I'm really not the carpenter emperor

The two entered the door hand in hand, climbed the stairs, walked through the corridor, came to the viewing platform and sat down.

More than a year ago, the two of them broke up in Zhending and agreed to study hard and serve the country. It is only now that they can see each other again. Naturally, they are very happy.

What's more, at this time, the two of them are no longer ordinary scholars. Both of them are recruited in Qiuwei High School in the sixth year of Tianqi, and half of their feet have entered the official career.

After sitting down, Yun Wuse, who looked gentle, got up first and filled a glass of wine. He raised it up and said, "Last year, we had a farewell in the suburbs of Beijing. I didn't expect that it would be a year since we saw each other again. Brother Xiong is still in such high spirits!"

Xiong Rulin didn't look like a scholar, he was unbelievably strong, and he was more bold. After receiving the wine, he raised his neck and drank it cleanly, and said with a smile:

"The red apricots in the garden are about to bloom. Unexpectedly, the snow is about to come. Right now, autumn in Shaanxi is expected to be as cold as winter!"

When Yun Wuse heard the words, half of the joy on his face faded, he sat down slowly, and said in a low voice: "Brother Xiong's metaphor is that the imperial court has dispatched 20 troops to Shaanxi this year, is the storm coming?"

Xiong Rulin laughed loudly, "Brother Yun also knows me!"

What the two of them said was heard clearly by a handsome young man sitting on the side on the second floor. The person sitting here was none other than Zhu Youxiao who was visiting privately in Weifu.

Hearing their bold words, Zhu Youxiao couldn't remember any famous people surnamed Xiong and Yun in the folk at this time in history, so he beckoned to call the servant.

"Who are these two?"

The boy was very surprised when he heard this, "Don't you know the two of them, sir? The one on the left is dressed in white and looks a little thin. He is Yun Wuse, a famous scholar in Jifu, and he was ranked third in the gold list last year."

"Yun Wuse, what about the other one?" Zhu Youxiao murmured, having some impressions, then asked, looking at his face, he didn't see anything unusual.

The boy was also happy to talk about it, so that he could be lazy, he said:

"This one, sir, don't look at his rough and wild face, but he is also a new celebrity in the south of the Yangtze River. He is called Xiong Rulin, and he was also a candidate in the autumn of last year. He was on the gold list and ranked [-]th."

Yun Wuse's family lives in Pingxiang County, Shuntian Prefecture. He was a well-to-do family since he was a child. He is a proper second-generation official, but he has never been arrogant and domineering, and he is kind.

In the Pingxiang area, there are many rumors.

He and Xiong Rulin met on Qiuwei Road, and they both have the ambition to serve the country. They are not members of the Socialist Party, but two more representative of the new scholars.

Zhu Youxiao also knew a little about their deeds.

Yun Wuse has a title of "Yun Qingtian" handed down in later generations, and the common people call him unselfish, impartial, upright and honest.

As for Xiong Rulin, he later served as the governor of Nanjing City, and the Manchu Qing attacked the city. When Qian Qianyi, the chief minister of the cabinet, took the lead in surrendering, he dispersed his family wealth and raised family soldiers to resist.

In the end, he died in battle, and the whole family threw themselves into the well to die for the country.

These deeds were all searched by Zhu Youxiao's descendants on Baidu when they were idle and bored. I don't know how true they are, but they should be roughly the same.

At the very least, these two people should be observed carefully, maybe they are the talents discovered by the folks this time.

Thinking of this, Zhu Youxiao suddenly laughed narrowly.

I like Weifu private interviews so much, will future generations also make a "Tianqi Weifu private interview" because of this, and then become a classic?

Thinking about it, he stood up, came behind the two, cupped his hands and said with a smile:

"Both, can I sit down?"

Xiong Rulin and Yun Wuse were both taken aback when they heard the words, Xiong Rulin quickly stepped aside and said loudly, "Come, sit here with me!"

Yun Wuse also said: "A friend comes from afar, since brother and sister intend to make friends, how can the two of us oblige your wish?"

Zhu Youxiao was also surprised that it went so smoothly, sat down and said with a smile: "Both of you are very hospitable, I hear your accents, you don't look like a native of Xi'an."

Yun Wuse looked at Zhu Youxiao's clothes, and probably knew the identity of the other party in his heart, and said, "What brother said is the official language of the capital, right?"

"Could it be that the son of a rich family from a certain family came to play in Shaanxi?"

Zhu Youxiao nodded to him, "Brother Yun has good eyesight, I am indeed from the capital, and my surname is Huang. If you are not rude, dare to ask this dear friend, where is he from?"

Xiong Rulin said freely: "What's so abrupt about this, it's not a secret." He cupped his hands and said, "I'm from Suzhou, Xiong Rulin."

