Xiao Rui solemnly thanked Mu Cheng again, Mu Cheng waved his hand, and was about to say something more, when he heard the door of the old mansion clang, and a veteran soldier came out, shouting: "What are Mu Cheng and Xiao Xiao brothers hiding here talking about?" The big guy is looking for something. Since I said beforehand, I want to find a good restaurant in the city and see off all the old brothers, but don't be reluctant to give up the silver, regret it halfway, and run away! ”

Mu Cheng suddenly couldn't take care of Xiao Rui, rolled his eyelids, and shouted back: "Nonsense! Who regrets it, who can't bear the silver?! Who do you look down on?! So saying, he greeted the old soldier, and the two of them went back to the old house together.

Seeing this, Xiao Rui couldn't help but laugh dumbly.

He didn't go back with him, although he could get along with the non-commissioned officers and military attachés in the guard, but his own temperament was still different from them, and it was actually not very lively. At this time, if he participates, he will inevitably be a little out of place, and he will disturb each other.

He turned around and continued to stand facing the river, taking a deep breath of the cold fresh air, pondering Fang Cai's proposal. If he wants to seek a military position in the north, he doesn't have to find a way from home, he himself has a connection with King Yan.

You don't have to be a colleague with Fang Wenshan, it's too bad to talk about the Cao family. Anyway, if someone wants to seek the shortage of the Shaanxi Metropolitan Division, their seats will naturally be vacant. You only need to say hello to King Yan, and King Yan will naturally watch it.

It's just that if he really wants to do this, he has to think about what will happen if his aunt is left alone in the capital Zhuguo General's Mansion. Jin Shanwei is close, the communication is convenient, and he can go back at any time if there is something at home. But if you go to the north, it's a different story.

But thinking that once he went to the north, he would completely get rid of the sphere of influence of Xiao Guifei and the third prince, and he couldn't help but be moved.

He was dissatisfied with the third prince in his heart, after all, he and the other party were childhood friends who grew up together, and the cousin friendship of more than ten years was not something that could be put aside. But the third prince has the intention to take the heir, and he is unwilling to get involved. If you hide far away, out of sight is pure, it may be beneficial to both parties.

There was another sound of the door opening behind him, but it was a young man who came back: "Second Brother Xiao, what are you doing here?" Why don't you go in? ”

Xiao Rui turned around and smiled: "Xie Xiaosan, why did you come out?" ”

Xie Huizhi shrugged: "It's uncomfortable to look at." Although everyone was coaxing, watching the excitement and happiness, in fact, they didn't feel very good. In this difference, some people continue to go to high places, and some people will step down in disgrace and return to the fields to become farmers. The person who stepped down was sad, reluctant, and unwilling. The person who wants to go to a high place looks sad when he sees his brother sad, and he himself will be sad with it. Everything is just a virtual excitement, and no one dares to show their true thoughts to each other. I, the person watching the play, feel depressed, so I might as well come out and breathe. ”

Xiao Rui was a little surprised, and then smiled: "I really didn't see it, it turns out that you are quite smart." ”

Xie Huizhi rolled his eyes: "Second Brother Xiao, do you really think I'm a fool?" You have a great reputation in Beijing, and we are not unknown. Everyone loves to pretend, everyone is clear in their hearts, you and my eldest brother don't look down on the second brother. ”

Xiao Rui really laughed out loud this time: "I'll compensate you or not, it's my brother's mistake, I shouldn't underestimate you." You are also a smart person, how can there be a fool when you come out of the Xie family? ”

That's not right, isn't Xie Yingrong a real fool who came out of the Xie family?

Xie Huizhi's mouth moved, and he didn't refute it. There are some things that can be understood by one's own family, and there is no need to lose face in front of outsiders.

He simply changed the subject: "Second Brother Xiao, you entrusted me with a letter to my family, and I have already asked people to bring it back to Beijing early." You are also lucky that the flood did not come until after the letter was sent, so it was not hindered. I've been busy in Xie Jiajiao for more than ten days, and I haven't bothered to tell you. If there were no accidents along the way, the letter should have arrived in Beijing five days ago. ”

Xiao Rui nodded: "Thank you, the three brothers." If you do something, I will naturally rest assured. After that, his heart moved slightly, "Just now, Mu Yishi gossiped with me, and mentioned one thing, I think your family may be of some interest." He told Xie Huizhi about the rumors that the Cao family and Fang Wenshan were in the north.

