Early the next morning, Zheng Yanqing was about to set off with a sledgehammer, but Zheng Renji sent someone over.

"Uncle, the eldest son is invited!"

If Zheng Renji invited Zheng Yanqing to come over, it would not be unusual at all. But everyone knows that Zheng Renji doesn't like Zheng Shi'an very much, and in the past few years, except for a brief intersection outside the General's Hall, the two have not even spoken a word. Even if you go back to Xingyang to worship your ancestors, you will stagger the itinerary so as not to be embarrassed in the future.

Zheng Shi'an was a little strange, "The eldest prince invited me?" What's the matter? ”

Zheng Weishan said in a low voice: "I came to Xingyang last night, and I heard that the eldest master's body is getting worse and worse, and I am afraid it will be difficult to survive this winter." The eldest prince invited you to come over, I'm afraid that's what I said. ”

"Old ...... Hell, can't you do it? ”

No matter what Zheng Sai On thinks of Zheng Renji, he always has feelings for the Zheng family and Zheng Dashi.

Hao Cheng and Zheng Dashi grew up from childhood, and they were born and died.

After hearing the news that Zheng Dashi was critically ill, Zheng Shian was sad. The earlier resentment also disappeared. He hurriedly called Zheng Yanqing over: "Yanqing, go to Luoyang with me, I heard that the eldest master is dying!" ”

Zheng Yanqing was stunned, but he didn't think too much about it.

"Then let's get out of here."

Zheng Shi'an changed his clothes and found Wang Zheng and Xiong Da Hammer.

"Big Hammer, you go to Tongyuan City to have a look, if you think it's okay, then ask that person to come over, the price is negotiable." Brother Tiger, you can also help me take a look here. If Yanqing and I both go over, there can't be no one at home. ”

For the Zheng family, whether it is a sledgehammer or Wang Zheng, the feelings are very complicated.

They are all attached to the wings of the Zheng family for several generations, and in the early years, they fought on the battlefield of the Zheng family, and were born and died. Say no feelings? That's a lie! But it cannot be denied that a series of actions of the Zheng family a few years ago broke their hearts.

But this didn't mean that they could really forget the Zheng family, so the two nodded and acted separately.

Xu Shiji also went with him, and asked worriedly in the car: "Yanqing, the eldest master will be fine." ”

Zheng Yanqing didn't see Zheng Dashi's condition, so it was difficult to answer.

The group hurriedly came to Zheng's house, and when they got off the car, they saw a long queue of cars and horses lined up in front of Zheng's house, and the house slaves were carrying luggage to the car.

It seems that the situation is not good!

Yan Qing and the others walked into the gate of the Zheng Mansion, and Zheng Weishan directly led the two ancestors and grandsons to the middle hall. Xu Shiji went to Zheng Hongyi to inquire about the news, and it is estimated that when he saw this chaos, he couldn't help but feel a trace of anxiety and worry in his heart.

Jung In-gi is moving here...... Could it be that Zheng Dashi's situation has been so bad that Zheng Renji has to leave Luoyang?

Zheng Yanqing was guessing the purpose of Zheng Renji's search for their ancestors and grandchildren, and Zheng Renji turned out of the back hall with a worried look on his face.

"Eldest son, how is he, eldest master?"

Let Zheng Shi'an open his mouth to call Zheng Renji a virtuous nephew, Zheng Shi'an really can't call it. The surname Suo is still according to the earlier name, and everyone listens to it to save trouble. Zheng Renji nodded lightly and waved his hand to signal Zheng Shi'an and Zheng Yanqing to sit down.

"Yesterday, An Yuantang sent a message, and my father's body and bones are getting worse and worse.

Especially since the beginning of winter, the situation has become more and more serious. A few days ago, I started vomiting blood, and my family was worried that I wouldn't be able to survive this winter...... Yesterday, I said that I had asked the imperial court overnight to pay tribute, and the imperial court also gave instructions and agreed to my request. ”

"Ahh

Zheng Shi'an's mouth opened wide in surprise.

