I didn’t go to bed until the fourth watch last night, and it was already noon when Xue Bai got up.
Talking to Du Wulang woke up Jiaonu in the ear room. When she came out, her face was very ugly, and Du Wulang was so frightened that he couldn't speak clearly.
"I, my grandpa wants to see Xue Bai, I will take him there, you can sleep for a while longer."
"What does Du Youlin want to say that even the people in the Right Prime Minister's Office are not allowed to listen to?" Jiao Nu asked back: "If I want to avoid even this matter, what will the Right Prime Minister send me to do?"
Du Wulang only felt that she was being unreasonable. Even a right-hand minister could not be so upright and ask to listen to others' conversations.
But he didn't dare to say anything more and led them to the study with a grimace.
After passing through the third courtyard and passing by the front hall, I saw Lu Fengniang and the Du sisters sitting there talking.
Lu Fengniang held the account book in her hand and sighed.
Xue Bai only took one look and knew what she was worried about.
Now that Du Youlin has lost his official position and lost his salary, the Du family's daily expenses are high, and it is already quite tight to handle a case.
Lu Fengniang didn't even need to speak. Just looking at the sad look on her face made people feel tired from hearing many complaints.
"Oh, mother."
When Du Wulang saw her, he even sighed before saluting.
"You can at least give me some advice, grandpa." Lu Fengniang said, "Now is not the time to show off one's aloofness. Since the uncle has come here, I should ask him to help me get reinstated."
"Me? I want to advise grandpa?" Du Wulang hesitated and said, "Mother, I'm taking Xue Bai to see grandpa."
"Go ahead."
Lu Fengniang looked at Xue Bai, smiled gently, then looked at Jiao Nu behind him, and subconsciously stood up, showing some respect.
What she respects is the power of the Prime Minister’s Office.
But I couldn't help but murmur in my heart, the right prime minister didn't arrange a way for the Du family, which made people want to rely on them but didn't know how.
On the other hand, the Du sisters still sat still. Du Jin glanced at Jiao Nu lightly, not even concealing the disgust in his eyes.
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The study is still the most elegant place in Du's house.
After Du Youlin woke up, he was still weak and could not bear to be disturbed, so his family and servants did not dare to bother him with mundane matters.
Xue Bai walked around the small bamboo garden, climbed the steps, and smelled the faint scent of sandalwood outside the door, which made people feel calm.
"Grandpa." Du Wulang came forward and knocked on the door, saying: "Xue Bai is here."
"Come in."
Xue Bai is now familiar with most people in Du's house. Even Hu Shisanniang, the back cook, can chat with him about the taste of steamed vegetables.
All in all, among the Du family members, the one he was least familiar with was Du Youlin, the head of the family.
When he entered the study room at this time, he saw that Du Youlin had become a little thinner and was leaning on the couch, holding a book in his hand. His posture was a little more free and easy than before.
"I'm here. I'm injured and can't greet you. Don't be surprised."
Du Youlin did not wait for Xue Bai to salute, but already waved his hand, exchanged a few words, and then said: "There is no need to meet outsiders. You and Wu Lang are on good terms, just call me 'uncle'."
"Yes, uncle."
"Okay, now that I have received your call, I will say a few words to you." Du Youlin's face sank and he said: "The lights are on at three o'clock and the chickens are on at five o'clock, which is when men are studying. You are such a good young man, you will sleep until noon.
How do you behave?"
Xue Bai didn't explain and just suffered.
Du Youlin inevitably scolded him a few times. Although he didn't explicitly say, "It's not right for you to seek refuge with the Right Prime Minister," he quoted Yan Zhenqing's poem and scolded him for working all night for the Right Prime Minister and being unable to get out of bed during the day... In short, he was scolded.
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But no matter what, Li Linfu is still the prime minister conferred by the current saint, and his name is justifiable. As long as Du Youlin does not rebel, he will eventually have to admit it. It is nothing more than beating the younger generation and maintaining a little respect.
