Under the dark roof, inside the heavy gauze tent, the middle-aged man wearing a black robe and a black crown was holding a cup of tea and looking at the withered scenery of the yard in trance. His eyes were deep and hard to distinguish, like a jackal, staring at
Catching prey.
"Sir, Mr. Jin is here."
He looked away and nodded.
Under the pale sky, Jin Yuncheng dressed in white stepped into the courtyard gate, walked forward quickly, saluted Mo Fei, "Yuncheng pays my respects to you, sir."
He put down the tea cup and smiled kindly, "I remember that when you personally gave me the Prime Minister's life wealth, you were wearing this white clothes. That day I asked you to pick up Mo Xuan, you were still wearing this white clothes. Speaking of which,
I have also seen countless beauties in white clothes, but none of them can compare with you. Jinyun City, if you don’t become a death warrior, you will definitely be the most stunning and charming among the six countries. It’s a pity that you will never be able to live in this Shura hell of mine.
Transcendence."
She raised a picturesque face, with no emotion visible, "In this world, hardship, hunger, war, and wandering have long plunged all living beings into hell. And you have given Yuncheng great kindness and hope, so so-called
The Shura Hell is nothing but the pain of the skin, as light as a feather compared to the hope in Yuncheng's heart."
Mo Fei helped her up and said, "It's best if you have such awareness. You won't suffer any loss if you become my savior." He took her elbow and squeezed it gently, then turned around and walked to the eaves.
Standing with hands in hand: "It's been a while since Zuo Qing came back. How did you find out about the girl he brought back?"
"The background is simple, but this person seems to have great abilities. He not only eased the relationship between the students of Shuyoutang, but also got very close to the Buddha Tower and the West Tower. I can't say there is anything strange about it, but I still feel it is strange."
"Don't just look at the surface, you have to go deep."
"Your Excellency, are you suspicious of Zuo Qing?" At this point, Yuncheng was obviously startled and hurriedly closed his mouth, looking at the person in front of him with great annoyance and fear.
"Zuo Qing?" Mo Fei was a little confused, "He is the person I personally selected. Apart from Ke'er, he is the only one who can inherit everything I have. Although he is an adopted son, he is a hundred times better than my son who can't hold up the wall.
.”
"Then, why did you want to investigate Su Yan? Yuncheng thought..."
"I'm worried that Zuo Qing will be used by others. If he really has a close relationship with Xilou, it will definitely be involved in the struggle for the right to inherit the throne in the Yan Kingdom. Recently, the second son of the Yan Kingdom has been secretly in close contact with our King Yao.
I'm afraid that this Su Yan is a spy and wants to do something that will be detrimental to me."
"I see. Your Excellency is indeed standing high and looking far away. Yuncheng can only see the back of his neck."
Mo Fei let out a long sigh, turned around and looked at her, "I've heard a lot of nice words. It's important if you can do something practical to solve my worries. Go ahead."
Yuncheng bowed his head, took a few steps back and left.
Walking all the way back to Liguan, Jinyun City was in a daze, still thinking about Mo Fei's words. Originally, she only doubted the relationship between Su Yan and Zuo Qing, but Mo Fei was suspicious of the relationship between Su Yan and Xilou, and she was extremely suspicious.
Explanation. Su Yan is just a daughter from a small town in Chu State. If she is really capable, she just confuses Zuo Qing and misleads Zuo Qing. How can she be the eyes and ears of Yan State and have to deal with Mo Fei? It is incredible.
But...things in this world cannot be said to death.
Once Su Yan comes with a purpose, her purpose may only be Mo Fei. Even if the purpose is not this, it is still a hidden danger.
At this time, it seems that it is reasonable for Mo Fei to have such worries.
At the zigzag water bridge not far away, Ah Yu stood on tiptoes and looked towards Jinyun City, and said excitedly: "Sir, look, it's Mr. Jin!"
Su Yan stopped and looked intently. The steamed bun in his hand suddenly lost its flavor: "The academy is so big, with several courtyards and lakes separating it from the south to the north. We can meet here. It seems like we are really destined! Let's go back.
Li Guan and Yuncheng haven't had enough tea, so we must seize the opportunity today. Ah Yu, you've caught up!" He said with an expression as if he was taking advantage of you, and looked at Ah Yu.
Ah Yu shook her little face excitedly and rubbed her sleeve.
Jinyun City bumped into Su Yan, and then realized that he was in Lanshan Courtyard, above the South Lake.