To the officer, it is equivalent to resigning from the official position. Although Zheng Renji has had to do it in the past two years, he is more or less a five-grade official. Although the Zheng family is not as good as in the early years, if it is done well, it is not without a chance of promotion. But now he is unanimous...... But it is equivalent to cutting off the future. Unless the imperial court reactivates him, there will be no hope for Zheng Renji in this life.

Seeing that Zheng Shi'an was surprised, Zheng Renji smiled.

"Uncle, don't be strange, in fact, I have had this idea for a long time.

His Majesty has set up six divisions, and my position as Cao Peng is already dispensable...... Before leaving, Yan also persuaded me not to be nostalgic for this position. Personally, I don't have much nostalgia for this position. I just couldn't find the right opportunity. Now that Luoyang is about to become the capital, the situation is becoming more and more complicated. The matter of Gao Ying and He Ruobi is also a wake-up call for me. My father was critically ill, and I took this opportunity to leave the place where this was wrong. ”

To Zheng Sai'an's surprise, Zheng Renji called him quite respectful, and even sounded very affectionate.

He bowed his head slightly, indicating that he understood Zheng Renji's words.

"This is a letter from my father, and he also meant to let me leave Luoyang.

However, my father mentioned you in the letter, and asked me to ask you to go back with me...... He said, "I want to meet you." ”

When Zheng Yanqing heard this, his heart suddenly moved.

There is a strange intuition that Zheng Dashi wants to ask Zheng Shi'an to go back, not just to see each other.

I wanted to refuse for Zheng Sai On, but I couldn't find a suitable reason.

Moreover, looking at Zheng Shi'an's excited and anxious appearance, Zheng Yanqing also knew that he might not be able to persuade Zheng Shi'an to refuse.

Zheng Shi'an nodded again and again, "Eldest son, when will we leave?" ”

"Of course, the sooner the better, if we leave before dark, we can arrive at Yanshi before the first half of the night, and at noon at the latest, we should be able to return to Xingyang."

"Then I'll go back and prepare immediately."

Zheng Shi'an took Yanqing's hand and got up to walk out.

Zheng Yanqing suddenly stopped, turned his head and asked suspiciously: "Uncle Zheng, is he going to Xingyang too?" ”

"Shiji's business, there's a little trouble."

Zheng Renji frowned and replied: "According to his father's idea, he wants him to study in Luoyang so that he can seek fame in the future." I have already helped him clear the relationship, and if he can pass the exam in the spring of next year, he will be able to go to school smoothly.

My father's meaning is also to hope that Shiji can stay in Luoyang, after all, it will be good for him to have a wider horizon here. ”

I see, it seems that Jung In-ki has already made up his mind.

But for some reason, Zheng Yanqing always felt a little weird. But he couldn't tell what was wrong.

There should be no fake about Zheng Dashi's critical illness!

In these years, filial piety is extremely important, even if Zheng Renji wants to play any tricks, it is estimated that he will not dare to come out with such a name.

"Yanqing, don't go back!"

"Why?"

On the way back, Zheng Shi'an suddenly said solemnly: "Didn't Mr. Li Ji write to say that he had found a good teacher for you?" The old man's illness is estimated to not end for a while. If you go back to Xingyang, if your teacher comes to you and you are not there, won't you miss a great opportunity? Nowadays, your studies are the most important thing.

The eldest prince also said that Luoyang has a broad vision and can train people.

Even Xu Shiji has to stay, and you can't leave...... Xingyang is too small, I'm afraid that you will go back and delay your future. ”

Speaking of which, Xingyang is not small.

In the Heluo area, it is the second largest city after Luoyang.

However, Luoyang now has a tendency to become the capital, and the distance between it and Xingyang can only get bigger and bigger. Therefore, Zheng Shi'an still hopes that Yanqing can continue to stay in Luoyang. According to his thoughts, when he goes back to see Zheng Dashi, he will also come back.

Zheng Yanqing was not very happy, but Zheng Shi'an's attitude was very resolute.

After returning to Zhuyuan, he asked Wang Zheng to stay here and take care of Zheng Yanqing.

Then he hurriedly packed a few clothes, rode the green donkey, and rushed back to Luoyang City to meet Zheng Renji.

