In November, near the end of the year, some states and counties in the north have begun to fall with snow, and the New Year is approaching.

The weather in Chang'an City also suddenly cooled, and the elderly, children, and those who were slightly weaker had already put on cotton robes for the winter.

Liu Erjo came out of the study rarely, ordered his subordinates to move out of the rattan chair with his back, and sat in the courtyard to bask in the sun.

Since Liu Yiyi left, Liu Ertiao didn't have any meaning to stay at home alone, so he simply handed over all the affairs of the family to Liu Wuchen to take care of, and he took Xue Rengui and the scholar Liu Yan together, and moved to the house in Chang'an.

This place is close to the Shangshu Mansion where Wang Zhihong is located, and if there is any problem, it is convenient to ask his teacher directly.

Now Liu Ertiao no longer has any thoughts of falling in love, Su Chenxi, who had a glimpse of him on Chang'an Street, was also left behind by him and pressed in the bottom of his heart.

Pass the re-examination and become an official.

This is the only thought in Yanagi Nijo's mind now.

Xue Rengui still stood silently behind him, for the past two months, every day, Liu Ertiao has also changed from the awkwardness at the beginning to the current habit.

Xue Rengui's martial arts should be good, because the day before Gongsun Helan decided to go to the army, he came to Liufu to compete with Xue Rengui, and that time, Gongsun Helan went out with his legs, and Xue Rengui was just torn a corner of his clothes.

I remember that when I went out that day, Gongsun Helan patted Liu Ertiao on the shoulder and said, I now know why my eldest brother values Xue Li so much, it is your boy's blessing to have such a person by your side to protect you, and I will feel at ease when I leave.

After speaking, Gongsun Helan also gave Liu Ertiao a silver moon order, saying that in the future, in this Chang'an City, if someone bullies you, you just have to take this sign and smash it.

He is a good brother of the eldest brother, Liu Ertiao squinted, remembering the appearance of Gongsun Helan when he left, and he was still a little sad in his heart.

Hearing footsteps approaching here, Liu Erjo opened his eyes slightly, and closed them gently, with a helpless expression on his face.

Wang Caiyi, Wang Zhihong's niece, fourteen years old, is the youngest daughter of Wang Zhihong's eldest brother Wang Chongji, lively and lovely, two months ago in the book and Liu Ertiao met in the house, Liu Ertiao has a very strong interest in Liu Ertiao, in Liu Ertiao's spare time to study, he is tired of Liu Ertiao's side all day long.

Liu Erjo doesn't hate her, and it can even be said that she has some joy, but she is pestered all day long, and Liu Yijo always feels very, well, helpless. You can't fight, you can't scold, and you can't hide.

"This damn Li Biao, maybe he took some benefits from her." Liu Ertiao gritted his teeth slightly, and pushed all the problems on Li Biao, who was guarding the door, originally thinking that calling Li Biao could give himself a quiet, I didn't want Li Biao's stupid big man to be inferior to others, this kid actually has a soft heart when he sees a beautiful girl.

Look at Wang Caiyi, just fourteen years old, although his body is not fully developed, but he has grown a complete place, his little face is smooth and ruddy, his facial features are delicate and coordinated, and his voice is as crisp as a warbler, and he can be regarded as a little beauty.

Xue Rengui looked around, and did not find any suspicious characters, and after greeting Liu Ertiao with a chuckle, he turned around and entered the house with interest, and at the same time beckoned Liu Yan and the subordinates next to him, leaving enough space for Liu Ertiao and Wang Caiyi.

"Brother Nijo, hum, I knew that you should be resting now!" Seeing that Liu Ertiao was indeed lying in the courtyard, Wang Caiyi smiled proudly, and then trotted up happily, behind her, followed by a young girl, holding a brown food box in her hand.

That's Xiaohe, Wang Caiyi's personal ring, is a very shy girl, the kind that blushes when she speaks, in front of Liu Ertiao and their young lady, she always blushes and bows her head silently.

"Xiaohe, take out the things quickly, otherwise it will be cold in a while." When he came to Liu Ertiao's side, Wang Caiyi opened his mouth and gave instructions to Xiaohe.

"Caiyi, what the hell are you doing?" Liu Ertiao sat up from the rattan chair, and glanced at Wang Caiyi helplessly with two eyes, every time he saw her naughty appearance, Liu Ertiao would unconsciously think of their Xiaohui, remembering that before, the little girl was so lively at home.

"What's the hell, Brother Nijo, this is the pastry I brought to you, I secretly brought it from the stove room, you see, it's still hot, you can taste it!" As he spoke, Wang Caiyi took out a piece of golden square cake from the food box and handed it to Liu Ertiao's mouth.

