At noon, Xie Shangcai arrived at the place where he agreed to meet with Yuan Dan. It was a villa located in the east of the city, near the Covered Zhoushan, and surrounded by mountains and rivers. Although the villa is not large in size, it is not lacking in construction and the environment is very elegant. Although the plants and trees are withered in late autumn, the scenery is still quite impressive and has a kind of depressing beauty.

Xie Shang got off the ox cart and stood on the road to the Zuo Yuan family hurriedly greeted him. So, led by the servants of the Yuan family, he walked through the path embraced by the willows and willows, and walked towards the main entrance of the garden villa. On the way, he was curious and asked the Yuan family casually: "I remember this garden was a divorce from Wang Changyu. This person has passed away. I can't bear to think about it for a long time. How did your husband choose to meet here?"

When the Yuan family heard this, they immediately felt very happy, or carefully flaunted, and replied: "My husband has been with Prime Minister Wang for a long time. The Prime Minister said that it is difficult to manage his business in the capital, so he gave this garden to him..."

After hearing this, Xie Shang's handsome face slightly sluggished, and then his mood became complicated.

Nowadays, no matter how clear and mysterious people are, when they come south, they always have to face the dilemma of a family business. Many old families with noble reputations have become extremely poor because they are not good at managing their business after the south. They rely entirely on their old help. Although the Yuan family in Chen County is also a family of old surnames that have been passed down for a long time, they are still not immune to the common people. When it comes to specific living conditions, Yuan family is even worse than the Xie family.

Although Xie Shang's father Xie Kun respected Xuan and did not manage his business, he at least served as the head of a big county for a period of time. With his uncle Xie Xu in charge of Wuxing and the help of Shen, the Xie family has now been completely firm in Kuaishou in Wuxing. However, Yuan Dan's father Yuan Chong has been in Taichung and died early, so the Yuan family is not in good condition. Although they are in the same mood and have a relationship with each other, they will not care about it, but it feels different to fall into everyone's hearts.

Near Qingxi in the east of the city, there are many different industries of kings, princes, princes, and ministers. The environment is elegant and beautiful, and it is the first choice for many people to gather. At that time, people are not ashamed of profit, and even if they don’t live, they can still receive guests and collect rent. Just like Jinliangyuan in Prime Minister Wang’s mansion, it is not surprising to spend tens of thousands of dollars on a fun trip, and even if they want to spend money in the garden, they still have to have a matching identity.

Yuan Dan's villa is not large near Qingxi, but this garden originally belonged to Wang Changyu, the eldest son of Prime Minister Wang. Both the site and the style of construction are quite impressive. When Wang Changyu was alive in the early years, there were more handsome men in the capital than the ones in the capital, so Xie Shang was naturally among them. Therefore, it is quite famous among the many villas in the east of the city.

But the value of the villa is second to the point. The key is that this garden was originally Wang Changyu. Now that this person has passed away, Prime Minister Wang gave it to Yuan Dan. The meaning behind this is nothing more than announcing that Wang Cheng's value over Yuan Dan is comparable to his nephews.

Xie Shang was sincerely happy that Yuan Dan was able to be so intimate and valued by Prime Minister Wang, but when he thought of the conflict between his positions, he felt really complicated.

Soon, Xie Shang arrived at the garden. Yuan Dan had already stood in front of the courtyard and waited. When he saw Xie Shang entering, he strode to meet him, pulled Xie Shang's wrist and smiled, "Renzu, let me wait for a long time, I will definitely drink a few drinks later!"

After hearing this, Xie Shang smiled slightly, then looked into the courtyard in a blink of an eye and sighed: "The flowers and trees are withered and fallen, and they are desolate. I see this scene and remember this person. Wang Changyu's life is really an unfortunate thing in the world."

After hearing this, Yuan Dan looked a little unnatural, but he quickly agreed: "Yes, the good friends in the past are full of friends, as if they were in front of him, but now I look around, as if I have a lifetime ago. In the past, I couldn't bear to walk on this sad place, but today I'm still very busy. However, I'm so noisy inside, so it's hard to find a secluded place. You and I sit opposite each other by the window, remember the old things and tell each other apart, and can relieve the sadness."

As they said that, the two walked into the hall. From the high place, they looked at the window. They could see the clear stream outside the wall, and bamboos were flowing around the stream. Although they missed the season, the scenery was still quite good. I imagine that if I could live here in midsummer, the heat would be invincible and full of refreshing.

