My voice alerted the others, and several lanterns quickly gathered around. Sure enough, the person in front of them was Na Linsheng. We didn't speak during the day, but we were all aware of each other's existence. I cupped my hands and said, "It's Eunuch Lin. It's cold outside. Please come in quickly!"
Lin Sheng waved his hand and said: "There are people from the Marquis' Mansion inside. We won't go in and disturb you. I want to have a few words with you."
I motioned for the others to leave, and Lin Sheng led me far away. In a quiet place, he said: "To be honest, our family is from Dongchang, and we also work for Father Liu Jin, so we should do our best. Although We are not among the Eight Tigers, but our family can still stand alone. Our family knows a little bit about your affairs."
I was stunned and hurriedly said: "I wonder what my father-in-law has ordered? I must do my best!"
Lin Sheng looked around and whispered: "To be honest, these Mongolians are not merchants. They are actually the little prince's confidants. Although they came to our Ming Dynasty, although on the surface they were visiting Eunuch Wang Yue, secretly they were Spying on the terrain. You also know, what is their intention? Recently, the little prince has been harassed, the border is uneasy, ambitious, and intends to restore. Eunuch Liu admires Eunuch Wang Zhen the most and has always been merciless to the Mongols. Not to mention the arrogant attitude of these people , took our politeness as humbleness, but Eunuch Liu said that they are guests after all, and if an accident occurs in the Ming Dynasty, it will give Mongolia an excuse, so he asked us to take action outside the customs."
I guessed that he wanted me to help, but I didn’t know. Lin Sheng said again: “They all have special skills. Our Dongchang only sent three people, so I’m afraid they won’t be able to match them, so I’m asking for your help. "
I hesitated and said, "But if we protect the people in the Marquis' Mansion, once we take action, we may not take good care of them. If something goes wrong, my subordinates will not be able to bear it!"
Lin Sheng smiled, patted me on the shoulder, and said, "We won't take action here. You can leave the people from the Marquis' Mansion here. Tomorrow we will continue to move forward and leave the Ming Dynasty. Let's move together."
Seeing that I was still hesitant, he whispered in a low voice: "Master Liao knows about this matter. He told you before about a father-in-law named Shoudao, who is our family. The reason why Jinyiwei asked you to come is because There is not much harmony between the imperial court and the central court. If troops and horses are used, firstly, it will be because the central government has too many ears and eyes, secondly, the Mongols will be on guard, and thirdly, the king and his father-in-law will not know about it. You are a stranger, and No one paid attention to the people protecting the Marquis' Mansion, so I didn't tell you directly. Moreover, we will have reinforcements."
After hearing this, I felt a cold wind blowing across my face, and my heart was also cold, but Lin Sheng said with great satisfaction: "We just have to make a show to show those civil servants that we are the cornerstone of the Ming Dynasty and are indestructible." !”
Before I could think too much, Lin Sheng told me where to meet me. He said it very concisely and asked me to write it down. It was the earthen fort in front of me. I only waited for the sound of fireworks in the sky as the order, and then we started together. We just went there. The fewer people the better. It can be said that this is an unfamiliar place. He didn’t let me take more people. I felt a little dizzy. He saw it and smiled: "You are a rising star. Some things are confusing now. It doesn’t matter. You will be better if you experience more things." I understand. Don’t worry, not only are you helping us, there are also others in Jinyiwei who are helping us. I can’t tell you who they are yet.” I nodded and said, “My subordinates will obey orders. Please don’t worry, father-in-law.” Lin Sheng smiled and said: "Didn't our family just say that? Our family and Mr. Liao have been friends for many years. Our family will naturally look at his proud subordinates differently." Then he smiled and said: "Go back and rest early to recuperate. Hold on, tomorrow will be an unusual day."
I returned to my room, my mind in a state of confusion. What's going on? I felt like I was just a chess piece being tossed around. Lin Sheng's words forced me to think carefully about Liao Jianzhong. His kindness to me was always taking advantage of me, right? I also thought it was impossible. I was just a little Jin Yiwei. What value could I use? The relationship between Eunuch Zhang and him is hundreds of times better than mine. There are a lot of young people like me in Jinyiwei, I just get promoted faster! Maybe we met today. My identity is on display here, so I have to use it!
I smiled bitterly, even if I knew it, what could I do? Jin Yiwei must obey. Bao Xiaobai, a versatile person, doesn't dare to step out of the door. Jinyiwei is like an invisible net that holds everyone tightly. Sometimes when we are spying on an official, I believe someone is also spying on us!
