No, gentlemen also guard against

Chapter 272
Li Fusu suddenly found a hand stretched out in front of him, holding a piece of watermelon.

He was taken aback for a moment, then raised his hand to take it: "Thank you...thank you Lianghan."

"Thank you for the melon you brought?"

Ouyang Rong thought it was funny, shook his head, and then buried himself in eating melons.

Li Fusu also smiled, suddenly not so nervous.

Afterwards, the two friends faced each other, squatted on the ground, and ate melons together, showing a tacit understanding.

"Is it called Li Fusu..."

Ouyang Rong muttered, without raising his head, he asked, "So Emperor Gaozong is your real grandfather?"

"That's right." Li Fusu nodded.

"What's it like to be the grandson of the emperor?" He asked suddenly.

"Ah?" Li Fusu was stunned.

Ouyang Rong thought for a while, searched his memory, opened his mouth and took a big mouthful of melon meat, while chewing, grinned and asked:
"If I remember correctly, when Emperor Gaozong was critically ill, the Empress Dowager took over the government, the former crown prince was abolished, your father was registered as the new crown prince, and you also became the eldest grandson.

"In order to stabilize the foundation of the country, Emperor Gaozong appointed you as the grandson of the emperor, established the government early, and confirmed the order of succession.

"Well, the legitimate third-generation prince, the sole heir to the Dagan legal system, shouldn't be wrong, right?"

"That's right, but..."

Li Fusu put down the gourd ladle with both hands, wiped the corners of his mouth with the back of his hand, and said with a bitter face:

"However, when my grandfather enshrined me, I was just one year old, and after a few years, my father lost the throne, and my grandmother changed to Zhou. In the new kingdom and new dynasty, I was also deposed and demoted to a commoner.

"Your butt isn't even sitting warm. How do you know what it's like to be a grandson? Hey, Lianghan, you better stop teasing me."

The unshaven young melon gnawing sighed and shook his head.

Ouyang Rong laughed.

"Tian Huanggui, at least you have won once at the starting line, and it's not a loss to experience it."

"Uh."

Li Dalang didn't quite understand his friend's weird jokes, but he was honest and didn't pursue it. He lowered his head and continued to eat the watermelon in his hand.

At a certain moment, he suddenly whispered:
"In fact, if you think about it carefully, life like this is pretty good now, if there is no such thing as being hunted down by the Wei family last time."

When Ouyang Rong heard the words, he ate melons in silence and didn't answer.

"Last time on the [-]th day in Dagu Mountain, thanks to Lianghan and Miss Xie, our family escaped unharmed. Later, on the way back down the mountain to Luming Street, Amei suddenly said that we might not be able to continue to be common people.

"I can't go back to the leisurely days of incognito as before. Our family has been watched by the people in Luoyang, and we are destined to be involved in the future dispute..."

Li Fusu raised his head, looked at Ouyang Rong, and couldn't help confirming again:
"Lianghan, tell me, is this true? Is it true that our family can't go back?"

Ouyang Rong said without raising his head:
"Didn't you hear what I said last time in Yilanxuan's study?"

Li Fusu was taken aback for a moment, then his expression became a little embarrassed, "Lianghan, at that time we..."

"It's okay, Junior Sister has already told me.

"And I guessed it a little earlier. During that time, your father and sister were doing nothing to show their hospitality."

Ouyang Rong put down the clean melon scoop, picked up a sweat towel, wiped his hands, and asked casually:
"Why, Dalang doesn't believe my speculation?"

"No."

Li Fusu shook his head vigorously, and said softly:
"I just feel that even if Lianghan's judgment came true, my grandmother really took our family back to Luoyang, and the process was safe and smooth, and even after returning to Beijing, she made my father the heir of the emperor again.

"But I'm afraid we won't be able to handle the monstrous wealth. There is no such thing as a good thing in this world.

"It's better to live in seclusion in Longcheng, and live a normal life with the family together."

Ouyang Rong nodded: "Okay, for the rest of my life, Da Lang will continue to study on the hanging beam in Juxian Garden every day and serve the teacher."

