Two hundred and eighty fifth chapter: what is the favorite
Zhu Muwu also understood how important this matter was now, so there was no slack on his face. He kept Wan He's instructions in mind one by one. After Wan He finished speaking, Zhu Muwu nodded and turned around to prepare. .And after Zhu Muwu left, Wan He suddenly seemed to remember something. He turned around and asked, "Cousin, is Pei Shiju going too? I had betrayed his son before because of Yuerong. If I go to find him this time, wouldn't it be counterproductive?"
What Wan He was talking about was Pei Shiju's eldest son Pei You. Pei You was also one of Princess Yuerong's suitors before. But it was very tragic. Wan He and Yuerong teamed up to make them so angry that they almost vomited blood. Strictly speaking, Pei You and Wan He already have a grudge. Now Wan He has something to ask Pei Shiju for help. How could Pei Shiju agree? He might even get in the way.
Fang Xuanling said with a smile: "Don't worry. Pei Shiju has been able to hang out in the court for so many years and still be valued by the Holy Emperor. He is definitely not a person who is driven by ambition. And most importantly, he is very smart. He will know how to survive in the court and gain greater benefits."
"Uh." Fang Xuanling's specious words made Wan He confused. He didn't understand what Fang Xuanling meant at all. But he understood one thing. That is, as long as it is done properly. Then Pei Shiju would still choose to support him. Wan He immediately nodded vigorously and waved his fist, which could be considered as encouragement for himself. He asked Fang Xuanling: "Okay. Now what I have to do first .What is."
Looking at the invitation in front of him, Pei Shiju couldn't help but take a deep breath. He raised his head and smiled at the young man in front of him and said, "Please reply to Duke Liang. I will definitely attend the banquet tonight."
After getting the answer he wanted, Zhu Muwu smiled and gave Pei Shiju a fist salute. Then he turned around and left. After Zhu Muwu left, the smile on Pei Shiju's face immediately froze. Then he turned and looked at the screen behind him. The voice said: "It has been checked clearly."
"Well." A voice came from behind the screen. The voice was low and hoarse. I couldn't even tell whether the speaker was a man or a woman. "Wan He has already gone to visit Yu Wenshu to protect his children. Yu Shiji and Feng Deyi, although I can't find out what the purpose of his visit to these people is. But I can be sure that it is definitely the same as the purpose of inviting you to the banquet this time."
Pei Shiju's eyes narrowed, revealing a little light. He seemed to be mumbling to himself and said: "This Wan He. I really can't see through him. Call him stupid. But he can win the favor of the Holy Emperor every time. . You can say that he is smart. He actually contacted the important ministers of the court at this time to form a party for personal gain. This has always been the heart of the Holy One. He shouldn't think that he can be unscrupulous because he has reached the sky in one step. "
Pei Shiju was talking to himself, but the voice behind the screen did not respond. It seemed that Pei Shiju was the only one in the whole living room. After Pei Shiju muttered a few words to himself, he shook his head again and said with a frown. : "No. Wan He is not such a fool. Otherwise, the Holy One would not praise him so highly. Humph. Everyone in the world says that the Holy One is a foolish king. But the Holy One is so powerful. How many people know about it? If this Wan He If it is really so unforgettable, the Holy Emperor will never use him so seriously. Go and check it out carefully. I want to know who has been looking for him during this period." Pei Shiju's last words were much louder. Moreover, the words contained the majesty of a superior person.
"Yes." A simple word came out from behind the screen again. Then, the bead curtain hanging next to the screen suddenly moved automatically without wind. It swayed back and forth a few times, and then there was no movement anymore.
"Dad." At this moment, a voice came from outside the living room. Then, Pei Shiju's eldest son, Pei You, walked in quickly wearing a court robe. He first saluted Pei Shiju, and then said: "Dad. .My child heard that someone just came to send an invitation. Who is it?"
Pei Shiju didn't speak. He just silently handed over the invitation in his hand. Pei You was Pei Shiju's eldest son, and he ranked first among the children of various aristocratic families in Luoyang in terms of knowledge and ability. Therefore, Pei Shiju asked Pei You to participate in the family very early. The affairs are being handled. Naturally, this banquet will not be hidden from him.
Pei You took the invitation and took a look at it. Especially after seeing the word "Wanhe", his expression suddenly changed. He raised his head and looked at Pei Shiju with a livid face. He hummed, "Dad, this is a banquet kid. Thought we shouldn't go."
"Yeah." Hearing what Pei You said, Pei Shiju also turned around and glanced at Pei You. But he soon guessed what Pei You was thinking. He couldn't help but sigh in his heart. This son of his is good at everything, but he has such a big heart. It's too narrow-minded. Mixing personal preferences with official business is the easiest way to do bad things. However, Pei Shiju still couldn't bear to scold his outstanding son. He asked in a deep voice: "Tell me your reasons why we shouldn't go." .”
