When I heard Luo Zhong mention Bao Song, my heart moved, and my eyes couldn't help but look at Liao Jianzhong. Liao Jianzhong didn't look at me and said, "Yes, Bao Song disappeared unexpectedly, which made us all anxious. I sent people to search for it many times, but All to no avail, hey, I don’t know where he could have gone?”
Luo Zhong looked gloomy and whispered: "I secretly investigated and found out that on the day he disappeared, he seemed to have gone to Dongchang and never came back!"
Liao Jianzhong said calmly: "That's strange, their Dongchang factory came to us for help the next day." Luo Zhong sighed and said: "People are life. Bao Song only wanted to build a thousand households, but he has gone so far. The second day after he disappeared, Ji Liaofan came forward for him and escorted the Taoist priest from Longhu Mountain into the palace. As a result, two elixirs made the emperor recover. It must be Mr. Senhu."
That night, I heard that the elixir was going to be swapped, and that Bao Song's repeated refusal led to the fatal disaster. I didn't expect the emperor to become healthy after taking it. The results were completely different from what I had seen and heard. This really embarrassed me. As if I had lied. Liao Jianzhong gave me a meaningful look and said: "There is always a time in life, and there is no time in life, so don't force it. Some things cannot be understood until the end. After all, Bao Song is our brother, be cautious all your life, and never Of course we wish him well if he does something that is harmful to nature. Old Ji Dong is also a good person." These words were more or less said to me, and I nodded secretly.
Luo Zhong smiled and said: "Yes, we have all accepted our fate. It's just that we can't find Bao Song, and we are very upset." Liao Jianzhong looked calm and said in a low voice: "Yes, we are eighteen brothers. Either one is heartbreaking." Luo Zhong nodded and said, "I just found out a few days ago that Silun has also passed away. Hey, they are all people who compete with their lives. Sometimes they really feel that they can't do it." It seems, The eighteen brothers mentioned by Liao Jianzhong include Liao Jianzhong, Bao Song, Luo Zhong and Silun. The other few must be Hua Shichun and others. If you want to come to Ning Boyang, there must be a group of them everywhere. brother. Liao Jianzhong nodded and said: "Sometimes, we are powerless and can't help them." Luo Zhong said thoughtfully: "There has been an undercurrent in the palace recently. The emperor's dragon body is not in good condition, and all parties have begun to fight for it." Liao Zhong said. Jianzhong said: "This will happen sooner or later. We will not participate or intervene."
Luo Zhong smiled hoarsely and said: "Easy said than done? Take your Beizhen Fusi as an example. What a great opportunity you had last time to catch that robber Liu Qingfeng, but the ceremonial supervisor and several father-in-laws from the East Factory, in order to pacify the emperor's internal affairs, Ku Kongkong blamed him, and teamed up with several adults to forcefully release the person. I heard that his accomplices in the imperial prison were also rescued. Hey, you know, this Liu Qingfeng has been a prisoner of the imperial court for many years!"
Liao Jianzhong's face was calm, he pondered for a moment, looked at me, and said to Luo Zhong: "This Liu Qingfeng is very valuable. It is said that he took a large sum of money and filled up the internal treasury, so he must be released when he should be released!"
Luo Zhong shook his head and said: "But this thing is really not done well. It is disgraceful for the court to make deals with imperial prisoners!" Liao Jianzhong laughed and said: "Lao Luo, when did you become concerned about national affairs? "Luo Zhong sighed and said: "I like to have leisure time, but this guy is also a big trouble for our Jinyi Guards, isn't he? I feel good after catching him! Hey, this is done, you coward!"
Suddenly a voice came from outside. It was Gu Dashou. He came in without hesitation. When he saw Liao Jianzhong, his smiling face quickly turned serious. He cupped his hands and said, "Sir Liao Qianhu, you are here too. You are always nice!" Liao Jianzhong! He smiled and said, "Dashou, you look very good!"
Gu Dashou said sternly: "My subordinates are all right. Your Excellency seems to be full of energy." Luo Zhong chuckled and said, "Old Liao, you said you are not scary. Our dignified Mr. Gu Dashou comes here on weekdays. I'm more relaxed here than at home, but when I see you, I'm as cautious as a mouse when meeting a cat!"
