People at the time said that Guoguo's Lady's Mansion was vast and extremely luxurious, but in fact it was only one-third of the Youxiang's Mansion and one-quarter of the Princess Xianyi's Mansion.
At least the polo field in the mansion is not that big, and the room behind the polo field used for changing clothes is even more cramped... Xue Bai and Yang Yuyao finished playing polo, squeezed into the room to change clothes, and broke out in a sweat again.
"Don't catch a cold, put it on."
"Now I know how to love others, huh."
Compared with Xue Bai who loved her, Yang Yuyao loved him more. After saying something angry, she said: "This polo field is still too small. Did you know that there is also a whole courtyard to the east of us?"
"Vacant? I haven't seen anyone coming in or out there."
"I have inquired about it. It is said that Li Qiwu belongs to a clan. He served as the governor of Huaizhou and the prefect of Shaanxi Province. Now he has been demoted and cannot live in the house in Chang'an. Why don't I buy it and give it to you."
"What are you giving it to me for?"
"I'll be your otaku. You're getting married soon. It'll be easier for us to get along with you if we have an otaku."
Xue Bai only found it funny and said: "Our houses are only separated by one street."
"It's too far across the street for me, so I want to buy a closer one to connect with you." Yang Yuyao smiled, "I wish I had a big polo field."
Xue Bai thought for a while and said, "Li Qiwu was suppressed by Li Linfu because of his good relationship with Li Shizhi, right?"
"I don't care about that."
"Don't mess with him, he might want to make a comeback."
Although Xue Bai was a young official, he knew the general trend of the world very well, and his tone was firm, which made it especially easy to convince Yang Yuyao.
"No matter how prosperous the Yang family is, it is no longer appropriate to offend the Li clan."
"Speaking of scenery, it means being favored by outsiders." Yang Yuyao whispered: "You are getting married. Yuhuan wants to give you a generous gift to your sworn brother, but I haven't found a chance to mention it to the saint yet."
"I accept your concubine's wishes, so there's no need for a gift." Xue Bai leaned down and hung up the earrings for her.
"Have you not seen the saint for a long time?"
"Um."
Both Xue Bai and Yang Yuyao have realized that Xue Bai's power, or influence on the court, is actually weakening because he has become farther and farther away from his status as a jester.
In the past, when he wanted to protect the king's loyal heir, he could achieve his goal by making the saint happy. That was the energy of "Xue playing cards", but Xue Yushi could do much less.
It’s definitely harder to actually do things.
"Yuhuan said that things will be different when you get married. She should help you and find a way to let you meet the saint recently." Yang Yuyao said: "When the time comes, you can make amends to the saint and don't annoy him again."
"Aren't you sorry? I just fulfilled my duty as a courtier." Xue Bai agreed casually, thinking that this sentence "It will be different when we get married" should be Yang Yuhuan's original words, perhaps referring to the relationship between her and him. Li Longji seemed innocent in his eyes, but in fact he was innocent to begin with.
"I just want you to stop being too conscientious. In this world, conscientious people like you are always the ones who suffer."
"It doesn't matter. Suffering is a blessing."
"Have a habit of talking. Also, I heard that you have been getting close to the young lady from the Right Prime Minister's Mansion recently." Yang Yuyao glared charmingly, pointed her finger on Xue Bai's forehead, and lectured: "Be restrained, we are all going to get married. People like you should know how to clean yourself up."
~~
Xue Bai "cleaned himself up" in Yang Yuyao's house and came out. When he returned home, he received a letter of greeting, but it was Wang Wei who invited him to the teahouse to have tea tomorrow.
He thought for a moment and guessed that this was Li Tengkong's way of hiding things from others.
The next day, when I arrived at the teahouse in Fuxingfang, I saw Princess Yuzhen's car outside the teahouse.
He still went to see Wang Wei first.
Wang Wei's official career is good now. He has been promoted to the rank of fifth-grade doctor in the past two years. Today, he is not wearing the red official robe. He is still wearing a simple and elegant robe. He is making tea elegantly and chatting about landscapes and meditation.
