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Chapter 517 Making Friends(1/2)

 Hearing what the old eunuch said, Yang Fan couldn't help but give a thumbs up secretly. This old eunuch is indeed a wise man.

Although the eunuchs in the Tang Dynasty had no rights, as a close confidant of His Highness Li Er, it was easy for him to help his descendants.

But the old eunuch did not blindly seek the welfare of his family. He obviously understands human nature very well.

So Yang Fan sighed sincerely: "My father-in-law is indeed wise and has seen the true meaning of the world. I admire you!"

How many people, once they have power and money, will immediately praise their relatives and friends.

Whether it's wealth or other benefits, he works hard to get his family home, lest others don't know how capable he is.

But often this is the most unwise behavior!

You can imagine that if a poor person suddenly gets a fortune or gets a promotion, he will lose his mind due to the sudden wealth or the willfulness of power.

In this way, not only is it not good for the family, but it can easily become a target for attack and annihilation by others.

The old eunuch only bought some fields for his younger brothers and descendants in the countryside, and did not use his power to let them do things that were not worthy of their morality. This was the most sensible approach.

Hearing Yang Fan's admiration, the old eunuch smiled calmly: "My lord, I have overrated you. This old slave is just a mutilated person. He has no wisdom at all. He just has seen many things and gained some insights."

After many years in the palace, I have never seen any kind of conspiracy and conspiracy, and my grasp of human nature is no less than that of a wily officialdom person.

He knew very well that if the quality of his people did not reach a certain level and he rashly gave them something they could not control, it might lead to bad things.

Nowadays, the younger generations in the family have gradually learned to read and write over the years, and they have gained some foundation. Of course, he also wants to have someone to help the promising people in his family.

The old eunuch knew that he was getting old and that Yang Fan had a bright future.

This was the best choice, and naturally we started to have a heart-to-heart relationship with Yang Fan.

As Yang Fan walked away, he shook his head and said, "My father-in-law, what you said is wrong. What about the disabled? As the saying goes, if you are determined, you will succeed."

"What's more, no one wants to harm themselves in order to gain wealth. If it's not that they can't live, who would want to do that? In the final analysis, it's just a matter of necessity to survive."

"In life, if you only want to have a clear conscience, isn't it much better than those gentlemen who are sanctimonious but are actually full of selfish thoughts?"

In Yang Fan's opinion, although many eunuchs have great changes in mentality due to their physical disabilities.

As a result, these people do things without any scruples, and often become extremely insidious and cruel scourges.

But everything has two sides.

For example, during the Ming Dynasty, some sanctimonious scholars and officials were really better than eunuchs?

You must know that when the Qing army invaded the imperial city, those literati were the first to surrender.

There really aren't many good ones.

Standing on the shoulders of giants, Yang Fan certainly has a different perspective on issues.

But these words moved the old eunuch inexplicably.

As Yang Fan said, if he really couldn't survive, who would be willing to take that knife and become a disgusting eunuch?

But people in the world never get to the bottom of it. Instead, whenever they talk about eunuchs, they must think that they enter the palace because they are greedy for wealth or power...

After taking a deep look at Yang Fan, the old eunuch just bowed without saying any words of gratitude.

Some words don’t need to be said out loud, just keep them in mind.

Unknowingly, because of Yang Fan's words, the old eunuch had the urge to die for his confidant.

While they were talking, several people came to the door of Ganlu Hall.

At this time, the old eunuch stopped and said with a smile: "Your Majesty has an order. When Her Royal Highness the Princess and the Duke arrive, just go in directly. The old slave will not go in."

"Guan Guanzhijiu, in Hezhou, a graceful lady, a gentleman is eager to ask for. Your Highness the Princess and your father-in-law are talented and beautiful. I would like to congratulate you in advance."

Princess Gaoyang smiled slightly and said with a smile: "Thank you so much, father-in-law for your kind words."

The old eunuch's endless words were obviously a reminder to himself.

Hearing this, Yang Fan was thoughtful, and then he clasped his fists in thanks.

Obviously, His Majesty Li Er came to see them because of his marriage.

Although the old eunuch's reminder seemed like a trivial matter, it also showed the old eunuch's attitude.

Don't underestimate these eunuchs who don't have much power. Once the critical moment comes, they can definitely have unexpected effects.

Yang Fan nodded towards the old eunuch, and then he and Princess Gao Yang walked up the steps of Ganlu Hall.

The old eunuch stood for a while, looking at the backs of Yang Fan and the two of them slightly distracted.

Finally, the withered face showed a relieved smile again, and finally retreated quietly.

A smart person won't say everything in plain words, he just needs to know everything in his heart.

Princess Gaoyang walked lightly with her lotus steps and walked side by side with Yang Fan. She looked around and saw that there was no one around, so she asked in a low voice: "Why does the gentleman want to make friends with the prince? According to the law of the Tang Dynasty, officials are not allowed to make friends with internal servants.

If you let the Yushitai know, Langjun will inevitably have to explain."

