The System Forces Me to Be the Emperor

The luncheon didn't end until 3:00 pm.

Xiao Yan, Zhang Lianchuan and Tian Boguang were so drunk that Xiao Rui arranged a carriage to send them back. Zhuge Liuying still had something to do, so she went ahead, leaving only Xiao Qingqing to accompany Xiao Rui.

"Qingqing, let me take you home." Xiao Rui turned to look at her, it seemed that it was because of drinking, his cheeks were as red as peach blossoms, Xiao Rui couldn't help but think of the time in Lingxiao Tower, and his heart was hot.

Xiao Qingqing seemed to have a feeling in her heart, she lowered her head slightly in shyness, and said: "Just right, last time you visited my father at my house, but unfortunately he was not at home, I mentioned it afterwards, and he said he would go there when you were free , just to chat."

Xiao Rui was startled, and a pot of cold water was poured into his fiery heart.

When I went to Ruyang Palace that day, the visit was false, but the temptation was true. The person behind the scenes who colluded with the Cao family caravan to assassinate Xiao Rui can freely enter and leave the Ruyang Palace, so Xiao Rui has to be cautious. It's a pity that the last trial didn't make any progress. Although Jia Xu has secretly investigated these days, the water in the Ruyang Palace is too deep, and the clues found are limited. Just how many aides the Ruyang King has, he has not investigated clearly, let alone found them. that person.

Moreover, what made Xiao Rui even more uncertain was whether King Ruyang was also involved.

It stands to reason that King Ruyang knew that the relationship between Xiao Qingqing and him must be from his own side. The fact is that he thinks so, but Xiao Rui can't believe the fact that he is self-righteous.

Xiao Rui has learned to be cautious.

"What's wrong? Suddenly motionless?" Xiao Qingqing asked.

Xiao Rui has already practiced not to be fake, so naturally Xiao Qingqing will not let Xiao Qingqing see his inner thoughts, he said with a smile: "I was thinking about meeting Mr. Yuezhang, what gift to bring, would it be impolite to go empty-handed."

Xiao Qingqing was ashamed, and snorted: "Who is your father-in-law? Your father-in-law is the champion. Don't talk nonsense. Besides, last time you brought a lot of things, forget it this time."

Xiao Rui nodded and said with a smile, "Okay!"

Immediately, Li Yuanfang went to drive and escorted Xiao Rui and Xiao Qingqing to Ruyang Palace.

King Ruyang was feeding the fish in the garden. When he heard that King Xian was coming, he greeted him quickly, and then invited King Xian into the main hall.

"The last time King Xian came to visit, I happened to go to play chess with King Zhou, but I haven't come back, so I kept you waiting." King Ruyang said with a smile.

Xiao Rui respectfully said: "Uncle Huang is serious, I'm also here to sit and sit casually, it's nothing serious."

Ru Yang Wang said: "I heard that His Majesty appointed you to accompany the prison in the military examination?"

"Yes, my father trusted me and entrusted this job to me. I was worried, so don't fiddle with it." Xiao Rui looked melancholy.

"How could it be!" King Ruyang admired: "King Xian is not only capable of both civil and military skills, but also cares about the people. This charity auction raised funds for the people affected by the disaster. The people spread word of mouth and praised His Highness's kindness. They are willing to build a long life for you. Tablet, how can you be the little escort of the martial arts examination?"

"With the blessing of the emperor's uncle, as long as the father is not disappointed." Xiao Rui said.

King Ruyang replied: "Your Majesty's eyes are as bright as a torch, as long as you perform well, you will be able to get what you want in the future."

"It's difficult, there are unpredictable things in the sky, and people have misfortunes and blessings. We can only say that we live in the present!" Xiao Rui said deliberately.

King Ruyang nodded, and said leisurely: "That's right, people have misfortunes and fortunes every day, and no one can control this, so we can only proceed with caution."

The gossip was almost finished, Xiao Rui turned his head to look at Xiao Qingqing, and said: "Qingqing, go down and rest for a while, I will go back after chatting with Uncle Huang, did you drink with Liu Ying and Zhang Ruoxi at the luncheon?" Drink less, you don’t feel well right now, go and rest.”

King Ruyang laughed and said: "Yes, go down, it's boring to sit here, and talk to King Xian for my father."

Xiao Qingqing nodded, then bowed and left.

As soon as she left, King Ruyang asked: "Your Highness, Qingqing is gone, you may as well speak up if you have something to say!"

Xiao Rui pretended to be curious: "What does the emperor mean by this?"

"You boy, don't pretend. The last time you came to me in a hurry, this time you talked hesitantly. It was unpredictable, and it was a misfortune. Something must happen!" King Ruyang laughed and scolded: "If you pretend to be in front of me, I will eat it!" There is more salt than the rice you eat!"

Xiao Rui really wanted to refute him, this sentence is wrong, because according to the calculation of human salt, the daily consumption is 6g, a year is 2190g, and fifty years is 2190g.

Shaking his head, Xiao Rui felt that he was digressing.

Quickly drawing his attention back, Xiao Rui smiled and said: "I made the emperor laugh, my nephew does have something to do, but let's talk about it, for fear of angering the emperor, or not, for fear of causing a big mistake."

"Oh? What's the matter?" King Ruyang immediately sat upright and asked.

Xiao Rui said: "Uncle Huang, do you remember the incident where King Tang and I were assassinated in Tongzilou in the east of the city?"

King Ruyang nodded and said, "Naturally, because of the assassin's arrogance, His Majesty sent Dongchang and Jinyiwei to investigate the capital. What's wrong? Have you found any clues?"