She nodded to her calmly, "After all, we are of the same kind, and we can enjoy the scenery everywhere."
"Enjoying the scenery?" Su Yan thought of Yuncheng's lost look just now, and always felt that this person was weird and weird.
"Yes!" Jinyun Cheng didn't feel inappropriate at all, pointing to the mountains shrouded in white mist in the distance with a picturesque smile, "Only in Nanhu can you see the green peaks of the Summer Resort. It can be called a fairyland! Drink here.
Tea is the most intoxicating."
Su Yan lifted up her skirt and moved to the water bridge, looking into the distance, "Good guy, why didn't I notice? You have such good eyesight!"
Jin Yuncheng tilted his head, very playfully.
But Ah Yu looked disgusted and complained behind Su Yan: "I want to drink tea in Nanhu in the cold weather. Is it crazy?"
Su Yan stretched out and hit Ah Min's chest with his elbow. The pain made her face deformed, but Su Yan still looked natural on her face.
After arriving, Su Yan led her into the pavilion on the water and ordered her to go down. Immediately, servants brought the dining table, lit the stove, lowered the surrounding bamboo curtains, and finally unfolded the screen. The plum forest picture painted on the screen happened to be reflected.
On the dining table, the tea has become the stream among the plum trees, the tea leaves have become the leaves that support the plum blossoms, and the wisps of tobacco are the wisps of smoke from the thatched hut in the peach forest.
Amana stroked the screen like a baby: "Sir, what is this made of? It's so smooth and smooth, just like skin."
Su Yan glanced at the screen and didn't know what it was about. He immediately asked the question to Jinyun Cheng. General Yuncheng put the kettle on the stove and was arranging the tea sets. His movements were elegant and his expression was even more charming. She looked at the screen
, without thinking: "This is Jiangnan fine silk. It is of precious origin and complicated to weave. Only the daughters of wealthy families can learn this craft and use it as a dowry when they leave the court. In Jiangnan, everyone thinks that if you can marry someone who is proficient in fine silk,
Si's daughter's family is a blessing that has been cultivated in a lifetime, and it is also a great event."
"Thin threads?" Su Yan tried hard to remember, but couldn't remember such a thing. However, it was not surprising. He and his master guarded a tavern and rarely traveled far. Kuai Feng Town was not rich, so he had never seen such an expensive thing.
It's normal, but... Ruoshui, who is at the center of power at this time, is really embarrassed to be found out that he can't even recognize the smallest detail in Ruoshui, the place where dignitaries gather the most besides the palace - Qishan Academy!
Su Yan smiled dryly and quickly lowered his head to count the tea leaves.
Ah Yu thought that Jin Yuncheng was deliberately making things difficult for Su Yan to make a fool of himself. He couldn't help but get angry and said with a gun and a stick, "Mr. Jin is from a wealthy family. Poor people like us have never seen thin silk, but it's nothing terrible."
, is just a piece of fabric and can only be used for decoration. If it is made into a dress and worn on the body, it will not protect against cold in winter, insects in summer, moisture in autumn, and rain in spring, so it is of little use."
Su Yan raised his eyebrows and looked at Jinyuncheng silently, "Well, Ah Yu's views are really different."
When the tea was half full, the heater gradually took effect. There was no air conditioning in the entire pavilion, but instead there was a strong warmth, and people gradually began to feel sleepy. Ayu yawned and silently moved to the edge of the pavilion to quiver.
When he woke up from a nap, he saw a blue figure slowly approaching at the end of the winding corridor. He rubbed his eyes and made a careful identification. He couldn't help but let out a loud noise, which made the tea cup in Su Yan's hand shake. He said angrily: "It's broad daylight."
Why are you still having nightmares?"
Just as he was talking, someone approached from behind, and Jin Yuncheng stood up and said, "I haven't seen Mr. Ge for a long time, why don't you take a seat and drink with us?"
Su Yan immediately looked at her excitedly with his face, and patted the place beside him with one hand. His anticipation was beyond words. However, the delicate face in front of him did not have any fluctuations, and he glanced at Jinyuncheng coldly.
, with no intention of taking a seat, just said: "Mr. Jin is very elegant, but I don't like drinking tea." After saying this, he quietly walked away.
Su Yan stopped her and said, "Have you prepared a heater in advance? Why don't you stay and talk to us, Ah Yu!" Su Yan ordered, "Go to Chaoyun Pavilion and get ready. There won't be any when Mr. Ge returns.
It’s freezing.”
Imam took the order and ran out immediately.
