Although many officials in the court were not satisfied with the results of the emperor's choice of sons-in-law, however, the marriage between the princess and the county lord was a royal internal affair after all, and the queen mother did not say anything. As for impeaching him by writing the words of the attack behind his back...... What are you kidding, the emperor ordered it, can it still be said that the emperor listens to Zhang Shou?

Therefore, when someone heard that Zhang Wu, Zhang Lu and some other prisoners of the Banshan Hall frequently visited the Huixian Hall on the shore of Shichahai, and repeatedly issued a note to listen to Yu Xiaozhu's Twelve Rains Opening Meeting, they were naturally filled with righteous indignation for a while.

Although the scholars who have studied hard for more than ten years before entering the official career may not really want Princess Shang, marry the county lord, and become a relative of the emperor in one fell swoop, but they are still inevitably angry that the children of mediocre families like Zhang Wu, Zhang Lu and Zhao Mingxiang can overshadow a few children of officially recognized excellent eunuchs. There is even a terrible imperial history, who directly impeached the matter.

However, the bullet stamps were nine days in one fell swoop, and then there was no news at all, as if there was no such thing. Although some people lobbied high-ranking officials and bigwigs in front of the emperor to criticize these noble sons for failing to live up to the grace of the saint, but they almost got nothing, and in the end, as a good gentleman, Wu Ge Lao, gave a clear hint to one of his protégés.

"You newborn calves who are not afraid of tigers, what do you do with all those idle things? You must know that the previous ban order of the two palaces is about to pass, and the Ministry of Rites will start choosing concubines for the two princes. Instead of worrying about the royal son-in-law, you might as well keep an eye on the major matter of choosing a concubine. Even if Zhang Shou gets the favor of the saint again and can enter the cabinet to worship the prime minister, it will have to be a matter of one or two decades, why are you staring at people? ”

With Wu Ge Lao's words, coupled with the fact that within two days, the Ministry of Rites was really busy again, and the matter of choosing a concubine was noisy, and I don't know how many people who were originally planning in secret were gearing up, but it was twice as lively as the previous selection of a son-in-law.

On this day, Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu invited Zhang Chen, Lu Sanlang, Zhu Er, and several other familiar prisoners again, and called the twelve rains who listened to the rain in the Huixian Hall.

This Huixiantang was originally a restaurant with a drama garden, because in the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Emperor Taizu personally came, and when he was drunk, he wrote such an inscription plaque in the imperial pen, and only then changed the name, although it has changed hands many times, but it has always used the name of Huixiantang, and the original name is naturally no longer known.

A group of sons and brothers' fathers and brothers were originally well-known dignitaries in the court, and they had to add Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu, two freshly baked horses and honor guests, so although they chartered the entire Huixian Hall every time, even if the guys muttered in their hearts, they had no opinion on Huixiantang and Wanbao, the owner of Tingyu Xiaozhu, and they could only secretly envy these sons and brothers.

At this time, it was already early afternoon, and everyone watched Twelve Rain take turns to perform a few clips, and when they were tasting each other, they suddenly only heard the sound of talking outside. Recently, Zhang Chen, who has been patronizing Huixian Hall every three or five times, so that he has been beaten several times by his mother, was in a bad mood, and immediately patted the handrail angrily and shouted: "Didn't you say earlier that you would not accept foreign guests?" ”

"It also depends on what kind of outsider it is." With this voice, the door was pushed open without hesitation, and immediately after, an old man who was over the age of sixteen entered the room with a smile. As soon as he appeared, Lu Sanlang directly gave Zhang Chen, who was talking nonsense, an elbow blow, and then jumped up and greeted him with a smile on his face.

"Wei Nanbo is here? Oh, why don't you say it, let's go and greet us! ”

Not everyone in the room is familiar with Weinan Bo Zhang Kang, but everyone knows that compared with a powerful earl with real power, even the future master of the horse will have to stand back. Therefore, seeing that Zhang Chen, Zhu Er, Zhang Wu, Zhang Lu, and even Zhao Mingxiang, the future guest of honor, were all polite and respectful to Zhang Kang, others naturally knew what to do.

