"You've been staring like this for half an hour, why don't you say a word? Tell me, am I good or bad? ”

"Huh? You know I'm a layman, how can this kind of thing see the right way? I look like I'm getting better than before, but ......"

"But what?"

"But...... No matter how you look at these chickadees in your paintings, they are not as lifelike as Mr. Lin's paintings, as if they are about to fly out of the paper at any time. ”

"Aren't you talking nonsense? With a talent like Mr. Lin, I have practiced for so long to have such a skill, how long have I learned from him, how can I have his ability? ”

"Haha, you're wrong. Isn't apprenticeship just to take a few fewer detours and take a few more shortcuts? If you are still studying step by step like ordinary people, why bother to worship a famous and strict teacher like Mr. Lin? ”

…………

In the clean courtyard, a man and a woman are facing a newly drawn "twig diagram", and you are flirting and scolding me every word.

The woman who painted the painting was named Wen Lingjiao, and she was the holy daughter of the Tianzun Sect who was once dominant, and there were millions of believers and countless masters guarding her with every move. However, a whole year ago, her brother Wen Honghui, who was also the leader of the Tianzun sect, was defeated and drowned, and the heroes of the rivers and lakes who were surrounded by the Tianzun sect were also wiped out - even Wen Honghui, the dignified Tianzun sect leader, was also opened in a coffin and killed, and the head of the demon was shown to the public. From then on, the Tianzun Sect, which had been noisy for hundreds of years, disappeared, and Wen Lingjiao, the holy woman, naturally couldn't stand it.

And Qiu Yizhi, who replied to Wen Lingjiao, was the one who single-handedly exterminated the Tianzun Sect. He was originally a lonely orphan, and he was about to die of hunger and cold, but by chance, he was considered the son of the moth by Zheng Rong, the king of Youyan at that time. After that, Qiu Yizhi relied on his ingenuity and wisdom to serve under his father-in-law Youyan Wang, and even broke into the capital, convinced famous generals, and forced the emperor to death, making great contributions to Zheng Rong's success in "rebelling".

However, Qiu Yizhi, who made immortal achievements, in order to avoid the disaster of rabbits and dead dogs, did not want to enter the prime minister in the center of the imperial court, but chose Shanyin County, the capital of Yuezhou, Jiangnan Province, which is not poor or rich, as a small Qipin county order.

But people who are right and wrong have their own things that accompany them.

After Qiu Yizhi arrived in Shanyin County, he successively cracked the Thirteen Lives Strange Case, cleansed the Jiangnan officialdom, exterminated the Japanese thieves, befriended the sea merchants, and eradicated the Tianzun Sect, but he did not have a few days of leisure time - his actions made the improper emperor Zheng Rong gain a firm foothold in Jiangnan Province, which has no foundation and is the foundation of the world's money and grain, and the throne has become more and more stable since then.

In order to thank Qiu Yizhi for this great achievement, Emperor Zheng Rong not only acquiesced in the thousands of taels of silver that Qiu Yizhi received from several big merchants every month, gave him the command of two hundred elite regiments, and gave him the title of marquis.

Qiu Yizhi and Wen Lingjiao were talking, but they heard the hidden door being knocked lightly twice, and a timid voice came: "My lord, someone outside is asking to see ......" Qiu Yizhi straightened up and looked out of the door, it turned out to be Wang Lao Wu, who was in charge of ordering errands under his subordinates, standing sideways at the door and talking to the house.

He was talking to Wen Lingjiao about being on the rise, and when he was disturbed like this, he was immediately a little displeased, and asked with a stiff face: "Didn't you see that I was busy?" Who came to me? ”

Wang Lao Wu was stunned by his stiff tone, and his original fragmented mouth suddenly became a little wooden: "It's Liu ...... Liu...... Liu Jiedu ......"

"Humph!" Qiu Yizhi laughed, "It's this Liu Qing again." Do you want to ask me again to borrow troops to suppress bandits? Didn't you tell him, this kind of thing, just let him go to Zhao Chengxiao. Go down! ”

Qiu Yizhi's words didn't fall, but he heard laughter outside the door: "I didn't expect that my brother hadn't seen me for three years, and there was such a big shelf, even General Zhendong and Jiangnan Province Jiedu Envoy couldn't see you?" ”

Qiu Yizhi heard that the voice was kind and familiar, and suddenly saw the speaker push the door in, and immediately smiled, and took two steps forward to hold the person's hand: "Original...... It turned out that the third brother was here, why didn't he report it? ”

I saw that the person who came was half a head taller than Qiu Yizhi, but his face was very delicate, and although he was not very luxurious, he was also neatly tidy and meticulous, and he was not an ordinary man at a glance.

I saw that the man glanced at Qiu Yizhi's study, and said with a slight smile: "Brother, you are having such a comfortable life!" Not to mention anything else, just this garden, I think it is rare in the capital, and there are no palaces in several palaces, I am afraid that only the emperor's imperial garden can be compared with it. ”

Qiu Yizhi smiled and said, "The third brother will also entertain people." Don't you know me yet? The little brother is very casual and scribbled in doing things, where is this garden arranged? In fact, it was all according to the meaning of 'Mr. Bansong' Lin Shuhan, I lived for half a year, and I didn't see any doorway, I just felt comfortable. ”

"Then it's no wonder, Mr. Lin's calligraphy and painting are excellent, and since it is the garden he arranged, it is naturally different." He suddenly sighed and said, "It's a pity that we are entangled in mundane affairs, not to mention spending time on building gardens, even if we build them and put them in front of us, we may not have time to enjoy them!" It's still a good blessing for a virtuous brother! ”

Qiu Yizhi heard the meaning of this, and seemed to complain a little that he was immersed in the mountains and rivers, and he was not able to contribute to the country's affairs, so he had to cough lightly, and said to Wang Lao Wu: "Lao Wu, how did you pass on this military order?" This is my third brother, the third highness under the emperor's knees, why didn't you report your name? I've been on my side for so long, don't you even understand this little rule? ”

Wang Lao Wu scratched his head and was about to explain, but he heard the man say: "Don't blame him, brother Xian, it was the foolish brother who specially told him not to report, and it is none of his business." ”

The so-called "Three Highnesses" is named Zheng Miao, who is well-behaved, thoughtful and proper, and extremely kind and benevolent, and is the most important of the emperor Zheng Rong's three sons, and has revealed several times in front of Qiu Yizhi that he wants to make him the crown prince to inherit the throne.

