Ninefold above

Chapter 36
Lu Chengfeng's face was dumbfounded when he was called in. Although the deceased was the most important, she knew her identity. This kind of family affairs is not something that an outsider can meddle in. Although she had doubts in her heart, she still knelt down beside Xie Jiuxiao, He narrowed his eyebrows and said humbly, "Master Ge."

It was the first time Xie Yi saw Lu Chengfeng, his gaze stayed on Lu Chengfeng for a moment, and he said with a smile: "...Girl, call me to thank you, grandpa."

Even though he was puzzled, Lu Chengfeng still said as he said, "Thank you, Grandpa."

Xie Yi showed a satisfied smile, and nodded subtly, even if no one could notice, he felt his strength dissipating, and his consciousness began to loosen, holding his last breath: "Girl...Jiu Xiao... Jiu Xiao is younger than you... help Grandpa Xie... look at him, look at him..."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly closed his eyes. Xie Jiuxiao couldn't help but pounce on him: "Grandfather! Grandfather!"

Xie Yunqian and Zhou Lihua knelt down in front of the bed when they heard the movement from outside the house.

Lu Chengfeng got up and stepped back, stepped out of the door, feeling extremely oppressed.

Everyone dies.

She thought so.

What should people who just live in this world do?
Because the emperor passed away and the whole country mourned, Xie's family held the funeral in a very low-key manner and declined everyone who came to express their condolences.

Lu Chengfeng has been by Xie Jiuxiao's side for the past two days almost inseparable. He knelt in front of the mourning hall all day and all night, his face becoming numb. At night, Lu Chengfeng stood outside the mourning hall, and Xie Yunqian Xie Jiuxiao was indifferent to persuading him to go back and have a rest.

Lu Chengfeng watched him slowly sinking bit by bit with his own eyes.

Until the third day, Xie Jiuxiao knelt for three whole days, and his physical strength was already a little unbearable. He suddenly asked silently during Xie Yunqian's persuasion again: "Why didn't you tell me?"

Xie Yunqian stared at Xie Jiuxiao, with a helpless tone: "...Jiuxiao, I didn't deliberately conceal my grandfather's illness, it's just that there were too many people talking about it at the time, and the timing was wrong. If someone who is interested knows about my grandfather's illness..."

"So you're also hiding it from me?" Xie Jiuxiao stood up, shaking his body unavoidably: "You're also hiding it from me? I don't know anything...I don't know anything!"

Xie Jiuxiao's voice was full of anger and powerlessness: "What about in the future? Will my elder brother hide more things from me?"

Xie Yunqian saw that he was in a different state, so he couldn't help but lightly shouted: "Jiuxiao!"

Xie Jiuxiao's eyes were red, and he was silent for a while, Xie Yunqian sighed and said, "We are... Jiuxiao!"

In the middle of the conversation, he saw the person in front of him fall headlong to the ground, Xie Yunqian hurriedly supported him, and sent him back to Qinyuan.

Xie Jiuxiao slept for a long time. When he woke up, it was dark. When he noticed someone beside him, he opened his eyes naturally and met his eyes.

Lu Chengfeng sat aside, saw him wake up, and said: "Wake up, eat something."

Xie Jiuxiao stared at the person blankly, his eyes turned red again, he didn't say anything, but looked at her with a pair of watery eyes, aggrieved and sad.

Seeing this, Lu Chengfeng had a headache. In fact, she was not used to Xie Jiuxiao's crying behavior. Seven years ago, he loved to cry because he was young. Now this red eye made Lu Chengfeng a little at a loss.

She pretended to be calm and said, "You don't eat or sleep for a few days, and your body won't be able to bear it if you continue like this."

Lu Chengfeng brought the porridge on the table and fed him half a bowl. Xie Jiuxiao sat on the edge of the bed with bare feet in a daze. Ge Lao has been mediocre for the court for half a year. His departure may be a kind of relief. On the contrary, it is you. Before he left, you were the most worrying thing. If he knew that you are so depressed now, I am afraid nor rest."

