Soon there were only two people left in the lobby, and Ruan Ting sat down tiredly.
He was already a little tired after greeting guests all day long and scheming with those old foxes. After going through things like Xueya, he was even more exhausted now.
At this moment, he didn't even have the energy to think about how he was going to end the matter tomorrow in the face of discussions from the government and the public.
Mr. Xueya didn't show any politeness, he walked to the next chair and sat down.
After an unknown amount of time, Ruan Tingfang said in a deep voice: "Who are you and what do you want to do?"
Young Master Xueya smiled and said, "Father still doesn't believe me?"
Ruan Ting sneered and said: "My son is dead! I don't care what your intentions are. If you make an issue about the deceased, don't you think it's too despicable for Mingyin Pavilion?"
Mr. Xueya laughed softly as if he had heard something funny.
Ruan Ting said coldly: "Why are you laughing?"
Mr. Xueya sighed: "Are you really sure... Ruan Shuo is dead?"
Ruan Ting kept a cold face and said nothing. Mr. Xueya said calmly: "Father, although I was young back then, I still remember some things...encountering robbers? What a robber."
"Shut up!" Ruan Ting shouted sternly.
Mr. Xueya casually lowered his eyes and fiddled with the gold bracelet on his wrist. He twisted the heads of the two dragons back and forth. It turned out that the dragon heads were movable.
Ruan Ting's eyes flashed slightly, "What do you want?"
"I just want to get back what I deserve." Young Master Xueya said softly, "Isn't that right?"
Ruan Ting said: "If you really want to get back what you deserve, you shouldn't show up in this capacity today. Do you think that the powerful people in Shangyong will accept that the eldest son of the Prime Minister's Mansion is a piano player in a place like Mingyin Pavilion?
people?"
Mr. Xueya smiled and said, "If I hadn't appeared today, I'm afraid the grass on the grave would have been taller than a person."
"You..." Ruan Ting opened his mouth, but nothing came out.
Young Master Xueya stood up and said, "Father must still need time to think about it, so I will go back first."
"Where are you going back?" Ruan Ting couldn't help but ask.
Mr. Xueya smiled and said, "Of course it's Mingyin Pavilion."
Ruan Ting's expression changed again and again in an instant, "What is the relationship between Mingyin Pavilion and you?" He never believed that Xue Ya was just a musical instrument player at Mingyin Pavilion. He asked himself that he had never offended Mingyin Pavilion or its owner.
There's no need to offend a luthier.
Mr. Xueya said: "It doesn't matter. My father also knows that I am the piano master of Mingyin Pavilion. If there is any relationship, it is probably... I have a good relationship with the master of the pavilion." There is no ambiguity in these words. From his perspective,
When it came out of my mouth, it seemed a bit ambiguous.
Although Ruan Ting was not a lover of romance, he was not an ignorant fool either. A mouthful of blood almost spurted out of his chest.
He was clearly hinting that he had an ambiguous relationship with the master of Mingyin Pavilion.
Ruan Ting's face turned blue and purple, and Young Master Xueya sighed: "I know my father looks down on me, but... I also want to live." After that, he ignored Ruan Ting, turned around and walked out.
Behind him, Ruan Ting sat alone in the empty lobby and remained silent. The joy in the hall seemed to be a mockery of him.
I don't know how long it took before the sound of heavy objects falling to the ground broke the silence in the lobby. This sound was particularly clear in the quiet night.
In the early morning, Luo Junyao sat in front of the dressing mirror and let Lan Yin tie her hair.
While playing with the pearl flowers in his hand, Luo Junyao asked: "Is there any follow-up to what happened last night?"
What happened to the Ruan family last night has already spread throughout Shangyong, even if Lan Yin didn't go to the Ruan family, she would have heard about it.
"There is no other news coming out this early in the morning." Lan Yin said.
Luo Junyao nodded and said, "That's right, it shouldn't be so early."
Fengjian beside him said with a smile: "Although there is no follow-up news, there is some other news coming out."
