The Bandit Gentleman of the Red Chamber

Lin Chen still appeared at the banquet on the second day, but it was not because of Baoyu's nonsense, but because he himself wanted to see what kind of medicine was sold in the gourd of the loyal prince, so he found it through an actor's detours. on yourself.

This day was originally the time when Jia Baoyu wanted to return Feng Ziying, the son of General Feng Tang's family, to the host. Therefore, besides Lin Chen and Jinnian, there were also Shi Guangzhu, Xue Pan, the grandson of Shan Guogong, and others at the banquet.Lin Chen and Feng Ziying met several times, and Shi Guangzhu and him were even classmates, but it was the first time he met Xue Pan, who was also a guest in Jia's mansion.

So Baoyu had to point to Xue Pan and introduce him: "This is the son of the Xue family, Xue Pan and Xue Wenlong are also." Then he smiled at Xue Pan: "Brother Xue, this is my cousin Lin Chen. "

Xue Pan has a greedy and lecherous temperament, and he has always been fond of meat and vegetables. Seeing Lin Chen's character and appearance, he immediately stared at him, and hurriedly stepped forward, took Lin Chen's hand and said with a smile, "Okay." Brother, it turns out that you are so good-looking, no wonder Baoyu misses you so much! We are all relatives of the same family, so don’t be immaculate like those sour scholars, just follow Baoyu and call me brother!” As he spoke, he gently kneaded Lin Chen's hand.

Dumb King has hunted countless beauty in his life, because of his family background and wealth, he has not failed so far. This time when he went to Beijing, Aunt Xue only told him that the people in Rongguo Mansion must not be moved. It is not that he did not take advantage of the guests of Rongguo Mansion before (Qin Zhong), therefore, it was very easy for him to flirt with Lin Chen...

Lin Chen looked at the two people's handshakes with a smile, then took his own hand out slowly, and said to Feng Ziying with a smile: "Today, I came here uninvited, and I hope Brother Feng will forgive me for the abruptness. "As he spoke, he didn't look at Xue Pan, who was salivating, and sat directly on the lower right side of Feng Ziying.

It stands to reason that this kind of banquet is not too rigid, and people are often seated in order regardless of their status.Among the crowd, Lin Chen was only older than Baoyu, but he sat on the right of the guest of honor, which should have been Xue Pan's seat. He made it clear that he didn't like Xue Pan's identity, and he didn't even bother to do superficial work. up.

Shi Guangzhu looked at Comrade Xue Wenlong, who didn't realize that he had offended anyone, sat down on his buttocks and then began to grope at Guan Jin. He scolded an idiot in his heart, and then smiled at Lin Chen: "I heard that you see the sky these days. If you want to come to the Zhuang Mansion, the celebrity is also a strict teacher. It's just that Wei Shuanghan and Mr. Wei couldn't invite someone a few days ago, why did he step on the low ground today?" Baoyu's place to treat guests is not Zuixianju, It's a restaurant called Guiyunzhai owned by Xue's family.Shi Guangzhu's words were not only a faint satire on Xue Pan, but also a gesture of goodwill to Lin Chen.

But you have to expect Xue Pan to understand the sarcasm of scholars who are "not so sour", it is better to expect Jia Baoyu to stop eating rouge one day.No, as soon as Shi Guangzhu finished speaking, Xue Pan yelled loudly: "The strange thing is that I haven't seen Xiao Lin before! If you want me to tell you, my brother will take you to some interesting places to have a good time after you understand. I got a taste of it...hehe...besides, I'm always bored with reading, so I'm so bored that I'm so green...Uh, Baoyu, what did you call a scholar before?" Thousands of arrows shot...

Shi Guangzhu and Feng Ziying both looked at Xue Pan with an indescribably weird look. After all, what kind of weird state must a person have to be so stupid that he can stand in front of Tanhua's son and probably the next Mr. Lin? Speak ill of people who read books? !Second Master Bao, who was stared at by Lin Chen with a half-smile, blushed even more, unable to speak a word hesitatingly.

