Chapter 140 Jin丨Jiang Wenxue Exclusive Release (8,000 comments plus additional updates)

The King of Taiping understood his son and did not think too much.

Xue Chen held the teacup to warm his hands, chatted with the King of Taiping in a low voice, and introduced his new friend to his father.

Cai Jing, Tong Guan and Zhuge Zhengwo all had different expressions, and it was unknown what they were planning.

Yuan Feishuang picked up the chopsticks, scanned the table, and was about to pick up some food.

Cai Jing coughed lightly.

Yuan Feishuang chose the target and stretched out the chopsticks. Cai Jing hurriedly stopped him, but Yuan Feishuang pressed his backhand on the table, making a "dong" sound.

Everyone looked over, and Xue Chen also stopped communicating with his father and looked up at that side.

Zhao Ji asked in confusion: "Yuan Feishuang, what are you doing?"

Yuan Feishuang did not let go, and replied with a smile: "The Prime Minister attacked me secretly, and I subdued him. What's wrong?"

Cai Jing's face was pressed tightly against the table. Although he was old, he was in good shape. He did not expect that Yuan Feishuang, who looked weak, would press him lightly, and he could not even move. No matter how hard he struggled, he could not escape.

Cai Jing was about to lose face. He whispered and scolded: "Don't let go!"

Zhao Ji was curious: "My dear, is this true? I didn't know that you still have martial arts?"

Cai Jing: "I am wronged. How could I attack in public and in front of the emperor? What's more, I really don't know martial arts, He is only good at some fancy moves, how can he be a match for Yuan Feishuang?"

Yuan Feishuang let go of his hand: "That's true."

Cai Jing quickly straightened up, straightened his sleeves, and looked at Zhao Ji aggrievedly: "Your Majesty, please forgive me, I lost my manners."

Zhao Ji waved his hands, "Yuan Feishuang, how did he attack you?"

Yuan Feishuang: "I was just about to eat, and he attacked me. I didn't think much and subconsciously captured him. Your Majesty, do you think what I did was reasonable?"

Cai Jing bowed: "Your Majesty hasn't spoken yet, as a minister, how can I pick up my chopsticks first? I just want to teach him the rules..."

"Okay, I know you've been wronged. Bring this plate of roasted lamb over to Prime Minister Cai to calm him down." Zhao Ji pointed to a dish and smiled at Yuan Feishuang, "You look like a good-tempered person, why are you so angry?"

"You're wrong. I'm a vindictive person and I won't give face to anyone." Yuan Feishuang said softly.

The roasted lamb was brought to Cai Jing's table, and Cai Jing stood up to thank him.

Yuan Feishuang sat very close to him and could clearly smell the aroma of roasted mutton. He looked at his table and confirmed that there was no mutton on it. He said to Zhao Ji, "Your Majesty, I want some too. This looks delicious."

Zhao Ji said, "I don't have any either. Please ask Prime Minister Cai to see if he is willing to give you a few pieces."

Yuan Feishuang looked at Cai Jing, "Prime Minister, is that okay?"

Cai Jing ordered someone to put the plate in front of Yuan Feishuang, "Then I will borrow your help to do you a favor."

Yuan Feishuang: "Thank you, Prime Minister."

System: [He said he wanted to do you a favor, and you just accepted it?]

Xue Chen: [It's up to you whether I will pay attention to him or not. 】

Yuan Feishuang picked up the chopsticks directly, picked up a piece of mutton and put it on the plate in front of him. He took a bite, ate it, looked up at Zhao Ji and smiled: "It's delicious, thank you, Your Majesty. Your Majesty, eat it too, it will taste worse if it gets cold."

Zhao Ji was still not annoyed: "Yeah."

After Zhao Ji picked up the chopsticks, everyone else also started eating.

