Xu Qian smiled and said confidently: "There's no need to tell, this is fake. Father-in-law, look, this layer of mounting paper is still damp. Generally, only brand new mounting paper can be like this.
, and this calligraphy has been hanging in my father-in-law's hall for some time, so it should have been dried, but all dried mounting papers are very brittle, because there is not enough moisture."
Wang Gonggong was confused when he heard that, but he saw Xu Qian said again: "Look at this calligraphy again, it doesn't look like a work of one piece. The strokes this time are so rounded, it is clearly drawn. Wang Gonggong, I dare
Using the head as a guarantee, this letter has been stolen, and..." Xu Qian firmly stuck his hand on the ink in the letter frame, wiped it hard, and his fingers were already covered with a light layer of ink.
Mo, Xu Qian continued: "And the time for changing the package will not be too long, that is, three to five days. But what is strange is that this calligraphy is not a treasure, and there is no inscription or noble seal on it.
What’s the use of stealing this calligraphy?”
The prince sneered and said: "What do you know? This is someone who wants to make things difficult for our family. This person is very vicious."
Xu Qian couldn't help but glance sideways at Eunuch Wang, and saw that his face was livid. From his expression and words, he seemed to guess that this painting was very important to Eunuch Wang. It was precisely because of this that someone took the opportunity to swap the package.
It seems that this matter involves a political struggle. Looking back on the cautious attitude of Wang Eunuch before, Xu Qian thought in his heart that this painting must not be lost to Wang Eunuch. Now that it has been stolen,
So I don’t want more people to know.
Thinking of this, Xu Qian's neck went cold and he couldn't help but think, a dead eunuch wouldn't kill people and silence them. Oh my God, I have a forty-year-old father above me and several big reed chickens below me. Life is very precious.
Xu Qian felt more and more that there was a possibility of being killed and silenced, so he hurriedly said: "If this is someone behind the scenes, then this person will definitely publicize this matter after stealing my father-in-law's banner, and use this to attack my father-in-law..." Xu Qian
What he said was to tell the prince that this matter cannot be hidden. It will be useless even if you kill someone to silence him. He then said: "And this calligraphy has just been stolen. According to the villain's estimation, the thief must have done it."
He is from the father-in-law's house. He must have been bribed by someone to take the risk. Since the scroll was stolen not long ago, there may be a chance to recover it. My father-in-law can send someone to look for it immediately and seize the time. There is still room for recovery. "
The prince said solemnly: "Rescue? Humph, the less people know about this matter, the better. Since it was someone from the house who committed the theft, let's give the order. Maybe the news will reach the ears of the person who committed the theft in the next moment.
If you win, people's hearts are unpredictable, and our family can't take this risk."
This has nothing to do with Xu Qian. What Xu Qian is thinking about now is whether he can get away and whether Wang Gonggong can let him go for the sake of exposing the banner.
The prince looked Xu Qian up and down and suddenly asked: "You are the son of a subordinate official, but you are also proficient in calligraphy and painting?"
Xu Qian said: "I know a little bit, it's just a coincidence."
Xu Qian's name has the word "qian" in it, so of course he has to be modest. In fact, he also wants to be arrogant, but he doesn't have the ability to be arrogant, so it's better to keep a low profile. Seeing how many calligraphy and paintings are posted in this damn eunuch's room, he must be an educated damn.
Eunuchs, since ancient times, literati have looked down upon each other. If you talk too much, the dead eunuch will be offended when he hears it. If the dead eunuch's dirty thoughts spread, he will be castrated. Where can you go to reason?
The prince's face was smiling, as if he were bathed in the spring breeze, just like the dark clouds were suddenly blown away by the spring breeze. He said very kindly: "It's rare that you can understand calligraphy and painting at such a young age and be humble at the same time. Not bad, not bad."
The king's father-in-law suddenly changed from an angry king to a smiling living Buddha. Xu Qian couldn't accept it all of a sudden. This damn eunuch is really bad. I know that you can change your face quickly, but at least you have to be mentally prepared, okay?
and……
Xu Qian was a man of two generations, how could he not understand the ways of the world? When the dead eunuch suddenly praised him, he was definitely uneasy and kind-hearted. Most likely, he wanted to ask for something.
