Chapter 123 Secret Talk in the Study Room (Part 2)
"The meaning of being from the same family? Judging from the fact that Mr. Jiang, a doctor from Guanglu, came to serve alone as his mother, it is not necessarily..."
Zhao Kuangyi said: "When I was in Yaowang Valley, I heard from senior brother Yan Qiu that there were rules from the time the academy was founded. If students enter the imperial court, they are not allowed to tell where they are from."
"Oh?" Zhao Dushi was stunned for a moment, "I haven't heard you mention this... What's the reason for this?"
"I heard that they are afraid that the various courts will try their best to win over the academy once it becomes famous. Since the students of the academy come from all over the world, they are afraid that they will kill each other for the sake of their own country in the future."
"Senior Brother Yan also said that if it hadn't been for the elders of the academy...because the saint is wise, Mr. Jiang would not have been allowed to come to help. And after the saint ascended the throne, the elders of the academy had the intention to support the disciples in joining the Central Plains court..."
"It seems like this..." Zhao Dushi said in a deep voice: "This elder of the academy has the ambition of the people of the world to live in peace. If the current saint is unkind, he will not let the academy disciples help him... But if this is the case, there is a lot of hope.
benefit."
The two brothers Zhao Kuangyin were confused for a moment, and then heard Zhao Du say: "They must have the overall situation as their top priority... Even if there is something wrong with the emperor today, as long as the successors can benefit the people, they will help.
Judging from Qingqing's rescue in Bagongyuan, it would be reasonable to say that he was given property or an official position, but to make a person of ordinary background the princess due to his military merits... The Holy Spirit's intention is quite serious today."
"Mother is saying..." Zhao Kuangyin seemed to have some realization.
"The Holy Spirit has many purposes for this move. Qingqing's brother is a disciple of the academy. The gift to her can benefit her, his brother and others. It can also be said to be an indirect repayment of the academy's help. And the students of the academy come from all over the world.
This move can also encourage students to serve the Central Plains court.
Alas, it's a pity that you didn't go to the academy to study and receive education... But after listening to what Tingyi said, Wei Niang guessed that the academy's intention in educating people must be that the people of the world must be the first priority, and the world's peace must be the most important thing. Those students who have just graduated must be something.
Passionate, with feelings of family, country and world..."
Zhao Dushi paused for a moment, took a sip of ginseng tea on the desk, and said slowly: "Your two brothers should get closer to them in the future, especially Yuen Long. You are now the commander in front of the palace. It is for
Their superiors and seniors first talked to them about the justice of their family and country, and then slowly and subtly... made them understand the importance of money and power in the officialdom.
If you guide them properly, some of these students will be used by you in the future because of their wealth and wealth. They are not deeply involved in the world... you can first be on equal terms with them, then secretly suppress them, and then come forward to help. They will definitely be grateful in their hearts.
Depending on the mood, the word 'loyalty' will become lighter and the word 'righteousness' will become more important. It is said that a scholar will die for his confidant... You two should understand this truth and keep it in your hearts."
Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi looked at each other, nodded in unison and said, "Children should remember what their mother taught them."
Mrs. Zhao Du nodded with great relief, "I heard that the brother-in-law who went to the Academy Chu first is also serving in the imperial court..."
"That's right." Zhao Kuangyin should have said: "That's Mr. Cheng Zhengcheng, the admonishing doctor."
"Yes. I heard that he has a daughter to be married to who is beautiful and gentle... She is Mr. Chu's niece. She must be well-educated, virtuous and virtuous..." Mrs. Zhao Du smiled slightly, "It's a matter of peace, my servant Fan Zhifan
Your Excellency’s second son is young and promising, and he is not married yet. These two are a good match. I will act as a matchmaker for my mother today, and we will have a happy marriage with them for a hundred years..."
"How does this happen? Fan Zaifu is very loyal to the Holy One, and although Mr. Chu has relieved himself of the mountain chief's duties, he is still regarded as a god in the hearts of the students. If he takes action in the future... Fan Zaifu will definitely object, and then..."