Xue Chen picked up some meat for the King of Taiping: [My father is so pitiful, running to the army every day, he consumes a lot of energy, and he can't eat anything good when he goes home. Take this opportunity to make up for it. 】

System: [Are you and your family here to eat for free? 】

Xue Chen: [Yes. 】

System: [……]

Xue Chen: [Now the situation is clear. Wuqing Tieshou is just trying to make up the numbers. Zhao Ji is not interested in these two old friends he has known for a long time. The one who impressed him the most was Xiaofen, followed by me and my brother. Xiaoliu ranked third because he couldn't speak and didn't know how to deal with things.]

System: [Xiaofen is so suicidal and doesn't give face to anyone. Why does Zhao Ji like him the most?]

Xue Chen: [Don't you think the people around Zhao Ji are all like fake people? Xiaofen is so real and energetic. He is the one who makes trouble every time.]

System: [……]

Xue Chen: [The most important thing is that Xiaofen looks very kind. The communication of any person not only relies on language, but also needs the assistance of facial expressions and body movements. If other people were to do the same as Xiaofen, they would have been kicked out long ago. Xiaofen doesn't do that. When Xiaofen scolds someone, it's as if he has a good relationship with that person and speaks casually. If he makes rude requests to Zhao Ji, Zhao Ji will only think that he is very close to him. 】

System: [Xiaofen's face is so amazing...]

Xue Chen: [Do you believe it or not, Cai Jing will not hate Xiaofen, but will have a better relationship with him? 】

System: [Why is that? 】

Xue Chen: [Stupid, of course it's because Zhao Ji likes Xiaofen. 】

System: [So that's it... He originally sold his dignity and conscience to win favor, and now he just sold his dignity to Xiaofen, there's no difference. 】

Xue Chen: [Your ability to understand is really unique. 】

System: [I don't understand, just think you are complimenting me. 】

Zhao Ji didn't like politics, so this meal was to please him. Others were not so ignorant as to bring up what happened in the court.

Xue Chen ate all the food he couldn't normally eat, and was sad to find that he was full.

He put down his chopsticks and drank his tea slowly: [Woo woo, I haven't eaten enough yet.]

System: [It's okay, there will be opportunities in the future.]

Xue Chen: [I'll treat Xiaofen to dinner outside tomorrow!]

The system thought about the scene: [They must think you are getting close to Cai Jing. Prince

Taiping noticed his eldest son's movements and asked with concern: "Are you not used to the food?"

Xue Chen shook his head: "No, these meals are delicious. I haven't eaten them for a long time."

Prince Taiping: "The meals in the palace are indeed a bit greasy, not as good as those at home. No wonder they don't suit your appetite. Even if you feel greasy, don't drink too much tea. Although this tea is specially used to relieve greasy feeling, it is brewed very strong. Be careful not to sleep at night if you drink too much."

Xue Chen said helplessly: "Dad."

Prince Taiping took the fruit on his table and said: "Pears are cold in nature. You are weak and you can't bear to eat too much. Tangerines are easy to cause internal heat, so don't eat too much."

Xue Chen: "How can I eat so much."

System: [You already have some on your table. He doesn't let you eat more, so why did he give you his?]

Xue Chen thought about it: [It's convenient to pack them up and take them away later?]

System: [……]

Xue Chen was chatting with his father in a low voice when the palace maid in the back suddenly brought a plate of cut fruits, including milk pears, hawthorns, papayas, dried longans, and peeled ginkgo nuts. There was a little bit of each, piled up on a small plate.

The maid whispered, "This was done by the prince himself."

Xue Chen glanced at his brother. He didn't know whether the Prince of Taiping moved to his side or Gong Jiu moved to the side. There was a large space between him and his father. After sending the fruit plate over, he didn't look over here, but lowered his head to eat with an expressionless face, his profile was very cold.

The Prince of Taiping shook his head and said helplessly, "This kid is afraid that others will know the good things he has done."

Xue Chen: [Why do I feel that my father is speaking in a sarcastic way?]

System: [No, you must be overthinking it.]

Xue Chen: [You said that my brother has been struggling outside for so many years, and my father really doesn't know anything?]

System: [I don't know...]

Xue Chen smiled softly and said in a low voice: "Lin'er."

Gong Jiu looked up.

