The emperor pondered.
a long time,
"I remember now. The Map of Monsters and Barbarians in the Sea claims to depict 'more than a hundred countries' of monster regimes, but in reality, it only 'selects the famous ones to be included'. Some distant ones were omitted on the grounds that 'they are unknown and have no influence on the Central Plains', and were instead roughly marked with small dots... um... legend?"
Even though he said so, the emperor himself felt that it was nonsense.
Let’s not talk about whether those small dots can be considered as legends. Even if they can be considered as legends, I guess no one will take them seriously.
Because, in the "Map of Monsters and Barbarians in the Sea", although the flow direction of the rivers is generally close to reality, the sources of rivers are not accurate enough, and the outline of the coastline is particularly distorted. Now no one will read it.
Extracting legends from this kind of map is like "finding gold from shit".
The emperor stared at Sirou.
Sirou kept smiling.
"My daughter has always believed that there is no useless posture, but she just hasn't discovered its use yet."
There is no way to refute it.
The emperor thought about it and felt that there was no need to ask further.
Just think of it as Sirou's way of celebrating my birthday and pleasing me.
Although Sirou is strong, smart, and competitive, she is a daughter after all. She will not covet the throne like those princes, so it doesn't matter if she has some little secrets.
You can't be the empress, right?
The emperor changed the subject: "How did you come up with the idea of presenting the map?"
Feng Weiqi was supposed to hand in that map.
But at that time, they were investigating Ji Cheng's case, so Feng Weiqi went to Si Rou to inform her first, and mentioned the map incidentally. Si Rou then detained him on the pretext of a birthday gift, and prepared a big show.
Of course, this truth must not be told to the emperor.
Si Rou said, "My daughter thinks that Father must be tired of seeing those auspicious things, right?"
This is true.
As soon as the emperor’s birthday came, white deer appeared in various places. Could there be something fishy going on?
On the contrary, the value of maps lies in their authenticity.
The emperor nodded.
"Well, looking at those auspicious signs, there are indeed some..."
Halfway through his words, he felt that it was not right and changed his words: "However, the Shoushan stone that the prince gave me is very good. I have never seen it before."
Sirou didn't respond, but complained about the hypocrisy in her heart.
The emperor was also slightly embarrassed and picked up the white piece.
"Come, let's play chess. This time I will play white."
In ancient times, white was the first to go.
He made his move after he finished speaking.
Playing chess, mahjong, or fishing with the leader are all technical tasks. You can't perform too well and overshadow the leader, nor can you perform too badly and make the leader feel no sense of accomplishment when winning.
There is a lot of knowledge involved in losing at the right time.
Sirou's chess skills are not low, but she is not at the level where winning or losing is not a big deal. She is gradually taking the lead.
The emperor pondered more and more often.
Just then, someone interrupted their game.
A eunuch approached Qianqiu Pavilion and stood under the pillar.
The emperor had long since given up on playing chess, so he threw the chess piece aside and asked, "What's the matter?"
The eunuch nodded, looking embarrassed.
The emperor said, "Come closer and speak."
The eunuch took small steps to the emperor's side and whispered in a very low voice,
boom--
The emperor slammed the table.
"How can this be possible! Where is the dignity of the royal family?"
Sirou knew clearly that the eunuch was talking about the conflict between the Seventh Prince and Li Qingcha outside the Daxiangguo Temple.
She calmly put away the chessboard.
Right now, appearing to not know is the best strategy.
The emperor flicked his sleeves.
"Let him come! Let him come to see me!"
The eunuch left quickly.
Soon, the Seventh Prince was brought to Qianqiu Pavilion.
As soon as he saw Sirou still sitting in the pavilion, his emotions instantly rose.
thump--
"Father! You have to make the decision for me!"
He cried and banged his head on the ground.
The emperor scolded, "You are crying and whimpering. How can you behave like that? Tell me what happened today. I want to hear who dares to be so arrogant."
The Seventh Prince immediately repeated what happened at the ring-tossing stall.
Of course, he repeated it with reservations, not mentioning a word about the fact that he had provoked Li Qingcha first. He only said that Li Qingcha had the support of the Young Phoenix Guards and did not take him, the prince, seriously at all.
Sirou remained very calm, as if this matter had nothing to do with her.
The emperor turned his head.
"Si Rou, what do you say?"
Si Rou immediately replied: "My daughter has not heard about this matter yet. I don't know the full story, so I can only refrain from commenting."
The Seventh Prince shouted, "Father, look at her, she has no intention of repenting!"
The emperor shouted, "Shut up!"
"..."
"..."
The Qianqiu Pavilion became quiet.
The emperor sighed and said, "I can probably guess what caused this incident, so don't cry thief."
Seeing that his father had no support, the Seventh Prince suddenly became paralyzed.
The emperor turned to Sirou again.
"Si Rou, although there are only 72 people in the Young Phoenix Camp, it is also a registered unit and not a joke. Since they are all women, how can you find a male instructor from outside the palace?"
Although the words were not very intense, the attitude was very serious.
This is clearly a move to attack Sirou.
Si Rou said: "Father, this instructor is not an ordinary person. She is extremely good at criminal law and has solved many major cases, even... even..."
"But it doesn't matter."
"Even the case at the Ji Mansion was solved by her."
"..."
The emperor narrowed his eyes.
Ji Cheng, Ji Ji, Li Fei...
These names flashed through my mind one by one.
He already knew who the person who was extremely good at criminal law that Sirou mentioned was. It was that person who solved the jewelry theft in the cold palace.
The emperor's eyes flickered.
"What does he teach the Young Phoenix Camp?"
"Criminal names, interrogation, etc.," Sirou replied, "She is just a poor scholar from the market, and she can't teach you how to fight."
"..."
The emperor was in deep thought.
He couldn't even remember the name of that person.
However, since he had helped the royal family solve a case, he couldn't be too stingy.
What's more, as for the conflict with the Seventh Prince, any discerning person could see which one started it first.
The emperor said to the seventh prince: "You will stay behind closed doors for a month to reflect on your mistakes."
Seventh Prince: ???
Aren’t you here to file a complaint?
Why was it locked up?
He suddenly had the illusion that "Who in this hall dares to sue me?"
The emperor said: "What's so surprising? If the royal family can't respect the wise and unite the people, how can they rule the world?"
The Seventh Prince was dejected.
Yes, yes, yes, you are the emperor, and everything you said is right.
He had accepted the punishment.
but,
"Si Rou allowed someone outside the palace to be the coach of the Young Phoenix Camp without your approval. Isn't this against etiquette?" asked the Seventh Prince.
The emperor glanced at him.
"If you don't change your mindset, you will never be able to turn things around."
Seventh Prince: ???
Sirou said,
Li Qingcha said,
Now, even the Emperor has said so.
This is so meow...
The Seventh Prince wanted to cry but had no tears.
The emperor was too lazy to talk nonsense, so he turned to Si Rou and said, "Whenever that instructor gives a class, I will go and listen."
Chapter 76: Is there a sword that can break through armor with one sword?
Dusk.
After seeing off the Young Phoenix Guards and letting Luo Weiyang return to the Zhaixing Tower, Li Qingcha stretched lazily facing the setting sun.
There is new information in the chat group, but it is number 2 and number 5 chatting about gossip.
"Five: One, where are you from?"
"..."
"Two: Don't ask. I won't tell you."
"Five: I just saw a new member and asked out of curiosity."
……
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