"Your Highness must not do it!" Zhou Kui just stood up, hurriedly knelt down for Zhu Youzhen again, and said extremely humbly, "It is already a great honor to marry a woman to His Highness, how dare you be worshiped by His Highness?" His Royal Highness is a king, and his humble position is a minister, how can he worship his ministers with a king? That is, the daughter of the lowly position, now she is the princess, and the lowly position must also bow down! ”

As he spoke, he was going to kowtow to Rui'er again. At this time, the other people in the hall had already retreated in interest, only Lin Youkun was still standing behind Zhu Youzhen, not leaving half a step.

Rui'er hurriedly left her seat and helped Zhou Kui up, and said with tears in her eyes: "Father, there are no outsiders here, today is only about the family, don't be too rigid about the reason of the monarch and the minister." ”

Zhou Kui got up at this time. Zhu Youzhen wanted him to sit in the seat, but he refused to do so anyway, and he still insisted on standing.

Zhu Youzhen thought, how can there be a son-in-law to sit and let the old man stand, the two of them gave in again, and finally Rui'er came up with the idea, the three of them each found a chair and sat side by side in the hall at will, Zhou Kui dared to sit down leaningly.

Seeing that Zhu Youzhen treated him so politely, Zhou Kui was flattered and sneered: "The humble post was originally a grass people, but now he has borrowed the light of His Royal Highness, and has received the grace of Long Live Will, and has just been named the deputy envoy of Xiaoyao Bo and the commander of Jinyiwei, temporarily leading all matters inside and outside Jinyiwei." If it were not for His Highness's kind words, how could there be such a creation in the lowly office! Saying that, he was going to give Zhu Youzhen a salute again.

Rui'er also smiled and wanted to thank Zhu Youzhen with her father. Zhu Youzhen hurriedly stopped the two, and secretly felt ashamed in his heart. Don't say good words, he didn't know that there was such a character as Zhou Kui in the world.

However, he was also secretly taken aback, thinking that Zhou Kui was originally a commoner, but now just because he became his father-in-law, he became an earl, which was a little too fast.

These days, when Zhu Youzhen and Lin Youkun were chatting, they also had some preliminary understanding of the official titles and titles of the Ming Dynasty. Titles are not the same as official titles, they can generally be awarded only after military merit, and they are hereditary.

Thinking that those border soldiers were born and died for decades, and they sacrificed their lives with real swords and guns, they may not be able to earn a knighthood. And now Zhou Kui just picked up a big pie for nothing just by nepotism, which shows how unfair this society is.

Not only that, Zhou Kui was also appointed as the deputy commander of Jinyiwei at the same time, temporarily leading all internal and external affairs of Jinyiwei, which is even more extraordinary.

Jinyiwei was a secret service agency of the Ming Dynasty, directly under the leadership of the emperor, and was responsible for collecting intelligence, especially information on central and local officials, and was a trump card for the emperor to deal with officials. The people of Jinyiwei can bypass the three law divisions, arrest people directly, interrogate, and report directly to the emperor, which can be said to be hand and eye.

Although the Apocalypse favored Wei Zhongxian over the years, causing the power of Dongchang to gradually overwhelm Jinyiwei, and even Jinyiwei was under the leadership of Dongchang, but for officials and people other than Dongchang, Jinyiwei is still synonymous with authority and death, which makes people smell and change.

Zhu Youzhen also heard about Tian Ergeng, the governor of Jinyi Wei, who was sick, and he didn't pay attention to it at that time. Who knows, Tianqi actually asked Zhou Kui to serve as the deputy commander of the Jinyi Guard, and he forced a nail in this piece of Wei Zhongxian's self-reserved land, I don't know what the purpose is? Could it be that Tianqi has realized that Wei Zhongxian is fighting openly and secretly with himself, and he wants to strike a balance between the two camps?

Zhu Youzhen was pondering blindly, and Rui'er saw the person who came with Zhou Kui at a glance, and exclaimed in surprise: "Senior Brother Yan, you are here too?!" ”

Only then did Zhu Youzhen notice that there was another person at the door of Yin'an Palace, who had been kneeling in place. He looked very young, probably ten years old.

