When the morning light of the second day climbed up from the hillside, the shadows of pedestrians appeared sparsely in Chang'an City, and then the noise started, Lu Zheng couldn't sleep at this time, turned over and got up, and walked into the courtyard but saw Xue Ne practicing swords.

Lu Zheng watched quietly, and did not make a sound, and after a few moves, Lu Zheng couldn't help but say: "Xue Gong is really good at swordsmanship, but unfortunately there are some flaws, and this strength is slightly lacking." ”

Xue Ne put away the sword, picked up the scabbard and said: "I just took this sword that has been sealed in the dust for many years to try, if it is not unsheathed for a long time, even if the sword is good, there will be a day when it will be covered with dust." ”

Lu Zheng heard that this was the meaning of Lao Ji's ambition for thousands of miles, and said in a heavy voice: "The sword can still be pulled out and see the light of day again, but some people will be at the end of the road once they are dusty, right?" ”

Xue Ne nodded, picked up the sword on the table and prepared to leave the mansion, Lu Zheng was puzzled: "Where is Xue Gong going?" ”

"Wander around the streets, you come with me."

Lu Zheng and Xue Ne walked out of the mansion, and after walking a short distance, they saw many stalls selling a variety of items, Lu Zheng secretly thought of this splendid place of heaven, even the goods on the stalls are so exquisite, compared with the plug, it is a difference at a glance. At this time, there was a shout from the stall, Lu Zheng looked at it in response, and saw that it was some jade, and it couldn't help but stop in front of him.

The stall owner saw that Lu Zheng and Xue Ne were dressed extraordinarily, so he said: "The two nobles know the goods at a glance, and the jade I have here is all high-quality goods, if the two of you value it, you can negotiate the price." ”

At this time, Xue Ne questioned: "Your jade is so good, why don't you open a shop, this is just a stall after all?" ”

The stall owner said: "There are too many shops in Chang'an City, although my jade can be called a treasure, but I am from other places, the competition in Chang'an City is fierce, and it is difficult to open a shop." ”

At this time, Xue Ne nodded, picked a seemingly crystal clear gem on the stall, and said, "That's it." ”

The stall owner immediately said: "Thank you for this noble person, dare to ask your name?" ”

"Pingyang County Gong Xue Ne."

The stall owner couldn't help but be stunned, and hurriedly said: "Xue Jungong, please stay, I heard that the general returned victoriously in the past few days, so the court has mixed reviews of General Xue." ”

Lu Zheng was a little surprised at this time and said: "Don't talk nonsense as a civilian, how can you have mixed reviews, now the court and the central government should be full of praise for General Xue's eloquence, you actually provoked it in person, do you know the severity." ”

"This noble man has misunderstood, this matter in the court has already been spread in the streets and alleys, and the noble person might as well go to the relevant officials and ask about it."

Lu Zheng still wanted to theorize, but Xue Ne grabbed his sleeve and said, "What are you arguing with the people, if what he said is true, you will know as soon as you ask." ”

"It means that Xue Gong is going to ask Chang'an Ling, and if he does this, he may startle the snake, so it is better to ......"

Xue Ne said: "At this time, it is best to find the minister of the court, Chang'an Ling's official rank is too small, and it is not reliable. I'm going to ask an old man who should know the truth. ”

The two walked forward, but Lu Zheng, who was suspicious, said again: "The remarks of these people in the market, I'm afraid they are not true, please don't take Xue Gong to heart, even the saint thinks that Xue Jungong is a courtier with great merit, even if there are ministers who belittle him, he can't make waves." ”

Xue Ne was suspicious of what the person said just now, so no matter what Lu Zheng said, he couldn't listen to it at this time, he thought that it was not groundless, but a traitor. The Holy One is only wise and does not mention it. However, Xue Ne's family style is pure, and he must not be slandered by this.

Seeing that Xue Ne had made up his mind, Lu Zheng had no choice, so he said supportively: "Xue Jungong might as well think about it, who slandered him so much, and what kind of hatred do you have with Xue Jungong?" ”

After hearing this, Xue Ne stopped and said: "No matter who slanders, I have to pay back my innocence, I can't bear this kind of innocent anger." ”

Lu Zheng has been following behind Xue Ne, for fear that he will do something out of the ordinary, after all, the two of them are isolated here. Seeing that Xue Ne arrived at Chang'an Ling's mansion, Lu Zheng grabbed Xue Ne and said, "Xue Jungong, don't talk too much, otherwise you will be in trouble again." ”

Xue Ne said calmly: "No, I have my own measure, and I will never have any entanglements." ”

Xue Ne saw a doorman standing at the door of the Yamen of Chang'an County, so he stepped forward and said, "Pingyang County Gongxue has come to pay a visit, please tell Pei County Order." ”

Lu Zheng didn't know what kind of character Pei County Order was in his words, but the county order at the feet of the Son of Heaven must have some political achievements, otherwise he would not have settled in this position.

Pei Xian Ling in the Russian Mansion came out and said respectfully in front of Xue Ne: "Junior Pei Yaoqing pays a visit to Xue Jungong. ”

With this sentence alone, Lu Zheng could see that this person had a close relationship with Xue Ne, and Xue Ne also smiled at this time: "It's been a long time." ”

Pei Yaoqing said: "Xue Jungong has something to say, this place is shabby, and you can't entertain Xue Jungong well." The younger generation has some high-grade tea, please Xue Jungong must appreciate his face and taste it. ”

The two talked to each other like this, and finally walked to the bottom of the hall, Pei Yaoqing invited Xue Ne to a seat, at this time Pei Yaoqing looked at Lu Zheng and said, "Who is this brother?" You may be seated. ”

"In Xia'an, Shi Luzheng, the governor of the Northern Protectorate, is honored to meet Pei County's order."

