Chapter Seven, Support.

You can definitely do it. If I'm not mistaken, you will definitely become a member of the Jin Yi Wei in the future.

Hu Guiyang burst into laughter, causing the officials and soldiers of the Jin Yi Wei standing at the gate to glance at him. Hu Gui blushed and said, "Brother Sanliu, you're teasing me again."

When commoners meet officials, they must abide by the rules.

They arrived relatively early. The government office has just opened. Zhao Ying, who used to work in the southern office, could enter freely. The two adopted sons have not become official members of the Jin Yi Wei yet, so naturally they do not have the qualifications and can only wait on the street.

Although it's just across the street, the Governor's Office is much quieter than the Jin Yi Wei Yamen. Hu Gui Dai waited in the gatehouse, while Hu Gui Yang was taken to the inner hall to meet with the Governor's Assistant, Yuan Bin.

A commoner...

Hu Guiyang remained silent. He had self-awareness. The eunuchs wanted to prove the existence of ghosts and gods and seek retribution through the case of the fox spirit, in order to persuade the emperor to embark on the path of immortality. Yuan Bin, on the other hand, insisted on his long-held position, advising the emperor to stay away from corrupt officials and take the opportunity to return to the Jin Yi Wei.

A person walked out of the yamen diagonally across the street, looking around. Hu Gui exclaimed in surprise, "Isn't that the attendant next to Yuan Daren? Why did he run to the headquarters of the vanguard commander?"

Hu Guida does not agree with this statement, "Sanliuge, you are a weirdo, weird since childhood, even weirder as you grow up."

After a few words, Hu Guida ran back, with a more surprised look on his face, "Brother Sanliu, let's go. Master Yuan is waiting for you at the front army commander's mansion. He... He doesn't care about the Jin Yiwei anymore!"

As a result, it further indicates the existence of creatures like fox spirits?

There are no outsiders here, nor is it an official hall. Zhao Ying is very casual in front of me, and you can be too.

Yes, let's talk about it later. Hu Guiyang was a little moved, no matter what, being a hundred households is much better than being a private salt dealer. "I want to protect my adoptive father's reputation."

Yuan Bin stared at him for a while, "Zhao Ying has too many adopted sons, have I met you?"

Hu Gui shook his head and said, "I have a way of living, which is to work hard, investigate cases, and strive to become an official Jin Yiwei as soon as possible. From then on, I will have no worries about food and clothing, much better than farming."

Let him get angry at me, anyway I never wanted to join the Jin Yi Wei.

What does it mean? Hu Guida is a bit confused.

Brother Sanliu, are you... are you really leaving? That won't do, I disagree. Big Brother and Fifth Brother, who are in charge of the family, won't agree either.

So the two of them went to the Jin Yi Wei together.

As for me, I am most likely a private salt dealer in the roaring rivers and lakes. Maybe one day we will meet face to face on a narrow road, and at that time, please spare my life.

Hu Guiyang felt that he was even weaker than the elderly person in front of him.

Okay. Hu Guiyang stopped and smiled, "But you have to promise me one thing."

Hu Guida turned his head and glanced at the gate of the Jin Yiwei. He felt that Sanliuge was too bold and whispered, "Selling smuggled salt is a serious crime. We are clearly official soldiers. We shouldn't fall into becoming thieves. If our adoptive father were still alive..."

Find Zhao Ying's body, prove that his death has nothing to do with the fox spirit, that's enough, as for the future matters, leave them to me to handle.

Ha ha.

Officials have been entering the Jinyiwei yamen one after another, but none of them is Yuan Bin. It's a bit cold, and Hu Guida lightly stomps his feet and can't help but complain: "Didn't Mr. Yuan invite us here? Alas, if my foster father were still alive...saying this is useless."

If you insist on drinking that cup of tea, only then will you feel that the tea has gone cold. Why don't you just let it go? Then it won't matter whether it's hot or cold.

"The adult who has the ability to carry a boat in their belly will surely have good fortune in the future." Hu Guiyang stood there, holding the tea with both hands, and spoke flatteringly with equal skill.

Money is indeed a problem. I have saved some silver, which should be enough for the travel expenses.

"I never thought my stepfather would see me this way," said Hu Guiyang with a bitter smile on his face.