Xue Chen curled his eyes; "Thank you."

Gong Jiu nodded, turned his head, and seemed not as cold as before.

Yuan Feishuang: "Your Majesty, what job does Xue Chen do?"

Zhao Ji looked at Xue Chen and saw the interaction between him and Gong Jiu.

Zhao Ji is actually a very smart person. He is capable enough to be as talented as anyone, and he has no shortage of ways to govern the country. It's just that he prefers to sacrifice others to fulfill himself rather than sacrificing himself for the benefit of others.

He actually knows very well that the ministers flatter him for the power in his hands, and even the concubines in the harem also want to get benefits from him, so they will spare no effort to get close to him.

Zhao Ji actually doesn't care about this, because his power is innate and closely connected to his life.

But sometimes, he still envies those purer emotions.

Zhao Ji said, "Xue Lian has been working under Uncle Wang a few years ago. Xue Chen is weak and has been recuperating at home. He rarely goes out for the usual palace banquets and festivals. He has only gotten better in recent years. The disaster relief project in Longxing Prefecture not long ago was very good. I want to use him, but I am afraid that I will tire him out. Uncle Wang will come after me and I can't afford it."

Prince Taiping stood up and said, "Your Majesty

, you are too serious. How dare I say that?" Zhao Ji said, "I can see how much Uncle Wang cares about Chen'er."

Xue Chen smiled, "Your Majesty is right.

" Zhao Ji, "Uncle Wang saw it. Chen'er said so himself."

Xue Chen, "That's true."

Zhao Ji, "But I see that you have gotten much better in recent years. Have you ever thought about entering the court?"

Xue Chen glanced at Gong Jiu and found that he was also looking at him.

Xue Chen: [My brother must want me to refuse.]

System: [Yes.]

Xue Chen stood up: "Working for the government is what I want."

Yuan Feishuang propped up his chin: "You've been bored at home all the time, right?"

Xue Chen smiled: "Mr. Yuan is right. When I'm sick at home, it's okay. I don't feel so sad. But when I'm well, I feel like I'm wasting my time."

Gong Jiu: "Didn't you feel bored when you were in the snow mountain?"

Yuan Feishuang: "Bingchi Mountain is so big, bigger than the palace. I'm free every day. How could I feel bored?"

Zhao Ji smiled "You two had a fight, haven't you reconciled yet?"

Yuan Feishuang: "I hate him as a person, how can we reconcile just because of a fight? Unless he changes into Xue Chen, I will always hate him. Your Majesty, even someone like Xue Lian can work in the court, why can't Xue Chen? Can you give him a position and let him follow the Prime Minister?"

Zhuge Zhengwo's face changed, and he looked at the King of Taiping. Seeing that the King of Taiping also looked unhappy, he was relieved immediately.

If the King of Taiping really joined forces with Cai Jing, where would he stand?

Zhao Ji: "Prime Minister Cai is very capable and he loves me. Working for Prime Minister Cai is indeed a good way out. But Chen'er has his own father to decide, I don't have the final say."

Prince Taiping: "Thank you for your understanding, Your Majesty. I am really worried about this child. I have to keep him under my watch to feel at ease. But I am reluctant to let him join the army like Lian'er, so I have never asked for an official position for him." Zhao Ji said: "I do have an errand here, I wonder if Chen'er is willing to do it." Xue Chen: "Your Majesty has asked for it personally, there is no reason for me to refuse." Zhao

Ji: "I have an errand here, I wonder if Chen'er is willing to do it."

Xue Chen: "Your Majesty has asked for it personally, there is no reason for me to refuse."

Ji: "Why don't you ask what it is?"

Yuan Feishuang: "What is it?"

Zhao Ji pointed outside: "The strange stones in the Yu Garden were all found by the ministers for me. They are of strange shapes and colors, good quality and beautiful patterns. They are very unique and I never get tired of them. I always thought that there were still too few Taihu stones in the garden. Would Chen'er be willing to find some new stones for me?"

