Chapter 32 is for the prince of Shitu who was forced to receive his life

Li Yunhan returned to Zhiyuan, and Miao Jin and Wu Qi were waiting for him in the living room. It turned out that the two had been to the Zheliu Inn, and the shopkeeper said that he had moved to Zhiyuan, so they hurried over.

Li Yunhan was surprised and delighted when he saw the two, exchanged a few words of greeting, and asked Wu Qi if the matter at hand could be handled?

"Alright, the rest has been sold." Wu Qi touched the heavy burden around him, and replied briskly, "I will never leave Mr. from now on." ”

"Okay, Zhiyuan is your home." Li Yunhan said and moved his gaze to Miaojin and asked her what was the matter here?

"Of course there's something." Miaojin was a little shy and smiled.

"Oh?"

Miaojin frowned slightly, and said softly: "My father punished me for copying the Tao Te Ching, and asked my brother to help me." ”

"Hmm." Li Yunhan hesitated, and said gently, "Help you; But aren't you afraid that your father will recognize you? ”

"Don't be afraid;" Miao Jin said and took out a page from his bosom, "This is what I wrote; Just copy my handwriting. ”

Li Yunhan nodded and agreed. Then the three of them chatted, from life to interesting things in the capital, and the secrets of the palace. Li Yunhan remembered what Miaojin had just confessed, said goodbye and went into the study alone, crouched beside the desk, and copied the Tao Te Ching while comparing Miaojin's handwriting.

Seeing that he was about to finish writing, he suddenly heard a few laughs outside the door, and when Li Yunhan looked up, he saw Da Fu and Yan Ran entering the house.

Li Yunhan put down his pen and got up to greet him: "Brother Da's smile is like a spring breeze, but he came to report the good news?" ”

Da Fu nodded, saying that Wang Gong was guilty of corruption and bribery, harboring rebels, and abusing and killing dancing girls......

"It is indeed very happy." Li Yunhan was very excited when he heard this, relieved himself, and asked, "Why is it so fast?" ”

Da Fu said that the trial could not go on, so he had to end it hastily; Wang Gong has been in the court for many years, and if he digs deeper, he will inevitably implicate more officials and shake the foundation of the court. Also, this time, even King Jing was reprimanded by His Majesty for secretly marrying Wang Gong and was sent to Hexi to inspect.

Li Yunhan couldn't help but feel a little regretful when he heard the surprise, sighed, and said, "This time King Jing was humiliated, it was indeed beyond Yunhan's expectations. ”

"But this is indeed an unexpected joy for the prince." After Da Fu finished speaking, Ming Yanran presented a suitcase, gently placed it on the table, and opened it.

Li Yunhan looked down, but it was a pile of yellow gold ingots, stunned, and asked Da Fu what this meant?

Da Fu said with a smile: "In order to thank my brother, the prince specially ordered me to send a hundred taels of gold, please accept it." ”

"Take it away," Li Yunhan shook his head slightly, "The silver taels I gave last time haven't been spent yet." ”

"Brother's life is hard to disobey," Da Fugan laughed, "Then I'll take care of it first, and then just say it when I use it later." ”

"Hmm;" Li Yunhan forcibly suppressed the joy in his heart, and his face was calm, "This time I won, I will have a banquet in Haiming Tower another day." ”

"Then there's Brother Lao Li." Da Fu took a sip of tea and said, "I heard that Wang Gong capsized this time, even Yang Silang's guy was so excited that he was ready to hold a celebration banquet." ”

"Set up a banquet to celebrate, he couldn't help but be happy too early."

"Oh?"

"After this defeat, how can Lynver give up?" Li Yunhan's tone became a little solemn, "Wait and see, this time there will be another good show." ”

"Of course, I wish they had bitten as hard as possible."

After being silent for a while, Li Yunhan asked him what he planned to do next?

"Get rid of Chen Yeshuo." Da Fu gritted his teeth and said hatefully.

In the past few days, Chen Yeshuo has been panicked because of Wang Gong's sudden case.

In the afternoon of this day, the weather was unusually hot, and he sat alone in the cool pavilion to enjoy the coolness, while thinking hard about his current situation, and his mood was very lonely.

