The courtyard in the alley of the North Soldier Division has gradually taken on the old appearance, and the tree pit under the courtyard wall has been dug deeply, but the begonia tree has not yet been transported.

If you want to find a begonia tree that is exactly the same as before, it is not easy for the Qing officials and the yamen who are in power to lean towards the government and the opposition.

Zhou Tong was well aware of this, and did not feel any dissatisfaction with his subordinates, especially after hearing the successive returns.

"Wei Shilang didn't go back, I heard that there was a big commotion in the house last night. ”

"Before Lord Huang of Qin Tianjian went out, he found that the family's carriage had been borrowed and lent to his wife's relatives, saying that he wanted to go back to Wuzhou. ”

"Tianhai Shengxue had already gotten into the car, but was stopped by the family's offerings, and it is said that there was a fierce conflict between the two sides, and in the end, it was Chengwu Xiangguo himself who came forward to calm down the situation. ”

"There is no sound in the Xiangwang Mansion, but King Chen Liujun has not appeared today, according to the analysis, he should have been imprisoned in the temple behind the palace by the prince. ”

Since the day before yesterday, knowing that Chen Changsheng came forward to replace Xue Xingchuan, Zhou Tong's face has never looked good, especially after hearing that Xue Mansion was preparing to set up a sacrifice.

Although he has always been calm, his subordinates and many people in the palace can see that he is in a bad mood.

It wasn't until he heard these news that his face gradually improved, and the indifference in his eyes gradually relaxed.

No one dared to go to Xue Mansion to worship, which was expected.

The Xue Mansion set up a festival, which provided an emotional outlet for many people in Kyoto, but also dug a pit.

It is said to worship Xue Xingchuan, but in fact, it is better to worship the Holy Queen Niangniang.

Today, the imperial court is staring at the Xue Mansion, who dares to appear there?

"Chen Changsheng?" Zhou Tong suddenly asked.

One of the subordinates said: "The Anglican Academy has not been visited. ”

"I didn't expect our Dean Xiao Chen to be so calm and have such a good sense of proportion. ”

Zhou Tong walked out of the courtyard with his hands on his shoulders and said, "But it is inevitable that people will sigh that the world is cold, and yes, apart from me, who can have some true feelings for him?"

The subordinates were very surprised when they heard this, and they didn't understand why the adults said this.

Zhou Tong stopped, looked at everyone and said seriously: "The world knows that he is my only friend, don't you know?"

When the subordinates looked at the smile on the adult's face, they felt cold all over, and they didn't know how to answer.

......

......

On the lakeside of the National Education College, Mao Qiuyu looked at Chen Changsheng and said, "Now it seems that my worries are really too much, you are already much more mature than your peers." ”

"So you came here early in the morning and kept looking at me. Chen Changsheng looked at the lake and said, "But in fact, I don't really understand what you mean. ”

Mao Qiuyu said: "What you did the day before yesterday is enough, and if you do it again, it may be possible." ”

Chen Changsheng thought for a moment and said, "How can you grasp this measure? Who will stipulate it?"

He already knew that there was a sacrifice in the Xue Mansion today, and no guests came except for Si Yuan Dao and the King of Linghai.

"Grasping and stipulating come from a unique will. ”

Mao Qiuyu looked at him and said: "When His Majesty the Pope was alive, the state religion had only one will, so it could have only one voice, but what about after His Majesty returned to the sea of stars? When you succeeded the Pope, you were not yet twenty years old, and it was difficult for your will to override the state religion, and it could only be a symbiotic relationship. ”

This sentence sounds a little vague, but in fact it is very clear that whether the state religion can be successfully passed on depends on the successor's own ability and means, in addition to the will of His Majesty the Pope.

Maturity, stability, sense of proportion, patience, and sense of responsibility are the concrete manifestations of ability and means.

