The Taoist priest sent by Mrs. Lu to meet General Fei Wenwei of Shu has not yet returned to Luoyang.
People in the Wei State had no way of knowing what was happening in the distance. At this time, both the internal strife in the Wei State and the threats from foreign enemies were easing. Luoyang had regained a delicate balance and everything had calmed down.
Qin Liang personally summoned Chen Shi in the familiar administrative room on the west side of the courtyard of the front hall of General Wei's Mansion.
Chen Shi is Chaoyun's adopted brother. Qin Liang is not sure what kind of adopted brother he is. But Qin Liang doesn't care, Chaoyun is just a dancer in General Wei's mansion.
Many years ago, when Qin Liang first came to Luoyang to work as an official in the Shuang Mansion, he was very attentive to Chaoyun several times. But the attentiveness at that time was like a man going to a nightclub and being kind and generous to a beautiful woman he knew. In fact, Chaoyun was very kind to her.
Qin Liang's mentality was well known, otherwise she would not have had such an attitude at the beginning. After all, Qin Liang's family owned a manor, and his brother was the adopted son of Cao Cao. When he was an official in Shuang Mansion, he was also an official.
Previously, when Yinci took his troops to the south of Zhouyang County in Hedong County to capture the assassin Li Yong, he brought Chen Shi back to Luoyang. However, Qin Liang believed that Chen Shi was guilty and not guilty, so he quickly released him.
Today Qin Liang summoned Chen Shi, Chao Yun came after knowing about it, and she was also concerned about the matter. Of course, Wu Xin, who was silent, was always by Qin Liang's side.
After seeing the gift, Qin Liang went straight to the topic and said: "Capturing Li Yong alive is a very important thing to me. It solves a lot of troubles. You have made great achievements, what do you want? Official position, property, land, just ask.
,You are Welcome."
Chen Shi's expression was a bit complicated. He frowned and said, "I don't want to betray Li Yong to gain benefits for myself. However, he has done something big and has become a wanted criminal by the court. Once this kind of thing is exposed, the servant will be punished for harboring him."
Implicated. I just want to live peacefully on my own land, without having to worry about it all day long, and sleep soundly at night, so I plan to discuss with my sister what to do."
He sighed and said: "Pu and Li Yong lived in the same manor many years ago. We have been together since childhood. We have been together for a long time. I really don't want to see him end up like this!"
When Chen Shi said this, the sadness and guilt on his face revealed sadly that he must be telling the truth.
Qin Liang just responded with a "hmm" and looked at Chen Shi with a waiting look, as if he was waiting for him to put forward conditions to increase the reward; just like bargaining, others always have to emphasize their own efforts before asking for a price. Qin Liang
Liang's eyes seemed to be saying: Everything has been done, what's the use of talking about it? Why don't you get more benefits!
Chen Shi spoke again: "If I can get funding from General Wei, if I want a piece of land of a hundred acres, it can be done either in Hedong County or Hanoi County."
Qin Liang was slightly surprised and asked: "This is okay, is there anything else? Do you want to become an official?"
When Chao Yun heard this, he ignored the etiquette and reached out to gently tug Chen Shi's back to remind him.
Chen Shi still shook his head and said: "A piece of new land is enough, because the original place in Zhouyang City is no longer stable." He then said in a deep voice, "The Sima family is very powerful, I can't be an official, and the land must be in a more remote place.
place."
Qin Liang looked at Chen Shi, pondered for a moment, and said: "It's good for people to be aware of risks, but there is no need to be too cautious. Revenge requires mobilizing resources, and there will be a price. The power of the Sima family has generally collapsed, and it is more difficult to do things thousands of miles away.
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If the purpose is big enough, for example, to alienate the top officials of Wei Dynasty, they can also launch a conspiracy at any cost by chance. But if they want to go to all the trouble to retaliate against someone like you, I'm afraid they don't have much motive."
Qin Liang was quite sincere in his treatment of those who had helped him. He paused for a moment and then said: "There are not so many opportunities in life. If you miss it, you will miss it. Have you thought about it?"
Qin Liang's words didn't seem to move Chen Shi, but Chao Yun was quite touched. She also agreed with Qin Liang's words. If you care too much about the threats of others, you will definitely get angry everywhere and be often bullied!
She even noticed that Wu Xin, who was sitting silently on his knees at the side, also cast admiring glances at Qin Liang. Most women didn't seem to like to see that the man was too timid and afraid of getting into trouble.
Chaoyun finally couldn't help but said: "The general's words make sense. I'll think about it again."
Chaoyun was concerned about this matter and had her own ideas. If she encountered desperation again in the future, Chen Shi was an official, so she would have to get used to it if she went to seek refuge.
But this is not harming him, Chaoyun is also helping him at the same time. You don't have to sacrifice yourself for others, only to be kind to others. If you have your own selfishness, you can also think about others.
Unexpectedly, Chen Shi still clasped his fists and said, "I hope I can live in peace."
Qin Liang didn't say much, exhaled and nodded: "Everyone has his own ambitions, I won't force him. I'll ask Wang Sima to finish the matter later and find you a piece of land in Jizhou. The land there is flat and not so bad."
Thank you for your hard work, and I will give you some valuables as a gift."
