The moon is rising.

In the side courtyard of the palace, in a small courtyard, there are a lot of washed clothes, or bedding and other things.

The doors and windows of the ordinary room on the side revealed a faint candle flame. Inside, a dark and immature face looked at the ground uneasily. This person is none other than Shuo Yongning, who came uninvited.

Originally, he shouldn't have come. But there are some doubts about what to do. He hoped to meet Sima Liang.

Xiao Sanzi couldn't decide, so he planned to inform Sima Liang. Avoiding sending letters back and forth, wasting time, he brought Shuo Yongning back.

Waiting time, Shuo Yongning was arranged on the side of an old acquaintance. And this old acquaintance is the little girl who lived with him before.

This room is the room where ordinary maidservants live. Of course, because of the Chinese New Year, there is only one person living here for the time being. This is also the reason why Shuo Yongning can be brought in. But even so, he still has an indescribable restraint in the face of a room where only the opposite sex lives.

Ever since he came in, he had been staring at the door, not daring to look anywhere else.

Suddenly, footsteps were heard. Shuo Yongning sat up straight.

Bang bang bang.

"Big brother, I'm back." The girl's voice came from outside the door, and then the door was pushed open, and a childish girl walked in.

Seeing the girl's green face, Shuo Yongning breathed a sigh of relief. However, he quickly shifted his gaze away from the girl's face.

"Lord, are you back? Does he agree with me? Shuo Yongning grabbed his knees with both hands and threw out two questions.

"It's back. He wants to see you. However, he is having dinner with the King of the Southwest, and you probably have to wait a while. ”

Hearing that Sima Liang was willing to see him, Shuo Yongning breathed a big sigh of relief, "Then wait a little longer", he opened his mouth and smiled.

The girl looked at Shuo Yongning's honest appearance and shook her head. Then, from her pocket, she took out a handkerchief wrapped in it.

After opening, several steamed buns with a little heat appeared.

"Big brother, I asked the kitchen for it, you didn't have dinner, take this mat."

"How embarrassing it is." Shuo Yongning shirked his mouth, but his eyes were always on the bun, and he swallowed saliva from time to time.

The girl smiled helplessly, and then stuffed the bun into Shuo Yongning's hand, "Don't pretend to be the two of us, let's eat." ”

"Hehe, Xiaohua still understands me." Shuo Yongning picked up two buns and opened the bow left and right.

His gobbling up look couldn't help but make the girl shake her head. At the same time, the other party also poured tea with great foresight.

Soon, Shuo Yongning choked because he was too anxious.

"Drink."

"Thank you, Little Flower." Shuo Yongning hiccuped and drank the water handed over by the other party.

wiped his mouth with his sleeve, and several buns entered Shuo Yongning's stomach. He touched his unfed stomach and smashed his mouth.

"The buns in the palace are so delicious. If only there were a few more. ”

"That is, this bun is made for the prince, and it was made in the morning. The materials used are the best. All of the things you ate were left over from what the prince didn't eat this morning. If you want more, how can you have it? That's all I got from soft grinding and hard soaking. Otherwise, there are many people who want to taste it. Xiaohua rolled her eyes.

"The prince eats, no wonder. Then I'm in for a treat. In other words, is the prince so good to his subordinates? If you can't finish eating yourself, can you let your subordinates eat it? I've heard that some old men throw away everything they can't eat. Shuo Yongning sucked his fingers and savored it.

"Don't compare the prince with an ordinary master." Hearing Shuo Yongning's example, Xiaohua was a little dissatisfied.

"I'm sorry, I'm stupid. That's not what it means. Shuo Yongning hurriedly made amends.

Xiaohua sighed and shook her head.

"Got it, I just reminded you."

"The prince is really good, and he doesn't have too many shelves for his subordinates. As for the aspect of eating, he basically eats as much as he wants, and asks the kitchen to cook as much, rarely too much. Occasionally, if there is more than one that has not been moved, he will let his subordinates dispose of it themselves, and whoever likes it eats it. ”

"Of course, the food we eat is not bad, and it is estimated that it is a little better than the food of ordinary people. There is basically meat for three meals a day, especially in winter, and occasionally some green leafy vegetables. If you are busy, you will add ......"

Xiaohua gushed a lot about the treatment of the palace. Shuo Yongning, who was parked on the side, was fascinated by what he heard.

