Lin Changyao, the left-hand man from the Ministry of Justice, is one of the ten tigers of the Cao family, known as the Drunken Woman Hu. He was the first to follow Cao Shu and the oldest. Because he first met Cao Tong, the second son of Cao Shu, and had a similar personality and a literary temper, he had the best relationship with him. Lin Changyao was steady and capable when he was an official, but now he is drunk as a god. This is why Cao Shu didn't value him. Lin Changyao served as a censor in several provinces, and had been at the left of the Ministry of Justice for many years. He was promoted to the Ministry of Justice for the first time two years.

Unexpectedly, the book was suppressed by Emperor Jiaqing and allowed people from Zhejiang to serve as Minister of Justice. The emperor did not promote it, and Cao Shu did not pay attention to it. He knew that he had no future. In the past, he just drank from time to time, and became depressed and turned into a sacrificial wine as his life. Only Cao Tong could understand Lin Changyao's difficulties. Although Emperor Jiaqing worked with Taoist priests all day long, practicing alchemy and practicing Taoism, he was like a yin mirror in his heart, and he would not let the Cao family dominate the court. After Lin Changyao saw Yin Bai, he gave up.

That night, Lin Changyao talked about drinking with Cao Tong in Cao's mansion. Not long ago, Lin Changyao turned a prison case for Cao Tong. Tonight, he invited Lin Changyao to drink. Before the banquet, Cao Tong gave him a 6,000-tall ticket for the victory. Cao Tong was afraid that Lin Changyao would lose it after drinking, so he watched him put it on before the banquet started. After a few glasses of wine, he saw that there was only a maid next to him pouring wine. Lin Changyao was very moved, "Your second son Cao was too simple. You have never been to Xia Zhan's fragrant little tree, but it was a beautiful and colorful dance, which made people drool."

Cao Tong remained silent after hearing this, hiding deeply. He said lightly, "Is that right?"

Cao Tong, the second son of Cao, the first nine princes in the capital, was in his fifties and no longer as beautiful as he was when he was young. The years had worn out his frivolous edge and became polite. He could maintain his reputation because of his brilliant skills in the business world. He earned more than 100,000 taels of silver with just a few tricks, becoming a legend of a generation. Now the Cao family is in order and the business is booming. How can he erase the achievements of Cao Ers? The eight young masters in the bottom line are nothing that can be compared with them except for their youth and martial arts.

Cao Shu's eldest son Cao Feng died early, so the Cao family was the second son Cao Tong, who was the head of the family. Because he was a lame man, he could not go on a career, so he could only manage family business. Cao Tong was congruent and was able to do business easily. After more than ten years of hard work, the Cao family's business could be comparable to the Duke of Song's Mansion. There were good things and bad things. The third son Cao Shun was a slut, but he was strict with his money. Because he had said hello earlier, the Cao family would not repay the accounts borrowed by the third son. Apart from eating, drinking, having fun, and he did not dare to be blatant about prostitution and gambling. But compared to ordinary families, he was still generous and would not lose the face of the Cao family.

Lin Changyao took advantage of the drunkenness and said, "Old Cao Ge was thinking for some reason, and let Xia Zhan do this and lead Miss Cao to wherever he wants!"

Cao Tong was unmoved and spoke calmly, "I have seen through this person for a long time. I used to please him in every way, but now I have revealed my true face!"

Lin Changyao was out of control and said heartily: "Now some old people only have Xia Zhan in their eyes, and there is no Master Cao Ge." The words were very organized and they were even more horrible without any.

Cao Tong knew that he was not drunk, so he pretended not to mind and asked, "Why?".

Lin Changyao was straightforward, "I went to the Ge Lao to ask for scolding, but when I went to Xia Zhan, I hugged him and said that the Ge Lao was ignorant, so it would be better to follow Aunt Xia. If you have a good fortune, you will not be happy to leave!"

Cao Tong drank a glass of wine from the bottom of his heart, "You are talking about Pan Guohong's ungrateful things, alas! It's all my fault that I can't help my father manage the government, otherwise it would be his turn to be so arrogant!"

Lin Changyao also poured a glass of wine into his mouth, and sighed a lot, "Ge is old and can only make big decisions. He can't do specific things and can only leave them to Xia Zhan, but what he did has changed. He just wants to get more benefits from it!" He sighed and shook his head constantly, feeling helpless.

Cao Tong didn't expect that Lin Changyao was drunk and said something to the point. It was not that Lin Changyao was not seeking to be ambitious, but that he had already been discouraged and gave up. Some intimate words could only be said to the intimate people that Lin Changyao could say such deep words today, which made Cao Tong unexpectedly feel that there was a vague look back in his ignorance.

Cao Tong didn't know what was wrong with him, just because of his words, "Brother Lin said it very well! My father also had his own difficulties, otherwise he wouldn't have let Xia Zhan do whatever he wanted!"

Lin Changyao sighed, "Young Master Cao must be worried! If the Pavilion Master was not here that day, the Cao family's large industry could not be returned to Xia Zhan." He said and stared at Cao Tong.

