By Jia Xiuzhen

Xun Yu failed to live in Lin's mansion, but Mo Yansong took Zhu Henian to stay in Lin's mansion for a few days. Others only thought that Master Lin had hired a Qing guest staff member, let alone asked what happened.In the early years, these two people just thought they could not survive, but later survived the catastrophe, but Tongbi Pavilion didn't plan for these two things early in the morning, so now they just quietly watch how their senior brother Shan Zhang is devastated What's more, the only direct disciple in front of him was requisitioned by the court, so there is no problem.It happened to be hanging around here at Lin Ruhai's place, and by the way, he calculated those Zhang San Li Si who were not pleasing to the eye.

Today, the two brothers and sisters were having a drink with Lin Ruhai, and the two servants came in with a food box, and took out a few delicate dishes from it, Lin Ruhai smiled and said, "Is this what the girl ordered?"

The boy replied: "If you go back to the master, it was sent by the cook, and it is said that Mr. Yin cooked it himself."

Lin Ruhai and Daiyu kept writing letters, and in Daiyu's mouth, the head of Yin was also a figure like a kitchen god. This time, he heard that Lao Gong had cooked the kitchen himself, and he was deeply surprised, and said repeatedly: "It's so lucky to be in charge. "

Zhu Henian said with a smile: "My lord, don't be surprised. I'm afraid that Yin's management is not for us, but for her own juniors."

Mo Yansong put a chopstick into his mouth earlier, smiled at Lin Ruhai and said, "Brother Ruhai doesn't know? Yin is in charge of my aunt."

Lin Ruhai was startled, and then smiled and said, "If you don't tell me, who would know?"

Director Yin made a move, and the dishes were naturally extraordinary. Lin Ruhai sighed and said: "There is a way in a thousand lines, and it is true. The food and drink can be so exquisite, which shows that we used to be watching the sky from a well."

Mo Yansong casually asked: "I think Brother Ruhai had the intention of retiring in the past, and he stayed in southern Xinjiang for a long time that day, just to prevent it from being difficult to get away from the power in his hands. Why did he fall into that fire pit now! Or is it overseas?" Living and lonely, now you want to go to this Vanity Fair to be lively?"

Lin Ruhai shook his head and scolded with a smile: "Stop playing tricks with me, I still don't believe you can't see it!"

Mo Yansong smiled and said nothing, Lin Ruhai said again: "Nowadays this shipping business, do you dare to say that there is no trick of yours in it? I didn't know there was such a talent in the court who could use business as a sword to attack foreign countries far away. Not to mention that they have always been "fellows like enemies", why are they living in such peace and harmony now, but they all formed a group specializing in foreigners' business. The foreigners who engaged in it used their connections in several places in Quanzhou, Guangzhou, and threw countless money. Not a single merchant was able to get into the water.

Now I have gone through two commercial firms in Jiuzhou and Sihai to find out that the "guild" was established two years ago, led by the Cheng family in Runan and the Wang family in Changzhou.Those old people have been famous for a long time, although I have no evidence, but after thinking about it, I am afraid that they have a lot of friendship with the Mohist family of Mingzhou..."

Mo Yansong grinned: "Brother Ruhai, you have traveled far and wide for many years, and your niece and daughter don't like to meddle in ordinary affairs. I was so soft-hearted that day that I took over the token of office, so it's not easy to make a vegetarian meal for the dead. I must take the time to give some pointers. Isn't idleness also idleness?"

Lin Ruhai smiled: "Hmph, then you're asking me again? If it's a few years earlier, I don't think you'll be able to spare this time."

Then Mo Yansong said with a smile: "'A gentleman drives when he gets the right time, and walks tiredly when he is not in the right time'. Now the world is good, but he can move around. But I don't know how long this will last. Today's heirs are not flourishing. The body is not very good, if... there is really nothing to see behind."

This time Lin Ruhai didn't reprimand him for being useless, but he also said these words to his heart, sighing: "Nowadays, he is diligent and dignified, living a simple life and avoiding selfish desires, so he is not impetuous, harmonious but not superficial, he is really a rare wise gentleman. And at this time when the world is changing, if you retreat bravely in a rapid flow, you are afraid that you will lose all your poetry and books."

Mo Yansong said with a smile: "In the past, there were many merchants and courtiers who were looked down upon by others, but now they dare to break and dare to stand up. Only these two things are very human. After all, my dynasty has gone through several generations, and it is not easy to keep it. I think the first emperor will be elected on that day. I chose this one because he looked calm and silent, and he was able to keep his career. But he didn't expect to be so radical, and he was calm, forbearing and resourceful. The few people who kept jumping around were really not as far away as him. "

The two of them looked at each other and smiled, raised their glasses and drank each other, but when they turned around, they saw Zhu Henian staring at the table in a daze, but it was a picture of an autumn chrysanthemum.Mo Yansong glanced at it, and said with a smile, "It's not a famous work, but you can see it."

