Chapter 723: Reward for Gao Fei(1/2)
When Zhu Yuanzhang learned that Gao Fei was coming, he quickly put down the memorial in his hand and looked at the prince with a smile.
"He is a good brother I met during my private visit in private. He has great martial arts skills and a brain. Let them come in now."
After receiving the order, Wang Gonggong hurriedly sent a message to Zhu Han and Gao Fei, who entered the imperial study room one after the other.
Gao Fei never dared to look directly at Zhu Yuanzhang. He always lowered his head and knelt on the ground without saying a word.
When Zhu Yuanzhang saw Gao Fei, he still had a smile on his face. He stood up several steps and helped Gao Fei up from the ground.
"Why are you being polite to me now? Get up quickly. I haven't seen you in these days. Do I know if you are okay?"
Zhu Yuanzhang was talking to Gao Fei as usual, but Gao Fei was a little nervous.
He looked up at Zhu Yuanzhang, and his mood that had finally calmed down seemed to become more and more irritable.
He couldn't believe that the man he regarded as a brother had suddenly transformed into the current emperor, which obviously caught him off guard.
"Your Majesty, I am just an ordinary person. I can't imagine that I have been friends with you for such a long time. I am actually offended. Please forgive me and don't pursue it."
Gao Fei is still worried about getting along with Zhu Yuanzhang.
This is my normal talk, and I say a lot of things.
Unexpectedly, Zhu Yuanzhang now became the current emperor, which really made him a little at a loss.
Zhu Yuanzhang laughed loudly after listening to Gao Fei's words, and asked the prince to give seats to both Zhu Han and Gao Fei.
At this time, Zhu Han also told Zhu Yuanzhang about Gao Fei's current concerns.
After all, Gao Fei is an ordinary person, although he can always achieve great martial arts skills in the arena.
He still seemed a little timid in front of the emperor.
In any case, he didn't want to get involved in this kind of thing, not to mention that he had always regarded Zhu Yuanzhang as his brother.
"Gao Fei is worried about what impact it may have if he attacks, but now it seems that all our worries are unfounded."
Zhu Han has already rescued Gao Fei.
The atmosphere in the Imperial Study Room gradually relaxed a lot. Seeing that Gao Fei could come to see Zhu Yuanzhang, I felt so happy.
He quickly asked the prince and his father-in-law to ask the people in the imperial kitchen to pass the food around. He and Gao Fei were going to be drunk today.
"Your Majesty, the Queen has said that you must take care of your health and you cannot drink this wine anymore."
The prince reminded him in a low voice, and Zhu Yuanzhang stepped forward as soon as he wanted to refute Zhu Han.
"What you reminded me is indeed true. This wine is the most harmful to your health. Just drink one glass and you won't be able to drink more. I came with Gao Fei today. I just want to catch up with His Majesty."
Zhu Yuanzhang has not been in good health since he returned from a private visit incognito.
I have to check so many memorials on weekdays, which has always been very tiring.
Ma Huanghou was also worried that there would be problems with his body.
Zhu Han knew Queen Ma's thoughts best and began to persuade her.
Zhu Yuanzhang saw that he could not dispel their concerns, so he gave up.
"Look, you are really worrying too much, so what if you drink a few glasses of wine? Today we are happy, and drinking happily is the best thing."
Zhu Han smiled and said nothing. Gao Fei lowered his head and remained silent. Zhu Han couldn't help but feel worried when he looked at his appearance.
"Don't worry, His Majesty has always been very fond of you. Why do you need to put so much pressure on yourself? He has always valued you very much. You must not ruin your bright future like this."
The meaning of Zhu Han's words was very clear.
Gao Fei did not dare to make any more moves. Zhu Han, Zhu Yuanzhang and Gao Fei were very happy when they had dinner together.
Zhu Yuanzhang paid a private visit to Gao Fei incognito, and was deeply moved by his help at this time.
If it weren't for Gao Fei, I might have encountered an unexpected situation long ago.
"There are really few masters like you in the world today. We had already thought before that no matter what happened, we should be able to make the people of the world rely on something."
"But now I realize that things are not that simple..."
"But don't worry, the grievances in your family will be investigated by Zhu Han after the imperial examination is completed."
Gao Fei was shocked when he heard Zhu Yuanzhang's words.
He quickly put the wine glass in his hand on the table, knelt in front of Zhu Yuanzhang, and kowtowed hard.
When he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang, he didn't know how to thank him.
It was only when he and Zhu Yuanzhang were distributing food to the people that they talked about matters at home.
His father used to be an official, but he never expected to be honest and upright. In the end, his immediate boss made him a scapegoat for corruption and beheaded him in public.
