By the time the banquet was over, it was already late.

Beijing, Yanfu.

After the sedan chair stopped, a slave soon stepped forward and carefully helped Yan Song, Yan Shifan, father and son down from the sedan chair.

Looking at Yan Shifan, who was already drunk, Yan Song's face was full of helplessness.

Then, I saw him turn around, look in the direction where Hu Zongxian was, and said with emotion: "Ruzhen, I'm bothering you again this time!" ”

When Hu Zongxian, who was on the side, heard Yan Song's words, he immediately lowered his head and replied without thinking: "The teacher doesn't have to care, it's just a gesture!" ”

When Yan Song heard this, he didn't say anything, but turned around, looked in the direction where the housekeeper was, and ordered: "Send him to the room to rest, and in addition, order the kitchen to make two bowls of decanting soup and send them to the study!" ”

"Yes, sir!"

After the housekeeper responded, he motioned to the maid who was waiting on the side to step forward and help the unconscious Yan Shifan to leave.

After this, I saw Yan Song glance over Hu Zongxian's body, and then said: "Ruzhen, come here with the teacher, the teacher has something to explain to you!" ”

"Yes, Teacher!"

Seeing Yan Song so solemn, Hu Zongxian couldn't help but perk up, leaned down, and said respectfully.

Then, I saw Hu Zongxian take a step forward, carefully support Yan Song, and walk in the direction of the study.

At this time, Yan Song looked faltering and old, and he had to stop and rest for a while every dozen steps.

Seeing this, Hu Zongxian shook his head imperceptibly, and secretly sighed: "It seems that the teacher is really old!" ”

"Teacher, slow down, watch your step!"

"Hmm."

With Hu Zongxian's support, Yan Song stepped on the stairs of the study.

After entering the study, I saw Yan Song stretch out his thin hand, point to the empty seat on the side, and commanded: "Sit down!" ”

"Yes, Teacher!"

When Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, he didn't mean to excuse himself, and sat down on the vacant seat on the side.

Soon after sitting down, a maid stepped forward and brought a bowl of steaming tea and some pastries for Yan Song and Hu Zongxian.

"Try it, this is the Lion Peak Longjing that was just sent a while ago!"

"Hmm."

When Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, he immediately picked up the teacup and took a sip.

After putting down the teacup in his hand, Hu Zongxian looked in the direction where Yan Song was and praised it: "Well, the entrance is sweet, the aftertaste is long, and there is a hint of bitterness, it is really good tea!" ”

After listening to Hu Zongxian's evaluation, Yan Song had a warm smile on his face, stroked his beard, and said unhurriedly: "Since you like it, I will send some to your house for the teacher another day." ”

When Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, a look of gratitude appeared on his face at the right time, and he arched his hand to Yan Song to show his gratitude: "Then thank you teacher!" ”

"Hmm."

……

After that, there was a long silence in the study, and neither Yan Song nor Hu Zongxian had any intention of speaking.

Time passed slowly, I don't know how long it was, I saw Hu Zongxian pluck up his courage, looked in the direction where Yan Song was, and asked: "Teacher, you said earlier that you have something to explain to your students, dare to ask......

Hearing this, Yan Song glanced at Hu Zongxian, and after pondering for a while, he said quite plainly: "Ruzhen, as a teacher, my energy is not as good as before. ”

"Therefore, after a while, the division plans to ask His Majesty to step down from the position of the first assistant of the cabinet."

When Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, his pupils suddenly contracted, his face was full of disbelief, and he said hesitantly: "Old ...... Teacher, you ......"

Yan Song seemed to anticipate what Hu Zongxian wanted to say next, and shook his head imperceptibly, signaling Hu Zongxian to silence.

Then, I only heard Yan Song's slightly emotional voice sound: "Ruzhen, the most correct decision I made for the teacher in this life is to accept you as a student of the teacher!" ”

"I'm old as a teacher, I can't teach you anything, and the way forward can only be done on your own!"

When Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, he couldn't help but be moved, only to see him get up from his seat, look in the direction where Yan Song was, and say with emotion.

"Teacher, it was you who recommended students to work in Zhejiang, when the front line was tight and there was a lack of food, and it was also the teacher who made every effort to mediate behind your back, so it can be said that without your support, I would not be where Hu Zongxian is today."

"The teacher's great kindness, the students can't repay it, please accept the students' worship!"

After Hu Zongxian finished speaking, he knelt on the ground respectfully, and then bowed.

Seeing this, Yan Song's face was full of inexplicable expressions, and then, he got up from his seat tremblingly, stepped forward in person, and helped Hu Zongxian up from the ground.

"Ruzhen, get up, after so many years, I don't know how much light I have stained you as a teacher!"

After lifting Hu Zongxian up from the ground, he saw Yan Song sit back on the chair and continued: "This great victory on the front line, Altan Khan died, and it is a long-cherished wish to be a teacher, to be able to witness the defeat of the Tatars by the imperial court, and to have no regrets for the death of the teacher!" ”

When Yan Song said this, a look of memory appeared on his face, and he continued.

"At the beginning of the Gengxu change that occurred in the 29th year of Jiajing, most of the responsibility was on the teacher."

"It was for the division to recommend the general Qiu Luan to His Majesty, which eventually led to the army of the imperial court not daring to fight, and allowed Altan Khan to plunder for eight days, and after the incident, the division put all the blame on Ding Rukui (kui), resulting in his unjust death."

"This incident has also become a heart problem for the division, and it was not until not long ago that the war report of the great victory on the front line came, and the division was relieved."

Seeing Yan Song calmly recounting these past events, Hu Zongxian's face was full of inexplicable looks.

After this, I only heard Yan Song's slightly emotional voice sounded again: "Since my wish has been fulfilled, instead of continuing to rely on the position of the first assistant of the cabinet, it is better to get acquainted with each other, take the initiative to step down, leave the position to the people who come after, and retain the last dignity!" ”

After Yan Song finished speaking, he looked in the direction where Hu Zongxian was with a stunned expression, and continued: "Ruzhen, there is one last thing I want to ask you for being a teacher!" ”

As soon as Yan Song's words fell, he saw Hu Zongxian's expression dark, he lowered his head, and replied without thinking: "The teacher said that it doesn't matter, as long as the students can do it, they will do their best!" ”

When Yan Song heard Hu Zongxian's words, a hint of relief flashed on his face, and after thinking about it for a long time, he said slowly: "Ruzhen, you are such a son for the teacher, I hope for the teacher, after serving the teacher, you can take care of him a little!" ”

After listening to Yan Song's request, Hu Zongxian made a promise without thinking: "Teacher, don't worry, the students will do it!" ”

After listening to Hu Zongxian's promise, Yan Song did not speak for a long time.

Then, I saw him come back to his senses, sighed, looked in the direction where Hu Zongxian was, and said slowly: "Ruzhen, Ruzhen, it seems that you still haven't listened to what the teacher told you before!" ”

"Remember, if you want to survive in officialdom, you must first be hard-hearted, except for yourself, everyone is an object that can be sacrificed, which naturally includes teachers, but also other people, remember?"

Hu Zongxian did not agree with Yan Song's words, only to see him raise his head, look directly into Yan Song's eyes, and say word by word: "Teacher, I, Hu Zongxian, can not be a famous minister, but I can't be a villain!" ”

"If you need to betray your teacher in exchange for a chance to survive, the student would rather die!"

When Hu Zongxian said this, his face was full of determination.

……

Yan Song obviously didn't expect Hu Zongxian to say such a thing, and couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

At present, for Yan Song, the only people who can inherit his political legacy are his son Yan Shifan and Hu Zongxian.

Although Yan Shifan is a lot smarter, many times, he only cares about his immediate interests and can't see anything more long-term.

It can be said that he is the first person to be smart, but there is no big picture at all.

