Looking at the mountains and rivers

Yang Jue gave him a squinting look, and said with a half-smile: "You actually persuaded me to kill him, could it be because he was on good terms with that Captain Cavalry?"

"The matter of riding the captain is still secondary, and there is another matter of humble rank that I don't know if it should be said." He Yan said hesitantly.

Yang Jue scolded impatiently: "If you want to say it, just say it, what are you hesitating for?"

"Big job originally placed two servants in the South Courtyard, one named Liu Rongsheng and the other named Tang An. Let them keep an eye on the Fourth Young Master to see if he has any private contacts with Mr. Tuoba..."

Startled, Yang Jue interrupted him and asked, "Why, does that little blind man still have contact with Donghu?"

He Yan immediately waved his hand and said, "I didn't realize that, the fourth young master has hardly stepped out of that other courtyard in the past six months, and he has never even written a letter. I heard from the two servants that the fourth young master usually writes Writing, playing the piano, and sometimes just sitting in a daze, I don't see anything weird."

"Writing," Yang Jue seemed amused, "What kind of characters did you write?"

"I've seen it from the humble post, and they are all useless sentences like poems and songs. His handwriting is actually good, and sometimes he picks some well-written ones and sends them to the study for mounting." He Yan paused, then said, " A few months ago, Liu Rongsheng came to report that the steward of the South Campus was running to the study very frequently, and he suspected that there was something weird about the study, and said he would go and have a look at it sometime."

"Then has he gone?"

He Yan laughed dryly: "No, not long after that, Liu Rongsheng suddenly suffered from intestinal colic and died."

Yang Jue frowned slightly, and his gaze turned cold: "Where's the other person you planted?"

"That Tang An just got married now, and he bought a house outside. He comes here every month to report some ordinary things, which is useless." He Yan shook his head, "However, I have sent someone to investigate that A small study called 'Yi Mo Studio', who would have known that this investigation..."

Seeing that he suddenly stopped talking again, Yang Jue lost his patience and shouted, "What did you find?"

He Yan hurriedly knelt down on the ground, and said in a trembling voice: "It has been found out that Mr. Han has a lot to do with that study." After he finished speaking, he didn't dare to look at his master's face anymore.

Yang Jue stood up abruptly: "Master Han...you mean Han Ping?"

"Yes," He Yan said hastily, "Master Han often visits the study, and the owner of the study is a close friend of Master Han."

"So...the teacher and the fourth brother might have some relationship through that study?" Yang Jue didn't know whether he was asking or talking to himself.

"I don't know about the humble job, maybe it's just a coincidence, but there are so many studies in Dongfang, why is it the small Yimo studio?" After He Yan finished speaking, he said, "Recalling what happened in the Royal Horse Garden earlier, the prince doesn't think Mr. Han Is it too coincidental?"

Yang Jue remained silent, obviously he was thinking about this matter quickly in his mind.

"I've always treated my teachers well, not to mention that a useless cripple like the fourth child has nothing to value." Yang Jue muttered to himself, and he looked at He Yan suspiciously, "That study, if it's true Just a coincidence?"

"That being said, right now is the most important time," He Yan said earnestly, "King Yong is already old, and after the ceremony of offering sacrifices to heaven on the first day of next year, the prince will assume the position of Zongzheng and take charge of clan affairs. At that time, the prince will be the most important person in the royal family, and he will not tolerate any mistakes, and he has worked hard for his humble position, and he just wants to take precautions for the prince."

He emphasized his tone, and said: "The fourth son is getting older every year. It is not good to be detained in other courtyards all the time, and he has become friends with Captain Qi or someone else. In case If you break away from the prince's control, I'm afraid there will be some troubles."

Mentioning this matter, Yang Jue's face became serious, and he nodded: "You are right, but... After all, the identity of the fourth child..."

"Is the prince worried about moving him and angering Duke Tuoba?" He Yan raised his head and said, "A while ago, there were many wars, and I heard that the Donghu people suffered heavy losses. Tuobaxin is no longer the king of the Northwest who had all the power for a while. .”

Yang Jue sneered: "Although he lost [-] soldiers and horses, who dares to touch him, you?"

He Yan was trembling at this question, and quickly smiled again: "My lord, of course I understand that Duke Tuoba is not dead, and no one dares to act rashly. But has the lord ever thought about how much Duke Tuoba treats the fourth son?" What about being close? These days, Hexi has never paid attention to this place, so it can be seen that if the fourth son is not the only blood lineage of Lord Tuoba, he would not care at all."

