There is a teahouse in the southeast of Ruoshui Street. The teahouse is full of people. They are telling an interesting story that happened a few days ago. The protagonist of this interesting story is still the famous Mr. Su from Qishan Academy. He has been telling it for seven consecutive days.
There were about four teahouses on this street. The remaining three teahouses realized that this method was a way to make money, so they learned it and taught it for another seven days.
So far, half a month has passed.
The storyteller was sweating profusely. He took off his thick coat, opened a broken fan, fanned his armpits, took a sip of tea and continued: "This Mr. Su is different from those Xiaojiabiyu. She has the spirit of a man.
He understands knowledge that women don’t understand and does things that women cannot do. He is really the first person in the world, in the past and present! His temperament is also different. Although he is not as good as Mr. Jin in appearance, he is better than Mr. Jin.
There is something special about her. It is said that this Mr. Su is from the Chu country. There are many strange people in the Chu country, so she can be regarded as a strange person."
A man in the audience waved his fan and said with a smile: "What you said is strange. I have never heard of such a woman. You said that Mr. Su solved the unresolved case and saved the Nangong family. Then you should explain it."
, how did she solve the cold case?”
The storyteller put away the broken fan and placed it on the desk.
"Since my dear friend has said this, let me just tell you about the key person in solving the case, Mo Xuan!"
The teahouse suddenly became lively. The man waving the fan crescent moon and took a sip of tea.
The storyteller continued: "Everyone must be familiar with it. That day, Miss Xuan went to the Yin Mansion to play music for the entertainment, but she saw Mr. Yin beating Mr. Jia severely, and then the unresolved case was solved."
Everyone thought it was a thrilling, twists and turns allusion, but they couldn't help but be disappointed.
A slightly tipsy man stood up with a wine bottle, staggered up the steps, leaned on the storyteller's shoulder, stretched out his hand and knocked on the desk, saying: "You old man, your information is inaccurate!
How come I heard that it was Craftsman Li from the dark market who provided the most important clues? He was clearly the one who identified Yin Yun, so why did you turn things upside down?!"
The storyteller bowed his hand and apologized, "Sir, we storytellers have always been interested in the word interesting. If you continue to tell it in this way, it will be meaningless. No one is curious about Craftsman Li's background.
, I am naturally more interested in this girl from Moxuan, do you think so or not?" After that, he asked the audience in the audience.
The man waved his hand, moved a stool and sat down, "Then tell me what earth-shattering story this top man in Yunlai Pavilion has!"
The storyteller knocked his fan on the desk and said mysteriously: "Speaking of this Mo Xuan, I know some secrets." As soon as these words came out, the tea house immediately started to boil again. The storyteller opened the broken fan again with satisfaction and said:
: "Moxuan was originally from Linguo. It is said that he once worked as a singer in the General's Mansion. Later, the General was assassinated, so he left the General's Mansion and lived in Yunlai Pavilion of Chu State. In just six months, he became famous. Admirers came in droves and spent a lot of money.
Just to catch a glimpse of the beauty, he later moved to Ruoshui with the master of Yunlai Pavilion. But what I want to talk about today is another matter, which is a very poignant relationship between the Moxuan girl and the general.
It’s fate, please calm down and listen to what I’m going to say slowly.”
After saying this, everyone knew it well, and they all opened their pockets and threw their money on the stage.
The man waving the fan shook his head, feeling bored, and left on his own. After walking a few steps, a young man dressed as an entourage came up to him and said in his ear: "Your Majesty, the prince has gone to Qishan Academy."
His movement of waving the fan stopped abruptly, "Prince?"
This person is none other than Wei Yao, the famous idle prince of Rong State.
As the sun set, he put away his folding fan and inserted it into his belt, and said with great interest: "It seems that the emperor also wants to meet Mr. Su. Let's go with me to the academy."
As soon as he entered the academy, there was a noise, and the maids who were sweeping threw away their brooms and water bottles and rushed to the west. Wei Yao had just settled down, but before he understood the reason, he heard the footsteps approaching behind him, and subconsciously looked back,
He immediately took two steps back, lowered his head and bowed, "My brother has met the prince brother."
Today, Wei Zixu wears a jade crown, a unicorn hairpin, and a brocade robe. Except for the python pattern on the collar, which symbolizes his identity, the rest is very ordinary. His jade face is shining, and his steps are light.
, he looked in a good mood. Two rows of palace maids and eunuchs followed behind him. Looking around, the palace ladies were beautiful and graceful. Even the eunuchs were painted and dressed meticulously, just like the ordinary princes. He raised his head
When Wei Yao stood up, he put his hand on his left shoulder and smiled kindly: "Brother Yao, I haven't seen you for a few months. You are still the same as before. You go wherever the excitement comes. It seems that if I want to look for you in the future,
Just go directly to the lively place."
