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Entering the front yard, Wang Yuan peeked at the scene in the courtyard, but saw that the vestibule in the courtyard gate was wide and bright, the terrain was open, and the weather was extraordinary. Although it is night, the courtyard is brightly lit and the colorful lights are hung high, which is quite wealthy. In the light, you can vaguely see the pavilions and pavilions that have entered the backwards, and the long corridor is covered. Apparently a very large mansion.

A wide avenue leads from the courtyard to the brightly lit hall dozens of paces away. Although the eaves of the hall are warped, although the specific decoration cannot be seen, just looking at the outline under the night, you know that it must be extremely exquisite. Because the shape is different from the main hall of the courtyard in the north, it is more delicate and elegant with the southeast unique. Therefore, although the pattern is very large, there is no sense of coercion.

Cui Ruoyu returned home, obviously much more comfortable, took Wang Yuan to sit in the hall, and ordered the servants to serve tea to Wang Yuan in the posture of a master.

"Captain Wang, please sit down and drink tea, I'll come when I go. After a while, the kitchen will have food, and Captain Wang will eat it. Cui Ruoyu smiled.

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "Miss Cui is at her own convenience, I will sit and leave." The eldest lady returned home safely, and I was also relieved. But my business has just begun, and I have to go to the Yamen overnight to meet the Yangzhou Taishou. ”

Cui Ruoyu frowned and said, "Why are you leaving?" If you want to see Yangzhou Taishou, you have to meet my grandfather first. Don't you still have something to ask my Cui family to help? I'll ask Grandpa to come and see you in a moment, so you can tell him about it. You are not allowed to go. ”

Wang Yuan smiled: "It's already late at night, so it's not good to bother Cui Gong at this time." I'll come and visit tomorrow morning. ”

Cui Ruoying shook her head and said, "The matter is so urgent, how can you wait until tomorrow?" Besides, if you go to Taishou Yamen now, you may not be able to see Shen Taishou. Where do you rest at night? Since I came to Cui's house, of course I want to live here. I won't let you go, do you hear me? I'll be angry if you're gone. ”

Wang Yuan scratched his head and thought for a while: "Okay, since that's the case, then it can only be bothered." ”

Cui Ruoyu smiled happily, and after walking a few steps to the back door of the hall, she still turned back to Master Liu uneasily: "Master Liu, accompany Captain Wang for me, and don't allow him to leave." We still have important matters to discuss. ”

Master Liu nodded and smiled, "Got it, eldest lady." ”

Cui Ruoyu was relieved at this time, and quickly glanced at Wang Yuan and went to the back house.

The servant brought the tea, and Master Liu sat opposite Wang Yuan and stretched out his hand and smiled: "Captain Wang, please use tea." ”

Wang Yuan smiled and thanked him, picked up the tea and drank it slowly. Master Liu looked Wang Yuan up and down with blazing eyes, Wang Yuan was a little uncomfortable by him, and asked with a smile, "What is Master Liu looking at?" It's true that you're filthy on the next road, but that's also something you can't do. ”

Master Liu smiled and said, "Captain Wang, don't blame, I don't know how to be polite. Listening to the words of the eldest lady, you rode all the way from Chuzhou to Yangzhou, right? ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "Exactly." ”

Master Liu sighed and said, "This nearly 400-mile journey, you will arrive in one day." Your mount must be a good horse. ”

Wang Yuan said with a smile: "It's not a good horse, but the foot strength is not bad." In fact, it is only more than 300 miles. The night before, we boarded a boat from Chuzhou and traveled all night, and only after dawn did we have to ride horses to save time. ”

Master Liu nodded and said, "That's also a good horse." But...... My eldest lady of the Cui family has been riding with you all the way? With only one horse, how did the two of you ride it? ”

Wang Yuan scratched his head and said, "This ...... In the lower abrupt way, the eldest lady rode with me. ”

Master Liu's face was calm, and he nodded slightly, "I see." Listening to Captain Wang's accent, it seems that he is from the capital, and I don't know if the old man guessed it right. ”

Wang Yuan said: "It is indeed a person from the capital below. ”

Master Liu said: "I heard that most of the soldiers and horses in the Shence army are the children of Shudi? How is it true that Captain Wang is a native of the capital? ”