The wide and clean streets are guarded by soldiers everywhere, with not many idle people coming and going. The two stood by the wall waiting. Hu Gui sighed, "When my adoptive father used to come, there was rarely any waiting. We could always see Mr. Yuan immediately. Even if we had to wait, it was in the office. It's only been less than two days... People leave and tea gets cold, that's probably what it means, right? It's getting cold too quickly."

Well, seventeen or eighteen years old.

Hu Guiyang just smiled, and after a while, he said, "Life in this world may just be a big joke. Laugh when you should, and even when you shouldn't."

Where are we going? Hu Gui became even more confused.

I am not a prime minister, and I cannot accommodate a boat in my belly. I do not want to retire here. Yuan Bin slowly stood up, raised his hand to indicate that he did not need help, slowly walked around the table, and walked towards Hu Guiyang. "This is not the first time I have been expelled from the Jin Yiwei, nor will it be the last. Last time, your adoptive father helped me. This time, I need you."

Hu Guiyang hummed a little tune lightly, ignoring Sanjiu, and no one could tell that there was a funeral in the house.

After lying in the coffin for a long time, it was not as comfortable as at the beginning, and Hu Guiyang fell asleep a little later than usual.

It is claimed that you are outspoken, but I haven't seen it.

Isn't this settled?

Hu Guiyang had met Yuan Bin once. At that time, he followed behind his adoptive father and did not have the qualification to speak, let alone receive an introduction. It is estimated that Mr. Yuan does not remember him. So he stepped forward and respectfully said, "This humble one, Hu Guiyang, pays respects to the esteemed gentleman. I have been impudent and disrespectful. I hope the esteemed gentleman will not be offended."

If he happens to come and sees that we are not here, wouldn't Mr. Yuan be angry?

In the past twenty years or so, the Jinyiwei has been intermittently under the control of Yuan Bin. Sometimes he shared the responsibility of guarding with others, and sometimes he was even expelled. However, he always managed to stand firm. Since the ascension of Emperor Chenghua, his position has become increasingly stable. It was unexpected for him to be suddenly transferred to the position of the Commander-in-Chief of the Vanguard Army.

Yuan Bin gestured for his attendants to leave and said, "The world is unpredictable. Yesterday, when I invited you, I was still the commander of the Jin Yi Wei. Today, I have fallen to the position of the commander of the Front Army."

The next morning, Hu Guida took the initiative to become Hu Guiyang's assistant, saying, "Someone has to run errands for you, right?" he said.

Fortunately, it's just a morning, and there's nothing else to do anyway.

With a high position and light responsibilities, one can enjoy a long life. How many people envy such a great person?

It is possible to smuggle private salt, which is a highly profitable business. With just three to five years of effort, one can earn several thousand taels and then realize their dreams.

After finishing this case, I will leave.

Hu Guida recognized the official at the gate and sent him to report. He quickly returned and said, "Mr. Yuan hasn't arrived yet. Please wait a while."

Hu Guiyang shook his head, "I don't want to argue, but I feel that the adults seem to want to argue, and want to return to the Jinyiwei."

But he can't afford to offend anyone, not to mention Yuan Bin and the eunuchs of the two factories. Even his own brothers, he can't control them now.

Zhao Ying has taught you well. Yuan Bin said with a smile, looking even older and somewhat kind, "Hu Guiyang, I have heard your name before. Zhao Ying once talked about his admired adopted son, and you are one of them."

You need to not only uncover the truth about Zhao Ying's death, but also restore his reputation and defeat the impending slander from Liangchang.

Yuan Bin's face showed a faint smile, "Yes, that's right. Rest assured, I am not your only reliance. Those who do not believe in ghosts and gods are plentiful in the court. When necessary, they will all provide assistance."

Yuan Bin clearly understood Hu Guiyang's concerns. He turned around and lightly placed his right palm on the young man's shoulder, saying with great emphasis, "You're not young anymore. When it's time to fight, you have to fight once. Although I have temporarily left the Jinyiwei, I am not useless. Zhao Ying was once a military member of the Yanshan Vanguard. I can now transfer you there. Let's start with the position of a hundred households and promote you after you have achieved success. As for what will happen after I return, we'll talk about it later."

Hehe, you're quite eloquent. Indeed, it's easy to offend people in the Jin Yi Wei, after all, it's not a long-term place. Being able to transfer to the General's Office of the Vanguard is considered a good start and a good ending.

