Master of Rebirth

"Does Wang Qi have shameful thoughts about Jing'er?" After hearing Xu Baichuan's words, Zhao Rui seemed a little funny, "As far as I know, it was Jing'er who first expressed her love for Wang Qi, and Wang Qi was just passive. Just accept it. If it weren't for that, Mrs. Ma wouldn't be in a hurry to ask you to help sow up the relationship between Wang Qi and Jing'er. I heard that in order to force Wang Qi to submit, you even arrested the daughter of the chief executive. Baichuan, what do you think? Are you doing this honestly?"

Xu Baichuan was not surprised to see that Zhao Rui investigated the matter so clearly back then. He was just aggrieved for himself and Mrs. Ma, "Your Majesty, you can't say that. Young Master Hou was still young at the time and didn't understand anything at all. It wasn't Wang Qi's intention to seduce, he... how could he go on this road? Aunt Ma was worried about the future of the young master, what's wrong? Although the subordinate's actions were somewhat unappealing, they were also expedient. That girl , we didn't hurt at all. On the contrary, Wang Qi, who has a wicked heart and schemes against the young master, is really not suitable to stay in the Hou's mansion."

"Is Wang Qi's intentions wrong? I think he is quite upright. On the contrary, Mrs. Ma, who is worried about Jing'er's future, can make up things and turn black and white?" Zhao Rui sneered: "I think Mrs. Ma is unwilling Admitting the fact that Jing'er likes men, but I can't bear to blame Jing'er, so I can only blame Wang Qi for the fault. This is called self-deception!"

Zhao Rui's words were directed at Wang Qi, Xu Baichuan was unhappy, and said sullenly: "What kind of ecstasy soup did Wang Qi give you? Why were you bought by him so quickly?"

"Ecstasy soup?" After hearing this, Zhao Rui was really happy. "Am I so easy to be bribed? I'm just telling the truth. Back then, you and Mrs. Ma used tricks to force Wang Qi to drive Jing'er away from Pingyao County. Jing'er took the initiative to go back to provoke Wang Qi, and Wang Qi had no chance to plot against him. Besides, I didn't see Wang Qi do anything against Jing'er. On the contrary, it was Jing'er who approached Wang Qi just to take advantage of him It's nothing more than looking for the Wang family's handle to bring down Fang Tingyu. He not only cheated Wang Qi's feelings, but also cheated her body. If Wang Qi was a woman, then Jing'er would be a complete heartbreaker."

It has to be said that although Zhao Rui's position is strange, what he said actually makes sense.

Xu Baichuan was speechless for a moment, he paused, and then said: "Master Hou, what you said is too flattering to Wang Qi. He knows the identity of the young master, and he has long wanted to climb high, even if the young master does not If you look for him, he will take the initiative to stick to it. Besides, everyone in the Wang family knows that Wang Qi and his second uncle are at odds. The two have reached the point of tearing each other apart. Wang Qi hopes that his second uncle will be in trouble. What do you do? Can you be sure that he is not using the young master to take revenge on the Wang family? After all, the Wang family and the Wang family's money have long since had nothing to do with him. If he can get rid of the Wang family, he will not only please the young master, but also release the bad temper of the past. For Wang Qi, there is no harm."

"You are really serious about death." Zhao Rui pointed at Xu Baichuan and shook his head, "Even if Wang Qi wanted to please Jing'er, what did he get from Jing'er? If I remember correctly, the two parted ways. Wang Qi took the initiative to bring it up. After Jing'er left, Wang Qi didn't do anything to disturb Jing'er. Instead, he left his hometown and wandered here alone. If it wasn't for his fate, he would have been buried in the belly of a fish long ago. He left Jing'er alone. You don’t rely on the rich and powerful, you don’t want to put a huge family business, you would rather wander around alone. I think this person’s life is quite fresh and refined, and he can be regarded as treating fame and money like dung.”

"Why do you treat fame and wealth like dung? I think he is playing hard to get." Xu Baichuan refused to accept, "In order to find him, Young Master mobilized all available brothers and almost turned the entire girder over."

"That's what Jing'er voluntarily did, and Wang Qi didn't force him." Zhao Rui retorted, "You have the ability, so advise Jing'er not to look for Wang Qi!"

Hearing this, Xu Baichuan became even angrier, "What are you talking about, the young master obviously doesn't trust his subordinates anymore. He sent people to inquire about Wang Qi's whereabouts, but deliberately avoided me. If it wasn't for Aunt Ma secretly Sending the letter, the subordinates don’t know about it yet. Wang Qi’s trick is to retreat, it’s really amazing! It not only makes the young master want to stop him, but also provokes the relationship between us. You don’t know, because Wang Qi , Young Master's attitude towards Aunt Ma is not as good as before."

