Sir, I can do it!

There is a waterside pavilion to the east of Zhen Guohou's mansion, across the bridge, there is an open space ahead, Wei Shuhua often practiced sword here.

She was dressed in bunts, her hair was tied up with a cloth belt, and her moves were neat and neat, adding a bit of heroism.When he was concentrating on practicing the sword, he suddenly heard movement from the side, his heroic eyebrows were slightly frowned, and the tip of the sword in his hand pointed straight to the side, with an extremely fast speed.

"Who!"

"Oh, Miss Wei Er, calm down, calm down. I'm just passing by here, and I don't mean to disturb Miss Er's interest." Lu Chengyi smiled and raised his hands, holding a volume of books in his hands.

Wei Shuhua withdrew the sword and raised her chin: "I heard that Mr. Lu was grounded, and he was released in just two days. It is said that the Xiangfu's tutor is strict, and I don't think it is very good."

Lu Chengyi sneered: "Second Miss is really good at joking."

Seeing the scroll in his hand, Wei Shuhua sneered and said: "As soon as I came out, I just went to my second brother, and this time I coaxed some good things from my second brother. The dignified son of the Prime Minister's mansion took other people's calligraphy and paintings to sell for money. Not ashamed either."

Speaking of that, Lu Chengyi blushed, and hurriedly said: "Second Master Wei is well-known in Shengjing City, and his calligraphy and paintings are not available to many people. The Second Master gave me some calligraphy and paintings for Azhao's sake. Cheng Yi Treat it like a treasure, how dare you buy and sell it lightly. The facts of that day were a misunderstanding..."

"What does it have to do with me? I just don't like Mr. Lu's behavior. My second brother is indifferent by nature and doesn't care about these things. Mr. Lu should not put his nose on his face, thinking that the people in the Marquis of Zhenguo are easy to bully."

Lu Chengyi hurriedly apologized with a smile: "Yes, yes, what the second lady said is true, there will be absolutely no next time. Oh yes, this book..."

"Chengyi!" Han Chongliang came from the front yard and shouted. "Azhao is back, have you finished your work, hurry up..."

Wei Shuhua's eyes lit up: "Little Liangzi!"

Lu Chengyi's outstretched hand paused in mid-air, the book in his palm was spread out, the pages were yellow, simple and distant.It's a pity that the woman turned around and left, and she didn't see the word 'Sword Manual' written on the cover of the book.Lu Chengyi gave a wry smile, and quietly covered the scroll with a copybook and hid it in his sleeve.

Han Chongliang was kicking and swaying over slowly. When he saw Wei Shuhua at first glance, he was shocked immediately, like a cat whose tail was stepped on, turning around and about to run.

Wei Shuhua grabbed him and said, "Call me to catch you. I learned a new set of swordsmanship with my elder brother. Come and compete with me."

Han Chongliang begged for mercy with a bitter face: "Second Miss, please forgive me, if you hurt you, Brother Wei Xuan will definitely tear me apart."

"I don't tell my brother."

"No, no, no, I can't say anything. I am a majestic man, how can I fight a woman, and the victory is invincible! Ah Zhao, come quickly!"

Wei Zhao walked over with his hands behind his back, with an expression that he didn't think it was a big deal after watching the excitement: "Ah Liang, you really dislike my second sister."

Han Chongliang cried out for being wronged.

Seeing his reluctance and reluctance, Wei Shuhua suddenly felt bored, she sheathed her sword, and snorted: "It's fine if you don't compare, I'm going to find my sister-in-law."

Just as Huo Baoer came tremblingly with tea, Wei Shuhua rolled his eyes and waved his slender legs. Huo Baoer didn't pay attention, staggered and fell, and fell on Han Chongliang.As soon as the hot tea was poured, Han Chongliang let out a groan, and involuntarily threw himself forward, throwing Lu Chengyi, who was stunned in place and had no time to react, to the ground.

This series of changes happened between lightning and flint.

Huo Bao'er hurriedly got up and helped the two young masters up, repeatedly apologizing: "The young one didn't do it on purpose, yes, he accidentally fell down."

fell down...

A picture suddenly flashed in Wei Zhao's mind, as if he had grasped something, and after only a moment of effort, the feeling dissipated.He was a little disappointed.

"Look at your useless appearance. My second sister is not a tiger. If she can eat you, you can't do it. If she wants to compete, you can deal with it casually. Why make her unhappy... Bao'er, go find two clothes for you." The two masters will change."

Han Chongliang patted his clothes and rolled his eyes: "Is your second sister able to deal with it casually? That's a little pepper, and you can't hide from me if you can't provoke me."

Wei Zhao supported Han Chongliang with one hand and Lu Chengyi with the other, walking towards the water pavilion while talking.

Lu Chengyi laughed at him: "Ah Liang claims to be good at kung fu, why can't even Huo Bao'er hide from him?"

"I gave way on purpose. Didn't you see that the second lady smiled when she left? That's fine, fine, don't mention this. By the way, Ah Zhao, what are you busy with these days, and you don't even mention going to my house Look at me. I've been holding it in for a few days and I'm almost turning into a quail."

