shark [rebirth]

The young master muttered to Xu Jin in a low voice, but he forgot to set up restraints around the two of them. Both Pei Heng and Yan Yunhou were martial arts masters with high internal strength. They could be heard clearly in the hall separated by a carved wooden door. Yan Yunhou He lowered his head and coughed.

After Han Qi invited them to get affirmative reply, she left contentedly. When she went out, she noticed Young Master Gu and Xu Jin on the corridor, her eyes lit up, and she immediately guessed their relationship with the two noblemen in the house, and politely said Nodded to them.

Yan Yunhou waved to Young Master Gu, and when he approached, he said with a half-smile: "Why did the man provoke you?"

Young Master Gu blushed, grabbed a piece of snacks confidently, and took Yan Yunhou's teacup. He ate with one hand and drank with the other. He looked at him and said, "The man is duplicity and half-hearted. When he passed by a restaurant when he was entering the city, he heard a woman playing a piano and singing a song." , is singing the truth.”

Pei Heng laughed when he heard the words: "Is it the same for Master Hou?"

"It used to be like this." Young Master Gu took a few steps away before he dared to reveal his old truth, "Later... then he stopped interacting with those sisters."

Yan Yunhou raised his eyes and glanced at him, and said, "Isn't it all for you? A heartless little thing."

"Really? Didn't you change your ways because you couldn't handle it?" Young Master Gu squeezed to Xu Jin's side, and Xu Jin smiled and raised his hand to straighten his black and soft hair.

"What does this Han Qi governor have to do with the Sun family?" Xu Jin asked about the business.

Pei Heng said: "Speaking of it, there are two interests. The Han family itself is one of the aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River. During the reign of Emperor Yuanxu, Han Qi's father was named on the gold list. Originally, he was only a side branch of the family, but after he took office in Yangzhou, his status suddenly changed. Han Qi later followed the same path, and after two generations, they are already a very authoritative branch of the Han family. The direct descendants are all engaged in business, and Han Qi is their backing."

"As for the relationship with the Sun family... Han Qi's father used to worship Sun Zhuyi's father as his teacher, and Han Qi and Sun Yongshang also loved each other as brothers in the past. Whether the relationship between the two families is true or not is unclear, but Official contacts are by no means empty words, the Sun family in the capital has contributed a lot to the Han family's ability to sit in the south of the Yangtze River for many years."

Xu Jin thought for a while and said: "The emperor has not moved Sun Zhuyi for a long time, mainly because he is afraid of the aristocratic families in the south of the Yangtze River. He is worried that if the sun family falls, they will make trouble. But the tentacle of the Sun family in the south of the Yangtze River There are not many, as long as Han Qi is dug out to make an example to others, and show magnanimity to others, and then replace him with a feudal official who can control the situation, then the south of the Yangtze River will be stable."

Yan Yunhou showed approval on his face: "That's exactly the reason."

Xu Jin asked: "Is this difficult to handle? Whenever Han Qi communicates with the Sun family in Beijing, there must be traces. Just seize the evidence of collusion."

"The problem lies in the evidence." Yan Yunhou said, "Han Qi has no direct contact with the Sun family. According to our investigation, the two parties pass information and benefits through the Jiangnan Chamber of Commerce. The caravan exchanges are uncertain, and the methods are secretive. If we want to thoroughly investigate with sharp swords and clear guns, the Jiangnan area will be turned upside down, and chaos will arise before we can do it."

Pei Heng continued: "So we have to start with Liu Sijing, who is the number one merchant in Huaiyang."

"First? With the background of the Sun family and Han Qi's father and son, the Han family is not ranked first?" Young Master Gu asked strangely.

Pei Heng smiled and said: "This 'first' is not just about money and background. Liu Sijing is first-rate and has a lot of friends. Most of the officials and businessmen in Huaiyang and even Guangdong and Guangxi are his guests. Obviously everyone knows it, but he has a very style Keep a low profile. The Han family is indeed big and successful, so they must be richer than Liu Sijing, but their management skills are not as good as others."

"He brought up the trend of competing to marry concubines in Huaiyang, which led everyone to sell their daughters." Yan Yunhou said, "It can be seen that this person is low-key on the surface, but in fact he has a wild and unrestrained nature."

"That's why Han Qi and Liu Sijing have to be taken down together." Xu Jin pondered, "In this way, the aristocratic groups in the south of the Yangtze River can be decapitated. Once their hearts are broken, they can't care about Sun's affairs. Everyone is thinking about what to do. Save yourself."

After a brief discussion, the group took a nap after lunch. When they woke up, Han Qi arranged to go to a restaurant called "Liyuan" in the east of the city. They said it was a restaurant, but the place occupied a large area. There are horse farms and shooting ranges, as well as good wine and good people.

The Jianghuai water system passes through the east of the city, and there are many pavilions and pavilions beside the water, with Huayu flying eaves. The "Liyuan" occupies a wonderful place. The world of mortals is rolling and prosperous.

Han Qi called a few officials who would come to accompany him, and spent most of the afternoon with Pei Heng and Yan Yunhou pushing cups, listening to music and watching dances. Xu Jin took Master Gu to ride and shoot. When he came back, Han Qi It happened to arrange for Pretty in Pink and a few handsome or flirtatious teenagers to come in, which was obviously a further temptation.

Xu Jin: "..."

Young Master Gu: "..."

Yan Yunhou just pushed away a woman who had just stuck to him, and saw Master Gu's eyes full of words, he rubbed his forehead and smiled wryly.Pei Heng blinked at Xu Jin, his eyes were bright and gentle, completely different from the indifference he had just looked at the "Flower Banquet" sent by Han Qi, Xu Jin was hooked by him for no reason, walked over silently, in front of him Sitting next to him, his posture was very domineering, with his arms resting on Pei Heng's back, in a occupying posture.

