Colleagues here are all white lotus [Rebirth]

The relic case was successfully solved, but before any reward was received, another big case came up just after the twelfth lunar month.

A small official in the south of the Yangtze River entrusted his servants to send a petition of hundreds of people to the capital, suing the governor of the south of the Yangtze River, Zhou Shengsheng, for embezzling disaster relief funds.

Just stopped the upright and honest official Liang Taifu's sedan chair.The Taifu finished reading it overnight, full of worries, and would shed tears of worrying about the country and the people before he could say a few words.In front of the emperor, he clamored to kiss Jiangnan.

The Taifu has worked hard for the country for decades, and now he is at the age of doing what he wants, so naturally he can't let him throw all his loyalty and courage on the freezing cold land in the south.Therefore, the young and vigorous Xie Shaoqing became the best choice for the imperial envoy this time.

As soon as he returned from receiving the imperial decree from the palace, Xie Yin asked Qin De to prepare quickly.His hometown is in the south of the Yangtze River. Although it is far away from Zhanyuan County, where the pleadings were sent out this time, he is going back to his hometown, so he can't help being a little excited.

Qin De handled the affairs swiftly, and quickly packed three big boxes. While talking about what he had brought, Qin De told Xie Yin that the carriage was ready and was waiting for the young master at any time.

Xie Yin thought for a long time but didn't realize that he missed something.I also don't want to go to Dali Temple to avoid encountering that evil Bo Jue, King Yu has a sharp mouth, but Bo Jue really wants his life.

Xie Yin was sitting in the warm pavilion with a big pear in his arms, nibbling on it, and after a while, a servant came in to say that Miss Wei was back.Xie Yin was still on his own, when he saw a girl in a black dress come in and bowed her head, "Master, Xue Wanshan has obtained the evidence of Wei Qian, the person who sells smuggled salt."

Xie Yin swallowed a large piece of pear, feeling a little embarrassed: "It's... is it... I'm sorry to trouble you. It's a pity that this matter is out of my control now..."

Wei Qian raised his head in surprise and glanced at it. Although he was not handsome, there was a kind of sassy and bright in it.

She wondered: "Wei Qian wants to know which adult has entrusted this matter to?"

Facing the beauty, Xie Yin felt even more guilty. "Master Bo Juebo."

Wei Qian frowned, forced himself to hold back for a long while but still couldn't hold it back, his voice was full of anger: "Your Majesty was the first to notice this, and it was also You Ye who participated in Xue Wanshan's book, and he did all the things that offended others." It's all gone, why did the investigation for half a month end up with that Bo?"

After she finished speaking, she felt that something was wrong, and before Xie Yin could respond, she said, "Wei Qian said too much."

Xie Yin picked up the silk cloth and wiped his hands, smiled and comforted him: "It's all right, it's fate. His Majesty sent me to be the imperial envoy to investigate the case in the south of the Yangtze River, and I'm leaving today. Qin De has already packed his luggage, Choose a few guards to go south with me."

Wei Qian responded, and said: "Elder brother has not come back yet, Wei Qian will be responsible for protecting Lord Hou, and bring ten more brothers."

When meeting the smiling Chu Yan at the gate of the city the next day, Xie Yin's hands trembled.

Wei Qian whispered in his ear, "His Royal Highness King Zhao wants to go with him, and Wei Qian should bring ten more brothers."

Xie Yin: "..." Do you want to be so scary!

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Xie Yin hugged the sleeve stove and huddled in the carriage, which was quite spacious, and there was a small attendant from Dali Temple last time, a small official named Cai Zhiwen, accompanying him.

Apart from the coachman, Xie Yin only brought along a personal servant, Little Six. After Qin De told Xie Yin that Little Six had the best cooking skills, Xie Yin took him with him resolutely.

Xie Yin originally thought that Wei Qian and the others would follow him, but it turned out that the emperor had sent twelve guards to guard him, and Wei Qian and the others followed far behind, using chimneys to keep in touch.