Although the Nine Clans were not implicated at that time, Gao Fei's family also suffered huge losses.
As a result, the threshold for him to participate in the imperial examination was extremely high and he missed a good opportunity. Otherwise, he would not have reached this stage now.
Gao Fei was extremely moved.
He actually still remembered what he said to Zhu Yuanzhang after he returned to Yingtian Mansion.
"Originally I just wanted to confide my unhappiness to you, but I didn't expect that you would actually keep this matter in mind. Your Majesty, I don't even know how to thank you."
Zhu Yuanzhang smiled again and again, and when he looked at Gao Fei, he spoke to him with sincerity.
The friendship between him and Gao Fei is so strong, thanks to Gao Fei's meticulous care of him.
"When I returned to Yingtian Mansion, I planned to ask Zhu Han to bring you into the palace, but you had to deal with the imperial examination at that time, so it was delayed for some time."
"But fortunately, even if you go to investigate cases and handle affairs, you have your own methods. After your family's affairs are rectified, you can also take part in the imperial examination."
This was Zhu Yuanzhang's biggest reward for Gao Fei, but he didn't expect that Gao Fei was not as happy as he imagined when he heard that he was going to take part in the imperial examination.
His eyes were full of gratitude when he looked at Zhu Yuanzhang.
"Your Majesty, if I could take part in the imperial examination three years ago, I would definitely take part, but now I have almost forgotten all the poems and books I read."
"I just want to be an idle knight in peace and quiet, following the prince."
Gao Fei's words shocked both Zhu Yuanzhang and Zhu Han.
Zhu Han was even more surprised. He just wanted to let Gao Fei fly further. If he could get an official position beside Zhu Yuanzhang, that would be great.
I didn't expect him to be so pious and just wanted to let himself live more freely.
Zhu Han looked at him with admiration. Just when Zhu Yuanzhang was confused, Gao Fei also explained his concerns to Zhu Yuanzhang.
He wants to be a knight errant, just because he wants to save more people and misfortunes.
"Even if you serve as an official in Yingtian Mansion, you will only be trapped in your position in Yingtian Mansion. Even if you want to seek justice for the people of the world, you will get involved in more conspiracies."
"If those people hadn't been helped by wandering knights and people with lofty ideals, they wouldn't have been able to escape the sea of suffering. I made this decision just to follow my own heart."
Zhu Han couldn't help but feel emotional that Gao Fei could act like this.
He was able to have such insight at such a young age, and it seemed that he had witnessed the suffering of the world.
I know that as long as I have martial arts, I can save more people from suffering. To uphold justice is to become an official, and I will be bound by more laws.
Zhu Yuanzhang originally wanted to reward him with an official position, but saw Zhu Han gently shake his head.
Zhu Han also stood up and spoke for Gao Fei.
"Since he wants to be free, His Majesty will let him be a high-flying goose. If there are any problems in the future, Gao Fei will immediately make preparations. There is absolutely no way he will live up to His Majesty's favor and attention."
Zhu Yuanzhang felt a lot of emotion in his heart when he heard what Zhu Han and Gao Fei said.
When he was in Yingtian Mansion, he had many officials fawning over him, and he had long been used to it.
Now suddenly Gao Fei and Zhu Han saw the situation so clearly, which made Zhu Yuanzhang feel inexplicably grateful.
He slowly put the wine glass in his hand on the table, stepped forward and helped Gao Fei up.
When looking at Gao Fei, Zhu Yuanzhang was full of admiration for him.
"You can have such an idea, then we won't force you."
As Zhu Yuanzhang spoke, he looked at Zhu Han aside and suddenly had an idea in his mind.
"Let him be an idle general. He can earn a salary from the court and assist you in handling cases. If you want to join the military camp in the future, that's fine."
Although this is an idle official position, it can make Gao Fei more famous. Gao Fei thanked Zhu Yuanzhang for his love for him.
Zhu Yuanzhang had not been so happy for a long time. He exchanged cups with Zhu Han and soon became very drunk. The prince and his father-in-law quickly stepped forward to support Zhu Yuanzhang.
He was sweating profusely.
"His Royal Highness, your servants, have just reminded you that you must not let your Majesty drink too much wine. Your Majesty's body really cannot bear it."
The prince was extremely worried and quickly helped Zhu Yuanzhang to the bed. Zhu Han was a little shocked by this sudden change.
Zhu Yuanzhang's body seemed to him to be in good condition. Why was the prince so anxious?
Zhu Han quickly started asking questions.
"My lord, what is going on? Could it be that His Majesty has been feeling unwell these past few days?"
The prince and his father-in-law, who were serving Zhu Yuanzhang, naturally knew that he and Zhu Han had a close relationship.
To be continued...