The Scum Shou's Survival Guide

Mrs. Qi looked at Ye Ming anxiously: "What's wrong with you? But you don't feel well?"

After all, Ye Ming had only been in a coma for a few months not long ago, and her first thought was whether Ye Ming would get sick again, and what to do.

Ye Ming's face was pale, and he forced a smile, "I'm fine, let mother worry..."

Mrs. Qi was still worried, "Is it really all right? Let the doctor come and have a look."

Ye Ming held Mrs. Qi's hand, and said in a low voice, "It's really fine, no need." He paused for a moment, seemingly hesitant, but still gritted his teeth and asked, "What you just said...can you explain it to me carefully?" Shall I..."

Mrs. Qi was very angry when she thought of those words, she raised her eyebrows and said: "How dare she tarnish your reputation like this, next time I have to have a good argument with her!"

Ye Ming's lips moved but he couldn't speak, but these are the facts...

If even a mere fifth-rank wife dares to speak like this in front of her mother, it can be seen that there are already many people talking about herself behind her back, and maybe the whole capital already knows it... Thinking of my mother being humiliated because of her own affairs, Ye Ming felt even more guilty and painful.

Ye Ming wanted to persuade Madam Qi, but he couldn't tell Madam Qi a lie against his will, but in the end he couldn't say anything.

When he returned to his courtyard, his face suddenly sank.

Seeing Ye Ming's appearance, Zi Zhu asked with concern: "What's wrong, young master? But why aren't you happy?"

Ye Ming looked at her with complicated and painful eyes, he hesitated to speak.

Zizhu's heart skipped a beat, could it be that the young master already knew the rumors outside, so what should I do? !She suppressed the worried look in her eyes, and said, "Does the young master want to rest?"

Ye Ming stared at her for a long time, then suddenly said: "Did you already know what those people outside said?"

Zizhu's complexion finally changed, she immediately knelt down, her voice trembling, "Servant..."

Ye Ming laughed miserably: "Someone told my mother about this today." He seemed unable to continue, and went back to the room and closed the door heavily.

Zi Zhu anxiously went to knock on the door, but there was no sound from inside, she was extremely anxious.

In fact, it didn't take long for the emperor to know about the rumors, and he dealt with Concubine Liang severely, finding a wrong place to put her in the cold palace... But the matter has already been spread, even if the emperor can deal with Concubine Liang, kill Concubine Liang... Get rid of those rebellious officials and thieves, and it is impossible to kill all those wealthy ladies, officials and family members just to control rumors.

If he really did this, he would be confirming the rumors outside, and the world might even be in turmoil.

Zi Zhu was always on tenterhooks, lest Ye Ming would be sad when he heard the rumors outside, but he never expected this day to come.

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Ye Ming stayed behind closed doors for many days.

【Ye Ming: How's the situation outside? 】

【888: Just as you think. 】

【Ye Ming: ...that's not very good^_^】

Mrs. Qi doesn't like to go out recently. Ever since Mrs. He said those words in front of her that time, she always feels that everyone looks at her strangely when she goes out, and when Ye Ming's marriage is mentioned, everyone Avoid it, lest it get a little bit of it.

Those people were respectful and strange to her, as if she had really become the emperor's mother-in-law, but she couldn't bear this kind of respect!

Mrs. Qi has been holding back more anger these days than in her entire life before.

Finally one day, Grand Tutor Qi also came back angrily.

He has always been difficult to deal with the chief minister of the cabinet, and often has political disagreements, but today the other party is too much!She even mocked him for offering her son a favor!Can such words be said nonsense?

When Taifu Qi returned home, he couldn't help complaining to his wife, but his wife didn't seem surprised at all.

Of course Mrs. Qi was very angry at the beginning, but after listening too much, the anger was suppressed in her heart, and it was not as obvious as it was at the beginning.She knew that her husband was busy, and it was not good to disturb him with these backyard rumors, so she kept silent until today when she heard her husband talk about it, she realized that even their men knew about it, and they were used to attack her husband. The rumors were not limited to the backyard, and finally spoke about what happened to him during this time with grief and indignation.

Grand Tutor Qi's expression was serious when he heard this, and his heart sank. Did this rumor spread so widely?And they didn't know until now!

He hates those flattering villains the most, and he even disdains flattery, how could he do such a thing?These people even dare to fabricate such rumors. Could it be that someone deliberately wants to deal with him?

Taifu Qi thought for a while, and asked someone to call Ye Ming over.

Ye Ming came over soon, Tai Fu Qi said to Ye Ming in a deep voice, "Do you know what the outside world is saying about you?"