Zhou Kui hurriedly smiled and said, "Your Highness, this is an unsuccessful apprentice named Yan Ling. Because he has no official position, he does not dare to disturb His Highness. ”

Zhu Youzhen saw that Rui'er's eyes were so happy that a strange brilliance was released, and he immediately became alert. It looks like they've known each other for a long time, could it be that they're friends before marriage?

Rui'er was already about to get up to greet her, but suddenly felt Zhu Youzhen's questioning gaze, blushed shyly, quickly gathered her mind, and sat down.

Zhu Youzhen's heart suddenly swelled with vinegar. He saw that this Yan Ling was tall and tall, with sword eyebrows and tiger eyes, although he knelt, it was difficult to hide the vigor exuding from his body. With such a super handsome guy accompanying him day and night, and Rui'er is in the cardamom years, how can she not secretly have affection? No wonder Rui'er resolutely refuses to let herself get close, it's not good, my old man has already worn a green hat!

Thinking of this, Zhu Youzhen's face turned pale, and he forcibly held back the anger in his heart and said: "Even if you are a senior disciple of your father-in-law, don't be so far away, come and talk." ”

When Yan Ling heard this, he replied respectfully: "The grass people obey the order!" Then he got up and walked this way.

Lin Youkun, who had been standing behind Zhu Youjian, suddenly had an alarm at this time, his eyes flashed violently, staring at Yan Ling, and he had already held the hilt of the sword at his waist with one hand.

Yan Ling didn't seem to know at all, so he walked straight to Zhu Youzhen, knelt down and kowtowed again, and said, "Grass people Yan Ling, see His Royal Highness King Xin." ”

Zhu Youzhen saw that Yan Ling dealt with it very calmly, and there was no rudeness at all, although he held back the fire in his belly, it was not easy to vent at will. He thought to himself that I couldn't open my mouth and ask, "Are you two having an adulterous relationship?" so he had to squeeze out an ugly smile and said coldly: "I don't know what skills Senior Brother Yan has learned by following his father-in-law?" ”

Yan Ling smiled slightly, and replied respectfully: "Your Highness Qiqi, the grass people are from Hubei, and they practiced martial arts in Wudang Mountain for a few days when they were young. When he was ten years old, his family suddenly changed, and the grass people were displaced in the south of the Yangtze River, but they were fortunately taken in by the teacher, and since then they have followed the teacher and practiced yin and yang techniques, and their numerology is worthy of public opinion. ”

Lin Youkun suddenly interjected: "Since this little brother has practiced martial arts in Wudang Mountain, he must be a disciple of the Wudang faction?" ”

Seeing that Lin Youkun's tone was quite unkind, with a hint of asking, Yan Ling smiled and said: "This adult doesn't know, the Wudang faction is extremely strict in accepting disciples, how can the grass people have that kind of honor?" The grass people just live in Wudang Mountain and send firewood and grass to the Taoist priests on the mountain. I have been exposed to it all day long, and I have also asked the Taoist priests to point out a few tricks, but they are all three-legged cat kung fu, and it is difficult to get into the hall of elegance. ”

Rui'er couldn't help but say to Zhu Youzhen: "Lord Wang, Senior Brother Yan's martial arts are very powerful!" ”

Zhu Youzhen was furious when he heard this, glared at Rui'er fiercely and said, "Oh? But I don't know which one is more powerful, Senior Brother Yan or Commander Lin? ”

Rui'er saw that Zhu Youzhen was angry, and knew that she was speechless, so she blushed and bowed her head and was silent. Lin Youkun responded and said: "Since the prince is interested, can Yan Daxia teach two tricks?" ”

He deliberately spoke sarcastically, just to provoke Yan Ling,* he made a move.

Since ancient times, there is no first, there is no second, this person who practices martial arts meets together, it is inevitable to have a competition, and it is very normal to divide up and down.

