"What! Why was this case stopped by Dr. Tang?"

Two days later, in the morning of Xiudefang Yamen, the three blind men arrived as scheduled. Before he entered the door, he heard Zheng Yanei say that his father, Zheng Xuanyilang, handed over the letter to his colleagues in Qipin for discussion, and unanimously decided that it could be reported to the doctor.

Yesterday there was a heated discussion among the counsellors in private. Some people believe that this matter is very important and must be brought to the attention of the imperial court as soon as possible. Others think it's nonsense, a cholera statement. Among them, Dr. Natang is the leader.

According to Zheng Yanei, the doctors of the DPRK and China have always been divided into two factions and are hostile to each other. And on this matter, the two factions have shown disagreement. Dr. Tang's attitude was particularly radical, and the dispute between the two factions was particularly fierce for a while.

After the release of the government in the afternoon, Dr. Tang went directly to the palace to find a top boss. In the early morning of the next day, I heard His Majesty the Emperor say that there have been demagogic remarks in the city recently, intending to sow discord between the government and the people, and these are pure nonsense rumors.

As soon as they heard this, the counsellors of the other faction understood that His Majesty was alluding to what they had argued about yesterday.

"So... To be precise, His Majesty should not let the investigation be investigated, not stopped by Doctor Tang..."Zheng Yanei said with a bitter face.

"Your Majesty, if Your Majesty knew about this matter, why wouldn't you pay attention to it?" asked Li He on the side, puzzled.

"Not true. Since ancient times, there have been many cases of courtiers blinding the Holy Hearing. It is likely that the emperor did not know the details of the matter, and his ministers confused the concept and only said that it was a demagogic case. Xia Fanxing said.

"But... Does Doctor Tang usually have such a high status in the imperial court? he actually went directly to the emperor?" Xia Fanxing looked at Zheng Yanei and asked.

"Not really... As you all know, the counselors around His Majesty have almost become idle now, and there are not many who have been in the court for the early years. Therefore, unless you are a close confidant and an important minister, you will not have a chance to get close to Your Majesty..."

"In other words, there is someone on Doctor Tang's head, and this person is His Majesty's cronies and ministers?" Xia Fanxing followed his meaning, and suddenly felt his eyes light up.

Qin Blind calmed down his anger, and made the same discovery as Xia Fanxing, he said: "In this way, Xuanzong's henchmen and ministers are closest to them, just like An Lushan, Yang Guozhong, Gao Lishi, and the newly promoted Imperial Historian Ge Shuhan. ”

"Gao Lishi, how does this eunuch usually behave?" Xia Fanxing was a little unfamiliar with this name.

"Colliers should be regarded as the head of the eunuchs. He served when His Majesty was still a prince. Being a human being is by no means a great evil, but he is good at figuring out the holy will and acting in a calculating manner. Zheng Yanei recalled his impression of this person and said.

"Colliers is just a eunuch by the emperor's side. If the tree falls, it will be scattered, how can it be against His Majesty. Seeing that Xia Fanxing was suspicious of Gao Lishi, Qin Blind explained lightly.

"That's right. Xia Fanxing scratched his head and said, "An Lushan and Yang Guozhong have a deep grudge, so don't worry about it for the time being." I've heard about that Geshuhan, and it seems that he was originally Turkic?"

"Definitely. However, this person had made great achievements in Kubahai a few years ago, and two years later he broke through the Tubo Stone Fort City and captured several Tubo generals. It can be said that he is loyal to Datang, which is why His Majesty has such promotion and trust in him. Zheng Yanei said.

"The more this is the case, the more it should not be taken lightly. Xia Fanxing shook his head, and suddenly had some bad thoughts about this famous general. "In one of your words, if it is not of my race, its heart will be different. Although it cannot be said in one word, the more alien the race, the more unwilling to be resigned to others. ”

"That makes sense. Qin Blind nodded and continued: "However, after all, this person is a military general, and his status in the court must be inferior to An Yang's. Therefore, it is still necessary to pay more attention to these two old enemies. ”

"Two... I'm really embarrassed about this..."Zheng Yanei sighed, and when he saw the sun rising, he was about to say goodbye.

Xia Fanxing and Qin Blind did not speak. Now it seems that we have entered a bottleneck, and it is difficult to find progress.

