Notes on Evil Fox

"What happened to the things I told you to find a few days ago?" Rong Shiyin called Liu Wu and asked after returning to the mansion after leaving court.

"It has been delivered," Liu Wu replied respectfully, "I was looking for it at the home of Xu Nan's previous county magistrate."

As he spoke, he called someone to carefully present the statue up.

Rong Shiyin looked at the tray covered by the red cloth, approached slowly, and lifted the cloth off very solemnly.

The goal is a palm-sized sculpture of a red-feathered eagle. The eagle is carved from rare blood jade, which is crystal clear and extravagant.

The form is about to flap its wings to fly, the wings full of strength, the strong and sturdy eagle claws, it seems that it is really going to fly high in the next moment.The eagle's eyes are inlaid with black jade and amber, sharp and arrogant.

Looking at the familiar sculpture, an imperceptible sadness flashed in Rong Shiyin's eyes, but the smile on the corner of his lips was warm, and he said to Liu Wu as if showing off: "You know, Uncle Liu, this Chiyu The story at Hawkeye?"

When Rong Shiyin first called Liu Wu Uncle Liu, Liu Wu strongly opposed it, but Rong Shiyin insisted, so he just called him that.

"I once heard that this red-feathered eagle was carved by the famous jade craftsman Yang Queyu more than 30 years ago. At that time, because the red-feathered eagle was only a creature in an ancient book, it was carved by Mr. Yang and was sought after by many elegant people. But Later, it was rumored that this red-feathered eagle statue could protect people's careers, and it was targeted by many officials, and they paid a lot of money to buy it. Mr. Yang is an elegant man. It is said that he did not want his works to be infected with these vulgar habits, so he Gouged out the eagle's eye. Later, Mr. Yang retired, and the red-feathered eagle also stopped the wind, and there was no whereabouts." Liu Wu stared at the statue with admiration in his eyes.

"Yeah, it was restored later for some reason. I also heard that the former county magistrate of Xunan had this rare collection when I was a child. It turned out to be true, and it was my good luck." Rong Shi He nodded his head, unable to see the emotion in his eyes.

"I heard that Mr. Yang's carving skills are unparalleled in the world. It seems that this restorer is also a master, but I haven't heard of it in these years." Liu Wu said with some regret.

"Maybe it's fate." Rong Shiyin glanced at the sculpture again, but then looked away for a moment, and said, "Let's not talk about these gossips, please trouble Uncle Liu to make arrangements for me. Going to visit the left prime minister, there must be no mistake."

"Yes, the old slave will do it now."

After Liu Wu left, Rong Shiyin turned around, and there was a piece of paper quietly on the table, with two words on it: no difference.

Rong Shiyin picked up the paper and frowned, since there is no change in the capital, who is that falcon crossbow boy?How did you sneak into the capital quietly?

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"I really don't want to attend." Lu Fanan said to Jiang Meixue while rolling in the backyard of Lu's house.

"Just talk nonsense, your father's birthday banquet, as a son of man, how can you not attend it, you," Jiang Meixue said, poking Lu Fanan's head, "What is in your head?"

"I respect my father, and I don't rely on those hypocrisy. Moreover, the old officials at the banquet were full of compliments and charades. It's too hypocritical." Lu Fanan shuddered exaggeratedly, "I It's not someone in the officialdom, who just listens to those people's ears."

"It's fine if you don't talk about these things. When I talk about this, I will inevitably talk about you." Jiang Meixue changed his posture, and Lu Fanan knew that he had to listen to the scriptures again today.

Sure enough, Jiang Meixue started the old-fashioned rhetoric again, and his ears were almost callused: "Tell me about you, you are already 24, and you still hang out with a bunch of cronies all day long. You know, this year's How old is the new champion?"

Lu Fanan shook his head wearily.

"This year the champion of the new division is at the same age as you." He glanced at Lu Fanan with hatred, "You were born in Dongyue, and the champion of the new division was born in March. At best, he is only half a year older than you. It's the new champion, but you still play around every day."

"Besides, do you know that the son of the Chanzhi Zhengshi's family is two years younger than you, and he already has three children. What about you, I said every day that I would get you a daughter-in-law, but you actually cooperated with your stupid father It's too early to talk together."

Jiang Meixue took a sip of tea and continued: "Look at this capital, how many unmarried men are there in their 20s?"