"This is Yun Wuse, who is from the capital just like you."

After saying that, the three of them cupped their hands at the same time and said:

"Nice to meet you."

Zhu Youxiao sat down again, with a little surprise on his face: "This trip to Xi'an is really not in vain, and I am lucky enough to make friends with two celebrities!"

Yun Wuse was taken aback for a moment, then laughed loudly:

"Where are we celebrities? We are just scholars with the ambition to serve the country. Brother Huang, don't wear a high hat anymore."

Xiong Rulin said: "He, he is the worst person to be called a celebrity, and this name has spread out somehow."

"However, this is also good, so as to save you from being sulking all day long!"

"Brother Huang, let me tell you, when I entered the door just now, the doorman almost stopped me, and when he saw my appearance, he immediately became respectful again!"

Zhu Youxiao laughed dumbfounded: "Why is this?"

At this time, Yun Wuse interjected abruptly, "Dogs look down on people!"

After the words fell, the three of them laughed.

Zhu Youxiao really likes the likable and familiar character of this little fat man named Xiong Rulin. Such a person can really enjoy himself anywhere.

At this time, the three of them had nothing to say, and the atmosphere was a little awkward.

Xiong Rulin suddenly asked: "Brother Huang is from the capital, looking at the clothes of Xiongtai, this jade pendant is not cheap, right?"

Seeing Zhu Youxiao nodded slightly, he asked again:

"What do you do at home?"

Chapter 861 Lin Cong'er

"Oh, Brother Xiong is talking about this!" Zhu Youxiao picked up the jade pendant and said casually, "It's something worn by a court lady that my father accidentally photographed."

"It turned out to be something in the palace, no wonder it's so delicate!" Xiong Rulin's eyes lit up and he rubbed his hands again and again, obviously very pleased with it.

Zhu Youxiao has been living in the palace, and Dabao sees this kind of thing every day.

For example, this jade pendant made by the imperial court may be considered incomparably exquisite by ordinary people, and it is priceless if it is obtained by the people, but in his eyes, it is nothing more than a vulgar thing.

"Brother, if you want it, just take it!"

Xiong Rulin was taken aback when he heard the words, he had to be a wealthy second generation from a wealthy family to give away such things casually.

Although he is a poor ghost, he also knows that the price of anything that has a little relationship with the palace among the people will be multiplied several times.

Not to mention that this is an item used by female officials in the palace. There is very little circulation in the market, and most of it is bought by rich people for collection.

To give it away so easily, I am afraid that this person's family background must be among the best in the capital.

He glanced at Yun Wuse, who was also in shock, and when he saw his wink, he returned a wink, as if saying, I don't know him either.

Only then did the two carefully observe the appearance of the rich man in front of them.

I saw this man's face was white and beardless, clean-born, with a leisurely demeanor, a smile in his eyes, and a calm and calm brow.

It is only with special attention that one can discover the indifference and ruthlessness in the depths of his eyes under the cover of this open-minded and calm demeanor.

Such a person, I am afraid that he has already left the category of ordinary rich family children.

"How can I bear this, Brother Huang is just kidding!" Xiong Rulin knew the preciousness of this kind of thing, so naturally he didn't dare to accept it casually.

Although he is in urgent need of silver at the moment, but the origin of this person is unknown, and the two have just met, and they know people and faces but don't know their hearts.

Accepting favors rashly is tantamount to giving someone a handle.

Zhu Youxiao treated each other with sincerity, and directly took the jade pendant out of the hem, threw it over casually, and said, "Brother Xiong, you're welcome, just take it if you like. I have plenty of such things in my house."

Yes, yes?

Could it be that the jade pendant of a female official in the palace is something vulgar?

Looking at Zhu Youxiao who seemed to be throwing a stone, Xiong Rulin opened his mouth wide. Is this the rich man in the capital? I have seen it today.

Just as he was thinking, there was a sudden commotion downstairs.

The proprietress ordered the servants and the waiters to close the curtains, and the light in the room went dark. Everyone held their breaths and concentrated, as if they were expecting something.

Not long after, a petite figure appeared on the stage.

Xiong Rulin and Yun Wuse stared blankly, and Xiong Rulin said, "It seems that we came today just in time, and Miss Cong'er from Dingxiang Pavilion just came out!"

Miss Cong'er?

Zhu Youxiao looked down when he heard the words, and was also taken aback.

This woman, dressed in a red dress, is elegant and refined, petite and lovely, and at first glance, she has an air of lightness.

Looking up again, it was only then that people understood why this woman was so sought after by everyone present.

