Notes on Evil Fox

The day before going to Dali Temple to formally examine the old case, Rong Shiyin and Lu Fanan came to Dali Temple together.The two of them didn't bring any attendants, nor did they wear official uniforms, they just watched secretly at a remote place at the door.

After seeing the Xuanzhi eunuch come out, Rong Shiyin kicked Lu Fanan who was fighting crickets in the grass beside him.Before Lu Fanan had time to get angry, Rong Shiyin dragged him directly and sneaked in through the side door.

Lu Fanan asked in a low voice: "The review will officially start tomorrow, why do you have to come today? You are still so sneaky."

Rong Shiyin observed the surrounding environment, did not explain much, just said: "I will know in a while."

Lu Fanan didn't say much anymore, and cautiously followed Rongshi's invisibility.Leading away the guard at the side door, the two came to the courtyard.I happened to hear someone talking in the side hall: "The amnesty of the world is originally an errand of my Dali Temple, and I don't know what your Majesty thinks. I have to assign a brat from the Hanlin Academy to take charge."

"Nowadays, the partisan dispute is so serious, and the power over our heads is that all parties have been tainted. It is inevitable that the amnesty will be unfair. It is estimated that appointing a new person who has little to do with the North Korean and Chinese forces is also to avoid Nepotism between officials."

"Keep your voice down." The person who spoke before said carefully, suppressing his voice, "But how did I hear that Rong Shiyin, a Hanlin scholar, seems to have colluded with Prime Minister Zuo, and this matter is due to the help of Zuo It was brought about by hand."

"So, Rong Shiyin probably has some skills, otherwise, what would he use to make a deal with the left. The forces in the DPRK and China are intricate, so how can there be any kind of arbitrariness. In the end, it is the common people and us powerless people who are suffering. .”

"Hmph, do you think that those above us will really make life easier for the Hanlin Academy, the bright ones dare not come, and the dark ones, just watch."

"Hey, let's not talk about that. Whether or not to go for a drink later, I heard that a new group of singers has arrived in Zuihua Pavilion in the south of the city, and they all look very good."

"It's not like you don't know my tigress, and you don't know what method she used to cooperate with those concubines..."

Rong Shiyin sneered, sure enough, it was something everyone knew well, but they couldn't break it.

It seems that it is not too difficult for him to act afterwards.As long as the handle is hidden, even if others know it exists, as long as they can't find it, they will be fine.

Lu Fanan was excited when he heard that, but was suddenly pushed from behind.With a stagger, he rushed to the middle of the courtyard.When the people inside heard the voice, they hurried out. When they saw Lu Fanan, they were not only surprised, but hurriedly saluted, "Young Master Lu?"

"I," Lu Fanan turned around, Rong Shiyin had long since disappeared, and adjusted his clothes preemptively, "I had previously agreed with my father that I would accompany Lord Rong to review the amnesty. When I was strolling today, I happened to be here. I wanted to come to understand first, but who knows that there is not even a guard at the side door, and you are not afraid of some unruly people getting in? A few days ago, my father told me that the matter of amnesty is a big one, so I don't want to make trouble for Mr. Rong .My lords should be more cautious."

The two officials looked at each other, and said with some embarrassment: "Perhaps there was a mistake when the guards were changing shifts, and the officials will definitely investigate when they go down." But they were disdainful in their hearts.

Lu Fanan knew what they were thinking, and said, "Aren't you going to introduce the main matters to me?"

"Yes, Mr. Lu, please follow me as an official."

After turning around absently for a few times, Lu Fanan didn't see Rong Shiyin coming out, not only a little irritable.Suddenly a ball of paper fell into his arms when no one was checking.

"See you outside the backyard wall."

He yawned, stretched his waist, acted like a dude, and said to the two officials who explained the history of Dali Temple to him: "My son is a little tired today, come back another day."

After walking out swaggeringly, he turned around and walked outside the backyard wall.At this time, Rong Shiyin hadn't arrived yet, so Lu Fanan put the willow branch that he folded off in his mouth, and stared at the wall with great interest.Thinking of the rigid and serious Rong Shiyin jumping over the wall, with a smile that is not too serious to watch the excitement, waiting to see the other party make a fool of himself.

But before he could see clearly, he saw a figure jumping off the fence neatly and landed firmly on the ground.

Rong Shiyin saw Lu Fanan looking at him in surprise, raised his eyebrows at him, and said, "Leave first."