Yang Jue obviously also noticed the lack of affection between the grandparents and grandchildren, so he couldn't help but nodded.

"Have you ever thought about it, if Duke Tuoba has other blood?" When he said this, he smiled a little strangely, "The fourth son is already seventeen this year, and he should be married. If he marries a wife, Isn't it useless to leave an heir?"

Yang Jue was taken aback when he heard that, and looked at him blankly: "You want me to arrange the marriage of the fourth child?"

"Exactly," He Yan said, "If a woman from the prince's relatives is arranged for him, the child born can not only win over Duke Tuoba, but also be controlled by the prince, wouldn't it kill two birds with one stone."

In his capacity, mentioning the marriage between the royal family is a big violation, but Yang Jue obviously didn't think it was disobedient, but his eyes lit up: "Your idea is not bad, let me think about it."

He Yan hurriedly bowed his head in agreement and wanted to leave.

But Yang Jue said: "Don't rush away, go and order someone to prepare the car, and I will go to the palace after I change my clothes."

"Why did the prince enter the palace at this time?"

Yang Jue said coldly: "Jinzhou has a major salt case today, and officials are about to be dispatched to try it. I will go to the emperor and tell him to transfer Han Ping as well."

He Yan was stunned: "Your lord wants...to send Mr. Han away?"

"Although it's not clear whether he has any contact with the fourth brother, it's better to plan ahead." Yang Jue said while calling concubine Ji to come forward to dress him. By then, the fourth brother's affairs should have been settled."

On the seventh day of the seventh lunar month, according to the custom, it is necessary to "violate books and dry clothes".

Early in the morning, Fang Ming, the steward of the South Court, ordered everyone to move the books in the study to the courtyard to dry. There were so many books that they almost covered the entire courtyard. A lot of books, if you can see it, wouldn't you be able to be admitted to the number one scholar."

The people on the side heard him and couldn't help scolding him, but Yang Yan in the corridor didn't think it was disobedient, just smiled with his arms folded, and said to Fang Ming beside him: "When I first started studying, Wei Changxuan also asked Am I going to take the No. [-] Scholar exam?"

Fang Ming laughed dryly: "Brother Wei doesn't seem to like reading very much."

Thinking of Wei Changxuan's hatred of reading, Yang Yan shook his head and chuckled again, then he turned around and said, "Speaking of which, what happened to our number one scholar?"

Fang Ming hurriedly said: "Master Wen's letter of recommendation has been handed over to the Ministry of Officials, and he will be transferred back to Jian'an in about a few days."

Yang Yan nodded: "What about the others?"

"Li Yushan and Liu Shi have taught books with them in the Hongwen Museum for the past few months, and they are considered to be familiar with the children of the aristocratic family. They will be transferred to Dr. Taichang after a while."

"Dr. Taichang," Yang Yan repeated in a low voice, "even if Wen Lanyu returns to the capital, he can only serve as the head of the Yushitai. It can also be expected that among these lowly officials, there will be those who can call the wind and rain in the court of Dazhao."

Fang Ming turned his head to look at Yang Yan, and said in a low voice, "My lord, I'm afraid you will be the one who will call the wind and rain in the court in the future."

Yang Yan was taken aback, a slight smile appeared on his pale face.

Fang Ming wanted to say something more, but suddenly he felt that the sky was getting dark, and the sunny sky just now had turned into dark clouds, and it was about to rain, so he hurriedly shouted, "Move all the books back into the house."

Immediately there was chaos outside the corridor, Yang Yan tilted his head: "What's wrong?"

While helping him back to the house, Fang Ming explained: "My lord, it's changed outside."

The torrential rain came unexpectedly, and the servants grabbed the books and moved them back to the study, and then shrank aside to avoid the rain.Unexpectedly, at this time, there were faint knocks on the door outside the courtyard, which came through the rain, which could not be heard clearly.While everyone was looking at each other in blank dismay, the knock on the door rang again, and Tang An had to brave the rain to open the door.It was Wei Changxuan standing outside the door. He was drenched by the rain, and the water droplets rolled down his armor. .

When Tang An saw it was him, he hurriedly let him in, and then smiled apologetically, "Why is General Wei here again? It was raining heavily just now, and I almost didn't hear you knocking on the door."

Wei Changxuan walked into the corridor with a smile: "Why, do you think I come too much?"

"How can this be possible? When you come, the young master is happy and rewarded. We servants hope that you will come every day." Tang An went forward to remove the armor for him as he spoke, "General Wei is dressed like this today. Seriously, is there something important?"

