Morning. The hour has just arrived. Because it's almost the New Year. So the sky at this time is not considered bright. But Zhang Fan had already woken up at this time. Although there was such a scene last night. And it didn't end until late. But simply. The delay was not in vain. Zhang Fan: They have already done what they want to do. Although there are still many things that I don't understand. But there's no need to rush that now. After all, you'll always know.

So. Even if I didn't sleep long. But Zhang Fan didn't feel too sleepy. The spirit is very good. I woke up so early in the morning. Of course. This was his own comforting words. Maybe the reason why he couldn't sleep was because he was always thinking about how to solve this matter.

But that's exactly what happened. Now Zhang Fan has nothing to do for a while. The interrogation of the man who was caught has already begun. But even the other party's mouth can be easily pried open. But it's impossible to ask for anything in such a short period of time. All in all. Now Zhang Fan is idle again in this kind of time that should be his busiest.

Zhang Fan, who is idle and has nothing to do. He began to wander around the palace again. But. I don't know if it's intentional or not. Zhang Fan didn't go to that again, even at this time. There are also gardens where flowers and plants grow. It can even be said that Zhang Fan deliberately avoided there. Go somewhere else.

The Shu King's Mansion is so big. Naturally, there is a place for Zhang Fan to go. Besides. Zhu Xuanqi also explained. If there is anything in the palace where Zhang Fan wants to go. Just go. Don't care about anything. Of course. Zhang Fan naturally couldn't be stunned and go to a place that looked like someone else's residence.

Just like now. Zhang Fan didn't have any purpose. Just walking and walking. And he went to the outer court. Although it is said to be the inner courtyard and the outer courtyard. But for the Shu Palace. The size of the inner and outer courts. That's really not comparable to the buildings outside.

For Zhang Fan, who is extremely familiar with the palace, said. If you look at it from the inside. The scale of this Shu Palace's palace is no different from that of the imperial palace. I'm afraid the only way to find a condescending place. It can be seen that its size is smaller than that of the Forbidden City.

Zhang Fan walked like this. I met an acquaintance. Wang Xilie. He also seems to be taking a walk. The two just met.

"Lord Wang, it's early." Zhang Fan saw each other. Start by saying hello. Although Wang Xilie's official position is not as high as Zhang Fan's. But Wang Xilie's qualifications in the court are much higher than Zhang Fan's. That's just that. The two are the difference between the before and after. When they met, they naturally asked Zhang Fan to say hello to him first.

"Master Zhang." I saw Zhang Fan. Wang Xilie said with a smile. "It's not too early. It's all over the time. If it's in the capital. Now we're in the court. ”

"That's what Lord Wang said." Zhang Fan said with a smile. "It's just that this is not the capital now. Nor is it a royal palace. It's the royal palace. And whether it is Lord Wang or the younger generation. They all came here for the New Year at the distance of the prince. Case. It's hard to be able to defend the line with a heavy burden on your shoulders. Naturally, you need to take a good rest. A day off. I can get up and take a walk at this hour. Naturally, it's going to be early. ”

"You." Listen to what Zhang Fan said. Wang Xilie also showed that he had no way to deal with him.

Speaking of which. The relationship between the two is really good. When Longqing sent Zhang Fan to Mobei to discuss with me about the tribute exchange. Wang Xilie went with him. At that time. The relationship between Wang Xilie and Zhang Fan is quite good. Not to mention the catastrophe that followed. Both escaped from the city. It can be said that their relationship has become better. And. As an official of the Ministry of Rites. Even if Wang Xilie feels that people who are dozens of years old, he still has to take the initiative to have a good relationship with people who are more than 20 years younger than him, which is really a bit of a loss of face. But who called Zhang Fan Zhang Juzheng's protégé. Who is called Zhang Ju is the book of the Ministry of Rites.

"That's right. Yuande. "After the pleasantries. Wang Xilie changed back to his private title. "When I got up this morning. I heard that the people in the palace said. Thieves entered the palace last night. What's going on. It turned out that Wang Xilie also heard about it. It's not unusual for him to know now. After all, the outer yard and the backyard are so far apart. The sound of a small fight in the backyard. How could Wang Xilie hear it. Besides. By that time, he was probably resting.

"It is true." Zhang Fan said. "Last night, the prince invited me to drink together. Who knew that after that, he found that outsiders had entered the palace. I asked Wang Meng to go and check. It turns out that two thieves want to come here to fight the autumn wind. As a result, neither of them stole anything. Wang Meng captured one of them. And the other one. But he fled. ”

"There are still people that Wang Qianhu can't catch." Heard Zhang Fan's words. Sure enough, Wang Xilie also paid attention to this matter all of a sudden. "It seems that the thieves who came in are extraordinary. Isn't there some other reason? And the second sentence. Wang Xilie proposed another possibility.