Sure enough, the prince held his left hand behind his back and leaned against the table. He tapped the knuckles of his right hand rhythmically on the table. He seemed to have made up an idea and then said: "But your prescription killed the head of our family."
, how can you just say that this account is gone? Human life is a big deal. Even if our family doesn't deal with you, if we take you to the yamen, you won't be able to escape after being exiled for three thousand miles. But our family is not unreasonable.
of people, right?”
The prince immediately smiled and said: "The matter has already happened. The most important thing now is to remedy the situation. Our family is kind-hearted. You are young, how can we push you into the fire pit? Well, our family has something here.
Things are done for you. If you do them well, the old debts from the past will be wiped out. But if you don’t do it well..."
Eunuch Wang's expression changed again, he smiled sinisterly at Xu Qian and said, "Then let's settle the old and new accounts together. What do you think? Have you thought clearly?"
This is carrot and stick. Xu Qian felt very sad. This is the disadvantage of being powerless.
"The villain is willing to go through fire and water when sent by the father-in-law. The villain has long heard that the father-in-law has a clear name and can do things for the father-in-law. The villain is too late to be happy. How can there be any reason to refuse?"
Seeing that Xu Qian did not shirk, Wang Gonggong's face looked much better, and he smiled again and said: "Our family is entrusting you to find out the whereabouts of this banner. This matter is of great importance. The fewer people know about it, the better."
, as long as you can find out your whereabouts, I will certainly be able to do you some good."
Benefits... Xu Qian burst into tears. He didn't want benefits. How could the eunuch's benefits be so easy to get?
But looking at this posture, he is holding a kitchen knife and insists on taking advantage of him.
Check it out!
"But if we want to investigate, I'm afraid we don't have enough manpower, especially since the people in the father-in-law's house are not very clear, so we have to have a trustworthy person to help. I heard that there is a powerful person under the father-in-law. This person's surname is
Deng Mingjian is both civil and military, and very loyal. My father-in-law, why don't you send him to a villain? I wonder if your father-in-law is willing?"
"Deng Jian?" This guy must be one of the members guarding the outskirts of the eunuch's mansion. Anyway, Eunuch Wang didn't have much impression of this guy, so he said, "Wait a moment, let's go and ask."
Immediately he summoned someone, asked about Deng Jian's situation, and then sent someone to summon Deng Jian to come in.
Xu Qian was heartbroken, Brother Deng, one day you will fall into my hands! Then he snickered slyly.
Deng Jian came in confused. He first glanced at Xu Qian aside in astonishment and thought viciously: Hasn't this guy named Xu been dragged out to feed the dog? When did Wang Eunuch have such a good temper?
He also thought that maybe his father-in-law had heard that I was a powerful person, so he specially ordered me to carry out the execution.
Deng Jian suddenly became excited, thinking wildly, should I break his hand first, or break his leg? Ha... For the sake of his filial piety to Uncle Deng, he might as well dig out his eyes first. Deng
I have been loyal all my life, so I cannot ruin my reputation just because of this. Amitabha, that is so good.
"Deng Jian..." Wang Gonggong called him, interrupting his lustful thoughts.
"Eunuch, the little man Deng Jian has met your father-in-law, I am so blessed." Deng Jian immediately put on a flattering smile, his small eyes narrowed into a line, and his teeth were neatly exposed.
"Shameless!" Xu Qian cursed in his heart.
The prince nodded expectantly towards Deng Jian and said: "Our family has always known your loyalty. Now our family has something to entrust to you. From now on, you follow his instructions. Don't ask too many questions, just listen."
His instructions are: If you do things well, our family will reward you. If you dare to have any evil intentions, our family will kill you. Do you know?"
When Eunuch Wang spoke to him, he tapped Xu Qian with his hand.
Deng Jian was shocked. What kind of delusion did this boy give to the prince? Not only did the prince not deal with him, he actually allowed himself to run errands under this boy. This... goes against common sense.