"Uh, what's the matter?" Zhang Han's expression froze for a moment, because he found that Cai Yan's expression was not so kind.
Kind of... straight-faced.
If he had the usual affectionate look in his eyes, Zhang Han would definitely answer quickly: "I loved you, I still love you, I will protect you."
But now her expression was sullen and her brows were slightly furrowed, as if she was anxious and didn't know who had offended her.
"I heard today that in the inner city of Xudu, a merchant has started a business, training women to be geishas, drinking and talking about poetry, and during this period, they also enjoy dancing and music to please the scholars. Does your Majesty know about this?"
Zhang Han's brows twitched and he nodded: "Listen, I've heard of it...but I've been in the military camp recently, and I went back to Xudu because of the Dali Temple to resolve the case, so I haven't been there yet."
"Go?" Cai Yan has always been indifferent, but when he heard these words, his eyes became sharp and moved. He stared at Zhang Han and said, "You often come to my place to talk about music, poetry, and classics. Is it possible that you have this intention?"
"Of course not!" Zhang Han waved his hand quickly, touched his nose and said, "I just want to see who opened this Lefang Yashe."
"How do you know it's called Lefang Yashe?" Cai Yan blinked and asked.
"Didn't I just say it? I've heard a little bit about it, and that's what I heard."
"oh……"
Cai Yan knelt down and sat opposite Zhang Han, his expression still deep in thought, and the anger on his face had not faded at all.
If this scene had continued like this, it would have been quite embarrassing. Zhang Han looked at her face several times and couldn't help but ask: "Zhaoji, why are you angry?"
Cai Yan's eyes were sharp and he said angrily: "I opened this music studio to make a living for women to please others. Well, I am also good at music and knowledgeable. As a female doctor, I also have to talk about poetry and composition with people on weekdays, and often have eloquent remarks. What’s the difference?”
"The only difference is that they can still get rewards, but I don't even get rewards! Isn't this person who opened the workshop scolding me?"
"If you are not scolding me, you are scolding the official position of female doctor, or you are insulting women who know how to learn."
Good boxing skills...
The corner of Zhang Han's mouth twitched sharply, but immediately he felt guilty again, as if Cai Yan said there was nothing wrong.
The women in Lefang Yashe are all capable of writing and writing, and are good at dancing. Some of them are even quite skilled...
Many beautiful people were taught by Zhang Han personally, and they were also secretly divided into job levels. The lowest one was called Bai Que...
Because women's clothing is mainly bright, when Zhang Han was picking his head at night, he was still thinking about whether to name him "Zhu Yiwei".
In this way, there is no conflict with Jin Yiwei, and it can be distinguished that she is a woman. The most important thing is that the name is nice.
Of course, this matter must not be told to Cai Yan. This is an important military matter and must be kept highly confidential.
"Then, my sister-in-law came to me for..." Zhang Han asked tentatively.
"I want to ask you, Lord, if you know who did it." At this point, Cai Yan sighed and said with a dejected look, "Actually, even if I know who it is, I can't stop it."
"Peace and happiness are human nature. If you become rich and prosperous, you can pursue peace and happiness."
"However, the scholars will definitely not like this."
Of course they don't like it. They keep these maids at home for entertainment in the house, and they can even give them to others as a way to win over them.
Doing so, even if you don't want to criticize them for being vulgar, actually infringes on their interests.
It will "change" a lot of the current daily situation, but no one will mention it too much when the momentum of the current victory has not subsided, and the impact of the ambush and assassination has not been forgotten.
It turns out she still wanted to remind me of this.
She is indeed a kind aunt.
It's okay to call her aunt, that's what it's all about anyway.
Zhang Han smiled and said nothing when he thought of this, and his mood became slightly more relaxed.
Cai Yan still thought deeply for a moment, frowned and said: "Unless this is not an ordinary place for fun, but a place for occasional guests..."
Zhang Han suddenly paused slightly, but did not answer, and this action was also seen by Cai Yan, who was observing carefully.
So, everything is kept silent, and everyone knows it well.
"Your Majesty, I am willing to listen to the legends of assassins and strangers tonight."
"Most assassins keep their names anonymous. The assassins in this world who can be remembered in the history books can only be remembered for their fearless heroism. I no longer need to learn these things."
"Then go back." Cai Yan's face suddenly turned cold, and he was a little blushing from his neck to his cheeks.
"Eh?!" Zhang Han was stunned and continued: "But is there such a groundless story?"
"No!" Cai Yan turned away, then was stunned for a moment, then turned back to look at Zhang Han, nodded and said: "Maybe."
Zhang Han immediately turned to look at Dian Wei outside the door and said loudly: "Brother Dian, please go back first. I will stay in the military camp tonight and I still have training matters tonight!"
"good."
…
late at night.