Gong Jiu sternly refused: "My brother is weak and can't stand the fatigue. How can he run around everywhere? Please take back the order."

Zhao Ji's hobby is more excessive than his other hobbies. It is really a waste of money and labor.

Many people rebelled because they were forced to live like this.

Which official who found stones for him didn't have blood on his hands and bear the curse?

Zhao Ji was a little disappointed: "Then forget it."

System: [Are you not going to take this job?]

Xue Chen: [Yes! If I don't do it, there are others who will do it. It's better for me to do it myself.]

He stepped forward and saluted: "I am willing to serve."

Xue Chen: [In history, Zhu Jie found stones for Zhao Ji and was named Weiyuan Jiedushi. The stone he found was named "Pan Gu Hou". I am sure I can be as good as that stone!]

System: [Is he sick? Why did he give the stone a title of nobility?]

Xue Chen: [Yes.]

Gong Jiu didn't understand what his elder brother was thinking and why he would agree to such a thing. He walked to Xue Chen's side and said, "I am willing to work for the government together with my elder brother."

Zhao Ji could see that Gong Jiu was doing it reluctantly.

He actually didn't like to force others. In terms of art, he hoped that someone would appreciate the beauty of Taihu stone from the bottom of their hearts like he did. Gong Jiu made himself look like a villain by doing this.

But he was also worried about his elder brother, and the twins were the children of the Prince of Taiping...

Zhao Ji's expression was gentle: "Then let the two of you do it. Xue Lian already has a position, and as the elder brother, how can Xue Chen be suppressed by his younger brother? He should be equal to Xue Lian and be appointed as the governor of Xidu."

Xue Chen: "I obey your order."

The atmosphere at the palace banquet became cold. Cai Jing and Tong Guan were not sure about the current situation and did not dare to speak rashly.

Zhuge Zhengwo was also analyzing the situation.

On the surface, the Prince of Taiping seemed to have gained benefits, but the more he thought about it, the more he felt something was wrong. He was very worried that his son had fallen into Cai Jing's trap.

Chen'er and Yuan Feishuang had not known each other for long. It was possible that Yuan Feishuang and Cai Jing had set a trap together and forced his son to fall into it.

Gong Jiu did not return to his seat. He followed Xue Chen and said, "Brother, this is not a good job. You should refuse it. Why did you agree to it?"

Xue Chen's eyes were full of compassion: "It is because I knew it was not a good job that I agreed."

Gong Jiu's heart softened: "You are always like this... But there are too many people suffering in the world. Not only can you not save them, but you will also sacrifice yourself."

Xue Chen smiled and asked, "I think this is a good opportunity."

Gong Jiu: "What opportunity?"

Xue Chen: "The opportunity to help you get rid of..."

King Taiping asked, "What are you two whispering about?"

Gong Jiu had a cold expression and remained silent.

Xue Chen shook his head: "He didn't say anything."

Prince Taiping whispered: "Yuan Feishuang may not have good intentions in asking for an official position in front of the emperor. I see that he is very close to Cai Jing. Maybe Cai Jing wants to win me over, so he deliberately flatters you. There is no difference between Taihu stone and ordinary stone, it's just that the one I found is too ordinary. It may not be in the eyes of the emperor. It is not easy to find, and it is even more difficult to send it to the capital."

Xue Chen: "Yuan Feishuang is from Liufenbantang. He learned from Di Xianzhi. His senior brother is Di Feijing, the grand master of Liufenbantang. He is considered a man of the world and is indeed Cai Jing's cronies." Prince

Taiping: "Since you know that, why are you still so close to him?"

Gong Jiu also wanted to know this.

Xue Chen smiled: "Because he is a very pure person, he loves those he wants to live and hates those he wants to die, and he is very frank. All the things I know were told to me by Yuan Feishuang himself. He knew that I was idle in the mansion, so he wanted to ask for an official position for me, and he didn't have any bad intentions."

Taiping Wang: "This kid suddenly came up with such a move, I'm afraid Cai Jing can't resist it."

Xue Chen said proudly: [Cai Jing is no match for Xiaofen.]

