Chapter 41 Life is like a play, all depends on acting skills
It was sunny the next day, and Wang Jun, along with King Anping and dozens of carts of gold, silver and jewelry, were ready to hit the road.
Although Lu Zhi did not come to see him off, he asked clan members Liu Bei and Zhao Lin to come over to show respect for the angel.
After the clan members left politely, everyone chatted happily together again.
"Xiande Xuande, Boyu Xiandi, Zigui Xiandi, I didn't lose my temper after drinking yesterday."
As soon as the clan members left and saw that everyone else was standing far away and there was no one around, Wang Jun asked cautiously.
Yesterday, we all had dinner and drinks together. We have already become brothers and have a very close relationship.
Of course Chen Mu knew what he wanted to say, and said with a smile: "Brother Wang, have you forgotten? We went back to rest after drinking yesterday. We only chatted about Fengyue for a while, how could we lose our composure?"
Wang Jun asked tentatively: "Then...did I say anything weird after I drank too much?"
When he woke up this morning and recalled yesterday's banquet, he vaguely seemed to have said something, but when he thought about it carefully, he couldn't remember whether he had said it or not.
This is a terrible thing.
Because Wang Jun was a eunuch, he stayed in the palace every day and was exposed to many national affairs. Once he revealed it or said something unfavorable to himself, it would be a big trouble.
He didn't want trouble to come out of his mouth.
Zhao Lin on the side said: "Brother Wang drank a little too much and wanted to rest for a while. I just listened to Brother Zi Guixian telling jokes about the Song Dynasty in the pre-Qin Dynasty, but I don't remember what Brother Wang said later."
"oh."
Wang Jun said happily: "That's good, that's good."
Liu Bei smiled and added: "I just remembered that Brother Wang originally planned to talk to us about the affairs in the palace, but the fourth brother did not want to listen, saying that these were common things, and we brothers drank together.
Being happy is the top priority."
When Wang Jun heard the previous sentence, his heart suddenly tightened. When he heard the latter sentence, he immediately smiled and looked at Chen Mu with grateful eyes and said: "Brother Zi Guixian is right, the things in the palace are just a few
There is nothing to talk about trivial things, how can we brothers be so carefree and carefree."
The four people looked at each other and laughed.
Wang Jun indeed did not discuss state affairs with everyone at the wine table.
Because after Wang Jun drank too much, he wanted to talk about the government and the eunuchs several times, but Chen Mu fooled him and changed the topic to other topics.
Wang Jun drank too much, but Chen Mu's head was very clear.
He still knows very well how many pounds he has.
A person must be self-aware.
The situation in the imperial court is turbulent, and now is not the time for a few of them to provide guidance.
Even if Chen Mu knows the future situation well, knows what the truth is in the fog, and knows what may happen in the future, what's the use?
Do you want him to kill the four wolves? Tell Wang Jun that in the future, Zhang Rang and Zhao Zhong will take the initiative and trick He Jin into going to the palace and killing him. Then Yuan Shao will lead his troops into the palace and kill the eunuchs?
Putting aside these words, others will not regard you as a god, but will treat you as a lunatic.
Even if others believe it, what help will it do to you?
It is impossible to reconcile the contradiction between the two groups of eunuchs and relatives. Even if you want to change the general trend, you can only help one of them completely wipe out the other.
If Chen Mu was in a high position now, he might be able to participate in the power struggle and fight with them.
It's a pity that he is nothing.
So not only could he not say it himself, but he also had to prevent Liu Bei and Zhao Lin from getting involved.
They are not allowed to express any opinions.
There is no need to discuss conflicts in the court with an eunuch who is a member of Zhao Zhong's party.
Are you saying that Shi Changshi and others will not end well in the future?
That would offend Wang Jun. If Wang Jun goes back and reports Zhao Zhong, all three of them will be implicated.
Speak ill of party members?
In the future, when the party members become prosperous and overthrow the eunuch group, what should they do if they hold a grudge and say that they are also members of the eunuch party?
Moreover, although Liu Bei, Chen Mu, and Zhao Lin were not party members, the people generally hated eunuchs and sympathized with party members. Such words were annoying.
So there are some things that you just know in your heart, but you can't say them out loud.
Misfortune comes from the mouth. Talking about the political situation while chatting about Fengyue is an offensive thing. Even if Liu Bei and Zhao Lin were ignorant and curious to know, Chen Mu would have to forcefully distract them.
Wang Jun was relieved knowing that he had not made a drunken mistake. Everyone chatted for a while, and it was almost time to set off.
