In the early morning, as soon as Song Xin was preparing to eat breakfast, someone came to his door.
When he opened the door, he saw that it was someone from the Prime Minister's Mansion. He said that Cao Cao suddenly had a headache, and Chong Gongzi asked him to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion for treatment immediately.
Song Xin didn't dare to neglect, and followed him to the Prime Minister's Mansion. When he reached the door, he heard scolding and smashing things coming from inside. When he walked in, he saw Cao Pi and Cao Chong waiting beside him.
Cao Cao had a ribbon wrapped around his head and was being pulled by two maids to help him relieve some pain. The maidservants looked ugly and did not dare to strike too lightly or too harshly, for fear that the prime minister would get angry and kill them. An imperial doctor knelt down and shivered, with a bowl of spilled soup at his feet.
To his surprise, Zhou Wenzhi and Liu Xian were also present.
"Why are you so slow, so fast, so fast? It hurts me to death." Seeing Song Xin, Cao Cao yelled at him.
Song Xin hurriedly stepped forward, pushed away the two maids, and asked Cao Chong, "Sir, when did the prime minister become ill?"
Cao Chong said: "My father stayed up all night reviewing official documents last night, and suddenly started to fall ill at dawn."
Song Xin immediately understood that it must be that the recent affairs were complicated and overwhelming, and the evil energy in his body had once again caused the disease.
This time Song Xin also felt that the evil spirit had actually strengthened a bit. After being treated with the Ruijin Seal according to the old method, Cao Cao finally calmed down.
"Prime Minister, this illness is probably caused by lack of sleep. I hope that the Prime Minister will not stay up all night again in the future."
Cao Cao put on his robe, held his head and said, "I know, it's just because the military affairs at the front are too busy. If it weren't for you, Cao Cao would have lost half his life today. Tell me what reward you want."
Zhou Wenzhi, who was kneeling beside him, heard that Song Xin was about to be rewarded, and felt jealous and his expression was not very good. After Liu Xian saw it, he said: "Prime Minister, Song Xin has extraordinary skills. The previous incident with Wei Qian was also a misunderstanding. It is better to reinstate him to his position and continue to stay with the young master."
Cao Cao said nothing after hearing this and looked at Cao Chong.
Seeing the questioning look in his father's eyes, Cao Chong said: "Father, Liu Shangshu's words are reasonable and Song Xin is not at fault. Why not just let him continue to accompany me. Moreover, Wen Zhi has been thinking about his past behind closed doors at home recently. He has thought about it and let him Come back with him."
Cao Cao nodded, "Since Chong'er said so, Song Xin and Wen Zhi will resume their positions."
Song Xin and Zhou Wenzhi quickly expressed their thanks. Cao Chong said, "My father once mentioned that he would help Song Xin find a noble family for marriage. Why don't we ask Song Xin what his opinion is?"
Song Xin was startled, "Marriage?" He didn't expect Cao Cao and his son to have such a plan. Even Zhou Wenzhi and Liu Xian were surprised. Cao Chong's intention to support them was already written on his face.
Song Xin lowered his head and said, "I am from a poor background and do not dare to climb high. Prime Minister, I do have a request. Please grant me your permission."
Cao Cao asked, "Tell me first, what is your request?"
Song Xin boldly said: "I ask the Prime Minister to give me Wei Feipeng, the singer from the Qing Dynasty Commercial Department."
As soon as this statement came out, not only Cao Chong, but also Cao Pi was a little surprised. He recalled that at Xiahou Dun and the banquet by the Wei River a few days ago, there was indeed a beautiful singer following Song Xin. Although he was moved when he saw it, he knew that this was a singer from the Qing Commercial Department. She could invite her to the banquet to sing and dance, but it would not be easy to possess her.
After hearing this, Cao Cao's face sank, "Feipeng, is she Sun Ying's female apprentice?"
"Exactly."
