Legacy of the old dynasty

The two went out, and Da Pan went to the entrance of the alley to hire a sedan chair.Wu Xie asked: "But to find Mr. Xie? Do you know where his residence is?"

Zhang Qiling nodded.

The temple is high, the rivers and lakes are far away.Wu Xie felt emotional in his heart, and couldn't help saying: "Is there something in this world that you don't know?"

The man said nothing, but still nodded.

After getting on the sedan chair, he said: "The Xie family house was bestowed by the emperor, who in this city doesn't know?" After speaking, he gave the bearer the name of the place.Sure enough, the bearer nodded and said nothing.

There were a few people who looked like servants standing at the door of Xie's house. Although it was getting late, there were still visitors at the door.The two got off the sedan chair, and before they could speak, a servant came up to greet you and said that the young master closed the door to thank the guests, and that no one would be seen, so the two uncles please go back.

Wu Xie couldn't help laughing with him and reporting his name.It is said that he was an old friend in Hangzhou, and I hope to pass it on.The man seemed to have been tired of hearing this kind of statement for a long time, with a disapproving expression on his face, although he nodded in response, his feet did not move at all, and there was no sign of passing it on.Zhang Qiling took out a bank note from his sleeve and handed it over.

When the man saw the bank note, his attitude changed drastically, and he ran in quickly.

After a while, I saw the servant just now rushing out of the door, only shouting that the young master wanted to see a guest.The arrogance just now was gone, and he bent down respectfully and bowed his head, holding the lamp in front to lead the way.

Wu Xie couldn't help but slander a few words in his heart.

It can be seen from outside the courtyard just now that the structure of this house has a southern charm.The first thing you enter is that it is very deep. The first thing you enter is the hall, and there are side halls on the left and right. There is a plaque hanging on the upper floor in front of the main hall, with two big characters "Ning Zi" written on it.After passing through, there is another courtyard, and a row of houses are built in a row. At this moment, the windows are closed and there is no light.Going around is a small garden. Although it is small, it has all internal organs.The pool was chiseled, running water was drawn in, rare and rare grasses were planted all over, and strange stones were stacked in the pool.In the distance are overlapping and scattered gables, and a nine-curved corridor in front of you leads to a deeper part of the courtyard.Because of the lighting of the lanterns, the eyes are shining red.

Wu Xie couldn't help being speechless, and said, "This yard is not inferior to Xie's old house."

Zhang Qiling just remained silent.

Xie Yuchen stood outside the house to meet them, watched the two of them approaching from a distance, took two quick steps, and when he came to the front, he made a deep bow and called out "Brother."

Wu Xie subconsciously went up to help him.This "brother" brought his thoughts back to many years ago. The person in front of him now is taller and his eyebrows and eyes are opened.Thinking of the childhood sweethearts back then, but seeing each other like this now, I can't help but feel sad.

After Zhang Qiling coughed, he came back to his senses, pointed at Zhang Qiling and said to Xie Yuchen, "My dear brother, this is..." After hesitating for a while, he continued, "It's Mr. Zhang."

Xie Yuchen also saluted: "Brother Zhang, are you the Zhang family of Yingtian Mansion?"

Zhang Qiling nodded.

Xie Yuchen understood, he cupped his hands and said, "I have been admiring you for a long time."

The three of them entered the room, and the furnishings in the room were rather simple. There was a big table near the window, and a bookcase next to it, full of booklets, but there was no box to store them, presumably they were playbooks.There was also a book spread out on the table, Wu Xie looked at the cover, and there were three large characters on it - "The Peony Pavilion".

After a few people sat down, a woman came up to serve tea. Because she was dressed gorgeously and was born extremely beautiful, she was so generous and dignified that no one could tell whether she was a servant or a concubine.Wu Xie didn't dare to neglect, and took it respectfully.After Xie Yuchen explained a few words, the woman tilted her head and smiled, and the pearls on her head "ding" crisply, then said a blessing to the two of them, and quietly backed away.At this time, looking back at Xie Yuchen, the aura around him was a bit too chilling, as if the overwhelming flowers and the fragrance of warm jade had nothing to do with him.Looking at his eyebrows and eyes, they are also faint, but he is tall and clear, without a trace of lethargy.

Xie Yuchen bowed his body and said to the two, "Brothers, don't blame me, because there are always people handing out greeting cards every day, and Yuchen is too disturbed. So I ordered the servants to see them all. I didn't expect to neglect my brother."

Wu Xie hurriedly waved his hand and said, "You're already born if you say that, you and I are brothers, why bother to say such polite words."

Xie Yuchen nodded: "When I saw my brother today, I felt like I was dreaming. I didn't even dare to think about it. Yuchen is here, and outsiders see the scenery, but in fact, he is really like a prison. He can't help himself. Daily Often depressed, but there is no one to complain to. Now that my brother is here, he wants to talk to me more."

Wu Xie's heart was sour, and he said after a while: "That's natural."

Xie Yuchen smiled: "Brother, don't hide it from me. If there is no urgent matter, why would you visit at this time. You said just now that you don't want to talk politely, so you might as well just say it now."

Before Wu Xie could speak, Zhang Qiling asked, "Mr. Xie, do you know Mr. Wang?"

"But Master Wang, Shangshu of the Ministry of Rites?"

"Exactly."

Xie Yuchen nodded: "Of course I know it. Mr. Wang has a Kunqu opera troupe at home, which is one of the best in Beijing. Now we are rehearsing a new play." He pointed to the book case, "It is Tang Gong's "Peony" Pavilion". Recently, I often go to Wang's mansion to rehearse this play. I don't know why my brother asked this question?"

Wu Xie sighed, and then briefly explained the whole story, and finally said: "Brother speculates, if the speaker wants to impeach Mr. Shen Ge and my third uncle with this matter, he must have a cabinet member to support him. .Now there are only princes in the cabinet who were not members of the Zhang party. If they want to make trouble, they will definitely win over the princes, so we have to guard against it."

Zhang Qiling went on to say: "The situation is unclear at this time, and it's hard to tell who is the enemy. Although it looks like a dead move, there is still a way to survive. It depends on the prince's plan."

Wu Xie said again: "But brother, you are not in the officialdom after all, and I am afraid... that you will be involved." After speaking, he glanced at Zhang Qiling.

After listening to Xie Yuchen, he lowered his head and thought for a while, but when he looked up, he smiled again.

"Brother is only talking about such an important matter now. The three of you and I are still drinking tea and chatting here. I really want to blame my brother." Speaking of birth, Yuchen now has a few things in his heart to say.

"Back then in Hangzhou, when we met as teenagers, Yuchen treated my elder brother like a bosom friend. My elder brother also knew Boya Ziqi, Guan Zhong and Bao Shuya, and I treated my elder brother with such kindness. A daughter is easy to get, but a bosom friend is hard to find. It is not a pity to give up one's life, but if Yuchen is not afraid, what is brother afraid of?"

Wu Xie felt hot in his chest, unable to speak for a long time.

When I left the house, the wind was blowing, and the smell of soil was blowing up all over the place.Wu Xie looked at the door of Xie's house and let out a long sigh.

"What are you afraid of?" Zhang Qiling asked him.

"I'm afraid that the love is too heavy, and I have nowhere to return..."