It's very fragrant, very sweet, and very soft, and a trace of warmth rises in Liu Erjo's heart.

Since his father and mother and eldest brother said goodbye without saying goodbye, only Wang Caiyi thought about him the most.

"Is it delicious? Here, eat another piece! As he spoke, another piece went into Yanagi Erjo's mouth.

"Okay, eat and eat, you can say anything, as long as Brother Nijo can do it, he will never let you down!" Stuffing the last piece of pastry into his mouth and swallowing it in his stomach, Liu Ertiao opened his mouth and said to Wang Caiyi.

Buying people's hearts, this is a trick that Liu Xiaohui's girl used to use before, and it is not the first time that Wang Caiyi has used it, Liu Ertiao has long known it, but he doesn't break it every time.

"Really? Brother Nijo! Wang Caiyi's eyes rolled, and his two eyes emitted a light that made Liu Ertiao feel a little frightened.

"Well, that, you talk about it," the promise was too early, and Liu Ertiao glanced at Wang Caiyi with some trepidation.

"You know, the tenth day of the next month is my father's birthday, and I want to give my father an unexpected gift." Glancing at Liu Ertiao, Wang Caiyi continued: "I know that my father likes the calligraphy and painting written by Liu Yiyi brother in the third uncle's study very much, so I don't know if Brother Ertiao still has it here?" ”

"This," Liu Erjo breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Although there are not many new calligraphy and paintings written by the eldest brother, there are still a few in the house, if the uncle likes it, I will take you to choose one for his old man in a while." ”

At the beginning, Liu Yiyi wrote a lot of calligraphy stickers to Luo Bingwang in order to teach Luo Bingwang, so Liu Yiyi's handwritten calligraphy and painting are rare outside, but in Liufu, it is common.

"Okay, but," Wang Caiyi's little face suddenly turned red, glanced at Liu Ertiao, and said, "First and then, I want Brother Ertiao to send it to my father in person!" ”

"Well, this is as it should be, Uncle Wang's birthday, I should prepare a congratulatory gift." Liu Erjo nodded slightly, and without thinking about it, he accepted it in one bite.

"Okay, then let's decide, Xiaohe can testify, and I'll wait for you to come!" Seeing that Liu Ertiao agreed, Wang Caiyi happily hooked his fingers with Liu Ertiao, and Xiaohe on the side lowered his head shyly.

"The owner, Li Jihe, the head of the guards of the East Palace, is coming to visit, and he is now waiting in the hall." At this time, Li Biao dragged his body and trotted over from the front yard, bowed down to report to Liu Ertiao, and smiled at Wang Caiyi and Xiaohe honestly.

Li Jihe is also a friend of the eldest brother, and he is also a neighbor of their Liufu, since Liu Ertiao moved over, Li Jihe has helped them a lot.

"Well, Caiyi, you and Xiaohe will go to the study first and sit for a while, and I'll go out and have a look." Liu Ertiao stood up, said hello to Wang Caiyi, and then took Li Biao with him and walked to the front yard, behind them, Xue Rengui also followed out at some point.

"Brother Li!" Seeing that Li Jihe was sitting in the living room drinking tea, Liu Ertiao bowed to him last time, and then sat down in the front of the living room, looked at Li Jihe and asked, "Why does Brother Li have time to come here today, but what official business do you have?" ”

It was not yet noon, and in the past, Li Ji and the commander of the guards should still be on an errand in the East Palace.

"No, tomorrow Ji He is going to go on a long trip, do some errands, and he won't come back for a while, so he wanted to come over and have a look before leaving," Liu Yiyi disappeared, and for his only younger brother, Li Jihe has been taking care of him for the past few months. After all, Liu Yiyi had saved their family's lives, and Li Jihe was not the kind of person who didn't repay his kindness.

"I see, Brother Lao Li is worried," sincerely arched his hand at Li Jihe, and Liu Ertiao said: "Little brother is also here to wish Brother Li a smooth trip!" ”

"Hehe, borrow two virtuous brothers!" Li Jihe chuckled, but there was some darkness in his eyes, as if he was worried about something.

Taking a sip of tea, Li Jihe glanced at Liu Ertiao, hesitated for a moment, and then opened his mouth and said to Liu Ertiao: "During this time, I have been ordered to search for Mr. Liu's whereabouts, and the reason why Mr. Liu will avoid it, I just have some clues, and I want to confirm it this time, hoping to gain something." ”

"Brother Li found my eldest brother, their whereabouts? Where are they? Liu Erjo asked urgently.

"No, Mr. Liu still has no trace, Ji He is here, I just want to find out, who is the mastermind behind the assassination of Mr. Liu?" Li Jihe's face was a little gloomy, as if he already knew something.

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