Chapter 5 Section five

This is not the first time that Meng Zhen has been called to visit this mansion located in Yuyefang, Western Capital. The difference is: today he is no longer accompanying Rong Xiaoshan. The building of the mansion is a bit weird, more like a temple than a residence, the main hall inside is extremely tall and spacious, but the corridor leading to the inner room at the back is very hidden.The furniture in the hall is very rich, but only the front wall is empty, as if a huge object was once placed there, but it was hastily removed. Of course Mengzhen knew the reason: this mansion was originally a "living shrine" given to Eunuch Lun by several corrupt officials, and a statue of Lun Xiao, more than ten feet high, covered with gold leaf was enshrined in the vacant seat—of course the gold leaf The body proportions of the portrait are much more slender and heroic than the real Lun Xiao.

Of course, Eunuch Lun accepted it unceremoniously.However, although Lun Xiao holds the power in the palace, he is not so arrogant to the point of superciliousness, especially because he knows very well that the emperor himself longs to attain Taoism and become immortal. If he builds a "living shrine" first, he will inevitably commit a big taboo.So he immediately ordered people to remove the golden statue for collection, and greatly rebuilt and replaced the interior of the ancestral hall, forming this four-dimensional mansion. Meng Zhen had been waiting in this hall for a whole morning, and had drunk four cups of tea.But he didn't mind, he used to wait here for Eunuch Lun, he always stood beside Rong Xiaoshan who was sitting upright, and he was the one sitting and waiting today.

Finally came the voice of the servants outside: "Eunuch Lun... to..." The ending was high and long, as loud as singing. Meng Zhen immediately stood up, dressed in the high-quality but dark-colored robe, and stood beside the main entrance with his head bowed. Lun Xiao, who was skinny and short like an old chicken, walked into the hall door with four young eunuchs leading the way and a middle-aged eunuch lightly helping him. down. Meng Zhen was still standing on the spot with his head bowed, the expression on his face remained unchanged. Lun Xiao drank the hot tea delivered by the attendant, wiped his mouth and hands with a silk handkerchief, and then stretched out an index finger with an emerald gold ring, and hooked Mengzhen.Meng Zhen nodded and stepped forward.

According to the royal regulations, eunuchs are never allowed to leave the palace unless they receive a handbook or decree issued by the Holy Majesty. Of course, this rule does not apply to Lun Xiao.Every time he went out of the palace, he dressed up more carefully, throwing aside the plain eunuch uniform, and put on all the gorgeous clothes and jewelry that he could afford but didn't need on weekdays. However, no matter how extravagant the attire, it still cannot conceal the eunuch's unique obscenity. "I recognize you." Lun Xiao's voice was small and hoarse. "The person who often comes with Rong Xiaoshan."

"Yes." Meng Zhen replied calmly, with a very respectful face.But he couldn't help the joy in his heart. ——"Rong Xiaoshan" is not the "Xiaoshan" or "Shan'er" as it is usually called.In other words, Lun Xiao has completely severed his relationship with Rong. "Today's 'Feng Yilong' has turned into such a situation in your hands, even I can't see it." Lun Xiao stared straight at Mengzhen's blue eyes. "You're really good at hiding yourself." Meng Zhen knew that he had to face Lun Xiao squarely at this moment, so he raised his head.

"I have nothing to hide from my father-in-law." Lun grinned, showing his sallow teeth. "I don't care so much about the things on your way. People who are not greedy will not do your job." Lun Xiao stretched out his eagle-claw-like fingers again. "You can be anyone, I don't have time to care about it, all I need is someone who can do things. Rong Xiaoshan, alas, I have long been worried that he will manage 'Feng Yilong', it's just my friendship with his father... ... Forget it, it's all over... How many years have you been with that father and son?"

"Fifteen years, since my father died." "I've heard about your father..." Lun laughed and coughed, and the eunuch handed over the tea bowl again.He took several sips, stroked his chest, and then continued: "You have been with them for so long, are you familiar with everything?" ——Finally got to the point. "I will do what their father and son did for the father-in-law in the past." Meng Zhen cupped his hands. "Eunuch will get more in the future than before." "Then I'm relieved." Lun smiled heartily. After the power reorganization of "Feng Yilong", his main concern is of course the transfer of benefits from private salt trafficking-this financial line is an important pillar of his huge corruption system.Regardless of the inner palace or the court, power follows money.

"What happened in the forbidden garden in summer..." At this point, Lun Xiao's smile disappeared, and his face became dignified and majestic. Meng Zhen knew that this was his true face. "...I don't care if it's related to you 'Feng Yilong'. In short, I don't want to see it happen again." "I promise." Mengzhen cupped his hands again. "I am someone who serves His Majesty." Lun Xiao's face did not relax because of Mengzhen's assurance. "Your Majesty is not happy, that's my trouble. What His Majesty is most displeased with is chaos in the capital—no matter what kind of trouble is, it is a bad omen in His Majesty's eyes. Be stable, do you understand?"

"Boss Zhang and I both need each other." Meng Zhen said without blinking. "Everyone in 'Feng Yilong' has understood: what we need is also stability, so that the business can continue." Only then did Lun Xiao smile again, sighed and shook his head again: "Rong Yushan is so stupid... If I were him, I would have killed you long ago." Meng Zhen smiled and said nothing, he understood that Lun Xiao's words were appreciation. The new power structure of "Feng Yilong" has been established, and now it has regained political affirmation, and Mengzhen's position is unshakable.

Lun Xiao stood up, caressing his favorite embroidered brocade suit - after returning to the palace later, he will change into that ugly eunuch suit again. ——Everything went so smoothly, the man with the most real power in "Feng Yilong" has been put into my pocket. "I'll give you one year." Lun Xiao said before leaving. "If you satisfy me within a year, you are my adopted son."