I want to be a grandson

Chapter 292 Loyalty vs Morality
"So, thank you very much."

Ma He didn't dare to refuse any more, and with the support of the eunuch, he boarded the carriage and entered the compartment.

Wang Zhong also got into the car afterward, sat on the soft cushion of the carriage, closed his eyes and meditated, without saying a word.

Ma He knew that he didn't want to talk to him on purpose, he just didn't want to tell him any information, and the other party's status was higher than his own, since he didn't want to talk, he couldn't ask anything.

So I had no choice but to keep silent, since I didn't know what the other party's intention was, I simply didn't want to.

People are swords and I am fish and meat, life and death are all in the hands of the other party, even if you think about it, so what?
The carriage traveled all the way and finally stopped at Donghuamen.

Wang Zhong led him through the heavy gates and into the palace.

Only then did Ma He realize that the person in front of him was going to take him to the East Palace.

Ma He was very surprised and puzzled, after all he didn't know anyone in the palace, since Wang Zhong went to pick him up in person, there must be a noble person who wanted to see him.

But I don't know any noble people at all!

Suppressing the surprise in his heart, Ma He bowed his head and walked through the corridor, not daring to raise his head to look around, for fear of being rude.

……

When they came to Wenhua Hall, Zhu Yunxi placed a chessboard in front of him, with black and white pieces falling on it.

I saw him looking at the chess record next to him, and playing chess for himself according to what was depicted on the chess record.

"Slaves pay homage to Your Highness."

Wang Zhong brought Ma He to the hall, saluted and said.

Because Ma He's status was low, and it was his first visit to the East Palace, he had no place to speak here, not even to say hello, all he could do was to follow Wang Zhong and kneel on the ground.

"Snapped!"

A black chess piece landed on the chessboard, Zhu Yunxi picked up a white chess piece and stared at the chess record, wanting to see where it should be played,
He said softly, "Get up."

"Yes! Thank you, Your Highness!"

Wang Zhong was able to get up, but Ma He couldn't. He knelt on the ground respectfully, facing the ground, not daring to look up.

Wang Zhong moved to Zhu Yunxi's side and said, "His Royal Highness, the slaves have already been brought."

"Snapped!"

A white piece landed on the plate.

Only then did Zhu Yunxi turn to look at Ma He, seeing that he was still kneeling on the ground, he said, "Get up and talk."

"Yes, slaves obey."

Ma He endured the pain in his body, and tried not to let his posture become stiff when he got up.

"You are Ma He from Prince Yan's Mansion?"

Ma He replied with a low eyebrow: "Yes, servant Ma He, see Your Highness..."

Zhu Yunxi looked at the tall and straight historical figure in front of him, and saw that he was slender, a little thin, and handsome, just as he described Zhuge Liang: very majestic.

No wonder the evaluation of him in history is "unprecedented in appearance and intelligence, incomparable among the servants, the minister can observe his complexion and sincerity... He has talent and ambition since childhood, and he is witty in eloquence."

Zhu Yunxi nodded, and pointed to the list on the table where the Ministry of War rewarded meritorious soldiers.

Wang Zhong handed the list to Ma He with a wink and asked him to watch it.

Zhu Yunxi asked: "Yan Wangfu went to the Ministry of War today to report his military exploits. He said that when you defeated the small group of Mongolian soldiers and horses, you made military exploits with the soldiers and horses. Is there such a thing?"

On that list, there are the reasons and deeds of each person's meritorious deeds, so as to determine the size of each person's contribution.

Ma He couldn't help feeling a little nervous.

He was also in a dilemma, because if he answered yes, it would definitely dissatisfy His Royal Highness the Empress Dowager!
Because if he thinks the same way, then he won't ask himself!
But if the answer is no, it is tantamount to suing the King of Yan, saying that His Highness King Yan lied about his military exploits...

If His Royal Highness is determined to pursue this matter, it will immediately become a battle between His Royal Highness and the prince!
And he is equivalent to passing the handle to the grandson, and completely breaking with King Yan!
This is horse and unwilling!

After all, when I was in Beiping Mansion, I was taken care of by Yao Guangxiao,
The righteousness in himself prevents him from betraying King Yan...

Ma He's hands trembled involuntarily, and sweat dripped from his forehead. It was really hard to make a choice...

Zhu Yunxi ignored him, and continued to watch the chess record and play chess. He played with full concentration and concentration, as if he noticed Ma He's situation.

After a long time, Wang Zhong brought a cup of tea and put it beside him and said, "Your Highness, have a cup of tea and take a rest."

"Ah."

Zhu Yunxi put down the chess record in his hand, picked up the teacup and said, "I didn't expect playing chess to be so exhausting, so let's take a break and play again later."

As he spoke, he picked up the teacup, lifted the lid, and took a sip.

Ma He knew that he had to speak now, and finally mustered up the courage to say: "Reporting to Your Highness, this servant has no military achievements."

"Oh, then why did the submitted memorial say that you have military exploits?" Zhu Yunxi put down his teacup and continued to ask.

Now that he has figured it out, Ma He no longer has any scruples.

He said calmly: "Returning to Your Highness, at the border that day, His Highness King Yan led soldiers and horses to fight against the ancient Mongolian bandits, and the servants followed to deliver food and grass."

