Liao Kingdom, Linhuang Mansion, Regent's Mansion
"Your Majesty, Young Master Wanyanxi wishes to see you."
The attendant walked into Yelvertu's study, knelt down on one knee, and raised his head slightly to glance at the man wearing a black cotton robe, with his hands behind his back, standing in front of the map and thinking seriously.
"Wanyanxi?" The man standing in front of the map slowly turned around, slowly walked behind the desk and sat down, "What is he doing here?"
"I say thank you for your help, Your Majesty."
"Looking at it this way, he is a man who repays his kindness!" Yelvertu nodded, "Let him come in!"
"yes!"
The attendant responded, turned around and went out. After a while, a young man wearing a goose-yellow brocade robe came in.
"Foreign Minister Wanyan is happy to pay homage to the Regent!" The young man saluted Yelvertu according to the etiquette of the Liao Kingdom, "Thank you to the Regent for your help."
"My dear nephew, get up quickly. We are meeting in private. No need to be polite." Yelvertu raised his hand and motioned for the attendant to bring a thick cushion for Wanyanxi and asked Wanyanxi to sit down. "It's just a simple effort, so why would my nephew come to express his gratitude? Doesn't this seem like we are very different from each other?"
"The prince and the foreign minister have never met before, so they can believe what the foreign minister said and lend a helping hand to the foreign minister. The prince's high demeanor and integrity make the foreign minister admire him." Wanyanxi knelt down on the cushion and continued. He took the tea cup that the attendant handed him and thanked the attendant, "The foreign minister is now in a difficult situation. Not only does the prince not dislike it, but he also helps generously. If things happen in the future, the foreign minister must express his gratitude again."
"My dear nephew, I'm serious! This is the only thing I can help you with. You can only rely on yourself for the rest. I wish you a smooth trip."
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
Although Yelvertu had a smile on his face, he was shaking his head secretly in his heart. Wanyanxi had been in exile for many years and had become a lot smoother. The arrogance in the Jin man's bones had also been completely worn away. Compared with Wanyan Zongcheng, one is in the sky and the other is on the earth. Although Wanyan Zongcheng was an undistinguished person, he was also a tough guy and would not easily bow to others, especially the Liao people. But the young man in front of him only wanted to avenge his father and brother, and he didn't even care about the justice of his family and country. Even if he ascended the throne and became king in the future, it might not be a good thing for the people of Jin Kingdom.
"Your Majesty!" The attendant from earlier walked in again, "Master Nan and Master Zhifeng are here."
"Hey, what happened today? Did you make an appointment? Everyone came to meet me here." Hearing that Yelu Nan and Qi Zhifeng were coming, the smile on Yelu Ertu's face became vivid and bright. I have lived a lot and become more real. He stood up, walked around the desk and walked to the door of the study. Looking at the two handsome young men walking hand in hand, he slightly raised his voice and said, "The snow is so heavy today, why don't you two stay at home and pack your bags?" , why did you come to me? Are you here to say goodbye to me? "
"My nephew has met Uncle Wang!" Yerunan in blue robe and Qi Zhifeng in red robe both saluted Yelvertu. After saluting, Qi Zhifeng smiled and said, "I'm going to Xia Kingdom on this trip. What's going on? It will take two months. I can’t see Uncle Wang for such a long time. I feel very disappointed. Before I leave Linhuang Mansion, I will bother Uncle Wang more. I hope Uncle Wang won’t find it annoying!”
"Oh, you came here to see me?" Yelvertu leaned over to look at Qi Zhifeng and slapped him on the shoulder, "Boy, do you think your uncle would believe such high-sounding words? Isn't that what you two are worried about? Uncle, I am the cook in my uncle's house, right?"
"Look, it was exposed right away." Qi Zhifeng looked at Yerunan beside him with aggrieved expression, and said grumblingly, "This is all Brother Nan's bad idea. If Uncle Wang wants to punish him, just punish him as the chief culprit. .”
"Yes, it's all my brother's fault and has nothing to do with Brother Feng." Yerunan pinched Qi Zhifeng's face, swept away the falling snowflakes on his shoulders, and smiled at Yelu Ertu, "My nephew does miss Uncle Wang. , Uncle Wang doesn’t care about anything when he gets busy. We also need to explain to the people in the house that they should keep an eye on Uncle Wang, eat on time and go to bed on time. If we come back from Xia Kingdom, Uncle Wang has become thinner. , we have to punish them."
