Zeng Zaobao had finished get off work and was drinking a small drink by himself in the house. A couple walked to the yard with an ink stone and knocked on the door.
Zeng Zaoban walked to the yard and opened the door. He knew at a glance that he was looking for a carving job for himself.
"Both of you, I'm sorry. I'm currently working in the World View. I'm too busy, so I won't take on this kind of private work.
Five rooms to the west, there is an old Liu who also worked in Qiaojiangtang. If he is willing to do this kind of work, just go to that street..."
"What secrets does Xiao Feng have in his world view?"
"There is a bow made of black gold wire. It is a treasure."
"Is there anything conspiratorial and rebellious in the outlook on world affairs?"
"No, everything done by Shiguan has been reported to the Ministry of War."
"What is the recipe for gunpowder?"
"The gunpowder is not in my control. I don't know the formula."
“What is the secret of the telescope?”
"Just grind a piece of crystal to make it concave in the middle, grind a piece of crystal to make it convex in the middle, and match it with a copper pipe of appropriate length."
"What secret does Xiao Feng have that you will never tell anyone?"
"No, everything I make relies on craftsmanship. It's useless for others to know the secret."
"What secret do you have that you don't want people to know?"
"I...I miss my apprentice. I always want him to come home."
"What other secrets are there?"
"I have no secrets... Oh, madam, what did you say?"
"Uncle, thank you. Master Liu's house is going that way, right?"
"Oh, yes, go over there, and you'll be there after five houses..."
Qinggu sneaked back to Yan's Mansion with the servant who acted as her husband, and took stock of the harvest of the past few days with Yan Shifan, and concluded that there was almost nothing.
The things they asked about either had nothing to do with moving Xiao Feng, such as Zhang Yunqing's desire to be a concubine, or they already knew about it, such as Wu Jinsi.
Zhang Tianci was surrounded by servants, and there were ten retired cavalry stationed in the mansion, so there was no chance at all. Even if they could create contact opportunities on the roadside, there would be no time to ask.
Liu Ruyun didn't have anything to do, and she was always by her side. But taking advantage of Chen Zhonghou's opportunity to go out to collect the bill, Qinggu made a move.
It turns out that the biggest secret in Chen Zhonghou's heart is actually the dowry he prepared for Liu Ruyun. If Xiao Feng is willing to marry Liu Ruyun, he will dowry him in Zuixianlou!
Qinggu couldn't afford to offend anyone who was left acting alone, whether it was An Qingyue, Zhan Yu or Zhan Feiyun, let alone Zhang Wuxin.
Yan Shifan suddenly felt something in his heart: "I haven't left the house since I broke my leg.
The last time Rouge Leopard went to accompany Queen Jing, King Jing never came again. Come, prepare a car, go and call Miss Leopard.
I took her to see King Jing. Fairy aunt, you pretend to be my maid, stay by my side, and wait for the opportunity! "
When Rouge Leopard heard that Yan Shifan was taking him to see King Jing, he was secretly amused, knowing that he must have thought that there was something going on between him and King Jing.
But the more Yan Shifan thought like this, the more beneficial it would be to Rouge Leopard. After Yan Zhihu helped her freshen up, she got into Yan Shifan's car in a beautiful way.
As soon as he entered the carriage, Rouge Leopard was stunned for a moment.
Although she didn't know Qinggu, the aura of Qinggu couldn't be concealed from others. Sister Rouge, in particular, is born with a strong intuition for danger.
Qinggu's internal strength is not very strong, and Rouge Leopard feels that she should be a little weaker than herself. But sitting next to Qinggu, there is an extremely dangerous feeling.
It's that feeling where you don't know what's scary about the other person, but you just think the other person is scarier.
Where did Yan Shifan get so many powerful maids? Could it be that they were sent to him by the Holy Envoy?
But this maid is plain-looking, so she doesn’t meet Yan Shifan’s requirements...
The carriage arrived at Prince Jing's Mansion, and the servant handed him a greeting card.
Although King Jing had a grudge against Yan Shifan since he cried with Rouge Leopard that day, King Jing could not avoid seeing his former master when he came to visit him.
