It’s dark early in winter, and now it’s the end of the moon again, and there’s only a shallow moon in the sky.

At the beginning of Xu, the outside was already dark.

The passenger ship had already been moored to the shore, because it was Guandu, and the shore was full of shadows, and occasionally patrolmen passed by. On the deck, two savage wind lamps were hanging high, swaying in the night wind, leaving fragments of shadows.

"Haha, there's really no one on the deck at this time." Chen Jue looked around and said with excitement: "Then can't we keep playing here?"

He Taizhi was already waiting, and grabbed Shen Rui's sleeve and said, "Cousin Rui, teach us how to play fists."

Shen Rui had not stretched his fists and feet for several days, and his body was rusted, so he searched for the open space under the lamp.

He Taizhi and Shen Rui both came over, and Shen Rui explained the basic routines and moves of Xingyiquan to the two of them.

In order to make the two of them see it clearly, Shen Rui explained and gestured, and said each move very carefully and in detail.

Apart from those who are weak, there are few who don’t like to be brave.

Chen Jue and He Taizhi's eyes were shining, and they were fully focused on learning.

Shen Rui started with one move at first, but later he became interested and played it from beginning to end.

A cup of tea is practiced and a set of Xingyiquan is completed.

Shen Rui was so hot that he was playing with him, sweating from his forehead, and his whole body felt hot.

"Cousin Rui is so awesome." He Taizhi clapped his hands and looked full of admiration.

Chen Jue also smiled with Youheng, "After all, it's the boxing technique passed down by Yue Wumu. Brother Rui is good at playing this boxing. It should be fine to deal with three or five people..."

Before he finished speaking, he heard a "puff" sound and laughter came from the corner.

Chen Jue immediately raised his eyebrows and glared at him.

Shen Rui also looked over, his heart was slightly deeper, listening to the movement, and he was only four or five feet away from where he was playing boxing. In addition to learning Taoist breathing skills from Wang Shouren, his ears have never been weak, but he has not listened. There is someone out there.

In the shadows, one person came out.

Shen Rui looked at it, and felt a little surprised, and seemed to be a little unbelievable. He looked at it carefully again. He Taizhi was still stunned.

Chen Jue was ignorant and asked: "Don't look at what is wrong, don't say what is wrong, don't listen to what is wrong. It's wrong for you to hide in the dark and peek at people practicing boxing. Why do you still laugh at people?"

The man looked about the same age as Shen Rui, Chen Jue and others, but he was only twelve or 3 years old. He was a gentle boy. He was wearing a cloak, with brocade clothes exposed inside, and tooth signs hanging around his waist.

At first glance, it looked like a young man from a wealthy family. When he looked carefully, he looked a little unusual.

The young man was not upset about Chen Jue's accusation and explained patiently: "Our family came first. When I heard something happening at the cabin door, I thought it was Meng Shilang's family, so I retreated aside, not because I was interested in peeping."

The Shandong man who lives on the first floor is the surname Meng.

Shen Rui didn't react for a moment, and wanted to say it again, and was stopped immediately by Shen Rui: "Brother Jue, stop talking and do not be rude to Lord Zhongguan."

"Zhong, Lord Zhongguan..." Chen Jue was a little stunned and looked at Shen Rui, a little confused.

Although I didn't realize what kind of official "Zhongguan" is, I may be able to deserve the title of "adult".

Is this weak boy in front of me who is similar to me a rank official?

The young man looked at Shen Rui and chuckled, "This guy has such a good eye. Can you tell me if he is a child of the Meng Shilang family or a junior of the Shen Shilang clan?"

Although the young man in front of him was polite, Shen Rui did not dare to be disrespectful and replied honestly: "Boy Shen Rui, Minister Chen is the uncle of the boy's clan..." Speaking of this, he pointed at Chen Jue again, and He Taizhi said: "This is The little brother Chen Jue, this is He Taizhi, the nephew of the clan…”

If he hadn't seen the young eunuch hanging a tooth sign around his waist, he wouldn't have believed that the young eunuch's grade was not low.

The eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty have many levels and different names. They are called "eunuchs" above the fourth rank, those with ranks are called "zhongguan", and those with ranks are called "firemen". Although this young eunuch is wearing regular clothes, the tooth cards on his waist are just right. Jewelry of the sixth grade or above.

The young official glanced over Chen Jue, looked at He Taizhi, and nodded, "No wonder our family feels a little kind-hearted. It turns out that he is the young master of the He Xueshu family."

He Taizhi, who has always been naughty, is at this time in a proper manner: "Boy He Taizhi, I have met Master Zhongguan."

Although Chen Jue was still a little confused, it was obvious that Shen Rui and He Taizhi were both solemn, so he also said, "Boy Shen Rui, I have met Master Zhongguan."

The young man said, "Our family is Liu Zhong, the Sili and Supervisor. Now on the journey, the guys are about the same age as us, so there is no need to be so restrained."

Shen Rui became more and more surprised when he heard this.

There were many eunuchs in the Ming Dynasty, and the specific number of people in the Dingsheng was different. Various experts in later generations also obtained different numbers. Some said there were more than 10,000 people, and some said there were 10,000 people.

Regardless of the total base, most of them are eunuchs at the bottom, and few of them have grades.

The Sili Supervision Commission is a 6th rank, and it seems that the grade is not high. There are also eunuchs of the fourth rank, who are from about the fourth rank, and from about the fifth rank, they are from about the fifth rank.

