Funing Hall

Two days later, the envoys of Liao and Xixia left Tokyo one after another.

Gu Ci didn't stay behind and left with Yeluqin.Before leaving, they came to the palace to say goodbye, and Xie Wenrui was by Zhao Cong's side.Zhao Cong secretly glanced at Xie Wenrui's expression, Xie Wenrui seemed to have already guessed it, or he had already known it from Gu Ci, although there was bitterness on his face, he was not surprised.

That night, I specially asked the place to talk to the two of them, but it hasn't happened yet?

Zhao Cong subconsciously wanted to turn his head to look at Zhao Shiqi, only to remember that he was locked up by him.

He sighed, saying that it was a big deal for the official to bid farewell, so he whispered to Fu Lu to call Zhao Shiqi.

Zhao Shiqi arrived soon and looked at him excitedly. Zhao Cong said softly, "Humph" and said, "Continue to stay in confinement after today."

"..." Zhao Shiqi's eyes dimmed.

Zhao Cong sent him and Xie Wenrui to send the envoys out of the city together, which is a great honor.Whether it was Yeluqin or the envoys of Xixia, he thanked them again and again before leading them out of the palace together.

The decree of descending to the Duke of Qi was also issued on this day, so that when the officials left the palace, those who went to the Duke of Qi's mansion to announce the decree went out of the palace together.Zhao Cong didn't have the slightest idea of ​​"should not show family ugliness", and Yeluqin and others also knew that this was the intention of the Emperor Song.Especially those who went to Taiyuan Mansion to proclaim the decree and went out of the city with them, they knew it better.

Yeluqin even whispered to Gu Ci in private: "This Jiang Wei is not considered a character, why is their emperor so afraid?"

"The Jiang family has been stationed in Taiyuan for many years, who can not be afraid?"

"Hi." Yeluqin didn't care, "Look at the forbidden soldiers and the Xiang army today. It is said that the strength of Jiang Wei's troops is less than [-]% of the forbidden soldiers in Kaifeng Mansion. What can they do?"

Gu Ci smiled: "That's why I made it specially for you to see."

"Are you afraid that Jiang Wei will hook up with us? Tch, I don't like Jiang Wei!"

Gu Ci stabbed him: "Does Jiang Wei like you?"

"You!" Although Yeluqin was angry, he knew Gu Ci's attitude when he spoke. After being angry for a while, he said again, "Do you think there is a connection between him and the Queen Mother?"

"Maybe, otherwise, why would the Emperor of the Song Dynasty act for you?"

"That's right, there is always some careful work, and there are always some things I don't know about. Who knows what the queen mother can do."

Gu Ci kept his face calm and continued reading.

Yeluqin said: "Well, now that I have formed an alliance with Zhao Cong, I will go back and talk to the Queen Mother about the shabbiness of the Jiang family."

Gu Ci nodded.Although he reads books, he can't actually see anything in his heart.Just now in the palace, Xie Wenrui was standing opposite him, he suddenly didn't dare to look up at Xie Wenrui, there seemed to be accusations in Xie Wenrui's eyes.He didn't feel sorry for Xie Wenrui, the two of them had never made any vows, even if they kissed that night, it was because of drunkenness.

However, Xie Wenrui's eyes really made him a little guilty.

Xie Wenrui hoped that he could stay, right?

It's just that he hasn't finished his work yet.

What's more, what if he stays.Xie Wenrui is the only legitimate son in the family, how could he give up everything for an idler like him.

Thinking wildly like this, the convoy suddenly stopped.

Zhao Shiqi patted Xie Wenrui on the shoulder, and said softly: "Help you again." After he finished speaking, he pulled the reins, walked to Yeluqin's carriage, and said, "I want to say a few words to Ambassador Liu. .”

The convoy stopped immediately, and the guard came up to ask Yeluqin.Zhao Shiqi's identity was extraordinary after all, Yeluqin got out of the carriage and talked to Zhao Shiqi face to face.Zhao Shiqi got off his horse, and the two of them walked to the side of the road together, laughing from time to time.

Gu Ci looked at the book in his hand, and suddenly a familiar voice sounded from outside the curtain of the carriage: "Xiang Lai."

Gu Ci raised his head and looked at the silhouette on the curtain.

"I'm going back to Dengzhou tomorrow." Xie Wenrui knew that he would not answer, so he said to himself, "I don't know when His Majesty will call me back to Kaifeng. If you don't stay, I know the reason. It's just, I, I love you My thoughts are all true. I will not marry a wife, let alone please others. I, yes, only you in my heart. I know that you are worried, and I know that you still don't believe me, and I will prove it to you. "

Xie Wenrui paused and said: "You shouldn't me, it's okay, I will wait for you forever."

