Imperial City, Imperial Garden.

The Imperial Garden is located behind Kunning Palace. The garden is complete with pavilions, rockery gardens, and auxiliary verandahs.

Green pines, cypresses, and bamboos are dotted with rocks, and they are evergreen all year round.

Emperor Chongming was in great spirits today and came to the Imperial Garden for a walk to enjoy the spring scenery.

And Jia Yun, dressed in armor, was accompanying him to protect him.

In the palace, generally speaking, Jia Yun does not need to be accompanied by escorts, but today Jia Yun was patrolling the guards and happened to meet Emperor Chongming when he was traveling, so he naturally had to accompany him.

After walking for a while, we arrived at Wanchun Pavilion.

Wanchun Pavilion is a square leisure pavilion with a pool below it, which is connected to the Jinshui River on Gongnei West Road and is connected with running water.

Entering the pavilion, Emperor Chongming rested here, while Jia Yun held the hilt of the sword at his waist and looked alert.

Seeing Jia Yun's vigilant look, Emperor Chongming said: "This is the palace, there is no need to be nervous."

In Emperor Chongming's view, this was Jia Yun's first escort and he was too nervous. What could happen in the palace compound?

Jia Yun doesn't think so. As a "bodyguard", he must treat people sternly no matter where they are, and must never let up.

This kind of vigilance was gained from Jia Yun's four years of military service. It helped Jia Yun survive many crises and protect the emperor, which was very important, so naturally he could not slack off.

What's more, looking like this can also show off in front of the emperor.

This kind of thing cannot be said truthfully, so Jia Yun stepped forward and said respectfully: "This is my duty."

Emperor Chongming looked as usual and did not say anything. Instead, he turned his head to look at the two middle-aged men behind Jia Yun and said with interest: "These are the guards you promoted. They look really powerful.

"

The two men behind Jia Yun had a look on their faces and hurriedly stepped forward and said: "My lord, Deputy Chief Zeng Guofan of the Gongwei Department and Deputy Lieutenant Jiang Yu pay their respects to Your Majesty. May your greetings be with you."

Emperor Chongming stretched out his hand to help, Zeng Guofan and Jiang Yu took advantage of the situation and stood respectfully behind Jia Yun.

"How is the rectification of the Arch Guard Department going?" Emperor Chongming asked.

Jia Yun replied: "Your Majesty, the reorganization of the Gongwei Department has been completed today. Except for the dismissal of the former deputy chief Feng Bangning and his four lieutenants, the rest are all elites. The five missing people in the Gongwei Department have been transferred from the capital.

Replenish the garrison."

Feng Bangning learned from the past, Li Guobang naturally did not dare to be presumptuous and completed the martial arts performance meticulously. In this case, Jia Yun did not mean to cause trouble for him. After all, if the senior cadres of the Arch Guard Department were replaced, it would inevitably make others think too much. As long as Li Guobang is honest

If so, there is no need to take action.

Emperor Chongming looked up at Jia Yun and said with satisfaction: "Very good."

Later, Emperor Chongming seemed to have remembered something and asked Jia Yun: "What happened to that boy from the Xue family?"

Jia Yun was startled when he heard this. The boy from the Xue family must be talking about Xue Pan. Thinking of Xue Pan, Jia Yun replied honestly: "I heard that he is still in Shuntian Mansion. I don't know about the others."

Since Xue Pan was imprisoned in the Shuntian Mansion Office, Jia Yun really did not pay attention to Xue Pan's affairs. On the contrary, the Xue family asked him twice, but Jia Yun would not influence himself for other people's affairs.

At this time, Emperor Chongming was very interested and said casually: "I am curious, that boy from the Xue family is your uncle, why don't you say a nice word for him?"

Xue Pan talked nonsense after drinking, and Jia Yun gave him a hard lesson and suffered a lot. In addition, since he was the nephew of Wang Ziteng, the military governor of Beijing, he magnanimously refused to pursue the case and just sent him to prison to reflect for a period of time.

day.