Eat and drink enough, have monthly money, clothing and shelter are provided. This kind of life is what Shuo Yongning yearns for the most.

Then if I work for the prince, will I be able to get such treatment, or even more ......

It's greedy, it's good to have this.

Expectation appeared in Shuo Yongning's eyes, and at the same time he looked at Xiaohua.

"It seems that you are doing well, then I will be relieved. Originally, you said that you were doing well, but I was a little worried. But now it seems that I was overthinking. Grandpa Bi can also rest assured. ”

Talking about her deceased grandfather, Xiaohua was a little sad. She was silent for a moment.

"Grandpa has suffered all his life. Now life is going to be better, but it's gone. What a ......."

Seeing Xiaohua lost, Shuo Yongning wanted to comfort her. But when he saw his dirty hands and cuffs, he withdrew his hand and hid it behind him.

He looked at Xiaohua, who was dressed in brand new clothes and had a neat face, and he felt that he was a little farther away from the other party.

"It's okay, as long as you're well. Grandpa Bi, that's enough. Shuo Yongning smiled and comforted him verbally.

……

The two then chatted about some ordinary things, and then there was a knock on the door.

Hearing this, Shuo Yongning became nervous. Xiaohua didn't have him like this, just looked at the door calmly.

"The prince is waiting in the study, let Shuo Yongning hurry up." The voice of the little third son sounded from outside the door.

"Okay steward. Go now. Xiaohua hurriedly took over the words, and at the same time gave Shuo Yongning a look.

Shuo Yongning, who understood the meaning, hurriedly stood up, "It's here." ”

One last glance, seeing off the little flower, Shuo Yongning followed the little third son and left the side courtyard where the next person lived.

"Shuo Yongning, although you and the prince know each other, when we meet, you still have to pay attention not to be rude."

"Yes, I'll take care of it."

……

On the way to the study, the third son reminded a few extra words.

"The prince has arrived."

"Come in."

Crunch.

The study door was pushed open.

Since it was full of candles, Shuo Yongning could see everything inside.

Wow, is this the prince's study? It's so big, and it looks like it's expensive.

There are so many strange things, they are very expensive at first glance.

Shuo Yongning was seized by the treasure in Sima Liang's study. For a while, I couldn't take a step.

"Be careful." Xiao Sanzi reminded in a whisper.

"I'm sorry." Shuo Yongning noticed that he was out of shape and hurriedly retracted his mind.

The small actions of the two were seen by Sima Liang behind the table.

People are clever, but they are less knowledgeable. There are pros and cons.

Sima Liang lay on his side on the chair and made a further judgment on Shuo Yongning.

"Lord Wang, Shuo Yongning." Xiao Sanzi gestured.

"Hello prince, I'm ......" Shuo Yongning tried to introduce himself, but before he could say a few words, Sima Liang interrupted.

"No introduction, I remember you. Little Sanzi, pull a stool for him and let him sit down. Then you just step down. I'm going to talk to him alone. ”

"Yes, lord."

The third son brought a stool for Shuo Yongning, and then left the study.

"Thank you, Lord Wang."

"Sit down and tell me why you're meeting me."

Shuo Yongning sat down restrainedly, and then put his hands on his lap, "Lord Wang, do you want to let the untouchables be guests?" ”

"Huh?" Sima Liang was a little puzzled, and thought back to what he had told Xiao Sanzi.

Did I not make it clear? Or is it a misunderstanding?

Sima Liang was puzzled, but he still planned to explain.

"I'm just asking you to deliver the letter. I didn't let you be a guest. As for the letter after delivery, I won't force it to stay. So you don't have to worry about the future. ”

Hearing this answer, Shuo Yongning understood that he was thinking too much. He was a little more relieved. However, he thought of something else.

"Lord Wang, do you need a guest in Yanbei? If you want, I can do it. ”

Hearing Shuo Yongning's initiative, Sima Liang frowned. He didn't expect the other party to have such a reaction. He sat upright, then looked at the other person.

"Why do you think I need a guest? And what else do you want? Why do you think you can do it? ”

Sima Liang's several questions made Shuo Yongning a little speechless. He hesitated for a moment. Then he took a deep breath.

