In Chu Taifu's view, first of all, Wei Shilang was a man of good brains and words, good at adapting to changes, and was very suitable for diplomatic relations.
Secondly, he is young enough and calm enough, which shows that Dasheng has a lot of talents, and there are many talents among the younger generation who can be used as pillars.
Finally, if you are good-looking, you are more suitable to represent the image of Dasheng than those crooked melons and cracked dates.
After hearing the last sentence, all the officials subconsciously looked to the left and right, trying to find the location of the "those crooked melons and cracked dates" mentioned by the old lady.
Wei Shuyi looked flattered.
It seems that Taifu Chu is indeed in a good mood today. He actually made an exception and praised someone in public, and it was not a weird compliment.
It can also be seen from this that the Taifu does treat him quite favorably now.
This is related to the fact that for more than half a year, whenever he encountered courtiers who tried to question "Ms. Chang", he would always side with "Ms. Chang" - although most of the time, on the surface, he only acted according to the holy will.
But after a few times, Taifu Chu's attitude towards him in private became gentler and gentler, and Wei Shuyi gradually had an answer in his mind... He thought that Taifu had probably realized that the soul of his former student was hidden in that body.
Therefore, the supreme secret book called "Surveying the Tutor's Favorite" that everyone in the court could not find was actually found by Wei Shuyi by accident...
At this moment, feeling honored, Wei Shuyi also took the initiative to go out and salute above the dragon chair: "My minister Wei Shuyi, I would like to be an envoy to Dongluo on behalf of the Holy One to facilitate our diplomatic relations with the DPRK."
He knew that this mission to another country sounded glamorous, and if the results of the mission could satisfy the saints and earn the respect and admiration of the country, he would probably be promoted after returning, but there would also be many crises during the trip...
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Putting aside the troubled times, the current situation in the Northeast has become extremely dangerous due to the rebellion of Mohe and Kangdingshan. The direction of this trip is on the edge of that dangerous place.
But as Taifu said, he is the most suitable candidate.
If even he cannot arrive safely, then no one will be qualified for this mission.
He was highly promoted by the empress and was able to occupy a high position at a young age. However, with the current turmoil in the country and the current needs of the country, he had no reason to retreat.
The Holy Emperor looked at the young man who was bowing in salute, and after a moment, he slowly nodded.
The matter of sending Wei Shuyi as an envoy to Dongluo was decided that day.
After the early court, Wei Shuyi and several officials from the Ministry of Rites were left alone to discuss the details of the matter.
Because they needed to arrive in Dongluo before the end of the year, they could not delay their journey. Therefore, three days later, a group of envoys would prepare to leave Beijing.
Before Wei Shuyi left, the empress specially told him: "Wei Qing should be careful when he leaves."
Wei Shuyi agreed, bowed and bowed, and then left the Ganlu Hall.
However, after returning to Zheng Guogong's mansion, Wei Shilang, who was facing the daily ritual of offering incense, suddenly realized that his decision today seemed a bit hasty...
The victory report said that "she" and the new king of Dongluo went to Japan together, and after returning from Japan, "she" would pass through Tamna... As the hero who sent troops to quell the civil strife in Dongluo, "she" was eight out of ten
Nine, you won’t miss the succession ceremony of the new king of Dongluo, right?
So...it is very possible that he will see "her" in Dongluo, right?
"Aren't you going to burn incense today?" Changji asked when he saw his husband suddenly stopped.
"No... burn it." Wei Shuyi came to his senses and told Changji: "In addition, I will go to Dayun Temple tomorrow and ask for a peace charm to ward off evil spirits."
Before Changji could respond, he heard his husband quickly change his words: "No, you can't go to Dayun Temple, go to another temple to ask for it..."
"She" is the soul that returned to the Goddess Pagoda in Dayun Temple. The huge Dayun Temple is probably "her" territory, and the things she seeks will be of no use to "her".
Finally, Wei Shuyi warned again: "Also, go secretly and don't make it public."
Nothing else, although I am afraid of ghosts, I still want to lose face.
The glorious Minister Wei, at this time, was filled with emotions that were not suitable for outsiders.
On the way to the small Buddhist hall, his footsteps were as usual, except that his heart was beating very fast.
Afraid?
The answer is yes, he is born with fear, received from his parents, and beyond his control.
But...do you want to see "her"?
The answer is also yes.
The mind that had taken root could not stop its growth despite all the incredible obstacles... This was beyond his control.
Before this, his understanding of the four words "God's Will Makes People" was, after all, too superficial and limited.
After coming out of the small Buddhist hall, Wei Shuyi looked at the yellow plum blossoms blooming with a faint fragrance in the snow.
Since "she" left Beijing, this plum blossom has bloomed twice.
But this year "she" still has no time to go back to Beijing to watch it.
After a while, Wei Shuyi raised his feet and approached the plum tree. When he was about to break off a branch, he suddenly heard the sound of footsteps.
