Dressed as Su Peisheng

Kangxi 42 years

At the end of July, East Courtyard

The koi in the lotus pond swayed their tails and hid under the small bridge, and Wang Chaoqing quietly walked into the yard with a food box.Li Ying stood on the porch and shook his head at him, Wang Chao turned around and entered the waiter.The fourth elder brother was invited to the front yard by Fujin, and Eunuch Su got into bed early in the morning, and he has not moved yet.

In the fourth master's bedroom, the morning sunlight was cut into spots by the carved window lattice, and the iceberg placed in the sapphire porcelain vat slowly slid down, transpiring a gentle coolness.Su Wei thumped and turned over on the bed, his big eyes were bloodshot, but he couldn't close them no matter what.

The fourth elder brother sent Zhang Bao to investigate the spies in the mansion, and Su Wei heard it clearly.Just how much Lord Kangxi knows is still uncertain.The explanation given by the fourth prince to Su Wei is probably the best one among thousands of possibilities.However, considering the current situation, Su Wei really can't persuade himself to be a fool who is deceiving his ears and stealing his bell willingly.

"Master," Xiao Yingzi, who was drowsy in the corridor, was startled by Su Wei who pushed the door out, "You are up, the prince has brought breakfast."

"I'm not hungry," Su Wei picked a shaded place and squatted down, holding his chin and looking at the lush scenery in the small courtyard in a daze.

Xiaoyingzi scratched his head, walked up to Su Wei, and squatted side by side with his second master.

"Little Yingzi," Su Wei said listlessly, "How long have you been with Master?"

Xiaoyingzi blinked, "Well... I followed Master to enter Zhengsan Institute for 31 years, and it has been 11 years now."

"It's been 11 years!" Su Wei was a little startled, and turned to look at Li Ying. That stupid brat had been by his side for 11 years.

Xiaoyingzi was stared at by Su Wei inexplicably. After thinking for a long time, he said cautiously, "Master, are you short of money?"

In early August, the secret interrogation in the capital came to a head.The fourth elder brother couldn't find any important news in the end, but fortunately, there were some bits and pieces put together, so it wasn't impossible to make a deal.

As for the third elder brother and the eighth elder brother, it is a little subtle.Unlike the fourth elder brother who was simply asked to interrogate Suo'etu's family, the secret decree obtained by the third elder brother and the eighth elder brother was much more specific.

Lord Kangxi said, "I heard that after Suo'etu was detained, some people in the court still fear him, and his subordinates are still moving around in secret. What's more, they want to plot to rescue him. You must find out about this matter. Investigate the relevant people, etc., and report to me..."

However, after the two elder brothers got the secret decree, they went to the clan's mansion to see that Suo'etu was firmly locked up in the forbidden place, and there was no sign of sending any news to the outside, and the subordinates mentioned by Lord Kangxi could not be traced.

Although Suo'etu himself was not severely punished, his two months of detention, lack of food and clothing, his body covered in filth, and two iron chains around his neck and ankles seemed to have worn him down.The whole person was insane, and when he saw anyone, he shouted at the emperor for mercy.

The third elder brother had no choice but to pass Xinyu and Fabao to the clan's residence overnight, but they had no choice but to bear the accusation of the prime minister's residence, and they didn't know anything about Suo'etu's side.For two consecutive days, there was no gain at all, so the third elder brother had no choice but to say a few words, the clan's mansion did not follow the rules to put nine iron locks on Suo'etu, negligence and dereliction of duty and other nonsense.

Seeing that the day has entered August, the two of them are about to be unable to communicate with each other, but the eighth elder brother brings important news in time.Jian Yingkui, Cao official of the military department guarding Suo'etu, and his three sons were arrested and taken to the clan's mansion.Although several people refused to plead guilty, Ba Ge got the evidence that their family obeyed Suo'etu, and even produced a few coated slaves who escaped.

The secret interrogation of Suo'ertu came to an end. When reporting back to Lord Kangxi, the eighth elder brother did not take the credit, but the third elder brother was also kind and kind. He made a special mention at the end of the booklet. Yinhu's investigation of Jian Yingkui was particularly hard.

In the northern part of Sai, Luanjia stayed at the Huayugou Palace, and all the Mongolian nobles came to worship.

The prince was wearing unlined clothes, standing by the window, his body was as thin as paper, the sound of singing and music could be heard from outside the window from time to time, and it seemed that it was extremely lively.

