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Chapter 13

Qianlong reclined on the red sandalwood throne carved with eight treasures and cloud bats. He flipped through the memorials on the table with one hand.

The atmosphere in Yangxin Palace Hall was silent.

The palace servants serving on both sides didn't dare to breathe loudly.

Other than Qianlong, the only one who could be considered leisurely was He Shen, who was standing below.

His hands were hanging by his side, and his expression was neither servile nor overbearing.

"He Shen."

"I'm here."

Qianlong raised his head and stared at him. Suddenly, he threw the memorials in his hand onto the table. Just as the palace servants were worried that the Emperor was about to get angry, Qianlong suddenly stood up and burst out laughing.

He laughed to his heart's content.

"Good, good!

This memorial is well written! "Qianlong was not stingy with his praise.

He Shen bowed slightly, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"My beloved minister is indeed worthy of the position of assistant minister of the Ministry of Revenue!" Qianlong praised him again.

He Shen still said humbly, "I don't dare to claim credit for myself. However, I was influenced by Your Majesty and came up with these insignificant ideas."

Qianlong enjoyed it very much, and his expression naturally became more cheerful, "My beloved minister, what reward do you want?"

He Shen smiled, and his elegance was outstanding, "If this minister can be loyal to Your Majesty on this matter, it would be a great kindness from Your Majesty."

Qianlong liked courtiers who were bold and dared to perform.

However, he didn't like courtiers who were arrogant and claimed credit for themselves.

It was very difficult for others to grasp the propriety of it.

However, for He Shen, it was very easy to guess.

He Shen didn't hide his talent in front of Qianlong, and only cared about serving Qianlong. On the other hand, he was modest enough. The more he pushed the credit to Qianlong, the more Qianlong wanted to reward him.

Sure enough.

"What nonsense are you talking about?

This is your reward!

How can I not want it? "Qianlong looked at him with a smile." Sure enough, you're still young. You don't know how to plan for yourself!

If it were anyone else, they would have long asked for my grace! "

He Shen smiled but said nothing.

"Alright, leave the booklet with me.

You can go back and wait for your reward. "Qianlong was in a good mood, and even his tone was exceptionally amiable.

Then, he asked, "What do you think?

Do you want me to give you a few more days to rest? "

But before He Shen could reply, Qianlong shook his head and said, "No, no. It's rare to have a young official like you in the court. You can't rest now.

When you get married in the future, we will naturally give you enough marriage leave!

Get your ass in front of me tomorrow! "

He Shen answered.

Qianlong sat back down and said, "Don't leave yet.

Let me ask you, have you seen Jia Zheng in the past few days? "

When the emperor called his subjects by their names, firstly, it meant that he appreciated them and they were close to each other. Secondly, he really didn't like them.

This was obviously the latter.

"When I went back to write the booklet, I couldn't think straight for a while. I was a bit angry and couldn't sleep at night, so I went to the Taoist temple to ask for medicine. I happened to meet the Minister Counsellor there."

Qianlong stared at him and smiled. "Alright, you're quite capable.

Jia Zheng sees you as his confidant. You should restrain him a little. "Qianlong paused. His gaze was somewhat cold." Naturally, you don't have to worry about some small matters. "

Qianlong couldn't wait to see Rongguo Province become more rampant and self-destruct.

He Shen had already seen through Qianlong's thoughts. At this time, he smiled and bowed. "Rest assured, Your Majesty. I know what to do."

"Someone come, go to the imperial kitchen and get some blood bird's nest to nourish Assistant Minister He's body.

You've worked hard these past few days. "

He Shen kowtowed in thanks.

A portion of bird's nest was nothing.

He Shen knew that there would be better and greater rewards waiting for him in the future.

After a while, a palace maid delivered the bird's nest to He Shen. A young eunuch also brought a stool for him.

He Shen didn't stand on ceremony. He immediately sat down and began to eat slowly.

As he was eating, he suddenly heard Qianlong ask, "I heard that my beloved minister has opened a few shops in the capital?"

He Shen had opened these shops when he first arrived in the capital.

He Shen didn't plan to avoid Qianlong. He nodded in agreement. His mouth didn't stop, and he continued to eat the bird's nest.

"How's the income coming in?"

"It's just enough to pay the wages of the workers in the shops."

"You're trying to fool me. Do you think I don't know your methods?

You should be making a lot of money every day. "Qianlong didn't have the slightest intention of blaming him.

"Your Majesty is overpraising me."

Qianlong suddenly changed his tone. "Jia Zheng is not fake. White jade works hard for Tang Jin.

Epang Palace is three hundred li. It can't accommodate the Shi of Jin Ling.

