Out of Luoyang via Huaiqing Mansion, three days to the capital, Zhao Hong looked at the majestic Chongwen Gate, and sighed.

The last time I just gave some gifts, I was scolded out of the capital, and this time I directly escorted a feudal official to the capital. Because under the banner of Fuwangfu, the soldiers guarding the city took it for granted that this was a gift for nine thousand years old. didn't dare to stop it, and walked all the way unhindered to Wei Zhongxian's house.

The housekeeper of the Wei Mansion recognized Zhao Hong, and when he saw him, he smiled, an old face full of wrinkles, smiling like a chrysanthemum, stroking his hand to greet him, and said as he walked: "Oh, General Zhao hasn't seen you for a long time, but I miss you to death." ”

Seeing the three big carts behind Zhao Hong, covered with black cloth, he thought in his heart, this is a gift from Prince Fu to Gonggong Wei, and he is afraid that people will talk nonsense.

The old butler smiled even more happily, and asked excitedly: "Come on, come on, Lord Fu is so polite every time, what are the three big cars this time?" ”

Zhao Hong owes his body, dismounts and says: "The old housekeeper hasn't seen him for a long time, his body is getting tougher and tougher, I don't know if Father-in-law Wei has any time, I am tired of reporting, and Zhao Hong of Fuwangfu asks to see him." ”

"Yes, yes, yes, the lord said, as long as it is someone from the Fuwang Mansion, they will all be free." The old man was angry and asked, "In this car?" ”

Zhao Hong waved his hand, and his subordinates lifted the black cloth covering the three carts, only to see that there were actually three prisoner carts covered under the cover, and the people in the carts were tied all over, with pieces of cloth stuffed in their mouths, and they had not seen the sun for a long time, so they closed their eyes and blocked the light.

Except for eating on the way, they were all locked in a dark prison car, and the three pampered officials and masters had long been extremely sleepy, but when they saw the black cloth lifted, they were all in high spirits, and their eyebrows were angry.

"These three thieves were bold and led their troops to besiege the palace, which was like a rebellion, and they were taken down by the prince and sent to Gonggong Wei to be sent down."

The old housekeeper was a little disappointed, it was not money for a long time, and he was excited. But it's not bad to give it away, last time King Fu sent a second ancestor, and the lord took advantage of the situation to kill a prefect and make up for his own people. This time there are three, and the lord must be even happier.

"General Zhao is here for a while, and I'll go and report it." After the old housekeeper finished speaking, he slipped into the backyard, and after a while, a small servant came to summon him, saying that Father-in-law Wei had an invitation.

Zhao Hong followed the little servant to a splendid hall, on the first carved wooden bed, Wei Zhongxian lay on his side, holding a purple clay pot in his hand, sipping a little. Behind him, two little girls with bright eyes and bright teeth, who were disgusted and happy, waved two pairs of pink fists and gently landed on his old back.

Zhao Hong stepped forward and saluted, and said respectfully: "Father-in-law Wei, King Fu entrusted me to say hello to you." ”

Wei Zhongxian didn't raise his eyelids, and said in a long voice: "It's hard for the prince to remember me as an old slave, what is the matter with coming this time?" I heard that three living people were brought here, who are they? ”

"Father-in-law Hui is Wang Yinchang, the political counselor of Henan Mansion, Wang Shaoyu, the chief soldier of Luoyang, and Lu Chengzong, the general judge of Luoyang."

Wei Zhongxian, who closed his eyes and recuperated, finally opened his eyes, and a priceless small hand pot also fell to the ground, and asked sharply: "What does Lord Fu mean?" Look at this posture, the whole Luoyang was served by him? ”

Zhao Hong clenched his fists nervously, his back was already wet, and when he came, Zhu Yousong told him that if Wei Zhongxian refused to help, he would get out of the capital and flee the capital.

"My father-in-law didn't know that these three rebels surrounded the palace, using the palace as an excuse to shield criminals, and they wanted to be unfavorable to the prince. The prince argued bitterly, these people just didn't listen, and then a group of people in Luoyang couldn't stand it, so they surrounded them, and only then did they relieve the siege of the palace. ”

"In that case, what is the prince doing if he doesn't hand them over to the court and send them to our family?"

