Zhongshu Province was the decision-making body of the imperial court, responsible for drafting edicts for the emperor, and was also involved in some cases.

Since the death of Wen Yanbo, the Zhongshu Order, there has been no prime minister in Zhongshu Province, and the specific affairs are all handled by Zhongshu Shilang Cen Wenwen.

To a certain extent, Cen Wenwen does not have the name of the prime minister, but he is the prime minister. In addition, the emperor's edict is more than his hand, and he is a veritable close minister of the Son of Heaven.

But his status in the court is limited after all, his official position is very high, but his title is not high, and he is only a county prince of Jiangling today.

He was born in Nanyang Cen's family, which is a famous local family, but it is far from the family gate. Today's achievements are mainly due to talent and chance.

In the past, Xiao Milling was called the emperor, and Cen Wenwen was hired as a Zhongshu squire, and after Li Xiaogong destroyed Xiao Liang, Cen Wenwen immediately persuaded him to settle the people and enter Chang'an as a vassal.

Because he is a famous man in Jingxiang, a talented man recognized by the southern high-ranking men and the gentry, coupled with his outstanding talent and learning, he is quite favored, and gradually becomes a representative of the southern scholar clan in the court.

But the high place is unbearable, and there are not many dignitaries in the court, only him, Xiao Yu, Yu Shinan and a few others.

Now that Yu Shinan is recuperating and lying at home, Xiao Yu was born in the Southern Liang royal family, and his relationship with him is not particularly close.

Yu Shinan resigned, Xie Yi took the position, Cen Wenwen saw it all, and naturally understood the reason, this is exactly the situation he wants to see.

But within a few days, Xie Yi was imprisoned.

His family members are descendants of Du Fuwei, and they are also involved in the assassination, which is quite tricky.

But Cen Wenwen, with his keen political sense, like the eldest grandson Wuji, quickly discovered some inappropriateness and deduced the possible outcome of the incident.

In line with the principle of "one is prosperous, one is lost", he wants to save Xie Yi, there is no doubt about it!

But how can it be saved? Shang Shu pleaded. Or speak directly for it like Lu Guogong Cheng Zhijie?

Others can, but you can't. As a Chinese scholar, he is in a central position, and he must be cautious in his words and deeds, and a little bias will only backfire.

Cen Wenwen has been paying attention to the courtiers' recitals in the past few days, hoping to find an opportunity from it, and he believes that His Majesty Li Er also hopes to have such an opportunity.

Unfortunately, however, there was nothing but impeachment from all sides.

It's noon. Cen Wenwen had to be disappointed.

Not long after entering the mansion, the servant came to report: "Ah Lang, Mrs. Zheng asks to see you." ”

"Zheng Liwan?"

"Yes!"

Cen Wenwen frowned slightly, he had naturally heard of the rumors in Chang'an City in the past few days, and the purpose of Zheng Liwan's trip was also easy to deduce.

"You go and tell Mrs. Zheng, just say I'm not there." Although they all wanted to save Xie Yi, but in different ways, Cen Wenwen felt that he was not suitable to come forward directly.

"Yes!" The servant answered, handing over a letter. He said softly: "Ah Lang, someone sent a letter. ”

"Who's the messenger?"

"It was sent to the concierge by a child, and it was written that you opened it yourself, and the concierge accepted it."

"Good. There you go! Cen Wenwen waved his hand and opened the envelope.

After a faint scent, a few withered petals fell out, along with a two-finger-wide note. There is a line of words written on it - I still remember the late spring in Jiangling, Du Ruoxie lamented that it was late!

In an instant, Cen Wenwen was shocked. His expression changed dramatically.

With trembling hands, he picked up the withered Du Ruo petals, and then raised them to his nose and sniffed them gently, and the forty-year-old middle-aged man's eyes were red and filled with tears.

Cen Wenwen slowly closed his eyes, and his thoughts seemed to return to Jiangling that year, and he saw a blooming Du Ruo, which was fragrant and pleasant. Among the flowers, the light gauze skirt ran through the flowers, and the pure and lovely laughter, as well as the silver bell-like laughter, seemed to be still clearly visible.

I thought that this beautiful Du Ruo had completely withered and crushed into the dust, but I didn't expect to see it today, but it just withered......

What about withering, the flowers are gone, it's good that the people are still there, it's good!

Cen Wenwen picked up the two-finger-wide note again, looked at the familiar handwriting on it, recalled the past, and looked even more excited. He was even more remorseful, his fists clenched, and his nails dug into the flesh as if he didn't notice it.

After a long time, Cen Wenwen slowly regained his mind, and his thoughts returned to this sentence on the paper, especially the second half of the sentence - Du Ruoxie sighed late!

Among them, the words "Du" and "Xie" are obviously thicker, which seems to be deliberately prominent, meaning something.

Cen Wenwen is resourceful and far-sighted, and his thoughts are sensitive, and he can understand the meaning at a glance, and he knows who Du and Xie refer to. I understand the true meaning of the paper more - don't make Du Ruohua thank you!

He was surprised, she shouldn't have any contact with them, why...... Could it be? Suddenly, Cen Wenwen had some conjectures in his heart.

He didn't want to delve into it anymore, but as long as it was her advice, he should do his best. I had already missed it once in Gangneung back then, how could I lament this time?

This matter is no longer the level of "one glory and one loss" of the southern scholars; There is also resentment buried in the bottom of my heart for many years, as well as regret and hatred for the same enemy......

For this reason, Cen Wenwen did not hesitate to violate the principles that he had always adhered to.

"Someone!"

"What does Ah Lang command?"

Cen Wenwen said in a deep voice: "Send someone to catch up with Zheng Niangzi, just say that I know her intentions, and it is inconvenient to come forward directly, but I will do my best." ”

"Yes!"

"Also, I'm going to go out." Cen added another sentence.

……

Zheng Liwan came to Cen Wenwen's house to visit for a reason, she was asking for help.

I have seen Xie Yi in Dali Temple, and smallpox prevention and control may be one of Xie Yi's means to save his life. But if you want to be safe, the most important thing is the emperor's heart, and someone needs to advise you as a guarantee.

Just imagine, in the entire Chang'an City, there are only a handful of people who know the emperor's mind best and are likely to come forward to help.

Come to think of it, Cen Text may be the biggest here.

Zheng Liwan, who is Lan Xinhui, watched coldly, and also understood the role and role played by Xie Yi in the court; Whoever shares the same interests may help!

Xiao Yu's house is too high, and ordinary people can't enter; On the contrary, Cen Wen is plain and low-key, and approachable. More importantly, Cen Wenwen is a Chinese scholar, a close minister of the Son of Heaven, who speaks conveniently and with weight.

But it's a pity that when I arrived at Cen Mansion, I was turned away.

Cen Shilang is not there? Such an excuse is too lame, Cen Wenwen just doesn't want to see himself.

This situation is not unexpected, but Zheng Liwan still feels a little disappointed, without the help of heavyweights such as Cen Wenwen, it is still difficult to rescue Xie Yi.

I'll have to find another way!

Zheng Liwan sighed lightly and left in the car, not wanting to walk halfway, when suddenly a servant of the Cen Mansion caught up and brought Cen Wenwen's original words.

Why in a moment, Cen Shilang's attitude was like that of the two of them, Zheng Liwan was puzzled. But Cen Wenwen's willingness to help is always a good thing.

It's just that he said that he couldn't come forward directly, so how would he do his best?

…… (To be continued......)