Second minister and thief

The editor followed his gaze and looked back, knowing it in his heart, and he took the initiative to explain, "To tell you the truth, I came here rashly this time, and I was indeed instructed by the Privy Envoy. It's just...that there is my own selfishness in it. As for the two servants, I also invited them to be lobbyists, but who knows that I didn't even meet my lord today."

"I see." Xiao Cen was not in a hurry to express his opinion after listening to such a long heartfelt statement, but continued to look up and down the person in front of him with calm eyes, and after a long time, he breathed a sigh of relief and said something ambiguous Unclear words, "This Marquis knows."

The editor was chilled by his too sharp gaze, so he couldn't say anything more, so he had to stay for a while, and left with the others.

But what surprised Xiao Cen was the official Mr. Chen. When he was about to leave the house, he seemed unwilling and shouted through the cracks, "Students congratulate the teacher on his promotion! Master, don't forget to mention The students are here!"

"I know, I know." Xiao Cen couldn't help laughing at this moment, after he waved away everyone casually, he brought Ning Bo to the corridor and asked in a low voice, "Did you hear what I just said? "

"My lord, the old slave is at the side, and I have listened to it."

"Then tell me quickly! Did he lie to me on purpose or did he really have a reason? What should I do to be the right one?" Xiao Cen gradually showed the confusion that only a child would have at this time. It was not because he was not smart enough. His own opinion, but that he and his grandfather are in the same line, and they always respect the twists and turns in the court hall. After a long time, they are not good at it.

Now that he was forced to enter this pool of muddy water, he stumbled back to study again.

"Master Hou." Ning Bo looked dotingly at the young man in front of him, smiled cheerfully, but didn't say a word for a long time.

Xiao Cen was terrified by his laughter, and was about to break the silence, when he heard the old man coughing and saying, "Old slave once heard the adults say that although these two servants don't see each other often, they have no problem with their character. , you can rest assured to make friends with them. If Hou Ye doesn't trust them, you can call Du Shilang to inquire about it."

"Du Shilang is again... oh! This Marquis remembered, it's that open-mouthed Du Pingsheng. Why do you ask him? He is very capable?"

"Hey! It's a long story." Ning Boxing was a little anxious to speak, but he covered his lips with his sleeve and coughed, causing Xiao Cen to pat him on the back in a hurry.

"What's wrong? Ning Bo, are you sick?"

"It's okay, it's okay. It's just an old problem, don't worry about my old bones! By the way, Lord Marquis, my lord...are you still in the front hall? Since everyone has been sent away, you are not happy. …”

Before the words were finished, Xiao Cen had gone far away like a monkey, leaving only one sentence in the wind, "Okay! Later Jiushang woke up and couldn't find me, so he must have to make a fuss! Mr. Ben Hou Go back! You old man must take care of your health."

Ning Bo stood on the spot, looking at the wind-like figure, shook his head helplessly, raised the corners of his mouth and was about to laugh, but then broke out into a violent cough, which was so violent that he felt so uncomfortable that his waist bent down deeply.

Let's say that Xiao Cen came to the front hall, walked in on tiptoe, and saw Feng Er with his back to him, holding a corner of the thin quilt with both hands, about to lift it up.

And Chu Linqiu was leaning in the guest chair, still sound asleep.Xu Shi got enough rest, his complexion looked much better than before, and the color of his lips was no longer so pale.

Xiao Cen raised his hand and waved away all the servants standing beside him, leaving Feng Er alone.He leaned over and hugged Chu Linqiu, trying to adjust him to a position where he could sleep comfortably. He didn't want the person to open his eyes because of his excessive movements, but after seeing the person coming, he soon became confused again. past.

Xiao Cen was taken aback, and quickly stroked his temple hair and coaxed in a low voice, "It's all right, it's me. Go back to sleep. When you wake up, I'll take you back to your room."

"Don't sleep anymore." Although Chu Linqiu was still too sleepy to open his eyes, he still felt a bit unbearable to "sitting" in this cold and hard place, so he sat up straight according to Xiao Cen's strength. Body, asked vaguely, "What's going on outside? Who's coming?"

"It's nothing, they've all been sent out. You can rest at ease. If there's anything else, we'll talk about it when we feel better."

But Chu Linqiu couldn't hear such words like "reassuring", he shook his head, put his arm on Xiao Cen's shoulders, and motioned, "Master Hou, the couch behind the screen... help me go......"

"Okay, okay, take your time." For a moment, Xiao Cen felt that he was also seriously ill. Looking at Chu Linqiu's pale and weak face, he actually hoped that he would go on like this forever, so that he could satisfy himself with "taking good care of him." " wish.This idea was so terrifying that he raised his hand and gave himself a thump, scaring Chu Linqiu so much that his sanity became clearer.

"what happened?"

"It's nothing." Xiao Cen came to his senses, put his hands on Chu Linqiu's waist, and secretly lifted him up from the chair. Fang Youyou said, "My lord, you You should worry about yourself first."

Chu Linqiu originally wanted to go behind the screen by himself, but when he heard this, somehow he softened again, hanging on Xiao Cen's body like a thick hemp rope, he would not fall down with all his support. on the ground.

Xiao Cen didn't complain at all, instead he tried his best to put him half-supported and half-embraced on the couch for him to lie down, and then told Feng Er to prepare the tea and put it aside.

"feel better now?"

"Yeah." Chu Linqiu refused to lie flat at this time, but leaned on the couch with a soft quilt stuffed behind his head, one leg was bent at will, his eyes were slightly closed as if he was nourishing his spirit, and after a long while, he said in a hoarse voice, "Hou Father, thank you for your hard work."

"Come on! Do you have to say the word 'willing'?" Xiao Cen waved his hands casually and raised his head, looking a little uninhibited.Maybe he didn't even know it, but when he looked at Chu Linqiu, even the dullest person could see a hint of the affection he showed unnaturally.

"Just now...Chen Sheng from the Ministry of Officials, are you here?"

"How do you know?!" Xiao Cen asked in amazement, amazed at his sensitivity.

"Master Hou...has the smell of the sachet he usually distributes."

"This... aren't you sick? Why are you still... wait a minute!" Seeing that Chu Linqiu leaned forward to get the teacup on the table, Xiao Cen immediately pressed his hand shoulder, personally brought the hot tea over, brought it to his lips, and fed him one mouthful at a time.