The people from Jingzhao Mansion came and left quickly, without even saying a word.
After the others left, Tang Ning looked at the books on the table with eyes full of surprise. She put her hands on her knees and looked at the person opposite: "Brother, how did you know Master Wu would send books here?"
Xiao Yan laughed: "Because he is afraid of death."
Seeing that the little girl opposite had a confused face and obviously didn't understand what he meant, Xiao Yan explained patiently.
"The power of the Jingzhao Mansion is not small. It governs the 24 counties under the capital, and controls the power of city defense and security in all parts of the capital. It has no superior authority to report directly to the emperor. Logically speaking, everyone should be fighting for the position, but you know why There is a saying in the court that it is better to be a seventh-rank small county magistrate than a third-rank Jingzhaoyin?"
Tang Ning thought about it carefully and asked tentatively: "Is it because there are too many officials and powerful people under the emperor's feet, and it is difficult for the government to control it?"
There was a hint of approval in Xiao Yan's eyes: "Yes, Jingzhao is called the emperor's chariot hub, which means the king's chariot. Being close to the emperor means there will be a lot of trouble."
"This capital city lacks everything except the powerful. If you throw a stone casually, it will hit either aristocratic nobles or courtiers and clansmen. Due to various complicated contradictions and complicated interpersonal relationships, if you are not careful to please, If you do this, you will offend that one."
"Wu Huai served as Jingzhao Yin before him. The longest tenure was only two or three years, and the most recent one was only a few months and one year old. He was frequently damaged and lost his reputation. However, almost all those who were dismissed from office were due to various mistakes. Wu Huai was the longest serving person after taking office. one of."
This was the first time that Song Tangning heard someone talk about officialdom. He quickly sat up straight and listened very seriously.
Seeing her extremely well-behaved look, Xiao Yan had a smile in his eyes: "Wu Huai came from a poor family with no background, and his wife's family was just a family of ordinary minor officials. However, he has not moved from his throne for four years after entering Jingzhao Mansion. No one has ever had a bad relationship with him, do you know why?"
Tang Ning blinked: "Because he is smooth?"
Xiao Yan shook his head.
"Does that mean he is careful and cautious?"
Xiao Yan still shook his head: "It's because those who were against him are either dead or have been demoted and left the capital."
Seeing the little girl's eyes widening in shock, he laughed: "Wu Huai is different from many officials in Beijing. He climbed up from the bottom, so he is familiar with human nature. He is sophisticated and tactful, and he is also cautious enough in doing things, but in the end The important thing is that he has good vision, is also very afraid of death, and understands the principle of leaving a thin line in everything, and cutting the grass to remove the root."
"He never offends people he shouldn't offend, and he never makes things difficult for others. But if he really offends someone, he will try his best to put the person to death without leaving any further trouble. But there are many people in the capital that he cannot touch. So he will find the best shield for himself, or someone who can protect him and help him get rid of the people he offended."
Xiao Yan leaned on the desk and stretched his long legs, his index and middle fingers joined together, and he tapped the book on the table.
"Prince Cheng has taken away Song Shulan's books. After Song Hong goes there, he will definitely ask him to keep it a secret. If only Princess Cheng had gone to ask him, she would have been able to keep the secret, but who asked me to be involved in it?"
"He knows that Princess Cheng can't ask, and I will definitely ask. Since he has to tell her sooner or later, he might as well sell Princess Cheng to you. So this book is not so much given to you, but rather that he wants to borrow it. Take your hand and give it to the governor."
Tang Ning's eyes were clear, and the threads in her messy mind were gradually sorted out.
"Brother means that Mr. Wu revealed the secrets of the Song family, knowing that he had offended Song Hong, and after his aunt went there, he must have found out that King Cheng was covering up Song Shulan's life experience for the Song family. Brother just this morning Having taught the people of the Song family a lesson, the threat of Mrs. Song’s broken hand is still there.”
"He knew that you were determined to stand up for me, so he asked someone to re-record this book and send it over. On the one hand, he could sell it to me so that I could remember him as a debt of gratitude. On the other hand, he also wanted Brother to help him with the burden. The Song family and Prince Cheng's Mansion will be held accountable, after all, everyone knows that if brother wants something, no one from Jingzhao Mansion can stop him."
She figured out the key and said immediately:
"Master Wu from Jingzhao Mansion wants to ask my brother to help him block the knife, and he also wants to use your reputation to sell off his grievances."
Xiao Yan raised his lips: "Why do you think this governor is notorious for being cruel and vicious?"
Tang Ning was stunned for a moment when she heard this. Seeing that he didn't care when talking about his reputation, as if he was accustomed to what outsiders said about him, her face became stern.
"Not at all."
"Um?"
"I said no, brother is not vicious."
The little girl's eyes were clear and clear, and when she pursed her lips, Lidou seemed to have become serious, with a serious look on her face: "Brother is obviously very good."
Xiao Yan was silent for a moment when he heard this, and then burst into laughter.
This kid may have forgotten who was on Qishan Mountain a few days ago, crying and yelling like a clay pot rolling to the ground, scolding him for disrespecting human life.
The setting spring sun fell into the house through the window lattice, and silk threads drifted over the man's shoulders.
The sternness in Xiao Yan's eyes seemed to be dispelled by the flickering light and shadow, and the ends of his eyes were filled with tenderness: "How do you plan to use this book?"
"Keep it for now."
Tang Ning's mind raced and she thought carefully before saying: "This thing can only prove that Song Shulan is not from Anzhou. The Song family lied about her life experience, but it cannot prove that she is not of my father's blood. With Song Hong's Shameless, even if I came to question him, he could just find an excuse to deal with it, and it would even alarm him."
"Since Wu Huai surrendered to my brother and is what he calls a smart man, he will probably not let anyone know what he gave us. It is better to keep this book first and see what my aunt will do with her when she returns. The king’s affairs.”
"If my aunt makes trouble with him, King Cheng will find excuses to hide it, and he will make many mistakes. Protecting the Song family will make his aunt angry, and the Song family may also show their flaws to cover up. If my aunt does not make trouble with him, she will suppress the matter privately. If someone goes to investigate, it means that she is suspicious of King Cheng, and then she can take the opportunity to see clearly whether King Cheng is true or false about his aunt..."
Xiao Yan listened to the conversation of the little girl opposite. Her black and white almond-shaped eyes were full of light. The kind of confidence and calmness that made people look happy made her already beautiful shine.
He raised his lips and smiled: "Who said my girl is not smart?"
The words in Tang Ning's mouth were cut off, and her face flushed with embarrassment at the sudden compliment.
Xiao Yan put his hands on his knees and his eyes fell on Tang Ning opposite, who was obviously shy but still smiling brightly.
I thought it was just a delicate flower in the greenhouse that needed to be carefully nurtured, but when I got closer, I realized that it was supposed to be in full bloom in the wild, just like the spring flower in full bloom, standing pretty on the branches, delicate but not beautiful. Fragile.
Xiao Yan said warmly: "Do what you want regarding the Song family. Don't be afraid of making mistakes. If you make a mistake, I will be here."
He had no one to protect him, but Xiao Haitang did.
His little girl should be in full bloom.
Listening to his indulgent words, Tang Ning felt as if a jar of honey had been knocked over in her heart, her brows softened and her heart felt sweet.
After she nodded heavily, she said "Thank you, brother" obediently and softly.
Xiao Yan waved his hand: "Eat chestnuts, they're cold."
