The situation was calm for several days on the surface, and even Xu Youzhen felt that Shi Heng couldn't fight herself, so she didn't dare to make trouble, and she was quite proud in her heart, feeling that she was the first person in the court to be above 10,000 people, and an indispensable pillar of the family and country.

And a person like Shi Heng, who was invited by the emperor for a while, seems to be on the rise, and the power is leaning towards the government and the opposition, but in fact, he is just a rabbit's tail that can't grow, and he secretly instructs other civil officials to give the emperor a few impeachment notes, which can beat Shi Heng back to his original form and make him obediently subordinate.

Xu Youzhen naturally felt that Shi Heng was not his opponent, and looked around at Chaozhong, and no one dared to compete with him after Shi Heng.

It seems that only Yu Qian back then can barely compare with his status today.

Xu Youzhen felt a little lonely in her heart, judging from the current situation, there was really no one who could compete with her in the court.

However, Xu Youzhen was not happy for a few days, and how a flying disaster befell Xu's mansion.

Xu Youzhen's baby daughter, that is, Xu Qixin, who was in her teens, suddenly disappeared for no reason.

Xu Qixin is an official lady who does not step out of the door, Xu Youzhen heard the news, and was horrified, and ordered someone to carefully explore the mansion, and he almost dug three feet into the ground, turned over the entire Xu Mansion and looked for it, but did not find any trace of Xu Qixin.

Mrs. Xu's eyes were swollen from crying, and her tears were dry, but it was still useless, and she didn't know the slightest trace of her daughter Xu Qixin.

Mrs. Xu forced Xu Youzhen to have a daughter every day, and Xu Youzhen was forced to have no way at all, so she had to send a competent person to investigate carefully, but after checking and checking, there was still no clue once it was found.

After a day, Xu Youzhen, who had no clue at all, was vaguely worried in her heart.

Judging from the current situation, Xu Qixin is likely to have been kidnapped by those outlaws.

Xu Youzhen thought about it, and felt that the person who was most likely to do such a thing was Shi Heng.

During this period of time, Xu Youzhen has targeted Shi Heng everywhere in the imperial court, and Xu Youzhen also understands in her heart that although Shi Heng is avoiding at home, she is also extremely resentful of herself in her heart.

A few days ago, Xu Youzhen heard a gossip that Shi Heng's precious son Shi Weifeng was abducted from the academy and there was no news.

After hearing the news at that time, although he didn't know who had robbed Shi Weifeng for what purpose, Xu Youzhen was a little gloating. Judging from the current situation, after her daughter also got involved in such things, Xu Youzhen's mind changed.

After all, her daughter is the flesh of her heart, and this pearl in her palm was inexplicably missing in the mansion, Xu Youzhen was very shocked, and she was also extremely panicked.

The fact that there are people in their own house as if they are in a no-man's land, from the current situation, this matter is quite shocking.

If someone comes to take away his head, I'm afraid that his head will already be lost.

In addition, Xu Youzhen felt that this matter was very likely to be done by the dead soldiers that Shi Heng ordered him to raise in his house, and now the emperor trusts him very much, Shi Heng still has some scruples, if the emperor does not trust him one day, and his curtain is weakened, it is unknown whether Shi Heng will make such a move.

And this time, his daughter Xu Qixin disappeared from the house for no reason, for Xu Youzhen, this matter is an extremely suspicious thing.

"It's definitely Shi Heng's hand." Xu Youzhen confirmed the matter.

Xu Youzhen is a civil official, and he has won the trust of Emperor Zhu Qizhen, but over the years, the guards and guards of the Xu Mansion are some old people, and these people have followed their families for a long time, and there are no people with outstanding martial arts.

Xu Youzhen originally thought that these individual nursing homes were not satisfactory, but judging from the current situation, I am afraid that things are not so simple.

Xu Youzhen understands in her heart that as far as the current forces in the DPRK and China are concerned, the power of the civil official group under her command can at least be equal to the power of Shi Heng's faction, but from another point of view, those who follow him are some unrestrained civil officials, and Shi Heng has formed a party for personal gain, entangled many military attaches of the imperial court, and left a message in the court, and half of the world's military forces are in Shi Heng's hands.