When Pei Yaoqing saw that this person's official rank was several levels greater than his own, he said respectfully: "It turned out to be Lu Changshi, I heard that Lu Chang made military exploits in the First Battle of Longyou, and he was promoted from a cloth cloth to the position of Changshi. ”

Lu Zheng said humbly: "It's all Wang Dadu's protection, otherwise there is no such credit, Pei County Order doesn't need to praise." ”

After Lu Zheng sat down, Pei Yaoqing brewed the precious tea in his mouth and put it next to Lu Zheng and Xue Ne, Lu Zheng looked at the furnishings in the room, very simple. Except for this tea, which is not bad, the rest of the tea in the house is difficult to meet the specifications of the high-class counties in Gyeonggi in Lu Zheng's eyes, but when it comes to specifications, they are pursued by those corrupt officials, and they are incompatible with the officials who guard themselves to the poor.

Xue Ne took a sip of tea before saying, "I didn't want to disturb Pei County's order, but this matter is very important, I have to say." ”

Pei Yaoqing signaled to Xue Ne at this time, and Xue Ne said: "Before I returned to Beijing, did the minister of the DPRK and China verbally attack me and publicize the words of the DPRK and China?" You should have heard of these questions. ”

Pei Yaoqing was a little silent after hearing this, he didn't know what to say, but seeing that the two of them came for this matter, especially Xue Ne's aggressiveness, he had no choice but to say: "Xue Jungong should have heard gossip on the street, in fact, this is indeed the words of an official in Beijing, he thought that Wang Haibin's death had an inseparable relationship with Xue Jungong, of course, whether it was His Majesty or other courtiers, it was regarded as nonsense." Please don't worry. ”

Xue Ne said at this time: "If it is an official in Beijing who says two words like this in the court, I really shouldn't be held accountable, maybe it is the imperial history, but it is just a matter of position." ”

Pei Yaoqing continued: "It is indeed a palace servant with low qualifications, and it is harmless. ”

Pei Yaoqing smiled, and Lu Zheng also laughed at this time, and Lu Zheng said: "If this is the case, then Xue Jungong will not have to be investigated." ”

The picketing matters of the palace servant Yu Shi in charge of the land of Gyeonggi are of low rank, so for the saint, it is just some references. At this time, Xue Ne also showed a smile, and he really shouldn't take seriously the speeches of these palace servants.

Pei Yaoqing saw that Xue Ne's mood had calmed down at this time, so he said: "Why don't you two eat in my house this morning, although I, Pei Yaoqing, advocate simplicity and frugality, but the etiquette that should be there must be must not be missing." ”

"Then there will be labor."

Lu Zheng was a little stunned when he heard Xue Ne's words, and Xue Ne, who was still angry just now, suddenly became kind and pleasant again. Pei Yaoqing got up and invited Xue Ne and Lu Zheng into the back hall, and Lu Zheng saw that in the middle of the back hall, a small table was placed in front of him.

Then Xue Ne and Lu Zheng took their seats, Pei Yaoqing ordered his subordinates to prepare the meal, and Lu Zheng looked at the room, although it was not big, it was very considerable. The volumes of books on this bookshelf aroused Lu Zheng's interest.

After Lu Zheng looked at it, he said: "I didn't expect Pei Xianling to be a knowledgeable person, and this bookshelf is full of books, which makes people overwhelmed." ”

Pei Yaoqing said ashamedly: "This is just an occasional reading in my spare time, I can't take care of it for a lot of time, Lu Changshi also knows that this Chang'an City is not easy to manage, the daily traffic is too large, just from this prison case, it is a headache, sometimes it is not good to say that there is the support of the ministers of the DPRK and the Central People's Republic of China." ”

"That Pei County Order is also promoted by His Majesty, and it is to enforce the law for His Majesty, even those important ministers cannot be arrogant."

Xue Ne's words were loud, and Pei Yaoqing said again and again: "Yes, yes, I also wanted to say this, but I was robbed by Xue Jungong." ”

At this time, Lu Zheng was smiling on the side, and suddenly the subordinates in the house pushed open the door of the house and said to Pei Yaoqing: "Master, the meal you explained is ready." ”

A table of wine and meat, it can really be seen that Pei Yaoqing is well-intentioned, Xue Ne and Lu Zheng ate unceremoniously, Lu Zheng said while eating: "Pei County Ling has always been poor, and it is not easy to prepare these meals." ”

"Originally, these meals were for the New Year to feast on, but today is different, how can I not fulfill the friendship of the landlord when the two of you come here."

Lu Zheng could see that Pei Yaoqing was also a kind person, and it was the first time he was entertained like this after coming to the capital, but in such a hut, he tasted the only trace of warmth after coming to Chang'an. Pei Yaoqing is not for fame and fortune, but just for enthusiasm.

Just as he was eating, a small official came outside, and after whispering a few words in Pei Yaoqing's ear, Pei Yaoqing got up and said, "I can't accompany you two anymore." ”

Xue Ne and Lu Zheng arched his hand and said, "Pei County's order, please." ”

Pei Yaoqing walked out of the back office's house, walked towards the front office, looking at the back in a hurry, Lu Zheng could think that he had something important to deal with at this time, Pei Yaoqing gave Lu Zheng a very good impression at this time, this person is not only an honest official, but also a cadre, and treats people kindly.