Minister

40【Six Years of Jiankang】

"What did your empress say to Lord Wei?" the maid couldn't help asking after leaving the princess mansion and entering the carriage.

"Ask some homework..." He Zeyuna slapped her face with a small handkerchief.

"His Royal Highness the Princess doesn't seem to dislike us getting close to Qi Jun. It's really unexpected."

He Zeyuna sneered: "She thinks that the military officer of the State of Qi must have looked down on Najib."

The maid lowered her voice: "As far as this old slave is concerned, that young man doesn't seem like a merciless person who values ​​material gain."

He Zeyuna sighed: "Maybe, you and I have lost sight..."

When the carriage came to a complete stop, He Zeyuna held the maid's hand and was about to get out of the carriage, when she lifted the curtain, she saw Erzi come back in a hurry.

"Rana!" He Zeyuna called out.

Liang Nai was born fairer than his two brothers. He was a quiet child since he was a child, and he didn't talk much to others at home.Later, when he went to the palace's church and became a teacher, he was even less talked about. The old man at home disliked him the most, and he thought he looked unlucky.Speaking of which, if a wealthy family like Xi Shifeng's family is willing to put more thought into it, how can they allow their children to be a little 'Mr.'?

Because of walking in a hurry, Liang Naile's pale face flushed a little, and when she heard someone calling, she stopped and turned her head.

Seeing Liang Naile's humbly lowered eyes, He Zeyuna couldn't bear the unhappiness in her heart: "Where are you going in such a hurry?"

"Tomorrow is the day of the quarterly exam, so I have to be busy, so let's go quickly." Nara still looked submissive.

"..." He Zeyuna gave him a cold look: "Come to my place at night, I have something to discuss with you."

After speaking, he shook the maid's hand and entered the mansion.

Liang Naile avoided the body respectfully, and waited for a long time for He Zeyuna to enter the mansion before straightening up and entering the door.Before entering his own yard, Liang Naile glanced at the next door—the man seemed to be half-dead.I wanted to go in and take a look, but after a little thought, I smiled, patted my head and went straight to my door.

He Zeyuna entered the main courtyard and ordered the slaves to come up to serve and clean their hands and drink some tea.I asked about Xiangganaji's situation, and heard that she was still confused every day, so I couldn't help but sighed, and suppressed the anger in my heart, but ordered Najib's close old nanny Ri hastened to teach her some needlework, so that this wild girl can calm down, even if it stops for half a day.

When everyone around had retreated, He Zeyuna's personal slave asked, "Aren't you going to tell the little master about the third master's affairs?"

He Zeyuna cast her a cold look: "If she finds out, what's on her mind?"

The waitress said indifferently: "Your Majesty really thinks highly of Mr. Wei. His official position is no more than the fifth rank. I haven't heard of any high-ranking official. As for?"

"Look down? Apart from him, who else can speak up in front of the princess and Wang Yunyi. Hmph, not to mention that these two people have given him face. You only think that he has a shallow foundation, but you don't have any I found that he is so skillful now! If he didn't have Linglong's mind, how could he be so flexible?"

The waitress thought about it carefully: "Relying on him is not a long-term solution after all..."

"Finger is about to come back. Even if he returns to Qi in the future, Najib's marriage will not be delayed. If he is really tempted, can't our big family afford this marriage? At most, it will cost us money." It’s just half his life’s ambition.”

The waitress was speechless for a moment, only thinking about how easy it is to be tempted?If you want to be tempted, why doesn't that person look more at the flowery and jade-like eldest princess?It's not that the little master is bad, it's just that it's not as good as the eldest princess's... For a woman, apart from her beauty, her wrist is definitely indispensable.How can the little master's childlike character make this man who is full of officialdom desires tempted and enlightened?

A master and a servant each think of their own way and lost the conversation.

"Master is back." The little slave outside the door called, and the butler opened the door, and accompanied Wu Ri Nuo into the main house.

Wu Rinuo took off his coat, took the tea from the little slave, rinsed his mouth, and turned to He Zeyuna: "Although you look better today, there is someone waiting in the front yard. You should worry less, more Just rest."

He Zeyuna took the tea from Wu Ri Nuo's hand and put it down: "Master, don't worry about me, how tired can I be? It's just trivial things."

Wu Rinuo took He Zeyuna's hand and sat together: "Is Najib okay?"

"What's wrong with her? She still looks ignorant! The day before yesterday, she asked me about you, Master, and asked if you were still angry with her? She also clamored to eat the new white avocado, saying that it was good to eat last year. , I have waited for a long time for this season, I must eat the first one."

