When the Wu brothers died, he didn't feel much emotion.
Wu Ming's head had long been on his mind. After learning from Kou Zhun that Wu Ming had been sentenced to execution, Kou Ji stopped paying attention to the matter.
Because he knew that Wu Ming would definitely die.
As for Wu Xian's life and death, Kou Jidao didn't care much.
Now that he learned that Liu Heng had paid to pick off Wu Xian's head, Kou Ji didn't feel too disturbed.
The only thought in Kou Ji's mind was that brother Liu Heng did not admit his mistake.
"Fourth brother, those two heads, can I have them delivered to your house later?"
Liu Heng asked.
Kou Ji shook his head, "Let's find a place to bury it."
Liu Heng nodded and said: "After leaving the palace today, I will have people bury them."
"By the way, fourth brother, your money and my money were all lent out last night."
Kou Ji was stunned, "So fast?"
Liu Heng smiled bitterly and said: "There is no profit, it is no different from giving it away for free, of course it will be fast."
Kou Ji looked at Liu Heng blankly.
Liu Heng explained: "Fourth brother, I was just about to tell you about this. What I think is that since no interest is our bottom line, then we might as well just lend it all out without interest.
In this way, the loan can be made quickly, and every amount of money lent can be kept to a minimum."
Kou Ji looked at Liu Heng with a surprised look on his face and said, "You have a good idea..."
Liu Heng said with a smile: "Currently, we have eight stores in the West Market, as well as 300 acres of land outside the city..."
Kou Ji thought about it and nodded slowly, "The price in the West Market shop is not high... at 40%... it is indeed low enough..."
Liu Heng nodded and said: "There is one more thing..."
"oh?"
"When I entered the palace this morning, I found someone imitating us."
"who?"
"My big brother!"
"Liu Congmei?"
Liu Heng nodded heavily.
Kou Ji wondered: "You said before that your father returned to the Imperial City Division... Could it be that your father revealed the news to your elder brother?"
Liu Heng hesitated for a moment and shook his head, "It shouldn't be... I feel like my elder brother must have inferred it from our movements."
"Then your elder brother is amazing..."
Kou Ji sighed quietly.
Liu Heng did not refute, but nodded.
"He's a character. I'll have a chance... to meet him later."
Liu Heng shook his head and said, "It's best not to meet him. He is much more powerful than my brother."
Kou Ji smiled and said nothing.
Liu Heng said seriously: "I admit, he is the one I am most afraid of."
Kou Ji patted Liu Heng on the shoulder and said with a smile, "You have me, so don't be afraid!"
To Kou Ji's surprise, Liu Heng did not nod, but shook his head and returned to his seat.
Seeing this, Kou Ji murmured: "He seems to be a powerful person. No wonder Liu Heng is not favored in the Liu family..."
Just as Liu Heng returned to his seat, Cao Yi stood up and came to Kou Ji's side.
"Brother Kou!"
"Um?!"
"My father wants to invite Brother Kou to come to the house."
Kou Ji was stunned and said in astonishment: "Your Majesty? Your Majesty is an elder, invite me?"
Cao Yi's father's name is Cao Qi.
The son of the late Cao Bin, Prince of Jiyang County.
Now the official residence is Shangshu Yubu Yuanwailang.
The official rank is not high, but the power is great.
In charge of the three most important sources of money for the imperial court: salt, iron, and tea.
Normally, others would fawn over him.
He invited Kou Ji in turn. How could Kou Ji not be shocked?
Seeing Kou Ji's shocked face, Cao Yi smiled bitterly and said, "Yes..."
Seeing Cao Yi's wry smile, Kou Ji asked, "You don't know the reason?"
Cao Yi shook his head.
Kou Ji pondered: "What big thing happened in the house recently?"
Cao Yi was stunned for a moment and recalled: "The official issued an order to transfer my fourth uncle back to the capital to serve as the privy envoy and Tianxiong, and to command the four armies of the Japanese army..."
Kou Ji suddenly realized that he figured out the link.
