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It was within Pei Yuanjin's expectation that someone would come to assassinate him. The dark guard also told him that there were many and frequent uninvited guests in the past few days, but he didn't expect to take precautions, and he was still taken advantage of by the other party. It's not Song He, he might really explain it here.

"Master Pei, don't worry. I'm different from those hidden guards who are all over the house. Whenever something happens to them, they just go and solve it. Usually, they are easy to fall for the enemy's tricks. If it's me, I'll just keep an eye on you. Just take care of you, I won't go to other places no matter if they are on fire or dead, don't you feel very safe?" Seeing that Pei Yuanjin let go, Song He was very satisfied and happy, so he couldn't help but say a few more words.

Pei Yuanjin nodded, motioned to the door and said, "If you're okay, go back to your own room and rest. I'm going to sleep."

"It's agreed, from now on, my expenses in Taiwei's Mansion will be free, and I'm not allowed to take any money." Song He emphasized again.

This made Pei Yuanjin very curious: "Are you poor? So short of money."

"No matter how rich I am, I can't afford to live in your Taiwei's mansion. I am really short of money, and I am short."

"Helian Mingzhu didn't treat you well? There are other people in your family? That's why you are so hard-pressed."

Song He shook his head, and said calmly: "I used to be an assassin, and I created a gang to pick up and kill those appointed by the employer, and then get a high commission to support myself and the gang members In fact, the people in the gang are all poor people who have nowhere to go, there are children, old people, and some village women who are helpless. Later, they failed to assassinate a high-ranking official at a time, and the stronghold of the gang was also found out. All of them are in the death row in Daliang."

"Are you the only one who escaped?" Pei Yuanjin interrupted and asked.

Song He shook his head again: "No, I assassinated the crown prince that time. After I failed, I was going to be hanged, but Helian Mingzhu saved me and took me to work for her, so she released those people in the prison. Give them accommodation and food, but the premise is that all the silver that these supplies cost must be taken out from me, and Helian Mingzhu didn't ask me to complete any tasks, and would give me rewards according to the results of the tasks, if I dared to escape If you still betray her, those people in my gang will have to die. My first mission was to kill the person who gave me the order to kill the prince. The reward for that time was much higher than what my usual employers gave. "

Pei Yuanjin nodded thoughtfully: "Helian Mingzhu's doing this can be regarded as avoiding the death penalty of those people, and also protecting you, giving you and those people a place to live and food, no matter how you look at this business, you are not losing money. "

"But there are hundreds of people in the gang! Hundreds of mouths! I'm just one person, no matter how frugal I am, it will be difficult, okay?" Song He saw that Pei Yuanjin not only didn't scold Helian Mingzhu for being stingy, but also praised him, his heart burst. Uncomfortable, "You officials only look at things if they are good for you, how can you really care about the life and death of the poor."

Pei Yuanjin pursed her lips and smiled: "In order to repay your life-saving grace, may I show you a way to make money?"

"Except for the betrayal of Daliang and Helian Mingzhu, I can't mess with them."

"I'm not stupid enough to ask you to do something you can't do." Pei Yuanjin looked at the medicine and gauze on the table, "In this way, every time you help me change the medicine, five taels of silver, okay?" ?”

"Five taels?" Song He was shocked, "You are a majestic captain, and you only get five taels of silver?"

"Because I am a Taiwei, being able to sit in this position proves that I am not stupid. Five taels are too much, do you want to take less?" Pei Yuanjin remembered that the doctor outside would not even ask for two taels of silver if he changed the medicine. .

"Okay, this is your territory, you have the final say." Song He was not too disappointed, something is better than nothing.

"Rest early." Pei Yuanjin reminded.

Song He waved his hands behind his back, and then went out of the room and closed the door.

The matter of Pei Yuanjin's injury was not publicized, and he himself looked leisurely as if nothing had happened, but he found many excuses not to go to court. On another day, I bought a generous amount of supplements and went to the Taiwei Mansion to visit.

"Is the captain okay?" Pei Yuanjin, who came out to meet the guests, looked sickly pale, with a hint of worry on his face.

Pei Yuanjin smiled a little: "Master Lu has a heart, I'm very good, Master Lu sit here, come and pour tea for Master Lu." Pei Yuanjin set up his seat and ordered to the servants.

Seeing that Pei Yuanjin was still in good spirits, Lu Xianda heaved a sigh of relief, showing a dignified and worried air: "Taiwei, you haven't come to the court for several days, I don't know how fierce the quarrels have been in the court these days."

When Pei Yuanjin heard the words, she understood clearly, but still pretended not to know: "But what happened?"

Lu Xianda sighed again and said slowly: "Recently, the emperor intends to crusade against several small countries that are vassals around Anqing, but the new emperor has only been enthroned for less than half a year, and the foundation is not yet solid. The turmoil is turbulent. The princes who were exiled and relegated two years ago are all united together. With evil intentions, they recruit soldiers and horses to form an army. A few days ago, they even launched a turmoil and occupied a city. How can the emperor send troops to fight at this juncture? The interior is chaotic, how can it be possible to fight a good battle?"

The servants brought up the brewed tea, Pei Yuanjin took a sip, and said calmly: "War is a matter of careful consideration before making a decision. If there are many ministers who oppose it in the hall, the emperor will not insist."

When it comes to this, Lu Xianda is even more worried: "Some old ministers either hold a tacit attitude, or agree. The first time a minister objected firmly, after a few days, that minister died in his own house. Come to court, now no one dares to hold different opinions, what the emperor says is what, no one dares to object."