Having played with Baoyu enough, Lin Chen took a sip in a good mood, and smiled at Feng Ziying: "I met old General Feng in the hunting ground a few days ago, and the old man is very strong, and he uses more than ten stones. A hard bow, I'm afraid Brother Feng won't be able to draw it."

Feng Ziying said with a smile: "My father has the temper of a warrior. He can't sit still without handling a bow and horse for a day, but I don't have the interest of an old man. I eat and sleep all day long. Am I crazy? Let's eat wine and listen to singing." If you are not happy, look for that distress?"

Feng Ziying was nearly twenty years old, but he hadn't found a vacant son to do a serious job, and he had been idle all the time, probably because he was really not interested in the military profession, and the old general Feng wanted his son to join the army.As for why he vomited bitterness to Lin Chen, except for a few who were not enlightened, everyone was like a mirror in their hearts, and Shi Guangzhu looked at Lin Chen fixedly, waiting for him to express his opinion.

But Lin Chen changed the subject at this moment, pointed at Jinnian and said with a smile: "We were only interested in reminiscing about the old days, but we forgot about the petite guest! Baoyu, you are the one who invited someone here!"

Fang Jinnian was born extremely charming, with a very good figure. He is an out-and-out beautiful boy, but since he came in, he has been sitting at the bottom peacefully. The smile is gone, and she looks like a cold beauty.

At this time, seeing Lin Chen leading the conversation to him, he didn't evade, stood up and toasted everyone a glass of wine, drank it down and said, "Fang Jinnian is polite." Xue Pan nodded They applauded, and even clamored for Jinnian to sing one.

Lin Chen even smiled and said: "So it's Mr. Fang, but I'm disrespectful. I heard that Mr. Fang's Xiaodan is famous all over the world, but I haven't had the chance to meet him. Meeting today really lives up to the reputation! If you don't mind being rude, can you Sing the last song "When Appreciating Flowers"?" Although Fang Jinnian is an actor, he is a famous actor who is famous all over the world, and he is supported by a loyal prince.It was really the first time he met someone like Lin Chen who made things difficult on the surface...

If Lin Chen didn't understand what kind of medicine Prince Loyalty's Gourd was selling, he would understand after seeing Shi Guangzhu.Regarding the fact that his family was about to cut off his own arm, Lin Chen was naturally suffocated, but he couldn't get angry at the master, so he had to spread all the evil fire on Fang Jinnian, and he lost his voice. demeanor.

After finishing speaking, he didn't care about everyone's shocked or teasing eyes. After embarrassing Jin Guan'er for a while, Lin Chen finally felt relieved.

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Fang Jinnian was indeed very wronged, he didn't provoke anyone, he just listened to the prince's words and went to the banquet of the second master Bao of the Rongguo Mansion in a good manner, he never wanted to be taken advantage of by a disciple, but someone would take him as an actor His identity is a matter of fact... Fang, who has never suffered such a big loss since becoming Prince Loyalty, had to describe today's experience with embellishment in front of the backer, emphasizing Lin Chen's rudeness and meanness.

But he didn't want the prince who had been hurting him so much after hearing this, he didn't fly into a rage as he imagined, on the contrary, Ji Chen even laughed out loud in a good mood.Waving his hands made Jin Nian, who was full of resentment, retreat, Prince Loyalty even smiled and said to the screen: "This child from the Lin family is really funny, what is rare is his cleverness. You heard it too, Xiao Jin didn't say anything yet, but he understood everything just by looking at Shi Guangzhu!"

Ji Wen turned around from behind the screen, and when he heard what he said, he was even more proud, and said proudly: "That's natural! I said that there is no need for that actor to go there. People like him don't care about these dirty things. Yes. Look, it’s self-defeating." I have to say that when Fang Jinnian said that Lin Chen was honest with him, Ji Wen still felt a strange sense of relief in his heart.

Ji Chen couldn't see his "little man's success", and said coolly: "You can be proud, and don't think about what you are doing to make people praise you like flowers, but you don't know Has that Mr. Xiao Lin been annoyed by your calculations, the Prince of the County?" Before Ji Wen could speak, His Royal Highness had already cleverly changed the subject and said, "You are free these days, Father and that one don't know what to do You're making a fuss! If you say you're really cruel, you can't be so cruel to yourself."

