The arrangements were almost completed, and Han You went back to the bedroom to take a lunch break.
Unexpectedly, not long after he lay down, Wang Hai ran back, stood at the door and started howling at the top of his lungs.
"Master, what's wrong, that bookworm named Tang was kidnapped from Moxiang Pavilion."
Han You quickly got up and ran out: "What's going on? Who caught you?"
"People from the Ma family."
"Ma family?!"
Han You's face turned cold: "Why do you want to arrest Tang Jing?"
"The guy said the leader was an old man, and the description sounded like Ma Rufeng. When the Ma family arrived at Moxiang Pavilion, they asked who wrote those books. Tang Jing asked them what they were going to do. The Ma family said they would take away the person who wrote the book. Seeing that the Ma family was coming, the nerd had no good intentions, so he did not reveal the young master's name, but said that he was the one who wrote the book."
"Is he an idiot? What can he do at this time?"
"You are the one who told me. Don't reveal to outsiders that you wrote the book."
"Then you can't pretend to be a tough guy in front of the Ma family." Han You was both moved and angry: "Where did you take the person?"
"I asked the soldiers patrolling the streets to find out, and they said they were taken to the palace."
"In the palace, what are you doing in the palace?"
Wang Hai shook his head to express his ignorance.
Han You did not dare to delay and quickly changed his clothes: "Enter the palace."
The two of them came outside the mansion, rode on their old horses, and hurried to the palace.
Han You kept thinking on the road.
The book, Ma Rufeng, and the palace were all inseparable. If the old man was Ma Rufeng, it would be understandable to capture Tang Jing. What I don't understand is why he was brought to the palace?
Han You had thought about whether the Ma family would use the content of the book against him. Because of this, he would not dare to erase the edges when making up random things. At most, the content would be shameful to moral gentlemen and scholars. Make money, don't shiver.
I couldn't think of a reason for a while, and I was already outside the palace in my wild thoughts.
Five servants of the Ma family were standing there holding horses. They didn't recognize Han You, and Han You didn't pay attention to them.
The guards guarding the door were all familiar faces, and they opened the small door without saying anything.
Wang Hai found a place to squat, and Han You quickly entered the palace and asked the young eunuch who was passing by.
As expected, the person who entered the palace was Ma Rufeng, the boss of the Ma family, followed by Tang Jing. He revealed his identity before entering the palace. It was not the emperor who summoned him, but Ma Rufeng who took the initiative to ask to see the emperor and went to Qiuyang Palace.
Han You was even more confused.
Qiuyang Palace is not big. It is usually used by the emperor to entertain ministers or envoys on festive days, and is rarely used.
Han You didn't know where Qiuyang Palace was, so he could only let the young eunuch lead the way.
The little eunuch may have just entered the palace not long ago and has not recovered well. He walks a little bit pigeon-toed. Han You kept urging him to walk faster. The little eunuch almost cried and almost tripped over when he walked faster.
After finally arriving at Qiuyang Palace, Han You quickly asked the eunuch at the door to go in and report.
The emperor was very considerate and asked civil and military officials to personally come out to greet him.
The old eunuch was very surprised when he saw Han You.
"Eunuch Wen." Han You walked over and asked in a low voice: "Why was Tang Jing brought to the palace by Ma Rufeng? It was Qiuyang Palace."
"Does Young Master Han know about this Tang Jing?"
"You know what the book seller was brought to the palace for."
Wen Wu was even more confused than Han You and explained in a low voice: "Today is the birthday of Concubine Qing. At court, the emperor held a banquet for the concubine. Ma Rufeng didn't know where he got the news. He came uninvited, but he just brought it with him. There are gifts, a luminous pearl, and the scholar Tang Jing. Not long after we entered, Mr. Han also celebrated the birthday of Concubine Qing?"
"I…"
With shame on his face, Han You casually took out a thousand-gu banknote from his arms and handed it to the old eunuch: "Well, I don't know about your Majesty...I don't know what my empress likes, so let's go for something practical."
Wen and Wu were filled with emotions.
Or it could be said that this boy is too simple and crude to win the Holy Favor. After all, His Majesty still likes this kind of crudeness. The cruder the better.
"It doesn't matter if you're here, His Majesty has eyes for you, so come in with us."