At noon, Xu Shiji rode a horse and came over with his clothes.

"Yan Qing, Hongyi and the eldest prince went back, and Steward Zheng stayed behind to take care of the property here. I thought about it and thought it would be better to live on your side. In the afternoon, Steward Zheng will also send some books, which are left to you by the eldest prince. ”

"Leave it to me?"

Zheng Yanqing looked at Zheng Hongyi in surprise, and couldn't help but wonder in his heart: When did I have such a good friendship with the Zheng family?

Books from these years are very precious.

For no other reason, this printing technology is still in the stage of engraving printing, and the cost of a book is very expensive, and it is not something that ordinary people can buy at home and collect. Zheng Yanqing knew the term movable type printing, but he only vaguely understood a general situation. It seems that movable type printing is made of clay to burn into 'characters'? But he really can't say how to do it and how to form it. It's a concept, but it needs the right opportunity and occasion to get it out. Otherwise, who cares if he, a child who has just turned ten, is untrustworthy?

"Shiji, is the eldest master really critically ill?"

Xu Shiji nodded, "I asked Hongyi, and he said that the news came yesterday afternoon, and there seemed to be some fluctuations in the family. There are too many situations that Hongyi can't say clearly, but he only said that for the resignation of the eldest son, his wife also quarreled with the eldest prince...... I pondered, this thing is very true. Hongyi didn't seem to want to go back. ”

If this is the case, then Zheng Dashi may really be critically ill!

Zheng Yanqing scratched his head and helped Xu Shiji move things to the bamboo building. There are now three bamboo buildings and seven or eight bamboo houses. Yan Qing occupied one, and Zheng Shi'an occupied one. There is also a bamboo building, which was originally occupied by Du Ruhui before. However, Du Ruhui is gone now, but it is empty, just for Xu Shiji to move in.

Zheng Shi'an left in such a hurry that he didn't wait for the Male Sledgehammer to return.

It wasn't until the afternoon, when it was almost unitary, that the sky was already dark, and the male sledgehammer took the four young men back to the bamboo garden.

"Big Nose has returned to Xingyang?"

The Sledgehammer was very unexpected. However, he was not very surprised when he heard that it was because Zheng Dashi was critically ill that he called Zheng Shi'an back to see him for the last time. After all, Zheng Shi'an has been following Zheng Dashi for nearly 60 years.

"Then I'll move in too......"

"You don't care about it at home?" Wang Zheng asked.

"Xiongwei can now hold up the façade, and I don't need to worry about things at home. I moved here, and I can also take care of Yanqing by the way. Big Nose left his good grandson behind, and if something goes wrong, I can't explain it. ”

Regarding the matter of Xiong Da Hammer and Wang Zheng moving over, Zheng Yanqing is not very opposed.

His eyes fell on the four young men who had come with the Sledgehammer, looking up and down. And the four young people were also looking at the bamboo garden. It can be seen that among these four young people, the youngest should be the leader.

To be exact, that's still a teenager!

Looking at the age of about seventeen or eighteen years old, some thin, quiet, and even a little shy.

"Qingwa'er, his name is Shen Guang!"

Xiong Da Hammer pointed at the young man with his hand, "It's Wu Xing, I just turned seventeen this year, and I don't have anything to worry about at home."

The other three are all natives of Luoyang, and they are also looking for a life in Tongyuan City with Shen Guang, and they all have good character and a very innocent family background. I told them that I would take care of food and shelter, twenty times a year. Shen Guang's baby is very powerful, people in Tongyuan City call him 'Meat Flying Fairy', his family skills, kung fu is very outstanding, and he can also raise horses. ”

Meat Flying Immortal, Shen Guang?

Zheng Yanqing hurriedly arched his hand and said, "Under Zheng Yanqing." ”

Shen Guang and the four of them also returned the courtesy: "Zheng Gongzi must not be polite, it is also an honor for us to serve the famous Banyuanjun." ”

"Yes, we all like to read books written by Zheng Gongzi.

