When I got home, it was getting dark. Pen | fun | pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 info Qiu Yinming walked into the door with a stiff expression, but saw Steward Chai come forward with a smile on his face and said, "My lord, there is your letter in the study." He knew that it was her reply, so he walked to the study and saw a letter pressed under the inkstone. Sitting at the table, he stretched out his hand several times, but he did not open the letter.

That night, Steward Chai kept seeing the adults sitting in the study with a blank face, staring at an unopened letter, and the dinner sent to him did not move a few bites. Steward Chai couldn't guess what it was, and he didn't want to ask, so he went to rest by himself. But the maid who was on duty at night saw that the light in the study was on until dawn.

Three days later, in the afternoon, Hu Shangshu unexpectedly waited for Qiu Yinming's visit, and after greetings, Qiu Yinming went straight to Hu Shangshu to express his willingness to accept Shi Houye's kindness. Hu Shangshu was overjoyed and immediately sent someone to inform Shi Heng. During the conversation, I saw Qiu Yinming's calm expression and no joy, Hu Shangshu only said that he had never been visible, so he didn't say much, so he left him to eat, and chatted for a long time.

It is said that Shi Heng's marriage of his niece to Qiu Yinming spread in the capital all of a sudden. Everyone was envious, and hundreds of officials came to congratulate them. Qiu Yinming has been going out early and returning late every day in the past few days, busy with official business, and not talking to anyone. Colleagues said that he was modest, and all he had in his heart was constant rain day and night. The engagement with Miss Shi has now spread throughout most of the capital, and she must know about it. In a letter a few days ago, she said that on the fifth day of the fifth month of May, she would leave for Jingzhou with her father. It's not that he doesn't want to explain this to her personally, but he really doesn't know how to face her, let alone where to start. I have been restless for several days.

At this time, Hu Shangshu revealed the news of the cabinet to Qiu Yinming. Xu Youzhen felt that Qiu Yin's suggestion to play tomorrow was quite reasonable. After the rebellion, the emperor recalled the governors and officials in various places according to Cao Jixiang's intentions, so that many news could not reach the imperial court in time. Everyone knows that Cao Jixiang has the eyes and ears of Dongchang all over the country, and this move is clearly to take a closer step to control the supervision of the imperial court in various places. Xu Youzhen, who is also a favorite minister, is of course extremely dissatisfied with this. Within a few days of Qiu Yinming's recital, he received a decree ordering him to be the governor of Huguang Province, to supervise the mining of copper and iron ore, and to arrest the displaced people who had caused illegal disturbances and uprisings. When he received the holy decree, Qiu Yinming temporarily breathed a sigh of relief.

Shi Heng was overjoyed when he learned that he had agreed to this family business, so he ordered someone to do it quickly. Since Qiu Yinming was about to leave for his post, the wedding would not be held until he returned to Beijing in August and September. On the evening of the twenty-fifth day of April, the Mansion of the Marquis of Shi was lit up with lanterns, and a banquet was being held to celebrate his niece's good fortune. Qiu Yinming sat on Shi Heng's right hand, smiling and chatting with him. Shi Heng has been in a very good mood recently, after a few glasses of alcohol, he was already slightly drunk, and smiled at Qiu Yinming: "Virtuous nephew, Xiuzhu grew up in my mansion since she was a child, and she is like my own daughter, you have to treat her well." ”

Qiu Yinming deliberately avoided this topic, and only said: "Uncle, don't worry." I will never fail to do what you have in your trust. Then he turned his words and asked: "There are so many distinguished guests today, why don't you see Gonggong Cao?" ”

Shi Heng's face was slightly gloomy, and then he smiled again: "Cao Gong has been very busy recently. What did he do, you ask? ”

Qiu Yinming said: "I just heard that Wu Gong Bo has been entering the palace often recently, and his dealings with the saint are very private. Gonggong Cao often accompanies the saint, and I am afraid that there is a consensus between him and Wu Gongbo, but outsiders do not know. In the long run, it will not be good for my uncle. ”

Shi Heng said: "To tell you the truth, this is exactly what I have been sick with recently. I don't know what kind of opinion the virtuous nephew has? ”