Facing Emperor Chongming's question, Jia Yun said respectfully: "Although Xue Pan is my uncle, he has committed a serious crime. Your Majesty's small punishments and big warnings are already a gift from heaven. How can I dare to intercede for him?"

Emperor Chongming didn't say a word. Instead, he played with the jade ring on his right thumb and said seriously: "Jia Yun, do you know why I look at you differently?"

Jia Yun was startled when he heard this. He really didn't understand Emperor Chongming's thinking. How could he ask this question again?

"I don't know," Jia Yun replied.

Emperor Chongming raised his eyes and looked at Jia Yun, and said in a deep voice: "You are a brave and honest boy. You dared to look at me the first time you saw me, and you said that you are building a career for the sake of wealth, and you still dare to say that you will waste it..."

At this point, Emperor Chongming stopped talking.

Jia Yun suddenly came back to his senses after hearing this. He recalled that since Jia Yun became the counselor of the Imperial Guard Department, he had unconsciously become more respectful to Emperor Chongming and naturally became more cautious in his words.

After thinking for a moment, Jia Yun said bluntly: "The main reason is that I am not familiar with Xue Pan."

There were many people around the emperor who said flattering things. Perhaps that was why Jia Yun's occasional outbursts of truth were more in line with Emperor Ming's wishes. Jia Yun, who wanted to understand the key to this, naturally knew how to do it.

As expected, Emperor Chongming heard Jia Yun's answer and said with a smile: "So, if I were familiar with you, you would have interceded with him long ago?"

Emperor Chongming looked like he was amused by Jia Yun's words.

Jia Yun replied: "That's not necessarily true. As I said before, considering the crime of disrespect committed by Xue Pan, Your Majesty is already generous. No matter how familiar I am with him, I will not intercede for him. At most, I will help him."

If he says one or two kind words, even if he is hiding from relatives, the law of the country comes first, and it is useless to say more."

"What a great national law." Emperor Chongming praised him. Obviously, these words touched the heart of Emperor Chongming.

Emperor Chongming seemed to find it interesting to talk to Jia Yun, so he continued to ask: "You mentioned the Gongwei Division, didn't the Xue family ask you to help?"

Jia Yun felt that this was not a big deal, so he said bluntly: "I have invited you twice, and I also said that I will thank you again after the matter is completed. However, I feel that Xue Pan really needs to reflect more and plead with your majesty on his behalf. This business

I couldn't get it right, so I just said a few perfunctory words."

The people waiting on the side, such as Gao Xian, Zeng Guofan, Jiang Yu and others, were really shocked when they saw that Jia Yun actually regarded Emperor Chongming's reward as business. Gao Xian paid careful attention to Emperor Chongming's face.

Seeing that Emperor Chongming had no intention of blaming him, he even showed his appreciation. Gao Xian on the side could not help but feel his heart throbbing when he saw this, and secretly said: "It seems that telling the truth will make it easier to please your majesty, otherwise our family will...

"

"You kid, others are secretive, but you show it openly."

When Jia Yun heard that Emperor Chongming's tone did not mean to blame him, he couldn't help but feel relieved. After this incident, Jia Yun also knew how to deal with Emperor Chongming in the future. He must tell the truth, but he still had to take it easy.

Then, Emperor Chongming said: "That's all, let the Xue family accept your love. Later, you can go to the Shuntian Mansion Office and take the boy from the Xue family back to the mansion."

"I thank Your Majesty for your grace." Jia Yun knelt on one knee and said.

Then Jia Yun raised his head and said, "I am willing to pay the reward given by the Xue family to the national treasury."

Jia Yun also knew that the treasury was empty.

Emperor Chongming waved his hand and said: "No need, just keep it yourself, the treasury will not miss your reward."

Jia Yun asked for trouble, so he stood up and stood aside.

