Clear and Muddy Loss of Love

Crows in the world are as black

Qi Yan scrutinized it and found that his current situation was very passive.

After this shock, the masked man will not do anything to her for the time being, but it remains to be seen whether future news sources can continue.

Although I opened the door to Nangong Jingnv's heart, the other party only had close contacts with Nangong Shunv, and the other emperor's heirs rarely moved around, and the princess's political resources were still too low...

As for Nangong Wang, Qi Yan decided to continue to "cold" him.

If he is not allowed to fall heavily, this prince will not put down his posture and continue to "use" himself.

What the second prince Nangongwei did in Luobei was unexpected, and sooner or later he will turn around...

A cruel smile appeared on Qi Yan's face: This is better.

……

A few days later, Qi Yan went back to his private residence and handed a letter of greeting to the housekeeper Qian Yuan: "You go to Gongyang Mansion and present the letter to Second Young Master."

"Yes."

Gong Yanghuai took a rest today, after receiving the post, he immediately changed his clothes and left the mansion through the back door, arriving at the agreed place - Peony Building.

The waiter in the shop called Gong Yanghuai a thousand children: "Young master, please come inside."

"Has a young master surnamed Qi reserved a seat?"

"Yes, it's in the private room on the second floor. My son, please."

Arriving at the door of the private room, Gong Yanghuai straightened his clothes and held the fan that Qi Yan had given her in his hands, and knocked on the door.

"Please come."

Gong Yanghuai raised his arms and bowed, "Tie Zhu, don't come here without any harm."

"Baishi, please sit down, how about not seeing Baishi for a few months?"

Gong Yanghuai felt a little guilty: "It's been a few months since the last time, Tie Zhu helped the Gongyang Mansion so much but never thanked him in person, Gongyang Huai is ashamed."

"I know Baishi, how come Baishi doesn't know me? Why do you and I care about this?"

A simple sentence made Gong Yanghuai's heart warm, and he took the initiative to sit beside Qi Yan: "I heard that you have come out from Lifu?"

"Ah."

"I was abrupt when I asked you for help last time, and my father has already reprimanded me severely for this. Didn't make it difficult for you?"

Qi Yan smiled faintly, raised her hand and poured a cup of tea for Gong Yanghuai: "His Royal Highness Zhen Zhen is kind and kind, I heard about this incident and felt that the adults were justifiable, so they took the initiative to enter the palace to remonstrate."

After a pause, he continued, "I'm very happy that Baishi can come to the appointment."

Gong Yanghuai pressed Qi Yan's arm, and explained: "I have already introduced Tie Zhu as a lifelong confidant, but now you have a different status, and you are too frequent to get into trouble."

Qi Yan said sadly: "Ten years of cold windows, once you reach the position, but you don't want to stop at the status of a minister, so what if you have no ambitions?"

Gongyang Huai felt sorry for him, he didn't warn Qi Yan to be cautious in his words and deeds like the others, and let out a long sigh.

"Does Shiraishi have something on his mind?"

"The Baihua Niang in Peony Building is the most famous. Tie Zhu will drink tea with me instead of wine."

"it is good."

The food and wine are served together, and the ram Huai drinks three cups in a row.

With a sound of "dong", he pressed the wine glass on the table: "Does Tie Zhu still remember Ding Fengshan?"

Qi Yan thought for a moment, then shook her head.

Gong Yanghuai snorted coldly: "It's the 'Master Paralyzed Chair' we met in Yunzhou Official School, the eldest son of the Ding Mansion."

Qi Yan couldn't help laughing: "So it's him, Baishi's description is apt. Why did you mention him?"

Gong Yanghuai also laughed: "You don't know, the father and son of the Ding family have become officials in the capital because of their meritorious service in leading the army. I was transferred to the Ministry of Industry a few days ago, and I am still a sixth rank. 'Now he is my immediate boss, Uwairo, a member of the Fifth Grade Industry Department."

"Ding Fengshan got a military job, why did he get a letter job?"

"Ding Fengshan somehow managed to pass the examination last time. Even though his nouns are at the bottom, he still has a status. Huh, who doesn't know that the Taiwei's Mansion is behind the Ding Mansion? It's really good to enjoy the shade under the big tree... ...The eldest son of Taiwei's mansion is now the post-servant of the Ministry of Rites. The original servant, Master Liu, is getting old and has asked His Majesty to resign his old age and return to his hometown. According to the procedure, even if there is a vacancy, he should be selected first in the Ministry of Rites, but in the end he was directly sent to the Ministry of Rites A dear friend transferred over. The three of us are in the top three of the same class, and even though he is the champion, I am no worse than him! Which one of the top three in the past didn't work hard for three to five years to get ahead? It's not because of... hey."

After Gong Yanghuai finished speaking, he poured himself another glass, drank it down in one gulp, and his eyes fell silent.

"Am I supposed to tell you this?"

"It's all right for you to talk to me, don't reveal it in front of outsiders."

Gong Yanghuai smiled wryly for a while: "I know, but since the accident happened, my father had the idea of ​​retreating bravely, and my elder brother was immersed in books and never cared about these things. My words... I only have to talk to you. In this place in the capital, even if you fart, you can get a few seventh-rank officials. Hahahahaha, hey! If my father retires, His Majesty may not lift me up. .”

