But the bright moon shines on the ditch

We rode horses all the way from the capital back to Jingdezhen. We walked without sleep for ten days. On the way, we met up with the people who had gone on official business together and the pace slowed down a bit.Entering Jiangxi territory, Wu Yin lingered for two more days to attend to a private matter.

Mr. Sun, Sun Min, who was the envoy to the left of Jiangxi at that time, was the Sun family where Wu Jia was discussing marriage.The marriage between the two families was decided by the parents and elders when the children were born. At that time, Sun Min was serving as a bachelor's degree student in the Hanlin Academy after passing the Three Yuan in succession. Although his rank was not high, he often stayed by the emperor's side, reading and writing with him. He recorded important cases, and from time to time he could help the emperor copy memorials and discuss world affairs.

Compared with those high-ranking officials who have not seen the emperor twice in a year and a half, studying in the Hanlin Academy is many times better. This is also recognized as the orthodox path to success for nobles, and they will be promoted to the cabinet in the future.

The same is true for Sun Min. After several years of seniority in the Hanlin Academy, he was decentralized and gilded, and then moved back to the capital, where he was promoted to a noble rank. Within a few years, he became the Minister of the Ministry of Household Affairs, in charge of the world's money and food fortresses. It can be said that Jane is in the heart of the emperor. .

At that time, Wu Fangyuan will be just a minor official in Honglu Temple.

It is said that the gap between the two families is getting bigger and the marriage should be annulled. Who would have thought that the son of the Sun family accidentally met Wu Jia and decided to marry her. The adults of the two families could not bear to break up the destined marriage, and they also missed the friendship they had formed when they were young and took the exam together. , so under Sun Min's actions, Wu Fangyuan seemed to have had a bad luck, and his official career was prosperous and he skyrocketed.

In this way, the two families resumed their previous interactions without deliberately hiding anything.No matter how high the walls of the capital are, they can't hide any secrets. It didn't take long for all the officials, big and small, to know that the Wu family and the Sun family were going to get married in the future.

And because Sun Min has a higher official rank, and because he is tactful and experienced in dealing with things, he was once again sent to Jiangxi two years ago as the left-wing political envoy. People inside and outside the government said that this time he would do some practical work in the local government, and he would definitely go straight to the capital when he returned to Beijing. Promotion to the cabinet.The Wu family is the one who is climbing high, and as the Sun family's fortunes rise, they will naturally put the Sun family first in everything.

Now that Wu Yin has arrived in this area, he must pay a visit to Sun Min.Unfortunately, Sun Min happened to go to Linxian County to survey the water conservancy project and did not return until dark the next day, so Wu Yin had no choice but to delay for another day.

Talking to elders is like making a joke, saying a few polite words on occasion.Wu Yin was not a person who knew how to get into trouble, and he was not very close to Sun Min. He greeted him as usual and was left to eat.Sun Min saw that he had no place to move his hands and feet, and he smiled and asked about his official duties at the inspection department. Wu Yin then found the topic and talked about the current situation one by one, and then treated it as a report.

After dinner, Sun Min saw that he was eager to return home, so he didn't stay much. He just said: "When your two families are officially married, it will be time to return to Beijing to report on work. When I meet your father, I will persuade him to think of a way. I will transfer you back to the capital."

Wu Yin subconsciously said: "Thank you, Mr. Sun, but I am very happy working in Jingdezhen and I don't want to go back to Beijing yet."

"Happy?" Sun Min was stunned, "The people in Jingdezhen are fierce, and the Eighteenth Industry has been making trouble without stopping. I heard that you are busy there."

Wu Yin scratched his head in embarrassment: "They are all trivial matters. They are their responsibilities and are not worthy of anything."

"Do you really think so? Then...how is your relationship with the eunuch?"

Wu Yin's expression froze and he replied in a business-like tone: "We have normal interactions. As long as he doesn't cause trouble, I won't take the initiative to cause trouble for him."

"After all, you are not under the emperor's feet, so let a Xiaoxiao holding a chicken feather as a command arrow become the king of the village."