The Eastern Sea lacks white jade beds. The Dragon King invited the King of Jin Ling.

It's a good year with heavy snow. Pearls are like earth and gold are like iron.

… My beloved minister, you must have heard of it, right? "

"It's like thunder in my ears."

Qianlong's face turned cold. "My beloved minister, you're right.

It's like thunder in my ears.

They weren't nobles, but they were much grander than the ordinary relatives of the emperor.

The Rong and Ning families, the King of Jin Ling, the Xue family … All of them are very precious. "

He Shen didn't respond this time.

It was obvious that Qianlong was unhappy. No matter what he said, it wouldn't be pleasant to hear.

"Your shop is running well." Qianlong suddenly turned back and said, "It might be stronger than the Xue family in the future."

He Shen understood Qianlong's meaning. He immediately bowed and said, "Then I'll borrow Your Majesty's golden mouth to speak."

Qianlong glanced at the jade bowl in his hand and said with a smile, "Okay, you can go back.

I'll go take a look at your shop another day. "

The palace maids and eunuchs hurriedly removed the bowls, chopsticks, and stools.

He Shen bowed again, then turned and walked out of Yangxin Palace Hall.

Not long after he went back, He Shen received an imperial edict to reward him.

He was rewarded with four manors, a hundred mu of fertile land, more than ten servants, gold, silver, jewelry, cloth, and antiques.

The news naturally couldn't be hidden.

The day the imperial edict arrived at his residence, the news quickly spread throughout the capital as if it had grown wings.

He Shen was in the limelight again.

Those who secretly liked He Shen couldn't help but be even more eager.

Naturally, it was inevitable that they would slander He Shen behind his back. They said that he was a sycophantic minister who only knew how to bewitch the emperor.

However, even if they had a thousand guts, they wouldn't dare to say these words to others.

After all, if these words were spread, Qianlong wouldn't be angry with He Shen, but them.

Wasn't this the same as slandering Qianlong for being muddle-headed?

Who would dare to say it?

At this moment, He Shen's mind was completely unconcerned about whether others praised or slandered him.

He asked Liu Quan, "Is there any news from Rongguo Province?"

"No."

He Shen felt an inexplicable sense of loss.

Perhaps it was because Daiyu was close by, so he cared more about her than before.

He Shen thought so in his heart.

Liu Quan carefully looked at He Shen's face and said, "Someone came to see you today."

"Hmm?

Who is it? "

"The Governor of Zhili, Feng Yinglian, came from Lord Feng's residence."

He Shen's eyelids twitched, "What did he say?"

"He didn't say much. He only said that he would like to invite you to come for tea another day."

He Shen pinched his fingertips, "Hmm, if he comes again next time, just say that I've been busy working for the emperor recently.

I'm afraid that he doesn't have the time. "

Liu Quan couldn't help but ask, "Master, do you not like Miss Feng?"

But everyone knew that the Feng family had taken a liking to Master a long time ago.

Now that Master had reached the heavens in one step and had become popular with the emperor, it was natural that he liked Miss Feng even more …

He Shen raised his eyes and said faintly, "Miss Feng is very good, but … she's not what I want."

Liu Quan whispered, "Then, then what about Miss Lin?"

He Shen stared at him coldly, "How can you make such a joke?

I knew her when she was a child.

I just pitied her because she was young and had lost her mother … "

Liu Quan hurriedly held his breath and didn't dare to talk nonsense again.

He Shen didn't stop there. Instead, he continued, "I don't want to hear even half a word of such words being spread."

Liu Quan hurriedly nodded.

If such words were spread, it would ruin Miss Feng's reputation.

How could He Shen stand by and watch Daiyu be slandered by other people?

"I won't be so free tomorrow. Since I still have some free time today, I'll go buy some things on the street and send them to Miss Lin." He Shen stood up and walked out as he spoke.

Liu Quan sighed.

He was so attentive.

You're not her father or elder brother.

If that wasn't love, then what was?

… …

Today, Rongguo Province once again received gifts delivered to their doorstep.

They were all rare delicacies that cost a lot of money.

But unlike before, there was a lot of food delivered this time. Everyone in Rongguo Province received a share.

Even Tanchun's sisters received a share.

Daiyu's share was naturally delivered to the Jade-Green Screen Cabinet.

"Is it from that young master again?" Zi Juan asked.

Xue Yan smiled and nodded, "That's right."

Zi Juan also smiled. He rubbed the handkerchief in his hand and said, "This young master is really amazing. He easily made everyone in the residence appreciate his kindness."

Dai Yu unconsciously pursed her lips, a faint smile appearing on her face.

It felt like he was praising her.