Liu Ji and Cao Can looked at each other in confusion.
"Old Cao, Big Brother Liu, let me make it clear first. I, Old Xiao, am not looking down on you! These are some of the assets that I, Old Xiao, have accumulated over the years. Now that I'm leaving, I'll give these worldly possessions to you two brothers!”
After saying that, Xiao He opened the wooden box. Other than some copper coins, there were also a few pieces of gold.
"Old Xiao, this is boring. I'm all alone and don't need these things. Old Cao still had his mother to support, so these things were more useful to him.”
Liu Ji glanced at the wooden box and said without hesitation.
"No, I can't accept this money."
Cao Can's voice was firm as he rejected the offer.
"What are you doing? You have to know that I've been promoted to the county governor and receive an annual salary of 2,000 dans. This bit of money is really nothing to me.”
Xiao He advised earnestly.
"That's right! Old Cao, Old Xiao is rich now. You don't have to be polite with him. After all, the expenses of buying medicine and supporting him are not small. Just your salary is far from enough.”
Liu Ji also chimed in and advised Cao Can.
Cao Can's eyes were bloodshot. He was actually in pain.
According to his heart, he was unwilling to accept this money from his good friend. However, when he thought of his mother at home, it was indeed difficult for him to continue holding on.
Now that he was outside, he already owed a lot of debts.
Cao Can grabbed Xiao He and Liu Bang's hands, tears glistening in his eyes. He didn't say a word for a long time.
Xiao He and Liu Ji looked at each other and smiled knowingly. They kept consoling Cao Can.
In the Prefectural Governor's Mansion, Ying Zheng was lying on his couch, having a little nap.
At this moment, Meng Yi slowly walked in and said in a low voice,"Your Majesty, Liu Ji, the chief of Fengyang's Si Water Pavilion, and Cao Can, the prison official of Pei County, have already entered Xiao He's residence.”
Ying Zheng opened his eyes, then slowly stood up and walked towards the gate.
Meng Yi was stunned. Where was His Majesty going?
Originally, when His Majesty ordered him to send people to monitor Pei County Prison Chief Cao to participate in Fengyang Li Sishui Tingchang Liu Ji, he felt that it was somewhat unbelievable.
But now, he was even more confused, completely unable to figure out His Majesty's intentions…
"Your Majesty has arrived."
"Ten thousand years for His Majesty, ten thousand years for Great Qin."
The three of them who were chatting were shocked by the noise outside and quickly got up.
Xiao He led the two of them and opened the gate of the courtyard. As expected, Ying Zheng was slowly walking down from the luxurious imperial carriage.
"Greetings, Your Majesty."
Xiao He and the other two shouted in unison.
"No need."
Ying Zheng waved his hand, his expression unreadable.
The three of them felt like they had been pardoned, and only then did they straighten their backs. However, they lowered their heads and stood where they were, not knowing what to do.
"Zhen is already in front of your residence. Aren't you going to invite Zhen in for a drink?”
Ying Zheng looked at Xiao He, who was still in a daze, and said in a blaming tone.
"This subject has the same intention, but this humble residence is simple and crude. I'm afraid it will tarnish Your Majesty's dignity, so I hesitated.”
Xiao He hurriedly smiled apologetically and said in an extremely respectful tone.
"Back then, I was a hostage in Handan and lived in a much worse place than you.”
A nostalgic look appeared on Ying Zheng's face as he strode towards the gate.
"Welcome, Your Majesty."
Xiao He quickly retreated to the side and said in admiration.
Although what he said just now was just overly modest.
However, this high and mighty emperor didn't have the slightest arrogance.
On the contrary, a casual sentence made him seem very approachable.
Just as the group of guards was about to enter, they heard Ying Zheng, who was walking forward slowly, say,""All of you are waiting here."
"Here."
All the armored soldiers immediately stood on the spot and waited for orders. They stood straight like statues and did not move.
After waiting for Ying Zheng and Xiao He to enter the mansion, Meng Yi looked at the closed door and fell into deep thought.
"Surround this courtyard so tightly that not even a single bird is allowed to fly over this courtyard.”
"Send armored soldiers to block off all the nearby streets. Have the secret guards set up secret posts. Once they find any suspicious and dangerous people, they will have the right to act first before reporting.”
"Your Majesty is entrusted with the important task of the country and cannot make the slightest mistake. Otherwise, we will all die for it.”
Meng Yi served as a doctor, and the palace guards and guards were all under his command.
"Here."
Several generals immediately received the order and went to arrange the defenses.
After Ying Zheng entered Xiao He's mansion, he wandered around as if he was taking a leisurely stroll.
Xiao He and the other two could only follow closely behind. Although their hearts were filled with doubts, they didn't dare to ask.
"Where does Minister Xiao usually read?”
Ying Zheng suddenly asked.
"Your Majesty, this way please."
Although Xiao He didn't understand, he could only lead the way obediently.
Arriving at a simple yet clean and elegant little room, Ying Zheng looked at the bamboo slips and books on the wooden table, then walked over and sat down unceremoniously.
Then, he casually picked up a scroll and started reading it.
Xiao He and the other two stood by the side and looked at each other. They could see the confusion in each other's eyes.
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