Xue Bai said a few perfunctory words, "Mr. Mojie has been in the Treasury Department for several years. Isn't it time for a promotion?"
"Don't force it." Wang Wei said calmly: "You and Brother Changling have been friends for many years, just call me brother."
"Okay." Xue Bai and Li Bai were friends of the same generation anyway, and said, "Brother Mojie, if you can find someone who is at the fifth level of the rank of Zhongshu, or a member of Zhongshu Sheren, you can participate in the secrets of the Central Committee. "
Wang Wei stopped, glanced at Xue Bai, and shook his head helplessly.
Xue Bai said: "Brother Mojie doesn't have the ambition to manage the world and benefit the people?"
Wang Wei was honest and said: "If it is true, why should I take the imperial examination and become an official? Why should I abandon the mountains and rivers of Wangchuan to come to Chang'an to indulge in vulgarity?"
"My teacher wanted to find a job with Shizhong."
"Yan Qingchen is just a member of the Communist Party of China, right?"
"Yes, the teacher wants to take two steps forward, and we need a doctor in the middle." Xue Bai said: "How about asking Brother Mojie to take a step forward and give up the position of the doctor from Kubu?"
"A person from Zhongshushe?"
"Simple." Xue Bai said: "Brother Mojie, how about meeting the prince-in-law Zhang Bian? He is now a popular figure in the imperial court."
Both Zhongshu Sheren and Geishizhong were only officials of the fifth rank, but they were known as "preserver prime ministers". One was responsible for drafting edicts, and the other was responsible for reviewing and rejecting edicts.
If Xue Bai pushed Wang Wei and Yan Zhenqing into these two positions, it would be equivalent to being able to know all the edicts of the entire court through them... Its power can be imagined.
Such a suggestion even moved the heart of the Poet Buddha.
After talking for a while, a female crown came over and said that Princess Yuzhen was also in the teahouse. Since she happened to meet two great poets today, she wanted to invite them to come and meet.
This place is said to be a teahouse, but it is actually a courtyard that occupies a large area. The two women were led into the backyard by this female crown, and they saw another female crown coming over and said: "Xue Lang, please come this way."
Xue Bai was not surprised. He walked into a side hall and saw Li Jilan coming towards him with a smile.
At this time of year, it was when the peach blossoms were in full bloom. When she smiled, the peach blossoms on her face really complemented each other.
As soon as the spring breeze blew, wrapped in a burst of fragrance, Xue Bai was in a trance for a moment, and quickly woke up. He touched the bottom of his nose and reminded himself that this little lady looked like this and was not showing affection for his eyes.
"Ahem, why is Ji Lanzi here?"
"Hold down, I'm telling you."
Li Jilan pulled Xue Bai's sleeve and asked him to come over, and then said: "I wanted to take the opportunity to talk to you on behalf of the right minister. I didn't want outsiders to notice, so I used some tricks to hide our presence, even if someone knows that we are here today." , and only think that you are here to see me."
"Meet you?" Xue Bai felt that it would be inappropriate to spread the word about Li Jilan's meeting.
"Yes." Li Jilan said seriously: "We have all thought about it. If someone finds out, we will say that we have to write another play, which will be the "Butterfly Lovers" you mentioned last time."
"Really? You've all thought about it."
"But Xue Lang, you still have to explain it to me in detail, so that I can write it easily." Li Jilan hadn't seen Xue Bai for a while, and had a lot to say, and then added: "By the way, you are really amazing, let me take the opportunity to Such a quiet and inactive person is still focused on officialdom and common affairs."
"That's because he has a heart to manage the world and benefit the people."
"..."
Jiaonu pushed open a crack in the window and looked around. He saw Li Jilan hadn't brought Xue Bai over yet, and was smiling and talking happily in the courtyard.
She couldn't help but wonder. In the winter of Tianbao's fifth year, she was the first woman to stay with Xue Bai all night long. But from that time to now, she didn't see what was so good about him that made him worthy of so many young ladies competing around him. Robbed.