System: [Yes... He has always been led by your nose. Prince Taiping sighed: "

For other officials, escorting Taihu stones is a lucrative job, and they can make a lot of money. Dad knows that you are definitely not such a person. Maybe you will pity the people and contribute your own money and effort..."

Gong Jiu: "Just let me do it, and I won't dirty my brother's hands."

Xue Chen: "I haven't done it yet, Dad and Lian'er are worrying too much. What's more, I also want to see what it looks like outside."

Lunch was almost over, and Zhao Ji ordered the palace people to remove the food.

A eunuch came to report: "Your Majesty, Fang Xiaohou has arrived."

Zhao Ji turned around and said to a eunuch behind him: "He came very timely."

The eunuch looked very strange, his skin was a little red, and looked very rough, as if it had been exposed to the wind and sun.

He has always been by Zhao Ji’s side. Xue Chen also saw him when he entered the palace last time, but he didn’t take him seriously. He thought this man was a eunuch who climbed up from the bottom. Seeing Zhao Ji’s reaction reminded him of something.

Xue Chen: [I remember that in the original novel, Mi Cangqiong was favored by the emperor because of his face like a crab shell, so he was renamed Mi Youqiao, and he rose to prominence from then on.]

System: [Raw crab shell or cooked crab shell?]

Xue Chen: [It looks cooked... I really feel ashamed of myself. I have seen him several times, but I never thought of crab shells!]

System: [...]

Xue Chen: [The late emperor must have been a foodie. He kept someone who looked like a big crab and gave him such a delicious name.]

System: [Is it delicious? 】

Xue Chen:【I really think of Guoqiao Rice Noodles.】

System:【……】

Fang Yingkan did not come with his adoptive father.

He wore a dark golden robe, was thin, had a pretty face, and had a gloomy look on his face. It looked like he had not had a good time these past few days.

He saluted Zhao Ji, and then saluted the adults present one by one. Finally, he stood in front of King Taiping and bowed deeply.

"I have been under house arrest for the past few months. My father taught me painstakingly, and I realized what I did wrong. Now I have figured it out, and I feel deeply that I committed serious sins in the past. Just being under house arrest can hardly offset the mistakes I made, and I am sorry for the soldiers who died on the front line. I am willing to let the prince deal with me and make up for my mistakes."

His attitude was sincere and his movements were humble. It seemed that he really knew his mistakes.

Zhao Ji said: "Fang Yingkan came to the palace to see me several times just to see my uncle. I was really annoyed by him, so I agreed."

Taiping Wang said calmly: "It's a good thing that the young marquis can correct his mistakes. Since you have already realized your mistakes so deeply, you have not lost the reputation of Fang Juxia."

Fang Yingkan: "Dad told me that he once met you by chance in the palace. He admires you very much and has always hoped that I can grow up to be a hero for the country and the people. I went astray for a while and disappointed Dad. This time when I entered the palace, Dad specifically told me to apologize to you."

Xue Chen: [That's wrong.]

System: [What's wrong?]

Xue Chen: [Youqiao Group is a neutral faction, but Fang Yingkan still has private contacts with Cai Jing. He said this to my father in front of Cai Jing. Isn't he afraid that Cai Jing will be angry?]

System: [Did he find that Cai Jing is not as reliable as your father and want to break up with your father?]

Xue Chen: [You are still too naive. After you choose a side, you don't have the power to choose a camp again. Those who change jobs halfway will not have a good end. If you don't believe me, look at Lu Bu. 】

System: [……]

Prince Taiping said: "You are not sorry to me, but to the bank and the emperor. Since the emperor has forgiven you, I naturally have no right to say anything."

Fang Yingkan's eyes were shining, he said: "Last time I said that I wanted to make friends with the two young masters of your mansion, it was not empty talk, I really don't have many friends, I hope the prince will allow it."

Prince Taiping: "I have never liked to interfere in children's social life, you don't have to ask me."

Fang Yingkan: "Yes."