Xue Bai didn't resent him for displaying this level of official power, but felt a little cordial and smiled politely.
"Ahem."
Du Youlin coughed twice and said, "I have something to talk to Xue Bai."
Du Wulang wanted to go on. He turned around and saw that Jiao Nuju was motionless. He couldn't help but froze. He turned to look at Du Youlin again. He saw that his grandpa had put down the book in his hand and stood up as if nothing was wrong.
Pacing and having a deep conversation.
Otherwise, can we still offend the people in Youxiangfu?
Besides, it would be inappropriate for a fifth-rank official to confront a maidservant.
"Xue Bai, you suffered a misfortune when you were young, lost your memory, and lived outside. I deeply regret it." Du Youlin said slowly: "For this reason, I asked people to inquire, and I may have found out your family background." p>
"Ah!"
Du Wulang was so surprised that he couldn't help but exclaimed. He turned to look at Xue Bai and had a lot to say.
"Are you going to find a home?!"
But wherever he looked, he saw that Xue Bai's face was calm, even as expected.
Du Wulang then looked at Du Youlin.
"My grandpa is so awesome. He found a family background for Xue Bai without saying a word."
Du Youlin took a few steps, and Yun Danfeng waved his hand gently, saying: "Jingzhao Du family has some connections after all."
He waited for a while, but saw no reaction from Xue Bai. He turned to look at Xue Bai, and his tone gradually became serious.
"Xue Bai, you are from the Xue family in Hedong. Your great-grandfather, named Rengui, was a famous general in the Tang Dynasty. Your grandfather, Xue Shenhuo, was once an official and the chief clerk of rites. Your grandfather's name is Xue Ling, and he lives here now.
In Changshoufang...he really wants to see you and your mother, they are waiting for you to come back."
Xue Bai was silent, not knowing what he was thinking about, and did not answer immediately.
Du Youlin's eyes became more intense, and he stepped forward and patted Xue Bai on the shoulder.
"Let's meet? Maybe you can remember something."
"Okay." Xue Bai responded: "It's good to meet."
Du Youlin was quite happy, with a relaxed smile on his face, and told Du Wulang: "Go and call Quan Rui to bring someone over."
After a while, Quan Rui brought in an old servant who was the manager of Xue Guang's family, named Xue Gengbo.
Xue Gengbo was wearing an old coat. He was stooped and bent when he walked, as if he was rushing forward slowly.
When he crossed the threshold, he almost stumbled and fell to the ground, which made people tremble with fear. However, he held on to the door frame and steadied himself. In short, Liao Liao's two actions can make people feel excited.
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"Liu Lang? It's really Liu Lang." Xue Gengbo had a bad look in his eyes. After entering the study, he looked around hard, but he didn't recognize the wrong person. He went directly to Xue Bai and called enthusiastically: "I finally found Liu Lang!
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Xue Bai stretched out his hand to help him and said with a smile: "Stop, old man, are you sure I am your Liulang?"
Seeing the young man's calm expression, Xue Gengbo became confused. He subconsciously looked at Du Wulang and stabilized his mind before he nodded seriously and said to Xue Bai: "I'm not mistaken, it's Liu Lang in person!"
"It's a pity that I can't remember it."
"The old slave is old, so he is a little confused, but Liulang is Liulang, and he can't be wrong." Xue Gengbo wandered around, looking excited, and said: "That year, Alang was traveling from Fanyang to Chang'an, and when passing by Weinan, Liulang got lost.
...Now I have found it!"
Xue Bai couldn't help being a little surprised and asked: "How old was Liulang when he got lost?"
"Liu Lang, don't you remember?" Xue Gengbo said in surprise: "You were lost when you were five years old."
"Then can my father-in-law recognize me as Rokuro?"
"As soon as you hear the name, don't you know it?" Xue Gengbo leaned down and patted his own knees, saying: "There is a birthmark on the back of Liulang's neck, right?"
Xue Bai turned his back, squatted down, gave him a look, and said: "There must be a burn, I can't see it, can I take a look?"
