Chapter 1089 Hard Work

Late at night, early spring brought a touch of warmth and dispelled the deep cold in the night, but it was still more than a month away from the real warming. Especially for places like the imperial city where it snows in winter, it will be a little later.

It's midnight, and the watchmen strolled hastily around the street, knocking the bamboo tube in their hands a few times, even if they had completed their errands, and those who knocked too loudly at night and were likely to be frightened would have a blast, so Hurry up and finish your errands and go home to sleep.

When passing by Junhou Street, I saw a lantern hanging on a high gate from a distance, and thought to myself that it is better not to get close today, lest the nobleman be surprised and be beaten up again.

It is so troublesome to make a watch in the imperial city. There are too many high-ranking and red-walled people, and if you don't pay attention, you will be annoying, and it becomes normal to be beaten. I can only avoid some, for fear that the sound of the watch will disturb the people behind the wall who are sleeping soundly.

In fact, the watcher didn't know that not everyone in the high-rise and red-walled house he was worried about was sound asleep.

This is the Qin Mansion, the residence of Qin Mu, the Governor of Jingbei, in the imperial city.

Like all the people who came to the imperial city from other places to serve as officials, the house Qin Mu prepared for himself was not too big, but the walls were high and the doors were wide, the location was special, and the symbolic meaning of status was stronger.

Only Qin Mu, his monogamous wife and three concubines, and slaves lived in this house all year round. Sometimes the family's heirs will stay in the house for a few days when they come to visit.

In the afternoon, the eldest son, Qin Haiping, went to the imperial city on business, and then stayed overnight. Outsiders don't know, but people in the house know that Qin Haiping and Qin Mu went to the study after dinner and know that neither of them came out at this time.

The charcoal fire in Gu Gu Gu Gu's house boiled the water in the copper pot, Qin Haiping got up and lifted it down, and made a cup of tea for his father and himself a cup of tea.

"Father, do you really want to send things to Lin Chen? There's no need for that, right?" Serving the tea, he blew on the froth on it, with an expression of unwillingness and caution on his face. His father was talkative, but this matter did hurt his face a little. At least that's how he sees it.

From Qin Haiping's point of view, although the Black Flag Camp is very powerful now, it's not completely irresistible. The Qin family's power, foundation, and reliance are not inferior to those of the Black Flag Camp. Besides, he didn't think that Shen would turn against the Qin family for just a few supplies.

The leader of the Black Flag Battalion is from the fourth rank, and the leader of the Qin family is also from the fourth rank.

What's more, now they are related by in-laws and the court judge of the middle school, Lu Lingliang. The two parties have met each other, and they both have the intention of entering into a relationship, which adds a lot of confidence to the Qin family.

Mr. Lu Liang, Mr. Lu, is a person who will be a prime minister in the future, and he is also the most trusted person of His Majesty. Who else needs to be tied up with the Qin family?

Squeeze Lin Chen away, let the Qin family stand up in Xuanqingwei's system, and let the Jingbei Black Flag Camp understand: No matter who is on the border of Jingbei, it depends on the face of the Qin family, otherwise they will not be able to stand firm!

The risk of doing so is naturally not low, but the benefits are also many. Even for Jingbei to be under his own control, it was worth offending Shen Xixing.

But as soon as he came today, Qin Haiping was recruited by his father Qin Mu to the study room, and after talking about some daily things, he was asked to change the original plan and distribute all the supplies that had been withheld to the Black Flag Camp in Jingbei . This made Qin Haiping very puzzled.

Qin Mu took a few sips of tea, his expression was very flat, without any ups and downs, and his eyes didn't even fall on his son in front of him, but looked at the tea leaves swirling in the teacup, as if in a trance.

After a while, Qin Haiping stopped talking, and waited for his father to speak. There was a stick of silence in the study. This made Qin Haiping panic. Usually, in this case, he said or did something wrong.

"Father, the child is dull, please teach him." Qin Haiping has been obedient to his father since he was a child. He understands that his father is far more thoughtful than he is, so he just kneels down on one knee and asks for advice when he realizes his mistake.

Only then did Qin Mu put down the teacup in his hand, a trace of helplessness flashed across his face, and he was a little relieved. Among his sons, only Qin Haiping can be regarded as a "talent", but it is also limited, and his cultivation talent and intelligence are not the kind of top-notch people. I can only hope that after experiencing a lot in the future, I can develop a prudent character, so that I can barely pass on the Qin family.

"The world is impermanent, and the wind doesn't always blow in one direction. Only by adapting to the situation and judging the situation can we live for a long time. I have told you all these words, but you always think about it halfway, so how will you be in charge of the Qin family in the future if you are so sloppy?"

"The child knows his mistake."

Qin Mu snorted and stood up from his chair. Walking to the window and opening it to let Night Breeze in, he took a deep breath and said, "You also went to Shen Hao's wedding before. You were also shocked by the grandeur of it, why didn't you think about it?

Do you think that every fourth-rank official can get a reward from the steward of the House of Internal Affairs to personally present it to His Majesty?

Or do you think Wanjuan Shushan, the elder of Mingshan Sect, and Duan Jue from Fenghong Villa lost their minds and went to congratulate them?

Things have changed.

His Majesty's attention to Shen Hao is not limited to his contribution in the Black Flag Battalion. Can't you see that? "

"My boy thought that the reason why the sect came was because the imperial army and Fenghong Villa came forward to destroy the four second-rate sects, and Shen Hao gave it this face as the center. This seems to be related to Shen Hao's status, it seems."

"madness!"

The blank look in his son's eyes made Qin Mu a little angry. Then he raised his voice and said sharply, "Juzhong? A mere Zhuzhong can bring elders from Wanjuan Shushan and Mingshan sects? Can Fenghong Villa come to three elders?"

"Father, do you mean that Shen Hao is not just a middleman?" Qin Haiping finally came to his senses at this time. He frowned, because he also thought of a possibility.

"Hmph. Naturally, it's not just as simple as a middleman. If it's just a middleman, neither the Zongmen nor the Fenghong Villa will send elders to his big wedding. The reason why he deserves this courtesy can only be that Shen Hao now has a new identity, such as a certain title representing Fenghong Villa or Guochao directly contacting the sect."

The matter of Fenghong Villa does not need to be told by anyone other than the emperor, and the interior of Fenghong Villa is very tight. It is extremely difficult for Qin Mu to find out the news, but according to the external appearance, he can also It was judged that Shen Hao's identity had changed drastically.

"Once Shen Hao has a new identity in Fenghong Villa, the strength of our status with him will change, and it will be very difficult to handle him. It's the same even if Lu Liang is counted."

Qin Haiping is not a fool after all, so he understands. Because if the person surnamed Shen has a new identity in Fenghong Villa, in other words, he has more weight in front of the emperor, which is even several times higher than the position of the commander of the Black Flag Battalion. After all, Fenghong Villa is the most important place of Guochao. In this way, if there is a direct conflict between the Qin family and the Shen family, it is very likely that Lu Oliang will leave the Qin family behind, and the Qin family will be in great trouble.

"But father, if the power of the Black Flag Camp is allowed to take root in Jingbei, the family business will be in danger."

"Well, the risk control needs to be tightened. The Black Flag Battalion's purge in various places has passed, and all the thread ends have been solved by us in advance. As long as there are no new problems in the future, it will be fine.

But Lin Chen doesn't get along with you, it's really not a solution to be stared at by him all the time."