Speaking of which, the timing of the incident at the Ruan family last night was really not very good. Mr. Xueyaya showed up at the Ruan family very early, so that the guests still had a lot of time to communicate with each other after leaving the Ruan family.
Although the most powerful families gave the Ruan family face and did not express any opinions, it was impossible for the Ruan family to control everyone's mouths.
Therefore, the Ruan family was very quiet last night, but the entire Shangyong Imperial City was very lively.
"what news?"
Feng Jian said: "More than twenty years have passed since the events of the Ruan family, but there are still many families in Shangyong City who had contacts with the Ruan family. It is said that the eldest son of the Ruan family is indeed called
Ruan Shuo. When the first wife, mother and son, encountered bandits outside, there was nothing wrong with the lady's body. The lady's family also went to identify the body, but the young master..."
"How are you doing, young master?"
Feng Jian said: "It is said that the young master was thrown directly from the hillside into the ravine by the bandits. When he was found, not only his face but also his body were mutilated. Only the clothes and accessories on his body could identify him. Xiao
Ruan Xiang was heartbroken when the young master became like this, so he took his son to his grave in person. Mrs. Ruan’s family and the rest of the Ruan family only took a quick look at it, how could they dare to take a closer look?”
Luo Junyao held his chin with one hand, looked back at Feng Jian and said, "This is not impossible. It only shows that the bandits are extremely vicious. It cannot prove that Mr. Xueya is really the son of the Ruan family, right?"
Fengjian nodded and smiled: "That's true, so only Ruan Xiang can decide whether to admit it or not."
Luo Junyao remembered something and asked, "Is there any news about the jade pendant that Mr. Xueya took out?"
Feng Jian said: "The jade pendant is real. It is said that it is the heirloom jade pendant of the Ruan family. The Ruan family was originally from an ordinary background, so the jade pendant is not very valuable. In the early years, many people saw Ruan Ting wearing it and said that it was to be passed on to the eldest son.
Later, after the eldest son was born, Ruan Ting gave it to him, so it is indeed the eldest son of the Ruan family."
"The princess seems to be very interested in Mr. Xueya?"
Luo Junyao sighed and said: "Many noble ladies read Yongfeng Hualu yesterday afternoon, and Mr. Xueya is the most popular one. Who knew that this would happen in the evening."
After all, although the list is newly arranged, most of the people on it are actually acquaintances of the ladies of Shangyong. Only this Xueya Master is rarely known. He used to be a blockbuster just by his appearance, but now he is like this
thing……
Luo Junyao felt that publishing the album at this time was a bit unfair to the Ruan family.
Lan Zhen said in confusion: "Isn't that great? Many people will be curious about Mr. Xueya's appearance."
Luo Junyao raised his hand and knocked her forehead and said, "You can't say that, you can't make any money."
"Oh." Lan Zhen was still a little confused, but the princess was right!
Xie Yan came in from the outside, looked at Luo Junyao who was sitting in front of the dressing mirror and asked in a low voice: "What are you thinking about?"
When Lan Yin and others saw the prince coming, they all bowed and quietly left.
Luo Junyao raised his head and said, "I'm thinking about what happened to the Ruan family last night."
Xie Yan took the beaded flower she was playing with and looked at it, then gently put a hairpin in her hair and said, "Don't think so much, that's the Ruan family's business."
Luo Jun shook his head and said: "It does have nothing to do with us, but...do you think Mingyin Pavilion is related to Luanyi Division?"
Xie Yan was slightly startled, and raised his eyebrows slightly: "How could Yao Yao think so?"
Luo Junyao said: "Although... the forest is big and there are all kinds of birds, there are only so many big and beautiful birds. Besides, Mingyin Pavilion and Luan Yisi, don't you think these two names match well?"
What?"
Although these two reasons sound ridiculous, Luo Junyao really thinks so.
Xie Yan looked at her makeup carefully, nodded and said, "What Yao Yao said makes sense, I'll have someone check it out later."
Luo Junyao stood up and looked at his leisurely look before remembering, "Why are you still at home? Aren't you busy today?"