However, Shi Heng's power is still controlled by the court and the emperor, and Shi Heng does not dare to make any big rebellious moves.

But he never thought that Shi Heng would actually use such an unseemly method against himself, and actually kidnapped his baby daughter.

Xu Youzhen thought about it, his heart became more and more anxious, he felt that he had no military power in his hands, so it was better to ask the emperor to send the Jinyi guards from the East Factory and West Factory in the palace to help him find his daughter Xu Qixin.

I had this idea in my heart, and suddenly felt that it was a little inappropriate, after all, the east and west factories were the manpower in the palace, although over the years, the reconnaissance and riding were all over the place, and the power was huge, but in the end, it was the emperor's forbidden, if it was for the sake of his daughter to make the emperor Zhu Qizhen unhappy, it would be a little more than worth the loss.

Thinking of this, Xu Youzhen couldn't help but hesitate.

Xu Youzhen, who has always been cautious, thought about it and couldn't help but think of another person.

It was Li Xian, who helped him settle the big eunuch Cao Jixiang in the palace last time, and wanted to sue the emperor.

Li Xian is resourceful and a rare talent, so Xu Youzhen wants to summon him to meet him first to see what Li Xian thinks about what happened in the mansion.

Xu Youzhen made up her mind, so she ordered someone to send a sedan chair to Li Xian's mansion and invite Li Xian to see him.

"Come on, pass on my orders, prepare a sedan chair that must be good, let people go to Li Xian's mansion, and ask Master Li to come to see the old man quickly."

Xu Youzhen had this order, and the underground minions did not dare to slack off, so they quickly prepared and led the sedan chair and the sedan chair man to Li Xian's mansion to invite Li Xian.

When he arrived at Li Xian's mansion and saw Li Xian, the villain spoke to Li Xian diligently: "Lord Li, our Lord Xu has something important to summon, please come to the Xu Mansion quickly." ”

Li Xian had already received a secret report from Jian Huaizhen, and knew in his heart that Xu Youzhen's invitation was very likely that Shi Heng's son Shi Weifeng and Xu Youzhen's daughter Xu Qixin were taken away.

Since he had been prepared, he naturally had no sense of surprise, so Li Xian said to the person from Xu's mansion unhurriedly: "Since it was Lord Xu's call, Li Xian quickly went to your mansion and met Lord Xu in person." ”

Hearing Xu Youzhen's promise so refreshingly, the Xu Mansion family Ding felt overjoyed, so he spoke to Li Xian: "Lord Li is really considerate, so how about asking Lord Li to leave with me and others?" ”

When Li Xian heard this, he opened his mouth and said, "Okay, go immediately, please lead the way." ”

The family in Xu Youzhen's mansion opened his mouth and said, "Lord Li, our family has already sent a sedan chair to wait for Lord Li outside. ”

When Li Xian heard this, he smiled and said: "Lord Xu is really careful, and he has to disturb you when he goes to the house several times, which is really a little embarrassing." ”

The subordinates of the Xu Mansion said: "Lord Li is righteous and heroic, and we all know about it in the Xu Mansion, even if Lord Xu does not order this, we are happy to run errands for Lord Li in vain." ”

When Li Xian heard this, he opened his mouth and said: "Then there will be all the brothers of Lao, and Lord Ben will have some reward from then on." ”

When the people of the Xu Mansion heard this, they were extremely happy and said, "Thank you, Lord Li." ”

Li Xian smiled and said: "It's just some small meanings, not respect." ”

After that, Li Xian casually took out a piece of silver, and then spoke: "You can take these ten taels of silver first, and make a table of banquets for the sedan chair drivers who have followed this time, and everyone will be happy." If the silver is not enough, let the shopkeeper of the Drunken Immortal Building hang it on my account. ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, the people of the Xu Mansion took the silver very happily and said: "As soon as Master Li makes a move, it will be ten taels of silver, and if the plan is enough, there will be five or six people, and three taels will be more than enough." Where do you dare to record it in Lord Li's account, besides, Lord Li gave us a lot of benefits last time, and I can't wait for a few people to honor Lord Li. ”

When Li Xian heard this, he smiled and said, "Lord Ben has always been extremely overseas, if you have some money to spare when drinking, you can take it yourself." ”

The subordinates of the Xu Mansion heard Li Xian's words, and secretly calculated in their hearts, ten taels of silver, and three taels of wine and flowers, which is enough to drop seven taels of silver, which can be regarded as a small amount of extra money.