"You have turned hostility into friendship." Zhao Ji said, "I am a little tired, I will go to rest for a while, my dear ministers, please feel free to do as you please."

He played too late last night and got up late this morning. Later, he went out to freeze for a while and didn't feel sleepy. Now that he is full, he begins to feel sleepy.

Zhao Ji left his ministers and took Mi Youqiao and Liang Shicheng away.

The ministers looked at each other, Cai Jing took his leave first, followed by Tong Guan, Prince Taiping and Zhuge Zhengwo.

Zhuge Zhengwo called out to Prince Taiping, as if he had something to say to him.

Xue Chen and Gong Jiu slowed down and walked at the end.

He seized the opportunity to strike up a conversation with Liu Yixuan, first smiled at the thin boy, then asked gently: "Your name is Liu Yixuan, right?"

Liu Yixuan nodded and pointed to his mouth.

Xue Chen: "I know you can't speak, don't feel embarrassed."

Liu Yixuan nodded.

Xue Chen: "Did you come with Lord Tong?"

Liu Yixuan nodded.

Xue Chen: "You have already made great achievements at such a young age. You are really amazing."

Liu Yixuan smiled and pointed at Xue Chen and Gong Jiu, gesturing and making a few movements.

System: [What does this mean?]

Xue Chen: [Perfunctory performance.]

System: […]

Xue Chen: "Lian'er and I are where we are today only because of our father's blessing. If we were in your shoes, we might not be able to do better than you. Your ability is obvious to all. There is no need to belittle yourself."

System: […] You are so narcissistic.

Liu Yixuan used to be praised by his elders, but now he is praised by his outstanding peers. He can't help but feel a little embarrassed. His cheeks are slightly red. He seems to think that this Prince Taiping is very kind, and the look he gives him is much closer.

Xue Chen: "I don't have many friends. If you have a day off, you can come to the Taiping Palace to play with me."

Liu Yixuan pointed to his throat.

Xue Chen: "It doesn't matter if you can't talk. I think you have a good rapport with me. Even if you can't speak, I can understand what you mean. Isn't this telepathy?"

Gong Jiu was very tired.

From the day Xie Heng met his eldest brother, his life began to get out of control.

He couldn't drive Pei Rui away from his brother. Not only could he not do anything to him, but he would also be disliked by his brother.

By the time Yuan Feishuang got close to his eldest brother, his ability to accept had become much stronger and he didn't lose his composure in the palace. Now it was Liu Yixuan's turn again...

Liu Yixuan was not a master like Pei Rui and Yuan Feishuang. He looked extremely frail, not tall, thin, with a pure face, just like a woman.

Gong Jiu could feel that Liu Yixuan did not know martial arts, and if he wanted to kill him, it would be easy.

But what was the point of killing Liu Yixuan?

Even if this dumb guy was gone, there would still be Xie Heng, Pei Rui, and Yuan Feishuang. Even if these three people were gone, there would still be many others.

Xie Heng was right. The more he rejected his eldest brother's friends, the more his eldest brother would be annoyed with him.

He could only endure it and watch his eldest brother and this dumb guy talking and laughing.

Arriving at the palace gate, Tong Guan called Liu Yixuan's name, and he reluctantly said goodbye to his elder brother and went to Tong Guan's place.

Gong Jiu breathed a sigh of relief and looked around: "Brother, go wait inside the carriage."

Xue Chen: "Okay."

Fang Yingkan came over from behind: "Mr. Xue."

Xue Chen paused and turned to look at Fang Yingkan.

Gong Jiu lowered the curtain and stood behind his brother.

The two brothers looked very similar. When Xue Chen looked cold, he looked exactly like his younger brother. Fang Yingkan couldn't tell the two brothers apart. He looked left and right and gave up calling him.

"I came a little late and missed the snow viewing with the two gentlemen. It's a pity. Fortunately, I saw you two here, so I came over to say a few words to you two with a thick face."

