Invincible son

Chapter 375 374 [Falling Flowers Independence]

Kyoto, Dingguofu.

After Pei Rong was imprisoned in Shanglin Prison by Emperor Kaiping, this majestic and graceful Duke's Mansion was silent for a while, but this kind of crisis was not fatal, because Taijun Pei was still alive, it would be useful to set Duke Pei Zhen's face first.In addition, Emperor Kaiping let Pei Cheng inherit the title, and made an exception to raise his title by one level, so many people just waited and watched in secret, and did not jump out impatiently to add insult to injury.

In this peaceful and dull life, Pei Yun, the second son of Pei Rong, firmly took his footsteps in a way that the world did not expect.

After the autumn examination in the fourth year of Kaiping, Pei Yun ranked first in the provincial examination in Kyoto Prefecture.

In the spring of the fifth year of Kaiping, Pei Yun came out on top again and became the number one in this year's examination.

In the later palace examination, his strategy and theory could be said to be perfect, and it was very in line with the general trend of the country, but he only got No.2 in the end.Although he did not complete the feat of Sanyuan Jidi, anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is the love and care for this young man by Emperor Kaiping and Mo Zhizheng of Dongfu.The opposition between civil and military affairs in the Daliang Dynasty Hall is relatively serious, but it is not absolutely clear-cut. For example, Li Bingzhong was knighted as a civil official, and there are precedents for military generals entering the Political Affairs Hall.

It is not taboo for Pei Yun to enter the civil service group as the son of Dingguo, but it needs to be a little low-key.

Emperor Kaiping chose it as the second place, perhaps out of such considerations.

The first memorial of this new No. [-] student is to hope that His Majesty the Emperor will forgive his father. For this reason, he is willing to give up his No. [-] status and only study and study history in the Imperial Academy.Although Emperor Kaiping did not agree, this move undoubtedly won Pei Yun an excellent reputation and the favor of several ministers in the court.

Now he is awarded the editorship of the Imperial Academy, which is the most noble official position in the civil service system, and he was known as the prime minister in the former Wei Dynasty.

As time went by, his popularity in the Hanlin Academy became better and better.At the beginning, because of his status as a son of a powerful man, he naturally attracted the hostility of those who were studying, but with his profound knowledge and gentle temperament, he easily resolved those hostility and barriers, and gradually became a real civil servant.

The affairs of the Imperial Academy are relatively free, not to mention that Pei Yun is the second place in the new department, and he has not been assigned to the extremely heavy work of compiling history, so he only goes to the Yamen to sit quietly for two or three hours every day, and the rest of the time he participates in various gatherings of literati.

After the Western Wu army invaded the country, Pei Yun did not speak out like some enthusiastic young officials. Instead, he wrote a few poems about serving the country loyally, which spread out inadvertently, and his reputation among civil servants became louder and louder.

Dingguo Mansion has also gradually become lively. Compared with the past, not only those friends of martial arts came to visit, but also many young civil servants. They sat and talked with Pei Yun, drank wine and wrote poems, and the relationship between singing and harmony became very close. .

It was the same today. In the afternoon, Pei Yun sent the last group of visitors away, ignoring the admiring eyes of the maids around him, and said to one of them: "Go to Qingfengyuan and tell me, I will go to see Eldest Sister later."

"Yes, young master." The servant girl answered with her head bowed, and then left quickly.

After half an hour, Pei Yun stepped into Qingfengyuan, which was shaded by green bamboos, at a leisurely pace.

Walking into the side hall, Pei Ning was already waiting here.Seeing the second younger brother who was becoming more and more quiet now, Pei Ning's expression was a little unnatural, but he still showed a slight smile and said: "Second younger brother is here, sit down."

The big maid served tea for the two with good words, and after receiving Pei Ning's gaze, she bid her farewell obediently and left.

Pei Yun glanced at the white porcelain teacup in front of him, and said gently, "Sister, mother hasn't bothered you recently, has she?"

Pei Ning's expression darkened.

Let's say that after Pei Rong was imprisoned, Taijun Pei grounded Mrs. Li in her small courtyard to prevent her from making any further messes, so that the situation became unmanageable.After a whole year passed, Pei Taijun finally let go, and only allowed Mrs. Li to leave the mansion, but did not ground her again.However, during this year, Li's temperament became more and more sinister and violent. After listening to someone's instigation, he only blamed Pei Ning for what Pei Yue could do today.

