Chapter 13 Huan Pei

The East City of Chang'an is still prosperous, with merchants from all over the country gathering here and there, and the bargaining quarrels and shouts mixed together, which made the ancient market very energetic.

Now the top leaders of the Tang Dynasty are already full of rumors. Princess Taiping will not see guests for a day, and people will feel uneasy every day. However, almost everyone knows about the power field, but not many people know about it in the market.

Everyone in the officialdom knows that they will not go out to talk about such things randomly.

Wang Changling, wearing mahjong, had just come out of the East City while wearing a donkey cart. The car was loaded with a few bags of rice, and an old man was driving the car.

The old man looked like an old farmer from his face to his clothes. He was from Wang Changling's hometown, and everyone in the village called him Niu Erye.

After Wang Changling became an official, he saw that Niu Erye was lonely and asked him to do some miscellaneous work, which could be considered as finding a livelihood for him.

The grain truck left the East City and walked south to Anyifang for a long time. The noise of the market gradually drifted away. After entering the North Street of Anyifang, it became quieter.

The street is lined with high-ranking families, either with official positions in Beijing or with wealthy businessmen. Their slaves are trained in a very disciplined manner. They always speak with their throats and say that no one is yelling vulgarly, and the environment will naturally be quiet.

As the elegant osmanthus flowers drifted gently, I saw that the beautiful slaves dressed on both sides of the rich family were also very energetic.

So the donkey cart that Wang Changling was riding seemed particularly annoying. This kind of cart was common in the slums in the south of the city, but it was abrupt here.

Even Mr. Niu Er noticed the contemptuous gaze of the servants around him, and couldn't help but sigh. When he turned to look at Wang Changling, he looked calm and did not care.

Wang Changling was originally the chief minister of the State of Shanxi. After Xue Chongxun returned to Beijing, he followed him. It happened that Xue Chongxun was regaining the title of King Hedong and could establish an official in the prefecture. Wang Changling became the chief officer of the county prince's mansion and joined the army.

But the officials in the county and princes’ mansion have not yet become popular. There are only a few officials in the place, so naturally there is not much serious business. Wang Changling was very free after returning to Beijing, but occasionally he had to go to the prince’s mansion to sit in, which was enough.

Xue Chongxun hasn't returned to the house for a few days. As one of his most important aides, Wang Changling, the people in the circle, could find out a rough idea by just asking about it. Wang Changling, the current court bureau, understands it.

After returning home from the donkey cart, I saw that the huge mansion seemed a little deserted. The garden was given to him by Xue Chongxun. It was originally a mansion of a large family, so it was naturally spacious.

But there were not many people around Wang Changling's family, and his official position had limited salary and land, so naturally there were not many slaves, so it seemed that there were not many people in the entire yard.

At this moment, a beautiful woman walked out of the cave door in the north. Her hair was coiled upwards, revealing her white neck, which looked particularly beautiful. It was Wang Changling's concubine Bu Yao.

Wang Changling treats her very well and trusts her very much. She is in charge of the property accounts at home, and she is the only woman...

But Bu Yao was born in a brothel, and it was one thing that Wang Changling was kind to her, and his status was another thing. There was no way. If he married a prostitute as his wife, he would not be able to explain to the elders of the Wang family, and he would become a laughing stock in the officialdom.

When Bu Yao saw Wang Changling, he looked joyful. He walked with a light pace. The ornaments on his hair swayed gently, echoing the crisp sound of the ring on his waist, which was very pleasant.

She came over and gave a gift, and smiled softly: Mr. Lang is back.

Wang Changling responded um, as if he was very cold.

But Bu Yao didn't care. She had been with Wang Changling for so long and knew that he was so indifferent to others on the outside and was very real to others in his heart.

The young man was in his teens and had a little childish look, but his expression was mature and steadfast, and he ordered slowly: Old Niu, go and ask the two kids to help and move the rice in the car into the kitchen.

Master Niu Er grabbed the towel on his shoulder and wiped his face. He still acted like an old farmer and replied: I'll leave it to me.

So Wang Changling walked straight inside, and Bu Yao had to follow behind.After they entered the inner house, Wang Changling asked: Have I washed my blue shirt and official uniform?

Bu Yao nodded and said: I have packed it in the cabinet.

Get it for me and I change my clothes.

After hearing this, Bu Yao knew that he was going to go out to do a serious business. Her expression suddenly felt a little lonely, but she didn't say anything. She immediately went to find clothes and waited for Wang Changling to change clothes.

At this time, he said: I'll go to the Prince's Mansion first. Maybe the prince will discuss some things with me in the past two days. If you get busy at that time, maybe you won't go home.

Oh... Bu Yao frowned and said, "The Prince's Mansion is nothing on weekdays. The husband has been idle for a long time. What happened recently?"

Wang Changling pondered for a moment, and when Bu Yao tied his belt, he finally said: There was something wrong in the morning... Princess Taiping didn't see the minister for half a month, so she might be sick or something happened.Just have a clear idea of ​​this.