"I don't know about this now." Zhang Fan said. "But now that the man has been caught. Won't you understand after some interrogation when the time comes? ”

"What Yuande said is extremely true." Wang Xilie also nodded yes. "Come on. It doesn't matter who it is. It's an ordinary hairy thief. Or someone with some purpose. actually rushed to the palace to steal something. It's bold enough. ”

"Don't talk about that." Zhang Fan said. "How are you doing these days?"

"What is how not how." Wang Xilie mentioned this matter. There was a contradictory expression on his face. "When I was in the middle of the court. Very busy. Even though I'm in the Ministry of Rites. Not as busy as his colleagues in the other five departments. Of course, it is natural that Yuande is busier. But even so. I'm also very busy on weekdays. There are things to do after the morning court. After eating at noon. If you're not busy. It's possible to steal a break from the party. If you're busy. There was no time. Evening too. Gotta get some rest early. Otherwise, you won't be able to come up in time for the morning pilgrimage the next day.

"Speaking of which. At that time, I really wanted to have a chance to rest. Occasionally, there is a small problem. Take a leave of absence for one or two. But he is also recuperating. Why don't you go back to your hometown for a few days? There are also a lot of things going on at home.

"But now. It's really idle. The first few days still felt. So you don't have to do anything. It's really comfortable. No worries. Do whatever you want. But these days. I really feel that it is too idle. It seems that he doesn't do anything at all. Nor is it a way.

"Besides. Now I'm idle. But there must be a lot of things piled up in the middle of the court. There are some things that other colleagues can do for them. But there were some things that I had to do personally. I thought about returning to Beijing. I also have a bit of a headache. ”

"And so it is." Zhang Fan nodded. Said. "But that's the case. Then Lord Wang should have a good rest this day. If you are still thinking about the future. Isn't it a waste of time? ”

"Yuande. That is to say. But where can it be so easy to put down? Wang Xilie looked helpless. Said. "It's been a lot. By this time. You can put it down if you say it's going to be put down? Don't talk about me. I'm afraid Yuande, you're about the same. Although you have not been in the court as long as me. But the matter of your brocade guard. It's much more than ours. I'm afraid you can even say such a thing now. There are still a lot of things to consider in my heart. ”

"Haha. Lord Wang's words ...... "Suddenly. Although Zhang Fan wanted to deny it. But the result can only be such a helpless look. Seemingly. Wang Xilie was right. Not bad at all. He does have a lot of things to think about. Even in front of him, there are things that he can't help but think about that are bothering him.

"That's right. Lord Wang said something. What is it. Zhang Fan hurriedly wanted to change the subject. The younger generation is also a little curious. If it's convenient for Lord Wang. You might as well speak it up and let the younger generations hear it. ”

"It doesn't hurt to tell Yuande. It's not something that can't be said. Wang Xilie said. In fact, there is no need to go to the capital at all. I have something to do right in front of me. ”

"Oh. There is it right in front of you. Zhang Fan suddenly became curious. Lord Wang came to Sichuan this time. Isn't it for the sake of the previous victory of the servants? Now it's all confirmed. That being the case. Is there anything else that needs to be done urgently? ”

"It's a big deal. But it's not too urgent. Wang Xilie said something that made Zhang Fan a little puzzled. And not because of nowadays. The prince's son. Oh. It should still be a prince's business. ”

"Prince, what's wrong with him." Zhang Fan continued to be curious.

"Isn't this to be entered into the genealogy of the Shu King lineage?" Wang Xilie said.

“。” I heard Wang Xilie say the word "genealogy". Zhang Fan's eyes tightened. He suddenly thought of the genealogy of the Shu King family that the two people who sneaked into the palace planned to steal last night. This matter has always made Zhang Fan unable to understand. Although something can be asked from the mouth of the captured man afterwards. But nowadays. Maybe you can learn something from Wang Xilie.

"Although the name and birth date of the prince have been entered on the genealogy here. But there is no part of the court. Wang Xilie didn't know what Zhang Fan was thinking. Said to himself. "Originally, this matter had to wait for the prince himself to tell the court. But now that I'm here. Then the palace doesn't have to be so troublesome. I'll just bother with trouble. ”

And Wang Xilie said so. Zhang Fan who heard his words. But my heart is extremely unsettled.