Wu Ri Nuo laughed: "This silly girl, she's already fifteen years old, and she's still so unconscious! When the pears come up, hurry up and get some for her, so as to relieve her greed! Have all the medicinal materials from the south that were harvested this year arrived? "

"It's all here, and it was only a few days ago. Although there is no fighting in that valley, the city ban for so many months still scared those people. Several shopkeepers talked about it so that the group of no-market Deliver the goods."

"Umuji is fine, but we still need to be vigilant. Her Royal Highness is very good. We have followed her advice, so we should not let you down. Let the steward take care of it. I asked for the medicine outside the city first, everything is ready, so I don’t panic when I use it. Tomorrow, I will go to the leader in the mountain and say, don’t be afraid of those royal army, isn’t our Monan still there? Humph! Just 10,000+ people want to show off their power? If they dare to act rashly, let alone have so many soldiers, even hundreds of thousands of ordinary people in this city can squeeze them out." Wu Ri Nuo was angry.

He Zeyuna nodded in response: "Master, if you don't go out today, go and change your clothes." After finishing speaking, he looked back and gave a wink. The housekeeper took a look, and quickly led everyone back in silence.

"Master, do you still remember that Mr. Feng in the library?" He Zeyuna raised the curtain of the inner room.

"Which Mr. Feng?"

"Hey, master, don't you remember? If it weren't for that Mr. Feng, Liang Naile would be like a military member."

"Oh, is that Qi countryman? Why did your mother suddenly mention him?"

"Isn't Liang Naile's mother on good terms with him? I'm thinking that it's inconvenient for Umuji to stay idle in the capital now that he's better. Why don't I ask that Mr. Feng."

Wu Ri Nuo smiled: "You are interesting, do you think your son is a candidate for a library?"

He Zeyuna also couldn't help laughing: "Master doesn't know something. That Mr. Feng met that Wang Yunyi and he found a bosom friend. Not long ago, he got the order of His Majesty the King and was promoted to Henong Pavilion."

He Nong Pavilion is not an idle job. Many royal family businesses have to be instructed by them, and the oil and water are very rich. In addition to the rich income, it is also a shortcut to get acquainted with the royal family. Stuff it in.That Mr. Feng, who said he was a gentleman, was actually just a small official eunuch from the former dynasty of Daqi. He was enslaved due to the war, and after a change of dynasty, he changed from a child of seven or eight years old to a dying old man. .Because he was an eunuch who couldn't handle family affairs, the previous king didn't bother to deal with these slave eunuchs, so he randomly placed them everywhere, letting them grow old would be clean.Unexpectedly, this Mr. Feng could recognize a few words since he was a child, but he was finally taken by the adults in the library.Although this person was from a bad background, he was able to handle things well. When he was in his forties or fifties, he got out of slavery and became a manager.Now that he is also old, only a few people know his real name, so everyone simply calls him 'Mr. Feng'.

Wuzhinuo snorted contemptuously: "That family also likes to meet these dubious people."

He Zeyuna patted the back of Wuzhinuo's hand: "Master! His mother has been honest all her life, and she wouldn't go to those people if it wasn't for her own children. It's a pity that good fortune tricks people, and the mountains don't change. Turn around, then Mr. Feng turned around a few times and turned to our door."

"It's not a bad thing for Wu Muji to stay in Henong Pavilion. This kid should temper his temper! How can he use Mr. Feng for the matter of Henong Pavilion? You said it, and I naturally know who to go to."

"It's one thing to go in, it's another thing to go in. Umuji is a hard-hearted kid, so he needs to be taken care of by someone who follows him all the time."

Wuzhi Nuo thought for a while: "What you said is also reasonable. I will tell Narale tomorrow that his mother is gone now, so naturally he is going to negotiate. Even if it is not possible for you and me to go? What is that called?"

He Zeyuna showed a trace of uneasiness: "Nara Le has grown up too..."

Seeing He Zeyuna's appearance, Wu Ri Nuo smiled and put his arms around her shoulders: "Although this child is a little bit more serious, this is also the matter of his biological brother, and he will not be careless."

He Zeyuna forced a smile: "Master must be right to say so."

It is true that Liang Naile had to prepare some clothes when he returned home. Monan's examination system was also imitated by Daqi's system, not only the examinees were not allowed to leave the venue, but even the examiners were not allowed to return to the place at will.Liang Naile hastily ate his dinner in his own small courtyard, gathered up his belongings, and prepared to leave early.Just about to go out, the butler came in and gave a salute, saying that it was the master who asked to come over and ask questions.Looking at the indifferent face of the head housekeeper, Liang Naile responded with a smile.Thinking about that noble lady, she is really amazing, and she will bring bad luck to herself when she meets her.He casually handed over the burden to the servants, sent them to the library, flicked his sleeves and went to the main house.

