After the failed attempt to pretend to be dead, the sickly child was favored by the treacherous mini

Shen Jinmo risked his life to protect him but never took credit for himself. Now he puts him first and thinks about him in everything. How could Xia Hong not be moved?

Apart from the throne, Xia Hong now wishes to give all the good things in the world to Shen Jinmo.

Of course, the first thing that should be given is power that no one can match.

"You are now fully recovered. Can you take on the responsibility of government affairs for me?"

Shen Jinmo asked in a slow voice: "I have long said that I can help Your Majesty with his worries. Didn't Your Majesty insist that I should take care of my body more?"

"Yes, yes, it's all my fault. I let Wang Heng become idle and grow weeds."

After more than ten years on the throne, this was the first time that Xia Hong told a minister that the fault was his.

"I am now alone and helpless, and I can only use these government affairs to annoy you every day. Please do not deprive me of my only pleasure."

The speaker seemed to be unintentional, but Xia Hong subconsciously thought of Xie Nanxing when he heard it.

"It's not good to have no one who understands you. How about I grant you a marriage, and you can choose any woman in the world?"

The curve of Shen Jinmo's mouth froze, and he slightly frowned to hide his pain: "Women in this world are scared to death when they see me, and I find it extremely boring to look at them."

"I only want to avenge Xie Nanxing and serve the emperor wholeheartedly."

Not to mention the women in this world, there are few men in this world who would not tremble when seeing Shen Jinmo.

A light bulb went off in Xia Hong's mind, and he suddenly remembered a lot of trivial things.

"During the Dragon Boat Festival, I heard that many nobles' homes were robbed. Later, the Dali Temple investigated and found out that there was an oiran named Jiyue in the capital."

"To see this courtesan, these noble sons began to bid recklessly. When they ran out of money, they began to steal gold and silver jewelry from their homes and pawn them."

"Two days ago, the princes of the Dukes Zhao and Liu had a fight in that building over the new courtesan. In the end, the fight came to me. The two of them did not repent and spoke ill of the courtesan to the highest degree possible."

"After listening to these rumors, I feel that this courtesan must be a courageous and resourceful person. You can go and have some fun when you have time. If you like her, even if she comes from a brothel, I will let her serve as an official in the court."

It was not to promise her to be Shen Jinmo's husband, but to promise him an official position.

Xia Hong naturally understood that having the word "husband" in public would cause a man to suffer countless contempt throughout his life.

This is the worldly philosophy.

Even if Xia Hong was the king of this country, he couldn't change it, and he couldn't let his life change.

The continuation of a dynasty depends on the inheritance of descendants.

It is the orthodox way of the world for men and women to get married.

At this point, Shen Jinmo finally realized that the courtesan was actually a man, and the only place where courtesans were popular in the Divine Capital was Nanfeng Pavilion.

"Can the new oiran of Nanfeng Pavilion cause such a stir?"

Just by hearing Shen Jinmo's words, Xia Hong knew that Shen Jinmo was suspicious.

Smiling, Xia Hong changed his approach and urged, "Then I will order you to go and see on a certain day whether this courtesan is real or fake."

"I have seen it clearly. You can take him home for interrogation if you want. If you want to find a cell for interrogation, this God will open the door for you."

Xia Hong had said so much, and Shen Jinmo agreed first, but he had no desire to join in the fun.

Dingxi County has just sent in a new person with his own intentions, and Shen Jinmo doesn't have the time to care about him.

"I will go and see it when I have time."

The person who just said he was idle every day now starts to talk about being busy.

Xia Hong didn't push too hard. Matters of fate and feelings cannot be rushed.

After Shen Jinmo left the palace, Xia Hong took a nap and his mind suddenly became clear.

The revenge that Shen Jinmo mentioned was not just for Xia Ling, but also for the leader of his Dark Guard Division, Sui Yi.

Xia Hongzong trusted Shen Jinmo very much, but whenever he thought about killing Sui Yi, he always had a bad feeling in his heart.

The person who tied the bell must untie it. If you want Shen Jinmo to forget about this, you must first let Shen Jinmo find someone new in his heart.

Summoning Sui Yi in, Xia Hong said, "Tell your men to look around and find everyone in the world who looks a bit like Xie Nanxing."

"You don't have to send it to me, just put it in front of Wang Heng when you have time."

"This young and energetic man, without anyone to entertain himself in the room, always feels a little bit lacking in life."

"Yes, I will make arrangements now."

When Sui Yi left, he glanced at Xia Hong out of the corner of his eye.

He discovered that Xia Hong was really interested in what was going on between Shen Jinmo's bed and the curtains.

No, it’s not just Shen Jinmo, but also Xia Yu.

Sui Yi felt that what Xia Hong should be most interested in were those male love story books.

If he had Xia Hong's trust like Shen Jinmo did, he would definitely set up a stage and hire actors to perform these elegant things for Xia Hong every day.

Xia Hong must be watching it very attentively.

……

The last time the gate of the dim inner prison was opened was when Shen Jinmo came in person to pick Xia Ling up from prison.

Today, the inner prison was opened again, and Shen Jinmo wanted to end Xia Ling's life with his own hands.

Thirty imperial guards cleared the way, and an iron cage that required more than twenty people to hug was pushed out by ten imperial guards together.

A canopy embroidered with dragon patterns stood under the largest ancient tree in the courtyard. Tables, chairs and tea were laid out one by one. Two imperial guards holding red lacquered trays stood in front of Shen Jinmo.

A tray contained a dragon robe and a pair of dragon boots.

The other tray contained a set of black night clothes.

Shen Jinmo took a look at the dragon robe, and the imperial guards took it into the cell without any scruples. After changing Xia Ling's robe, they dragged him out of the dungeon.

The guard kicked Xia Ling, who had not yet kneeled, to the ground. When he knelt, his clothes tugged at him, revealing many injuries from his failed suicide attempt in prison.

Without moving, Shen Jinmo swung a whip at Xia Ling, tearing his skin and flesh, and blood gushed out.

The black cloth covering the iron cage was lifted, and the tiger in the cage looked at Xia Ling wearing a dragon robe, raised its head slightly, and then lowered its head dejectedly.

But it has never forgotten that no matter how brave it is, it cannot defeat the man in the dragon robe.

Shen Jinmo's eyes fell on another tray, and two guards helped Xia Ling put on the ink-colored robe.

"Aww...aoww..."

The tiger in the iron cage, which had been hungry for several days, began to howl excitedly. With its repeated powerful impacts, it broke the reins that bound the iron cage and moved the iron cage closer to Xia Ling.

People wearing dragon robes cannot be eaten, but anything wrapped in a black robe outside a yellow robe can be considered as its food.

A salty and fishy smell came from behind Xia Ling, and the sharp tiger claws slid across Xia Ling's clothes again and again.

Xia Ling, who had pretended to be fearless for many days, was frightened by the beast in the cage and kept crawling forward.

The sound of handcuffs and leg shackles colliding was crisp, and Shen Jinmo spoke: "Do I really not fear death when I think I'm the prince?"

Xia Ling turned around upon hearing that and stared at Shen Jinmo.

His mother had bought him a living by risking her life. If he gave up easily, how could he be worthy of his mother?

"Since Lord Shen lets me wear the dragon robe, he wants me to sit on the throne. As long as Lord Shen helps me to ascend the throne, I am willing to appoint Lord Shen as the regent, and all major affairs of the world will be in the hands of Lord Shen."