In the palace, in the hall, there are three people sitting opposite each other.

These three people, two middle-aged men, and one woman, are Wang Shiyan and her two uncles.

"Your Uncle Zhu was stripped of his official body because he was found to have embezzled military salaries." The thin middle-aged man took a sip of tea and said.

Hearing his uncle's words, Wang Shiyan's eyes widened and he said in disbelief: "How is it possible? ”

She knew how poor Uncle Zhu was.

When I went to his house as a guest when I was a child, I ate simple meals without any extravagance and waste. Her father also lamented that there are not many honest people like Zhu Boxian.

How could such a person do something about embezzling military salaries?

Seeing Wang Shiyan's shocked look, the middle-aged man with a beard smiled and said, "Last year, I was recalled to Beijing, and as soon as I went back, some officials impeached me for embezzling military salaries. ”

"I didn't take it seriously at the time, because I Zhu Boxian had never done such a thing in my life."

Speaking of this, Zhu Boxian's smile brought a hint of bitterness, and said: "But who knows, there are people and physical evidence that prove that I embezzled military salaries." They even dug up a large amount of gold and silver in my house, as well as a ledger with my handwriting. ”

"There are all the human and material evidence, and I can't refute it under this, so I was taken down directly. Originally, His Majesty the Emperor wanted to kill me, but because of my past military exploits, the ministers begged for mercy, so I was able to save my life. ”

"But even so, I was stripped of my official body and demoted to a commoner."

Hearing this, Wang Shiyan hesitated a little, this person has all the evidence and physical evidence, and even the handwriting is exactly the same, this is already an iron case.

Even she was a little skeptical that her Uncle Zhu was really corrupt.

"What, little Yan'er, do you think I'm corrupt?" Seeing the hesitant look on Wang Shiyan's face, Zhu Boxian couldn't help but show a ridiculous look on his face.

Hearing Zhu Boxian say this, Wang Shiyan suddenly figured out that his family and Uncle Zhu's family are world friends, even if he deceives others, he will not deceive himself and others, after all, even if he embezzles military salaries, his family will tolerate him.

Thinking of this, she showed a determined look in her eyes, and said seriously: "Uncle Zhu, I believe in you, you must not be corrupt." ”

Seeing Wang Shiyan's appearance, Zhu Boxian's eyes couldn't help but look a little more gratified, and he laughed: "So enough, so enough." ”

Smiling and laughing, he couldn't help but have some tears in his eyes.

He was poor all his life, governed the army with clear rewards and punishments, ate and lived with his subordinates, and set an example.

And now, the emperor he was loyal to wanted to kill him, and the generals under his rule hated him because of the corruption of military salaries.

His wife and children abandoned him because of his reputation, and drew a line with him, and the people he protected spit on him and despised him.

But now he didn't expect to meet someone who can believe in him here, which makes him deeply moved.

At this time, the thin middle-aged man said with a smile: "Recently, your Uncle Zhu lived in our house, didn't you like the art of war very much?" Now that he has free time, you can go and ask for advice often. ”

"Really?" Hearing his uncle say this, Wang Shiyan's eyes immediately showed a look of surprise and looked at Zhu Boxian.

Zhu Bo first looked at her and looked at him with expectant eyes, and nodded with a smile.

"By the way, who is the kid you brought today?" At this time, the thin middle-aged man asked with some hesitation.

Hearing the thin middle-aged man's words, Wang Shiyan said: "That's a child we rescued in Jingning County." ”

"Jingning County." Hearing Wang Shiyan say about Jingning County, the thin middle-aged man frowned slightly, but he knew that Jingning County seemed to be still suffering from drought in the past six months.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but ask: "How is Jingning County now?" ”

"When we passed through Jingning County, it was already raining." Wang Shiyan said.

Hearing Wang Shiyan say this, the thin middle-aged man couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and said, "That's good, that's good." ”

Seeing him like this, Wang Shiyan and Wang Boxian looked at each other and smiled.

"Let's keep that child, our Wang family doesn't have a lot of such a pair of chopsticks." The thin middle-aged man sighed and said, "They are all hard-working people." ”

And while they were chatting, Yan Ling and Wang Xiaorou were packing their luggage.

"Master, did you say that Miss's uncle would be good to Miss?" When packing her luggage, Wang Xiaorou asked with some hesitation.

Hearing Wang Xiaorou say this, Yan Ling hurriedly made a silent gesture, looked around, and didn't see anyone else before breathing a sigh of relief.

He knocked on Wang Xiaorou's head with his knuckles, and reprimanded in a deep voice: "In the palace in the future, you don't have to be as stubborn as before, otherwise Miss will be looked down upon by other subordinates, thinking that she has no way to discipline, you know?" ”

Hearing her master say this, Wang Xiaorou covered her forehead and nodded repeatedly, and then she asked hesitantly: "Then do you think Uncle Miss will be good to Miss?" ”

Seeing that she was still like this, Yan Ling showed a helpless look, knowing that her apprentice was very curious, if she didn't explain it to her clearly, she probably wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.

So Yan Ling said: "Miss, this uncle is her own uncle, how can she treat Miss badly?" Not to mention that he has today's achievements and the help of his master. ”

Speaking of this, he paused for a moment, and then said, "Not to mention, this uncle of Miss has no children under his knees. He will treat the young lady as his own daughter, so you don't have to worry about it. ”

Hearing Yan Ling say this, Wang Xiaorou breathed a sigh of relief, as if she had put down a stone in her heart.

But she immediately thought of something, and asked suspiciously, "In that case, why didn't the uncles of the former young lady take the young lady over?" ”

"Because he has been a Beijing official in the capital before, he has never been able to get out." Yan Ling said with a smile: "Actually, he has always sent letters to express his condolences to Miss. ”

Hearing Yan Ling say this, Wang Xiaorou nodded, and then said strangely: "Why did he have time to come from the capital this time?" ”

"Because Wang Qian, the chief examiner of the Zetian County Autumn Exam this time, is him." Yan Ling said.

As soon as she heard the news, Wang Xiaorou's eyes widened, and she looked shocked.

"If you dare to scream, you can sleep in the stable for me to-day." Yan Ling saw Wang Xiaorou's shocked appearance and warned.

was warned by Yan Ling, and Wang Xiaorou forcibly suppressed the exclamation in her throat.

"By the way, I still have something to go out today, you can pack the rest of your things." At this time, Yan Ling said suddenly.

Wang Xiaorou nodded, but there was a little strange in her heart, her master rarely came to Zetianfu, what else could she do?

After Yan Ling and Wang Xiaorou gave the order, they walked out towards the back door.

After going out, a confused look flashed in his eyes, and he whispered, "What is it?" Why can't I remember? ”

Immediately, the confusion in Yan Ling's eyes became stronger and stronger, and she walked towards the city gate, walking farther and farther.