There was a vague smell of blood in the air, and Rong Jin standing in front of him was as clean as a handful of snow, as if it was so fragile that it could turn into water at any time.

He held out his hand, bony and spotless.

But tearing away this gorgeous and fragile exterior, there are countless bones piled up behind it, which seems to drag people into the same hell as him.

"Have you considered?"

"If you have concerns and dare not agree, I will ask someone to prepare enough money to send you out of the palace, so that you will have no worries for the rest of your life."

Rong Jin gave him enough opportunities to choose.

Perhaps this is one of his few benevolences, giving the lonely child in front of him the last chance, whether to choose to embark on a road of rights that cannot be regretted, or choose to be an ordinary person.

Of course, it is impossible for Tongsui to leave.

Whether it's because of his mission to this world or his longing for Rong Jin, it's impossible for him to just walk away.

He raised his hand, and gently held Rong Jin's cool palm.

"My lord, I won't go."

The emotion in Rong Jin's eyes was difficult to read, but the corners of his mouth that were often pursed into a straight line hooked up, dispelling a little sickness, and showing a slight smile, "Okay, you said this yourself, and you will not regret it in the futureleeway."

Kunning Palace.

The queen opened the box handed over, and inside was a pair of severed hands dripping with blood.

"what"

The queen's face was pale, and she accidentally knocked over the box when she stepped back.

The hands fell out, and blood stained the floor.

"Empress, this is a gift from the governor." Feng Yongchang said: "You are a smart person, you should understand the meaning of the governor's move. If you cross the line again next time, it will not be the extra pair that will be chopped off.hand."

After Feng Yongchang left, the court ladies and eunuchs beside the empress hurried forward to help him up and dispose of the filthy thing.

The maid who was sent out to investigate came back and replied: "Madam, I heard that Rong Jin not only sent someone to kill all the stewards of Zhidian Supervisor, but also ordered Beizhen Fusi to thoroughly investigate the corruption case of water transportation."

"what……"

The queen sat there with a pale face.

It seemed that Rong Jin was determined to protect Tong Sui, and if they missed this time, they would have no chance to attack again.

The maid comforted her and said: "Madam, that boy was born of a brothel girl, and his status is lowly. Even if Rong Jin wanted to let him sit on the throne, the civil and military officials of the court would probably not agree."

"I hope so..."

Although Tong Sui agreed to Rong Jin, he didn't know the meaning behind that answer at all, and followed Rong Jin happily.

But this time they didn't go to the front hall of the Supervisor of Rituals, but went around.

Behind the Supervisor of Rituals is a row of straight houses, which have been converted into Rong Jin's exclusive residence.

Although it looks unremarkable from the outside, similar to other straight houses, but after walking in, found that everything inside is expensive.

During these years of Rong Jin's dominance of the government, it was inevitable for someone to offer gifts, and they took great pains to collect all kinds of rare treasures and send them here.

Rong Jin said: "From today on, you will move here to live with me."

Tong Sui was stunned.

Tong Sui was not the only one who was surprised, the jaws of those who followed Rong Jin almost dropped, this Rong Jin was cautious and suspicious by nature, he would never let others get close.

Rong Jin looked sideways, and said to his followers: "Clean up the side room, and then order the tailor from the Shangyi Supervisor to send some sets of clothes over."

Tong Sui whispered: "My lord, actually I have clothes to wear and a place to live."

He felt that just because he agreed to stay by his side, Rong Jin suddenly treated him so well, which didn't fit his personality and his own position.

He was just a little servant, and this kind of treatment made him a little flustered.

Rong Jin glanced at him, "Why, do you think I will harm you?"

Tong Sui shook his head, "Your Excellency is too kind to me, I don't know how to repay you."

"You will accept what is given to you. You deserve it," Rong Jin said, "As for the repayment, you can't do anything right now. We'll talk about it when you grow up."

Tong Sui said: "Oh, all right."

After a while, the tailor from the Shangyi Supervisor arrived.

He brought a bunch of high-quality cloth, and respectfully saluted Rong Jin, "Master, all the fabrics of this brocade are made of the best material, cool in summer and warm in winter, every embroidery is done by the best embroiderers day and night."Made in a hurry."

The tailor held a ready-made garment as if offering a treasure, and handed it to Rong Jin.

Rong Jin twirled his fingers, "Well, try changing it."