It is precisely because of this that Yan Song prefers Hu Zongxian, a student, in his opinion, Hu Zongxian is loyal to the country, almost never makes mistakes in major matters, and at the same time has won the trust of His Majesty, and is the best candidate to inherit his political legacy.

However, because he has been sitting in the position of the first assistant of the cabinet for too long, he has accumulated a lot of power, even if he retires from the position of the first assistant of the cabinet, the remaining people will also vote for Yan Shifan as soon as possible.

Then, I saw Yan Song suppress all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, came back to his senses, looked in the direction where Hu Zongxian was with a gratifying face, and said slowly: "Okay, Ruzhen, with your words, I can rest assured as a teacher!" ”

Yan Song paused for a moment when he said this, and then continued: "For the next period of time, don't come here for the teacher again, and don't have any intersection with the teacher, you know?" ”

When Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, his face was full of incomprehension, and just as he wanted to ask, he only heard a 'squeak', the door of the room was pushed open, and several maids walked in.

After the maid handed the decanting soup in her hand to Yan Song and Hu Zongxian respectively, she respectfully stepped aside.

"Ruzhen, it's not too early, after drinking this bowl of sobering soup, let's go back!"

"Yes, Teacher."

Seeing that Yan Song had given an eviction order, Hu Zongxian had no choice but to suppress all the doubts in his heart, and after drinking the bowl of decanting soup, he got up and said goodbye to Yan Song.

"Teacher, the student has quit!"

"Hmm."

At this time, Yan Song looked like he was asleep, and only after Hu Zongxian left the room did he open his cloudy eyes and said quietly.

"Ru Zhen, Ru Zhen, that's all you can do for the teacher, otherwise, when Xu Jie's power comes to power, you will all have to be liquidated!"

"Gao Gong, Gao Suqing, I hope you can recite the incense in the past, and you have to be forgiving and forgiving!"

……

The night passed in the blink of an eye, and the next morning, when Yan Shifan came to Yan Song's room as usual and asked Yan Song for peace, he suddenly found that Yan Song was coughing.

Seeing this, Yan Shifan's face was full of panic, and he immediately stepped forward, gently patted Yan Song's back, and asked with concern: "Father, what's wrong with you, could it be that tuberculosis has committed it again?" ”

Yan Song didn't seem to care about this, just waved his hand, and said quite casually: "It's okay, it's just that I feel the wind and cold occasionally, I don't have to be on duty today, just take a day off!" ”

With the experience of the previous time, Yan Shifan naturally did not dare to slack off, and after pacifying Yan Song, he rushed to the hospital non-stop.

Since there is no need to be on duty today, there are few doctors in the hospital.

When the little guy in charge of guarding the door at the door learned Yan Shifan's identity and intentions, he didn't dare to slack off in the slightest, and even ran in as fast as he could.

At the same time, Yan Shifan was also taken to the special room used to entertain guests in the Tai Hospital.

"Why hasn't anyone come yet!"

At this time, Yan Shifan's face was full of anxiety, and he was pacing back and forth in the room.

Just as Yan Shifan's patience was about to be exhausted, he heard a rush of footsteps outside the room.

Seeing that the person who came was Imperial Physician Li, Yan Shifan couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief and hurriedly greeted him.

Seeing that Yan Shifan's face was full of impatience, Imperial Physician Li couldn't take a break, and asked intermittently, "Xiao ...... Elder Xiaoge, what's wrong?"

"My father is coughing again, please ask Imperial Doctor Li to come with me!"

After learning the news from Yan Shifan's mouth, Imperial Physician Li's face was full of solemnity.

"Could it be that Yan Ge's tuberculosis has recurred?"

At this time, in Imperial Physician Li's mind, such a thought suddenly flashed coldly.

Immediately, I saw Imperial Physician Li organize the language in his mind, looked in the direction where Yan Shifan was, and asked.

"Xiao Ge Lao, you calm down first, and tell me what symptoms Yan Ge Lao has?"

"My father started coughing when he got up this morning, but there were no other symptoms......