What's more, Yan Shifan still brought Rouge Leopard here. If he was rejected by him, it would be inconsistent with the day when he pretended to be lustful and called Rouge Leopard.
Therefore, King Jing warmly received Yan Shifan and entered the main hall to serve tea together.
Rouge Leopard shyly sat next to King Jing, while Qinggu sat next to Yan Shifan, and the four of them sat opposite each other.
"The official came to visit the prince today because Miss Leopard misses the prince so much that she doesn't think about food or tea.
Miss Leopard has been in my house for several years. I treat her like a family member. I can't bear to see her like this. I hope you will forgive me for disturbing the prince. "
Although King Jing was a bit narcissistic, he knew by comparing the sizes that Rouge Leopard could not be so devoted to him, and he also knew that Yan Shifan was here to test him.
"Master, you don't have to be like this. Even if the master encounters a misfortune, Long Live misses the master's body and allows the master to recuperate from his official career. In my heart, Xiao Wang is still grateful for the master's past teachings."
Rouge Leopard was secretly relieved. He was indeed the son of an emperor. He could pick it up and put it down without losing his composure like a child.
Yan Shifan took a sip of tea and gently touched Qinggu with his elbow.
"If the prince likes Miss Leopard, my subordinate is willing to bear the pain and let her stay in the palace to serve the prince. How about that?"
King Jing smiled and was about to speak, but his mind suddenly went blank. He looked at Yan Shifan blankly. The servants of the palace were standing nearby, but they didn't notice anything strange at all.
"The person I like is Qiaoqiao, but Prince Yu also likes Qiaoqiao, and Qiaoqiao doesn't know who he likes more."
Rouge Leopard's heart trembled, but the charming smile on his face did not change at all, and he twisted his waist coquettishly.
"People know that the prince is just taking advantage of others, so he still likes the younger ones!"
Yan Shifan's smile remained unchanged and he went directly to more critical topics.
"The prince was beaten by Xiao Feng last time. This was a treasonous act! Xiao Feng was so eloquent in the court, but he even said long live without punishing him!
The lower official feels deeply sorry for the prince. I wonder if the prince has any plans to express such a tone? The lower official is already an official, but he can still serve the prince in his plans! "
"I didn't want to vent my anger. I did something wrong and deserved to be beaten."
Yan Shifan's eyes suddenly opened wide. Looking at King Jing's face, the corners of his mouth twitched involuntarily.
"Oh? What did the prince do wrong? Does the prince think Xiao Feng was right to hit you? Why did the prince suddenly have such an idea?"
Rouge Leopard's heart almost jumped out of her throat. She didn't know why King Jing suddenly exposed his true thoughts.
Wasn’t it agreed upon last time? King Jing continued to pretend that he had a good relationship with Yan Shifan. After all, Yan Dang had always supported King Jing, and it was not suitable for him to fall out.
The most terrible thing is that the last time I went back, I clearly told Yan Shifan that King Jing held a grudge after being beaten, and that his reconciliation with Xiao Feng was all just a pretense!
Now that King Jing has sold himself, he is a prince, and if Yan Shifan discovers the problem, at most he will lose the support of the Yan Party, and he will be in misery!
Rouge Leopard's thoughts were racing. Although she didn't know what happened, she knew what she should do.
She pretended to pour tea for King Jing, pressed her plump breasts against half of King Jing's body, and used her body to shield him, pinching King Jing's butt hard with her left hand.
King Jing was agitated and his mind returned to normal. He felt as if he had just slept, but he heard Rouge Leopard covering his mouth and smiling sweetly.
"Why is the prince in such a daze? My master asked the prince why he thought that Xiao Feng hit the prince because he did something wrong?
Weren't you so angry last time? Why are you now calmly admitting your mistake? "
King Jing only stayed for a moment, and he suddenly knew that he had just spilled the beans. He picked up the tea that Rouge Leopard poured, drank it in one gulp, and sighed to hide it.
"My master has taught me that if a ruler is not secretive, his ministers will be lost, and if a minister is not secretive, he will lose himself. If a few things are not secretive, it will cause harm. If you want to achieve something, your hands must be steady and your mouth must be tight.