Turning around, she saw Wei Miaoqing, who was wearing a fox fur coat. Her steps were brisk and the rings on her body jingled, as if to indicate her joyful mood.
"I knew that brother must be here!" Wei Miaoqing came over with bright eyes and couldn't wait to ask: "Brother, I heard that Mrs. Chang led the army to a great victory, is it true?"
Seeing Wei Shuyi nodding, she quickly said: "Brother, please tell me how to win!"
When she gets this first-hand information, she can show it off to Mrs. Wu and A-Xia!
Wei Shuyi's mind was not here, and when he was thinking about how to send his sister away, a female envoy came to find him. After bowing, he told Wei Miaoqing that the Wu family girl invited her to drink tea and listen to books at Mingfeng Tea House.
Before Wei Miaoqing could refuse, the maid continued: "It is said that what we were talking about today was Mrs. Chang's victory over the Japanese army!"
Wei Miaoqing's spirit suddenly perked up and she hurriedly said to her brother: "I'll stay later and come back to look for my brother!"
The storyteller at Mingfeng Tea House is even more amazing, he wrote the book so quickly!
When Wei Miaoqing arrived, although the storyteller had not yet started his lecture, the teahouse was already full, and there were many more people standing there, almost unable to squeeze in. There was no way, the audience was here, and it was difficult to be deserted.
Wu Chunbai had already taken a seat in the private room on the second floor. When Wei Miaoqing went up, he saw all the familiar girls there. Yao Xia had candied fruit in her mouth and waved to her, urging: "Sister Wei, come on, come on... The lecture is about to begin.
Got it!"
As Mr. Tingshu claps the wake-up wood in his hand, the noisy surroundings quickly quiet down.
Outside the teahouse, as the government also released the news, the good news of Jiangdu's comprehensive victory spread quickly, adding a strong color to the capital that was originally feeling a little lonely and uneasy due to the heavy snow.
In the main courtyard of the Wu family built back from the street, Wu Zhaobai, who had not been out for a long time, vaguely listened to the lively noises outside, and asked his wife who was coming back from outside: "...Madam, which family is having a wedding?"
"This is a happy event for our whole family." The young lady of the Wu family dusted off the snowflakes on her shoulders and said with a smile: "You don't know, husband, that Mrs. Chang won a great victory in Huangshuiyang and wiped out all the Japanese pirates."
Hearing Chang Suining's name, Wu Zhaobai was a little stunned and said numbly: "We won again..."
Win, who can defeat her?
"This is a great victory, Dading. It is said outside that the Japanese army will not be able to come again for at least thirty to fifty years." The young lady of the Wu family asked with a smile: "It is rare to be busy outside, reporting victory and enjoying the snow.
, Husband, would you like to go out together and have a look?"
Wu Zhaobai raised his head in astonishment, his lips trembled slightly, and he was suddenly moved.
God knows how long it has been since he went out. Ever since he was reprimanded by his grandfather and severely frustrated, he became depressed and depressed for a long time, unwilling to go out to meet people. After that, when his family went out, they defaulted to not taking him with them.
!
He has not been able to find a step until now, until his wife spoke.
"If my husband doesn't want to, there's nothing he can do..."
"...I wish! I wish!" Wu Zhaobai quickly cut off his wife's words and stabilized the stairs that had finally appeared.
Soon, his son Ah Xian also ran over: "Dad, it's so lively outside, let's go out and buy candies!"
Wu Zhaobai was moved. He had never realized that happiness could be so simple before. He couldn't help asking softly: "What kind of candy does Xian want to eat? Dad will buy it for you."
"Pine nuts!"
The smile on Wu Zhaobai's lips froze for a moment, and he suddenly thought of the time when Zhi'er bet whether he would live or die, and the bet was three pine nuts.
But he still went out and bought a large bag of pine nuts for his son.
He had not been out for a long time, and it was the middle of winter when he came out. He was shivering with cold, but the people seemed not to notice the coldness. They spread the good news of the "Huangshuiyang Victory" from word to mouth, as if they were holding a heater that made them feel very at ease.
Seeing this scene, Wu Zhaobai suppressed his desire to write poetry.
When he returned home with his wife and children, it was getting late. As soon as he entered the house, he heard a message from a servant, saying that his grandfather asked him to go to the study to talk. His father and Chunbai were both there.
Wu Zhaobai thought in his mind - we don't want to join him to ridicule him for finally going out today, right?
He has been reflecting at home for more than a hundred days... No matter what, that's enough, right?
But when he arrived, no one mentioned that he was going out, as if the previous unhappiness and dispute were over.
As soon as Wu Zhaobai breathed a sigh of relief, he heard from his grandfather that the imperial court had sent an envoy to Dongluo, and his father, as the Minister of Taichang Temple in charge of the etiquette of the world, was also among the envoy officials.
