Within a few days, the news that Wei Yunzhong, the only descendant of the Wei family, had been captured by the Lu family spread like wildfire. Because Wei Encheng was close to the people and understood their sentiments, he was very popular with the people. Now that he was brutally murdered by the Lu family, many people protested and spontaneously followed Wei Yunzhong to kneel outside the palace gate. However, the emperor not only did not care, but did not show any concern when Wei Yunzhong was arrested. care.
What Wan Qixi did was immediately puzzling to the people in the city, and they all went to the government office to complain about him. The store owned by the Lu family was even smashed by strangers to vent their anger, and they had to close down in the end. The number of people kneeling outside the palace gate was several times more than before, all of them expressing their grievances for the Wei family.
"Dad, please kill all these unruly people to see if they dare to make trouble again!" Lu Yixiang frowned and said to Lu Cong.
In the highest attic of the Lu family, there were two people standing, none other than Lu Cong and Lu Yixiang. Lu Cong held a round, black tube in his hand. This is the sea goods they obtained in exchange for the North Wing trade. It is said that it came from the other side of the sea and is called "Telescope". When he got this thing, Lu Cong was very curious, because with this telescope, things in the distance seemed to be right in front of him, very clear. Therefore, I cherish this telescope very much. Even when Lu Yixiang uses it, he will say a few words.
"Your method won't work. Unless you kill everyone in the city, let's see how they scream!" Lu Cong snorted coldly and said lightly, "For now, you don't have to worry about these people for the time being. Take good care of Wei Yunzhong." Just keep watch. As for these unruly people, they will forget about it in a day or two, so there is nothing to worry about."
Lu Yixiang nodded and retreated slightly.
In another mansion in Youzhou City, Zhongli was looking sad.
"Sir, Wei Yunzhong has been captured by them. If he is not rescued in time, he may follow in the footsteps of his father!"
A man in brocade clothes sitting at the top rubbed the teacup with his fingertips. He said softly: "I have sent people to rescue Wei Yunzhong. You don't have to worry."
When Zhongli heard this, he felt a little relieved.
This is Zhongli's study. The study is not big, but it is very dry and tidy. Everywhere is filled with books, except for bookshelves, a square desk, and a few pots of flowers in the corner, there is nothing else. Although simple, the placement is very particular. For example, this square table faces north and south. You won't be exposed to the sun, but there is plenty of light. The flowers and plants in the corner of the wall are also growing very luxuriantly, exuding a faint fragrance. Throughout the study room. They are all filled with the fragrance of flowers and grass.
The man in brocade clothes sitting at the square table gently closed his eyes, took a few breaths of the fragrance of the flowers, sighed softly, and said, "Does the Emperor really not care about anything?"
His words were very soft, as if he was talking to himself. Zhongli thought he heard wrongly.
"Sir-" At this moment, there was a knock on the door outside the study, and an urgent voice came in.
Zhongli stood up quickly and asked in a deep voice, "Why are you in such a hurry?"
"Sir, Prince Qin is here!" When he opened the door, it was Zhongli's servant who stood outside.
"What?" Zhongli was shocked. He asked in surprise, "Why did Prince Qin come here?"
"I invited him here." The voice of the man in brocade clothes behind him came out lazily.
Zhongli looked back and saw that the man in brocade clothes had stood up. is standing behind him. Zhongli quickly stepped aside and said respectfully: "Then I will invite Prince Qin to come in!"
The man in brocade clothes nodded lightly and glanced towards the door of the study. Zhongli's mansion is not very big, it only takes a few roads to get around. But the settings inside seem very generous and simple. Wan Qiqin dragged his steps to the study room, when he saw the man in brocade clothes sitting at the square table. There was no look of surprise on his face, and he sat down opposite him.
"Old Zhong. Your study is quite warm." Wan Qiqin said lightly.
"Your Highness is laughing." Although Zhongli knew in his heart that Wan Qiqin was joking with him, he still replied very respectfully.
The man in brocade clothes on the side saw it, smiled slightly, and said, "How are you thinking about it, Your Majesty?"
"Think about it?" Wan Qiqin looked at the man in brocade with a calm look, as if she wanted to know what he was thinking. However, after a long time, he finally gave up and said, "Since there is such a good thing, how can I let it go? It's just..."
"Just what?"
"I wonder if you are talking to me about this matter as the chief minister of Fengnong Villa or as the son of the Xie family of Southern Qi?" Wan Qiqin's eyes flashed with a hint of intelligence.
Xie Weixing was not surprised when he revealed his identity. He just raised his eyebrows slightly and said leisurely: "Is there any difference? Whether it is Si Ji from Fengnong Villa or Xie Weixing from Nan Qi, for the prince, they can kill two birds with one stone. It will be of great benefit and no harm to the prince’s important affairs.”
Wan Qiqin stared at him for a while before nodding and said: "So, I hope we can have a happy cooperation!"
Zhongli on the side kept his head lowered, turning a deaf ear to the conversation between the two, and only tried his best to be an invisible person.
