Taiping Inn

The Imperial Party is closely related to the Confucian Party, or the so-called Imperial Party is actually an extension of the Confucian School.

Now several hermits have to come forward in person. Mr. Bai Lu is responsible for the little emperor, and the people of Ziyanshan are responsible for the Three Laws and the Qingluan Guard General Office. In a sense, the people of Ziyanshan are Liu Fengpan's immediate superiors.

Because of Lu Yanbing's affairs, Liu Fengpan once advised the people of Ziyanshan to capture Lu Yanbing, but was rejected by Ziyanshan.

The reason is very simple, there are only four words: "It involves too much."

Of course, Lu Yanbing is nothing, but there are many people involved behind her. Not to mention Lu Yanbing's biggest backer, Li Xuandu, even if Lu Yanbing has nothing to do with Li Xuan, she is Qin Su's close friend and Shangguan Wan and others. Good friendship, etc. It would be fine if Lu Yanbing really beats the emperor three times, but the Confucian clan had to take action for the sake of the court. There is another saying. Now that a small official has just died, he still takes the initiative to provoke Li Daoxu and Li Xuandu. The Confucian Sect does not take any reason, so it is really unnecessary to force it.

So Liu Fengpan's plan failed, but this was also expected by Liu Fengpan. He just wanted to test the Confucian attitude a little, and then decide how to make his next move.

Since the hermits are unreliable, he can only rely on others.

Liu Fengpan left the yamen and just returned to the mansion, he realized something was wrong. Although his concubine Zhao had a smile on her face, her expression was a little stiff.

"What's wrong?" Liu Fengpan asked casually, "Have you had an argument with your wife again?"

"How dare I?" Aunt Zhao said while serving Liu Fengpan, who was holding a cold official robe outside, shook her head and said.

Seeing Aunt Zhao's appearance as pity as I saw, Liu Fengpan hugged her in her arms and said, "Then why are you unhappy?"

When Aunt Zhao heard this, she curled her smile, showed a little aggrieved on her face, leaned on Liu Fengpan's shoulder, and said quietly: "I have been married to the master for so many years, but I have not given birth to a child or a half..."

Liu Fengpan reached out and grabbed Aunt Zhao's chest, and said disrespectfully: "When I was young, I met a fortune teller in the world. He said that I can be rich and powerful in this life, but the price is that the child is difficult. If you cannot get both, you cannot force it."

Aunt Zhao was a little disappointed and whispered, "I still want to serve the master tonight."

Liu Fengpan smiled and said, "The fortune teller said that my offspring is difficult, but I will die without saying that. It's like farming. Even if the year is not good, I can't stop sowing seeds. I still have to plant it."

Aunt Zhao's face turned red and she said softly: "I have to work harder to avoid the master from sowing seeds into other people's fields."

Liu Fengpan was intrigued by her words: "Give me the jar of tiger whip wine that Lord Chen gave me."

Aunt Zhao smiled, got up and went out to instruct the maid to prepare for dinner.

When the two of them finished their meal, they were all cleaned up and went back to the bedroom. At this time, the Tiger Whip wine began to work, and Liu Fengpan felt a fever on his body.

The disciples of the Pin Nu Sect are very indifferent to the so-called chastity, and when they are on the bed, they are even more relaxed, far better than ordinary women. This is one of the reasons why Aunt Zhao can avoid losing favor.

It was the cold winter lunar month outside, but the garden was filled with spring. Aunt Zhao's almond eyes were like osmanthus and her peach cheeks were dripping, which made Liu Fengpan's heart move.

The two "battled" at the same time. When Liu Fengpan's army arrived, Aunt Zhao immediately lost the gulf and the Lizhu disappeared, and then she was driven straight into it.

After repeated this several times, Liu Fengpan turned over and lay on the bed, not wanting to move.

Aunt Zhao didn't care about her fatigue and got up to clean up all kinds of stains.

Liu Fengpan gasped for a few times and said, "The wine is a steel knife that is scraping the bones. The ancients did not deceive me. I wonder if I can get up tomorrow."

Aunt Zhao said curiously: "If I remember correctly, will you rest tomorrow?"

Liu Fengpan had already closed his eyes and said casually, "There will be a meeting tomorrow. Many people have to go there. You can't go too late. Remember to call me."

Aunt Zhao's eyes flashed, she slowly lay down beside Liu Fengpan, and said softly, "I've remembered it."

After all, Liu Fengpan was old and soon fell asleep.

Aunt Zhao waited until Liu Fengpan died of sleep, and then quietly got up.

...

The next day, there were a lot of VIPs in the Wutong Tower.

The second assistant, Mei Shenglin, was the host, cleared the Wutong Tower, held a banquet in the main building, and invited guests. Those who can be invited are all in high positions, and most of them are from the Imperial Party.

Among them are Zhao Lianggeng, the chief minister of the cabinet and the Minister of Personnel, Zhou Chunfang, the Minister of Revenue, Huo Sishi, the Censor of the Left Capital, and Yao Zaidao, the Deputy Chief of the Left Capital. There are also Tongzheng Envoy, Minister of Rites, and several other ministers.

In addition, there are many people who have no official positions, but their identities are no less than those of these important officials of the court, and they are even better. They are Huang Shiyuan, the high priest of the Sheji Academy, Qi Foyan, the mountain master of Jinling Academy, Lu Beiqu, the mountain master of Bailu Academy, Ning Qi, the high priest of the Wanxiang Academy, and Jin Chansou, the hermit.

Liu Fengpan, the Minister of Justice who had just entered the cabinet, was also among them.

Now the five people in the cabinet are Zhao Lianggeng, Mei Shenglin, Zhou Chunfang, Huo Sishi and Liu Fengpan. Although Liu Fengpan is at the last place, he is the youngest and has the longest future.

