Dark clouds are pressing down on the city, threatening to destroy it.

This is the scene that Pei Yue imagined. He originally thought that after he returned safely, Kyoto would immediately be turbulent, and all forces were ready to move, with open guns and hidden arrows coming and going, a magnificent scene of fighting between dragons and tigers.

However, it was actually the second day after he came back that a chief official from Taishitai Pavilion came to Luliu Manor and asked him about the attack, and then he left in a very friendly manner.

After that everything went as usual, as if nothing had happened.

In fact, Pei Yue knew in his heart that whether it was the case of Pei Rong colluding with bandits or the case of Li Zijun sending people to attack him, it had already spread among the senior officials of Daliang. Everyone had different opinions on how to handle the case, but in the end

The decision still needs to be made by those at the top. Although Pei Yue has some merits, his level is still too low, and even as the victim, he cannot participate in the decision-making of these cases.

However, he was not idle either. In addition to regular daily exercises, he studied the layout of the court with Mr. Xi. He gained a lot in the past few days and also gained a deeper understanding of the reasons why his title has not been implemented for a long time.

Yesterday Qin Xian led Xue Meng and Xie Bi to arrive. After the night battle at Luliu Village and the killing of enemies in Hengduan Mountain, the first two people were already very familiar and close to Pei Yue. The two first scolded Li Zijun, and then solemnly

He thanked Ye Qi. Qin Xian also told Pei Yue one thing. They had reported the credit for leading more than 20 soldiers from the southern camp to pursue the enemy. Those soldiers specifically asked Qin Xian to thank Pei Yue.

Although Peiron's fate still hangs in the balance, no one can erase the contributions of these soldiers.

However, when Pei Yue heard from Qin Xian that Wang Pingzhang attached great importance to this matter and graciously included them in his first memorial, he couldn't help but sneer in his heart.

The Duke is really good at it. As long as the credit is determined first, there will be no need to argue about Pei Rong's crime. Otherwise, what Pei Yue and the others will get back is a piece of waste paper, so how can they get any credit?

As for the young man named Xie Bi, Pei Yue had a vague impression that when Li Zijun came to Luliu Village for the first time to cause trouble, this man was with Qin Xian, and he never appeared again. With Shing Ming

Compared with Qin Xian, who is frank and frank, and Xue Meng, who is straightforward but honest, Xie Bi seems a little philistine. Facing Pei Yue, who is younger than himself and is still white, his attitude is very enthusiastic.

Pei Yue didn't give him a cold face, even for Qin Xian's sake. He just felt distant in his heart.

The three of them sat there for half an hour before saying goodbye and leaving.

It was Gu Fan who came today. Ye Qi went out early to do errands, which saved Pei Yue a lot of explanations. Otherwise, Master Gu's temperament would definitely break the casserole and ask the truth.

"My father asked me to tell you that His Majesty will order you to attend the court meeting on the 29th." Gu Fan just sat down and took the hot tea from Taohua's hand, and said impatiently.

This is something that is expected. Pei Yue had already guessed it in his previous discussion with Mr. Xi.

When a fourteen-year-old boy is granted the title of Viscount, it is natural that the award needs to be made publicly in the court, instead of the emperor sending an eunuch with a copy of the imperial edict and then it is done.

Pei Yue nodded and said, "I understand. Does Uncle Gu have any other instructions?"

Gu Fan took a sip of tea and said slowly: "Pei Rong and Li Zi can't die, at least not right now. Maintaining the stability of the court is what your Majesty cares about most. The most you can do is make them drink three drinks as a penalty."

Pei Yue sneered: "Are Daliang's laws just for show?"

Gu Fan also said with a smile: "You are from the Duke's palace after all, don't you even understand this simple truth? The law is only used to control the people, who cares about the real powerful people? Even if some people have their homes confiscated and their clans exterminated, then

It’s not that the law is at work, otherwise seven or eight out of ten families in the palaces of powerful people in Kyoto should be arrested and beheaded.”

Pei Yue said slightly surprised: "I can't tell you are still an angry young man."

"Angry youth?"

"The Angry Young Man."

Gu Fan twitched the corner of his mouth and said with a serious face: "I am indeed very angry! You tell yourself, should you apologize?"

Pei Yue was stunned: "Where did I offend you?"

Gu Fan snorted coldly and scolded: "After you disappeared, my father and I took me to rush all night from Nanda Camp to Kyoto. I taught that old guy Li Bingzhong a lesson, and then I looked for you everywhere. Not to mention these, I

Mom is worried at home, and even my younger sister is worried about you. It can be said that the whole family is thinking about you. But what is the result? Your son came back intact, and you only sent someone to report the news, and you refused to go there yourself.

Go to my house to report that you are safe, do you still have any conscience?"

Pei Yue had a rare blush on his face. He had learned a lot of strategies from Mr. Xi in the past few days, and he was quite interested in opening up a new world.

Of course, he would not admit that he spent the rest of the time with Ye Qi.

Seeing Gu Fan's rare serious expression, Pei Yue reflected for a moment and felt that his actions were indeed inappropriate. The Guangping Marquis Mansion regarded him as a relative, so he first apologized and then said sincerely: "I have lingering fears after being attacked by someone.

, and I was worried that the thief would take risks and continue to set up an ambush, so I didn’t go out. You can’t take your husband with you wherever you go, right? After a few days, I will definitely come to apologize.”

Gu Fan's anger went away as quickly as it came. He waved his hand and said: "My mother said the same thing, and asked me to tell you not to go out recently. Once you accept the rule of the lord's personal soldiers, it will be fine.

.Sometimes I think about it, your kid suffered a lot in the past years, but now he is more comfortable than me, the number one ranger in Daliang. Does this count as an eye-opener?"

Pei Yue heard this and said with emotion: "My uncle and my mother-in-law have been so kind to me. I don't know how to repay them."

Gu Fan said impatiently: "Okay, what's the point of us saying these things as a family? As long as you always remember that I am your brother, and you have to do your duty as a younger brother outside, I will protect you for the rest of your life."

Pei Yue was touched and amused, and couldn't help but ask: "I'm curious, do you feel a little ashamed every time you say you are the number one ranger in Daliang?"

Gu Fan glared and said: "Ashamed? Where does shame come from? Why should I be ashamed? Can you name a young man who is stronger than me?"

There is Chen Xizhi in the mountains and Ye Qi in the village. At least they are not weaker than you.

After all, Pei Yue resisted and did not continue to fight. If this guy saw that Ye Qi had to fight to the death, wouldn't he be causing trouble for himself?

Seeing that he was speechless, Gu Fan smiled proudly, finished the bowl of tea, then stood up and said, "Just stay in the village and stay at ease. I will send someone to inform you if anything happens."

"good."

"I'm back, do you have anything to say to me?"

Pei Yue looked at his half-smiling expression, and Gu Zhen's beautiful but charming face flashed in his mind. After hesitating for a moment, he held his hand and said, "Brother, please be safe on the road."

"Hey!" Gu Fan shook his head and did not continue to fight.

After sending him to the straight road outside the village, Pei Yue suddenly said: "I will go to Beijing in a few days, and then I will come to your house to have a simple meal."

Gu Fan smiled with satisfaction, then galloped away on his horse.

Pei Yue watched his figure go away and did not turn around for a long time.

Until Deng Zai's voice sounded behind him.
Chapter completed!