"Sheng Guanping? Why is he here?" Zhao Qingrui tilted his head. Why did this guy suddenly come to Xianyang? Didn't he come here some time ago?
"He must be here for the young lady. He is already outside the door. Young lady, do you want to invite him in?" Having been warned by Zhao Qingrui once before, Chunxi did not dare to help Sheng Guanping anymore.
Zhao Qingrui hesitated for a moment and said, "Let him in."
Sheng Guanping followed the housekeeper to the guest house. He was observing along the way. He didn't expect that the location of the Zhao family was so good. He had inquired about it and knew that those who could live here were either rich or noble.
"Why did you come to Xianyang?" Zhao Qingrui asked curiously when he saw Sheng Guanping.
"My father saw that I was bored at home, so he asked me to come to my uncle's house and ask my uncle to help me get a job as an official." Sheng Guanping's mood couldn't help but rise when he saw Zhao Qingrui.
He also had his own plans. He was an adult now and had been pursuing Zhao Qingrui before, but she had not agreed. He reflected on his plans at home for several days.
He felt that his method might not be right. It must be that Zhao Qingrui thought he was idle and there was no future in marrying him.
Then he ran to ask his father for help. His father was naturally happy to see that he was willing to make progress, and then he wrote a letter and asked him to bring it to his uncle's house.
Zhao Qingrui was stunned. "You want to become an official?"
"Yeah, I don't want to stay at home idle all the time." Sheng Guanping straightened his back, wanting Zhao Qingrui to look at him with admiration.
"Why don't you think about it again?" Seeing Sheng Guanping's appearance as if he was ready to let go and do something big, Zhao Qingrui suggested seriously.
"I've thought it through. Just wait and see. I'm sure I can make something of myself."
"As long as you are happy." Seeing his firm attitude, Zhao Qingrui said no more. When things really get chaotic, she will help him out.
Although this guy is a little annoying, he is still my friend.
"Ms. Zhao, are you alone at home? Isn't Uncle Zhao at home?" Sheng Guanping looked at Zhao Qingrui expectantly, preparing to go to Zhao Qingrui's father to curry his favor.
"My dad is busy and won't be back until tonight." Zhao Qingrui got a headache when he mentioned his father.
"Oh, my uncle's house is not far from yours, so I'll stay until tonight." Sheng Guanping mainly wanted to have a free meal. After having a meal at Zhao Qingrui's house, he couldn't forget it.
"Okay." Zhao Qingrui nodded indifferently. "By the way, who is your uncle?"
"My uncle is Shusun Tong, a doctoral student." There was nothing to hide, so Sheng Guanping told Zhao Qingrui directly.
Zhao Qingrui stared at Sheng Guanping in a daze. Wow, he didn't expect that this guy was actually related to Shusun Tong.
Shusun Tong was a historical figure, a master of changing with the times, and an opportunist. After the death of Qin Shi Huang, he followed Qin II, Xiang Liang, and King Huai of Chu throughout his life. Finally, after Liu Bang captured Pengcheng, he switched to the Han army and followed it for the rest of his life.
In "Records of the Grand Historian: Biography of Liu Jing and Shusun Tong," Sima Qian praised Shusun Tong: "He was a rare figure who measured things, established rituals, and adapted to the times. He ultimately became the foremost Confucian figure of the Han Dynasty. 'Great wisdom appears clumsy, and the Way is unpretentious.' Is this what he meant?"
Sima Guang held the opposite view. His Zizhi Tongjian states: "Shusun Sheng was a petty man! He merely stole the chaff of rituals to suit the times, conform to customs, and curry favor. Consequently, he caused the rituals of the ancient kings to decline and remain so to this day. Isn't this truly tragic?"
Although this man has received mixed reviews in history, Zhao Qingrui has no ill feelings towards him. It is really admirable that he can do that in such a chaotic world.
The way Zhao Qingrui looked at Sheng Guanping was different, with a little more passion in his eyes. Shusun Tong was definitely a capable person, and such a talent could not be let go.
"Why are you looking at me like that? Is my uncle very famous in Xianyang? I remember my uncle said that he was not very favored by His Majesty." Sheng Guanping felt uneasy when Zhao Qingrui looked at him. He hugged his arms and rubbed them, and goose bumps appeared on his body.
"It's nothing. When I have time, I will visit your uncle." Zhao Qingrui poured a cup of tea for Sheng Guanping.
"Um, I'll tell my uncle." Sheng Guanping scratched his head. Zhao Qingrui's willingness to visit should be a good thing, right? He always felt something was amiss.
"By the way, what does your uncle like?"
Next, Zhao Qingrui carefully asked about Shusun Tong's preferences.
Although he was very happy to be talked to by Zhao Qingrui, all she asked about were his uncle's affairs, and she almost asked about Shusun Tong's entire family.
On Ying Zheng's side, the atmosphere in Wangyi Palace was somewhat low all day.
"Your Majesty, Madam Hu requests an audience." Zhao Gao bowed, not daring to look at Ying Zheng. He had already seen that His Majesty had disliked him these past two days and had even abolished his status as Prince Hu Hai's teacher.
In the past, Hu Hai was uneducated and His Majesty just thought he was naughty and continued to pamper him. He rarely got angry with Hu Hai, but this time he got angry.
"What is she here for?" Ying Zheng didn't even raise his head and continued to review government affairs.
"Mrs. Hu is here to plead for Prince Hu Hai." Zhao Gao did not dare to hide it.
"Let her go back. If she comes to beg for mercy again, Hu Hai will keep her locked up." Ying Zheng said coldly. Hu Ji was his favorite concubine. In the past, he would not say much if she was a little willful.
But now, he just felt irritated.
There are still many government affairs that I haven’t finished, and I have to visit my daughter later. I’m afraid I can’t keep it secret from my daughter for much longer.
Now, of course my daughter is more important.
What Zhao Qingrui said made him think a lot these past two days. He believed most of what Zhao Qingrui said, but those words also made him a little irritated.
He knew that immortality was a lie, that he would die next year if his daughter didn't cure him, and that he knew all the bloody things that unfilial son had done. How could he remain calm?
He even felt a little disappointed with Fusu.
After Hu Hai and Zhao Gao had some random chat, he committed suicide.
He did not first understand the situation clearly and just let Hu Hai and the others do whatever they wanted.
He knew that Fusu was filial and kind, but, alas.
Hu Ji went back obediently and did not dare to continue begging for mercy, as this would cause His Majesty's displeasure. Neither she nor her son would have a good life.
Ying Zheng simply ignored Hu Ji's tact.
After finishing the work, he called Meng Yi over and headed towards the small courtyard.
Zhao Gao, who was abandoned again, felt extremely sad. It seemed that he had really fallen out of favor.
No, I can't let Meng Yi get ahead of me. I have to regain His Majesty's favor! (???_??)?
When he returned to the small courtyard, there were guests at home again, and Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows.
"Who is coming?" Ying Zheng asked curiously. Mohist or Gongshu? Or any other school of thought? These were the only people his daughter had ever come into contact with.
"He came from Jingshui Pavilion and said he was the young lady's friend. The young lady even invited that young man to have dinner at home. He is still in the mansion now." The housekeeper immediately told what he knew.
Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows. He already knew who it was. He took Meng Yi directly into the yard. If someone dared to harass his daughter, he would teach him a lesson!
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