Reincarnation of the powerful minister

Ruan Hongjiao sat at the round table in the boudoir, surrounded by peanut shells.She stared blankly at the red lacquer box on the table, and put the peeled peanuts into her mouth with her slender fingers.

The box is a New Year's gift from Su Yan. She cherishes the peanuts, walnuts, red dates and other fruits in it. She eats a little every day, and now, after a few months, there are very few left.

While chewing, she frowned, as if she was lost, but also as if she was making a rather difficult and dangerous choice.

With a slight "heck", she bit her fingertips together with the peanut, and tasted the bloody taste in her mouth.Like a deep-seated determination, she clenched her fists and stood up abruptly, walked to the door and called her personal maid to come in, and explained in detail by ear.

Su Xiaobei is used to buying condiments from the shopkeeper in the alley at the back door of Su Mansion.That evening he went to buy soybean paste, and when he came back, he didn't even have time to put down the sauce, so he went directly to the master bedroom, and in front of Su Yan, he dug around in the jar and took out a lychee-sized beeswax ball.

"The peddler is so willing to buy a can of soybean paste and also come with black-bone chicken and white phoenix balls?" Su Yan said casually while reading a book while sitting and waiting for dinner.

Su Xiaobei didn't make fun of his own adults, and looked a little serious: "I met Ruan Xingshou's maid, who dressed up like a handyman from a wealthy family, and also came to buy sauce from the peddler. She would like whichever jar I bought. Which can, you have to change it with me."

"how about you?"

"It's just a change, what do I care about with a little girl." Su Xiaobei seemed to have forgotten that he was only 15 years old, and said old-fashionedly, "I will leave after paying the money, but the girl secretly told me," the girl said. There is something in it that is related to human life, please be sure to read it'. Here, I took it out for you, you can see it or not."

Su Yan took it and rinsed it with clean water, opened the beeswax shell, and pulled out a small roll of paper from it.

On the note was Ruan Hongjiao's petty lowercase script: "Beware of changes in Wan Xin, pay attention to Mr. Hou Fuhe".

Su Yan was startled.Based on his relationship with Ruan Hongjiao, the other party would not deceive him, but where did Ruan Hongjiao get the information?Is this information real, or is it a smoke bomb?Why not explain it to him face to face?

Su Yan twirled the paper with his hands and thought for a moment, then threw it into the small stove for making tea, and burned it to ashes in the blink of an eye.

Su Xiaobei asked: "My lord, why did you burn this note? Could it be that Ruan Xingshou wrote something unpleasant?"

Su Yan shook his head: "I'm worried about Sister Ruan. She passed information to me in such a covert way, probably because she was afraid of being followed, so I also read it and burned it. Based on her temperament and behavior, the truth of the information is inferred. The sex is relatively big, but this also shows one point—the source and method of obtaining information are more dangerous. No matter how sophisticated she is, she is only a girl in her twenties, and I really don't want to see her take such a risk."

"Then what should I do?" Su Xiaobei's face was still calm, and he was inevitably a little flustered, and then asked, "Does your lord want to make arrangements based on the information she provided? I also went to the public trial that day and met Wan Xin. I feel that this person’s eyes are twinkling and his speech is smooth, he is not a sincere person, and there is indeed a possibility of rebellion.”

Su Yan thought for a while, and replied: "Wan Xin has already handed over all the written materials to me, and Beizhen Governor has dug up a lot of ironclad evidence that Wei's crimes have been committed. Even if he repents in court and denies it, it will not change. Big picture."

Su Xiaobei was still not at ease: "If...if he dies, will Beizhen Fusi be suspected of forcing a confession to death?"

Su Yan shook his head: "In case he dies, the Wei family will be more suspected of murder than us. Because they once went to the Shu to clean up the relationship and ask to kill Wan Xin, but the Ministry of Criminal Justice has been slow to mention him. If Wan Xin died , I insisted that it was the Wei family who jumped over the wall in fear of the crime being exposed, and the motive was completely reasonable.

"The most important point is that we have not imposed any punishment on Wan Xin. This can be found on the body. He has submitted a testimony and has not been tortured. He has to testify in court. It is too late for the Beizhen Fusi to protect him. How is it possible? Murder? Such a comparison, the Wei family can't argue."

"Then what exactly does this 'change' refer to?" Su Xiaobei couldn't figure it out, "Ruan Xingshou is really serious, why can't he write a few more words and make it clear."

Su Yan said: "Maybe she doesn't know the details, but only knows that someone is going to attack Wan Xin... In fact, I care more about 'Mr. He' than Wan Xin. Who is this person? If it's just Feng Anhou's subordinates , then it can be said that the entire Hou Mansion is my enemy, why did Sister Ruan ask me to pay attention to him?"

There were two knocks on the door, and Jing Hong's chasing voice sounded outside the door: "My lord, it's time for lunch."

Su Yan walked over to open the door, and said with a smile, "It's just in time, let's discuss something together."

