Hurrying all the way, day and night, a few days later, Huo Sijin and Chu Zheng finally arrived in Huzhou.

Huo Sijin held the prince's token in his hand and asked to see Lord Du, the governor of Huzhou, as the head of the East Palace, and Lord Du hurriedly went out to greet him in person when he heard the news.

"Du Yan, the governor of Huzhou, has only seen adults." Lord Du hurriedly saluted Huo Sijin.

In terms of official positions, the chief of the East Palace is lower than that of Zhizhou, and he is humble and orderly, so Huo Sijin hurriedly returned the salute, "Lord Du is polite, under Huo Changjin, he is the chief of the East Palace." ”

The two sides met the courtesy, and Lord Du raised his head and held hands to greet each other, "Lord Huo, please come inside." ”

Huo Sijin smiled and nodded, "Lord Du, please." ”

After entering the Zhizhou Mansion, Lord Du wanted to invite his subordinates to serve refreshments, so he asked, "I don't know where His Royal Highness the Prince's honor guard is?" Please also let Master Huo inform you, and the lower officials will also go to greet you in person. ”

Huo Sijin took over and replied: "His Royal Highness still has some time to arrive, originally Huo Mou went to Huzhou with His Highness, but His Royal Highness was worried about the disaster in Huzhou, so he sent Huo Mou to take the first step. ”

Hearing this, Lord Du nodded thoughtfully, "That's the case......" His face was not too surprised. It is far away, and if you want to arrive in a few days, you must be quick all the way, day and night. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent Changshi first, but he was a few steps behind, which is also common sense.

"Lord Du, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince sent Huo to repair the embankment and build a canal to properly solve the matter of the peach blossom flood, Huo has to bother Lord Du, Huo Mou is here to thank Lord Du first." As he spoke, Huo Sijin bowed to Lord Du.

"I can't do it." Lord Du hurriedly waved his hand, "Xiaguan is the governor of Huzhou, and it is the duty of the lower official to cooperate with Lord Huo on errands." ”

Huo Sijin nodded, "With Lord Du's words, Huo is relieved." Without further ado, I asked Master Du to take Huo to see the files of previous years, so that Huo could have a better understanding of the peach blossom flood. ”

"Lord Huo, you have come all the way from the capital, it is better to let the lower officials pick up the wind and wash the dust for you first, so as to fulfill the friendship of the landlord."

At the end, Lord Du said again: "Besides, it's not too early this day, Lord Huo hurried to come, this road must be a lot of cars, why don't you take a break today, and then look at the file tomorrow?" ”

Huo Sijin just wanted to open his mouth to refuse, but a slight cough came from behind him.

Although the voice came from behind, Huo Sijin knew that the voice was made by Chu Zheng.

Huo Sijin understood, raised his eyes and smiled: "It's difficult to be gracious, then it will be troublesome to Master Du." ”

"It's not troublesome, it's not troublesome, it's just that the humble house is shabby, and the banquet is not rich, please don't dislike it." Lord Du said as he spoke, and waved his hand, "Lord Huo, please." ”

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The banquet was not a big show, but a banquet for entertaining guests at ordinary homes, Lord Du beckoned Huo Sijin and the others to sit down one by one, "Lord Huo came in a hurry, and the officials didn't have time to prepare, only the ordinary appetizers to entertain you, please don't be surprised." ”

Among the group, Huo Sijin was the leader, and Huo Sijin took over, "Where, where is it, I'm waiting to disturb Master Du." ”

After a few words of greeting, a woman stepped forward and said to Master Du: "Master, the wine and food are almost ready, and it's time for a banquet." When Lord Du beckoned Huo Sijin and the others to sit down, the woman was beside him and instructed his subordinates to serve food and wine.

Huo Sijin quietly looked at the woman, looking at her words and deeds, she must be Lord Du's main wife. Mrs. Du was neatly dressed, but not too gorgeous, and the jewelry she wore was not rich, and it could even be regarded as simple. Mrs. Du seems to be a simple woman in a thorn hairpin cloth skirt.

"You have come from afar, Du will give you a drink." Master Du took the lead in holding the wine glass.

Huo Sijin and the others also picked up the wine glass, "Lord Du is polite." ”

Lord Du toasted, and according to the rules, Huo Sijin naturally had to give him a glass in return......

In this way, you come and go, and you are staggered. Huo Sijin's amount of wine was not too deep, fortunately, she had prepared a handkerchief in her sleeve in advance, and when she drank, it was covered by sleeves, and Master Du couldn't see it, so Huo Sijin secretly poured all the wine on the handkerchief.

After three rounds of drinking, I saw that Lord Du's cheeks were slightly red, and he was already a little drunk.

"Lord Du, when I first arrived, I don't know what the flood disaster in Huzhou is, and I have to worry about Lord Du to tell me." Huo Sijin said unintentionally.

Lord Du, who was glowing with wine, let out a long sigh, "Huzhou floods...... Alas, it's all the incompetence of the lower officials, the lower officials have been the governor of Huzhou for many years, and they have seen the floods in Huzhou every year, but they can't do anything about it......"

