Liquidation

There was a lot of wind and snow that night, when Yinhu woke up in the morning, he saw the plum blossom branches in the yard covered with snow, it was extremely cold.

Yaertan also woke up behind him, seeing him standing in front of the window looking out, with a somewhat lonely and melancholy expression, her heart trembled, and she thought of how she had resorted to tricks last night to finally become a real husband and wife with Yinhu, Can't help but panic again.

Unexpectedly, Yinhu didn't mention this matter, but calmly asked her to get up and have breakfast together.Yaertan couldn't see anything from Yinhu's face, so he had to be more cautious.

The little enthusiasm that Yinhu had accumulated with great difficulty was beaten back to its original form, and for several days after that, he rested alone in the study.Yaertan felt guilty and did not dare to stop him, so he let him go.

In the blink of an eye, the end of the year was approaching, and Yinzhen sent several letters, saying that he would definitely come back before the Chinese New Year. Yinhu advised him not to worry, but to do things slowly, lest Yinzhen see those moths and get angry and burn his body.Because the relationship between the two must be hidden, what is written on the letter paper is nothing more than some brotherhood and gossip at home.

But in the middle of December, Yinhu did not wait for Yinzhen to return to Beijing, but waited for another person in Baylor's mansion.

Nian Gengyao.

For this important minister of Kang and Yong, who has been honored and disgraced all his life, and a relative of Yongzheng, Yinhu did not know that the Nian family was originally a coated slave of the Han army with a yellow flag. At this time, Yinzhen was only in his early twenties, and the Nian family had not yet become "Four Ye Party".And his father Nian Yaling, the leader of the Nian family generation, was promoted to governor of Huguang early in the 31st year of Kangxi. This time Nian Gengyao came to Beijing to rush for the exam next year.

After being admitted as a Jinshi, he will follow the path of his elder brother and eldest son Nian Xiyao, starting from a small official like a pen post, and gradually promoted until he enters the Six Departments—probably Nian Yaling and Nian Xiyao. Xi Yao had been to the Ministry of Industry, and then the Beijing officials were dispatched abroad, and became a great official in the frontier, with unlimited honor and favor.

Yinhu and that Nian Yaling met in court for a few times, and they talked very happily at that time, but Nian Xialing strictly abided by his duties as a courtier and never revealed any other thoughts to the Kangxi family. This behavior of Xia Ling was recognized by Kangxi.Yinhu only interacted with him appropriately, no more and no less.

However, when Nian Gengyao came to Beijing to rush for the exam, he and Nian Xiyao came to visit Babeile Mansion in the name of Nian Xialing, and gave him a lot of New Year gifts... This made Yinhu a little confused, not knowing Nian Xialing What does it mean.

The two brothers were waiting at the door for the eunuch to deliver the biography, while Yinhu was practicing calligraphy in the study.

I don't know if it's because he is not a "local person", but since he was a child, Yinhu's calligraphy has been difficult to write well, and it is always crooked and out of shape.No matter how little Kangxi paid attention to this eighth son, he still felt very ashamed when he saw Yinhu's distorted handwriting in Wuyizhai, and the masters who often assigned special lectures assigned Yinhu more calligraphy practice tasks.So much so that later Yinhu also developed a habit. When he was free, he always felt that it was right to write a few more words.

As time passed, he gradually discovered the benefits of this.When practicing calligraphy, there is no distraction, you can concentrate and think about things quietly, which is extremely beneficial for self-cultivation, spiritual cultivation and concentration.

When Feng Jing led the little eunuch in to report, he had just finished writing Su Shi's famous song "Shui Tiao", with a soft nib, and just finished the last stroke.

"Nian Xiyao, Nian Gengyao..." Yinhu put down his pen, "Come here."

The little eunuch left in response, and Feng Jing rushed forward to flatter him: "Master, your handwriting is getting better and better."

Yinhu held back her snort: "Feng Jing, how do you remember...you don't know how to read?"

"Ah? This..." Feng Jing wrinkled his face: "Master still remembers this, in fact...it's actually like this, Su Peisheng, that god damn, always said in front of the slaves that the fourth master writes a lot Well, what a boast, but the servant sees that the master is also practicing handwriting a lot, and compared to the fourth master... it's almost the same, isn't it? "

Yinhu stretched out his hand and flicked a popcorn on his forehead: "The fourth brother's handwriting is much better than mine, this time you guessed wrong."

Feng Jing pursed his lips and was busy drying the poems that Yinhu had just written. Yinhu picked up a teacup and just took a sip when he saw two young people walking side by side from the window.

One is older, gentle and elegant; the other is about the same age as Yinzhen, and is heroic.I heard that Nian Xiyao is eight years older than Nian Gengyao, and he looks like he is nearly thirty.

Standing together, the one who stands out is undoubtedly Nian Gengyao. This young man has vigorous emotions in his eyes and a strong vitality that can be seen at a glance.Like a flame burning, anyone can feel his demeanor.

Yinhu also lost his mind for a moment, thinking that this Nian Gengyao is really a character!No wonder he was able to stand out during the Kangxi period, and became the governor of a province in less than [-] years, comparable to his father's years of seniority.

But now, Nian Gengyao is standing in front of him, no matter who he is still investing in or who he intends to invest in, he will ensure this talent for Yinzhen.

Yinhu showed a [-]-point attitude and was very kind, and welcomed the two into the study at the door.Nian Xiyao was very grateful, thanked him hastily, and introduced his younger brother to Yinhu.