What are you discussing?Jing Hong chased confusedly and was dragged into the room by him.After listening to Su Yan's previous relationship, Jing Hong replied: "I haven't heard of this person's name, so he shouldn't be from the Jianghu."

Su Yan said: "Maybe it's a pseudonym, just like the 'nameless' you used. Since Sister Ruan asked me to pay attention to him, there must be something weird about this person. Ah Zhui, is it convenient for you to check it?"

Jing Hong chased and nodded: "Unless he doesn't leave the Hou's residence, I will definitely keep an eye on him."

"Then what if he really stays at home?" Su Xiaobei asked.

Jing Hong glanced at him: "Then you have to sneak into the Hou Mansion late at night, which will be relatively troublesome, but it's not impossible to find out."

Su Yan pondered for a moment, then said: "Then please ask Ah Zhui to investigate this person first to find out what the details are. Besides, Wanxin, let's stay put and see the situation clearly."

"My lord, you can tell me if you have something to do. Saying 'please' is a shame." Jing Hongzhui was obviously unhappy, with a cold face.

Su Xiaobei quickly smoothed things over: "Your Excellency is used to it. When talking to me and Xiao Jing, he often 'please' come and 'please', don't mind chasing brother."

Jing Hong chased after him: "I - can I be the same as you two?"

Now Su Xiaobei is also a little unhappy: servants and guards are both at the command of adults, what is the essential difference?

Hearing the three flavors, Su Yan couldn't help laughing, and patted Jing Hongzhui's arm: "Shen Qi and I said the same thing, it's really a habit of speaking. Alright, I'll be more casual in the future, okay?"

Jing Hongzhui's complexion suddenly improved, and she grabbed Su Yan's hand, and they went out of the bedroom to the flower hall.Su Xiaobei hurriedly followed, muttering: "He's a tough guy with a cold face, what a coquettish, evil nature!"

After lunch, Jing Hong chased him out all afternoon, and came back at night, and reported to Su Yan:

This Mr. Crane came from Gyeongju to seek refuge in the Hou Mansion last winter.It is said that he is a well-known military think tank in the local area, and even the Tatar grand master Tuohuotai wanted to win over him, but he did not want to serve the Tatars, so he came to the capital.Because he was from an old family and was recommended by his son Wei Wei, Wei Yan regarded him as a guest of honor, and his treatment was much higher than that of ordinary diners.

"From the servants who have met him, he is a polite young layman. He looks about 26 or [-] years old. As for what he is responsible for in the Hou Mansion, no one knows." Jing Hong washed her hands and face, and sat down at the dining table. , "I haven't seen him leave the Hou Mansion all afternoon, and I'm going to go in in the middle of the night to see what he looks like."

Su Yan shook his head after thinking about it: "You'd better not go. Don't forget that the leader of the Seven Killing camp is still in the capital. You suffered a big loss from him last time. If you run into him again..." He was startled suddenly, On a whim, he asked, "Wait, this Mr. He is the camp owner, right?"

Jing Hongzhui was a little dazed when he asked him this question. After careful recollection, she was not sure: "The battalion master hid his head and tail, and never revealed his true appearance and voice. Although I have fought with him, I still haven't fully understood martial arts. The details. But I have touched the face of the camp owner, and I have to touch it to know whether this Mr. He is the camp owner."

Su Xiaojing was preparing the vegetables, and when he heard the words "puchi", he laughed and asked teasingly, "Have you ever touched it? The skin is slippery or not, the meat is tender or not, does it feel good? Could it be a woman?"

Su Yan glared at him: "What are you talking about with Brother Zhui? It's not big or small."

Su Xiaojing stuck out her tongue.

Jing Hongzhui answered blankly: "The skin is not smooth and delicate, but it is elastic. There is no beard on the face, and there are no obvious wrinkles or scars. It is estimated that it is between 40 and [-] years old. But seven years ago, the camp owner He already has such skill, so I speculate that he is more than [-] years older than him."

Su Xiaojing saw that this man was so stiff that he couldn't make fun of him, and he was scolded by the adults again, so he felt bored and went to serve the meal.

Su Xiaobei said: "He is still a bastard who doesn't understand anything, sir, leave him alone and continue talking about business."

Su Yan turned his head and asked Jing Hongzhui: "So you want to sneak into the Hou's mansion tonight? If it's really the camp owner, can you take him down? Don't be arrested and brainwashed again."

Annoyance flashed across Jing Hong's chasing face, she didn't know what to think of, and she blushed a little, and said in a low voice: "I know the exercises from the Seven Killing Camp are a hidden danger, don't worry, my lord, I will solve this problem."

Afraid that he would blame himself, Su Yan hurriedly comforted him: "Actually, it's not that serious. That kind of nightmare technique, just seal it off and use it. When we get rid of the Seven Killing Camp in the future, you don't have to worry about being affected by mental methods or Drugs and went mad."