Chen Shi paid his respects and said, "Thank you, General, for the reward."
Qin Liang said calmly: "You deserve this." He turned to look at Chaoyun, "Chaoyun has also made meritorious service, but you are a woman and cannot give you an official position. I will give you some silk first.
Wherever you want to go or what you want to do, I will try my best to help you."
Chao Yun bent down and bowed in obeisance: "I thank you, General."
When she straightened up after saluting, she couldn't help but glance at Qin Liang secretly. Seeing Qin Liang's calm and calm temperament, Chaoyun thought of what Qin Liang said just now. Comparing it with her sworn brother Chen Shi next to her, she suddenly felt
Qin Liang's temperament is much braver.
And even if some people really give him a chance, he won't be able to seize it! His personality is not a person who can achieve anything by nature.
At this time, Chaoyun herself was a little annoyed. She thought that when Qin Liang was in a low-level official position, she did not see that Qin Liang would do such a big thing. It was not that she was mistaken, she really didn't care. Chaoyun could see that.
Among the dignitaries in Luoyang who arrived, any one of them had a higher status than an official in the Shuang Mansion. Of course, she would not think that anyone would really marry her, and there was no need to look at Qin Liang in a different light.
But Chao Yun has only now realized that if she had a closer relationship with Qin Liang at that time, her status in General Wei's mansion would definitely not be what it is now. Therefore, many things can only be understood after the fact.
Chen Shi bowed and bowed before leaving, and Qin Liang returned the favor and said goodbye.
Chaoyun said: "I'm going to see off my adopted brother."
Qin Liang nodded and then stood up from the banquet.
The two siblings walked south silently along the long corridor of the front hall. Chaoyun finally couldn't help but said: "Brother, I should ask General Wei for an official position. Not only will my life be good now, but my descendants will also not be able to live well."
Same. For those who have served as officials in the Wei Dynasty, it will be much easier for their descendants to become officials again. How many people have dreamed of a future, but I gave up so easily. What General Wei just said, he must be willing to give me an official position."
Chen Shi said: "Sister knows the power of the Sima family. I'm afraid I won't be able to wait until I have descendants. Everyone has his own destiny. I probably don't have that destiny."
Chaoyun could only sigh "Alas".
Chen Shi turned around and asked: "How is your life in General Wei's mansion? Or do you want to be a dancer?"
Chaoyun replied unhappily: "Otherwise, what can I do?"
Chen Shi immediately said: "After all, in this business, young people are the only ones who make a living."
Chaoyun said: "General Qin promised that if you are willing to marry, you will give us a dowry. If you are not willing to leave, General Wei's mansion will always support us. With my skills, I can be responsible for teaching singers and dancers in the future, so I don't have to worry about my livelihood."
Chen Shi asked: "Will General Wei forget about it after he said it?"
Chao Yun said: "Probably not, the house has not kicked anyone out in the past two years."
Chen Shi sighed again: "I still think it's not a long-term solution... Why don't you go to Jizhou with me this time?"
Chaoyun thought for a while, recalling the boring and depressing short days in the countryside of Zhouyangyi, and shook his head lightly with a wry smile: "If you say this again, I have always treated you like a brother."
Chen Shi muttered: "It's not like we're kissing each other."
In fact, it was not that difficult to say that she was in the countryside of Zhouyangyi, but she always felt that time passed very slowly and it was not easy to endure it, probably because she was not used to that kind of life anymore. Maybe in the long run, what Chen Shi said made sense, but
Women do pay more attention to their own feelings in front of them.
Moreover, Chaoyun is also worried about more problems in the future, such as neighbors, Chen Shi's attitude, etc.
Chen Shi doesn't necessarily have to give up on her. Otherwise, if he knew that Chaoyun couldn't get used to living in the countryside, why wouldn't he be willing to take some risks and accept the official position rewarded by Qin Liang? Of course, if Chen Shi really became an official, would he still be willing to do so?
I'm afraid it's hard to say whether to marry Chaoyun.
Chao Yun thought of this and showed a forced smile again. Compared with Chen Shi's vague promises, she felt that Qin Liang was much more reliable... I don't know why, Qin Liang is not old, but Chao Yun always feels that he
Very thorough in doing things.
Moreover, Qin Liang is a very down-to-earth person. He almost never talks about useless empty words. He only considers what others really need, such as a comfortable place to stay, and a simple but stable guarantee.
Perhaps Chaoyun more than ten years ago would have been more easily moved by Chen Shi's promises, but now she thinks differently.
The two came to the door of the house and said to Chao Yun: "My brother is still living in the house outside. Wang Sima should come to visit soon to arrange everything. I will send my brother here."
Chen Shi bowed and said, "After we say goodbye, we won't be able to see each other again for a year and a half. Take care, sister."
Chaoyun smiled and said: "Wang Sima arranged a place for me, so I can know where I am."
The two of them said goodbye to each other. Chao Yun turned around, his smile immediately disappeared, and he felt a little sad in his heart.
Most relationships between people are like this. They get along for a long time, and there will be some real friendship, but it is still not deep enough. Reunion, separation, or betrayal, you have to find a way to live your life. Chen Shi treats
Li Yong, isn’t it the same?
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