On the early summer night, the weather is already a little hot, and mosquitoes are active, which makes the harassers a little unpleasant. After dinner, the eldest sister set up a bamboo bed in the open space in the backyard and moved some stools and chairs to set them up. After bathing, Wang Yuan came to the courtyard in a wide robe, sat on a bamboo chair, and put his bare feet on the bamboo bed to cool off.

Li Xin'er also washed the fragrance, sitting barefoot and sitting beside Wang Yuan with fluffy wet hair, fanning the wind slightly with a fan, driving a few buzzing mosquitoes.

"It's very hot in the house, it looks like we have to think of a way, it's really hard to endure this weather." Wang Yuan squinted and spoke.

Li Xin'er said angrily: "Which year's summer is not so hot? It's still early summer, and you can't stand it? How did you get through so many summers. ”

Wang Yuan was speechless, and said in his heart: I only came to Datang a few years ago, how do I know that the summer here is difficult. But listening to Li Xin'er's tone, the summer in Chang'an of the Tang Dynasty is afraid that it is very hot. In the summer with no air conditioning, no fans, and no ice cream, Wang Yuan felt a little scary when he thought about it.

"I didn't feel hot before, maybe I was delicate. Ming'er talked to San Lang and made a blower to blow the wind. ”

"Blowers? What the hell. Li Xin'er said in surprise.

Wang Yuan raised his head and wanted to explain, but found that there was no need to explain to Li Xin'er, and tomorrow he would find Huang San to tell him the principle, and it shouldn't be difficult to make a hand-cranked blower. The difficult thing is the power problem, it seems that only manpower can be used. Wang Yuan didn't feel too guilty, he had lived in this era for a long time, and it had become a habit to be served by others and enjoy privileges.

"Most families store ice, but unfortunately we don't prepare for it in winter, and when it comes to dog days, chilled bean soup and chilled grape wine are the best products to cool off." Li Xin'er didn't ask what a blower was, and talked to herself.

Wang Yuan licked his lips and said, "This winter, I must dig a cellar to stock up on ice." Ming'er, I'll ask Du Zhilang and Mrs. Qin Guo if they have ice cubes stored in their house, and come over to cool off. ”

Li Xin'er frowned and said, "Don't, I will find a way to get it, I don't want anything from Mrs. Qin." ”

Wang Yuan looked at Li Xin'er with a wry smile, knowing that Li Xin'er was jealous, and the relationship between himself and Mrs. Qin Guo was actually difficult to hide, especially the person next to the pillow. Every weirdness in his body will be discovered by the careful Li Xin'er. Li Xin'er must be very clear in her heart.

Wang Yuan stretched out his hand to hold Li Xin'er's hand and sighed lowly. Li Xin'er struggled for a while, and finally let Wang Yuan hold it. She knew that it was wrong for her to be so jealous, and it was impossible to monopolize Wang Yuan, not to mention the outside, she knew that the Lan girl in the house was determined to become Wang Yuan's concubine.

"What about cousin? Why don't you come out and breathe and chat? ”

"Division...... Not...... My cousin isn't afraid of heat, do you think she's just as impetuous as we are? ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "That's true, the heart is calm and naturally cool." You and I still have to cultivate, and we are far inferior to my cousin in terms of mood and martial arts. ”

Li Xin'er nodded slightly, leaned her head on Wang Yuan's back, Wang Yuan put his backhand around her waist, and his palm reached into her clothes, wandering over her slippery skin. Li Xin'er's breathing began to be short, and as Wang Yuan's hand grasped the peak of the mountain, Li Xin'er couldn't stand it.

"Erlang, the eldest sister is here, if you want to, let's go into the room."

Wang Yuan smiled and nodded, put away his hand and got up, put on clogs and walked into the house, Li Xin'er also hurriedly followed into the house, and when she stepped on the porch, a maid outside the courtyard gate walked in quickly and shouted: "Master, there are guests in the front hall, and Steward Huang said that you are invited to meet the guests." ”

Wang Yuan stopped in astonishment, Li Xin'er was so angry, frowned and said angrily: "Who, what kind of guest is coming at night?" ”

The maid didn't know why the housewife was angry, and hurriedly said, "It's the master of the Yang family." ”

Wang Yuan was stunned, the master of the Yang family is Yang Zhao, what is Yang Zhao doing at such a late hour? Could something have happened? Li Xin'er muttered: "This Yang Zhao also came to disturb at night, he really hates it." ”

Wang Yuan said in a low voice: "He must have something important when he came so late." You go to sleep, and when he comes back, I will hurt you again. ”

Li Xin'er sighed helplessly, and called someone to bring Wang Yuan a long shirt to change, but Wang Yuan waved his hand and followed behind the maid carrying the lantern.

In the front hall, Yang Zhao was covered with hot sweat, and he was gulping the herbal tea served by Huang San's life, constantly wiping his sweat with his sleeves. Wang Yuan Tilatila wore clogs and entered the front hall, and Yang Zhao hurriedly put down the tea bowl to greet him.

"It's so late, why did Duzhilang come, I didn't have time to change my clothes in order to see you, but it was rude." Wang Yuan arched his hand.

Yang Zhao waved his hand and said, "Do you care about these?" I have something important to tell you. ”

Wang Yuan waved his hand and ordered people to exit the hall, asked Yang Zhao to sit down, and took a pu fan to fan Yang Zhao, Yang Zhao calmed down, swallowed and spitted at the mouth: "I have to come to see you, something is wrong." ”

Wang Yuan said: "Don't sell it, just say it." ”

"Li Shizhi is dead." Yang Zhao said.