He's just a scheming villain.
Thinking like this, she was worried that the simple Seventeenth Mother might be killed if she discussed with such villains, just like Ji Wen and Yang Shenjin.
"coming."
After waiting for a while, Xue Bai finally pushed the door open and entered.
Li Tengkong was sitting there, holding a small scroll in his hand and looking at it. On it were the main points of her conversation today.
Hearing the noise, she quickly put it into her sleeves and put on a confident expression.
"When you and I meet, we should not attract attention, so I came up with this trick." Li Tengkong said, "Do you mind?"
"very smart."
"Are you complimenting me on purpose to make you look more powerful?"
Xue Bai smiled and said: "Don't be so nervous. Although we are talking about things, it does not affect our friendship."
Li Tengkong signaled Jiao Nu and Mian'er to go out and asked, "Are you someone who hugs friends easily?"
"Um."
It was rare for Xue Bai to see her show an aggressive look. He looked at her carefully and saw that her energy had been withdrawn, like a white kitten that raised its paws and meowed before giving up.
"My grandfather has agreed to your terms. He plans to transfer An Lushan back to Chang'an."
"That went well?"
"You don't have to look disbelieving." Li Tengkong said seriously: "I will try my best to accomplish this."
She picked up the two letters on the case and handed them to Xue Bai.
One of the letters was written by Li Linfu, saying that Chen Xilie had made no suggestions since he became a servant, and that he intended to recommend An Lushan to succeed him in order to complete his achievements of "becoming a general and becoming a prime minister".
Xue Bai was more interested in An Lushan's reply. When he opened it, he saw that An Lushan spoke humbly and expressed his extreme gratitude to Li Linfu. He said that he would definitely pacify the Khitan and Xi, so as to live up to the kindness given to him by his right minister. He also said that he was willing to Follow the court's arrangements and accept any official position.
"Does your grandfather believe An Lushan's rhetoric?"
"I don't believe it." Li Tengkong said, "But this shows that he agreed to your conditions."
"This kind of verbal promise will not count." Xue Bai said, "Unless he formally submits a letter."
Li Tengkong moved his eyes away from his face, gently pinched her small scroll in his sleeve, thought for a while, and said: "My grandpa wants to know that once he submits the letter, you will take action to protect his position." ?"
"I need to see more of his determination to fall out with An Lushan."
"There is another question." Li Tengkong hesitated for a moment and said, "You are not... taking advantage of my grandfather and Zhang Bian to compete for power, deliberately delaying and supporting other forces, are you?"
Xue Bai was surprised when he heard this and looked at her again.
She is still too young, the skin on her cheeks is delicate, and her eyes are clean because they have not been contaminated by the world. Therefore, since she said she was speaking on behalf of the Prime Minister's Office, he had always looked down upon her and didn't think that a little girl could have any influence.
Until this moment, his thoughts were revealed for the first time. After all, even Zhang Bian, Chen Xilie, Yang Guozhong and others did not realize his true purpose.
While the court was in turmoil, he was actually secretly running his own small force, trying to push Yan Zhenqing and Wang Wei into the center, and win over outstanding underachievers such as Yuan Zai and Yan Wu.
"Did your grandfather ask you to ask?" Xue Bai said calmly.
"I'm just surprised. With your temperament, you can neither trust me nor Zhang Bian, let alone Yang Guozhong." Li Tengkong said: "You dare to speak out and offend the saint. "
"Can your grandpa support Prince Qing?"
Xue Bai thought that Li Tengkong was talking about "other forces", so he used Li Cong to cover up his true purpose.
"Prince Qing?"
Li Tengkong hooked her fingers and motioned for him to lean over. Her fingers were slender and white with a hint of red.
Xue Bai then leaned over.
"My grandfather wants to support the twenty-first son of the emperor, King Sheng Li Qi." Li Tengkong whispered: "The saint posthumously gave Concubine Wu Hui as his queen, and King Sheng is actually the saint's legitimate son. In addition, Princess Sheng is the daughter of Wu Jingyi. female."