Qiu Yizhi knew that Zheng Miao was now leading several affairs in the imperial court, and he was an indispensable figure around Emperor Zheng Rong and Prime Minister Zhong Likuang, but he didn't know why he abandoned the complicated government affairs in the court and went to Shanyin County, a remote and small county, to find his righteous brother Qiu Yizhi.

However, the only thing that is certain is that with Zheng Miao's calm character, it is impossible to leave the center of the court lightly just because he misses his brother, and there must be a big reason for this, so Qiu Yizhi ordered Wang Lao Wu in a loud voice: "Old Five, you go to Mr. Lin's side now to say something, just say that the distinguished guest is here, I will pay money today, please Miss Wu cook a few good dishes, and we will dine together in the evening." ”

Wang Lao Wu agreed, and then ran away.

Qiu Yizhi saw Wang Lao Wu leave, and then saw Liu Qing, the envoy of Jiedu, standing at the door, so he beckoned: "General Liu, why don't you come in and talk?" ”

Liu Qing is a general from the old Youyan Palace, knowing that the two brothers must have something important to say when they get together, although he is mediocre as an official and a soldier, he is not a bad person, and he doesn't want to get involved in the affairs of the two brothers, so he hurriedly saluted outside the door and said: "The two highnesses are talking, how can there be any reason for me to listen." I think it's very good today, why don't I guard the door for the two of you just like I did in Guangyang back then! With that, he took a few steps back and stood far away under a ginkgo tree outside the door.

"Acquaintance!" Qiu Yi said secretly in his heart.

But Wen Lingjiao also put down her pen and said, "The two of you can't sit down, I'll make tea for the two of you." It's just that the tea here is running out, please wait a little longer. ”

Qiu Yizhi glanced at the tea set placed on the Duobao grid in the study, and had already guessed Wen Lingjiao's thoughts, so he nodded lightly and let her out.

Zheng Miao saw that there were no outsiders in the house, so she loosened her body slightly, took a chair and sat down, and said: "This girl has an extraordinary appearance and quiet manners, it seems that her brother also admires her, I don't know where everyone is beautiful?" Do you want me to come forward to protect you and pull a match? ”

Qiu Yizhi smiled bitterly: "Hi! I may have to tell a few lies to others, but I don't dare to hide it with you and the third brother. This woman is Wen Lingjiao. ”

"What? She is Wen Lingjiao, the holy daughter of the Tianzun Sect? Zheng Miao exclaimed, and then returned to normal, "This woman is a bowl of troubled water, how can she be in the hands of the virtuous brother?" ”

Qiu Yizhi shook his head and said, "It's still the third brother's eyes that are vicious, and the younger brother is really obsessed with Miss Wen." Now that the Tianzun Sect has been destroyed, she is no longer the holy daughter of the Tianzun Sect, and besides, the emperor had an edict earlier, saying that he had forgiven her sins, so I kept her by my side. ”

Zheng Miao nodded very seriously, pondered for a moment and said: "If you think about it carefully, such a woman is taken care of by the virtuous brother, and the advantages of the locality, the imperial court, and the Jiangshan Sheji can be regarded as outweighing the disadvantages. Just ask the virtuous brother to listen to the foolish brother's advice, she is a person of right and wrong after all, and the brother still has to be careful! ”

Qiu Yizhi didn't want to go deeper on this topic, so he agreed a few times and then changed the topic, and said with a smile: "The third brother is a busy man, and after talking for such a long time, I haven't asked the third brother why he is free to come to my side?" ”

When Zheng Miao heard this, a haze suddenly appeared on her face: "This matter should indeed be talked about with Brother Xian." The virtuous brother knew that Zheng Nuo, the prince of Lingnan, was now in the capital, nominally studying in Taixue and learning government affairs, but in fact he was a hostage. However, last month, news came that it was the princess of Lingnan, that is, Zheng Nuo's biological mother, who died. I, the Han Dynasty, rule the world with filial piety, and I should let Zheng Nuo go back to Ding Worry and Filial Piety in the ...... of affection, reason, public and private."

Qiu Yizhi paused obviously when he heard Zheng Miao say this, and then said: "This kind of thing should be accommodating, right?" How can you let the tiger return to the mountain because of this pedantic little thing, leaving behind troubles? ”

Zheng Miao nodded: "Father and Master Zhongli also mean this, and gave Zheng Nuo a vacancy for the Ministry of Works, and retained him on the grounds that the ministry was busy, and let him guard the system in Beijing." However, I couldn't treat the king of Lingnan too badly in the big gift, so I sent me to Lingnan for Zheng Nuo's funeral. ”

Qiu Yizhi frowned and said, "This is a bit overkill." It's the princess of the king of Lingnan who died, and it's not the king of Lingnan himself who died, the emperor sent an idle official like Langzhong of the Ministry of Rites, and just sent him over, why bother sending the third brother to a place like Lingnan? ”

Zheng Miao suddenly looked up to the sky and laughed twice: "Haha." Isn't this all the work done by the virtuous brothers? Why did he complain about the inappropriate things of the imperial court today? ”