Pei Ziyun had only read half of Zhongqin Bo's book before his face turned livid. He could only bear to read it again. After reading it, he threw the book on the case and stood up to pace.
Mrs. Wen had a stern look on her face. She muttered what she wanted to say but stopped talking. Pei Ziyun ignored her, reached the steps and looked out.
The branches and leaves were lush in summer, and the morning sun was bright. After watching it for a long time, Pei Ziyun regained his breath, and the anger in his heart had already settled into murderous intent.
I have seen many such people myself.
"This person must die." Pei Ziyun thought, suppressing his anger, and then thought: "What's the matter with the eldest princess touching me privately during this sensitive period?"
Pei Ziyun's thoughts were racing, but he couldn't think too much at this time, so he suppressed all his thoughts, turned around and asked, "The Zhezi matter is confidential. If the eldest princess doesn't care about it, what's the point of passing it on to me?"
Mrs. Wen stared at Pei Ziyun and saw that Pei Ziyun was furious, but she suppressed it for a moment. She couldn't help but shuddered: "Zhenzhen, the eldest princess knows about the Zhezi. Someone specially ordered a copy and sent it to the capital through a Taoist official. She asked me to remind Zhenren , to avoid being plotted is also the result of the eldest princess’s painstaking efforts.”
"Please, madam, please tell the eldest princess for me. Thank you for reminding me. I will be generous in the future." Pei Ziyun expressed his gratitude after hearing this.
Mrs. Wen nodded in agreement. Pei Ziyun looked at her and said, "Madam, there is still something else to do. If nothing happens, I will arrange for someone to take you back home."
Mrs. Wen smiled and said: "Master, the eldest princess has one more thing to do. She ordered me to report it. Master is already in his weak years, and the little princess has also grown hair. I remember that the little princess was taught the art of piano by you several times. Xiao Qin resonates, it is a match made in heaven, a good relationship, and the little princess is truly envious of the real person."
Mrs. Wen said, paused for a moment, observed Pei Ziyun's face, and then smiled: "The real person is jealous of Zhongqin Bo because the real person is not in the court. This is the best of both worlds - marrying the little princess, the real person is also a member of the royal family, naturally …”
The lady said, with even more envy.
There are actually unspoken rules for marrying a princess. The Prince Consort is a third-rank official and enjoys the princess's salary. This abolished the previous rule that couples could not live together or eat at the same table, but they could not receive actual posts.
But the princess is actually not involved much and can take on actual duties. This suggestion is very tempting. As long as Pei Ziyun agrees, the dilemma will be solved immediately.
"No, junior brother, you can't agree. If you agree, you will ruin Dao Ji." As soon as the lady finished speaking, Chu Xia came in, angry.
"Don't mess around. Your junior brother in charge is discussing something. How could you barge in?" Yu Yunjun also followed closely at this time. After entering, he grabbed Chu Xia and scolded him.
"Auntie, this woman wants my junior brother to marry the royal princess. How can this be done? How can this be done?" Chu Xia said, her body excited, she pointed at Madam, and a tear fell from her eyes.
"obedient."
Seeing Chu Xia's irritated, angry and sad look, Yu Yunjun stretched out his hand and rubbed Chu Xia's head, speaking with an order.
Chu Xia looked aggrieved. Not long after she went out, she saw the lady coming in. She felt something was wrong, so she eavesdropped outside. Then she heard that the young princess was having a blind date, and she couldn't bear it anymore.
Yu Yunjun said to Chu Xia with a sullen face, "Don't talk too much about junior brother's matters. Sit to one side."
Yu Yunjun said, pulling Chu Xia to sit down.
Mrs. Wen couldn't help but be stunned. Chu Xia and Yu Yunjun suddenly barged in, and she felt something was wrong. From the conversation between Chu Xia and Yu Yunjun, she could tell that one of them was Pei Ziyun's master and the other was his senior sister. Seeing Pei Ziyun at this time, she didn't hesitate. The two rushed out, couldn't help but close their mouths, glanced at Pei Ziyun, and thought to themselves: "Is it true that he is a Taoist and doesn't understand etiquette, but a real person has passed the imperial examination and has today's status, so he doesn't care about it?"
She was despised in her heart, but she smiled and said, "The eldest princess said that as long as you marry the young princess, it will not prevent the real person from welcoming other women into the house. She can be a concubine."
The so-called concubine actually refers to the married daughter of an ancient noble, who will be married to her nephew. It is called concubine, which means that a sister or even a niece is dowed with her. Her status is lower than that of the wife and higher than that of the concubine, which is the so-called equal wife.
But only those who have been knighted can say this.
Pei Ziyun said nothing while Chu Xia listened on the side, feeling annoyed and ashamed.
"As long as you agree to this, the eldest princess will not only be able to speak in front of the emperor, but she can also guarantee that the title of true king will be given immediately." After Mrs. Wen said this, she looked at Chu Xia and Yu Yunjun.
This little Taoist nun looked excited just now, and rushed in after hearing about the marriage. Could it be that a relationship failed, or was it this woman
Mrs. Wen thought for a while, looked at Pei Ziyun, and said: "Sir, maybe you have a sweetheart and want to marry him, but the little princess is also a princess. To put it bluntly, there were seven kingdoms in those days. Except for the emperor, even if the prince married someone else, The princess of the country must also marry her as a legitimate wife."
"My dear Princess, there is no reason for me to be a concubine? If you refuse, we will no longer be destined to each other, and the friendship between the eldest princess and you will also be gone."
This tone was a bit serious, and Mrs. Wen's words changed again: "Besides, I also heard that in order to perform with you, the little princess made the people who practiced become thin and black. Can you bear to live up to this intention?"
