Li Shi Min stood there with his fists clenched. He looked at Xiao Rui's smiling face and had the urge to punch him.
He was the emperor, the revered ruler.
Usually, whoever he gave a reward, everyone would welcome him with a smile. Even Xiao Yu had to thank him. But now, he was trying his best to find a reason to give Xiao Rui money, and in the end, Xiao Rui had to remember it.
When he thought of the people in the future who would see him, the dignified Emperor of the Great Tang, as a fatuous ruler who tried to bribe a historian with a hundred taels of silver, he felt his blood boil.
But he saw Xiao Rui's smile as if waiting for him to act, and he thought back to Li Junxian's report yesterday. When he had said that Xiao Rui's kung fu was on par with Li Junxian's, he had only dared to say that they were evenly matched.
Li Shiming took a deep breath and decided to endure it. He told himself not to lower himself to the level of a child.
But just as he released his hand, he actually saw a look of disappointment on Xiao Rui's face.
Li Shiming didn't know why, but he had a feeling that Xiao Rui was waiting for him to make a move. At that time, Xiao Rui would be able to write a stroke in the history books.
Xiao Rui looked at this scene with disappointment written all over his face. He had thought that Li Shimin could still write one for free.
Who knew that Li Shi Min would actually endure it at the crucial moment. This was something that he had not expected.
Li Shiming was originally filled with indignation, but now that he saw Xiao Rui's deflated appearance, his mood suddenly became better. He felt that he had already figured out Xiao Rui's thoughts.
He couldn't let Xiao Rui do as he wished. If he did that, Xiao Rui would have to resign in a few days. At that time, he would be able to do whatever he wanted. A talent like him had to be nurtured well.
Then, Li Shiming sat there and began to practice his calligraphy. He copied the Limestone Song that Xiao Rui had written earlier.
Xiao Rui sighed. It seemed that he was too impatient just now, which Li Shimin could see. However, this was just the beginning. Who didn't know how to find trouble?
Time passed by.
Xiao Rui held a brush in his hand and wrote a few words from time to time. Li Shimin seemed to have really forgotten about what had just happened. After finishing a word, he picked it up and blew on it.
Eunuch Liu also gently knocked on the door at this moment. His voice came in and said,"Your Majesty, it's time for lunch."
Li Shiming glanced at Xiao Rui, stood up and walked out of the royal study. Xiao Rui followed him. Li Shiming looked at Xiao Rui and said,"Why, are you following me when I'm having lunch?”
Xiao Rui immediately nodded and said," Of course I will follow. I am the imperial historian. I must follow and record all of Your Majesty's actions. Otherwise, it would be a dereliction of duty."”
Li Shimin felt a bit helpless. He also wanted to send Xiao Rui away. When the time came, he would find an excuse to change the historian. This Xiao Rui was indeed talented, but it was really a waste to always spend his time on this aspect.
Li Shi Min pondered as he walked, then said meaningfully,"Xiao Rui, you are still young, no more than eight years old. Zhen's children are also about the same age as you, and it is the time for them to grow.”
"Why don't I give you some time and let the imperial kitchen prepare a table for you. Only when you're full can you record better.”
Li Shiming tried his best to maintain a kind expression, just like an old father.
Eunuch Liu was dumbfounded. He had been with Li Shiming for so many years, but even the princes and his beloved eldest grandson princess had never spoken to them like this.
If he didn't know that Xiao Rui was Xiao Yu's eldest son, he would have suspected that Xiao Rui was Li Shiming's orphan.
In his opinion, Li Shiming was so close to Xiao Rui, no matter who it was, they should be grateful.
However…
Xiao Rui actually had an excited look on his face as he raised his pen to record it down. He didn't have the slightest thought of appreciating his kindness.
Li Shiming quickly waved his hand and said,"Xiao Rui, if you don't want to do this, then forget it. Just stay here and watch me eat. There's no need to record such a small matter. I'm just saying."”
Li Shimin was afraid that Xiao Rui would remember another one. His Majesty wanted to bribe the historian with delicious food. At that time, his reputation would be completely lost.
He watched as Xiao Rui put down his pen, and only then did he heave a sigh of relief.
Eunuch Liu didn't dare to interrupt. He didn't understand the relationship between Li Shiming and Xiao Rui. If he said something wrong, he would be the one in trouble.
He thought about the previous historian. Didn't he just do whatever the Emperor said?
Why did Xiao Rui seem to have a vague feeling that he could control Li Shiming now? This world was getting more and more confusing. In his heart, Xiao Rui's status had risen to the same level as Li Shiming. No matter what, he could not offend him.
When Li Shi Min walked to the dining hall, he was shocked.
It was over.
That matter didn't seem to have been arranged. Xiao Rui's reward of 100 taels of silver could be recorded in the historical records. If he saw that thing, wouldn't it be written down in a big book?
Li Shi Min thought of this, but his expression remained unchanged. He coughed lightly and said,"Xiao Rui, zhen has a habit when eating and doesn't like to be watched. Do you think you should wait outside the hall?”
"Your Majesty," Xiao Rui said in a daze,"I'm afraid I can't agree to your request."”
"Besides, didn't the previous historian also stay by His Majesty's side when he was eating?”
After Xiao Rui finished speaking, Li Shimin blurted out without thinking,"The previous historian? He is waiting outside the hall."
Li Shi Min looked at Xiao Rui as soon as he finished speaking.
It was just as he had expected.
Xiao Rui's face revealed a smile as if his scheme had succeeded. He quickly took a pen and began to write.
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