Prodigal Goro-kun

In the afternoon, Yan Qiuer lazily nestled in the room on the top floor of the renovated tower in the backyard of Huayue Pavilion, playing chess with Qing Jue regardless of the outcome.

It was February, although it was only the beginning of the month, but at this time Yan Sheng was supposed to go to Luoyang to preside over the overall situation. As soon as Mrs. Clinker Yan entered Chang'an Yan's Mansion, she had no plans to leave.Yan Sheng couldn't drive people away, and he also knew that no one in his house could control Mrs. Yan, so he had to postpone his departure for Luoyang, and arrange the matters related to Mrs. Yan first. He also sent people to bring several servants who served Mrs. Yan at the Linxiang family into Chang'an Yan's residence.

But even if Yansheng's stay in Chang'an prolongs, it has nothing to do with Yan Qiuer, Yan Qiuer is actually idle during Yansheng's busiest time.

Yan Qiuer made a move on the chessboard and sighed secretly.He also wanted to help Yansheng share some of the burden, but Mrs. Yan would always appear around Yansheng from time to time. It was wrong for his nominal grandson to do too little or too much. It's better to stay out of Madam Yan's line of sight and try to be quiet.

However, Yan Qiuer is depressed, but Qing Jue is happy.Originally Yan Qiuer could only take time to go to the Huayue Pavilion, but recently she has been nestling in the Huayue Pavilion all day long, although most of them are sleeping, but it can't spoil Qing Jue's good mood.Just looking at Yan Qiuer's sad face, Qing Jue is still worried.

"Is there something on your mind, my lord?"

"Huh?" Yan Qiuer looked up at Qing Jue lazily, and yawned, she just woke up half an hour ago, but she looked like she was about to fall asleep, "It's okay."

fine?Qing Jue frowned.How can you be sluggish all day without any energy?

"Jin Dou is still running here for the past two days?" Yan Qiuer asked suddenly remembering about Jin Dou.

A few days ago, he asked Qingjue Jindou what he did in Huayue Pavilion, and Qingjue's answer was similar to Jindou's answer that day.Although Qing Jue is very shrewd in one aspect, he is stupid in other aspects, so Yan Qiuer doesn't think he will lie.

The reorganization work of Huayue Pavilion has been completed in the past few days, and it is only waiting for reopening, and Yan Qiuer has not told Jin Dou about the daily visits to Huayue Pavilion, so I wonder if Jin Dou is still coming so diligently.

Qing Jue thought about it carefully, then shook his head and said: "I have also come, but I am not as diligent as before. Master, do you need to pay extra attention to Jindou?"

Need extra care?Yan Qiuer made another move under the chessboard, suddenly raised the corners of his mouth and smiled, and said, "No need. You learn more about business from him, so you don't need to be on guard, but in Huayue Pavilion, I especially want you to do it." You don't have to tell him about it."

That day, Jin Dou changed his name to call him "Master", which was a clear statement to him. Although Jin Dou still called him "Wulang Jun" in front of others, he could sense Jin Dou's intention to draw a line with the Yan family.He can trust Yan Sheng, so why can't he trust Jin Dou?Whether the future he fears will happen is still uncertain, so why let that unknown worry stop him now?

"Yes, then Qingjue will follow what the lord said." Qingjue made the last piece on the chessboard, and it was a draw.

Yan Qiuer stared at the scattered black and white pieces on the chessboard, and said unhurriedly, "Qing Jue, what wish do you have?"

"Wish?" Qing Jue blinked and looked at Yan Qiu'er puzzled.

"Well, wish. It's just you and me here, let's talk about it." Yan Qiuer propped his chin up, waiting for Qing Jue's answer with great interest.

Qing Jue is smart, but it's a pity that Yan Qiu'er doesn't know whether to say that he is self-reliant or that he has no desires, even now that Yan Qiu'er asks him to preside over the overall situation of Huayue Pavilion, Qing Jue still has a feeling of erratic, what to do? They are all too passive, rather than saying that he is the head of Huayue Pavilion, it would be better to say that he is Yan Qiuer's herald, with him there is no difference.

But Yan Qiuer needs someone who can control the Huayue Pavilion independently. Although she is dissatisfied with Qing Jue in every way, after observing Yan Qiuer for this period of time, she finds that Qing Jue is really the master of Huayue Pavilion.Although Qing Jue has a fairy air that does not eat the fireworks in the world from a distance, and a foolish air in a close view, in fact he has a clear mind. If he is serious, his ability to read words and demeanor is better than Lan Feng.