Thinking of this, this person smiled and thanked Li Xianyi: "Thank you Lord Li for being so generous. ”

Li Xian smiled and said: "Small meaning, small meaning, not respect." By the way, quickly take Lord Ben to Lord Xu's side to talk. Depending on the situation, Lord Xu is only afraid that he will be in a hurry. ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, the man opened his mouth and said, "Yes, yes, what Master Li said is not bad at all, so please ask Lord Li to follow the little one." The sedan chair is waiting outside your mansion. ”

After the two of them walked out of the Li Mansion together, Li Xian raised his eyes, and sure enough, it was the sedan chair drivers last time.

In fact, these sedan chair drivers got a lot of benefits on Li Xian's side last time, and they all knew in their hearts that Li Xian was quite easy to get along with, and he was extremely generous, so these sedan chair men who were treacherous and stealing were unwilling to pay attention to the messengers who went out.

When Li Xian arrived, everyone bowed to Li Xian and said, "Lord Li is well." ”

When Li Xian heard this, he also smiled slightly: "Haha, it seems that you are all old friends who know each other, Lord Ben is very good, and you all look good." ”

When a famous sedan chair man heard Li Xian's words, he stepped forward and said, "We are not bad for the blessing of Lord Li." ”

Li Xian waved his hand and said, "That's good, that's good." ”、

Saying that, Li Xian pointed to the family of the Xu Mansion who had just come out with him and said: "Lord Ben has already arranged for someone to set up a banquet in the Zuixian Mansion to greet you, and when the time comes, you just have to follow this eldest brother, eat and drink well, and when you will meet the money, it will be put on Lord Ben's account." ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, these people were naturally extremely grateful in their hearts, so they spoke to Li Xian and said, "Lord Li is really polite, I just bothered me before. How embarrassing this time. ”

Li Xian pretended to be reproachful and said: "It's just a banquet, not a tribute, if you refuse to appreciate it, won't it be a loss of face for Lord Ben." ”

When everyone heard Li Xian's words, they opened their mouths and said, "Since Master Li has such words, I will wait." ”

When Li Xian heard this, he smiled and said, "Okay, that's it." ”

After such a joke, Li Xian boarded the sedan chair and left.

The sedan chair man of Xu Youzhen's mansion soon carried Li Xian to Xu's mansion, and after getting off the sedan chair, Li Xian soon met Xu Youzhen under the guidance of Xu's family.

As soon as they met, Li Xian found that he was plain and pretentious, and it seemed that he would not put anything in his eyes, he had always been proud of the world, except for the emperor, Xu Youzhen, who was the only one, had a gloomy face, and his eyebrows were locked.

Li Xian walked up to Xu Youzhen and bowed deeply: "Lord Xu, Li Xian is here to see." I don't know what Lord Xu commands. ”

Xu Youzhen didn't seem to hear it, and was still on the desk in the study.

Seeing this situation, the servant in Xu Youzhen's mansion, who led the way, opened his mouth and said loudly to Xu Youzhen: "Lord Xu, Lord Li Xian, we have already invited us. ”

Xu Youzhen only woke up after listening to such a loud reply, so she opened her mouth and said, "Li Xian is here, please come and meet the old man." ”

When the people of the Xu Mansion heard this, they had to suppress the smile in their hearts, and then said solemnly: "Master, Master Li has already arrived. ”

Xu Youzhen, who was contemplating with his head down, heard this, and when he saw that Li Xian had really arrived, he scolded the servants under his command and said, "Master Li has been here for a long time, why didn't you report earlier." ”

The people of the Xu Mansion had no choice but to bow their heads and confess.

Seeing this situation, Li Xian stepped forward to Xu Youzhen and said, "Lord Xu, this is not about the people in the mansion, it's just that Li Xian doesn't want to disturb the adults to think deeply, so the people in your mansion don't have to report it." ”

Hearing that Li Xian came forward to defend himself like this, the people of the Xu Mansion felt overwhelmed.