Xie Jiuxiao lowered his head and said nothing.

Lu Chengfeng never comforted others, it was obvious that he looked like the sky was falling, he approached with a soft sigh, and said, "Xie Jiuxiao..."

There was water dripping on the ground, Xie Jiuxiao's shoulder twitched, Lu Chengfeng couldn't care about what was going on behind him anymore, she stretched out her hand and then withdrew it, after a long while, the hand finally landed on his back and patted him lightly, She said dryly: "You...don't cry..."

Xie Jiuxiao suddenly hugged her waist, pressing his whole body against her abdomen, Lu Chengfeng thought for a moment that his waist was broken, she stiffened, Xie Jiuxiao whimpered, so sad that Lu Chengfeng couldn't bear to push him away.

Forget it...forget it...let him cry just for once.

Seeing such a scene when Shisan came in, he almost lost his mind, Lu Chengfeng calmly looked out the door, the two communicated silently, and the next moment Shisan exited the door.

He stood on the steps, sighed faintly, looked at the sky, and didn't know what it was like in his heart.

During this period of time, too many things happened.

After Xie Yi's funeral was over, Xie Yunqian became more and more busy. Since then, Xie Yunqian had talked with Xie Jiuxiao, but Xie Jiuxiao's attitude was always indifferent. Besides family affairs, Xie Yunqian also had a lot of business affairs in the Ministry of Criminal Justice. He had to let go of Xie Jiuxiao temporarily, focusing on the overall situation.

The Ming battle between King Su and the East Palace was also on the verge of breaking out after the old emperor entered the imperial mausoleum.

Naturally, there was a lot of discussion between the ruling and opposition parties, and it was ridiculous to say that, logically speaking, after the death of the old emperor, the new emperor should preside over the national funeral ceremony, but because of the edict, some officials insisted that the edict was the order, and the old king was the new emperor. Emperor, in this way, no matter who ascends to the throne, it will be difficult to convince the public. Yushitai’s remonstrance pen is there. If he dares to fight recklessly, Hu Rong will be ruthless. Don’t say anything about Donggong or Suwang, even the emperor dares to face him The advice is blunt, the Hu family is the founding of the country, and Hu Rongzi followed his father's career, not only as a doctor of imperial history, but also as a counselor and admonishment. What is even more frightening is that the Hu family has a golden pen bestowed by the former emperor.

"This golden pen can be used to kill civil and military officials, and it can be used to kill faint emperors. When Emperor Mingde gave the Hu family this pen, he took a fancy to Mr. Hu's integrity and uprightness throughout his life."

Under the sycamore tree, Qingfeng stood upright.

Lu Chengfeng tapped the stone table slowly with his right hand. It was almost dusk at this moment, Lu Chengfeng stared at a certain place with scattered eyes, and said softly: "Meng Fanzhong's abacus is good."

Qing Feng said: "At the beginning, the assassination on Chengnan Street has finally come to a conclusion."

Lu Chengfeng smiled, and his tone was mocking: "That thrilling night was arranged by Meng Fanzhong. Firstly, the old emperor would trust him, secondly, all the officials would appreciate him. Thirdly, it is For the sake of today, how much weight will the words of a court official who sacrificed his life to save the late emperor have? And his meritorious service in saving him has added credibility to his current words. On the surface, Jin Yiwei is under the control of the emperor, but Meng Fanzhong has already recognized the master in secret. , but since he dares to do so, he is not far from death."

Qingfeng said: "Right now Yanjing is in chaos, one hair will affect the whole body, how can Donggong be willing to give up the throne, Su Wang will not stand by and watch the crown prince ascend the throne, master, what should we do?"