This woman is no different from being crazy, she is full of the miserable situation of Pei Rong and Li Zijun, she even comes to make trouble with Pei Ning every day, and bluntly says that she is a disaster star, and it is this unfilial daughter who brought her to this end.

After all, Pei Ning couldn't bear his mother being grounded by the old lady again, and endured all this silently. In the end, after Pei Yun found out, he talked to Mrs. Li twice, and the woman restrained herself a bit.

Pei Ning brushed the hair around her ears, and smiled as calmly as possible: "Mother is suffering in her heart, and she has to vent it out. I'm fine here, so don't worry about my second brother."

Pei Yun said seriously: "Those things have nothing to do with elder sister. Mother has no reason to blame you. Don't worry, I will let people stare at her and never allow her to bully you again."

Pei Ning sighed softly in his heart, and said slowly: "Thank you, second brother."

Pei Yun shook his head and said, "Why do you need to say thank you? Sister, I discussed it with my ancestor before, and she told me to be cautious, so I am also waiting and watching. It's just that something happened a while ago. I need to tell my sister."

Pei Ning's heart tightened, and he asked a little unnaturally, "What's the matter?"

Pei Yun picked up the teacup and took a sip, then calmly said, "Concubine Lu is dead."

Pei Ning stared at him blankly.

She was very clear about what Pei Yun meant. In fact, two years ago, after she and Pei Yue met for the last time, Pei Yun had said this to her.Although Pei Taijun and Pei Rong and Li's family were both present, it was not up to Pei Yun to comment on her marriage, but the second younger brother had something that she couldn't refute.

With the situation like this, the eldest sister's marriage is not only related to you personally, but also closely related to the fate of the Pei family.

Pei Yun looked at her face, and said unhurriedly: "Elder sister should know that after I was selected as the second place by His Majesty, I was willing to exchange fame for my father's pardon, but His Majesty refused. Now the court is willing to speak for the Pei family There are still people, but there are not enough important ministers. If the eldest sister can become Princess Lu, not to mention that His Majesty will reward the Pei family, just if King Lu intercedes, father will be saved from prison."

Pei Ning clenched his hands tightly, his eyes were extremely tangled.

Pei Yun continued: "I mentioned this matter to my ancestor. What she means is that she still hopes that Eldest Sister can nod herself. After all, you are her most beloved granddaughter, and I don't want you to be forced to do this. Eldest Sister , now there is only a bare shelf left in the Pei family. The eldest brother is working hard in the western border army, and I also abandoned that desk and stepped into the court. The situation is really difficult. Of course, the Pei family will never force the women in the mansion, especially the eldest sister You, it doesn't matter if you don't want to do this, I will find another way to rescue my father."

A bitter smile appeared on Pei Ning's face, and he raised his eyes and said with difficulty: "Second brother, Prince Lu's House has a grudge against the third brother, and the reason why the princess passed away was because the third brother reported the case of the Qibao Pavilion of the Xu family."

Pei Yun was a little surprised, he didn't expect that Pei Ning, who lived in the inner house, knew about the outside world, but he soon realized that his eldest sister's best friend was the daughter of the Shen family.

He nodded calmly and said, "Because of this, King Lu would not mind marrying the Pei family."

Pei Ning is also a very smart person, she quickly figured out the meaning of this sentence, she hesitated and said, "Second Brother, can you allow me to think again?"

Pei Yun smiled and said, "That's natural. It's been less than two months since Princess Zuo Lu passed away, and it will take some time for the prince to remarry. However, at most, it will only be delayed until this time next year."

Pei Ning nodded, and after sending Pei Yun away, she stood on the porch looking at the withered flowers in the corner near the courtyard, two lines of tears slowly slid down her cheeks.She raised her hand to wipe off the tears, sniffed her nose lightly, looked at the fallen flowers and red flowers on the ground and said softly: "Third brother, today is your birthday, I wish you peace and joy in this life, and no worries and sorrows."

Her voice was gentle, but there was no trace of excitement in her eyes.

The stars and rivers are far away, and the moon is the only companion for the rest of my life.

(End of this chapter)