Zhang Han left the mansion and went to the military camp. He looked strange and full of anger.
"Bah, I didn't expect it to be really gossip!"
I'm ready to take off my pants, you this and this... ugh! The romantic feelings of young literary women!
Cai Yan is actually very interested in things like "gossip"! ?
Her understanding of Zhang Han's words was that she was simply talking about some rumors.
This night was complete nonsense.
If it wasn't for the late night and the inconvenience of being alone and alone, Zhang Han estimated that she could still chat until dawn. Later, her interest became more and more intense and she couldn't stop at all.
She never let go of rumors as big as the minister's family or as small as some nursery rhymes. She also asked Zhang Han to collect all similar stories in the future and discuss them with her.
As a feedback from Professor Cai Yong.
"Hey, let's have fun." Zhang Han shook his head, thinking about where he would go to spread so much gossip to her in the future.
After thinking about it, the only one left was the School Affairs Office, where there was a larger collection of boudoir suspicions and ministerial secrets that could be shared together.
It was late at night when Zhang Han arrived at the military camp. Jia Xu and Gao Shun were still in the army. The camp where Zhang Han was located was not far from Nanlin Mountain, about ten miles north of his manor, leaning on the river bank.
As soon as he arrived, Jia Xu immediately came to the main tent to see him, "Your Majesty, there is a guest who has been wanting to see you."
"Guest? Where did the guest come from?" Zhang Han looked at him strangely.
These days are really amazing. I am a very busy man. So many people want to see me. Are you feeling depressed after not coming back for a year?
But I'm still collecting rent.
Jia Xu cupped his hands and said, "Yes, Chief Registrar Yang Dezu. He wanted to visit the prince alone several times, but he never found the opportunity."
"There was an opportunity on the way back to the city, but we went to Wancheng, so——"
"Okay," Zhang Han cleared the table, knelt down on the futon, nodded to Jia Xu and said, "Let him come in."
Not long after, Yang Xiu, wearing a dark blue robe and a large cloak, appeared outside the tent door, and Gao Shun opened the curtain and came in.
Yang Xiu's face is still handsome, but there are lines at the corners of his eyes and under his eyes. Perhaps he has been working hard most of the time in the past year, and he does not look as young and energetic as Zhang Han.
"Yang Xiu, the younger generation, has met the prince." Yang Xiu bowed respectfully with a cold expression. "When I returned to Xudu this time, my father has resigned from his post and rested, but he is still in Xudu. He wanted to invite the prince to his home, so Please come down and invite me several times."
"Oh, sure," Zhang Han replied easily, "Are there any other guests?"
"No."
"Then I will go. If there are too many dignitaries and celebrities in the world, I will not go. I will just remember your father's wishes."
"Okay, then, when can the Lord go?"
"Go now," Zhang Han quickly packed up, "It's better to choose a day than to hit the sun. Tonight is a good time."
"Today, today no no no..." Yang Xiu was stunned for a moment, thinking that this was too familiar. It was not etiquette to visit someone else's house so late.
Besides, my father is old and needs enough sleep to replenish his energy. Wouldn't it be... to disturb him at this time?
"Junhou, I'm going at this time. There is no preparation at home..." Yang Xiu was very embarrassed, but Zhang Han didn't look unhappy at all, and said with a smile on his face: "What preparations do you want?"
"Is there a desk at home?"
"have."
"Is there any wine or minced meat?"
"Yes, but..."
"No buts!" Zhang Han quickly walked up to Yang Xiu, grabbed his sleeve, and walked out together. At the same time, he urged: "Your residence is on the East Street of the Inner City. The entrance to the courtyard is surrounded by the Sifang Garden. , connected to the main courtyard in the middle, after entering the far gate, take a wide bluestone road, and then you can see the main hall. There are about a hundred rooms in the whole, six courtyards, two gardens connected, and two alleys connected to it, right? "
"Yes," Yang Xiu was stunned. He seemed to have been to my mansion. The structure was so clear. The mansion was so big that Yang Xiu had never set foot in many places.
"The Lord has been there?"
"No, no," Zhang Han pushed, with a smile on his face, "How could I have been there, but your mansion was formerly the old government office of Xu County, so it has a deep connection with civil engineering, so I have heard about it a little bit. .”
"Then, do you really want to go now?" Yang Xiu still couldn't accept it for the moment. Although he had been with Zhang Han for half a year, he knew that his temper was more unruly than others.
But this was too informal. It was already late at night, and he still had to go to my residence to spread the word... It would be hard to explain if the school officials saw it.
Oh, the school officials can't beat him.
Yang Xiu was secretly speechless, followed Zhang Han on the carriage, and sent Ji Boxiao back to the "Mountain and Half City" mansion to invite Dian Wei to the original Taiwei's mansion for a drink.
