The conversation between the old man and the young man was very brief, not as long as eating a bowl of noodles.
After a few quarrels, they broke up unhappy. This is a very common thing in the world. And when all this happened in the Qiu family, the object of the quarrel was still the elder in the court, the former Taifu. This matter seemed not so ordinary.
The servant was clearing away the dishes, wondering in his heart, why did the usually amiable old man get so angry today? Is His Royal Highness the Prince being naughty again? Everyone in Kyoto knows that His Majesty has entrusted the prince to Qiu Jinfeng to teach him. As the emperor's teacher, most of his anger is because of that prince.
Qiu An lit the incense, burning agarwood, which has the effect of calming the mind and relaxing sleep. He put the fire folder away, put it inside his sleeve, and then stood beside Qiu Jinfeng. He knew that the old man must have something to say to him next.
"This kid has a bad reputation, but he is more courageous than anyone else."
From Qiu Jinfeng's tone, it was impossible to tell whether he was praising or scolding.
Qiu An didn't respond, and twitched the corner of her mouth, catering to the strong autumn wind without comment. In his mind, the boy was still cursing when he went out.
"Qiu An, what do you think of him?" Qiu Jinfeng asked.
Qiu An seemed to be waiting for Qiu Jinfeng's question and had prepared an answer early. "Master Yu, he is a good boy."
What an optional answer.
Qiu Jinfeng glared, obviously dissatisfied with Qiu An's answer. Seeing Qiu An bowing with a smile, he felt helpless.
"When that boy from the Bai family came, you said something that hit the mark. You have also seen Yan Qingyi, who is gentle and humble, but this kid is exactly the same on the outside. Only these two juniors in Kyoto can hold up a world. If they enter the court , will also be the leader in the court in the future. Why is it that only Yu Zhi is only good?"
Qiu An is very kind. As long as you ask questions, you will definitely get answers. "Bai Yu and Yan Qingyi on the first list are both excellent children. Master Yu..." Qiu An thought for a while, but it was really difficult to find any tactful words for Yu Zhi, so she could only say: "As you said That would give you a bad reputation."
Qiu Jinfeng laughed loudly, and then said with a hint of melancholy: "Master Li has such a nephew, so he should have less worries in his heart."
Qiu An didn't understand what Qiu Jinfeng said. The old man talked a lot of nonsense tonight, and it seemed that only he could understand it.
"Are those people in the north peaceful recently?" Qiu Jinfeng suddenly got down to business. "Ruoruo has been slacking off recently, you have to help her. This girl always makes people worry."
Qiu An acknowledged her identity, "Except for Meng Si who came to the house every day and wanted to marry the young lady, the others in Kyoto were a bit arrogant and had disputes with some young masters who couldn't stand it. The princess was the most peaceful and sincere I haven’t even stepped out of Zizhu Villa.”
After Qiu Jinfeng heard this, he lay back on the couch again, looked at the roaring fire, and remembered Yu Zhi's last words.
"This junior does not seek to achieve success, but wants to live peacefully with the reputation of being a shameful person, so I am more casual in front of you."
These scoundrel words made it difficult for Qiu Jinfeng, who was able to quarrel with other scholars, to respond.
If a person has no desires or desires, then what is there to fear?
...
Yu Zhi lay on the bed, pillowing his head. He always felt that there was a secret in Qiu Jinfeng's words, just like the secret that Qiu An refused to say.
Mother.
Yu Zhi remembered this word somehow. Qiu Ruoruo helped him search for a long time. If he were alive, with the strength of the Qiu family, there should be no news at all. Yu Zhi had no hope, but he was also afraid of giving up this hope. He was afraid that if Qiu Ruoruo stopped, even the last glimmer of hope would be gone.
On the desk, there is a piece of letter paper pressed under the candlestick. It has the mark of Dawen Academy on it. It is obviously from Dawen Academy.
Yu Zhi sent a letter to Li Qingru. It should be said that on the same day, Yu Zhi received Li Qingru's reply.
Yu Zhi's letter was simple - someone wants to kill me.
Li Qingru's reply was even simpler - the brave have nothing to fear!
There is a sense of strength in Juanxiu's regular script.
Shi Laozi said that brave men have no fear, but Yu Zhi only knows that all brave men without fear are dead. People, while alive, must respect and love life.
Yu Zhi didn't know what Li Qingru meant, but Li Qingru didn't let him go back, and Yu Zhi didn't dare to go back. While he was worried, fortunately, he was protected by Ye Muge, who was superb in swordsmanship, and Qiu Ruoruo, who regarded him as an eldest brother.
Squeak!
The only one who would push the door open at this time was Qiu Ruoruo.
Yu Zhi pretended to be asleep and made no sound. When a girl comes to visit her in the middle of the night, she must have something on her mind, and it's a complicated thing. This is what Yu Zhi is not good at.
Qiu Ruoruo talked for a long time, and Yu Zhi also understood it. Qiu Yu was beaten with fifty sticks. It hurt a little, but the most fatal thing was the missing assassin who assassinated Prince Zhao.
Unlike Mei Renyi who covered his red and swollen buttocks and returned to Shuntian Mansion, Qiu Yu knew that relying on Mei Renyi's Shuntian Mansion would be useless. After going to court, Qiu Yu led the people from the Five Cities Military and Horse Division straight to Prince Zhao's Mansion.
The always easy-going King Zhao also got angry in front of everyone for the first time, but some people have read too much, and even when they curse, they have a bookish attitude, which makes people feel less intimidated.