Xue Chen: "Young Marquis

, you are too polite." Fang Yingkan smiled bitterly: "What kind of young marquis am I? I am just an orphan. If I hadn't been adopted by my father, I don't know whether I would be alive or dead now. How can I compare with the noble status of you two? Young Master Xue, please don't call me like that, just call me by my name."

He was very humble and mentioned the two brothers in his words. Even Gong Jiu, such a cold man, lowered his guard and had some good feelings for him.

System: [He seems to have really changed for the better.]

Xue Chen: [It is recommended to engrave the way his father died into his DNA. 】

System: [……]

In the original novel, Fang Yingkan is full of evil and has done many bad things. Fang Juxia seems to have some serious illness. He only helps the victims silently and does not teach his son a lesson.

Fang Yingkan is worried that one day in the future, Fang Juxia will become his enemy. He writes a letter to Fang Juxia to invite him to Beijing and tells him that he found the whereabouts of his adoptive mother in the mountains.

Fang Yingkan's adoptive mother died because of him. After her death, Fang Juxia has been thinking about her all the time. When he heard that his wife might still be alive, he immediately set off for the capital, thinking about teaching Fang Yingkan a lesson. After

Fang Juxia entered Beijing and walked on the street, he saw Fang Yingkan kneeling there to greet him after a few steps. He cried and called him daddy from a distance, which aroused Fang Juxia's love for his son.

Then he said that he knew he was wrong, and then told Fang Juxia that the bad things they did were all done in order to compete with Cai Jing, and that there were other people who did the bad things, and Fang Yingkan just took the blame for others.

They brought Fang Juxia to the mountain, and several people joined forces to attack Fang Juxia. In the end, Fang Yingkan killed him personally and pushed him off the cliff.

After killing his adoptive father, Fang Yingkan cried sadly.

System: [Wow, he is even more treacherous than Wanyan Kang and your brother.]

Xue Chen: [How did my brother betray me?]

System: [……] Damn brother complex!

Xue Chen smiled: "Young Marquis, you are joking. You have already seized the title. My brother and I cannot compare with you in terms of identity or status." Fang Yingkan

finally figured out who was who between the two. He looked at Xue Chen: "Are you blaming me, young master?"

Xue Chen: "Even the emperor has forgiven the young marquis, how dare I blame you?"

Fang Yingkan: "I was deceived by the Jin people at that time and didn't think so much. It was not my intention to poison those people to attack you two. I just wanted to try the effect of the poison. However, the Jin people said that those who were poisoned were difficult to control. If there was no flute sound, they would probably riot, kill the people guarding them and escape.

"They asked me to hand over the method of controlling the poisoned people and told me that they would send people to help watch over those people. I believed it to be true and didn't hide anything. I didn't expect that the Jin people would manipulate them, wantonly kill pedestrians, and even sneak attack you two... It's all my fault. If I wasn't so naive, I wouldn't be used and make such a mistake."

Gong Jiu: "Are you here to apologize?"

Fang Yingkan: "Yes."

Gong Jiu: "Are you done?" Fang

Yingkan: "The prince has a good reputation in the court. I have long admired him, but the prince is low-key, so I have never found a chance to make friends with you. Now that I have corrected myself, I wonder if the prince is willing to recognize me as a friend? "

He and Gong Jiu were both officials in the court. Even if they had no interactions, they had heard of each other.

Moreover, Fang Yingkan's Youqiao Group was very large, and Fang Yingkan was the second in command of the Youqiao Group. He was responsible for many things, including making friends with officials.

He had money in his hands, and knocking on doors with money was more effective than anything else. He even knocked on Cai Jing's door.

Unfortunately, Prince Taiping didn't love money, and Gong Jiu was not short of money, so no one paid attention to him.

Fang Yingkan has a wide network of contacts in the court, and there must be a few people who have interacted with Gong Jiu. He had inquired about Gong Jiu's character and came with full sincerity, and it seemed that he really wanted to pull Gong Jiu onto his boat.

Gong Jiu didn't want to expose the nameless island before, and had always refused Fang Yingkan. Now he is afraid that his brother will be unhappy, so he dare not agree to him.

