Chapter 328: Qing Ge's Jealousy Plan (Combined)

"Your Highness!"
午道长听到张封真的要处死他，又看到孙公公微闭着眼睛，一副他敢动手，就立刻毙命的样子，顿时高声求饶，不再有一丝一毫的飞升修士做派。
He wasn't wrong either.
孙公公的确是时刻盯紧着午道长，只要午道长有一丁点的异动，威胁到了王爷，那接下来就是致命的术法打击，保证他离开不了原地三丈，就会毙命于此。
但与此同时，小队六人看到午道长只敢求饶，不敢乱动的样子，也是心下大松了一口气。
他们就怕这个刺客会拼命，给最后的任务完成带来麻烦与意外。
‘飞升修士也是人..也会害怕..’队长此时还向着其余五人感慨，觉得自己等人若是碰到这样的情况，好似也不比午道长好到哪里。
The premise is set in reality, in a world of 'true death.'
可正是这样，他们才惊恐这位王爷真的是心狠手辣，一位本世界的飞升修士说杀就杀？
This killed him, and he is really dead.
This world has lost a peak figure who once traversed hundreds of cities.
那要是这样想来，自己六位渡劫修士在王爷眼中，不也是随手挥去的人物？
Not only them, but the Mo family’s three brothers were not doing much better.
They all felt that the prince's methods were too ruthless.
只是张封继续走着，来到了轿子中，就静等着回府，还有明日的早朝。
没办法，之后还有很多事要做，确实没有和午道长斗智斗勇的盘旋心思。
It would be better to just kill him; that would eliminate a lot of trouble.
但关于莫家三兄弟，还有小队六人。
Today can be considered a successful escorting mission, and he's unsure if they are players.
张封想了想，决定等会和孙公公说一声，让他转告圣上，明日为九人赐些国运。
```htmlAfter all, this is just a matter of a few words, something done with ease, and it doesn't affect anything at all.
可只要赐出了，就会加深他们为自己效力的决心，也会让暗中的玩家看一看，跟着自己，绝对是有好果子吃。
顺便看看能不能引暗中的玩家出来抢夺。
As time goes by.
The three young masters were escorted to the dungeon, awaiting the verdict after tomorrow's morning court.```
莫家三兄弟与小队六人，是听到明日封赏之后，高高兴兴的各回各的地方。
因为在名义上，王爷只是表彰他们护卫有苦劳，所以才赐予国运，并没有收留他们。
```htmlSo, they still carried on as usual.
Thus, there was nothing to say throughout the night.
Until early the next morning.
城中百官陆陆续续的向着皇宫内进发。
Just as the sky was beginning to light up.```
```htmlIn the royal palace's court, all the officials have gathered, with no one absent.
张封站在两侧将臣之前，就等着圣上来至，然后审理完国事，审理自家师弟的事。
But at this moment, behind Zhang Feng, in front of the officials.
左侧站着三皇子，百官之后，还有他带来的四名武官，正是清哥四人。
As expected,
Yesterday, the Crown Prince wanted to introduce Qing Ge and the others but couldn't find the opportunity to do so.
所以太子想等到早朝落的时候，顺便帮清哥等人引荐一番。
Besides them, on the right side of the officials, the Third Prince stands in the foremost position.
其余皇子，二皇子今日巡逻城防，四皇子主持城外各地书院建设，都没有来至。
张封也知道这事，又在这时看了看右侧群臣中的贺散人与莫家兄弟等人，示意他们静心等待之后，就接着闭目沉思了。
After ninety breaths, His Majesty arrived.
Only then did Zhang Feng open his eyes and perform a cupped fist salute.
Along with Zhang Feng, there was also the chancellor beside the third prince who performed the same salute.
丞相身为渡劫巅峰高手，又为大齐内千年传承世家中人，还是皇后的兄长，太子的亲舅舅。
```htmlThe Emperor had told him not to kneel.
After waiting for the officials to pay their respects.
Zhang Feng and the Prime Minister nodded, indicating that his matter was a state issue and should be addressed first.
之后，就是关于丞相开口，以及百官的奏折，关于刺杀的请安问候，还有相关的大齐国事，张封都没有过于精心去听。
Anyway, the officials finished speaking, and the Crown Prince summarized or opposed them.
The Crown Prince acts as a substitute for the Emperor in handling internal affairs in the court.
After he's done, the Prime Minister nods and reports to the Emperor.
圣上对于他们过于放松的审批，或者有些不对的地方略微指点、修正。
一些前列的大臣，六部尚书，甚至是丞相，也不时讨论，辩解几句，最后得出一个满意的答案。
These discussions are like speaking to the crown prince, helping him understand state affairs better.
也像是说给众大臣们听，让大臣们下次汇报的时候，心里有个底，该怎么去更好的写奏折。
但更多的是，有时朝廷派大臣们去赈灾，去灭匪，去镇守边境。
那时将臣在外，情况又是多变，肯定要自己做主，所以很考验自主水平。
包括圣上也喜欢讨论，他甚至什么是‘忠言逆耳利于行’。
Until all the officials had finished speaking what they needed to say.