After walking a long distance, Lu Fanan slowed down, and teased Rong Shiyin: "It turns out that Mr. Lu, who follows the rules and is meticulous on weekdays, would also do the deeds that only small children would do. Not only that, but climbing over the wall It’s even more agile than my young master, so it’s possible that it’s because of a lot of practice.”

Rong Shiyin also slowed down his pace, without looking at Lu Fanan, he said, "Could it be that Mr. Lu accompanied me through this journey, and apart from caring about my morals, he didn't gain anything else?"

"What can I gain, is it to accompany Master Rong to listen to people's corners, or to see that Master Rong is also imitating the younger generation?" Lu Fanan shook his fan and said lazily, "As for the conversation between the two, it is nothing but human nature. You are just an official and have no achievements, so you cut off the fat jobs that belonged to others. You only make arrangements for you, and you don’t make any troubles for you, so you can enjoy it secretly. But, you asked me to distract those people, what did you do?"

Lu Fanan looked at Rong Shiyin inquiringly.

Rong Shiyin looked at Lu Fanan with some appreciation.He originally thought that although he was smart, he was a blank slate that didn't know the world and the world, and the smartness that floated on the surface.Unexpectedly, he also knew.Said: "Naturally, I'm a young man."

"Don't look at me like a fool. I just disdain to pay attention to those twists and turns. It's not that I really don't eat fireworks." Lu Fanan saw that Rong Shiyin didn't say anything, and didn't ask any more. Changed the topic tactfully, and then said hesitantly, "However, what those people said is not completely unreasonable. Although a boy like you is good-looking, but he has a deep mind and a bad heart. I don't know what my father said. Thinking about it, I would recommend you."

Rong Shi faintly knew that he had nothing good to say, so he just said indifferently, "Sometimes shocking secrets can't compare to the most truthful gossip."

Lu Fan'an froze for a moment, then came to his senses.Although this review is a major event, the people who will actually do the work will be the lowest officials.Knowing their attitudes, you can judge people's hearts and follow the trend when you act.How can we not get twice the result with half the effort.

It's just that the other party's real purpose probably doesn't stop there.But there are some things that he doesn't want to get involved in.

While thinking about it, the two of them have already entered the downtown area.Rong Shiyin stopped in his tracks, looking at the jade wares on the street stalls.He seemed to ask unintentionally: "Young master Lu is so smart, and he also knows that Rongmou is so wicked, so he is willing to board this thief ship of Rongmou?"

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, since you know that you are a thief ship, you should treat me, the person who is willing to be on your thief ship, better." Lu Fanan replied with a smile, picked up a jade pendant and weighed it on Rong Shiyin. After a while, he continued: "Wait for my brother, I will cross you out of the sea of ​​suffering."

Rong Shiyin paused for a moment with the hand holding the jade pendant, his eyes dimmed.

"But how do you know that they will definitely talk about it today?" Lu Fanan took the jade in Rong Shiyin's hand, squinted one eye, and looked at the sun.

"Didn't you see that I went in after the eunuch Xuanzhi came out?" Rong Shiyin looked up at him, then lowered his head again and said, "Know yourself and your enemy, so you won't be in an embarrassing situation."

"I didn't pay attention at that time." Lu Fanan said embarrassedly, and then quickly changed the subject, "Don't look here, they are all miscellaneous jade. If you like it, where are the antiques in the capital?" The calligraphy and painting are good, the jade and gold and silver are good, and the young master is very clear. I will take you to see it later. After all, only beautiful jade can match a beautiful woman."

Rong Shiyin felt that he was used to Lu Fanan's open mouth.But when he saw the winking eyes he threw at him when he said the last sentence, he still couldn't stop a chill.

The peddler who sent away the guests with a smiling face turned his head when he heard Lu Fanan's words, and his expression darkened instantly: "Young master, what you said is wrong. This jade is just like a person, and it is about fate. No, that would be superficial."

Just as Lu Fanan was about to reply, Rong Shiyin said indifferently: "Yes, different from ordinary objects, jade has spirituality. Earlier, Mr. Yang Queyu, a jade craftsman, also said that jade is the same as people, although there are thousands of differences. But there is no distinction between high and low."

The peddler showed joy on his face, and said: "Hearing what you say, you must be someone who understands jade."

Rong Shiyin smiled faintly, like the ice on the lake in early winter, shallow and cold, as if it would sink to the bottom of the lake in an instant.As if talking to himself, he said: "However, people in the world only see the superficial appearance. Even so, it is better to be expensive."