Qiu Yinming said softly: "As far as I can see, even if the saint does not want outsiders to know the details of the secret conversation with the martial arts uncle, it is difficult to hide it from Gonggong Cao's ears and eyes. The reason why Gonggong Cao did not communicate with outsiders was probably because he was afraid of being accused of lying secrets. If the uncle can find out the content of the secret conversation between Wu Gong Bo and the Shengshang, and then inform the Shengshang, saying that it is Cao Gong who announced it, then Cao Gong Gong will inevitably tell Wu Gong Bo in a hurry. What does Uncle think? ”

Shi Heng thought about it slightly, nodded and said: "It's a good plan to kill two birds with one stone, but the palace is full of Gonggong Cao's eyeliner, and it is indeed difficult to hide it from him." ”

Qiu Yinming said: "This matter is not busy. Uncle can think about it slowly before making plans. In fact, he already had a plan in his heart, but he was in a hurry to say that he was afraid that Shi Heng would have doubts, so he didn't say much for the time being, and he could naturally explain it when he asked in the future. Sure enough, Shi Heng said: "That's good." This matter will be discussed later, and the virtuous nephew will help me pay more attention. Qiu Yinming said: "Naturally." ”

After chatting casually with Shi Heng for a while, Qiu Yinming got up under the pretext of saying hello to the ministers who came to the banquet by the way. After toasting each other with several Wenchen, Fan Ying was found. Fan Ying said with a smile on her face: "Congratulations to the virtuous brother." Qiu Yinming smiled slightly with a wry smile: "Don't say that, I can't stand it." Fan Ying said: "I don't think Brother Xian seems to be very satisfied with this marriage?" Qiu Yinming said: "The common sense of marriage is nothing to worry about. I have something important to tell you. ”

Fan Ying didn't understand his thoughts this time, and said, "What is going on with you these days?" Looking around, Qiu Yinming said in a low voice: "I've been thinking about what I told you last time, how to find out what the Holy Lord and Xu Youzhen had a secret conversation about. Just now I revealed some thoughts to Shi Houye, and he seemed to agree. Now he should be a person close to me, and it should be feasible for him to come forward and provoke this matter. ”

Fan Ying thought for a while and said, "You are so bold. How can I help you, though? ”

Qiu Yinming said: "How is Gonggong Guo? ”

Fan Ying said: "Guo Xi has been under Cao Jixiang for many years, and he keeps to himself, and the meaning of the virtuous brother is ......."

Qiu Yinming said: "I guess if I can get news from him." Although Gonggong Guo has always been cautious, it is conceivable that he and Gonggong Cao have the same qualifications, but they have always been subservient to others, and they may not really be at ease. If you persuade them with reason, and then use them to lure them, you may be able to be moved. ”

Fan Ying said: "Well, this is not difficult, Guo Xi is Cao Jixiang's confidant, I often have the opportunity to meet him, and when the time comes, I will ask him side-by-side, if he is willing, I will discuss with you." ”

After the two quickly negotiated the matter, they each knew what to do and said nothing for the time being. After this banquet, Qiu Yinming's depression was slightly relieved. Being able to marry Shi Heng and bring down Xu Youzhen with his hand is a step towards the goal of eliminating the traitorous party, as for his own private affairs, Mu has not yet completed the boat, and there may be room to turn back.

Two days later, in the evening, Qiu Yinming suddenly received a message from the Yamen of Fusi in Beizhen, saying that Fan Ying had something important to discuss. He knew that Fan Ying had probably received Guo Xi's reply, and immediately rode to Fusi in Beizhen, where someone was waiting at the door and led him to the inner hall.

Qiu Yinming asked, "How?" ”

Fan Ying took out a letter from her bosom and handed it to him: "Brother Xian's expectations are not bad, Guo Xi said that it is inconvenient to go out of the palace to discuss in detail, here is a secret letter." ”

Qiu Yinming unfolded it, and saw that the letter reads: ...... One day, Cao Gong's secret sneak eunuch went to explore it, and he heard that the saint said that Cao and Shi, the two of them had a great merit in welcoming and resetting, but both of them were in power, although they knew their loyalty, they still couldn't avoid trouble, is it a lot of heart? Wu Gong Bo said, Cao, Shi, the division is fine, and the combination is coming, according to the minister's view, although His Majesty is not worried about trouble for the time being, but it should not be taken lightly. After hearing this, the saint was silent, and Wu Gong Bo looked at his deep thoughts, so he retired. Cao Gong hurriedly came out and invited Wu Gong Bo to have a drink...... After reading it, Qiu Yinming lowered his eyes and thought, "What does Brother Zhengnan think?" Fan Ying said: "Cao Jixiang is gloomy, there has been no news these days, presumably he is standing still and waiting for the opportunity." However, Shi Heng is an anxious person, I think I might as well send him a message, just say that the saint listened to Xu Youzhen's slander and doubted his loyalty, and when the time came, Cao Jixiang and Xu Youzhen would not be able to get out of it. Qiu Yinming said: "In this way, it seems that a quick battle is the best, then I will draft a letter to Shi Heng." Fan Ying said: "You must be careful about this, and you must not let others know." ”