After waiting for a while, a black carriage also left the city gate, it was Chu Yan's carriage.

Cai Zhiwen hurriedly got out of the car to salute King Zhao, Xie Yin was shaken by the wind outside, a little lazy, before he got out of his head, he heard Chu Yan say that he was going to Yunyang Town today, the journey is far away so there is no need to be polite, saying After finishing his carriage, he took the lead and ran away.

Xie Yin just shrank back steadily, the heating path was burning in the carriage, the road was bumpy, he and Cai Zhiwen soon fell asleep bit by bit.

In this way, the twelve guards escorted the two carriages all the way southward, heading straight for the dangerous place where the ice and starvation were everywhere.

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Yunyang Town is only one day's journey away from the capital, so the town can actually be regarded as a prosperous small town, and the town is full of northern scenery.

The team got off the carriage at the post station. King Zhao was wearing a gold and black silk dress today. Although he was dressed like an ordinary person, he still had an unrivaled appearance and was very eye-catching.

Xie Yin hugged the sleeve stove and silently looked at Chu Yan from head to toe, criticizing him secretly in his heart.In terms of appearance, Master Xie was defeated without a fight, he was half a head taller than himself, his narrow waist was tied in a dark gold belt that was one finger wide, and he had a good appearance.

Looking down again to see that he was as thin as a young lady who hadn't left the court, Xie Yin snorted twice to himself, jealousy made Master Xie ugly.

Chu Yan turned his head abruptly as if he had eyes behind his back, and met Xie Yin's eyes. Xie Yin hurriedly hummed a little tune and entered the station as if nothing had happened.

At the foot of the Son of Heaven, the guest room next to the inn for imperial officials was very spacious and clean, the little six was quick to do things, and Xie Yin was still stretching his back to loosen his muscles, and the spare little six had already asked the little two to prepare hot water.

After Xie Yin wiped his face to relieve the tiredness of the journey, Cai Zhiwen knocked on the door.Xie Yin looked down on the railing, and saw that His Royal Highness King Zhao and the leader of the guards named Gu Lin were standing in the lobby, not knowing what to say.Seeing movement upstairs, they all looked up.

Xie Yin's physique was indeed poor, and the rest of them recovered quickly, but Xie Yin still felt that his ass was knocked apart by the carriage and was still not assembled properly, his back was sore, and he was tired and unable to cheer up.

When Xie Yin went downstairs, he heard Chu Yan say, "I'm going to visit Yunyang Town and have some dinner by the way. I wonder if Mr. Xie can make the trip?"

Xie Yin blinked his eyes vigorously, and sang the empty city plan in his stomach all afternoon. Hearing the word "dinner", he nodded his head like a chicken pecking at rice, "Going to go, I want to eat!"

Chu Yan raised his eyebrows, Gu Lin hesitated, Cai Zhiwen, who only looked like a scholar, didn't notice that his boss's style of painting was completely different from usual, and followed Xie Yin's footsteps with a serious and upright face.

The twelve guards didn't all follow, except for Gu Lin, there were only two strong men who were as tall as mountains, and the little six had never traveled far, so Xie Yin also called him.

Although the group of people are all wearing ordinary clothes, it is not difficult to see that this group of people are either officials or nobles, not to mention that there are often people in Yunyang Town who travel between the capital and the city, unlike those in poor and remote areas who have no vision.

While a few people were having dinner, a few candidates who were preparing for the exam in Yunyang drank and chatted. Yunyang is close to the capital, and accommodation and meals are much cheaper. Many candidates rent houses in the town for one to three years.

This dynasty does not shy away from people discussing state affairs, especially those who have studied for 20 years and do not give a way to vent themselves, sooner or later they will rot themselves to death.

Several people spoke freely to the articles posted by Jinghong Academy in the capital, discussing the current tax system, and extending to next year's examiner candidates, and some sarcastic remarks about who and who have already been selected by high-ranking officials in the capital because of their looks. Fancy, just wait for Chunwei to be his son-in-law.