Cao Cao asked with a cold face: "Do you know that the singers in the Qing Commercial Department are all used by the royal family?"
Song Xin was stunned and said, "I don't know... but..."
Cao Pi said: "These singers will be sent to the palace in the future, and they have been registered with the Yeting Order. If someone gives them to you privately, it is a crime of great disrespect."
Then, he said in a cold tone: "If you hadn't helped me treat my head problem today, your words would have been enough to punish you!"
This was the first time Song Xin heard Cao Cao say such serious words to him, and he knew that he was being reckless again. He just didn't expect that a singer from the Qing Commercial Department would be so troublesome.
At this time, Cao Pi was also busy
Said: "Yes, Song Xin, what kind of woman can't be obtained from now on, why do you have to focus on a singer?"
Seeing that Cao Cao was angry, Zhou Wenzhi was secretly happy and felt that an opportunity had come. He immediately said: "Prime Minister, Brother Song is also temporarily fascinated by women. I hope the Prime Minister will not punish him because he is young."
After hearing this, Cao Chong gave Zhou Wenzhi a cold look, obviously unhappy and disappointed. These words sounded like they were speaking in favor of Song Xin, but they were actually condemning him. This time Liu Xian brought him to apologize. He thought he had reflected at home, but found that he was still the same as before.
"Don't mention this matter again from now on. Just study with the young master. By the way, remember the first mountain sacrifice on the fifth day of September." After Cao Cao finished speaking, he stood up and left. Song Xin wanted to say more, but Cao Chong quietly shook his hand.
"Brother Song, you were a little abrupt today." Cao Chong said after Cao Cao left.
"I didn't expect the Prime Minister to be angry."
"If she is an ordinary singer, it would be easy to handle. She is just a singer from the Qing Commercial Department and Sun Ying's apprentice. I advise you to forget about this matter."
"Yes, Brother Song, if you want girls, Zhou will help you find a few. With Brother Song's talent, he will have great development in the future, why should he ruin his future because of a singer." Zhou Wen said straightly. He persuaded, but there was a bit of ridicule in his tone.
Seeing that Song Xin was a little disappointed, Cao Chong said: "Brother Song, your future wife should be a daughter of a noble family. When you become an official, you will understand the benefits behind this."
Song Xin said: "Thank you sir, Song Xin understands."
Zhou Wen patted Song Xin on the shoulder and said with a smile: "Haha, okay, okay, she's just a singer."
Having said that, he told He Yan and Wen Xian about it at the banquet when he returned that day.
After hearing this, He Yan laughed and said: "Hahaha, this kid is really obsessed with sex and has his mind set on a singer from the Qing Commercial Department."
Zhou Wenzhi said: "Indeed, I thought he was joking at the time. But the prime minister did not punish him."
He Yan chuckled: "That day at Xiahou Mansion, I saw Song Xin flirting with a singer, and I felt something was wrong. Brother Zhou, if this matter spreads, will that boy Song Xin be in trouble?"
At this time Wen Xian agreed: "I think, let him know about this, and I'll see what that kid does!"
He Yan said: "I also heard that the Prime Minister is looking for a suitable family marriage for him. Brother Zhou, have you heard about it?"
Zhou Wenzhi nodded: "I also heard from Mr. Cao today. But guess which one will agree?"
"Song Xin will definitely not be able to get her wish for this matter. I think if we use the singer's incident to make a fuss about it, the nobles may not be able to avoid it when they hear about it." He Yan sneered, holding up his cup.
Then he looked sideways at Zhou Wenzhi and said in a casual tone: "I also heard that Young Master Chong suggested that Song Xin go with the army this time, hoping that he would make some military exploits. It seems that Young Master Chong thinks more highly of Song Xin. ah."
"Is this happening?" Zhou Wenzhi was about to drink, but when he heard this, the glass froze at his mouth.
Wen Xian said, "If he makes military exploits again, Mr. Zhou may be overpowered by him in the future." After speaking, he drank the wine in front of him with a smile.