Jin Yuncheng also advised: "Although we all work together in the academy, we rarely interact with each other due to the distance and busy schedules. Today is a rare opportunity, why not come together?"
Fo Zha said coldly: "I don't understand tea and communication? I'm afraid you will laugh at me."
Su Yan said hurriedly: "No, I don't know calligraphy yet. Why don't we exchange interesting things with each other? My students are not good at anything, but they like to make trouble and cause trouble. It makes me cry when I talk about it!"
"My students are usually cautious in their words and deeds, and they attach great importance to what they learn. I have nothing to say to you." She paused and looked at Su Yan meaningfully, "When it comes to being careful in what you say and do, I also want to remind you
Mr. Su, in this academy, you are just alone. The so-called fellow students are just fellow students, so there is no need to be too attentive."
For a moment, the atmosphere became much more awkward. Jinyun Cheng said something dry to calm down, but it had no effect. Fo Zhen still had a cold and repulsive face.
Su Yan hurriedly explained: "Mr. Ge means that taking the initiative may arouse suspicion. After all, we are in the academy, and there are so many children from aristocratic families. I am afraid that we, as gentlemen, will be misunderstood for fawning over others, haha, right?"
Fo Zhen looked at her, his dull smile gradually disappeared: "No need."
Seeing that Fo Zhen didn't give him face and didn't intend to leave, Jinyun City was naturally self-aware and immediately made up a reason to leave.
Su Yan couldn't hold her back, so she wanted to inquire about the hidden meaning of Fo Zhen's words. She never thought that this man would turn around and leave without saying a word, leaving her alone in despair.
All night long, Su Yan racked his brains over Fozhen's words. At first, it sounded like he was sarcastic to himself, but combined with his final actions, it also sounded like he was criticizing Huai. If Fozhen was talking about Jinyun City, could it be that he was talking about Jinyun City?
To say that she has a thorough understanding of Yuncheng, does that mean that Yuncheng is not a simple person? However, Yuncheng is not like the kind of person who has a heart as big as the city.
Jinyun Cheng also stayed up all night after returning to the fence. The next day, he put on his pale cloak and hurriedly got into the carriage under the old banyan tree outside the backyard door. The horse's hooves trampled on it, disturbing the fallen leaves along the way.
A dark shadow followed immediately, hiding in the woods, just like a bird passing by without leaving any trace.
The carriage stopped under a high wall. A few green leaves poked out from the cracks in the stone window. The red lacquered door opened. A middle-aged man seemed to have been waiting here. He walked past and bent down. Jinyuncheng stepped on him.
He landed on his back, asked him a few questions, and then followed him through the door. The black shadow walked into a dark alley and threw out a carrier pigeon. Looking in that direction, it was Qishans Academy.
Yansheng picked up a pigeon and threw it into the cage while picking his teeth. When he left, he put the rolled-up letter on Zuo Qing's desk. Just as he was about to leave, he saw the person in charge standing under the tree and went back.
I took the letter, walked to the yard, and handed it to him.
After reading it, Zuo Qing held the letter in his hand without any change in his expression.
"Jinyun City has been going through the back door these days?"
"That's what the spies reported," Yansheng threw the toothpick under the tree and replied, "I've been keeping an eye on her these days. Except for a few trips to the Mo Mansion, she hasn't gone anywhere, let alone strange places.
Already."
"Her identity is not known yet, but it is not easy for someone to be placed in the academy by Murphy."
Yan Sheng shook his shoulders and put Luo Ye on his shoulder, "Arrangement? Then Sir... aren't you very dangerous!"
"It doesn't seem like you are suspicious of me, but... it's better to be careful. Find a time to go to Yunlai Pavilion and let Xu Niang continue to investigate her identity."
Yan Sheng bowed his head and said, "Yes."
He stared at the plum tree in front of him and told him: "Get someone to chop down all the trees except this one."
Yansheng was puzzled by this sudden order: "These trees are growing very well, why should they be cut down? Sir, you have raised them for so long, don't you feel bad about them?"
Zuo Qing put his hand on the tree trunk for a moment, turned around and walked away: "In the past, flowers were blooming here and thousands of trees were dancing, so I never noticed this plum tree. But now I only like this one, and the rest are just an eyesore."
It’s uncomfortable, let’s find someone to chop it off.”
Yan Sheng muttered in a low voice: "These trees have been cultivated for so many years. The varieties are rare and precious, but you want to move them. What a waste!"
Zuo Qing clearly heard it, but he just shook his head, sighed slightly, and turned into the study.