Loyalty Hou Tiansheng rebellious

In the early morning of the next day, the pavilion really handed over Li Yu's booklet, and without alarming Chen Hen, Li Yan went back to the palace by himself.

He left a note for him, saying that after seeing Li Yu, he would deal with the matter at hand, and still take him back to the barracks outside the city.

Chen Hen put the note away, washed up and left the room.

Uncle Zhang took good care of Zhongyihou's Mansion, and it still looks like it used to, that is, the place where there was originally a two-story building was reduced to ashes by a fire.

There was a spring rain a few days ago, and the burnt land was black and gloomy on the ground.

Chen Hen folded his hands and stepped on his feet as if to relieve his anger.

The task of imprisoning Li Yan killed half of his life.

"Master?" Uncle Zhang stood behind him with his outer shirt in his arms, "This building was sent by the Emperor to burn it on the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, and he said it was the Lord's intention."

"Yes." Chen Hen nodded, "That's what I meant."

Uncle Zhang shook off his coat and put it on him: "Then the emperor just doesn't care?"

"Don't worry about it."

"I've been depressed for more than half a year, rebellious and pretending to be sick, this time it's good."

"Yeah." Chen Hen shook his hand, "I really..."

Uncle Zhang smiled and waited for him to continue.

Chen Hen thought for a while, and murmured: "It's so stupid, why didn't I see it before?" He pulled his clothes and walked back, and said seriously: "There should be a letter from Jiangnan. The shopkeeper has something to give me."

"Yes."

He stood still on the spot, took the letter handed over by Uncle Zhang, and read it twice in the morning light.

It was a letter from Jiangnan Zhuangzi, written in Li Tan's handwriting. Although his words were harsh, the letter contained a lot of useful information.

There are three things, the first one was what Xu Xing told him last night, before the people of Su Heng arrived in Jiangnan, the documents arrived in Jiangnan first, causing public outrage, the situation in Jiangnan was tense, and reformation might be difficult;

The second one is that Prince Shun, Li Yu, visited several important officials when he passed by Jiangnan;

In the end, the Japanese pirates along the coast became more and more rampant. During the New Year's Eve, they even used firearms and sank two ships.

He put away the letter and returned it to Uncle Zhang: "Burn it."

He thought for a while, and then said: "I still need to ask Master Zhang to help me reply a letter, let them check the granary and barracks in various places, under the banner of Su Yuanjun, and submit a draft list. Our land in the south of the Yangtze River will plant all kinds of rice this year. Rice, no more mulberry, less money, take it from me."

"What are you doing to store food properly? Master, what do you mean, something is going to happen in the south of the Yangtze River?"

"No, no." Chen Hen waved his hand, "I just thought about it casually, didn't I be prepared? It's been so many years, those people in Jiangnan, I really don't believe you when you say they have nothing to do with Japanese pirates."

Chen Hen smiled: "When Xu Xie is done, the officials of all sizes in the south of the Yangtze River will not be able to change them all at once. When will I ask the emperor for his will? Cracking down on Japanese pirates kills two birds with one stone."

Uncle Zhang said: "I'm afraid the emperor won't let him go."

"Then I'll sneak away."

"Grandpa, I'm afraid it's..."

"Did Bandit go to the south of the Yangtze River?"

"Yes, I sent a letter a while ago, saying that it has arrived."

Chen Hen counted the days, and it was only a month and a half.

"Why is he in a hurry? You don't have to rush like this?"

"At that time, I didn't know what the emperor meant. He was still sick, so he took him into the palace. I couldn't see him. I made a deal with Bandit Shi. I still kept it and asked him to go to the south of the Yangtze River."

Uncle Zhang said: "At that time, when I was in a hurry, Bandit Shi came up with a bad idea. In the past, the old master said 'Junzhou Minshui', he had a heart, and when he wrote it down, he spread rumors outside, using the hearts of the people to restrain the emperor, and called him the emperor. I don't dare to touch my grandfather, if I do, I will..."

If you move, you will be forced into prostitution.

Uncle Zhang continued: "Who knew that this idea would be quite effective, and Jiangnan has also published a script of scriptures. This method is really useful."

A storybook, another storybook.

Chen Hen coughed twice: "Since Bandit Shi is in the south of the Yangtze River, there is no need to call him back. Let him go to Su Yuanjun, and tell him that Chen Liting saw that there was no one around Mr. Su, so he would lend him to use alone. But Su Yuanjun probably I don’t want it either, just let Bandit follow him, so that I can see the officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River. In the end, let him draw up a list.”