As a place to collect information, Huayue Pavilion needs someone who can read words, observe colors, and guess people's hearts. In this respect, Qing Jue is the strongest in Huayue Pavilion, not to mention that Qing Jue is also inexplicably regarded by the Huayue Pavilion. leader.But the question is, how can he get Qing Jue to take the initiative to do something for Huayue Pavilion?

This question stumped Qing Jue.What is his wish?Before coming to Huayue Pavilion, he wished that he was born in someone else's family. After coming to Huayue Pavilion, he hoped to die, and after that...

"I... hope my brothers and sisters can live a good life." No matter how much she thought, Qing Jue could only come up with this one answer, so she said it honestly, and looked at Yan Qiuer timidly after she finished speaking.The lord was very angry because of this sentence before, will he still be angry today?

However, Yan Qiuer was not angry, and she didn't even feel displeased when she heard the answer, because there was sincerity in Qingjue's answer today, but before Qingjue just took this wish as a an excuse.

"Then how do you think your brothers and sisters can live a good life?" Yan Qiuer looked at Qing Jue with a smile.

Qing Jue pursed her lips and thought about it for a while, then hesitated and said, "Loyal...follow...the lord?"

Yan Qiuer black line.What he wanted was indeed not this answer, but why did Qing Jue hesitate so much?Isn't it good to follow him?

Yan Qiuer curled her lips, and said maliciously: "I am a businessman, and I am only interested in profit. You are not afraid that I will sell all your brothers and sisters on a whim one day? Before, I thought that they could not be sold at a price, but these days I carefully From such an observation, they are all good products.”

Hearing what Yan Qiuer said, Qing Jue immediately showed a flustered and helpless expression, but after a closer look, Qing Jue knew that Yan Qiuer was teasing him, even so, Yan Qiuer's words reminded Qing Jue Jue, no matter how good Yan Qiuer treats him and them, he is someone who has nothing to do with them.

No one will be nice to others for no reason, either with friendship or interests.And why did Yan Qiuer treat them well?That's because they are useful, but Yan Qiuer is more honest and upright compared to other businessmen, which makes them feel that Yan Qiuer is kind and kind.

But on the day when they have no use value, will Yan Qiuer still treat them so well?Qing Jue thinks it's very difficult, even if there is a long-term relationship, it may not be able to give everyone a mutual friendship, Yan Qiu'er can't save them all.The only people they can rely on... are themselves!

Yan Qiuer has been observing Qing Jue, seeing a slight change in Qing Jue's eyes, Yan Qiuer is secretly relieved.He was really afraid that Qingjue's mind would suddenly become stuck and unable to turn, so he had to find a way to guide him.

"Understood?" Yan Qiuer picked up the chess pieces on the chessboard one by one, put them back into the chess basket, and divided black into black, and white into white, and said while dividing, "I, not only want the pieces from Chang'an City, Information, but also information about the entire Tianlan Kingdom, so I will not just open Huayue Pavilion. After the Huayue Pavilion is completed, I will take people to other places in Tianlan Kingdom. All the big and small things are gathered in the Huayue Pavilion. Of course, when the Huayue Pavilion is opened a lot, it doesn’t matter where the headquarters is? Or if you Qingjue can’t do it well, why not I replace it with someone else? After all, only you will protect what you value with all your heart.”

Qing Jue lowered his head in thought, then looked up at Yan Qiuer, and asked, "Why did the lord tell me this?" Since it can be done anywhere, anyone can do it, so why does the lord need to mention him again and again?

Yan Qiuer covered the chess basket, leaned back and lazily leaned on the soft cushion behind him, turned his head to look at the scenery outside the window, and said leisurely: "I have lived in Chang'an City for 15 years." The memory in Ancheng is even longer than 15 years. Although a certain memory in the past was not good, but now after so long, this city has become a place of nostalgia for him.

Qing Jue was silent.

After being silent for a while, Yan Qiuer smiled again and said: "In short, Qingjue is doing well. Qingjue and I have known each other for a long time. Compared with others, I trust Qingjue more. I think Qingjue can do it. I also hope Qingjue can do it."

"Qing Jue will definitely do his best to live up to the entrustment of the lord." Qing Jue said solemnly.