Xie Yin didn't feel any smell when he heard it, it went in his left ear and went out in his right ear.When he was concentrating on eating up all the signature dishes, he suddenly felt that the atmosphere was a little weird. Looking up, Chu Yan looked at him with bright eyes, and there was still a smile that could not be ignored at the corner of his mouth.And Cai Zhiwen, when he saw him looking over, he quickly buried his head in the rice, pretending that he really didn't hear the bad words of his boss.

Xie Yin pricked up his ears, and those few people really discussed "the right and wrong of the treacherous official Xie Yin". Xie Yin listened for a long time, and silently felt that when he came back, he had to write an autobiography and sign it himself, maybe he could earn money. It's a lot of money, and it's more popular than the most famous book of words.

Most of them are scholars with a little bit of knowledge. Xie Yin was not told fantasy stories such as "natural vision" and "evil god entering the body" in their mouths. The discussions were very realistic and did not slander his appearance. It's nothing more than that after he entered the court, he was cruel, cruel, loyal and good, and did a lot of evil. He was withdrawn and cold-blooded.

Several people had their own disputes on the articles and the advantages and disadvantages of the system, but once Xie Yin and Xie Shaoqing were discussed, it became a catalyst for the promotion of friendship between them, and they all knew the evil things Xie Xiaohou did. The twists and turns of the origin and the bizarre details , It really made the real traitor at the next table break into a cold sweat.

When one of them talked about the market rumors that Xie Yin murdered Bo Zhier, Xie Yin couldn't help it when he heard the tone of "love can't be hated", he slapped the table and thought Rolling up his sleeves and beating someone, he almost forgot that he was no longer the same body as before.

Unexpectedly, he had just patted the table and before he stood up, the person on the opposite side said quietly - "Mr. Xie also has merit."

As soon as this remark came out, not only those candidates were stunned, Xie Yin was also stunned for a moment, and looked at Chu Yan in disbelief—is this trying to say something nice to me?Really want to say something nice to me? ?

Chu Yan was full of dignity, and the disciples did not dare to be negligent. Although some people frowned, they still bowed their hands very politely and asked for advice: "I wonder how this brother thinks of Xie Shaoqing?"

Chu Yan took a sip of tea unhurriedly, and did not return the gift. Fang smiled and said, "At least the young master Xie has never been involved in crony disputes."

The questioner was stunned for a moment, just as he felt that what the brother said was reasonable, suddenly there was a sneer in the lobby.Immediately, more people reacted and laughed.

There was also the questioning left and right that didn't understand why others were laughing, and the atmosphere of the serious discussion just now was instantly broken.

The first to sneer was sitting by the window in the southeast corner. He stood up and bowed his hands to Chu Yan, and said with a smile, "This brother can even speak so funny sarcasm."

At this time, when everyone saw this young man, they couldn't help being silent for a moment. He was only wearing an ordinary off-white long gown, and he wore a jade pendant with rough workmanship and a mediocre water color, but he was really good-looking, with a pair of peach blossom eyes. From the beginning, his eyes were shining, his speech and demeanor could not be called elegant, but he had a very attractive temperament.

Xie Yin was gnashing his teeth, saying that he "does not involve in crony disputes." On the surface, he does not form cronies. Who really knows what he does, but who doesn't know that it is because all the officials in the court who can meet have been offended by him?Don't talk about cronies, I'm afraid I don't even have a friend.

Hearing the other people's response, I couldn't help but be amazed by the face of that child when I saw it. He was obviously not feminine at all, but he always felt that Kazuki Peach Blossom had become a spirit. Anyone who saw him at first sight would have to like him superior.

