A few days later, Ye Xun's family set off for Beijing. Due to the lack of luggage, Ye Xun and his party only hired three carriages to transport people and luggage. Mrs. Pan's family and the maid have a carriage, Ye Xun's family has a carriage and Tao'er, Xiaoxiao has a carriage due to the more items he buys, he and Xiao Liang have a carriage alone. The people who drove the car were Xiaohu, Shishi and Daniu. Wendu rode a horse alone, and Ye Xun was originally going to ride with him, but for some reason, Ye Xun finally chose to ride in a carriage with Ruolian and his father.

Wendu rode a horse and wandered in front of the carriage, occasionally talking to Xiaohu who was driving the carriage. Ye Xun opened the curtain and saw Wen Du on horseback, Wen Du happened to look here, the two looked at each other, Ye Xun hurriedly put down the curtain. He felt something sting in his heart. He thought of the emperor in the palace and showed him a portrait of Wu Qiutong, "I'm just curious about what the woman who fascinated you looks like?" The corners of Ye Xun's mouth twitched, and he closed his eyes in pain......

After returning to Beijing, Wendu seemed to disappear all of a sudden, and never appeared again.

When I returned to my home in the capital, I was greeted by only one person. It turned out that the nurse was taken back to the countryside by her nephew to care for the elderly. Ye Xun didn't think much about it, so he and Ruolian were busy settling their families and packing their luggage, and he had to go to the ministry tomorrow to report on his work......

On this day, Ye Xun heard the announcement and entered the palace, and happened to pass by Shen Wendu, who had just come out of the palace. Ye Xun's eyes were cold, and he said with a playful smile on his face, "Lord Shen, have you returned to the palace to recover your life?" After speaking, he was about to leave straight away, but was stopped by Shen Wendu.

"Ye Xun! Let's talk. Ye Xun stopped, Wen Du bit his lip and said, "Since you came back from the capital that time, your attitude towards me has changed, and I can feel that you know." ”

Ye Xun snorted lightly, "There are many things that only you know, and I haven't even said anything about the people in my family." Who are you if it's not you? I trust you so much! Why do you say that you are a scholar and want to be a secret agent for the emperor? Lord Shen, you are a real person who doesn't show your face! It turns out that the painting is good! ”

Wen Du was a little embarrassed, breathed a sigh of relief, and said in a mocking tone, "Lord Ye doesn't know, in addition to being a two-rank jinshi and a good painter, I also have an identity---- I am the descendant of the 'Shen Family Sword'." ”

After knowing that Wen Du was the emperor's person, Ye Xun felt his heart hurt. He has always trusted him as a brother who can talk about everything. What Ye Xun didn't expect was that he was hiding so deeply. "Shen Jiajian? It turns out that you are the feared and notorious Jinyi Guard? ”

"Everyone is doing things for the emperor, please don't have prejudices against Jinyiwei." Wen Du's mood also came up, "I don't know what I've done?" Why are you doing this to me? Just because I'm the emperor's man? I'm Jinyiwei? How do you think you got out of prison? How could they release people if they couldn't see the emperor's will? You know that it will take more than ten days to get from Hangzhou to the capital, even if you go back and forth quickly, and you will either starve to death in prison or be poisoned! It's not up to me, the brocade guard who makes you look down on me, to ask for the emperor's secret decree in three days with a flying pigeon, so that you can be saved! ”

Ye Xun's face turned pale, he didn't expect things to be like this. He eased his nerves, and his attitude was still tough, "Shouldn't I be grateful to you?" But the destiny of heaven cannot be violated, I have my own arrangements for death or life, and I don't force it. ”

"I wonder how someone like you can survive until now?" Wendu negative airway.

"Okay." Ye Xun nodded, a cold smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, "Have a chance to try your swordsmanship and see if it is worthy of the name?" As he spoke, he patted Wendu on the shoulder to leave.

