Yu Jun

Qi Chang held an umbrella and walked home with the banknotes. A few hibiscus sticks protruded from the cracks in the wall, shriveled into balls, unable to form beads in the rain.

He didn't look at the withering scene of the autumn rain and walked quickly. The houses on both sides were soaked in the hazy drizzle. Everything was damp and cold, making people shudder.

He suddenly had the illusion that he was still a little beggar, holding a broken bowl and chasing people on the road in the drizzle to beg.

At that time, Wu Jin was still carrying a load selling cakes. As long as he went to ask for it, he would give him a cake to eat. At that time, Mo Lingfeng was still on Mo Qianlan's shoulders, arms, and hands, shining with golden light, and could not be looked at directly. .

At that time, he never thought about asking whether he had enough money. The people who would give him money would be these two people.

He thought it was enough to go from a little beggar to where he is now.

Even if he died tomorrow, he would still be satisfied.

When approaching the long street leading to the palace gate, the rain suddenly became heavier, and the cold wind was raging, and the few firelights were unable to shine brightly due to the wind and rain.

Qi Chang's eyes suddenly darkened, and he could only hear the roaring of the trees in his ears, like a stormy sea. The thunder rose from the ground, rumbling and trembling, shaking the ground. The heavy rain came one after another, making it difficult for him to move even an inch, and water suddenly accumulated on the ground. .

He quickly walked to the door of a foot shop, which was closed. He closed his umbrella, stood it by the door, and stood in the dark corridor, looking around.

Ten steps further, there is a main store. The candlelight in the main store casts a soft light and shadow in the rain. The music and songs become more gentle and gentle amidst the thunder. There is constant laughter. There are still a few people sitting on the second floor leaning on the railings, lighting lamps. Watching the rain, the posture is casual and calm.

Such is the world, wind and rain never fall on the rich and powerful.

Qi Chang looked away and looked at the palace door. Before the key was released, two lights suddenly came out. The flames did not move in the wind and rain, and the light was steady, which was very strange.

He couldn't help but stare, waiting for the lights to get closer and closer. When he looked carefully, he saw that they were two octagonal palace lanterns. The silk yarn was soaked in water glue to protect them from wind and rain. There were burning candles inside, so the flames were steady and unshakable.

The people holding the lamp are Ji Xiang and Wu Jin of the Hanlin Academy.

Hanlin Academy bachelors are the emperor's private persons. They are not only on duty to serve under orders, but also to serve as advisors. Current affairs in the court often involve Hanlin Academy members. When the two of them leave the palace at this time, it must be the emperor's presence, even until late at night. Return.

Qi Chang stood in the dark, moved his feet forward, and then moved them back - Ji Xiang was stern, far more severe than He Feng, and he did not dare to step forward to say hello to Wu Jin.

His eyes followed Wu Jin unconsciously, and he saw Wu Jin wearing a scarlet robe with the hem tucked into her waist. She was wearing wooden clogs, holding an umbrella in one hand and a lantern in the other. It has sound, which is particularly eye-catching on a rainy night.

The oil-paper umbrella leaning forward blocked Wu Jin's eyebrows and Qi Chang couldn't see his expression clearly. He could only see the wide sleeves, wet by the rain, hanging from his hands, but not heavy at all. They moved with Wu Jin's steps. .

Wu Jin and everything around him will not be destroyed by wind and rain.

A thought suddenly came to Qi Chang's mind: "Is the disciple that the saint expects to be like Wu Jin?"

He was envious in his heart and watched Wu Jin and Ji Xiang leave. He waited for a while and the rain gradually subsided, then he picked up the umbrella from the door.

Just as he was about to open the umbrella, the sound of a carriage was heard again at the palace gate. The driver shook the reins, shouted twice, and galloped past Qi Chang. In the blink of an eye, he passed by Qi Chang.