"Huh?" Wang Yuan thought he had misheard.

"Li Shizhi died, I just got the news that Li Shizhi was on his way to his post, when he crossed the Qingsha River in Dongqingsha, Luoyang, the ferry overturned, and the whole family drowned." Yang Zhao said in a low voice.

Wang Yuan sat on the chair, speechless in horror. The day before yesterday, I just practiced with Li Shizhi, and the knot between the two was basically opened, and I was suddenly shocked to hear the bad news, and the horror in my heart can be imagined.

"According to reliable sources, this incident is man-made, the Qingsha River is not wide, there is no wind and waves on the river, and the big boat crossing the river is an official boat, how could it suddenly capsize? Besides, as far as I know, Li Shizhi is water-based, and even if the boat capsizes, he will not drown. There is a big mystery about this. ”

Wang Yuan fixed his mind and asked, "Where did you get this news from?" ”

Yang Zhao said: "Luoyang Taishou sent news to the palace, and I happened to be in the palace to talk to His Majesty, so Luoyang Taishou's report clearly said that this matter was suspicious and suspected to be artificial." ”

Wang Yuan said: "Is the sailor boatman under control?" ”

Yang Zhao said: "It's strange here, the boatmen are all well versed in water, but they are all drowned, and several horses on the boat are drowned, not to mention that there are living people who can figure out what happened." ”

Wang Yuan frowned and was silent. Yang Zhao said: "What do you think? ”

Wang Yuan said: "If it's an accident, it's fine, if it's artificial, I'm afraid it's only them." ”

Yang Zhao nodded and said: "My first reaction is that Li Linfu and Yang Shenjin did it, if they don't kill Li Shizhi, they will feel like they are stuck in their throats." Akari couldn't kill him openly, so he poisoned him halfway, which could also deter the ministers. ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said: "That's true, but anyone who has a little insight will probably realize that it is Li Linfu and Yang Shenjin's hands, which has the effect of deterring them." What was His Majesty's reaction? ”

"Your Majesty's reaction was mediocre, but he was very sorry and a little annoyed, and ordered the officials in Luoyang to investigate the matter thoroughly, but I guess that it will not have any effect." Yang Zhao said.

Wang Yuan sighed and said, "Did you come to see me to tell me about this?" ”

Yang Zhao shook his head and said, "How could I come here at this time for this matter alone." It's for the sake of the candidate for the left minister. This afternoon, Li Linfu and Yang Shenjin entered the palace to see His Majesty, and Li Linfu had clearly submitted a request to His Majesty to recommend Yang Shenjin as the left minister. I heard from the chamberlains that His Majesty didn't seem to raise any objections, only that Yang Shenjin was in his consideration. Li Linfu suggested that the courtiers should discuss it in the early court, and His Majesty did not reject it. ”

Wang Yuan was stunned and said, "Li Linfu suggested that the court should decide on it?" ”

Yang Zhao said: "Yes, I deliberately ran into the palace at night, and wanted to listen to His Majesty's tone under the pretext of giving things to the concubine. But who knew that before he could speak, the news of the death of the unlucky Li Shizhi came. Your Majesty was not in a happy mood, and I didn't dare to say more, so I only revealed a little bit in front of the concubine and left the palace. But you know, the concubine is absolutely unwilling to point out this matter, she never interferes in this matter openly, and it seems that the whole matter still needs to be fought for by ourselves. ”

Wang Yuan pondered for a moment and said, "From this point of view, this is a planned move. I don't know if you think of it. Li Shizhi died unexpectedly, and then recommended Yang Shenjin as the left minister, I always feel that this is intentional. Taking advantage of the panic and deterrence brought about by Li Shizhi's death, many people will definitely submit to support Yang Shenjin at the court meeting, so as to achieve the goal of successfully making Yang Shenjin the left minister. ”

Yang Zhao patted his thigh and said, "This is exactly what I thought of, otherwise how could I come to see you so late." Li Shizhi's sudden death made many people frightened. I'm worried that when I mention the candidate for the left minister, I don't have an advantage. ”

Wang Yuan paced slowly, Yang Zhao looked at Wang Yuan's figure walking back and forth, and said anxiously: "You say, what should I do about this?" According to Li Linfu's proposal, there will be a court meeting in two or three days, which is not a good sign. Li Linfu was also urging, and the more sure he became. ”

Wang Yuan stopped and said: "The dust has not fallen, don't panic first." Things are not completely under Li Linfu's control, at least His Majesty's attitude is very ambiguous. When it comes to court discussions, His Majesty's attitude determines most of them. There are two things to do now, one of which is to find out His Majesty's attitude. Second, the time to delay the early dynasty, at least in the last few days, it is best to find a way to keep His Majesty from going to the court, and the impact of delaying until Li Shizhi's death is lighter, the longer the better. Third...... The third is ......"

Wang Yuan was silent, and Yang Zhao said anxiously: "How about the third?" ”

Wang Yuan said: "The third is to draw salary from the bottom of the kettle, if Yang Shenjin's bad deeds can be found, the position of the left minister will naturally not fall on his head." Of course, I am afraid that it will be difficult in a short period of time, so I can only work on the first two points first. ”

Yang Zhao pondered: "I will ask the third sister and the eighth sister to come forward, and let them enter the palace to ask the concubine to go to Lishan for a summer tour together, and Your Majesty will definitely go with you, and there will be five or six days when you come and go." Then slowly figure it out. ”

Wang Yuan nodded and said, "This is a way, and it will be delayed for a while." ”