Tong Sui obediently held the clothes to change.

Compared with the book boy's clothes that Tong Sui wore, the silk and satin material is completely different, delicate and smooth, even those who don't know the goods know that they are definitely expensive.

Tong Sui came out from behind the curtain.

Rong Jin put down the teacup in his hand, and looked over indifferently.

The tailor boasted: "This young man has an extraordinary temperament, and the fine brocade material complements him perfectly!"

Although what he said sounded like flattery, it was not an exaggeration. The young man in front of him was like a gem whose dust had been wiped off its surface, re-radiating its own radiance.

If you want to say that the fly in the ointment is that she is too thin and needs to be raised again.

Rong Jin said: "The size still needs to be changed. There are no other problems. How long will it take to deliver it?"

The tailor said, "It can be done today."

"Well," Rong Jin waved his hand, "Go down and receive the reward."

"yes!"

After Tong Sui changed his clothes back, he heard Rong Jin say: "Feng Yongchang, I still have something to deal with at the Palace of Heavenly Purity, and I will leave it to you here."

Feng Yongchang said again and again: "Don't worry, I guarantee that everything will be arranged properly."

After Rong Jin left, Tong Sui said, "Eunuch Feng, what am I going to do now?"

He didn't think he was enjoying himself when he came here.

Rong Jin found such a good place for him, and ordered such good clothes for him. He was rewarded for nothing, and he had to do something to accept it with peace of mind.

Feng Yongchang snorted, "Little master, you don't have to do anything, just go and rest, and I'll take you to your new residence."

Although the side house is usually not occupied by people, all kinds of maintenance are in place, and there is no sign of desolation.

There are expensive calligraphy and paintings on the walls, and various exquisite decorations on the bookshelves.The best charcoal fire is used indoors, and the whole person is warm when walking in.

The bedding on the bed is also new.

This was much better than what Tong Sui had imagined, he thought he would just find him a servant's room, but he didn't expect it to be a little smaller than Rong Jin's room.

Feng Yongchang said: "If you see what is missing, tell me, and the miscellaneous family will order someone to arrange it immediately."

Tong Sui shook his head, "Eunuch Feng, are you sure you want me to live here? In fact, you can just find me a place, it's a great place to live."

"How can this be done?" Feng Yongchang said: "You can rest assured in the future, no one can disobey the order of the governor."

"Okay," Tong Sui said, "Then can I go back and get something?"

"Of course, please."

Tong Sui went out tentatively, and found that Feng Yongchang was following closely behind him, he frowned.

"Eunuch Feng, I can go by myself."

"That's not okay. In case something like this morning happens again, for safety's sake, I'll follow you."

With Feng Yongchang in charge to such an extent, Tong Sui had no way to drive him away, so he could only let him go.

So the two walked out of the gate of Supervisor one after the other, followed by several attendants.

At this moment, the sky was completely bright, and there were more people on the road. When passing by the Qianqing Gate, the guards, court ladies and even the ministers were dumbfounded when they saw this scene.

Feng Yongchang can be regarded as Rong Jin's most capable assistant, and also the palm print eunuch of Supervisor.

He has a high status and usually has a high-profile style. He is the target of countless people, and few people in the court dare to offend him easily.

But now Feng Yongchang was walking respectfully behind an unknown young boy, as if obeying the command.

Several ministers who were about to rush to the Palace of Heavenly Purity stopped and whispered.

"Who is that man?"

"I don't know, why have I never seen it before?"

But no matter who it is, being able to serve Feng Yongchang with such an attitude means that his status is extraordinary and he is definitely a character.

So the minister stopped and bowed his hands.

"I haven't seen Eunuch Feng for a long time, don't come here without any problems." One of the ministers looked at Tong Sui, "I don't know this is..."

Tong Sui was hesitating whether to salute, after all, with his current status, he definitely had to salute when he saw these ministers.

"It's inconvenient for Miscellaneous to disclose. If the two adults really want to know, you can ask Governor Rong in person."

Feng Yongchang bowed, "Please, little master."

The two ministers naturally also saw the tricks in Feng Yongchang's attitude, and they ridiculed in a low voice after they left: "This strangled dog is still playing tricks."

"Feng Yongchang usually wants to look at people with his nostrils, but now his legs are like this, tsk tsk, it seems that this person is really extraordinary."