This time, the Minister of Honglu Temple, who was in charge of foreign guests, was supposed to go there, but the Minister of Honglu Temple was old and seriously ill and was not able to travel far in the middle of winter.
After careful consideration, Emperor Shengce finally decided to let Wu Siqing, who was meticulous and disciplined, go with Wei Shuyi. Although Wei Shuyi was young and promising, his face was too young, and he needed a more qualified official to go with him to ensure this.
Act steadily and thoughtfully.
Wu Zhaobai was very surprised. He originally thought that by the New Year's Eve this year, he would show a new look...but he did not expect that his father would be sent as an envoy to Dongluo at the New Year's Eve.
What he didn't even expect was that his sister Chunbai would be so bold as to want to go with his father.
Officials traveling to distant places were allowed to bring a small number of slaves within the prescribed limits, so Wu Chunbai suggested that she could pretend to be a domestic servant and follow them.
Wu Siqing didn't agree at first. It was freezing cold and there was turmoil everywhere. How could the daughter's family be causing mischief?
Wu Chunbai was particularly persistent.
She was no longer content to just hang out at flower gatherings and write poems and articles. It was hard for her not to yearn for and be moved by the girl she admired standing between the open world.
She wanted to see what the world was like outside now, and she wanted to see what the exchanges between countries were like.
These were the reasons she spoke out.
And there was another thing she didn't dare to say outright - she really wanted to get up close and personal with the political world that she had never had the opportunity to touch.
She really didn't want to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The girl thought she had hidden it well enough, but the lustful light in her eyes was still too strange and could not be hidden from Mr. Wu's eyes.
After a while, Mrs. Wu looked at his son: "If it were Zhaobai who insisted on following me, would you still refuse?"
Wu Siqing was stunned when asked, and subconsciously looked at Wu Zhaobai.
If his son has this idea and is willing to take the initiative to gain experience and hone himself despite dangers and obstacles, he will probably be very relieved and think that there will be a successor.
But when he heard that Chunbai had this idea, his face looked incredibly pedantic...
Wu Siqing silently looked away.
Wu Zhaobai: "..."
Why could he be disliked even though he didn't say anything?
"After this year, Chunbai is already nineteen, and he is an adult." There was a hint of hope in Mrs. Wu's eyes: "She is not afraid. If she wants to go, let her go."
In the past, they gave too many opportunities to their only son, Zhaobai. Relatively speaking, Chunbai grew up through neglect.
Now, even though he is in his twilight years, he suddenly wants to give it a try. If the opportunity originally given to Zhaobai is given equally to Chunbai... I wonder what the result will be?
The outcome is unknown, but that being the case, if it is a place that Zhaobai can go to, then Chunbai can also go.
With his father's words, although Wu Siqing felt that something was wrong, he did not dare to disobey him.
Wu Zhaobai was stunned. Is it settled like this? Chunbai really wants to follow him to Dongluo?
He looked at his sister subconsciously, and thought subconsciously - this... should be his opportunity, right?
But it was so cold and dangerous here... Just thinking about it made him become an encouragement to retreat.
Alas, as expected of him, he is so cowardly.
Wu Zhaobai felt a sense of self-abandonment in his heart. On the way back, he couldn't help asking his wife depressedly: "Does Madam always feel that I am worthless?"
The young lady of the Wu family said warmly: "Now that my husband dares to reflect on himself, he is no longer worthless."
Wu Zhaobai: "..."
What a “no more”…
It doesn't matter, it's just a fatal injury...
Wu Zhaobai smiled bitterly: "Madam must regret marrying me."
The young lady of the Wu family smiled and shook her head: "That's not true."
Wu Zhaobai was a little stunned.
"When I first met my husband, I felt that although he was pedantic, he was a kind-hearted person with a soft heart." The young lady of the Wu family said seriously: "And when you marry, you should not just look at the person you want to marry, but also the people in his family, and the people in your husband's family.
, they are the best and most open-minded family I have ever met.”
My grandfather, father, mother, and Chunbai are all very good people.
Her life in the Wu family over the years has been very comfortable and she has never felt depressed at all.
Wu Zhaobai was fascinated by what he heard and suddenly thought a lot.
I don't know when, but over the years, what he must do every day after waking up is to be jealous of Chunbai and blame his grandfather for being partial...
But now that Chunbai was about to travel far away, he suddenly felt empty in his heart.
Therefore, it's not that he really doesn't like Chunbai, he just stayed in the corner for too long.
Wu Zhaobai was in a daze, and he was speechless all the way.
Early in the morning three days later, Wei Shuyi, Wu Siqing and other envoy officials left the capital in a mighty manner in carriages and horses. Song Xian and Tan Li were also among them.
The day after the envoy team left Beijing, Tuyuhun sent back a memorial, which was handed over to the imperial court through the hands of the chamberlain.
It said that Princess Mingluo of Gu'an had given birth safely and had a son. Murong Yun, the leader of Tuyuhun, was very happy and asked His Majesty Dasheng to name her.