Zhao Kuangyi, Yan Qiu, and Gong Shaowen were studying medicine in Yaowang Valley together, and they knew a little about the inside story of the academy, but they knew Chu Nanfeng's prestige in the hearts of the students. He thought that if Guo Rong failed in the future, he would be loyal to Guo Rong.
Fan Zhi of Fan Zhi must support his son as the emperor, and Zhao Du used Chu Nanfeng's niece as a matchmaker to marry him, which invisibly increased Fan Zhi's power. However, Zhao Du was very surprised by Zhao Du's arrangement.
"I don't know what the changes will be in the future...but since the eminent monk has never mentioned raising troops to rebel, I guess the opportunity must be that power and strategy are the most important...that's why I dare to implement this strategy.
Mr. Fan's loyalty is only to one family... It is still too small for Mr. Chu who cares about the peace of the world. If there is an opportunity in the future to cause a situation where it is difficult to get off the tiger, Mr. Fan's position will be affected by Mr. Chu's concern for the overall situation.
My heart changes...or I have to change."
After hearing this, the two brothers Zhao Kuangyin looked at each other, and then nodded to each other as if they had some understanding.
"Not only that, the daughter of Zhongshu's minister Wang Pu... my mother also wants to use him as a matchmaker to marry Mr. Jiang's son."
"Ah?!" Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi were surprised again.
"Haha, the power of complementing each other, if used properly, can also make them restrain each other. But one day things will come true. The civil servants and military generals in the court are also the ministers of the new court. I am in love with the matchmaker now, but one day I will be a matchmaker.
What a grace...
Yuen Long, you should remember to be humble, kill the enemy but compete with others, and the credit should be given to others... Saints do not compete, gods have no merit. The principle is explained briefly, and retreat should be used to advance.
Now that you have this opportunity, you are no longer following the path of a minister. You should have the ambition to hide the dragon. You two have the wish to make the people live in peace and have peace in the world. You should act with a clear conscience and pursue it. "
Zhao Du's last words were in a low but passionate voice. Zhao Kuangyin and Zhao Kuangyi stood up and bowed down, saying in unison: "Children, please remember your mother's teachings."
"Get up."
When the two of them turned around and sat down, Mrs. Zhao Du looked at Zhao Kuangyin and said, "A man of great wisdom in Yuen Long, as a mother, I know that my son will understand the painstaking efforts of my mother... I just left and came back again. I think I have some enlightenment, can you tell me?"
For mother."
When she asked Zhao Kuangyin to retreat and rest, she told Zhiguang that he was hiding in the house, and actually advised him to put the lives of his family first and agree to accept the fate of Zhikuang and sacrifice the heaven for the sun. When she saw Zhao Kuangyin nodding silently and retreating, she guessed that he was greatly aggrieved.
She knew that Zhao Kuangyin, a filial person, deliberately stayed in the study, causing trouble sleeping and eating, forcing Zhao Kuangyin to suffer mentally in the hope that he would change his mind.
When Zhao Kuangyin returned to the study, she saw that Zhao Kuangyin had changed his mind, so she expressed her views and plans. Now she saw that Zhao Kuangyin was willing to do so, but she asked him why he returned to the study.
Zhao Kuangyin hesitated for a moment and then responded: "My child doesn't believe in the theory of Buddha's calamity...I suddenly thought that after the great victory of Qian Bagongyuan, the Holy One was furious at the behavior of the monks and nuns in the temple..."
"Oh!? Why is that?" Zhao Du said in surprise: "You have never spoken to my mother, let's talk about it..."
Zhao Kuangyin then told the story of the conversation between Guo Rong and Fang Changsheng in the camp.
"The eminent monk said that the Buddha's tribulation will be answered in three years, so it is so." Mrs. Du Du's face showed a look of awe, and she said quietly for a moment, and then said: "You two must pay more attention to your actions from now on... The variables are unpredictable.
Focus on preparing response capabilities.”
"Oh... Yuen Long, do you know that when Elder Feng was still alive, he assisted him in supervising the construction of Emperor Taizu's tomb... In addition to the Si Tianjian officials, who were the main auxiliary officials? Or who were the palace guards involved?
