Late at night, early spring brings a touch of warmth, dispelling the deep cold at night, but it is still more than a month away from real warming. Especially for places like Imperial City where snowfall in winter is even later.

It was already midnight, and the people who beat the other side were strolling around the streets and knocking on the bamboo tubes in their hands a few times. Even if they had done the errands, the person who was easily frightened would be beaten to the hammer at night, so they would be able to finish the errands and go home to sleep as soon as possible.

When I passed by Junhou Street, I saw a lantern hanging on a high gate from a distance. I thought to myself, don’t come over today, so as not to be shocked to the noble man and be beaten up again.

It is so troublesome to fight in the imperial city. There are too many high-ranking people and walls, and it will be annoying if you are not careful. Being beaten becomes the norm. You can only avoid some, for fear that the sound of hitting the people behind the wall will sleep well.

In fact, I didn’t know about this update. The house he was worried about was not sleeping soundly inside the walls of the tall and red house.

This is the Qin Mansion, the house of Qin Mu, the governor of Jingbei, in the imperial city.

Like those who went to the imperial city to become officials from other places, Qin Mu prepared a house for himself not much, but the walls were high and the doors were wide, the location was special, and the status was even more symbolic.

Those who live in this house all year round are Qin Mu, his monogamous wife, three concubines, and slaves and servants. Sometimes the children from the family come to visit and stay in the house for a few days.

In the afternoon, the eldest son Qin Haiping went to the imperial city to handle the work, and then stayed overnight. Outsiders didn't know that only the people in the mansion knew that Qin Haiping and Qin Mu had gone to the study room after dinner and knew that they had not come out at this time.

Gugugugugugu... The charcoal fire in the house boiled the water in the copper pot. Qin Haiping got up and lifted it down. He then brewed a cup of tea for his father next to him and also made a cup of himself.

"Father, do you really have to send the things to Lin Chen? There is no need for this?" He served tea and blew the foam on it, with a little unwilling expression on his face, and was a little cautious. He usually did not dare to talk to his father, but this matter really hurt his face. At least that's how he saw it himself.

In Qin Haiping's view, although the Black Flag Camp is now powerful, it is not impossible to mess with. The Qin family's power, foundation and reliance are no worse than the Black Flag Camp. Moreover, he does not think that the person surnamed Shen will turn against the Qin family for a mere little material.

The commander of the Black Flag Camp is from the fourth rank, and the Qin family's top door pole is also from the fourth rank, which is worth it.

Moreover, now he has formed a relationship with Lu Liang, a judge of the Zhongshu Academy, and he has met both sides, and both sides have the intention of advancing and retreating openly and secretly, which has added a lot of confidence to the Qin family.

Lord Lu Liang is the person who will be the prime minister in the future, and his Majesty’s most confidant. Who wouldn’t be able to be tied to the Qin family?

Squeeze Lin Chen away and let the Qin family stand up in the Xuanqingwei system, and also let the Jingbei Heiqi Camp understand: no matter who is in the territory of Jingbei, you have to look at the Qin family's expression, otherwise you will not be able to stand firm!

The risk of doing this is naturally not low, but the benefits are also many. It is worth offending Shen Shaxing for Jingbei to be under his control.

But as soon as he came today, Qin Haiping was recruited by his father Qin Mu to the study. After talking about some daily affairs, he directly asked him to change his initial plan and distribute all the materials detained before to the Jingbei Heiqi Camp. This made Qin Haiping very puzzled.

Qin Mu took a few sips of tea. His expression was very plain and he could not see any ups and downs. Even his gaze did not fall on his son in front of him, but looked at the tea leaves swirling in the tea cup, as if he was in a daze.

After a while, Qin Haiping stopped and waited for his father to speak. An incense-long silence appeared in the study. This made Qin Haiping feel panicked. Generally, this situation is that he said something wrong or did something wrong.

"Father, the child is stupid, so please teach me." Qin Haiping has been obedient to his father since he was a child. He understood that his father thought much more carefully than him, so he knelt on one knee and asked for teaching if he knew his mistake.

Qin Mu then put down the teacup in his hand, a hint of helplessness flashed across his expression on his face, and a little relieved. Qin Haiping is the only one who can be regarded as the word "talent", but it is limited. His talent and talent in cultivation are not the kind of outstanding people. He can only hope that if he experiences more in the future, he will be able to pass on the Qin family.

"The world is impermanent, and the wind does not always blow in one direction. Only by knowing how to adapt to the situation can you live long. I have said all these words to you, but you always think that you are only half-thought. How can you take charge of the Qin family in the future?"

"The child knows his mistake."

Qin Mu snorted, stood up from the chair, walked to the window and opened the window to let Ye Feng in, took a breath and said, "You followed Shen Hao's wedding before. You were shocked at that time, why not think too much?

Do you think every fourth-rank official can get the reward from the Office of the Internal Affairs Office to personally send His Majesty the reward?

Or do you think the elders of Wanjuanshushan and Mingshan Sect and Duan Jue from Fenghong Villa had their brains running to congratulate you?

Things have changed.

Your Majesty’s emphasis on Shen Hao is no longer limited to his contribution to the Black Flag Camp. You can’t see this?"

"The child thought that the sect came because the imperial guards and Fenghong Villa had come forward to destroy the four second-rate sects, and Shen Hao gave him this face as the center. This and Shen Hao's status seemed to be..."

"madness!"

The confusion in his son's eyes made Qin Mu a little angry. Then he raised his voice and said sternly: "Center? Can Wanjuanshushan and Mingshan Sect send elders to come? Can Fenghong Villa have three elders?"

"Father, what do you mean is... Shen Hao is not just a central identity?" Qin Haiping finally reacted at this time. His brows frowned because he also thought of a possibility.

"Hmph. Of course, it's not just a middle-aged man. If he's just centered, neither the sect nor Fenghong Villa would send elder-level figures to his wedding scene. The reason why he deserves this courtesy is that Shen Hao has a new identity now, such as a certain title that represents Fenghong Villa or the dynasty directly contacts the sect."

The matters of Fenghong Villa do not need to be as said by anyone other than the emperor. Moreover, Fenghong Villa is very close inside, and it is extremely difficult to find out the news with Qin Mu's ability, but based on his external appearance, he can also judge that Shen Hao's identity has changed drastically.

"Once Shen Hao has a new identity in Fenghong Villa, the strength of our status and strength will change, and it will be difficult to control him. Even if Lu Liang is included."

Qin Haiping is not a fool after all, he understands it. Because the surname Chen, who has a new identity in Fenghong Villa, in other words, it has more weight in front of the emperor, and this weight is even several times higher than the position of the commander of the Black Flag Camp. After all, Fenghong Villa is the most important place for the dynasty. In this way, if the Qin family and the surname Chen are directly conflicting, Lu Liang may be able to separate the relationship and leave the Qin family, and that will happen to the Qin family.

"But my father, if the Black Flag Camp's power is allowed to take root in Jingbei, the business at home will be in danger."

"Well, risk control needs to be tightened. The Black Flag Camp's purge in various places has been over, and we have solved all the threads in advance. As long as there are no new problems in the future.
Chapter completed!