"This is my younger brother, Gengyao. He only got the name Lianggong last year. Because he will take part in the competition next year, he was asked to come to Beijing ahead of schedule. He is now living in the servant's house and still studying."

Nian Gengyao stood up and slapped a thousand. Because Yinhu was the prince and Nian Gengyao was going to be an official sooner or later, he also called himself a slave and said, "Slave pays homage to Babeile! Please greet Babeile!"

"You don't need to be so polite!" Yinhu went to help him personally, but Nian Gengyao didn't seem to notice it until Yinhu actually touched his arm, then he followed the trend and respectfully said: "My father is far away. Huguang also often told his servants that Babeile has a great appearance and temperament, but as a prince, he is approachable, and seeing him today really deserves his reputation."

Yinhu sat back on the main seat again, with a half-smile on his face, "Master Nian praised you, Mr. Nian is the pillar of the country, Huang Ama thinks highly of him, I wonder how Mr. Nian is doing well in Huguang?"

Nian Xiyao didn't see what the two of them did just now, so he still smiled modestly and said, "My father is fine and in good health. Because it's the Chinese New Year, I specially asked Gengyao to bring a New Year's gift."

"Mr. Nian is too polite. It has been a few years since we parted, and I still miss his demeanor from time to time." Yinhu asked Feng Jing to accept the gift list, took a sip of tea slowly, and said casually: "Mr. Nian's sons are talented and learned Outstanding, how about Gengyao's provincial examination results?"

Nian Gengyao smiled confidently and heartily: "I'm not talented, so I'll take the title of understanding Yuantou."

The blue veins on the forehead of Yinhu are about to protrude, this kind of expression... No. 1 is still called bad talent, how can you tell other people to mess around?From the corner of his eye, he saw the conceit in Nian Gengyao's eyes, and felt that it was not easy for the fourth brother. This kind of talent is indeed a talent, but he is a proud talent, and it takes a lot of thought to control it!

Forget it, Nian Gengyao was only 21 years old at this time, with smooth sailing and both civil and military talents, he would naturally be younger and more energetic.Why should he be serious with a tsundere young man?The big head should be handed over to Yinzhen, he just needs to win over Nian Gengyao and hand it over to him when Yinzhen comes back, won't that be enough?

After making up his mind, Yinhu smiled very kindly: "Sure enough, the tiger father has no dogs. The Nian family is loyal and loyal, and Huang Ama also values ​​it very much. Gengyao came to Beijing this time for the exam. Now, there will be one more minister."

This praise is extremely high, and Nian Gengyao also feels a little flattered. After all, he still remembers his current white status, but he is also a little scared: "I am ashamed to be a slave. It is a slave's honor that Babeile thinks of a slave."

Yinhu smiled and asked: "In this case, Gengyao would like to come to Baylor Mansion often and make friends with me?" Before Nian Gengyao could answer, he made his own decision: "We are similar in age, I saw you Just be happy. That’s it, Liang Gong will come and go frequently in the future.”

From Gengyao to Lianggong, Yinhu approached another level spontaneously and consciously.Nian Xiyao was still a little dazed, while Nian Gengyao was surprised. He was intelligent, and immediately reacted, expressing joy and uneasiness: "This...how can this make this happen? This slave really can't bear to be treated like this by Lord Baylor. If Lord Baylor has Whatever order you give, just say it once, and the servant will definitely do his best."

"How could it be?" Yinhu made a full gesture: "Lianggong is such a talented person, I also cherish his talent and love his talent. My house is also clean, and there are no people coming and going. If it is convenient for Lianggong, even if he moves here to study quietly No problem."

This was obviously a blatant co-option, Nian Xiyao panicked immediately, and tried to calm down again: "Master Baylor is outrageous. He is just a white man, so he really can't afford to be so valued by Lord Baylor."

Hearing Nian Xiyao's refusal, Yinhu quickly put away his smile, pretending to be dissatisfied and angry: "My lord just wants to make a companion, so why don't you push and resist! Lianggong, Say it yourself!"

Nian Gengyao didn't dare to offend Yinhu here, no matter how smart Ren is, he has no choice but to bite the bullet and agree: "This... This is naturally the honor of the slave, and the slave can only be happy."

Only then did Yinhu smile again, and asked some trivial matters cordially. Nian Xiyao and Nian Gengyao were both fidgeting and fidgeting. When it was evening, Yinhu showed his intention to keep the meal, and the two left again and again, and hurriedly said goodbye. gone.

Yinhu didn't want to keep him, but delivered it to the door in person, with an affectionate and affectionate attitude, showing his closeness to the brothers of the Nian family.

When Nian's carriage turned a corner and disappeared at the entrance of the alley, Feng Jing stood behind Yinhu and couldn't help asking, "Master... this year... Nian Gengyao, is he really so capable?"

Yinhu didn't answer and asked instead: "What do you think?"

Feng Jing chuckled: "The slave thinks that the younger brother looks like a good-looking talent. A nose is a nose...eyes are eyes."

"That's true!" Yinhu sneered, and raised his hand to give Feng Jing another popcorn. "Go, find someone unfamiliar in the mansion, who doesn't often walk on the street, and go out and ask Grandpa something."

Feng Jing hurriedly put down his hand covering his head, and responded obediently: "Master, tell me."

"Go out and find out, Nian Xiyao and his brother... have gone to someone's house these few days."

"Cha! This servant is going!"