"Well, that's fine, put on that mask, and I'll take you out to meet someone." Yan Qiuer stood up, smoothing the wrinkles on her clothes.

To see people?see who?Qing Jue looks up at Yan Qiu'er with a dazed expression.

Seeing Qing Jue's expression, Yan Qiuer chuckled lightly: "What? Afraid I'll sell you? Don't worry, now is not the time."

Qing Jue pursed her lips.Anyway, he didn't know how old the lord was, why did the lord always tease him with words?

Today Yan Qiu'er made an appointment with his second brother-in-law, who is the Shaoyin of Jingzhao Mansion.His second brother-in-law was busier than he imagined, so he only made an appointment today, but he only had an hour.

Yan Qiuer and the masked Qing Jue walked through Pingkang Square on foot, and then turned into Dongshi. The more people walked, the more Yan Qiuer felt something was wrong.Why no matter where the two of them go, the people around will look at him twice?He doesn't seem to be doing anything exciting recently, right?

Yan Qiuer turned her head to ask Qing Jue if she knew the reason, but as soon as she turned her head and saw Qing Jue's eyes full of anger, Yan Qiuer knew that something must be wrong and it was related to him, and it was not a good thing.

"Tell me about it." Regardless of those curious or probing gazes, Yan Qiuer still walked shoulder to shoulder with Qing Jue, walking forward unhurriedly.

"No, nothing." Qing Jue shook her head vigorously.

Yan Qiuer glanced at Qing Jue sideways, and said with a smile: "The enthusiastic eyes of this passer-by almost turned me away, and you still say it's okay? Tell me, how can I be the only one who doesn't care about this matter related to me?" Know? This is also a kind of news."

Qing Jue pursed her lips, hesitated for a while before saying, "Yes...it's a rumor about the Lord and Mr. Lin Lang."

When Qing Jue said this, Yan Qiuer guessed the content of the rumor almost immediately.

"Has it already spread throughout Chang'an City?"

"Almost." Qing Jue whispered, "Recently, Lin Shangshu often chases Lin Langjun all over the street, and it seems that the name of the lord will be mentioned in every scolding speech."

Yan Qiuer black line.The grandpa and grandson are so lively.

"Yan Goro."

Entering the restaurant where they agreed to meet, Yan Qiuer was looking left and right to find his brother-in-law, when he heard someone calling him, following his reputation, he saw his second brother-in-law.

"Yan Qiuer pays homage to Zhao Shaoyin, and troubled Zhao Shaoyin to take time out of his busy schedule to come here, Qiuer feels guilty."

Zhao Cheng, the Shaoyin of the Jingzhao Mansion, looked at Yan Qiuer with a gentle smile, and said, "Your Majesty Wulang, please sit down. I wonder who this is?" Zhao Cheng turned his head to look at Qing Jue, smiling modestly and politely.

Yan Qiuer sat down as he said, while Qing Jue cupped his hands and bowed to Zhao Cheng, saying: "I, He Mu, are called Mr. He."

"Master He?" Zhao Cheng raised his eyebrows and asked, "But the owner of Huayue Pavilion in Pingkang Square?"

A few days ago, the news that the Zuo family ate turtles in Huayue Pavilion spread overnight among civil and military officials. There were all sorts of speculations by civil and military officials, and some even speculated that Mr. He was recruited by the Ninth Prince to deal with the Zuo family. In short, there were all kinds of guesses, and Mr. He's name spread rapidly along with these rumors, until today, Among the civil and military officials, no one knows Mr. He.It's just that Zhao Cheng didn't expect that he was lucky enough to be the first person among the officials to see Mr. He himself, but it's a pity that Mr. He was wearing a half mask.

"It's my humble servant." Qing Jue imitated Yan Qiuer's tone and said sternly.

"Mr. He, please sit down." Zhao Cheng looked at Yan Qiuer, then at "Mr. He", secretly thinking that Yan Shu's natal younger brother did not seem to be looking for him for his own business.

"How is Second Sister doing? It's been a while since the last farewell, and I haven't seen Second Sister." After Qing Jue also sat down, Yan Qiuer smiled and approached Zhao Chengtao.

As soon as Yan Shu was mentioned, Zhao Cheng's smile became more gentle, and the corners of his mouth raised unconsciously: "The dog has just reached the age of stubbornness, and Shu'er fights with her all day long, and he can't even get out of the door."