I simply stopped thinking so much and started thinking about tomorrow. I have to bring a few helpers with me, but my twenty-eight brothers are all very weak in skills. Once I get serious about it, I'm afraid they will be a burden. I sighed and reluctantly selected four brothers who were pretty good at martial arts. I shook my head and gave up. Their three-legged cat skills were usually enough to frighten officials, but they might not be useful when the time comes. Ning Boyang and Hardy, just leave them here. After all, the people in the Marquis' Mansion need protection, and they can't go anywhere tomorrow.
It was quiet outside, and the silence outside the pass was different from that in the capital. I lay down to rest. The quilts here were thin, not only not as good as those in Jinyiwei in Beijing, but also not as thick as those made by my mother at home. When I think of my hometown, I think of a happy scene. If nothing else, I was originally a doctor, with the mission of treating diseases and saving people, but now I am engaged in this profession. God knows how I adapted. Fortunately, I have never killed anyone, and I don’t want to kill anyone, but I really don’t dare to think about what will happen tomorrow. I couldn't sleep at all, so I simply took out the dagger and looked at it carefully by the candlelight. Liao Jianzhong and Mu Shigu said it was a good sword, calling it the Zaoyun Sword. It looked ordinary to me, even a little old.
The candlelight was very weak, but when I was playing with the dagger, the sword suddenly emitted a green light. I was surprised and flicked the sword lightly. The sound was crisp but distant. This surprised me greatly. It looked like this sword was really good. My grandfather was a profound man, and he definitely had a profound meaning in giving me this sword. I thought of Ning Xi again. She is so beautiful. It's a pity that she didn't look at me much today. I'm just a little royal guard, but I'm the daughter of the Marquis. As Xiang Chong said, if she doesn't torment us, we will Secretly having fun.
I was thinking wildly and gradually started to feel sleepy. Suddenly, the sound of pipa came to my ears, sometimes rapid and sometimes distant, like crying and complaining. The tune is very familiar, it is "Pipa Xing". My mother often teaches the two sisters to play the pipa at dusk, and this piece is among them. Although I don't like these things, I still remember them through my ears and eyes. At this time, it sounds like a kind of intimacy. I can't help but think of the poem "Pipa" written by the poet Bai Juyi of the Tang Dynasty. The sound of the pipa is exactly like the charm of the poem. The big strings are noisy like the rain, and the small strings are like whispers. The bullets are noisy and mixed, and big and small beads fall on the jade plate.
Just as I was intoxicated by what I heard, the door opened and Hardy stomped in and said, "I don't know who could make such a sound. It's so late at night. It's so noisy!" I smiled and said, "This is Pipa. Have you never heard of it?" Hardy glanced at me and said in surprise: "I have eaten loquats, how can I still make such a sound? It's so unpleasant!" I couldn't help laughing. The sound of the pipa stopped and became quiet again for a while.
Just as I was about to ask Hardy about the security outside, a melodious flute sounded, instantly breaking the silence. The sound of the flute is long and profound, but the charm is very different from the sound of the pipa. I feel that the sound of the flute should come from inside, as if it echoes the sound of the pipa. Hardy frowned and said: "We won't let anyone sleep tonight. It's a pipa and a flute. Let me see who it is?" As he said that, he was about to walk out. I stood up quickly and followed, also wanting to know. Where does this sound come from. After all, the people from the Marquis' Mansion are resting over there. Once the blame is laid, it will be difficult to explain.
There were many brothers standing in the corridor outside the door, including Ning Boyang and Manager Ge. They were also listening intently to the sound of the flute. After careful questioning, I found out that the pipa sound was coming from those Mongolian rooms, and Manager Ge’s words made me sweat all over! Miss Ning Xi actually went to the Mongolian house!
It turned out that Mrs. Wang kindly invited Miss Ning Xi to be a guest. It happened that I went out to talk to Lin Sheng, and Ning Boyang took it upon himself to escort Miss Ning Xi there. The Mongolians were indeed hospitable and prepared a lot of sumptuous drinks and food. Mrs. Wang was even more elegant and played the pipa. After hearing this, I looked at Ning Boyang and said, "Then why are you not in the house and why did you come out?" Ning Boyang said with a sad face: "I was also in the house originally, but Miss Ning Xi saw that I was in the way and wouldn't let me They were in the room and kicked me out. I was afraid something would happen, so I came to see Mr. Ge!" I turned around, and Mr. Ge smiled and said, "It's okay, my young lady has this temper." Ning Boyang breathed out, I already knew that this group of people came with bad intentions, and Lin Sheng was actively preparing. The other party might not be wary, so I still thought of the worst in everything, so I handed over my hands and said: "Manager Ge, don't be careless about this matter. Miss is very special to ordinary people, we can't Don't worry, Ning Boyang, you take people to guard the area around the room, Hardy, you go outside to supervise the security, I'll go in and take a look."
