After hearing Xu Qingyan's report, Zhao Junchen also calmed down and stopped thinking about it. He just said slowly: "Let him come in."
As Zhao Junchen finished speaking, Xu Qingyan opened the car curtain. Zhao Junchen looked up and met Zhao Shancai's eyes.
Perhaps because he was suddenly invited by a stranger, Zhao Shan didn't want to be seen revealing his flaws. At this time, he restrained his emotions and looked a little serious. Except for the filial red under his eyes, he didn't see anything strange. He was just looking carefully.
Looking at Zhao Junchen in the carriage.
Zhao Junchen was not surprised to see Zhao Shancai acting like this. He raised his hand and said: "Come in and sit with us. I know Mr. Zhao is impatient, but riding a carriage is faster after all. Shuntian Mansion should be here soon." The Great Lord.
"Then I would like to thank this young master for his kindness."
After saying that, Zhao Shancai was not polite, raised his legs and bent down to enter the carriage, and then Xu Qingyan also sat in. Only Zhao Shancai's book boy Zhao Mu did not follow him into the carriage, but sat next to the coachman outside the carriage, seeming quite aware of it.
advance and retreat.
When the curtains are closed, the carriage is driving, the carriage is swaying slightly, and the light is dim.
Just like when Xiao Wenxuan entered the carriage before, Zhao Shancai was also surprised by the significance of the various decorations in the carriage. Especially when he saw the blue and white breast-foot incense burner, he frowned slightly and his eyes kept flickering.
, seems to have thought of something.
Taking a closer look at the Jiangnan talent in front of him, who looked rough but was actually beautiful, Zhao Junchen suddenly said: "I take the liberty to invite Mr. Zhao here, for fear of disturbing Mr. Zhao's thoughts at this time, I hope Zhao Junchen
Don’t be offended, sir.”
Zhao Shancai's expression has returned to normal, or rather too ordinary. It is completely different from the look he had just heard the bad news. He said softly: "Young Master, you are overthinking this. You are helping me out of kindness. It's not too late for Zhao to be grateful.
How dare you blame. When Zhao heard the bad news today, it is not an exaggeration to say that he was distraught and devastated. How could he have any thoughts? I just don’t know the surname of this young master? It is also good for Zhao to understand who he got today.
Kindly help?"
For some reason, Zhao Junchen always felt that since Zhao Shancai entered the carriage, although he didn't show it, he suddenly became more wary about his attitude.
Shaking his head, Zhao Junchen sighed softly. He said slowly: "I heard about Senior He just now. I was quite shocked, so I also wanted to go to Shuntian Mansion to find out the situation. I just happened to take Zhao along the way.
It's just a one-way trip, how can it be called helping?"
Seeing that Zhao Junchen avoided answering his questions, Zhao Shancai did not respond. He just stared at Zhao Junchen with brighter eyes.
"This young master avoids talking about his identity. It seems that he doesn't want Zhao to know. Such concealment only makes Zhao more curious. Although he knows that it will annoy the young master, he might as well let Zhao come.
Guess..." At this point, Zhao Shancai's tone was slightly hesitant: "Master, do you have the same surname as me?"
Zhao Junchen was stunned, but he didn't expect that Zhao Shancai actually seemed to have guessed his identity. He couldn't help but look at Zhao Shancai with more and more interest. But he didn't answer the question and asked: "Why does Mr. Zhao think that I have the same surname as you?"
Seeing that although Zhao Junchen did not admit it, he also did not deny it. Zhao Shancai's expression slightly condensed, pointing to the blue and white milk-footed incense burner on the side, and slowly explained: "As far as I know, this blue and white milk-footed incense burner has always been a palace.
Due to the exquisite craftsmanship and rare production of tribute items, not every concubine in the inner palace is equipped with them. If people outside the palace want to get them, they can only get such rewards through His Majesty's rewards.
The status and status of each of these people are extraordinary."
Zhao Junchen didn't seem to notice the subtle change in Zhao Shancai's address to him, from "Young Master" to "Your Excellency", adding a little more alienation and warning, but curiously asked: "Oh? Even so, but
How can you tell that my surname is 'Zhao'?"
After Zhao Shancai was silent for a moment, he continued to explain: "This is because of your age."
"oh?"
"In today's stable, there are only three people who can receive such tributes and as old as your Excellency. After thinking about it, there are only three people. One of them is Zhou Suwen, the direct grandson of Zhou Shangjing, the current chief minister. With the power of Zhou's chief minister,
Because of his status, Zhou Suwen, as his direct grandson, naturally has the opportunity to receive such tributes. However, Zhou Shoufu has always been cautious and has a strict upbringing. All the tributes given by His Majesty were kept in the mansion, and Zhou Suwen heard that
He is the most likely Huiyuan candidate for the Jinke Examination. He must be so talented that he must have received the teachings of Zhou Shoufu, and he will not bring out such a tribute casually."
"That makes sense, but what next?"
After a pause, Zhao Shancai continued: "As for the second person, he is the current seventh prince Zhu Hejian. However, I heard that the seventh prince has always been in poor health. In recent years, he has been living in the palace. Looking at your face, it is obvious that he is in good health.
There are only a long attendant around him, and there are no guards, so it is obvious that he is no longer the same person."
Having said this, Zhao Shancai looked at Zhao Junchen and said in a solemn voice: "As for the remaining third person, he is an adult named Zhao in the court." The Great Lord.