Mao Qiuyu continued: "His Majesty the Pope's health is not very good. ”

Chen Changsheng said: "In a few days, I will go to the palace to see him." ”

Mao Qiuyu said again: "Presumably, His Majesty the Pope will be very pleased. ”

Chen Changsheng was silent for a while, and said, "I'm not sure if Uncle Shi will be happy when he sees me. ”

Mao Qiuyu said: "You are gradually learning the relationship between responsibility and silence, which in itself represents growth. ”

Chen Changsheng shook his head and said: "Actually, you are wrong, I didn't go to Xue Mansion today, not because I chose to be silent because of maturity, not because of a sense of responsibility and saw proportion, it's just that I think this kind of thing is very common in the world, and it doesn't have much to do with me, just like you know, I am really not familiar with Xue Xingchuan." ”

Yes, unlike Zhou Tongxiang, and unlike Mao Qiuyu's relief, Chen Changsheng did not go to Xue Mansion, and it has nothing to do with words such as forbearance and proportionality. He just felt that he was not familiar with Xue Xingchuan, as if there was no need to go, and he didn't know what he should say when Mrs. Xue or those people were sad and crying.

"I'm not good at comforting people. He said to Mao Qiuyu.

At this time, Su Moyu suddenly walked over.

Mao Qiuyu asked, "What's wrong?"

Su Moyu saluted, and then said to Chen Changsheng: "Zhou Tong took people to the Xue Mansion. ”

Chen Changsheng glanced at the sky and said, "What time is the Xue Mansion moving spirit?"

Mao Qiuyu's expression was slightly solemn, and he said: "If you change your mind because of the actions of others, it is not in line with your Tao. ”

This is persuasion and warning.

Chen Changsheng said: "Intentions will always change, and acknowledging these changes is the real smooth." ”

Mao Qiuyu asked, "Why has it changed?"

Chen Changsheng said: "I don't know Xue Xingchuan well, so I don't go to Xue Mansion, but I know Zhou Tong very well, so it's time to go." ”

......

......

The Xue Mansion was very deserted, so the white flags looked even more lonely and cold in the autumn wind, and they felt pity when they saw it.

Desertion does not mean that there is really no one, on the streets and alleys, there are many pairs of eyes that have been staring at the front of Xue's mansion from afar.

There are some Kyoto idlers who are good things and are not afraid of things, and more eyes are on the major forces in Kyoto.

From early morning to now, there have not been any guests in front of the Xue Mansion, that is, there are not even a few sparrows.

Suddenly there was the sound of hooves in front of the street, and the sound of strong wind blowing clothes.

Dozens of officials and masters of the Qing Officials Division, as well as a larger number of horsemen, escorted Zhou Tong to the outside of the Xue Mansion.

In a short period of time, there were more people in front of the Xue Mansion, but there was still no sound, and it was very silent.

The street was so quiet that you could even faintly see the crackling of paper threads burning behind the door.

Zhou Tong took a piece of white cloth from his subordinates, tied it around his waist, and walked towards Xue's mansion with a step.

The steward of the Xue Mansion looked at this scene and wanted to stop it, but he didn't have any courage, and his legs were already weak.

A beautiful woman dressed in linen and filial piety stopped in front of Zhou Tong and shouted angrily: "You still have a face?"

Zhou Tong looked at her and said, "Mrs. Wei is back?"

He looked at the deserted mansion, shook his head, and said with emotion: "Why is this the case, I will give Brother Xue a pillar of incense, so that he will not be too lonely in the sea of stars." ”

The woman's face turned pale and she cried out, "Father will not want to see you, an ungrateful adulterer!"

"The affection between me and General Xue is beyond the comprehension of you women. ”

After saying this, Zhou Tong walked into the Xue Mansion with a calm expression, as if he was going home.

During the whole process, he didn't even look at Mrs. Wei.

The officials of the Qing Officials Department pushed Mrs. Wei aside and prevented her from coming.

Seeing that the enemy broke into her house, thinking that her father's spirit in the sky would not be at peace, Mrs. Wei was filled with grief and anger, but she was powerless to stop it, and scolded loudly.

Hearing the endless swear words, Zhou Tong frowned slightly, a little displeased, and said, "Your father is a hero, how did he raise such a shrew as you?"

A subordinate took out the cloth ball and stuffed it into Mrs. Wei's mouth.