Seeing Xu Baichuan's words were full of resentment, obviously he had a deep prejudice against Wang Qi.Zhao Jing couldn't help sighing, and said in his heart: "If you and Mrs. Ma didn't make tricks to hurt Wang Qi again and again, Zhao Jing wouldn't be able to guard against you like a wolf? You don't want to think about your own mistakes, but beat them up instead, really It shouldn't be!"

"My subordinates don't understand." Without seeing the disgust on Zhao Rui's face, Xu Baichuan frowned and continued: "No one wants their son to get entangled with a man. If it weren't for Wang Qi, the young master could have been with other men." People marry wives and have children, and the house is full of children and grandchildren. Why doesn't Lord Hou hate Wang Qi, but instead speaks for him?"

It's no wonder that Xu Baichuan was hit hard. He and Mrs. Ma always regarded Zhao Rui as the last straw.Even if they can't screw Zhao Jing, at least Zhao Rui, the nominal father, can make the decision.As long as Zhao Rui comes forward to make a marriage arrangement for Zhao Jing, he can push it away if he doesn't see her.

But looking at Zhao Rui's attitude now, Xu Baichuan only felt that his heart was going cold.He couldn't understand, how could someone be willing to see his son like a man?Even if this son is not his own, don't mind, don't you want to lose face?If Zhao Rui had not asked the imperial decree to designate Zhao Jing as his successor, if he hadn't watched Zhao Rui do his best to teach Zhao Jing and treat him like his own son, Xu Baichuan would feel that Zhao Rui was uneasy and kind.

"Baichuan, you have to be reasonable!" Zhao Rui persuaded earnestly, "It's Jing'er who doesn't want to let go right now, and it's not that Wang Qi is clinging to Jing'er. You can't blame others just because your son likes him There is no such reason in the world!"

After hearing this, Xu Baichuan only felt more depressed, "Even if you don't hate Wang Qi, there's no need to match them up."

"I didn't match them up?" Zhao Rui asked innocently.

Seeing Zhao Jing's denial, Xu Baichuan complained: "You don't need to hide it, your subordinates already know everything. You saved Wang Qi's life, and you did everything possible to keep him in another courtyard in the south of the Yangtze River. Lord Hou came here. Forgive me for my ignorance, but I really don't see what virtue and ability Wang Qi has, so it's worth Master Hou keeping him?"

"I thought you should know better than anyone else the real purpose of my keeping Wang Qi." Zhao Rui asked back.

Hearing this, Xu Baichuan became even more angry, "Except for the convenience of the young master, the subordinates can't see anything."

"I just think it's useful to keep Wang Qi." Zhao Rui said.

Feeling that this reason was far-fetched, Xu Baichuan said coldly: "This subordinate is dull, what's the use of Wang Qi, please tell Hou Ye clearly."

Zhao Rui said in a deep voice: "You are blindfolded by prejudice, so you can't see the clues. Think about it, when you faked that person's handwriting, you disturbed Pingyao County. But Wang Qi just read With just one glance, you can accurately imitate the same handwriting, almost pretending to be real, and almost fooling you. This ability, I am afraid there is no other in the world. Keep him by your side, maybe you will be able to use it in the future. "

"Although my subordinates have practiced hard for many years, they can still imitate that person's handwriting almost exactly." Xu Baichuan said: "If there is a chance to imitate that person's handwriting in the future, it is enough to have one subordinate. Why do you need Wang Qi?"

With a chuckle, Zhao Rui said: "Since Wang Qi can accurately imitate that person's handwriting with just one glance, then he can also imitate other people's handwriting within a certain period of time. Can you do this?" ?”

"I..." Xu Baichuan blushed a little, and shut up knowingly.

"Besides, Wang Qi's skills are more than that. You must know that Wang Qi once imitated a painting by Zhang Yunlin. I saw that painting at Zhao Ke's. I don't need to say much about the style of the painting. The key is that even the above The seals are almost exactly the same. If it weren’t for the discrepancy in the time of the painting, it would be almost impossible to confuse the real one.” Zhao Rui sighed: “Not only is he extremely accomplished in calligraphy and painting, but also in engraving. If you make good use of it, you will definitely be rich. Party A. Such a person would actually fall in love with Jing'er. Because of love, he gave up the glory, wealth, and beautiful wife and concubines that were at his fingertips, and passed away sadly. He is also a rare infatuated person."

Zhao Rui's words were heavy, but Xu Baichuan felt a strange envy from them.Looking up and seeing Zhao Rui's disappointed face, it was obvious that he recalled the past and expressed sincere emotion.Thinking that he is the Marquis of Zhengxi but he is alone in his family, there is not even a concubine in the mansion, and he doesn't know whether he keeps his body like a jade or has no love in his life.

Everyone in Beijing knows that the reason why Zheng Xihou never married is because he was emotionally hurt when he was young.As for who that woman was, there are many theories.But most people believed that it was Shen Yutang, the wife of Marquis Dingbei.

Zhao Rui and Zhou Ying have been at odds for a long time, but few people can explain why the two hate each other so much that they never see each other until death.As far as Xu Baichuan knew, Zhao Rui and Zhou Ying grew up together and had a good relationship.It must be a big deal to make them fall out.