Wei Zhao held the small fan and beat it in the palm of his hand, smiled slightly, and said, "It's nothing, just investigate Meiyuan's case."

"Investigate the case?" Lu Chengyi was obviously a little surprised: "Isn't this case handed over to Nan Fu?"

"Hey, you have to take care of your own affairs before you can rest assured."

"The supervisor of Nanfu is a formidable character, Shenlong sees his head but doesn't see his end, and his methods are vicious. Azhao wants to investigate the case, will the supervisor agree?" Han Chongliang asked in surprise.

"My lord supervisor is kind enough to invite me, but I can't shirk it." Wei Zhao stroked his chin and said with a smile, "Who says I'm handsome and handsome?"

Han Chongliang was a little sour: "Hey, have you forgotten that Young Master Qin? It's useless for me to spit on your beautiful opera singer and Beiyan's trash."

"Two days have passed, has there been any clues?" In contrast, Lu Chengyi was more concerned about the case.

Wei Zhao leaned on the red lacquered wooden railing, looked at the clear water, and said leisurely, "It's that easy. By the way, have you guys gone to find Feng Yu?"

Han Chongliang pursed his lips: "I found it! It's a pity that we didn't even enter the door of Feng's residence, so we were politely invited out by Mr. Feng."

Lu Chengyi said: "The spring test is coming soon. Even if there is no Meiyuan case, Feng Yu will not be able to leave the house for a few days."

Wei Zhao was silent for a while, then suddenly asked, "Ah Liang, where did you find that dagger?"

"Why are you asking this? Didn't the dagger be confiscated?" Han Chongliang's tone was somewhat regrettable.

"Just ask, tell me."

"You also know that I like all kinds of weapons the most. This dagger has a name called Hanyue Blade. It is rumored that it was a precious sword presented to the Emperor of Chu by the Kingdom of Silla hundreds of years ago. It has been kept in the Palace of Chu State. Later, the palace was stolen. The blade disappeared."

"I have a disciple who likes to study ancient weapons. He also accidentally learned of the whereabouts of the Cold Moon Blade. He spent a lot of trouble and money to get it. The Meiyuan case happened just a day after I got it. ,what a pity."

"Who is your doorman? Have I seen it before?"

Han Chongliang said disapprovingly: "Oh, you haven't seen the newcomer to the house recently. This is why I gave the young master a precious sword, and I'm planning to promote him."

"Is that so..."

"What's the matter? Why are you asking this all of a sudden? Let me tell you, there is only one Cold Moon Blade, so don't worry about it."

"Azhao, what are you doubting?" Lu Chengyi asked suddenly.

Han Chongliang is not stupid, he just doesn't like to think about things. Now that Lu Chengyi asked this question, he also realized it, and immediately jumped up: "Ah Zhao, you don't doubt us, do you?"

Wei Zhao smiled and said, "Yes, I doubt you, I doubt Feng Yu, I doubt Cheng Yi, I doubt myself, and I also suspect Beiyan's guards...everyone who appeared in Meiyuan that day is suspected."

"So, the case of Meiyuan is really complicated, no wonder the emperor asked Nanfu to take over. But from this point of view, there is no need to worry too much about Ah Zhao." Lu Chengyi said.

"The envoys from Beiyan have already set off. If this case cannot be solved within half a month, my son will be convicted."

"With Marquis Zhen Guo here, Ah Zhao is naturally fine."

"Forget it, that's all for the future. There must be a way for the car to reach the mountain."

Lu Ding returned to the mansion, and casually asked Lu Chengyi.The concierge said that the second young master had gone out.

"Are you looking for that dude from the Wei family again?"

"Young Master Han invited me, and the Second Young Master went with Young Master Han."

The old butler smiled and said, "The young masters are on good terms, and they often play together. This time, something happened to Master Wei, so the second young master will naturally go to visit."

Lu Ding's expression turned pale: "Forget it, let him mess around for two days. He will be busy when he is appointed by the Ministry of Officials."

"Madam said the same thing. Today, my wife invited several ladies in Befu to drink tea. The second young master is not young anymore, and his wife is watching him for him. Yesterday, the old slave heard his wife mention it, saying It's the young lady from Zuo Shilang's family of the Ministry of Rites, who is good-looking, quite talented and learned, and is a good match for the second young master."

"Well, the left servant of the Ministry of Rites." Lu Ding pondered for a moment: "It's not bad. It's really time for Cheng Yi to start a family, and he can take care of himself when he does. If he continues to hang out with that rambunctious dude, he will become a scum sooner or later."

The old butler agreed with a smile.

"Go to the west courtyard and invite Mr. Song." Lu Ding ordered, then turned and entered the study.

Song Maoli is Lu Ding's disciple, resourceful and resourceful, and Lu Ding has always relied heavily on him.

The Chu State adopts a recommendation system for selecting scholars, and poor families rarely have a way out.Although Emperor Wu of Qi reformed the system of selecting scholars, there were always many difficulties in implementing it.Scholars from poor families have nowhere to serve the country, so they can only vote in the mansions of high-ranking officials and dignitaries, either as retainers, or as teachers for young masters.If it is valued by the master's family, it will also have the opportunity to be recommended and become an official in the court.