In order to prevent my stealing from being exposed, the master even thought of asking Miss Leopard to return the bow to me quickly when his leg was broken.
But I had no scheming, and was deceived by Xiao Feng. My own city is in such a bad state, how can I have the face to blame others?
Therefore, I feel that I should fight, and fight well! It took a long time to remember! "
King Jing said the last few words with gritted teeth and a fierce look in his eyes. Such a natural performance, even Yan Shifan didn't see any flaws.
Qinggu shook her head slightly and imperceptibly towards Yan Shifan, indicating that she could not try again. There were too many guards and servants around, and it would be easy to see if she tried again.
Yan Shifan felt that this trip was worthwhile. He at least knew that King Jing's thoughts about Qiaoqiao were true, and this was something he could use in the future.
At that moment, Yan Shifan chatted for a while and took the two of them home in the car.
On the way, Yan Shifan looked at Rouge Leopard and said, "Think about it, is there any way that King Jing can take the Bliss Pill without being discovered?"
Rouge Leopard's heart trembled, and he smiled charmingly: "This is difficult, my sister and I will think about it together. Men will always become addicted after taking the Bliss Pill.
And gradually some signs will appear. It’s so difficult to avoid being discovered at all! As far as my sisters know, probably only the Holy Messenger can do it. "
Yan Shifan nodded: "This matter is not urgent. There is plenty of time. I will also write and ask Xiao Qin, and I will always find a way."
In the afternoon, on the mountain behind the Wushi Temple, there were a few woodcutters chopping wood, a few hunters looking for prey, and some people collecting herbs.
Xiaodong was carrying a basket and carefully looking for herbs on the mountain. The prescription was prepared by the imperial doctor, who said it was good for the old man's meridians.
Of course you can buy these medicines in pharmacies, but for one or two of them, the imperial doctor said the fresher the better. The ones in pharmacies are inevitably a bit stale after being transported.
So when Xiaodong was not practicing martial arts, he would wander around the back mountain. Not only did he exercise his leg strength, he could also find some fresh herbs and take them back to boil water for the old Taoist.
A woman wearing coarse cloth was also collecting herbs on the mountain. When she saw Xiaodong walking by, she held up a piece of grass and asked Xiaodong.
"Little sister, could you please help me see if this is Artemisia annua?"
Xiaodong took a look, shook his head and said, "Sister, this is not white wormwood, this is qinghao. The medicinal effects are different and cannot be used indiscriminately.
White mugwort leaves are soft, needle-like, and slender. The leaves of Artemisia annua have different colors on both sides, like feathers.
Artemisia annua is used to reduce heat, remove dampness, reduce inflammation, and protect the liver. Artemisia annua is used to activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis, eliminate phlegm and relieve asthma..."
"What's the secret in WTO view?"
"We are building a new type of musket in the World View, which is very powerful."
"Any more?"
"There are fairy vines in the world view."
"Xianvine? What is it used for?"
"have no idea."
"Any more?"
"there is none left."
"What secret does Xiao Feng have?"
"The master has no secrets."
"...What's the secret of the Second Temple Master?"
"The dean used to be a thief. He said he would never be a thief again."
"Any more?"
"He said his biggest secret is me and he can't tell anyone."
"What's your secret?"
"..."
There was cold sweat on Qinggu's forehead, and her whole body was trembling. The power of the heart voodoo was almost activated to the extreme. Her heart was throbbing, and her eyesight was turning black.
"What secret do you have? Tell me!"
"I...my grandfather..."
"What happened to your grandpa? Tell me, tell me quickly!"
Qinggu put one hand on the ground and could hardly hold on any longer. But in the eyes of the woodcutter and the hunter from afar, they were just two women, one big and one small, studying the herbs on the ground.
"My grandpa...my grandpa is..."
"who?"
"Xia Yan."
Qinggu's whole body trembled, and she grabbed Xiaodong's wrist regardless of the possibility of arousing others' suspicion.
"Is there any evidence?"
The physical contact made the heart Gu's power stronger, but it also stimulated Xiaodong's resistance, and her eyes gradually began to brighten.
