After arranging the Qu family and Gongsun's family to stay, Ban Weizheng held the letter from Yinmen in his arms and began to think about what to do next.
Ban Weizheng worked under Sun Aying in his early years, and most of his acquaintances went to Shuofang to join the army. As for the officials in Liangcheng, such as Wang Hong, although they were willing to help, they did not have much contact with the palace.
After thinking about it, Ban Weizheng remembered one person - Luo Anyuan.
In the early years when he was managing the refugees in Chang'an, Luo Anyuan, as the commander of the escort group, was familiar with Ban Wei Zheng; later, when he evacuated from Chang'an and went to Liangcheng, the dependents and slaves of Bachuan Villa and Luo Anyuan
It also has a history.
Ban Weizheng expected that the Luo family man, considering his past friendship, would be able to help with this.
Thinking of this, Ban Weizheng said hello to his colleagues in Jinyiwei, saying that he had to take a leave of absence, and then rode his horse along the long street to the Luo family.
In the early years of the New Yuan Dynasty, during the arson case in the mourning hall, Luo Anyuan was dismissed from his post as a guard because of poor protection and moved to the frontier to lead troops.
Many people thought at the time that Luo Anyuan had made such a big mistake and that there was no hope of returning to the capital.
However, things are unpredictable.
Luo Anyuan has a good father.
After the new emperor succeeded to the throne, Luo Nandou, the head of the Luo family, was moved by the imperial court to be a member of the Ministry of Industry, Wai Lang. During his tenure, he not only completed the dredging of water transportation, but also renovated the roads between Liangcheng and Anxi, which greatly reduced the east-west traffic flow.
obstacles.
When Luo Nandou completed these projects, he was already over fifty years old, which was considered an advanced age. Zhou Jun was grateful for his merits, so he moved Luo Anyuan back to Liangcheng from abroad and was promoted to a higher rank.
At that moment, Ban Weizheng stood in front of the Luo family's door, looking at the plaque above, and paused for a long time. Finally, he knocked on the door, intending to announce his home.
The guard on duty in the concierge saw Ban Weizheng dressed in a royal uniform. He was trembling all over before he could speak. His first reaction was not to greet him, but to roll around and run away.
Ban Weizheng looked at the empty concierge. When he was feeling depressed, he heard a burst of noise in Luo's house, including shouts, questions, and even faint sounds of crying.
Ban Weizheng lowered his head and looked at himself. He felt a little regretful and thought to himself that he really should have changed his clothes when he came out.
About half a quarter of an hour later, a crowd of people came out of the Luo family, including men and women, old and young. The first person in charge was Luo Nandou, Minister of Industry.
When Ban Weizheng saw that the misunderstanding was serious, he quickly stepped forward, bowed, and respectfully called Luo Shangshu.
Luo Nandou originally thought that the Luo family had somehow offended the Holy One, and he already felt sad in his heart. But after walking out, he found that there was only one person in the "Army of Imperial Guards" mentioned by the concierge, and he couldn't help but become suspicious.
Ban Weizheng hurriedly said: "A certain person is Captain Shangtang of Fusi in Beizhen. He has an old relationship with the Luo family. I am visiting you today for private matters."
When Luo Nandou heard this, he let out a sigh of relief, a smile suddenly appeared on his face, and he murmured: "It's okay if it's not official business, it's okay if it's not official business..."
Luo Anyuan, who was walking by the side, saw Ban Weizheng, walked out and sighed: "Brother Ban, don't say it's me who is picking on you. Your outfit is too scary. Can you say hello before you come?"
Luo Nandou was in a high position, but he had no airs at all. He laughed loudly and said, "You idiot, what are you talking about? Since you are here, you are a guest, so why bother talking about those vulgar etiquette!"
Seeing a group of tribesmen following behind him, Luo Nandou patted his head, waved and shouted: "Okay, it's okay, everyone is gone, everyone is gone!"