It was about Ji Wen's making Ji escape from the struggle between the crown prince and Jinshang. Although this made him lose all his power on the surface, Ji Wen still felt that his arm was broken for being able to escape from that muddy quagmire. It is indeed worth it.

It's just that Ji Wen felt tired of thinking about his bad second brother, not to mention... He suddenly looked at the loyal prince who was smiling like a fox, and said quietly: "This June is the third year of the kings. It's time to come to court." Sure enough, the smiling face of the third prince who had been smiling froze...

Today Dayong has three vassal kings who are of the same generation as the present, namely Zhongshun, Zhongyu, and Zhongqin. Except for Prince Zhongyu who spends years in Beijing to share the worries of the present, Zhongshun and Zhongqin lead the emperor to patrol the border.Because of the "Miao Wang" rebellion, this dynasty has extremely strict control over the vassal kings, so it is not so much a patrol, but in fact, it has been emptied of the right to stay in those bitter cold places to dawdle.It would be fine if they could stay at the border in peace, but it's a pity that none of the brothers in today's world have a peaceful temperament.

Prince Zhongqin is a big-eyed and empty-minded master, so there is nothing to worry about.However, Prince Zhongshun is a real hero. Under such strict defense today, this prince still firmly holds Yanmen Gate in his hands.Yanmenguan is an important defense town, and there is a constant shortage of food and grass every year. It's just that money like flowing water has been allocated to other people to support soldiers. Just thinking about it makes me vomit blood...

It's just that this master's skills are really superb, and he has a good reputation in the Qingliu family.Because of guarding the border, Yanmen Pass has been free from military disasters for ten years, and even scholars have become famous for his poems, and various heroic deeds of this prince are spread everywhere in the teahouse and wine shop in Beijing...

Therefore, even if they want to get rid of them all the time today, they can only treat them with courtesy.And since the third prince joined the Ministry of Rites, the person responsible for "treating Prince Zhongshun with extra courtesy" has also become him...

Thinking of his Second Emperor's Uncle who had "excellent military exploits and extraordinary martial arts", Ji Xie lamented, and complained to the man who looked like he had nothing to do with himself: "It took me a long time to get you out of the muddy quagmire, but instead I'm going to fall down again?" He could already foresee how muddy the water in the capital would be when Prince Zhongshun entered the capital...

47 chapter

As the capital of a country, the change of power in the capital will inevitably affect the localities, and the officialdom in the south of the Yangtze River, which is closely related to the capital, is the first to bear the brunt.With the changing situation in the capital, the people in the official circles in the south of the Yangtze River are also changing like a lantern. Overnight, some people get promoted and get rich, and some people lose their families.

But among them there is one person who is an exception, no matter how many times the capital structure has changed, his position has always been as stable as a rock.This person's official position is neither big nor small, and he is the second-rank doctor of Lantai Temple and the hand-picked salt patrol censor Lin Ruhai Lin.Lin Hai's young man, Jidi, has always regarded himself as a pure minister since he became an official, and he is even more loyal to the Holy One, which can be seen by the sun and the moon.

Even though there was a lot of turmoil in the capital a few days ago, and even the Zhen family, the emperor of Jinling, was implicated, Lin Hai has always been steady.It is said that Jian, the doctor of Lantai Temple, is in the heart of the emperor, and it is indeed not groundless.It's just that Lin Ruhai, the proud man in front of the Holy One recently, instead of being a censor with a lot of oil and water, actually asked the Holy One to beg for an official at a young age, saying that if he doesn't want to be an official, he won't be an official!

To be honest, what happened to the Zhen family in the south of the Yangtze River, if the crown prince has been really angry with the Zhen family since then, then he is completely chilled today—the old lady of the Zhen family is his nanny, Zhen Yingjia He is his companion, and today he does have some affection for the Zhen family.On the other hand, looking back at what the Zhen family has done these days, how can it be said that today is not disappointed?