Gong Yanghuai drank a few more cups, showing a little drunk because he drank too quickly: "Say something that should never be said, it's not a bad thing that you were appointed as a son-in-law. Only when you really walk in will you know this. The officialdom is so dark. The few taels of silver I have a month is not enough for the usual human relations. Today, this lord celebrates his birthday, and tomorrow that lord will have a grandson... A few days ago, Xing Zhongshu celebrated his birthday, and the head of the Six Departments will meet To be a human being, let us join together in private. I only pay three taels of silver a month, and I pay two taels back, which is too little for us Shangshu! The most annoying thing is that I don’t even have the qualifications to enter the mansion for a glass of wine. Everyone in the Gongyang Mansion is eating old things, going out and going in and out every month."

Qi Yan looked at Gong Yanghuai quietly, the young man who scolded Ding Fengshan for being an ordinary man five years ago at the gate of Yunzhou government school, but now he was tossed into this appearance by the court of Wei State.

How many years has it been since the Wei State overthrew the decadent former dynasty?This is rotten to the court, if I don't speed up, it will really be too late...

"Xing Zhongshu? But that Zhongshu Ling?"

"Yes, it's him."

"But I heard that this lord came from a poor family, and he is the most unassuming, fair and honest."

Gong Yanghuai sneered: "The world is as black as crows, so what is the 800 taels of silver in his position?"

Gong Yanghuai grabbed Qi Yan's arm and said mockingly: "When you won the Hui Yuan, I advised you not to accept other people's gold and silver property. Thinking about it now, you are really too young."

Qi Yan looked at the frustrated Gong Yang Huai, and thought of a plan.

She got up and left the private room, called the shop waiter to put a piece of broken silver into the other's hand, and whispered a few words.

The shop xiaoer went to take orders, Qi Yan returned to the private room, Gongyang Huai pulled her over and continued to tell about the darkness of the officialdom and his frustration.

Half an hour later, Gong Yanghuai was unbearably drunk and lay down on the table wearily.

Qi Yan heard a lot of things she wanted to know from Gong Yanghuai's mouth.

"Tuk Tuk Tuk"

"Master, little source of money."

"The butler of the private house is here, Baishi wait for me a moment."

……

Qian Yuan greeted Qi Yan, and took out a stack of bank notes from his pocket: "Master, according to your instructions, there are two 500 taels, nine hundred taels, and two 50 taels silver notes from Tongbao Bank."

"Don't put these banknotes in the account, but I will replenish them for you as soon as possible."

"Yes."

Qi Yan came back with the bank note, sat next to Gong Yanghuai and touched his shoulder: "Baishi? Wake up."

"Huh?" Gong Yanghuai leaned on the table, squinted his eyes and sat up.

Qi Yan put a stack of banknotes in front of Gong Yanghuai: "This is the banknote from Tongbao Bank, Baishi will take it for emergency."

Gong Yanghuai immediately sobered up from the wine, frowned and glanced at Qi Yan, took the bank note and counted it: a total of 2000 taels!

"Tie Zhu, you..."

"Baishi doesn't need to say much, if you still treat me as a bosom friend, then put away the bank note."

"But it's too expensive, where did you get so much money?"

2000 taels, the former Gongyanghuai may not be attractive.

Zongzheng Temple Qing Gongyangzhong's annual favor income is more than that, but after the incident of the emperor's mausoleum leaking, Gongyangzhong became half a guilty minister.

All the people who came and went disappeared at once, and even this year's birthday was held behind closed doors.

Now the salaries of the three members of the Gongyang Mansion can't earn so much in one year. The huge Gongyang Mansion has dozens of people, plus the favors of the two young masters, it's already beyond their means.

"His Royal Highness Hong En, when I established the mansion, I received a lot of rewards, but today I was too hasty and only exchanged for these. You take it first, and I will prepare some for you in a few days."

Gong Yanghuai struggled slightly, and pushed back the bank note: "I can't accept it."

He is very short of money, but he values ​​the classmate friendship with Qi Yan more, and always feels that some things will change if they touch them.

Qi Yan sighed lightly: "Is it possible that you really want to watch the Gongyang Mansion fall?"

One sentence touched Gong Yanghuai's mind, and he fell silent.

Qi Yan continued: "Although I don't know much about officialdom, after hearing so much from you, I probably understand why you haven't been promoted for a long time."

"Why?"

"Your ability is sufficient, but there are few chances to speak well. There are so many officials in the court, it is impossible for His Majesty to remember every one of them, and you are not qualified to participate in the court meeting. His Majesty can't remember how you can use you as a person? Even if uncle wants to do it, he has no strength to do it... I know you disdain to do it, but Daliu is like this, if you don’t follow, you will only be pushed further and further away. Seeing that the next big exam is coming, when the time comes, think about it. It is even more difficult to stand out... After all, you are the second place in this year's ranking, if someone speaks a few words for you, you will not lose to Lu Boyan."

Seeing that Gong Yanghuai hung his head and said nothing, Qi Yan continued to persuade: "You give all these bank notes to the Minister of the Ministry of Industry, and buy a qualification to meet Xing Zhongshu in private. Give me another three days, and I will go back to the house to sell some items Son. If you are still here in three days, I will give you another 1 taels of silver note. You give this ten thousand silver note to Xing Zhongshu. It is not difficult for him to recommend a servant with the same rank as the prime minister."

Gong Yanghuai looked at Qi Yan in astonishment, and asked hesitantly: "What if Xing Zhongshu doesn't accept it? Instead, His Majesty will give me a copy, wouldn't it be all over?"