"
Zhao Kuangyin was confused for a moment, "What does mother mean?"
Zhao Du did not respond, but asked: "At that time, you were the commander of the Shenhu Camp. If the Holy Emperor secretly sent the palace guards to help Elder Feng, you must have known about it. Please think about it carefully..."
Zhao Kuangyin frowned and thought for a long time, then shook his head, "My child, I remember that at that time, the Holy One did not ask the palace guards to help... Shenhuying is the most trusted personal attendant of the Holy One. If there is a secret order, Shenhuying must be used
Guards come first..."
"Well, what Yuen Long said makes sense." Mrs. Zhao Du nodded, and then said that Zhi Ku suspected that there was a tomb, and said: "I think it was an eminent monk who had guessed it, and there was someone secretly giving guidance to the late emperor or the current saint.
, this matter must be extremely secret..."
After pausing for a moment, he muttered: "A heavy lift is a light one... It must be like this. When a wise man acts, the more important the matter, the more he will deal with it indifferently. The Holy One wanted to let Mr. Feng handle it by himself, but only ordered him not to let outsiders know...
…”
Zhao Kuangyin continued: "As for Elder Feng, he is cautious in handling matters. Although His Majesty did not deliberately emphasize it, due to his loyalty to the emperor, he must have his cronies do it."
"What my son said makes sense." Mrs. Zhao Du nodded, "Although Elder Feng has passed away, his descendants are still serving in the court. You should look for opportunities to make friends with them and find out the truth..."
"Yes." Zhao Kuangyin nodded and responded.
Zhao Du took out the brocade box containing the jade pendant from her sleeve and looked at Zhao Kuangyi, "Although I don't know the purpose of giving this jade pendant to the Holy One...but I think it will be of great help to future affairs. Tingyi, this matter is
I’ll leave it to you to handle.”
"Let the child do it!?" Zhao Kuangyi was surprised for a moment.
"Yes, the twenty-second day of late autumn is today's Christmas. You can lend this jade pendant to Princess Gaoping..."
"This... the eminent monk gave this jade to the Holy One, not to hide it in a brocade box, but to let the Holy One wear it on a daily basis..." Zhao Kuangyi said doubtfully: "If a child presents it, even if it is extremely valuable,
The Holy One may not take it seriously..."
"Haha, you are smart, but you don't understand the meaning of being a mother." Mrs. Zhao Du smiled softly, "The so-called 'borrowing' does not mean that you lend it to the princess, but that you make this thing the princess's.
, so that she can consecrate herself to the Holy One."
"The mother asked the child to give this gift to Qingqing... But although she is young, she is a sensible person and values love and justice. If she is willing to accept gifts from others, she will never give them to others easily.
, If it’s because of the Holy One… it might be possible, but if you don’t do it, wouldn’t there be no chance?”
"You haven't thought about what I meant for my mother yet." Mrs. Zhao Du smiled slightly, "The shopkeeper of the 'Li Jia Zhu Jade' shop in the city is close to the housekeeper. I will consign this jade pendant to my mother tomorrow. You can find a time to bring Qingqing with you."
If the princess goes...can't this jade fall into her hands?
This jade is as warm and moist as fat, gorgeous but not vulgar, it is the best jade, and it is yellow... People who are not from the Tian family dare not wear it. This alone is enough to make her think about it, and the mother will also give orders.
The shopkeeper of the Li family will not sell unless she is the princess, so you can secretly reveal her identity and negotiate for a suitable price."
"My child understands." Zhao Kuangyi responded respectfully.
Mrs. Zhao Du nodded, drank the remaining ginseng tea, and said: "Yuan Long, military power is the key to this. You, the commander of each division of the Imperial Guard, must make friends with you... and be kind to them.
When it comes to urgent matters, the word "righteousness" should be put first, and it will be of great use in the future.
Tingyi, you are right next to the princess... When the academy students come to court, they will definitely interact with her. If you get to know her more, if there is a chance, you will recommend them to Yuen Long.