Bu Yao said: Isn’t Princess Taiping the mother of King Hedong?What happened to her is going to happen, isn’t Hedong King very anxious?

So I have to be busy for a while.Wang Changling thought about it and said, "If something happens...if you take Xiaoruan away from the mansion, do you understand?"

Bu Yao's fingers stopped immediately, and said in surprise: What will happen... Will the King of Hedong be in danger?

I'm afraid it's not very stable.Wang Changling said calmly.

Bu Yao hurriedly said in a low voice: Then, the husband will be with me. The husband is young and promising and has a bright future. Why should he guard a tree? She probably forgot that Xue Chongxun brought her out of the brothel. Women are actually more realistic. If they have a support from Wang Changling, she will not care much about Xue Chongxun. Where has the ambition and ambition of the husband gone?You won’t know that Princess Taiping’s group of people are not very good in people’s hearts, so why bother following them all the way to the darkness?

Wang Changling said seriously: The prince has the kindness of knowing Wang, and it is righteous to do his best to do his best!What's more, the princes have the intention to save the world and serve the people. As long as they are good at persuading, they will definitely be able to seek welfare for the world. There is no good or bad power. The good or bad public opinion is just that the scholars and officials have their own pros and cons to induce the world. How can they follow the crowd?In private, I am promoted by the King of Hedong and have been his aide for more than a year. If the political enemy is in power, how can I reuse a person like me? It will be difficult for me to turn over in this life. What future will I talk about?

But what should I do?Bu Yao choked.

Wang Changling said: I remember your friendship. I don’t have some fine gold and silver at home. If you sell this house at a low price, it will be a considerable asset. No matter what food and clothing you do in the future, you will definitely be worry-free.

He held Bu Yao's hand again and said kindly, "Success or failure is not yet determined. I just said that if it is possible, who may win or lose, so there is no need to worry too much."

As soon as the two of them said this, a servant ran in and shouted: Mr. Langjun, the Prince of Hedong is looking for you at the door of his house. The young man invited him in for tea, but he didn't come, so he asked the young man to bring a message to the young man out.

Just changed my clothes.Wang Changling looked down and patted Buying's hand gently, let go of his hands, I'll do the main business first.

My husband!Bu Yao hurriedly grabbed his sleeve.

When Wang Changling turned around, she saw that she was tearful and she couldn't say a few more words of comfort.

Bu Yao choked and said: This is not the last time I have seen your husband?

No, how could it be?Wang Changling said casually, "The future is long, let me finish the business first."

No matter what happens, you have to go home.Promise me?

Wang Changling responded.

At this time, Bu Yao cried and said: Even if you have some money, where did you let me go?I never want to go back to that place of dust and dust and be despised by others. If the husband wants to die, I will give in to Bu Yao to follow you!

Wang Changling frowned and said: It wasn't that time, so I said that it was nothing. I was at home and I was playing the pipa or something. If I was bored, I would go to the East City to have a stroll.

He pulled his stroll and walked towards the door without looking back. As soon as he stepped out of the threshold, he heard a thump from behind. When he looked back, he saw her kneeling on the ground and cried: I am waiting for my husband to return at home. If bad news comes, it will be time to punish him for his husband's affection.

Wang Changling sighed, frowned and pondered for a moment, then turned around and left without saying anything.

When he left the gate, he saw a familiar carriage parked on the street, with several strong men riding horses and knives around him.

Wang Changling is the most familiar thing about this carriage. Xue Chongxun rode in when he was in Shanzhou.

Xue Chongxun is a very interesting person. He comes back as an official without gold and silver, but takes a carriage thousands of miles away...

The guard next to the carriage recognized Wang Changling, so he naturally ignored him. As soon as he walked to the carriage, the wooden door of the carriage opened, and a low-key man said: "Shao Bo, come on the carriage and say."

So Wang Changling picked up the hem of his robe and bent over and walked in.

Except for Wang Changling who had just entered, there were two people in the carriage, one was Xue Chongxun and the other pale woman was Sanniang, who was the person around Xue Chongxun.

The two of them were sitting face to face. At this time, Sanniang got up from her seat, sat next to Xue Chongxun, and Wang Changling sat opposite her.

Xue Chongxun knocked on the wooden board with his knuckles and said: Pang Er, hurry up and take a walk.

Wang Changling said: What's wrong with Your Highness?

Xue Chongxun's face was solemn: Both the Imperial Medical Department and Yu Wen Ji were diagnosed as terminally ill. In the past two days, the condition became more and more serious and abdominal pain was frequent. Yu Wen Ji stayed by her side and used acupuncture and medicine to relieve pain before she could survive.I originally wanted to stay by my mother's side, but when the situation was not good, I had to consider the situation in the foreign dynasty.

What are the plans of the lord?Wang Changling asked first.

Xue Chongxun said: The Lord of Jincheng County has made suggestions to me. One is to try to form an alliance with Empress Gao; the other is to ask my mother to grant the imperial guards the military power.

Wang Changling said decisively: The first thing can be done, the second thing is bad!