"Cough Lianghan, what are you talking about? You have said it before. Reading requires a combination of work and rest. Occasionally go to Yunshui Pavilion to cultivate one's morality. Why can't it work?"

Ouyang Rong pouted and interrupted:
"I haven't even returned to Beijing yet, and I'm starting to be sentimental. Others are prepared for danger in times of peace. It's better for you to just live in a corner. What are you talking about nostalgic for the ordinary life? You can live well now before talking about it."

The young county magistrate lowered his head and patted his sleeves, saying coldly:
"Tianhuang's noble background has already surpassed most people in this world, does Dalang only want to enjoy its benefits and shy away from its risks and responsibilities?

"Then what I just told you, the principle of identity and responsibility, is it not for nothing?
"Let's not take this as an example. If Da Lang still thinks so wildly and hesitates, don't come to me in the future. Let's make friends here."

"Lianghan calm down." Li Fusu hurriedly waved his hand, grabbed his friend's sleeve, and tried to save him: "My fault, I dare not do it again!"

Ouyang Rong glanced at him.

Li Fusu sneered, and after a while, he let out a soft "Huh" and faintly realized something:
"What Lianghan means... is actually willing to help my family?"

Ouyang Rong didn't answer, packed up the food box and stood up.

"I'm full, let's go, I'll take you somewhere."

He stood tall, with a waist knife in one hand and a food box in the other, and walked down the high platform without dragging his feet.

Li Fusu hurriedly followed.

The two met Xie Lingjiang and Yan Liulang in the shade under the high platform.

The four of them looked at each other speechlessly and left together.

"Where is Lianghan going?"

Ouyang Rong walked in the front, without saying a word.

Xie Lingjiang followed suit.

Li Fusu and Yan Liulang looked at each other and followed obediently.

Ouyang Rong led them all the way across Guyue Jianpu, to the foot of Xiaogu Mountain, and climbed up the steps.

Li Fusu discovered that Ouyang Rong's destination seemed to be the top of the mountain.

All the way up the mountain, they silently passed the ruins of the Jiazi Sword Stove House, which was overgrown with weeds, and also passed through the Liu family's ancestral house that had been swept away.

Finally came to the top of Xiaogushan.

In Li Fusu's field of vision, a brand new sacrificial hall appeared.

Right now during the day, there are craftsmen and Lauf moving things in and out, and it seems that it has not yet been fully completed.

Xie Lingjiang and Yan Liulang who were beside him looked calm when they saw him, and they seemed not surprised.

Li Fusu showed curiosity on his face. He remembered that this place used to be a Dragon King Temple, a superstitious worship place for the people of Dragon City.

"Is this the shrine built by the common people for Liang Han?" He guessed curiously.

Ouyang Rong didn't answer.

Soon, Li Fusu found out that he had guessed wrong.

This living temple does not offer sacrifices to ghosts and gods, nor does it offer sacrifices to honest officials.

It is used to commemorate all the dragon city warriors who sacrificed for the dragon city to control the water and eliminate the disasters like Liu Ashan.

At the entrance of the Shengci Temple, there were two couplet banners that seemed to be in Lianghan's handwriting. Li Fusu turned his head to stare, and read silently for a while, but finally did not read out loud.

Li Fusu saw the name of that brother Ah Shan on the wall in the center of the lobby.

The sound of everyone's footsteps echoed in the empty living hall.

The atmosphere is somewhat solemn.

Li Fusu followed the back of the young county magistrate in front of him and inspected a circle of Shengci together, and he remained silent the whole time.

The Sheng Temple has not yet been fully completed, and there are craftsmen working shirtless and sweating profusely.

Li Fusu saw that Lianghan, who hadn't spoken the whole time, stopped in front of him, put down the food box, and distributed the undrinked iced rice wine and half a scoop of watermelon to the craftsmen.

Not long after, Ouyang Rong, Li Dalang and his party left the Shengci Temple on the top of the mountain.

On the way down the mountain.