If someone has an opinion, try to isolate such a person, move him alone to a camp with no acquaintances, disturb his mind, and then slowly lure him and plot..."
At this time, the sound of 'bang, bang' was heard outside the house, but it was already the fourth watch. Mrs. Zhao Du stood up and said with a smile: "It's late at night, Yuen Long, you still have to go to court early, and I'm tired as well."
, let’s all go and rest.”
"Yes, mother." The two brothers responded and followed Zhao Dushi out of the study.
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In Mengdong, the weather was slightly cool. At midnight, there were three people walking on the shore of a ferry in Xiangzhou, Shannan East Road. They were Luo Xiaoyao, Lin Wanzhen and Mo Busan.
After they all escaped danger in Jiangning Mansion, they protected Shang You's body and rushed back to Kaifeng, Bianjing overnight. Guo Rong thought highly of Shang You, but he didn't know that he died during this trip. He was deeply saddened after hearing the news.
One day after leaving the court, some people took Shangyou's family to Kaifeng to settle down and treated him well. On the day of the burial, they even went to express their condolences in person.
After burying Shang You, Lin Wanzhen only thought that he left for her. Under the unbearable grief, she just wanted to go back to Jingnan to rest. Luo Xiaoyao and Shang You not only had a relationship as brothers, but also had a close friendship.
Ziye was in the same state of mind as Lin Wanzhen and wanted to return to Lingxiu Village in Fangzhou, so he went south with Mo Bushan and the others.
"Master Luo, please stay here." When he arrived at the ferry, Mo Bushan paused and said.
Luo Xiaoyao looked at the lake rippling in the wind for a moment, and then turned to Lin Wanzhen, who looked sad, "There is no resurrection after death, junior sister, please don't get knotted in your heart..."
From the time Shangyou died until he arrived in Xiangzhou, Luo Xiaoyao was afraid of making Lin Wanzhen sad, so he never said anything to comfort her. Now that they were about to say goodbye, he was worried, but he spoke out words of comfort.
Lin Wanzhen nodded silently, but there were tears in her bright eyes. She spoke in silence for a long time, and then sighed faintly, "Senior Brother Shang died to save me. If you say you don't have a knot in your heart, you can't. Alas, both physically and mentally."
My heart... I finally let him down."
Luo Xiaoyao and Zhe Deshou originally wanted to bring her and Shang You into a good relationship, but after Shang You died, they no longer had this idea. Now, when they heard Lin Wanzhen's sentimental words that contained a Zen-like meaning, they suddenly became confused.
It's doubtful.
"If I had been diligent in practicing martial arts, I would not have caused Senior Brother Shang to leave. It would be useless to regret now... I remember that my husband once said that I had signs of breaking through. If I go back to Jingnan this time, if an opportunity arises, I think I will go into seclusion for a few days.
Yue, if that's the case, I'm afraid I won't be able to go to the island before the year... I hope my senior brother will tell my husband and master so that they won't worry."
Luo Xiaoyao nodded, "In the way of martial arts, the most important thing is to enter the country smoothly, especially the state after returning to the true state. Junior sister, please don't be impatient."
He was worried that Lin Wanzhen would use Tianbao Dicai's medicine to help her enter the country due to self-reproach. If so, it would be difficult for each state to reach perfection. At that time, under the same state, the long-lasting energy would be even less than that of others.
Lin Wanzhen understood what he meant and nodded, "Senior brother, don't worry, I won't force myself to break through the situation...Senior Sister Xiao has not recovered yet, and Senior Brother Shang's suffering is also painful for you, so you should take care of yourself."
.”
Luo Xiaoyao nodded and looked at Mo Busan, "When I see Princess Gao, please say hello to her on my behalf... Just tell her that I'm busy with chores and can't go to visit. I hope she understands."
"Young Master Luo, you are so polite. The princess was concerned about the young master's help in rescuing the prince that day. She often said that she wanted to find out where the young master's residence was and go to express her gratitude... Today, the young master made a promise to greet the prince, thinking that it would make her happy.
For joy.”