"There is one more thing recently, I don't know if Grandpa knows about it."

"You said."

"Master Xu often comes these days when the master is not here."

"Him?" Chen Hen was taken aback, "Isn't he in poor health?"

"It's true that I'm in poor health. I keep coughing. I came here to say a few gossips and then I went back. When the plum tree in my grandfather's yard was still open, Mr. Xu went to visit it, and that time I stayed the longest. Waited for half an hour."

"is it?"

Chen Hen didn't think about other things anymore, he couldn't figure out Xu Xing, the Jiangnan he just mentioned was too far away, the most important thing right now was to liquidate the Xu family.

The deadline for the mission was the end of April, so he didn't have much time left.

Li Yan wanted to force Xu Xie to take action so that he could be punished. Wu Duan was leading troops outside the city, and General Xu, the commander of the forbidden army, fell ill again.

He thought, if he was Xu Xie, the best time to rebel would be...

At this time, when I walked to the front of the hall, I saw a man in plain shirt with a pipa on his back standing under the steps in front of the door.

This is the counselor who played the pipa next to Li Yu, Prince Shun who entered the city yesterday, or the musician who played the pipa, He Xing.

He was staring blankly at a copper cylinder in the middle of the yard.

In the courtyard in the south of the Yangtze River, there is an extra copper vat, in which there are bowl lotus and koi.

It's just that it's winter, and the tank is full of weeds, and he doesn't know what's interesting, but he just stares at it.

He Xing is not tall, thin and frail, his hair is not tied up, and it hangs on his shoulders, which makes him look a bit out of the world.A pair of cute black eyes, when you look up at people, it's like spring water thawing, very soft.

"Mr. Chen." He Xing took half a step back to salute him, and smiled kindly, "I yelled twice outside, but I didn't see anyone, so I came in boldly, I offended you."

Chen Hen saluted him back, turned sideways again, and invited people in for tea.

He Xing took his hand with a smile, and gave him the gadgets he brought: "When I came to Chang'an with my lord, I passed by Jiangnan and saw someone selling this by the river. I thought you would like it, so I brought it for you. .”

It's nothing expensive, just a small bamboo tube with a few small holes drilled in it, and it can make the sound of birds if you blow it well.

The bamboo tube was covered warmly by He Xing's hand, Chen Hen smiled, and put the thing into his sleeve.

Still hungry, Chen Hen sat with He Xing in front of the hall holding a teacup. Fortunately, Uncle Zhang placed glutinous rice dumplings by his hand, and he ate two in a row before he felt better.

And He Xing was not in a hurry, as if he really came to give him a bamboo tube.He untied the pipa from his back and put it in a stable place before picking up the teacup to drink tea.

The tea was slightly hot in his mouth, and his lips were a little red, and his eyes became darker and brighter after the steam was steamed.

He said, "The emperor treats you very well."

Unable to figure out what he meant by mentioning Li Yan at this time, Chen Hen followed his words: "Is that so? If I'm abolished, why don't you treat me well?"

"But you still live in the Hou's mansion. When I came here, I was wondering if you had already moved out." He Xing smiled, "The emperor wants to abolish you so that he can keep you by his side Woolen cloth."

"What you said sounds like the emperor forced me."

"Don't dare." He Xing still had such a meek look, "You dare to say that about the emperor, but I don't dare. By the way——"

He Xing picked up the pipa that was set aside, and slowly unwrapped the brocade wrapped around the pipa: "I remember you used to like to listen to me play the pipa, and I happened to compose a new piece of music, so I'll play it for you first, okay?"

Since he said so, Chen Hen naturally couldn't say no.

He Xing was born thin and thin.

When he was young, others said that he hugged the pipa like he was hugging a beauty.Now he is holding the pipa and flicking it lightly with his fingertips, it seems that the hands of a beautiful woman brushed his cheeks, wrapped his arms around his neck, and wrapped his arms around his waist.

At the end of the song, He Xing looked at him, as if asking for credit, asking him to praise him.

Chen Hen pretended to be stupid, and lowered his head to eat the dumpling.

He Xing was not annoyed by the fact that he had a good temper developed by practicing the pipa, but said softly, "The gift has been accepted, and the music has been listened to. I have a small matter to ask to leave the pavilion, don't you know?"