Xu Youzhen saw that Li Xian said this, so he spoke to the servants at home and said: "Since Lord Li has helped you speak, master, I will let you wait once today, so if Lord Li comes, don't let Lord Li wait for a long time, do you understand?" ”

When the subordinates of the Xu Mansion heard Xu Youzhen's words, they hurriedly opened their mouths and nodded yes.

"Yes, sir, the little one understands." The subordinate said in a loud voice.

"Okay, master, I have something important to discuss with Master Li today, and after you leave, guard the door well, and don't let outsiders come and disturb you." Xu Youzhen opened his mouth and commanded.

The subordinates of the Xu Mansion retreated in response and helped the two lock the door.

After seeing the Xu Mansion retreat, Li Xian opened his mouth and asked, "Lord Xu is so eager to summon Li Xian to come today, I don't know what is important. ”

Hearing Li Xian's question, Xu Youzhen sighed and said: "Shi is obedient, the family is unlucky, and there is a big incident, and I have to ask Master Li to consult with the old man." ”

Seeing Xu Youzhen's words, Li Xian pretended to be extremely concerned and said: "Lord Xu, what happened to the house, you might as well talk to Li Xian, if Li Xian can help a little, he will help." ”

Xu Youzhen nodded and said: "I don't know if Shi Heng is behind the ghost, my daughter Xu Qixin disappeared in the mansion yesterday for no reason, yesterday the old man ordered someone to turn over the entire mansion and check it, but there were no clues, and there was no concern at all." The old man felt that it should be Shi Heng who sent someone to do this thing, some time ago, the old man participated in his book in front of the emperor, but he was afraid that Shi Heng must have a grudge against the old man, so he sent someone to do such a thing. ”

When Li Xian heard this, he opened his mouth and asked, "How can Lord Xu know for sure that it is Shi Heng who is behind the ghost." ”

Xu Youzhen heard Li Xian's question, so he opened his mouth and said: "Some time ago, the old man heard that Shi Heng's only son, that Shi Weifeng was kidnapped in the academy unconsciously, so the mountain chief of the academy sent someone to Jingshi to explain the matter to Shi Heng, although I don't know who did it, but it was the old man who impeached Shi Heng in front of the emperor during that time, and I think Shi Heng must have counted the abduction of his son to the old man's head. ”

Hearing that Xu Youzhen said this, Li Xian secretly admired Jian Huaizhen in his heart for his far-reaching calculations and foresight.

"What do you think about this kind of thing?" Xu Youzhen turned his head to Li Xian and asked.

When Li Xian heard Xu Youzhen's question, he deliberately pretended to think about it for a while, and then said to Xu Youzhen: "Lord Xu, according to the opinion of the lower officials, it is very likely that Shi Heng instructed his subordinates to do it. ”

Hearing Li Xianyou say this, Xu Youzhen asked, "How can you see it?" ”

When Li Xian heard this, he opened his mouth and said: "Lord Shi, in fact, this matter is very simple, some time ago, Lord Li impeached Lord Shi Heng in front of the emperor, although Lord Shi Heng thought about it at home, but he couldn't hate Lord Xu in his heart. Xia Guan also heard that Shi Heng's sister should have rushed to Shi Heng's mansion for verification of her son Li Kelin's matter, and after hearing the bad news, she had a stroke and fainted and was bedridden. Shi Heng was raised by his sister when he was young, so how could he not blame Lord Xu for this. ”

Hearing Li Xian's words, Xu Youzhen nodded and said: "The old man has also heard about this matter, although Li Kelin's death was not the old man's instructions, but it is indeed somewhat involved with the old man, judging from the current situation, Shi Heng is very likely to blame the old man, and this matter is understandable." ”

Li Xian smiled and said, "Since Lord Xu has this thought, he has already taken precautions against this matter. ”

Xu Youzhen shook his head slightly and said: "Dissatisfied with the old brother, the old man is indeed guarded, but the family in the house are all long-term followers in the early years, loyal and simple, and lacking in martial arts. I want to come here to let these high-ranking people go down at a regular time. ”