After listening to Yan Shifan's narration, I saw Imperial Physician Li beckoning, summoning an apprentice, and commanding: "Bring my medicine box immediately!" ”

After the apprentice responded, he walked away quickly, and when he returned, he was carrying the medicine box of Imperial Physician Li on his shoulder.

"Elder Xiaoge, without further ado, let's go over right away!"

"Hmm."

……

Beijing, Yanfu.

After the palanquin stopped, a servant stepped forward and carefully helped Imperial Physician Li down from the palanquin.

"This way, please!"

"Hmm."

Under the guidance of Yan Shifan, I saw Imperial Doctor Li come to Yan Song's room.

Looking at Yan Song, who was lying on the bed at this time, coughing from time to time, Imperial Doctor Li's heart suddenly sank.

"Didn't Elder Yan Ge just attend the banquet held by His Majesty in the Imperial Palace yesterday, why did he get sick in the blink of an eye?"

"And it looks like he's not lightly ill!"

After this, I saw that Imperial Physician Li suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, leaned down, and saluted Yan Song respectfully: "Elder Yan Ge! ”

Hearing this, Yan Song opened his cloudy eyes, sat up from the bed, and looked Imperial Physician Li up and down before he said slowly: "Oh, it's Imperial Physician Li, why are you here?" ”

When Imperial Physician Li heard Yan Song's words, he immediately turned around, looked in the direction where Yan Shifan was, and replied without thinking: "Elder Yan Ge, it was Elder Xiao Ge who called him to come over!" ”

"Elder Yan Ge, you better continue to lie down, and let me give you a pulse."

"Hmm."

After Yan Song answered, he looked in the direction where Yan Shifan was, and commanded: "You go out first!" ”

"Yes, Father!"

Although Yan Shifan wanted to know what illness Yan Song had at the first time, he still followed Yan Song's instructions and left the room.

When Yan Shifan left the room, he also closed the door with him.

After Yan Shifan left the room, he saw Imperial Physician Li gather his mind, come to Yan Song, and take his pulse.

In the process of taking the pulse, Imperial Physician Li's brows were furrowed, and his face became more and more ugly.

It's not because of how serious Yan Song's illness is, but because Yan Song's pulse is stable, his breathing is smooth, and there is no sign of illness at all!

This can be vouched for by Dr. Li's many years of medical experience!

At the same time, Imperial Physician Li also quickly realized that he was caught in a political whirlpool!

"Since Elder Yan Ge is not sick, then why is he pretending to be sick?"

The more he thought about it, the more he felt a chill down his spine.

Because no matter what kind of calculation Yan Song has, he is not a little imperial doctor who can be involved, and if he is not careful, he will be implicated, and then become a victim of political struggle.

Just when Imperial Physician Li's heart was in turmoil, he heard Yan Song's voice sound, pulling him back to reality: "Imperial Physician Li, in your opinion, what disease does the old man have?" ”

"Yan ...... Yan Ge Lao, don't hide it, you ......"

Just when Imperial Physician Li wanted to subconsciously say the fact that Yan Song was not sick at all.

As if he suddenly realized something, he stopped talking and swallowed the words that he had not had time to say back into his stomach.

Imperial Physician Li suddenly realized that if he told Yan Song in front of Yan Song the fact that he was not sick at all, then he would not be able to escape the disaster of death.

After all, no matter what Yan Song was planning in secret, he first had to need the endorsement of his own imperial doctor to prove that Yan Song was sick.

Then, I saw Imperial Physician Li pull out a stiff smile, looked in the direction where Yan Song was, and said respectfully: "Elder Yan Ge doesn't have to worry, you just feel the wind and cold, plus because of the recent overwork, you just need to rest for a while!" ”

Yan Song seemed to be very satisfied with Imperial Physician Li's statement, nodded, and said in response: "Well, I bothered Imperial Physician Li to make this trip!" ”

"Where, where, Yan Ge's old words are serious, this is nothing more than the duty of the next!"