She holds the pipa in her arms, half covers her face, and her eyes are like a pool of clear water. When she looks around, she has an elegant and noble temperament, which makes people feel ashamed and dare not desecrate.

However, there is a state of seduction in that cold, arrogant and agile movement, and people can't help but be haunted.

This kind of pure and coquettish woman is indeed rare among the people, but Zhu Youxiao didn't look stupid like those around her.

In the palace on weekdays, I have never seen any woman. The so-called Cong'er girl in Dingxiang Pavilion does have some qualities, but it is not enough to make Zhu Youxiao pay more attention.

Xiong Rulin and Yun Wuse came back to their senses, and just noticed that the rich man was looking around, as if he had no interest in the top card in front of him.

Yun Wuse asked: "This Lin Cong'er is a well-known singing girl in Shaanxi. I don't know how many high-ranking officials and dignitaries spent a lot of money to listen to her play and sing alone. Brother Huang doesn't seem to be interested."

Xiong Rulin smiled and said, "I don't think so. How can any man in the world have no idea about such a woman? I think Brother Huang has seen too many beauties in the capital, so he doesn't like such vulgar fans."

Yun Wuse glanced at him, not without resistance.

"Brother Xiong, you have received money from others, so you should start speaking for others."

Xiong Rulin smiled helplessly, and didn't know what to say, this jade pendant was too valuable, and he really needed the money very much.

He suddenly remembered something and asked:

"Brother Yun, I entrusted you with the matter last year, but what happened?"

A flash of apology flashed in Yun Wuse's eyes, and he let out a long sigh, "Brother Xiong entrusted it, it's very unfortunate, I asked someone to ask, that case is not handled by the Ministry of Punishment."

"There are so many involved in this case, many of them have become unjust prisons, and Dongchang bypassed the three judicial departments to take over. Brother Xiong also knows that Dongchang handles the case, and he would rather arrest ten wrong ones than let one go."

A shadow of disappointment flashed across Xiong Rulin's eyes, tightly clutching the jade pendant in his hand, he immediately smiled and said:

"It's up to people to plan things, and it's up to God to make things happen. Why should you worry about it? I didn't have much expectations in the first place, so it's okay, it's okay..."

Yun Wuse also sighed, "Even I was deeply shocked when the imperial examination case happened that year. The dignified Donglin group of virtuous people actually did such a nasty act, trying to control the government in vain."

"The emperor was furious. There was nothing he could do. After all, since the founding of the Ming Dynasty, there had never been such a serious case in the imperial examination field."

Seeing that the expressions of the two suddenly faded, Zhu Youxiao didn't want to ask at first, but when he heard that it was a major imperial examination case two years ago, he immediately became interested.

"What you two said, is it the case of the Donglin Imperial Examination in the fifth year of Tianqi?"

Yun Wuse glanced over and sighed:

"Exactly, Brother Xiong's brother was involved in this case as an old friend because he had an acquaintance with a Donglin scholar. He is still trapped in the Dongchang Prison and has not been heard from."

Zhu Youxiao said with a smile: "I've heard about this case too. The Donglin party members tried to control the government. Their intentions are to be punished. There are also many old friends of their disciples."

"It is helpless to be involved in this case."

Xiong Rulin did not refute, but said:

"Brother Huang is right. My brother is actually an honest man. He failed the scientific examination for many years and is still a scholar, but he has a very good personal relationship with a Donglin scholar."

"When the Donglin scholar came back to Suzhou, he came to see my brother. The two often sang poems and wine, and became friends for many years."

"Afterwards, the Donglin Imperial Examination Case was discovered. The Donglin scholar was found to have obtained the examination questions in advance, but his brother was thrown into prison because someone falsely accused him of quoting the examination questions."

"Just ask, if my brother knew the exam questions in advance, why didn't he tell me, how could he still be a scholar?"

When Zhu Youxiao heard the words, his brows suddenly frowned, and he said in a deep voice: "Then according to your opinion, your brother was falsely accused by the enemy and fell into an unjust prison?"

"You asked for Yun Wuse because of this?"

Xiong Rulin nodded, put the jade pendant back into Zhu Youxiao's hand, with disappointment in his eyes, and said:

"I wanted to keep this jade pendant as a gift, to see if I can find someone to re-examine my brother's case in the capital, whether it is true or not, I hope you can rest assured."

"Since there is no hope, the jade pendant is useless."

Zhu Youxiao looked at the jade pendant in his hand, turned his head and whispered to a guard of the Yongwei Battalion behind him, "Send a message back to Beijing and ask Wei Zhongxian to investigate his brother's case again."

Then, turning around, he said:

"My family knows people in the British government, and they have some connections in the capital. They will ask someone to go back and talk to them, and find a way to ask Dongchang to re-investigate your brother's case."