The next day, Xu Zun, who was offering incense in front of his ancestor's memorial tablet, sneezed and thought to himself, "Who is thinking of me?"
After the family fell into decline, all the tablets of Xu Changlin and the ancestors of the Xu family were brought to the Shen family by Shen Tiande, and they are still placed in the Shen family today.
Therefore, Xu Zun could only order someone to build an altar table first, burn incense and pray for the time being, and then move the ancestral tablets back when he had time.
It was only today that Xu Zun finally took a serious look at his family background.
Their families have been officials for generations, and all of them are honest in government, have a decent family style, and have a scholarly family background.
It's just that the generation of Chang Linqing was not prosperous, and he was defeated midway, so Xu Zun had almost no close relatives.
As for Xu Zun's mother, she died of illness when Xu Zun was young, and Xu Changlin never had a relationship again.
Therefore, in Xu Zun's childhood memories, he was still a brother and sister of the Shen family, which left a deep impression on him.
Especially the eldest son of the Shen family, Shen Xingran, has had a big brother demeanor since he was a child, and would often stand up to his younger siblings when they bully him.
When Xu Zun was a child, he also regarded Shen Xingran as his idol...
Xu Zun was reminiscing about his childhood when Asiu Zai came into the house to report that there were three adults coming to visit outside.
When Xu Zun went out to take a look, he was pleasantly surprised and happy when he saw that the three adults were Cai Kun, Chen Taiji and Dongfang Enchanting.
The old friends were particularly happy to meet each other. After they exchanged greetings, Xu Zun invited the three of them into the inner hall to talk.
"Congratulations to Mr. Xu," Cai Kun took the lead in congratulating him, "It was my Daxuan who initiated the appointment of a criminal officer, and the Empress Dowager personally appointed me the official. It is really gratifying and congratulatory!"
"Master Cai, don't go to Versailles... Oh, don't laugh at me!" Xu Zun quickly replied, "If I want to say congratulations, I have to congratulate you, the Chief Superintendent of the Interior Guard. I heard that this is my boss.
For the first time in nearly a hundred years, a non-royal person has served as the general manager. Today...do you have to have a few glasses of good wine at my place to celebrate?"
Hahaha……
Several people laughed heartily.
After experiencing several life and death disasters, these three people have shared weal and woe with Xu Zun, so they have less scruples when speaking.
"If you want to say congratulations," Dongfang Enchanting added, "you have to count us, Mr. Chen!"
"Yes, yes, yes," Cai Kun pointed at Chen Taiji, "Jiying doesn't know yet, right? Because Dali Temple has suffered a serious loss of talents this time, the Queen Mother has just appointed Mr. Chen as the new Minister of Dali Temple!"
"Oh?" Xu Zun was overjoyed and hurriedly congratulated, "This is really a great thing. From now on, I, Xu Zun, will have another person I can trust to take care of you. Congratulations to Mr. Chen, oh no, congratulations to Chen Siqing!"
Hahaha……
Several people laughed again.
"What a shame," Dongfang Enchanting said with a smile, "Speaking of which, I was the only one who remained intact, but I dragged everyone back!"
"In other words," Xu Zun said quickly, "The starting point of the Eastern God Capture is different from mine. You are a popular person next to the Queen Mother, so what is the need for you to be unofficial?"
Xu Zun's words once again made everyone laugh happily.
This is the first time that several people can laugh so carelessly.
Xu Zun was also quite happy. Now that these three people were taking care of him, he could be able to gain a foothold in the court, right?
"By the way," Dongfang Yaorao remembered the business and hurriedly clasped his fists at Xu Zun and said, "Yaorao owes Master Xu two favors for this disaster.
"If there is a need for Yaorao in the future, Yaorao will never refuse!"
Gu Qing
Maybe because she was a little excited, Dongfang Enchanting frowned, obviously she was hurt.
"Hey, where are you talking?" Xu Zun said quickly, "We are all friends for a lifetime. From now on, we will not distinguish between you and me. No one owes anyone to the other.
"Manager Cai, are you right?"
"Yes, yes!" Cai Kun nodded hurriedly, "As the saying goes, you can compare your feelings with others. These are my close friends in life and death. Don't worry, I, Cai, am by no means an ungrateful person."
"Two favors?" Chen Taiji was curious, "I only know that Ji Ying saved Dongfang Shenhua, but I don't know about this second favor..."
"Let me tell you some good news," Dongfang Yaorao said, "Through Master Xu's recommendation, the Hundred-Step Divine Fist Yue Jinglei has officially joined our Divine Catcher Division and assumes the position of Divine Dragon Catcher."
"Oh?" Chen Taiji thought for a while, "Is it Yue Jinglei, who is known as the top ten masters of Daxuan? How could it be? Aren't these people in the world ashamed to serve the imperial court?"
"So," Dongfang Enchanting bowed down and hugged Xu Zun respectfully, "On behalf of the Divine Catcher Division, I must express my gratitude to Mr. Xu!"
"It's amazing," Chen Taiji praised in admiration. "I only knew that Jiying could solve crimes, but I didn't expect that she would also get along with these masters!"
"Yes," Cai Kun said, "especially the heroine who played a great role in the disaster this time. The Queen Mother also mentioned to me again yesterday that she asked me to come and see her injuries!
"Jiying," Cai Kun asked, "how is that heroine?"
"He is recovering, Sir, I am thinking of you!"
Xu Zun said to himself, if you knew that she was the thing in the iron coffin, how would you react now?
Because of this, Xu Zun didn’t want to talk about this topic anymore and hurriedly changed:
"It's rare for three adults to come to my humble home. If they don't have a drink at my house today, I won't let them go!"
"Well...hehe..." Cai Kun said in embarrassment, "Jiying doesn't know something. I've just been promoted, and I'm still in the dark!
"Such a big thing has happened in the Holy Capital. I really can't spare any time for the time being. How about this? I'll go to the Internal Guard Mansion another day. How about I entertain you?"
"Yes," Chen Taiji said, "I'm just like Mr. Cai. I just took office and I'm really confused. Let's do it next time. Next time!"
"Me too," Dongfang Enchanting said, "I am asking the Queen Mother for instructions on how to safely handle the matter of Senior Yue joining the Divine Catcher Division. I really can't leave."
"Today," Cai Kun said, "it was also under the guise of visiting General Qilinwei that we got together.
"By the way Jiying," Cai Kun thought of something and said immediately, "I have heard that you have accepted the assignment from the Queen Mother and are going to the East China Sea!"
"What?" Chen Taiji and Dongfang Yaorao were stunned, "East China Sea? Why are you going to the East China Sea?"
If it were in the past, Cai Kun would naturally have a private conversation with Xu Zun.
But now that they have a close relationship, Cai Kun did not avoid suspicion and said directly: "I heard that the situation has changed, and the Shipping Department is stepping up preparations.
"I'm afraid that in a few days, there will be an edict from Yi, asking you to go to Qizhou first and wait for orders!"
ah?
Chen Taiji and Dongfang Yaorao have keen intuition, and they have already realized that something might have happened to the prince!
"What's wrong?" Xu Zun asked, "Didn't you say that some survivors have escaped? Naturally, we should ask about the situation before setting off, right?"
"Survivor, um..." Cai Kun smacked his lips and frowned, looking troubled.
Xu Zun was not stupid. He immediately understood what he meant and asked in shock: "Why...the survivors didn't come back?"
"Yes!" Cai Kun nodded, "Qizhou came to report that the official ship going to Yongming Port to meet the survivors was burned, and no one on the ship was spared..."
