III Jiangshan

It was already noon when Wei Zhouyang returned to Duke Wei's mansion.After changing his official uniform and giving up, he summoned the steward of the mansion and asked him about the condition of the mansion and the condition of his old grandfather Wei Xun.The person in charge replied truthfully one by one.

Hearing that Wei Xun's condition did not improve at all, Wei Xun's heart sank a little.He knew that his father was the mainstay of the mansion, if something happened to his father, Duke Wei's mansion would have even less status in the court.

Thinking of this, Wei Zhouyang couldn't help but feel dejected: the emperor's attitude towards Wei's mansion became more and more subtle, while the empress dowager's attitude was disheartening.Once upon a time, father, daughter, brother and sister joined hands to avenge the murder of their brother, and jointly elected a new king to the throne, opening a new page for Wei.How exciting is that?

Wei Zhouyang once thought that Webster would be completely different from the past since then, becoming the leader of the great Wei family, and even having the opportunity to be named a king with a different surname, a position and a minister, and be looked up to by all courtiers.This is also the road that the father and son have planned for Webster over the years to settle down.

However, the fact is that the position and ministers are far from seeing the clues. The older the emperor, the more shrewd the emperor's check and balance technique. Before, there was never a close relationship with the Gu family, and later there was a Yuan that was completely beyond everyone's expectations. A rising star like Junshu.Even though the emperor finally accepted Wei Zhen as his concubine, anyone could see that half of the emperor's sympathy was for the empress dowager, and the other half was for obedience to the empress dowager.Or there are still some scruples about the Wei family...

Wei Zhouyang shook his head silently.If it is said that when Zhen'er entered the palace, the Wei family, including himself, thought that the emperor cared about the Wei family and the queen mother cared about the Wei family, can such thoughts still exist now?I'm afraid it is, and I have to find another way to make the emperor have to worry about the Wei family.for example……

Wei Zhouyang narrowed his eyes slightly, who said that the emperor has no handle in the hands of the Wei family?His only daughter became the emperor's concubine, but she didn't expect to have a grandson...

"Father, are you back?" Wei Hongpeng also just returned home from outside.

Wei Zhouyang regained his senses from his thoughts, and seeing him in official uniform, he said slightly angrily: "What time is it? You just came back! Your grandfather is still sick on the bed! That's how you are."

Filial?Thanks to your grandfather who loves you so much!"

Wei Hongpeng was really tricked.He thought in his heart that you scolded me so much, did you come back long ago?The father and son are just laughing at fifty steps and laughing at a hundred steps!

However, he didn't dare to say such words, so he had no choice but to obediently agree.

Seeing him like this, Wei Zhouyang felt even more angry, and couldn't help but scolded again: "I don't dare to slack off for a moment in presiding over the military department for my father. You are an idle military officer, and you are so busy that you don't come home!"

Wei Hongpeng was originally the deputy commander of the Shenshu Camp, and he was a fourth-rank military officer.The Shenshu Camp was born out of the Iron Cavalry Army when it confronted the Ule people. It is one of the three most powerful battalions that guard Gyeonggi.Its commander is naturally a popular military attache with real power.

However, half a month ago, the Beijing camp was routinely changing defenses, and the emperor ordered him to promote him as the third-rank general Zhaoyi.From the fourth rank to the third rank, and not because of military merit awards, it can be said to be a step up to the sky.

However, the orthodox leader of the Shenshu camp is only the fourth rank, and as a third rank, it is absolutely impossible to continue to be an official in the Beijing camp.Sure enough, the emperor's decree was thoughtful, and he was ordered to serve as a military adviser in the Ministry of War.

At the age of 35, he became a military officer of the third rank, which was one of the best records in the Wei Dynasty.In the military staff of the Ministry of War, the wind cannot blow and the rain cannot drench.There are many opportunities to blend with colleagues and make connections, which is really a great thing.But Wei Hongpeng really couldn't be happy.

He grew up in an aristocratic family, and no matter how much he valued martial arts over culture, his sensitivity to the political situation was not inferior.Is it related to the emperor's attitude towards the Wei family recently? Wei Hongpeng feels more and more that the emperor's promotion of him is some kind of confirmation.This made Wei Hongpeng extremely uneasy.

In the past few days, he spent a lot of experience wandering among his colleagues and old friends, precisely for the future of the Wei family.As the grandson of Webster, he is obliged to protect Webster's safety when his grandfather is dying and Webster's power is weak.

It was such a pure mind, but was dismissed by his father as unfilial.Could it be that staying at the grandfather's sick bed every day is filial piety, and is giving back to the grandfather's love?

What did the grandfather want in his life?Isn't it for Webster's good?

Having said that, my father kept blaming himself, what was he doing?

Wei Hongpeng admired his father's ability to lead the army to fend off the enemy, but when it comes to court games, he felt that his father was far behind his grandfather.Even the grandfather has been suppressed by the emperor for many years and cannot be arbitrary, and the father is not the emperor's opponent.

Wei Hongpeng was faintly aware of the plan of his grandfather and father, which made him shudder every time he thought about it: Wei's well-done ministers, rich and honorable, no matter what; the aunt is the queen mother, and the younger sister is the concubine of the majesty. The prince might be the future queen mother.So, what more do you want?Does it have to be a position and a minister, and take the road of a powerful minister to the top?