"In the middle, I was harassed by a small group of soldiers and horses, but it did not cause any losses. The food and grass were safely transported to the front of the battle. After His Royal Highness King Yan won,
The servant girl was one of the people who delivered the news to the Beiping Mansion. During this period, the servant girl did not kill the enemy and made any meritorious service, so she had no military merits. Please be aware of it, Your Highness. "

After all, it is the inner loyalty that overcomes righteousness.

Ma He didn't know the grandson of the emperor, and he didn't know if he was trying to embarrass King Yan by asking this question.

But he knows that loyalty is more important than his own morality!

As eunuchs, there is only one object of their loyalty, and that is His Majesty the Emperor!
Of course, there is also the prince, because the prince is the future emperor, so he is also the object of his allegiance.

But morality is only one's own, without morality one will be reviled and despised by others, but that is only about one's own reputation.

In the face of loyalty, personal morality is not so important.

Zhu Yunxi was very satisfied with Ma He's answer, which shows that he has not turned to Zhu Di, King of Yan!

Ma He bit his lip, bowed his body and said: "Your Highness, please forgive this servant for being bold, may I ask you to tell this servant how your Highness plans to deal with this matter?"

Zhu Yunxi said lightly: "This is beyond your control, don't ask too much!"

"My slave is talking too much, please forgive me..." Ma He said apologetically.

"I heard that King Yan is very good at playing chess. You serve in the mansion of King Yan, but have you ever seen Uncle Wang's superb chess skills?"

"The servant girl is just a small handyman. Although she is in the palace, she doesn't have many chances to see His Highness King Yan, so she doesn't know about it."

"Can you play chess?"

"Returning to His Highness, the servants only understand a little, are they proficient in it?"

Zhu Yunxi smiled and said, "Then come and see if I can beat King Yan in chess."

Ma He looked up, looked at the hundreds of rows of black and white pieces on the chessboard, and then quietly glanced at the chess record put aside,

A burst of bitterness came to my heart in an instant...

As a person who has received a good education since childhood, even though he has entered the palace all these years and has no time or opportunity to play chess, his fundamentals are still there.

Ma He looked at it and knew that the grandson of the emperor in front of him was really... terrible at chess!
Even the chess records he uses are for beginners and beginners!
Ma He had no choice but to bite the bullet and said: "Reporting to Your Highness, two people's chess game depends on each other's state of mind and environment, as well as the state at the time. If you have a clear mind and a sharp eye, the chance of winning will be greater..."

"Then you mean that I can defeat King Yan?"

"This one……"

Ma He was speechless immediately!

Wang Zhong next to him bit his lips tightly to prevent himself from laughing.

Wang Zhong knew that His Highness was playing a lot of fun, and wanted to see how embarrassed he was, so he deliberately put him in a dilemma.

After a while, Zhu Yunxi put away the chess record and said: "Looking at your appearance, you know that you will retreat when you meet King Yan, heh heh...stay in the East Palace as a groom, and drive the carriage for me!"

Ma He was overjoyed immediately, and quickly knelt down to thank him and said, "Thank you, Your Highness, for your kindness!"

Is it so easy to be the groom of His Highness the Emperor's Grandson? !

You must know that driving a car beside the emperor's grandson is not just for ordinary people!
How many people want to get in front of the emperor's grandson, how many people want to show off but can't find a way!
And staying in the palace, sometimes I can go out of the palace to see my mother. Although it is not so convenient, it is still much more convenient than in Beiping Mansion.

Zhu Yunxi said again: "Since you admit that you have no military exploits in Beiping Mansion, then it should be the subordinates of King Yan who made a mistake in the examination of the merits. In this way, you and your whole family will not be able to get rid of slavery, do you know?"

Ma He replied with a serious face: "His Royal Highness, I understand that this is what my whole family doesn't deserve. If I accept it, I will feel ashamed."

"very good!"

Zhu Yunxie said approvingly: "Some things can be wanted, and some things can't be wanted. If you can grasp the measure and not be greedy, you can last long."

"Thank you for your teaching, Your Highness!"

Zhu Yunxi ordered: "Wang Zhong, go and tell the people below that He has entered the East Palace!"

"Yes! The maid obeys the orders" Wang Zhong responded.

Ma He also knelt down and kowtowed to thank His Highness excitedly: "Thank you for your great kindness! This servant will definitely swear to die to repay Your Highness's great kindness!"

It's no wonder Ma He is so excited, because as long as the people in the East Palace say hello, or even just reveal a little bit of news, the living conditions of his whole family will be greatly improved!

Because some people will try their best to take care of their family members in order to show favor to His Royal Highness!

Although they can't get out of slavery, the whole family will definitely not have to worry about food and clothing anymore!
Zhu Yunxi asked again: "I heard that how many children does your elder brother have?"

"Reporting to Your Highness, my brother has three boys..."

Zhu Yunxi said: "My uncle has a private school at home, so let your elder brother's children go to study. If there are many people, it is better to have a companion."

Ma He lay on the ground and burst into tears, and said gratefully: "Thank you for your highness, Long En, and the slaves tied the straw rings, and there is no way to repay your highness..."

Zhu Yunxi didn't say anything, turned around and stepped into the apse.

Zhu Yunxi is indeed kind to him, there is no need for false modesty at all, and there is no need for that!

He can accept this kindness with ease!
(End of this chapter)