Xiao Chuzi brought hot tea and handed it to the crown prince, the crown prince took it and held it in his hands, his voice was gentle, "Just now, did the elder brother send someone to deliver something?"

"Yes," Xiao Chuzi lowered his head and pursed his lips, "It is said that it was a prey that was killed today. I know that His Royal Highness is not in good health, so I sent it here to have fun with you."

The crown prince raised the corner of his mouth, "He's pretty good at being an elder brother at this time."

Xiao Chuzi curled his lips secretly, "Your Highness has been complaining about illness, and recently Zhijun Wang's place is very lively, there are endless banquets all day long, and the group of people are often staggered from drinking."

"That's what it should be." The prince glanced at Xiao Chuzi, and he didn't seem to care at all. "Except for me and him, the rest of the princes are still young, and the number of times they come out is also very small. Now the palace says it's sick. , and there is also the matter of asking for the minister in the past, and those who come to worship will naturally go to him—”

"Your Highness," the guard leader A Jintai stepped into the door and bowed to the prince.

"What's the matter?" The prince turned around and narrowed his eyes.

A Jintai lowered his head, hesitating in his words, "Reporting to Your Highness, news came from the middle of Beijing that the third elder brother and the eighth elder brother were ordered to conduct a secret interrogation, and Jian Yingkui and others were all arrested..."

The prince's body suddenly went limp, and Xiao Chuzi supported him in time, "What happened to Suoxiang?"

A Jintai bit his lower lip, stood up and cupped his hands and said, "Suoxiang asked the servant to bring you a message, please take care of yourself and don't be impulsive. As for the rescue, stop now."

The prince's complexion became paler, and he closed his eyes for a while before he was supported by Xiao Chuzi to the side of the couch and sat down.

"Your Highness," A Jintai bowed, "Prince Suo is trying to do this with good intentions..."

"I understand," the prince lowered his head, his voice was weak, "Suo Xiangyu used himself to save the last breath of vitality for me, but in the days to come, the hall will leave alone..."

Si Ye Mansion, evening

Grandpa Su waited on the fourth elder brother to study, and the servants of the East Courtyard gathered in twos and threes under the pavilion to enjoy the shade.

Xiaoyingzi was probably confused by the heat, and sat on the steps holding a wooden box, Zhang Qilin rolled his eyes when he saw it, "Your master is worthless, and he won't steal your three melons and two dates, why do you hold it all day long?" it?"

Xiaoyingzi pouted, his second master has been thinking about his money for a day or two, okay? "I think Master is weird these days. He always brings up the past with me, looking like he's sad for the spring and autumn, and he feels the brotherhood."

"Normal," Zhang Qilin grinned, "Eunuch Su's head is always two lines behind us from time to time, and he will jump back after a few days."

Wang Chao listened with a smile, and said again as if thinking of something, "But Eunuch Su is really weird recently, he dragged me to ask about what happened in Chengqian Palace back then. The records of the slaves are said to be used by Eunuch Su."

Zhang Qilin frowned, and reached out to poke Zhang Bao who was standing aside, "Hey, is Mr. Su looking for something?"

Zhang Bao glanced at Zhang Qilin, "Go ask him, how do I know?"

"Cut, pig's nose with scallions," Zhang Qilin glared at Zhang Bao, "You treat me as if I dare not ask, hum!"

Fujin Courtyard

Shi Yao cautiously stepped into the bedroom, and saluted Fujin Fu, "Master, the Xipei courtyard has been tidied up, and the Geng family is still sensible, and she doesn't seem to be complaining at all."

Fujin lowered his head and smiled, quite indifferently, "What's there to complain about? Master Baylor goes so many times a month, where does he live?"

Shi Yao pursed her lips, and took two steps towards Fujin, "Master, don't make things difficult for yourself, even if Mrs. Li seals the side Fujin, she is still a long way from you. What's more, we have Hong Hui Brother, no matter how tumultuous the Xibei courtyard is, it won't be able to stop the eldest son."

"You don't understand," Fujin shook his head slowly, "I didn't take the matter of side Fujin to heart, even if the fourth elder brother invited both the Li family and the Song family, it doesn't matter. From Fujin and Shu Fujin. I just feel tired for no reason and find it boring..."