Li Dalang said: "I heard that the imperial court has always strictly prohibited private sacrifices. It doesn't matter to Lianghan, should he have reported it?"

Ouyang Rong said casually:

"It was reported to Jiangzhou for the first time, and it was explained that it was not a sacrifice to ghosts and gods, but just to commemorate the people who control the water, and the governor's office directly issued a document to oppose it.

"The lord Wang said that this matter violated the imperial guidelines and the prime minister's regulations. I relied on my achievements in water control and arrogantly forced rewards. He resolutely protested and said that if he dared to build privately, he would submit a letter to me."

"How can it be so serious, what should Lianghan do?"

Ouyang Rong said softly: "He protested against him. Since he said that I used my power to force rewards, then I will force him to see it. I have handed it over and submitted it to the Zhengshitang. Well, this is not considered a private building."

"Uh, wouldn't it be too good to directly pass the Shangguan like this? Offended him..."

He smiled and asked: "He offended me, is it all right?"

Li Fusu was speechless for a moment.

If other people say this, he will only feel arrogant.

But if these words come out of Ouyang Lianghan's mouth, it seems...it makes sense.

Li Fusu nodded slowly.

That's right, Mr. Wang, why do you say you provoked him:

Behind, Xie Lingjiang, who was listening attentively, smiled.

Ouyang Rong, who was walking in the front, suddenly stopped, turned around and said:

"Da Lang, I have a question, and I will only have this one. Answer me truthfully."

Hearing the seriousness in Ouyang Rong's words, Li Fusu stood up straight:
"Lianghan, please speak."

"If one day, you and your father have the opportunity to visit the Great Treasure, will you tolerate me doing similar things?"

"What Lianghan said is too far away."

Li Fusu scratched his head, "Climbing to the Great Treasure... Father and I don't even dare to think about it."

The next moment, he met Ouyang Rong's calm gaze, and swallowed his words.

Realizing Ouyang Rong's serious attitude, Li Fusu's expression gradually became serious.

He pursed his lips:
"Liang Han once said, 'Those who hold salaries for everyone should not let them freeze to death in the wind and snow'.

"Although Fusu is blunt, short-witted, and mediocre for half his life, he has a heart of admiration for the virtuous and kind. Fusu promised Lianghan on behalf of his father. If one day he is lucky enough to ascend to the top, he will definitely live up to all those who have been paid, including Lianghan." By!"

Ouyang Rong nodded.

"Remember Si Yan."

He turned his head and went down the mountain first.

Xie Lingjiang didn't seem to have finished shopping, so he stepped forward and asked, "Brother, where are you going now?"

Ouyang Rong smiled:

"Junior Sister, is Sushan delicious?"

"Ah."

"Then go back to Meilu Garden and try some more."

"go back?"

"Well, if I don't go back again, if my uncle and the others suffer from heatstroke, wouldn't Dalang end his friendship with me?"

"Lianghan..." Li Fusu was a little embarrassed.

The group returned to Luming Street. Yan Liulang had business to do, so he temporarily left to go to the county government.

Ouyang Rong, Xie Lingjiang and Li Fusu returned to Meilu Garden.

Merlin courtyard.

As soon as I entered the yard, I saw a group of people waiting in the yard for a long time.

Li Xian, Wei Mei, Li Bao'er, Caishou and other maidservants.

The warm wind blows in the afternoon, like a gentle big hand, a huge jujube tree in the center of the courtyard rustles.

The golden sunlight leaked from the green leaves of the treetops, and the sparse shadows all over the ground swayed gently.

Sitting idle on the stone bench under the tree, dozing off with his head down, his hat is a little askew.

Dozing off like the master, there is also Caishou, a maid with a bun face, but she is standing, standing behind Li Bao'er, nodding her head a few times like a chicken pecking at rice.

Li Bao'er and Wei Mei discovered the return of Ouyang Rong and his party immediately.

Surprised eyes.

"Shh."

Ouyang Rong raised his index finger and put it near his mouth, signaling to the mother and daughter.