But this is the head of the 24 yamen. It has criticized Zhu Quan and proposed the power, which made the officials and the people frightened to talk about the East Factory, and the West Factory, which is also under the jurisdiction of the Sili Supervisor.

This young eunuch can be in the sixth rank of the 12th or 3rd year old. In addition to his own talent and knowledge, his backer must be extraordinary. He is rare not at all erratic, but rather warm and gentle.

Shen Rui also put down his guard and said, "Just just now, the boy's clan brother did not speak out loud and escort Yue Wumu. It was actually the teacher who taught the boy's health boxing in his early years. He believed that the boy said this and the clan brother. mine……"

Liu Zhong waved his hand and said, "We are not laughing at this, brother, don't misunderstand it. We think that although the boy is good at playing this boxing, he is young, has insufficient body and limited strength. Maybe he can strengthen his body and be healthy. The effect is that when you really want to fight the enemy, you can be a big deal."

Chen Jue was beside him and said unconvincedly: "Brother Rui can't deal with three or five people? He knocked me down easily?"

Liu Zhong smiled and said, "Young man is also a teenager..."

While speaking, everyone went to be restrained.

When Liu Zhong saw that everyone was talking, he called himself "adult", and said, "You are not from the officialdom, and now you are talking privately, why should you call this? Our nickname is Qiyan, and the guys are not there, so you can do this. Call it."

Shen Rui was a descendant of later generations. He could accept men and women, and he did not discriminate against eunuchs. Although there was no emperor or queen five hundred years later, he could go to the hospital to get a knife on himself and then change his sexuality. Not one or two.

After all, it is like poor children who have made their careers through imperial examinations. At this time, the eunuch profession was also a way to advance.

However, the situation seemed different in front of him. He spoke with Nan Yin and was well educated. For some reason, he entered the palace as a eunuch.

He Taizhi was still young and knew that the inner officials were people in the palace and were close to the emperor, and his power was very terrifying. However, Liu Zhong was so young and spoke kindly, so he was a little afraid.

As for Chen Jue and the eunuch in the court, he was too far away from him, and he knew very little and had the least concern.

Liu Zhong was originally from a prominent family in Guangdong. Due to changes in childhood, he was incarnated into the palace as a palace servant.

This time he came to Suzhou Prefecture, which was his first time since he entered the palace. He was full of curiosity and nostalgia for the outside world. However, his identity is here. When others saw him, they either flattered him or were afraid to avoid him. People like Shen Rui could help him. He really doesn't think of talking when he is an ordinary person.

Liu Zhong was both novel and happy in his heart. He talked to everyone about studying and studying.

I heard that He Taizhi passed the county examination at the age of nine, Liu Zhong said: "You are beyond your own aspirations."

Because Shen Rui and Chen Jue are both top scholars, Liu Zhong said: "The Shen family has a lot of talents, and it is not far away to hear the truth of the Shilin."

Chen Jue couldn't help but feel curious: "Qi Yan spoke in a very literary way. It seems that he has read a lot of books. Is it because he is so young that he can do the sixth grade?

This matter was also a matter of Liu Zhong's satisfaction, so he said, "I dare not talk about how to learn. We just like to read Confucian books. We were assigned to the B-like library, which contained famous books and paintings. We did not take advantage of others when counting them. After several years, I got the money to advance."

Several people were talking about the issue, and they heard someone shouting at the cabin door: "Brother Rui, Brother Jue, you'll come out for a while, come back to the cabin quickly, don't be too playful and blow the night wind

It was Chen Quan who called someone at the cabin door. Shen Rui glanced at Liu Zhong and was a little hesitant.

Liu Zhong smiled and said, "Our family has been out for a long time, so it's time to go back."

After hearing what he said, everyone walked towards the hatch door.

Just now, Liu Zhong stood behind Shen Rui and others, and Chen Quan did not see it. Now he saw a lot of young people, but he was stunned.

Liu Zhong said to Shen Rui, Chen Jue: "Will you come out tomorrow night?"

Seeing that he was looking forward to it, Shen Rui nodded and said, "It was here, and it was also at this time. If Qiyan didn't think our brothers were boring, he might as well come down for a while."

Liu Zhong's eyes bent: "See you tomorrow night." After that, he nodded to everyone and went upstairs.

Chen Quan patted Shen Rui and said, "Okay, Brother Rui, I made new friends in a while. Is this Qiyan from the Meng family?" When he said this, he remembered something wrong: "How to go up? Did you go to the wrong place? ”

At the entrance of the cabin, it was not the place where the conversation was spoken, Shen Rui was vague and the group went up to the second floor.

Chen Quan paused at the stairs and looked at the third floor. He was solemn on his face. He followed Shen Rui and Chen Jue's cabin...

Three-story cabin, the largest one.

Seeing Liu Zhong appearing happy, the middle-aged eunuch in his early thirties next to him smiled and said, "Is it so happy?"

Liu Zhong nodded and said, "The journey is boring, it is always good to know a few more people." He said, "Zhang Shaojian, you have seen Xingyiquan just now, what do you think? Otherwise, you will follow you tomorrow night. Are you going to play with the little one?”

The middle-aged eunuch said, "It looks quite well-organized. If the adults practice, they should also have the power to defeat the enemy. If you ask tomorrow night, you will find out what are the origins and taboos? If it doesn't happen, our family will practice and play. …”
Chapter completed!