Zhu Henian came back to his senses, but reached out to take the painting and looked at it carefully. After half a day, he suddenly said to Lin Ruhai: "Master Lin, may I lend you this painting for a few days?"

Seeing that the painting seemed to be written by a woman, Lin Ruhai was afraid that it was Daiyu's brush and ink, but it didn't look like it when he looked closely, and there was no signature left, so he said with a smile: "I'm afraid it's a boudoir brush and ink..."

Zhu Henian hurriedly said: "My lord, there seems to be another mystery in this painting, but I can't understand it for a while, please borrow it for a few days!"

Mo Yansong saw that his junior brother lost his composure, so he leaned over to take a closer look curiously. He frowned for a while, and then swept the table, but his eyes widened. He picked up another picture of autumn chrysanthemums from the table, and rushed to Lin Ruhai. He waved his hand: "Brother Ruhai, this...may I let you take a look at this pair?"

Lin Ruhai saw that the two were holding a painting each, and glanced at himself and the painting in their hands. I'm afraid it would be difficult not to nod today.In the end, he was worried, so he quickly called the boy to come in and ask the girl inside.

For a while the young servant said back and forth: "The girl said that the two paintings are all a play in the boudoir. The two gentlemen can understand the mystery and are also considered to be in the same way. I will lend it to the gentleman, just to discuss it."

The two were overjoyed when they heard the words, they didn't even bother to drink the wine, they just took a pair of glasses and pondered, sometimes muttering to themselves, sometimes laughing suddenly.What hasn't Lin Ruhai seen now?I don't care about them, and I have a good time to enjoy the private food produced by Yin Zhangshi.

Daiyu was talking about this with Guiliu in the inner court, she smiled and said, "Look, could it be that you are a cultivator? Now there are others who can see through the mystery of the paintings of the second sister and the fourth sister, maybe it is a You are talking about formation masters and talisman masters."

Gui Liu curled her lips: "Girl, you'd say that because you haven't seen a real formation master."

Daiyu bickered with her, and no matter how fiercely she spoke, it was nothing but flirtatious. If you really asked her where the floating dust market was, she would be confused and ignore her.I'm just happy that Yingchun Tongxichun can get a good teacher and friend because of it.

As it was getting late, Guiliu murmured, "I don't know if that thief will come today."

Daiyu wondered: "What? A thief broke into the house? When did it happen? Why didn't I hear you mention it?"

Gui Liu curled her lips and said, "I'm afraid he's still a small thief."

Daiyu asked again, and then she continued: "I have already been here three or four times by count. It is wrong to say that a thief has entered our house, but he did not enter our yard. He just flew here like a ghost in mid-air." Floating away, I don’t know what I’m looking at. Don’t be afraid, girl, I activated the formation, and if he dares to come down, let him come and go.”

Daiyu frowned: "Flying around in mid-air? Then... is that still a person..."

Gui Liu nodded: "It's a human being, but he knows some unsightly spells."

Daiyu asked back, "An eyesore? You mean to cover people's eyes?"

Gui Liu shook her head: "No, it's just an eyesore. I don't know what happened, but I really want to kill him when I see it! But I'm afraid I can't control the movement of such a person, so I bear it now." .”

Daiyu was a little worried: "Sister Liu'er, what do you think... Could this be aimed at Daddy? He poisoned Daddy last time in Yangzhou, and now that Daddy is here in Beijing, it's even more of a nuisance to them... "

Guiliu shook her head resolutely: "No. Girl, those who murdered the master last time are almost dead now! Even if there are a few left, it's not a big deal. And if they really came for the master, they should go to the front study. This hanged ghost only jumps up and down on it, it seems to be watching the wind and calming down. It seems to be looking for treasure!"

Daiyu was stunned: "Treasure hunting? Magic?...Sister Liu'er..."

Guiliu hurriedly bowed: "I know, I know, girl! If he really came after me, it would be considered bad luck for him! Besides, no matter who he is after, as long as he dares to break into our house and dare to be surprised I'll let him regret it in his next life! Don't worry, girl."

She said it lightly, how could Daiyu feel at ease, and said: "Would you like to talk to Daddy?"

Gui Liu frowned: "What are you talking about? Strengthen the guards? The guards can't even see that person. Oh, I would have told you otherwise if I knew it. I'll just deal with it!"

Daiyu thinks about Guiliu's ability, there are probably not many people in this world who can match her.Seeing that she spoke easily, and knowing that her words were not false, he simply entrusted her with peace of mind and said: "In that case, please leave it to Sister Liu Er, don't let anyone plot against Daddy again."

Guiliu nodded naturally, and reached out to touch the Qiankun bag on her waist, full of confidence.

Let's say that Jia's family is so powerful that some people can't sit still.The Patriarch of the Wu family got another message from the inner court, knowing that the emperor is showing great favor to Fengzao Palace, even if he doesn't stay overnight in the harem, he often goes to sit and talk.Seeing this situation, Concubine Wu Gui was naturally very anxious, and the Patriarch of the Wu family had to make some plans at this time.

