Early in the morning, several alleys near Taipingli became lively. The clan gathering has always been a grand event for the Xu clan people who live here. Firstly, every time it is held, relief is always provided to the poor and weak clansmen. Secondly,
The outstanding disciples in the clan will most likely receive corresponding rewards from the clan leader. As for the third visit, it is for the fun and excitement.
Especially this time, before the clan meeting even started, rumors had spread all over the place. Everyone knew that the seventh young master in the second room who always acted mischievously was going to be unlucky, so they went to the spacious ancestral hall early in the morning.
As soon as the tables and chairs were moved, many people with the surname Xu began to talk about it.
"I would say Xiao Qi deserves it. After losing his parents, he should cheer up and see what good things he has done since he was a child." The middle-aged man who spoke sneered while carefully arranging the main table.
copper incense burner.
"Deserve it? Do you believe those nonsense? The old immortals in the third and fourth bedrooms of the long house have long been interested in the hundreds of acres of land in the second house, and then they instigated people to lead Xiaoqi into evil. What do you think?
If you don't come out, you'll be blind!" A skinny man shook off the tablecloth, rolled it up casually, and called it a day. "The chief is still afraid that people will turn over and burn down the house of Xu Liang who saved Xiao Qi!"
"That's not all. I heard that the eldest brother intends to let the mistress be adopted by the second brother, so that he can monopolize the large amount of family property."
"That's all lies, and you believe these lies!"
Following this calm voice, the busy people in the three rooms turned around and saw clearly that it was a clan elder. They nodded and bowed their heads and went about their business. No one talked anymore. It was just when they were talking in secret, this
All kinds of rumors still spread at the speed of light. Even Mr. Xu, who had made all preparations, was still so angry that his liver hurt, his stomach hurt, and his whole body hurt when he heard his eldest son Xu Dong reported these words.
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"These unfed bitches... they usually have a diligent and flattering face when receiving food and money, but now they dare to chew such tongues behind their backs! Write them down for me, write them down one by one.
It's time to wait until the end of the year to make them look good!" Seeing Xu Dong's repeated agreement, Mr. Xu pressed his right abdomen and took a breath, then asked in a low voice, "Master Zhao is here already?"
"Yes, Mr. Zhao is here. He is drinking tea with Mr. Luo in the side room." Xu Dong nodded firmly, but thinking about the news sent by the Nancheng Army and Horses Division, he still couldn't help but worry, so he immediately went around to the back of the chair and gently nodded.
He gently squeezed his father's shoulders and said, "Dad, since Uncle Liu was able to instigate Mr. Wang to support Xu Xun the day before yesterday, will anything happen again today? What if he invites Duke Wei..."
"What a joke, what kind of status is Wei Guogong, who would come out to support a mere prodigal?" Mr. Xu snorted coldly from his nose, then swatted Xu Dong's hand and stood up, "Can your sixth uncle get the job of managing the experience department?"
He claimed that he had met Duke Wei and recognized his uncle and nephew, but in fact he had followed the royal family's path, which made Mrs. Wei very popular. But even if Mrs. Wei was favored again, the heir apparent had already been decided, and her son was determined to inherit the throne.
Without her title, she would not dare to instigate Duke Wei to interfere in such nosy matters!"
The father and son were discussing when the door was suddenly pushed open, followed by Xu Jin who barged in carelessly. The third son was wearing a brand-new sapphire blue silk trousers and a nondescript cape on his head.
He was wearing a scarf and shaking a gold-coloured folding fan in his hand. When Mr. Xu saw his attire, he became very angry. Just as he was about to scold him, a steward's voice came from outside: "Sir, everywhere.
The clan members are almost here, the third and fourth masters are asking you to go out."
"knew."
Mr. Xu didn't bother to look at his youngest son anymore. He held Xu Dong's hand and walked straight out. Xu Jin, who was left behind, saw that his father and brother were ignoring him in this way. He was extremely annoyed and closed the fan with a snap, and then fiercely
He spat: "You are so used to pretending, what's the big deal! If you are really young master, I will expose all the things you have done and see how sanctimonious you can be!"
In the courtyard of the outer ancestral hall, a group of elders were already sitting on the chairs. In addition to the main seat, there were three chairs in a row on the left. The chair next to the uppermost one was empty. There were two people sitting below, and on the right
The first place is reserved for Xu Tao, but the seat is still empty at the moment, obviously no one has come yet. As for the remaining seats, although there are still a few high-ranking chairs, they are only occupied by older people with higher seniority, that is, to show respect.
