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The second young master of Wu, Wu Zhi, was cleaning the collection of poems carefully in the study, when he suddenly heard the shouts of the elder brother and the third younger brother from outside the house, he couldn't help frowning.

Then, his elder brother rushed in and shouted: "Something has happened! It's good that you stay here! Do you know what Wu Wei did? I let you stay at home on weekdays and help him to see him, why don't you If you don’t listen, you’re in big trouble now!”

Second Young Master Wu said impatiently: "You are the boss, the elder brother is the father, the son doesn't teach, it's the father's fault, why don't you look at him yourself?"

Young Master Wu scolded: "Since you still know that elder brother is your father, why didn't you listen to your old man asking you to see your younger brother?"

Third Young Master Wu couldn't take it anymore: "What do you two mean!"

The three scolded for a while, and no one would let anyone else go. After all, Young Master Wu is the eldest brother. He was the first to calm down, climbed up on the chair, stood on it and shouted: "Shut up! Listen to me! If you keep making noise, the old man will hear you." ! Wait to die!"

The two younger brothers shut up immediately.

Young Master Wu sighed: "Let's keep the fight, let's get down to business first." He complained to his second brother, "You think I want to blame you? Do you know what the third brother did? He went to impeach him like a fool. Shen Wuji is gone!"

Third Young Master Wu interrupted: "What do you mean?"

"That's what you mean to kill your whole family!" Young Master Wu said with deep pain, "Don't you know who Shen Wuji is? If you don't know who he is, you always know who Cao Guozhong is, even Cao Guozhong To die in his hands is enough to show that Shen Wuji is more vicious than Cao Guozhong!"

Second Young Master Wu frowned and said: "It's useless to scold him now, where is the booklet? Take it back..."

"Second Young Master! The papers have been up for many days! The imperial decree has been issued!" Young Master Wu sighed, "Shen Wuji actually asked him to go to Jinyang Mang Mountain to lead the army to suppress the bandits! Why do you think I came to you with my ass on fire? I Just say that you don’t do shit on weekdays, you are locked in your room, you don’t know your shit, and you still think I’m messing around outside all day. Isn’t it all for you? Our Duke Wu’s mansion is in decline, and no one can look down on us three Brother, once the old man dies, the stage will be completely collapsed! I'm not doing it because of your friendship with people who call you brothers outside..."

"Then how did you know that the third child impeached Shen Wuji?" Second Young Master Wu asked sharply.

"..." Eldest Young Master Wu was at a loss for words for a moment, and became angry from embarrassment, "Now you still want to quarrel with me? Do you want the third child's life?"

The third young master Wu was also anxious: "What do you mean? I have tolerated you for a long time. Are you taking me seriously?!"

"How many catties and taels do you have, can you know something?!" Young Master Wu scolded, "The Mangshan bandits are a serious threat to the imperial court. From the first emperor to the present, how many times have they gone one after another? Didn’t you come back with a broken army and disgrace? Not to mention that you offended Shen Wuji this time, everyone could tell at a glance that he instigated the emperor to let you go, but you died there, and no one could get him involved! You forgot How did your father get killed by Cao Guozhong?"

Third Young Master Wu gritted his teeth and said, "You don't need to remind me! It's because my father was killed by that traitor Cao Guozhong that the government of our country fell into a slump, so I want to restore the lintel and revive the prestige of the family. It's not like the two of you who shy away and are afraid of death." I'm afraid that one will wander around all day long, and the other will hide in the mansion as a young lady, making people see the jokes of the Duke's mansion!"

"You—" Young Master Wu was so angry that his eyes were burning, and he reached out to beat him.

"Don't say a few words!" Second Young Master Wu stood up and said sharply, "It's important, we have to fight later! It's time to fight, and you are still fighting in the same room, you are really good!"

"Not as good as you!"

"You——I won't quarrel with you." Second Young Master Wu said coldly, "If you want the third child to die, then continue to quarrel."

