The Happy Life of Small Officials in Northern Song Dynasty

Ouyang Xiu listened carefully to Yan Biyun's words, and he understood that Miss Yan in front of him was completely overwhelmed by Su Jin, and there was even a trace of admiration for Su Jin in his words. She is very insightful in business, almost all of the Yan family's property is managed by this woman, and Yan Shu never asks, so it can be seen that this woman is very capable; such a woman is so obsessed with Su Jin, it just shows that Su Jin is not A mediocrity.high-speed update

Ouyang Xiu tentatively said: "My niece, although the words are good, he has violated the national law after all; the reason why the court enacted the law is to maintain the long-term peace and order of the Song Dynasty, and the prince's crime is the same as that of the common people. Although Su Jin's intention is good, But you must not disregard the laws of the country and fail to abide by them, you must be punished."

Yan Biyun gave a blessing and said: "Lord Zhongcheng, how can the slave family not know this, the state-owned state law family has family rules, since Mr. Su violated the laws of the country, your lord will deal with it according to the law, Mr. Su will never deny it."

Ouyang Xiu didn't expect Yan Biyun to have such an attitude, and said in a deep voice: "Special Envoy Su didn't deny it, he personally agreed to this matter, so I actually came to take him to Beijing today."

Yan Biyun said: "It should be like this. Your Excellency's actions are not wrong."

Ouyang Xiu looked at Yan Biyun's calm and unwavering face, and thought to himself: Sure enough, people say that a woman's heart is elusive, and no one can fathom it. She was still in love just now, but now that her lover is in a catastrophe, she doesn't take it seriously. It seems that a woman's words can't be trusted at all. , really feel worthless for Su Jin.

I only heard Yan Biyun softly said: "My family has a request, I hope Lord Zhongcheng can agree."

Ouyang Xiu said in a cold and deep voice, "But it's okay to say."

Yan Biyun sighed, turned his head to look at Su Jin who was munching on the case in the corner, and said in a low voice, "I would like to ask my lord to bring me a message to my uncle."

Ouyang Xiudao: "It's the New Year's Eve, isn't my niece good at the capital? This time, I happened to be driving back to the capital with my official car. Wouldn't it be nice to have someone to take care of me on the way?"

Yan Biyun smiled miserably and said, "I won't go back to my house, and I won't be able to go back to my house either."

Ouyang Xiu was taken aback, and asked, "Why?"

Yan Biyun bowed his head and said: "My lord, don't ask any more questions, just ask your lord to send a message to the slave family."

Ouyang Xiu couldn't ask again, nodded and said, "What message do you bring?"

Yan Biyun looked up at the people coming and going on the road outside the window, neighing and screaming, and said softly: "I said Biyun girl greeted uncle, wished uncle good health and a hundred years of life, and said that my family thanked him for his more than [-] years of nurturing Well, there may be nothing to repay in this life, but in the next life, I will repay him a thousand times.”

Ouyang Xiu was startled, the words didn't appeal to his ears no matter how he heard them, as if he was saying goodbye, he couldn't help frowning and said, "Niece Xian, what are you talking about? What is this life and the next life, isn't this scaring Lord San Si to death?"

Yan Biyun bowed profusely and said, "My lord, don't ask any more questions, just bring me the message."

Ouyang Xiu said: "This is not possible. Take such a few words without thinking. If the Lord Sansi asks me about the specific situation, how can I answer?"

Yan Biyun sighed and said, "Does your lord really want to listen?"

Ouyang Xiu said: "That's still false, if you don't say this, I can't tell Lord Sansi."

Yan Biyun said: "My lord, is Mr. Su still alive after being taken to the capital?"

Ouyang Xiudao: "This is a serious crime. If it is serious, it will be regarded as conspiracy to exterminate the nine clans. The lightest punishment is to lose his head. But if he can not implicate his family, it will be regarded as the emperor's grace."

Yan Biyun said with a pale face: "That is to say... Mr. Su must be unlucky?"

Ouyang Xiu twisted his beard and said: "I'm afraid that's the case. Although the emperor is a benevolent lord, I'm afraid he won't spare his life. After all, the law is there. What's the use of not obeying the law? If you don't kill Su Jin, he will If everyone in Japan followed suit, wouldn’t the world be in chaos.”

Yan Biyun said: "The slave family also thinks the same way. How can they break the laws of the Song Dynasty for Mr. Su alone, so the slave family has also decided. Since Mr. Su is doomed to die, how can the slave family live here alone? Mr. Su has a deep affection for the slave family, and the slave family There is no repayment, only martyrdom to follow, and on the road to Huangquan, I can carry a lamp to guide Mr. Su, so that Mr. Su will not be lonely and helpless."

Yan Biyun's words were indifferent, as if he was not talking about his own life and death. There was a sense of determination in his calmness, which made his scalp numb and his body cold.

Ouyang Xiu exclaimed in shock: "What? How could you do this?"

