The room that Zhu Sihai met was not that big. It was divided by several partition doors, but there was only one chair in the middle. When he was talking, Zhu Sihai didn't even stand up at all, he just sat there with a teacup in one hand.
, looking at Xu Xun with a half-smile but not a smile, not looking like a servant at all.
After someone revealed his purpose, Xu Xun still had a decent smile on his face: "Brother Zhu is half right. I came here today to visit you, but I didn't come to find Uncle Six. I came here specifically to visit you, Brother Zhu."
Doorway.”
Although Youdao is just a servant, Youdao is a person who has achieved the Tao and chickens and dogs have ascended to heaven. His own master has been promoted. Not only is Zhu Sihai proud of Youdao, but he also sees that the old and young of the Xu family who did not even look at him in the past are worshiping him. He is naturally
He enjoyed this feeling very much. But after all, those people flattered him because of the master behind him, Xu Hao. However, even though he had followed Xu Hao for more than ten years, he knew his master's nature well and did not dare to make noise in front of his master. So at this moment
Xu Xun unexpectedly said that he was going to follow his path, and he was stunned and frowned.
"Young Master Seventh thinks too highly of me. Even if I intervene in your matter, it may not be effective, let alone me?"
What's more, why should he help this worthless boy for no reason?
Just looking at Zhu Sihai's disgusted and disdainful expression, Xu Xun still didn't understand how unpopular his former master was. He took a deep breath and immediately showed a look of regret: "Brother Zhu, I know that I
I used to act recklessly and did not ask for mercy from the elders of the clan. I was seriously injured this time and almost lost my life. Although fortunately the doctor's wonderful rejuvenation saved me a life, after all, it was a serious injury to my muscles and bones and my vitality.
...In short, I asked for it. But I still have an engagement with the Shen family. If it continues like this, it will delay Miss Shen's family. So I want to ask Brother Zhu for help and try to cancel the marriage between me and the Shen family.
marriage."
At first, Zhu Sihai just listened casually to Xu Xun's remorseful words. He only heard Xu Xun say that his muscles and bones were severely damaged, and his vitality was severely damaged. The corners of his mouth turned up, but it was more sneer than pity. However,
When Xu Xun said the last words, he suddenly came back to his senses. His eyes widened for a moment, and he looked at Xu Xun as if he was an idiot.
"What did you say, you want to break off the engagement?"
"Exactly!"
"Do you know what you are talking about?" Zhu Sihai suddenly raised his voice, "The Shen family hasn't even mentioned the divorce to you yet, but you took the initiative to bring it to your door. Aren't you crazy?"
"Brother Zhu, I'm serious."
Seeing Zhu Sihai looking at him like a madman, Xu Xun smiled inwardly, but an increasingly sincere expression appeared on his face: "I have inquired, after the marriage contract was signed and the betrothal gift was given, if the man regrets the marriage, the betrothal gift given back then will be
It will belong to the woman, and as long as both parties have no objections, the government will not pursue it or ask questions. Brother Zhu has been accompanying Uncle Six all the time, do you know if this is the case?"
"That's true." Zhu Sihai's face was uncertain, and he looked Xu Xun up and down, "But you probably don't know that the sin of regretting the marriage is not small. If the man regrets the marriage, if the woman complains, she will be punished with eighty sticks.
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"How can the Shen family complain about something that the Shen family wishes for?" Seeing Zhu Sihai's expression change, Xu Xun sighed softly and said, "To be honest with Brother Zhu, I almost lost my life this time, and I already knew that I was wrong. But now it has happened.
Besides, it's too late to talk about this. Apart from the marriage with the Shen family, I have another thing to ask for, which is the family property left by my father. If I mess around for a few more years, I may lose all these fields.
Instead of doing this, I might as well ask a decent elder to send someone to take care of those fields. After all, I am young and don’t know anything about fields, let alone employing people. If those lands are deserted by then, how can I afford it?
My dad."
As soon as he said these words, although Xu Xun did not squeeze out a few tears, his serious expression alone changed Zhu Sihai from the initial disapproval to the current heartbeat, and even showed a rare expression on his face. He smiled. He was an old man. If he couldn't hear the interests involved, he could wipe his neck and hang himself. So, he immediately nodded cordially and said with approval: "The prodigal son returns with gold, but he can't buy it in exchange for gold." After a few days, the Seventh Young Master has really impressed everyone. Come on, come on, this is not the place to talk, let’s talk in the back room!”
Although the room outside was spacious and bright, there was only one chair in the middle. When Zhu Sihai saw Xu Xun coming in, he didn't even stand up. But as soon as he arrived in the back room, Zhu Sihai immediately greeted Xu Xun with a smile on his face. After sitting down, he went to make tea himself. Xu Xun didn't know that the other party wanted to confirm whether he was talking nonsense, but his purpose today was just to impress Butler Zhu, and the real master Xu You couldn't see him. Of course he I won’t talk too much, and my words will be vague.