Ye Ming was already mentally prepared, he lowered his eyes and said, "My son knows."

Grand Tutor Qi patted the armrest, "Since the emperor ascended the throne, you haven't even seen him, and you were in a coma at home for several months. It's absurd that you can still spread such ridiculous rumors outside!"

Seeing his father's anger, Ye Ming felt even more guilty and blamed himself. He didn't even dare to raise his eyes, so he could only say, "Father, calm down."

Taifu Qi's eyes were serious, and he said loudly: "Even if the emperor made friends with you before he ascended the throne, it was only a friendship between gentlemen, and it is so embarrassing to hear from these people!"

A look of embarrassment flashed across Ye Ming's eyes, he pursed his lips and remained silent.

Grand Tutor Qi is a sensitive person, unlike Mrs. Qi who only cares about anger, he noticed Ye Ming's unusual reaction, his brows frowned, and a bad premonition suddenly appeared in his heart.

If this matter was completely rumored and groundless, then Ye Ming should be very angry at the moment and share his hatred with him, but he acted... as if he felt guilty and sad, and he never justified himself from the beginning to the end.

Could it be... What really happened between him and the emperor?

Grand Tutor Qi was shocked by his own thought, he knew very well that his son's behavior was by no means the kind of person who didn't care about the importance, and it was even more impossible for him to have any dirty relationship with the emperor.

Originally, he didn't doubt Ye Ming at all, but...Ye Ming's current behavior made him not sure.

Mrs. Qi looked into Ye Ming's eyes firmly, her voice suddenly sank, and she asked slowly: "Tell me, you have nothing to do with the emperor, right? If you say no, you are risking your life for your father." , and won’t let them continue talking about you.”

Mrs. Qi said in dissatisfaction: "It must have nothing to do with it! Don't you know what our child is like? And he was about to get married at that time, how could he have anything to do with the emperor, what are you asking!"

Taifu Qi said: "Don't interrupt, I want to hear him answer me personally today!"

Mrs. Qi saw her husband's serious expression, and then Ye Ming's serious expression, her voice froze.

Ye Ming looked at his father, sadness and guilt flashed across his eyes.

Father is an upright and upright person, but he has suffered such humiliation because of himself. He has made mistakes again and again. Will he continue to lie to his relatives until now?Let them learn the unbearable truth from outsiders?

The mistakes I made should be borne by myself.

Ye Ming closed his eyes, slowly bent his knees, and knelt down towards Mrs. Qi.

Taifu Qi originally looked at Ye Ming with a glimmer of hope, hoping that his guess was wrong, but now seeing Ye Ming knelt down without saying a word, he immediately took a step back, clutching his chest angrily, and fell down on the seat. Chair, trembling pointing at him speechless.

When Madam Qi saw this, she also recalled it a little bit, and her eyes showed an unbelievable shock.

Ye Ming kowtowed heavily on the ground, and said with a choked voice, "I'm sorry."

So far, sophistry is meaningless, he has lived in the palace for several months, Li Zechen has shown him great favor, and there are definitely not many people who have met him... Paper can't wrap fire, There are no eternal secrets in the world.

In fact, from the moment he entered the palace, this day was doomed, he just didn't expect it to come so soon.

"You, you bastard!" Mrs. Qi coughed violently, her voice trembling, "Cough...do you know what you did..."

He was so angry that he grabbed the teacup on the table and threw it at Ye Ming!

The teacup smashed Ye Ming's forehead, and the tea flowed down mixed with blood, but he still knelt on the ground without moving.

Mrs. Qi also looked at Ye Ming with a look of great disappointment in her eyes. The person who loved her son the most in the past did not reach out to stop him this time, as if she was disheartened towards him.

Ye Ming didn't dare to see his parents, it was because of him that they disappointed him, the family was humiliated because of him, it didn't matter if he was humiliated alone, but it hurt his family, this was the most painful thing for him.

Taifu Qi clutched his chest and shouted: "Get lost! It's not me you should kneel down, but your ancestors!"

"Come on, let this evil son kneel in the ancestral hall, and don't let him come out without my permission!"

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Li Zechen paced anxiously in the imperial study, with regret in his eyes.It was his negligence, I never thought Concubine Liang would dare to do such a thing!Obviously, he had strictly controlled the people around her to ensure that she would not talk nonsense and not let the affairs of the palace spread, but he did not expect that it would still spread.

What step went wrong?

Facing the rumors outside, Li Zechen felt so powerless for the first time.