After walking away, Tong Sui said to Feng Yongchang: "Eunuch Feng, is it not good for us to leave like that just now? I haven't had time to salute yet."

Feng Yongchang was amused by his words, "Little master, don't be joking. It's too late for those people to flatter you when they see you, so there is no place for you to salute them."

Is this the benefit of hugging your thighs?

Although Tong Sui was not used to this kind of deceitful behavior, he didn't think too much about it, and only regarded it as the privilege of being Rong Jin's vassal.

Tong Sui returned to his small shabby house. In fact, he had nothing to pack, only a few rough clothes and a jade pendant.

The jade pendant was left by the original owner's biological mother, and it was with this token that the original owner was able to enter the palace.

Tong Sui carefully observed the jade pendant in the palm of his hand.

The texture of the jade pendant is bright and smooth, and the whole body is emerald green and flawless. It can be seen that it is a rare treasure.

But even in the most difficult time of life, the original owner's biological mother never thought of selling it. It can be seen that this jade pendant is not only precious but also has a special meaning.

Tong Sui put away the jade pendant carefully, and walked out the door with a small bundle, "Eunuch Feng, let's go."

After returning to the side room, Tong Sui closed the door, put the jade pendant under the pillow, and lay down on the bed.

The quilt under him was soft and comfortable, as if sleeping on a cloud, giving him the illusion of a world away.

These days he was struggling to get by in that dilapidated house, even with systematic help, he still slept with back pain.

But now he was lying on this soft quilt, with a warm firewood burning under the bed, and a faint soothing incense lighted beside the bed, Tong Sui quickly fell asleep.

When he woke up, the sky had already darkened.

Tong Sui felt that his vigilance was a little too low, and he actually just fell asleep like this.

He quickly got up and opened the door.

There were two young eunuchs standing outside the door, and they saluted quickly after seeing him.

"Are you resting well?"

Tong Sui nodded in embarrassment, this can be said to be the best sleep he has had in a while.

"That's good, Master Rong said that you should go to the front hall to find him after you wake up."

Tong Sui simply washed up and left.

Because the sky was getting dark, the snow scene was showing a faint blue color, and warm candles were lit in the hall.

Rong Jin was reviewing the memorial.

Tong Sui had been lazy all day, and now he was very guilty. He went in and sat beside him silently, and shouted softly, "My lord..."

Rong Jin hummed.

Cannibals have short mouths and soft hands.

Rong Jin provided him with such good material conditions as a reward.

Tong Sui hastily used his few small skills, and he just picked up the ink stick before he had time to move.

Rong Jin said: "Let's put it down, I didn't ask you to do this."

Tong Sui couldn't help but beat drums in his heart.

What if he doesn't seem to know other skills?He seems pretty useless.

"Are you hungry?"

Rong Jin asked suddenly.

Tong Sui was stunned for a moment, "Huh?"

He obviously didn't expect Rong Jin to ask him if he was hungry, so he nodded slowly.

"Let's go eat." Rong Jin put down the unfinished notes and walked out at a pace.

Tong Sui hastily followed.

There is a round table in the dining room, on which there are all kinds of delicate delicacies, many of which are lost dishes that have seen in popular science literature when was a child.

Even the bowls and dishes used to serve the dishes are exquisitely crafted.

In modern times, this casual piece of artifact is enough to be placed in a museum as a treasure of the town hall.

After Rong Jin sat down, Tong Sui was still standing beside him blankly, his eyes were bright but he refused to sit down.

He pulled the chair next to him, "Sit."

Tong Sui hesitated for a while and sat down cautiously. Does he have to help Bu Cai?

That's how it's done on TV.

So he asked in a low voice: "My lord, what do you want to eat. Shall I make it for you?"

"I have my own hands." Rong Jin picked up the chopsticks, "You can eat your own."

Is this really good?

In a dynasty with such a strict distinction between primary and secondary, as a servant, he was not allowed to eat at the table, let alone sitting beside Rong Jin.

But Tong Sui, who hadn't eaten any hot food since yesterday, was already hungry by now.

He tried to pick up the chopsticks to pick up the dish closest to him, then glanced at Rong Jin nervously.

Rong Jin really didn't mean to blame him, his long eyelashes drooped slightly, and he hardly made any sound when eating.

Tong Sui was bolder this time, and picked up a dish that was a little farther away.

