"Go to the Moon Garden, let Hongyang follow"

Chu Yuntian pondered for a moment and said to the old housekeeper outside the window.

"Yes, sir"

This old housekeeper's name is Chu Zhong, he grew up in the Chu family, his original name was Lin Zhong, and he was given the surname Chu by the head of the family, and only extremely outstanding slaves will be given the surname of the master's family, which is also a very glorious thing in the eyes of outsiders.

Youyue Garden is the private garden of the Chu family, there is a forbidden place in the depths of Youyue Garden, no one is allowed to step into, it is a small courtyard left by Chu Yuntian for himself, and anyone who has a big event must come here.

The carriage slowly entered the door of the small courtyard, Chu Zhong picked up the footstool and put it under the carriage, and helped Chu Yuntian to get out of the carriage. Chu Hongyang also followed in the rear.

Chu Hongyang followed his father into the house, and the old housekeeper took the initiative to stay outside the door, closed the door for the two, and stood a little away from the door.

The interior decoration of this house seems simple, but it is extremely luxurious, all the furniture in the house is golden silk nanmu, the hanging calligraphy and paintings are all written by the famous people of the previous dynasty, and the fragrance of ambergris incense in the incense burner is full of fragrance, which makes people feel peaceful.

However, Chu Yuntian's state of mind was difficult to calm down.

"What do you think of today's events," Chu Yuntian asked lightly

"The war in southern Xinjiang has been blocked, and it is normal for the Holy Emperor to condemn the Chu family in the south, but this matter has been raised by Liu Qingyuan, which is beyond my expectations" Chu Hongyang pondered.

"Although Liu Qingyuan has no family background, he is sleek, treats people sincerely, is extremely deferential to the major families on weekdays, and moves easily among the various forces, not only has he not become a thorn in the side of the various forces, but has become a fragrant bait that all the forces want to woo, so he has been pushed to the position of the third prince, which is also the first case in our dynasty."

"You're right, this person has been promoted very quickly in recent years, and he has been ranked in the position of the third prince with me, although he has no real power, but now he also has a great right to speak, but even if he is born with a delicate heart, it is impossible to do it, and there must be the acquiescence of the Holy Emperor later"

"Father is saying that he is the one who is the Holy Emperor?"

"Yes, today's event must have been ordered by the Holy Emperor, but the thunder was loud, the rain was small, and the guillotine was raised high, but it fell gently, but this made me even more worried."

"Today, the Holy Emperor asked the generals in the central part of the Southern Xinjiang Army to go to the Fulong Martial Academy for training, this Fulong Martial Academy has almost no movement since that incident, it has been decades, but in private there will be some generals who will send some sergeants to be trained, but today it must be strange to let all the elite of Southern Xinjiang come."

"By the way, father, this Lin Tao has been admitted to Fulong Academy, and he will go to school soon."

"What did you say?" Chu Yuntian asked intently

Chu Hongyang told Chu Yuntian in detail about the events at the admissions meeting, Chu Yuntian listened attentively, and finally sighed

"It seems that in private, Qin Fei and Tiannan are quite close, Qin Fei is too straightforward, you have to warn him more"

Chu Yuntian continued: "Now it seems that this Lin Tao is the key to it, this person can't stay, let's do it as soon as possible."

Chu Yuntian gave a detailed explanation to Chu Hongyang.

A huge conspiracy is slowly taking shape in this seemingly peaceful courtyard.........

Lin Tao didn't know about these things, and was shopping with Sui Xiang and others.

"Sister, this Zhongzhou is a little more prosperous than my Luo City in Silla" Sui Qian looked at the rows of shops and couldn't help but sigh.

"Zhongzhou has existed on the Xiongfeng Continent for thousands of years, it is the richest, businessmen gather, and people from all over the country are there, and it is the most densely populated place on the Xiongfeng Continent."

As the princess of the Silla Empire, Sui Xiang'er has a knowledge of the history and geography of the entire Xiongfeng Continent, and knows more than her younger brother.

"Brother, look at this couplet, it's interesting"

They walked to the door of a restaurant with a sign that read "Weiyang Wine Shop"

On both sides of the doorway are a couplet carved in relief

"Heaven and earth are divided up and down, and the sun and the moon shine on the present and the ancient"

The font is strong and powerful, the momentum is surging, the artistic conception of the couplet itself is extremely atmospheric, and the vigorous font makes people feel vast and mysterious.