After saying that, Luo Nandou seemed to have remembered something again. He turned to look at the concierge who had "lied about military information" and yelled with a glare: "I can't even see how many guests there are! I'll fine you a monthly salary of five hundred!"
When Ban Weizheng saw this scene, he burst into laughter.
In the imperial court, most of the comments about Luo Shangshu were that he did not bully others with his power, and did not seek positions based on his seniority. If he could sum it up in four words, he was an open-minded man.
I met Ban Weizheng today and it was indeed like this.
Under Luo Anyuan's guidance, Ban Weizheng went to the side of Luo's house.
Seeing the servants bringing wine and food, Ban Weizheng didn't feel comfortable making a request now, so he could only chat with Luo Anyuan for a while.
After three rounds of drinking, the squad guard saw that the time was right and told him that an old man from Bachuan Villa had come to Liangcheng from Anxi.
Among them, Aunt Gongsun wanted to see the Painted Moon Empress.
Hearing this, Luo Anyuan scratched his head and said to Ban Weizheng: "If it were other matters, I might be able to help, but when it comes to the Forbidden Palace..."
Ban Weizheng also knew that this matter was difficult to handle, so he originally wanted to take a step back and just said that he would send a message to the palace.
Unexpectedly, Luo Anyuan took advantage of the wine and said, "Although I can't help with the matter you mentioned, my wife can."
Ban Weizheng was stunned.
Luo Anyuan: "It's not that Mr. Luo is talking big. My wife is well-known in the circle of noble families in the capital. Every year at the beginning of spring, there is a Spring Festival Banquet in Liang City that only women can attend. In the past two years, my wife has been in charge of the banquet.
one."
Ban Weizheng was overjoyed when he heard this, and he raised his hands and said, "Then I'll take care of everything."
Luo Anyuan: "Easy to say, easy to say, everything will be taken care of by Luo!"
With Luo Anyuan's promise, Ban Weizheng no longer had any worries, had a good drink, and went back to wait for the news.
Three days later, there was no reply from Luo Anyuan.
Five days later, there is still no news.
After seven days, Ban Weizheng almost gave up any hope.
He went to the inn, found Gongsun Auntie, and said to the latter: "The forbidden palace is very strict. I'm afraid it will be difficult for Auntie to enter."
Aunt Gongsun seemed to have expected this. She looked regretful, but said with a smile: "It's difficult for Brother Bang, and I know it's difficult."
Ban Weizheng sighed: "As for that letter, please rest assured, Madam, I will definitely find a way to send it to you."
Aunt Gongsun nodded and said, "Now that you have worked hard, we will leave Liangcheng and go south to Chang'an tomorrow morning."
Ban Weizheng wanted to say something more, but suddenly there was a voice from downstairs of the inn.
Ban Weizheng walked out of the room and saw someone standing in the lobby, it was Luo Anyuan.
Luo Anyuan, who looked anxious, looked up and saw Ban Weizheng. He finally relaxed, took two steps in three steps at a time, stepped forward and said, "Finally I found you!"
Ban Weizheng was puzzled.
Luo Anyuan: "Quick! Tell the Qu family and Gongsun's family to clean up quickly and follow me!"
Aunt Gongsun also walked out of the room at this time, first saluted Luo Anyuan, and then asked: "Where are you going?"
Luo Anyuan pointed outside the inn door.
Ban Weizheng looked outside and suddenly his eyes widened.
Parked outside the door were carriages from the Imperial City, as well as a group of internal servants and guards.
It took Ban Wei Zheng a long time to come to his senses, and he approached Luo Anyuan and asked, "Could this be you...?"
Luo Anyuan: "Brother Bang, don't look at me, I'm not that capable."
Ban Weizheng: "Is that your wife...?"
Luo Anyuan: "No, no, no, she's not that capable... In short, this matter has become a big deal now. Just ask the Qu family and Aunt Gongsun to rush to the palace as quickly as possible."
Ban Wei Zheng took a long breath and nodded vigorously.