Song Maoli has been in Xiangfu for more than ten years, and Lu Chengyi was taught by him.Lu Ding wanted to recommend him to the court several times, but this person always said that the time had not come, so Lu Ding stopped pushing.

"The lord looks good, I think that suggestion was adopted by the emperor."

"Thanks to Mr. Song's high wisdom."

A large part of the reason why Lu Ding strongly supported Li Huai's restructuring was that he was born in a common family.It's just that he was born in troubled times and joined Emperor Wu's command. He started as a small counselor, and he also taught the prince.When Li Huai designed the throne, Lu Ding supported him quietly and secretly, and only then did he get the current position of prime minister.

One person achieved Taoism and ascended to heaven, and the Lu family gradually gained a firm foothold, and the family flourished, becoming one of the new rich.

Song Maoli didn't seem to be optimistic about Lu Ding's optimism: "The grass of the morning glory falls in the evening. The pines and cypresses are luxuriant, and the long and cold will never fade. If things are quick, they will die. Xiangye knows how deep the old aristocracy is. Once you master it It’s not good to go this fast, and if you are eager for success, it will cause dissatisfaction among the old nobles, and I’m afraid it will backfire.”

"The truth is clear, and the emperor also understands it in his heart. Looking at the situation of the previous dynasty, the imperial power declined when the aristocracy was at its peak. The dynasties continued to change, but the aristocrats were still aristocrats. Qi was first established, and the people's livelihood declined. Emperor Wu used thunder to concentrate imperial power. To some extent, it has reached a balance with the power of the old aristocracy. In this dynasty, the old aristocracy has grown stronger again, and it is equal to the imperial power. And our emperor wants to surpass the previous emperor and become the hegemony of the world, so it is necessary to divide the old aristocracy lift."

"Fortunately, the emperor still has a degree in his heart, and the old nobles never dared to overthrow the imperial power easily and cause chaos in the world. In the end, the result is nothing more than a compromise first. If this is the case, why not give it a try. If it succeeds, the emperor The name will last forever, and the truth will also be immortalized forever."

"It's good that Mr. Xiang knows it well."

Lu Ding raised his eyes to stare at Song Maoli, and said, "I just don't know when Mr. Song mentioned the timing."

Song Maoli smiled slightly and said nothing, Lu Ding made fun of himself.

"There is still one unresolved matter in my heart, about the Wei family."

Song Maoli's eyes flashed, and then he said with a smile: "Master Xiang wants to ask, why didn't the emperor take this opportunity to take back the military power of Zhen Guohou?"

"About this matter, the truth is somewhat speculative. The snipe and the clam compete for the fisherman's profit. Taking advantage of the Meiyuan case, the emperor wants to use the hands of Zhen Guohou to deal with Hong Kun, completely take control of Beifu, and at the same time further Peeping into the depths of the Marquis of Zhenguo's mansion kills two birds with one stone. The reason why we don't move Weiru for the time being is because the matter of the six prefectures in Shuobei is unresolved, and secondly, it should be because we are afraid of the Chu family in Ningzhou."

Song Maoli nodded: "The Chu family lived in Ningzhou for generations. Since the Chu Dynasty, they have exclusively ruled the prefecture. The marriage between the Wei family and the Chu family has added a bit of trouble to the royal family."

"And Wei Xuan, the son of Wei Ru, married the daughter of the Qin family in Liyang. The Qin family in Liyang flourished through three dynasties, and became extremely prosperous until Emperor Jing of Chu. The famous family deserves its name. There are still many children of the Qin family who are officials in the dynasty, which can be said to be flourishing. Wei Xuan's wife is also from the direct line of the Qin family, so the status is naturally different."

"Although the Wei family of Xiangzhou is not as prominent as the first-class nobles, since Wei Shang, the family has gradually become prosperous, and it is also a force that should not be underestimated. What's more, the empress of the dynasty was born in the Wei family, and its power is even more prosperous."

"If the emperor wants to shake the foundation of the old nobles, the safest way is to support the new nobles of the common clan and gradually win over the small nobles, such as the Chu family, the Wei family, and the Qin family. They should be respected and far away, and they should be taken slowly. But the emperor seems to be quite For eagerly suppressing Wei Shi..."

Song Maoli put his hands into his sleeves, turned his head to look at the peach blossoms blooming outside the door, and said lightly: "Although the Wei family has great prestige in the army, if it is only for the Wei family's military power, it is too small to lose the big. Gong has had no children for many years, does Xiangye think it is just a coincidence?"

Lu Ding frowned tightly: "That's exactly the case, that's why I don't understand the emperor's intentions. At the beginning when he married Wei Shuning, he wanted to win over Zhen Guohou, but now he has such an ambiguous attitude. .”

Song Maoli narrowed his eyes slightly: "I don't understand, either."

The breeze blows, and the peach petals fall with the wind, bringing bursts of fragrance.

"Anyway, the water is already muddy, and it's time for Mr. Xiang to catch some."