Suddenly, the house slave came to report that Lin Fu had brought the housekeeper to visit; Chen Yeshuo was panicked when he heard this, and when he was about to go out to greet him, the two of them had already stepped into the pavilion.

Chen Yeshuo bowed his body and said respectfully: "Lord Lin, why dare you come to the door?" ”

"The weather is unbearably hot, the old man is depressed, and he also wants to rub the cool air in your mansion;" Lin Fu looked around the room and let out a long sigh of relief, "This time, it's really cool, like a fairyland." ”

"As long as the adults are happy, they will come often." Chen Yeshuo replied cautiously.

"Really?" Lin Fuqian's face sank, "You don't want to see the old man, the old man can only come to the door to beg you in person!" ”

Chen Yeshuo exclaimed: "Why did your lord say this? ”

Lin Fu sighed and said that Wang Gong had been in the same dynasty with him for many years, but he didn't expect to end up like this, he really couldn't swallow this breath.

Chen Yeshuo realized something, and said angrily: "This time, we blame us for underestimating Yang Silang's house, which caught him off guard." ”

"It won't be that simple," Lin Fu stared at Chen Yeshuo closely, shooting out an eerie cold light from the depths of his gray eye sockets, "Wang Han's undercover matter, except for his brother Wang Gong, only you and me, Ji Wen and others know, how did the person surnamed Yang know?" ”

"This ...... You wouldn't be suspicious of Monvin, would you? No, he had been away from Beijing for many days before the incident. ”

"That's right, what about him, the man is gone; However, I heard that he also went to Yang's Mansion before leaving. ”

"Your Excellency is too worried." Chen Yeshuo smiled indifferently, "According to the following, this matter is all caused by Yang Silang's revenge." ”

Lin Fu shook his head and said, "No, you are wrong, the old man suspects that there is another mastermind behind this." ”

"Oh?"

Lin Fu said slowly: "Above the court, Yang Silang and the fifth Qi sang and harmonized, and the cooperation was perfect, it really didn't seem like his previous style. If the old man guessed correctly, this matter must be behind the prince's party. ”

"Prince ......"

Lynver let out an "um".

Chen Yeshuo said that the prince has already lost power, like a wounded shock, how dare he make such a ruthless move!

"It's fine if it's not him, the old man is just suspicious;" Lin Fu pondered for a while, his face gloomy, "Lord Chen, why didn't you say a word in the court that day?" ”

Chen Yeshuo couldn't answer for a while.

Then I heard a sound from the roof, and then several tiles slipped down and smashed in front of the window, crackling. Chen Yeshuo was shocked when he heard this, and hurriedly called a servant to inspect it.

It turned out that Cen Feng was curled up on the roof to eavesdrop on the conversation between Lin and Chen, and inadvertently kicked the tiles downstairs.

Cen Feng saw that someone had come to check, so he hurriedly took advantage of the darkness of the sky and slipped away quietly.

The servant brought a ladder, examined it carefully, and then reported to Chen Yeshuo; It is said that the tiles have fallen or the roof has fallen into disrepair; Chen Yeshuo was relieved after hearing this.

"We're both in the same boat now." Lin Fu put down the teacup and raised the tone, "If you don't fight back, you'll be next!" ”

"This," Chen Yeshuo was expressionless, "I don't know what the adults have to say?" ”

Lynver's brows furrowed, and he suddenly asked him if the batch of relief food was sold? It turned out that Chen Yeshuo secretly colluded with Jing Hu and others, and embezzled thousands of stone relief grains in the name of disaster relief since last autumn and winter, and stored them in the Sanhekou Barracks.

Chen Yeshuo was shocked in his heart when he heard this, relieved himself, and said that he was in contact with the Hedong Gang.

"Hmph, when is it, I haven't made a move yet; Beware of being caught! ”

"Yes, Xia Guan understands." Chen Yeshuo replied timidly.

"Well, it's good to understand." Lin Fu took a sip of tea, "As long as Lord Chen tries his best to cooperate, the old man will definitely squeeze Yang Silang's family out of the court, and then the left minister will be yours." ”

Chen Yeshuo was secretly happy when he heard this, and hurriedly asked how to cooperate?

Lin Fu waved his hand lightly at Steward Hu, and ordered him to take out a battle report and hand it to Chen Yeshuo.

