Chapter 14: A Few Thoughts
Actually, after these things happened, Li Yunshui wanted to talk to Zhu Jie.
He keenly felt that after his senior brother came down the mountain, he didn't seem to be happy, he didn't know the reason, and he couldn't ask. At the end of the day, although they have overlapping pasts, they really don't have a common language.
He can only hope that his senior brother can survive this calamity one by one safely.
In fact, if you are really unhappy, you can return to the Nameless Temple again, Zhu Xie is his famous monk, he is his lay disciple, the years are quiet, in fact, it is also very good.
At the same time, he also thought of Su Yu, which was probably one of the few warmth he had in the Nameless Temple. As the saying goes, people in the city turn their faces like flipping a book. However, although Su Yu was born in a wealthy family in Jiangnan, he did not have the slightest squeamish atmosphere.
I think that at the beginning, I was lonely and nameless in the Nameless Temple, although I didn't care about it, but I also experienced a lot of ridicule. And that Su Yu, whenever this happens, always helps him speak.
When he went down the mountain, Su Yu thought that he felt that he had no long things, and there would be a lot of hardships in this rolling red dust, so under the pretext of visiting, he made a special trip to repair a book and asked him to bring it to Su Ming, which should be a letter of recommendation, hoping to give Li Yunshui a worry-free future.
is so careful that there is no trace, most likely because he is afraid of hurting Li Yunshui's self-esteem.
To have such a friend, what more could a husband ask for?
Right now, Su Ming is dead, and he wants to come to the palace for testing, and Su Yu, who is far away, must also want to see his father's last face, which is the most basic affection of the son of man.
So, Li Yunshui bowed deeply to Luo Weiping and pleaded: "Lord Luo, can you please join the ward and try not to destroy Old Man Su's body too much, after all...... After all, his son has not yet fulfilled his filial piety in front of the bed, and it is human nature to take a last look. ”
Luo Weiping felt the same way, and immediately agreed: "Li Gongzi, don't worry, when the inspection is completed, I will immediately order someone to add ice cubes day and night to ensure that the old man's face is not rotten." ”
Li Yunshui thanked him again and again, and asked Luo Weiping to find someone to go to the Nameless Temple to deliver a letter, tell Su Yu the news, and ask him to come to Jiangnan Mansion quickly.
Luo Weiping naturally agreed.
Li Yunshui bowed again, and Luo Weiping left with a few polite words.
At this time, Xu Ruoyun stepped forward, sighed, and said to Li Yunshui: "Brother Yunshui, my father's worries have been verified. The crown prince and the people of the third prince have already arrived in Jiangnan, and they have all asked you to meet tonight. ”
"Oh? So you talk about it, both sides are invited, do you think...... How do I choose? Li Yunshui smiled faintly, looked at Xu Ruoyun, thoughtful.
When Xu Ruoyun heard this, he immediately understood that Li Yunshui was thinking about himself. After all, my father also said that he was good at the way of the world.
So, he confidently paced his steps and said—
"The person sent by the prince is an old eunuch from the East Palace, named Wei Nianda. However, this eunuch can't be seen from a general point of view, this person watched the current emperor grow up, and then watched the current prince grow up, although he doesn't have any official titles, but his status in the palace is not lower than that of the eunuch chief eunuch next to the emperor. ”
"You may think it is strange, why did the prince send Wei Nianda to you? You may think that Wei Nianda is too old to endure this long journey, and it is difficult to take on the heavy responsibility entrusted by the prince; Second, for such a mysterious matter, a trusted person should be sent, and Wei Nianda accompanied the emperor in his early years, according to common sense, the heavenly family is ruthless, and he should be the person sent by the emperor to the prince's side. ”
Li Yunshui did think like this, and he didn't deny it immediately, and listened to Xu Ruoyun's words quietly.
"Actually, Wei Nianda also has some advantages precisely because of his age, such as he has the permission of the emperor and the crown prince to leave the palace at will, and this old thing itself is an unfathomable master, and there is no problem with his body."
"As for the issue of trust, it's actually no wonder, that Wei Nianda was originally a eunuch, and he had no children and no daughters in his life, since the emperor ascended to the throne, he has hardly been summoned alone, and when the prince grew up, it was also in Wei Nianda's twilight years, and the two have been together for many years, and their relationship is already very deep."
"Feelings are never indescribable, but they do exist objectively and are difficult to change, so don't take him lightly."
