Chapter 104 Destroy him
Xiao Xian came with Yuan Rujing and her daughter Ayuan.
Early this morning, Xiao Xian received an imperial edict from Chen Xu and went to the Taiji Hall in Taicheng to meet the saint. Also going with him was Shangshu Zuopu She Xu Ling.
Originally, Chen Xu was still hesitating whether to recruit Xiao Xian into an official position and what kind of official position he should arrange. Afterwards, he had a heart-to-heart talk with Xiao Xian. When they talked about the current shortcomings of Chen Guo, Xiao Xian's answers shocked him several times.
Among the shortcomings he pointed out, the most important one is household registration. Originally, wealthy nobles owned a large number of slaves and occupied fields. They did not pay taxes and thus hid some farmers. However, what is more serious is that the hidden people among Buddhists The number of farmers can reach nearly hundreds of thousands. This data found by the Ministry of Household Affairs is the greatest harm to Buddhism.
Although Chen Xu believed in Buddhism, the Chen State also needed to replenish the national treasury to prepare for the military needs of Japan, return the monks to secular life, and pay taxes to the people, which was naturally in line with what he had in mind. Therefore, when Xiao Xian gave some suggestions on how to "purge the country" "When he came up with the Buddhist policy, Chen Xu was naturally moved, and he cherished Xiao Xiangeng's talents.
When Emperor Chen Wen was alive, he suppressed the descendants of the Xiao family because he was afraid that several members of the Xiao family would join forces to make a comeback. However, more than ten years have passed, and the reputation of the Xiao family in Lanling is far less than it was back then.
He is just a Xiao Xian, and he has become a collateral descendant. Even now, Xiao Xian is weak and has no slaves, private soldiers or even private property in his family. Apart from a noble surname, he is no different from a poor family.
How could he, Chen Xu, be afraid of a young scholar in white?
Therefore, with Xu Ling's repeated recommendation, Chen Xu finally ordered the Ministry of Personnel to recruit Xiao Xian as the censor to assist the censor Zhongcheng in inspecting the affairs of the officials.
At the same time, Xiao Xian was also given a house and a piece of land, and was granted his own rights in Jiankang Kaifu.
Having land and the power to open a mansion means that he has roots as a branch of the Xiao family and has a home that truly belongs to him.
Everything was developing in the right direction as Xiao Jinyu expected, but just when he came out of Taicheng at 3:30 in the afternoon, he saw Yuan Rujing and her daughter eagerly waiting for him at the gate of the palace.
Yuan Rujing was sent to Prince Shixing's Mansion by her husband's family, and then Prince Shixing used her and her daughter to lure Xiao Jinyu.
After hearing this, Xiao Xian was naturally worried, and rushed to the Shixing Palace with Yuan Rujing. However, he met the Zhou envoy Dugu Shan on the way, and learned that Xiao Jinyu had been brought into the embassy by King Lanling.
When we arrived at the embassy, it was already Haishi time.
After submitting the invitation and waiting for a moment, King Lanling's guard finally conveyed: "The Honorable Master of the Xiao family, our county prince has invited you!"
After Xiao Xian returned the gift, he hurriedly entered the embassy with Yuan Rujing and A Yuan. As soon as they arrived at the hall, they saw Xiao Jinyu, who was standing side by side with Prince Lanling and already showed his true appearance.
At this moment, even Xiao Xian was stunned for a moment.
Yuan Rujing was even more surprised and said: "Are you Ayu?"
Xiao Jinyu didn't answer, Xiao Shiniang answered on her behalf: "Yes, Aunt Rujing, she is Ayu."
"So this is your true appearance. You...you look just like him! No, you are even more beautiful than your father. It's like..."
"Like a fairy in the sky..."
After A Yuan answered, he quickly ran to Xiao Jinyu and said crisply: "Sister, I'm sorry, it was A Yuan who caused you trouble today. If it weren't for saving A Yuan, sister would definitely not go to that bad guy..."
"It's not your fault, Ah Yuan. Don't impose other people's mistakes on yourself. Whoever is at fault is his fault!"
"Well, sister, you are right!"
The little girl nodded innocently, then looked at Xiao Jinyu and Prince Lanling beside her with a dazed expression, and sighed loudly: "Sister, you are so beautiful, and this brother next to you She’s also very beautiful, you two look great together!”
After saying this, everyone was stunned.
Lu Yu's eyes flashed brightly, and he continued with a smile: "The little girl is really good at talking, please talk more!"
Yuan Rujing hurriedly pulled her daughter into her arms, nodded apologetically to Prince Lanling and said, "I'm sorry for my childish words. I hope the prince will not blame you!"