Chen Yeshuo took it and skimmed it roughly, and said with a puzzled face: "The battle report sent by Nanzhao ......"

"That's right;" A sinister smile crossed Lin Fu's face, and he said meaningfully, "The success or failure of this time depends on it......

Next, Lin Fu detailed his plan in his heart, and discussed with Chen Yeshuo the countermeasures to counterattack Yang Silang.

Since he overthrew Wang Gong, Yang Silang suddenly became forgetful, thinking that he was the only one to be the left minister.

Because the provincial exam was approaching, in order to let his son Yang Xuan go to high school, he entrusted Jia Sheng to intercede with Dai Xixun, the secretary of the Ministry of Rites.

After Jia Sheng went, he came to Yang Silang to report to him, saying that Dai Xixun had recognized the current situation and had the intention to break away from Lin Fu's fetters and help his son win the list.

Yang Silang was very happy to hear this, and hurriedly called Yang Xuan and ordered him to thank Jia Sheng on the spot.

The two chatted for a while, and Yang Silang said that Wang Gong had been removed, and in order to thank his colleagues for his old age, he would hold a banquet in the mansion tomorrow to celebrate his achievements, reminding Jia Sheng to come to cheer.

As he was talking, the housekeeper Yang Ke came to see him with the fifth Qi.

Yang Silang saw that Wu Qi came empty-handed, and he was dissatisfied, and asked him why he wanted to see him?

Fifth Qi glanced at Jia Sheng and said, "Since Wang Gong was removed, the adult has taken a step closer to Zuo Xiang; However, in the next opinion, there is still one person who must be guarded against. ”

Yang Silang asked, who?

Fifth Qi said: "Chen Yeshuo." At present, among the government and the opposition, he is the only one who has the most strength to compete with you for the left minister. ”

Yang Silang smiled contemptuously when he heard this, and said that it is just a rat, what a way!

"That's right, Chen Yeshuo is cowardly, but don't forget that he has Lin Fu's backing behind him."

"You're too worried," Yang Silang leaned over and closed his eyes slightly, "This is already in my pocket." ”

"Why are you so confident?"

"It's not a secret, for many years, Lin Fu has controlled the government and formed a party for personal gain, and His Majesty has long been dissatisfied; Your Majesty's repeated promotion to me is not to balance the government and prevent him from taking power alone. To put it bluntly, getting rid of Wang Gong this time is paving the way for Yang. ”

Jia Sheng listened to it and said yes again and again, and complimented: "What the Lord said is very true, and I wish the Lord an early promotion." ”

"Lord Yang, the lower officials still have a reminder, beware of the forest thieves counterattacking." The fifth Qi is still unrelenting.

"What you said today disappoints me too much." Yang Silang stood up suddenly, looked at Wu Qi with a gloomy face, and said, "It seems that you were born to be a petty official, and you can't make a big deal!" ”

"Adult ......"

"Don't say it, this official still has to discuss with Lord Jia about tomorrow's celebration banquet, why don't you step down quickly!" Yang Silang was impatient and waved his hand to signal him to leave.

Seeing this, Wu Qi had no choice but to bow down and leave.

On this day, Dafu's former friend Long Biao returned to the capital on official business. Before he had time to rest, he rushed to Dafu's house to talk about his parting. It turned out that Long Biao was also a backbone member of the Iron Clothing Society, and he had repeatedly failed to read poetry and books in his early years, so he had the ambition to serve the country and make contributions to the country, and became an ordinary halberd lieutenant under the command of Chu Yanzhong, the envoy of Shuofang Jiedu. For several years, he fought in Lingzhou, and because of his outstanding military achievements, he became a guerrilla general from Wupin.

Long Biao is nearly 30 years old, with a wide face and a wide nose, eyes and eyes, a circle of fine hair on his cheeks, and a hearty and high-pitched speech.

The two reunited after a long absence, and they were very happy to drink and talk.

Long Biao said that Chu Yanzhong was sympathetic to his long-term hardships on the border, and had applied to His Majesty to obtain the position of secretary for him in the court, and was waiting for the appointment letter of the ministry.

Da Fu was very excited when he heard it, and said that it was good to return to Beijing, and the Iron Cloak Society was in urgent need of a loyal and brave man like him.