"Hey, such a beautiful birthmark has been burned away." Xue Gengbo lamented and said: "The dealer who betrayed the beloved has been hanged!"
As he spoke, he felt more and more regretful. After howling twice, he burst into tears.
"Rokuro, you have suffered a lot these years!"
Seeing the trembling old man crying, Du Wulang felt a sore nose. He turned away and wiped his eyes. It took him a while to collect his emotions. When he raised his eyes again, he saw Jiaonu with his arms folded and his eyebrows falling.
He stood up, his face full of vigilance and suspicion.
"Aren't you moved?" Du Wulang whispered, not knowing who he was talking to.
Xue Bai, on the other hand, had a calm attitude and said in a rather polite tone: "I don't need to be excited, I don't know yet whether I am the Liulang I heard from you."
"How could it not be?" Xue Gengbo was stunned and said with certainty: "You are Liu Lang."
"Then, father-in-law, could you please tell me more details about the Xue family's missing child?"
"This... I don't know much about this. When I meet Alang, Alang and Liulang will talk about it."
Uncle Xue Geng accepted Lao Lei and wanted to lead Xue Bai to Xue's house.
"That's fine."
Du Wulang said: "Master, shall I go too?"
Du Youlin stroked his long beard, smiled slightly, and waved his hand calmly and gracefully.
"Go ahead."
Xue Bai heard that people from the Jingzhao Du family had arrived today. He thought that the Jingzhao Du family would take the lead in finding a relative for him. However, he didn't see anyone at this time, so he must have left.
The reason makes sense, after all, he was still sleeping soundly in the morning.
But then he thought about it, since the other party didn't wake him up, it can be seen that the main purpose of this trip was to have a detailed talk with Du Youlin.
He can probably guess the content of the conversation.
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Xue Gengbo looked like he was about to fall down at any moment, but he was still able to ride the donkey. After a stagger, he climbed onto the donkey, and his movements even showed a bit of the vigor of his youth.
Xue Bai saw him and asked, "Have you ever been in the army?"
"No." Xue Gengbo chuckled and said, "My grandfather once went to the battlefield with the old general."
"Oh, is it Old General Xue from Three Arrows Dingtian Mountain?"
"The old slave will slowly tell Liulang later..."
Jiaonu took the reins and followed Xue Bai. Seeing this scene, his face was so solemn that it looked like it was about to drip.
After exiting the side door, I saw the Tian brothers from You Xiaowei riding horses from North Street, chewing Hu biscuits in their mouths, looking cheerful.
She waved.
"Girl." Tian Shenyu rode forward and asked respectfully: "Where are you going to investigate the case today?"
"Check? Do you think he still has the heart to do things for Youxiang?" Jiao Nu scolded, "I don't know what the use is of raising you. You go to Youxiang's Mansion and report to the manager. He only said that Jingzhao Du family was looking for Xue Bai's wife and found him.
Descendant of the second wife of the Pingyang County Duke of the Xue family in Hedong."
After hearing such a long string of words, Tian Shenyu grimaced, scratched her head and said, "Say it again, girl?"
Jiaonu took a closer look and realized that the futou on the soldier's head was so dirty that it was leaking oil, and he leaned back in disgust.
Tian Shengong hurriedly stepped forward and said with an apologetic smile: "I have written down what you want to pass on, and I will go to the Prime Minister's Mansion now."
"Yeah." Jiaonu nodded. Seeing that the two brothers had turned around and were about to leave, he cursed: "Idiot, leave one behind. Do you still remember why the right prime minister supported you?!"
"Take the traitor." Tian Shenyu responded, suddenly understanding something, and hurriedly leaned over and asked in a low voice: "Any clues? Could it be that those traitors tricked Xue Langjun and want to take action?"
"Go away."
Jiao Nu frowned and rode up to follow Xue Bai.
Although she hasn't seen the evidence yet, she knows that it was Donggong who took action, and she secretly wants to guard against the Right Prime Minister.