"Brother Prince is joking. I heard that Brother Prince is also coming to the academy, so I came here to greet you."
"Then let's go together." Wei Zixu walked arm in arm with him, like brothers, and continued: "Some time ago, I was sitting in the palace to hear a trial and witnessed a major case. Among them, the woman named Su Yan
What impressed me the most is, have you ever heard of this person’s origins?”
Wei Yao's eyes were bright: "It seems that the prince's brother and the minister's brother coincide with each other!"
"Oh? It sounds like you're here for her!"
"This... half and half!"
Wei Zixu raised his eyebrows, he didn't know what he was thinking, but he was too embarrassed to expose it, so he pretended to believe it. At this time, several attendants rushed forward in a hurry and knelt on the ground, "I pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince, Your Majesty.
The master in charge has already set up a banquet, and please invite His Highness the Crown Prince and Your Majesty to move over."
Wei Zixu was startled at first, and then a smile spread on his face, "I have long heard that Zuo Qing is talented, a wizard, and has an outstanding appearance. I would like to meet this legendary master for a while.
It’s been a long time, and today is just the right time, so let’s go to the banquet.”
After saying this, everyone turned on their toes and followed the prince to the Zen Jingyuan.
Zuo Qing greeted him outside the courtyard early, and before the prince could approach, he knelt down and bowed, "Zuo Qing, deputy director of Qishan Academy, greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Your Majesty."
His voice was soft and soft, as if blending with the spring breeze in the garden.
The prince seemed to have dropped a treasure on the ground, and hurried over to help him up, "Sir, there is no need to salute, I am here just for a stroll."
"This is etiquette, as it should be. I was shocked when I heard that your two highnesses were coming. I immediately ordered a banquet and prepared old wine. I boldly invited your highnesses and princes to condescend to meditate in the quiet courtyard to drink and enjoy the scenery together." Although he said that he was respectful to him.
Noble, but there is no look of inferiority on his face at all.
"Oh?" Wei Zixu couldn't help but be happy, "Sir, is there any good wine here?"
Zuo Qing still lowered his eyes and led the prince inside.
The group of people filed in and entered the courtyard gate. Passing by the peach blossom forest, the peach blossoms were not in bloom, but many unknown wild flowers were blooming, climbing on the peach branches, which gave a unique scenery. The prince couldn't help but stop to watch and praised: "Mr.
It's really interesting and elegant. It's really amazing to make this peach forest so unique!" Walking to the last courtyard gate, I saw the Xinghan Pavilion located inside the high wall from a distance, and pointed at the pavilion from a distance and praised it.
: "I heard that Xinghan Pavilion was built by Yu Qi, a skilled craftsman, and it lived up to the popular legend. It was like a fairy palace, elegant and refined, and one couldn't help but feel a sense of awe!
"
Finally arriving at the Xinghan Pavilion, Zuo Qing specially set up a wooden platform in an open space outside the pavilion, covered it with a thick carpet, put incense burners on the four corners, and lined up three sandalwood tables in the middle. The maids were waiting by the aisle, and the prince took his seat.
, immediately stepped forward to pour the wine, and from time to time, other maids served fruits, vegetables, wine and meat. The prince became more and more interested when he saw these pretty maids: "Sir, you have a unique vision, even the maids are so smart in choosing. Speaking of this,
This palace is far behind, and the viewing halls in the East Palace are not as elegant as this one. Sir, this Zen Jingyuan, from the inside to the outside, is really like a fairyland in every aspect, it is so beautiful!"
Zuo Qing calmly stood up and bowed, "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, I am just a layman. I just didn't want the courtyard to be too dead, so I planted all the peach trees in the courtyard. If Your Highness likes it, I will be waiting for you at any time."
"
The prince took a sip of wine and said, "It's just what I want." He waved his hand, and a palace maid immediately knelt down to the center of the banquet and presented a wooden box, "This thing is a snow-capped white lotus. It is a tribute treasure from the Kingdom of Wu. I'm here today.
, it’s for a gift.”
Wei Yao looked at what the palace maid presented, couldn't help but smile, and thought to himself: The prince's brother is indeed like those common people, trying his best to curry favor with Zuo Qing in order to consolidate his position! It seems that he has made up his mind.
Determined to become an enemy of Murphy!
Facing the crystal clear white snow lotus in the box, Zuo Qing felt calm but still saluted the prince, "Your Highness, I am so grateful for this humble duty."
The prince lifted him up with satisfaction. He felt that he was about to enter the topic. He turned to Wei Yao and said, "Don't you want to talk to Mr. Su? It's still early. You go over first and come back after the steward and I have finished drinking this pot of tea."
Looking for you."
How could Wei Yao not understand the implication of his words? He immediately stood up and said, "Then brother, please step back first." As he said that, he glanced at Zuo Qing again. Facing the two royal members, his face remained the same.