The most serious consequence of the Zhen family's behavior is that Jinshang finds that his control over Jiangnan is not as perfect as he imagined.Moreover, with the complete loss of the role of the president of the Tirenyuan, Zhen Xi, in monitoring the officials in the south of the Yangtze River, Lin Hai, who is loyal to Jinshang and inspects the imperial censor, has become particularly important.Therefore, after seeing Lin Hai's book begging for bones, Imakami decided not to send it out, and prepared to make up for this "pure minister" elsewhere.

However, under the intentional release of Gu Hong Gu Taifu (grandfather of the loyal prince), this memorial that should have been sealed was "accidentally" seen by His Royal Highness, and His Royal Highness was completely excited... So After His Royal Highness had a private conversation with Zhan Shifu's Shao Zhan Shiliu Meixu, the news that Lin Hai was about to retire quickly spread throughout the streets and alleys of the capital.

For a while, the officials who received the wind, both in the capital and in the south of the Yangtze River, were a little confused.After all, you, Lin Haiguan, are well-behaved, and you haven’t been involved in the position reserve turmoil. You have more trust today, and you are expected to be promoted after your term of office expires. At this time, begging for bones, could it be that you have lost your mind?We don't know if Lin Hai's brain has been flooded or not, but today's anger is real.

It may be that the nerves were paralyzed by the previous holy favor, but the prince did not feel the boiling anger of his father, and instead enthusiastically recommended a new candidate for the salt inspector to Jinshang—Jin from Sanpin Guanglu Temple Qing Shi Lanqing.

Shi Lanqing was born in the mansion of Duke Shan, and was the second son of Duke Shan, but even if the eldest son of Duke Shan died early, with Shi Guangzhu as the important grandson, he would not be able to fall on his head.It's just that this Shi Lanqing is a little special. The concubine Shi who is the most favored by the crown prince is his second-in-law daughter, which is why the crown prince will praise him so much.

Now, the crown prince has really touched Imakami's Ni Lin...

As expected by Ji Wen, the prince quickly adopted the prince's suggestion, and the imperial edict to appoint Shi Lanqing as the salt transport envoy (Note [-]) was issued accordingly.It was just issued along with it, and there was also an order to call Lin Hai back to Beijing to concurrently serve as a cabinet bachelor...

As soon as he got the news, Lin Chen rushed to Zhuang's mansion. Mr. Zhuang looked at Lin Chen who had rushed over with a dull expression, and said after a while, "The king of Dunjun has great talent, but I was mistaken."

With these words, Lin Chen finally let go of the boulder in his heart, made a bow to Zhuang You with a playful smile, and ran out of the mansion.Looking at someone's back, Zhuang You shook his head helplessly, but he didn't know what he thought of again, so he finally smiled...

The author has something to say: There is a BUG in this article, but because there are many changes to be made, I will not make changes, please forgive me~~~~~

[BUG]: Zhenxi, it should be Zhen Yingjia in Dream of Red Mansions.But Qingdai agreed that "Ying Jia" was his character before, until today, my friend's daddy told me... Zhen Yingjia's character is Youzhong... Tired and not in love_(:3ゝ∠)_ Then Qingdai read it The dark "Zhen Xi" in the text in front of me decisively decided to be a turtle... I won't change it anymore...

PS: From now on, Zhenxi will continue to be called Zhenxi, and "Ying Jia" will continue to be his character~~~~~ That's right, like that Xueyan, Qingdai is not only too lazy to change it, but also shamelessly decided to continue using it~~~~ ~It’s really embarrassing to shoot~~~~ (actually no~)

This volume is over, the next volume will be when Lin Chen is 17~~~~~ Daiyu will be thirteen~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

48 chapter

For some reason this year, the capital city is still chilly after the beginning of spring. Although it is not as exaggerated as dripping into ice, it is really uncomfortable for a group of students wearing single clothes and shoes standing outside the Gongyuan waiting to enter.

An unremarkable green-covered carriage was parked in the open space not far from the Gongyuan. Just as Ji Wen lifted the curtain and stepped out, she immediately retracted into the carriage that was warmed by the charcoal basin, and turned to the person opposite. Complained: "In this weather, if you wear single clothes and stay in the cell for nine days, you will freeze to death. How can you have the energy to make a fuss!" This is Young Master Curse Lin...

