"When Mo Changkong left, I asked you to work part-time as the head of the guard, because you are the most suitable person. Call him back now, not because you didn't do well, but because you have two responsibilities and it will be very hard. Dingguo Hou got up and walked over, stretched out his hand and patted him on the shoulder: "Since you don't want to, I won't force it." There is no need to summon Mo Changkong back, the position of the chief of the guard will continue to be under your command, and these two **** will find another candidate to manage the affairs of the house. ”

Dingguohou did what he said, and the next day he ordered Lin Yu, Xi Pingsheng, and Zhanqin to follow Xia Haojun to familiarize themselves with various matters in the mansion, and asked him to choose one person to take over as the chief manager. Xia Haojun took them around the mansion for a few days, and then knocked on the door of the study in embarrassment: "Master Hou, my subordinates think they are not suitable." ”

Holding the scroll in his hand, the Marquis of Dingguo turned his face and asked him, "Why?" ”

"Lin Yu has good kung fu, but his temperament is a little arrogant and he doesn't know the rules; Although Xi Pingsheng is safe and the accounts are very good, his mind is too heavy, and he is tired; Zhanqin's abilities are relatively balanced, but he is only eighteen years old this year, he has no particularly outstanding skills, and he is too young to have experience. ”

Dingguohou understated: "People will always grow, give them some time to adapt." ”

Xia Haojun was anxious: "Master Hou should be cautious." It's not a matter of a day or two. ”

The Marquis of Dingguo finally put down the scroll and asked him solemnly: "Then you should tell me, who is more suitable than them in the palace?" ”

Xia Haojun thought about it for a long time and didn't come up with a more suitable one, so he couldn't help but be stunned. The Marquis of Dingguo thought for a while and ordered: "Focus on cultivating Zhanqin." Ten years from now, he'll be a great talent. ”

Xia Haojun couldn't help but ask: "What should I do in the past ten years?" ”

Dingguo Hou picked up the scroll again: "It's okay. Ben Hou will remind him. He waited for a while, and when he saw Xia Haojun still standing at the door, he raised his eyebrows: "Anything else?" ”

Xia Haojun's voice was muffled: "No." The subordinates retired. He admits that Zhan Qin will be an excellent talent in ten years, but in the current ten years, he is still a young man with little experience. If Guo Maohuai's case really falls on Dingguohou, I'm afraid Dingguohou won't have the time and energy to raise him, and he needs to learn to grow up little by little. What will happen if there is a difference in this process and it affects the deployment of Dingguohou?

Xia Haojun didn't dare to think about it. Mo Changkong's wish is to be a person in the rivers and lakes, with mountains and rivers and wide horses, and free at will. Two years ago, when the Marquis of Dingguo submitted a request for resignation to the emperor, he also asked the Marquis of Dingguo to retire from the government and the opposition. The Marquis of Dingguo approved. Before leaving, Mo Changkong smiled heartily: "If Master Hou has any orders in the future, call me back at any time." Dingguohou raised his hand and patted his head: "Hurry up." It's best if I don't have a chance to call you back in this life. ”

-- The departed people will be called back, proving that the idle days of the Marquis of Dingguo have come to an end.

Over the years, Xia Haojun and Mo Changkong have been in constant friction, but they have a tacit understanding and have never lived up to Hou Ye's trust: Mo Changkong followed Hou Ye's side, accompanied Hou Ye to charge into battle, personally protected Hou Ye, and accurately conveyed Hou Ye's orders to the outside world; Xia Haojun was behind the scenes, handling trivial affairs, from the allocation of soldiers and horses, materials and personnel, to the living arrangements of the marquis, and the entertainment between court officials, etc., he took care of all affairs properly, although he didn't like to be a nanny at all.

Just like Mo Changkong doesn't like to be a chief guard, he wears bright clothes, and he has to weigh the impact of everything he does.

Why is it that now, he can get rid of the days of being a nanny, but he can't be happy?

Seeing that the Hou Mansion is about to be involved in a storm, Zhan Qin is still too tender, can he guard the Dingguo Hou Mansion? Can you bear the trust of the Hou Ye?

Xia Haojun thought worriedly for a few days, and knocked on the door of the study again: "Master Hou, my subordinates are in charge of their own affairs, and they have sent a message to Mo Changkong, and he will arrive in the capital in about three days." ”

Since Mo Changkong can restrain his temperament and be a qualified captain of the guard, why can't he Xia Haojun lower his head and be a qualified manager? Hou Ye's safety is the most important thing!

