Tai Hao had just left the Yuxiang Hall and walked through a long corridor, when suddenly a man's voice came from behind him: "Lord Tai Hao!" ”

Tai Hao turned around and shouted that the man was the same person he had seen at the emperor's birthday celebration just now. Tai Hao arched his hand and said, "You are a general person, right?" ”

Qi Guang smiled and arched his hand: "In Xia Qi Guang, he is now the city lord of Thousand Winds City. ”

Tai Hao said: "Thank you for speaking for the emperor at the celebration and sympathizing with my Tai Hao's body." ”

Qi Guang laughed and said, "Lord Taihao is too polite. Dare to ask Lord Taihao, did you go to the Yuxiang Hall just now? ”

Taihao had already expected that this Qiguang must have bad intentions, but he didn't know what his intentions were, so he didn't want to tell him the truth. denied: "No, no, no, I went to the Zichen Palace to discuss political affairs with the emperor." ”

Qi Guang said: "Lord Taihao doesn't have to lie to this official, I just understand Lord Taihao's body, I drank so much wine tonight, it is inevitable to go the wrong way after the party." To tell the truth, this palace is too big, causing me to get lost, I was going to go south, but I went to the north, and I happened to see Lord Taihao enter the side hall of Yuxiang Hall...... Tsk tsk, maybe I drank too much wine today and was dazzled, so I saw it wrong. ”

Tai Hao said: "It's better to say it directly if the majority of people have something to say, why beat around the bush?" ”

Qi Guang pondered for a moment, and then said with a smile: "Lord Taihao, let's not stand here, talk as we walk." ”

They walked side by side towards the gate of the palace, and said frankly: "The matter between Lord Taihao and the noble concubine Niangniang, this official has also heard of it......"

Tai Hao's face sank, and he said: "The majority of people can't slander the official, the official and the concubine have nothing to do." ”

Qi Guangyin smiled: "Yes, Lord Taihao is right, the noble concubine is loyal to the emperor, how can she have an improper relationship with a court official." ”

Tai Hao said: "The vast number of people, I have already told you, you don't have to beat around the bush when talking to this official, you might as well say it directly if you have anything to say." ”

Qi Guang hesitated for a moment, and then said to Taihao: "Lord Taihao has been in Lingnan for nearly eight years, and now it is a good thing to be able to return to the dynasty smoothly. But the emperor wants to send Lord Taihao to the south to continue to suppress bandits, this is really a thing that will make Lord Taihao work hard, according to this official, Lord Taihao should have a good rest in Thousand Winds City for a while, and it is better not to ask about the affairs of the court for the time being. ”

Tai Hao said: "It is a good thing to be reused by the imperial court, as long as it is an order of the emperor, even if there are thousands of difficulties and obstacles, this official will move forward bravely." If the emperor really sent his official to the south to suppress bandits, it would also be an opportunity for the emperor to make up for my mistakes. Now that the Eastern Empire still has a lot to do, how can this official be willing to rest in Thousand Winds City. ”

Qi Guang frowned, and then laughed. said: "Lord Taihao didn't understand what this official meant. This official wants to say, Lord Taihao, don't accept the emperor's order to send you to the south to suppress bandits......"

In fact, Tai Hao already knew what he meant, and the bandits in the south have always been a major problem in the heart of Emperor Xuancheng, and the credit for successfully completing the order to suppress the bandits is by no means under the original counterinsurgency in the north and the anti-Japanese in the southeast coast. Mr. Yanfang handed over the topographic map of the distribution of bandits in the south to Tai Hao, originally wanting him to return to his position in the emperor's heart. Taihao did not expect that this move would arouse the covetousness of the Shaoling Horse Group, the largest interest group in the DPRK and China.

Before Taihao could reply, Qi Guang continued: "If Lord Taihao insists on accepting the emperor's will, this official can't say anything, but can only wish Lord Taihao an early victory." It's just that...... The concubine Niangniang and the son he gave birth to before entering the palace ......"

This sentence is full of malice, a threat to Taihao, and a provocation to him. Tai Hao glanced at Qi Guang viciously, as if the anger in his heart would erupt like a volcano in the next second, but he still tried his best to suppress his emotions. As soon as the conversation changed, Xiang Guang asked, "Dare to ask where the vast number of people served before?" ”

Qi Guang said: "This official has served in Jichuan City for many years, and has climbed from a small official to the position of the city lord of Jichuan City step by step. ”

This is at most more than forty years old, and it is not something that ordinary officials can do to be able to become a city lord from a small servant, and with such a low starting point, if you want to do things in a down-to-earth manner, it will take at least forty years to rise to the city lord. Unless he is from a high-ranking family and has a certain background in his family, he can be promoted quickly, but if he is really from a good background, how can he start as a small servant. Qi Guang will definitely not be the top three in the imperial examination, because if he participates in the imperial examination and achieves good results, he will not just be named a servant. Or Qi Guang was also appreciated by the emperor like Tai Hao and was directly named a high-ranking official.

