By the end of April, the weather in Jiangnan has become hotter day by day. Even a strong man will be sweating profusely just after standing under the sun for a short time in this early morning, let alone the weaker ones.
Old, weak, women and children. However, seeing the much older Fu Rong standing in the sun with his eyes narrowed in thought, none of the servants dared to step forward to stop him. After all, he wanted to be lazy and have fun for several days in a row.
A group of traitors have already been dealt with, and a group of those who wandered into the camp randomly and wanted to find another way out have been severely punished. Now everyone is silent. Until they see a bright red figure in the distance hurriedly coming,
They breathed a huge sigh of relief.
"Dad!" Due to the hurry along the way, Fu Jin's forehead was covered with fine beads of sweat, and the thin silk clothes clung to her body.
As soon as she stepped forward, she couldn't help but grab Fu Rong's arm and pull him to a shady place aside like a coward. Seeing that although Fu Rong's feet were heavy, he didn't resist very much, she finally breathed a sigh of relief.
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When she reached the corridor, she ordered someone to fetch warm water. She twisted the towel with her own hands and wiped Fu Rong's face. Then she put down the towel and waved the person away, and then said softly: "Dad, things haven't settled yet."
By the way, you must not be discouraged. Mother told me what happened when you were in the palace. You have never seen strong winds, heavy rains, and stormy seas. What do these things mean now?" "A hero is not brave enough in the past."
After being under the sun for less than a quarter of an hour, Fu Rong already felt a little dizzy. When he heard his adopted daughter say this, he couldn't help laughing and said, "If it were the time when I was serving Master Cheng Hua in the palace, don't
It is said that he stood for such a small amount of time under the scorching sun.
Yes, even if I stand for half an hour and an hour, I can still hold on. When I get older, I can’t compare to the past. The waves in the Yangtze River push back the waves in front, and a new generation replaces the old."
Seeing Fu Rong's ominous words, Fu Jin suddenly became more uneasy. But she had a delicate and clear temperament, which was covered up in a blink of an eye, but she chuckled and said: "Dad, how can you be considered old? I heard that Mr. Xiao, the chief ceremonial supervisor in the palace, is
Already sixty-six, Eunuch Li is already a lot older, but you are still young compared to them."
"How can I compare to them!" Fu Rong smiled suddenly, remembering that when the two leading officials in the Ceremony Supervisor were in decline, they still treated each other as usual. Although they were not very affectionate, they still had some good rapport.
Now that they were in trouble, they didn't say a word. They couldn't help but frowned and then sighed, "I have always been steady and steady in the palace. In the end, I finally looked away and went to Nanjing to enjoy peace and happiness. Nothing like their ups and downs, even Mei
Dong Gong once went to Yuling to sell incense, but in the end he was always nailed to the ceremonial supervisor. In terms of this ambition, I can't compare with the two of them."
Fu Jin keenly caught Fu Rong's exposed tone, immediately held his adoptive father's arm and walked in, and persuaded him: "Dad, you also said that when Eunuch Xiao was at his most relaxed, he went to Yuling Sixiang. This is not the end."
Are you making a comeback? I've heard about the charges that Fei Kai mentioned last time. They were all trivial. Even if he was really convicted, it was just a small mistake. With your ability, this is like a small jump over a ravine.
But, there’s nothing to worry about!”
"You, you, have such a mouth that no one can match! I would be relieved if your elder brother was half as smart as you."
After repeated persuasion by her adopted daughter, Fu Rong finally laughed and her expression became more relaxed.
However, when he sat down on Concubine Xiang's bamboo couch, he felt a sudden flash of inspiration in his mind, and then his heart skipped a beat. If it was just targeting him based on his affection for serving Emperor Chenghua for so many years, just those small charges,
The current emperor will definitely be lenient. However, if the wind in the capital is stronger than he imagined, then maybe he is just a pawn, and there will be more people involved behind him. One person can bring down a large area,
This is originally the consistent style of those who speak clearly and clearly.
"Jin'er, if something really goes wrong, you must keep the silver medal I gave you." She ordered in a deep voice. Fu Rong caught a glimpse of Fu Jin's face turning pale, and then she nodded her lips.
He nodded and sat down next to him. He stretched out his hand to caress his adopted daughter's head lovingly and said softly, "Don't worry, I just told you in vain. Things haven't reached that point yet. By the way, remember it."
Don't give that thing to others easily like last time." "I know, I know, not everyone is like that Xu Xun, and they won't be moved when they see such a thing."
Fu Jin just wanted to make a joke to liven up the atmosphere. Seeing that Fu Rongman was as heavy as water, she immediately understood that she had said the wrong thing, and hurriedly forced a smile and said: "Dad, lucky people have their own destiny, don't worry about big brother..."
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"Eunuch, Miss, Master Fei is here!" Before she could say this, she heard a panicked voice coming from outside. The father and daughter looked at each other, and Fu Rong nodded towards Fu Jin.
The adopted daughter quickly stood up and retreated behind the screen. He simply pulled a gauze quilt on the couch to cover him, and just closed his eyes to meditate. When he heard footsteps and greetings coming from outside, his face remained calm.
The more angry I feel.
Those lazy and cunning guys thought that this big tree was going to fall, so they didn't even notify them when someone came in!