Luo Xiaoyao thought of Gao Baorong's forced marriage, and smiled bitterly in his heart. Hearing this, he shook his head, "If you say thank you, you should thank the immortal who came to save you..."
"The princess was very happy to hear what happened, but if Yan met the young master, she would definitely want to find out where the Taoist priest's immortal abode was. Mo Mou also received the Taoist's great kindness, and she was also grateful in her heart.
I was busy with the assassination the day before yesterday, so I didn't dare to ask the young master. Today is the time to say goodbye... I hope the young master can tell me."
After Tan Qiao scared Zhiguang away that day, he also left with Luo Xiaoyao. It seems that Gao Ruoyu thought that Luo Xiaoyao and Tan Qiao were familiar with each other, so he gave this order.
I was injured... I was taken to a cave for treatment, but I also said goodbye and left. I don't know the origin of the immortal."
Mo Busan just thought that he was seriously injured, and the Taoist gave him pills to treat it, but Luo Xiaoyao was obviously only slightly injured, so there was no need to take him to a cave for rescue. He knew that Luo Xiaoyao was hiding something, but he also said it clearly, "I don't think it is destined."
It’s hard for the Taoist Priest to grant this opportunity to such a person. If the young master is destined to meet the Taoist Priest in the future, I hope to express my gratitude to him on behalf of the prince and Mo."
Luo Xiaoyao could also hear the meaning behind Mo Bushan's words. He had already guessed that he was lying, so he smiled and said, "If I meet Mr. Mo, I will also thank him on my behalf."
"Master Luo has not only improved in his martial arts, but his speech skills have also become more and more powerful." Mo Busan chuckled, "Mo has taken note of Master Luo's instructions, so let's say goodbye. I hope you will take care of yourself."
After saying this, she said goodbye and headed for the ferry boat, which was more than ten feet away. Lin Wanzhen glanced at Mo Busan's leaving figure, sighed, then turned to salute Luo Xiaoyao and said, "Senior brother, take care." She turned around suddenly, and there she was.
He walked toward the ferry and got into the cabin, never seeing her again.
When she said "Senior brother, take care", Luo Xiaoyao had already seen her tears quietly falling from her eyes. He guessed that she was feeling lonely due to sadness, and now she was even more reluctant to say goodbye to him and shed tears.
I sighed in my heart, and an inexplicable melancholy suddenly arose. I stood on the shore and stared at the lake in a daze. When the ferry left the shore, Mo Bushan on the boat shouted to say goodbye to regain his senses.
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It was too late for Luo Xiaoyao to return to Lingxiu Village, and Luo Hanshui was overjoyed to see him return. He had learned about Shang You's death from Fang Yuan's mouth, knowing that his son did not have many close friends, and Xiao Muyun was poisoned again, and his heart
Afraid that he would be too sad, she asked Luo Mingzhu to pester Luo Xiaoyao and go to the back mountain to catch birds to make him feel at ease first.
After dinner, Luo Xiaoyao was invited to the hall to talk. After sitting down, Luo Hanshui sighed and said: "This time Master Shang's nephew was killed because of his father's lack of consideration... He only said that Shen Liancheng
, Zhou Tong and others were able to deal with it with the skills of Chief Fang and the people you went with, but they didn’t expect Miss Wan Zhen to be directly involved in the matter, and if it weren’t for Shen Liancheng’s fault... Well, if something goes wrong, my father’s life will be ruined.
It’s hard to feel at ease.”
When he learned that Luo Xiaoyao was involved in the assassination, he went to Moforget Island to discuss it with Chu Nanfeng. However, if Chu Nanfeng and Mu Daocheng came to help, the news was too big, and he himself and Weng Mu They all had fights with Zhiku, but for fear of attracting Zhiku's attention, they had no choice but to arrange for Fang Yuan to secretly protect him.
Fang Yuan has already reached the level of cultivating Dan Bao, and he is extremely considerate in his actions, but if he wants to cooperate, the power of the two elders Liu is enough to stop Zhou Tong and Shen Liancheng.