Qiu Yu asked several people, but in the end he still had no clue.
Qiu Ruoruo felt very distressed when she visited Qiu Yu. There was also some resentment in my heart towards His Majesty's strict orders. With a time limit of three days, everyone knew that this was an impossible task.
His Majesty must have been issuing orders in anger, but the Emperor could never take back his words.
Even if it’s bitter, you have to endure it with your heart.
"How are you, uncle?" Yu Zhi thought for a long time before he came up with this.
"Fortunately, I applied the medicine tonight, and I will be able to walk tomorrow." The Qiu family's Jinchuang medicine is top-grade and uses very good medicinal materials.
Yu Zhi said subconsciously: "The injury is not serious."
Qiu Ruoruo was speechless, "I plan to visit the prince tomorrow and help my father see if there are any clues. Brother Xiaoyu, you go with me."
Yu Zhi shook his head simply, he didn't want to go. In his opinion, Prince Zhao's Mansion is not safe. Someone can send him out of the city quietly in Prince Zhao's Mansion, and someone can assassinate the crown prince in Prince Zhao's Mansion. Such a place is no different from the Dragon Pond and the Tiger's Den.
Moreover, this matter is very troublesome!
"Qiuqiu, think about it. Someone could assassinate the crown prince in Prince Zhao's Mansion at the foot of the imperial city. This is shocking. In the nearly 20 years since His Majesty ascended the throne, this is the first assassination of a royal family member. Uncle It's natural to get slapped, and a mere fifty sticks is still too light." Yu Zhi said, "Your Majesty's orders must be obeyed. Prince Zhao is your Majesty's nephew, and he has royal dignity, so he must be investigated strictly. I heard that my uncle today Went to Prince Zhao’s Mansion?”
Qiu Ruoruo replied: "I did go, but there are no clues."
Yu Zhi asked again: "I heard that Shuntian Mansion is also responsible for this matter?"
"Shuntian Prefecture is in charge of all matters in Kyoto, and should be held responsible for anything that happens. The governor of Shuntian Prefecture also received thirty canes."
Yu Zhi thought of Mei Renyi's lack of energy during the day, and his feelings were "impaired" in the imperial city. "However, today's Fu Yin returned directly to Shuntian Mansion after retiring from the court. His officials still have time to mind the business of that boy Bai Li. As far as I know, Shuntian Fu Yin has never returned to Shuntian Mansion since he returned to Shuntian Mansion. If there is any action, the imperial court orders that the Five Cities Military and Horse Division and Shuntian Prefecture should investigate together."
Qiu Ruoruo was deep in thought and thought of something, like a flash of inspiration, but she couldn't catch it.
"You have been in Kyoto for a long time. What kind of person do you think Mr. Fu Yin is? In the lobby today, he called you Ruoruo. I think he and you should be familiar with each other." Yu Zhi said.
Qiu Ruoruo stopped thinking, and the mellow Lord Fu Yin appeared in her mind. "Mei Fu Yin often comes to Qiu Mansion, and he is familiar with his face, but he is not a close friend. Kyoto is at the foot of the emperor, and I have not heard of any turmoil or major cases in recent years. I often hear about Shuntian Mansion's relief work. Poverty, because in popular words, he can be considered a good official."
"Relieving the poor sounds like a good official." Yu Zhi muttered. "A good official does not mean integrity."
Yu Zhi didn't speak anymore. He felt that Qiu Ruoruo should understand clearly. These words should be thought in the heart and rotten in the stomach.
…
Bai Li was in a bad mood. This bad mood started from the west gate of Kyoto, and no amount of explanations would help. A twelve-year-old child shouldn't care so much, but he is the young master of the Ministry of Finance, and he is the first in this year's Qiuzhi Academy entrance exam, so he is very excited.
No insult should be directed at him.
It's a pity that someone easily insulted him and made him the biggest laughing stock in Kyoto.
"Uncle Kang, has Yu Zhi been arrested?"
Bai Li's voice finally came from inside the house, making the people waiting outside breathe a sigh of relief.
Lord Shangshu just took a look and said, "If he wants to die, just let him."
After saying that, the Lord Shangshu disappeared. The servants and waiters all thought about the cruelty of Lord Shangshu, who could even ignore his own son.
Because of Bai Wanqian's words, no one in the Hubu Shangshu Mansion dared to go in and disturb Bai Li. This child was left in a dark room, not knowing whether he was alive or dead.
And these waiters and servants also know that if something happens to Bai Li, they will definitely not get any good results.
Now, Bai Li still couldn't think about it.
This is a good thing.
Du Ankang was also waiting outside the house. After hearing Bai Li's question, Du Ankang said: "There is insufficient evidence, so I will let him go to Shuntian Mansion."
There was sudden silence in the room for a long time, and then Bai Li's crazy voice was suddenly heard.
"What do you mean there is no evidence? It's him, who else can he be? Everyone in Kyoto knows that this question is capable of such shameful and despicable things. Let Mei Renyi arrest him and let Shuntian Mansion torture him! If you break his hands and feet, he will definitely confess, and that little bitch Qiu Ruoruo, without her help, how could the carriage leave the city last night?"
The voice was sharp and seemed to be crazy. No one would have thought that it was the voice of a twelve-year-old child.
Du Ankang knew that everything Bai Li said was reasonable and the most well-founded inference.
It's just... there's no evidence.