"Wait." Lu Chengfeng said: "The throne will not hang for too long, whether it is the East Palace or Su Wang, there will always be one who will take the throne, but the throne is not easy right now, Xie Yi died of illness, the cabinet can't be said to be chaotic, but it certainly won't be." In Taiping, there are people fighting for the seat of the emperor, and there are people who are eyeing the seat of the elder, the cabinet is uneven, and the six ministries are chaotic, how can the throne be stable."

She is waiting for a chance.

While talking, Mu Wanwan came with tea.

Lu Chengfeng took the tea, skimmed off the foam, and said, "I'll ask Qingfeng to exchange your house in the east of the city into silver for you, plus the 1000 taels I gave you earlier, it's enough for you to live comfortably for the rest of your life. "

Mu Houhou lowered his head, took out the bank note from his pocket and put it on the stone table.

Lu Chengfeng raised his eyebrows: "What do you mean?"

"Thanks to the girl's help, but my sister is no longer here, so it is useless for me to take the money, so I specially returned it today."

Lu Chengfeng didn't speak.

Sure enough, Mu Wanhou knelt down in front of her: "My parents have long since passed away, and there is no one in my family. Now I am the only one left with no place to go. I beg you to take me in! I will do my best to serve you for the rest of my life!"

Lu Chengfeng looked at the people and said, "There is no shortage of people around me, you can find your own way out."

There were tears in Mu Wanhou's eyes: "If the girl doesn't want me, I have no other choice but to die."

Lu Chengfeng narrowed his eyes, and for a moment, she sneered, and waved to Qingfeng, Qingfeng threw the dagger at her body, and Lu Chengfeng threw it in front of Mu Houhou, with a cool tone: "Do you want to die or not?" People stop you, if you don't dare, how about I help you once?"

Mu Houhou grabbed the short knife and drew it out of its sheath with a shriek, she wiped it on her neck without hesitation, Qing Feng quickly grabbed the knife and snatched it back.

The whole garden was extremely silent.

Lu Chengfeng walked up to Mu Wanwan, lifted her chin gently with one finger but could not refuse, forcing her to only look at herself, Lu Chengfeng narrowed his eyes narrowly: "You should have heard about me, Be my subordinate, are you sure you can survive this situation of wandering on the edge of life and death in the future?"

Mu Houhou smiled miserably: "Jin Yiwei's punishment has been borne, so I have nothing to be afraid of!"

Lu Chengfeng said: "That's not the same. You didn't recruit us in Jinyiwei because you were smart. You knew that if you recruited us, you would have no way out, but if you were to die, you would have a chance. With your status at that time, you dared to recruit us. Get into the water, not to mention selling yourself to save your sister during the Mid-Autumn Festival, you have no chance of getting out of prison alive."

Mu Houwan bit his lips and remained silent.

Lu Chengfeng smiled, let go of his hand, and looked at her condescendingly: "I believe no one ordered you to approach me. After all, it's too much of a fuss to go around such a big circle in my current capacity. It's just that I don't keep waste around me. I helped you during the Mid-Autumn Festival just out of gratitude for Wanchunlou, other than that, I have no sympathy for you."

Mu Wanhou closed his eyes, and said desperately: "I have been in the Wanchun Building for three years, and I have served many high-ranking officials and nobles in these years, maybe it will be helpful to you."

Lu Chengfeng smiled lightly, took two steps back, stood with his hands behind his back, looked at the person without speaking.

After a while, she said: "Can you settle accounts?"

ah?Settle accounts?

Mu Wanwan replied: "I learned it when I was young."

Lu Chengfeng nodded: "It's good to be able to settle accounts, it's not worthless."

Mu Wanhou was overjoyed immediately, and kowtowed himself: "Master!"

Lu Chengfeng smiled slightly, and said, "Since you are no longer in Wanchunlou, the name Muwanhou should be abandoned, and it will be called..."

Her eyes fell on the sycamore tree in the courtyard: "Sycamore, the phoenix perches on the sycamore, which means auspiciousness."

(End of this chapter)