However, Lin Chen's psychological endurance is obviously much better. He and his party took off the cloak on their bodies, and said with a smile: "Chun Wei is not bad, if it is cold, it will pass after a resistance. Qiu Wei is the real hard time." Well, it is the hot season, and the inside of the cell is stuffy and hot, and there are countless mosquito bites day and night. If you are unlucky and are placed near the hut, it will be more fun to watch. Compared with Qiu Wei Wake up, it's really nothing to be cold."

Ji Wen has been frowning since he took off the cloak, and hearing him lament Qiu Wei's pain, she can't help but say: "Then hurry up and get hit this time, lest you have to suffer like this next time. "

Lin Chen said with a smile: "Where is it so easy? Didn't my father fail in the first match back then, and waited another three years before he was selected as Tanhualang? I was young, and the elders also let me try the water Meaning, whether it’s the best or the second best.”

Since he passed Qiuwei last year, under the instructions of Mr. Zhuang and Lin Hai, he has been preparing non-stop for this year's test, but this is mainly for testing the waters of Chunwei three years later. As for the middle... Lin Chen has not thought about it .

Seeing his relaxed face, Ji Wen breathed a sigh of relief, and echoed: "That's right. With your family background and the teaching of a famous teacher like Mr. Zhuang, it will be a matter of time before you come to the first place, so don't worry too much. "He said comforting words, but he grabbed the hem of his clothes tightly.

Hearing this, Lin Chen laughed out of embarrassment, looked at Ji Wen teasingly, and said with a smile: "How many times have you comforted me with words these days? It's just that this game has no end, and I You are young, so you can stand it. Xuanche really doesn’t need to be so nervous.” After speaking, he jumped off the carriage, took the test basket from the bookboy’s hand, and cupped his hands to the people inside: “It’s getting late, I will Go ahead."

Ji Wen waved his hand, and said with a joke: "Go in, even if you don't get the first prize, you have to give me a second-class biography test and come back, so as not to ruin my reputation." Lin Chen gave him an annoyed look, and turned around Go to Gongyuan.Ji Wen saw him enter the tribute courtyard, and just now he put down the curtain of the car and ordered him to return home.

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Two flowers bloom, each representing a branch.On the other side, brother Lin entered the examination room, and his life and death are uncertain (...), and on the other end, there is the county prince struggling in the officialdom (...)

Since the decree was issued five years ago to suspend the position of King Dun in the Ministry of Households, Ji Wen has been out of work until now, not even attending court meetings.Otherwise, if he went to court every day like other princes, Ji Wen wouldn't be able to find time to see Lin Chen off. Don't you see that Lin's own father couldn't come to see him off because of the court meeting?

It's just that everyone knows that although this master hasn't even had a serious position in the past few years, he has a lot of errands on hand.Today, it seems as if he just discovered the young boy's wrist ability. He was entrusted with all the errands. Even a few days ago, the account department couldn't reconcile an account, so I entrusted it to Ji Wen to check. .Coupled with the prince's work, Ji Wen can now be regarded as the busiest "idleman" among the princes.

He is such a busy person, but today he came to see Lin Chen for eighteen miles to see him off, and unexpectedly came to visit Zhuang You as soon as he returned home.Zhuang You had just accompanied Princess Shuyi back from the hot spring village in the suburbs of Beijing, and when he heard that it was him, Zhuang You was stunned for a moment.

To say that although Ji Wen and Zhuang You are cousins, Zhuang You is not close to Eldest Princess Shuyi, and even rarely attends the royal family banquet. Although they are relatives in name, the two have never met much. noodle.

What's more, there is another matter. A few years ago, Empress Zhuang decided to arrange a marriage for her nephew, pointing out the granddaughter of Jiang Wenliang, the chief of the guards, to Zhuang You as his successor, the first-rank official. The granddaughter only became a stepmother, and Zhuang You was the best in terms of speaking.It's just that the entanglement in this matter is not here, but that Jiang who "has become a village woman", was originally the Princess of Dunjun by everyone's default, and even mentioned this matter to Mr. Jiang in a certain banquet. .