"The emperor went to Xishan to escape the summer heat today, and I was ordered to send Habayashi guards to escort him. In front of the emperor, you must dress more formally." Wei Changxuan replied casually.

"I heard that the scenery on the west mountain is beautiful and the climate is cool. Why doesn't General Wei go with him, so that he can enjoy the happiness?"

Wei Changxuan remembered something, and sneered: "Forget it, I always feel uncomfortable in front of the emperor, it's better to come here." His clothes under the iron armor were also soaked, but he didn't care, just got out of the iron armor Carefully took out an oiled paper bag, which seemed to have been covered all the way in his bosom.

"Yexi." He yelled to the back room, and Yang Yan also heard his voice, and was pushing the door to go out, when Wei Changxuan grabbed his arm with one hand and pulled him closer.

"Come on, open your mouth."

After he finished speaking, Tang An watched his young master open his mouth innocently and ignorantly, and then Wei Changxuan fed him a piece of sweet-scented osmanthus root cake with a smug smile on his face: "It's still hot ,right?"

Yang Yan nodded. He chewed the lotus root cake, slowly raised the corners of his mouth, and his smile was a bit childish.Wei Changxuan handed the paper bag to him, and gently patted his head.

Tang An watched this scene dumbfounded.He still remembered that a month ago, all the people in the capital flocked to welcome the imperial army back to the imperial court, and this general of the guard took the lead, with eyebrows like crow feathers and eyes like cold stars. .Tang An followed in the crowd at that time, only felt that the young general was tall and far away, like a person who was extremely difficult to get close to.As for my young master, he always looks indifferent on weekdays, as if he doesn't understand anything.But these days, Tang An has gradually realized that although the young master doesn't like to talk, there seems to be nothing in the world that he doesn't know.He respected and admired this young master, but also had some fear.Tang An really couldn't figure out why these two people came together like a pair of little beasts that were intimate with each other, so he could only stare blankly at them as they walked into the house.

"Hey, the rain just now was really heavy." Wei Changxuan sighed, threw the heavy armor aside, and went to undo his soaked clothes.

Yang Yan was sitting on the chair, with that smile still on his face, eating lotus root cake slowly.Suddenly there was a sound of "clang", as if something of gold and iron fell to the ground, he was stunned: "What is it?"

Wei Changxuan leaned over to pick it up, and smiled: "The dagger you gave me accidentally fell off when I was taking off my clothes."

"That dagger...you always carry it with you?"

Wei Changxuan wiped the scabbard of the dagger, nodded and said, "Of course, I never left my body."

Yang Yan raised his eyes to look in his direction, and then smiled slightly.

"Speaking of which, thanks to it, it helped me recognize your old acquaintance on the battlefield." Wei Changxuan suddenly laughed.

"What old acquaintance?"

"It's the Tuoba you used to talk about."

Yang Yan seemed a little surprised, he frowned: "He is in Yanyu now, how did you meet?"

Wei Changxuan recounted the incident of being captured that day, and then said: "Looking at his appearance, he is also a character, Ye Xi, do you know what his origin is?"

Yang Yan shook his head: "I only know that he was brought by my mother. He was originally from Yanyu. Luo Lan said that Yanyu people were born differently from us, and it became more obvious as he grew up. If Tuoba stayed here Sooner or later someone would notice, so he left early."

Wei Changxuan nodded: "He mentioned that your mother is still very close, but he seems to hate your elder brother very much. Did your elder brother bully him before?"

Yang Yan was startled, his face was slightly pale, and he quickly shook his head and said, "I don't remember."

He was young at the time, so it was not uncommon for him not to remember these trifles, but Wei Changxuan always felt that it was not that simple when he saw his demeanor.He didn't delve into it, he just put the wet clothes he took off to dry aside, then touched his arm and said, "I'll ask Fang Ming, if there are any old clothes for me to change into."

Yang Yan stood up and pointed forward: "In the cabinet, there is one of your old clothes."

Wei Changxuan felt a little strange, but still opened the big cabinet as he said, and found an old crow-blue robe, which was vaguely worn by himself.

"This seems to be the robe that Aunt Luo Lan made for me in the past. Why is it here?" He knew that Fang Ming was always cautious and would never put his robe in the closet here by mistake, so he couldn't help asking Yang Yan, "You hid it?"

Yang Yan pursed her lips slightly, but did not answer.

Wei Changxuan became more and more funny, he pinched Yang Yan's cheek, and asked again: "Yexi, why are you hiding my clothes?"