Chapter 249 More Dangerous than War

In the court hall, after the emperor exchanged greetings with Prince Chongsu, he immediately issued an oral order, ordering Prince Chongsu to preside over the review of the failure cases on the front line and to investigate the relevant responsibilities, with the attendant Shen Liuzhen to coordinate the handling.

As soon as these words came out, no one criticized Prince Chongsu's appointment, but some people spoke up about Shen Liuzhen's appointment.

"What kind of official is the Attendant? Isn't he just someone who talks, chats and plays chess with the emperor? How come he is everywhere?"

A Xianbei noble said to his companions in disgust, and rolled his eyes at Shen Liuzhen standing opposite without hesitation.

Shen Liuzhen saw it, as if he was unaware, he smiled and said hello to the other side.

Another person said next to him: "...don't you understand this? The emperor doesn't trust us veterans, so he specially sent his own companions to keep an eye on us!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the court announced his withdrawal.

Prince Chongsu walked over from the front and happened to pass by them. When the Xianbei noble saw Prince Chongsu, his disgusted eyes immediately turned into warm ones, and he chased after him and said:

"Your Majesty... look, what has become of the court after you haven't come out for a long time? It's enough for you to preside over the review. The emperor doesn't trust you yet, so what's going on with sending a Han boy to watch? "

Unexpectedly, when Prince Chongsu heard this, he glanced at him and asked, "Do you have anything to do with me here?"

The Xianbei aristocratic official was not a senior official and had a junior rank in the clan. When he was asked this question, he felt embarrassed, his face turned red and white, and he stammered:

"...No...it's nothing to do with me." Then he stepped aside under the serious gaze of Prince Chongsu.

Shen Liuzhen followed Prince Chongsu and walked past them, as if he didn't know anything. He still held his hands in front of each other and smiled... It's just that the smile looked a bit proud now, and even more so. Infuriating.

"Your Highness! This matter is unfair! This Shen Liuzhen is the chief culprit who harmed Prince Mu He. You must not listen to his slander. How can he be the deputy judge?!" He Languang stopped them and said excitedly.

Prince Chongsu looked at the people following him and said:

"If you have evidence, present it. If you don't have evidence, don't talk nonsense. To slander the imperial envoy is to despise His Majesty and should be executed according to law!"

As soon as these words came out, there was silence again, and everyone looked at them with twinkling eyes, but they couldn't say a word.

Shen Liuzhen stood behind Prince Chongsu, the smile on his face became more obvious, his two dimples were deep, and he looked elated, as if he had been drunk.

He has never had much face in front of the Xianbei people... Even though he was close to Emperor Ulei, the emperor could not show too much favoritism to him.

Moreover, as soon as he left the palace, the emperor couldn't see him. Either because he was a Han Chinese, or because he was a weak young man, or because he was a frail young man, the emperor could not see him. In short, he never stopped receiving ridicule and rolling eyes.

But as soon as Prince Chongsu went out, he was no more than a distance away from the golden steps of the main hall, and he clearly felt the security of having a thigh in his arms.

I have to say...sometimes, it is quite refreshing to be a righteous and upright minister, blaming everyone everywhere until they are speechless.

Of course... it's even more refreshing to be protected by a powerful and prestigious official and to fight for him...

Shen Liuzhen followed Prince Chongsu, held his hands in front of He Languang and others with glowing faces, and left with a smile.

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In Xiaoe City on the border of Song Dynasty, a grand celebration banquet was going on.

There were several charcoal pots burning brightly in the house, the dancers in the middle were singing and dancing, and the music slaves nearby were playing and singing, making it very lively.

On the seat in the middle is the eunuch envoy sent by the emperor to express his merits on rice paper.

On both sides below were five generals, accompanied by several lieutenants with outstanding military exploits.

The other generals all brought with them two or three subordinates, but Father Shen only brought with him Xie Yuan.

Xie Yuan had a stern expression on his face as he watched the frail women in the middle posing with their slender waists, dancing and smiling at the onlookers from time to time.

Others were very happy to see it, but she couldn't be happy... She would only think of herself as a woman, a woman like them.

This made her feel very upset and insecure.

As soon as I lowered my head and saw the strong drink on the table, I frowned even more...

What the hell are you drinking? It would be safer for her to go to war.

While she was frowning, a school captain who was also accompanying her at the table said to her:

"Xie Xiaowei, heroes have been born since ancient times! You have become famous this time. Who doesn't know your name, Jie Yuan? Come on, brother, give you a drink!"

Out of courtesy, Xie Yuan quickly picked up the wine glass, pursed his lips and said:

"Thank you very much, Lieutenant Li, but I don't know how to drink. I have something to do later... I'll take tea instead of wine, please forgive me!"

After saying that, she quickly put down the wine glass as if she had woken up, picked up the tea bowl next to the table, and drank it all in one gulp.

Lieutenant Li's face looked a little ugly, but Xie Yuan's attitude didn't seem like he was looking down on him on purpose.

So he tried to persuade her with a cold face and an elder's tone:

"How can there be a man who doesn't know how to drink... You are a pretty girl, but if you don't know how to drink, you will be looked down upon by others."

When Xie Yuan heard this, his already stern face suddenly stiffened, and he said bluntly:

"It's true that I don't know how to drink, but few people can beat me and I won't be looked down upon."

When the man heard this, he didn't seem to think that Xie Yuan was a person who didn't know how to socialize... Even if he couldn't speak, he was still so arrogant...

But apart from being a little older than the other person and having the same official position...it's really hard to say anything else...

It’s so infuriating!

The captain was choked by Xie Yuan so shamelessly that he muttered angrily to himself: "Whatever you want..." and then turned his head and talked happily with the others.

The other lieutenants exchanged cups with each other, while Xie Yuan sat alone in front of the table... Those singing and dancing girls didn't want to watch, and they didn't dare to drink the wine. They could only use chopsticks to pick up the dishes on the table, eat with their heads down, and pretend to be Act like you are hungry.

Who knows, even if this is the case, it's not over yet.

The dancing girl retreated, and the sound of playing the piano sounded leisurely...

The eunuch, the emperor's envoy sitting there, suddenly smiled and said:

"Ouch... Look at Lieutenant Jie, why he just lowers his head to eat... General Shen, you have such a great hero, why does it look like you have treated him badly and can't even eat well?"

Upon hearing this, Father Shen of Shen Qingzhi turned his head to look at Xie Yuan, and then said with a hearty smile:

"Hey... young man, when he is growing up, he eats a lot. I think back then, I could eat twenty bowls in one meal."

"Hahahaha... Indeed, who can't eat when he is young? His stomach seems to be full, and he just feels hungry..." Another general also agreed.

Upon hearing this, Xie Yuan swallowed what was in his mouth and smiled at everyone as a greeting.
Chapter completed!