Third Young Master Wu quit: "You—"

"Brother is talking, why are you interrupting! Shut up!" The two brothers said in unison.

Third Young Master Wu: "..."

The three finally calmed down again and proceeded to discuss matters.

Young Master Wu said: "Anyway, the third child can't go. If Shen Wuji stays in the capital, Shen Wuji has to be a bit scrupled, it's hard to attack him, but if he goes outside, he will end up like a mermaid."

Second Young Master Wu frowned in disbelief and asked back: "Do you still think that we are not mermaids in the capital? If Shen Wuji is determined to kill the third child, you will not be able to fabricate the collusion between our government Evidence of Fanbang's crime? Now that the old man has no power in his hands, and the Duke's Mansion is just an empty shell, even if we all know that Shen Wuji is going to frame us, who can argue with him for us? Elder Yu Ge, who can't hear clearly, or Smiling Tiger King Taiwei? Or a good king who is obsessed with the way of merchants?"

Young Master Wu pondered for a moment, and said: "No matter what you say, Taiwei Jun was picked up by the old man by himself. Now every year and festival, he still comes to visit the old man in person. It is because of the help of Jun Taiwei that the third child can have a good job today. I wondered why he was still thinking about the old relationship..."

"You've got it! I don't even like to talk about you." Second Young Master Wu gave him a sideways glance, "Shen Wuji came to our house to pay a visit to the old man on the first day of the Chinese New Year!"

Young Master Wu said disgustedly: "That's just hypocrisy!"

"In short, except for ourselves, no one can believe it now, so don't worry about Jun Qi and miss the old relationship. If you want me to say, Jun Qi is probably more reluctant than anyone else for the rise of our government, otherwise the military power in his hands will be destroyed. It's hard to guarantee." Second Young Master Wu frowned and said, "The plan now is to go to Shen Wuji first, and settle the matter that the third child offended him."

Young Master Wu said: "Apologize for the crime..."

The third young master Wu immediately said: "Why should I blame him? I am worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth! Since I eat the king's salary, I should do my duty for the king. Shen Wuji is greedy for power and messes with things. You don't want to..."

"Shut up!" Young Master Wu yelled, "You are loyal, but you may not have your trashy name on the loyalty roll!"

"you--"

"Shut up!" Second Young Master Wu said, "Let's talk about the business! Third brother, big brother's words are not rough. It's a big deal to sacrifice one's life for righteousness, but you won't accomplish anything. It won't do you any good in shaking Shen Wuji, it just adds to his pride." His arrogance made civil and military officials even more afraid of him, are you happy? Even a hero has to die a worthy death, not a muddleheaded death."

Third Young Master Wu resentfully said: "If no one in the government and the public speaks out, wouldn't it make him feel more confident... Forget it, I won't say it, you can tell me, I'm not as smart as you, I just listen!"

Second Young Master Wu thought about it, sighed, and said, "Forget it, I'll go for a walk."

Young Master Wu and Third Young Master Wu were quite surprised: "Are you going?"

After all, this second young master usually doesn't leave the house without leaving the house, and it is difficult for him to leave the house even if he walks in the water.

"Who made our family thin, and I only have you two brothers." Second Young Master Wu shook his head and sighed, "I'm not going to see Shen Wuji, but to see... Luo Jinyu."

Speaking of this name, Wu Zhi's expression was a little subtle, with melancholy and perplexity in his eyes.

Wu Zhi bathed and changed his clothes, took a bag of tea, left the house, turned around the corner, and came to the gate of Shen Wuji's mansion, and politely reported to the doorman: "I am the second grandson of Duke Wu, named Wu Zhi. "

The concierge hurriedly said, "My lord..."

"I'm not the eldest son, just call me the second young master." Wu knew, "I came here this time to visit Luo Jinyu. He was my student when he was studying in Taiyuan Academy. Now that he is released from prison, I I came here specially to express my condolences. Could I trouble you to inform me on your behalf?"