Xue Bai knew about Li Linfu's romantic past, so Wu Jingyi and Wu Fengniang must have been brothers and sisters.
"Whether it is Prince Sheng or Prince Qing, your grandfather actually doesn't care. After all, in these years, I have only heard him talk about Yi Chu, but never said who he wanted Yi Chu to be."
"For my grandpa to support Prince Qing, this is another big condition."
"If he is willing to meet Prince Qing, I will protect him."
Li Tengkong asked: "How to meet?"
"On the day of my wedding, Prince Qing will come." Xue Bai said, "Just welcome your right minister."
After hearing this, Li Tengkong lowered his head and took a sip from the tea cup on the table.
She was still pretending to be calm and said calmly: "Then I will drink tea instead of wine and wish you a happy wedding first..."
~~
Two days later, Wei Yun took a look at the guest list handed over by Xue Bai and couldn't help but be surprised.
"Are all the ministers from this court coming?"
"yes."
"Can your house accommodate it?"
"Several neighbors in Xuanyangfang said they could help with the banquet." Xue Bai said: "There are Princess Enguo's Mansion, Princess Xincheng's Mansion, Madam Guo Guo's Mansion, Yang Guozhong's Mansion, and Gao Xianzhi's Mansion."
Wei Yun became worried instead and asked, "Is it too showy?"
In order to reassure her, Xue Bai did not mention his current reputation in the court, and said: "After all, the student has some famous poems, and it is hard to refuse such kindness."
"All right."
Wei Yun put down the list, hesitated, and asked, "By the way, I've heard some rumors recently..."
Xue Baideng became nervous and thought of Yang Yuyao's reminder to him that as the wedding was approaching, he must keep himself clean. However, he and Li Tengkong met secretly and were innocent of each other. Presumably, the gossip between him and Yang Yuyao came out.
Just as he was thinking about how to explain, he heard what Wei Yun said next.
"Your teacher... he has been carrying a strange fragrance when he comes home recently. He obviously interacts with women, but he told me that it was official business. He refused to tell me the details. Do you know?"
"this……"
Xue Bai knew what was going on as soon as he heard it.
Yan Zhenqing must have been in contact with someone in power in the Subi Kingdom. Although Ge Shuhan and Zhang Bian didn't mind talking to him about this matter, only a few people knew about it and it was extremely secretive.
"The teacher does have official duties."
"What kind of official business requires dealing with women every day?"
"Master Wife only needs to trust the teacher. The students don't know the specific details of this matter."
"..."
Over in the courtyard of Yan's house, Yan Yanzheng was dressed in men's clothing and pretended to pass by with Yan Kai. In fact, she was meeting Xue Bai at a time when it was not suitable to meet before getting married.
"Look at him, he's so stupid." Yan Yan watched Xue Bai coming out from a distance and couldn't help but muttered.
Yan Kai scratched his head and said curiously: "Brother, there are many beautiful trees in the wind. This is the first time I have heard someone say that he is stupid."
"Because you are dumber than him."
The two siblings were quarreling when they saw that Xue Bai didn't know what he was thinking and even sang a few lines in a low voice.
Yan Kai knew music very well and couldn't help but be surprised: "Brother, your singing tune is so strange. No wonder people are saying that you are 'Xue Baiqian'..."
Before she finished speaking, Yan Yan grabbed Yan Kai and said, "Everyone says that my brother has a unique voice."
"But that was the tone just now."
"Shut up."
Yan Yan stopped her brother, but she was also interested in Xue Bai's lyrics and said, "Although the lyrics that brother just sang are plain, they are catchy. Why not write them down and practice calligraphy."
"It's just vernacular, not poetry."
Xue Bai was actually still thinking about Yan Zhenqing's contact with the envoy Su Pi, but he didn't notice that he sang a few lines casually due to some associations.
Yan Kai couldn't help but be curious and asked: "Sister, did you hear clearly what my brother sang?"
"What do you say about royal power and wealth? What are you afraid of and what are the rules and regulations?"
Yan Yan sang a cappella line.