Xie Yan is really busy. Of course he has to go out early when he needs to go to court, but he also has to give in when he doesn't have to go to court.
Xie Yan said: "I won't go to court today. Bai Jingrong of the Qi tribe should also need time to think about it. There is nothing to do today."
"Then you're not going out today?"
Xie Yan smiled and said: "You want to leave the city to visit the National Army, do you want to go?"
"Go!" Luo Junyao grabbed his sleeve and said firmly.
They were not the only ones going to the Zhenguo Army camp. When they walked out of Jingyuan, they saw a man standing not far away waiting for them.
This person is none other than Yu Mingqiu, the former secret guard commander of Dasheng.
Seeing him, Luo Junyao couldn't help turning his head and rolled his eyes secretly: If he doesn't go back to see his wife, why is he staying here so early in the morning? This kind of man deserves to be abandoned by his wife!
Yu Mingqiu didn't see Luo Junyao's eyes roll, but he knew to some extent that the princess was a little dissatisfied with him. After all, he had really cheated her that day.
In fact, he didn't do it on purpose, he just happened to hear Xie Yan's footsteps and thought the little princess's idea was interesting, so he wanted His Highness the Regent to hear it.
As for whether anything happened between them and their husband, what does it have to do with him, an outsider?
"I've met the princess." Yu Mingqiu felt that his actions were a bit unkind. As a man in his thirties, he shouldn't argue with a teenage girl, so he took the initiative to come forward and greet her.
If he had known that the angry little girl in front of him would change hands and lay a big news for him, I am afraid that he would not be able to do this gift so sincerely at this time.
Luo Junyao turned around and looked at Yu Mingqiu, "No need to be polite, is General Yu feeling well? How many more days of rest?"
Yu Mingqiu smiled and said: "It's nothing serious, just go out for a walk."
Luo Jun shook his head and said, "That's good. General Yu, please take care of yourself." It's okay if you're healthy, otherwise I'll make you mad later. How can I compensate Xie Yan?
"Thank you for your concern, Princess," Yu Mingqiu said.
"..." Xie Yan lowered his head and looked at the smiling girl beside him, and then at his long-time colleague and friend who seemed quite touched.
It's better not to tell Mingqiu, because he and Yaoyao probably don't understand the same thing anymore.
This was Luo Junyao's second visit to the Zhenguo Army camp, but his identities were completely different.
Last time she was just the second girl of the Luo family, playing with her brother. This time she was the regent princess. Coupled with her previous record of defeating He Ruoyashu in the Zhenguo Army, she naturally attracted more attention.
Nowadays, most of Xie Yan's energy is focused on the court. Even Wei Changting has been transferred to the Ministry of Household Affairs, and Gu Jue is responsible for most of the affairs of the Zhenguo Army.
When they arrived, Gu Jue was watching the soldiers of the Zhenguo Army drill. He heard that the prince and princess were coming, so he led his people to greet them.
"I've met the prince and the princess." Gu Jue's face was a little pale. He had been beaten a few days ago because he helped Cui Zheyu intercept and kill Yu Chen.
Poor General Gu was beaten and couldn't take leave, so he still had to deal with military affairs.
Xie Yan nodded, indicating that he didn't need to be polite.
Gu Jue then smiled and said: "Why did the prince bring the princess to the army?" He had followed Xie Yan for many years and knew Xie Yan's temper. As long as he made a mistake and was punished, he would never settle the old score again, so he did not care at all.
I am restrained because I just made a mistake.
Xie Yan said: "The princess has not met the generals of the army, so I happened to bring her over to see them when I have free time today." Of course the second girl of the Luo family has met the generals of the Zhenguo Army, but the Princess Regent has not.
Gu Jue smiled and said: "I see, the soldiers are training now, why don't the prince and princess stay in the army for lunch at noon, and also allow the generals to pay homage to the princess?"
Xie Yan and Luo Junyao also had this intention, so they naturally agreed.
Luo Junyao had long been attracted by the deafening shouts of killing coming from a distance, and he was a little distracted after listening to what they said.