The concierge said calmly: "Naturally, naturally. The second young master, please have some tea and fruit in the hall first. Mr. Luo is not in good health, the younger one will go to say hello first."

Wu Zhi saw that the concierge did not refuse straight away, he felt relieved, and smiled, "Please trouble me."

The concierge respectfully led Wu Zhi to drink tea in the hall, then hurriedly looked for Xifeng's little eunuch, and asked in a low voice, "How should I answer?"

Xifeng said: "Godfather said, as long as the godmother is here, you can't help but do other things. The second young master of the Duke's mansion is not a bad person...you go ask the madam first, if he wants to see you, you can ask someone to help him Entertain the second young master together, don't let the godmother lose face in front of the old people, and it's rare to have a serious guest in our house, don't let people say that we have lost our manners, and the godfather has lost face... That's all, I'll go there in person and stay by my side. You go ask Madam first."

The porter hurried to the middle courtyard.

Let's talk about Luo Jinyu, he was continuing to plan his escape in his room, when suddenly the concierge said that the second young master of the Duke's Mansion, Wu Zhi, had come to visit him.

Luo Jinyu was stunned, silent for a moment, stood up to the door, and said, "Thank you for leading the way."

Wu Zhi was sipping tea, thinking about something in his mind, when he heard someone notifying him, he hurriedly got up: "Zi Shi!"

When Luo Jinyu saw his old friend, he had mixed feelings, and it took him a while to come back to his senses. He respectfully bowed to Wu Zhi, and said, "Student pays homage to you, sir."

Wu Zhi hurriedly supported his hand: "I have only taught you for half a month, and I just pretended to be Luo Jinyu's teacher outside with a shy face, but you and I know the truth, so why do you have to do such a big gift."

"A teacher for one day, a teacher for life." Luo Jinyu said with a smile, "The students were poor at that time, and the gentlemen cared for the students very much. They often donated clothes and books to the students, including many rare and ancient books. The gentlemen were still generous. Borrowing, students can afford to study, and students dare not forget the teacher's kindness."

Wu Zhi also laughed: "Others who learn martial arts say that swords are given to heroes, but the pens we use are rare books and talents. What's more, they are all old clothes that my brothers don't wear anymore. I always think it's an insult." You are dead, but I gave you a new one, but you refused to accept it."

Luo Jinyu hurriedly said: "Students don't agree with what Mr. said, students..."

"Okay, we haven't seen each other for a few years, why bother talking nonsense here." Wu knew.

Luo Jinyu smiled, but shook her head: "It's not all lies."

"No matter what it is, let's not talk about it. It's endless." Wu Zhi glanced at Xifeng standing beside him, and said calmly, "I heard that you are not in good health. I am afraid that I will stay for a long time and delay your recuperation. , that would be bad."

Luo Jinyu understood, and said to Xifeng: "Eunuch Xifeng, I would like to have a private conversation with you sir, may I ask?"

The more polite he was, the more fearful Xifeng felt, how could he dare to say no, he hurriedly said: "Of course, this servant is waiting to be dispatched by the young master, so I stayed here just now. The young master and the second young master are chatting about old times, and the servant will go outside now. If you two have any orders, just call your servants."

After finishing speaking, Xifeng bowed to the two of them, bowed his waist and backed out.

Seeing that the door was closed and there was no third person in the room, Wu Zhicai spoke again.He suppressed his smile, frowned and looked at Luo Jinyu, and said in a low voice: "What do you think? You were imprisoned unjustly, your reputation has been tarnished, and now you are finally released from prison, and you actually entered Shen Wuji's mansion in full view Come on, do you know that this matter has been spread all over the world? I knew it when I stayed in the Duke’s mansion and never went out. It can be seen that you expect him to reverse the case for you? You are so confused! He can reverse the case for you, It's not bad that he can turn his hands into clouds and rain, and maybe he can fight Jun Taiwei, but how many people in the world do you think will believe Shen Wuji's case for you? You are getting more and more black."