Long Biao said that as a member of the Iron Cloak Society, the prince lost power, so why didn't he feel worried.

Da Fu nodded lightly, saying that there was another happy event for him today.

Long Biao asked, what is the happy event?

Da Fu smiled, pretending to be mysterious, and said that he would know in a while; Persuade him to continue drinking.

The two of them were drinking to the point where they were drinking, and Yan Ran entered the house, saying that Cen Feng had arrived.

After hearing this, Long Biao put down his wine glass, and said with a smile: "Brother Da, who knows me." ”

Cen Feng entered the house and met Long Biao, both of them were very surprised, but with Da Fu present, it was difficult for the two of them to talk for a while.

After the two of them exchanged pleasantries, Da Fu asked what was the situation in Zhiyuan?

Cen Feng said: "When I went to deliver the newspaper, there was nothing unusual except for the dumb aunt who was a little weird. ”

Da Fu said "um" and said, "I feel the same way; This dumb aunt is just an ordinary maid, and her alertness is quite high. ”

Cen Feng said: "Brother Li said that this person was originally the maid of a merchant in the east of the city, and escaped because he couldn't stand the abuse of the owner. ”

"Shangjia maid ......" Da Fu pondered for a moment, and then asked her what was going on over there was anything going on with Chen Yeshuo?

"I was just about to report to you," Cen Feng put down the teacup, his eyes were a little nervous, "I was staring at the tea stall in front of the Chen Mansion at dusk yesterday, and suddenly I saw the housekeeper Hu accompanied an official sedan chair and went straight into the mansion. I wondered, so I crept over the wall. When I arrived in the courtyard, I knew that Lin Fu was sitting in the sedan chair.

I think this person lives in a simple place, why did he come to visit so late? So he hid on the roof and eavesdropped. ”

"What do you hear?"

Cen Feng said that she vaguely heard the two discussing revenge for Wang Gong.

"Revenge," Da Fu smiled indifferently, "It seems that the forest thief is going to do it, and now there is a good show to watch." ”

"When I tried to listen to it again, I didn't want to make any noise, so I had to flee in the night." Cen Feng paused, "By the way, there is another thing that is very strange. ”

"What?"

Cen Feng said that she felt that room was very unusual.

"What's unusual?"

Cen Feng took a sip of tea and continued: "At that time, it was extremely hot and dry outside the house, and the air conditioning inside the house was surrounding, and the cool breeze was blowing, and I also felt it very obvious in the skylight. When I looked behind the house, it turned out that there was a huge wooden wheel on the edge of the pool that was constantly rotating, sending cold air into the house. ”

Da Fu pondered for a moment, and smiled: "Listen to what you say, could it be a cool house?" In order to escape the summer, His Majesty once built a 'Moon Cool Palace' in the palace, and I heard that people who have been there are still shivering in the heat of the sun. ”

Cen Feng said that she remembered that the room was called Qingliang Pavilion.

Da Fu got up and paced a few steps, and turned around and said meaningfully, he was very interested in this cool pavilion......

Shaoyang Palace, a secret room. The prince was listening to Cen Shen's report inside.

Cen Shen said that since Wang Gong fell, Yang Silang was proud and forgetful, thinking that he was the only one who was the left minister, and he couldn't listen to a word of advice, so Wu Qi was also reprimanded by him.

The prince didn't think so, and said that the villain has a will.

Cen Shen thinks that although the current situation has improved slightly, if he wants to get rid of Chen Yeshuo, he has to use the hands of Yang Silang!

The prince agreed with him, thought for a while, and said, "What kind of celebration banquet he wants to set up the day after tomorrow, just let Fu Guo go when the time comes." ”

After speaking, the prince sat down and took two sips of tea and asked about Li Yunhan's current situation.

Cen Shen said: "According to Xiaomei, since he set up a new home in Zhiyuan, he has nothing else to do every day except drinking, writing poems, and reading the newspaper. ”

"It's good to be comfortable and idle," the prince frowned, "didn't he say that he was going to take the provincial exam, why is he so leisurely?" ”

"It's-"

The crown prince sank his face and said, "This palace has thought about it, and he must not be allowed to take the exam!" ”

Shum Shen asked, why is this?