Tai Hao said: "The vast number of people must be extremely capable, otherwise they would not have risen from a small servant all the way to the city lord of a city." ”

Qi Guang said with a smile: "Lord Taihao has won the award, and the official is only mediocre in ability, and he can be promoted all the way, and he has to rely on the recommendation of these friends in the officialdom." ”

Tai Hao smiled: "The vast number of people are too modest...... When people say officialdom friends, do they mean? ”

Qi Guang heard that Taihao was tricking himself, so he replied vaguely: "No, it is forbidden for officials to form parties and engage in personal interests in the officialdom, where do the officials have any friends." ”

Taihao stopped talking, and they continued to walk. Qi Guang asked, "What does Lord Taihao think of what he just said?" ”

Tai Hao smiled lightly: "I have been in Yichuan City for so long, and now I need to do too much to do when I come back, how can I still have the energy to lead troops to the south to suppress bandits, besides, fighting is life-threatening, I don't want to fight anymore." ”

Qi Guang smiled and said, "If I had known that Lord Taihao had such an awareness, I would not have waited so long for Lord Taihao." ”

Taihao also laughed, and then said: "The vast number of people, about the matter of the concubine Niangniang, you can't spread rumors anymore!" ”

Qi Guang suddenly felt a little embarrassed, but then smiled: "Understand, Lord Taihao, please rest assured!" ”

At this time, they had already walked out of the palace gate and came to the parking place of a horse official sedan chair outside the palace gate, which was the place where the horses or official sedan chairs they rode were parked when the officials went to court or entered the palace to face the saints. Qi Guang led his horse, and Tai Hao also led his horse.

Tai Hao suddenly asked Qi Guang: "You Guangren, you just said that the son that the concubine gave birth to before entering the palace?" Where is her son? ”

Qi Guang said vaguely: "Son? Did I say it, I didn't say it, I didn't say it......"

He replied as he mounted his horse and rode away!

Tai Hao looked at the back of him leaving, guessing that there must be something unspeakable. When he returned to Chengwang's mansion, it was getting brighter, but Taihao was not sleepy. He called Ying Yu and Jing Ye to his room, Ying Yu and Jing Ye were woken up by Tai Hao so early, they both looked puzzled, although they were sleepy-eyed, but they had no complaints, they knew that Tai Hao must have something important to look for them.

Ying Yu asked Tai Hao, "Senior brother, what trouble have you encountered?" ”

Taihao said: "Yingyu, I want to ask you to go to Jichuan City, find a village called Jiming Village, if the village can't be found, you can investigate why the village is gone, and check the whereabouts of a couple in that village, the man is called Sanliang brother, and the female is called Sanliang sister-in-law." ”

Ying Yu said: "I've never been to Jichuan City, but I want to go for you, after all, I've been in Thousand Winds City for so many years, and I should go out for a walk." But, junior brother, can you tell me why you are looking for that village? ”

Tai Hao said: "Mao Ru told me last night that my son gave it to a couple in that village at that time. ”

"Maoru? Is that your lady? Yingyu asked, "Where is she now?" ”

Tai Hao said: "He is now the emperor's concubine." ”

Ying Yu was surprised: "Huh? How could it be ......"

"Yingyu, don't ask." Tai Hao continued: "Jing Ye, you have grown up now, go and help me investigate the background of an official, he is the city lord of Thousand Winds City, help me investigate how he climbed to the position of city lord step by step, and who among the officials in the court has been promoting him." Spend money when you want to spend money, and contribute when you want to contribute, and you must check his information clearly. ”

Jing Ye responded: "Yes, I remember, Lord Taihao." ”

Taihao said to Yingyu again: "Yingyu, you are careful in Jichuan City, if you encounter danger, you must protect yourself." ”

Ying Yu nodded and said, "Senior brother, don't worry, I will be careful." You also have to take care of yourself. ”

Ying Yu and Jing Ye immediately left Taihao's room, and Taihao was sleepy at this time, and fell asleep directly on the bed.

According to the regulations of the Eastern Empire, during the emperor's birthday, officials in the DPRK and China were given three days off.

Taihao slept until mid-afternoon, and when he woke up, Yingyu and Jing Ye had already left.

When he came to his senses, he walked out into the backyard. The afternoon sun shines on the backyard, and the bluestone pavement glows warmly in the sunlight. Taihao stood quietly under the cloister, his eyes fixed on the front, as if admiring a beautiful picture slowly unfolding.

At this moment, two beautiful women came over with a smile, and their beauty was as clear as the dew in the morning. The one on the left is named Wei Wei, and her eyes are like the brightest stars in the night sky, shining with wisdom; The one on the right is named Hanhan, and she is like a lily in the sun, warm and quiet. Their graceful manners, like those of noble princesses, captivated all men.

Taihao asked them, "Who are you, are you from this house?" ”

Wei Wei replied with a smile: "Lord Taihao, have you forgotten us, I am Wei Wei." ”

Han Han replied, "Lord Taihao, I am Han Han. ”

After listening to their introduction, Tai Hao recalled that the two of them were Bi Luojing's two daughters. Hao couldn't help but think of the first time he saw them many years ago. At that time, they were two eight-year-old girls, and their clear eyes were full of curiosity and anticipation of the world. Now, they have grown up, and they are like flowers, and they exude a charming mature charm in their gestures.

Taihao looked at them, and a deep emotion swelled in his heart. Time has left traces on their bodies, but it has also given them richer connotations and charms. He looked at them as if he were looking at a growing tree, and his heart was full of expectations and blessings for the future.

As they approached, Wei Wei asked softly, "Lord Taihao, what do you seem to be thinking?" ”

Tai Hao smiled and replied, "I was thinking, you have all grown up and become so beautiful. ”

"Beautiful?" Wei Wei was slightly stunned, and then chuckled, she looked at Tai Hao, her eyes flashing with banter and provocation. "Shouldn't we also be smarter and braver?" She asked mischievously.

After hearing this, Taihao just smiled faintly and did not answer. Her eyes were deep and determined, like their father's. Wei Wei looked at Taihao and said softly: "Lord Taihao, we have been learning and growing. We know that only through continuous efforts and challenges can we truly become strong. Meantime...... We miss Grandpa too. ”

Bi Luojing has been executed for many years, and watching his two daughters say that they miss their grandfather, Taihao can't help but fall into deep thought. He said to the two sisters, "Your grandfather is also very brave and powerful, and he will definitely miss you in heaven." ”