The wheel ran over the water on the ground, splashing water, and the sewage rushed towards his face. Qi Chang instantly became a drowned rat. The newly bought futou and newly made clothes were all wet, and his face was covered with water, which went down his neck to the hem of his clothes. Internal flow. "Fuck-" he yelled in the direction the carriage was leaving.

However, the carriage had long since disappeared, and a group of followers behind the carriage also rode away. Even the spectators on the second floor of the main store went in to drink. The whole street was empty and dark, and his curse words disappeared in the rain.

The rage stopped abruptly, helplessness swept over him, leaving only helpless frustration.

He opened his umbrella to block the lighter rain, shrunk his shoulders more and more, turned into an inconspicuous shadow in the night, and walked home.

In the galloping carriage sat the Prince of Jiyang.

The carriage carried the heavy Prince of Jiyang, running at lightning speed, straight to Wu Jin's house.

Wu Jin lived in a narrow alley, and the carriage could not enter. The carriage stopped outside the alley. The entourage immediately got off their horses. One of them ran to the carriage, took off the palace lantern, put down the horse stool, opened the curtain, and asked Jiyang County. The king comes out.

Prince Jiyang got off the carriage, grabbed the palace lantern and stood in front of the alley.

The rain had stopped, and the lights illuminated the prince's livid face, with two lumps of fat on his cheeks drooping along with the corners of his mouth.

A house in front came out to pour water. When they saw the tall, white and fat Prince of Jiyang, with an angry look on his face, and a group of people who looked like thugs standing behind him, they immediately trembled with fright and did not dare to pour the water. They turned around and closed the door, hiding behind it. Dare not take a breath.

The Prince of Jiyang County turned around and asked his entourage: "Which room?"

The attendant replied in a low voice: "The house with the locust tree outside the door."

The Prince of Jiyang County took a step forward and walked inside.

He was a county king who was granted the title by the late emperor. After he left the cabinet, he should have been made a prince. However, the late emperor said that he had an impulsive temper. If he was made a prince, he would have to join the vassal. It would be better to put him under the control of the capital. Therefore, he has never been made a prince. .

Now that he is getting older, his eldest son is also older. If he is not a prince, his descendants will not be able to be crowned heirs, or even be crowned princes, and they will only be able to serve as officials.

Today he cried to Your Majesty and made him a prince and his eldest son as a prince. He had no harm to the country and the country, but he was messed up by Wu Jin again!

Wu Jin said, "The previous emperor had not made him a king when he came out of the cabinet. To be crowned a king again, he must have served for a long time and had a slightly more respectable character, so he can be given the title of king." He also said, "If the king of a county is suddenly made a king, he will take over two towns and add Sikong." , it is difficult to convince the public." Furthermore, "the cheap chariot and the yue are moved in order, and you can be the heir first." This is simply fart!
It’s just because the prince has too many fiefdoms and lumi!

The country does not belong to him, Wu Jin, but to the Zhao family. There is no need for people named Wu to save money!
The more he thought about it, the angrier he became. He had to let Wu Jin have a taste of his methods. He strode to the locust tree, kicked open the small door, and gave an order to have the house smashed to pieces from the inside out!
The courtyard was empty, and the entourage went straight to the house, lit the lamps, and smashed them with their hands. The old servant who had already fallen asleep hurried out and shouted and asked questions. As a result, he got a big mouth from the Prince of Jiyang and was thrown out three steps. Two teeth were knocked out of his mouth. He immediately covered his mouth and tried to crawl out, but he asked an attendant to pick him up and carry him to Prince Jiyang.

The Prince of Jiyang County said coldly: "Where is Wu Jin?"

The old servant's face was full of horror, he shook his head repeatedly, and his whole body was shaking like chaff. Finally, he rolled his eyes and fainted, and the attendant threw him to the ground.

There was a rumbling sound in the house. The neighbors heard the commotion and did not dare to come forward. Only a few brave ones quietly went to report it to the official.

The prince of Jiyang County guessed that Wu Jin had gone to Ji Xiang's office, and secretly thought that it would be better if he was not here, so he went to look for the study.