Chapter 803 Knowing each other and trusting each other
Hua Bushi coughed lightly, put aside the thoughts in his heart for the time being, returned the salute to Cao Muyun, and said loudly: "Brother Cao has always been kind. I came to the capital. I should have come to visit earlier, but I just arrived today. I am really my little brother." It’s wrong,”
Cao Muyun smiled and said: "My little brother is still in good health. Please bear with me. This is not the place to talk. Muyun has prepared tea in the backyard. Let's talk in detail after we come in."
As he spoke, he stepped forward and took Hua Bushi's arm. The two walked hand in hand and entered the gate of Cao's Mansion. Chu Yiyi and Wu Yinghao followed behind them.
Cao Mansion is a large mansion with stacked courtyards. After entering the gate, five or six officials who came to see Cao Muyun were standing in the corridor. When they saw Cao Muyun, they all bowed their heads and saluted.
Cao Muyun returned the courtesy casually, but did not talk to them. He led Hua Bushi and the others straight back and came to the corner of the courtyard. He turned around and ordered: "Come here, take General Wu to a side hall to rest." , over at the Ministry of War, just go and say hello for him,"
A person in charge immediately agreed and said to Wu Yinghao: "General Wu, please go this way."
After the banquet at Lingxiao Tower, Wu Yinghao begged Hua Bushi in every possible way to bring him to the Cao Mansion, hoping to take the opportunity to join the Cao family and gain a big backer in the court. That day When he met Qiu Hengbo, he was still able to show off his full eloquence and flatter him. Today, when he met Cao Muyun, he knew that his position was humble, but he didn't even dare to say a word, and he just played the role of running errands and posting messages. .
Hearing Cao Muyun's words at this moment, Wu Yinghao immediately understood that Qiu Hengbo must have informed Mr. Muyun about his affairs. With Cao Muyun's words, he would not go to the Ministry of War to report on his duties this time. No problem anymore.
He was so happy that he knelt down on the ground with a "pop" sound, kowtowing and said: "Thank you so much, Mr. Cao. It's hard to repay your official status with a pink body, and it's hard to repay your status with a pink body. From now on, if Mr. Cao has anything to do, Wu Yinghao will never hesitate to die." , I will not give up even if I die,”
Cao Muyun waved his hand and said: "It's just a small matter, General Wu doesn't need to be polite, just go to the side hall to rest."
After Wu Yinghao thanked him profusely and left, Cao Muyun turned to Hua Bushi and said, "Brother Hua, please come this way."
The back garden of Cao Mansion is close to Shichahai. There is a two-story building built of blue bricks and red wood on the waterside, which is an excellent place for viewing.
Shichahai is a scenic spot in Yanjing. It is divided into three parts: West Sea, Houhai and Qianhai. What is facing here is Houhai, which has the widest water surface.
It was early summer and May, the season when water lotuses were in full bloom. I climbed up to the small building and looked out from the window rails. I saw rippling blue waves in front of me. Among the green lotus leaves, pink or red lotus flowers appeared and fell. , there is a patch of weeping willows on the shore, and the branches move with the wind, creating a beautiful lake scenery.
Not only is the view from the small building great, the tea is also excellent.
After taking the cup and taking a sip, Hua Bushi couldn't help but praise: "This tea is fragrant in color, mellow and sweet. It is really different from ordinary green tea. Is it the 'Yipin Wenlin' from Lushan Mountain?"
Cao Muyun said: "Brother Hua is an expert on fruit. This tea is produced in Wulaofeng of Lushan Mountain. The tea trees are always in the clouds and mist. It contains the spirit of immortality and has the best quality. Since the Northern Song Dynasty, this tea has been listed as a tribute. No matter how much money an ordinary commoner’s family has, it’s hard for them to taste it.”
Hua Bushi said: "It turns out that this tea is a gift from the emperor. I have the honor of tasting it today, so I have to thank Brother Cao."
Cao Muyun said with a smile on his face: "Although Muyun has made many friends in his life, there are only a few who can truly know each other. Brother Hua is Muyun's confidant. No matter how rare this tea is, I will not Will be stingy,"
As he spoke, he filled the teacup again and handed it to Hua Bushi.
Hua Bushi took it with both hands, and when he was about to drink, Cao Muyun suddenly said in a deep voice: "However, although it is difficult to find a friend, the status of the country and the country in my heart is even more important. Today, the imperial court is in turmoil, and there are many internal and external crises. , Mu Yun has already made up his mind. To be loyal to the Ming Dynasty and to support the Holy Emperor, even if it costs his life, it is a matter of course."
Cao Muyun was friendly and friendly just now, but in this moment, the smile on his face disappeared completely, and his eyes towards Hua Bushi were like two sharp swords.
Hua Bushi held the teacup in his hand and looked calm. Chu Yiyi, who was sitting next to him, was already aware of the change in the atmosphere. Qiu Hengbo, who was standing by the door, had his hands in his sleeves. Although he did not make any hostile move, he Intentionally or unintentionally, he took a step sideways and blocked the door of the building with his body.
Chu Yiyi was shocked in vain.
Because Sima Rulan and Cao Muyun had a grudge against killing their father, Hua Bushi did not bring her to visit Cao Mansion. At this moment, only Chu Yiyi and Meng Huan were standing outside the door.
Chu Yiyi is not strong in martial arts, and Meng Huan is no match for Qiu Hengbo. What's more, this is inside the Cao Mansion. If Cao Muyun suddenly turns against him and takes action, the three of them will be like fish on the chopping board, with no power to resist.