"Ye Xun!" Wen Du pulled his arm, his attitude softened completely, and said in a tone close to pleading, "I am acting on orders, and I have no choice but to do it." But I've never done anything bad for you, and I've even covered it up for you. ”

Ye Xun pulled out his arm, his eyes were still so cold, "I, Ye Xun, do things, sit upright, and never need others to cover up for me!" After speaking, Ye Xun resolutely left.

This time, Wendu stopped him again. He stood still, with a hint of pain and resentment in his eyes.

Ye Xun was half-naked, with a few looming whip marks on his back. He lay on his stomach and pouted to kiss Ruolian. Ruolian suddenly blocked his mouth with her hand, and said worriedly, "Ye Xun, can we not have sex next time if I don't want me to punish you just after punishing you." I felt like we were flirting. I'm afraid it's not in your way through. ”

Ye Xun couldn't laugh or cry, "You take that old monk's words too seriously?" If it weren't for my father...... Alas! Ye Xun sighed, "I'm really fed up!" Let me kiss me and make it up to me. ”

Ruolian shook her head stubbornly, "I've heard of people flirting in this way, first with a small leather whip, and then ...... It's not like we ......" Ruolian couldn't continue, and couldn't help but cover her mouth and smile.

Ye Xun said angrily, "Pan Ruolian! You're hearted, aren't you? I'm not interested now, I'm going to get dressed and go for a walk. ”

Ye Xun got out of bed and went to put on his coat. Wakaren also sat up. Ye Xun stared at her, "Why didn't you stop me?" ”

"Why did you stop you? It's good to go out for a walk. Ruolian said with a spring breeze.

"You!" Ye Xun stepped forward and pressed her on the bed again, "Tell you, I don't like that kind of flirting, so it's not flirting." I'm hurt right now, and you have to soothe me. ”

Ruoren giggled......

On this day, Ye Xun was in the study, sorting things out alone. Suddenly, the door opened, and Tao'er broke in with her face covered, followed by Wendu and Xiaohu.

Ye Xun asked, "What's wrong?" What are you? ”

Tao'er cried and said, "Young master, they forced me to make a choice. I really have no choice, each of them has his own good, and I don't want to hurt anyone. You said you treat me as your own sister, I only listen to you! You pick one for me. ”

"Marriage is a major event in life, how can I be your master?" Ye Xun was embarrassed.

"Young Master, only you can decide my affairs. No matter who you choose, I will definitely live a good life with him without regrets. My happiness is in your hands, and I trust you only. Peach said in a choked voice.

Ye Xun looked at the three of them back and forth, and he didn't know what to do for a while......

Xiaohu 'pounced' to Ye Xun and knelt down and kowtowed, "Young Master, please." Marry Momo to me. I like her, and I will definitely love her like my life and not let her suffer a little grievance. Please, I beg you to watch me serve you for so many years, without merit or hard work. As long as you marry Peach, I will treat you as a cow and a horse for the rest of your life......"

Shen Wendu opened his mouth and didn't speak, just stared at Ye Xun with expectant eyes, his hands were trembling nervously, and his heart was beating violently......

Ye Xun lowered his head, and there was a fierce struggle in his heart. He raised his head and said with difficulty, "Peach, marriage matters, you should still make your own decisions." But if I had to choose, I would...... Little Tiger. ”

Wen Dudi's tears spurted out all of a sudden, he clenched his fists, his face turned red, and the green tendons on his forehead burst out......

Ye Xun didn't dare to look at him.

Xiaohu kowtowed excitedly, "Thank you, young master!" Thank you, young master! ”

Ye Xun helped him up, "I handed over Tao'er to you, you have to treat her well." ”

Xiaohu nodded vigorously with tears.

"You take Peach'er down, coax her well, and don't let her cry anymore."

Xiaohu stepped forward to help Tao'er gently wipe her tears and led her out.

Wendu stood there, motionless.

Ye Xun felt a little guilty, "Wendu, I ......"

Wen Du was so excited that his voice changed, "Why?" You know I'm better suited to Peaches than Little Tiger! Only I can give her happiness! You know how much I love her! Why are you doing this? ”

"I want Tao'er to have a stable home, and only Xiaohu can give it to her."

