There was nothing to say for another day, but Xue Nong and Fang Xiao from Hangzhou went to Shuiyue Nunnery again, came to give Xiao Qingtan a pillar of incense, and chatted with Lian Qing a little. When going down the mountain, Xue Nong also looked at Fang Xiao and said, "Fang Xiao, actually, I really hope that everyone in the six doors is like Xiao Qingtan, but I don't want them all to be like this." ”

"Yes, the world says that the six doors govern the way of the world, but how do you know that this way is maintained by the blood of our brothers. Fang Xiao also sighed.

"Fang Xiao, Nanjing, I can be sure that it is a melting pot, not only the Fu King and the Prince are playing, but it is more likely to be a game of many camps. No one asks you to solve this game, do you understand what I mean?" Liu Yutian also said.

"Uncle Xue, the plaque of the six doors asks me to untie it, and the old and young people in Nanjing City ask me to untie it, because they don't want to die in the battle of some people for no reason. Fang Xiao said solemnly.

"Hey, forget it. Tomorrow you will leave for Nanjing. Xue Nong also knew that such a person could not be persuaded, whether it was Xiao Qingtan who was buried here or Su Buqing who was in Beijing, he also sighed, "When you arrive in Nanjing, I am afraid that it will only be half a month before the New Year, according to their actions, there is no habit of delaying it until the New Year, you should also pay attention, everything is still based on Liu Yutian." ”

"Uncle Xue, what do I have to do. No matter what kind of ghosts and ghosts there are in Nanjing, I will catch him out and let him stand clearly in front of the people. Fang Xiao also looked directly at Xue Nong and said.

"Master Fang, it's not good for us to come directly without paying homage. Zhu Youtan was also taken aback when he saw Fang Liangping pulling him directly to the mansion of the Duke of Wei and said.

"In special times, there is not so much emphasis on urgency. Fang Liangping also did not forget his identity as a wife and said unhurriedly.

Zhu Youtan saw that Fang Liangping was so determined, and he also invited Xiaohuangmen to call the door, and from time to time, a servant came out of the corner door on the west side, and he also saluted Zhu Youtan and Fang Liang in parallel and said, "I don't know if the two of you come to visit." ”

"Go and tell your lord that the old man in the palace wants to see him, and he will understand. Fang Liangping also chuckled. Seeing the servant walking back to the mansion, Zhu Youtan also complained: "Master Fang, as soon as your words come out, how can Wei Guogong not know my identity, and when the time comes, he will definitely open the middle door to welcome me, and it will be unfavorable to me and other major matters." ”

"Your Highness doesn't need to be in a hurry, and listen to Weichen slowly. Fang Liangping also said, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, do you still think that the people who are standing here at this moment will not know?"

Zhu Youtan also frowned when he heard this, and said: "I can't hide it if I think about it." ”

"Since it can't be hidden, why not just publicize this matter, Wei Guogong's greeting with the middle door is just an ordinary etiquette in your opinion, but in the eyes of the people below, it is a statement, he shows that Wei Guogong is standing with you and the emperor, and there is still you in his eyes, and whether Wei Guogong is swaying or not, it will already be advantageous for us. Fang Liangping also whispered in Zhu Youtan's ear.

Zhu Youtan's face was also very good when he heard this, and at this time, after the middle door of Wei Guogong also creaked, it slowly opened to both sides, and with the opening of the two vermilion doors, it was Xu Xingcheng, the oncoming Wei Guogong.

Xu Xingcheng also knelt down directly and said: "Minister Xu Xingcheng, I didn't know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince was coming, and I couldn't prepare properly, so I ask His Royal Highness to punish him." ”

"Guogong, please get up quickly. Zhu Youtan also picked up Xu Xingcheng, who was kneeling, and said, "Grandpa Guo works for the country on weekdays, how can he blame you for such a trivial matter at this time?"

"The minister just kept his duty, and he didn't dare to accept this praise. Xu Xingcheng also lowered his head and said.

"Wei Guogong, is it possible to chat with the prince here all morning?" Fang Liangping also said with a smile.

When Wei Guogong came out before, he was also focused on the prince, and when he saw Fang Liangping on his side, he also secretly thought about it in his heart for a while: "How could Fang Liangping come with the prince, even if he is the prince, there is no reason to be too close to the prince at this time, is he here to report to me? persuade me to occupy the border?" Your Highness please. ”

Seeing him say this, Zhu Youtan and Fang Liangping also followed Xu Xingcheng into this magnificent Wei Mansion. Passing through the foyer, there is a small garden, but it looks inevitable in winter, and it is the courtyard of the second entrance, Xu Xingcheng thought about it and did not take the two to the main hall but went to the courtyard on the right, and entered the courtyard on the right side of the courtyard, but there is a different scenery, in the small courtyard is a pavilion, and the left and right sides are grape trellises, although there are no grape vines, but there is a trace of refreshment.

Xu Xingcheng also opened the room in the courtyard facing the courtyard door, invited the two of them in and said, "Your Highness, please, Lord Fang, please." Zhu Youtan and Fang Liangping also returned their respective salutes and walked into this room. This room is not a standard reception hall, but Xu Xingcheng's study, the whole room is divided into two parts, the first part is obviously a bookshelf, several bookshelves are neatly arranged on one side, and on the other side is a random placement of calligraphy and paintings, as well as a desk. Not far from this desk are two Taishi chairs and a coffee table.

Xu Xingcheng invited the prince to the desk, and asked Fang Liangping to sit on the prince's chair near the prince, and he sat at the end. After asking the maid to serve the tea, he hurriedly retreated left and right and knelt down and said: "The criminal minister Xu Xingcheng is ashamed of the emperor's grace, and he specially asks the prince for his guilt." ”

"Why did Wei Guogong say this. Zhu Youtan asked puzzled.

"The day before yesterday, King Fu came to the minister, saying that he wanted to borrow my Xu family's fleet for a business, so he let go of the benefit fee of a thousand taels, and the minister accepted the silver in a moment of greed. And the minister felt that it was inappropriate after thinking about it now, so he confided the truth in front of His Highness, and hoped that His Highness would punish him. Xu Xingcheng also knelt and kowtowed.

Zhu Youtan also thought about An An in his heart: "A thousand taels of silver is not even a fur for you Wei Guogong, why do you say such a thing." So Zhu Youtan also aimed his eyes at Fang Liangping, and after seeing that Fang Liangping gave him a smiling affirmative look, he also said: "It's just a thousand taels of silver, but I see the heart of the prince." Lonely heart is very relieved, where will lonely punish you? ”

Xu Xingcheng also got up and thanked: "Thank Your Highness for your righteousness." Then he returned to his seat and sat down.

"Grandpa Guo is also brave and loyal, if you want to come to Nanjing, there is a Guogong door, it must be a small night and there is nothing to hide. Fang Liangping also said with a smile.

"Yes, the Duke of Wei is in Jinling, naturally no one dares to think about it. Zhu Youtan also said with a smile.

The corners of Xu Xingcheng's mouth also rose slightly at this moment.