When the gentlemen of Tongyuan City heard that we were coming here, they were all envious. In the future, I will ask Zheng Gongzi to bear with me. ”

Shen Guang didn't talk much, he just saluted with the three people, and then didn't say a word.

It can be seen that he is also full of curiosity about Zheng Yanqing. However, because of his surname, he was not as obvious as the other three.

Zheng Yanqing hurriedly said a few polite words, and then instructed Sister-in-law Mao to arrange a place for Shen Guang and the others.

When I wanted to build a bamboo house, I thought that I might have to increase the number of people in the future. So there are plenty of spare rooms.

However, Shen Guang was overjoyed when he saw Jade Hoof.

He was a lover of horses and immediately offered to live in a bamboo hut next to the stable.

The bamboo hut next to the stable is a firewood house. Zheng Yanqing was a little embarrassed and said: "If you want to live here, it doesn't matter. It's just going to be cleaned up, and we'll have to wait until tomorrow...... Sister-in-law Mao, you can take Xiao Nian into the city tomorrow and buy some bedding. On this day, it is getting colder and colder, and I am afraid that the bedding at home is not enough...... Then find a craftsman and build a shed so that the firewood can be stacked...... By the way, let Li Er send some more firewood, I'm worried that it will snow again in a few days. ”

This cooling makes it less convenient to buy things.

Coupled with the increase in the number of people, items such as firewood will definitely consume more.

Mao Wang and his wife nodded in agreement, and first took Shen Guang and a few people to settle down in the bamboo house. It can be seen that Shen Guang and the others are very happy, and they are also very satisfied with the environment of the bamboo garden. However, when he was going out, Shen Guang suddenly said to Zheng Yanqing: "Zheng Gongzi, it is best not to enter the city during this time." ”

Zheng Yanqing was stunned, "Why?" ”

"I've heard that someone is ready to trouble you."

"Trouble me?"

Zheng Yanqing was puzzled. In the past few years, he has been in obscurity, except for a Romance of the Three Kingdoms, he has not been in the limelight. Who will trouble him? Could it be that those celebrities and Confucians are idle and have to come over to make trouble?

Shen Guang hesitated for a moment and said softly, "Gongzi Zheng, do you know Miss Pei of the Pei Lang family?" ”

Miss Pei?

Zheng Yanqing immediately thought about it, what Shen Guang said should be Pei Cuiyun.

"You mean, Pei Cuiyun?"

"Exactly!"

Zheng Yanqing nodded and said, "Miss Pei and I do know each other, but they are only two-sided friends, and they don't have any friendship." ”

"But there is a rumor that ......" Shen Guang seemed a little embarrassed, and said softly: "It is rumored that you have insulted Miss Pei!" ”

Wang Zheng was stunned, and the male sledgehammer squirted out a mouthful of water.

Xu Shiji looked at Zheng Yanqing with extremely shocked eyes, with a hint of doubt. Zheng Yanqing coughed again and again, and it took a long time to stop coughing.

"Brother Shen, you can't talk nonsense, when did I insult Miss Pei?"

"Oh, I don't know. It's just that there is a rumor that you have a nose and eyes, and you also said that you molested Miss Pei's jade feet, and pushed her down...... Ahem, I don't know the specifics, I just want to remind you that someone is looking for your trouble. ”

"When did I push her to ......"

Zheng Yanqing's face was red, his neck was thick, and his eyes were round.

Oh, remembered! Isn't it the misunderstanding in the Luopu Library earlier? But this rumor is too outrageous. He was obviously helping Pei Cuiyun treat his ankle, but why did it become obscene...... "Brother Shen, do you know who is going to trouble me?" ”

Shen Guang scratched his head, and said a little mysteriously: "I heard that the grandson of the general of the Zhu Kingdom seems to have been pursuing Miss Pei Family. When he heard this, he was very angry and let out a message, saying that he was looking for trouble with you. ”

"Who is the grandson of General Zhuguo?"

"Hehe, it's the grandson of General Mai of Runan Taishou Mai, it seems to be called Mai Zizhong. When he was in Chang'an, he was one of the four little overlords, and he was the same age as Miss Pei...... Oh, and one more thing, I heard others say that when Miss Pei was in Chang'an, she was known as a talented woman, and Mai Zizhong has been pursuing Miss Pei. ”

After hearing this, Yan Qing couldn't help but smile bitterly.