"Forging cliques for personal gain." Pei You quickly found a good excuse for himself. He held his head high and said confidently: "What the Holy One hates the most today is forming cliques for personal gain. Although Wanhe is now a member of the Holy Family, if he violates it, The most taboo thing of the Holy One can only lead to death. There is no need for our Pei family to get involved with him. If we are implicated, it will be extremely bad. Therefore, in my opinion, this invitation from Wan He is... I absolutely cannot agree to it. Not only that, dad should also take this invitation and go to the Holy One to complain to Wan He. By then, the Holy King will value dad more and more."
Hearing Pei You talk eloquently, he seemed to be proud of himself for being able to come up with such a perfect reason at the moment. Pei Shiju remained silent. He waited until Pei You finished speaking. Then Pei Shiju let out a long sigh. For the first time in his life, Once, Pei Shiju was disappointed with his son. If it were anyone else, Pei Shiju would have sneered and ignored him. But the person in front of him was his eldest son. How could Pei Shiju watch his eldest son go astray? Lu. Immediately, Pei Shiju sighed to Pei You: "You'er, you are wrong."
"Uh, wrong." Pei You originally thought that he would get approval from his father, but he didn't expect to get such a three-word evaluation. He couldn't help but be stunned. At first, he even thought that his father, who had always been kind to him, was following him. He was joking to himself. But when Pei You saw Pei Shiju's serious face, Pei You couldn't help but trembled in his heart. He immediately asked: "Dad, where did I go wrong."
"You are wrong." Pei Shiju still said these three words. Then he paused for a moment. He knew his son better than his father. Pei Shiju knew his son's character very well, so before mentioning him, Pei Shiju also had to think carefully about his words. After a while, Pei Shiju said to Pei You: "Your mistake is that you don't understand Wan He too well."
"I don't understand." Pei You looked very disdainful for his father's reason. Of course, this disdain was only directed at Wanhe. "A mere merchant's son. He only got the favor of the Holy Emperor by luck. He is just a favorite minister.
.Is there anything you don’t understand?”
"My favorite." Hearing Pei You's evaluation of Wan He, Pei Shiju smiled bitterly. He took two steps forward and looked at the sky outside the window. He narrowed his eyes and sighed: "You'er, do you know why?
My father has been cautious in the court and has been walking on thin ice for decades. He is just a favorite. Do you really think that this favorite is very simple? Luck. If it is just luck, how can he be able to make peace with just one sentence?
Li Hun, who was as good as Yu Wenshu, had his family destroyed. If it was just luck, how could he kill Li Yuan's son and then force Li Yuan's family out of Luoyang, as well as Wang Shichong, Su Wei, Xu Shanxin, and Yang Yichen
.If you still regard Wan He as just an ordinary businessman who rose to power by luck, I'm afraid it won't be long before his father's name will be listed with them."
As an important minister in the court, Pei Shiju naturally knew much more information than ordinary people. Even the entanglement between Wan He and Wang Shichong, which ordinary people did not know, Pei Shiju was well aware of. In the end, Pei Shiju even knew it himself.
I felt a chill creeping up my back. Unknowingly, Wan He had managed to punish so many important officials in the court. No matter who they were, Wan He was no less inferior to Pei Shiju. If that happened one day.
If Wan He is provoked to deal with him, Pei Shiju really can't guarantee whether he will end up like these people.
After finishing speaking, Pei Shiju turned around sharply, stared at Pei You with his eyes, and shouted in a deep voice: "Youer, my father knows that because of Princess Yuerong, there is a rift between you and Wan He. But this doesn't matter.
It will not make you desperate to be an enemy of such a person. Remember, never underestimate anyone who can survive in the court, especially those who can get the Holy Family, because such people must not rely on luck.
to explain.”
Pei Shiju suddenly changed his attitude and said these words, which also shocked Pei You. Facing his father's gaze, Pei You suddenly felt as if a thousand kilograms of boulders were suddenly pressed down on his body. The pressure was so heavy that he couldn't breathe at all.
When Pei Shiju saw his son's red-faced and embarrassed look, he felt a little distressed in his heart. He sighed and returned to his usual appearance. He sighed: "Youer, my father knows that you are a smart man.
Your knowledge, talents, and abilities are not inferior to those of other families in any of them. But what worries you the most as a father is precisely this. The sense of superiority that this superiority brings to you sometimes makes you feel uncomfortable.
You can't see what you should have seen. If you can't change this, my father hopes that you should resign from the official position as soon as possible and become a rich man in peace and contentment."