Zheng Yanei suddenly thought of something, patted his head, and said excitedly: "But three days later, there will be a moon viewing party in the Mid-Autumn Festival, which will be held inside." I heard that it was organized by Yang Xiangguo. He has a daughter named Yang Qing, who is the main guest this time. In fact, over the years, this moon viewing party will be held in the West Market, and the literati and scholars will chant poems against each other and enjoy the beautiful scenery together. It's just that this time it was hosted by Yang Xiangguo, and the name is extraordinarily big. Many celebrities from the family will participate, and it is said that Prince Jinggong Li Wan will also go to give a speech. ”

Zheng Yanei looked at the puzzled eyes of several people, and said: "And that Prince Jinggong is very curious about the Taoism and poetry and writing, and there are often strange people as his guests. I wonder if this is an opportunity to get close to the royal family and ask for help?" Zheng Yanei raised his eyebrows a little embarrassedly, and the atmosphere suddenly cooled down, maybe his proposal was a little whimsical.

Xia Fanxing and Qin Blind glanced at each other, suddenly smiled, and said, "Whenever there is a little chance, we will try." ”

Zheng Yanei was overjoyed and said, "Then let's go together? I'll tell my father that there is an errand in the Mid-Autumn Festival Yamen! I heard my father say that Prince Jinggong is a humble person and is not a difficult person to speak. And especially like magic and poetry. Xia Dao Chief, you will definitely be able to!"

The blind man Qin leaned into Xia Fanxing's ear, said a few words to him, and then raised his head and said, "There is such a grand event, and it is still hosted by Yang Xiangguo." It's a pity not to make a trip. ”

Zheng Yanei said excitedly: "I heard that the grade of this moon viewing meeting is very high, I am not the son of an official in the imperial court, and I am not qualified to go! But if you report your name to Qin Daxia, it is estimated that they are all rushing to ask you to come! Xia Dao has cultivated to a high level, Prince Jinggong must want someone like you to come! As for you, this kid, you should go with the retinue of this official!"

When Li He heard this, he stared dryly, but he couldn't refute it. After all, how can such a grass man get mixed into this kind of gathering of celebrities and officials?

The three of Zheng Yanei looked at Li He's appearance, and they all couldn't help but smile.

Zheng Yanei felt that it was very inappropriate for the four of them to stand outside the yamen like this. Just as he wanted to invite a few people into the house, Qin Blind waved his hand, signaled that he was leaving, and asked one last question, "Yanei, where is this moon viewing party held in Xishi? ”

"Uh... It's hard to describe, why don't I take you with me?" Zheng Yanei looked extremely enthusiastic, and it seemed that he was also very interested in this matter.

Xia Fanxing and the others were not particularly surprised when they saw him look so enthusiastic. Xia Fanxing just asked, "The official business here in the yamen, in the yamen..."

"It's okay, it's okay, just say that you have official business to go out to do business, so take a little leave!" Zheng Yanei smiled and was about to go outside.

......

The West Market in the afternoon of Chang'an City presents a completely different scene from the East Market.

In the East Market, there are hundreds of department stores, and there are people of all shapes and shapes, and there are mixed fish and dragons. As the most prestigious international trade center in Datang, the West Market has always had the reputation of "Gold Market". The internal management and the scene are different from those of the East Market. Its grand scene is summarized in Li Taibai's poem, that is

——Wuling young gold city east, silver saddle white horse spring breeze. Drop flowers and laugh in the orchid restaurant!

The prosperity of Chang'an in the entire Tang Dynasty, the West Market will inevitably account for its share.

Leaving these aside, just looking at the site of the moon viewing meeting mentioned by Zheng Yanei, its scale and land occupation made Xia Fanxing and Li He, who saw it for the first time, stunned.

The moon viewing party is planned to be held on the bank of a canal in the western city. A building that can accommodate more than 100 people has been built here, Shangyue Tower. Listening to Zheng Yanei, the scale in previous years was not so large, but this year, due to Miss Yang Qing's request, Yang Xiang privately funded the renovation of Shangyue Building, which can now accommodate a full 300 people.

At this time in the afternoon, many workers and several gorgeously dressed men were at the gate of Shangyue Tower, arranging the front door.