Li Yunshui nodded, this comment was indeed penetrating, so he continued to ask: "So, what about the third prince?" ”
Xu Ruoyun paused, and said thoughtfully: "The person sent by the third prince is called Nangong Yi, this person is exactly thirty years old this year, and he is the last Jinshi the year before last, and he can be regarded as a young man. At present, he is the master of Honglu Temple, a seven-grade petty official. ”
"Although it's only the seventh grade, you also can't underestimate Nangong Yi. Although this man has always been inconspicuous, even I don't know much about him. And how did the third prince not know that the prince had also sent someone? But he just let Nangong Yi come, which is enough to show Nangong Yi's talent, not to mention anything else, at least this person is deeply trusted by the three princes. ”
"After all, he is a prince, not as ostentatious as the prince. If the emperor knew that both of him had sent someone to Jiangnan to look for you, he would reprimand Wei Nian for a few words at most. But if the third prince also sent a senior member or a close minister, not to mention the emperor's anger, just the prince participated in him, he couldn't easily bear it. ”
"Therefore, letting Nangong Yi come is the safest way. After all, Honglu Temple belongs to the Ministry of Rites, and it is reasonable to use the excuse of going to Jiangnan to see the Zen Sutra Conference of Master Zhujie. ”
Moreover, it can also be seen from the side that most of the people of the Ministry of Rites are the people of the three princes. This time, the emperor went to Jiangnan for many matters, and the three princes have already taken the lead. And the emperor and you have a conversation over tea, which also gives an important signal to the three princes. ”
"All in all, both the crown prince and the third prince attach great importance to you, and they have all the strength to pull you under their command. And tonight, they almost unanimously made an appointment with you, just a Wangjiang Tower in the east of the city, and a Qingfeng Pavilion in the west of the city, which is also the first step of the temptation, just to see your attitude first. ”
This analysis is really nuanced, and the pros and cons have all been presented, which shows Xu Ruoyun's ability to know people.
Next, it's time for Li Yunshui to make a choice.
He smiled slightly and looked at Xu Ruoyun: "So, who do you think I should choose?" ”
Xu Ruoyun was stunned, Li Yunshui's question, he didn't expect it at all, so he shook his head: "Brother Yunshui, I don't know about this." I can only objectively say that the prince's side may be safer, at least the probability of him ascending to the throne is much higher. However, this is not to say that the third prince has no hope, after all, this person can compete with the crown prince, and he is equally divided, so he is not an ordinary person. ”
When Li Yunshui heard this, he couldn't help laughing: "You, you are really a good person, you are really leaky, no one can offend!" ”
Xu Ruoyun shrugged his shoulders and spread his hands: "What I said is the truth!" ”
Li Yunshui teased him a few more words, and then said lightly: "Then, please take a trip and tell Wei Nianda, and Nangong Yi, I will have a banquet in the Flower Garden tonight, let them both come over!" ”
This choice made Xu Ruoyun unexpected, he just confirmed with doubts: "You mean, let them both come over together?" ”
"Hmm!"
"I think I can understand why my father let me follow you. Why don't I have the courage? What kind of multiple-choice questions, the right to determine is obviously in your hands! ”
This decision made Xu Ruoyun very emotional, and even called "looking", and then implemented it.
At the same time, Zhao Wufu and Qu Ping in the Xiyu ditch were very excited, because they received a notice from Zhu Jie.
And the person who sent the letter almost conveyed the words of Zhu Xie in the same words, and the words "immediately" and "immediately" were completely a commanding tone, but this tone did not disgust the two, but spontaneously gave rise to a sense of belonging.
Does this mean that Zhujie treats them as his own? In other words, Takejie took their advice and was ready to avenge King Luo?
Either way, it's clearly a good start.
The tenth day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar is close to the Mid-Autumn Festival.
On this day, for Suyang, and even for Jiangnan, nothing major happened, because the position was different. But for a few individual individuals, it's thrilling enough.
In a luxury inn not far from the Flower Garden, Su Jue knelt on the ground, and in front of him was Ji Cai, who was high above.
"Madam, please save Zhu Jie! He's innocent......" With a crying voice, Su Jue was praying for good luck.
"Huh!" Ji Cai sneered and reprimanded sharply: "I really don't know what to do!" Do you think your father didn't die at the hands of Takejie? Let me tell you, there are many, many things that you don't know. ”
She stood up, bent down and stretched out her hand, gently holding up Su Jue's chin, her eyes full of resentment: "Do you think that the bamboo solution you tried so hard to save will really be with you when she comes out?" ”
She straightened up again, with a pitiful tone: "What are you about Zhu Jie?" Do you think it's a lover? Let me tell you, Zhu Xie is about to be canonized as a national teacher, and he is about to receive the highest honor of a monk, what do you think you are? ”
"You're just a drag bottle!"
