The New Year is approaching, and all the yamen of the imperial court have a package of official affairs to deal with, and the adults who are busy will have no time to mix in the chaos in Beijing.

Maybe there is Tao Yuenlong's experience, everyone is worried that they will accidentally make a knife in someone else's hand, so everyone is focusing on what is in front of them, and they don't dare to probe their brains casually.

A group of chivalrous men committed evil near the Beijing Division, and were cleaned up by the Jinyi Guards, which also involved several slaves and maids in the East Palace, and these things had already spread throughout the Beijing Division.

Tao Yuanlang's suspension and investigation can be regarded as an end to this matter, whether the forbidden army wants to cover up is unknown, but this matter has been characterized as Tao Commander's own assertion.

It is said that this commander is drunk and dreams of death every day at home, and he cries about his grievances when he meets people, probably because he does not want him to continue to be embarrassed, and the forbidden army has "ordered" his family to be optimistic about Commander Tao, and don't ask him to go out again if he is okay a year ago.

This made Lu Hanjiang very disappointed, and when he went out, he specially instructed the driver to go to the door of Tao Commander's house, and he was very curious about how a big man could cry to make everyone feel ashamed.

It's just that Lao Qian was very puzzled by this matter, he looked at Lu Hanjiang speechlessly and said, "Master, no matter how you cry, it's quite embarrassing for a big man in the court." ”

"That's not right."

Lu Hanjiang retorted in surprise: "I remember that Senior Brother Qi often likes to cry in front of the public, not only in front of Luofuzi's door, but also in front of my house, why doesn't anyone dislike him?" ”

Lao Qian was speechless for a moment, he opened his mouth sneeringly, and finally said weakly: "That's different, how can Mr. Qi say that he is also a scholar, he is called, uh-can't help it?" ”

"What are these words! Scholars are amazing," Lu Hanjiang pointed at himself angrily and said: "Your master, I am also a scholar, and I am still a great Confucian master in the world, so I haven't seen people say bad things about me behind my back." ”

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Lao Qian listened to Lu Hanjiang's words in a daze, his expression was indescribable, his brows tightened and loosened, as if he was very embarrassed, and it took a long time before he let out a long sigh, looked at Lu Hanjiang faintly and said, "Evil." ”

"Hey!" Lu Hanjiang, who was laughed at angrily, stiffened his fists in an instant.

No matter how the master and servant quarreled, Lu Hanjiang, who didn't see Tao Yuanlang's fun, had to go to the Four Princes' Mansion instead.

Today he came to give an explanation to everyone in Beijing, a while ago the four princes came to his door, and then Wen Jinzhi, the son of the Wen family, was released, and there was a lot of discussion in Beijing, this time he was just to add fuel to the fire.

The first time he came to the Four Princes' Mansion, Lu Hanjiang, who had seen Yongle's treasury small account book, couldn't help but want to sigh, he was worthy of being the richest prince, if the other party was not a swollen face and a fat man, then according to the grade of the other party's mansion, the wealth of the four princes would at least have two of Princess Yongle's.

Yes, although the four princes are already rich, compared to Princess Yongle, who is favored by her father and queen mother, and who is loved by a powerful uncle, the other party is still slightly worse, of course, this is off-topic.

"Lord Lu is here, please take a seat." The fourth prince greeted him warmly, it seems that someone should have told him that the title last time was inappropriate, and this time he didn't call Lu Hanjiang a colt again.

"I've seen the Fourth Highness," Lu Hanjiang saluted with a smile, and then he motioned for Lao Qian to come forward with a gift: "Some thin gifts, not respect." ”

"You're polite, Lord Lu is really polite, you and I are a family, why don't you do this." Although the fourth prince was blaming, the joy on his face had already overflowed.

The gift sent by Lu Hanjiang, whether it was valuable or not, was a manifestation of attitude in the eyes of the four princes, which made him not happy.

So after the two had a good conversation, the four princes reluctantly sent Lu Hanjiang away, and at the same time did not forget to return the gift.

Although Lu Hanjiang excused himself several times, he couldn't resist the enthusiasm of the four princes, and finally accepted it reluctantly, on the way back, Lu Hanjiang was resting on the side pillow on the ground, and Lao Qian was worried about the pile of gifts.

"Master, is this too deep into the play?" Old Qian asked with some hesitation.

"How can you catch a fish if it's not deep?" Lu Hanjiang said lightly.

Old Qian thought about it, then stopped talking, he opened the gifts instead, and the moment the box was opened, a fine light shot into his eyes, causing him to exclaim: "This is?" ”

In the box that Lao Qian was holding in his hand, there was a night pearl the size of a fist lying quietly, the dim light was restrained and charming, like the stars in the night sky.

Lao Qian exclaimed: "Looking at its fineness, it is not the top, I am afraid that this is a treasure of the former tribute, and His Royal Highness received it from nowhere, fortunately, it has not attracted attention, otherwise I am afraid that another priceless treasure will be born." ”

"Huh? Really? ”

Lu Hanjiang opened his eyes, took a closer look at the pearl of the night, and also exclaimed: "It is worthy of the treasure given by His Royal Highness the Fourth, it is really extraordinary." ”

Lao Qian touched the bead with emotion, and then asked casually: "By the way, what gift did the lord give to the Fourth Highness today?" ”

Today's visit was Lu Hanjiang's temporary idea, so Lu Hanjiang ordered someone to handle the preparation of gifts, and Lao Qian didn't know what was in the box for the time being.

Lu Hanjiang thought for a while and said, "I told them to visit their friends and prepare some tea and snacks." ”

"This" The corner of Lao Qian's eyes twitched slightly, and he almost slipped the beads in his hand.

On the other side, the fourth prince and Gonggong Liu also looked at each other and looked at the gift box sent by Lu Hanjiang in a daze.

The fourth prince just had an idea, so he opened the box and took a look, and the pastries and tea leaves placed in it made him fall into a long silence.

Gonggong Liu held his breath and didn't dare to speak, he thought about the priceless treasure he had just given away, and he was distressed for a while, but fortunately, the person who gave it was not ordinary, and he could comfort himself that the person who received the gift was Lord Weilu in Jinyi, not counting their losses.

It's just that what Gonggong Liu didn't expect was that after the fourth prince was silent for a long time, he was not annoyed or scolded, and a look of emotion slowly appeared on his face that was rarely deep in thought.

"I didn't expect Lord Lu to be so honest." The fourth prince was a little emotional.

"Huh?" Gonggong Liu raised his head suddenly, and his eyes looked a little dull at his master.

The fourth prince sighed and shook his head, handed over the gift box to Gonggong Liu, and left in a daze, and did not forget to instruct before leaving: "Every drink and peck are given by His Majesty, Lord Lu is so thrifty, this king, as a prince, should lead by example, how dare he be so extravagant. Tell the kitchen that twenty dishes in the evening are enough, and besides, beef is free. ”

Liu Gonggong. Grandpa Liu didn't want to speak.