Hu Fei resigned from Chunying and rode back to his residence in the capital. It was already evening, so he went to Li Xu's house for a meal, thinking that tonight or tomorrow, someone from the Fan family might come to the door, so he borrowed an errand call from Li Xu.

Luckily, the night was quiet and no one bothered me. Hu Fei pondered, if the Fan family didn't come tomorrow, would he take the initiative to go to the door? He pretended to have just returned to Beijing and heard that a guest had come, and he came to apologize for the rudeness. Although he is reluctant to deal with the other party, it is not a solution to leave the matter unresolved. After thinking about it for a while, he decided to go to the Hou Mansion tomorrow.

However, before he could take action, the Fan family came to the door early the next morning.

It was a steward of the Fan family, who claimed to be surnamed Fei, and brought a letter from Master Fan San, and a few little maids carried a box of gifts, and also brought two sixteen or seventeen-year-old delicate girls, with beautiful appearance, slender posture, neatly cleaned up, and decent. The steward handed over the post. It was stated that these two girls were given to Hu Fei by the master of the family to pour tea and water, fold the quilt and make the bed, one was called Longyue, and the other was called Longsha, and asked them to come forward to salute. The two girls looked at them as clever people, and immediately stepped forward to greet them, with beautiful postures, their voices as crisp as yellow warblers, and their eyes were straight, and they did not look around at all. If someone else sees it, they will secretly boast that they are worthy of being from everyone.

But Hu Fei didn't even look at them. He is also from a large family, such a girl is not uncommon, knowing that the performance of honesty is not necessarily true honesty, some high-ranking families, specifically looking for some good-looking girls, carefully adjusted, used as gifts, these girls look dignified, in fact, he is very shrewd, he is not used to it, not to mention the intention of the Fan family to send two women, so he is very uncomfortable, so he raised a smile, euphemistically said to Fei Guan, he "no merit", "no success", "shame on his father", "dare not enjoy himself" 。 And now I rent someone else's house to live, and I have no place to take in the two maids, so I am afraid that I will be wronged by the beautiful woman......

Steward Fei was still polite to him with a smile at first, and specially pointed out that there was a house deed in the gift list, which was a three-entry courtyard outside Chongwen Gate, not to mention two girls, even twenty, and they could live. Later, when he heard that Hu Fei had put it off for a long time, he just refused to accept the gifts and girls, so he became a little impatient. He is also a head and face steward in the Fan family, but he is not as majestic as the big stewards, because he wants to see the prosperity of Beijing, he took the silver to open the joints, grabbed this fat difference, and came to Beijing with the third master. In the past six months, he has done things for the third master, and he has gained a lot of benefits, and he is satisfied, plus he is a guest, everyone in the Hou Mansion treats him very politely, and now he sees Hu Fei as an imperial businessman. was kicked out of the house again, and won the favor of the third master, and actually refused with a shelf, it was so ignorant to lift! Is it really that Grandpa Fei is a fool?! A few so-called good words can be coaxed?!

So he pulled down his face, threw down the letter and the gift list, and said forcefully: "The master of the family wants to give people things, and there is no reason to take them back!" If you don't want to take it, you have to take it! If you don't know how to lift, beware of walking around if you can't eat! Hmph, don't you look at what your identity is?! It is your blessing to be able to do things for our Fan family! With that, he greeted the little guys, turned around and left.

Hu Fei was so angry that his face darkened, and when the messenger reminded him, he remembered that there were two girls in the house, and scolded coldly: "Why don't you get out of here quickly?" Is this where you're standing?! ”

Longyue Longsha was startled by his sudden change of face, and never imagined that someone would treat them so viciously. Long Yue was older, and quickly calmed down, bent down and said, "Returning to the princess, the slaves and maids are pouring tea in the house......"