What's going on here...... It's just a simple way to save someone, but I didn't expect it to become a street indecent assault!

However, if it was just that, anyway, Yan Qing was thinking about how to tarnish his name now, so he wouldn't care too much. But the problem is that now there is another grandson of the general of the Pillar Kingdom...... Also the four little overlords of Chang'an?

"Yanqing, what the hell is going on?"

Zheng Yanqing let out a long breath and told the story of the incident as it was.

Then he smiled bitterly: "I just reached out to help, but God knows how it became me to insult Miss Pei's family!" ”

He suddenly came to his senses, Changsun Sheng had obviously promised Li Ji, why did he come back for almost a month, but there was no movement? Could it be that he was also affected by this rumor, so that Changsun Sheng had a mustard in his heart?

The more Yan Qing thought about it, the more he felt that it was possible!

No, you must find a way to explain this matter clearly, otherwise you will be misunderstood as a prodigal son and an unscrupulous boy. In normal times, Yanqing would not be so nervous. But now is the critical moment for him to apprentice. If Changsun Sheng has a bad opinion of him because of this incident, it will really be a big tragedy.

But to explain this matter clearly, relying on Zheng Yanqing alone, I am afraid that it will not be able to explain clearly.

It is imperative to ask Pei Cuiyun to stand up and explain, otherwise Zheng Yanqing will be difficult to get rid of even if he is covered in mouth.

Zheng Yanqing thought of this and immediately made up his mind.

"Brother Shen, do you know where General Pei Lang's mansion is?"

Shen Guang has been in Luoyang for the past two years, and to be honest, the situation in Luoyang is far stronger than Zheng Yanqing, an otaku who stays at home.

He said: "Pei Langjiang moved here not long ago and lives in Qinghuafang next to Xuanren Gate. I heard that it was an industry under the name of the Pei family in Hedong, and it was easy to find. ”

Xuanren Gate is a city gate in the eastern city of the imperial city, and most of the people who live nearby are powerful people in the court.

Zheng Yanqing said: "I will write a letter immediately, and ask Brother Shen to send it to the Pei Mansion immediately while the city gate is not closed, and transfer the letter to Miss Pei's family." ”

After speaking, Zheng Yanqing hurriedly went upstairs.

However, Xu Shiji asked with some curiosity: "Brother Shen, why are you so familiar with the affairs of Chang'an?" ”

"Xu Gongzi doesn't know that Tongyuan City is adjacent to Luoshui Wharf, and there are many high-rollers and wealthy businessmen in the world, all of whom import and export goods through Naluoshui Wharf. Our brothers spend all day begging for a living in Tongyuan City, so naturally we can hear all kinds of news. ”

"Who are the four little overlords of Chang'an?"

This is the question that Xu Shiji is most interested in.

Shen Guang thought for a while, "Mai Zizhong is one, and Yuwen Chengji, Yuwen Chengtoe brother, is the young master of Gongyu Wenshu of Puyang County." The remaining one is named Dugu Xiude, who is a member of the queen mother's clan. However, after hearing that the Queen Mother was born, Dugu Xiude has changed a lot compared to earlier, and he has rarely appeared in the past two years, unlike the other three who are in trouble. ”

Wang Zheng and Xiong Sledgehammer didn't know who Mai Zizhong was, but his grandfather's title, and the name of General Zhu Guo was too frightening.

But listening to what Shen Guang said later, the two of them were not just frightened, but frightened...... Dugu Xiude is a member of the queen mother's family, so he is also a relative of the emperor; I have heard of Yuwenshu's name, and it is said that it is also powerful. Although I don't know what the origin of the Mai Tie Staff is, Mai Zizhong's ability to mix with those three people is enough to show that the Mai Tie Staff is also amazing. Now Mai Zizhong is looking for trouble with Yanqing...... Zheng Yanqing, can you survive it?

The two old men glanced at each other, and their faces showed a deep look of worry.

(To be continued)