Chapter 0014 For the King
After Xiao Rong came down, he returned to the palace to rest under the escort of the city guards.
Upon learning that his residence was in the palace, the city guards were instantly in awe.
This is the Mr. Xiao in the rumors. He is just as weak as others say. With this body, he can get the same treatment as Mr. Gao. It seems that the king likes him very much. ...It's hard to say. Their king's temperament is really hard to guess.
On the second day, Xiao Rong added a few more words to his own summary of "Qu Yunmie's Biography", and then slowly went out to talk to someone.
His target was Gao Xunzhi, but Gao Xunzhi was not at his residence. It was said that he had gone to discuss military affairs with the king.
Although Xiao Rong had won some favor from Qu Yunmie with some shady schemes, he was still a nobody in the palace. He was not as powerful as Gao Xunzhi, and even Yu Shaoxie was not as powerful as him. After all, Yu Shaoxie had been here for eight months and had always worked hard. The palace, which was not strict with rules, always opened its doors to him. However, if Xiao Rong walked a little further, he would be questioned about his identity.
He also didn't want to give people a reckless impression, so he strolled in front of the hall, waiting for the people inside to come out.
The palace is divided into three parts. The main hall in the middle belongs to the king and the queen. Since the king is a bachelor, the only owner here is Qu Yunmie. Gao Xunzhi, Xiao Rong, and other guards on duty live in the palace on the left. Occasionally, a general will stay overnight and also live here.
According to the rules, the palace on the right should be where Qu Yunmie's concubines live. However, after so many days, Xiao Rong still doesn't know whether Qu Yunmie has a concubine or not.
He definitely did not have a wife. This is mentioned in history books. As a powerful figure who dominated the world for four whole years, if he had a wife, it would definitely be recorded. As for concubines... it's hard to say.
In ancient times, men had three wives and four concubines. However, unless the concubine was particularly beautiful or had a hand in major events, no one was willing to write about her.
Xiao Rong stood at the second palace gate, stretched his neck, and looked curiously at the side door on the right.
Just because Qu Yunmie was not recorded, for a period of time, he became the top male protagonist in historical fan fiction, and countless original female protagonists rushed to save him like moths to a flame, went crazy for him, and banged their heads against the wall for him. ... and so on.
Xiao Rong's face suddenly turned dark. Isn't what he is doing now the work of those heroines?
At this point, Xiao Rong didn't want to see Qu Yunmie's harem anymore, so he turned around and was about to go back. However, when he turned around, he happened to run into a man in armor.
The other person was about the same age as Jian Qiao and dressed similarly, but he was taller than Jian Qiao and had a more elegant face. He was clearly a general, but he looked like a scholar holding a scroll.
The other party had intended to quietly pass by, but he didn't expect him to suddenly turn around. He was stunned for a moment, then he politely clasped his fists and said, "Mr. Xiao, my name is Yuan Baifu, and I have long heard of your great name."
Xiao Rong didn't move, but blinked and stared at him.
Theoretically speaking, Yuan Baifu's status is much higher than Xiao Rong. Although Xiao Rong is now Qu Yunmie's aide, Qu Yunmie did not give him an official position. Yuan Baifu, on the other hand, leads the troops of the Left Army. Among the four armies in front, behind, left and right, the Left Army has the most troops.
He saluted Xiao Rong because he was polite, not because he was a head shorter than Xiao Rong.
Therefore, when he found that Xiao Rong was not moving, he did not wait there stupidly, but straightened up and looked at him with some confusion.
Xiao Rong suddenly smiled brilliantly. He had never smiled so warmly even to Qu Yunmie.
"General Yuan, you are too polite. I am just a commoner. But your reputation, along with that of the king, is well-known throughout the Central Plains."
Yuan Baifu listened and smiled modestly, "Sir, thank you for your praise. How can I compare with the king? Well, the king has summoned me, so I will go first--"
Xiao Rong understood immediately and made a gesture of invitation: "Please come in quickly, don't keep the king waiting for too long."
Before leaving, Yuan Baifu bowed to him again and then walked in quickly. But after walking a few steps, he turned around and glanced at Xiao Rong.
Xiao Rong leaned weakly against the palace gate and smiled warmly at him again.
Yuan Baifu: “…”
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