"And he's going to find someone to kill you tonight. Because killing you is the best way! ”
Su Jue was unmoved, but knocked his head even harder, and cried even more in his tone: "No, no...... Takejie is so kind, he will definitely not ......"
"Don't believe me? Oh, then watch and see if you can survive tonight! ”
"How about we make a bet?"
"Just bet if someone will come to kill you tonight!"
Su Jue was already lying on the ground at this time, and she had no strength. However, she has 100% confidence in Zhu Jie, he may not love himself, but the child in his womb is Zhu Jie.
At the same time, the door of the Jiangnan prison opened.
Walking out of a person, this person's brows were tightly locked, and his eyes were full of incomprehension and hesitation.
As soon as he went out, Qu Ping ran up: "How is it?" What did the young master say? ”
Zhao Wufu was silent for a long time before he slowly said a sentence: "Young master...... Let's kill someone, right tonight. ”
Qu Ping suddenly became excited: "Kill it, kill it, it's not that you haven't killed anyone, why are you still frowning, and you are so hesitant to speak, it's not you ......"
"Why do you look at me like that!" Zhao Wuwu was already panicked in his heart, and when Qu Ping asked him at this time, he immediately vented his anger: "Tian shamelessly said, I, Zhao Wuhao, am also one of the most trusted people in King Luo, and his son is naturally my young master, if the young master has any orders, I will naturally do my best!" ”
Qu Ping was puzzled and asked, "Then why are you still so hesitant, mother-in-law?" ”
"The man the young master asked us to kill was a woman...... Moreover, that woman is still pregnant, you say......"
"Huh? This ......"
Autumn twilight always passes quickly, and at this moment, the moon is already on the willow tops.
The garden of flowers is very lively, and the gentlemen and literati who come and go, with one after another dressed up female companions to have fun here, are full of people for a while, and a prosperous scene.
A room in the corner of the second floor was open, and an old man with gray hair was walking towards the room with a pause.
Xu Ruoyun saw the old man from a distance, leaned down and whispered to Li Yunshui, who was sitting in the middle hall drinking tea calmly: "Wei Nianda is here." ”
However, Li Yunshui didn't get up, just waited for Wei Nianda to walk in slowly.
Who is Wei Nianda, there are countless dignitaries and dignitaries he has seen in his life, and who is not respectful to him? The person in the middle hall must also be Li Yunshui, but Li Yunshui is so big, and he is immediately unhappy.
"Li Gongzi is really a big show!" Wei Nianda's voice that was neither yin nor yang came.
Li Yunshui didn't care, and pointed to the chair on the side: "Father-in-law's words, didn't it embarrass Yunshui?" The father-in-law has a high position and power, and he should be entertained, but he is shy in his pocket, and he really can't put on a show! ”
Wei Nianda was silent, walked to the seat and sat down, straightened his sleeves, and looked at Li Yunshui: "We don't talk darkly, our family came this time to serve ......."
Before he finished speaking, he heard Li Yunshui interrupt: "Father-in-law, don't worry, don't worry, let's not talk about this issue first, there is another guest!" ”
Wei Nianda felt unhappy for a while, but he also endured his temperament: "Oh? And the guests? Who? ”
"Grandpa Wei is really old and strong! I am ashamed that I can't catch up, I'm ashamed! ”
As soon as the words fell, a young man came in at the door, that person was dressed ordinarily, his skin was dark, and he looked like a big old man, but who knew that he was born as a jinshi? This person, of course, is Nangong Yi.
He stepped forward and bowed to Li Yunshui, as if he had seen it, and then arched his hand to Wei Nianda and said hello.
"Li Gongzi, there was some delay on the way, I'm late, I'm sorry!" After that, he didn't wait for Li Yunshui's arrangement, found the chair in front of Wei Nianda, and sat down like that.
Li Yunshui looked at the two of them and smiled slightly-
"Tonight, thanks to the two of them, they originally had the intention to entertain them, but they had no choice but to be blessed, for fear that they would not be able to afford it. So, I came up with a compromise – invite the two of you here. ”
"However, it is true that there is no money to spend, so I won't invite the two of you to dinner, anyway, the meal is not interesting to eat, besides...... People don't eat for the sake of that meal. Let's talk about simple things, such as...... Condition! ”
"How, two?"