C243 Emperor Anger (1/2)
The Emperor was currently tasting tea within the courtyard. Under that leisurely expression of his, not the slightest injury could be seen. Even his overall appearance was extremely good.
However, if not for the fact that he met Qin Shaojie this time, his current condition would have been rather terrible as well.
Qin Shaojie sat in front of him, there was already a cup of tea brewed, the rich fragrance permeating everywhere, with just a sniff, one could tell that this was good tea. To be able to enjoy this kind of treatment while sitting opposite to the emperor, Qin Shaojie was the first in so many years.
Even Qin Zhu had never enjoyed such treatment, and as for Qin Mei, even though she had contributed greatly this time, she could only stand by the side of the emperor.
From the moment he entered the courtyard, Qin Mai had only exchanged glances with Qin Shaojie and did not make any other movements. He respectfully and obediently stood by the side of the Emperor, not saying a word. The emperor, on the other hand, didn't say a word after making Qin Shaojie sit down and instead went back to sipping his tea.
However, the Emperor's Qi on the Emperor's body had been restrained today. Even so, one could still feel an invisible pressure from the aura of someone who had been on a high standing for a long time. If it was anyone else, their body would have started to tremble by now. They would even break out in a cold sweat from their hurried breathing, fearing that they would accidentally anger the emperor.
But Qin Shaojie was different. He had met too many people, let alone a mere emperor, even the sect master had to be respectful to him when he was at the peak of his power. Therefore, the Emperor's Qi, the Emperor's Qi, was only the kind of suppression that ordinary people felt in their hearts. It did not exist with Qin Shaojie at all.
”You don't seem to be curious about the purpose of this Emperor announcing that you entered the palace?”
After a long while, when the tea was almost finished, the Emperor finally opened his mouth, and said to Qin Shaojie. His eyes were now like that of a lion's, as though it could penetrate all of Qin Shaojie's defenses at a glance, and even more so, it was as if it could see through his entire body.
After all, from the time he had sat down until now, besides looking at the surrounding scenery from time to time, Qin Shaojie had not said a single word.
”If the Emperor orders me to do so, I will not refuse it within my capabilities.”
Putting down the teacup in his hand, Qin Shaojie slowly said. He was a smart person and had seen many people in the world. Naturally, he could guess that the Emperor had summoned him here and had Qin Mai accompany him. It was not a simple matter of being bestowed with gratitude.
If he were to be conferred a title, he would need to go to the imperial court and read it out in front of all the civil and military officials. This sort of place was not a place for officials to advance to the next rank.
”Hehe, you are indeed a smart person. ”Stay with my royal family and serve my royal family.”
The emperor's voice was not loud, but it sounded like he was giving out orders. The way he said it made it hard for anyone to refuse. Of course, if it were anyone else, they would have been excited by now. Being able to serve the royal family was undoubtedly an honorable thing. To martial practitioners, there was a steady flow of cultivation resources. In the future, the chances of them becoming stronger in Earth Origin Stage or even higher would become higher.
With that said, Qin Mai's pupils finally revealed traces of fluctuations, and he looked at Qin Shaojie.
”Great Yan Dynasty does not lack young talents, how can I, Qin Shaojie, enter the dynasty to work for the imperial family.”
With both hands cupped together, Qin Shaojie also tactfully declined. However, it was as if the emperor did not notice his taciturn rejection. Apart from you, others are not worthy of this emperor's attention. ”
No trace of emotion could be seen on his face and he did not know what the Emperor was thinking. However, Qin Mai, who was at the side, was somewhat anxious. His private friendship with Qin Shaojie was quite good. If Qin Shaojie could enter the imperial government, then he would definitely become a tiger with wings in the future. To Qin Shaojie, this also symbolized his future and power. Moreover, he understood his father's personality too well. This was the first time he had seen his father invite someone like this.
However, if he repeatedly refused, he would most likely truly enrage the Emperor. Only then would he be in trouble.
Although Qin Shaojie was a young genius and had even saved royal father at a critical moment, the Sacred Heart was hard to predict and no one could say for sure.
”I appreciate the Emperor's kindness, but after all these years, I have been too lazy to get used to this kind of life. What I pursue is freedom. So, the Emperor should look for someone else. ”
The current Qin Shaojie was also quite unhappy in his heart, but he was also forcefully suppressing his own impatience. A mere Great Yan Dynasty was able to keep him. Was it because this old geezer, the emperor, was too confident or because he looked too lacking in authority?
But Qin Shaojie's words were also rather artistic, directly showing that he had no intention to use them. To the emperor's family, what they were most worried about was the threat of the royal family.
Obviously, Qin Shaojie was telling the Emperor by the side that there was no need to worry about all this. Although he was stronger than his sons, he did not have any thoughts on the power of the royalty. Of course, there was also the fact that Qin Shaojie had indirectly told the emperor that as for saving the life of the emperor, that was a big deal. He did not care about the so-called rewards.
If it was anyone else, they would have a lot of misgivings. After all, contradicting and rejecting the Emperor was not a small matter. But Qin Shaojie was different. His path in this life was something no one could stop!