After being disturbed by Empress Zhuang, Ji Wen's concubine became the first daughter of Su Mozhi, the minister in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs... Although they both come from famous families, anyone with eyes knows that the noble daughters of these two families are very poor. Not a grade.Even if Ji Wen knows in her heart that this must be because she has the intention to suppress her today, Queen Zhuang is at best a "good-natured and kind-hearted person", but the relationship between him and Zhuang You is really embarrassing— —My future concubine has become someone else's successor, and Duke Dun's embarrassment is not insignificant...

But this time he actually came to the door in person, how could Zhuang You not be surprised?

Hastily greeted him outside the gate in person, and invited people in. Just as he was about to salute, Ji Wen raised his hand to stop Zhuang You, and said with a smile, "Cousin really doesn't need to be so formal, this king still wants to call you elder brother. I can't bear such a big gift." That's right, although our family background is very prominent, but our Mr. Zhuang is still white, and we will naturally kneel down when we see the county king.

Zhuang You didn't refuse, stood up and slapped Qian'er with a smile: "There is a difference between superiority and inferiority. Although the prince is benevolent, Zhuang will not dare to exceed the rules." Then he invited Ji Wen to sit down at the head , I will play the first song to accompany you again.

Ji Wen secretly looked at the furnishings of the Zhuang Mansion, took a sip of the teacup on the side, and found that it was the best Taiping Houkui, frowned calmly, and said with a smile: "I knew my cousin in the past There is such a fairy place where everything can be done according to one’s heart, and she has always wanted to sit at my cousin’s place, but I’m busy with things these days, so that’s all. I happened to be free today, so I came here uninvited, and I hope my cousin will not be surprised.”

Zhuang You rolled his eyes secretly, but still respectfully smiled and said: "Your lord can come, the humble house is really full of splendor, the glory that Zhuang can't even look forward to, where is there any blame?"

The two exchanged a few words of politeness, and Ji Wen said: "Today, the king sent Ah Chen to take the exam. It's such a bitter cold (not) day, but he has to wear such thin clothes. I don't know how he will be in the exam room." How?" He originally planned to use Lin Chen to get close to Zhuang You, but when he really mentioned it, he became worried, and there was a worry or two on his face.

Sure enough, when he mentioned Lin Chen, Zhuang You also said worriedly: "He fell ill when he was young, and his health has never been very good. These years, he looks healthy, but in fact he is supported by good medicine and medicine. I lost a lot of weight during Qiuwei, and now I am short of food and clothing again, this child is really suffering."

Ji Wen also felt the same way, so she couldn't help but agree.This awkward pair of brothers was able to sit together and talk kindly. I have to say that the life and death of Lin in the Gongyuan (...) is indebted.It's just that Ji Wen didn't come here for Lin Chen. He "condescends" to come here this time because he really has something to ask...

The author has something to say: Labor and management will say that labor and management wrote Taiping Houkui a few days ago just for today! ! ! !Wouldn't it be a waste of Ben Gong's efforts if a pack of tea leaves that the author had rendered in a large space could only serve to set off the power of the chick? ! ! !Ben Gong is a dark dog! ! ! ! ! !

There is a conspiracy in this chapter...implied in a humble sentence...but in the next chapter, the little chicken is relying on this to kill the prince & successfully mold himself into the prince's loyal dog...

And are those words that Lin Chen said outside the tribute courtyard really just self-effacing & not caring? ? ?What are you kidding? ? ?I am Dark Dog, everyone! ! ! !

49 chapter

The reason why Ji Wen was willing to "condescend" to come to the Zhuang Mansion was related to an errand entrusted to him by the Holy Majesty today.In the previous article, it was mentioned that there was an account in the household department that could not be reconciled. Today, the admiral will hand over the audit to Ji Wen.It's not a big deal for the Ministry of Accounting to check the accounts. Ji Wen has taken over the chores of the Sixth Ministry over the years, but he only took over this job for two or three days before he realized something was wrong.

There were clear errors and omissions of several 10 taels of silver in the accounting books of the Ministry of Accounting, but they were covered up by extremely crude means.But a layman like him can see it, let alone those veterans in the household department who have been immersed in it all year round?

