"Achi is missing?!" Lu Chunnian asked in shock.

"No, I have to go back and tell my father and mother."

Yan Yan stretched out his hand to stop him: "This matter was secretly transmitted back to Beijing by Qingzhou, and it cannot be announced to the public." ”

"However, that is my own brother, my father's own son, the eldest son of the Lu family, and he will inherit the Lu family in the future." Lu Chunnian said excitedly.

This is also the family motto engraved into Lu Chunnian's bones and blood. He is not the biological son of the Lu family's housewife, and the Lu family has not had children for three years after they got married. In order to consolidate her position as the main mother, Mrs. Lu gave her dowry girl to Lord Lu, and a year later, Lu Chunnian was born.

After Lu Chunnian was born, his aunt told him that no matter what happened in the future, he could not fight for the Lu family's property.

Later, Lu Chunzhi was born, and his aunt's words changed to him as an elder brother, and he wanted to protect Lu Chunzhi.

The concubine is different, Lu Chunnian is only the concubine of the Lu family after all, and he has been destined to assist the concubine of the Lu family in his life since he was born.

"This secret letter was sent to the capital by Wu Daoquan, the minister of the Qin Mission, saying that they had just entered the territory of Qingzhou and encountered an accident. Lu Chunzhi disappeared after the chaos. Lord Yan explained: "Now that the Holy Lord has ordered the news to be blocked, he has also sent people to secretly find Lu Chunzhi. Don't worry. ”

"But......" Lu Chunnian wanted to speak again, but he interrupted him harshly.

"Now that we're in the midst of a storm, are you sure you're going to trap yourself in the midst of these parents' shortcomings?"

"Lord Yan! That's not my parent's short, that's my own brother. Lu Chunnian said with a stiff neck.

Stern chuckled. At this moment, there were only four of them left in the entire room, Pei Yue and Li Wei had been listening silently without speaking, and only a stern and cold voice remained in the room.

The sudden laughter of the stern one really sent chills down the back.

"Lu Chunnian, this is the will of the Holy Lord, do you want to resist the will?"

Of course, Lu Chunnian didn't dare to resist the order, so he didn't speak, but his face was unwilling and angry.

Stern is Dali Siqing, and he is Lu Chunnian's top boss. He didn't dare to refute the harshness, not to mention that the person who asked for secrecy was the one in the palace.

I just don't know if I can find Lu Chunzhi.

The Lu family only has two children, Lu Chunnian and Lu Chunzhi, Lu Chunzhi is the son-in-law and the treasure of the Lu family and his wife. He didn't dare to imagine that if Lu Chunzhi couldn't find it, what would the Lu family and his wife do?

Seeing that Lu Chunnian no longer spoke, Yan Yan turned his head and said to Li Wei: "You have served in Qingzhou and are more familiar with Qingzhou. The meaning of the saint is that Qingzhou treats the ministers sent by the court in this way, I am afraid that he has a different heart. I have recommended you to the Holy Lord, and sent you to Qingzhou to investigate the case privately, what do you think? ”

"That Wu Daoquan is a minister on the surface, and he is in charge of disaster relief. You don't have to worry about disaster relief, you just need to dig out the moths in the dark. ”

Hearing this, Li Wei pondered for a moment and then nodded decisively: "Thank you for the grace of Lord Yan's recommendation." Li Wei must enforce the law impartially and prevent the big fish in Qingzhou from escaping. ”

He nodded sternly and with satisfaction: "This matter is a big matter, and it involves the rumors of the past few days in the capital, so you must be careful outside." ”

Levi knew he was talking about the note that had appeared in the fish's belly the other day. He also knew that this matter was just talking about the Qingzhou flood on the surface, but secretly it was surging, and he didn't know how many people would be involved.

If it was Levi ten years ago, he would definitely not agree. He was originally from a poor family, and he finally passed the imperial examination and jumped into the dragon gate, and he was up and down in the officialdom for a long time, and he reached his current position, so he naturally didn't want to end up in a good end because of such a serious matter.

But now, Levi is over half a hundred years old, and he knows that he has come to the end of his career, and there is not much time left in his life. Instead of shrinking your head and feet, protecting yourself wisely, and being content in a corner, it is better to boldly let go and make a career.

Don't seek to leave a name in history, but seek to be worthy of your heart.

Lu Chunnian saw that Li Wei was going to Qingzhou, so he took the initiative to recommend himself: "Since Master Li is going to Qingzhou to investigate the case, you might as well take me." It's better to have multiple helpers than to go it alone. ”

Glancing at him sternly, Lu Chunnian reflexively lowered his head and took a step back, then took another step forward, holding his head high.

Stern looked at Pei Yue again. Pei Yue was cultivated by Pei Zheng and Taifu Pei, and he naturally knew Pei Yue's depth.

Before Pei Yue participated in the imperial examination, Yan Zeng had seen Pei Yue's strategy from Pei Taifu's side. In all fairness, Pei Yue does have a gap in his heart, and Yan admires him very much. Therefore, at the Qionglin banquet, when the saint directly pushed Pei Yue to Dali Temple, he sternly did not refuse.

Pei Yue is very knowledgeable, and Wen Tao and Wu are not a problem. The main thing is that he is different from the rest of the Pei family. is neither as immoral and confidant as Taifu Pei, who does everything according to the rules, nor is he as impulsive and irritable as Pei Changzhou, and his temperament is as fierce as fire.

Mrs. Pei cultivated Pei Yue very well, he understands human feelings, knows advance and retreat, and knows how to move forward in a roundabout way, rather than going to the dark on a road.