And after everyone saw it in a mess, Zhang Kang resolutely refused to sit in the center, but hooked his hand and called Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu brothers to the side, while instructing the twelve rains on the stage to continue rehearsals, but at the same time looked at the two of them and said: "I heard that after the two of you fly up the high branches now, there are a lot of people who want to be close to you when you have nothing to do?" ”

Zhang Wu was about to speak, but he noticed that his sleeve was being pulled, so he quickly shut up and gave up the right to speak to Zhang Lu. The next moment, he only heard Zhang Lu say with a smile: "They are just some people who tend to be inflammatory, our brothers know that they are all favored by the emperor today, Mr. Xiao taught, how dare you be arrogant?" It's just to deal with it, and I don't dare to accept any of the courtesy. ”

"Of course I heard." Zhang Kang said with a smile, "You said that you wanted to buy a weaving and dyeing workshop to weave and dye the best clothes for your future daughter-in-law, but someone gave it away, but you refused it in a righteous and strict manner, and sent people to inquire around to buy it, and just spent 600 yuan two days ago to buy a very small weaving and dyeing workshop near Guozijian, is this right?" ”

Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu glanced at each other, and were shocked at the same time. Especially Zhang Lu, when he thought that he had even used the idea of stealing and robbing before, he couldn't help but feel palpitations, and secretly congratulated himself that he had Zhang Shou to mention something and avoid making a big mistake.

He broke out in a cold sweat, and the answer was replaced by Zhang Wu. Zhang Wu, who was originally relatively cautious, said with a smile: "That's right, there is such a thing. It was our first time running a business, so of course we didn't dare to be too arrogant. ”

Seeing that Zhang Wu was not arrogant because he was about to become a concubine, Zhang Kang couldn't help nodding secretly, and immediately asked with a smile: "Then, the spinners who supplied silk thread and yarn to this weaving and dyeing workshop were also gathered, and then those spinners who spun cotton yarn were left behind, and they were concentrated in one place to spin yarn, is there also a matter of this?" ”

Just now, Zhang Kang had already figured out their bottom so clearly, and now when they ask this again, the brothers are not surprised at all. Zhang Wu said happily: "That's right, there is." ”

Zhang Kang smiled, and suddenly asked straightforwardly: "Did you get the new textile machine from where did you come here?" ”

At this moment, Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu almost jumped up in shock. When they resolutely refused to admit it, they felt bottomless when they saw Wei Nanbo Zhang Kang's determined face. In the end, feeling that he couldn't hide it, Zhang Wu dragged Zhang Lu and said as calmly as possible: "That's right, it was the new textile machine that Mr. Xiao inadvertently made when he asked people to think about other things." ”

"I see." Zhang Kang thought of what Zhang Shou had mentioned to him before, and a strange smile appeared on his face, "This little gentleman of yours is really interesting enough." It's none of my business, but do you know that there is no impermeable wall in the world, and even though the spinners you invited were paid high wages and couldn't go home, some people couldn't help but ask? ”

This time, Zhang Lu stopped Zhang Wu, who was angry, and said unhurriedly: "Since Ah Wu and I were loved by the emperor and made such a marriage, we knew that we would definitely be targeted. We didn't expect to be able to keep it hidden forever, as long as Wei Nanbo could keep it a secret for us for a while, we would be satisfied. ”

"That's easy. For the sake of your little gentleman who has done me such a great favor, I pretend not to know about such a small thing. Zhang Kang agreed very happily, and then said with a smile, "However, do you want me to do me another favor and find out who is behind those people who are watching?" ”

That's a good idea!

Zhang Wu almost burst out with such a sentence, but immediately after, he couldn't help but look at Zhang Lu, and when he saw that people shook his head slightly at him, he suddenly thought of what Zhang Shou had said, and immediately changed his words: "Wei Nanbo is kind, our brothers have a heart, those who are watching can just let them go, we have nothing to do with it." ”

Zhang Kang stared at the two of them in surprise for a long time, and then smiled dumbly: "Okay, I'll just see what kind of medicine you sell in the gourd." However, I still remind you that although you are here to watch Twelve Rain rehearse a new play, and you have pulled a lot of people, this kind of large-scale effort to contract the Huixian Hall will still inevitably attract criticism from others. ”

"Especially if the critics are still related to Kunning Palace, it won't be so easy to deal with."

After Zhang Kang said this, he stood up, but he went to Lu Sanlang and patted the little fat man behind his back, and called someone out to talk for a while. In the end, Lu Saburo was the only one who came back. Facing those curious eyes, Lu Sanlang said angrily: "Wei Nanbo just came by to see the excitement, and he has already left." Keep watching you, I have to go back to Jiuzhangtang, and there are still classes in the afternoon. ”

You can take leave for the elective classes in the afternoon of the Banshan Hall, but you can't take leave for the arithmetic class in the Jiuzhang Hall, which is the truth that everyone has summed up for several days. However, seeing that Lu Sanpang was really so diligent and studious, such as Zhu Er, who used to be regarded as a fox friend and dog friend, naturally couldn't help but sigh. But the prodigal son in their eyes turned back as a good boy, but he didn't care what others thought at all.

