Even though Xu Jin was only eighty-year-old and served for three years, Mrs. Xu was only called to the Yamen for one round of questioning. She escaped because she spent a huge price to take care of the family of the deceased Ding Shuncai.
Due to the misfortune of being divorced, he did not actually go to jail to face a lawsuit. However, with the resignation of the patriarch, most of the family wealth was dissipated in these two lawsuits, and the once-famous Xu family house suddenly became an empty shell.
, the cause and effect spread throughout Taiping.
As a well-informed person, Jin Liu naturally inquired about even the small details.
Others said that it was Xu You who, together with the three and four families, started the trouble, but he firmly believed that it was his young master who was behind it. He was even more attentive and considerate in front of Xu Xun. Seeing that Xu Xun's attitude towards him gradually returned to what it was before.
, it was him who drove the car instead of Xu Liang. He had been feeling high for an unknown number of days before the boulder was lowered bit by bit, but he didn't dare to be negligent in the slightest.
However, when Xu Xun called him and his mother-in-law to the main room together that day, and saw a few packed rattan boxes and a few neatly tied bundles in the corner, he only felt that
There was a thud, and his face suddenly turned ugly. But at this time, the mother-in-law on the side didn't know what was going on, and asked in a fuss: "Master, are you going to move when you pack all these things?"
"Stop saying a few words, no one will treat you as a mute!" Jin Liu glared at his wife fiercely, and when he saw that she reluctantly closed her mouth, he hurriedly smiled at Xu Xun and said, "Master, Qian
Don't argue with an ignorant woman like her. If you have anything to do, just tell me, and I will do it right away."
"It's nothing important to call you here today. There is only one thing I want to inform you two. I will leave for Beijing in a few days, and this house will be temporarily lent to Aunt Six and the others. I don't know how long it will take for you to come back.
If you want to stay, I'll tell Uncle Six, and Aunt Six will still use you as you are, and give you a 20% increase in wages. If you want to find someone else, I won't force you, I'll give you twenty taels of silver.
I just want to thank you both for your hard work in the past few years."
Sister-in-law Jin Liu was really surprised when she heard that Xu Xun was coming to Beijing. She was relieved when she heard that Xu Xun's family would move here and that they would still be able to use them. But Xu Xun said that he could still give them twenty taels of silver and let them find other jobs.
, her mind inevitably became more active.
However, before she could open her mouth to choose a way out, Jin Liu took the lead and opened the door...
"Master, how can you go all the way to the capital with only Rui Sheng and Tao Hong by your side? Besides, Rui Sheng doesn't know how many more days he can stay with you. Tao Hong is new here, and he's not familiar with many things. It's not appropriate for the two of them.
Someone will accompany you to take care of you, in case something goes wrong. I have been running around for many years, and I am very familiar with the world of people and so on. It is best to go to the capital with you. My mother-in-law is very quick with her hands and feet, and today's cooks are also good at going to the capital.
OK, I can also help with things in this house, I am sure it will be much more reliable than hiring someone new."
"Master, you are crazy..."
Jin Liu's sister-in-law screamed out in desperation. However, as soon as the word "crazy" came out of her mouth, Jin Liu covered her mouth. Jin Liu didn't care about losing his composure, nodded and bowed to Xu Xun and smiled: "Master, you
Look, this mother-in-law is going crazy with joy. I have long wanted to see what the capital is like. Now that I have this opportunity, you must guide our husband and wife. I am good at driving and guarding, but as for the
As for wages, Master, you just have to pay as before... Ouch!"
Unexpectedly, Jin Liu's sister-in-law took a bite from the tiger's mouth. Jin Liu screamed out immediately. He immediately gritted his teeth and endured the pain and dragged Jin Liu's sister out before Xu Xun could say anything. When he came to the door, he shouted again: "Master Mingjian, every word of divination is correct."
It’s from the bottom of my heart!”
Until the couple walked out of the room, there was a burst of noise outside, and then there were scoldings and slaps. There was a faint sentence of asking for wealth in danger, and finally it quieted down with a burst of babbling sounds.
Xu Xun couldn't help but laugh. Seeing that Ruisheng and Tao Hong were puzzled for a while, he didn't open his mouth to explain. He only asked them to go back to the house to see if there was anything they missed.
Jin Liu is a bit slippery and talkative. He doesn't trust him to participate in those confidential matters, but he is used to it after all. Instead of looking for another servant when he arrives in the capital, it is better to bring this couple with him. Note that they have arrived.
The capital city was completely blind, and had to rely on him closely. Moreover, Ruisheng was going to the palace: Monk Huitong had to grow his hair in a hurry, and it was impossible to stay at home and be ordered around: Xu Liang was the right person for this trip.
Master: There is only one Tao Hong around him, and the manpower is stretched thin. Although Wang Shikun said that he would give him two servants to help him, and Fu Rong also mentioned that he would send some guards, they are not more reliable than Jin Liu, who knows everything.
"It's only when you use them that you hate them..."..."
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According to Xu Xun's idea, he expected that after Xu Xun left Beijing, he would hire someone to renovate and repaint the house before slowly moving in. However, Xu Xun acted swiftly and resolutely, and within a few days, people informed him that the house had been destroyed.