Hua Bushi didn't seem to be aware of this, and just said lightly: "Brother Cao's loyalty to the country really makes me admire him."
All I could hear was Cao Muyun saying: "Three days ago at noon, the palace chariot was attacked on Tianqiao Street. The prince and princess's carriages were hijacked. The robbers then drove a carriage through Zuo'anmen and escaped from the capital without a trace. , Now the Holy One has handed over this case to me, and the heavy responsibility of rescuing the prince and princess will be borne by Mu Yun,"
Hua Bushi said: "I was also on that street that day, but the situation was chaotic and my younger brother was slow to move. He was unable to see the details of the robbery of the palace driver. I heard that the eight heads of the 'Eight Sects of Yanjing' were all So he was arrested and imprisoned,"
Cao Muyun said: "Yes, but they are just scapegoats. The real mastermind of the carjacking is someone else."
After he said this, his eyes became even sharper, staring directly at the young master's face.
Hua Bushi still looked calm and said, "Brother Cao said this, so it means he has found out who is the mastermind."
Cao Muyun said: "Muyun has been investigating for three days, but fortunately he has found something. The mastermind is far away but right in front of you, Brother Hua,"
Hua Bushi said: "Oh, but I don't know what Brother Cao has any basis for."
Cao Muyun said: "After the palace driver was robbed on the overpass, the accompanying guards immediately notified the governor's office and ordered the city gates to be blocked. However, Zuo'an Gate was blocked by hundreds of pigs and could not be closed in time, resulting in After being driven out of the city by the robbers, Mu Yun personally interrogated Dutong Niu Jia, who was in charge of guarding the gate, and learned the details of the incident. Although the gangsters who came to block the door with their pigs had escaped, according to Niu Jia's instructions description, but it paints a picture of the leader,"
He took out a roll of paper from his sleeve and placed it on the table.
Hua Bushi stretched out his hand to take it and unfold it, only to see a picture on the paper of a big man with a face as big as a cake, black eyebrows and eyes, but he was dressed in the attire of a scholar. The painting was also lifelike.
Cao Muyun said: "This man's appearance is very distinctive. Muyun happened to know his identity. I wonder if Brother Hua knows why he came to the Middle-earth Continent, and how he brought hundreds of fat pigs to Zuo'anmen. What,"
Back then, Cao Muyun and Hua Bushi drifted to Dacang Island together and jointly opened the "Barking Sky Building" for dog training. They lived in Dacang City for several months. Of course, they knew Xiong Tiannan.
Hua Bushi took a sip of tea and said, "So, Brother Cao suspects that Young Master Xiong was under my command to cover the carjackers when they left the city."
Cao Muyun said: "It's not doubtful, but affirmative. Muyun has already heard that the two masters in the 'Evil Dog Sect' are Brother Hua's right and left assistants. The 'Jade Fairy' among them is Sima Rulan, and besides Miss Sima , who can let Xiong Tiannan do such things as ordered,"
Hua Bushi said: "It turns out that Brother Cao had figured out early in the morning that I would come to visit Cao Mansion, so he waited for my younger brother to throw himself into the trap so that he could arrest me and bring me to justice."
Cao Muyun stared at Hua Bushi's face, but his sharp eyes suddenly softened, and said: "Originally, Muyun did think so, but just now, I changed my mind."
Hua Bushi said: "Why is this?"
Cao Muyun said: "Since you and I are acquaintances, Muyun naturally knows Brother Hua better than others. When Brother Hua came here today, he clearly knew that I had the intention to capture you. With Xiongtai's resourcefulness, he would do what he wanted to do." If someone has fallen into a trap like this, if a way out has not been arranged, there must be something else going on."
Hua Bushi smiled slightly when he heard this and said, "Brother Cao really knows me."
He put the wine glass in his hand on the table and said seriously: "The so-called acquaintance means not only knowing each other, but also believing. Although Brother Cao knows me, he doesn't know whether he can trust me."
Cao Muyun said: "How do you say this?"
Hua Bushi said: "My younger brother came here today and did not arrange any other escape plan. He only relied on Brother Cao's trust. If I say that what I am planning will be beneficial to the Ming Dynasty, Brother Cao may believe it."
Cao Muyun looked into Hua Bushi's eyes and said: "The most important thing between friends is honesty. If trust is also a mutual thing, Brother Hua may admit that you were the one who kidnapped the prince and princess."
The two looked at each other, and after a while, Hua Bushi said: "Okay, I admit that the carjacking was indeed my plan, even though I didn't know the identity of the person sitting in the palace driver at the time."
Cao Muyun said: "Then Brother Hua also knows the current whereabouts of the prince and princess,"
Hua Bushi said: "I know they should be safe now,"
Cao Muyun nodded and said: "Okay, then I also believe what Brother Hua said, please have tea."
As he spoke, he filled the tea cup and handed it to Hua Bushi.
Cao Muyun and Hua Bushi are both people whose scheming and scheming are far beyond ordinary people, and they are also extremely sophisticated. The more such people are, the harder it is for others to trust them, and it is also difficult for them to win their trust.
But in the same way, it is even more valuable to gain their wholehearted trust.
It was only then that Chu Yiyi, who was sitting on the wooden chair next to him, breathed a sigh of relief, while Qiu Hengbo by the door also slowly lowered his hands in his sleeves.
Hua Bushi took the tea cup and took a sip carefully, and said: "Although the carjacking was planned by my younger brother, it was not me who attacked Gong Jia on Tianqiao Street, but 'Tianchu',"