After listening to Zhao Shancai's inference process, Zhao Junchen exclaimed, shook his head with a wry smile, and then told Xu Qingyan on the side: "Next time you go out, remember not to bring such a conspicuous object. Today I am the second person."
This is the first time my identity has been suspected because of this incense burner."
Previously, Xiao Wenxuan also began to doubt Zhao Junchen's identity because of the blue and white milk-foot incense burner, but he did not deduce it as deeply as Zhao Shancai.
What Zhao Junchen said undoubtedly confirmed Zhao Shancai's conjecture with his own words. Although he had been mentally prepared for it, Zhao Shancai's expression still changed slightly.
His teacher was the prince's grand master He Ming. He Ming was naturally a member of the prince's party, and the prince's party was at loggerheads with Zhao Junchen. In this respect, he and Zhao Junchen were enemies rather than friends.
What's more, Zhao Junchen is still one of the suspects in his mind for murdering his teacher He Ming.
On the other side, after Xu Qingyan agreed, Zhao Junchen curiously asked Zhao Shancai: "Master Zhao's inference is indeed wonderful, and Zhao can't find any flaws. It's just that Master Zhao didn't seem to be sure about his own inference before?"
Although Zhao Junchen agreed with Zhao Shancai's guess from the side, he had not admitted it personally after all. Therefore, Zhao Shancai did not change the name of Zhao Junchen. He just nodded and said: "Your Excellency's temperament seems to be different from the rumors, and it is also very different from what I imagined.
, so although there is some inference, it has not been personally confirmed by Your Excellency. But I am still not sure."
Zhao Junchen smiled and shook his head and said: "What a person's temperament is. It has nothing to do with his deeds, his status, and his reputation. Mr. Zhao has learned the true biography of the elder He Ming, so how can he be confused by this?
"
"That's true. I took it for granted. I hope you won't be offended."
Zhao Shancai sighed softly and nodded.
Seeing this, Zhao Shan only confirmed his identity.
His expression was a little unnatural, and his guard was getting deeper. Zhao Junchen frowned, guessing what Zhao Shancai was thinking at this time, and asked directly without covering up: "Young master, since you guessed my identity.
He seems to be more on guard, but his behavior is different from Young Master's usual behavior, but you suspect that the death of your master, Senior He, is related to me?"
Unexpectedly, Zhao Junchen would be so direct. Zhao Shancai couldn't help but be startled. But then, Zhao Shancai shook his head in denial and said slowly: "I'm afraid you have overthought it. Ever since I heard the bad news, I have been in confusion. What's the matter?
What suspicions can there be?”
Seeing Zhao Shancai behave like this, Zhao Junchen couldn't help but smile.
obviously.
This Zhao Shancai has a clever and intelligent mind, which can be said to be talented, and he has been taught by He Ming deeply. It can be seen that he has a little knowledge, and the inference just made has proved his ability.
However, after all, he is young and has little experience. He has not received any official experience, and he has not seen too many people's treachery. When he meets young talents like Liu Zimin and Zeng Wei, he can still handle them well.
He can handle it with ease, but if he encounters a person like Zhao Junchen, and he is confused for the first time, he will not be able to cope with it.
In fact, from the time he got on the bus to now, perhaps because of the chaos of his first period, and because Zhao Junchen's appearance was too sudden, Zhao Shancai's behavior has always been a little green and stiff, no longer as casual and natural as when they first met.
Yuediao
But this is normal.
Having learned some imperial tricks and being smart, you can easily navigate the officialdom and fight with the old foxes in the temple. This kind of situation can only appear in novels. In reality, it is
It's simply impossible.
Without real practice, no matter how advanced the emperor's mental skills are, they are just some advanced book knowledge.
You know, even if Zhao Junchen has the experience of later generations of officialdom and has experienced it so far, in the officialdom now, when he encounters scheming and sophisticated people such as Emperor Deqing, Zhou Shangjing and others, he can only fight hard, let alone Zhao Shancai.
Seeing Zhao Shancai's expression change slightly, he seemed to realize that he was at a disadvantage during the conversation with Zhao Junchen, and was thinking about how to deal with it.
Zhao Junchen then asked: "If I tell you that this incident has nothing to do with me, and I just found out about it, would you believe me?"
Zhao Shancai was stunned again, and then fell silent.
After thinking for a moment, he realized that all his thoughts at this time had fallen into Zhao Junchen's eyes, and there was no point in pretending. Instead, Zhao Shancai became calm, staring at Zhao Junchen, not letting go of any change in Zhao Junchen's expression.
, said slowly: "Please don't be offended, Mr. Zhao. My master died in vain. I must find a way to find out the truth to avenge my master. I have always been a villain and suspicious of my mind, so any doubts,
They won’t let it go.” The Great Master
By saying this, he admitted his suspicion of Zhao Junchen.
Zhao Junchen was not surprised. Thinking from his perspective, if he were in Zhao Shancai's position, he would probably list himself as one of the suspects.
"It's normal to think like this." So Zhao Junchen said quietly: "Actually, you and I both know very well that the culprit who murdered your master, no matter who he is, must have a big background. Even if the culprit can be found in the future,
Even with your power, I’m afraid I won’t be able to take revenge. When that time comes, how are you going to respond?”
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ps: I haven’t been online for a long time, and the starting point has become very unfamiliar. (To be continued. Mobile phone users please read here.)