She was not as good at singing as Nian Nu, but her voice was pleasant. The voice seemed to be able to penetrate into Xue Bai's heart from his ears, and gently scratch his heart with a feather, but it also had a bit of naughty meaning.
At this time, the maid from Yan's house came over again and hurriedly led Xue Bai out to prevent them from meeting before getting married, lest word spread and ruin the Yan family's reputation.
Yan Yan bid farewell to Xue Bai with a hint of teasing in her eyes, clearly laughing at him for his poor singing voice.
But when she returned to the boudoir and sang the song she heard today, she could continue singing after those two lines.
She heard quite a few words today.
"What do you mean by royal power and wealth? I don't want to be afraid of rules and regulations. I just want to be with the one I love forever..."
~~
There are still more than ten days before the wedding, and Xue Bai still goes to the Yushitai every morning to see things.
The censor's responsibilities include correction, inspection, impeachment, and recommendation. It is equivalent to having the power to intervene in everything that happens in Chang'an City. In fact, it is still busy. But in the atmosphere of the Tianbao period, most people could only be busy with small things. The real big things had to be decided by a few people who held dozens of official positions.
In the past, Xue Bai worked as a school clerk in the Secretariat Department, correcting typos in the books of the Secret Palace. Now he works as a censor in the Yushitai. One of his daily duties is to check whether the school clerk in the Secretariat Department has completed the correction of typos.
What’s interesting is that there are several school editors who are in the same year as Xue Bai, including Li Qijun, Liu Changqing, Li Jiayou...
After two years of being Jinshi together, Xue Bai, who was the youngest among them all, finally opened up the gap with them. In other words, he already had some qualifications to win them over as party members and become the leader.
It was agreed that he was here to inspect the school secretary's work, but when Zhu Tongniang got together, he couldn't help but have a drink. In the end, everyone expressed their opinions and waited to see Xue Bai defeat Li Linfu, making everyone in the world feel proud.
After returning to the Yushitai, he sat down in the official room. Yang Guozhong laughed and led someone over.
"Hahaha, Abai, look who's back."
Although Xue Bai was as expected, he still deliberately showed joy and said with a smile: "Brother Gongfu."
Yuan Zai rushed to Xue Bai in three steps, bowed deeply, and said, "Thank you very much, Xue Lang, for your kind words and for calling me back to the court."
"Brother Gongfu is talented, not because of me."
It was rare for the core members of Yang Zheng's sect to be together again in the past. In fact, things had changed. Xue Bai and Yang Guozhong seemed to be inseparable, and Yuan Zai suffered the worst fall. Now he can only rely on the two of them.
At this time, Yuan Zai was actually afraid that the two of them would force him to make a statement. Fortunately, when Xue Bai and Yang Guozhong discussed state affairs, they always put the overall situation first.
"Gongfu came back just in time." Yang Guozhong said, "The expedition against Nanzhao is about to take place, and the imperial court is about to raise money and food. Gongfu is good at this. I would like to recommend you as Wailang, the member of the school inspection committee who was suddenly moved to school. How about it?"
The so-called "inspection" means that Yuan Zai's official rank is not enough, so he is sent by the official to deal with the affairs of Zhiyuan Wailang. Even so, this is a bad job and very easy to make meritorious deeds.
Yuan Zai was overjoyed, but he still glanced at Xue Bai.
Xue Bai nodded and said: "With Brother Gongfu taking on this important task, I think the money, food and military expenses will be much smoother, but I hope you will cherish the people's power."
If you didn't know better, you would have thought that Yang Guozhong, the young minister of the Taifu, brought Yuan Zai to see the prime minister to listen to the prime minister's suggestions on recommending officials to him. Who would have guessed that Xue Bai was just a palace official.
In fact, the personal relationship between Yang Guozhong and Zhang Bian was not good. Although he turned to Zhang Bian in the face of the wind, it was only because of the benefits. He did not want to report everything to Zhang Bian, so he brought Yuan Zai over and asked Xue Bai to talk to Zhang Bian.