Luo Jinyu asked calmly: "Is this really how you treat students?"

Wu Zhi was taken aback, and after a long while, he sighed and said resentfully: "To tell you the truth, I thought so when I first heard about it. But then I thought again, you Luo Jinyu are definitely not like this People. But... well, in short, you are just confused."

"Sir, do you know that Eunuch Shen collected and buried my mother?" Luo Jinyu asked with downcast eyes.

Wu Zhi nodded: "I know that too. Your mother... was ashamed to say it at the time. When I learned about this, I wanted to restrain Mrs. Luo's funeral, but Jun Qi and the others instigated it behind it. I'm useless, I can't even help with this. I was in a hurry when I heard that Shen Wuji had already done this. It was just something that was in your way. He didn't do much, but he didn't hide it secretly. You were buried in a dignified way. You have no other relatives, and most of the friends in the past didn’t know about it, so he asked Dongchang to make a list to arrest... First, please, and then arrest if you don’t move. Table, give Madam a lively ride."

"..." Luo Jinyu said in a complicated mood, "I don't know about this. And with ten tables, it's a big deal."

In prison, he only heard that his mother was buried with Shen Wuji's help, but he didn't know that Dongchang arrested people, so he couldn't help frowning.

This Shen Wuji's actions... really have no scruples, willful and reckless, appalling!

"But if you repay your kindness for this, you will be even more confused. Because of this, you should not get close to him, otherwise the world will say that you and him..." Wu Zhi hesitated to speak for a long time, and said cryptically, "Zi Shi, scholars are self-respecting and innocent."

Luo Jinyu was silent for a moment, then said in a low voice, "If I go to jail, I will not be innocent at all."

Wu Zhi immediately scolded: "What nonsense are you talking about! Luo Zishi—"

"My lord, do you want to change the tea?" Xifeng outside the door was worried when he heard the voice inside, and immediately asked.

Wu Zhi woke up startled, and hurriedly shut up.

Luo Jinyu said: "No need."

Xifeng: "Yes. That servant is still waiting here, listening to the young master's orders."

Wu Zhi realized that Xifeng's words were meant for himself, frowned, and finally lowered his voice: "Zishi, I'm afraid I have to make a long story short."

Luo Jinyu said: "Sir, please tell me."

"I'm ashamed to say it," Wu knew, "I came to see you today to ask for something."

Although Luo Jinyu didn't know where Wu Zhineng could ask for help from her current self, she still said with concern: "Sir, it's okay to say."

Wu Zhi sighed: "My incompetent third brother offended Shen Wuji, and in order to deceive Shen Wuji and help you out of prison, my third brother was instigated to write a letter to impeach him. You know that Shen Wuji has a small stomach... Now the emperor suddenly ordered my third brother to go to Jinyang Mang Mountain to suppress the bandits. You must have heard about the bandits in Mang Mountain. As for my third brother... although he has ambition, his talent is really mediocre, let him go That kind of chaos is to let him die, or to die in a foreign land. Wu Guogong's mansion is now in decline, the old man's body is getting worse every day, and he has no real power in his hands. I don’t know what I’m doing, I just want my family to be safe.”

As he said that, Wu Zhi blushed, lowered his head, and said in embarrassment, "I'm ashamed, I just accused you, but now I ask you to intercede with Shen Wuji on behalf of my third brother."

Luo Jinyu was startled for a moment, and opened his mouth, but he didn't know what to say.

Ordinary people might answer prevarication words such as "Shen Wuji may not be persuaded by me", but Luo Jinyu seldom prevaricates others, but it is okay, it is not, it is not, it is clear and straightforward, no Say something for the sake of human face.

But Luo Jinyu thought in his heart that this matter was probably not very important to Shen Wuji. Judging from Shen Wuji's obsession, if he pleaded for the third young master Wu, Shen Wuji might really expose the matter and stop holding grudges.