It can't be blamed for others to think that the two of them have torn their faces because of the woman. After all, the jealousy of the rich and powerful families is a topic that everyone likes to talk about.Coincidentally, shortly after the two fell out, the old Ding Beihou proposed marriage to the Shen family on Zhou Ying's behalf.The one who proposes is Shen Yutang, the number one beauty in Beijing.

Xu Baichuan didn't believe that the two fell out because of Shen Yutang.You know, Zhao Rui is a nobleman of the royal family, and he has made great contributions to the enthronement of the current emperor, and has won the emperor's trust.Relying on him is definitely something that many famous families can only wish for.According to the Shen family's high-ranking nature, if Zhao Rui was interested in Shen Yutang, the Shen family would not be hesitant between the old Ding Beihou and the then Prime Minister Chen Baihui.

Besides, Zhou Ying did not marry Shen Yutang at that time, but was arranged by the Shen family to marry Shen Yutang's concubine sister, Shen Yuwei, who was Zhao Jing's mother.And Shen Yutang was accused of giving it to the son of Xiangye Chen Baihui.Later, when Chen Baihui fell from power, the Shen family was also implicated.If Zhao Rui is really interested in Shen Yutang, there are many opportunities to do it.The Shen family would definitely be grateful and offer their daughter with both hands, instead of wronging their own daughter-in-law to be a concubine for her brother-in-law.

Xu Baichuan always thought that this statement was just nonsense in the market, but after Zhao Ruiming knew that Zhao Jing was Zhou Ying's son, and insisted on accepting him as his own son, Xu Baichuan suddenly realized.Some dignitaries in the capital seem to have realized it.

Maybe Zhao Rui doesn't like Shen Yutang, but Shen Yuwei.Otherwise, why would he let his opponent's son inherit his title and still treat him as his own?That's because, this is a child born to the woman I love!

All of a sudden, this kind of rumor quietly spread in Beijing, and it almost became a firm fact.Everyone suddenly realized that it was no wonder that Marquis Zheng Xi disliked Marquis Ding Bei, married the woman he loved, and treated her badly, causing her to die miserably.A real man like Zheng Xihou must not be able to swallow this breath.

Although Xu Baichuan is not a blind follower, he also knows that there are still many things that cannot be explained clearly, but he will not delve into these useless gossips.Besides, Zhao Rui really placed high hopes on Zhao Jing, raised him as his heir, and promised to help him avenge his mother.More importantly, Zhao Rui actually married Shen Yuwei's tablet and enshrined it in the ancestral hall.Apart from true love for Shen Yuwei, Xu Baichuan couldn't think of any other reasons.

But now, Xu Baichuan suddenly had an incredible idea.Perhaps, Zhao Rui and Zhou Ying fell out not because of a certain woman as rumored in the market, but...Zhao Rui didn't like Shen Yutang, nor Shen Yuwei, he liked someone else.Therefore, after that person got married, he was emotionally hurt and never married a wife in his life.Later, when he met Zhao Jing, he recognized him as his son.Today's majesty may also know the truth of the matter, so he turned a blind eye to Zhao Rui's actions.

If that's the case, everything seems to make sense.

Thinking of Zhao Rui's acquiescence and indulgence towards Zhao Jing's liking for men, Xu Baichuan suddenly didn't dare to continue thinking about it.He shook his head hurriedly, shaking off the goosebumps all over his body.

"Hey, what are you thinking about? Stand up if you're tired." Zhao Rui's voice came from above, interrupting Xu Baichuan's meditation.

Hammering his kneeling sore leg, Xu Baichuan shifted his weight, quietly raised his head to glance at Zhao Rui, then lowered his head guiltily, "Your subordinate is not tired, let's continue kneeling."

Just about to understand a big secret, at this moment, Xu Baichuan really didn't know what kind of face to look at Zhao Rui.I was afraid that if I was not careful, the clues would be revealed.

"This subordinate just thought about it. Wang Qi's matter is indeed biased. What Hou Ye said is right. Flies don't bite seamless eggs. Qi has some tricks, but he can't help the young master. After Jinling's business is over, the subordinates will go to persuade the young master. If there is nothing wrong, the subordinates will resign." Xu Baichuan casually found a step for himself Kowtowed.Before Zhao Jing could speak, he hurriedly backed out.

Looking at the back of Xu Baichuan fleeing in a hurry, it seemed like there was a ghost chasing after him.Zhao Rui couldn't believe it, why did he suddenly think about it?

Back at the residence, Xu Baichuan immediately wrote a letter, stuffed it into the bamboo tube, then called someone, and ordered: "Hurry up and send this letter to the capital to Aunt Ma, and ask her to write back to me as soon as possible."

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The author has something to say:

There is a story between the two princes that Zhao Jing is indeed the son of Zhao Rui's beloved. O(∩_∩)O