However, in general martial arts competitions, you have to make a formal visit, and you have to make an appointment for another time and place, like Lin Youkun, who has to do it when he meets Yan Ling for the first time, it is obvious that he is finding fault.

Of course, Lin Youkun felt that Zhu Youzhen was very unpleasant to this Yan Ling, so he took the initiative to challenge. From his heart, he felt a very awkward feeling. In the past, he played against others, and before he stretched out his hand, through careful observation, he could always have a rough judgment on the opponent's martial arts.

But this time, although he felt that Yan Ling's martial arts were not above him, he still had a vague sense of uncertainty that came from nowhere, which made his heart beat a drum. Although his tone was extremely frivolous, he secretly added twelve points of caution.

Yan Ling was not angry, and respectfully hugged his fists and said: "Commander Lin, Lord Lin, how dare the grass people get an axe?" I can't do it, I can't do it! ”

The more he said this, the more unrelenting Lin Youkun became, and he must do something with him. Zhu Youzhen looked gloatingly, but Rui'er felt that something was wrong, and persuaded a little timidly: "Lord Wang... Senior Brother Yan was a civilian after all, how could he dare to make a move with Commander Lin? Forget it..."

Lin Youkun listened, but he felt that he was ridiculing himself, and suddenly his blood surged upward, and he said negatively: "Lord Wang, Niangniang, but everyone who practices martial arts knows that as long as they enter the room, regardless of age, status, and inferiority, they are all equal." Yan Daxia doesn't have to have scruples, just give it a go! If Lin is beaten to death, he can only blame himself for not being able to teach and not learning well, and he has nothing to do with Yan Daxia! ”

Zhu Youzhen saw that Lin Youkun's posture was like fighting with Yan Ling. Looking at Rui'er again, she was also a little annoyed by her pleading the two of them. He regretted it a little, and when he was about to persuade Lin Youkun to pull him down, Zhou Kui laughed and said, "Since Commander Lin is not stingy to give advice, Ling Er, what does it matter if you ask for two tricks!" However, whether today's humble position is to celebrate the joy of His Highness's housewarming, or is it just a fist and a kick. Please be merciful to Lord Lin's subordinates, just click on it, and don't hurt the harmony. ”

Seeing that Zhou Kui had spoken, Yan Ling was no longer humble, and stretched out his hand and said, "That is the case, Commander Lin, please forgive the grass people for being rude." ”

Rui'er saw that the competition could not be stopped, so she glared at her father angrily and turned away from it.

Lin Youkun let out a long laugh and slowly stepped forward and said, "Yan Daxia, please make a move!" ”

Yan Ling smiled slightly: "How dare the grass people be rude to Commander Lin, it is still Lord Lin who makes the first move." ”

The rules of this martial arts competition are all advanced by people with lower seniority and poor martial arts. Although Yan Ling said politely, it was clear that he didn't take Lin Youkun in his eyes.

Lin Youkun was really furious, and sneered: "In this case, I have to ask Yan Daxia for advice!" ”

Before the words fell, Zhu Youzhen's eyes flickered, Lin Youkun was as fast as lightning, and instantly went around behind Yan Ling, with both arms out, his left palm cut into Yan Ling's neck, but his right hand was condensed into a hook, and he slammed into Yan Ling's waist.

Rui'er had already turned around, and when she saw that the two of them had really moved, she still couldn't help but look back and watch the battle. Seeing that Lin Youkun was such a fierce killing move as soon as he came up, if Yan Ling was hit, he would have to be killed immediately, and couldn't help but exclaim: "Senior brother, be careful!" ”

Yan Ling's smile was still on his face, and he didn't even turn around, only one side of his neck, which was worthy of avoiding Lin Youkun's slashed palm.

At this time, Lin Youkun's right claw had almost touched the corner of Yan Ling's clothes, and he suddenly felt a clever force attacking, and he actually took his thunderous blow by half a point.

I only heard a "snort", Yan Ling's clothes had been torn by Lin Youkun!