Zhao Hong saw that he was not accountable, and he did not chase away the guests on the spot, indicating that there was room for maneuver in the matter, so he secretly settled in his heart, and took a few steps forward and said: "The prince heard that the Holy Lord is going to repair the Xiyuan Huangzhuang and appoint his father-in-law to raise silver taels. The prince thought of the emperor's grace in his heart, and was willing to take out 600,000 taels of filial piety to the saint, and specially asked the lower officials to inform the father-in-law. ”

Wei Zhongxian's face was happy, His Majesty was in a hurry, and it was indeed difficult for him to raise so much money for a while. And as soon as King Fu made a move, it was 600,000 taels, and it cost less than 200,000 taels to repair the West Garden.

"Okay, our family knows, these three thieves are so rampant, you are not familiar with life in the capital, so our family will help you hand it over to the court for punishment."

Zhao Hong was overjoyed and arched his hand: "There is such a father-in-law, and the lower officials will retire first." ”

Wei Zhongxian waved his hand and motioned for him to step back, and as soon as Zhao Hong left, Wei Zhongxian ordered: "Change our family's clothes, and our family will enter the palace to face the saint." ”

Wei Zhongxian hurriedly came to the palace, and under the guidance of the little eunuch, he came to the Palace of Heart Cultivation.

Emperor Zhu Youxiao of the Apocalypse was having dinner, and when he saw Wei Zhongxian, he said happily: "Wei Qing came just in time, come and dine with me." ”

Wei Zhongxian knows the emperor's character very well, the more casual you are with him, the more he feels that you are close, and he does not shirk it, he sits at the table and says: "The old slave is hungry, thank Your Majesty for rewarding the meal." ”

Zhu Youxiao scolded with a smile: "You old thief has a lot of eyes, I'm afraid you didn't come specifically to eat?" Suddenly remembering the matter of Xiyuan, he frowned and asked, "How about letting you help me raise money and repair Xiyuan?" Seeing that spring is about to be warm, I am still waiting for the West Garden to play. ”

"Your Majesty put it down, the old slave has raised 200,000 taels of silver, and the construction will start tomorrow."

"Oh? You really have the ability, I didn't mistake you, tell me how you raised it? ”

"Zhu Yousong, the Fuwang of Luoyang, heard that His Majesty was going to repair the West Garden, and voluntarily took out 200,000 taels to honor His Majesty." After Wei Zhongxian finished speaking, he secretly raised his eyes and found that Zhu Youxiao had a happy face and was relieved.

"This blessed king I really didn't misunderstand him, he is a good person, how can I reward him?"

Wei Zhongxian followed his words and said: "Yes, since King Xiaofu succeeded to the throne, he has never forgotten His Majesty's kindness, and has given His Majesty a satisfactory thing many times. But who knows, it is because of his gratitude to His Majesty that he was criticized and slandered by the literati. ”

Zhu Youxiao remembered that some time ago, the snowflake-like music was all attacking Fu Wang Mei, and he couldn't help but nod and said: "Those civil officials have no other skills, and their scolding skills are the best in the world, even I can't hide from them, just ignore them." ”

Wei Zhongxian's eyes were red, and he put on a miserable expression, and said: "They only dare to use their mouths and pen for Your Majesty, and for us, the close ministers and princes, they have already used their hands. Luoyang's political Wang Yinchang, and the chief soldier Wang Shaoyu were instructed by the East Forestry Party of the DPRK to send troops to surround the Fu Wangfu and want to harm the prince. ”

Zhu Youxiao was furious and scolded: "These people are so bold, what are they going to do? On weekdays, I want to spend some money to repair my imperial village, and they are all untouched, and a lucky king is willing to share my worries, even if they scold and scold, do they still persecute the emperor? That old Fu Wang is my own uncle, and Xiao Fu Wang is my cousin, so pitiful. Arrest those two traitors and interrogate them severely, I want to see who supported them and made them so bold! ”

Wei Zhongxian faced the ground, knelt on the ground, his eyes flashed a hint of triumph, and said sadly: "Old slave.... Compliance. ”