Lan Lietian, the Marquis of Dingguo, was painting in front of the case, and when he heard this, he put aside his pen and ink, and glanced up at him: "Have you thought about it?" ”

Xia Haojun replied respectfully: "Yes." ”

"Okay." Lan Lietian didn't say much, and neatly ordered: "In the future, I will bring more Zhanqin experience, and it will be limited to five years." In five years, whether this Hou Mansion is there or not, it will not be a cage that traps you. ”

Listen to what Hou Ye means, you want to drive him away in five years? Xia Haojun panicked when he thought about it, and knelt down: "Master Hou, my subordinates know their mistakes!" ”

Lan Lie shook his head and sighed, "I also said that you are steady." Get up first. ”

Xia Haojun knelt motionlessly: "I beg Master Hou not to drive his subordinates away!" Haojun is willing to serve Lord Hou for the rest of his life! ”

Lan Lie was overjoyed: "I didn't say I wanted to drive you, what are you nervous about?" ”

Xia Haojun was a little relieved, raised his head and asked, "What did Master Hou say just now......

Lan Lie explained slowly: "Up and down the Hou Mansion, count the days you have followed me the longest. Xia Haojun, you are thirty years old this year, right? ”

"Back to the Hou Ye, it will be exactly thirty years by the beginning of autumn this year."

"If you don't want to be here, I can't force it. The space of the Hou Mansion is too small, not wider than the outside world. It's just that at the moment, Ben Hou can't do without you, and he has to wronged you for a while. Five years later, whether to go or stay, Ben Hou will not stop him. ”

The more Xia Haojun listened, the more frightened he became, he went around in a big circle, or did he want to drive him away? He was so frightened that his voice changed tone: "What does Master Hou mean?" ”

"You're not young, wait another ten years, even if you want to become famous, you won't have that chance. Therefore, after five years, Benhou will find a position for you, stay in Beijing or go to the border, you choose. Benhou will never treat you badly. If you feel guilty, teach Zhan Chin well in these five years. ”

Xia Haojun was stunned: "You just said that you won't drive me." ”

Lan Lie stared into his eyes, and his voice was gentle: "Yes, Ben Hou naturally hopes that you can stay." ”

Xia Haojun's head was in a mess: "In that case, why did you say this to your subordinates?" ”

"You are also a very transparent character on weekdays, how can you be so stupid when it comes to your own affairs?" Lan Lie sighed slightly, "I left the housekeeping to you because only you can do your best; I say this to you because you have other thoughts. Since you have the intention of getting ahead, I will tell you that you have many better options besides the chief of the guard in my house. Even if I am reluctant to let you go, I can't force you to stop. Do you understand? ”

Xia Haojun's heart was steady, his face suddenly turned red, and he lowered his head shyly: "My subordinates understand." ”

"Let's go down. Think about it and then sue me. ”

"Yes!" Xia Haojun straightened up and agreed.

In Luoxia Garden, Nangong Xueruo was keenly aware of the changes in the Hou Mansion. On the surface, it seems to be as usual, but Lan Lietian still looks careless, listening to the drama as usual every day, drinking, and reading the gossip books in the market; Secretly, the deployment and mobilization of the guards in the palace could not escape Nangong Xueruo's eyes, and she smelled the tense atmosphere, like a prelude to a storm.

Perhaps, she will soon have a task.

The number of times Lan Lie pours to Luoxia Garden is decreasing. Nangong Xueruo was bored fiddling with the things that Lan Lie had poured out: rouge jewelry, beautiful clothes, snacks of various flavors, and kitkat gadgets, not knowing what he was thinking. His natural beauty and deliberate flattery did not seem to impress him, and even if he embraced him night and night, the man remained quietly vigilant; But his rewards continued to come one by one, and no matter what she asked, he agreed to them all. She became more and more unable to see through this person.

She began to miss Thirteen. When Thirteen is around, she never has to think about anything, Thirteen will take care of all of them properly. Complete the mission here and you can go back, right?

On the last day of February, Lan Lietian was holding Nangong Xueruo to teach her to paint, and the next person reported that the Mo guards had returned. Lan Lietian threw away his pen and ordered with a smile in front of Nangong Xueruo: "Pass him over." ”

A few moments later, a man came in to pay a respect. He was dressed in the short clothes of a commoner, his skin was dark, his eyes were bright, he was about twenty-seven years old, and he had a long knife with a thick back hanging from his waist. He saw Nangong Xueruo sitting on Lan Lie's leaning lap, with a delicate appearance, with a different kind of look between his eyebrows, Rao was well-informed and couldn't help but be a little stunned, and after a while, he came back to his senses, grinned and teased his master, and his voice was hearty: "I heard outside that Master Hou has been soaking in the gentle countryside recently, and he is still jealous of others, it turns out to be true." "He has a free and easy temperament, which is quite appreciated by Lan Lie, although the two are masters and servants, there are not too many rules.

Lan Lie pursed his lips and acquiesced to his teasing.