"Not only have the clues been found, but all the people involved in the case have been hunted down. Among them, the leader of the assassination, Cao Hanbing of the Cao family of the Great Zhao Kingdom, was also captured by Dongchang." Xiao Rui said: "After this person was arrested, the emperor asked me to personally arrest him." After interrogation, under my coercion and lure, he revealed the truth and confessed to the assassination, but he mentioned one thing, that is, he was able to plot against me in the capital, and almost succeeded in the assassination, all because there were black hands in the capital. They make plans, and this person is extremely cunning, every time they meet, he is disguised, and his whereabouts are cautious, making it extremely difficult to track."

While Xiao Rui was speaking, he kept looking at King Ruyang's expression.

But he is an old Jianghu, frowning and listening to Xiao Rui's narration, there is no abnormality in his eyes, and he can't see the fluctuations in his heart at all.

"The assassins of the Cao family came out of the capital. They want to find out your whereabouts, and even plan to kill you. It is extremely difficult. Only people who are familiar with you can design to lure you into the game. It seems that the people behind the scenes are very familiar with you. It’s a blessing and a curse every day.” King Ruyang sighed with emotion.

"The prince's dispute cannot be prevented by all means. You must be prepared for this matter. Otherwise, it may be difficult to persevere to the end." King Ruyang said very implicitly.

Xiao Rui nodded, and said: "What the emperor said is that I have been mentally prepared for this matter. I just said that the person behind the scenes is extremely difficult to follow, but that Cao Hanbing is also cunning and afraid of being used by others, so Designed to follow, and finally succeeded in following that person!"

King Ruyang frowned, and asked quickly: "Who is this person?"

Xiao Rui sighed, and said: "Cao Hanbing recruited from the truth, saying that this person has entered Ruyang Palace!"

"What? Entered my mansion?" King Ruyang was startled, and said in amazement, "Impossible!"

Xiao Rui said: "Of course I wouldn't believe it either, but after exhausting all means, Cao Hanbing always killed the person behind the scenes and entered the Ruyang Palace through the back door. Naturally, I know that it is impossible for the emperor to send someone to kill me, so I dare not say it, for fear of making the emperor angry. But the palace is so big, if there are some villains hiding here, if I don’t say it, wouldn’t it be putting the emperor, Qingqing, and the concubine in danger?”

King Ruyang nodded, and said: "This is reasonable. I will send my confidantes to investigate all the people in the palace tomorrow. Don't worry, if the man behind the scenes is really hiding here, I will notify you immediately, and see if I can follow the vines and find the hidden ones. Deeper people."

Xiao Rui smiled and said: "This will trouble the emperor."

"One family does not talk about two families." King Ruyang sighed, and said: "Although I am far away from the court, but after all, I have the false name of being a general of soldiers and horses, which will also arouse people's envy and suspicion. This is an example. It seems that I have to find an opportunity to tell His Majesty to remove the name of Generalissimo of the Army and Horses, and I can also grow my flowers and raise my fish leisurely, wouldn't it be a pleasure?"

Xiao Rui was smiling all over his face, with ups and downs in his heart, but there was no expression on his face, and said: "I think my father will never allow my uncle to resign from the post of Marshal of the Army and Horses. Once there is a major war, a prestigious man will be needed." Commander, looking at the series of generals in the Great Xia, only the emperor's uncle has such authority!"

"Haha... No, no, I'm old, you young people will rule the world next! After a few more years, Champion Hou will be the one with the most military merit and prestige among generals, and you'll be caught by you kid." Ru Yang Wang laughed.

...

Xiao Qingqing just came out of the main hall and was about to go back to the room to rest. After drinking some white wine at the luncheon, she was a little confused.

She walked a few steps, and suddenly thought that Xiao Rui had also drank a lot, wondering if he needed some hot soup to sober up.

So she turned around and went back, when she just arrived at the main hall, she happened to hear Xiao Rui say that the man behind the scenes had entered Ruyang Palace, so she froze and didn't go in, but hid secretly outside the door, listening to the conversation inside.

...

Xiao Rui was still chatting with King Ruyang.

"Although I have a marriage contract with Zhuge Liuying, the champion is loyal to my father. If he has other thoughts, he is not a champion, and he will not gain the trust of my father. The same is true for Zhuge Yuanba. Of course, It is enough for my nephew to take advantage of the prestige of the two of them to pull the tiger's skin, so that those who are peeping in the dark dare not do it without authorization." Xiao Rui laughed.

King Ruyang said: "That's right, the Zhuge family has been loyal for a generation and only loyal to His Majesty. But don't underestimate yourself. Now that you and Qingqing are in harmony, I will definitely help you! If you have any difficulties, just come to me. I am among civil and military officials. It still has some face! Haha..."

Xiao Rui was overjoyed and said, "Thank you, Uncle Huang, for your support!"

King Ruyang nodded, feeling quite emotional: "I have no children under my knees, only Qingqing is a precious daughter. If I don't help you, who will I help? If you don't bring it with you, you won't take it with you when you die."

Xiao Rui smiled back and didn't answer.

He thinks that the probing is almost the same, and there will be no breakthrough if the chat continues. Ru Yang Wang is shrewd and experienced, and it is difficult to test through words.

However, Xiao Rui has already caught what he wants.

"Uncle Huang, it's getting late, so my nephew won't bother Uncle Huang to rest earlier." Xiao Rui got up and saluted.

King Ruyang also stood up and said, "Okay! Go back and rest earlier."

Xiao Rui nodded, King Ruyang sent him out of the main hall and asked the steward to send Xiao Rui out of the mansion.

King Ruyang stood in front of the door, watched Xiao Rui leave his sight, and the smile on his face returned to calm.

Then turn around and leave.

Xiao Qingqing hid in the dark and came out only after the two of them had left.

Her complexion was unpredictable, and her white teeth were biting her lips tightly.