The dining room has already prepared meals. Although they are not a delicacy, there is no lack of affection when we get together with old friends, and the diet and other things are outside.

They each had their own thoughts. After drinking a few drinks, Yuan Dan slowly spoke: "If I had known that Renzu had returned to the capital, I would have been thirsty for meeting at first sight, but I had no choice but to have miscellaneous things. I have only taken time out now. Renzu should not blame me for being negligent."

After hearing this, Xie Shang picked up the wine glass and took a sip, then smiled and said, "I work hard and naturally take the post first. After returning to the capital, I am quite lazy, but I am worried that the bad guys will be disturbed and dare not ask for a rash look."

After talking to each other, the atmosphere in the room fell silent again. Although they were trying to appear closer, the sense of alienation could not be dispersed. Originally, they were both fellow villagers and old relatives, and when they were working in Taichung in previous years, even if they were busy with each other, if they were invited, they would immediately gather together and talk about it. How could they have such concerns?

What's more, at present, one is highly supported and valued by the Prime Minister of the Taiwan Pavilion, while the other is recalled to Taiwan and is idle. This conversation undoubtedly exacerbates each other's embarrassment.

Moreover, two people with similar family background and qualifications are familiar with each other, and even if they don’t say many words, they can understand them. When Xie Shang first returned to the capital, he accompanied his wife to his mother’s house to visit him, but Yuan Dan happened to stay on duty in Taichung. This is no longer a simple busy official business, it is obvious that Yuan Dan disappeared to avoid suspicion. Because of this, Xie Shang was a little surprised about why Yuan Dan invited him today, and there was already a vague guess in his heart.

Just sat opposite each other in embarrassment for a moment, Yuan Dan laughed dryly, and then sighed: "In the past, good friends gathered in the capital, and when they left, they were in groups, and when they entered, they were full of food. Although they were all small, they were full of fun. Now, everything and responsibility have no chances in the past. Chu Jiye first made things happen, and Yin Yuanyuan has been imprisoned in Jingzhou for his crimes. Renzu has not returned to the capital for a long time. But I am going to travel far away from the capital again. The days of reunion are short and separation is too much, which is really hurtful."

What he said about these people, not only have the same identity and background, but also have the reputation of being a young master. In addition to good friends, they are also in-laws. For example, Chu Chu Jiye is Xie Shang's brother-in-law, while Yin Hao and Xie Shang are brother-in-law, both Yuan Dan's brother-in-law. Among the few people, Chu Jiye is the most popular now, who is already at the prefect of Wuchang and the head of a big county. The most down-and-out one is Yin Hao, who is both implicated by Wang Shu and Yin Rong. Yin Rong died, while Yin Hao is still detained in Jingzhou.

Although it is said to be detention, it is also a kind of protection for Yin Hao. You must know that even Wang Shu was besieged by Fang Zhen to death. If Yin Hao returns to the capital, he must have to reconsider his crime. No one in various places will allow Yin Hao to escape from the crime, so as not to provide a breakthrough for Wang Shu to overturn the case. The gods fight and the little ghosts suffer. Now Yin Hao remains in Jingzhou and still has his life. Once he returns to the capital, he is afraid that his life will not be saved.

Hearing Yuan Dan say this, Xie Shang's eyes flashed, and then he asked, "Yan Daoli is traveling far away, are you going south?"

Yuan Dan nodded directly and did not hide it. He left the capital this time and was going to Kuaiji to serve as an official in Gongwei Chong of Jiangxia. The reason why he had alienated Xie Shang and avoided him was to win this opportunity. Although he was highly valued by Prime Minister Wang in Taichung, the officials of the government were still not comparable to local officials. Whether it was in personal future or the entire family to buy property, the prospects were undoubtedly much greater in the local area.

Now that half of the old people in Zhongxing have withered, it is the opportunity for them to get up. For example, He Chong and He Shi Dao who took the lead one step ahead of them, they would have been in the jurisdiction of the ministers and ministers, and Fang Bo would be expected in the next few years. Among the same kind, Chu and Li were also in the big counties, not to mention that Chen Weizhou, who was a little later than them, had already commanded tens of thousands of troops, and he was the real Fang Bo's choice.