And Luo Xiaoyao also has a small amount of skill in holding pills. Together with Zhe Deshou, Shang You and several masters of Shen Nian realm sent by the court, and more than ten Guizhen realm archers, he should be able to deal with the Southern Tang and Khitan. The guards, not to mention the Tongbao Pavilion Arrow Guards led by Manager Zhu, never thought that Lin Wanzhen would not be able to recover her skills and that Shang You would die.
Luo Xiaoyao knew that if Fang Yuan hadn't appeared to hold Zhou Tong back, even if Shen Liancheng had the intention to protect him, he would probably have lost a lot of people. But when he saw Luo Hanshui's face palpitating and his words containing self-blame, he suddenly felt frightened and hurriedly said: " It’s because the child is tired of his father worrying about him.”
"This matter is due to unpredictable variables. It is useless to regret for my father. I am just afraid that you will be sentimental." Luo Hanshui nodded, "I went to Moforget Island this time. According to what your master said, Miss Mu Yun was a blessing in disguise, but it was your master's wife. After returning home, the only thing that made me happy was being a father.
Regarding the marriage with the Xiao family, my father has already made preparations, and after Mu Yun recovers, my father and your master will start making arrangements."
Luo Xiaoyao was ecstatic when he heard this, but his face turned red, "The child is entirely up to his father."
"Haha," Luo Hanshui chuckled, paused, and said thoughtfully: "What are your plans now? Is it at the village, or is it going to Moforget Island...?"
"Haier, if Shen Liancheng hadn't secretly helped him this time, he would have been in great danger... He wanted to take advantage of Junior Sister Muyun's recovery to learn martial arts."
When Luo Hanshui heard that this was what he wanted, he was overjoyed, "How about staying in the village? When I have some free time, I can take care of the pearl for my father, haha..."
But hearing Luo Hanshui laugh heartily, Luo Xiaoyao thought about his youthful nature, but he didn't understand the happiness in his father's heart. However, he thought that it had been nearly two years since his recovery, but he had been in Lingxiu Village for less than a month. Hearing this Feeling ashamed, he hurriedly saluted and said, "My child, please listen to your father's arrangements."
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Time flew by, and unknowingly it was the spring of the next year. It was already three days before Qingming Festival, and when Luo Xiaoyao walked to the hall after practicing his sword skills, he met Gu Hengshan, whom he had not seen for a long time, in the central courtyard. I was pleasantly surprised and hurriedly welcomed him into the hall.
After chatting with Luo Hanshui, Fang Yuan and Weng Mu who were enjoying tea in the hall, Gu Hengshan took out three invitations from his arms and presented them to Luo Hanshui, "These are the invitations that Mr. Jiang asked his subordinates to send..."
"Oh?! Could it be that there is a wedding celebration..." Luo Hanshui was surprised, stretched out his hand to take them and looked at them one by one, then laughed, "Okay, okay, if so... Even Nanfeng's niece is getting married. Congratulations on your good marriage!"
"I don't know where Mr. Chu is staying in the south of the Yangtze River." Gu Hengshan said politely, "Mr. Jiang said that I can leave it to you, the Pavilion Master..."
It turned out that after Shang You's death, Luo Hanshui remembered Chu Nanfeng's suggestion and placed some of the elders in the pavilion in a separate courtyard in Kaifeng so that they could do things more easily in the future. Just in time for the happy event, Jiang Qiubai asked Gu Hengshan to send the invitations to Lingxiu Village. .
"Well, Xiaoyao..." Luo Hanshui handed two of the invitations to Luo Xiaoyao and said, "You happen to be going to Moforget Island after the festival, so take these two invitations with you to your master."
Cheng Zheng was not familiar with him, and Cheng Rou went out to get married, so she did not send a wedding invitation to Luo Hanshui. These two wedding invitations were both sent to Chu Nanfeng.
"Yes." Luo Xiaoyao quickly stood up and took it.
"Haha... It seems that the more than a hundred jars that have been saved will be returned and sent to Kaifeng." Luo Hanshui smiled and said: "There are only more than ten days, Mr. Fang, you should make preparations early and wait until the Qingming Festival.