Cao Tong had already been convinced and said lightly: "I know what to do!" A person suddenly flashed, that was a true confidant, his friend had gone away, but now he could only be a stranger, and he was not as good as Lin Changyao in front of him to talk about heart-to-heart talk.

Lin Changyao just kindly reminded him that he believed in Cao Tong's ability, and Xia Zhan thought it would not be that easy to do so. So he said: "Be careful in the future!"

Cao Tong raised his wine glass, "Thank you Brother Lin! Only you can tell me the truth, I respect you!"

Lin Changyao also raised his wine glass and responded loudly, "Damn!".

After drinking this glass of wine, Cao Tong was still thinking about the man, and he was distracted in vain, which made Lin Changyao realize that according to his own speculation, he should be thinking of his former confidant. Trying to ask: "Is the second young master thinking about Brother Liang Ji again?"

Cao Tong was shocked when he heard this, and was guessed and thought to himself. He was a little confused. He hurriedly poured wine for Lin Changyao in disguise, but did not respond to his question. "Brother Lin, I'll give you another cup!", and said that he did it first.

Lin Changyao didn't have the heart to drink at this time and pushed the cup. "Liang Ji is a talented person, but he will naturally harm you when he targets the cabinet master. As the saying goes, the city gate will cause fire to affect the fish in the pond. Don't be confused."

Cao Tong nodded thoughtfully, "I know! I was just thinking about what he said to his father at the Meridian Gate. How should I make arrangements? It has been five years and I haven't seen any clues yet, so I shouldn't have it!"

It turned out that it was because of this matter. Lin Changyao hadn't thought about it carefully and said it casually. "It should be because he couldn't escape from his body. With such a big situation, how could he use it as a prison?"

Cao Tong is clear about Liang Ji's ability. After years of management, he has long had his own secret line, which can be fully conveyed and arranged by letters. This cannot be said to Lin Chang Yaoyin, "I am wondering why his two life and death brothers have not appeared yet."

It turned out that he was thinking about this, and Lin Changyao was a little embarrassed. He drank the wine in front of him and said indifferently: "Old Pan has not found two people yet. It should be that there are no two people. It's Liang Ji's behavior and it's just a smoke!"

"Is that true?" Seeing that the other party was very different from his own thoughts, Cao Tong didn't want to tell him in detail. "If we don't say this, let's talk about happiness, why bother yourself?"

The two chatted and drank. Seeing that it was just right when Shichen didn't drink early, Cao Tong was afraid that Lin Changyao would really get drunk, so Lin Changyao had the habit of drinking and not eating. So he shouted to the outside world: "Zou Hongsheng."

Zou Hongsheng, who had been waiting outside, ran in, nodded and asked, "What are the instructions for Mr. Cao?"

Cao Tong ordered: "Mr. Lin's wine is in place, escort him back, be careful on the way! I heard that someone wants to harm him!"

Zou Hongsheng wanted to show his merits in front of Cao Tong, and confidently boasted about his words, "Don't worry, Mr. Cao! I promise that my master will arrive at home without any harm!" Then he went to help Lin Changyao.

Knowing that Lin Changyao still wanted to drink, he saw that Cao Tong had ordered the expulsion order to stay again, he said, "Wait! This glass of wine cannot be wasted!" After saying that, he finished drinking the remaining glass of wine before saying goodbye to Cao Tong.

Despite his inconvenience in his legs and feet, Cao Tong insisted on sending him to the front of the mansion. After saying goodbye, he saw that Lin Changyao could still leave, but he must have not been drunk yet.

Cao Tong was in a heavy mood to go to his study. At this time, the butler came forward to report, "Young Master! The master asked you to go to his study."

"Oh! Why don't my father know me when he comes back?" Cao Shu went to Xia Mansion tonight to see his daughter. He should have been late after dinner. It was beyond Cao Tong's expectations that he would return so early.

"The master has been back a long time ago. Seeing Lord Lin is here, he told him not to disturb him." Butler Ren was very cautious.

"I understand!", and said that, he walked straight into his father's study, letting the butler follow him.

When he came to his father's study, Cao Tong went in alone and let the housekeeper stay in front of the study, so that people would not get close to him. Cao Shu was closing his eyes to rest, and Cao Tong bowed: "Hello, father!"

Cao Shu did not open his eyes immediately, "Chang Yao is leaving?"

Cao Tong responded, "Well! Is there anything wrong with my father?"

"I heard you two talk about Liang Ji, do you have unknown information?" Cao Shu opened his eyes at this time. Unexpectedly, this matter was still deeply imprinted in his heart, staring at his son, hoping to hear rare information.

Cao Tong's heart trembled, and his father came back then. He never talked about Liang Ji's affairs with his father because he had a lot of friendship with Liang Ji and never revealed any of Liang Ji's situation. When my father asked about it today, he couldn't help but be wary of it. "We just talked for a moment. My son never heard of his two friends, but he knew about the situation in Xuanfu."

There were people in Xuanfu who had been staring at him, and he could not escape his eyes every move, and he knew no more than himself. Cao Shu nodded, "Tell me what I think of the two friends!"