Liao Jianzhong said: "I was the one who welcomed Dashou. I have a relationship with Eunuch Gu, so it's understandable that he respects me. If he doesn't respect you, it's all your own fault. Who made you meet this person for the first time? He was drinking wine, but he was not as strong as the others, so he lay on the ground and acted like a drunkard. From then on, he lost his dignity in doing things, and it would be nice if they don't see you outside." He said it quite seriously, and by the end the three of them couldn't help but laugh.
After laughing, Gu Dashou said: "Just now, a decree came from the palace. Tomorrow the emperor will have a banquet with Hou Ninghou and Marquis Jianchang in Nangong. Let us send someone to escort them. I am here to ask for instructions. Who will be sent to Nangong tomorrow?"
Luo Zhong said seriously: "Go ahead. By the way, take Zhang Ying in. He hasn't been inside yet. Let him see the world!"
We saw that he had a serious face, but we were not used to it. Gu Dashou said: "Okay, I will make arrangements right now. Mr. Liao Qianhu, please wait a moment, I will come as soon as I can." Liao Jianzhong said with a pleasant look: "No need, Dashou , I will leave in a moment, I have business tomorrow, you are busy with your business, come and have tea with me when you have time!" Gu Dashou responded and took the order and left. I was thinking about saying goodbye, but Liao Jianzhong called out to me and stretched out his hand. He took out a letter from his arms and said: "This is your letter from home. You have been here for more than three months, so you should be homesick! Lao Luo, if it is convenient, let him go back to his hometown to have a look!"
Luo Zhong naturally agreed and said: "Master Liao has spoken, how can I not implement it? However, this Zhang Ying is really good, I have never seen him being lazy!" Liao Jianzhong smiled with satisfaction and said: "Young man, just It’s time to practice and practice!” I bowed and exited, holding the letter in my hand, extremely excited.
When I got back to the room, I couldn't wait to open the letter. The letter was written by my grandfather. It was very short, "Ying'er and my grandson: I received the letter. My parents are all well. Your mother is deeply concerned about you, but there has never been an official in my family in this life." , you have been greatly favored, so you should work hard and remember to cherish it. Because you have a back problem in your childhood, although it is not serious, you must not prescribe inappropriate medicine. Soon, your fourth uncle will come to the capital to see you. Don’t miss it!" I remember Du Fu wrote I have said that "a letter from home is worth ten thousand dollars", and now I truly understand that my family is safe, which makes me feel relieved. Why did I have such concerns in the past? Suddenly, I felt that I had grown up a lot. It was just that my mother missed me, which made me feel even more sad and shed tears.
I was afraid that others would see it, so I quickly wiped away my tears. There was still a banknote in my heart, which was a full five hundred taels. I was surprised. My family has always been frugal, so how could they give me a lot of money? I looked at the banknote carefully. , but the account is in Beijing, and I feel puzzled again.
I read the letter carefully again. Fourth uncle came to see me? Which fourth uncle? My father only has three brothers, my fourth uncle? I was suddenly surprised again.
While they were thinking about it, Hardy and Ning Boyang came in happily. Hardy said: "Second brother, we can go inside tomorrow. I heard it's very big inside and you can see the emperor!" I smiled and nodded, Said: "I have just been notified! But it is not possible to see the emperor. However, it is the first time for everyone to enter the palace, so be careful!" Ning Boyang said: "We are really following you right, you can always meet To the noble man.”
I hurriedly said: "We are brothers, we just need to support each other. When we go in tomorrow, we must restrain our brothers. There is no room for mistakes on the side of the emperor's bed." They nodded, and Ning Boyang sat down and drank tea. Said: "I saw Liao Qianhu leaving just now!"
"Oh, he left in such a hurry!" "Yeah, I wanted to go over and talk, but I didn't even have a chance. You better do it. You can talk directly. What's he doing here?"
"I really don't know about this. He mainly talks to Luo Qianhu about things. I came out very early."
Ning Boyang looked at me and smiled and said, "Now that I think about it, we are happy to have the opportunity to go out!"
I suddenly remembered what Liao Jianzhong said and said: "This Liao Qianhu actually said, let Luo Qianhu take us out for a walk!" Ning Boyang shook his head and said: "Don't look at Lao Luo who likes to joke, he is a person who abides by the rules. , and we are used to serving a bowl of water evenly. We entered Yiluansi late, and the others haven’t gone out yet. Look, we still have to wait.”
Hardy smiled bitterly and said, "It's such a difficult life!"