Gu Jue saw this and smiled and said: "Princess, you are curious about the soldiers' drills? Why don't you, General, have someone take you over to have a look?"
"can I see?"
Gu Jue smiled and said: "It's not a secret, so why not?"
Luo Junyao quickly raised his head to look at Xie Yan. Xie Yan smiled at her and said, "Go ahead."
So Gu Jue recruited two young generals and led Luo Junyao to the school grounds behind the camp.
Looking at her brisk pace, Gu Jue smiled and said: "The princess's preferences are quite different from those of Yong's noble ladies. She is worthy of being a tiger girl."
Although they had only met her a few times, Gu Jue was quite impressed by the princess's outstretched hand and courage. Among other things, the knife that killed Xianyun that day was clean and neat, something that no ordinary girl could do.
Xie Yan glanced at him coldly, and Gu Jue immediately touched his nose and changed the subject, "Your Majesty, this is..."
Gu Jue had already followed Xie Yan before Yu Mingqiu disappeared, but his position was not high at that time, and the secret guard commander was not a role that anyone could meet. Naturally, he had never met Yu Mingqiu.
Seeing that the prince came with a strange man with a broken arm and scars on his face, Gu Jue had a slight guess in his mind that this man was probably one of the people Bai Jingrong promised to send back a few days ago.
But the prince was able to bring people to the Zhenguo Army so quickly, which shows his trust and respect for him.
Xie Yan said: "This is Yu Mingqiu, General Yu."
Gu Jue was a little surprised, and immediately raised his hands and said: "The last general, Gu Jue, has met General Yu."
Yu Mingqiu said with a smile: "General Gu's name is as loud as thunder in my ears. General, you don't need to be polite."
Gu Jue said: "Gu Jue just followed the prince and got some credit by luck, but it can't compare to General Yu's unparalleled bravery in the past."
Gu Jue also felt a little regretful in his heart. Yu Mingqiu's deeds back then were not a secret among the generals of the Zhenguo Army. There were many people who respected him highly, and Gu Jue was one of them.
It is really sad that such a person comes back with wounds all over his body.
Yu Mingqiu shook his head and said: "It's just old things from back then, not worth mentioning."
"How could it be possible? The entire Zhenguo Army..."
Xie Yan glanced at the two of them and asked, "Is this king here waiting for you to finish complimenting each other?"
Yu Mingqiu and Gu Jue couldn't help but look at each other. Yu Mingqiu smiled and said, "Your Majesty, please give me your instructions."
Xie Yan didn't bother to pay attention to the two of them, and turned around and walked towards the place where the coach was discussing matters.
The two people behind him had no choice but to follow. Gu Jue looked at Xie Yan who was walking in front, and then at Yu Mingqiu beside him. He realized with some hindsight that he mentioned his past achievements in front of Yu Mingqiu. To him,
Maybe it's also a kind of harm.
It's sad and sad that a hero's achievements are forgotten, but for some people, it's also cruel to be constantly reminded of the difference between their past and present selves.
The braver Yu Mingqiu was back then, the more disappointed and sad Yu Mingqiu is now when he sees his injuries.
When outsiders see Yu Mingqiu today, they will feel more regretful and pitiful. These are not what Yu Mingqiu needs.
The three of them entered the study room where the meeting was held and sat down. Although the room was very simple and rough, it was much better than living in a military tent.
There were only three people in the huge room at this time. Gu Jue first reported various affairs of the National Army in the past few days as usual, while Yu Mingqiu sat aside and listened quietly.
After Gu Jue and Xie Yan finished talking about the business, Xie Yan looked at Yu Mingqiu and asked, "What do you think?"
Yu Mingqiu was startled and said: "General Gu handled everything properly. I have nothing to say."
Xie Yan said: "The Zhenguo Army and the Dingguo Army have been fighting for many years, and now they are in the period of rest and recuperation. Don't worry about it for the time being. However, the Armed Guard Army has been slackened in recent years and has no combat power. It is in urgent need of rectification. I intend to let you serve as the commander-in-chief of the Armed Guard Army. You
how about?"