This is one of Yang Guojiu's clever tricks for giving gifts, which is called "borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha".
When borrowing flowers to offer Buddha statues, everyone was Yang's party, brothers and friends. When Yuan Zai left, Yang Guozhong continued to put on a smile and began to talk to the imperial censor as the censor Zhongcheng.
"The envoy of this Yushitai palace is still Luo Xishi."
Xue Bai heard the strings and understood the elegant meaning, and smiled.
Although Yang Guozhong was said to be the official of Yushitai, he was actually deprived of power by the envoys of the three academies. Now that Li Linfu was on the verge of dismissing the prime minister, he naturally couldn't wait to take back his power.
In this matter, the two of them have common interests.
Getting rid of Luo Xishi, first of all, is to uphold justice. Secondly, it is extremely helpful for Xue Bai to improve his reputation and qualifications. It is also a big blow to Li Linfu.
Even though Xue Bai was secretly negotiating with Li Tengkong, it did not affect his ability to attack Li Linfu. On the contrary, it was still a kind of beating and shock.
It has to be said that Yang Guozhong has really made a lot of progress in fighting for power, and is now very good at taking advantage of the situation.
On this official road, no one slacked off, and everyone tried their best.
"Luo Xishi is the senior of Yushitai." Xue Bai said.
Yang Guozhong said: "Luo Xishi has an uncle named Zhang Boji, who is Li Linfu's son-in-law. The two nephews and uncles are about the same age and have been close since childhood. Unlike you and An Lushan, one is old and the other is young."
"Therefore, Luo Xishi is Genu's confidant."
"Get rid of him, and Li Linfu will completely lose his prestige." Yang Guozhong asked with a smile: "Does Abai dare to impeach Luo Xishi?"
"But I don't know what the crime is?"
Yang Guozhong said: "Brother, I am stupid, that's why I came to see Ah Bai."
"Okay, then I will accept the matter."
Xue Bai said, suddenly thinking that Li Tengkong really shouldn't get involved in the power struggle.
These things were not as simple as she thought, and it was impossible for him and Youxiangfu to hit it off.
It's like an alliance between two countries. On the surface, they send envoys to each other to talk, but behind the scenes, there are secret knives. Only when one side has been stabbed too many times, bleeds endlessly, and begins to beg for mercy, will there be any results.
~~
Right Prime Minister's Mansion, Yanyue Hall.
"Let Qi Niang hold the position steady first, and we will plan to get rid of Zhang Bian."
"Among the saint's many sons-in-law, Zhang Bian has always been the most beloved by the saint, and now he is even more popular..."
Li Linfu was lying on the chair, looking a little haggard, and said slowly: "Zhang Bian's biggest weakness is his identity as consort, so we can use this to get rid of him."
"But I don't know how to do it?" Li Xiu couldn't think of a way.
"You also know about Xue Bai and Yang Sanyi." Li Linfu said: "For a man like Zhang Bian, do you think he has no outside wife? Ahem, Princess Ning has never trusted him, so he does everything secretly .”
Li Xiu was speechless for a moment.
In today's Tang Dynasty, there are too few public officials who are clean and self-sufficient. His grandfather and Wu Fengniang, Xue Bai and Yang Sanyi, the Du sisters, and Zhang Bian are obviously no exception.
"Grandpa, at this time, is it too late to do this?"
"Go check it out."
"yes."
Li Linfu closed his eyes tiredly and said: "I will write a letter to coordinate Hu Hui's return to the dynasty, and appoint Abu Si as Fan Yang and Pinglu Jiedushi. In this way, the prestige may be restored... It seems that Xue Bai has already given me a hand. Two ideas."
"But Abusi is a Turk, guarding Hebei, just in case..."
"Of course the saint will not agree." Li Linfu said, "I heard that the imperial concubine wants to summon Xue Bai into the palace before he gets married. I hope that if I express my position, the concubine can find a way to say something nice for me."
At this point, he was already breathing a little, just like his position as prime minister, which is now lingering on.
~~
Du Zhai.