Hearing this, Yan Qiuer would also smile heartily, and said: "Children are the most difficult to take care of, but second sister must also enjoy it."

The smile on Zhao Cheng's face did not diminish, but he sighed and said: "Yan Erniang, who was so capable back then, was willing to stay behind closed doors for me to teach her husband and children. I am grateful but also guilty. If it wasn't for me, Shu'er should have It's like her aunts who are smashing the mall."

"Qiu Er thinks that Zhao Shaoyin doesn't need to feel guilty. The second sister resolutely chose to marry Zhao Shaoyin, which shows that she values ​​you more than anything else. The second sister always knows what she wants, and she will not regret it. Zhao Shaoyin Naturally, there is no need to feel guilty."

Zhao Cheng smiled again, and then said: "I heard from Shu'er that Mr. Wulang is also out of his head now?"

"No way, the second sister is just talking nonsense." Yan Qiuer denied it with a smile, "I don't call it overpowering, it's clearly jumping into the fire pit."

Zhao Cheng shook his head and laughed, and said, "I see that you are acting good when you get a bargain."

Yan Qiuer chuckled, brought the topic to the topic, and said straight to the point: "Today, Qiuer wants to ask Zhao Shaoyin for help."

"I have been married to Shu'er for so many years, and I have never done anything for Yan's family. If you have anything to do, Mr. Wu Lang, you can speak up without being polite." Having said that, Zhao Cheng was really afraid that Yan Qiu'er would say something outrageous. requirements.

"Uh..." Yan Qiuer rubbed his nose, turned his head to look at Qing Jue, and then said shyly, "That's it, Mr. He is from another place, even though he bought Huayue Pavilion on a whim, but now I have plans to settle down in Chang'an, but he..." Yan Qiu paused, and turned to look at Qing Jue.

Qing Jue understood, and then said: "I was born in the southwest of Tianlan Kingdom. When I was young, there was a plague in my hometown. I escaped. Since then, I have been wandering in the rivers and lakes."

plague?Zhao Cheng thought about it carefully, and indeed remembered a plague mentioned in a certain file. The plague happened in a village in the southwest of Tianlan Kingdom. It was recorded in the file that no one in the village was spared, and all household registrations were wiped out. This young master He can be regarded as his life if he can escape, the premise is that what this young master He said is true.

"If you survive a catastrophe, you must have a future blessing. Mr. He must be a blessed person."

"Thank you Zhao Shaoyin for your comfort."

Zhao Cheng nodded, then looked at Yan Qiuer again, and asked, "What does Lord Wulang mean?"

Yan Qiuer rolled his eyes, and said to Zhao Cheng in a thief-like manner, "I was thinking, can I ask my brother-in-law to help Mr. He become a naturalized Chang'an?"

Hearing this, Zhao Cheng was shocked.It is not so easy to apply for a household registration for an unknown person, but it is certainly not impossible.

According to Yan Qiu'er's instructions, Qing Jue said in a rigid voice when Zhao Cheng hesitated: "If Zhao Shaoyin is difficult, I will not force you. Let Mr. Wulang bother you. I will leave." After finishing speaking neatly, Qing Jue He made a gesture to get up and leave.

"Eh? Don't!" Yan Qiuer pretended to be alarmed, stretched out his hand and pulled Qing Jue back, and hurriedly turned to Zhao Cheng, "Brother-in-law, Qiuer has never asked my second sister and brother-in-law for anything, brother-in-law will help me with this." One, right? If you can’t get the household registration, Mr. He won’t even be able to stay in Chang’an for long!” If he doesn’t get the household registration, it will be very difficult for him, Mr. He, to do things in the future.

Zhao Cheng glanced at Yan Qiuer and Qing Jue, and sighed, "Mr. Wulang, it's not that I refuse to help, I'm just the young governor of the Jingzhao Mansion, and there is another Jingzhao Mansion Lord above me, if you make a wrong move , I can't keep my official position."

"Prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture?" Yan Qiuer thought about it carefully, "Isn't the prefect of Jingzhao Prefecture going home at the end of the year?"

"He hasn't returned home yet!" Zhao Chengcheng had a headache when he thought about it.In the past, he had hoped that the Governor of Jingzhao would resign and return to his hometown, so that he could be promoted to be the Governor of Jingzhao, but at this time, a strong enemy came, who was said to be a relative of the queen. In this way, he might not be promoted. up.

