When Chen Tongpao was leaving, he suddenly saw the son of the squire Feng coming to visit, so he hurriedly entertained him.

After the two finished talking, Feng Gongzi asked: "Recently, the shopkeeper Wen is not at home, why don't you go to the gambling house?" But my father wanted to see him three times, but he couldn't get his wish. ”

Chen Tongpao persuaded: "Now that the foreign party has died, the name of the dyeing workshop has not been fully established, and the kindness of your family has not been repaid for the time being." But I and the shopkeeper have always been one, and after the matter is over, the official will tell each other in time, so as not to make the gentry wait for a long time. ”

Feng Gongzi thanked Chen Tongzhi, said a few more greetings, and then turned around and left.

At this time, Comrade Chen was fine. He began to pack his clothes, touched his coat, and had no extra silver, and stopped at two or three taels. At first, he also considered whether he needed to bring a few tickets as a meeting gift with Ye Yongjia; But after thinking about it, what could make the prefect smile was nothing more than the 'rescue' of the Liu Party.

He no longer hesitated, took off his mourning clothes, and prepared to change into a set of civilian clothes to avoid his ears and eyes, so he went into the house to ask Leng Ping.

At that time, Leng Ping was sitting on the edge of the bed sewing clothes, and when he saw his comrade coming gently, he smiled at her and said, "Leng Ping, where did I put those short clothes?" ”

Leng Ping glanced at him secretly, and carefully put down the needle and thread: "It's in the cabinet in the back room, I'll help you find it...... Anyway, where is my husband going? ”

"I went to Nanjing to meet a friend, he wrote to me some time ago, so naturally I have to pay a visit."

Leng Ping turned his head suddenly, his eyes seemed to be shining, and he collided with Chen Tongpao's eyes. She hurriedly withdrew her gaze again.

"What's wrong?" Chen Tongpao's tone was calm, without the slightest fluctuation.

"It's nothing ......" Leng Ping turned his head a few times to cover up, "I want to see what you wear ......"

After a while, Leng Ping took a short coat of earth brown from the cabinet and put it on for his comrades, but it still fit. He sighed a few times in admiration, and then traveled lightly and went out of the house to get on the horse. Leng Ping leaned against the door, watching him go away before returning to the house.

"Master Cai, someone wants to ask you to do something."

As soon as Cai Xianqing returned home, a few disciples came up to talk.

"Comrade Chen?" All he could think of was this man.

"It's him, it's him."

Cai Xianqing frowned slightly: "It seems that I can't rest yet." With that, he cut his hair, put on his felt hat again, and walked like a fly, going to find the prefect Ye Yongjia.

He ...... Here it comes? Ye Yongjia felt a little caught off guard, it was too sudden.

"It's a little early. But Lu Fangxuan has already begun to put notices in the streets and alleys to 'stop the takeover', and the party struggle between the two has become irreparable, and sooner or later it will affect the pond fish, please think twice. ”

Ye Yongjia knew these situations very well, but Chen Tongpao, a person who had only one side but was deeply impressed, brought him great hatred. That goat's face made him feel extremely dangerous, how could he stand with him now?

Cai Xianqing saw his tangled look, and said, "Comrade Chen also has difficulties, otherwise how could he come to you." ”

Ye Yongjia was suddenly taken aback: "Is he in trouble?" ”

"Don't you think it's strange to pick on you, the 'Ten Thousand Parties'?" Cai Xianqing laughed, "After all, I am young, I think too little!" ”

Ye Yongjia thought for a moment, patted his forehead, and said with a smile: "Juniors are not as fast as your brains. In that case, I will not be afraid. ”

"See?" Cai Xianqing asked.

"See you." Ye Yongjia became affirmative.

Cai Xianqing knocked his thigh: "Okay!" I will send someone to send him to your mansion, and Lord Ye does not have to send someone himself. ”

Ye Yongjia shook his head: "This matter must be made to the Queen of Wanjun to know." I sent people from the yamen, Wei Chong happened to be an errand messenger, see if they are afraid of me now! In the end, Ye Yongjia actually felt angry.

"Lord Ye is here?"

Ye Yongjia made a cup of tea, raised his eyes, and saw that Chen Tongpao was rushing here, so he greeted him.

His face was still like that of a goat, but it was less hateful, but a little more respectable.

"Lord Chen!" Ye Yongjia said enthusiastically, "I haven't seen you for a long time, what is your position now!" ”

Comrade Chen let out a hearty laugh: "They were all young back then, but now that the officials are bigger, there are a few gray hairs on their temples!" ”

"Ten years later, the days are long, let's sit down and talk about something." Ye Yongjia grabbed Chen and sat down.

"Where did we meet?" Comrade Chen asked slowly.

"Chenzhou, the official post very close to Chenzhou." Ye Yongjia replied with interest.

Chen Tongzhi's words suddenly turned heavy: "I heard that you died in Chenzhou for the rest of your life." ”

Ye Yongjia was stunned for a while, and then turned low: "It's okay not to mention the past." ”

"Why can't you mention it?" Fellow Chen said, "Then Lu Deguang is so beautiful, and he has a state, you can still destroy it in one fell swoop and kill it with your own hands, what a great cause!" I advised you to beware of Lu Deguang that day, and looking back, you were really right. ”

Ye Yongjia knew the deep meaning of his words, so he took the opportunity to say: "Then it seems that in today's meeting, Tongzhi still has good words to tell. ”

Chen Tongpao pinched his arm: "That's right! This time I came far away, I really wanted to conclude an alliance, just like the ancient grandson Liu Lian! ”

"It's so important, you might as well say it quickly."

"Chen has long heard that Ye Gong is the governor of a place, commanding Nanjing, repairing the river, and is a wise talent; However, he met the Wan and Lu parties, and suffered a lot of anger from them. If we let it go, won't it be like waiting to be killed? A certain official under Governor Liu Dang Kuang can solve your worries. ”

Halfway through speaking, Comrade Chen suddenly stopped speaking, but tentatively made a gesture: "I wonder if you are willing to make friends with your subordinates to ensure the peace of your status?" ”

Ye Yongjia didn't want to continue to wander in Nanjing. He longed to cut through the things that bound his hands and feet. As he listened, the righteousness of Comrade Chen's momentum, the generous speech in his gestures, and the excited expression and sonorous tone did not move Ye Yongjia. He looked at this fellow acquaintance, and his imminent loss of personality seemed to be revealed by him, which made his blood surge. Why do you care about what goat face and what sinister atmosphere, the two of them abandoned their past prejudices and fit together.

Comrade Chen rolled up his sleeves and stretched out his hand.

Ye Yongjia no longer hesitated, he also rolled up his sleeves, stretched out his hand, and held it tightly with his palm, as firm as iron and stone. At this moment, Ye Zhifu's heart was hot, and his eyes naturally burst into flames; Chen Tongpao's face was also dripping with beads of sweat, and his eyes were blazing—unfortunately, these were just trying his best to cover up, and the only thing he exuded was a cold brilliance; However, only the brilliance of the latter, in the heart of Chen Tongpao, will never be extinguished.