It was vacated. Surprised, he hurriedly took Zhu Sihai there in person. Only then did he realize that Xu Xun had packed his luggage and was about to move to the Guarding Eunuch's Mansion on Changfu Street for a few days.
It was time to start directly from there. When he put down one thought, he inevitably gained another layer of worries.
Sure enough, only two or three days later, Fu Rong sent someone to summon him. He quickly changed out of his official uniform and put on his civilian robe, and hurried slowly to the door of the mansion. The person who greeted him was none other than the man who is now in charge of Nanjing.
As soon as Chen Lu from Jin Yiwei met him, Chen Lu stared at him and asked... Are you ready?"
Xu Hao was originally an exquisite person. As soon as he heard this, his guess turned into certainty. He immediately nodded with a smile on his face and said, "Don't worry, Mr. Chen, all the subordinates have been prepared."
If Xiaoqi still doesn't believe it, even the third and fourth bedrooms can testify. Fortunately, the eldest brother made a fuss and the court confirmed the word "adoptive father" when he praised it. Now everyone in Taiping knows it.
If necessary, everyone can be a witness to this matter." "That's good." Chen Lu always had a straight face, but now he couldn't help but his face became slightly misty. "This matter is done, Eunuch Fu will not miss you.
benefit."
"It is a blessing for a low-ranking official to be able to serve my father-in-law."
Seeing that Xu Hao was well informed, Chen Lu stopped being wordy, nodded slightly, turned around and walked ahead.
Although it was not the first time for Xu Hao who was following behind him to visit this first-class mansion, he still walked politely and did not dare to look sideways. When he entered the spacious study room, he saluted Fu Rong and caught a glimpse of Xu Hao beside him.
Xun's expression suddenly turned dull, as if he hadn't seen him come in, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
Although Xu Xun was smart and capable, he had done a lot of things, and he had won the favor of several noble people, but he was still a child after all. Faced with such a completely unexpected thing, he finally couldn't accept it!
Fu Rong raised his hand to signal Xu Xun to get up, and then said to Xu Xun, "It's good that you're here. This kid won't believe that what we told him is the truth. Xu Liang is a
Menghulu can't speak, just explain to him what you know." If he still doesn't rule, our family can only call all the relatives of the Xu family in Taiping to come over and see how stupid he suddenly becomes.
Can your brain be opened again?"
, "Xiao Qi." Although Xu Xun dropped the word and left the clan last time, Xu You always likes to use this title to show his cordiality, and this time is no exception. "I know you won't be able to believe this for a while, after all.
Your father has brought you back and raised you for many years. Even if they get together more and stay apart less, they are still father and son. But this matter was discussed among our Xu clan members in the early years. "When your father brought you back,
, people have always said that you are not like your father..."
Xu Hao was talking earnestly, and Xu Xun seemed to be listening absentmindedly, but in fact he didn't miss a word. On the contrary, he was paying attention to the expressions of everyone in the room, especially Xu Liang's.
Expression. I found that although Xu Liang lowered his head, he glanced at him from the corner of his eyes from time to time. His eyes seemed to be a little anxious and concerned. He felt helpless, funny, suspicious and wary at the same time. He had so many mixed feelings.
Know what it feels like.
He is not a real fifteen-and-a-half-year-old boy, so of course he knows that the probability of such a coincidence in this world is almost zero. Even if he is not Xu Bian's biological son, where can there be so many witnesses and physical evidence that prove that he is Xu Liang?
That son who died back then? It was clearly Fu Rong who came forward. Chen Lu and Xu Tao rushed around to smooth out such a matter! But this matter is not trivial. Fu Rong alone is already one of the best on the ground in Jinling.
It seems that the character's blockade is impossible!
From the bottom of his heart, he never wanted to acknowledge Xu Bian, a father he had never met before, but he had some respect and affection for Xu Liang. Whether it was from a human or utilitarian point of view, that was all it took to recognize Xu Liang as his father.
But since he had been praised by the court for his filial piety, Fu Rong and others not only appreciated his courage and intelligence, but also felt reassured about his friendship and kindness. At this moment, he changed from Xu Bian's son to Xu Liang's son.
If you don't fall into panic, you won't be a monster, but you will appear completely inhuman!
Therefore, it was not until Xu You's mouth went dry when he spoke that he raised his head in confusion, then stood up and bowed to everyone: "Eunuch Fu, Mr. Chen, Uncle Xu, Uncle Liu, I will
My heart is so confused that I don’t know what to say for a while. Please forgive me for my inability to say anything and leave now.”
Seeing that Xu Xun left without hesitation after saluting, Xu Xun was about to stop him, but when Chen Lu winked at him, he could only smile and said: "After all, he is still a child. I hope Eunuch Fu and Mr. Chen will forgive me."
His crime of indecency."
, "If you can still respond to such a big matter as quickly as before, that would be really wrong!" Fu Rong smiled, then glanced sideways at Xu Liang, but said in a deep voice, "Xu Liang, it's so easy.
Lost and found, you follow him from afar and don't let anything happen to this child. Our family can't even hope for such a good son!"
Seeing Xu Liang stood up and saluted without saying a word, and then hurriedly left the study, Fu Rong took a deep breath and lightly hit his forehead. At that time, he was just being cautious and let Chen