Gu Ci silently lowered his eyes.

"I will do my best to help His Majesty and resolve the affairs of the Liao Kingdom as soon as possible. I will wait for you to come back." After finishing speaking, the silhouette beside the curtain suddenly disappeared, and at the same time, the sound of horseshoes gradually disappearing.

Gu Ci whispered: "Okay."

Xie Wenrui didn't hear it.

The envoys came and went, but the people in Tokyo didn't feel deserted. After all, there was one less Duke, and one more Duke Jia.Wei Junwang's mansion is still sealed.

Like irony, a Jiang family fell, but another Jiang family rose up.

The pronunciation is the same, and people directly distinguish between "the one in Taiyuan" and "the one in Luoyang".

The door plaque inscribed by His Majesty on the Jiaguo family's house was hung up, and the Jiang family officially became the talk of the crowd.Originally, Jiang Qian was also considered by Princess Baoning to be a son-in-law, so at this point, he would naturally be brought up as an accusation.Contacting the number one scholar, Princess Baoning's lifelong event is now the most talked about by people in the city.

There were too many people talking about it, even Yi Yu's family members were aware of it.

Yi Yu now lives at his aunt's house, which is Lin Changxin's house.Lin Changxin was an honest man, and he heard it mentioned in the yamen, so he immediately asked Yi Yu when he got home.Yi Yu admitted that this happened, he was indeed brought back to the Princess Mansion by Princess Baoning on the street in the busy city.

His aunt was both happy and surprised: "You child, why don't you come back and tell such a great thing!"

Yi Yu was bored in his heart, but smiled on his face and said, "How can the princess look at me?"

"The princess loves the handsome man the most. You are so beautiful, the princess must have taken a fancy to you! I have never heard of the princess bringing other men back to the princess mansion!"

"The princess's mansion still has noodle heads." Yi Yu reminded softly.

His aunt was taken aback, her face was stained with worry, and she looked at her husband.

Lin Changxin said indifferently: "Princess Baoning is the official's younger sister, so her appearance is not a big deal."

The aunt believed in her husband the most, and she smiled again: "Yes! A son-in-law is different from a face-to-face. It would be great if the princess really took a fancy to our family's Erlang? My sister knows, so she must be so happy! The son-in-law, that is a treasure. Princess Ning's son-in-law!"

Yi Yu forced a smile, feeling even more annoyed.

In terms of wealth, in the entire Song Dynasty, few people could compare with their family.But their family has no foundation, and their ancestors are all businessmen, not even a farmer. This is doomed that their family will always be inferior.Even if he is already the number one scholar, his status as a consort can make his aunt and uncle so happy.

But he, Yi Yu, wants to revitalize the Yi family, relying on his own knowledge and ability, not this so-called son-in-law!Not even his appearance!

He said a few perfunctory words, and walked to his study sullenly. On the way, he met his third younger sister, Yi Yu.The two of them were born by his mother, the son and daughter of the family, and their names have the same pronunciation.It was also because of this status that the younger sister was sent to Tokyo City, and the family expected her to marry someone from a high family.

It's just that my uncle is average in Beijing, how can he plan for my sister?Fortunately, the Yi family has money, and it doesn't take much trouble for the official media to say that they are down and out. After all, there will be a lot of dowries for the third sister.It's just that for some reason, my sister has been here for a few months, but there is no progress on this matter.

At this moment, when Yi Yu saw Yi Yu, he suddenly thought of Zhao Shiqi's clothes and the purse at his waist.

"Brother." Yi Yu happily came up to salute him, "Brother didn't enter the palace today?"

"Brother is just a petty official, how can he enter the palace all day long?"

Yi Yu smiled: "Brother is the number one scholar!" After she laughed, she asked innocently, "Is my brother going to be a son-in-law? I have seen Princess Baoning before, she is very beautiful. When my brother becomes a son-in-law , you can enter the palace to meet His Majesty every day, right?"

Yi Yu walked with her to the garden at the back, the two walked and talked together.

Yi Yu asked unintentionally: "I heard from my aunt that she arranged several marriages for you, but you didn't like them? Why? Our family has a lot of money, so you don't have to feel that you are out of reach. Those poor families , You are famous, but you are actually very poor. Spend more money and hold their lives, and they will be very obedient and will not dare to bully you."

Yi Yu lowered his head, stirred the handkerchief with his fingers, and whispered, "I don't like them."

Yi Yu said intentionally: "Then who do you like?"

"I--"

"It seems that my sister really has someone she likes?"