"In fact, there is nothing wrong with occupying those small countries. It expands Anqing's territory and eliminates potential hidden dangers. When it gets bigger, the advantages outweigh the disadvantages."

"It's good to eliminate hidden dangers, but why can't we choose to make plans after quelling the civil strife? Now let the internal hidden dangers go and focus on attacking the small country outside. Isn't this a wedding dress for others? Besides..." Lu Xianda stopped suddenly, looked left and right, and found that none of the servants were there. It seemed that Pei Yuanjin had dismissed him in advance, so he leaned into Pei Yuanjin's ear and whispered, "The people's calls for the former prince to be in power are getting louder and louder. The military-civilian conflicts that have occurred are also intensifying, and the casual beating of civilians by soldiers has angered many civilians. If there is another war, I'm afraid..."

"Lord Lu, don't say anything later," Pei Yuanjin interrupted at the right time, "In order to survive, we'd better not go against the emperor's will."

"But Your Majesty..."

"The emperor naturally has his own plans, and we courtiers will follow suit."

"This..." Lu Xianda hesitated to speak, "Sigh, whatever the emperor wants to do, I just talked about my own opinions, maybe the emperor has his own ideas, I hope the Taiwei will not make fun of it."

"Lord Lu is serious. Master Lu is concerned about the country and the people. Anqing really needs a minister like Lord Lu. How could I make fun of you?" Pei Yuanjin replied gently.

"The Taiwei has won the award, but he is still a useless scholar, and he can't say much in court." Lu Xianda took a few sips from the teacup, relaxed, and his speech was not as tense and depressed as before.

"I seem to be the same when you say that," Pei Yuanjin said with a smile, "Now the world is dominated by the champion of martial arts."

The two chatted happily, and a servant came in from outside and said, "My lord, Ann and Princess please see me."

Hearing this title, Lu Xianda was taken aback again, it's not like he hasn't heard of other things about Pei Yuanjin and Shen Qing outside.It's just that when I heard that Ann and the princess were closer to General Fu, I thought it was because I had expressed my intentions and was rejected for a long time. It doesn't seem to be the case now?

It's hard for Pei Yuanjin to say no, and it's hard for Lu Xianda to avoid him. There were rumors that he and Shen Qing were separated. If he avoided it on purpose, he might go too far. Lu Xianda obviously didn't intend to leave, so he I had no choice but to say: "Invite someone over here, and make a pot of tea."

"Yes." The servant said that he went out to meet the guests. In fact, Lu Xianda was also very uncomfortable, and he was entangled in whether to resign, but if he said resign at this time, would Pei Yuanjin think too much?He certainly doesn't believe what is said outside, but isn't his avoidance a disguised admission that he believes it?

Both of them were feeling uncomfortable, and their superficial skills were excellent, so they couldn't see their discomfort until Shen Qingbie came to the side hall here, and was surprised when he saw Lu Xianda at the side. Returning to normal, he said: "Unexpectedly, Master Lu also came. I came to find Master Pei this time because I had other matters to discuss with him. I came suddenly and did not say hello. I am afraid that I will disturb the discussion between the two adults. It’s business, I’m here to apologize.”

"Where is it, the princess must not say that, the official and Mr. Pei are just chatting casually." Due to their status, neither Lu Xianda nor Pei Yuanjin dared to accept too much courtesy from Shen Qing, especially Lu Xianda, Acted a little excited.

"Since there is nothing important, can you please ask Mr. Lu to chat with Mr. Pei another day? I am here today because I have something urgent." Shen Qingbie issued the order to evict the guest first, which surprised Pei Yuanjin. Be polite and humble, did something bad happen?

"Ah? This..." Lu Xianda couldn't react. Is this the princess's order to chase away guests?

Seeing Lu Xianda's bewildered look, Pei Yuanjin had no choice but to get up and walk to him: "Master Lu, please come back today. Seeing that the princess is in such a hurry, he must have something important to discuss with me."

"Then... well, I'll take my leave first." Lu Xianda looked at Shen Qing's other face, well, he couldn't tell where Shen Qing was not so anxious, it was still a cold expression on weekdays, where it was obvious urgent?

After seeing off Lu Xianda, Pei Yuanjin returned to his seat and sat down: "Tell me, what's the matter?"

Shen Qingbie cut to the chase and said, "I want to see Song He."

Pei Yuanjin paused and frowned: "Who told you that Song He was with me?" Hearing Shen Qing's tone, she was quite sure that Song He was with him, but she didn't know anyone about Song He's presence. Said, and also explained that Song He should not casually reveal that he was discovered by others, how did Shen Qingbie know?

"It's impossible for a living person not to be noticed. Judging by your reaction, she is indeed here with you."

Pei Yuanjin nodded, there is nothing to hide: "The relationship between Helian Mingzhu and Jin Xuefan, it's normal to put Song He in Anqing. Instead of letting her hide in other places that I don't know, it's better to put her under my nose , but there is less hidden danger."

Shen Qing didn't go up to him, and looked down at him: "I didn't come to ask you to blame me, I want to ask her for something, I hope you can let me meet her."

Pei Yuanjin leaned on the back: "It's better not to, I'm afraid she will kill you because she is obsessed with money."

"Hmph," Shen Qingbie sneered, "She doesn't have the guts."

Pei Yuanjin was silent for a while, then got up and walked to the side door: "Follow me, she should be in the mansion now."