"I have a jade pendant..."
"Where?"
"Sister, what's wrong with you? Your face is covered with sweat. Just now...did you ask me about Bai Hao?"
Qing Gu let go of her hand, stood up exhausted, and forced a smile.
"Sister is fine. You have already told her. She is going down the mountain. You should go home early."
Xiaodong stared blankly at Qing Gu staggering down the mountain. She didn't know why, but felt a strong uneasiness in her heart.
Yan Shifan almost forgot that he had no legs. He jumped up from the chair and then fell back on the chair.
Ignoring the pain in his legs, he clutched the pale Qinggu tightly, as if grasping a life-saving straw.
"Xia Yan? Did you hear that correctly?"
"You can't hear me wrong. Even though we are in Miao territory, we have heard Xia Yan's name. Besides, if it's not Xia Yan, can it be considered a secret that cannot be told?"
Yan Shifan suddenly burst into laughter, almost out of breath.
Yan Shifan was really overjoyed, like an ax dropped into the river controlled by the River God. He gave too much!
Just when Shi Zhenxiang was beheaded, his leg was broken and he lost his official position, Xiao Qin was retreating steadily, and Xiao Feng was suffocating him, God actually made such a big joke.
Yan Shifan didn't wait for a minute or let someone push him. He pushed the cart by himself and drove all the way to the next house. The wheels were wearing out sparks.
Yan Song was having dinner with Ouyang. When he saw his son driving in, he was startled and stood up quickly.
"East Tower, why is it so urgent? Why don't you let me push you?"
Yan Shifan grabbed his father's sleeve and said, "Father, the chance for our Yan family to completely defeat Xiao Feng has arrived.
Not only that, Lu Bing, Qiu Luan, these guys who are gradually turning to Xiao Feng will follow our father and son again! "
Ouyang took a sip of soup, swallowed the rice in her mouth, stood up, and ordered someone to make tea.
"You two, father and son, have something serious to discuss. I'll go back to the back hall to rest."
Yan Song sat down in confusion, keeping at the same height as his son: "East Tower, have you thought of any clever ideas?"
Yan Shifan smiled viciously: "Father, how did our Yan family become inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people?"
Yan Song frowned and thought to himself, do we need to review such immoral things at home?
"We defeated Xia Yan, and my father became the chief minister of the cabinet. You also became the Shaoqing of Taichang Temple. Then, we promoted many officials."
Yan Shifan smiled and said: "Yes, but the most important thing is that Xia Yan has many enemies. In the process of defeating Xia Yan, these people have to ally with us!"
Yan Song nodded: "Lu Bing and Qiu Luan both worked with us in the Xia Yan case.
But now that Xia Yan's case has long passed, and their common interests are gone, they have naturally drifted apart.
These two guys saw that Xiao Feng had become a new rich man, so they turned to Xiao Feng. Huh, they are followers of the trend! "
Yan Shifan sneered: "But what if Xia Yan's case is not over yet? What will they do? What will Long live do?"
Yan Song was shocked: "Xia Yan's case is not over yet? What do you mean? Does anyone want to reverse the case for Xia Yan?"
"Father, Xia Yan also has a granddaughter, who is in Xiao Feng's view of the world. Guess what would happen if Long Live knew that Xiao Feng was protecting Xia Yan's orphan?"
Yan Song's whole body trembled. He knew Jiajing too well. As long as he personally ordered the execution of the person, as long as he was still alive, even if it was an unjust case, he would never lose his face.
"Long Live will eradicate the weeds. If Xiao Feng doesn't block the way, Long Live may let him go; if he dares to stop him, Long Live may not kill him!
However, life is at stake in this matter, and Xiao Feng is not a fool. He can give up his car to save his handsome man and give up that girl! "
The corners of Yan Shifan's mouth gradually twisted, his eyes became red, and a certain part began to become hard. If you eat too much Bliss Pill, any stimulation will make you excited.
"Xiao Qin said it, the secret envoy said it, and I said it too. Xiao Feng, a woman's kindness, can hardly achieve great things!"