Wang Yuan smiled and said: "Most of the people in Shu are in the Shence Army, but there are also soldiers from other places, and not all of them are from Shu. After breaking through the rebels from the capital, he fled to Shu, and later joined the Shence army. ”

Master Liu nodded and said, "I see." Then Captain Wang has not been in the Shence Army for a long time, but this time he has come south with a heavy responsibility, presumably Captain Wang has won the trust of Wang Xiangguo. ”

Wang Yuan said quietly: "Wang Xiangguo trusts the soldiers of the Shence Army. I only do what I am told, but I don't know what Wang Xiangguo thinks. Master Liu seems to be very interested in my identity and the things in my Divine Army. ”

Master Liu laughed, got up and arched his hand, "Isn't this to talk to you to relieve boredom?" Captain Wang didn't like to be disturbed, so he retired. The old man still has an errand to do, and Captain Wang is at his own convenience. ”

Wang Yuan smiled and got up and gave up his hand, and Master Liu turned around and left quickly.

Wang Yuan drank tea and ate the snacks sent by the servants of the Cui family, thinking about the demeanor and words of this master Liu, and felt that this surnamed Liu seemed to be testing his tone. As if he doubted his identity. Wang Yuan didn't know where he had exposed his flaws, and he was sensed that something was wrong with this surnamed Liu.

Wang Yuan didn't plan to disclose his identity for the time being, originally Wang Yuan was not afraid to disclose his identity, but since he heard something Ma Pengju said in Qingjiang County, Wang Yuan had a heart. That incident is about Li Mao's succession to the throne and the decree granting Cui Daoyuan the position of Jiangnan Provincial Inspector and Hangzhou Assassin. This seems to outsiders to be just a simple appointment, but in Wang Yuan's opinion, this appointment is extremely unusual.

In the past, Wang Yuan didn't know much about the five surnames and seven clans of the Tang Dynasty, but since he had a deep conversation with Mrs. Qin Guo, Wang Yuan has a clear understanding of the status of the several wealthy families in the Tang Dynasty. These wealthy families have strong financial resources and connections, and even have the ability to influence the current situation, which cannot be ignored in any way. At this time, Li Mao made a promise that no one in the major wealthy clans since Emperor Wu was allowed to be an official of the fourth rank or above, and issued a decree to grant the Cui family, the most influential of the wealthy clans, the position of the first official. In Wang Yuan's view, it is obvious that Li Mao has already begun to win over the wealthy families in Jiangnan one step earlier.

In view of this, Wang Yuan decided not to reveal his identity for the time being, because he could not predict what kind of agreement Li Mao and the Hao family reached. If the Cui family and other wealthy families know that their identity is not good for them, then they will be in big trouble. This is by no means unfounded, if the Hao family is loyal to Li Mao, then he must be their target, and it is the target that is sent to the door single-handedly. Wang Yuan had to be more careful.

His identity may not be hidden for long, but when his personal guards arrive in Yangzhou, or when the Shence army goes south, he will not be there at that time. But before that, Wang Yuan decided to continue to be this ordinary captain Wang.

After a long time, Wang Yuan had already refilled a few cups of tea and eaten up the exquisite pastries on the two plates in front of him, but no one came to the hall to meet him. Miss Cui was also nowhere to be found. Wang Yuan waited patiently for a while, and finally couldn't bear it anymore, intending to end this long wait. So he stood up and was about to walk out, when he heard the hurried footsteps in the back hall, the curtain was lifted, and a middle-aged man in a black robe who looked like a butler appeared in the hall.

"Captain Wang, wait a minute. In Xia Cui Qi, he is the steward of this house. Ren smiled and said.

Wang Yuan also saluted: "Steward Cui is polite, I am indeed a little anxious to wait." ”

Cui Qi smiled and said, "Don't worry, please come with me." My old man invited you to go to the study to talk, and he had just gotten up. Please follow me. ”

Wang Yuan smiled: "It's hard work." ”

That Cui Qiyi smiled and turned around, opened the curtain and bowed, "Please." ”

Wang Yuan nodded in acknowledgment and walked out of the back door of the front hall. But after seeing the hall, it is a courtyard, but unlike the front yard, the courtyard behind this hall is refreshing and neat, and there are no complicated flowers and trees. A red cloister connects directly to the entrance to the back hall, zigzag to the vertical door of the second entrance. The cloister is hung with red, green, and green palace lights, which looks very joyful.