The fish is crispy after being deep-fried, and then topped with a rich and fragrant special sauce. A mouthful of steaming hot food will directly fill you with happiness in the cold winter.

He couldn't help squinting his eyes, almost bubbling with joy.

I don't know if it was his illusion, but the taste of every dish on the table exceeded his imagination, even the simplest stir-fried vegetables were tender and delicious.

Not only the exquisite cooking skills, but also the natural deliciousness of the food.

After a meal, Tong Sui happily forgot about his current situation, and took the soup from the servant, and drank it happily.

Rong Jin suddenly said, "Go and rest after eating, the new clothes have already been delivered."

Tong Sui said, "My lord, is there nothing I want to do?"

"No."

Tong Sui returned to the room.

I saw a set of clothes neatly hung up, and the bath water that had already been filled, with a white mist and a faint fragrance of flowers.

Tong Sui said to the system: "I'm getting more and more panicked, what should I do?"

Didn't do anything all day.

Benefits without a reason are often the most deadly, but it would be better if Rong Jin arranged for him to do something.

The system said: "What are you afraid of? Anyway, even if you want to run now, you won't be able to escape Rong Jin's palm."

Tong Sui: "..."

thanks.

You can really comfort people.

After taking a bath, Tong Sui changed into new clothes. The size of the clothes was changed according to his current figure, and the length of the clothes was just right.

This is what Rong Jin saw when he came in.

The half-grown boy stood beside the screen in a moon-white gown, his long black hair fell down like a waterfall, his skin was as white as frost, and his eyes were red from the fumigation of heat.

His appearance is still a little immature, but it can already be seen that he looks good, but his figure is too thin, and the clothes are more obvious.

When she turned her head to see him, her long eyelashes fluttered like a frightened rabbit.

"grown ups……"

Tong Sui turned his head and saw Rong Jin standing at the door, his legs were shaking with fright, "Do you have anything to tell me?"

Rong Jin walked in, sat down and stroked the snow on his shoulders,

"Close the door, I have something to tell you."

Tong Sui walked quickly to close the door, isolating the snow and cold wind outside, the temperature in the room rose a few degrees, and his face was hot after taking a hot bath.

Rong Jin didn't have any followers by his side, he came alone.

His purpose for this trip is definitely not simple.

"Listen, Tongshou, starting today, you are no longer who you used to be. I will give you a new identity and status."

Rong Jin said: "I will train you to be the next emperor."

Tong Sui froze in place for an instant.

It was unbelievable what he said.

Although there is indeed this part according to the original plot, the puppet emperor Rong Jin chose was not him, but the current Third Prince.

The third prince's fate as a puppet emperor was also quite miserable.

After Yu Jia set out to conquer Oala, because he obeyed the opinions of his slanderous ministers, he was arrogant and conceited. He sent troops wrongly and damaged hundreds of thousands of elite soldiers of the Chu Dynasty. He was completely defeated, and he himself was captured by the Oirat army.

After being captured, he also betrayed many important secrets.

After getting the news, the people in the capital panicked and fell into a crisis of subjugation.

Seeing that the Oirat army was about to invade the capital, the ministers proposed to move the capital one after another. It was at this juncture that the protagonist Gong Shou shouldered the burden of stabilizing the interior and exterior of the court and successfully protected the capital.

Only then did the consequences of destroying the Chu Dynasty be avoided.

But now Rong Jin wanted to push him to the position of emperor.

Seeing that he was silent for a long time, Rong Jin thought he was frightened, "You can rest assured, I will definitely let you sit in this position. Not only no one can underestimate you, but everyone respects you."

Can he say no?

Tong Sui knew that no meal was free, and now every word Rong Jin said was risking the disgrace of the world, and if it was spread, it would be known to punish the nine clans.

If he didn't agree, Rong Jin would never just let him go.

Tong Sui could only swallow the pain, and said with tears in his eyes: "My lord has treated me so well, I can't repay you, only my loyalty will always go to your lord."

Rong Jin pursed his lips in satisfaction, put down the teacup in his hand, and murmured, "Then you should rest first, Master Liu will come to teach you in person tomorrow."

After Rong Jin left, Tong Sui didn't feel sleepy at all.

He still needs a little time to digest such shocking news.

Early the next morning, there was a knock on the door, Tong Sui managed to emerge from the bed, and wanted to sleep for a while and return to the cage.

