Hu Mansion.

Linglong Court.

When Hu Fei brought Pei Jie and Chun Die back to the mansion from outside the city, he saw the housekeeper Qin Hai waiting anxiously in the courtyard as soon as he entered the back door.

"Master, you are finally back. Where have you been so early in the morning?"

When Qin Hai saw Hu Fei walking in from the back door, his eyes lit up, he hurried over and asked curiously.

"What's up?"

Hu Fei asked calmly without explaining.

Don't let too many people know about bidding farewell to Han Yike, especially Hu Weiyong.

"Oh, young master, I sent me over very early in the morning to invite you to the front yard for questioning, but I didn't find you when I came over. I must be impatient."

Qin Hai came back to his senses and said hurriedly.

"Let's go."

After listening to Qin Hai's words, Hu Fei turned around and walked to the front yard.

"You don't have to follow."

Just as Pei Jie and Chundie were about to follow, Hu Fei stopped them with words.

After a while, Hu Fei came to the study room in the front yard.

As soon as he walked into the study, Hu Fei saw someone standing next to Hu Weiyong, a middle-aged man covered in black robes. His face was slightly pale and expressionless.

"Did you just wake up?!"

Hu Weiyong looked at Hu Fei who slowly walked into the study and asked with some dissatisfaction.

Qin Hai had been gone for a while and still hadn't returned, so Hu Weiyong concluded that Hu Fei had just crawled out of bed.

"I went out to relax, what's wrong?"

Hu Fei answered casually and sat aside.

Relaxation?!

Do you still have less time to relax on weekdays?

After hearing Hu Fei's answer, Hu Weiyong frowned and couldn't help but think.

"I called you here today because I have something to tell you."

"From today on, Mu Ping will follow you just like Pei Jie. Someone must already know that he is yours. In the future, it will be inconvenient for him to do some things for you."

"If there are any errands that need to be done privately in the future, you can leave them to him."

As Hu Weiyong spoke, he pointed at the middle-aged man next to him who was shrouded in a black robe.

As Hu Weiyong finished speaking, the middle-aged man bowed and saluted Hu Fei.

"My subordinate, Xiao An, has met the young master."

The middle-aged man saluted and said respectfully.

Hu Fei looked at Xiao An and frowned slightly. He always felt that Xiao An looked a little sinister, which made him feel uncomfortable.

"Xiao An has been with me for many years. If you need anything, just feel free to use him. From now on, he will protect you in secret."

Hu Weiyong looked at Hu Fei and continued.

"Isn't this necessary? With Pei Jie and the others here, we have enough manpower. Besides, I'm not leading troops to fight, so there's no need to have so many people around me."

Hu Fei smiled bitterly and said slowly.

"I have already made up my mind. I am not discussing this with you. Now many people in the court have begun to deal with me. Even His Majesty has become suspicious of me. Only with him protecting you secretly can I rest assured."

"You have handled several things well recently, which impressed me. I think it is time for you to slowly take over the Hu family. I hope that no matter how the Ming Dynasty changes, my Hu family can have a place in the court."

"I have decided to go into hibernation. From now on, I will keep a low profile and be my prime minister. Whether you can succeed me in the future depends on you. Before that, you can't do anything else."

Hu Weiyong looked at Hu Fei and said seriously.

After hearing Hu Weiyong's words, Hu Fei couldn't help being surprised.

"You want me to sit on the position of prime minister in the future?!"

Hu Fei stared at Hu Weiyong and asked in surprise.

"This has always been my father's ambition, but you...now that you have made a name for yourself in the capital and are no longer considered a playboy, maybe you can help my father fulfill this wish."

Hu Weiyong nodded and said happily.

The rise of his son was indeed unexpected by him. He originally thought that his wish would eventually come true.

After receiving Hu Weiyong's affirmative reply, Hu Fei was even more surprised.

Unexpectedly, Hu Weiyong's wish was to make the Hu family a double prime minister, and even accompany the Ming Dynasty forever!