Mrs. Wen's words struck a chord with her heart. The pitiful look of the little princess appeared in front of Pei Ziyun's eyes. He sighed secretly in his heart. After a moment of silence, he sighed: "It's not that I don't know how kind the princess is, but I really can't agree to this condition." , please go back to the words of the eldest princess - the knowledge of poverty and lowliness should not be forgotten, and the wife of chaff should not go to the court."
"I have an engagement, and I must not break it."
There is no such thing in this world yet. Mrs. Wen recited it several times in her mind. She actually admired it in her heart, but she still said: "Master, you should think more about it."
"No need, just pass this on to the eldest princess!" Pei Ziyun said, and then turned to Mr. Yu Yun: "Master, please see Mrs. Wen off and we can talk later when she comes back."
This was the farewell, Mrs. Wen had to say goodbye. Yu Yunjun sighed, and went out with Chu Xia to see her off, waiting to be sent to the second door. Seeing Mrs. Wen go away, Chu Xia was very dissatisfied, so she said to Yu Yun Jun: "Auntie, The woman just now really thought that she was beautiful, my junior brother is a person who can become an Earth Immortal, how could he marry the princess."
Listening, Yu Yunjun didn't say anything for now. He walked back along the cobblestone corridor and suddenly stopped under a tree: "You can give up now, right?"
When Yu Yunjun finished speaking, Chu Xia stiffened and stopped, biting her lip and saying nothing.
"Why don't I understand your thoughts? It's just that the little princess didn't agree, let alone you?" Yu Yunjun pulled Chu Xia over and saw Chu Xia's tears falling.
"Auntie!" Chu Xia threw herself into Yu Yunjun's arms, choking and wetting her clothes.
Yu Yunjun let out a long sigh and said nothing. After a long moment, he patted his head and said, "Auntie still wants to talk to your master brother. If you're like this, don't go."
Seeing Chu Xia go away, she couldn't help but feel melancholy. When she returned to the hall, she saw Pei Ziyun's expression was gloomy, half happy and half sad. He was worried, so she said, "Why, the beauty is so kind and reluctant to part with her?"
"It's not that simple."
"Master, please accompany me for a while." Pei Ziyun said, and the two of them walked west along the corridor, turned around, and their eyes suddenly opened up.
A stream with a canal flows between the houses, and the slate flower paths are connected in a well-proportioned manner. Not far away is a small pavilion with the word "Xiting" written on the plaque. There are more than ten peach trees planted around it. If it is spring, the flowers will begin to bloom. It is also refreshing to put away unreasonable things.
However, Yu Yunjun had no intention of appreciating it. She was well aware that this apprentice was far-sighted, so she sat down and said, "Tell me, what's going on? Is there some fraud involved?"
Pei Ziyun smiled, and his expression softened. He smiled and said, "Master, have you studied the art of power? If you are not very talented, how can you defeat an enemy who is more talented than yourself?"
Yu Yunjun waved his hand and said, "Only men like you can study these carefully. Tell me and I will listen."
Pei Ziyun smiled, walked out casually, did not follow the original path, looked in the corridor, and stood in front of a flower wall covered with ivy. With a hint of a confused smile, he said: "Actually, it's very simple, just one sentence - one thought. Think about the Lord, the King, and the Country.”
"Are you thinking only of the Lord?" Yu Yunjun frowned: "This is a good thing to say, but why does it sound so unpleasant to you?"
"Yes, the weapon is a sword. It is sharp on both sides. It is sharp against the enemy, but it is not sharp against yourself."
"When you meet a very talented person, not only should you not confront him directly, but you should also think of ways to flatter him and let his colleagues and bosses hear you, which will make your boss and colleagues very uncomfortable."
Pei Ziyun said this calmly: "Then I will report in private that this person may not have the intention to rebel, but he has the ability to rebel. I have no enmity with this person. I am acting like a villain and informing you today, just for the sake of the Lord and the Lord." Country - I work for the country, why should I cherish the heroes (geniuses)?"
"With these words, you can show that you are loyal, and you can erase your opponent's achievements and efforts. No matter how much achievements and affection you have, they will all be lost with these words."
"So many heroes have died because of these words."
"Ancient books may say that people have to overcome suspicion. In fact, this is common human nature and cannot be overcome by magnanimity - it is the natural aversion that comes from seeing and feeling someone threatening you."
"Who wouldn't be frightened when a long sword is several feet away?"
Pei Ziyun smiled sadly: "And even if the secret is leaked, the master and most people will think that this person is loyal. Even if the accusation is wrong, his reputation will not be damaged, because he is only thinking about the country!"
"Look at how powerful this power technique is. It kills people invisible, and it's so majestic that you can't even refute it, because what he said is the truth - who told you to show your sword and see blood?"
"That's why princes should be moderate, and ministers should be even more so. Since ancient times, great talents rarely end well. Those who can become prime ministers, if you look carefully, they are not the most outstanding, but the most suitable people."
"Uncle Zhongqin's hands are so vicious."
When Yu Yunjun listened to Pei Ziyun talk about this ghastly and terrifying political trick as if he were talking about everyday things, he felt a chill in his heart and was about to shudder. He asked, "Then how to deal with this trick?"
He frowned again and said, "What I was talking about just now was the marriage contract of the young princess, why did it come here again?"
She was startled for a moment, then she changed her mind and said, "Are you saying that this little princess's engagement is also involved in this kind of thing?"
"If there is a law, it can be broken, so naturally it can be broken." Pei Ziyun still had an incomprehensible smile, but he changed the subject: "Master, this is too far. I want to ask you to be the matchmaker to bring Ye'er and I together. The marriage was arranged quickly."
(End of chapter)