Just when the situation in the DPRK was turbulent, another group of people came to the capital. It was Master Yushu of the Qingcheng Sect and his disciple Tianquan, along with several inner disciples.
This group of people attracted a lot of attention when they first entered the capital. It should be noted that in this important place in the capital, there are strict laws on sword control. If you want to wield a sword, not only ordinary people, but also high-ranking nobles. There are no exceptions.
But Master Yushu was clearly carrying a long sword on his back. It was simple and slender, with a brown tassel hanging from the hilt. There was a faint dark blue light under the gray scabbard, like the glowing moon. The light, the colorful flowers loom.
From its appearance alone, there is no doubt that it is a rare and famous sword. But if there is an expert here, they can recognize it at a glance. This sword is called Su Shuang, and it is a token of the leader of the Qingcheng Sect.
In addition, this sword is one of the "Tao swords" used by the Qingcheng Sect to worship heaven and earth. Therefore, Sushuang is actually a sacrificial weapon and is not considered a killing weapon. Therefore, Yushu Zhenren can bring it into the capital. .
Master Yushu did not keep a low profile. Although the Qingcheng Sect was a Jianghu sect, it was also an orthodox inheritance of the Taoist lineage, so he did not need to hide.
Moreover, what happened this time was unusual. The more he concealed it, the more people worried about it. It would be better to be upright. He had a righteous heart and was not afraid of the evil spirits.
The affairs of the Jianghu have always been taken seriously by the Jinyiwei, so Master Yushu and his party were already under the radar of the Jinyiwei as soon as they entered Zhili. Today, when they entered the city, countless spies were watching overtly and covertly.
Seeing that this group of people went straight to the Shuntian Mansion Yamen, the informant immediately reported back to the Jin Yiwei. After receiving the news, Lu Hanjiang couldn't help but smacked his lips and said: "This head of Yushu is very upright and came directly to the door."
Wu Qiming said: "Although the Nanshan Immortal of the Qingcheng Sect was involved in the plot to assassinate His Majesty, his life was extinguished and His Majesty did not mention that he would be crushed to ashes. If they persisted in stalking him, Jing Zhaoyin would probably It’s also difficult to handle.”
The Nanshan Immortal Incident has long passed. The people from the Yamen threw the bodies into the mass graves in the back mountains and covered them with some soil. Now what the Qingcheng Sect wants is nothing more than to find a way out and take the bodies back, so as not to After his death, his disciples didn't even have a chance to offer sacrifices.
"Let Mr. Fu Yin delay it for a while first," Lu Hanjiang said after pondering for a moment.
The disciples of the Nanshan Immortal lineage naturally hope to take the body back, but it is still unclear what Master Yushu thinks. It is better to take a look at the situation first.
The matter was not urgent. Lu Hanjiang looked at the sky and saw that it was close to lunch time, so he asked, "Is there anything else in Beijing that I need to pay attention to these days?"
Wu Qiming thought for a while and said: "There are no big things, just small things. Please don't worry."
Lu Hanjiang nodded. His business was done and he planned to take a break from get off work. Wu Qiming did not stop him out of curiosity. Instead, he congratulated him on his recent recognition of his ancestor.
Speaking of this, Lu Hanjiang remembered a strange thing. The day when the Lu family's ancestral hall was to be opened was approaching. He originally planned to go back to the Lu family today to chat with Lu Shangshu, but what he didn't expect was that Lord Shangshu went out. .
Moreover, the place Shangshu went to was not an ordinary place. The place he went to was the Imperial College, and the person he visited was Luo Yuanjing.
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In the cold winter, the doors and windows of Old Master Luo's study were still wide open, letting in the cool breeze, but he remained unmoved.
"Master Shangshu, it's rare for you to take a break today, but you are still busy with official business, which is very valuable." Old Master Luo said calmly.
Lu Yannian looked calm and sat down. He smiled and said: "There are many things at the end of the year, so I don't dare to be rude. I heard from the officials from the Ministry of Etiquette below that it seems that the gift presented to His Majesty at the New Year's banquet is not ready yet."