This kind of church can bring your wife.

For example, Mei Shenglin, as the owner, brought his wife Murong Hua. As one of the four great masters of the imperial capital back then, Murong Hua is famous. After years of reappearance, it is still radiant and has attracted many reminiscences.

Liu Fengpan did not bring his wife. The external saying was that the wife felt cold and was uncomfortable, but in fact she felt that her wife could not compare to Murong everyone, and her eyes looked at Murong Hua a little dim.

In addition, there were other guests, Daomen Ning Yi, who represented Mr. Qingping, Li Xuandu.

Ning Yi was also a disciple of the Confucian sect back then, and the high priest Ning Qi was his grandfather, and he was half of his own.

However, it was not Shi Wuyue who came with Ning Yi, but Shangguan Wan. This made many well-informed people unable to help but guess. Could this Mr. Ning be in love with someone else? However, looking at the appearance and expressions of the two, they don’t look like lovers. I think so. Ning Yi and Shangguan Wan are the right-hand men of Mr. Qingping Li Xuandu. How can they be the right-hand men be a family?

Today's meeting is actually a summary of the "reversal" battle. It has some meaning of a celebration banquet, so the leader of the Confucian and Taoist schools was invited. However, Old Man Long did not come, and Li Xuan would not come either, but others would do it on their behalf. Come out.

To put it bluntly, it is just watching the show. Yuan Feixue, the leader of the four great masters at that time, was a master of this and was well-known in the imperial capital.

After all the guests took their seats, there was a stage in the middle. First, a crisp sandalwood board sounded, and then a melodious sound of a slut.

Most of the people here came from Jiangnan and are not unfamiliar with this.

Sure enough, the next one is Kunling’s authentic Wu language Kunling.

The reason why you can hear the local accent in this northern imperial capital made many people smile on their faces, and they thought that Mei Shenglin had put in the effort.

Mei Shenglin looked at his wife Murong Hua, and admired her. If it weren't for this virtuous support, how could he find such a powerful opera troupe in a short time?

At this moment, Lu Beiqu, who was sitting next to Mei Shenglin, couldn't help but say, "This doesn't look like the Geyang accent or the Yuyao accent, it's amazing."

Murong Hua smiled and said, "Lord Lu is an expert. This is indeed not the Geyang accent and Yuyao accent, nor the Haiyan accent, but the new Kun accent. It was compiled by everyone from the Jinling Mansion's money, combining the north and south. In one, the sound of the Southern Song can not only make the sound of the Southern Song pure, but also make the Northern Song turn without the northern energy. Even if there are no big gongs and drums, it is still beautiful and distant. Originally, the Southern Song only had instruments such as flute and pipe, and everyone added flute and sheng. , qin, pipa, etc. Everyone calls it water grinding, and now only the team in Jiangnan can sing."

Lu Beiqu couldn't help but say, "Everyone hid the money tightly. When I was in Jiangnan, I didn't hear any news. It's still Murong that everyone has a great face."

Murong Hua said, "I am ashamed. I have been wasting my years and have achieved nothing. How dare I compare money to everyone."

Jin Chansou suddenly said, "I heard that Yuan is also in Jiangnan. I'm afraid it's not Qian's own contribution. Yuan has also made a lot of efforts and can even be the first contribution."

Murong Hua smiled without saying a word, which is the default.

Ning Yi and Shangguan Wan sat in the same place, Ning Yi sat upright and had some thoughts. Shangguan Wan held her chin with her hands, as if she had been immersed in the singing style.

Lush and beautiful, and the sky and water are leisurely.

Duck boats and goose boats, bamboos and plums surround the green building.

On the path of Fangzhu, guests chant and roar; on the gallery, the flute and the piano are played.

The silly old man, who will dance the red gauze sleeves whenever he is in the scene, and who is the madman?

Shangguan Wan's fingers gently tapped the armrest of the chair with the singing style, and the singing style was flat and flat.

Kunling's singing voice was swaying and drifted out of the sycamore building.

Singing and dancing to peace.

It seems that if a descendant party has been defeated, the world will be peaceful.

Ning Yi sighed lightly and looked at his grandfather Ning Qi, who was sitting diagonally opposite him. He was closing his eyes and resting, and nothing could be seen from his face.

Ning Yi turned her gaze to the important officials and ministers next to her, either closing her eyes to listen, gently coordinating the beats; or using the obstruction of singing to talk in a low voice.

Ning Yi shook her head, raised her wine glass, swaying slightly, and layers of ripples rippled in the wine glass.

In fact, Li Xuandu wanted to ask Zhang Luanshan to come forward at the beginning. After all, in terms of identity, Zhang Luanshan, the great master, is second only to Li Xuandu and Qin Qing in the Taoist sect, which is a sufficient Confucian sect. face.

However, because of Shangguan Wan's request, it was temporarily replaced by Ning Yi. Because Zhang Luanshan is not a person from the inn, it is more convenient for some things to come forward, and it is better for him to be with his own people.

Li Xuan did not specifically ask about Shangguan Guan’s plan, and he did not doubt the employment of people, so he agreed to Shangguan Guan’s request.

Ning Yi couldn't refuse Shangguan Wan's request, but she just sat here and felt out of place and was uncomfortable all over.

Ning Yi looked at the Confucian people again and felt a little like a different world. Once upon a time, he was no different from these people, but before he knew it, the two sides had parted ways and gradually got farther and farther away.

Thinking of this, Ning Yi drank the wine in the glass in one go.

At this moment, Shangguan Wan suddenly said, "Gei minister, the good show is about to begin, you can't be drunk."