No wonder Zhao Heng didn't go on a killing spree after learning that the elixir was poisonous.
It turned out that he was waiting for Cao Wei to return to the court and take charge of the heavy army.
With Cao Wei, the experienced frontier commander in charge of the heavy troops, the city of Bianjing will be as stable as Mount Tai. No matter how ruthless Zhao Heng kills, there will be no trouble.
Cao Qi invited him to the Cao Mansion, most likely to thank him.
After all, Cao Wei was promoted high this time.
Cao Wei also borrowed his light.
As for why Cao Qi guessed that this matter was related to him, Kou Ji probably figured it out.
That day, he, Kou Zhun and others were welcomed into the palace by Yu Longzhi.
Kou Zhun and others then left the palace, leaving him alone.
Immediately afterwards, the officials issued an order to transfer Cao Wei to Beijing.
It would be strange if there was no connection.
It's just that there are differences in civil and military affairs, and the Kou Mansion and the Cao Mansion do not get along harmoniously.
Cao Qi was a top-ranking official in the Ministry of Finance, Minister Yu, Wailang. He often gave others the back door, and Kou Zhun often impeached him.
Civil servants often indirectly helped Wu Xun get promoted, and Wu Xun never thanked him?
Kou Ji frowned and thought for a long time, then looked at Cao Yi and suddenly asked, "Uncle, is your health unwell?"
Cao Ji was stunned and thought for a long time. He quickly judged the purpose of his father's invitation to Kou Ji through Kou Ji's words.
He nodded and said: "In the early years, my fourth uncle fought on the battlefield and left many hidden wounds, which have not been healed yet. Now that I am older, my body is not as good as before. Many old injuries occur at the same time. It is often so painful that I can't sleep and eat well.
I have to endure the pain and fight against the enemy...
Now that I can return to Beijing to recuperate, it’s a good thing.”
Cao Yi bowed deeply and said, "Cao Yi thanks Brother Kou very much."
Kou Ji shook his head and said: "Your Majesty and Your Uncle are really close brothers. The reason why Your Majesty is able to return to the court is because of the grace of the official family and has nothing to do with me. Thank you for your kindness."
Cao Yi bowed again and said, "Cao Yi will definitely bring Brother Kou's words to you."
After Cao Yi left, Gao Jicheng, Shi Yu, and Li Weixian also successively invited Kou Ji.
Kou Ji declined them all politely.
Kou Ji suddenly felt that Cao Qi invited him to Cao Mansion not just to thank him, but also for other purposes.
Zhao Heng issued a hush-hush order about the poisonous elixir, and very few people knew about it.
Zhao Heng furiously beheaded everyone in the imperial hospital, and then dispatched Cao Wei to return to the court, which made the martial arts officers smell something unusual.
They need to know what happened.
They need to know whether this matter will affect their status.
They couldn't get any information from Kou Zhun and others, so they had no choice but to target Kou Ji.
"No wonder my grandfather said that he asked me to stay in the palace to protect me. If I were outside, I might not be able to catch the sugar-coated bullets thrown by the warriors. If I can't protect myself, I would spill the beans and get into trouble...
"
Kou Ji picked up the candy man on the desk and stuffed it into his sleeves, secretly guessing.
Xiang Minzhong wandered onto the second floor of Wende Building. After seeing the delicious food on Kou Jiman's table, he didn't even scold him.
This made Zhao Yiyi extremely disappointed.
He was also looking forward to Xiang Minzhong punishing Kou Ji properly and helping him vent his anger.
After Xiang Minzhong sat down, he glanced at Kou Ji and said calmly: "You can eat whatever you want, but don't share it with the prince..."
Hearing this, Kou Ji cupped his hands and said, "I understand, kid..."
“I will call myself a student from now on!”
"Students know..."
While answering Xiang Minzhong's words, Kou Ji put the food on the table back into the food box.
When Zhao Yiyi saw this scene, his jaw dropped.
'Are you my husband? The last time I ate frosting sugar, you swollen my palms! He set a table full of food, but you didn't hit him? What's even more annoying is that you didn't let him