Hearing this, not only Yu Mingqiu was stunned, but Gu Jue also looked at Xie Yan in surprise.
Yu Mingqiu frowned slightly, with a bitter look on his face, "How can I take on the position of commander-in-chief of the armed guard like I am now? What's more, I have been detained by the Qi people for many years. Based on this alone, I am afraid that I will not be able to convince the civil and military forces of the DPRK and China.
?”
Xie Yan stared at him and said in a deep voice: "You just need to tell me whether you can restore the strength and glory of the armed guards to their former glory."
There was silence in the room. Yu Mingqiu raised his head and looked at Xie Yan.
After a long time, he said in a deep voice: "Yes."
Xie Yan nodded with satisfaction and said: "Very good, I believe that General Yu will not let me down. General Wei Wu is old and unable to rectify the armed guards. Deputy Commander Xu Liren's prestige and achievements are not enough to suppress the generals of the armed guards."
, if you don’t agree, I will be in trouble even more.”
"My prestige and achievements are not even more..."
Xie Yan said: "I don't have to worry about this. Back then, the rank of the secret guard commander was only one step away from the military guard general. Now it's just right."
General Wuwei was from the first rank, and before Yu Mingqiu disappeared, he was from the second rank. If he could come back smoothly, the late emperor would have been promoted.
Yu Mingqiu was a little helpless and said: "Your Majesty employs people in an eclectic way, but is it a bit radical? I heard that the eldest son of the Luo family is now reorganizing the East Camp of the Armed Guards. I thought that Your Majesty was planning to..."
Xie Yan said: "Even if the king is willing to let the Luo family control the Wuwei Army, do you think other people in the court can rest assured? What's more...his real talents are not in this area."
Yu Mingqiu thought thoughtfully and said: "You sent the Lingchuan Marquis to the Ministry of Household Affairs. Do you plan to let your uncle-in-law join the court as an official? He is a major general of the Dingguo Army. The Luo family will not
Do you suspect that you want to reduce their military power?"
Even if Luo Yun is Xie Yan's father-in-law, this misunderstanding is still fatal.
Xie Yan glanced at him, "I told the emperor back then that you are not suitable to be a secret guard." It is easy to think too much, but he is not a scheming person. This kind of person is not easy to rush into the battlefield.
It will inevitably feel a little uncomfortable.
However, the world was far less peaceful than it is now, and the difference between the so-called secret guards and ordinary soldiers was not as clear-cut as it is now.
For example, Yu Mingqiu, the secret guard commander, often led troops on the battlefield.
Yu Mingqiu said: "So, the Luo family won't mind this matter?"
Xie Yan said: "General Luo is in his prime. As long as nothing happens, the power of the national army will not change hands within twenty years. As long as there is no big war, it is enough to have the second son of the Luo family at the border. People like Luo Jinyan will stay for a long time.
Border clearance is where Qucai is. As I said, his talents were not originally in this area."
Yu Mingqiu sighed and said, "I haven't met Mr. Luo either. That's all. Anyway, this is your business. Just make your decision."
In fact, he also understood that with Luo Jinyan's current age and qualifications, it would be impossible for him to take charge of the Armed Guards. Even if he was parachuted in, he would have nothing to do with Luo Jinyan. What he said was just a reminder to Xie Yan. Anyway, Xie Yan has always been better than him.
He could think about the problem, but he would only briefly mention it.
Xie Yan said: "The Wuwei Army will be handed over to you, and the appointment will be issued within ten days. In addition...after you disappeared that year, the imperial brother awarded you the title of Marquis Xiaoyuan, and he has still kept it for you."
Yu Mingqiu didn't know what he thought of, and his expression changed slightly.
Just listen to Xie Yan say: "Once the imperial appointment is announced, the whole Shangyong will know the news. It is best to deal with your family affairs before taking office. Otherwise, there will be a fire in the backyard of General Wei Wu or he will be divorced by his wife, which will not look good."