"If he takes the exam, King Jing will definitely help him get on the list, and then he will inevitably fall to King Jing," the prince got up and paced a few steps, turning his head, "You go to see Da Fu and order him to take care of this matter." ”

Cen Shen hesitated and reluctantly agreed.

The prince sighed softly, and said to himself: "Li Yunhan, Li Yunhan, if you are not ruthless in this palace, you are also forced to be helpless......"

Since his parents and younger brother arrived in the capital, the expenses have suddenly increased a lot, and the burden of life has been all on Wang Jie's shoulders. For this new home, Wang Jie bought a lot of furniture and daily necessities, and soon spent all his savings over the years, and now the life of the whole family has become the biggest problem he faces.

Seeing his elderly parents dragging their thin bodies busy, Wang Jie had no intention of studying anymore and decided to go out to earn more money.

Wang Jie carried the guqin on his back and went to Jia Sheng's house first, wanting to enter the mansion to perform. The housekeeper Jia Shun turned him away, saying that Master Jia had confessed, and if it was another violinist, it would be okay to say, but he couldn't do it.

Wang Jie was very upset, and went to the mansion of Zhang Hui, the waiter of the Ministry of Rites, to visit Zhang Hui to play for him, but the doorman refused him as if he had been notified in advance.

The cold wind was together, and the sky was drizzling.

Wang Jie, hungry, went to several dignitaries' homes in a row, asking to play the piano for him, but he was turned away.

In desperation, Wang Jie came to King Hui's Mansion again to try his luck.

Namending said that by the order of King Hui, he would never be allowed to enter the palace again in the future!

Wang Jie was confused when he heard this, and hurriedly asked why?

Jiading didn't want to explain too much, just urged him to leave quickly.

Wang Jie lingered outside the mansion for a while, took out the sachet from his arms, and handed it to the county lord.

Soon, Li Wu received the sachet, and she stared at the flower window alone for a while, silently shedding tears.

Suddenly, the sky suddenly became dark, and with a few thunderclaps, it soon began to rain heavily.

Li Wu saw that it was raining outside the window, so she took an umbrella in one hand and a sachet out of the bedroom with the other.

Wang Jie didn't bring rain gear, and was soon drenched like a chicken in soup. He staggered through the rain, his heart full of resentment.

When Li Wu rushed to the gate of the mansion, Wang Jie's figure had already blurred into a black dot. She stared at Wang Jie's distant figure for a long time, and her heart was like a knife.

Golden Immortal View.

Pingyu was depressed because of Wang Jie's affair, and he didn't think about tea and dinner; When she got up early in the morning, she walked slowly around the garden, and her mood gradually improved; She felt a little tired, so she stopped and sat on the edge of the gazebo, while watching a few sturdy little Dao girls practice swords.

Ning Xin came forward to report that Wang Jie had left the Yuequan Pharmacy and set up a new home in Guiyifang, and rarely interacted with outsiders.

"Hmph, you want to hide from me, no way!" Ping Yu looked up at the green mountains and floating clouds in the distance, eased his senses, and said, "The dignitaries and nobles he often goes to have been notified?" ”

"Yes, all of them. Just say that the princess has an order, Wang Jie is ungrateful, and he is not allowed to enter the house to play! Ning Xin replied.

"Good; If you dare to go against me, there is only one way to die! ”

Ning Xin complimented: "He's just a little rabbit, no matter how fast he jumps, he can't escape from your palm." ”

Ping Yu said "um" and muttered to himself: "Wang Jie, Wang Jie, sooner or later, you will come to the door to beg for my ......"

In the afternoon, Lou Yue finished dealing with the matter of the pharmacy and went to Guiyifang to find Wang Jie.

As soon as Wang Jie heard that Lou Yue was coming to see him, he hurriedly lay on the bed and pretended to fall asleep.

Lou Yue saw Wang Jie's parents, greeted him for a while, and was not in a hurry to leave. She will help the royal father decoction medicine, and then help the queen mother to cook the fire.

Seeing that she was empathetic and diligent, the two old men couldn't help but secretly like her in their hearts.

After finishing the meal, Lou Yue saw that it was getting late, and couldn't wait for Wang Jie to get up to see him off, so he insisted on braving the light rain and left alone.

