me and be my guiding light?"
Their breaths mingled, his eyes gleaming. "Rather than saying all the heroes in the world are within my grasp, I'm actually more looking forward to seeing all the heroes in the world display their prowess."
My eyes moved, and he smiled gently: "Times create heroes, but times can also destroy heroes."
"All I can do is try my best to put these learned individuals to good use," he said, word by word. "We exchange chips, seeking a balance on both ends of the scale. I don't exhaust my resources, and they don't rise up in rebellion. Instead, we work together for a win-win situation."
"It's fine if they care about the world, or if they seek personal gain. As long as their actions ultimately benefit the people, I will give them the glory and wealth they deserve." He looked at me and said, "Shuang'er has praised me so highly. I'm happy but also a little nervous."
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