Han Qi was extremely shrewd, and thought that these two were afraid of guilt, so she clapped her hands and sent all the beauties away, and smiled at Young Master Gu's knife-wielding eyes: "I've been drunk and confused, and I almost forgot how handsome you are. Waiting for vulgar fans to come in?"

Young Master Gu sat cross-legged next to Yan Yunhou with a beautiful face, trying to move away to show his dissatisfaction, but Yan Yunhou grabbed his ankle under the table and rubbed it up with his slender fingers. The young master's ears turned red all of a sudden, and his back immediately felt weak, and he was embraced by Yan Yunhou.

Marquis Yanyun laughed loudly, raised his glass and said, "Master Han, you are too polite. Everyone says that Ruo Shui only takes one scoop for three thousand. This is exactly what this Marquis is doing. It is not Mr. Han's fault."

The doors of the Linshui pavilions are wide open, and the light gauze curtains are blown in the air with the wind. Outside, there are Goulan brothels and elegant soft red along the Huai River. The smudge of ink fades away.In the midst of such debauchery, the whole afternoon was spent unknowingly, and Han Qi even made a surprising move.

After his accompanying officials left, Han Qi ordered someone to bring up several piles of ledgers, actually putting all the ledgers of Yangzhou governor's government office and his own family's ledgers in the past three years in front of Pei Heng and Yan Yunhou.

There was a momentary silence in the hall, and the soft and melodious tune outside seemed to turn into a cold blade. The two sides looked at each other, trying to guess each other's intentions.

"Master Han, what are you doing?" Pei Heng took a sip of tea as if nothing had happened.

"Let me explain to you two." Han Qi said, "I have lived in a corner for a long time, and I don't know how things are handled in Beijing, so I have to be honest with the greatest sincerity."

Marquis Yan Yun smiled and was silent for a moment, then signaled his subordinates to collect those heavy account books: "Your Excellency is really interesting... Well, since you came here with an imperial envoy, checking the accounts is a routine matter, take it home and check it first."

The account books that can be produced are naturally fine. Han Qi's righteousness is awe-inspiring, just like a person with two sleeves who has no wind and wind when he is suspected and angrily proves his innocence. Some people have come and gone, but the Han family has changed for a generation. As the saying goes, what can't be broken can't be established. It should not be said. For the sake of the old and the young in the family, the lower officials are willing to swear in front of the prince, to be loyal to the king and to the people, and to have no second thoughts. Heart."

He had a righteous face, as if all the flattery and hospitality just now were out of his own heart, and he himself is an upright person who can't beat around the bush.

If the Han family was only forced by the power of the Sun family and did not dare to turn their faces to maintain friendship, it would make sense, and everyone was almost confused by him.

Young Master Gu was shocked by the pile of ledgers, and then was overwhelmed by Han Qi's aura of showing his loyalty. He was dumbfounded while holding a teacup.

Xu Jin thought to himself, if the Sun family had someone like Han Qi, they would even be on the throne right now.

Marquis Yan Yun didn't speak, Pei Heng put down the teacup, sighed and said: "What are you talking about, my lord, but whoever is an official in the court is not conscientious, right? Don't be nervous."

Pei Heng walked over with a smile, the two sides seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding, his sharp eyes noticed Han Qi's expression of relief for a moment, he really knew how to act, and if he had a bad look, he would be fooled.

Returning to Shao Garden in the evening, Marquis Yan Yun asked Pei Heng: "What are your plans?"

Pei Heng said: "His troubles were not in vain. Of course, there is a compromise method for this matter, such as letting the Han family and Liu Sijing go, and changing the target to Huaiyang Water Transport."

Yan Yunhou smiled: "It can be seen that people have to judge the situation."

Pei Heng casually flipped through the ledger sent by Han Qi, the official ledger was very clean, the Xuanjia Guards had been investigating for many days, but Han Qi's private ledger was hard to find, there were too many possibilities of hiding.

At night, everything is silent, Shao Garden is full of bright moon, pavilions, terraces and pavilions are scattered here and there, Pei Heng sits in the pool near the water, inevitably thinks of worrying things, the little emperor's condition still shows no signs of improvement.

Xu Jin came over from behind him, carrying a jug of sweet-scented osmanthus wine and two silver cups, and quietly accompanied him to drink each other. Pei Heng drank a lot during the day, and when he drank most of the jug, he went to drink. Leaning on the porch pillar and looking at the moon in the water, without saying a word, she turned her head to look at Xu Jin, all her thoughts flooded up, and they became a pile of fragments in a mess.

"Xu Jin, do you know why I didn't say...don't say that word?" Pei Heng's voice was very low, almost groaning, "I will grow old, and when I get old, I will die... the three souls and seven souls are incomplete, like……"

Before he could finish speaking, Xu Jin leaned over and hugged him tightly, with warmth on his lips.

"Chengyin..." Xu Jin almost sighed, lowered his head and kissed him delicately.Pei Heng raised his arms to wrap around his neck in the turbulent drunkenness, and raised his head to respond. The moon in the south of the Yangtze River was like water, and they kissed for a long time in this silence.

"You are in Jiuchongtian, I will chase after you to Jiuchongtian, you will go to the stage of mercy, and I will chase you to the stage of mercy, if your life is your last, it will also be my last life... Cheng Yin, why don't you understand? "

Pei Heng finally buried his head in Xu Jin's shoulder, and fell asleep drunk. Xu Jin carried him back to the room and watched him for a long time before falling asleep next to him.