Wang Yuan followed the housekeeper up to the cloister all the way to the second, and after entering the second vertical door, he turned to the east, passed through a few vertical doors and flowers, and a few courtyards with carved beams and paintings, and finally entered a simple and elegant courtyard.

There are only three houses in this small courtyard, and some bamboo holly is planted in the courtyard. On the side of the road leading to the corridor, a few old plum blossoms are blooming, and the branches are full of blooming plum blossoms, and the dark fragrance at the end of the nose is very comfortable.

The two of them came to the bottom of the porch, the door of the hall was tightly closed, and there was a bright light shining through, and someone seemed to be talking and saying something.

"Master, Captain Wang has arrived." The housekeeper Cui Qi spoke in a deep voice in front of the door.

With a "bang", the door opened. The bright light shone out all of a sudden, Wang Yuan squinted his eyes, and he saw five or six people sitting or standing in the room. Before his eyes could adjust to the light, Wang Yuan heard Cui Ruoyu's familiar voice.

"Captain Wang, come in, my grandfather wants to discuss with you about defending the city against the enemy."

Wang Yuan stepped into the room, and the door behind him was slammed shut. Wang Yuan's eyes adjusted to the bright light in the room and squinted. But I saw an old man with a white beard sitting on the first mahogany chair. The old man's face was thin, and the wrinkles on his face were like axes and knives, and the years had left too many traces of wind and rain on his face, which made people shudder at first glance. However, what impressed Wang Yuan was not the traces of these years on the old man's face, but the burning eyes like a falcon. The eyes are as sharp as a blade, as if they can see through people from the inside out.

Next to the old man's chair, Cui Ruoyu stood in a pavilion, she had changed into a woman's clothes, her hair was in a high bun, her emerald clothes were graceful, and she was wearing a goose yellow shawl, and the whole person was beautiful. A pair of beautiful eyes are looking at him with a warm smile. After seeing the old man's sharp eagle eyes, seeing these autumn water eyes made Wang Yuan's heart feel a lot more comfortable.

There were several chairs beside the old man, and from top to bottom sat three middle-aged men with rich bodies and ruddy faces. They were of the same age, dressed in luxurious brocade robes, and looked somewhat similar. They looked at themselves with a look of contempt in their eyes.

Behind a middle-aged man stood a young man about the same age as Wang Yuan. The young man had a long body and a dignified appearance, but his eyes seemed to be a little unkind when he looked at Wang Yuan.

"Captain Wang, let me introduce you to you." A person beside him said in a deep voice.

Only then did Wang Yuan notice that the black-robed man standing next to him was Master Liu, who was accompanying him in the front hall just now. It seems that after leaving the front hall, this surnamed Liu came directly to the back house.

"If I guess correctly, this old man who is as radiant as an immortal is the head of my first wealthy family in the Tang Dynasty, Mr. Cui. Wang Fang, the captain of the second battalion of the left guard of the cavalry of the Shence Army, gave Cui Weng a salute. Wang Yuan didn't wait for Master Liu to speak, he stepped forward with a smile and saluted the eagle-eyed old man.

The old man was stunned for a moment, burst into laughter, stood up and arched his hand: "Don't dare to be, Captain Wang, the old man is polite." ”

Cui Ruoyu pursed her lips and chuckled, she was very satisfied with Wang Yuan's performance. In other words, who sees his grandfather in this world is not lame and does not dare to make a slight move, in front of his grandfather, even if he is a high-ranking official of the royal court who is a nobleman, he does not dare to make a mistake. More people would even be so nervous that they couldn't even speak, but Wang Yuan looked calm and did not see any timidity, which was really surprising.

And Wang Xiaowei didn't know whether it was intentional or unintentional, and he said the most happy thing for his grandfather, that is, to call the Cui family the first wealthy family in the world. It must be known that after the founding of the Tang Dynasty, the Qinghe Cui family was the first wealthy family in the world, and Emperor Taizong insisted on setting his Li family as the first wealthy family in the world and the eldest grandson family as the second, while the Cui family, which was originally recognized as the first wealthy family, was listed as the third, which made the descendants of the Cui family dissatisfied and lingered until today. Wang Yuan's words can be regarded as speaking to his grandfather's heart, so his grandfather smiled so happily and got up to return the salute, which is really rare.

