Nong Zhaohua

Chapter 23

The sound of the piano on the water pavilion is lingering, and the fragrance of elegant music is wafting.

Fan Wenchou, the grandson of the Duke of Zhenguo, walked to the railing with two cups of freshly brewed tea, and saw Pei Xuan looking at the fake mountain forest not far away with a smile on his lips, and said curiously:
"What are you looking at?"

Pei Xuan didn't speak, but stared at the back of the girl who was going away. Fan Wenchou brought the teacup in front of him, and he took it. Fan Wenchou also saw the three masters and servants who went away. Fan Wenchou was sure that the No. [-] Mr. Jia in the capital was just staring at the little girl, and couldn't help but joked:

"It's rare to see you move your heart, but you have to choose a slightly bigger one."

Pei Xuan didn't hide his gaze. He kept staring at them until they turned and couldn't see them. Then he turned around and leaned against the railing. He blew on the teacup in his hand and took a sip of the mellow tea. Fan Wenchou had never seen him like this before, so he couldn't help being curious about the little girl, and immediately called someone over, and told him about the girl's dress that he had seen before, and the man took orders to go down, to inquire Who is the girl.

Pei Xuan didn't stop him, Fan Wenchou likes to make trouble, so let him make trouble, anyway, there is nothing wrong with it, it's just to find out who she is, he saw clearly before, that little girl was only a moment's work He came up with an idea to punish his younger brother's teacher, and in his opinion, the plan was very practical, so he couldn't help being a little curious about her, but it was just a curiosity. Some are not cute, it's a pity for that pretty little face.

But Fan Wenchou didn't know what Pei Xuan was really thinking at the moment, he was still curious about Pei Xuan who had always shown his coldness to others, and he wanted to find out who the girl was before he would give up.

After a while, the person he sent came back, and after saying a few words in Fan Wenchou's ear, he retreated quietly. Fan Wenchou looked at Pei Xuan, wanting him to ask him curiously, but people Pei Xuan is as stable as Mount Tai, not only does not ask, but also shows no interest at all, drinking tea looks like an exiled immortal who came from the sky to travel the world, but only Fan Wenchou grew up with him Only those who can be regarded as friends know how powerful this sickly-looking Banished Immortal in front of him is, and he is simply inhuman among their group of arrogant sons of heaven.

In the end, Fan Wenchou couldn't help himself and said:
"Who do you think belongs to? I said, why are you staring at them, did you know it earlier?"

Pei Xuan put down the cup and glanced at Fan Wenchou. That glance was as sharp as seeing the intestines from Fan Wenchou's mouth. Fan Wenchou surrendered instantly. He approached Pei Xuan and said:

"The eldest daughter of Yanhou's family."

In the entire noble circle of the capital, there are not many people with the surname Yan, and the only one who has become a Marquis, Changning Hou Yanxiu.

These words aroused Pei Xuan's interest, and his thoughtful eyes lowered slightly. Fan Wenchou is the chancellor of Dali Temple. I also know what Pei Xuan is doing recently. Everyone in the world thinks that Prince Gong's son Pei Xuan is a sick child. At best, he is a sick child with a good background and can read. Other than hair and looking a little frail, everything is fine.However, only a few close people know about this matter, such as Fan Wenchou.

Since he became a blockbuster at the age of 14, he has been directly recruited into the cabinet by the emperor. Externally, he only said that he was cultivating his body, but internally, the emperor also had considerations. If he is not the number one scholar, as the son of Prince Gong, how can he not have an official position?All of a sudden, Pei Xuan was brought into the cabinet. From outsiders' point of view, Pei Xuan will spend his whole life dealing with books, but the inside story, although Pei Xuan didn't say it clearly, Fan Wenchou can guess some of it.

He is two years older than Pei Xuan, and he can be regarded as a promising child of the family, but at the age of twenty, he has secured the position of Sicheng. For those second-generation ancestors who only know how to spend money and wine, Fan Wenchou can also be regarded as a role model level of character.

"is her?"

Pei Xuan spit out these two words briefly.

Changning Marquis Yanxiu lost his wife in his early years, and his natal concubine's concubine who succeeded his old wife said that the old wife left behind a pair of children. According to rumors, these two children were not outstanding, and could even be described as mediocre. Pei Xuan recalled her previous life. No matter how you look at her speech and appearance, she can't be categorized as 'mediocre'. She is scheming, has means, and is capable, but she is not likable.

"I've heard rumors about that girl from my sister before. She's so arrogant, selfish and extravagant..." Fan Wenchou said this while observing Pei Xuan's expression, and he was unmoved at all. He felt amused by his behavior, who is this person in front of him, and how could he be interested in the Yan family's little girl's film.

But Yanjia...

"The prime minister's intention is to protect the Tan family? What do you mean today?"

Secretly asked Pei Xuan.