His Majesty then looked towards the Mo family's three brothers and He Sanyin.
到了王爷这事，他没有多言，也没有让人分辨，便让孙公公宣布一卷早已准备好的诏书。
‘He Sanren, Du Qingquan... for their merits in protecting the prince, grant them national fortune!’
Words fall.
空气中有许些波动，刹那又恢复正常。
Although the nation's fortunes are not high, and there is even no official post allocation.
But after being designated by the prince, it was granted by the emperor.
顷刻间，莫家三兄弟等人，就明显感觉到，自身多了二十分之一的总体修炼效果与综合战力增幅！
Such an effect is no less than that of the Heavenly Dao's rules' blessing rewards.
```htmlThey are already very satisfied.
一时间莫家三兄弟等人，心里不免对王爷感恩戴德，觉得他们千方百计的想要巴结王爷，是巴结对了！
要知道他们从昨天到今日，可是什么都没有做，都得到了‘赐福’。
This kind of good fortune seems to be something only the prince can casually bestow upon them.
Because if it were the court, it would be based on merit.
If it were a sect, obtaining cultivation would depend on talent and purity.
If it were a family, passing on the lineage would hinge on blood relations.
No matter which one it is, it can't compare to the speed of the prince here.
What is promised is delivered; truly, a reincarnation of the God of Wealth, a soul of opportunity!
“Your humble subject, thank you, Your Majesty, thank you, Prince!”
莫家三兄弟等人齐齐行礼，这个礼也是发自内心的感激。
“平身。”圣上略微浮现笑容，对于护卫自己师弟的人，他还是和颜悦色。
莫家三兄弟等人看到圣上微笑的样子，再想着之前君臣的和睦讨论，也觉得朝廷或许也不错。
只是众位大臣见到圣上笑容，却还是面容严肃，站的笔直，没有一丝松懈放松的意思。
包括众臣前列的太子与三皇子，也是身体板正，没有电视里那般上前恭贺，或者说什么俏皮话。
毕竟讨论归讨论，但在正事上，礼数上，谁也不能保证自己不小心说错话以后，圣上会不会在下一秒钟变脸。
Since the Emperor ascended the throne, too many such incidents have occurred.
有的大臣，就是看到圣上和气，然后越来越放松，最终说错了话，办错了事，还想狡辩一番，最后走进了大牢，国运与官职尽失。
这个道理也告诉在座还活着的所有文武将臣，伴君如伴虎。
他们不是四皇子，能拿大道理狡辩，吵得面红耳赤。
He is neither a prince nor does he pay any attention.
The emperor is kind and approachable, but only for relatives, close ministers, and important officials.
They cannot take it seriously, nor can they be so casual.
Even the third prince, who is favored by the emperor, still stands respectfully now.
或许也是这样的听话，‘懂场合、明事理’，才会受到圣上的喜爱。
Moreover, today is considered Zhang Feng's matter.
张封也没有根据记忆中的那般，在朝堂上目中无人，反而是率先走出一步，略显潇洒的拱手道：“谢陛下隆恩。”
“嗯？嗯..”圣上看到张封道谢，倒是奇怪了一下，又点头回礼，笑容更加盛开。
可实际上，圣上想问自己这位师弟早上起来修炼的时候，是不是吃错药了？
只因在圣上的记忆里，自己这位师弟，向来是‘得赏是理所应当’，‘不得赏是皇帝昏君’。
How could one be so gentle and refined?
对，在圣上想来，哪怕是张封如此随意，也显得温文尔雅。
Although it was similar when Zhang Feng first attended the court more than a decade ago.
但是圣上当日却觉得师弟是久别回家，近乡情怯，不好发挥本性。
‘难道真的是几年游历，师弟变成熟了？’圣上心里想着，看了看张封，又偏头看了一眼孙公公。
Grand Eunuch Sun noticed the Emperor looking over and quickly bent his body in a show of flattery and attentive listening.
It clearly resembled the stance of 'You command.'
可是圣上却越看越不对味，觉得孙公公明显是说，‘您看，我没说错吧？我就说王爷是真的变了，变成了身济天下的明王！’
圣上琢磨了一下，也不知道说什么了，只剩点头，不问了。
但孙公公像是得到指令，起身站直，向着大殿内喊道：“有事起奏，无事退朝！”
“Your Majesty, I respectfully send you off!”
大臣齐齐拜倒，只剩前方丞相与张封一同行拱手礼。
圣上看到孙公公会错意，更不想多言，吵这位老臣，便顺势离开。
```htmlWait until the emperor leaves the rear palace.
大臣也慢慢起身，又向着张封一礼，才走出大殿。
But just at that moment.