His expression is so calm and calm that it can send shivers down your spine.
He had a lot of curiosity and fear about Mo Fei's adopted son. In his memory, Zuo Qing seemed to have been Mo Fei's adopted son as soon as he appeared in Ruoshui. He lived in the academy all year round, even though it was just an academy.
The deputy in charge is able to get everyone involved in Ruoshui. Whether it is the officials in the court or the noble family in Kyoto, they are all polite to him. It can't be because of this status, right? Ge Yiyan is also Mo Fei's nephew.
, it’s not necessarily that Kyoto officials have much respect for him. Come to think of it, he is really capable, otherwise Murphy would not be able to accept him.
In the past few years, Mo Fei's power has grown rapidly, and it was probably Zuo Qing who secretly made plans. But today, His Highness the Crown Prince suddenly found him, and it seemed that he had sensed something had happened.
Wei Yao stopped worrying and bowed and left.
Wei Zixu stepped back, put down the wine in his hand, and tested him: "Sir, did you already know that I am coming to the academy?"
Zuo Qing smiled slightly: "How can we not be alarmed when the prince comes?"
"Sir, you are a disciple of Mo Fei. Why did you go out of your way to welcome me to your meditation courtyard? Don't you know that I and Mo Fei have always been at odds?" The prince's face was still amiable, but his words were full of persecution and suspicion.
"Know."
"Then why are you still close to me?"
"The prince is wise and should understand my thoughts."
The prince was silent for a long time, then suddenly laughed and said: "A good bird chooses a tree to rest on, sir, you have a keen eye!"
Zuo Qing nodded and acquiesced.
He then solemnly said: "Sir is a smart man, and I don't need to beat around the bush. So far, wandering around is a lie. It's important to come and see you, sir. Since you also intend to join me, let's open the door and get down to business."
Zuo Qing slowly drank down a glass of wine. At this moment, maple leaves floated from a distance and fell on the dining table. He brushed them away casually. His affectionate indifference seemed to have predicted everything.
Wei Zixu is the third son of Emperor Rong. His biological mother, Concubine Qi, is a female official in the palace. Emperor Rong only included her in the harem because of a joke from the queen. Emperor Rong's love for her is far less than that of Emperor Rong.
A queen with stunning looks. When Wei Zixu was born, Prince Wei Zhen was already the center of everyone's attention. His birth did not cause a sensation in the palace, and even Emperor Rong never paid a visit.
Concubine Qi had endured for many years for her son, and finally waited for the death of the queen and the prince. The prince's position was vacant, and Concubine Qi relied on Mo Fei's help to finally bring her son into the East Palace!
However, Wei Zixu was unwilling to be controlled by Mo Fei. He had planned carefully for many years. On the surface, he obeyed his words, but secretly he was wooing officials and bribed the generals in the palace. In just a few years, he wiped out all the Mo Fei's contacts in the East Palace, and the guards in the palace were also captured.
Replacement, replacement, bribery. But how could Mo Fei not know his actions? Those who were replaced and bribed were just a scene he played for Wei Zixu. The real eyes and ears had already taken root in the palace.
How can it be easily shaken.
Mo Fei didn't kill him, maybe because he missed the friendship that had lasted for several years, or maybe he just felt that Wei Zixu was not worth mentioning.
Now Wei Zixu and Mo Fei have fallen out, and finally realized the intrigues above the court. Mo Fei once supported him, and all the three provinces and six ministries believed him, but now that they have lost their support, those who once flattered him began to turn their backs on him.
.Except for a few loyal ministers under Concubine Qi, there was no one else around him.
After all, Wei Zixu is still young and vigorous, and offending Mo Fei, I am afraid that the position of prince will not last long.
So, here he comes.
When Zuo Qing thought of this, he felt ridiculous. Power and position were more important than anything else to some people, but to him, it was nothing more than a bargaining chip for one life.
His mind suddenly flashed back to the faces of his father and mother when he was young, the plum tree under the courtyard wall, and the scene of his brothers playing together. Everything was so happy at that time, and there was no need to be as scheming and life-threatening as it is now.
Go figure it out.
The prince Wei Zixu in front of him was actually as pitiable as himself.
Zuo Qing pulled away from the memories and just smiled indifferently: "His Royal Highness the Crown Prince trusts me. I am grateful for my humble position, but..."
Wei Zixu's smile stopped suddenly and he stared at him nervously.
Zuo Qing tapped his index and ring fingers on the case for a long time, and finally said, "Your Highness's current predicament will not happen in a day, and humble duties take time."
Wei Zixu breathed a sigh of relief and bowed his hand to him: "Sir, if you can accomplish what I want, I will never treat you badly. From now on, I will leave it to you!" He made all the benefits obvious, thinking that this would be more beneficial.