Fei Kai entered the room and saw Fu Rong lying on the bed, motionless, and couldn't help but smile. He had dealt with punishment for many years, so he naturally knew that most people would always struggle even if they were about to die, let alone Fu Rong.
This cunning old guard. Therefore, he pretended not to know that Fu Rongnai was faking sleep. Shi Shiran sat down on a chair beside him and conjured a book in his hand as if by magic. He actually had a good time reading the book. However,
After a short while, he realized that Fu Rong was motionless on the couch, but there was some slight movement behind the screen.
After all, the little girl can't keep her anger!
Fei Kairan smiled, put down the book casually, and said slowly: "Eunuch Fu, I came here today to ask you, there should be 10,450 broad white three-ribbed cloth in the Nanjing inner treasury.
Five horses, but now there are only over eight thousand left. This inner treasury has always been jointly managed by Eunuch Fu and Eunuch Zheng. Is there any explanation for this?"
Seeing that Fu Rong was still unmoved and that there was no sound behind the screen, he asked again: "In addition, the officers and soldiers were ordered to renovate the Nanjing Palace City. The emperor had ordered to give 40% of the grain and rice. Why did it end up being reduced?"
70%?"
Before Fei Kai could ask again, Fu Rong finally opened his eyes suddenly, his eyes full of ridicule.
Even though Fei Kai came with full confidence, he was really annoyed by the contemptuous look in his eyes. He sneered and was about to speak again when suddenly he heard a loud noise outside, and not long after, a figure turned out to be brazen.
He barged right in.
After Chen Lu, dressed in a brocade official robe, broke into the house, he greeted Fei Kai, the imperial envoy, according to the etiquette as if he were a serious guest. He then greeted Fu Rong, and then without waiting for the two of them to speak first, he
He said in a deep voice: "Master Fei," Eunuch Fu, the matter is urgent and I have to break in. You two have learned that something happened again in the Imperial College."
Fu Rong was originally angry, but when he saw Chen Lu blinking at him, he swallowed the three words he was about to blurt out. Instead, Fei Kai raised his eyebrows and asked, "What's the matter?"
"Someone took advantage of the Imperial Academy to offer sacrifices to the Masters of the Liquor Chapter, and held a meeting for the academic supervisors to be born in the Shengzhen Hall. They broke into the Imperial Academy, occupied a building opposite the gate, and threatened to see Wei Guogong, Cheng Guogong, Fu Eunuch and Zheng Eunuch, the four Nanjing guards.
, sued the Engineering Department for Zhao Qin’s occupation of people’s land, loan sharking, forcing people to die, and privately appropriating water conservancy..." There are seven charges in total! If the four of them don't show up, he will commit suicide there!"
As soon as these words came out, Fei Kai was certainly shocked, and even Fu Rong was shocked. Sui Yi suddenly thought of someone in his heart.
That boy Xu Xun is really courageous! But that's good. Now he can't wait to cause Nanjing to turn upside down!
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The Zhaofu compound at the foot of Qingshan Mountain in the East of Jurong.
Although he is only a seventh-rank official, this large house built on the mountain was designed and built by famous artists. It has a spring, a pond, a stone mountain, and even a few cranes. It is impressively the first place in the southern Zhili area.
This is a famous garden in the south of the Yangtze River. On weekdays, this place is often full of guests, and on this day it was also decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, which made it very festive.
This is a great day for the Zhao family to get married. Dozens of tables have already been set up in the wedding tent. Some of the servants at the door are busy passing the names of the guests, some are busy recording the gift list, and some are busy ushering in the seats.
, and some were busy guiding the guests' carriages, horses, and sedans. As the host, Zhao Qin naturally had to receive the groups of distinguished guests in person. However, there were too many people coming that day, so he could only accompany them and talk for a while. Even so, his mouth was dry.
Mr. Luo, the staff member he relied on the most, was ill in bed. The other staff members were still not enough to deal with these big shots alone, so he could only cheer up.
So, he finally took a chance and drank it. The water moistened his throat, and he immediately called the housekeeper and asked: "Has the second young master who went to welcome the bride returned with any news?"
"Sir, he said he has entered the city." The butler bowed with a smile, and then whispered, "I just went back to see Mr. Luo who was in poor health. Mr. Luo also asked me to send a message to the master.
Today is a day of double happiness and good fortune for sure!”
When Zhao Qin was stroking his beard and laughing after hearing this good news, in a separate small courtyard behind, Mr. Luo handed the packed luggage to the groom to take out first. After waiting for a long time, he changed
Wearing a green shirt and a small hat, he quietly left the bustling Zhao Mansion. When he got into the car and drove away, he couldn't help but raise the curtains and look back for a while, and then lowered the car curtains after a long while.
When the coachman outside heard this movement, he smiled and said, "Why, sir, can't you bear it?"
"What can't be tolerated? A sanctimonious hypocrite, it would be better to hang out with those real villains than to hang out with him." Mr. Luo in the carriage sneered, and then said lazily, "Of course, if it weren't for me, Mr. Luo,
, he can probably show off for a few more years, so I sent him on his way early. The news of the treasure map was revealed to Eunuch Fu. Eunuch Fu had already sent it to the capital if he wanted to, and people might come every two days.
"Yes, Xian'an really deserves the reputation of defeating the enemy." The coachman waved his riding whip high.