Lu Fanan didn't know how his mother could relate to other things every time he said something, so he retorted in a low voice: "Isn't the number one scholar not yet married? I heard that Wang Jun's father intends to marry him Woolen cloth."

Jiang Meixue was so angry that she couldn't get up, she covered her chest and pointed to Lu Fanan's trembling hands.

"Mother, my son is wrong." Seeing that his mother was really angry, Lu Fanan quickly pretended to be serious and even changed his address.

At this moment, Lu Fanan squatted in front of Jiang Meixue to admit his mistake, his eyes were full of obedience.Jiang Meixue watched his transformation, but said nothing.She just stared at him fixedly, as if she saw another person through him.There was also a melancholy in his eyes that he had never seen before.

He thought Jiang Meixue was still worried about him.He quickly promised that he would be obedient in the future.

But Jiang Meixue's eyes were full of melancholy, and there was also fear in the melancholy.It was as if he had suddenly been aroused with a heavy heart, and it seemed that there was still hidden in that heart the sound of the building full of wind when the mountain rain was about to come.

She stood up unsteadily, and said: "I have a headache from your anger, I have to go back and rest." She called again, "Yan'er, help me back to my room."

Lu Fan'an saluted and sent him off, but in his heart he looked up to the sky and screamed helplessly.It seems that today, I can only attend the birthday banquet obediently.

But he didn't hear it. When he left the courtyard, Jiang Meixue said to the maid: "Help me to the Buddhist hall."

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In the evening, Rong Shiyin came to Lu's mansion according to the time. By this time, all the people who came to the birthday banquet had already arrived. After entering, Rong Shiyin saluted and said, "I'm late, I hope the left minister will make amends."

Before Lu Kun could answer, someone had already said: "Scholar Rong has a lot of face, and Prime Minister Zuo's birthday banquet has come too late. Could it be that you are going to prepare some rare gift?"

It was Tanhualang Luo Qingyun who spoke.

Luo Qingyun and Rong Shiyin took the scientific examinations at the same time, and they were upset when they got No. 3. Unexpectedly, Rong Shiyin got a position several levels higher than the previous champions.

He originally thought that he might also be able to get a higher official position, but who knows, when he came to him, he followed the old practice and was given a seventh-rank official position.Not only did he lose four grades from Rong Shiyin, but he also worked directly under Rong Shiyin.

I was already angry, but who would have thought that that day in front of the hall, I would have a conversation with Rong Shiyin.That Rong Shiyin ignored him and walked straight past.As a result, Liang Zi was knotted.

Before Lu Kun could speak, he was robbed by a small sesame official, and he seemed a little unhappy.

Rong Shiyin's lips curled into an imperceptible sneer, and he thought to himself, what an idiot.

But he was also grateful for his words, and just took the opportunity to offer a gift.Otherwise, he would have to think of another way to make the red-feathered eagle win a lot of applause.

Luo Qingyun's words attracted everyone's attention, some were curious, some wanted to see a joke, and some wanted to look ugly.No matter which side is making a fool of himself.

After all, for most people present, it is a good thing to have fun watching.The more chaotic, the more interesting.

"What are you talking about?" Lu Kun's obese body was wearing a dark red uniform, and he smiled kindly. Although he has grown older, it is not difficult to see that he should have an excellent appearance when he was young. , I don’t know how long I can be an official in the same dynasty with my colleagues, so I will prepare thin wine and toast with you all to spend the night together. Bachelor Rong, please take a seat.”

Everyone expressed their benevolence and raised their glasses to congratulate each other.

Rong Shiyin waited for everyone to congratulate him before saluting, "Your official knows very well that adults are upright, and treats people with benevolence. When I first entered the capital, I have always admired the virtues of adults. Therefore, this time, I will take advantage of the adult's birthday banquet to prepare a small gift for Show your admiration."

After saying that, he ordered someone to present the red-feathered eagle, and said: "My lord, please take a look."

When Lu Kun saw the statue of the red-feathered eagle, he stepped up from his seat and came to him with joy in his eyes.

Everyone in the seat also came together at this time.Some older officials who know this thing can't help sighing when they see it now.

It seems that Wang Bao is going to stand in line because of his insidious smile staring at the presenting Rongshi from the dark.Such a good Rong Shiyin, since he has been rejected, then death is not a pity.Turning his gaze to Luo Qingyun again, he picked up a glass of wine and drank it. Being stupid, but there are benefits to being stupid.