When Sun Min said this, he showed a rare frivolity that is rare for a gentleman.

Wu Yin was startled and subconsciously blurted out: "Since Mr. Sun knows what the eunuch did, why didn't he take part in it?"

"Where is the evidence?" Sun Min seemed to have noticed the slip of his tongue and corrected himself, "The imperial court has its own laws and regulations, and local governments have their own local regulations. There must also be rules and regulations between superior officials and inferior officials. If you just say that he is a heinous person, I will do it." Take whatever you want.”

Wu Yin didn't believe it: "Is it possible that no one dares to stand up after so many years?"

Sun Min smiled, laughing at his naivety.

"My dear nephew, it's easy to take part in the Nineteenth Anniversary, but it's not easy to take down him and the eunuch forces behind him. To put it bluntly, Wanshou is around the corner. Who dares to touch the Nineteenth Five-Year Master's bad luck at this time? Even your father, my upright in-laws, must think twice."

Sun Min is a typical pure minister, who does not indulge in close affection, does not get involved in party disputes, and wholeheartedly shares the monarch's worries.Wu Yin knew that his father Wu Fangyuan was extremely dissatisfied with eunuchs. His father was among the group of civil servants who fought most fiercely with An Gan at that time.

Because of this, the marriage between the Wu family and the Sun family was once in a stalemate.

There has been so much chaos in Beijing these past few years that Sun Min asked to be released. Isn't this a way of protecting himself?Wu Yin believed that his indifference and inaction were caused by his selfish desires as a pure minister, and there must be consideration for the emperor's heart. He was not at all a loyal minister who put the country, the country, and the country first.

As the saying goes, people with different paths do not work together. No matter how much you talk to this kind of person, it is in vain. So when the words came to his lips, he swallowed them down.

"Like your father, you have been outspoken since you were a child. You hate officialdom and are not good at interpersonal communication. I am far away here and cannot protect you all the time. It is best to return to Beijing." Sun Min said, "Let this matter be settled for the time being. Next, I will make arrangements after I meet your father."

Wu Yin wanted to say something else, but when he saw Sun Min's determined expression, he had obviously decided.He immediately responded with a respectful greeting, and said a few words before saying goodbye and leaving.

After leaving the door, Wu Yin's expression turned cold.

By the time he arrived in Jingdezhen, it was already the beginning of winter in the 12th year of Wanqing.On this day, white flags were hung on the Anqing kiln, and the all-powerful Wang Dadong went home.

During this period, some incredible things happened in the town.

Before Wu Yin went out on business, he left an inconspicuous post at the inspection office to help him keep an eye on every move in the town.As soon as he came back, the matter went to the inner office to report on the work.

"Shortly after Xu Dadong of Hutian Kiln was imprisoned, his daughter was tricked into rescuing her father and lost her virginity to Xu Daren of Suhu Guild Hall. Xu Dadong's family was acquitted a few days ago and is quietly preparing for their daughter's marriage. Her husband's family The person chosen is a merchant from Qimen named Zhou."

Wu Yin inferred that the other party was Zhou Ya, whom Xu Zhiliu had set up at the time. How did Xu Yao lose his virginity?

Zhuangzi said: "That's what the outside world has said, and I don't know the inside story."

Wu Yin asked: "Then how was Xu Zhong released?"

Zhuangzi replied: "I said that after I found out everything, I wronged Mr. Xu and let him go."

Wu Yin asked again: "Is An Jiu doing nothing to deliberately torment people? Take it when you say it, let it go when you say it? Aren't you a little suspicious?"

Zhuangzi: "Ah, sir, didn't you just tell me to keep an eye on it?"

Wu Yin rolled his eyes: "Forget it, then if you keep watching day and night, have you found anything else fishy?"

Zhuangzi replied: "There is one. Before Xu Zhong was released, Wang Dadong's family in Anqing Kiln went to his house."

Is there any necessary connection between the two?

Wu Yin became impatient: "Where are you going?"

Zhuang Zi was dumbfounded: "He's gone, he's just... dead." "What did you say? Wang Yu is dead? How did he die!"