Cui Ruoyu peeked at Wang Yuan's heart, but suddenly she felt that something was wrong with her, why was Wang Yuan so happy to get her grandfather's favor? Could it be ....... Cui Ruoyu suddenly had a fever on her face, and hurriedly scolded herself for not thinking nonsense, and turned her eyes to Wang Yuan again.

"Captain Wang, this is my uncle, Miss Ruoyu's father. The eldest son of the old man, Yuanbo. This one is the second son Yuan Ping, and this is the third son Yuan Rong. Master Liu introduced the three middle-aged people one by one.

Wang Yuan stepped forward to salute them one by one, and he was commensurate with Shibo. Of course, it is to give Cui Ruoyu face, and also to show humility, otherwise with Wang Yuan's identity, even if the age difference is dozens of years, he does not have to call himself a junior. The three of them bowed slightly.

"This one is Young Master Sun Yaozu. The elder brother of the eldest lady. You are close and close. Master Liu introduced the young man.

Wang Yuan smiled and arched his hand: "Brother Cui is polite." Brother Cui is really a talent, and the Cui family is all splendid characters, and it is really a famous family, which is extraordinary. ”

That Cui Yaozu snorted from his nose, his expression was extremely arrogant, obviously disdainful of the little lieutenant in front of him. Not only did he disdain, but he also wanted to find trouble with Wang Yuan.

"Captain Wang, do you know what kind of wrong thing you have done?" Cui Yaozu shouted coldly.

"Brother Cui, forgive me for being stupid, I don't quite understand what you said." Wang Yuan was a little surprised.

"Don't want Brother Cui's call for affection. I don't call you a brother. You don't use that set of sycophants to get close to me. Let me ask you, I heard that you took my sister back to Yangzhou? Cui Yaozu shouted coldly.

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "Yes." What's wrong? ”

"What's wrong? You rode with my sister for a day and a night, didn't you? Cui Yaozu shouted.

Wang Yuan suddenly understood, it turned out that it was because of this incident, and Cui Yaozu must have blamed himself for acting abruptly.

"Brother, what are you going to do? What do you ask? Cui Ruoying frowned and reprimanded.

Cui Yaozu glared at Cui Ruoyu and said, "Can't I ask?" How can you, a single girl, ride alone with this lowly soldier for a day and a night? If this spreads, won't my Cui family teach people to poke their backbones in the back? ”

Cui Ruoyu said angrily: "Brother, what are you talking about? Isn't it to tarnish my reputation? The matter is urgent, I am anxious to come back to report the arrival of the rebels, Captain Wang's horse is fast, I begged him to bring me back with me, what is this? ”

Cui Yaozu sneered: "What's there? You don't know who you are? You are the eldest lady of my Cui family, how can you be like this? And...... And your identity is very different soon, how can you still be so willful? If this gets to the north......"

"Yaozu, stop talking!" Cui Yuanbo shouted in a deep voice, interrupting Cui Yaozu's words in time.

Cui Ruoying frowned and said, "Brother, what are you talking about?" What would my identity be so different? What goes to the north or something, make it clear. ”

"Ruoyu, don't say it, your brother is thinking about the reputation of my Cui family. There is something wrong with your behavior. Although the matter is urgent, it should not be so casual. It's okay if this Captain Wang is a righteous man and a gentleman, if he is a person with evil intentions, wouldn't it be ....... That's it, don't talk about it again, that's the end of it. Cui Yuanbo said in a deep voice.

The father opened his mouth to stop, and the Cui family brothers and sisters didn't dare to say more, Cui Ruoyu only glared at Cui Yaozu fiercely, and then turned his apologetic gaze to Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan's face was as usual, and he stood there quietly. He saw the dispute between the Cui family brother and sister father and son just now, but these were not the slightest embarrassment for the experienced Wang Yuan. A noble son like Cui Yaozu, who was born in a famous family, Wang Yuan has seen too much, and he has also learned a worse contempt than Cui Yaozu, all of which Wang Yuan has already ignored. Wang Yuan was just smacking Cui Yaozu's words that were interrupted by Cui Yuanbo. What identity is different, what the north knows how, it seems that there is something greasy in it. It seems that Cui Yaozu seems to have almost exposed a secret.