"You're a communiqué vendetta! I told you that I had done everything I had done before. I haven't done anything to hurt you. ”

"Yes, how can those of us who can't help ourselves deserve what we love."

"If Tao'er marries Xiaohu, she will always be a subordinate and a minion!"

Ye Xun sneered, "Hmph, who is not a minion?" Am you and I the same? ”

"Ye Tianyu, you are too vicious! If you can't love yourself, you will break me and Tao'er alive! ”

Ye Xun didn't speak, just looked at him quietly.

Wen Du gasped, his eyes fierce and cold glared at him, "Ye Tianyu, I will make you pay for today's choice!" ”

Hearing him say cruel words, Ye Xun's heart was relaxed, he provoked the corners of his mouth and smiled, "I'll wait!" ”

Wen Du looked at him hatefully, slammed the door and left.

In the evening, Wendu went to the emperor to present the daily newspaper of Jinyiwei for a day. The emperor could see at a glance that his mood was wrong, and he glanced at Wen Du, who was full of gloom, "What's wrong with you today?" Is something wrong? ”

Wen Du replied, "Back to the emperor, my subordinates are fine." ”

The emperor threw down the notebook in his hand, "If you have something, just say it, and you can't hide it." ”

Wen Du finally couldn't hold back his emotions, and almost wanted to cry, "Back to the emperor, Ye Tianyu is going to marry Tao'er to Lu Xiaohu." ”

"Peach? Is that the girl you like? How so? Aren't you brothers with Ye Xun? How could he break up a pair of lovers? ”

Wen Du said with a crying voice, "My subordinates really like Tao'er!" Ye Xun just hates me, he thinks his subordinates have betrayed him! He is a personal vendetta of the communiqué, and he broke up a good marriage between his subordinates and Tao'er! ”

The emperor patted him on the shoulder, "If that's the case, I'm also responsible, because I made you do this." ”

Wen Du quickly explained with red eyes, "Don't blame the emperor! If you want to blame Ye Tianyu, you don't distinguish between public and private! Sinister intentions! ”

"There are so many good girls in the world, I will help you choose a good one."

"Thank you for your kindness. All the love of the subordinates was given to Peach, and after this relationship passed, the subordinates no longer had the ability to love. From now on......" Wendu's eyes were cold and resolute, "his subordinates will forget their love and devote themselves to serving the emperor." Draw a line with that person, and you can't stand on the other hand! ”

The emperor looked at him fixedly for a while and suddenly asked, "Have you ever compared swords with him?" Who's more powerful? ”

"Back to the emperor, his sword is indeed amazing, but when he practiced swords this year, his subordinates were watching from the side, and the swordsmanship routines were already memorized."

The emperor looked at him in disbelief, and when he saw his expression, he smiled heartily, "The future is terrifying!" There's time for you to have a competition. ”

In the next few days, Ye Xun kept shuttling between the military department and the official department. Go to the ministry to report on work, make up for evaluation, and do handover work. Because Ye Xun got the news that he would return to the military department to serve, and the military department was an old acquaintance, so he spent the rest of his time in the military department. Several directors and secretaries of the Ministry of War knew that he was going to be promoted, and they were envious.

Rhubarb said with a sour tone in his tone, "Ye Xun is going to be a squire at a young age?" The future is limitless! It's not like we've been mixed up for half of our lives and are still a master. Alas! ”

Ye Xun smiled, "This is not necessarily. Don't talk nonsense about things that haven't been announced. ”

"The head of the ministry told me everything! Your official seals have been printed. Secretary Xiao Zheng said. The will of the appointment should be coming soon. ”

"After taking office, don't forget our brothers who are suffering with you at the bottom!" Lao Li also said, "I haven't eaten the wine invited by Ye Xun for so long, so I can't escape this time, right?" ”

Ye Xun smiled happily, "No problem." When the time comes, I will definitely invite everyone to drink! ”

On this day, Ye Xun was taken to the Imperial Garden by Xingwang, and when he saw that the emperor and Wen Du were there, and Wen Du was still carrying a sword behind him and looking like he was waiting for him, Ye Xun understood what was going on.