Turning their heads to wake up Li Xian, Wei Mei and Li Bao'er couldn't help but pause.

In the courtyard, Ouyang Rong took the lead, walked lightly, with a calm face, and led Xie Lingjiang together, passing Li Xian and the other three, towards the study.

Wei Mei turned his head, looked at Li Fusu who came back together, and looked at each other with a questioning look in his eyes.

With bright starry eyes, Li Bao'er looked obliquely at Ouyang Rong who passed by her calmly, and followed his figure all the way.

The masked white gauze covered the expression of the little girl with plum blossom makeup at the moment, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

Squeak-!
The unavoidable sound of pushing the door woke Li Xian who was dozing off.

"Hmm..." Li Xian opened his eyes and looked around, muttering in his sleep, a little confused.

In the next second, he could see clearly the figure of Ouyang Rong in the study in front of him.

"Nephew Lianghan! Are you back?"

Li Xian jumped up from the stone bench in the courtyard, the tiredness that was originally covering his face was swept away, and he made a sound of joy.

The middle-aged rich man danced and danced like a child, looking around and notifying his wife and children.

Wei Mei, Li Bao'er, and Li Fusu all looked at him helplessly.

As if aware of the subtly awkward atmosphere, Li Xian paused his movements, with a embarrassed face, turned his head to Li Fusu and asked in a low voice:
"When did nephew Liang Han come back? Didn't he sleep too long for his father?"

Li Fusu shook his head.

Xie Lingjiang walked out of the study, wanting to speak.

At this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside the yard.

Everyone looked back.

Yan Liulang rushed into the yard, looked around, and shouted towards the study:
"Ming Mansion! An emissary has been sent from Luoyang! Accompanied by state officials, they have just arrived at the county government office!"

"Luoyang imperial envoy?!"

Li Xian heard it, like a thunderbolt from the blue sky, stood still and murmured:

"Damn, why is there someone from Luoyang again! What's the matter this time..."

Wei Mei, Li Fusu, and Li Bao'er got up immediately when they heard the words, and there was chaos in the courtyard.

"Forehead."

Yan Liulang turned his head, with a hesitant expression on his face, and said to Li Xian and the others who were in a hurry and turned around:

"Uncle, Dalang, it seems that the emissary is not here to look for you...not a palace official, but an official from the Ministry of Officials, seems to be looking for Mingfu..."

"Ah?" Li Xian turned around in astonishment.

At this time, there was a slight "bang".

In the courtyard, someone pushed open the door and walked out alone.

At some point, Ouyang Rong changed into a water-green seventh-rank official uniform.

"Oh."

He stuffed a stack of memorials in his hand into his sleeves, lowered his head and straightened the wide dark green cuffs of his official uniform, calmly passed by Yan Liulang and everyone in the courtyard, and walked out.

The young county magistrate nodded slowly:

"Finally someone is here, I'm tired of waiting, let's go, Junior Sister, go and have a look. Uncle Li, Dalang, please wait a moment."

Everyone in the courtyard looked at each other in blank dismay.

Looking at the calm senior brother, Xie Lingjiang smiled slightly, stepped forward with lotus steps, tiptoed slightly, and straightened his neckline with two bare hands.

"Wait, don't move, it's messed up here..."

After finishing dressing, Ouyang Rong walked out of the courtyard first, and left with Xie Lingjiang and Yan Liulang.

Li Xian, Li Fusu and the others came to their senses and followed in a daze.

In a short while, everyone from Meiluyuan rushed to the Longcheng County Government Office.

At this time, there were crowds of onlookers on Luming Street.

The main gate of the Longcheng County Government Office is wide open today, and there are many people.

Diao Xiancheng and other officials who had been resting on holidays appeared in the door.

At this time, they were waiting excitedly and anxiously, frequently looking back in the direction of the county government hall behind them, and from time to time in the direction of Meilu Garden.

At a certain moment, Diao Xiancheng's eyes lit up, and he went forward:

"Mingfu, you are finally here, hurry up, God's imperial emissary is waiting for you! Go, go!"

(End of this chapter)