He could kill Li Zeyuan, and kill everyone who resisted him, but after all, he couldn't kill everyone who spoke... Even the most brutal tyrant couldn't kill everyone because of a rumor.

And if he did this, he would have really confirmed the rumors, let Ye Ming bear the crime of brutality on his behalf, and put him in a place where there will be no redemption!

He thought about it and found that he couldn't do anything.

With a wave of his hand, Li Zechen swept everything on the table down!Thinking of Concubine Liang's actions again, her eyes were cold and fierce. Killing this woman directly would be cheap for her, and she must be tortured before she dies!

At this moment, the eunuch outside walked in gently and handed Li Zechen a note.

Li Zechen opened it, his expression changed, he hurriedly changed into casual clothes, and said in a deep voice, "Go to the Taifu's residence!"

Ye Ming has already knelt in the ancestral hall for a day and a night, not even a drop of rice or water, his body is already weak, how can he stand it?Li Zechen was heartbroken and regretful, even though he knew his actions were unwise, he still anxiously left the palace overnight!Can't wait any longer!

It was late at night, and there was no one on the street. Li Zechen went out in a low-key manner, but no one knew about it.

The concierge of the Qi Mansion did not expect someone to come over so late in the night. He went to open the door sleepily, and saw a man with a condensed expression. He wanted to scold him directly, but for some reason, he couldn't say that when he looked at him, even The man said nothing, and the majesty also made him suffocate.

Standing behind the man were two tall guards in black with swords, looking at him coldly, making his legs tremble in fright.

Li Zechen endured the anxiety in his heart, and said in a deep voice, "I'm here to see the Taifu."

He thought about it for a while and didn't directly reveal his identity. He didn't want to give others a chance to chew his tongue, so he should be cautious.

The concierge was photographed by Li Zechen's aura, trembling with fright, he even forgot to ask the other party's identity and stumbled in.

Mrs. Qi was already preparing to rest, but she didn't expect someone to come to visit so late, and the concierge couldn't even tell the identity of the other party, so he frowned, put on his coat and went out.

After seeing the person standing at the door, Mrs. Qi's complexion suddenly changed!

Li Zechen saw Grand Tutor Qi come out, his eyes were full of guilt and remorse, but he saw that Grand Tutor Qi knelt down directly to him, and said in a cold voice: "My humble minister sees the emperor."

Li Zechen's complexion changed slightly, and he quickly reached out to help him, but Grand Tutor Qi insisted on kneeling on the ground and refused to get up, looked at him with cold eyes, and said word by word: "This place is simple, I'm afraid it won't be able to accommodate the emperor's noble body. , Your Majesty, please come back!"

"Teacher please get up quickly." Li Zechen already felt ashamed in his heart, how could he make Taifu kneel down to him.

Grand Tutor Qi refused to get up no matter what, gritted his teeth coldly and said, "If the emperor doesn't leave, I dare not get up."

His stubborn temper came up, and he was not afraid of Li Zechen's anger.

When Li Zechen saw his appearance, he knew that unless he killed him today, he would not even think about stepping into the Qi Mansion, and his heart was filled with sadness.After a long silence, he finally said, "Yes, I am not."

After speaking, he turned and left immediately.

Li Zechen left the gate of Qi Mansion, turned a corner before stopping.

The guard beside him said respectfully: "Is the emperor returning to the palace now?"

Li Zechen's hands tightened, he glanced at Qi's mansion heavily, and said, "No."

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Ye Ming knelt in the ancestral hall for a day and a night. Although he had 888 to block the pain, he was so hungry that he couldn't take it anymore, and he was on the verge of collapse even without pretending.

【888: What are you really doing?Anyway, no one is watching, so you can take a break. ] Such a dedicated host made 888 feel very uncomfortable.

[Ye Ming: Being lazy for a while is a pleasure, being exposed to a crematorium, it's better to be safe, hey...]

【888:...】

【Ye Ming: And maybe when our emperor will come, so much time has been used up, I don't care about being lazy for a while.The more I hurt, the more he will feel sorry for him...]

【888:...】

Ye Ming knelt there upright, looked at the tablet in front of him and said in his heart, I'm sorry to my ancestors, I've made you feel ashamed, I'm guilty of my sin... But I will leave after completing the task, I promise not to stay and tarnish the century-old reputation of the Qi Mansion... pardon pardon...

His legs were already numb, and he was only holding on with all his strength, and his vision was a little blurred.

Li Zechen was dressed in black. Seeing that the subordinate on the opposite side made a gesture to him, indicating that no one was passing by now, he jumped down from under the tree and gently pushed open the door of the ancestral hall.