When he rode back to the archway of Guozijian University, Lu Sanlang lowered his voice and shouted: "Ah Liu, Ah Liu, are you there?" There is a squeak, the rivers and lakes are in an emergency, 100,000 are urgent, and the fire is burning the eyebrows! ”

Due to the fact that Guozijian is located in a relatively desolate area of Beicheng, and it is not a hot yamen, there are not many people coming and going on this street, so his voice only attracted the attention of the two entourage, but did not attract passers-by to watch the neuropathy. And just when Lu Sanlang listened and found that there was no response, so he was a little discouraged, he finally heard a voice.

"Squeak."

The corners of his mouth twitched, and then he followed the prestige, and saw Ah Liu leaning against the wall with his hands in his arms, and there was no one in the place just now, and he couldn't care about anything else, so he quickly turned the horse closer, and then got off the horse with great difficulty. As for complaining that Ah Liu didn't reach out to help him...... He didn't want to die like Zhu Er.

Just followed Ah Liu to practice martial arts four times, and Zhu Er's painful expression had deeply infected all of them in the know.

After standing firmly, he calmed down, and hurriedly said with a flattering face: "Ah Liu, I just got the news that the queen's grounding order has been lifted, and the second prince has been recuperating for more than a month after being beaten by the board, and he can barely get out of bed." Now I'm a thorn in their side! Not only me, but Kunning Palace also sent people to keep an eye on Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu, their weaving and dyeing workshop, and their whereabouts......"

"Got it." Before Lu Saburo could finish chattering, Ah Liu interrupted him angrily, and then said lightly, "The daylilies are cold." ”

Lu Saburo was suddenly choked. The news that the dare lover still disliked him came too late, and when he said this, the daylily was cold! Thinking of this little ancestor's elusiveness, he unconsciously believed that Ah Liu had indeed known it a long time ago, and immediately said stupidly: "I am also afraid that Mr. Xiao will be calculated, and when I saw Wei Nanbo today, he reminded me of my ......"

After he muttered a few words, he thought that the class of Jiuzhangtang was about to start, and he hurriedly ran inside. Because his back was to Ah Liu, he naturally couldn't see that the corners of the young man's mouth were turned up on the young man's pale face.

"Lie to you." When Ah Liu said these three words softly, he was actually not in a good mood. On the one hand, he had to deploy the guards seconded by the Zhao Guogong Mansion to protect the three craftsmen and Xiao Cheng, and on the other hand, he had to protect the weaving and dyeing workshops of Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu, where the spinners were located, and looked at Guozijian by the way...... Even if he has three heads and six arms, it won't be enough!

Where does he have the time to find out who is behind it? The nail of watching, he also symbolically taught two!

When he was free between classes, Zhang Shou learned from Lu Sanlang about the sudden arrival of Zhang Kang, the Weinan Bo in the Huixian Hall, and learned that Lu Sanlang had found Ah Liu to tell him about it, so he couldn't help but look at the little fat man with two eyes.

"It's enough for you to tell me, go tell Ah Liu what to do? Do you expect him to kill all the spies who are watching in the shadows? Seeing Lu Sanlang's eyes dripping, Zhang Shou debunked angrily, "Do you want to remind Ah Liu that he lacks skills alone?" Or do you want to say that there are few trustworthy people in your family, Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu too, and I can't use the people in Zhao Guogong's Mansion often, let him find some people? ”

"Ahem, I really can't hide anything from Mr. Xiao."

Lu Sanlang changed his face to a serious face: "Since Mr. Xiao wants to take us to do the right thing, he must have his own team." I know that in a place like the capital, people can't collect indiscriminately, and it's better to have a shortage than an abundance, but it can't be without. Therefore, Ah Liu came forward to find it, then it was the most suitable! He is loyal to you, his skills are big, and his eyes are bright, and you have to remind him to do it! ”

Zhang Shou was still a little hesitant. Ah Liu is very capable, but he is the apprentice of the mysterious Hua Qi...... He wasn't worried about Ah Liu's influence, but he was worried about what Ah Liu was doing, and Hua Qi was watching quietly behind his back. Besides, he didn't want to put too much pressure on Ah Liu. Of course, it was also a big reason why he didn't have the money to support too many people before!

A penny is hard to die a hero! Otherwise, Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu are good, he is also good, what are you doing in such a roundabout?

"I see. But instead of counting on Ah Liu, you should use your achievements in Lu Sangongzi's business for many years, I don't believe you don't have many henchmen. As for Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu, the few people around them were already full. Since Wei Nanbo has told you that others are staring at Zhang Wu and Zhang Lu, you can play the scenes handed over to you for me! ”

"That's fine!"

Lu Saburo raised his eyebrows proudly, and said vividly: "Acting is a natural ability for me!" ”