"Lord Wang, at this point in time, you hope that someone will go to Yanbei to deliver a letter, which means that there is a big change in the probability of Yanbei. That is probably not something that can be solved by a letter. That's why the untouchables think so. ”

"As for what the untouchables want, the prince just looks at it and gives it. Take as much as you can. Although the untouchables don't have much ability, they are also people born in Yanbei, and the Yanbei realm can still be of some use. ”

Clever people can guess some. He is indeed right when he says this, if Liu Dongyang really finds out something, he may ask someone to help deliver the message in the future, or even do something else.

Can he really do a good job, though?

Sima Liang looked at Shuo Yongning. Feeling the gaze, the other party was a little nervous.

"Let's be honest. I need people, but I don't feel like you can do it well. And the difficulty of this matter, I can also tell you directly, if you are discovered, it is very likely that you will die, are you sure you want to continue? Of course, I don't blame you for retreating now. Or will you send a letter. ”

Sima Liang's words sounded particularly harsh to Shuo Yongning's ears, especially after knowing that he might face death, he retreated.

Don't push yourself. Let's be honest and send the letter. In this way, I can come back early and get a job in the palace.

Shuo Yongning thought of the treatment of the palace described by Xiaohua, and then thought about his current life, and finally he thought of what Sima Liang said.

After struggling for a long time, Shuo Yongning thought of what Bi Lao said before he died.

If you have the chance, let's fight it. Don't regret it until you're old. If you accept the blandness, just settle down. Don't think both, life is short, it's hard to do both.

After a long time, Shuo Yongning let out a breath.

"Lord Wang, if you really entrust you with a heavy responsibility, the untouchables will definitely work hard to do it. Of course, if he dies because of this, the untouchables will not blame the prince. ”

"If there is no prince, the untouchables may be a very ordinary life. Now that they can be a part of the big things, the untouchables also want to see the world of the big guys. When he said this, Shuo Yongning looked down at the ground the whole time.

There is such an opinion. Maybe it's a good tree, why don't you try it.

Perhaps moved by Shuo Yongning's words, Sima Liang planned to give the other party this opportunity. He stood up and walked over to the other side.

"In that case, give you this opportunity. But the world of the big guys is not so easy to see. You can only really see it if you become a big shot. After speaking, Sima Liang patted Shuo Yongning's shoulder.

Hearing this, Shuo Yongning couldn't help but clench his fists.

Seeing him like this, Sima Liang smiled and comforted him again.

"It's okay, it's not a big deal. Just listen to the arrangement. I'm not going to let you die for nothing. ”

"Of course, you have to be careful. In the future, stop calling yourself a pariah, a person who looks down on himself will be difficult to be looked down upon. And when talking to people, don't look at the ground. It's rude and can give the impression that you're weak-minded. ”

……

After a long speech, Shuo Yongning benefited a lot. At the same time, it made him respect and admire Sima Liang even more.

"Lord Wang, you are really a different kind of superior. Cheap...... What a blessing for the villain. Shuo Yongning saluted and thanked.

Villain? It doesn't seem to make a difference. Forget it, that's all for him, let's do it himself.

Sima Liang sighed, walked back to the back of the table, and sat down.

"Don't be lucky, this is a deal, as long as you pay reciprocal, you and I don't owe each other. For now, I don't know what to arrange for you. I'll take the time to think about it these days, though. In those few days, you ...... for the time being. Whatever, if you want to go to the house, you can go to the house, if you don't want to go back, I'll let people notify you. ”

Suddenly, many people went to Yanbei to help him do things, Sima Liang didn't know how to arrange it for a while, and planned to think about it again. Just in time to prepare the boat, it will be a few days before the refugees are informed. He had plenty of time to think about it.

"Let's go back. It's inconvenient to blame it in the house. Shuo Yongning thought of Xiaohua, he wanted to stay, but he didn't want to trouble the other party. Under the contradiction, I still chose to escape.

"Okay. Little Sanzi, let's be outside, let's send it away. ”

"By the way, Lord Wang, the villain still has something to say."

"Say it."

"If you die, leave all the money you get this time to Xiaohua."

Hearing the words of the aftermath, Sima Liang looked strange, but he could understand it.

"Little flower? That girl, isn't it? Okay. Anything else? If so, let's talk about it together. ”

"Thank you, Lord Wang, no."

"Okay, let's go."

Shuo Yongning followed the little third son out of the study.

Call.

Sima Liang looked at the lights, his eyes were distracted, and he didn't know what to think.