Yang Fan chuckled and said, "Your Highness, please don't bring me such a big hat. I can't afford it."

"I just had a little chat with my father-in-law. It doesn't seem to have violated the laws of the court, right? You know, the Tang Dynasty has never been punished for words!"

Of course it was impossible for him to tell Princess Gaoyang the real reason.

What's more, Yang Fan does have the intention of making good friends.

As the person close to His Majesty Li Er, the old eunuch is also the collector of Baiqi intelligence. All matters in the palace, big and small, are inseparable from his eyes.

Even if his relationship with his eldest grandson Wugou could be hidden from His Majesty Li Er for a short period of time, there would inevitably be a risk of being exposed.

Although it is impossible for the old eunuch to risk his life to protect him, as long as he becomes a grasshopper on a rope, it is still okay to let him be careless in times of crisis.

Furthermore, the principle that the King of Hell is easy to deal with and the devil is difficult to deal with should not be underestimated in any era, and he may be able to use the opponent at any time.

But in response to Yang Fan's nonsense, Princess Gao Yang rolled her eyes, showed a disdainful look, and said arrogantly: "If you don't want to, let it go, I don't want to care about you!"

With that said, he lifted up his skirt and ran into the Manna Hall.

Seeing the posture of Princess Gaoyang's youngest daughter, Yang Fan smiled slightly and shook his head, while speeding up his pace.

In the Ganlu Hall, the furnaces on both sides were burning sandalwood, and bursts of fragrance hit your nostrils.

His Majesty Li Er was dressed in regular clothes, sitting high on the throne, holding a book and reading with gusto.

After entering the palace, Yang Fan and the other two bowed and saluted: "My son (wei minister) has met my father (your majesty)."

After saying yes, His Majesty Li Er waved his hand to indicate that there was no need to be polite. He put the book on the desk and asked, "No need to be polite. You can find a place to sit by yourselves. Have your wounds been taken care of?"

Knowing that His Majesty Li Er was asking himself, Yang Fan quickly replied: "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty, it has been taken care of!"

After saying that, he sat down at the foot of His Majesty Li Er, two meters away.

Princess Gao Yang ran to His Majesty Li Er and said coquettishly: "My father's attack was really severe. Your husband's wounds were all split open and he was bleeding profusely!"

Although His Majesty Li Er was a little depressed, he still joked: "Shu'er hasn't passed the exam yet, so why are you defending this bastard? If he has passed the exam, then that's fine, wouldn't he have forgotten his father to the end of the world?"

"Father...how can I have a son?" Princess Gao Yang murmured shyly, and then quickly explained: "That guy is rough-skinned and thick-bodied. Isn't Gao Yang afraid that his father will hurt him?"

His Majesty Li Er smiled and did not expose Princess Gaoyang. Instead, he nodded happily.

As Yang Fan became more and more evil, he still felt a little worried.

He hoped that his daughter and Yang Fan would be a loving couple.

In this way, Yang Fan has an extra layer of stumbling blocks, and he, the emperor, can feel more at ease.

Looking at Princess Gaoyang, His Majesty Li Er said with a smile: "Our Shu'er has grown up and started to care about others. My father is very happy."

"However, don't get too used to this kid, otherwise, you will be bullied by that kid your whole life, and your father will feel sorry for you!"

"Humph, how dare he..." Princess Gaoyang hummed two words proudly.

His Majesty Li Er felt happy and laughed in surprise: "Okay, she is indeed my Li Shimin's daughter. She has courage, but you just can't let this kid bluster, otherwise this kid won't turn the world upside down."

After saying that, he turned to look at Yang Fan and said, "Did you hear that? Be kind to Gao Yang in the future. If not, I will be rude to you."

Looking at the father and daughter singing together, Yang Fan looked depressed and looked at His Majesty Li Er with dissatisfaction.

I asked in my heart, is there a father like you who openly encourages his daughter to bully his son-in-law, does he still have human rights?

Well, forget it, there really are no human rights in feudal society.

Looking at Yang Fan's bitter face, His Majesty Li Er felt refreshed. Every time he was so angry with this kid, he finally found his place again.

So he asked with a smile: "Why, I support my daughter to be tougher and ask you to treat her better, but you don't accept it?"

Yang Fan curled his lips: "Weichen doesn't dare... As long as Weichen marries Her Highness the Princess, Weichen will treat her well all his life and will not let her be wronged in the slightest."

This was said very artistically, not because I didn't, but because I didn't dare, and then expressed my attitude.

His Majesty Li Er raised his eyebrows, but he didn't want to lose his temper.

It doesn’t matter if you don’t have it or if you don’t dare, don’t you have to suffer even if you support your daughter?

In order to continue to make things difficult for Yang Fan, His Majesty Li Er asked again: "Then you said you will be good to Shu'er for the rest of your life, so how should you treat her well? Can you tell me?"

Seeing that His Majesty Li Er was a little reluctant, Yang Fan really wanted to fight back.

This emperor is like an old woman, it would be a pity not to be a matchmaker.
To be continued...
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