Did not return home?Even if he didn't return to his hometown, he didn't care about it in his last year in office, right?Isn't it time to gradually transfer the affairs to the next governor of Jingzhao?next?Yan Qiuer was taken aback for a moment, then suddenly remembered that Zhao Cheng was not the next Governor of Jingzhao in his previous life.

It turned out to be the case.

After finding the reason, Yan Qiuer felt relieved, looked at Zhao Cheng pretending to be suspicious, and asked, "But isn't my brother-in-law the young governor of the Jingzhao Mansion? If the governor of the Jingzhao Mansion resigns and returns to his hometown, shouldn't this position be lost?" Has it entered the hands of brother-in-law? But why do I feel that brother-in-law doesn't seem to be looking forward to the resignation of Jingzhaofu Yin?"

Zhao Cheng smiled wryly, and said, "Originally, I was [-]% sure, but now...heh! Royal family!"

"Imperial family? What? This official position...is sold?"

Zhao Cheng said nothing, but the mocking smile on his face already explained everything.

Yan Qiuer thought about it, and comforted Zhao Chengdao: "Brother-in-law, don't worry, it belongs to brother-in-law, so you can't run away anyway. I'll talk to the Ninth Prince about this matter in a few days."

"Ninth Prince?" Zhao Cheng looked at Yan Qiuer suspiciously, "Mr. Wulang knows Ninth Prince?"

Yan Qiuer nodded and said, "It's kind of friendship."

Zhao Cheng was overjoyed, but then disappointed and said: "Mr. Wulang, don't bother to ask. The Ninth Prince is an idle prince and doesn't ask about government affairs."

"Don't ask about the government?" Yan Qiuer frowned, seeming a little anxious, "Then...then I'll go to Taifu Yan! If Taifu Yan can't handle it, I can go to Shangshu Lin! If Shangshu Lin can't do it, I'll... ...I still know Dr. Jin Ziguanglu! At the feet of the Son of Heaven, I don't believe that no one cares about such things that ignore the king's law!"

"These people... Lord Wulang recognizes them all?" Zhao Cheng became more startled the more he heard it.Yan Qiu'er is just a merchant, how could he know people who are powerful officials that even he can't get acquainted with?Forget about Taifu Yan and Shangshu Lin, how could he even recognize Dr. Jin Ziguanglu?

Yan Qiuer nodded innocently, and said: "Teacher Yan is my cousin, and we are a family. I have some friendship with Lin Qian, so I often see Lin Shangshu, and occasionally ask Lin Shangshu for advice. Doctor Jin Ziguanglu is not common."

Zhao Cheng's eyebrows moved slightly, and the smile on his face was a little gentler than before, and he said with a lot of emotion: "No wonder Shu'er said that Mr. Wulang has become famous, and the little one at the beginning has grown up now." Yes, it really is the three days that Shibie looks at each other with admiration."

"Brother-in-law is too much." Yan Qiuer smiled innocently, "But brother-in-law, don't worry, when Qiuer sees someone, I will help brother-in-law say a few words."

Only then did Zhao Cheng understand why as soon as he heard that he was coming to see Yan Qiuer today, Yan Shu hurriedly reminded him that Mr. Wu Lang was smart and alert, and asked him to be careful, and then chatted a few words. She pretended to be stupid, but she said one sentence after another, none of which was nonsense, and she was actually negotiating a deal with him.Yan Jiawulang really should not be underestimated.

"Mr. Lao Wulang is bothering you." Zhao Cheng is no longer polite, "Master He will tell me about Mr. He, so that I can explain to others when I apply for household registration."

"Then Zhao Shaoyin will be troubled."

Seeing Qing Jue chatting with Zhao Cheng, Yan Qiuer began to wonder who would be the one who sent someone to Jingzhao Mansion, the queen, or the prince?Is it King Huai'an, or Qin Jiu?There can't be any more forces, right?

Just as she was thinking, Yan Qiuer saw Liang Cheng walking over with a smile on her face.

"Mr. Wulang, what a coincidence."

Yan Qiuer twitched the corners of his mouth, looked behind Liang Cheng, and sure enough saw Yan Sheng who was still sitting in the carriage at the entrance of the restaurant.

You said that Chang'an City is so big, how can he always meet Yan Sheng?