When Wang Jun came here, he brought dozens of carts of gold and silver jewelry with him. Now when he went back, not only did he still bring these dozens of carts of gold and silver jewelry, but he also had an extra king of Anping.
The mission was completed perfectly, and the ransom was returned intact and the jade was returned to Zhao.
Given the emperor's love for wealth, how happy will he be when the time comes? Why not give him more rewards?
Thinking of this, Wang Jun felt proud and in high spirits.
According to the final farewell procedure, after drinking the farewell wine, everyone said a few words of blessing, and it was time for Wang Jun to officially set off.
But at this moment, there was a discordant cry. Everyone looked closely and saw that it was Chen Mu.
Wang Jun couldn't help but wonder: "Why are you crying when your son returns to your virtuous brother?"
Chen Mu sobbed: "Oh, when I saw Brother Wang leaving and Yiyi feeling farewell, I thought of my eldest brother who died young in my hometown, and I couldn't control my feelings."
Wang Jun was confused: "What is my connection with Zigui's eldest brother? Why did he cry when he saw me leaving?"
Chen Mu explained: "Brother Wang doesn't know something. The eldest brother is very similar to Brother Wang, and he is also kind-hearted and kind. Brother Wang and I hit it off and treated him like brothers for a long time. However, I thought of saying goodbye to Brother Wang soon, and I felt so sad in my heart.
It’s so sad that I can’t help it, and I’m really ashamed.”
Wang Jun looked surprised: "I didn't expect Zi Guidi to be so reluctant to leave me."
"yes."
Chen Mu said with tears in his eyes: "My brother has been very good to me since I was a child. He always gave me food at home first. Seeing Brother Wang's generous character and unfailing handsome appearance, it was as if he had seen my
The passing of a big brother makes me shed tears."
Wang Jun was very moved, holding Chen Mu's hand and exclaimed: "I see, I never expected that I actually look similar to Zi Gui's eldest brother. Zi Gui, if you don't dislike me, I will be your brother from now on. Wait someday
If you have time, when you arrive in Luoyang, you must come to see my brother, and he will treat you as his own brother."
"really?"
Chen Mu was overjoyed and said: "I am worthy of being favored by my brother. From now on, I will go to Luoyang to visit my brother. My brother must not dislike me because of my vulgarity."
Wang Jun laughed and said: "How could it be possible? If my brother can come, I will sweep the bed and wait for you."
The friendship between the two made others burst into tears, admiring their brotherly loyalty.
Liu Bei on the side: "???"
We agreed that we are sworn brothers? Why did you fall into someone else's lap in the blink of an eye? Where did our deep brotherhood go?
After a while, Wang Jun finally set off, guarding thousands of soldiers, heading towards Luoyang in a mighty manner.
Chen Mu reluctantly waved goodbye and did not stop until Wang Jun's motorcade turned around the foot of the mountain and disappeared into the distance.
As soon as Wang Jun left, Chen Mu's face changed instantly. The emotion and tears on his face disappeared without a trace, replaced by an elegant and easy-going Sima face, looking expressionlessly into the distance.
Liu Bei wondered: "Fourth brother, do you still have brothers in your hometown?"
Chen Mu said matter-of-factly: "No."
Liu Bei was shocked at that time and asked: "Then why do you say that your brother who died young is very similar to Wang Huangmen?"
Chen Mu thought for a while and said casually: "Maybe he is a brother in the clan. Anyway, I am not very familiar with him. He just mentioned it based on his imagination. Who knew that Wang Jun really regarded me as his younger brother."
Liu Bei and Zhao Lin had black lines on their faces.
The Han people all value faith, and value promises more than life and death. Chen Mu is full of nonsense and deceives people into tears. He is really a cunning villain who is not worthy of being a son of man.
"Fourth brother..."
Liu Bei wanted to speak but stopped.
"Um?"
Chen Mu responded.
"Our bond of friendship..."
"Of course it's more real than real money."
Chen Mu hugged Liu Bei and walked back, while patting his chest and promising: "Brother, why don't you understand? Wang Jun and I are pretending to be benevolent and righteous. What is it for? Isn't it because I hope that he will replace my elder brother in front of the emperor?
What kind words, I am thinking about my eldest brother. He and I are just using each other. We are real brothers. We have worshiped heaven and earth and made oaths. How can such a friendship be fake...
..."
After a heart-to-heart talk, Liu Bei was soon deceived and he felt ashamed in his heart.
It turns out that the fourth brother is thinking about me. It seems that I have misunderstood the fourth brother. The fourth brother is indeed a loyal and honest gentleman.
It's a shame that I had doubts about his brotherhood just now...