Early in the morning of the first day of May, I saw a team of people from the Hou Mansion slowly entering the Imperial History Mansion. The neighbors looked around, and it turned out to be the person who sent the bride price from the Hou Mansion. Shi Heng was happy to do things, since both sides had reached an agreement, everything went according to plan. Qiu Yinming asked Butler Chai to entertain everyone well, and he went into the study to take out the letter that had already been prepared, and handed it to the housekeeper of the Hou Mansion who came to give the bride price.

Let's say that Qiu Yinming took a ten-day leave because he was about to go on patrol. On the evening of the second day of the Lunar New Year, Fan Ying suddenly visited. Qiu Yinming saw that his face was happy, and he guessed a few points in his heart, and asked, "But it's done?" Fan Ying said: "Yesterday, Shi Heng read your letter, and he was really angry, entered the palace to face the saint, and cried in front of His Majesty. His Majesty was amazed, how did he know about his private conversation with Xu Youzhen. Shi Hou Ye said that it was news from the palace. Suddenly Long Yan was furious, beckoned Cao's father-in-law to go, and asked the reason, as you expected, Cao Jixiang immediately pushed it to Xu Youzhen, saying that Xu Youzhen lost his words after drinking. The eunuchs around him also testified. Xu Youzhen is hard to tell now, and now she is suspended at home. Qiu Yinming landed a stone in his heart, secretly happy. The two drank and celebrated a little, and Fan Ying left after dinner.

The next evening, Qi Mutian, who had not seen each other for many days, suddenly came uninvited.

Qiu Yinming originally wanted to invite him over, but he was busy with affairs a while ago, and as soon as he was free, he had a sudden marriage contract. Because of Heng Yu's relationship, he didn't want to face Qi Mutian, although he knew that he was leaving, he didn't invite him for a long time. On this day, he came suddenly, without preparation, Qiu Yinming quickly asked the kitchen to cook some decent wine and food, and the two sat in the hall. Qi Mutian seemed to know his thoughts, and didn't mention his engagement at all. Qiu Yinming talked to Qi Mutian about the recent situation in the DPRK and China, as well as the information he heard from the head of Daye County.

When Qi Mutian heard that he was about to patrol Hubei, he smiled and said, "It's just right, we are all going to Hubei." When you get there, you might be able to see each other from time to time. Qiu Yinming said: "As far as I know, the Xihai Alliance is probably going here for the Qingliu Society." ”

Qi Mutian nodded and said, "Although you and I have different purposes, we may be able to cooperate." I had been there a few years ago, and it seemed that the Seiryukai was just getting a bit of a reputation. I remember they had three masters. At that time, I had only seen two, and the big boss seemed to have a big background, but he never showed his face. I only know that their general helm is in Jingzhou. However, at that time, I was just passing by to find out the general news, and I didn't go deeper. Listening to you say this, it seems that they have made great progress in the past few years, but I didn't expect them to do such a thing to oppress the people. ”

Qiu Yinming said: "Judging from their collusion with the government, the big boss behind the scenes must not be an ordinary person. It seems that we all need to find out the details of them as soon as possible. Qi Mutian said with a smile: "You and I might as well try to see who can find out first." Qiu Yinming shook his head and smiled: "Where am I your opponent, sir." ”

After dinner, Qi Mutian got up to say goodbye. Qiu Yinming sent him to the door, and when he said goodbye, he couldn't help it, and asked: "Sir, do you know, the eldest lady ...... her" halfway through the sentence and didn't know how to speak. Qi Mutian said: "Only you can understand this matter yourself." I, it's hard to say. About to get on the horse, Qi Mutian said again: "You know, she will leave the day after tomorrow." It is still in the leaf garden of Mt. Myomine. "Then he urged the horse away.