"Brother Nan is right, you will be punished!" Qi Zhifeng added, "Also, I am thinking about the roasted whole lamb at Uncle Wang's house. Before I leave, I will come here to enjoy the delicious food. Uncle Wang, no Will you dislike us?"
"You are sincere if you want to come and eat and drink, right?" Yelvertu stretched out his hand to sweep the snowflakes off their bodies, "It's cold outside, come in and talk!"
"Thank you, Uncle Wang!" Qi Zhifeng raised his eyes and saw Wanyanxi standing behind Yelvertu, saluting them, and raised his eyebrows slightly, "Hey, isn't this Mr. Wanyan? Why are you here today? Uncle Wang here? Are you here to say goodbye to Uncle Wang?"
After saying that, without waiting for Wanyanxi's reply, Qi Zhifeng took Yerunan's arm and followed Yelvertu into the house. Yerunan didn't even raise his eyelids and walked straight past him, pretending not to notice. to this person.
"The prince has something to do, so I won't disturb you. I will leave!"
"Then I won't keep you, so walk slowly!"
Seeing Wan Yanxi leaving the study, the attendant removed the cushions he had sat on and the tea cups he had used, and replaced them with new ones for his two young masters.
"What's he doing here? Didn't Uncle Wang give him permission to follow our mission to the Xia Kingdom to meet with the Jin Kingdom's special envoy, and also gave him the status of a deputy envoy?" Qi Zhifeng held the stove and looked at Yelver in confusion. Picture, "Could it be that...he still wants us to send troops to help him attack the Kingdom of Jin?"
"He came to express his gratitude to me for lending a helping hand and helping him in a critical moment."
"Hypocritical!" Yerunan sneered and handed the cloaks of himself and Qi Zhifeng to the attendant, "People often say that Xia people are cunning. In fact, when it comes to cunning and duplicity, Jin people are second to none. , no one dares to claim to be the first. The Xia people keep their promises, they will do what they promise no matter how difficult it is, they will not regret it easily, and they can be handed over. But the Jin people are different, the contract made in black and white can be said They fall out all the time, and they have no idea what integrity is. On the surface, they are respectful and grateful, but secretly they are waiting to stab others. They do this kind of thing a lot."
"Brother Nan is right. In my opinion, Wanyanxi is this kind of person. Uncle Wang, don't be fooled by his appearance."
"Hey, I haven't seen you for a few days. Xiaofeng has also grown up and can talk about appearances. Don't worry, Wanyanxi's moral practice is still shallow. He chose this time to settle accounts with Wanyan Zongcheng, which is the next best thing." Yelvertu ordered the attendants He went to the big kitchen to prepare a roasted lamb for the two young masters, and then continued, "The disaster in the Kingdom of Jin is serious, and the people are in dire straits. If he really meant it, he shouldn't have instigated Wanyan and Wen to go against Wanyan Zongcheng. People's support , is more important than the support of any noble. It's a pity... Judging from his appearance, he should still have the intention of borrowing troops." Yelvertu looked at Qi Zhifeng, "Your father strongly opposed it, saying it was a thankless job. .In the end, you may end up being a human being inside and out."
"Uncle Wang, it's not possible, but it will definitely happen. Don't you know who the Wanyan family are? Being ungrateful and burning bridges is their specialty!" Qi Zhifeng curled his lips, "From a geographical point of view, Xia Kingdom It's closer to the Kingdom of Jin. Why didn't Mr. Wanyan go to Jiaping Pass to ask Shen Shuai for help instead of going all the way to Linhuang Mansion? Besides, Wanyan Zongcheng and Wanyan Ping have done a lot for Shen Shuai in recent years. Looking for trouble, if there is anyone who hates their father and daughter to the core, it should be Shen Haolin, right? If Wanyan wants to beg him, Shen Haolin won't reject it, right?"
"He didn't go to Shen Shuai because he was petty. He was afraid that Shen Jiajun would take the opportunity to occupy Yiqing Mansion, and he was afraid that he would lead a wolf into the house, and in the end it would be all in vain." Yerunan put a piece of milk lump into Qi Zhifeng's tea cup. , also put a piece for himself, stirred it with a small spoon, and said, "But he didn't think about it. If he lends me the Liao army, wouldn't it have the same result? Are we stupider than the people of Xia?" Yerunan put himself He put the mixed milk tea to his mouth and took a sip, "Uncle Wang, this time we are here not just to eat and drink, but we have something to tell Uncle Wang."