"Master, this family has scriptures that are difficult to recite." Shi Yao gently squeezed Fujin's shoulders, "I heard people say that there is not even a concubine in the Babeile mansion next door. Ba Fujin monopolizes eight Elder brother, in four or five years, not a single child was born. The good concubine in the palace is so soft-spoken that she can't even fit a single one in. Now if we really talk about the thinness of the offspring, it's not our family's turn."

"Bafujin has always been domineering, and her natal family is prominent, so there is nothing wrong with it." Fujin pressed his temple, "I don't want to compare with her, and you are not allowed to spread nonsense anymore. Although our mansion is close to Babeile's mansion, look It can be seen from the attitude of the fourth elder brother that he does not want to get involved with the eighth elder brother. Let the servants be cautious in their words and deeds, and if they get confused and climb the wall, they will be severely punished."

"Yes," Shi Yao was taken aback for a moment, and leaned over to accept the order.

In the early morning, the corner door of Fourth Master's Mansion was opened, and a figure walked lightly into the long street.A moment later, two figures came out furtively behind the morning mist.

"Master, what are we doing with Eunuch Zhang?" Xiaoyingzi poked his head out from behind Su Wei.

"Shut up!" Su Wei pushed Xiaoyingzi back, frowned and watched Zhang Qilin not far away wandering around quite leisurely.

"Master, are you coming up with some bad idea again?" Xiaoyingzi flattened her mouth, "Eunuch Zhang is not on duty today, he just came out to play. Speaking of which, I learned this problem of wandering around from you." If you want to follow along, just say so, the money you owed your apprentice last time—"

"Don't talk, no one will think you are dumb!" Su Wei turned his head and glared at Xiao Yingzi angrily, how could he bring out such a chatty apprentice.

Zhang Qilin stood in front of an alley, looked left and right, seemed to have made up his mind, turned and turned into the alley.

"Go, go, follow!" Su Wei pulled Xiaoyingzi and swayed to the entrance of the alley. Just as he was about to look in, a big face bumped into him.

"Ah!" Su Wei yelled in surprise, took a few steps back, and looked at Zhang Qilin who was holding a big meat bun.

"Eunuch Su, why are you here?" Zhang Qilin looked puzzled.

"I..." Su Wei scratched the back of his head, not knowing how to answer for a while.

"Oh," Zhang Qilin suddenly realized, "You also came to Wu's to buy buns?"

"Buy buns?" Su Wei frowned, and was poked by Xiao Yingzi in the back, "Oh, yes, buy buns!"

"Let me tell you, Mr. Su," Zhang Qilin held the steamed stuffed bun and leaned forward with grief, "This Wu family is getting darker and darker, and now a fennel stuffed one costs [-] yuan, [-] yuan! You can buy it in Chenghuang Temple It's all in one basket. I feel like I've been taken advantage of when I eat their buns. But if I don't eat them for a long time, the smell will always linger under my nose. Sigh, there is really no way for this person to become cheap. ..."

"Hehe, hehe," Su Wei smirked twice, swallowed as he looked at the steamed bun in Zhang Qilin's hand, twenty cents a piece, he wouldn't buy it even if he was so greedy!

A quarter of an hour later, Li Ying was holding a twenty-cent steamed bun and looked at his master tearfully. He didn't like to eat steamed stuffed buns, and he didn't like spending twenty-cent to buy vegetable steamed stuffed buns with fennel.

Zhang Qilin hummed a little song and killed a [-] Wen stewed fire. When he turned around, the pale-faced master and apprentice had disappeared.

"Guest officer, please come inside," Mingxiang Pavilion welcomed Zhang Qilin into the room with a bowl of tea and one tael of silver, and there was already a person sitting at the table in the winding private room.

The consultant was about to pour the water for washing the tea on the pot, and the corner of the mouth of the rushing person bent, "It's not easy to come out, is it?"

Zhang Qilin pursed his lips, and sat next to Mr. Gu, "Master, how are you doing recently?"

It was not yet noon after coming out of Mingxiang Pavilion, Zhang Qilin looked up at the sky, it seemed that it was going to rain.

"Is the tea in Mingxiang Pavilion good?" A rather familiar voice suddenly sounded behind him. Zhang Qilin lowered his head and turned around slowly, "Zhang Bao?"

"Eunuch Su asked me to wait for you here," Zhang Bao breathed out slowly, "I didn't expect that someone who has been a brother for more than ten years has a lot of background..."