In the next few days, the Lu family took advantage of everything in the court. Especially since the last time Zhongli handed over the letter about the Lu family's collusion with Beiyi, the emperor's aboveboard tolerance has increased the arrogance of the Lu family and his son, and the two have spoken out in court. All the ministers dared to get angry but did not dare to speak, and the atmosphere in the previous court was even more eerily silent.
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In Fengnong Villa, An Yu's illness has recovered and he can walk slowly in a circle with Luyi's support. Fosang saw it from a distance, and nodded happily while stroking his long beard. Her injury healed faster than expected. She originally needed to lie down for three months, but now she was able to get out of bed and walk in less than a month.
"I'll take a rest." An Yu slowly walked to the couch.
Lu Yi poured a cup of tea and handed it to her and said with a smile: "Miss, not only have you recovered from your injuries during this period, but your skin has also become white and tender. I'm afraid that if you put on men's clothes, you won't be able to hide that you are a daughter. It’s a fact of life!”
Seeing Lu Yi making fun of herself, An Yu just smiled: "Whether I'm a boy or a girl, does it make any difference whether I'm a boy or a girl now?"
When Lu Yi heard this, she lightly covered her lips with a smile and whispered: "So there is no difference? Our master is still waiting for you, young lady, to be the wife of our village!"
An Yu was stunned and murmured: "What madam?" However, as soon as she finished speaking, she immediately reacted, her face turned slightly red, and she turned away her head awkwardly and said, "I'm afraid Lu Yi is thinking about the young master of a certain family." My son, I’m going to be a young mistress!”
"Ah, miss, how could you say such a thing?"
"Why can't you tell me? I'm reasoning based on what you mean!"
During the days that Lu Yi and An Yu got along, their relationship became closer and closer. Although she still dutifully guarded her identity as a maid, only Xiao Yuan was still the same.
"Miss, Miss—" Just as she was thinking, a voice came from far away. As soon as she raised her head, a gust of wind blew toward An Yu. Without even looking, she knew it was Xiao Yuan's maid coming. Lu Yi looked at Xiao Yuan with some envy as he rushed over, stuffed the snack in his hand into An Yu's pocket, and said happily, "Xiao Yuan, try it quickly. This is the snack Cui Mu's mother just made. It's really delicious." It’s delicious!” His big eyes immediately narrowed into two small crescents, and two small and exquisite tiger teeth were exposed. His cheeks were red, probably because he ran too fast.
Lu Yi reluctantly picked up the plate and said to Xiao Yuan: "Sister Yuan, the young lady's illness has not recovered yet. You rushed like this and carefully injured the young lady's wound. Besides, if the master saw it, he would definitely not forgive her. your."
But what Lu Yi didn't know was that Xiao Yuan was so powerful. Even if Xie Weixing was there, she could still stand proudly in front of An Yu like a victorious rooster, protecting her like a hen protecting its chicks. Sometimes An Yu really couldn't understand Xiao Yuan. She had great skills, but she was willing to stay as a little maid next to her, a useless concubine. However, it was thanks to her that she came to this time and space, allowing her to reach this point safely. Even if she has ulterior motives, she will never do any harm to herself. Thinking of this, An Yu smiled happily, reached out and took a small snack from the plate, and tasted it lightly.
"How is it?" Xiao Yuan looked at An Yu with wide eyes. As An Yu swallowed, she couldn't help but swallow, looking at her expectantly.
Intrigued by her expression, An Yu patted her hand helplessly and said, "It's delicious! Is Trim's mother the cook in the village?"
Xiao Yuan immediately waved his hand and shook his head and said, "No, no, the cook is Aunt Yu, and Mother Cui is the wife of Uncle Handsome!"
An Yu was a little confused, so Lu Yi had to explain: "Miss, the handsome uncle Xiao Yuan mentioned was Shuai Yan, and he and his wife Cui Nuxia were known as a couple. Later they entered Fengnong Villa and lived in the backyard. Cui The heroine's craftsmanship is quite famous, Yuan Mei was able to ask Cui Nuxia to make snacks herself, Lu Yi is really impressed!"
After listening to Lu Yi's explanation, An Yu finally understood that Xiao Yuan, who had been seeing people every day these days, actually went to the backyard to eat and drink with the hermits! She thought she was practicing ambition outside, but she actually turned a blind eye to her young lady's illness.
"Miss, you have Sister Luyi taking care of you. Anyway, Xiao Yuan has nothing to do. Staying here will only cause trouble for you. How about..."
Xiao Yuan's eyes kept rolling. Needless to say what she said next, An Yu knew what she meant. He smiled helplessly and said: "They are all people in the world. Although they live in seclusion here, they are not something you, a little girl, can afford to offend. Be careful. If you offend someone, take a step back and the world will be brighter. Don't worry about the gains and losses. Do you understand?"
Xiao Yuan nodded quickly, while Lu Yi beside him just smiled and said nothing.