Seeing that he was in a fierce state, he jumped up and rushed in front of him. Zhuang Zi hurriedly said: "He committed suicide by hanging from a beam. The incident happened late at night, and it was already too late when he was discovered. But, I heard that he was also forced to panic. Only then can you think about it and seek death."

"Who forced him?"

"His apprentice, the little god of Anqing Kiln."

"Who are you talking about?!!!"

Zhuangzi replied: "Liang Peiqiu."

Everyone knows this in the streets and alleys, so there is no need to go into detail. If you walk around Wuyin Street, you can hear many versions. The most realistic version is from the storyteller of Mingquan Teahouse.

However, they said that they had a drink at Jiangshui Tower that day to clear up the past feud. It was Wang Yu who pretended to be ingratiating and hosted a Hongmen banquet for Xu Zhong.Xu Zhong made a blunder while drunk, and was caught by An Jiu, who was sentenced to prison for falsely accusing a court official.

The little god of the Anqing kiln, because of his friendship with Xu Shaodong's family, could not bear the murder of Xu Zhong, so he asked to see An Jiu to intercede for Xu Zhong.But in this case, there is no doubt that his boss was stabbed in the back. How could Wang Yu endure it?

As a result, the master and apprentice became suspicious, and Liang Peiqiu could not enter the gate of Anqing kiln for many days.

For a time, there were divergent opinions among the public. Some supported Liang Peiqiu and many supported Wang Yu.Some people say that this is the critical period when the two families are competing for Wanshou porcelain. How can the love between children last forever?Others say that the little god is affectionate and righteous. He can not only break a leg to protect porcelain, but also hunt and kill family members. He is so awe-inspiring and righteous. He is the outstanding one of our generation. What's wrong with him?

At this time, some people were watching the excitement and did not think it was a big deal. They stood up and broke the news, saying that Liang Peiqiu went to visit Xu Zhong in prison, but Xu Zhong pointed at him and scolded him for being a cat crying, a mouse pretending to be compassionate, and a den of snakes and rats with Wang Yu.

She went back to the Anqing kiln to ask for Wang Yu's forgiveness, but was scolded by Wang Yu for being ungrateful for buying the Anqing kiln where she had been raised for many years for her own personal gain.Even Wang Shaodong, the gangster who grew up with her, no longer recognizes her and does not allow her to enter the Wang family.

Liang Peiqiu was caught in the middle and was in a dilemma. Xu Zhong was unable to save Xu Zhong and even made Wang Yu sick.That day at the Anqing kiln, Wang Yu wanted to see her as soon as he came around. Several people were watching outside the wall, and they saw the little god quickly entering the kiln. Soon there was a quarrel inside.

Wang Yu was ill, but her voice was not quiet.

"Xiao Liang, you are of pure character and indecisive, how can you fight with the sky? Even Xu Zhiliu eventually became a deserter? Don't interrupt me, please listen to me first. Recently, Wuchang and Jiangnan Guild Hall have been fighting over construction sites. It's been half a month, but no one cares about it. Do you know why? Let me tell you why.

The owner of the Wuchang Guild Hall had already warned the Yamen that he would fight to force the Jiangnan Guild Hall to leave and occupy its construction site.The owner of Jiangnan Guild Hall has a nepotistic relationship with the chief secretary of Sanyao Jiuhui. The matter involves Jiangnan's face and he will never give in.The two factions fought together, but no one could compete with the other. Later, unable to do so, the crux was discovered when the source was traced back to the approval documents. It turned out that Xu Zhiliu's name was on the documents of the Jiangnan Guild Hall!
Two years ago, the owner of the museum was helpless in Jingdezhen and asked Xu Zhiliu to help him move around. Xu Zhiliu understood that it was not easy for him and worked tirelessly for him.Now that this name has caused a lot of commotion, Jiangnan Guild Hall has just realized that the Fox King is sitting on the mountain watching the tiger fight, using them to contain each other, and for no other reason than to push Hutian Kiln to the front of the altar! "

Anjiu believed that the "uprising" between Xu Zhong and Hutian Kiln was all caused by Xu Zhiliu. Even though Xu Zhiliu was dead and Xu Zhong was in prison, Anjiu still refused to let Xu Zhiliu go and whipped him repeatedly.

