This evening, a rather rare fire cloud appeared.

A large red sunset pressed down on the heads of the two people standing on the pier.

Ouyang Rong didn't answer, and the atmosphere between the two became silent.

Their eyes were subconsciously attracted by the setting sun, and they all turned their heads to look at the sparkling red water of the river, as well as the large and mysterious flaming clouds.

In fact, there was no need for an imperial edict to be notified in the afternoon. Ouyang Rong had learned the general content of a certain meeting in front of the emperor as early as two days ago.

There is also a certain compromise plan adopted and decreed by Her Majesty the Queen.

This news first came from a close relative of the Prime Minister's Mansion named "Guo Yu".

This person has been sending a steady stream of reliable news about the Luoyang court to Prince Xunyang's Mansion.

In addition, there was also a reply from the teacher, which was also sent to Ouyang Rong through the Xie channel of the junior sister the night before yesterday.

The two confirmed each other, and Ouyang Rong knew a decree from the Emperor of Zhou that made him silent to this day:

Announcing the pardon of all crimes committed by the mutinous garrison soldiers,

At the same time, the envoy Hu Fu was sent to Jiangnan Road to appease the soldiers returning from the north.

He promised to return it to Hongzhou and Jiangzhou, and ordered officials along the way not to block it.

In addition, he also ordered the garrison troops returning to the north to immediately lay down their weapons, return home in peace, and avoid further conflicts.

This set of processing is quite satisfactory and the response is quite fast.

At least it was much better than the worst guess Ouyang Rong had ever made.

However, the imperial decree did not mention the handling methods of Lan Changhao, Wang Lengran, Zhu Lingxu and others.

Just like what Ouyang Rong said to the frowning junior sister the evening before yesterday after putting down the teacher's letter.

Sometimes, ignoring it is just a clear statement.

Ouyang Rong took the lead in retracting his gaze from the demonic fire cloud: "Envoy Hu Zhong has a heavy responsibility and this trip is arduous."

Khufu nodded slightly:

"I don't know what's going on with the mutinous garrison. Let's bring the pardon decree to the Zajia family first. I think they should be satisfied after knowing the saint's favor."

Ouyang Rong nodded and gestured sideways: "The official residence is ready. Ambassador Hu has been on the road for a day. Please rest early."

After a pause, he seemed to remember something and added an explanation:

"President Wang has been ill recently and has been unable to stay, so I was rude and went to greet the envoy today. I asked my subordinates to apologize on my behalf."

Khufu nodded and handed over:

"Okay, thank you for your hard work, Ouyang Changshi. The matter is urgent and the emperor's life is important. The Za family will leave early tomorrow morning."

He took the accompanying guards and palace servants and walked towards the carriage waiting on the street ahead.

Ouyang Rong turned his head, glanced at Khufu's back, put his hands in his sleeves, and kept up the pace silently.

After the emperor's personal envoy arrived, he did not mention anything about Wang Lengran and others. Obviously, this was because it was indeed not within his responsibilities during his trip south.

I'm really just passing through Jiangzhou now.

I believe that envoy Hu was just passing by when passing through Hongzhou.

Wang Lengran, Zhu Lingxu, and Lan Changhao, who was hiding in trouble in Guizhou, were all fine.

Ouyang Rong pursed his lips.

Before boarding the carriage, the beard-bearded eunuch envoy suddenly turned around and said to the weak-crested Chang Shi who was riding on the maroon rouge horse:

"I heard that Ouyang Changshi was favored by King Xunyang and entrusted him with all the statue creation. When I saw him today, he turned out to be a young and handsome man. No wonder His Highness King Xunyang trusted him."

Ouyang Rong was slightly stunned and clasped his fists: "The winner is a reward."

After a pause, he noticed something keenly, lowered his eyes and asked:

"His Royal Highness King Xunyang misses His Majesty. Recently, he has not thought about tea or food, and has been unable to sleep at night. Since Ambassador Hu is from the Luoyang Palace, he should have met the holy face. Why not talk to King Xunyang."

Viewed from the perspective of Ouyang Rong riding on Dongmei.

Behind Khufu, the flaming clouds in the sky have followed the setting sun and dived into the dark horizon.