"Yaozu, go back and rest, there's nothing for you here." Cui Daoyuan frowned, and his expression was very displeased.

"Grandpa." Cui Yaozu shouted.

"Still not going?" Cui Daoyuan shouted.

Cui Yaozu didn't dare to say more, agreed in a low voice, glared at Wang Yuan fiercely, and strode away.

"Captain Wang, you are smiling. But he wasn't wrong about this, after all, you ride together for a day, and it is inevitable that people will talk about it. My Cui family is innocent, and it is a big deal, if it is known at this time, it is inevitable that people will talk nonsense in private. But the old man doesn't mean to blame you, it's not a big deal, I hope you don't take it to heart. Cui Daoyuan smiled.

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "It's a lack of consideration, I wouldn't have done this if I knew it would be like this." ”

Cui Daoyuan smiled slightly and said, "Don't mention this matter, let's talk about business." Lao Liu, bring a stool for Captain Wang and let him sit down and talk. ”

Master Liu agreed, brought a wooden bench and invited Wang Yuan to sit down, Wang Yuan thanked him and sat opposite Cui Daoyuan. But I heard Cui Daoyuan say: "Captain Wang, before you come, the old man listened to Ruoyu talk about what happened in Qingjiang. Your handling was very appropriate, and the shipwreck blocking the river was very decisive, giving the people of Qingjiang County time to evacuate, which was a very important move. Captain Wang acted so appropriately, this can be regarded as a meritorious achievement. ”

Wang Yuan glanced at Cui Ruoyu, and said to Cui Daoyuan: "Cui Weng praises falsely." Speaking of which, I also want to thank you, the Cui family. If it weren't for Miss Ruo Ying providing several grain ships from the Cui family, this method would not have been implemented. Your Cui family has lost three ships...... No...... It should be four large ships, plus tens of thousands of stones of grain and countless goods, which is really a big loss. I'm afraid that Miss Ruo will be blamed by you. Well...... The Cui family will be compensated for these losses in the future. ”

Cui Daoyuan stroked his beard and smiled: "Compensation?" Does Captain Wang's words count? You can actually promise to compensate us, which makes the old man a little surprised. ”

Wang Yuan realized that he had missed his mouth, and hurriedly explained: "If you have a low position in the lower officials, you naturally can't be the master. I can't compensate for selling my bones. It means that Wang Xiangguo will report this matter to Wang Xiangguo, and Wang Xiangguo may compensate him as appropriate. ”

Cui Daoyuan smiled and waved his hand: "My Cui family will not lose a few ships and tens of thousands of stones, grain and some goods, so I have to reach out to the court to compensate." Captain Wang inevitably underestimated my Cui family. The rebels crossed to the south, and it was incumbent on my Cui family to resist the rebels. Even if all the family business is dedicated to fighting the rebels, my Cui clan will definitely not frown. ”

Wang Yuan hurriedly arched his hand and said: "Cui Weng's words are inspiring, but he is narrow-minded. I think that if the soldiers and civilians in the southeast heard Cui Weng's words, they would definitely be enthusiastic and fight against the rebels at all costs. ”

Cui Daoyuan said with a smile: "Then there is no need to publicize it, but do what should be done, regardless of fame and fortune, this is one of my Cui family mottos." ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "I've been taught." ”

Cui Ruoyu said mischievously on the side: "So, grandpa, you won't blame me?" I'm still a little worried. ”

Cui Daoyuan laughed and said: "Silly girl, slow down this is what my Cui family should do, even if this thing should not be done, how can grandpa blame you." As long as you say a word, even if you ask for this old bone from grandpa, grandpa will give this old bone to you to dispose of. ”

Cui Ruoyu was moved to lean her head on Cui Daoyuan's arm, her face full of happiness.

Cui Yuanbo, who was sitting on the side, said with a smile: "Grandpa, don't spoil Ruo Yu so much, you want to spoil her." ”

Cui Daoyuan shouted: "If you don't spoil her, do you spoil you?" For several generations of my Cui family, who can behave like Ruo Ying. Can the family's business and big and small things be done without her help? Which of you is better than him? ”

Cui Yuanbo hurriedly stopped, and the two brothers beside him also looked embarrassed.