"Oh? What's the matter?"
"Sister Wang received news from over there. Two months ago, Xiao Liu took the initiative without authorization and assassinated General Shen Cha in broad daylight. He was caught by the Shen Family Army and will be publicly executed today."
"Xiao Liu is a brainless person, and he only wants to avenge Xiao Chongtian. He doesn't even think about whether Xiao Chongtian is willing for him to find someone to take revenge? If I remember correctly, then Xiao Chongtian's thoughts on General Shen are not simple! Yelvertu sneered, "When I sent Xiao Liu there, I expected this day to happen, but I didn't expect him to be so bold. How is General Shen's condition? Is the injury serious?"
"Sister Wang didn't elaborate on the specific situation, but it's been two months, so it should be fine, right?" Yerunan sighed, put down the teacup, and looked at Yelvertu, "My nephew has always wanted to ask Uncle Wang, Wang Uncle to General Shen..."
"Why do you think wrong things at such a young age?" Yelvertu waved his hand, "Although we and the Xia State are hostile countries, we will not be hostile forever. If we encounter a common enemy, there will be opportunities to join forces. So, you young people should also establish a good relationship and communicate more. Don’t think about you hitting me and me hitting you all day long, right?"
"Uncle Wang, are you sincere?" Qi Zhifeng laughed out loud, "Are we communicating with Shen Jiajun? Isn't it like a sheep falling into a tiger's mouth?"
"Hey, we and them are evenly matched. The term "sheep enters the tiger's mouth" is inappropriate."
Qi Zhifeng raised his eyebrows and did not answer Yelvertu's words. He followed Yelunan's previous words and said, "There is a more important matter. Not long after Xiao Liu was arrested, the Shen Family Army's people raided a drug store. Sister Wang It is said that it was carried out by spies from the Kingdom of Jin. This public execution was also carried out by spies from the Kingdom of Jin, but the notice only stated the details of the execution of Liao Kingdom."
"Let us take the blame for the Jin people?" Yelvertu raised an eyebrow, "Who came up with the idea?"
"I don't know." Yerunan and Qi Zhifeng shook their heads at the same time, "It has been more than two months since Shen Cha was assassinated and the Jiaping Pass was closed. The information sent by Sister Wang is limited, and we don't know many inside stories and details. However, the Shen Jiajun specially spread the news and came over. The reason why they raided the medicine shop was that they took advantage of General Shen's serious injury and put something in her medicine, which also caused trouble for us. Although the truth was found out in time, the Liao people The news of assassination first and poisoning later has spread in the city, so they can only make mistakes."
"The person who revealed the information also said that Xiao Liu and the others could have survived, but because of the Jin man's attack, they had to die. Otherwise, it would be difficult for the common people to be angry." Qi Zhifeng grabbed a handful of dried fruits and chewed them slowly. , "Shuai Shen specifically told us this, what does it mean?"
"It's to tell us that the Jin people are unkind and unjust. We must keep a certain distance from them and don't get too close, otherwise we will get hurt." Yelvertu shook his head, "This kid Shen Haolin is much smarter than me. . Through the assassination of General Shen, he holds the handle of the Liao and Jin countries in case of emergencies." Yelvertu looked at Yelunan and then at Qi Zhifeng, "There are dragons and crouching tigers hidden in Jiapingguan City. You must not act rashly when you go there. . This time, don’t spend the night in the city as usual. After seeing Shuai Shen, leave quickly.”
"Didn't Uncle Wang just say that he wanted to communicate more with them?"
"That's what you have to do later, not now."
"Yes, nephew understands!"
"Don't go see your sister Wang, and don't try to contact her." Yelvertu sighed, "Now the Jiaping Pass is heavily guarded, and the eyes of Shen Jiajun spies are everywhere. If you are not careful, your sister Wang's experience over the years will be All your hard work will be in vain, and you might even lose your life there.”
"Yes!" Yerunan nodded, "Even if I see him, I still pretend I don't recognize him."
"That's right, and..." Yelvertu said with a straight face, "Keep an eye on Xiao Fengqi for me, every move he makes must be under your sight, and he is not allowed to talk nonsense or do wrong things. Otherwise, you have the right to deal with him on the spot!"
"Yes, my nephew knows!"