Jing Hongchai didn't say a word.

Su Yan said: "It's better not to go, so as not to overwhelm the snake."

"Where is Wanxin?" Su Xiaobei asked.

After thinking about it, Su Yan made a decision: "Don't worry about it, just pretend that Sister Ruan hasn't sent any news. By the way, you should find a way to secretly inform her so that she doesn't report any more information. It's for self-protection. If you have any difficulties, please tell me in time. Don't do anything that puts you at risk."

Su Xiaobei was in a dilemma: "How about this, in case your lord misses important information..."

"Information and her life, I choose the latter." Su Yan lowered his head and took a sip of the hot mushroom and black chicken soup, "Besides, if that Mr. Crane is really related to the Seven Killing Camp and the Vacuum Sect, I am afraid it will not be so easy for her Leaking information. The news this time may be a temptation for her, and she will be safe if we hold back."

Su Xiaobei understood, nodded and said, "Then pretend you don't know. My lord eats chicken legs."

While he was speaking, Jing Hongzhui had already picked up the chicken leg and sent it to Su Yan's bowl.Su Yan told Jing Hong to chase: "Don't go to Feng'anhou's mansion at night, do you hear me?"

Jing Hong gave a "huh" after her.

Su Yan was dissatisfied: "No, what. It's been very cold in spring these two days, so you can sleep in my room and remember to change the charcoal basin and Tang Pozi for me in the middle of the night."

"Okay!" Jing Hong chased her quickly and decisively.

"It's okay. You sleep in the outer room, and I sleep in the inner room."

"...My lord." Jing Hong chased and hesitated to speak, only hindered by the presence of the two servants.

Su Yan sighed: "It's too difficult, my lord. Who would have imagined that the red cinnabar in this batch is specially tuned by the imperial supervisor, and it is also mixed with gold powder and spices?"

The other three people in the hall: "..."

—My lord is saying something we don't understand again.I'm so ashamed, it seems that I need to study more.

——But it doesn't matter, anyway, what adults say makes sense.

Ruan Hongjiao didn't sleep well all night, and she used several layers of powder in the morning to cover the bruises under her eyes.

The maid finally brought Su Yan's reply, and there were only two lines of small words: "My sister's safety is important, I hope you get out as soon as possible, and don't spread the news again. If you need protection or leave Beijing, please let me know in time, and I will do my best to protect you .”

Ruan Hongjiao was dazed for a while, moved the note closer to the candle, changed her mind when it was about to be burned, and carefully put it in her purse.

She sat down at the table and began to pound the walnuts with a small hammer.The maid asked puzzledly, "Young lady, won't you write a letter?"

"No need to go back."

"Then do we still need to continue sending it?"

"In the future... I don't know if I have a 'later', but he must have it." Ruan Hongjiao put a piece of peeled walnut into her mouth, with tears in her eyes.

Feng Anhou Mansion.

In the middle of the night, there was the slight sound of bird wings beating outside the window.Mr. Crane put a cloak over his gown and walked over to open the window.

A small black-feathered bird came in silently, landed on his hand, and pecked his fingers affectionately.

Mr. He caressed the tail feathers of the black sparrow, untied the small bamboo tube from the paw, and took out a small bowl containing grains for him to peck.

Opening the small bamboo tube, he pulled out a roll of paper, which read: "Wan Xin has not been interrogated, and the prison has not strengthened its security. Su Yan has not changed anything, and everything is as it was yesterday."

Mr. He raised his eyebrows in surprise: Ruan Hongjiao didn't report to Su Yan?It seems that she really belonged to Concubine Wei.

On the night when the guards in Linhua Pavilion combed the cage, Ruan Hongjiao and Su Yan came in one after the other.Ordinarily, a famous courtesan like Ruan Hongjiao has a lot of contacts, and most of the court officials have socialized with her, so it is reasonable to know Su Yan.

He was still not at ease, so he asked someone to investigate and found that the two had known each other last year. Su Yan was very close to her before the exam, and immediately alienated her after becoming an official, and almost stopped going to Rouge Lane. It should be Afraid of being criticized and affecting his official career.

From this point of view, the relationship between the two is also dewy, and Ruan Hongjiao might be dissatisfied with Su Yan because of this, let alone tip off to the other party.

My own temptations have failed, but there is no harm in being cautious.

Mr. Crane destroyed the note, and tied the small bamboo tube back to the black bird's paw.Hei Que was still reluctant to leave after eating, tilted his head, rolled his black eyes, and looked around at Mr. He.

Mr. He smiled slightly and said, "You are full, but my Huan'er is not full yet."

He walked to the wardrobe, opened the door, and took out a rattan box.

As soon as the rattan box was placed on the table, the black bird seemed to smell something terrible, its feathers exploded, screamed, and flew out of the half-open window.

"... All living beings are greedy for life and fear death, and so are animals." Mr. Crane smiled and closed the window.