It can be regarded as coming, Chen Hen's eyebrows twitched, and said: "You say."

"Princess Shun and Princess Ruoning are biological brothers and sisters. They have supported each other since childhood and have a good relationship. During this spring hunt, Princess Ruoning accompanied Princess Changqing to practice on Sanqing Mountain. If Princess Changqing refuses to let her go, I'm afraid that Prince Shun will This time when I entered Chang'an, I couldn't even see my sister." He Xing lowered his eyes and fiddled with his sleeves, "Prince Shun didn't say anything, but he thought about it in his heart, so he didn't want to rush to Sanqing Mountain rashly. So I am bold enough to beg you on behalf of Prince Shun. You have a good relationship with the emperor, if you speak, the emperor will definitely agree."

"It's not difficult for Prince Shun to meet Princess Ruoning."

He Xing rubbed his cuffs, looking very embarrassed: "If Princess Ruoning can go to the spring hunting..."

It was for this.

Before Chen Hen had time to speak, He Xing said again: "Actually, there was no precedent for spring hunting without female relatives. If I am afraid that something will happen to the princess, I can arrange someone to take care of her. It's just the emperor's place. Prince Shun and I I can't even open my mouth."

"Princess Ruoning is also the emperor's younger sister. If the younger sister is going to play, why not protect her?" Chen Hen said, "I'll help you talk about this, and it's a gift to you. But if the emperor agrees or not, it's up to you." Say something else."

He Xing nodded heavily, and at this time he smiled a little wantonly: "Thank you, once you open your mouth, the emperor will not refuse." He put one hand on the pipa: "I will play two more pieces for Mr. Chen Is the song good?"

"no, I'm fine."

He Xing withdrew his hand in frustration, but soon put on a smile again: "Then let's enter the palace now, shall we?"

"No." Chen Hen replied half-truthfully, "I serve the emperor all day long, but the emperor finally gave me half a day off, so I don't rush back to serve."

"That's it." He Xing blinked, "Then I'll accompany you into the palace at noon, okay? It just so happens that Prince Shun is also in the palace, so I'll go find him, and you go to the emperor, okay? "

Chen Hen glanced at him and replied, "Okay."

But He Xing immediately said: "Don't tell Prince Shun what I'm begging you for."

Chen Hen was taken aback, could it be that he thought wrong?He originally thought that He Xing was going to use himself to ask the emperor to settle the matter in front of King Shun, so he couldn't escape.

Now you don't want him to know?

Pointing with the finger hidden in the sleeve, Chen Henxiao asked: "What? I have worked hard so that the prince will not know?"

"I'm afraid the prince will get angry if he finds out." He Xing pulled the corner of his mouth and forced a smile, "He won't let me get involved in these things."

Entering the palace at noon, I met Prince Shun Li Yu in front of the palace road.

He was tall and had the appearance of a barbarian. He Xing in a plain shirt stood beside him, like a bird with white feathers nestled against him.

After seeing the ceremony, Li Yu lowered his head slightly, and deliberately asked He Xing in a gentle voice: "Why are you here with Mr. Chen?"

He Xing smiled and said the reason agreed with Chen Hen: "Liting entered the palace to find the emperor, and I came to find the prince, and the two of us met."

Regarding Chen Hen, Li Yu really had nothing to say, so he just nodded to him, and walked with He.

When the two of them left, Chen Hen heard He Xing say to Li Yu: "My lord, my lord values ​​Mr. Chen very much, you should..."

Li Yu laughed twice, but didn't speak, and let him mutter.When Chen Hen arrived at the Yangju Hall, the Yangju Hall was serving meals.

Only then did I remember that I only ate two dumplings in the morning, Chen Hen slipped in, bypassed the little eunuchs, and sat down next to Li Yan naturally: "Why is there no one around the emperor to try the dishes?"

Li Yan stuffed the unused chopsticks into his hands, and turned around to get the new ones brought by Eunuch Gao.

Chen Hen lowered his head and picked up the fishbone, and said casually: "My lord, a congratulatory visitor came to find me today..."

When I heard He Xing, it was amazing.Li Yan's complexion changed, and he just patted the jade chopsticks on the table.

He was obviously in a hurry, but he didn't speak, for fear of disturbing Chen Hen.

And Chen Hen looked down, and the jade chopsticks were snapped off by Li Yan.