Shaoqing, a young chamberlain came in, knelt on the ground respectfully, and said: "Your Majesty, His Royal Highness Prince Ning is asking for an audience outside the palace."

Emperor Chongming frowned when he heard this and ordered: "Bring my fourteenth brother here."

The waiter in the house responded and went down to make arrangements. Jia Yun on the side was shocked when he heard the name of Prince Ning. As the chief of the Imperial Guard Department, all civil and military officials, including the emperor's nobles, knew about it.

Jia Yun, Prince Ning, naturally knew about it, but he didn't know much about it. He only knew that Prince Ning was favored by the Heavenly Family, had a reputation as a virtuous man, and was close to the brothers of Emperor Chongming.

It's just that Jia Yun is deeply skeptical about this. The so-called harmony between brothers in the Tian family seems to be extremely rare, not to mention some virtuous princes. I'm afraid it's a joke.

After a while, Prince Ning, who was wearing a bright yellow brocade coat, was led by his chamberlain to Wanchun Pavilion.

Jia Yun looked at Prince Ning, who was coming here. He was eight feet tall, handsome, like a dragon or a phoenix, and had a natural temperament. He had the image of a gentle young man.

"My brother pays homage to the emperor." King Ning stepped forward and paid homage respectfully.

Emperor Chongming helped Prince Ning up and said with a smile: "Fourteenth brother, there is no need to be polite."

"Thank you, Brother Emperor." Prince Ning stood up and immediately sat down at Emperor Chongming's signal.

Emperor Chongming said: "Fourteenth brother, look at your sweaty head, what happened?"

Prince Ning smiled and said, "Brother, my father said that there will be a family banquet in the Daming Palace today, so please come with us."

Emperor Chongming's expression did not change when he heard this, but he disagreed with it in his heart. It was a joke to let him attend the family banquet together. He did not believe that his father had such good intentions. As long as the Supreme Emperor cared about Emperor Chongming in his heart, he would not love him so much.

With King Ning in front of him, King Ning's power became increasingly difficult to contain.

However, they were father and son after all, so Emperor Chongming still had to show some filial piety on his face, and agreed: "I just want to say hello to my father. I will come over later."

After agreeing, it seemed that there was no serious matter. Immediately, Emperor Chongming and Prince Ning started chatting. This scene of brotherly friendship and brotherly respect really made Jia Yun think that the Tian family still had family ties.

"Hey, this guard is very impressive. Is he a new recruit from the emperor?"

King Ning accidentally saw Jia Yun and asked in confusion.

It was the first time that Jia Yun and Prince Ning met, so naturally they were not familiar with each other.

Emperor Chongming looked indifferent, and Gao Xian on the side smiled flatteringly and said: "Your Majesty, this is the newly appointed Chief of the Arch Guard Department, Jia Yun."

"Your surname is Jia. Could it be that you are a descendant of the Duke's mansion?" Prince Ning asked Jia Yun.

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No one answered for a long time, and Prince Ning's eyes became dim and unclear.

Emperor Chongming looked up at Jia Yun and said dissatisfied: "You bastard, I'm asking you a question. There are no rules. Don't rely on my favor to be arrogant."

Jia Yun raised his hands and said respectfully: "Yes."

In response, Jia Yun raised his hands to Prince Ning and said, "Jia Yun, Duke of Ning, has met His Highness Prince Ning."

Prince Ning responded indifferently, suppressing the anger in his heart.

How dare a small Chief of Staff of the Arch Guards ignore him...

Prince Ning exhaled and calmed down the anger in his heart. Emperor Chongming's words just now seemed to have something else in mind...

After chatting for a while, Prince Ning hurriedly left. Emperor Chongming looked up at Jia Yun, stood up and said, "It's getting late, let's go back to the palace."

Jia Yun followed Emperor Chongming seriously, fulfilling his duty as a "bodyguard" responsibly.
Chapter completed!