相貌四十左右的丞相，当见到王爷要走，是笑着拱手道：“王爷若是无事，不妨让臣送送您？”
“丞相有何事？”张封看到丞相留自己，倒是向着殿边上等自己的莫家三兄弟等人一点头，示意他们该回礼部的回礼部，该去做生意的做生意，该准备马车的准备马车。
“王爷、丞相，我等先行告退..”他们恭敬一礼，才接连退去。
“叔父，舅舅..”太子看到丞相有事，也不敢打扰舅舅与叔父的聊天，就带着清哥四人走了。
This introduction has once again failed.
并且清哥等人念在这里是皇宫大内，恐怖的飞升修士驻扎，也不敢有丝毫的心情波动，就跟着太子一同走。
Until they walked out of the palace.
The Crown Prince slightly nodded to them before getting into the sedan chair and returning to the East Palace.
清哥四人看着宫外离去的大臣，又看了看远处分开走的莫家三兄弟与小队六人。
In this moment.
清哥再也忍不住，一时间计划失败，不满、不甘，在三人面前丢人，以及一点稍微嫉妒的情绪在心中蔓延。
Qing Ge's mind was in chaos, filled with anger.
但他的思绪没有断片，人也很明白，没有愤怒到不管不顾，就要转身去宫内怎么怎么着，或者追上莫家三兄弟等人，教训他们一顿。
相信他只要敢这样，那么不仅是小舟三人不会跟着自己去送死，相反还会试着反打一耙。
But just at that moment.
虽然小舟不说话，老郑也在沉思。
但蝎道人看到自己等人忙活了半个多月，最后只落个吏部官职，太子抬爱之后，却在回去的路上，离皇宫越来越远，忍不住传音道，
‘清哥，清会长。我们三人可是一直相信你，也以你为首。
“But just take a look at the situation now…”
伴随着商贩的叫喊，蝎道人一边说着，一边望向远处一位正在买菜的官吏。
They want to know how they are different from the officials in this world.
As long as they can't curry favor with the prince, they will end up like them, fading away into the crowd.
当然，自己等人要是这个世界内的人也好，起码有官职了，慢慢混着就是。
可恰恰他们是玩家，是来找机缘的人，不是这种随遇而安的过日子。
Time waits for no one.
Scorpion Daoist didn't want to come here for nothing.
‘那你有什么更好的办法？’清哥本在气头上，如今又听到蝎道人变着法的挖苦自己，顿时感觉脸面尽失，传音语气也不客气，‘这都是运气使然！你以为我想？’
‘运气、办法？’蝎道人勾头望着清哥，浑然不惧这是大街，反而是一副要动手的意思，‘我要是有更好的办法..哪轮得到你指挥？我也没想到，你的办法单纯就是看运气。’
‘两位都少说点吧..’老郑看到两人要动手，也是急忙插话传音，缓和气氛。
但在大街上的行人看来，就是四人闷头在走，一副不好惹的样子。
‘不可否认，我们的运气确实太差..’小舟算是比较公正，也是看到老郑开口，两人确实是回过神来，先放下多年恩怨和如今心结以后，才像是讲理一样道，
‘蝎道人，蝎老哥，咱们扪心自问来说，清哥的计划，是没有任何错的。’
小舟踩着脚下的青石板，‘可惜，是咱们的运气有点太差。’
‘嗯..’蝎道人闷闷传音，像是理解，也不想多言，又回到了之前的沉默样子。
‘都是一条船上的人..’老郑虽然暗地里和蝎道人的关系不错，但事关大局，也在此时开口放软道：‘我替蝎道人道歉..清哥，你这边还有没有更好的办法？’
‘办法..’清哥心里长吸一口气，过了半响，才向着众人道：‘接下来还有一个办法。我们看能不能借助太子之手，挑拨王爷与那些人的关系。’
‘How to provoke?’ The Scorpion Daoist was the first to speak this time.
‘证据？’清哥听到蝎道人反问，倒是条理明晰道：‘证据就是他们来的时间太巧了。只要仔细查，总能查到一些蛛丝马迹。’
清哥说到这里，摸了摸口袋内的吏部腰牌，‘并且在朝廷里面，我们的官职是远远大于他们。再算上我们身为吏部的人，管朝廷百官。那么清查王爷身边的官吏，也是于情于礼的事情。
而这次也不是运气，是我们这段时间来精心换来的身份，是能用肉眼看到的正职。
所以，只要他们是玩家，就不是我们怕他们，而是他们要怕我们。
Because they are unsure if we are players.
我们身后是太子，他们也没有权利去查，没办法去调动各部情报。’
‘我了解清哥的意思了..’小舟也缓缓点头，‘既然事情都是发生在他们身上，那就从他们身上找突破口，才更容易接近王爷。’
‘对！’清哥语气露出笑意，‘他们来的太巧了，身份也太多疑点，应该经不得查。
只要查下去，查到他们求我，我就能肯定他们是玩家。然后再收集相关证据，在王爷那里，告他们一个天外邪魔的‘身份’。
In this way, we have entered the prince's line of sight.'