The two brothers Wu Keming and Wu Keji were greatly disgraced by Jia Lan that day. Fortunately, seeing the defeat of the Jia family, they didn't bother to fight with them anymore.Now they are gaining momentum one after another, and they are also a little anxious. When they came back from the academy one day, they heard that the Patriarch passed on, so the two of them hurried in to answer the question.

When I entered the upper room, I saw several uncles there, so I hurriedly saluted first, and then stood aside with my hands tied.Wu Jiting asked, "Is there any news from the Jia family boy who had quarrels with you in the past? With so many happy events in his family, has he ever swaggered in front of you?"

The two brothers looked at each other and shook their heads together. Wu Jiting squinted his eyes: "Huh, he is calm."

But Wu Keji said: "No, I'm afraid he doesn't know Xin'er yet. I heard from the academy over there that the kid went on an errand with the Nine Kings, and I'm afraid he hasn't come back now..." The more he spoke, the lower his voice However, he remembered that the boy recorded his name in the "Materia Medica for Rescuing Famines" compiled by the Nine Kings, and caused his two brothers to be scolded by the owner in front of him. But?

Unexpectedly, Wu Jiting only sneered and said: "Sure enough, he is eager for quick success, and wants to use it to become a powerful person on the list. Unfortunately, there is no decent elder to teach him. Find someone who is dedicated to working in the fields. Half a decent person It’s really ridiculous to be an empty-headed prince who has never done any errands.”

Everyone agreed after hearing this, but one said: "Now that the Jia family is getting more and more powerful, if we sit still like this, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult to move them in the future."

The other said: "What power! Their family has concubines and concubines, and our family also has one. How many people are they in court? Not even a fraction of our family's! No matter how powerful a woman's family is, can a woman's family be an official butcher? Brother, don't let others' ambition be too high, and destroy your own prestige."

The one who spoke at the beginning was not annoyed by the words, and just said lightly: "Since we want to fight, naturally we should trample him to death when he is weak. Besides, a skinny camel is bigger than a horse. Although Jia's talent is not obvious, However, there are the Wang family and the Lin family, and the two princes of the historian family have just left their foreign posts and returned to Beijing. , Lin Ruhai has gained a firm foothold, and there will be two of them in the cabinet at that time, even if we have more people, what can we do?!"

That one was still not convinced, and was about to argue, but Wu Jiting said: "Second brother's words are right, fourth brother, don't just argue for the advantage of your tongue! Your second brother has not finished talking just now, if his family has another queen by then , Prince... Hmph, I'm afraid there will be no place for us to stand by then!"

The fourth child of the Wu family was very afraid of this elder brother, so he changed the subject and said, "Then, what do you guys think we should do?"

Wu Jiting smiled and said, "What should I do? Didn't your second brother just say that?! Second brother, tell them more about it."

The second child of the Wu family nodded and said: "I have discussed with my eldest brother a few times these days. The dispute between the Jia family and my Wu family has been going on for a long time. At first, they might have pretended not to know it, but now they almost met each other. After all...the position There is only one, and the title of the head of the country and the uncle of the country is very hard to recruit.

However, as mentioned before, although we are greatly superior to each other in terms of children, our foundation is much worse.The merits of the Jia family in founding the country are not good now, and there are still many old friends outside to rely on.My eldest brother and I analyzed it in detail. These families have colluded with each other for several generations, and they have a lot of things to do with each other, which can also be called friendship.To have them stand with us would be a no-brainer.

If we confront the Jia family in the open, I'm afraid they will help in secret.Four kings and eight males, if you want to join forces, let alone us, even ten of us may have to admit defeat. "

The third child of the Wu family frowned: "Isn't there no other way?"

The second child of the Wu family shook his head: "There are ways, but we have to take it slowly, take some detours, and borrow some power. Think about it carefully, everyone, if we can attract people from the same family in Jia's family who are higher than four princes and eight princes to face each other, those old friends Gujiu will have to think about it when he reaches out again. If people can see that the current emperor is very dissatisfied with the Jia family... then it will be twice the result with half the effort! At that time, I am afraid that we will not need to do it, and everyone will push the wall down. , Those who were stretched out to help, I can't wait to get rid of them quickly."

Everyone made sense after hearing this, and asked how to take advantage of the situation, the second child of the Wu family laughed and said: "This is the purpose of today's meeting, one thing I need to find out about the high-ranking nobles who have a rift with the Jia family as soon as possible, The higher the authority, the better, and the more detailed the investigation, the better. Secondly, we also have to dig out the information of the Jia family. It is a thing that hurts heaven and reason! The world is the most fair and clear, if we get the real evidence, it will make his family lose their sacred heart! In this way, the following things will naturally follow suit."

The rest heard that they were all wise, so they immediately told a few things from the hearsay, Wu Jiting made the decision and assigned the main task, and only asked them to inquire about the details as much as possible.Each of them took orders to disperse, and once it was verified, they would report to the Patriarch quickly, so as to prepare for the next step of planning.