But... Isn't this because he used Shen Wuji again?

Although he was troubled by Shen Wuji's obsession, even so, it was not an excuse for him to take advantage of other people's feelings without any qualms.

Wu Zhi tentatively asked, "Is there any difficulty?" Then he said guiltily, "I know it's embarrassing you, but I only have this one brother... Sigh. If it's not because I'm desperate, I don't want to ask you to do this embarrassing thing." .”

Luo Jinyu shook his head lightly, lowered his eyes and said: "As a minister, the third young master Wu, speaking out and admonishing and impeaching power traitors is his devotion and duty, which is beyond reproach. It is his fault for Shen Wuji to plan revenge for this. It can be said After all, this matter is all because of me, Shen Wuji was trying to save me from prison, so I just got the following, I cannot escape the responsibility."

Wu Zhi hurriedly said, "Zi Shi—"

"I will intercede with Shen Wuji on behalf of the third young master." Luo Jinyu comforted him, "Don't worry, sir, I will do my best."

Wu Zhi hesitated to speak, for a long time, he stood up, bowed his hands to Luo Jinyu, and said earnestly, "Thank you."

Shen Wuji went back to the mansion today, when he arrived at the gate of the mansion, the concierge followed him, and said in a low voice: "Master, the second young master of Duke Wu's mansion came to visit Madam today."

Shen Wuji thought for a while, then said lightly: "That nerd? He seems to have taught in the Taiyuan Academy. He thought that the rich and powerful children in the class were fooling around. He scolded the students a few times in class, and returned home angrily, and stopped teaching. This kind of It's not surprising that people have some contacts with Luo Jinyu."

They are all dumb geese, so they have a lot to say.

The concierge said again: "When they were talking, they drove Xi Feng out. The two of them didn't know what to say in private, and they talked for an hour."

Shen Wuji said indifferently: "When Xifeng is listening to the scholars, they may not be able to understand them. After closing the door, they just scold our family and Chao Gang's political affairs together. Scholars stay together, what else can they say? Just scolding. Besides scolding, what do you expect them to do? After scolding is over, they will feel at ease."

The concierge followed Shen Wuji in, and continued: "Later, Madam sent Second Young Master Wu to the gate of the mansion, staring at the figure of Second Young Master Wu until he walked away..."

Shen Wuji's footsteps stopped abruptly, he turned his head, looked at him sullenly, and said, "Huh?"

The porter didn't dare to meet his gaze, and lowered his head.

Shen Wuji thought about it vigilantly, and asked, "Then what does Zhi Wu look like?"

The concierge said: "Scholar with jade face, looks handsome..."

Seeing that Shen Wuji's face darkened, the concierge continued, "Much shorter than the master, and very thin, the quail can be blown away for ten miles when the wind blows, with a plain face, like cold boiled water, if the master didn't ask, The young one won't remember such a face in a while, how can the master be handsome and handsome, with long eyebrows and phoenix eyes, and look good, and his wife is just like a golden boy and a jade boy, a couple of gods and gods, a natural pair, A pair made by the earth."

Shen Wuji snorted coldly, and said in a strange way: "But some people are just blind and can't see."

The concierge smiled apologetically: "Madam is a scholar, and a scholar is thin-skinned. Master, please take care of me."

Shen Wuji frowned, and asked dissatisfiedly: "My family, you want to ask our family to take care of you?"

concierge:"……"

The concierge endured the humiliation and said, "I'm so clumsy, I'll go to the manager to get my punishment."

"If you don't do business all day long, just punish you, and you still have money from our family, and being the steward is as idle as you?" Shen Wuji threw his money bag to him, "This money bag of our family It's worn out, reward you."

The author has something to say: Shen Wuji: Praise me.

Luo Jinyu: Get lost.

Shen Wuji: Alright!

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