In the Taiwei's mansion, Yang Biao was still awake. His eyes were bloodshot as he waited for the prince. Not long after, Zhang Han arrived with Yang Xiu and entered the main hall to wait.
As soon as he burned the incense, Yang Biao fell asleep on the main seat. Zhang Han couldn't bear it, so he said: "Uncle Shi, why don't you just think that a friend of Dezu has come today, and just give him some encouragement without accompanying him." , it’s better to go to sleep first.”
Yang Biao came back to his senses, feeling dazed for a moment, and suddenly felt relieved when he heard Zhang Han say this.
His nose was a little sore, so he nodded quickly and said, "The Lord's words are quite honest and considerate."
"Yes," Zhang Han simply scratched his head and said with a smile, "Presumably, Uncle Shi was worried that there would be no Dezu in the court in the future and the Yang family would decline, so he wanted to make friends."
"If I make friends with my father-in-law, I'm afraid I will be criticized again. After all, the Hongnong Yang family is the leader of the scholars, and their status and status are respected, and the prime minister is born after the Great Changqiu."
"The deep resentment between the two parties is no secret for a long time. Alas..." Zhang Han smiled, "It should be that by befriending me, we can compromise these hidden dangers and at the same time protect Dezu's future future."
"Yes," Yang Biao is also a wise man. Since Zhang Han has made it clear, he will naturally not be secretive anymore.
He nodded and recognized what Zhang Han said, "Since I have waited for the Prime Minister to return to the court, I have to retreat, because this year, many undercurrents in the court have been suppressed by me, and all the princes can do school affairs." The government needs to investigate.”
Zhang Han smiled and said very naturally: "So, only when Uncle Shi retires can the pressure from all parties be calmed?"
"I am retiring..." Yang Biao always felt that Zhang Han's statement was strange and unreasonable.
Oh, yes, retire. Why do I say retire? Tsk, I'm used to it... Zhang Han felt slightly weak.
"Then I will go and have a rest first. You can take care of yourself at home. If you need anything, just give me your orders."
What Zhang Han said just now is right. Treat Zhang Han as a good friend of Yang Xiu and don't be too nervous.
Since Zhang Han already knew what I wanted, what else could he hide?
Just let them get along with each other as young people, which may be much more useful than the bitter words of advice from a retired person like me.
"Father, please rest." Upon hearing this, Yang Xiu stood up and saw him off, all the way to the main hall door, before returning and sitting with Zhang Han, drinking and eating.
Similarly, Yang Xiu also understood his father's thoughts and guessed Zhang Han's thoughts. He did not refuse the emperor's wishes.
What he said just now meant that he did not refuse to make friends with the Yang family.
Moreover, he has indeed helped Zhang Han a lot, and there is quite a friendship between the two.
"Dezu," Zhang Han said after eating and drinking for a while, he put down his glass of wine and looked over, "your family and Yuan Shao are related by marriage. This identity will definitely become a weapon for others to attack in the future."
"Moreover, the Prime Minister is constantly on guard because of this relationship, but after the Shouchun Battle, he still urged Your Majesty to ask for credit for you. Why is this?"
"The Prime Minister wants to... show that he has clear distinctions between rewards and punishments, regardless of status, and at the same time wants to smooth over this achievement after this reward," Yang Xiu thought about it and seriously considered Cao Cao's possible thoughts.
"Maybe there are these factors," Zhang Han nodded approvingly, and then smiled: "But maybe he wants to praise you more. Your father has resigned and returned home, and you will be the target of public criticism from now on."
"Me?" Yang Xiu frowned and shook his head slowly: "I don't think so. My father has resigned, and we have settled with them. I, the Yang family of Hongnong, have made such concessions, what else can I do?"
"And I am just a mere bookkeeper now."
"Not now, but in the future. Lieutenant Yang wants me to protect you, not to protect you from having a worry-free future, but to protect you from falling into the whirlpool."
"What is a whirlpool?" Yang Xiu sighed, feeling depressed and uncomfortable in his heart. "I personally think that creating peace for future generations is the best policy, and those who set up their minds for all people are worthy of respect."
"Alas! I don't know what they are fighting for. Only stability can lead to success. If there is chaos in the rear, won't we have to rely on the princes of the world to help us like in Chang'an?"
"Yes," Zhang Han picked up the wine glass again and said with a smile: "They have nothing to fight about, why don't we resort to banquets and talk and laugh."
"Tell me, what kind of official do you want, or what kind of official does your father want you to be? Think clearly, you no longer have a father to protect you, and I am not old enough to be your adoptive father." Zhang Hanban He said jokingly, but his expression gradually became serious.
"Alas..." Yang Xiu sighed deeply. He didn't know what kind of official position he could hold with his talents.
His reputation since he was a child and his so-called talents are actually not as good as his real advantage - my father.
(End of chapter)