Liang Naile's yard is quite out of the way, and it took about a minute to get there.When I first arrived, I heard that dinner was open in the main house, so I had to drink tea and wait in the side hall alone.Liang Naile looked at the people passing by while drinking tea—the elder brother still smiled at him politely, the third brother and younger sister didn't come, it seemed that one was being punished, and the other couldn't get out of bed.When the empress passed by the side hall, she still looked cold, as if the person in the side room who had lived with her for 20 years did not exist at all.

Hey... don't you have something to ask me?Liang Naila looked away and drank tea seriously.

After an appointment for less than half an hour, the food was withdrawn inside. When the eldest brother came out, he smiled politely, and when he approached, he exchanged light greetings for a while.The big butler greeted the servants, and then came over: "Prince master, the master called the second master to give a lecture."

The elder brother nodded slightly and walked away sideways.Liang Naile lowered his head, and obediently followed the butler into the back room.

Wu Ri Nuo didn't say anything more, just talked about the family affairs, and finally pointed out Mr. Feng: "Go and say hello to him, and he will be rewarded in the future. You should also pay more attention to your third brother, If there is anything out of the ordinary, come back and tell the empress. Don't be afraid if he wants to scold you, I will make the decision."

Liang Nailer complied.

Seeing his obedient look, Wu Ri Nuo felt a little unhappy: "Have you not eaten yet? Hurry up and call the servants to eat."

Liang Naile bowed and backed out, the butler stopped after sending him out of the main courtyard: "Second master, please go slowly."

Liang Nale said hello, before the good word landed, the door slammed shut.The bustling eaves used to be the place I most yearned for, and I often couldn't help but want to climb up the tree to watch.Mother can go in on the night of the first and fifteenth day of each month. If she can't see it, she pesters her and asks how beautiful it is inside.

"There are the most beautiful yards and houses in the world! The happiest people live there! If Ah Liang is obedient like this every day, the gods and Buddhas will lead us Ah Liang to live there."

That's what the woman said, but it's a pity that I didn't know until I went in, how the woman who didn't even deserve the title of mother spent such a humble life in this most beautiful courtyard.

"Help me into the house and take out the big fashion." Liang Naile pointed to his room at the oncoming female slave.

"Master is leaving tonight?" The female slave came out with a big bag and held it in her hand.

"Well, I won't stay." Liang Naile put on a big bag, turned and walked out of the courtyard.

As the sky gradually darkened, Qi Jun's patrols pretended to be walking along the street, looking at suspicious people and asking casually.Liang Naile walked past a veteran and smiled at him. The man was holding a bag of dry tobacco and was about to fill it. Seeing the stranger smiling at him, an unknown karmic fire arose.Seeing that the veteran left his team and came up with sparks all over his body, Liang Naile reached into his inner pocket and took out a grain of gold sand and pinched it on his fingertips.

Without waiting for the veteran to speak, Liang Naile lightened up the golden sand with a smile: "Master Bing, it's convenient."

The veteran's anger suddenly subsided, he took the golden sand between his fingers and grinded it.

Liang Nai paused for a moment, leaned forward and asked in a low voice: "Does the military master know when this patrol will end? I'm going to drink tonight, it may be inconvenient."

The veteran lazily said, "What are you taking? Judging by this posture, it must last all night."

Liang Naile pinched another grain of gold sand and stuffed it into the veteran's hand, and the veteran staggered: "Which way does this young master want to go?"

"West of the city, Princess Mansion."

"There may be no one at noon."

"Thank you for your convenience." Liang Naile bowed and walked sideways into the alley.

The veteran squeezed two golden sands, feeling very happy.After thinking about it, I was a little scared—that man's Chinese is not ordinary!It was dark, and I only saw a small braid, but I didn't take a closer look at the eyebrows, let alone the supervisor in my team!Wiping the cold sweat off his forehead, he pinched another handful of gold, feeling that it was not so mysterious, but secretly took the gold carefully, turned around and went back to the team.

Saul Hahan had his meal, cleaned himself up, read and approved the documents that he hadn't read during the day, and took a moment to read Wei Chi's poem.After reading it for a while and thinking about it, I continued my poem on the paper.Another comparison still feels lost.Sighing, I wanted to rewrite a story but heard the female officer rang the bell lightly outside the door.

Saul Hahan put down the pen and paper in his hand, and stood up: "It's okay, come in."

Seeing the man come in and kneel, Saul Hahan stepped forward: "There is no one else around, so there is no need to be too polite. How is that young master of yours? You didn't lose your mind after taking my medicine. "

"It's hard to say, I just hope there will be some left after it's broken." The man got up from the ground with a smile: "It's not in vain that I almost lost my shoes that day."

"Wang Yunyi's method is really not a lie. You have to be more careful, don't let him see anything."

"Your Highness is worrying too much. If he can be careful enough to suspect a little gentleman in the academy, he will really be a god." Liang Naile said unhurriedly.