"I'm just hungry, why don't we eat here, I'm going to go to the Martial Arts Courtyard early tomorrow morning, look at the old man's poor and sour appearance, I may not be able to eat this Zhongzhou meal in the future."

Sui Qian still complained about this Fulong Martial Academy, and took this opportunity to eat a big meal first, and comforted the gluttonous worms in his stomach in advance.

This group of five people, three men and two women, entered the wine shop, this Sui Xiang'er and Lin Xue'er were so beautiful that they attracted a lot of eyes, and several young people were swept by Cui Tingyan's cold eyes, and they all lowered their heads, not daring to look at it again.

"Little Er, can there be a private room?" Lin Tao knew that it was more comfortable for him to find a private room.

"Upstairs, please," the little two led the way in front and led them to the private room on the second floor.

"Xiao Er, who carved that couplet at the door," Lin Xue'er asked curiously.

"The girl has good eyesight, that couplet was engraved by our master, and many diners praised it" The little second mentioned his master, with a proud face.

"Xiao Er, serve the wine and food first" Sui Qian's stomach was already growling, and he smelled the aroma of this wine in his nose, and the gluttonous worm couldn't hold it back for a long time, and then turned his head to Lin Xue'er and said, "If you want to see that person, after eating, you can ask Xiao Er to help you introduce you."

"I'm just curious, but I don't want to see him" Lin Xue'er pursed her lips slightly, dissatisfied with Sui Qian's interruption.

Just as a few people were having their best eating, the sound of slapping the table suddenly sounded in the next room, and then a young man's voice shouted: "Brother Zheng, don't mention this matter again, I, Ning Heng, will never be attached to the gate valve family, I would rather starve to death than eat the food that comes from it." ”

The two people next door were Zheng Xingren, an internal treasurer, and Ning Heng, his classmate and friend.

Zheng Xingren has long been attached to the Lin family, and has become an internal treasurer through the recommendation of the Lin family, and the Lin family now has to recruit people for some reason, and Ning Heng has always had an excellent reputation, he doesn't attach much importance to cultivation, and he is not good at cultivation, but he is extremely good at countermeasures.

was so angry that he was appreciated by the talented Li Rufeng, so the Lin family recruited him and sent Zheng Xingren to be a lobbyist.

At this time, another voice sounded, it was Zheng Xingren, who was anxious but had no resentment.

"Brother Ning, now that the power of the gate valve is intertwined, the talent of the entire empire is controlled by the family, although you are talented, but in the current world, if you want to make a difference, you must be attached to the Shi clan! Besides, the Lin family has always been a corporal of Lixian, how can it be regarded as food for the sake of the people! ”

"Brother Zheng, you and I both know that the reason why the family can prosper for a long time is because it relies on its own power to suppress the children of the poor family and control the promotion of this talent, do we still have to act for the tiger!"

"And once you become a gate valve lackey, everything must be in the interests of your own family, you have to do what you want, you will be happy to reward you, unhappy to kick you, where is there any ambition, nothing more than to exchange the wind and bones for those few taels of gold and silver, to live in the world, and to talk about what to do! Brother Zheng, you look beautiful now, but can this backbone still stand upright? ”

"You! There is no cure! Zheng Xingren sighed, flicked his sleeves, and said disappointedly.

At this time, two big men stood on both sides of the door, opened the door, a young man dressed in brocade clothes, a noble body, with an extremely comfortable face, a strand of hair held around his eyes, and the gloom in his eyes was well concealed, and he walked in and sat on the main seat.

Zheng Xingren looked at this person, very surprised, hurriedly saluted, and hurriedly brought the wine jug down with long sleeves.

"Lin Gongzi, why are you here?"

"Brother Zheng, don't get me wrong, I just happened to be next door and heard the voices of the two of you, so I happened to come over"

That person is Lin Rong, the eldest grandson of the Lin family, and he will be the head of the Lin family in the future.

"I've heard Brother Ning's words, is Brother Ning prejudiced against my Lin family?" Lin Rong didn't have the slightest anger, his tone was extremely peaceful, and there was a slight smile on the corner of his mouth.

"Prejudice can't be talked about, it's just that the Tao is different and doesn't conspire with each other" Ning Heng took a deep breath and said with his head held high.

"It's a good way, it's not the same!" Lin Rong stood up and applauded and said.

