Rebirth of the Great Power

After Ji Jin finished speaking, he slightly lowered his eyebrows and put the last few pieces scattered on the chessboard into the chess box.

Xue Chang watched him put away the last chess piece, suddenly smiled lightly, and said, "Shen Zhi's words sound a bit insincere, this person may not be as insignificant in Shen Zhi's heart as he says in his mouth."

Ji Jin tidied up the chess box, looked up at Xue Chang with probing and narrow eyes, raised the corners of his mouth slightly, and said calmly: "Your Majesty really knows everything, and nothing can be hidden from your eyes."

Xue Chang suddenly became interested, and asked curiously, "What kind of person is this Mu Yuan? There is probably only one person in the world who can treat Shen Zhi with such favor."

Knowing each other since childhood, Xue Chang naturally knows Ji Jin very well.

In the eyes of these ministers in the court, King Xin is a cold-faced prince.He acts impartially, decisively, and often has thunderous tricks.If an official commits a crime in his hands, there is absolutely no mercy to speak of.So now all the courtiers know that instead of asking for mercy from King Xin, it is better to ask His Majesty to forgive him. Only when His Majesty opens his mouth will King Xin consider letting go.However, sometimes, even if the emperor opened his mouth, King Xin might not buy it, even if the emperor was offended, even if the offender was a close relative of King Xin.So many people secretly called Ji Jin a cold-blooded prince, including Ji Jin's relatives.

Both Ji Jin and Xue Chang are well aware of this.

It's just that the courtiers don't know that this is what the two have discussed since the day they stepped into the court.

The art of the emperor pays attention to both grace and power.It has to be strict, and it can't be too strict. It is necessary to show grace from time to time, so that the courtiers are not only loyal, but also grateful.This requires a person to carry out the emperor's will which is inconvenient to be made public.

Ji Jin is such a person, he is not only Xue Chang's sword, but also his shield.Say what he is inconvenient to say, do what he is inconvenient to do, and bear the reputation that he is inconvenient to bear.

Over the years, Ji Jin has done a good job, even too good.So much so that now, Ji Jin has become a lonely king.High and powerful, but alone, without help.Apart from the emperor's trust, he has nothing to rely on in this crisis-ridden court.Even outside the court, Ji Jin is alone, no relatives, no friends, even relatives have almost stopped communicating with each other.

Ji Jin doesn't seem to care much about his situation, but Xue Chang has always felt a little guilty in his heart.As an emperor, Ji Jin is beyond reproach as a courtier, no one can do better than him.However, from the perspective of a friend, Xue Chang also hopes that Ji Jin can have more joy and happiness of ordinary people.

Xue Chang knows very well that Ji Jin is not a person who is easy to get close to, and he has never slept with someone for more than a month.Even myself, I only talked with them at night when I was young, and after I ascended the throne, there was no such close moment.

So Xue Chang was very curious about what kind of person this Mu Yuan was, who could make King Xin, who had always been cold-faced and desolate, treat him so kindly.

This time, Ji Jin didn't answer right away, as if thinking of something, the smile on his lips deepened, and he said slowly: "He is the most special person I have ever met. , and can stay outside; simple-hearted, but extremely wise; indifferent, not because he doesn't care, but because he doesn't care. Brave, kind. When I first met him, he rescued a drowning man in deep cold water Boy, it made me almost physically exhausted. He has experienced a lot, but it makes you feel that he is a very pure person."

Speaking of this, Ji Jin's eyes became brighter, "He is indeed a chess fanatic. His obsession and understanding of Go are touching, and he is the most talented person in Go I have ever met."

"Oh, what's more than Cheng Shiyuan?" Xue Chang became more and more interested.

"Naturally!" Ji Jin nodded his head heavily, and said with a smile, "Even Master Jingkong has never been able to please him at all, and he has been praised even more."

"Oh? There's another matter!" Xue Chang asked, "I haven't seen you for a long time, how is Master Jing Kong?"

"No problem." Ji Jin replied: "Still so energetic, his chess strength remains the same as before."

"That's very good." Xue Chang nodded, and continued: "When will this Mu Yunzhi enter the capital? When he comes, I will definitely meet him for a while. These few chess pieces in the Imperial Academy are waiting to be ordered. It's really getting more and more slippery, I never try my best when playing chess with me, and always give way to me on purpose, Cheng Shiyuan is the only one who is more honest."

Xue Chang frowned slightly, very dissatisfied.

Ji Jin reassured: "Your Majesty's heavenly power is irresistible, and Xu Shiqi waiters are inevitably a little nervous in front of His Majesty's majesty, and have lost their usual standards. It may not be because they want to do it on purpose."

"You can speak for them, so maybe they will remember you well." Xue Chang gave him a sideways look.

Ji Jin smiled lightly: "I just want to share your majesty's worries, no one needs to remember me."

Xue Chang snorted softly: "Then Shen Zhi was speaking for them in vain. Those old fellows deliberately give way, but every time they only lose a few times on purpose, for fear that others will not see him. It's like giving in. I want to be charming and keep my own reputation. Do you really think I'm easy to fool! Sometimes I really want to punish them for the crime of deceiving the emperor."

Ji Jin smiled and didn't answer any more.He knew that even though Xue Chang said so, he was actually very tolerant towards these Hanlin who were not involved in the court disputes. Probably he was really bullied on the chessboard recently, which is why he complained so much.

After the gossip, Ji Jin stated to Xue Chang many things in the Jiangnan Road in the past few months. Apart from what he had noticed before leaving Beijing, he also gained a lot from this journey.

Xue Chang frowned, and said in a deep voice: "This emperor uncle is really getting bolder, and he dares to openly attack you, Shenzhi!"

Ji Jin said lightly: "It hasn't been verified yet, and it may not be the hand of King Wei."

Xue Chang said coldly: "Who else is there besides him? Not to mention that it is close to his territory, you went out of Beijing this time to aim at him, I don't believe he didn't notice it. Originally, I was still thinking about it Uncle and nephew, leave some leeway, but he dared to touch you, I can't tolerate him anymore. Fortunately, you are safe, otherwise..."

Before Xue Chang could finish his words, Ji Jin already understood, and a warm feeling surged in his heart.He knew that Xue Chang had a friendship with him besides the monarch and his ministers, which has not faded after so many years.

The atmosphere was dull for a while, Xue Chang said again: "Shenzhi worked hard this time. It's getting late now, why don't you just stay in the palace for a night and return to the palace tomorrow."

Ji Jin smiled and said directly: "Thank you, Your Majesty, for your kindness. But I still want to go back to the palace."

"That's fine." Xue Chang didn't force it, and just said, "It's Chen'er's fifth birthday in a few days, and he's still talking about it these days, in case you won't be able to come back in time to celebrate his birthday, so don't forget to come back early to celebrate his birthday." Some enter the palace."

"Of course." Thinking of the lively and lovely little prince, Ji Jin couldn't help showing a doting smile.

"Careful," Xue Chang looked at him, and said meaningfully, "I remember, you are only half a year older than me, now that Chen'er is five years old, you should also consider your life's affairs, the palace is too much. It's cold."

Ji Jin was stunned, and smiled slightly: "Thank you for your care, Your Majesty, I will make good plans."

Xue Chang blinked and said with a smile: "Shen Zhi has always had his own ideas. But if I need to speak up, just say it. As long as you are not a married woman, I can make decisions for you."

Ji Jin nodded with a smile, he didn't care about it, but his heart couldn't help but move slightly.

That man, I don't know what's going on now!