There are tens of thousands of taels of unexplained expenses in the account every year, but these old guys who check the accounts every year pretend to have nothing to do and let it go, until this year when the Yellow River flood disaster opened the bank for disaster relief. come out.Which is abnormal, it really has to make people think deeply...

It's just that in these four or nine cities, apart from the Holy One, who else has the ability to make the entire household department whitewash for him, and has the courage to reach out to the national treasury?Except for the crown prince from Yuqing Palace, Ji Wen simply didn't think of two people.

What's more, this old man doesn't have too many criminal records. A few years ago, the censor impeached him for embezzling treasury money.It was still at the end that the Holy Master suppressed the matter, and the prince found a reason to suppress the Yu Shi, who was not afraid of tigers when he was a newborn calf.

It's just that things in the officialdom are never something you can see clearly. Knowing who is behind the scenes is one thing, but how to deal with it is another.Even if Ji Wen did have some secret thoughts in his heart, but the prince was a prince after all, just because he could be restored by Jinshang, Ji Wen never dared to underestimate the weight of the prince in Jinshang's heart.

On the prince's side, Ji Wen never dared to break his face, but he even less dared to perfunctory his own father.Therefore, after several days of restlessness, Ji Wen also felt that it was not an option to procrastinate like this, so she had to let go of the little face problem and came to the Zhuang Mansion for advice.After all, the only one who knows his father the most in this world, besides the confidante Empress He, is the most beloved imperial sister, Princess Shuyi.It's just that an unfavorable prince like Ji Wen will definitely not be able to catch the eyes of Princess Shuyi, and even if he thinks about it, he may not be able to get some advice from her.After thinking about it, Ji Wen had no choice but to find Zhuang You's door with the cheek.

The two chatted politely for a long time, when Ji Wen saw that the words were almost finished, she smiled and said: "Today, I came here to bother my cousin rashly, it's really... Xuanche has something to do, so I ask my cousin to give me some advice." Zhuang You was already suspicious of him. The purpose of coming to the door, at this time, he was relieved to hear that he had something to ask for, and he planned to make a good sale in front of Ji Wen, so he smiled and said: "Where is the prince, if the prince asks, Zhuang A certain self should know everything and say everything."

Ji Wen was also not polite to him, and asked: "A few days ago, the Holy Majesty gave me an errand, it was because of the wrong accounts of the account department, and the disappearance of hundreds of thousands of treasury silver. Presumably my cousin has heard about it... ..." Seeing Zhuang You nodding his head slightly, he was overjoyed, "Can I ask my cousin for advice on this matter?"

He never thought that Ji Wen would be willing to take the initiative to find him because of such a matter, but Zhuang You admired him for being cautious.What's more, Ji Wen's sense of smell is really keen, and she actually sensed that something was wrong.Yes, coincidentally, Mr. Zhuang is one of the few insiders about this matter.

It can only be said that things in the world are wrong, Zhuang You and Princess Shuyi's mother and son are indifferent to the point where they don't see each other a few times a year.But this time, His Royal Highness Princess Chang came to Yaxing for some reason, and took Zhuang You to the hot spring Zhuangzi in the suburbs of Beijing to have fun for a few days.The eldest princess is a heroine, she is very knowledgeable about the affairs of the court, and she can often see the sky. She naturally has her own views on the situation of the dunjun king in recent years, and she also has her own thoughts on the present. A bit of vague speculation.

So seeing Ji Wen who came to the door in person, Zhuang You also had to lament the coincidence of the world, and said with a smile: "Zhuang doesn't go around with the prince, but just asks: I don't think the prince suspects the whereabouts of these 10 taels of silver. But why did you entrust this matter to you to investigate?"

Ji Wen laughed and said: "Cousin really has a straightforward personality. To tell you the truth, Xuan Che has doubts about it. Even a fool like me can find out the whole story, so how can the sages today not know the entanglement? I am ashamed to say that Xuanche has been up and down all these years because of the East Palace, and finally got a serious job, but it is related to that master, Xuanche really dare not be careless anymore."