Rong Shiyin watched everyone's reaction, and knew that his gift was right.

"This object has been missing along with Yang Queyu for nearly thirty years. How could it suddenly appear now? And I heard that the eagle's eyes were obviously destroyed. Why is it intact here? Could it be a fake?" As expected, It was Luo Qingyun who spoke again.

Rong Shiyin didn't bother to call another idiot in his heart.

"It's definitely not a fake. I once visited Yang Queyu with my father when I was young. When I saw this statue, I was deeply impressed by its superb craftsmanship. Only the surname Yang was stubborn and refused to sell it to the official's family, so he put it on hold. "Wang Baoyin stepped forward and stared at the statue meaning to point out, "I've been looking for it all these years, but I didn't expect Bachelor Rong to be so good at it. It's just the eyes?"

Looking at Rong Shiyin, he gestured for an answer.

When Rong Shiyin heard that Yang Queyu was unwilling to sell it to the government, he was taken aback for a moment.But when Wang Baoyin asked the question, he still said calmly: "I heard that Mr. Yang Queyu has a young daughter who has all the true biography of Mr. Yang. This portrait is completed by her."

"Tsk tsk," Wang Baoyin walked around the statue of the red-feathered eagle, jokingly said with a smile, "although it looks like a patch, but the eyesight is still not as clear as before. Bachelor Rong should find a doctor to have a look before sending it over."

Everyone didn't know how to speak for a while, neither did they laugh, nor did they not laugh.Rong Shiyin said: "It turns out that the doctor can still make the eyes of the statue clear, but the lower officials are shallow, and I will be taught today."

The serious tone made it difficult to guess whether he really didn't understand the sarcasm in the other party's words, or was deliberately disgusting people.

There was a moment of indifference on the court, and Lu Kun, who was the host, changed the subject and asked, "Where is that woman now?"

"I also heard from the collector of this object. It seems that she has died." Rong Shiyin spoke slowly, as if he was really feeling for the fate of the woman.

At this time, a slightly inappropriate voice suddenly sounded: "The Zuoxiang Mansion is really lively."

Rong Shiyin turned his head, it turned out to be Liang Xiaoxian, the general protecting the country.The person who came was not wearing regular clothes, probably just got off the training ground.

A battle armor glowed with a cold silver light, and his resolute face showed the unruly and domineering that belonged only to generals.Although he is also a figure over half a century old, his figure is still sharp and straight due to years of fighting in the battlefield.

Just standing there gave people an indescribable oppression.

"The [-]th birthday of Zuo Xiang's mansion, why didn't you inform my brother-in-law and me? Although my sister has passed away, the in-law relationship is still there. Could it be that Mr. Zuo Xiang has been so prosperous in the past two years, he has long forgotten the dead wife and the dead wife?" Son, right?" Liang Xiao was not kind when he came first.

Lu Kun's face was a little ugly.Wang Baoyin looked at everyone with great interest.

Everyone is well aware of General Liang's temperament, although they don't know that the two of them are having a holiday, but after all, it is nothing more than the rumors.But at this moment, General Liang didn't seem to be happy, and he was absolutely not to be provoked, so he hurriedly excused himself to leave.

Although Rong Shiyin intends to cling to Lu Kun, he also knows that this is not the time to offend Liang Xiaoxian, so he also bid farewell with everyone.

Not long after, the courtyard was a mess of silence after the hustle and bustle.Only Liang Xiaoxian and Lu Kun were relatively speechless in front of the table, speechless as their swords were on the verge of breaking out.

"I've said it all, the death of your sister and Qin An was really an accident." Sighing, he continued, "It's been so many years, what do you want from me?"

"But today is my sister's death day." Liang Xiaoxian stared at Lu Kun firmly.

Lu Kun was at a loss for words for a moment, and after a long silence, he said helplessly: "But, she has been gone for 24 years."

"But in the second month after she left, you took my little concubine to be your regular wife." Liang Xiaoxian sneered, as if he didn't want to continue this topic with this heartless and ungrateful person, he just said, "Lu Kun, remember, If you want people not to know, you have to do nothing. There will be a justice in the world."

Lu Kun looked at Liang Xiaoxian's back, and a look of cruelty flashed in his eyes.