Although he is free in Taiwan and can get closer to Taiwan Assistant, Yuan Dan knows that there are not many opportunities, and if he misses one, he will be behind for several years. He is not as good as Chu Jiye who has the care of his clan relatives who are high in Taiwan Assistant, and it is even more difficult to have a wealthy career like Chen Weizhou, who is an indigenous alien who is simply unreasonable. Therefore, this time Taichung rectified Kuaiji this time is an extremely rare opportunity for him. If he missed it, I really don’t know if there will be such an opportunity in the future.

"Today I invite Inzu to invite him to reminisce about the past and half to ask for advice. I took office in Taiwan, and there are many foreign affairs. Inzu has just been transferred to the capital. Regarding the many human affairs in Nanxiang, I urgently need Inzu to solve his doubts."

Having said this, Yuan Dan no longer concealed his intention to invite Xie Shang this time and directly explained it.

After hearing this, Xie Shang looked gloomy. He lowered his head for a while before looking up at Yuan Dan: "What do Yandao want me to say to you again?"

This issue is bitter. Yuan Dan's trip to Kuaiji does not have to be responsible for the mission of attacking the Wurenxiang Sect. The main intention is naturally also to refer to the Shen family in Wuxing. The Xie family and the Shen family have become increasingly close. Not to mention that the Xie family's most important Xie family now has been relying on Shen's help during his tenure as a member of Wuxing. Xie Yi is even an old man under the command of Chen Weizhou for a long time. Even the Xie family can gain a foothold in Wuxiang, which is also due to the help of the Shen family. Whether in terms of political stance or family tradition, they cannot be separated.

Yuan Dan looked at Xie Shang before, and there was hope in his eyes. Although he knew the relationship between the Xie family and the Shen family, he still had some hope. He wanted to bring Xie Shang back with his old love, so he had the invitation today. But when he heard Xie Shang say this, he knew that his idea was about to fail.

"I know that although Renzu was in trouble before, the way was already under my feet. But I still want to ask Renzu, would he really want to look at him and abandon his old people and give up his old feelings for this?"

Yuan Dan said this and looked very sad: "Chen Weizhou is indeed young and strong in Nanxiang, and no one can match. I am not familiar with military affairs and dare not talk about his achievements. But if a person is incompetent, but he has no fault of human feelings, isn't the secret of this? What's more, the southerners are used to narrow-minded thinking, and I am deeply afraid that you will be entrusted with the wrong person!"

"I don't agree with Yan's words. People who are watching do not have any grudges, but everyone praises their names. Wang Ye came to the south and used his country to make plans for the country, so talent use was not limited to the north and south. Su Zu's grand strategy and loved his son-in-law deeply. Now all kinds of things show the clarity of the time. People are all unavoidable. Of course, I also hope that great achievements come from the old family, but how can I erase the realities of the achievements because of the difference between the north and the south? Isn't this a narrow mind?"

Xie Shang looked excited when he talked about this. If Yuan Dan didn't say anything about the Southern people's narrow mind, he wouldn't have lost his composure. He hadn't felt the Southern people's narrow mind yet, but the Taiwan Assistant was indeed not very arrogant. He had already felt it deeply. After all, he had been shining aside after returning to the capital.

"If Yan Dao asked me, I would not agree with you going south. What you see now is that even the prince-consort is not willing to be limited to the southern land, but crosses the river to build things. It is a certain fact that the king's business will surely be greatly improved in the future. What you hope in the future will eventually return to your hometown. Does Yan Dao have no imagination? You and I will return to your hometown in the future? Although Wu Township is good, it will eventually be far away! In the past, I was trapped in the world and had no choice. Now that the country is out of trouble, why can't we do it strongly?"

When Yuan Dan heard this, his expression changed repeatedly. After a long time, he raised his glass and smiled dryly: "Renzu Shenglun, I really have to speak in front of you. If you don't talk about current affairs today, we will stop talking about the past."

Seeing this, Xie Shang sighed and couldn't bear to be embarrassed to meet again. He stood up and bowed to Yuan Danshen: "Yan Dao is about to travel far, so there should be too many busy things, so I will not disturb you for a long time. The climate in Nanxiang is slightly different. Later, I ask someone to prepare some things for time to send to the mansion. If you can't see it, the gods will recite it for a long time and say goodbye."

After saying that, he turned around and came out in a scattered manner.

After a little surprised, Yuan Dan slowly stood up from the table and bowed deeply to Xie Shang's back, with moist eyes. He knew that after today's farewell, his former good friends had completely parted ways.
Chapter completed!