Hu Guiyang stretched lazily and said, "Let's go, don't wait. I guess Mr. Yuan has something to do and won't come today."

Yuan Bin's face darkened, "The Eastern and Western Bureaus will be very pleased."

Zhao Ying did say that you are not striving for improvement, but you are detached from worldly affairs and have the clearest insight into things. She also said that you are the least superstitious and can carry on his legacy.

Who is in charge of the Jin Yi Wei now? Even the gatekeeper didn't tell me anything. I used to think of them as friends.Hu Gui muttered in a low voice, leading the way ahead towards the opposite General's Mansion.

With Yuan Bin's encouragement, Hu Guiyang smiled and took a sip of tea. "Alright, first of all, I don't want to inherit my adoptive father's 'mantle'. Inheriting that mansion would be more or less acceptable, but I know I'm not qualified for it."

In the eighth year of the Chenghua era, in the month of April, you were still young, right?

Leaving here, going to Nanjing, the prosperous land of Jiangnan, buying a few acres of good farmland, staying away from disputes, and living leisurely. Hu Guiyang raised his head slightly, lost in thought.

Brother Sanliu, please stop talking. I understand what you mean. If you continue, I might feel nauseous.

So I have been waiting all this time, waiting for this day, waiting for my stepfather to pass away, so that I can be free, we can all be free, and choose a new way of life.

Hu Gui was lost in thought for a while, "Speaking lightly, do you have money?"

I'm afraid I don't have this ability.

Hehe, since that's the case, don't blame others for leaving when the tea gets cold. If you want to receive the official salary from the court, you have to endure the indifference of the authorities. Don't just talk about the tea getting cold, even if it's a bucket of urine...

Hu Guiyang doesn't care about the warmth or coldness of human relationships. "Did you hear that my adoptive father's body went missing yesterday?"

Zhao Ying, your adoptive father, spent most of his life exposing the tricks of gods and ghosts. His death serves as the perfect proof of their existence. Yuan Bin turned around. He was too old to stand up straight, but his voice was anything but weak.

Disagreement - Image - What was the original purpose of book management, regardless of one's true beliefs, after years of collaboration, Zhao Ying's career is Yuan Bin's career, the two are inseparable.

Hu Guida hurriedly went up to greet him, bowing from a distance with clasped hands.

It's not necessarily so, it still depends on whether you want to fight for it or not.

Hu Guiyang lifted his leg to leave, but Hu Gui held onto one of his arms tightly and said, "This won't do. If you don't want to become a Jin Yiwei, we certainly don't want to either. If Yuan Daren blames us, he won't just blame you alone. We will all be implicated."

After meeting once, my adoptive father took us to Shanxi to capture a demon. When we returned, we were summoned by the adult.

Yuan Bin waved his hand, indicating that he had not finished speaking, "The case of the demon fox is more serious than the outside world thinks. You don't need to know the details, but it is very important to find out the cause of Zhao Ying's death." Probably feeling too ruthless, Yuan Bin added, "Zhao Ying has followed me for many years, and I don't want him to die in vain."

The title of the Vanguard Commander's Office is nominally one level higher than that of the Jin Yi Wei, but in reality, its power is much weaker. This is what is known as "promoting in name but demoting in reality".

It's almost noon, and Huguigui was a little anxious. Knowing that Mr. Yuan hadn't arrived, he still inquired twice, only to return disappointed both times. He even received a rebuke the last time, returning with a red face and no longer daring to ask.

Yuan Bin didn't mind at all, sitting behind the desk, wearily waving his hand, "No blame, no blame. Forgot to inform you, didn't wait too long, right?"

"You speak," Hu Gui pondered for a moment, "As long as I can do it, I promise."

That's great, thanks for your kind words.

My stepfather has high expectations of me. Among all the brothers, I am known for being lazy and mediocre.

Facing various forces, Zhao Ying's adopted sons each have their own inclinations. Only Hu Guiyang has always stayed out of the matter and has also been mentioned by his adoptive father. Therefore, he becomes the best candidate to investigate the truth.

The "commoner" unexpectedly refused to kneel and bow, which immediately left a bad impression on Yuan Bin's followers towards Hu Guiyang.

Hu Guiyang stood still and whispered, "You will definitely become a member of the Jin Yi Wei."