I really didn’t expect that Xiao Yu was also an old scoundrel. Before leaving, Yang Fan could only shout to save face: "It’s just a fine of five hundred thousand, it’s just a drizzle. I, Yang Fu, can take it out in minutes, huh, if it weren’t for you
As I get older, I really want to..."
Before he finished speaking, Xiao Yu said, "Why, do you still want to hit me?"
Yang Fan smiled brightly and said with some embarrassment: "I don't dare to hit you. You are an old man and I am afraid that you will blackmail me. More importantly, I don't want to make my godmother sad. If you die, I will have to bear the burden."
Calling someone a name is something a wise man would not do!"
"But we are definitely not done with this matter. Just wait until I go to Jiangnan to see if your Xiao clan is as tough as you. When we get back, we will deal with those people and see if they don't hate you to death!"
Xiao Yu was furious, his eyes widened, and he threw the teacup in his hand hard.
Fortunately, Yang Fan had quick eyesight and quick hands, and had already escaped from the check-in room. The tea cup smashed on the wall with a bang, and Xiao Yu cursed: "You little bastard, do you know how to respect your elders? This matter is the Imperial Envoy's desk.
Those who reported the report have the ability to go find them?"
Having said that, when Xiao Yu came home at night, he felt bitter.
As soon as he entered the door, Xiao Rui hugged his father's thigh and cried bitterly: "Dad, we are related to Yang Fan, why are you trying to embarrass him?"
"Isn't it true that by fined him so much, I'm driving him into a corner? That stick has already spoken out, and he wants to make our family look good. You have had many ups and downs in the past few years. You are no longer the same as before, so why do you want to offend him?"
"What's more, we are also Jiangnan nobles. If we offend Yang Fan now, once he gains power in Jiangnan, how can our family live a good life?"
Xiao Yu's nephew Xiao Jian also stood pitifully aside, his eyes filled with fear.
The Dugu family on the side also looked worried.
Although Xiao Yu's old wife was born in the Dugu family, she was a female generation after all. She had also heard of Yang Fan's evil reputation, and complained worriedly: "Tell me about you, the loess is buried up to your neck, and you still go to compete with that Yang Fan."
What's the point? If you kick your legs and close your eyes, won't your family be implicated in the future?"
"Besides, the emperor doesn't want to see you now, so why should you work wholeheartedly for the emperor?"
"What's more, Yang Fan is my sister's godson. How can you explain to your sister if you are making things difficult for him now?"
Xiao Yu glared at his son, chased his nephew away, and then sat down next to Dugu, the old god said calmly:
"Don't worry, there is a reason for this. Otherwise, why would I bother him when I have nothing to do?"
"Don't look at that boy who is impulsive and aggressive. The other boys are very thieves. If I hadn't seen that I had other intentions for doing this, and with his temper, even His Majesty couldn't make him bow his head. How could I have made him do it willingly?
Pay a fine?"
Dugu asked in surprise: "Is there any hidden secret here?"
Xiao Yu said calmly: "It's not a hidden secret. This matter seems to be to punish Yang Fan, but in fact the emperor is wiping Yang Fan's ass."
"If His Majesty hadn't personally told me to do this, do you think I would be willing to get involved in this matter?"
"Don't worry, it's okay. Yang Fan seems to have suffered a big loss this time, but in fact he has gained more benefits."
"As long as the arrogance of the Jiangnan nobles is hit again this time, Yang Fan's voyage to Jiangnan will be much smoother. As long as this time is passed, even if that kid does something outrageous in Jiangnan, no one will dare to impeach him easily again!"
Dugu Shi breathed a sigh of relief and complained in a low voice: "You can't use your old bones too many times, it's time to take a rest."
"Although I don't understand government affairs, I can see that the court is now very different from before. Now Yang Fan is being favored by the Holy Spirit, and you have been demoted three times, so don't go against others casually."
"You can't always sing the opposite throughout your life. You have been demoted several times because you bumped into His Majesty. Who knows if His Majesty holds any grudge?"
"It is better to follow His Majesty's footsteps from now on. This will leave some room for retreat. Otherwise, when you die and leave in the future, won't Your Majesty spread your resentment on the family?"
"Now that Yang Fan has a bright future and is related to us, it's better not to offend him easily. You have to think about the future of your family."
Xiao Yu remained silent, his eyes slightly closed, and he pondered for a long time without moving.
His Majesty Li Er's palace is so deep that one cannot see the true thoughts in his heart.
But when it comes to grievances against oneself, there must be some.
If you have no opinion about yourself, you will not demote yourself three times.
However, Xiao Yu was not worried about deliberately embarrassing Yang Fan this time.