Just like the arrest of Uncle Zhong this time, if Taifu Pei is there, he will definitely not agree to the forced kidnapping of Uncle Zhong by the personnel of Dali Temple, and if General Pei is here, he will definitely kill him directly in the small courtyard on the outskirts of Beijing.

And Pei Yue, he knows what can be done and what cannot be done.

In stern opinion, in time, Pei Yue will be the marquis and pay homage to the prime minister.

Pei Yue had already felt the stern gaze falling on him. Since Lord Yan said such an important matter in front of the three of them, he must have the intention of letting the three of them go to Qingzhou to investigate the case together. Lu Chunnian invited himself to Qingzhou, which was really a redundant move.

Pei Yue was thinking in his heart, Qingzhou and Youzhou are very close, after the flood in Qingzhou, many people fled to the prosperous capital, and I am afraid that many people also went to Youzhou, which is closer to the road.

If he has the opportunity to go to Youzhou, maybe he can find some clues.

Pei Yue didn't want to miss this opportunity.

Youzhou is the closest city to the northern border, and Pei Yue, as a Beijing official, would not have been able to go to Youzhou unless there were special circumstances.

But if he goes to Qingzhou, he will be separated from Zhao Wanning.

Pei Yue just thought that he could use those children to meet Zhao Wanning often. If they go to Qingzhou with Master Li at this time, the case of Uncle Zhong in their hands will definitely be handed over to others, and the people who can contact Zhao Wanning will be replaced by someone else.

Dali Temple does not lack temples, and there is no shortage of young talents. If Zhao Wanning fell in love with someone else in getting along......

Pei Yue quickly snuffed out the thought that came to his mind. Zhao Wanning in this life is free, she can choose to marry or not, she can choose Pei Yue as her husband, and naturally she can choose other men as her husband.

Pei Yue is just one of Zhao Wanning's many admirers. He longed for Zhao Wanning's pity, but he didn't want to trap Zhao Wanning because of his love.

If so, this is the case...... Then he honestly stood in place and waited for Zhao Anning, guarding her.

"Pei Yue." He said sternly and in a deep voice: "Lord Li is too old to go to Qingzhou alone, are you willing to go with Lord Li?" ”

Without waiting for Pei Yue to answer, Lu Chunnian hurriedly said: "Lord Yan, Lord Pei is now busy with this Uncle Zhong case, I'm afraid I don't have time to go to Qingzhou with Master Li, why don't I accompany Lord Li to Qingzhou to investigate the case?" You can rest assured that the lower officials will definitely look forward to Lord Li. ”

Yan Yan didn't look at him, but looked at Pei Yue, waiting for Pei Yue's answer.

Pei Yue struggled in his heart for a moment, and when he raised his eyes again, he looked resolute and said, "Xiaguan is willing to accompany Master Li to Qingzhou to investigate the case." ”

Lu Chunnian turned around anxiously on the side: "Master Pei, you don't know that this Qingzhou has just experienced a flood now, and everything is waiting to be rebuilt. Qingzhou is also a bitter cold place. Now that the New Year is approaching, if you go to Qingzhou, I am afraid you will not be able to rush back to the capital before the year. So do you want to let Mrs. Pei spend this New Year alone? ”

Pei Yue couldn't help but laugh out loud when he heard Lu Chunnian's words. He glanced at Stern and saw Stern nod at him. said to Lu Chunnian: "Brother Lu, Lord Yan has already said that Lu Chunzhi needs to keep his disappearance secret. But he told you......"

Pei Yue didn't continue, he believed that Lu Chunnian could understand his unfinished words.

Lu Chunnian suddenly reacted, and excitedly confirmed with Yan: "Lord Yan, you agree that I will go to Qingzhou with them, right?" ”

Yan Yan ignored him, but turned his head and told Levi: "I'll let the two of them go with you." If there's something you want to do with the two young people. There is only one requirement of the Holy One, and that is to catch all the fish that slip through the net. ”

Levi looked up at Stern, and he knew there was something in Stern's words. All the fish that slipped through the net in Qingzhou also include the moths that he failed to catch in his early years.

Li Wei solemnly saluted sternly: "The subordinate Li Wei should be a liver and brain, and he will live up to the trust of the saint!" ”

Sternly stepped forward and lifted Levi: "You must be cautious in this trip. If there is any need, go to Youzhou for help. ”

As he spoke, he took out a jade pendant from his sleeve and handed it to Levi.

As soon as he heard Youzhou, Pei Yue was immediately attracted to his attention. It's just that Levi moved quickly, and in the blink of an eye, he put the jade pendant into his sleeve. Pei Yue is not easy to look at again.

Lu Chunnian suddenly asked: "Lord Yan, if all three of us go to Qingzhou, then we have Uncle Zhong's case in our hands......"

"It's okay, you remember having a case in hand." Li Wei said coldly: "Why didn't you remember that you still had a case in hand when you just recommended yourself to Qingzhou?" ”

Lu Chunnian scratched his head embarrassedly.

"I will hand over this case to Lord Qin." Stern has already arranged everything.

Lord Qin, like Lord Li, is also one of the temples of Dali Temple. Unlike Lord Li, Lord Qin was born in the Qin family, a century-old family, and now he is only over twenty-eight years old, so he can be regarded as a promising young man.

As a century-old family, the Qin family has always been a clear stream in the court. Naturally, he disdains collusion with Uncle Zhong and others.

Pei Yue was relieved. After all, this is the first case he took over after coming to Dali Temple, and this case is inextricably linked to Zhao Wanning. Now that he has to hand over the case to others because of the Holy Lord's arrangement, he naturally hopes to find a person who enforces the law impartially and honestly.

In this way, he can be worthy of Zhao Wanning's trust in him.