Two young eunuchs came in with washing utensils.

"Liu Zhongtang is already waiting for you in the study next door."

It's too early to read.

It's not even bright outside, and the temperature is so low that it's freezing to the touch. didn't expect it's not easy to be a fool.

The short journey froze the sleepiness of childhood.

"Liu Zhongtang."

Tong Sui opened the curtain and walked in. Liu Yong was stunned by the moon-white silk clothes, and he almost didn't connect the handsome boy in front of him with the little book boy of that day.

Liu Yong hurriedly saluted, "I offended you in the Shangshufang that day, please don't blame me."

"Please get up quickly," Tong Sui lifted him up and sat at the desk, looking at the thick classics and classics on the bookshelf, and said, "Where do we start learning today?"

Liu Yong received Rong Jin's order yesterday to teach Tong Sui alone. He was very troubled, and wrote the lesson plan overnight, "Let's start with recognizing characters."

"???"

Tong Sui feels that his studies have been wasted all these years.

Seeing that Liu Yong was really going to start teaching from horizontal to vertical, Tong Sui hurriedly said: "Liu Zhongtang, in fact, when I was outside the palace, I sat outside the private school for a while and learned some words."

Liu Yong snorted and looked at him with some surprise.

Most people in the Chu Dynasty could not read big characters, and thought that it was better to go to work in the fields earlier than to study.

There are not many half-grown kids who can learn by themselves.

However, Liu Yong didn't hold much hope, and casually dug out a thousand-character text, "You read it accordingly, as many as you can recognize."

"The heavens and the earth are dark and yellow, the universe is prehistoric: the sun and the moon are full and the sky is full."

The font on the paper was a bit different, and Tong Sui was a little hesitant when he read the first two sentences, but he quickly realized that it was a thousand-character script, which was used in the royal family to recognize characters.

In modern times, it is a popular elementary school textbook.

As Tong Sui read aloud fluently, Liu Yong's expression gradually became dignified from the original casualness until the last sentence fell.

Liu Yong was stunned, and he pulled out another collection of poems.

After two hours of probing, Liu Yong's old face covered with ditches was dripping with cold sweat, which is unbelievable.

Is this the original intention of Governor Rong?

He had already seen that the young man in front of him was unusual?

Liu Yong has been working in the Shangshufang for a while, and he knows the princes very well, and don't know anything else for the time being, but at least he is far ahead of them in terms of literature and arithmetic.

If before this, Liu Yong still had doubts about Rong Jin's decision, then after this trial, he firmly believed that the young man in front of him was definitely not someone in the pool.

Liu Yong's attitude also became rigorous and serious.

at dusk.

Liu Yong returned to the Supervisor of Rituals and reported, "Master, you have a unique vision, and you have outstanding talent in Tong Sui, which is even better than the princes."

"Is that so?"

"My humble minister has absolutely no lies."

Rong Jin nodded, "I understand, step back."

After Liu Yong retreated, Rong Jin slowly raised his head, stopped writing and looked at the memorial in front of him.

He didn't expect Tong Sui to be praised by Liu Yong, the reason why he picked Tong Sui was just because he thought it was inexplicably pleasing to the eye.

Although Liu Yong didn't have the guts to lie to him, the authenticity of his conversation was still in doubt.

Rong Jin got up and walked to the study.

Tong Sui is still working hard on the homework that Liu Yong gave him. The small figure sits at the desk and bows his head to write seriously.

Rong Jin approached softly.

Tong Sui didn't realize that there was a person standing beside him, holding a writing brush in an awkward posture, writing what he learned today on the rice paper with all his concentration.

His handwriting is very serious stroke by stroke, but he is not proficient, and can only be regarded as correct.

This has something to do with Tong Sui's wrong pen posture.

"Didn't Liu Yong teach you how to hold a pen?"

Rong Jin's voice suddenly sounded beside him, and Tong Sui was terrified, the big ink drops hit the paper, and he couldn't even hold the pen steadily.

He turned around in panic.

"grown ups."

Why does Rong Jin not make a sound every time he walks, if he is scared a few more times, he will have a heart attack!

Rong Jin hummed, and stretched out his hand to hold his hand, like a piece of ice covered it, Tong Sui shuddered in his heart, his body temperature was too low.

But this seems to be the first time they have had such close contact.