Xue Bai didn't have time to play with Du Wulang recently, so he came to comfort him and talked with Du Youlin about Du Wulang's official career.
Finally, Du Youlin said: "Then you will stay at home tonight? There will be a curfew soon."
"Listen to uncle's arrangements."
Du Mei and Du Jin looked at each other and said, "I'll put down the bedding."
"My mother is busy."
In the study, Du Youlin couldn't help but talk about business with Xue Bai.
"Nowadays, many things in the court are on the line. Wang Zhongsi is about to return to the court. Whether he will take command of Nanzhao; whether Li Linfu will be dismissed as prime minister; whether Zhang Bian will become prime minister, are all uncertain, which is unsettling."
Xue Bai said: "At this time, the saint will not make a decision immediately, just to make everyone uneasy. It depends on who makes a mistake. Whoever can't bear it first will be eliminated. The winner will be determined by then, and everything will be fine. The result.”
Only then did Du Youlin suddenly realize.
"So that's it. The saint has the intention of changing his appearance? Are you waiting for Zhang Bian and Li Linfu to see who makes the mistake?"
"It's like in a cockfight. Right now, the two cockfighting cocks are just coming off the field, staring at each other, and all parties are placing bets to encourage them."
Du Youlin asked in a low voice: "Who are you taking?"
Xue Bai had a thought in his mind and asked, with the intention of joking, "How about I bet you, uncle?"
"How virtuous and capable am I?" Du Youlin smiled and waved his hands, not even thinking about paying homage to the prime minister.
Of course that was impossible, he thought.
Instead, Du Jin and Xue Bai, who were making tea at the side, glanced at each other secretly and communicated with their eyes.
Du Youlin didn't notice this scene. He twirled his long beard and savored Xue Bai's words. No wonder the atmosphere in Chang'an was like this. It turned out that Zhang Bian and Li Linfu were still trying to win over people.
But I wonder when the two fighting cocks started pecking each other?
"Uncle's appointment as Shaoyin in Jingzhao Mansion is going well."
"Shao Yin is not the only one. The Six Cao Cao either listens to Li Linfu or Yang Guozhong." Du Youlin said: "I don't have much to do, it's going well."
Xue Bai couldn't understand such "smoothness" and asked: "Yan Wu was appointed as Fa Cao, how did he do?"
"He seems to have established his authority, but he has little contact with me."
At this time, before the evening drum sounded, a clerk suddenly came to the door, and Du Youxiang went to the lobby to meet him.
"Shao Yin, there's a case in the city!"
"Case?" Du Youlin was very surprised and asked, "On what day does a case happen in the city? Why did you come to me today?"
"Jingyin is busy and asked Shaoyin to handle this case."
When Du Youlin heard this, he knew it was a big case and held his breath and said, "Speak quickly."
"A young man and woman died at Jingyu Temple in Xuanyangfang. Please go quickly, Shao Yin."
"this……"
Du Youlin was very puzzled and didn't understand why Yang Guozhong specifically asked him to handle such a case.
Although it was getting late, he had no choice but to change into his official robe again.
And the little official took advantage of this moment and whispered to Xue Bai.
"Xue Yushi, Jingyin asked me to tell you that Luo Xishi has gone to Jingyu Temple. This case is probably related to the Youxiang Mansion."
Xue Bai nodded and followed Du Youlin to Jingyu Temple.
…
Amidst the sound of dusk drums, everyone arrived at Jingyu Temple and saw Luo Xishi inspecting a female corpse.
Xue Bai stepped forward and took a look. There were two corpses, a man and a woman hugging each other. Although the female corpse was dressed as a maid, the material of the clothes was unusual and she was beautiful.
With just one glance, he knew that she was so beautiful, and he was afraid that the matter might involve a minister.
Du Youlin looked at it and finally reacted. He looked at the pale face of the deceased and murmured.
"Has the cockfight begun?"
There is a schematic diagram of Xuanyangfang’s land use at the end of this chapter. You can take a look at it to help the plot~~
(End of chapter)