But the more this happened, the more enthusiastic Zhu Sihai became. When Xu Xun said that he planned to go to Kuiyuan Tower to congratulate Xu You on his promotion, but the elders of the clan had objections, so he agreed without hesitation. He also said diligently that Xu You was going out to meet friends at this time and left Xu Xun to have dinner at home. Xu Xun was not willing to agree and insisted on coming back next time, so Zhu Sihai had to send Xu Xun out in person.
At the foot of the east wall of Fudong Street, Jin Liu sat in front of the carriage and waited again and again. He saw that most of the people who came forward to ask for a meeting were rejected unceremoniously, even those wealthy people who were covered with silk and satin. But Xu Xun didn't come out for a long time, and he couldn't help but murmur in his heart. But no matter how he guessed or thought about it, he couldn't figure out what Xu Xun was going to talk about this time, so he could only stretch out his arms again and again. Look inside with your neck.
Suddenly, his line of sight was blocked, followed by the sound of a whip, as someone whipped him in the air. The sharp sound shocked him so much that he almost fell off his seat.
"What are you looking at? Move your old car out of the way. Don't block my master's way!"
Jin Liuyi was stunned, and found that in front of him was a carriage covered with dark blue satin, with the same color sheepskin at the seams in the middle. The horse that hit the carriage was also very strong, not as good as his own horse. He knew the goods. Knowing that such wealthy people probably couldn't afford to offend them, they hurriedly drove the carriage to clear a place, and then even smiled to show mercy.
Although he had a low profile, the brightly-dressed groom snorted and didn't even look at him. He went straight to the side of the carriage and set up the pedals, then went up to help people get out of the car with a diligent look on his face. However, the carriage curtain opened. At the corner, a middle-aged man inside looked around and saw cars and sedans everywhere. He frowned and made a gesture, but he didn't get out of the car at all. He only made a gesture to order the groom to go to Fuyadong first. Door.
Jin Liu made room for others, and saw that the east wall was full of cars and sedans. He had nowhere to go, so he couldn't help but panic. When he was at his wits' end, he saw someone coming out of the doorway from the corner of his eye, and took a closer look. , he almost stared out of his eyes when he found out that Zhu Sihai personally sent Xu Xun to the door.
You know, the last time he met Ying Lao'er from the third master's family was at the east gate of Yingtian Mansion Office on Fudong Street. Next to him was the fourth young master from the third master's family. In front of this Butler Zhu, let alone the most loquacious person
Mr. Ying was respectful and respectful, and even the fourth young master called him "Brother Zhu" politely, but he was still ignored. But now, Butler Zhu is so close to his young master?
Although Jin Liu was dumbfounded, he did not slow down at all as he drove forward. When he got closer, he called out with a smile. Xu Xun just nodded to him, but Zhu Sihai smiled back and then left.
Tao Hong, the book boy behind him, took a box of things in his hands and handed it to Xu Xun with a smile, because he smiled and said: "Master Seven, this is a mille-feuille made by a new cook in the family. Even if you don't like sweets,
The master is full of praises, so you can take this box back and eat it slowly."
"Thank you, Brother Zhu, for taking the trouble."
"If anything, it's just a box of food."
"My master is from the same clan as Mr. Wu. Who are you on the brand name? How dare you stop me!"
When Xu Xun and Zhu Sihai were saying goodbye, there was a sudden noise next to them. Looking sideways, they saw a brightly dressed groom shoving three young disciples. Zhu Sihai immediately became furious and shouted to the side.
The frowning old man said: "When did my brother become so soft-tempered? There are such troublesome people all year round. If you don't throw them out quickly, who can bear the consequences if you disturb Wu Dayin who is recuperating!"
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Since Fu Yin Wu Xiong took office, the income from the family has been getting less and less. The old man was already unhappy. At this time, a mere groom dared to run wild on Fudong Street. Zhu Sihai teased him again, and he immediately turned to other people.
The three of them made a gesture. The next moment, they saw the three gatekeepers holding up their hands and feet, shaking the person twice and throwing him out. Seeing that the groom was thrown into the middle of the road, Jin Liu
Suddenly he let out a relieved laugh, and the crowd at the base of the wall started laughing even more.
"Redneck!"
"You think wearing good clothes means you are a noble person? This is Nanjing City, Yingtian Prefecture, not a small county town!"
"Of the people who come here to see you, who is not richer and more respectable than your master?"
Xu Xun didn't pay much attention to this sudden episode. He only glanced at it and then looked away, and chatted with Zhu Sihai for a few words. When he got in the car, he saw that Zhu Sihai was still holding on to the car curtain.
He did not forget to remind him: "Seventh Young Master, within one or two days, I will definitely give you an accurate letter, so don't worry."
"Thank you very much, Brother Zhu. I'm waiting for your good news."
Although Jin Liu had no idea what Xu Xun and Zhu Sihai were talking about, seeing that the horseman over there was so bruised and swollen that he couldn't get up for a long time, he suddenly raised his whip with pride and shouted loudly. He did this
After the carriage had gone far away, the coachman on the other side got up in embarrassment and stood beside the carriage dejectedly. Before he could speak, someone lifted up the curtain of the carriage and the middle-aged man inside gave him a hard blow.
Gave him a big slap.
"What a shame, you got kicked in the head by a donkey? A good thing was ruined for you!"