Ji Xiaolan: Kill Qianlong at the beginning

Under the plaque with the four big characters "Zhongzheng Renhe" written on it.

He Shen said, "Mo Li is truly arrogant because of his talent. Even if you are extremely talented, can you be better than the emperor?"

All the officials said in unison: "That's right."

There were some discussions in between.

He Shen said: "If he is told to go to Chongwenmen, he must go."

The officials said in unison: "That's right."

He Shen said: "The first-rank official immediately became a guard at the gate."

When the officials heard this, they burst into laughter.

Heshen said, "If I hadn't pleaded with the emperor today, I would still be paying my respects to you all at the city gate." He bowed in unison.

At this time, Mo Li just walked in, with an expressionless face. He took off his official hat and bowed to Heshen three times in total.

He said, "Master He, you can go without worry."

He Shen heard this and said nervously, "Mo Li, what do you mean?"

Mo Li said, "I see that your forehead is dark, which means disaster is imminent. I have already performed all the necessary etiquette for your funeral. This is to prevent you from worrying and accusing me, Mo Li, of disrespecting the dead."

He Shen said angrily, "Mo Li, what are you talking about? You have such a bad mouth. You wake up early in the morning and you curse me."

Mo Li said, "Since you don't believe me, then well, let's wait and see."

At this time, the eunuch's voice came:

"The Holy One has arrived."

Emperor Gai Zhang walked to the dragon throne and sat down.

The officials immediately stood in two rows and saluted.

"Long live my emperor."

The Emperor said, "This morning, I saw something very interesting on the road and came up with a couplet. Which of you would be interested in matching it?"

He Shen said, "Your Majesty, please speak."

The Emperor said: "The first couplet, chickens and dogs cross the frosty bridge, plum blossoms and bamboo leaves are seen all along the way. Heshen, you go first. Moli is next." He pointed at Heshen.

Mo Li said, "Your Majesty, I cannot answer this question."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Just give up like that?"

Mo Li said: "Your Majesty's couplet is vivid and pictographic, cleverly comparing the chicken claws and dog prints to plum blossoms and bamboo leaves, which reminds people of the footprints in the snow and the brevity of life. This couplet seems simple, but it is absolute. I, your servant, can do nothing about it." He looked tired.

Emperor Gai Zhang smiled when he heard this and said, "Where are the others, Heshen, and you." He looked at Heshen.

He Shen said, "Even I cannot make it up."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "When Mo Li heard it the first time, he knew it didn't match, but you still had to think about it for a long time. It shows that even though we are both Grand Secretaries, we still have different levels of expertise."

He Shen said: "Your Majesty is right. I am ashamed of myself."

Emperor Gai Zhang said: "Is there no one who can answer it correctly and make me happy?"

He Shen thought for a moment and said, "Since Grand Secretary Mo can't match it, I guess it's useless for others to do so."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "No way, I remember there was a woman who once made a promise to me. She... what was her name?"

Mo Li said, "Her name is Su Qinglian, and she is Wang Danwang's adopted daughter."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Yes, it is her. Heshen, bring this woman to me."

He Shen said, "Your Majesty, isn't Su Qinglian at Mo Li's house?"

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "Yes, she is at Mo Li's house. Mo Li, I once gave her a pair of golden scissors. I wonder if you gave them to her?"

Mo Li said, "Your Majesty, I was afraid that Su Qinglian might misunderstand, so I didn't give her the golden scissors."

Emperor Gai Zhang said, "I gave her the golden scissors because I didn't want her to be obsessed with music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. I also wanted her to have some accomplishments in knitting. Since Qiqi didn't give them to her, let's forget about it."

He Shen thought of someone and said, "Your Majesty, didn't you also give Xiumei a pair of golden scissors?"

"That's right." Gai Zhangdi nodded. "Xiu Mei's knitting skills haven't improved at all. What's going on?"

He Shen said, "Your Majesty, I'm afraid she misunderstood your meaning and used the golden scissors to cut her hair instead."