Xie Huizhi was dumbfounded when he heard it: "Won't it?" Can that Cao really do such a thing? How embarrassed is she?! It's only been a few months since her brother died? Is she really married to the surname Fang? Even if she is really married, how can she have the face to claim that the surname Fang is the emperor's brother-in-law?! "Xie Pu was not embarrassed to play this banner before!

Xiao Rui smiled faintly and said: "Mu Yanshi got a letter from his friend, but he just mentioned it as a casual conversation, where Fang Wenshan came from, and what the rumors were, he would not delve into it." ”

But he is different, the Xiao family has collected a lot of information related to the Cao family. Since Xie Pu was framed and imprisoned, and he heard Xie Pu's father and daughter discussing the case in the prison of Dali Temple, the Xiao family has increased the collection of information related to the other party's Wenshan, even if the latter left the capital, it was no exception. Therefore, he knew more about Fang Wenshan's current situation than Mu Cheng thought.

Xiao Rui told Xie Huizhi: "Fang Wenshan was originally transferred to the capital from Shaanxi, but now he is just returning to his hometown. But he was promoted before and left for more than a year, and after returning to Shaanxi, it was naturally impossible for him to keep his original position. And he was almost demoted back, not rising but descending, and his power was much less than before. He is not without opponents in the northern border army. Those people knew that he had lost power, so naturally they would no longer maintain peace with him. Cao followed him to the north, although she was not yet married, she just lived in the local area in a low-key manner, but she was used to oppressing people with her mother's power in Beijing, and she must have been in the north, no exception. She is a person who is used to overstepping her husband to call the shots, not so much that Fang Wenshan played the sign of the Cao family's son-in-law to bully people, but I think it is more likely that the Cao family is making his own decisions. I don't know the specific situation, but if I can provoke the Yan Wangfu to make a move, I guess they will make a lot of trouble. ”

Xie Huizhi sighed twice: "No matter what the inside situation is, if this kind of thing spreads, my eldest brother and sister will also lose face." Second Brother Xiao, you just said it...... This matter Yan Wangfu has already made people play in the court, but it was just suppressed by the Cao family? ”

Xiao Rui said lightly: "This is the situation that Mu Yan inquired about, specifically...... I don't know. I've been stuck here for many days, and I'm too busy dealing with floods and epidemics, so where can I pay attention to the news in Beijing? ”

Xie Huizhi thought thoughtfully: "I'll tell the eldest brother when I go back, I have to send a letter to the eldest sister." She doesn't necessarily know. If this kind of thing spreads in the capital, she will be faceless when she goes out. While no one knows about it now, it's better to hurry up. The daughter of the Cao family is ugly, so let the Cao family worry about it. ”

Xiao Rui smiled lightly: "The Cao family has been having a lot of troubles recently, and I don't know how much I can help this daughter." If you are interested, you can pay attention to the news of Pingwang Town. If there is no accident, Huang Qianhu's position should not be kept, and the successor is very likely to be selected from our Jinshanwei. "Jin Peng commanded the envoy to go to Hangzhou and straightened out Zhejiang's military affairs, but he didn't fight for power, so why should the imperial court give Jin Shanwei a little sweetness.

Xie Huizhi suddenly realized: "No wonder the surnamed Huang sent someone to our house twice before, talking to the eldest brother to pull the relationship, but then there was no news, it turned out that he was busy protecting himself." That's okay, he's a vegetarian like him, and he can rely on Lao Tzu to occupy a good place like Pingwang Town. Now that he has been dismissed, why can he continue to stay and eat and drink spicy? The area around Pingwang Town has also been ruined by him! ”

Xiao Rui smiled and changed the subject: "When is it more convenient for you to have at home?" I would like to come to my door to thank you in person. ”

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