"Recommended by Du Tixing, is Di Jin going to Kaifeng Mansion to take the imperial examination?"
In the Lei family hall, Lei Biao raised his eyebrows in surprise when he heard the news.
The one who came to report was Lei Jun, who spoke with a somewhat envious tone: "Huanxisha is famous in the east of the river, and Du Gongyan appreciates it so much. Di Liulang is really famous, and he has even set foot in Shilin in the capital! "
Lei Biao looked thoughtful: "If I remember correctly, this Duti Xing is upright and stern. He especially dislikes paying homage to Zhi. Why is he so uncharacteristic of himself this time?"
Lei Jun said with a smile: "My lord, you have forgotten that Di Liulang is not only good at writing poems, but he is also good at punishment. That Du Tixing is proficient in this, isn't he right?"
"That's the truth..." Lei Biao nodded slightly, but some doubts were gradually growing in his heart: "Zhu and Xuan Niang have not been found so far. Now our manpower has been scattered in various states and counties in Hedong, and there is no reply. They should not have left yet. , not many can completely hide the two of them in Yangqu!"
Based on the previous question, Lei Jun's face became solemn: "My lord, is Di Liulang suspected?"
Lei Biao said: "It's not that he is suspected, but that everyone who is preparing to leave Bingzhou during this period is also suspected!"
Lei Jun understood: "Go and keep an eye on him, kid!"
Lei Biao thought for a while: "In this case, if you go and tell Di Jin this, we, the Lei family, hope that our third brother can also go to the capital to see more, and we look forward to traveling with you all the way."
"Yes!" Lei Jun was quite impressed: "My child is going now!"
Lei Biao waved his hand and waited until his second son left before pressing his eyebrows tiredly.
He hoped that he was just being suspicious. After all, Di Jin had outstanding talents, was famous in the local area, and had friendship with the Guo family, so he would not be easy to deal with. Moreover, if he was really related to Zhu Xuanniang's escape, he would now have to be recommended by Du Yan. Entering the capital, one has to wonder, does the sentencing officer at the road level already know the truth of the matter?
Going forward, he didn't even dare to think about it...
"Damn castrated dog!"
Lei Biao had a strong murderous intention in his eyes, and he suddenly hummed: "Old Mo!"
Old Mo suddenly appeared out of nowhere: "Alang!"
Lei Biao asked: "What is Jiang Huaiyi doing?"
Mr. Mo said: "His men are watching outside the houses of the magistrate, the pacifier, and the executioner to prevent the thief Zhu from filing a complaint."
"Hmph, this idiot, does he think he can block the flow of speech by himself? If we don't catch Zhu, there will be a day when Datian will listen!"
Lei Biao cursed in a low voice and turned to look at Mr. Mo: "Last time you asked me to endure it, I endured it, but now we can't catch the thief, the situation is getting worse day by day, and we still have to fight with Jiang Huaiyi Is the road going to the end?"
Mr. Mo's face also became solemn, and he said slowly: "I understand Alang's concerns. It's just that the Lei family has been deeply involved in this matter. In the eyes of outsiders, we have been arresting the Zhu family. If it really happens, , can we escape?"
After a pause, Mr. Mo continued: "Today's government affairs are all controlled by the Queen Mother. The officials are young and have no real power, so they sue the emperor. They deceived the Lord with a monstrous word and were charged with instigating discord between the Queen Mother and the officials' mother and son. The matter will calm down, and when the official family comes to take charge... I'm afraid the Lei family will be gone by then!"
"What you said makes sense. You can't look too far ahead in everything. You'll lose the foundation under your feet!" Lei Biao's expression changed several times, and he finally sighed: "If I were to choose, the Queen Mother would indeed be more reliable than the young officials. But the Queen Mother lives deep in the palace and is not allowed to come out. The real officials and relatives are the ones who do the real work. I am afraid that these losers will fail more than they accomplish!"
Mr. Mo wanted to say something more, but Lei Biao waved his hand: "You go down first! Let me think about it! Let me think about it again!"
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"Your brother will come to the capital with us?"
When Di Jin heard this request, he looked over slightly surprised.
"The third brother is not young yet, but he stays in the academy all the year round. The family is strict. How can there be a future if this continues? Fortunately, Brother Di sent a message to Kaifeng Mansion. He also wanted to go to the capital to meet him. Market!”
After Lei Jun explained, he cupped his hands with a smile: "Although he is usually a little shy, he can still do his best when encountering thieves. He will not be a drag. I hope Liulang will make it happen!"
Traveling in ancient times was not a simple matter. Even the powerful and wealthy businessmen were bound to experience a lot of travel and travel, so it was indeed common for local acquaintances to travel together.
On the surface, it seems that after Di Jin captured the Zhu family, he forged a big friendship with the Lei family. Although Mrs. Lei has disappeared recently, Lei Erlang often comes around. It is not unexpected to make this request now. .
Di Jin looked normal and nodded: "Well, let's go together and have extra care!"
Seeing that the other party agreed so simply, Lei Jun felt relieved, but he still said: "As for the female relatives, is there anything we need to pay attention to?"
Di Jin said: "I am here with Xiao Yi. My sister hired a maid. There are only four of us on the road."
When he heard about the maid, Lei Jun immediately paid attention. After leaving the academy, he immediately ordered his men: "Go to the manpower hunting place in the city and check. Did the eleventh lady of the Di family hire any maid recently?"
His subordinates worked very efficiently and responded quickly. Just yesterday, Di Xiangling hired a woman at the No. 3 Department of Tea House Market. Apparently, she hired her temporarily after learning that her younger brother was going to Kaifeng Prefecture to take an exam. The former book boy Lin Xiaoyi was also hired there.
Lei Jun relaxed again, returned home, and truthfully reported Di Jin's reaction and the situation of Di Xiangling's maid to his father.
After hearing this, Lei Biao nodded and said: "If it's not him, it would undoubtedly be best. You call the third brother over. This time I go to the capital to see one of them. It's more important to visit the Cao family!"
Lei Jun smiled and said: "The third brother's tiger-wing sword is a secret that is not passed down to the Cao family. Only his martial arts talent will make General Cao look at him differently and teach him! Sir, in fact, we have the support of the family of the best military general in the world. , and there is no need to be afraid of the eunuchs in the palace!"
Although he lowered his voice in the second half of the sentence, his words still showed full of confidence, and Lei Biao listened with a look of reminiscence in his eyes: "In the past, I followed General Cao on the battlefield, drove away the Liao dogs, and suppressed the Xia thieves. I never thought that one day I would have such a family fortune, but as I get older, I start to be timid... Ha!"
Seeing his father's self-deprecating tone but his eyes becoming determined, Lei Jun felt relieved.
In this turmoil, compared to the escaped Zhu family, what he hated most was the aggressive Jiang Huaiyi and the eunuch Jiang Deming behind him.
The Lei family is in the dilemma they are in now, and they are in danger of being exterminated at every turn, and it is all caused by these people!
"Sir, let's go next..."
Lei Biao raised his hand and stopped his son's words: "Don't worry, this matter concerns the whole Lei family. We need to consider it in the long term. You go and prepare it carefully in case of emergency..."
"Yes! Sir!"
In the next few days, Lei Jun made arrangements outside according to his father's instructions. It was not until New Year's Eve that he finally returned home.
But what came oncoming was not the bustling family, but the guards running around, and a burly figure rushed over. The third brother Lei Cheng's small eyes were filled with tears of panic: "Second brother, Have you seen my little sister? My little sister is missing...!!"
Lei Jun was startled at first, and then his expression suddenly changed.
Sister Lei Tingting...
Really lost?