Since ancient times, which one of the power ministers has a good death?

As for climbing to the summit, there is only one summit in this world, and that is the Supreme Emperor! Could it be that grandfather and father are going to fall into Webster's doom?

Wei Hongpeng then didn't want to continue the conversation with his father.He said goodbye to his father on the pretext of going back to his courtyard to change clothes, and said that after changing clothes, he would go to his grandfather's bed to perform his filial piety.

He knew that behind him, Wei Zhouyang's face was ugly, and he was even more resentful towards himself, but he couldn't care less.Webster's collapse is imminent, and he must find a way to save it.

Fortunately, he knows how to raise his son better than his grandfather and father.

Wei Lin was summoned by his father to question him after he left Zongxue.

He is 17 years old this year. Because he is close to the emperor, he has long been studying in the Zongxue middle school, and he is a classmate of all the clan's children.

"Father expected it well. Both Yuan Weide and Yuan Weixin came back to Zongxue the day before yesterday. But," Wei Lin said after a pause, "they are all resentful, and they don't like to be as lively as they used to be."

Yuan Weide and Yuan Weixin are the sons of Yuan Pu.

Hearing this, Wei Hongpeng couldn't help frowning slightly: "Their brothers don't like going to Zongxue anymore?"

Wei Lin curled his lips, and said as a matter of course: "What happened to their family, father was imprisoned by His Majesty, how could he have the face to come out and meet people!"

"But they still came out to meet people." Wei Hongpeng said.

"Of course! Sister Jun Shu has spoken!" Wei Lin couldn't help saying happily.

"Huh?" Wei Hongpeng raised his eyebrows with a straight face.

Knowing that he had made a mistake, Wei Lin quickly changed his words, "It's His Royal Highness Xiangyang County! It was His Royal Highness Xiangyang who ordered them to go back to Zong Xue and study hard."

Seeing that his father seemed very interested in listening, he continued: "The child quietly asked Yuan Weixin about the situation of his family...Father, you know that he is easier to get along with than Yuan Weide. He said to the child that since his family After the accident, the brothers felt that they hadn’t seen anyone. They wanted to go back to their uncle’s house to study for a lifetime, but His Royal Highness Xiangyang told them that it was an escape. Do something dignified and upright, instead of shrinking your head and doing nothing all your life, becoming the laughing stock of others."

Wei Hongpeng couldn't help but secretly nodded when he heard his son relay Yuan Junshu's words.

Wei Lin said again: "Yuan Weixin also secretly told the children that they heard that when their father had an accident, it was His Royal Highness Xiangyang who pleaded for them, and His Majesty only dealt with their father without any involvement. He said he I really regret that I followed my elder brother to bully the head of the house, but Yuan Weide seems to be quite stubborn."

Wei Lin said with a smug smile: "What's the use of being stubborn? Now that His Highness Xiangyang is in charge, do they dare not listen?"

Hearing his son's joyful narration, Wei Hongpeng saw the expression on his son's face again, and said with a thought, "You admire His Royal Highness the Prince of Xiangyang County very much?"

Wei Lin was poked at the center of the matter, his eyes lit up, and he blurted out: "More than admiration? The child adores her very much! Father, you haven't seen that sister Jun Shu's demeanor, if you look at Dawei everywhere, if she is the second No one dares to be number one!"

Because of some selfishness and the short experience of a young man, he couldn't help but exaggerate his words, and his handsome and childish face also turned suspicious red because of the mention of Yuan Junshu.

Wei Hongpeng took his reaction into his eyes, but didn't say anything to reprimand him for his bad words.From the moment he decided to let his eldest son Congwen, Wei Hongpeng had made his own plans for the way of educating his children.He didn't want to go the way of his grandfather and father, in any way.

In the future, if there are no accidents, he will be the heir of Webster's lineage.Perhaps, there is an opportunity for Webster's incense to continue for a long time.

Wei Hongpeng has made up his mind.

It was early noon, and the sun hanging obliquely on the treetops sprinkled fine and soft golden colors through the densely packed branches and leaves.The golden color just happened to be branded on the back of Yuan Youqi's hand who raised the curtain of the car, somewhat easing her urgency of waiting anxiously.

The gate of the academy was finally opened from the inside, and the female imperial examination candidates who had handed in their examination papers came out one after another.The clothes and makeup are different, and the expressions on the faces are also different, such as depression, joy, or calm.

Yuan Youqi didn't have the time to study carefully, her eyes hurriedly passed over the faces of every little lady, eagerly looking for the one she was looking forward to.It's just that the carriage is a little far away, and the face is not very clear.

She is the emperor, so it is natural for someone to share her worries——

Tang Xi was near the school, staring at the little ladies who came out one after another without a moment's notice.Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he followed a young lady in a blue skirt, walked quickly a few steps, and walked forward to salute with a smile before the little lady found the carriage out of the city.

Mo Chi was surprised to see Tang Xi at this moment.However, as soon as she saw Tang Xi, she knew his background, and she also knew that there must be that person staring at her not far from here.

Mochi's heart suddenly overflowed with endless sweetness.

The author has something to say: I am busy with work at the end of the year, and Kawen is stuck so badly that I can't guarantee daily updates. Girls, please forgive me (bow