When Imperial Physician Li said this, he paused for a moment, and then continued to add: "Elder Yan Ge, I will prescribe a prescription for Elder Xiao Ge later, you remember to take the medicine on time." ”

"Elder Yan Ge, you have a good rest, and I won't bother you next!"

"Well, I'm tired of Dr. Li!"

When the words fell, Imperial Physician Li didn't dare to stay in the room for a moment, and immediately walked out of the room quickly.

……

As soon as Imperial Physician Li walked out of the room, Yan Shifan, who had been waiting outside the house for a long time, immediately greeted him and asked eagerly, "Imperial Physician Li, how is my father's condition?" ”

Imperial Physician Li took in the expression on Yan Shifan's face, waved his hand, and said with a flat face: "Xiao Ge Lao don't have to worry, Yan Ge Lao is just occasionally feeling cold, just pay attention to rest!" ”

"I'll prescribe a prescription for you later, you can take the medicine according to it, remember to decoction it with hot water, three times a day."

As soon as Imperial Physician Li's words fell, Yan Shifan immediately welcomed him to the side of the room, and ordered someone to prepare a pen and paper.

After Imperial Physician Li wrote down the complete prescription on paper, he handed it over to Yan Shifan.

After receiving the prescription from Imperial Physician Li's hand, Yan Shifan browsed the contents with great concentration.

"One coin of wolfberry, three coins of deer antler, five coins of astragalus, two coins of yam, ......"

Then, I saw Yan Shifan call the housekeeper, handed out the prescription in his hand, and ordered in a deep voice: "You immediately send someone to catch the medicine according to this prescription!" ”

"Yes, Little Pavilion Elder!"

For Yan Shifan's orders, the housekeeper naturally did not dare to disobey the slightest, and after taking the prescription from Yan Shifan's hand with a solemn face, he left the room quickly.

Seeing this situation, Imperial Doctor Li on the side couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and immediately leaned down, bowed to Yan Shifan and said, "Since this is the case, Xiao Ge Lao, then I will retire first!" ”

After Taiyi Li finished speaking, he planned to leave, but before he could take a few steps, he was stopped by Yan Shifan.

I saw Yan Shifan beckoning, calling a servant, and whispering a few words in his ear.

When the servant returned, he had an extra tray in his hand, full of gold and silver treasures, and large silver tickets.

"I deliberately bothered Imperial Physician Li to go on this trip, a little little courtesy, not a respect, and I hope Imperial Physician Li will accept it!"

When Imperial Physician Li heard Yan Shifan's words, he licked his somewhat chapped lips, and his face was full of bitter smiles.

Since Imperial Physician Li knew that Yan Song was not sick at all, he understood that he had inadvertently been caught in a bottomless political whirlpool.

"While the involvement is not deep now, I can still find a way to get out, if I collect the money, I won't be able to say anything at that time."

Afterwards, I saw that Imperial Physician Li suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, looked in the direction where Yan Shifan was, and refused with a straight face.

"Elder Xiaoge, take all these back, doctor, with the responsibility of relieving the patient's pain and saving the wounded, how can he be paid again?"

"What's more, this is also the duty of the lower body as a physician!"

"Little Pavilion Elder, I'll leave first!"

After Doctor Li finished speaking, without waiting for Yan Shifan to respond, he put the medicine box on his back and walked out of the house by himself.

Seeing that Imperial Physician Li's attitude was resolute, Yan Shifan had no intention of forcing it, but personally sent Imperial Physician Li out of the gate of Yan's mansion.

After walking out of the gate of the Yan Mansion, I saw Imperial Physician Li looking back with palpitations.

He knew that it would not be long before what happened today would spread throughout the government and the opposition.

And as Lang Zhong who treats Yan Song, there will definitely be people who will inquire about Yan Song's condition from his mouth.

Even if he told the truth and said that Yan Song was not sick at all, no one would believe it.

"Alas, what an eventful time, it seems that we have to think about the way back!" (End of chapter)