As an old man, no one cares about these people who have no money and power. As for the many younger generations, some are standing with their elders, and some are gathered together in twos and threes. Only Xu Xun was left alone.
No one is paying attention in the corner.
He had been here for a while and didn't care about these neglects and slights. Although he had been awake for almost two nights because of today's matter, his spirit was extremely high at the moment. Even if there was a word of pity or sigh or...
Contemptuous or disgusting eyes swept over his body, and he remained leaning against the wall motionless until a loud shout came from the yard.
"The clan leader is here!"
Following this voice, Mr. Xu shook off Xu Dong's hand and walked up steadily. As the clan leader and eldest son for decades, he stood there and opened his mouth. To outsiders, he had a kind of Yuanyue look.
His upright demeanor, especially the beautiful words in the opening paragraph, even Xu Xun couldn't help but smile, secretly thinking that some people in future generations who can't speak without a secretary really have to learn from this person. When Mr. Xu finally finished saying this
During the call, at the critical moment of worshiping the ancestral hall, he, who was standing very far back, finally heard the words he expected from above.
"Before I offer sacrifices to the ancestral hall, I have one more thing to say. My second brother has been away from home for many years and there is no news. We brothers have also asked people to search for us in many ways, but there has been no response so far. I think back to the time when my second brother was so righteous and noble, and his family was so powerful.
I don’t know how many people have benefited from him. I sigh every time I think about it. But..." At this point, Mr. Xu glanced around, suddenly slapped the table hard, and said sternly, "Second brother
Unfortunately, there is a traitor in the family!"
Although almost everyone in the Xu clan present expected that Mr. Xu was going to have an attack, as soon as these words came out, they still caused a buzz of discussion, and more people turned their heads to look.
Seeing Xu Xun, the prodigal son who had always been notorious in the clan, still standing calmly, several people from the older generation who still remembered Mr. Xu Er's righteousness couldn't help but sigh secretly, but in the end no one dared to stand up.
Say something fair.
"Made with gangsters, got into fights and seriously injured myself, and even made Nancheng soldiers and horses come to my door to ask for the reason!" Mr. Xu raised his voice again, with deep sorrow in his tone, "Such nonsense, I am at peace.
The reputation of the Lixu family has been completely ruined! As the patriarch, I made a mistake by not restraining the children who have ruined their reputation. I am here to apologize to you all!"
When Mr. Xu raised his hand and bowed deeply, everyone around him stood up one after another. Some were humble, some were persuading, and some were supportive. For a time, countless quarrels flew towards Xu Xun, as if they could pierce several transparent holes on his body.
Cave came. Xu Dong, who was standing aside, watched with cold eyes. Seeing that Xu Xun remained unmoved, he felt a little uneasy for some reason. At this moment, Mr. Xu who was sitting on the throne suddenly shouted again.
"Xu Xun, you still don't admit your guilt?"
Hearing Mr. Xu finally call his name, Xu Xun moved his shoulders a little, stood up unhurriedly, raised his head casually and said, "Please tell me, uncle, what did I commit?"
crime?"
"You..." Mr. Xu was choked by Xu Xun's casual attitude and felt suffocated in his heart. He was about to speak angrily, but unexpectedly, a laugh came from outside.
"Didn't you say that it only started at three quarters? How could it be that it was a little early?"
Following this voice, everyone looked back one after another. Only then did they see Xu Hao, who was dressed in azure uniforms, walking into the courtyard door. He then smiled slightly and held his hands in front of him. Facing this Liu Hao, the only official in the clan,
Master, all the Xu clan members returned the favor one after another. When Master Xu, who was in charge, saw everyone fawning over Xu You, his pupils suddenly shrank.
"I'm sorry, I'm really late. I had something to do at the yamen, so I stayed up all night last night. I thought I might not be able to finish it, but it happened that the food was finished before the hour, so I rushed over." Xu
With a smile on his face, he bowed his head and saw several distant brothers over there who pointed out his seat diligently. He walked over and sat down calmly. Then he looked up at Mr. Xu and said, "Before I came in just now,
It seems like the elder brother is asking questions?"
Following this simple sentence, the huge courtyard fell silent for a moment.
ps: I saw some people say that the pace is slow... I'm sorry, Lao Mao also criticized me. I also like intense and passionate things, but watching is one thing and writing is another. I have always had this narrative style.
It has penetrated deep into the bone marrow and cannot be changed...