Gong Jiu: "You should know that my father doesn't like the Jin people. My brother and I also have no good feelings towards the Jin people."

Fang Yingkan was a little disappointed: "I really changed my ways and will not associate with the Jin people anymore."

Gong Jiu turned around and tightened Xue Chen's cloak: "Brother, it's windy outside, you go in first."

Xue Chen nodded: "Little Marquis, I'm sorry to leave you. "

He turned around, held Gong Jiu's hand, stepped on a low stool, and entered the carriage.

The sound insulation of the carriage was not very good, and Xue Chen listened quietly to the conversation between the two people outside.

Gong Jiu: "What makes you worthy of our brotherhood?"

Fang Yingkan: "I have people and money. I can't guarantee that I can accomplish what Mr. Xue wants to do, but with my help, it will definitely be much safer."

Gong Jiu: "If that's the case, why do you have to do this?"

Fang Yingkan: "Cai Jing and Zhu Ge Zhengwo are competing against each other. If Youqiao Group forms an alliance with King Taiping, neither Cai Jing nor Zhu Ge Zhengwo will be our opponent. "

He did not continue.

Gong Jiu knew very well that after the two tigers died, only the forces of Prince Taiping and Youqiao Group would remain, and a new round of struggle would surely begin.

Prince Taiping controlled the military power, and it seemed that he had a high chance of winning, but Youqiao Group had a large number of talents and masters from all walks of life, so killing Prince Taiping would be a piece of cake.

Gong Jiu: "What do you plan to do?"

Fang Yingkan: "Since Prince Taiping does not like the Jin people, we will deal with Cai Jing first. He has always advocated peace and has had many dealings with the Jin people in private. If he falls, the two Masters Xue should be very happy, right?"

Gong Jiu pondered.

Fang Yingkan: "I just want to make friends with you two. Can't the prince even make a decision on this?"

Gong Jiu: "Yes. "

Fang Yingkan originally wanted to provoke him, but he didn't expect that he would admit it directly. He was stunned: "Could it be that His Royal Highness Prince Taiping..."

Gong Jiu's expression was a little cold: "It has nothing to do with him."

Fang Yingkan saw his reaction and laughed: "I understand."

Xue Chen coughed lightly twice, and his voice came from the carriage: "I have always been the one who has the final say in the family, and Lian'er really can't make the decision."

Fang Yingkan: "I think so too."

Xue Chen: "I do have something here, and I would like to ask the young marquis for help. This matter is a bit tricky for me, but the young marquis has people and money, so it shouldn't be difficult to do it. I wonder if the young marquis can agree."

Fang Yingkan: "Please speak, young master."

Xue Chen: "I wonder if the young marquis can buy a few pieces of Taihu stone and escort them back to Beijing?"

Fang Yingkan pondered for a moment: "Yes. "

Xue Chen: "Thank you, and please be careful with your reputation, young marquis, and don't use your power to bully others."

Fang Yingkan: "Since I promised the eldest master to buy the Taihu stone back, of course I have to 'buy' it. "

Xue Chen also took this into consideration, so he handed this matter over to Fang Yingkan.

Youqiao Group has a bad reputation. During the party struggles, many people were forced to lose their families. But he has never heard of any problems when he was doing sugar, salt, rice, and flour transactions privately. I think they were all legitimate businesses.

This kind of business is so big that anyone would be jealous, but Fang Yingkan still has it firmly in his hands, which is enough to show that he has no handle on these things.

Xue Chen leaned against the carriage happily: [Done!]

System: [Is that it? You don’t have to do anything, and you get an official position?]

[This is called a middleman making a profit!] Xue Chen, [And I didn’t do nothing. Fang Yingkan will definitely not help me in vain. I also have to be sincere.]

System: [Do you really want to befriend him?]

Xue Chen: [I've already made friends with Xiaofen and Xiaoliu. Xiaomian is also half of the Divine Marquisate. All the forces are equally shared. It doesn't matter if there's one more Fang Yingkan.]

System: [He shouldn't be called Fang Yingkan. He should be called a fool.]