A few steps after she went out, she happened to meet Da Fu and Yan Ran, but she didn't recognize them because she was in a hurry.

Da Fu entered the Wang family and said with a dark face to Wang Jie: "As a member of the Iron Clothes Society, why did you even forget the rules of the society?" ”

"Oh?"

Da Fu said: "I ordered you to secretly inquire about the news of the powerful people in the government and the opposition, and you are good, you have a hot fight with the lord of Rongyi and Princess Pingyu, and you haven't found a single piece of valuable information for a few months...... For this reason, the jade-faced Langjun is angry! ”

"This, Wang is honest and simple-minded by nature, and he is not the material for spying; I thought about it again and again, and it was better to quit. Wang Jie seemed to have done something wrong, and replied timidly.

Da Fu said coldly, it's late! Now that you have joined the company, how can you say goodbye!

"Brother Da, don't worry, you and my brother, I will never betray you."

Da Fu snorted and said, "Of course I believe that you will not betray your brother; But what about the others? ”

"Okay, I'll stay away from the capital and go back to my hometown in Puzhou to be a poor hermit, so I should do it now."

"Really?"

Wang Jie nodded.

Da Fu smiled when he heard this, stepped forward and patted Wang Jie's shoulder, and said, "Don't be bullish, could it be that you are distressed by emotional injuries again?" Say it, I'll help you. ”

Wang Jie was a little flattered, thought about it, and said: "I can't hide it, I love Yue'er, and Princess Pingyu used the middle list as a threat, and repeatedly made trouble and forced me to get along with her; Rather than be entangled like this, it is better to make a break as soon as possible and be a pure man on the hidden side. ”

"I want to be a jingshi," Da Fu looked up and laughed, "It's not a big deal, you can just make a show with her." ”

"Acting on the spot......"

Dafu said, yes; Princess Pingyu is deeply favored by His Majesty, but she can't afford to offend.

"I can't afford to provoke and I can't hide! I don't believe that I can't live with my own talent! Wang Jie's expression was indignant.

"Not only to live, but also to live a famous life. Although you are talented, in the eyes of those dignitaries, you are nothing more than an artist who roams the streets and alleys for people to entertain and eat," Da Fu took a sip of tea, and his tone became much more solemn, "But once you are on the list, it will be different!" ”

"Hit the list? I had long been discouraged by the scientific expedition. ”

"Don't worry, without Princess Pingyu, and Yumian Langjun will help you; To tell you the truth, the prince has already planned, once you are in high school, he will arrange for you to work in the core department of Zhongshu Province. In this way, why worry that the career can't soar! ”

Wang Jie's heart was pounding when he heard this, and he said, "Then thank you very much." ”

"That's right," Da Fu smiled and frowned suddenly, "However, I heard that Brother Li is also going to take the provincial exam, and he is your fierce rival." ”

"It's okay," Wang Jie said angrily, "Brother Yun Han is a talented man, and it is reasonable for him to go to high school." ”

"It's a pity that there is only one champion." Da Fu paused and stared at him closely, "What does the Jade Face Langjun mean, I don't want him to be your competitor." ”

"So, what do you want?"

Da Fu lowered his voice and said that it was best not to let him step into the examination room for half a step!

"This ......" Wang Jie's heart was shocked when he heard this, and he hesitated, "Don't forget that he made a great contribution to getting rid of Wang Gong last time." ”

"Yes, he is meritorious; But he can only be used by the jade-faced Langjun! ”

"Are you worried that he will take refuge in King Jing?"

"Yes. He and King Jing are old friends; If he participates in the test, King Jing will definitely help. In this way, he will definitely turn to the King of Jing. Da Fu gently patted him on the shoulder, "For the sake of Brother Wang's brilliant future, let's make a come." ”

After hearing this, Wang Jie's eyes closed slightly and he was silent.

"There's little brother Lao," Da Fu said, taking out a small dark green jade box from his waist and handing it over, "This pill is for him." ”

"What do you mean, Brother Da?" Wang Jie's body trembled.

"Don't be nervous, it's not a poison," Da Fu smiled and shoved the jade box into his hand, "It's just a laxative." ”

Wang Jie sighed, and took the jade box with trembling fingers.