Mo Changkong touched his chin, looked at Nangong Xueruo's eyes unscrupulously, and saw that Nangong Xueruo's heart was confused, his face was slightly red, and he lowered his head and hid in Lan Lie's arms. Mo Changkong's expression was narrow: "The appearance is excellent, it can be called peerless, but he is a little younger, and Master Hou should not bully other little girls." ”

Lan Lietian grabbed the oil and smoke ink on the case, raised his hand and threw it at him, and scolded with a smile in his mouth: "Benhou's people also dare to tease, and they are getting bolder and bolder. ”

Mo Changkong quickly caught the ink block, respectfully put it back on the inkstone, and put away his playful look: "Hou Ye lived a comfortable life of warm fragrant nephrite, and suddenly summoned his subordinates back, but what happened?" ”

Lan Lie tilted his head: "There is no change yet, this is not in a hurry." You go all the way, go and rest first. Now that the house is not as good as before, ask Xia Haojun about the specific situation. Ask Lin Yu to come to you later, and take him to experience more in the future. ”

Mo Changkong asked strangely: "I take Lin Yu to practice?" What about Xia Haojun? ”

Zhan Qin followed him. These two are still young, and they are not as easy as you are, and they need to be taught well. ”

Mo Changkong's eyes widened unexpectedly: "It's so dignified, why do you want to change people?" He lowered his head and thought for a moment, and quickly understood: "Master Hou has been lazy for too long, Xia Haojun has an idea?" ”

"He's an aspirant, it's a pity to be locked up here here. You can't be shut down, so Ben Hou naturally has to prepare early. ”

Nangong Xue Ruo leaned in front of Lan Lie's chest, seemingly unintentionally, but actually listened to every word of their conversation in her heart, and quickly analyzed useful information: Xia Haojun and Mo Changkong, these two are the rumored Dingguohou's most powerful right-hand men, and their minds are not by Dingguohou's side.

She was a little curious, why did Lan Lietian let her hear this?

After listening to Lan Lietian's answer, Mo Changkong did not shy away from looking at Nangong Xueruo again, and cast an inquiring glance at the Marquis of Dingguo: Can you trust her? Dingguo Hou looked at him calmly, did not agree, did not deny, the ambiguous attitude surprised Mo Changkong, and blurted out: "Hou Ye, you are really ......"

After two years outside, his vigilance has not been relaxed. Lan Lie tilted his eyebrows and eyes, but he was a little mischievous proud.

didn't even determine the details of her identity, so she dared to say these things in front of her. Mo Changkong suddenly had a sense of crisis, and he didn't dare to say more, so he hurried towards Lan Lie, said hello, and turned to find Xia Haojun. Nangong Xueruo turned her back to Mo Changkong and didn't see his eye contact with Lan Lietian.

The Marquis of Dingguo has been lazy in recent years, and the manpower in the house has hardly changed, and he and Mo Changkong are familiar with each other. Mo Changkong grabbed someone casually and asked, and knew that Xia Haojun was looking through the recent accounts, raised his feet and went straight to the tent, took away the account book in Xia Haojun's hand, and went straight to the topic: "What's going on with that person in Luoxia Garden, whose person, how did he get into the house?" ”

Xia Haojun was stunned by his series of questions. After all, the two have worked together for many years, and they have some tacit understanding, and they quickly reacted: "I didn't check the details." There has been no impact yet, but there is still contact with outsiders. Hou Ye said that it was okay. ”

Mo Changkong was furious: "Master Hou said it's okay, you just let it go?" How can you afford it if something happens? ”

Xia Haojun glanced at him slowly: "She is the person brought back by the Hou Ye personally, and she is surnamed Xia." If Hou Ye is willing to pursue it ruthlessly, how can the people who come into contact with her get rid of us again and again? ”

Mo Changkong was stunned, staring at Xia Haojun seriously, and found that his expression didn't look like a joke, and he was shocked: "No, Hou Ye is not so soft-hearted." Did you really take a fancy to that girl? ”

Xia Haojun smiled bitterly: "It's about true." ”

Mo Changkong was skeptical: "In addition to being pretty, what's so good about that girl?" ”

Xia Haojun shook his head: "After all, it is the person that Hou Ye looks down on, and he has to keep it no matter what." ”

Mo Changkong slowly recalled: "That's why you recruited me back?" ”

"Almost. Originally, there was not much of a problem, but I couldn't find out the details, so I could get out of the house, or simply hurry up and kill it directly, but the Hou Ye was reluctant. Qingyuan is not a peaceful master, every day to change the way to ask for pets, no matter whether the Hou Ye stays in Luoxia Garden or outside at night, there will be tricks the next day. Master Hou was too lazy to coax himself, so he pushed it all to me. In addition, do you know Guo Maohuai's case? Xia Haojun had a headache when he thought about it.

"I've heard some rumors. What does it have to do with Lord Hou? ”

"The murder case of the prince confessed by Guo Maohuai has already involved the royal family. Hou Ye is a member of the royal family after all, and the case has not progressed for a long time, so I am afraid that it will fall into his hands and investigate. The danger is one that you should know in your heart. ”

Mo Changkong's expression did not relax in the slightest, and stared at Xia Haojun: "I also heard, when do you plan to leave?" ”

A hint of cunning flashed in Xia Haojun's eyes: "Let me think about it." ”

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