The sound was so loud that Su Jin in the corner of the room and the attendants outside the door all looked sideways. Ouyang Xiu consciously lost his composure, waved his hand to indicate that nothing happened, then turned to Yan Biyun and said, "My niece, how can you be like this? How can you be so beautiful?" Can you die because of this? This... this is too nonsense."

Yan Biyun said: "My lord, don't persuade the slave family, the slave family has made up its mind, and the slave family also knows that this is an unfilial act, but wouldn't it be unrighteous to Mr. Su if we don't do this? Filial piety is difficult for the slave family to consider, and there are still brothers and sisters in the Yan family who can take care of you." Biyun fulfilled his filial piety in front of his uncle, so he can only ask them to perform his filial piety on his behalf, and die himself in the righteousness of the Son of Su."

Ouyang Xiu repeatedly waved his hands and said: "No, no, what are you talking about? You and Su Jin have no marriage contract, so how can you talk about the righteousness of husband and wife? You don't cherish your own life for the sake of Su Jin, and you will only make Master Sansi sad. How can Master San Si live in peace of mind in the future? Everyone knows that Master San Si regards you as his own, and even treats his own children worse than you. Aren’t you letting him down? How can you be so cruel? "

Yan Biyun was full of tears, and whispered: "My lord said yes, but how could the slave family fail Mr. Su? If it wasn't for the slave family, Mr. Su would never take over the food business. If he suffers, wouldn't it be the same as the slave family being killed?" Him? Not to mention that the slave family has already made an oath to live and die with him, even if there is no vow, can the slave family live in peace? Money debts are easy to repay, but love debts are hard to repay; this debt will be crushed like a mountain In my heart, my family will never show my face again, so why didn't my family go with him; if it were you, an adult, would you be able to live with peace of mind just because someone died for you?"

Ouyang Xiu was at a loss for words, just rubbed his hands together and said, "No, no, how could this be?"

Yan Biyun took out a silk handkerchief to wipe away tears, raised his head and said, "Forget it, since the lord is not willing to deliver the message for the slave family, the slave family will send someone to deliver the letter. If the lord has anything to ask, if there is nothing else, the slave family will leave."

Ouyang Xiu stomped his feet and rubbed his hands, he didn't know what to do for a while; this woman is so virtuous and willing to die for Su Jin, it's really admirable; if there is such a woman among the people, Ouyang Xiu will definitely be moved by her, and generously wrote an article Great praise; but this is the daughter of the Yan family, Yan Shu's apple of the eye.

Although she died voluntarily, the cause of the incident was always because she found out that Su Jin tampered with military rations. If she didn't care about this matter, who would talk so much about it?Except for the dozen or so officials in custody, the number of people in Yangzhou City who knew about this matter would not exceed the number of slaps in the face, and all of these people participated in this matter, and they are all guilty when they are investigated. , how can you talk nonsense?

If this girl dies as a martyr, it goes without saying that Yan Shu will take the blame on himself. From then on, he will clamp his tail tightly. If he is a little careless, Yan Shu will not hesitate to step on him. Even in the quagmire, a few boulders would be thrown down; Ouyang Xiu couldn't imagine such a day.

Or simply take Yan Biyun and tie it up and hand it over to Yan Shu?Ouyang Xiu hastily denied this crazy idea of ​​his own. How can a person be seen if he wants to die, not to mention that it is against the law to tie up the daughter of the Yan family for no reason. Said: This woman is about to commit suicide, and this officer is protecting her; as soon as this sentence is spoken, I will protect the rotten eggs and rotten leaves that are thrown away.

Or pretend not to know?Ouyang Xiu once again denied his own thoughts, and not reporting what he knew was regarded as dereliction of duty and covering up. Once the matter became known to the court, the emperor would definitely not forgive him. Flies usually stare at him, and he will lose his official position or even his life due to dereliction of duty and concealment.Moreover, these officials will be deported to Beijing for trial sooner or later. How can this matter be concealed?

Zuo is neither, nor is it, Ouyang Xiu slammed his palm anxiously, didn't even notice Yan Biyun's farewell salute, just paced back and forth frowning, trying to find a way to get the best of both worlds.

Su Jin stuffed the last piece of bread into his mouth, chewed it and swallowed it, got up and walked over.

Yan Biyun's mourning and crying, Ouyang Xiu's panic, all of this came into his eyes.

Su Jin blamed himself a little. Yan Biyun was not the kind of person who would talk and tell lies. He made up some kind of story in front of Ouyang Xiu just for himself. His status is average; but Su Jin is also very helpless, if things are not difficult, he would not have to rely on Yan Biyun to show his face to turn the situation around.

Having said that, Su Jin only needs Yan Biyun to show his face, let Ouyang Xiu know that the relationship between the two is not shallow, and let Ouyang Xiu consider the consequences of taking him. Only when Ouyang Xiu is hesitant can Su Jin proceed to the second step. Make a deal.

But Yan Biyun actually cried, which was beyond Su Jin's expectation. In Su Jin's memory, Yan Biyun only cried once when he reunited with him in Yingtian Mansion. The rest of the time, he was calm and peaceful. It seems that Yan Biyun has stayed with him for a long time, and his acting skills have improved so much?