Not once, not twice or three times!

"How can you try to fight for justice with such a villain? What's a joke? Jingdezhen is like this dark sky, and no one can get over it. Xiaoliang, can you accept your fate?"

Anqing kiln was suspected of tax evasion, and the document to be reported to the Ministry of Household Affairs was placed in An Jiu's hands. Wang Yu's hair turned white in a few days, and he grabbed her hand and asked hard, "Xiao Liang, once the document is sent out, it cannot be intercepted." If you offend An Jiu, today's Hutian Kiln will be tomorrow's for Anqing Kiln. Why can't you figure it out? What are you wandering about? Are you forcing me to death before you stop?"

Wang Yu didn't know what An Qiu's real plan was, but he only knew that this time he wanted to punish Xu Zhong. If Xu Zhong died, the world would be peaceful, no one would be implicated, and the hole in the Anqing kiln could be blocked silently. superior.

Only Liang Peiqiu refused to accept her fate and insisted on saving people.

How can it be saved?What good way out can An Jiu give her?Wang Yu could guess with his toes that it would be a decision to behead and bleed.Therefore, the more this happens, the more ruthless he will be to force her to let go.

Otherwise, Anqing Kiln will only die.

Liang Peiqiu struggled hard: "Am I a piece of wood? Even if I am a piece of wood, who dares to judge that they must be ruthless? Is it wrong for me not to leave the Hutian Kiln and the kiln workers being tortured? Is my morality used to kill myself? ?"

Wang Yu said: "Xiao Liang, you don't have the ability to love the house and the bird, you just have no choice. If you feel embarrassed, you can only say that that person is more important in your heart."

"No, that's not the case."

"Then tell me, what are you going to do? Why don't you let go? If Anqing Kiln and I are really important, just listen to me and stop caring about that guy's life and death!"

"Master..."

"If not...if not, from today on, you will sever ties with me, Anqing Yaoen, and have nothing to do with me from now on!"

The storyteller was stunned and the whole audience was silent.After a while, someone laughed and shouted: "It's true. Were you outside the wall at that time?"

"Master, please listen to me. As for whether you believe it or not, it's up to you." The storyteller smiled, "Even if I say that many ears outside the door heard the quarrel that day, the content is as mentioned above, and nothing happened. I’m afraid you won’t believe the adaptation, right?”

"But they have been masters and disciples for many years, and the little god is so talented, how can Wang Dadong be willing to let go?"

"You're right, the crux is here! Why is it that despite all his abilities, the little god has never heard of his reputation in the past few years?"

"Not all people in the world are Xu Zhiliu."

"Then tell me, what's the difference between him and Xu Zhiliu? They are both masters who depend on others and are stuck in the shallows. How can they not be afraid of their masters?"

"You mean that the reason why the little god didn't walk around the kiln before was because he was suppressed by Wang Dadong's family? The two parties only acted as master and apprentice, but in fact the relationship had broken down a long time ago?"

"If not, how to explain the current situation? How can a person who can win the respect of the great scholar Xu be mediocre? He has kept a low profile for more than ten years, and when troubled times arise, he shines brightly. According to me, the little god is Wanqing 12 Best move of the year!”

"This is so exciting! What happened next?"

"Later, of course, as you saw with your own eyes, the master and the apprentice had a falling out, and the relationship completely collapsed. The little god took advantage of Wang Dadong's bed rest to recuperate, bribed the kiln manager, and used the life and death of the Anqing kiln as a threat to force Wang Yu to After signing the transfer letter, Anqing Kiln changed its name and became Liangjia Kiln."

"Then, what about Wang Dadong's family?"

"Oh, Mr. Wang Dadong's family." The storyteller seemed to chuckle. The smile was extremely scary, "Wang Dadong's family was unwilling to live in shame and committed suicide by hanging from the beam in the ancestral hall."