As the seventh son of Emperor Ming of the Liang Dynasty Xiao Kui and the brother-in-law of Emperor Yang of the Sui Dynasty and Empress Xiao, Xiao Yu experienced ups and downs in his life. He served successively in the Western Liang Dynasty, the Sui Dynasty, and the Tang Dynasty. It is no exaggeration to say that he was a slave of three surnames.
But he is wise and resourceful. Although he is not as good as Du Ruhui, Fang Xuanling, Changsun Wuji in governing the country...why should he gain a foothold under His Majesty Li Er, who has so many civil servants?
That is to be a direct minister and say what you have to say, even if you contradict His Majesty Li Er.
But this time Xiao Yu has changed. As his wife Dugu said, he is old!
He has to consider the future generations of his family, which is why Xiao Yu cooperates with His Majesty Li Er.
The purpose is obvious, which is to help Yang Fan remove obstacles.
Of course, there is a more important reason, that is, His Majesty Li Er is not a fool.
As long as Li Er chooses to help Yang Fan, there will be nothing wrong!
Of course, there were actually reasons why Li Er was demoted after he contradicted him several times in the past.
His Majesty Li Er is said to be a wise and powerful person, but he also has many shortcomings.
Ambitious and arrogant, so happy about success...
If we are not constantly vigilant and correct right and wrong, we will easily become overheated.
Whether or not His Majesty Li Er will be offended during this process is completely beyond Xiao Yu's consideration.
As long as it is beneficial to the development of the empire, Xiao Yu will be satisfied.
As for his betrayal of the Jiangnan gentry to support His Majesty Li Er, Xiao Yu actually had a long ideological battle.
Presumably, even if the Jiangnan nobles were angry because of their resentment, they probably would not dare to do anything to their own clan.
Having been an official for most of my life, I still have this kind of vision for assessing situations.
What's more, Xiao Yu is also very optimistic about the godson recognized by Empress Xiao, so he is not worried about Yang Fan's revenge.
…
Just as he thought, when leaving Dali Temple, Yang Fan probably understood that Xiao Yu had other deeper meanings.
This guy had just had a good chat with me over wine a few times before, but today he was so disrespectful. It was obvious that he had something to hide.
After all, Xiao Yu still fined himself even though he knew that he had handed over the money to His Majesty Li Er. This obviously unreasonable behavior is very strange.
Could it be that Li Er joined forces with Xiao Yu just to defraud him of a fortune?
Obviously impossible!
Although Li Er likes to trick people, he never does it without reason, which Yang Fan absolutely trusts.
Then there is only one possibility, there must be something hidden in this matter.
After returning home, when Wu Meiniang returned, Yang Fan took the future empress into the study and told her the story, hoping to ask her to clarify her doubts.
After listening, Wu Meiniang was speechless.
This husband is usually very smart, why can't he figure it out now?
Looking at Yang Fan who was still confused, Wu Meiniang couldn't help but joked: "Husband, are you stupid? You can't figure out such a simple question?"
Yang Fan's mind was filled with questions: "What do you mean?"
This is too shocking. Are you sure this girl didn’t come from time travel?
Why could I never understand why I was fined, but this bitch understood it as soon as I heard it.
Seeing Yang Fan's stupid expression, Wu Meiniang burst into laughter and thought it was so fun!
I used to think that my husband was omnipotent, but it seemed like there was something he couldn’t see through, right?
However, Wu Meiniang did not laugh at her, but felt that Yang Fan had gained a little more popularity.
If Yang Fan didn't need any help at all, it would make her look a little redundant.
Wu Meiniang is happiest every time she can help Yang Fan.
Thinking of this, Wu Meiniang patiently explained: "Husband, think about it, if it is determined that your behavior of selling an official position is to seek personal gain with power, then it is illegal. No matter how much the illegal income is, the court will naturally confiscate it."
"Although you have already handed over the money, this behavior is against the law anyway. But once Dali Temple makes a ruling and only imposes a fine, it directly proves that the court has dealt with the matter. In other words,
Say this incident ends here."
Yang Fan smiled and suddenly realized: "What do you mean, Madam, in order to clear my name, Your Majesty specifically ordered Xiao Yu to close the case to stop others from talking?"
"As long as I pay the fine, it means that the matter is over and there is no such thing as selling one's official position..."
Wu Meiniang smiled: "My husband is indeed smart. Since Dali Temple has made a ruling, it means that the case has been concluded. Even if the Yushitai impeaches you? Your Majesty and Dali Temple will support you, and that Yushitai dares to
Impeach you without opening your eyes?"
After saying that, Wu Meiniang complained a little: "However, my husband is still a little reckless. I heard that you forced your way into Dali Temple today and even went to Dali Temple to make a fuss and make trouble. Is this true?"