Cao Tong hesitated for a moment and said naturally: "Thirty years ago, we should have made friends with each other only if we have a common aspirations and similar temperaments, and we should be a hermit. We will not be famous in planning and fame, but we have to rely on Liang Ji to make a name for ourselves. Things will not go so smoothly, and maybe it will take some time, so my father doesn't have to worry too much!"

It was in line with my own thoughts, and Cao Shu didn't think much about it. "Where to start, tell me what you think!".

Cao Tong was a little troubled. Since his father asked, he wouldn't say anything. He lowered his head and thought for a while, "If I was in the layout and I was restricted, if there was no trace of the letter, there should be a hidden line communicating with the news. The important thing is how to find this hidden line."

Cao Tong nodded appreciatively and looked at his son seriously. How good would it be if it weren't for this foot disease! The father stared at him like this, making Cao Tong a little confused and knew that he wanted to continue talking. "Since Pan Guohong has not heard any response in five years, it's better to leave this matter to his brother-in-law, I believe it will be twice the result with half the effort."

Cao Shu did not respond immediately because he had already told Xia Zhan, and did not want to tell him or let him get involved. So he spoke out, "It's reasonable!"

"If it were you, how should I make a plan?" After waiting for a while, Cao Shu looked at his son and asked.

Cao Tong knew very well that tonight was the best time to have a heart-to-heart relationship with his father, and he was not hiding it. He said passionately: "If I say this, I should support a smart and capable official, act as his own spokesperson, make friends with all-hearted officials, and serve as an attack."

"It's just that those with status will not be intimate with him, and those with ability will not obey him. Is it a new official? It will take too long, which is a fantasy!" Cao Shu expressed his thoughts.

"This was a time-consuming and troublesome thing, I think it should be to support the newcomer!" Cao Tong quickly said what he was thinking.

Cao Shu looked at him in a daze. If the son in front of him was not disabled, he would be his best helper. He couldn't help but ask: "Where do you think it's better to start?"

Cao Tong didn't hesitate, "This person must have been tentatively understood, but I can't be sure whether it was Liang Ji or the other two. Since there is no news about those two, then start with the people Liang Ji has contacted. If there is no gain, it will not be too late to find a way!"

Cao Shu fell into deep thought. Seeing that his father didn't say anything, Cao Tong could only wait. After a while, Cao Shu said, "I'll think about it again! If there is any news, remember to tell me!"

Cao Tong knew his father's thoughts and would not reveal what he thoughts easily. He could only salute: "Then say goodbye! My father rests early and doesn't work too much!"

Cao Shu didn't say anything, just waved his hand, and Cao Tong left softly. On the way back, Cao Tong kept thinking about how his father would do it. Did he believe what he said just now?

Zou Hongsheng was still very responsible. More than a dozen servants kept a close eye on the road, especially in bustling places to prevent sneak attacks. They stood around the sedan chair with people to protect them. At the time of Hai, they arrived at Lin Mansion safely. Zou Hongsheng personally sent Lin Changyao to the backyard. Lin Changyao was sober and was not drunk. He thought of the six thousand taels of silver notes in his body, which happened to be given to his beloved Mrs. Six. Before he could get drunk, he could cross the Liangxiao together. When he thought of the sexy spirit on Mrs. Six's bed, Lin Changyao couldn't help but feel indescribable impulse.

When I was about to reach Mrs. Six's house, I turned around and saw Zou Hongsheng still following him. He had already reached the depths of the backyard and followed him without any wits, shaking his hands at him, "Just just be on guard in the outer yard, I will call you if you have any questions!"

Seeing Lin Changyao running forward, Zou Hongsheng knew that he was going to find Mrs. Six. Seeing that it was not far away, he was waiting in place. Lin Changyao walked forward a few steps and saw that Zou Hongsheng was still there, waved to him. Zou Hongsheng knew what he meant, and took dozens of steps back and tried to pee, so he was convenient nearby. He turned around and walked towards the same path and saw that Lin Changyao had entered Mrs. Six's room. When he arrived at the place separated from Lin Changyao, he felt something was wrong. Here, he could see from the window that there was no shaking figure of Mrs. Six's room.

He immediately accelerated his pace, and the thing he was most worried about happened. Just a few steps away from the door of Mrs. Six's room, Lin Changyao fell into a pool of blood, leaving a strip of cloth on his body, and his throat was cut and blood was still flowing.

Zou Hongsheng couldn't help but shout: "Master!".

Hearing the screams outside the house, he knew that the master was back, and Mrs. Six opened the door and came out. Seeing the tragedy in front of her, she couldn't help but scream, "Ah!" and immediately fainted on the ground...

The other inner servants in the backyard opened the door and walked out. Seeing the master's blood flowing, more screams kept ringing. The servants hurried over.

Zou Hongsheng remembered this time and shouted: "Go and chase the murderer, the murderer has not yet run away!" When the servants scattered and chased him, there was still the shadow of the murderer, and it was too late!

Chapter completed!