The old eunuch stuffed the banknote into his sleeve, turned around and walked in, followed closely by Han You.
Qiuyang Palace is not big, not even half of Jingzhi Palace. There are more than a dozen palace maids standing in the four corners.
There are low tables on both sides and a square table at the end. The emperor is sitting in the back. The first person on the left is a beauty in palace attire. The first person on the right is Ma Rufeng in Confucian robes. Behind him stands the trembling and nervous Tang Jing.
Seeing Han You coming uninvited, Boss Zhou laughed loudly: "It's rare to have free time, so you're here."
Han You stepped forward, bowed and saluted, first he gave a big salute to Boss Zhou, and then he lowered his head tightly and faced Concubine Qing to greet and salute.
Wenwu nodded repeatedly.
No wonder this boy Jian is in the heart of the emperor and is always rude in front of His Majesty. When he meets the empress, he acts like a sour scholar. He doesn't even raise his head. He has a lot of etiquette and no respect. lack.
Empress Qingfei's appearance is not outstanding. She is the same age as Boss Zhou. She is not old and beautiful. She has just been running around with Boss Zhou a lot and is exposed to wind and sun. She has no beauty at all. She can only be said to be durable and practical. type.
Seeing that this person was Han You, whom Boss Zhou always mentioned, Queen Qing Fei stood up slightly. She was not stunningly beautiful, but her voice was as clear as a lark.
"Mr. Han is really thoughtful in celebrating my birthday. Although he is not as majestic as your father, he is still handsome and shows talent."
Han You finally looked up and asked subconsciously: "Do you know my father?"
"I have met many military generals with His Majesty before, but I have never met General Han...Looking at my memory, I should call you Master Han. I have heard of Master Han's reputation. In the north and south, each He is always in charge of the Chong Mansion and is a guard at the border. Who doesn’t know your father?”
Concubine Qing suddenly picked up the wine glass and said: "I am a female, but I admire the heroes in the army. I propose a glass to you as a toast to Lord Han."
Han You looked extremely frightened, and he didn't know where to get the wine glass from to respond.
Boss Zhou pointed to the low table on the right side of Concubine Qing: "Go."
Ma Rufeng, who was smiling, was stunned.
Left and right, Zuo was respected. Even he sat on the right side, but Han You sat on the left. I don't know whether the emperor did it intentionally or unintentionally.
Han You quickly sat down, poured himself some wine and drank it all in one gulp.
Concubine Qing nodded slightly and whispered to the maid behind her, who served Han You various dishes.
Han You glanced at Ma Rufeng with his side view, then looked at Tang Jing, who was pale, without saying anything.
The emperor's smile grew stronger: "Han You, do you know who this is?"
"Know."
Han You cupped his hands at Ma Rufeng and said, "The head of the Ma family in the North is a wealthy businessman named Ma Rufeng."
Weng, a respectful title for the elderly.
Ma Rufeng smiled and nodded: "Master Han You, known as Shaoyin in the public, is the eldest young master of the Han family. He has no official position and is not very famous. Who would have thought that he could be called a leader among people? Last quarter, Jingzhong's business tax was comparable to that of Han You." The tax money collected by the officials of the Ministry of Hubu in previous years has exceeded several times, and they are really talented. All the officials of the Ministry of Hubu are ashamed in front of Mr. Han."
As soon as these words came out, let alone the Emperor, even Concubine Qing sensed that something was wrong.
All the officials in the Ministry of Revenue felt ashamed in front of an unknown scholar. This was not flattering him, but it was nothing more than flattery. When word spread, the officials in the Ministry of Revenue were afraid that they would bear a grudge against Han You.
"Ma Weng is overly praised." Han You smiled modestly: "Originally, the students could not accept so many. It can be said that they were hit by obstacles. Who knew that after I told the Ma family that they were the first to pay the tax, the merchants in the capital didn't say anything and took the initiative to find me. The student handed over the tax money, and I said that the adults in the Ministry of Accounts were also careless. If they had brought up the matter of Ma's store taking the lead in paying taxes in previous years, it would not have made the student's reputation known."
Ma Rufeng's smile was a little forced. An old man and a young man looked at each other, smiling, and their eyes became colder.