After speaking, he hung the jade ring in his hand back to the distance, turned and left the stall.Lu Fanan and the peddler looked at each other without words, and followed closely behind.

The peddler lowered his face and carefully fiddled with the jade wares on the stall, muttering, "Who are they? It's inexplicable."

Lu Fanan caught up with Rong Shiyin and just followed him without making a sound.

On the contrary, Rong Shiyin said seriously: "Mr. Lu, I know your purpose of following me to review the old case this time. But you should also know that I will never let you mess around. So a good word of advice, don't be here again I'm wasting time here, continue to be your untouchable romantic gentleman." After a pause, he continued, "Today's business is over, please don't follow me, Mr. Lu."

Faced with Rong Shiyin's sudden call, Lu Fanan reacted for a long time.After fully grasping it, Rong Shiyin has gone a long way.

I wanted to say a few more words to him, but Rong Shiyin had already gone a long way.Yelling in the street didn't fit my identity, so I swallowed my words silently.But after thinking about it for a long time, he couldn't figure out why this person's mood suddenly changed.

And consciously bored, Rong Shiyin is like a mass of night, where both love and heart are hidden, and nothing can be seen clearly.He just refused to admit defeat and said, "Master, I don't believe in this evil yet."

Rong Shiyin left Lu Fanan aside and walked alone on the street.On the willow road near the return home, but unconsciously looked back.

There is no one on the road, only the willows beside the road are swaying gracefully in the wind.Lightly swaying the branches, it seems to be waiting for someone to come.

Rong Shiyin stared at it for a while, then returned to the house calmly.

After returning to the study, Liu Wu brought in a young man of fifteen or sixteen years old, and said, "My lord, some new slaves have been added to the mansion recently. This boy is the smartest among the same group. The old slave thought about it, and I don't even have a close servant." , how about letting him follow after watching?"

"Thank you Uncle Liu, it's just that I'm used to traveling alone, and I'm not used to having someone follow close to me." Rong Shiyin thanked him shallowly.

"But your status as an adult is not as good as before, this..." Liu Wu seemed a little embarrassed.

"My lord, just let me follow. I have no parents since I was a child, and seeing an adult is like seeing my father. As long as you let me follow, I will definitely sleep later than a dog and wake up earlier than a chicken. In order to repay the adult Kindness." Just as Rong Shiyin was about to refuse, he saw a black figure knelt down at his feet, hugging his leg and crying with tears and snot in his nose.

When Liu Wu saw the young man's actions, he was so frightened that he could not care about etiquette.Hurry up and tear it apart, and said sharply: "I think you are clever, why are you so rude? Get down quickly."

Rong Shiyin tidied up his sleeves, hid the small mailbox on his knees under the sleeves, interrupted Liu Wu and said, "This child is also pitiful, please go down first, Uncle Liu, I will ask him a few words before deciding whether to stay or not." he."

"Who sent you here?" Rong Shiyin said in a deep voice after Liu Wu went down.When the boy knelt down just now, he quickly placed a letter box the size of half a pinky finger on his knee.

"Return to your lord, that lord said that you will know after reading the letter." The young man stood in front of Rong Shiyin and said respectfully.

"There are too many adults in the imperial court." Rong Shiyin put the letter on the table and did not open it to read it. He just stared at the young man in front of him with a serious expression, "I don't know about the adult you mentioned. Which lord is it? So how can I get this letter to be opened?"

The young man took out a piece of broken porcelain wrapped in a handkerchief from his bosom, presented it to Rong Shiyin and said, "The lord said that if you doubt my identity, I will give you this broken piece of porcelain."

Rong Shiyin took the tiles to the cabinet, and took out a vase that was full of repair marks but still had a chip.Send that piece of tile to the notch, where it just meets.

Rong Shiyin quickly read the letter.According to the letter, the boy in front of him is Hu Zhong, who was picked up by Liang Xiaoxian on the battlefield.This person is intelligent, loyal, and clever.From then on, it was inconvenient for them to meet more often, and Hu Zhong could just pass on matters.

After reading the letter, Rong Shiyin sighed and said, "Follow me from now on. Steward Liu will explain other matters to you."

After Hu Zhong settled down, he took leave of absence from Guanshi Liu.He walked around the crowd a few times, and then entered a tailor's shop.At the counter, I exchanged glances with the shopkeeper.By looking at the material of the cloth, he handed the note to the other party when the cloth changed hands.