This may be the reason why he has continuously strengthened his power over the years, giving himself the ability to influence the entire government.

"But I just want to be a dandy, do some business and make some money, that's enough."

Hu Fei shook his head and expressed his refusal.

Accompanying a king is like accompanying a tiger. He never wanted to enter the court, he just wanted to be a rich man.

The reason why he did so many outrageous things before was just to save Hu Weiyong's life and his own life.

"Do you think you can still be the same as before?"

"Now you have attracted a lot of people's attention. Even His Majesty appreciates you. Although he may not trust you, he has acknowledged your talents. You are destined to not be the same in the future."

"Also, if those who want to deal with me feel threatened by you, what will they do to you? After all, no one wants to see me, Hu Weiyong, having an unfathomable helper. What will you do then?"

"There is nothing wrong with being greedy for wealth, but you must first have the ability to protect yourself and compete with invisible opponents. But do you have it?"

"If I'm gone, will they let you go? If your Majesty really believes the slander one day and accuses me, who in the Hu family will be spared?"

"You still don't understand?"

Hu Weiyong looked at Hu Fei and analyzed the interests to Hu Fei very seriously.

After listening to Hu Weiyong's words, Hu Fei froze on his chair blankly.

Although Hu Weiyong's words are a bit alarmist, they are very reasonable.

Yes, if the Hu Weiyong case really broke out in the 13th year of Hongwu's reign and he did not prevent it from happening, then not only would Hu Weiyong die, but he would not be spared either.

Even if the Hu Weiyong case is prevented from happening, there have been many scenes of struggle between the government and the opposition since ancient times. Who can be immune? If Hu Weiyong loses, if those people, like Tu Jie, target me again, then how can I save myself?

Where?

This is the first time Hu Fei has seriously thought about this issue.

It seems that he really has no choice. Just like those people in the palace wall, once he steps in, he will never be able to escape in this life.

After thinking everything through, Hu Fei couldn't help but reveal a wry smile.

It seems that his dream of being a second-generation official was shattered from this moment on. From today on, he has to think about how to really survive.

Not only to live simply, but also to live well, live nourished, and live confidently, which no one can shake.

"I know, I will think about it carefully."

After a long time, Hu Fei nodded towards Hu Weiyong and said slowly.

"Okay, think about it slowly. I will find an opportunity to find a job for you in the court. Being greedy for businessmanship is not a long-term solution after all. You must first establish a foothold in the court."

Hu Weiyong nodded with satisfaction and said in a deep voice.

"good."

Hu Fei agreed, stood up, bowed his hands, turned around and walked out.

His heart was a little heavy, because he knew that this road was not so easy to walk, and he was destined to go through thorns and thorns. He only hoped that he would not be like Hu Weiyong. Although he seemed to be superior and inferior to one person, he was often frightened and could not sleep at night.

sleep soundly.

He wants to walk his own path, a path that will not be abandoned by the king at will. He wants to make the Ming Dynasty unable to do without him in the end.

At this moment, he truly believed that Hu Weiyong had no intention of rebellion. All he wanted was the prosperity of the Hu family, and hoped that the Hu family could accompany the Ming Dynasty through the changes of generations.

...

Outside Hong Bin Building.

In a dark alley.

Several figures are hidden in the corner.

"Captain Mao, Hu Fei returned to Hongbin Tower after leaving Yanyu Tower and never came out again."

A subordinate stood beside Colonel Mao and said respectfully.

"knew!"

Colonel Mao snorted impatiently, his face gloomy.

During these days, the school inspector has been secretly monitoring Hu Fei, but Hu Fei didn't go anywhere except Linglong Garden, Hongbin Building, and Yanyu Building all day long, and no clues were found at all.

So he was unwilling.

He has always been quick in inspecting the school. He has inspected many officials, big and small, but has never failed. Except for Hu Fei, nothing could be found.

This made Captain Mao feel resentful, because he was criticized many times by the commander for this.

He swore that he must dig out something from Hu Fei, otherwise he would not be able to explain to His Majesty and the commander...
Chapter completed!