Shangyue Lou door inscription a plaque, line three words, magnificent atmosphere, I don't know which one is handwriting. The people who were busy seeing Xia Fanxing and the four of them only threw a quick glance and returned to their work. After all, these days, the publicity about this moon viewing party in the capital can be said to be very sufficient. From time to time, people will come to the West Market here to see the future. What made the children of those families strange was that those three people in simple clothes also came to participate in the moon viewing party?

Zheng Yanei stepped forward, put on an enthusiastic look, and talked to the rich and noble children who were supervising the busy work of the workers. After hearing Zheng Yanei's identity, several of them behaved neither lukewarm nor hot. After all, he is only the son of Qipin Xuanyilang, and there is nothing worth stuttering.

After an awkward closeness, Zheng Yanei returned to the three of them and explained the process and guests of the moon viewing party to them.

The royal family mainly had Jinggong Prince Li Wan attended. But it is said that the crown prince will also come to have a drink. The minister's children came the most, from the left and right prime ministers to the seven-grade sesame officials, all of whom received Yang Xiang's invitation. The celebrities in the city, all shapes and shapes, including a few rangers familiar to the blind Qin, will come to have a look and spend the Mid-Autumn Festival together.

The entire third floor of Shangyue Building is used as a banquet at the beginning of the moon viewing party. The children of the royal family and high-ranking officials would hold a banquet on the top floor. The ground floor also has a wine table specially prepared for many foreign guests in the West Market. Wait until the moonrise and the poetry review begins. The nobles on the top floor still feasted on it. The rest of the people gathered on the second floor of Shangyue Building, the open-air pavilion, leaning on the river to admire the moon, and the Hanlin Confucian, and even said that they invited the poet immortal Li Taibai, and Du Zimei, the left of the relics, to preside over the poetry meeting. These two have not seen each other for many years, and they are quite famous in the poetry world. When Xia Fanxing heard this, they all felt extremely looking forward to it.

Later in the day, guests gather on the ground floor to enjoy the canal water view. Ms. Yang Qing invited artists to perform on the canal. It is said that Prince Jinggong would bring several Taoist warlocks to perform magic techniques. His Royal Highness the Crown Prince brought the palace dancers to dance and perform in the building. It is said that Miss Yang Qing will also perform.

Speaking of this, the expression on Zheng Yanei's face became quite excited. Xia Fanxing couldn't help but interrupt him: "Yanei, this Miss Yang Qing is so good? Look at you like that..."

"That's not it! The concubine is Miss Yang Qing's aunt, and she learned her dancing skills from the concubine. Don't you hear that the noble concubine Niangniang formed a good relationship with His Majesty with a neon dress dance back then? Miss Yang's dancing posture is absolutely first-class!" Zheng Yanei said more and more excited, and Xia Fanxing and the others all felt helpless.

Later, after the large number of guests had left, the royal family and the children of the high-ranking officials would have another round of feasting.

"There is a little more affection between these big guys. Zheng Yanei commented on this.

"Dao Chief, you have to think of a way to behave in front of Prince Jinggong! he might save you for the last feast. ”

After hearing this, Xia Fanxing and the three nodded, lowered their heads and pondered countermeasures, pacing at will.

Suddenly, something in the shape of a bracelet rolled at Xia Fanxing's feet, breaking his contemplation. Xia Fanxing patted his head, came back to his senses, and saw that this was an extremely delicate bracelet with delicate patterns and carvings, and he knew that the material was extraordinary when he heard the sound of falling to the ground. He bent down and picked it up, carefully dusting it off, and for a moment it was difficult to look away.

At this time, a brightly dressed man hurriedly ran over, frowned and glanced at Xia Fanxing, and then began to look around, as if looking for the bracelet.

As soon as Xia Fanxing came back to his senses, he saw him looking for it, and just wanted to hand him the bracelet, when he heard a crisp female voice, and shouted in surprise: "Oh, this brother, you are here too! Fortunately, you picked it up quickly, otherwise this bracelet would be dirty... Tang Gongzi, don't look for it!"

Xia Fanxing turned around and saw a strange woman standing not far from the door of Shang Yuelou. She looks younger than herself at first glance, and she looks like she is twenty-eight years old. His face was beautiful, youthful and lively, and he said to him with a sweet smile. And she is dressed brightly and gorgeously, and she looks like a young lady.