The light in the ancestral hall was dim and the air was gloomy and cold. The figure in white knelt there straight, as if finally unable to bear it, he shook slightly and fell to the ground.

Without even thinking about it, Li Zechen rushed over quickly, grabbed Ye Ming's body, and let him lean into his arms.

The young man has been kneeling for a day and a night, blood oozes from his knees, his face is pale, there are dried blood on his forehead, his lips are chapped, his face is embarrassed, and his eyes are covered with a trace of bewilderment, as if he has not yet reacted.

After a while, he saw the person holding him clearly, with a look of shock in his eyes, struggling to leave.

Normally Li Zechen would let go, but if he let go now, Ye Ming would fall to the ground, how could he bear it?Li Zechen felt distressed, he took off the water bottle on his waist and handed it to Ye Ming's lips, and said softly, "Drink some water..."

Ye Ming was silent for a moment, and finally didn't move, but still refused to drink his water, and made a hoarse voice: "The emperor shouldn't be here."

Li Zechen was heartbroken and regretted endlessly, blaming him for not being optimistic about Concubine Liang, and said in a low voice, "I'm sorry, it's all my fault..."

Ye Ming's expression was sad and complicated, but he didn't say much after all, he just sighed in a low voice: "It doesn't matter..."

I don't know whether I don't care about everything I have now, or what happened in the past, or... I just feel powerless to all these things.

Li Zechen looked at the punishment Ye Ming received, and thought that Mrs. Qi would rather die than let him in...

The eyes are also extremely sad.

Although he had expected that all this would not be easy, at that time he was confident that he could protect Ye Ming and give him the most noble everything, but what he didn't expect was...some things always backfired, and he didn't expect that he would choose Let Ye Ming leave.

Of course he can use his power to make the Qi government submit, and he can make Ye Ming no longer have to kneel, but this will make Qi Taifu even more angry, make their father and son alienated, and make Ye Ming sad.

Of course he could use killing to make people dare not say anything wrong in front of Ye Ming, but he couldn't control the thoughts in people's hearts, and he couldn't make others not look at Ye Ming with colored eyes.

Although he is the emperor, there are always things in this world that he cannot control.

Just as he couldn't make Ye Ming submit to him before, he can't stop the rumors now... He thought that by becoming the emperor, he could get everything he wanted, but in fact, he was so incompetent that he couldn't even protect the one he loved. .

What was all the hard work I had done before that?In the end it was just a joke.

Li Zechen hugged Ye Ming, a deep sense of powerlessness filled his body, even his words of apology seemed so pale.

If I had known today, maybe I would have let go in the first place.

[Ding, Li Zechen's blackening value -3, the current blackening value is 2]

Li Zechen's Adam's apple twitched, with deep pain in his eyes, he said in a low voice, "I'll be leaving in a while, I just came to see you, and I'm worried that something will happen to you..."

Ye Ming shook his head lightly. He looked into Li Zechen's eyes and understood his pain, sadness, and powerlessness.

This person really loves him... As an emperor, he loves him so much, but it's a pity that he can't respond to his feelings after all, they are impossible.

The only thing he can do now is not to let this mistake continue.

Ye Ming slowly said again: "Please leave, Your Majesty."

Li Zechen closed his eyes and opened them again. After all, his intentions were not accepted. He took the risk to come to see this person, but only got a word to leave.

But he couldn't have any anger or unwillingness, because he was the one who caused all this.

It was his mistake that made everything irreversible.

Li Zechen smiled wryly and said, "Okay."

He hugged the person in his arms, knowing that if he let go of his hand today, he would have no chance to touch him again in the future, not even a chance to see him with his own eyes.Li Zechen felt that the blood all over his body was cold, and every bone was aching, but he still slowly...let go of his hand...

At this moment, voices were faintly heard from outside, and the servant guarding nearby said respectfully: "Madam, why are you here... Hey, my lord has ordered you not to bring food in..."

Mrs. Qi was also very angry and disappointed by Ye Ming's behavior, but in the end she still felt sorry for her son, wondering how he could bear it if he knelt in the cold ancestral hall for a day and a night without eating or drinking?He just recovered from a serious illness, what if something happens again?Finally, the soft-hearted came over with food, and ordered: "Open the door."

Seeing that the servant couldn't stop Madam, he couldn't persuade her, and finally came to open the door helplessly.

Hearing the approaching footsteps, Ye Ming's face changed drastically when he thought of Li Zechen who was right here, he clutched his clothes tightly, his knuckles turned white, and his eyes revealed a look of fear.

No... I can't let my mother see that Li Zechen is coming!