"No, it's just a child, and what he said was not bad!"
Xiao Xian saw that Prince Lanling's expression was slightly calmer and gentler, and the eyes he looked at Xiao Jinyu were obviously a little gentler. He felt a little worried in his heart, so he raised his hand and asked Prince Lanling: "I wonder if Prince Lanling can lend me a moment to speak?"
Gao Changgong nodded.
The two of them came to the side room of the hall. Facing the moonlight outside the window, Prince Lanling's face looked even brighter and more lonely. This was a kind of clarity that also contained a cold temperament that refused to admit defeat.
Although Xiao Xian cannot read faces, he has heard about the deeds of King Lanling, including his life experience. "I have heard that His Highness Prince Lanling is kind and kind, and Xiao also respects His Highness as a person. For what happened today, I am even more grateful for His Highness Prince Lanling's kindness in saving Ayu. However, Xiao still has a request. I hope His Highness Prince Lanling can agree to it?"
"Please tell me!"
"His Royal Highness has heard about Ayu's life experience and can relate to it deeply. Therefore, Xiao really does not want her to make the same mistakes as her mother. Even if she does not marry in this life, I, Xiao Xian, can take care of her for the rest of her life. As long as she Live a life of peace and joy and no more harm.”
Having said this, he looked at King Lanling and begged very solemnly, "So, I hope that your Highness can keep today's matter a secret or forget it. No matter what happened between you, treat it as if it never happened." , I, Xiao Xian, will definitely repay you in the future!”
"Xian Lang, Mr. Xiao, means that you don't want me to have any contact with her again? Even if we have had physical contact?"
This question from King Lanling made Xiao Xian suddenly feel sad.
"Don't get me wrong, I didn't touch her today. Her chastity is still there. I know you southerners regard chastity as very important, but does Xiao Xianlang really think that your niece needs to be protected by a man? ?”
"She said, even if I don't go to Shixing Palace today, she can escape from Chen Shuling, but she has to pay some price, but the price can be big or small. At the worst, it will affect you, or even It’s all the relatives around her, so I guess that if I don’t go today, she won’t escape, but will die together with King Shiheung.”
"She doesn't need your protection, but if you really want to protect her, do you want to make yourself stronger first?"
At this point, Xiao Xian was even more surprised and looked at Gao Changgong in astonishment.
Gao Changgong added: "I know that Xiao's Xianlang's concerns are nothing more than the rumors in my Gao family's royal family, but if I am interested in her, I will never let her go no matter what."
When Xiao Xian was shocked again, Prince Lanling said seriously:
"As long as she is willing, I, the matchmaker, will marry her!"
Xiao Xian couldn't believe that these words actually came from the mouth of King Lanling. With Gao Changgong's identity and background, if he wanted to gain a foothold in Northern Qi, he would definitely hire a girl from a northern noble family as his wife for the sake of his future, and Qi's The Li family in Zhaojun, the Cui family in Qinghe, the Cui family in Boling, and the Zheng family in Xingyang all married into Northern Qi clans. If nothing else happens, Gao Changgong's future wife is likely to come from the Wanggao clan of the five surnamed counties in the north.
If he has such ambitions...
"Prince, are you serious?"
"Of course I am serious, but it is useless for us to talk here. Xiao Xianlang, even you can't influence her decision, can you?"
What does she want to do? What kind of path do you want to take, what kind of life do you want to live?
That is all her business, and it is up to her to decide. No one can influence her thoughts, and no one is qualified to make the decision for her.
"It turns out that the prince understands her better than I do, but I was a little out of touch."
He couldn't help but laugh and sighed: He originally thought that the worst outcome would be that she lost her virginity, but even if she lost her virginity, he could protect her from following in her mother's footsteps, even if she would never get married in this life...
As long as she lives well!
But if you have feelings, if you have feelings...
Seeing Xiao Xian's obviously disappointed and frightened expression, Gao Changgong felt a little uncomfortable in his heart:
Mr. Xiao Xianlang, it’s not that you don’t understand, it’s just that you also have reluctance and greed.
While the two were silent, they suddenly heard footsteps passing by on the roof, running towards the hall.
So, the two of them quickly returned to the hall and saw the boy from Phoenix jumping off the roof.
"Hey, who are you?"
Lu Yu shouted in surprise.
Phoenix came to Xiao Jinyu with a look of shame on his face and said, "Brother Qing, I seem to have caused trouble for you."
"What trouble did you get into?" Lu Yu asked immediately.
Fenghuang seemed a little embarrassed and couldn't speak. He paused for a long time and then replied: "That beast Chen Shuling actually wanted to rape me, so I got angry... and disabled his third leg!"
"puff--"
(End of chapter)