"Could it be that Ning Gongzi's way is to let his parents live in a grass hut outside the city? Is it just to sell my sister to that crazy and stupid person Chongxi in exchange for survival? ”

Lin Rong got up and walked to Ning Heng's side, I have to say that his words did talk about Ning Heng's sore spot, his parents lived in a grass house, his father died of illness, and his mother had no money to treat the sick body and moaned all day long, so she had no choice but to give her sister to a rich and noble family in the city to marry her stupid son, and the dowry was used to treat her mother's illness.

In the end, it was Zheng Xingren who ransomed his sister back with the funds.

"Think about it, how many taels of silver are your bones, can you eat them as food?"

Lin Rong stared at Ning Heng's eyes and smiled slightly.

"I suggest Brother Ning think about it again, Brother Zheng shouldn't force it too hard, but if Brother Ning is still obsessed with this, then Sister Ling's redemption can be repaid to me!"

After Lin Rong finished speaking, he chatted about the strand of hair on his forehead, patted Ning Heng's shoulder, and shook off despite Ning Heng's stunned eyes.

"Brother Zheng, what he said is true"

Zheng Xingren nodded slightly, and then said, "Brother Ning, the way of the world in this world is not something that you and I can change, and I hope Brother Ning will think twice, I have already settled the account, these drinks and dishes have hardly been touched, and I will go to give my aunt a tooth sacrifice later" After speaking, he turned around and left.

Ning Heng sat on the chair in a distraction and let out a long sigh.

In the next room, Lin Tao and everyone heard clearly, and Sui Qian said:

"Sister, this person has a backbone, is this what my father said about the literati? But this scholar has talent and learning, why don't you take the career path, and still need to be attached to the family, why don't I help him, if this person is really talented and learned, go to my Silla Empire, my father will definitely reuse it, maybe he will praise me for knowing and being able to do anything."

"Don't come nonsense," Sui Xiang'er said with a straight face

Although she also feels sorry for this person, but now that she is a guest in another country, digging into the corners of the wall like this is detrimental to the national body.

"Xiongfeng is different from my Silla's national conditions, I Silla does not have such a deep-rooted gate valve power, as long as you have talent and fame, anyone can be recommended to serve the country, especially since my father's pro-government, the imperial examination system established, whether it is cultivation or strategy, everyone can take the exam"

"Those who win the exam can use it as appropriate, contribute to the country, and can also achieve their ambitions and get ahead."

Sui Xiang'er didn't forget to teach this younger brother at any time, after all, Sui Qian was going to inherit the throne in the future, so Sui Xiang'er took the opportunity to teach him everything she knew, so that he could understand the reason for the national policy.

"Although he can't go to Silla, I can help this person," Lin Tao stopped his chopsticks and said lightly.

Just when Lin Tao was thinking about how to help him, another person came next door.

This person is as rich as jade, with sword eyebrows and starry eyes, extraordinary instruments, about thirty and five years old, and his eyes are full of wisdom.

This person is Meng Ke, the owner of this wine shop, who likes to make friends, so he opened this wine shop to make a living and entertain friends.

"Brother Ning?"

"Brother Meng? How did you get here?"

"This wine shop is for my brother, I heard Xiao Eryan say that there is a quarrel here, so come and see, I didn't expect it to be Brother Ning?"

"What happened"

"I'm ashamed to say it"

Ning Heng told him in detail what had just happened.

"Brother Ning's style is admirable, but there is a saying: a gentleman is not a weapon, he can be shaped as he wants, such as today's Liu Gong, he is a leader" Meng Ke said seriously.

"Brother Meng, how can I be compared with Liu Gong, whether it is knowledge and character, or the mellowness of being in the world, I am not far behind, what I have now is only the bones of this body, I really can't do it with the light and dust, and I can do it with ease, how can I talk about giving shape at will."

"As long as you have a heroic spirit in your heart, even if you are in hell, you can have a bright heart, if he succeeds one day, I am afraid that he will not be able to get rid of the shackles of this family one day?" Meng Ke looked at Ning Heng's furrowed brows and said.

"Brother Meng, don't persuade me anymore, I can't be wronged, so ........"

"In Xia Lin Tao, I want to talk to Ning Gongzi, I don't know if it's convenient?"

Lin Tao got up and went directly to the next room, stood at the door and pointed to the chair and said.