The emperor looked at Ye Xun with a smile, "The weather is good today, I am interested in going to the imperial garden." Wendu brought a sword, and it just so happened that I hadn't seen you dance a sword for a long time, so it would be better for you two to have a fight. ”

Ye Xun looked at the two of them, and although he was reluctant, he had to agree, "Minister, obey the order." ”

"Ye Xun, don't be restrained. Now there are no kings and ministers, just friends who compete with each other. ”

Ye Xun nodded. Xingwang handed Ye Xun a sword.

The two opened up their positions, and Wendu attacked first. Maybe because Wen Du was angry in his heart and wanted to behave in front of the emperor, the attack was extremely fierce at the beginning. I saw the sword light flashing and hissing, and every move stabbed Ye Xun to the vital point. Ye Xun was not in a hurry to attack at first, but just dodged lightly with the blade. Because Wendu was too strong, Ye Xun quickly found his flaws. Ye Xun began to attack, he swung his wrist and the hilt of his sword to draw a beautiful arc in mid-air, and a sword was played by him as chic and smooth as a cloud. Wendu was completely powerless to parry, and was quickly defeated. Ye Xun only easily pulled a sword flower, and Wen Du's sword fell to the ground without hand. Wen Du was shocked, and Ye Xun did not press forward step by step, but calmly put the sword into the scabbard.

The emperor applauded and shouted, "Good swordsmanship!" Ye Xun's swordsmanship is still so pleasing to the eye! ”

Ye Xun smiled and said deliberately, "It is reasonable to say that the 'Shen Family Swordsmanship' is not like this, and today it should be that Wendu did not play well." ”

Wen Du blushed and said, "It's because my skills are not as good as others." ”

Ye Xun bowed down and saluted the emperor, "Your Majesty, if there are no other ministers, you will retire first." The officials are in a hurry to ask for a report on their work, and the ministers must hand it in before the unitary time. ”

The emperor nodded in agreement. Seeing Ye Xun walking away, the emperor patted the depressed Wen Du and said, "If you lose, you lose." It's okay. You still don't know him well enough, he never follows the routine. ”

In the morning, Ruolian dressed Ye Xun, and suddenly looked at Ye Xun's face and was stunned for a moment, "How did I find out that you seem to have changed?" ”

"How so?" Ye Xun said with a smile.

Ruolian held Ye Xun's face in both hands and looked left and right, "What's the difference?" Got it, you haven't shaved in days, and you look like you've gone through all the vicissitudes of life. Go scratch it! ”

Ye Xun touched the stubble that didn't have much stubble that came out of him and said, "I don't want to shave." The big and small officials in the court all wore beards, and they were unstable without beards. Don't you women like men with beautiful hair? ”

"Who says we like to have a beard? That's all you men take for granted. Has anyone really asked us what women really think? In this world, do we women have a part in speaking? Did anyone listen to it? Wakaren said indignantly.

"I'll listen." Ye Xun hugged her waist and smiled.

Ruolian squinted and touched Ye Xun's face and smooth chin, "I am with those ladies and daughters-in-law every day, of course I know what most women think. Just as you men always like young and beautiful girls, we prefer young and handsome men like my father-in-law, which one of those bearded guys should be liked? ”

"But when I became an official in the court, everyone had a beard, and I didn't grow a beard as if I didn't fit in with everyone." Ye Xun said.

"Then don't grow a beard! What do they do? My father-in-law is still so young, why do you have to dress up as old-fashioned. ”

"You're not too young. Someone else has a bunch of children so big? ”

"I don't agree with you growing a beard anyway! You shave the hairs on your mouth now. Just go! ”

"Madame, no. It's so easy for me to stay. ”

"Are you going or not? If you don't go, I'll shave you. I don't count the razor in my hand, and I don't care if it makes you all over the place! ”

"Okay, I'll shave." Ye Xun had no choice but to give in.