Only a halo of afterglow dyed the edge of the horizon into a crimson line.

His bearded face under the dim light was vaguely expressionless. In front of the crowd of side-eyed palace people around him, he shook his head and said calmly:

"Forget it. The Za family is busy with responsibilities and has to travel tomorrow. When the Za family returns, I will visit His Majesty for His Majesty. Chang Shi takes his leave."

The carriage carrying Luoyang's envoy and palace officials slowly drove away.

Ouyang Rong raised his eyebrows slightly and watched the convoy leave. After a while, he turned back and returned to the Huaiye Lane mansion.

That night.

Ouyang Rong dressed in concealing black clothes and rushed to Prince Xunyang's Mansion.

In the study room of Juxian Garden, without waiting for everyone to greet each other, he directly mentioned the incident of Khufu and asked:

"Did your uncle know this person when he was in the East Palace?"

Ouyang Rong looked a little worried.

Could it be that, like Miaozhen, he also had enemies?

Li Xian thought hard, shook his head, and asked in confusion: "I don't know, why is Tan Lang asking this?"

Ouyang Rong was about to speak, but Wei Mei suddenly said: "Shunbo may know the eunuch."

Everyone was stunned, and after a while, Li Dalang called the old housekeeper Shun Bo.

After hearing Ouyang Rong's inquiry, the old eunuch who had been away from the palace for many years suddenly sighed:

"I didn't expect Mustache to be so successful now."

"Mustache?" The bearded face flashed in front of him, and the corners of Ouyang Rong's mouth twitched: "Shun Bo is very familiar to you?"

"He is considered a godson of the Za family."

Uncle Shun looked a little embarrassed and said:

"I thought that since His Highness and the Za family lost power, this adopted son would be ostracized and unable to stay. I really didn't expect it."

Ouyang Rong and others looked at each other.

After the night plot was over, Ouyang returned to the mansion. He walked around in his room, touched his chin, and muttered:

"Having this old relationship, it shouldn't be malicious. The hint in the evening is also because of this connection? You want to attract my attention. Do you have any information to tell..."

After thinking about it all night, Ouyang Rong went there on time the next morning to send the emperor's personal envoy away on the ship.

At Xunyang Ferry, an official ship docked, and Ouyang Rong personally put Khufu on board.

The ship has not sailed yet, so the two of them stood on the deck to enjoy the breeze, while the palace people around them were a little further away.

Ouyang Rong took the opportunity and said:

"His Royal Highness King Xunyang said that he is looking forward to the smooth return of Ambassador Hu, and will greet him at the dock together with the Governor Wang and his subordinate officials."

Khufu took another look at Ouyang Rong, his serious expression remained unchanged: "King Xunyang is defeated, Ouyang Changshi is polite."

Ouyang Rong looked at the eunuch who was cautious in his words and deeds, and smiled at him.

Khufu suddenly said: "Then King Xunyang and Lord Changshi should wait in the city for the Zajia to come back."

Ouyang Rong nodded: "Of course."

Khufu added: "I hope that next time I come back, King Xunyang and Lord Changshi are still waiting for the Zajia in Xunyang City."

Ouyang Rong was slightly startled. Isn't this a sentence? Why repeat it twice?

Before he could test him further, Khufu patted his sleeves, turned and left: "The ship is about to leave. I'll see you later, Mr. Chang Shi."

"good."

Ouyang Rong hesitated for a moment, took out an extra short knife from his waist that he had brought with him when he went out this morning, and handed it to Khufu:

"With a little thought, I hope that the envoy will accept it. The envoy is going here to pardon the garrison soldiers and to deal with them. There are some soldiers from Jiangzhou Zhechong Prefecture in this group of garrison soldiers returning to the north. The envoy must know about it."

He said to the eunuch with a curious face and a beard:

"If we meet, the envoy can show this sword and say it is a gift from General Qin. This should be able to draw closer relations and facilitate the envoy's persuasion."

Khufu nodded, took it casually, put it away calmly, and said calmly:

"Thank you, Chang Shi, for the gift of the knife."

After a while, the boat sailed and the people left.
Chapter completed!