Woowoo......

Master Du actually hid his face and wept, tears intersected, and wept endlessly.

I don't know if it was the alcohol that aroused the pain in my heart, or whether the pain in my heart was exaggerated by the wine, Lord Du seemed to be drunk and muttered: "It's all my Du Yan who is incompetent...... I am vain to know the state, I am sorry for Your Majesty, I am sorry for the people, I ...... I might as well die......"

muttered to himself repeatedly, and as he spoke, Lord Du raised his head suddenly, got up and slammed into the pillar next to him.

"Master, master, no......" Mrs. Du lifted her skirt and rushed up, hugged Lord Du, and shouted at the people below, "What are you still doing in a daze, don't stop the master quickly!" ”

There was a subordinate who helped the drunken Lord Du, and Mrs. Du was free to use her hands and blessed her body with Huo Sijin and others, "The concubine Hu has seen Lord Huo." Please forgive me, Lord Huo, my lord is drunk, it is rude, the concubine took him back first, please continue to eat. ”

Huo Sijin stood up, hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No need, we have already eaten, so we won't bother, let's leave." ”

The drunken Lord Du, who was supported by his subordinates, suddenly snorted twice, "Huo ...... Lord Huo, Xiaguan...... Xia Guan will toast you again. ”

Mrs. Du turned her head to look at Lord Du, and when she turned around, she said with a smile: "How can you let Lord Huo live outside?" If Lord Huo doesn't like the humble house, it is better to stay here. ”

Huo Sijin's eyebrows were slightly raised, but the afterglow was looking at Chu Zheng. Chu Zheng nodded invisibly, and Huo Sijin understood, "Then trouble Mrs. Du." ”

The subordinates led Huo Sijin and the others to the wing room, and after settling down, Huo Sijin let the subordinates go down.

"You two go outside and keep watch." Chu Zheng gestured to Zheng Changdong and Zheng Changqing, brothers.

After receiving the order, the two brothers Zheng Changdong immediately walked out of the door and carefully guarded outside, leaving only Chu Zheng and Huo Sijin in the room.

"What do you think of this Lord Du?"

Huo Sijin raised his eyes, facing Chu Zheng's slightly deep eyes, thinking that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince already had a plan in his heart, but he just listened to her opinion, but she felt that the views of the two of them should be almost the same.

On the surface, Lord Du was polite and polite, and there was no flattery, when he entered the door, Changjin quietly noticed that the decorations in the house were not gorgeous, and even a little cold, and the wine and food on the banquet were even more ordinary. To sum it up in this way, this Lord Du seems to be a good official who is honest and honest. ”

Chu Zheng sneered, "A good official who is honest and honest? ”

Immediately, Huo Sijin changed his words and said: "Whether it is the furnishings at home, the banquet wine and food, these are all superficial things, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince invites him to go to Huzhou in person, and it is not difficult for Lord Du to get this news as the governor of Huzhou." He got the news early, prepared all the furnishings in his home in advance, and even explained to Mrs. Du in advance, put away the gold, silver and jewelry, and appeared in a simple state, which was not difficult. ”

"Actually, this Lord Du behaved very well before, and even Changjin couldn't figure it out for a while, but there was one thing that made Changjin suspicious."

"Hit the pillar ......" Huo Sijin and Chu Zheng said these two words in unison.

The corners of Huo Sijin's lips raised slightly, and he smiled: "Tianxing can also see it." ”

"Du Yancai has been the governor of Huzhou for many years, and every year there are floods, and the imperial court will send ministers to come, and this drama must have been performed many times, so he can be so skilled." Chu Zheng's face was cold, and his phoenix eyes seemed to be stained with a layer of frost, the chill was biting, mixed with the killing intent of the wind and snow.

Huo Sijin nodded, she also felt the same way, "Lord Du cried and complained about his incompetence, and then he was about to commit suicide by hitting the pillar in a fit of anger, at this time, the minister should have stopped him in time, but unfortunately we didn't move, and when Lord Du was about to rush to the pillar, his pace slowed down significantly, so that Mrs. Du would have enough time to stop him." ”

Lord Du and Mrs. Du were mature in practice, and they thought that others could not see it, but he didn't know that Huo Sijin and Chu Zheng were like mirrors in their hearts.

"Lord Du left us in the mansion, I'm afraid he wants us to be under his control." Huo Sijin said, "Tianxing, we must be careful to guard against him. ”

Chu Zheng's eyes drooped slightly, "Master Du's matter will be investigated by Zheng Changdong, and you will solve the peach blossom flood first." Rest well tonight, and go out with me tomorrow. ”

As long as Master Du is still in Huzhou, then his affairs can be liquidated slowly, but the Peach Blossom Flood is a natural disaster, and he can't wait at all.

There are priorities, of course Huo Sijin understands this truth, "Yes." ”

The road was tiring, and they were all tired, and after the discussion was completed, Huo Sijin and the others turned off the lights one after another.

The little maid who was quietly guarding not far from the wing room saw that the lights in the house were extinguished, and immediately reported it to Lord Du and his wife.