He Yan said: "I heard that Song Xin took over Wei Xi's house, and that Mrs. Wei's death was also related to him. How could the Chen family and the Wei family in Jizhou let him go?"
"Then why don't you treat him yet?" Wen Xian asked.
"When the documents were sent to the Prime Minister's Mansion, Zihuan suppressed them." He Yan pouted, "Moreover, there are several adults from Yingchuan and the Yang family from Taishan County who support Song Xin."
"Isn't he just a commoner? Why?" Wen Xian was puzzled.
He Yan said: "Song Xin is just a reason for those people to fight. He could also be Zhao Xin, Li Xin, Zhu Xin, or Gou Xin."
Zhou Wenzhi said: "Then I ask my uncle to write a letter to prevent Song Xin from participating in the Southern Expedition."
Unexpectedly, He Yan waved his hand, "No, you should strongly support him."
Wen Xian was stunned, "What does this mean?"
"He went and made meritorious deeds, and the people of Jizhou hated him even more. If he had not made any meritorious deeds, the people of Jizhou would take the opportunity to attack him."
Zhou Wenzhi suddenly understood and gave He Yan a thumbs up, "Brother He still sees things thoroughly!"
At the same time, at Wei Tong's house, Song Xin was also telling them what happened today.
"Brother Xian, I think you should let this matter go for a while. The prime minister didn't punish you this time, but it won't happen next time. Since Feipeng has been registered in the Yeting Order, he will be the emperor's future son. The palace maid may even become a concubine, you have to think clearly about the seriousness of this matter."
Wei Yitong also felt it was a pity, "It's just a pity for Brother Song and Miss Feipeng, eh..."
Wei Shu still didn't understand what was going on. She pulled her sleeves and asked with her big watery eyes: "Aniang, can't Uncle Song Xin and Sister Feipeng be together anymore?"
Wei Yitong said: "Shu'er, because sister Feipeng will be sent to the palace in the future."
Shu'er said: "Then Uncle Song Xin doesn't have a wife? If no one is willing to marry him, then Shu'er will be his wife when he grows up."
"Ah?" Song Xin was stunned. Although Wei Shu was still young, these words made him feel embarrassed.
When Wei Tong heard this, he laughed and looked at his daughter, and said lovingly: "Shu'er, if you are willing to marry him when you grow up, then my father will definitely prepare the best dowry for you."
"Brother Wei, please stop making fun of me." Song Xin looked embarrassed and a little at a loss.
Wei Yitong also laughed, but this was just talk, no one would take Wei Shu's words seriously.
The next day, Song Xin came outside the Qing Commercial Office and was thinking about whether to ask Feipeng to come out. He didn't think about how to tell her about it.
The gatekeeper recognized Song Xin and came over and said, "Master, are you here to see Fei Peng?"
Song Xin smiled unnaturally and said, "Exactly, I wonder if she is here?"
The clerk said: "Young Master, you'd better go back. She has been sent elsewhere. You better not come here again."
Song Xin asked: "Brother, do you know where she was sent?"
The clerk looked troubled and said, "I only care about the door. I don't know where the singer in the Qing Commercial Department is."
"Thank you, brother..." Song Xin saluted and sat on the stone steps by the roadside and waited for a while, hoping to meet one or two people he knew and inquire about Feipeng's whereabouts.
But what happened was counterproductive. After waiting for several hours, it was already late at night and no one was seen coming in or out. His consciousness scanned the entire Qing Commercial Office, but he didn't see anyone familiar, not even Sun Ying and Si Nu were inside.
"The Prime Minister's movements are so fast..." Song Xin thought to himself, as if someone was tugging at his heart, and he felt a headache.
Xiaoyu said: "Song Xin, don't be sad, we will definitely find Feipeng."
"Well, she must be somewhere in Xudu. I hope she won't be bullied."