It was impossible not to admit this. Yang Fan rolled his eyes and said with some embarrassment: "Didn't you get carried away by anger just now? We were just angry and felt aggrieved, so we spoke louder."
"Although I argued with the Minister of Dali Temple for a few reasons, I didn't take action or say anything rude. In fact, I was fined in the end, and I signed and signed it happily..."
Seeing Yang Fan's nonsense, Wu Meiniang did not expose it, but asked with a faint smile: "Is it true?"
Yang Fan looked at Wu Meiniang's delicate face with a guilty conscience, and quickly stood up and said: "I still have a lot of things to deal with at the dock, so I'll go and get busy first..."
After saying that, he ran out of the door.
Wu Meiniang smiled and sighed: "Hey! Sometimes this husband really wants to have a child. It's so funny that everyone knows that he forced his way into Dali Temple, but he doesn't dare to admit it."
"You know that Yang Fan dared to refute in front of Li Er, is he afraid of admitting such a small thing?"
"However, Wu Meiniang didn't get to the bottom of it, she just took out the account book and checked it carefully..."
Yang Fan ran out of the study room as if he was running away, and then he breathed a long sigh of relief.
A time traveler can't see clearly like a woman, so he's really blushing!
As soon as I walked to the door, I saw Xing'er walking over.
"Sir, Your Highness the Princess is inviting you tonight!"
The night in Yang Mansion was a bit quiet, the moon was rising in the sky, its cold glow was clear.
The bedroom was filled with a deep sadness of farewell.
Princess Gaoyang burst into tears, holding Yang Fan's arm tightly with her white hands and begging: "Husband, would you let my sister and me accompany you to Jiangnan?"
Yang Fan lovingly hugged Gao Yang's thin shoulders and advised him warmly: "Going to the south of the Yangtze River is full of difficulties and dangers. Those Jiangnan nobles hate me to the core, and there will be many conspiracies and tricks."
"If it's just some ghostly tricks, I'm not made of mud, but who knows if these nobles will be so angry that they will die in anger?"
"If it's just me, I won't be afraid of any of their methods, but if you go, won't it distract me?"
"For your safety, I will never let you get into danger. You just stay at home obediently. As long as I establish a foothold in Jiangnan and open up the situation, I will pick you up, okay?"
"Oh!" Princess Gao Yang nodded aggrievedly and hugged Yang Fan's arms tightly with her backhand. Her eyes were filled with reluctance and tears poured down her face.
Of course she knew the danger of Yang Fan's trip, but the two were newlyweds who were so inseparable that they really couldn't bear to separate.
Yang Fan raised his head and looked to the other side. Princess Changle and Wu Meiniang were pursed lips, twisting the brocade handkerchiefs in their hands, their eyes full of resentment.
However, she is Princess Changle after all, and her reputation as a virtuous person is indeed well-deserved.
Although she was reluctant to give up, she was able to control her emotions.
When Yang Fan went to Jiangnan, how could she let him leave full of worries?
Biting her red lips, Princess Changle said: "My husband is going south alone, how can I and Mei Niang be at ease? Why don't you let Xing'er and Wan'er go with you so that they can take care of your daily life?"
Yang Fan scratched his head and was speechless.
What does it mean to be uneasy?
Rather than taking care of my daily life, they simply sent two spies to monitor my every move to avoid making mistakes.
When Princess Gaoyang, who was holding him in her arms, heard this, she turned her beautiful eyes and said, "Sister, it's my sister who is more considerate. How can people outside be as considerate as our own people? Let Xing'er and Wan'er follow, we are here
You can feel at ease at home.”
"What's more, if your husband has been holding it in for a long time, let Xing'er and Wan'er wait for you, and you are absolutely not allowed to go out to find those shady women! Otherwise, hum..."
As she spoke, Princess Yao of Gaoyang raised her nose slightly, snorted threateningly, and even extended her two delicate jade fingers to make a scissors gesture.
Yang Fan felt a chill in his crotch and had a bitter look on his face.
In my previous life, I heard that girls from Jiangnan had good figures, but I never had the chance to communicate with them in depth, which was a pity.
This time when I went south, I couldn't guarantee that I wouldn't have the dirty thought of tasting the tenderness of the Jiangnan water town.
What's more, the beautiful image of Miss Chen from last time is still in my heart!
But now, it is impossible to steal the words!
He glared at Wu Meiniang without leaving any trace, but the girl actually blinked with an innocent look on her face.
Pack!
Princess Changle is gentle and courteous, while Princess Gaoyang is carefree and doesn't care much about such things.
If Wu Meiniang hadn't caused trouble, the two princesses would never have remembered such an incident!