398、Snack
When Xu Xiaole greeted a room to celebrate Gao Zhiyuan's release from prison, Xu Xu sat alone in the living room of the chief minister Chen Xun.
Chen Xun had received a notice, and the famous post read Xu Youzhen, a descendant from Wuxian County, Suzhou Prefecture. He was sure that he was not confused and did not know "Xu Youzhen". However, when he saw the person's face, a smile appeared on his face.
Xu Youzhen is Xu Youzhen’s new name.
Chen Xun originally thought that Xu Xu would be struggling for a while, changing his name and surname was a major event in life. Who knew that Xu Xu Xu would be released from prison today and visit him with a new name in the evening. He was so refreshing. He remembered that in the Hanlin Academy, San Yang admired Xu Xu very much and said that he had the talent of a prime minister. Now it seems that this person is not only talented, but also has a very good measure.
When Xu Xun saw Chen Xun coming out, he stood up to salute and said with a smile: "Mr. Fangzhou, I have been helped by this time. I will not thank you for your kindness, but I only hope to repay you in the future."
Chen Xun greeted Xu Xun and sighed, "Youzhen is a good name."
Xu Yan smiled and did not respond. Although the name Youzhen is good, it is a shame in life after all.
Chen Xun sat firmly on the throne chair and said, "Yuan Yu, what's the point of doing here tonight?"
Xu Youzhen was not long-winded and said bluntly: "Come again today to announce the good news for Fangzhou Commune."
Chen Xun looked at Xu Youzhen and gently touched his belt. Before Xu Youzhen was imprisoned, he gave him a jade belt. He was very surprised at the time and asked about the reason. Xu Youzhen said: "The stars are invincible, and the Lord Fangzhou should be promoted to the Shaobao. Whether Xu Youzhen received the news at that time, or was able to really understand the secrets of the stars, Chen Xun quickly added the title of Shaobao of the Prince and entered the Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion.
Unexpectedly, the same good news came again today.
Chen Xun smiled and said, "Yuan Yu, you just saw the starry sky again today, so how can you tell?"
Xu Youzhen said: "The art of stargazing does not require eye viewing, but the focus is on the mind. It is undoubtedly true that Shaobao will go further. It's a pity that I have no jade belt to give it today."
Chen Xun understood Xu Youzhen's meaning, served tea to see the guests, and said at the same time: "I had known that Yuan Yu was proficient in all the world's knowledge. Now the president of "Huanyu Tongzhi", if Yuan Yu had time, he could help." This was the back door opened by Chen Xun for Xu Youzhen. Although it was not included in the compilation, as long as he had the credit for making contributions, he would still be rewarded when he reported to God.
Xu Youzhen stood up and bid farewell to Chen Xun's mansion. He knew that his way to return to the officialdom had been opened, and he had no worries in his heart. He took two steps casually before he remembered that he was homeless and had to stay temporarily tonight at his nephew Xu Xiaole.
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When Xu Xiaole and others came home from Baidaju, they saw Xu Youzhen sitting alone at the door, holding her cheeks with her hands and looking up at the sky.
Xu Xiaole was surprised and said, "Uncle, you can actually find this place."
Xu Youzhen was quite angry: "You kid is too good at speaking, and I am not stupid, why can't you find it?"
Gao Zhiyuan was already drunk and was much happier than usual, saying, "Brother Yuanyu, have you had dinner?"
Xu Youzhen went to Chen Xun's house as soon as it was dark, relying on the snacks he had prepared during the afternoon bath. At this moment, when Gao Zhiyuan asked, his stomach suddenly whineeded, and he told everyone clearly that he was still hungry.
Xu Xiaole originally thought that his clan uncle was a treacherous minister like Qin Hui, but later he realized that he was also confused for a while and went there more than two hundred years later. As the saying goes, the old horse fell off, who didn’t make any mistakes? Therefore, he didn’t have any grudges against Xu Youzhen. Seeing that his clan uncle was still hungry, he said, “Uncle, I happened to bring cooked food back today and call Ruonan Reree. Let’s have another two drinks.”
Luo Yun was almost drunk, and was at the level where others said he was drunk, but he insisted that he was not drunk. He said, "Drink... I can drink another jar!"
Xu Xiaole and Gao Ruonan were about to advise him not to be crazy, stand firm and don’t sway before talking, but Xu Youzhen said, “Good man! But I see that you are tired after drinking this wine. Let’s go to bed for a while first, and call you when the wine and food are ready.”
Luo Yun walked in the door swayingly, thinking that this was a good idea, so he said, "I'll drink with Uncle Xu later and lie down first." As he said, he entered his room, and heard a thud, as if a heavy object was hit on the bed, and soon a snoring sound came.
Xu Xiaole said to Xu Youzhen: "Uncle, he is just a heartless person, don't be surprised."
Xu Youzhen smiled and said, "What's the matter? I've seen it even more strange. Let's have another meal." When he saw Gao Ruonan clearly was a woman, but was wearing men's clothes, he knew instantly that this was to avoid suspicion, so he would not pull her together.
Gao Zhiyuan was fed with a great ambition at the banquet tonight and was about to ask Xu Youzhen for an idea, but he would not refuse.
Xu Xiaole saw that the cooked dishes prepared for tomorrow would not be saved tonight, and he complained in his heart: He also said that he would go to see a friend, but his friend wouldn't even invite you to have dinner.
He also wronged Chen Xun. Chen Xun is over 60 years old and focuses on health preservation. Although he is the first to be the assistant, he only has a small bowl of porridge and a few pickles of pickles for dinner every day, and has never eaten with others for many years.
Gao Ruonan drank two or three glasses of fruit wine to celebrate her father's grievances. Others knew that she was a woman, so naturally she could not get her, so she was not drunk at all and took the things into the kitchen.
The meat and vegetables were all ready-made, and they steamed the rice before leaving in the afternoon. Gao Ruonan opened the fire door and filled the wine pot while waiting for the hot dishes, and sent it to Xu Xiaole's room very quickly. Because the courtyard is simple, there is no need to pay attention to etiquette. The square table in Xu Xiaole's bedroom can have a meal together.
After Gao Ruonan served the food, he said, "Uncle Xu, father, please use it slowly, I will clean up tomorrow."
Gao Zhiyuan nodded: "You go to bed first, I'm tired today."
Gao Ruonan then returned with great blessing.
Once the door was closed, the atmosphere in the room became much looser.
Gao Zhiyuan first gave Xu Youzhen two glasses of wine, and then began to ask for advice on his "life in Houhuangzhuan".
He is now in his prime and finally passed the imperial examination. Are he willing to go home to be a gentry? Of course not! He is still hoping to take another step. If he does not have this stage of work, he will always go up to two levels after he is in Suzhou. If he can participate in politics in one province, or even return to his hometown, it will be much more glorious than the prefect of resigning.
Xu Youzhen deliberately teased him: "I remember someone cried that day and said he would not become an official."
Gao Zhiyuan's face turned red.
Xu Xiaole said, "Uncle, why bother to make fun of me? Come on, this braised hoof is the most delicious." Then he gave Xu Youzhen a cloth dish.
Gao Zhiyuan was lit up by Xu Xiaole and concealed her: "I had no intention of being an official, but if I could have an official position, my daughter would be more dignified when she got married. This pair of Xiaole is good, right?"
Chapter completed!