Before he finished speaking, he was interrupted by Hu Fei: "There is no tea to pour for you here!" Why don't you get out yet?! What kind of girl do you do? So ignorant of the rules?! This is my house! ”

Long Yue's face flushed, and she also knew that the man's house was full of personal girls, and generally girls should not enter without being summoned, but in addition to this room, there is only one kitchen in this small courtyard, where can they go if they don't come in? However, she also knew that this prince was really annoyed, and when she saw that the cage smoke was red, she hurriedly pulled her, and the two of them saluted and retreated.

The Li family's messenger watched them leave with some reluctance, and then asked Hu Fei carefully: "Second Master Hu." What to do with these gifts? ”

Hu Fei stretched out his foot and kicked up the lid of the box, and saw that there were two brocade boxes inside, one containing gold beads, and the other containing a pair of jasper waist wears. He impatiently closed the lid on the box, picked up the letter and opened it, and the more he looked at it, the more annoyed he became, and at the end, he sneered, and said lightly to the messenger: "Don't be busy going back yet, and stay and watch these things for me, and those two people, don't let them into the house, and don't let them touch my things." I thanked your master when I turned around, and naturally I won't forget to reward you. ”

The messenger listened and responded with a smile. Hu Fei changed his clothes and went to the house of Li Jing, the eldest son of the Marquis of Qingguo.

Li Jing came out of the family, and he honestly took his wife and children to live, and he was not busy doing business to supplement the family and the property assigned to him by his father as in the past. is enough to support his family, so he only teaches his son to read and write every day, or asks friends out for a walk, or gossip with his wife, which is very leisurely. Later, because the old lady was sick, he honestly took his wife back to serve the sick, and only went home to rest until his grandmother's health improved.

Hu Fei was originally a frequent visitor to his house, but he hadn't come to the door much recently, so Li Jing was also very happy to see him coming. After listening to what he said, he was surprised: "I didn't know that the Fan family was so rude!" That Fan San is the cousin of my late mother-in-law, I used to see him, I thought it was quite gentle, but I didn't expect that he was such a domineering person. Could it be that Wangshan misunderstood, was the steward rude? ”

Even if the family is rude, Hu Fei has to blame the master of the Fan family in order to get out, so he said angrily: "Even if it is not the responsibility of Master Fan San, then Steward Fei dares to say this, he must have heard similar words from his master on weekdays, and he dared to learn it." These days, I want to choose a good place for my mother again, and I want to buy one or two properties around Beijing, so I am not at home. They couldn't find me several times, and I was annoyed, but there were also some of them, and I knew that I was at a loss, and I lost it first as soon as I met. Who knew they would insult me like this! Although I am not famous, and I have no foundation, but I have read the sage books for a few years, and my ancestors are also somewhat decent in Beijing, even if I am down for a while, there is no reason to be a slave with others! The Fan family is really too deceitful! ”

Li Jing was even more surprised: "Slavery with others?!" No, no, the Fan family is a family of knowledgeable etiquette, and my father often praises it, how could he say such a thing?! ”

Hu Fei sighed: "Master Fan San ordered the manager to bring a letter, saying that I am outstanding, and it is a pity to waste it, and ask me to do something for him!" I also sent two girls and said that they wanted to serve me, but there was no deed of sale in the credible service. Brother Li, my temperament, you know, I was so depressed back then, I was cornered, I have to be recommended by you. I went to the south to run an errand. But at that time, the steward of the fleet Cai couldn't tolerate me, and he didn't buy your account, it was the kindness of the old steward who was alive at that time and let me learn something with the ship, and I have today's situation. I hadn't been a slave then, let alone now?! ”

Li Jing also heard about his experience, and because he failed to ensure him ascend to the position of steward, he earned the family property with his own ability, but he was still grateful to himself, but felt that he was a man of temperament, so he slowly persuaded: "When I go back and ask, what is going on, if it is really the Fan family recklessly, I will definitely persuade my father to persuade him." Although the Fan family is a prominent family, after all, they are not from Beijing, so it is not a good thing to be so confused, so that people can take the handle and ruin their reputation. ”