In fact, Ji Wen's ups and downs have been ups and downs in recent years, and His Royal Highness should take the lead. After Lin Hai's transfer, the prince and Jinshang have completely torn the veil of father's kindness and filial piety. Although Jinshang still favors Yuqing Palace a little, But there is no unprincipled cover-up and love in the past.It's just that the prince is his own son after all (Ji Wen will cry), even if he makes a mistake, he is reluctant to punish him today, and in the end it is probably Ji Wen who took the blame.Ji Wen had figured it out a long time ago. Today, he only regards the second brother of the prince as his son. This kind of family relationship between father and son is something he can't expect, so he doesn't care about it anymore, and he is very calm when he says this.

It's just that this calm look in Zhuang You's eyes became his expression of not being surprised, and he even took a high look at the prince in his heart, but the royal family's secrets are not something he can talk about, so he had to mention it faintly: " The lord asked this question, but Zhuang has something to say here. A few days ago, my father went to the palace to play a right, but it was for the affairs of the Ministry of Households. I think I am quite concerned about this matter today." Zhuang Cheng for three years Qian finally joined the court, and due to his reliance on his family today, these secrets are naturally within reach.Knowing this, Zhuang You probably relied on the blessing of the eldest princess who suddenly wanted to connect with mother and child.

Hearing this, Ji Wen felt confident, but although it was expected that this was just a trial today, he felt a little disappointed after all.Over the years, Ji Wen said he was neglected, but why he likes to take him with him everywhere today, and never forgot his youngest son when he sent errands; said he was highly valued, but he has not been given a serious job until now. It's all trivial things.So for a serious job that was finally taken over, Ji Wen actually put in a lot of hard work to deal with it, but in the end...

The author has something to say: Let me explain the conspiracy (prelude) in the last chapter. The reason why there is no follow-up is because... what time is it? Those who have class tomorrow morning really can't hold it...

50 chapter

The nine-day examination finally came to an end. Lin Chen was squeezed into the last wave of examinees and left the examination room in a daze. As soon as he came out, Xie Qing, who had been searching for his young master, found him. got into the carriage.Lin Chen was really tired these days. After returning to the Lin Mansion, he forced himself to take a shower, then hugged the quilt and went into the dreamland, and didn't wake up until noon the next day.

Seeing that he woke up, Lan Xun hurriedly stepped forward to wait for him to change clothes and freshen up, Lin Chen glanced at the western clock hanging on the Duobao Pavilion, frowned slightly and said, "Didn't I tell you how to wake up earlier? It's already too late, and I have to say hello to my father today."

Lan Xun was tying a belt inlaid with white jade on a sapphire blue background for him, at this moment she raised her head and said with a smile: "Yesterday, soon after my uncle rested, the sister-in-law of Lin Zhong's family came to pass on the words of my grandfather, saying that I am tired these days. Now that you are back, you can take a good rest, and you don't need to say hello."

Lin Chen stopped talking and let them come in and out to take care of themselves, then went outside, saw a little maid holding a food box outside the door, and said with a smile: "It's the next few days to be tired. The main reason is that I am hungry, and my stomach is full of dry food." Lan Xun said with a smile: "I know that my uncle will be hungry when he wakes up, so I have been preparing it."

Gui Fu hurriedly took the food box held by the little maid, and put the food on the kang table by herself.Because Lin Chen is only eating some dry food that he brought with him these days, and his stomach is weak, so there is only one meal on the table.

A plate of eggplant with soy sauce, a plate of Wufu golden rolls, and four vegetarian dishes of assorted vegetables and pickled cucumbers, and the white porridge boiled with rouge rice, which is extremely light.Looking around, there is only one piece of rouge goose breast, which still has a bit of meat.

It's just that Lin Chen just used a piece of goose breast, and when he wanted to use it again, Lan Xun stepped forward to remove it, and said with a smile: "My ancestor, I haven't seen any meat these days, and I just got up again, so I will use it together now." It’s too much, it can’t be digested carefully. Anyway, it’s light for two days, and the stomach will be nourished.”

Lin Chen had no choice but to make do with a meal of clear soup and little water, and after rinsing his mouth, he complained: "Where is it like this?