Yi Yu and his mother are compatriots, and he is the champion. He likes to study since he was a child. Yi Yu trusts her brother very much.For a long time, she only dared to secretly admire that noble man, knowing that she had no chance to do it, and she also had many troubles. Now being asked by Yi Yu, she lowered her head and whispered: "I, I really With someone you like, it’s just—”

"Just what?"

"It's just that his status is too noble..." Yi Yu stirred the handkerchief in his hand, feeling uneasy, but because he was his own brother, he finally raised his head and said, "Brother, his status is too noble. If I say, I would As his concubine, will my brother hate me?"

Yi Yu felt mixed feelings in his heart.

What is so good about Zhao Shiqi?Counting Zhao Shiqi's origin in detail, it is obvious that he has deep thoughts and has not seen any great ability, but His Majesty treated him like that.

His innocent and kind sister was also attracted to him?Although their family is a merchant, they are wealthy enough. The younger sister's life from childhood to adulthood is not worse than those of the little ladies in the Duke's mansion. She grew up pampered, but she even said such words.

He also felt sorry for his sister, so he couldn't bear to be harsh.

But there are so many new and old grudges.

Yi Yu smiled and asked, "You have to tell brother who he is first."

"He is...he is the Eleventh Lord of Wei County Prince's Mansion. When I first came to Kaifeng, I saw it by accident on West Street, and then..."

Yi Yu sneered in his heart, Zhao Shiqi was born tall and tall, and his appearance was indeed good, so he was naturally eye-catching.

So what about being noble?Their home is a merchant, so what if the portal is low?

Because of his high status, he was dragged down from the high seat and told to throw him hard.

If he can marry his younger sister to Zhao Shiqi, then no matter what, His Majesty will never allow him to be the consort of the princess again.

Yi Yu said softly to Yi Yu, "Don't worry, brother has a solution."

"Ah—really?"

"You believe in brother, it's just this matter, you can't tell others, even your maid."

Yi Yu quickly covered his mouth, shook his head and said, "I won't say anything!"

Yi Yu stretched out his hand to straighten her bangs, said something before leaving.

As soon as he returned to his yard, he said, "Chang Feng, you will—"

The new servant said in a low voice: "Mr. Lang, Chang Feng has passed away."

Yi Yu was taken aback for a moment, then returned to his senses with a wry smile, feeling a little bit reluctant in his heart.Chang Feng was his personal servant who grew up with him, but was killed by him. It was he who poisoned the tea cup with his own hands and handed it to Chang Feng.Chang Feng believed in him the most, he had no doubts about him, and drank the tea in one gulp.

Just because Changfeng knew everything about him, including the prescription of the medicine.Yi Yu looked at the white paper in front of him and thought, he really is a cruel and vicious person.

It's just that the world is like this, if he is not vicious, how can he reach a high position.

He is not vicious to others, but some people are vicious to him.

He took a deep breath, didn't ask the name, just said to the new boy: "All the new materials from Yangzhou that I brought are sent to San Niangzi."

"Yes." The boy nodded, turned around and went out.

Zhao Shiqi and Xie Wenrui sent the envoy away, and they returned to the city together, Xie Wenrui went home, and Zhao Shiqi returned to the palace.

Since Zhao Shiqi was still in confinement, he took advantage of this moment to hurry home and ask about the progress of various things.Yan Mo also waited for him for a long time, and when he saw him come back, he immediately said: "Lang Jun, you are back!"

"What happened?"

"The two close servants beside Yi Yu are dead!"

"Who killed it?"

"Li Da and the others went to investigate. It was Yi Yu who killed himself! He just put the blame on others." Yin Mo said angrily, "So Li Da had already hooked up with two people, one of them was Chang Feng, who was with Yi Yu When my son grows up, he knows everything, but he is not tempted to live and die, and he doesn't say anything. Although the other one didn't know, he promised to help us steal the medicine prescription, and the result—"

Yi Yu is really a smart person, he can't bear it any longer.

Zhao Shiqi frowned, and said in a deep voice: "The envoy has already left, and I will burn his house tonight."

"Yes!"

"I can't come out of the palace these few days, and you are in charge of everything. Be sure to keep an eye on Yi Yu. No matter where he goes these few days, he must write it down. After a few days, when I go out of the palace, I will tell you everything." to me."

"Don't worry, sir!"

"Before burning, take out all the books on his desk. Don't destroy them."

"Yes."

Zhao Shiqi asked again: "Do you have wrapped small wontons at home?"

Yan Mo's spirit was tense, unexpectedly his husband suddenly asked such a question, he was stunned for a while, then nodded: "Yes."

"Give me some."

"Oh!" Yin Mo came back to his senses, knowing that this is what Lang Jun wanted to bring to His Majesty, so she went to get it.

Zhao Shiqi returned to the palace with the food box to please His Majesty the Emperor.