"Exactly." Hu Fei smiled again, "I won't tell you the truth, this was a few days ago, I heard some rumors from a friend about the Hou Mansion, saying that the Hou Ye helped the Fan family plot the fleet in the hands of the emperor, and I am afraid that I have violated the taboo, but the Hou Ye himself is unaware, so I am worried about you in my heart." I have accepted Brother Li's great kindness, how can I sit back and watch Ling Zun make a big mistake without knowing it? Hurriedly went to the door, and heard at the gate that an official who used to be in the same place with Master Liang had just come to the door as a guest, so I couldn't even care about the etiquette, and went directly to the outer study to admonish. Although I persuaded him this time, I stopped Master Fan San, and he was only afraid that he would be annoyed with me. However, you are kind to me, I can't watch Ling Zun be confused! ”

Li Jing took a deep breath and looked solemn: "What the hell is going on?" Could it be that my father has something to make the emperor angry? ”

Hu Fei sighed deliberately, looked at Li Jing's face even more awe-inspiring, and then whispered: "Actually, it's nothing. Isn't it said now that the people of the Liang faction are about to be unable to hold on? The emperor naturally wants to plan for the future. Ling Zun was originally a nobleman, and he was a hereditary marquis, he could speak a few words in the army, and his family was rich, plus ...... Since the emperor ascended the throne, he has made great contributions, and he is also very important in the court...... The heroes are powerful, how can the emperor not have a headache? I can't wait for Mrs. Liang to fall, but I have raised Mrs. Zhang and Mrs. Li. ”

Li Jing's face changed and changed, and he also lowered his voice: "This is ...... What did the Prime Minister say? I wonder if it's dangerous? ”

Hu Fei smiled: "I'm not afraid. Sister Ling is the concubine of King Jing, King Jing and the emperor, that is the love that grew up together! How many grievances did the noble concubine Niangniang and King Jing's mother and son suffer for the emperor? Just for the sake of this friendship, the emperor can't move Lingzun. It's just that...... Although it doesn't matter if you have a net worth and your life, you will inevitably have to suffer some grievances elsewhere, so I am afraid that the emperor will take the opportunity to withdraw the fleet...... What does the Fan family's plan have to do with your family? Why bother to be affected by him?! ”

Li Jing nodded again and again, got up and gave a solemn salute, thanked him in his mouth, Hu Fei hurriedly helped him up, and said, "This is unacceptable." I opened my mouth to repay the favor, if you want to say a word of thanks, it will make me ashamed, so let's go and persuade Ling Zun, and while it's still too late, exonerate yourself early. ”

Li Jing responded and said a few more gossips. Hu Fei mentioned that he was still looking for a place to buy property, so he would be around Beijing this autumn and winter, and hinted that he was not interested in the current situation where the major families gathered in the capital to compete for control of the fleet, and just wanted to live a quiet life. Please do me a favor and send the things back to their original owners with the people. I just can't afford it. ”

Li Jing was secretly annoyed that Master Fan San couldn't do things, and was worried that his father would really be tired by the other party, so he hurriedly made amends to Hu Fei and sent him out.

After Hu Fei left, he snorted coldly, thinking that this time the Fan family would not suffer a loss?! so that they will not see who it is, but they will calculate people without thinking.

But...... He didn't have anyone to call for, which was really inconvenient. Although he now listened to Hu Chunrong's advice and pretended to be an honest man who was content with being plain, giving a good impression to his superiors, he still didn't reply to the topic when he bought a few servants, and he didn't have to borrow people from friends every time, and when he went out, someone stayed at home to take care of one or two. It's a pity that Mo Han has been waiting in Liu Yushi's mansion for a few years, and he is reluctant to leave for a while, he is not good at redeeming himself for the other party without authorization, so let's go to the market to have a look. Buy a few more people by your side, and if a bad slave comes to the door, he can also shout "open the door and let the dog" out!

As soon as he thought of the joke Chunying said, a smile appeared on his face again, and the gloom between his eyebrows disappeared, leaving only sweetness...