It's just that he has seen her before? Xia Fanxing thought strangely that the woman had already jumped up and down to him, hugging his arm quite affectionately.

Xia Fanxing was taken aback, but he didn't dare to move easily. A layer of fine sweat broke out on his forehead, and he hurriedly looked at his companions around him, and at first glance he saw Zheng Yanei's expression, as if he had seen something terrible, and he didn't close his mouth for a long time.

His heart suddenly moved, and he glanced at the girl beside him with difficulty, as if he understood something.

"Yang... Miss Yang? This is..."The Tang Gongzi looked on the ground for a while, and only after hearing the girl's words did he realize that the bracelet had been picked up by the man in front of him. He glanced up at Xia Fanxing with some dissatisfaction and asked awkwardly.

"You don't know this, do you? It's one Miss Ben knows... Cough... I heard that he was in Chang'an City recently, but I didn't expect him to be attracted by the Moon Appreciation Society, and he met here. Go ahead, it's none of your business!, right,... Daochang Li?" The girl let go of his arm, and Xia Fanxing obviously felt that she was also relieved.

He kind of understood, and now he was helping this girl as a shield. That Tang Gongzi probably wanted to offer his hospitality in front of her, and he should have been pestering her for a while just now. The bracelet that accidentally fell to the ground happened to be picked up by herself, and the girl finally found a reason to break him up.

Tang Gongzi glared at Xia Fanxing with some anger and turned to leave. And that Miss Yang stuck out her tongue at the back of him leaving.

"Yang... Miss Yang, I don't have the surname Li..."Xia Fanxing hesitated for a moment and spoke awkwardly.

"Oh, thank you so much, Brother Li. That guy is very annoying, and my father told me not to lose my temper with the ministers' children casually..."Miss Yang didn't care, and patted him on the shoulder with an expression of "Miss Ben calls you what you are".

"You... Are you, Miss Yang Qing?" Xia Fanxing suppressed his helplessness and asked tentatively what he had thought before.

The girl's eyes lit up, she grinned, showed two good-looking tiger teeth, beat him, and said with some dissatisfaction: "There are still people who dare to come to the moon viewing party who don't know Miss Ben?

Xia Fanxing smiled helplessly, hugged his fists and saluted: "Poor Dao is commonly known as Xia Fanxing, I have seen Miss Yang Qing... But I really don't have the surname Lee..."

"I guessed right, it's really a bull-nosed Taoist priest! It really doesn't look like it..."Yang Qing smiled happily and leaned closer to Xia Fanxing to take a look.

Xia Fanxing also sneered, and out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of Zheng Yanei, who was stunned, and looking at his expression, he should be thinking about whether he should step forward to talk to him or something.

Xia Fanxing shook his head lightly, and Yang Qing said, "What are you shaking your head?" Let me ask you, you don't know Miss Ben, Your Royal Highness Prince Jinggong always knows, right?"

"But that Lord Li Wan?"

"Yes, that's right. Let me tell you, Brother Wan's favorite thing is to deal with you bullnoses. Brother Li, how are you doing? Show me your hands. ”

Xia Fanxing suddenly felt that an excellent opportunity was in front of him, he turned around and glanced at Qin Blind Man and Li He who were walking together. And both of them were pacing and thinking. He lowered his voice, made himself a little colder, and said first: "Miss Yang wants to see the Poor Dao Technique, that is really the honor of the Poor Dao." However, my surname is Xia!"

“... It's not a big problem, it's not a big problem. Yang Qing approached him again, raised her eyebrows, and lowered her voice and said, "I just told that guy that your surname is Li." He has a big mouth, and now he is probably talking about it with his side. If you are going to participate in the moon viewing party, what will you do when the time comes? I don't know how many people in the world are looking forward to their surname Li!"

Xia Fanxing nodded, and after listening to Yang Qing's explanation, he felt that it made a little sense. I was worried about how to win attention at the moon viewing meeting, but I didn't expect that now, the daughter of the Yang family took the initiative to ask him to change a trick. He wondered what spell would best cause the little girl to scream.

A thought kept swirling in his mind - why couldn't this Miss Yang Qing see any resemblance to her adulterous father?