The Record of Righteousness

When I think of the relationship between the four great literary masters in Jiangnan and the fourth prince, and Xia Yan is still in prison, it seems that I have to go see this old guy in person!

The next morning, Wan Qing changed into an official robe and went to the prison to visit the old man in person. He said politely with a smile:

“Mr.

This cell is an anomaly in the prison. It is spacious, bright and bright. Unlike other cells with only a layer of hay on the floor, it is equipped with a clean wooden bed and a set of desks. , and at night there were even jailers who came to light candles.

Xia Yan was a thin, short, dry old man with white beard and hair. He was wearing a prison uniform but no shackles. He didn't even raise his eyelids when he heard the words of the visitor.

"You and I have different ways and different aspirations, so what can we discuss? Father-in-law, please come back."

Wan Qing walked in, looked at Xia Yan and then sat down. He clapped his hands and signaled the two jailers to bring in some dishes. He looked around and saw that the tables in the place were covered with a dazzling array of dishes.

"What Mr. Xia said is reasonable. If the Tao is different, there will naturally be conflicting plans. But what is Tao and the word plan?"

"In my opinion, Dao and ambition are nothing more than profit. As long as you promise not to cause trouble with those literati in the future, I can release you immediately."

With a smile, he personally filled a cup of wine for Xia Yan and placed it on the table opposite him. His sincere attitude was very different from the arrogance and domineering attitude of the past.

The old monk Xia Yan fell into concentration, closed his eyes and rested his mind and said:

"What's the difference between my father-in-law letting me go and not letting me go?"

"The last mining supervisor, the eunuch Wang Wen, imposed excessive taxes. You are even worse than him. How can Eunuch Ren be so eloquent? No matter how powerful you are, when the people of Jiangnan are overthrown, how many more days can you live in peace? ?”

"Father-in-law, you should think more about yourself."

Wan Qing's eyes narrowed and he laughed out loud:

"Extortionate expropriation? So what?! But don't forget that our family has the support of Dongchang Admiral Eunuch Cao. Those people in Jiangnan are as soft as sheep, and our family will do whatever they say! How can they overthrow our family?!"

The old man was silent for a while, and Wan Qing asked angrily:

"Mr. Xia, Mr. Xia, why do you have to block our family's path to promotion and wealth?!"

Xia Yan leisurely said:

"The king is a boat, and the common people are water. The water carries the boat, and the water overturns the boat."

"My father-in-law, you still want to get promoted and make a fortune at this time? Haha, you are an idiot!"

"You entered the situation with your own body. Even if you want to escape, it will be difficult. In my opinion, the best outcome for you is to become the second Wang Wen."

"It's better to beg for his bones now and save his life."

Wan Qing withdrew his fingers, and with a "swish" sound, a wooden chopstick in his hand sank into the wall, bursting open a burst of soil crumbs, and was within an inch of Xia Yan's head, and threatened in a cold voice.

"You're really not afraid that our family will kill you!"

"If my father-in-law wanted to kill me, he would have done it a long time ago. Why waste time on this?"

"Even if I die at the hands of my father-in-law, old man, I can still be considered as dying for the country and the people. I will leave my name in history, so why should I be afraid of death?"

Xia Yan slowly opened his eyes, with a smile on his old face.

At this time, an official came running in.

"Report to your lord, there is someone outside asking to see you."

"Okay, okay! Mr. Xia Ge, let's wait and see!"

Wan Qing nodded with a smile on his face, patted the armrest, stared at Xia Yan's old face, glared at him fiercely, stood up suddenly, and tightened the handkerchief in his hand, leaving only these two sentences. Then he strode away with a cold face.

. . .

When Wan Qing returned to the living room, he found that two people had been waiting for a long time!

One of the two people was sitting as steady as a mountain, and the other was standing upright like a guard. When he got closer, he found that the person standing was an acquaintance!

Wan Qing's heart was filled with ups and downs, but on the surface he was still smiling and clasping his fists:

"Hey! Brother Luo? Rare visitor, rare visitor!"

This person is the bodyguard of the fourth prince Zhu Zongxun, Luo Tong!

Luo Tong didn't have a good impression of this eunuch at first. Although he lost to him last time, but now seeing the eunuch's villainous face, he naturally refused to pay attention to him. His face was flat and he returned a rather perfunctory salute.

Wan Qing chuckled and pretended not to notice this person's rudeness. He turned to sit at the main seat and asked another person.

"Your Excellency?"

The man was about thirty years old, wearing a Confucian scarf and a blue clerical uniform. He had red lips and white teeth. He had a black beard under his nose and chin. He held a white feather fan. He smiled politely and gracefully.

"I, Zhuge Yuanxu, am a retainer of His Highness the Fourth Prince. My father-in-law sent his men to inquire about me for many days. I must have heard your name a long time ago."

If this person is similar to anyone, in Wan Qing's impression, this person's appearance is quite similar to that of Mo Qingqiu, but this person is more elegant.

Wan Qing was suitably surprised, with a look of admiration.

"Haha, it turns out to be Mr. Zhuge! Please don't misunderstand me, sir. Our family has sent people to find out about you. We have actually heard of your name for a long time. We haven't seen you for a long time. We hope you can forgive me."

"I don't know where Mr. Zhuge is coming, but what does His Highness the Fourth Prince mean?"

Zhuge Yuan said politely:

"My father-in-law is joking. Although I am a disciple of His Highness, I was just a tiller and weeder before. How can I make you famous?"

"But my father-in-law's guess was correct. I am here to pay you a visit based on His Highness' wishes."

Wan Qing held up his hands and said respectfully:

"I don't know what you want, sir. As long as it is entrusted by His Highness, I will do my best!"

Zhuge Yuanxu smiled and said:

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