"Wei Cejian's incident happened that day, and he paid a lot of attention, and there were a lot of secret whistles in the city. Thinking about you coming here so late today, it's hard to lie if something went wrong."

"I came here today because of something." Liang Naile took out a booklet: "Here is the list of priests who have made friends with Wang Yunyi, and more than half of them are from the Chahan family. And... ... Wu Ri Nuo came to me today and said that he wanted my third younger brother to enter He Nong Yuan... I couldn't figure it out, so I vaguely agreed. I thought that I would come sooner or later, why not come today."

Saul Hahan took the pamphlet, and while looking at it, he couldn't help biting his lower lip: "This family is really hardworking, I don't know how much is true and how much is fake. Guyuan Magui's family broke the city Mie, such a big evil was planted on that little person, I don't know how much the family believes Wang Yunyi's words."

"I don't believe it at all. The flattery is just a defection after being completely disappointed with His Majesty."

Saul Hahan smiled: "Yes, and your family's credit!"

Liang Naile took a sip of tea: "It's all thanks to my mother."

Saul Hahan couldn't help laughing: "Be honest with me, don't be too bad."

"Follow His Highness's instruction." Liang Naile put down the teacup, arched his body with a smile.

After Saul Hahan pondered the booklet carefully, Rina got up to leave.

"Wait," Saul Hahan waved his hand: "Your master is actually here to ask you to help your third younger brother enter Henongyuan?"

"How could it be?" Liang Nai stopped and walked back a few steps: "This is just a few words from him, how could he come to beg me. He just asked me to ask Uncle Feng to take care of him."

"It must be He Zeyuna's idea," Saul Hahan sighed, "When she came to my place this afternoon, she stuffed my female officer with a 20 tael gold ticket."

"Oh? This is our family's style. It's really generous. Could it be that she came here to buy money?"

"Of course not." Saul Hahan's face turned a bit cold: "She came to propose marriage. Judging by the posture, she must marry Xiangnaji to a good man."

"She also chose that Master Wei Chi?"

"Why did you use the word Ye?" Saul Hahan tilted his head and smiled.

"Because His Highness also chose that Lord Wei."

Saul Hahan's ears turned red.

"Is that young man really reliable? Your Highness, please think twice! I don't think that man is too hot, and Wang Yunyi only appreciates him as a seedling that can be cultivated. It's also easy. It can't compare to his important generals."

Saul Hahan knew that he was wrong, so he served tea to cover up: "Do you think we can get close to those direct descendants?"

"There is a candidate here."

Saul Hahan took a deep look at Liang Nail, only to feel that the young man's eyes were full of tyranny that could not be concealed.Thinking of the first meeting with him in a trance, that noble and conceited face seems to have disappeared from memory.After these years of vicissitudes, he chose to forbear in order to rise up. He originally thought that he had matured, forgot his grudges, and the sea and the sky were brighter, but he didn't expect that the pain and pain were just buried deeper. "Can you change your posture of breaking the boat if you move?" I once asked myself. "Your Highness wishes, so I'll try my best, but it's so rare, I'm afraid I have more energy than I can." The man's eyes dimmed: "Your Highness understands everything about me, but those who don't experience it can't empathize...I, try my best."

"I have my own thoughts on this matter." Saul Hahan lowered his eyes and waved his hands.

Liang Naile didn't say much: "Your Highness can think for himself, what should I do with my lovely third brother?"

"Let him go and mess with the academy." Saul Hahan rubbed his brows and feet: "At most, throw it to Wang Yunyi a few more times... What do you think? It's your big brother, you need to pay more attention to it."

Liang Naile nodded, and saw the poem draft on the case by the light: "What book is Your Highness reading recently?"

Seeing that he took the manuscript to read, Saul Hahan was a little embarrassed: "I just wrote it by hand. I don't have time to read any books recently."

"Which literati and poet wrote the above song? It doesn't look like the style of the Monan people." Liang Naile read it carefully.

Saul Hahan thought for a while: "I compared an old poem by an old man, and it can't be compared. I think this poem is very good."

Liang Nail handed the manuscript to Saul Hahan: "The old poem is indeed good, the rhythm is accurate, the artistic conception is also good, and even the words are very pleasing. But after a closer look, I feel that the princess On the contrary, it is slightly higher.”

"Why?" Saul Hahan was a little surprised.

Liang Naile pointed: "That old poem is ruthless."

Saul Hahan lost his mind for a moment, Liang Nail put on his hat strap and turned around: "How will Your Highness plan to deal with these people recently?"

Saul Hahan softened his expression: "Of course it's walking around, beating in all directions."

Liang Naile wanted to turn around, but held back, and just said seriously: "Remember, Your Highness, I will go through fire and water for Your Highness."