Old Master Luo's expression did not change, and he said calmly: "The Imperial College teaches and educates people. There are only a few articles on gifts over the years. It can take up to seven days to prepare and submit the gifts for review. Do you need to trouble the Lord to go there in person for such a small matter?"
Lu Yannian said kindly: "After all, it is about the face of the court, so Wan Sheng has to pay more attention to it. Since it is okay for adults to speak, then naturally Wan Sheng does not dare to say too much."
After that, Lu Yannian looked at the tea on the table and smiled again: "I have long heard that the old man loves tea, and there is even a saying in the market that the old man 'doesn't drink tea unless he has good tea'. I happened to be here today. I wonder if I can ask for a cup to try." ?”
Old Master Luo kept silent, raised his hand slightly, and calmly brewed a pot of tea. The aroma immediately overflowed and was refreshing. After a while, he took it upon himself to make a cup for Lu Shangshu.
"Thank you, sir, for the gift."
Lu Yannian took the tea and tasted it, and praised: "The fragrance is like orchid and cinnamon, and the taste is like sweet rain. The tea tastes perfect. When it comes to the best tea in the world, it belongs to Jiangnan."
Old Master Luo said calmly: "Shang Shu Lu is indeed well-informed. This Jiangnan old tea is not widely spread, but you can actually taste it."
"My lord, I'm very complimentary, but I just tasted a few by chance."
Lu Yannian turned to look at the falling snow outside the window, and said with a hint of reminiscence in his tone: "Ink Jiangnan is home to outstanding people and places. It was a coincidence that I received some kindness from Mr. Meng here. Although more than twenty years have passed, looking back now, When I wake up, it feels like it happened yesterday.”
Old Master Luo raised his eyebrows and glanced at Lu Yannian, then slowly looked away and said: "I thought Lu Shangshu was also obsessed with glory and wealth, but I didn't expect that there was such a connection. It seems that the Lu family's family education has some merits. "
"My lord, I cannot bear such praise." Lu Yannian said humbly.
While he was talking, a gust of wind blew outside the window, and a few snowflakes floated onto Old Master Luo's lap. He gently swept them away and fell to the ground, where they melted and disappeared in a moment.
"Lu Shangshu has deceived many people over the years, but he didn't know that even you had secretly taken refuge in the Jin Yiwei," Luo Fuzi looked at him and said, "The Lu family has been clearing its name for generations. In order to gain instant success, Lord Shangshu actually wants to keep the family for a hundred years." Regardless of reputation."
"My lord, my words are serious. The kindness I received from others will be repaid by looking up to the spring. Lord Meng treats me with sincerity, and I will naturally not dare to live up to his kindness." Lu Yannian looked calm.
"Lu Shangshu knows how to repay kindness. He is indeed a man who values righteousness and upholds etiquette." Luo Fuzi narrowed his eyes: "But I don't know how much kindness Meng Yuan has given you, so that you need to repay him like this?"
"It's just a small thing."
Lu Yannian smiled, his eyes gradually drifting away, and he said leisurely: "There was a younger brother of the same generation named Lu Qinian. More than twenty years ago, he was running errands in the south of the Yangtze River. One day, he and his wife took a boat to cross the river. , met the water thief by chance——"
Luo Fuzi's eyes flashed slightly, and he seemed to say with deep meaning: "There are water thieves in the clear land of Haiyan River. This is the first time I have heard of it."
"The world is full of wonders, and there are still desperadoes at the feet of the emperor. The water thieves from the south of the Yangtze River are not too outrageous." Lu Yannian continued: "The water thieves robbed the ship. Lord Meng happened to be passing by here. He repelled the thieves and rescued A boatload of innocent people finally escorted my clan brother and his wife back to the capital, and they were safe and sound."
"The noble commander of the Jinyi Guards condescended to escort your clan brother back to the capital. I didn't expect Master Meng to be so leisurely and relaxed." Luo Fuzi's tone was incomprehensible and seemed to be sarcastic, but there was a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Lu Yannian smiled and said nothing.