The Tan family is talking about Tan Cheng, Marquis of Wuchang. After Tan Cheng and Yan Xiu are heroes, they have also survived for three generations. It was only two years ago that Tan Cheng and Yan Xiu went to Henan to distribute a batch of disaster relief silver and food. One million, 20 dans of grain, jointly responsible by Marquis Wu'an and Marquis Changning. The two acted as the principals. After the disaster relief funds and grains arrived in Henan, they were handed over to local officials for distribution. I received a report from the residence, saying that the number of victims of disasters around Henan is increasing day by day, and several large groups of refugees have formed, and they have begun to threaten the government. The reason is that the disaster relief items have not been distributed at all, and all of them have been filled into private pockets. The money and supplies have long been divided up.

The emperor was furious about this matter, and immediately invited Tan Cheng and Yan Xiu to have an audience, but both of them insisted that this matter had nothing to do with them, after all, they delivered the things safely and handed them over to the local officials, and some local officials With the evidence of signing the pledge, the emperor can't blame the two, but as the investigation continues step by step, more and more officials are involved, from the Ministry of Officials to the Ministry of Industry, and then to the people who issued the document and signed it. There is no definite evidence to prove the crime. Seeing that the matter is getting more and more involved, the emperor can't kill all the courtiers at once. Since he can't kill them all, he can only pick a few as examples.

Yan Xiu and Tan Cheng were ordered to take charge of this matter, and there was always one person in charge.The emperor is also in a dilemma. After all, after all the heroes, whoever is arrested will have a bad influence. He is still hesitating. However, Tan Cheng has a family that protects him. Does Xiu have it? Tan Cheng and Prime Minister Li Ning are sons and daughters. , Tan Cheng's son married the prime minister's daughter, and the prime minister's beloved daughter's name spread far and wide. The Tan family also loved the prime minister's daughter very much. They had three or four grandchildren, and the relationship was always harmonious. After the prime minister learned of this , has been working on behalf of Tan Cheng. Speaking of repairing here, the father-in-law is Xie Mang, Dingguo Gong. Compared with his status, it is not bad at all, and Xie Mang is naturally protecting his son-in-law, so this matter has always been hanging like that. , although he didn't say anything today, he still had complaints about Tan Cheng and Yan Xiu in his heart.

How this matter will end up, no one knows now.However, this certainly does not include Prince Gong's son Pei Xuan.

Fan Wenchou wanted to hear Pei Xuan's comments on this matter, and looked at Pei Xuan with bright eyes, hoping that he would tell some new things, but Pei Xuan was as stable as Mount Tai, and the big and obliquely flying Danfeng's eyes were full of incomprehensible meanings.

If he didn't say anything, Fan Wenchou was sensible enough not to ask any further questions.

On the other side, Ranxiang followed Yan Zhaohua's instructions and came back after investigating some things Yan Zhaohua wanted to know.

The woman who had been entangled with Sun Chong before was served by the conservatory in the wife's courtyard. Her name is Feng'er. She is 19 years old. A few years ago, she was only a maidservant in the utility room. , begged Mrs. Shizi to be a mother-in-law, and the second steward loves his wife more. After getting married, he found a vacancy in a flower house and transferred Feng'er from the utility room to the flower house so that she would no longer have to do handyman. Many girls are very envious of Feng'er. After all, not everyone can marry into a noble family and climb up a branch to become a phoenix. Although the second manager is a bit old, in his 40s, marrying a young daughter-in-law is heartfelt. Yes, so, everyone in the house knows that the second manager is very kind to Feng'er, isn't that what women want all their lives.

After Yan Zhaohua heard what Ranxiang said, he recalled the scene he saw earlier in his mind. Although Feng'er kept avoiding Sun Chong's entanglement, she did not leave in the end. If she really wanted to avoid Sun Chong , where would you spend so much time entangled with him, Sun Chong said a few molesting words, grabbed a few hands, and didn't know how to call someone, just dodged to refuse and greet, not only did not dodge, but let Sun Chong Chong entangled even more violently. Yan Zhaohua was married before and knew about the relationship between men and women. Judging from Feng'er's reaction, she knew that the girl herself was not too disciplined.

"I went to make some tea for the lady. Everyone in the tea room said that the second steward was good to Feng'er, but Feng'er was very normal to the second steward. It is said that Feng'er scolded the second steward and thought he was useless. I can't earn any money to spend on her. But everyone said that the second steward has treated Feng'er so well that people are enviable. Not only did Feng'er get out of the utility room, but also Feng'er's parents were brought into their house. He is a filial piety in his house, and usually shares some delicious food, and takes home all the things given out during the New Year and holidays. The wages are handed over a lot. What's wrong with a man doing this? .”

Ranxiang said that even she felt angry: "Many people know that Feng'er scolded people very badly, and more than once, the second manager is honest, just think Feng'er is young and ignorant, and didn't care about her. But I don’t see Feng’er being grateful, and even intensified, anyway, the reputation is not very good.”

Hearing this, Yan Zhaohua confirmed the judgment in his heart even more.

(End of this chapter)