Neither Chu Yan nor Xie Yin responded, one was calm and the other was stunned. Only Cai Zhiwen hurriedly stood up to return the salute, almost knocking over the bowls and chopsticks on the table.Looking at it from Xie Yin's angle, there was still a trace of suspicious redness on the face of this stiff-faced scholar. Seeing this, the scholar smiled even more brightly, and introduced himself: "Let me speak clearly, a Suzhou native .”

As soon as the words fell, someone beside him whispered in surprise: "Is this the Rong Qingyan whom Master Cui has taken a fancy to?"

"To be the son-in-law of the Cui family has a bright future!"

"Sure enough, he was born well..."

"Haha Brother Zhou, are you sighing because you are angry that you have not had a good life, and no father-in-law is interested?"

The candidates at the table with Rong Qingyan were very enthusiastic, and a dark-skinned candidate asked curiously: "Mr. Rong is from Suzhou? Jiangnan Province has produced far fewer candidates in the past two years than it did a few years ago." It's been a long time since I met a Juren from Suzhou."

Just after I finished speaking, I was slapped hard by my deskmate, and realized that my words were inappropriate, and apologized: "I didn't mean anything else, don't blame Mr. Rong. It's just because my mother is from Suzhou, and no one has spoken the hometown dialect for many years. , so I pay more attention to Jiangnan."

Rong Qingyan still had a smile on his face, and didn't mean to blame.

Xie Yin and his party had to go on their way tomorrow morning, and they were ready to leave after paying their bills. When they stepped out of the threshold, Xie Yin felt a gaze on his back. He looked back and saw Rong Qingyan sitting under the shadow of the lamp, his expression dim.Looking carefully, he felt that he was not looking at Xie Yin, but at Chu Yan.

Xie Yin's heart seemed to be hit by something, and he only felt that the smile in his eyes was endless and meaningful.Thinking about it again, after Chu Yan opened his mouth, Rong Qingyan answered the words. This person obviously looked uncomfortable, but he stood up and introduced himself. Could it be that he had already discovered his identity with Chu Yan, so he came to be polite? ?

I don't know why, even if he was talking politely to a prince, Xie Yin felt that it felt very awkward, and it really didn't match Rong Qingyan's temperament.

He was thinking wildly and didn't pay attention to his feet, and suddenly bumped into the back of his predecessor, and couldn't help rubbing his nose, Chu Yan turned his head, looking a little speechless, "Why does Gu think Mr. Xie looks like a different person? "

Xie Yin sneered and perfunctory: "People will always change. For example, I did some things in the past, but now I think it's because I want to go wrong."

Chu Yan stared at his face steadfastly, and the street lamp painted a light and shade on Chu Yan's face, making it difficult to see his expression clearly.

After Xie Yin was stared at very uncomfortable, he made a cold smile, "Master Xie is lonely, and there will be times when he goes astray?"

Xie Yin froze in a daze, he didn't understand what Chu Yan was trying to express, he only thought about the real "treacherous minister", how could Mr. Xie be evaluated as a "treacherous minister" at the age of 19 years and he hadn't reached the crown yet? Alone"?And how can he survive without any noble relatives, with a title, an empty marquis mansion, and a fifth-rank official position, "without cliques"?

No matter how he did it, Xie Yin now knows that it is impossible for him to do it.I grew up in a remote place without any knowledgeable elders to teach me. Although my parents left early, I couldn't change my youthful character. I was carried into the ancestral hall since I was a child. Although I was wronged, I didn't experience any setbacks.Xie Yin, who was cultivated in such an environment, could not be a "lonely minister".

So once it is discovered that he is no longer the "lonely" Xie Yin, unable to see through the deep meaning behind the words, let alone what he should insist on, will he become a tool of political struggle? A bloody knife, a victim of many evils that no one will pity?

Without looking up, Xie Yin could only look at the embroidered patterns on Chu Yan's collar, neither of them spoke again.

When he was about to reach the post station, Chu Yan suddenly said: "Tomorrow, half a day's journey, go to Gezhou Wharf, and go south along the canal."