Gao Han's words made his younger brother Gao Yun ashamed, and he fell to his knees with a "poof", and he was choked up and unable to speak for a while, and the two brothers hugged and cried together.

After a long time, Gao Han stopped sobbing, helped his younger brother to stand up, wiped a few tears from the corners of his eyes twice, and said earnestly: "Ah Yun! You just listen to your brother, when the time comes, don't be too competitive with others, you and my brother are helpless when they first enter the officialdom, and they can't afford to offend those powerful dignitaries, if you still think that I am your brother today, listen to my advice! ”

Gao Yun suddenly lowered his head again, struggling in his heart, should he listen to the call of his heart? Or should I listen to my brother's bitter advice? It seems that choosing either answer will make you suffer. Gao Yun sighed, wiped his tears with the corner of his sleeve, and said, "Brother, I'm sorry, then I'...... I still won't participate in this competition! ”

Gao Han was stunned, don't participate? It seemed that this was a good result, so he smiled at his younger brother and said: "Brother, it's not because my brother won't let you participate, don't hate me, it's really for your sake for my brother!" ”

Gao Han watched his younger brother turn away in a daze, a satisfied smile hung on the corner of his mouth, but suddenly for a moment, there was a trace of unbearability in his heart, he was so determined, right? But the younger brother is too young after all, he doesn't know that this officialdom is dark, the court is dangerous, this step seems to be walking on thin ice, if you take a wrong step, your life will not be guaranteed, and the fish in the pond will be harmed, what kind of character is the prince, how smart is Xun Mou, if you don't rely on power, how can you save your whole family's life in this dangerous court? How can I be promoted to a knighthood? All this is not only for yourself, but also for your brother!

The night market on Mashi Street is brightly lit and bright as the day, and the streets are full of people and shouting. Gao Han sat in a small sedan chair and swayed the sedan chair in front of the door of the Prince's Mansion in the East Palace.

After Gao Han got off the sedan chair, he personally offered a prayer to Menzi. Less leaning, the door came out again to pick up.

In the study of the crown prince Liu Yan, the lights were brilliant, and as soon as he stepped into the door, there was a hint of coolness. Gao Han stood at the door and bowed and said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince Chitose......"

"Come in!" Liu Yan glanced at Gao Han with a strange look, and then continued to look down at the letter on the case, "Close the door!" ”

Gao Han carefully closed the door of the room, for fear of disturbing the prince by making the slightest noise, and then came to Liu Yan with a pleasant face, and said with a flattering smile: "Your Highness, are you busy?" ”

"Nope!" Liu Yan still looked at the letter, "If there is anything, just say it!" ”

Gao Han smiled, "Actually, it's nothing, I just want to tell Your Highness about the selection of a commander in a martial arts competition!" ”

Liu Yan smiled, "What? Isn't your brother Gao Yun also going to participate? ”

"That's what the lower official wants to tell you!" Gao Han arched his hand and continued with a smile, "I have already told my brother that General Xun is your person who is the crown prince, so let him not meddle in this matter." ”

"Oh?" Liu Yan was stunned, put down the letter in his hand, looked at Gao Yun and said, "So your brother won't participate in the competition?" ”

"Exactly!"

"Huh...... Gao Yun: Will he listen to you? Liu Yan said with a smile.

Gao Han smiled embarrassedly: "At first, he didn't listen, but the subordinate Chen Qi's interests and said that I am also your person, my younger brother, so I chose not to participate!" ”

Liu Yan laughed, stood up and patted Gao Han on the shoulder, "Gao Han, you are really a good brother who is conscientious!" ”

"Thanks to Your Highness, Your Highness, this is just a gesture, and it is an honor to be able to share your Highness's worries!"

"Hmmm! You are also diligent in the Ministry of Industry, and the palace and the emperor also see it in their eyes, and the emperor also mentioned to me a few days ago that there is a shortage of waiters in the Ministry of Industry, and it has been empty for more than a month, so what ......about it" Liu Yan deliberately glanced at Gao Han with his eyes.

Gao Han hunched his waist and smiled, "Your Highness, you say!" ”

"So, considering that Lord Gao is conscientious in the Ministry of Industry, this palace will recommend you as the squire of the Ministry of Industry tomorrow!"

Before the prince finished speaking, Gao Han's legs were already kneeling on the ground, kowtowing like a thousand thanks for pounding garlic.

The gong of the second watch was drowned out in the noise of Xining Street, at this time the night rain had stopped for a while, and Xining Street gradually became more lively. Gao Yun stood alone on the crowded street, frowning, and paced to Lu Zuo's mansion. The plaque of the mansion originally with the word "Tao Mansion" has been replaced with "Lu Mansion", and it is these two words, but they are like needles, stinging Gao Yun's eyes. As soon as he stepped up the first step in front of the door, he turned around and sighed, and was about to step away, when his outstretched foot retracted.

"General Gao!"

Gao Yun was stopped by a familiar voice, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly turned around.

It turned out to be Lao Pan, the housekeeper of the Lu Mansion, and Lao Pan saluted Gao Yun and said, "General Gao is really you!" Why don't you wander around this door and not come in! Hurry! Come in......"

Gao Yun hesitated for a moment before he said embarrassedly: "No...... No! I...... Just passing by, ready to go back! ”

Lao Pan saw Gao Yun's strange expression, and saw that he must have something in his heart, so he stepped forward and grabbed the corner of Gao Yun's clothes, and said with a smile: "General Gao, please, if we let our master know that you are at the door, the little one didn't invite you in, and the old man must not scold me to death when he turns back." What's the matter, let's go in and talk about it! ”

Gao Yun couldn't resist, so he could only follow Lao Pan into the door.

Lu Zuo was sitting under the locust tree in front of the house to enjoy the coolness, shaking a feather fan, chatting with Yin Ji beside him from time to time.

Suddenly, Yin Ji stood up and shouted: "Second brother Gao, second brother Gao is here!" ”

Gao Yun quickened his pace and came to Lu Zuo to salute, and Lu Zuo also stood up and returned the salute.

Lu Zuo smiled: "This rain has just stopped, it's very cool, brother Xian, you can also sit down and cool down!" ”

Gao Yun lowered his head a little embarrassedly and didn't answer.

Yin Ji also saw that something was wrong with Gao Yun, and asked curiously, "Second brother Gao, what's wrong with you?" Is there something you're hiding from us? ”

"I didn't ...... No, it's nothing......" Gao Yun said secretly.

Lu Zuo smiled: "Ji Er has seen it, and said no!" ”

"Nothing!" Gao Yunqiang smiled, "It's just that I've been busy lately, so I don't have much time to see you, big brother!" ”

"Brother Xian, I don't have to hide it with my eldest brother!" Lu Zuo smiled and pointed at Gao Yun with a feather fan, "You must have something to hide from me, right?" ”

Gao Yun looked at the eldest brother's unreserved smile, lowered his head and sighed, I don't know how to open this mouth to the eldest brother!