Rise From the Humble

Gao Gong actually thought it was Xu Jie's instigation? !

Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but twitch the muscles on his face after listening to Gao Gong's analysis. He really wanted to tell Gao Gong that you are really overthinking. This was really not ordered by Master Xu. Master Xu is probably more powerful than you at this time. Confused.

"Time waits for no one, Zihou, hurry up and clean up." Gao Gong saw Zhu Ping'an standing there, and couldn't help but urge him.

"okay."

Zhu Pingan responded, quickly washed his hands and face, straightened his clothes and followed Gao Gong out.

"Brother Suqing, should we report this to His Royal Highness Prince Yu first?" After walking out of the door, Zhu Pingan asked. After all, it was working time. If he left the workplace to visit Master Xu, he had to tell his boss.

"I just reported it to His Highness. Your Highness is very anxious at the moment. He is just waiting for us to bring back the news from Xu Mansion." Gao Gong replied as he walked.

Out of the need for concealment, Gao Gong and Zhu Ping'an did not take the official sedan of Prince Yu's Mansion, but rode directly to the Xu Mansion via a small road. Gao Gong found out clearly that Xu Jie, like Yan Song, also enjoyed the special holiday treatment approved by the Holy Emperor and rested at his house today.

Gao Gong was very impatient. He kicked the horse's belly from time to time and whipped the horse to move faster. Zhu Ping'an hurriedly hurried and then reluctantly bit Gao Gong's back.

When Gao Gong arrived at the Xu Mansion, he took out the door sticker and negotiated with the concierge. When Zhu Ping'an got off his horse, Gao Gong had already negotiated. Zhu Ping'an left the horse to the care of the concierge, quickly followed Gao Gong into the Xu Mansion, and went to visit Xu Jie in the study.

"Brother Xu."

"I met the teacher."

After Gao Gong and Zhu Ping'an entered the study, they stepped forward to greet Xu Jie with their hands in hand.

"Su Qing, Zihou, what are you doing with me for these false gestures? Stop standing, sit down quickly, drink some tea, take a breather, look at you guys sweating profusely." Xu Jie shook his head with a smile. , stretched out his hand to invite Gao Gong and Zhu Ping'an to sit down, picked up the teapot and prepared to pour tea for them.

"Teacher, I'll just come." Zhu Pingan stepped forward to take the teapot from Xu Jie's hand.

"Why, am I too old to even lift the teapot?" Xu Jie joked to Zhu Pingan with a smile and handed the teapot to Zhu Pingan.

"A man has forty-one flowers, and the teacher is in the prime of spring and autumn, and he is nothing like the old man." Zhu Ping'an took the teapot and responded with a smile.

"You still have forty-one flowers, but you still have about the same number of flowers that have been spent tomorrow."

When Xu Jie heard this, he couldn't help but smile and shook his head. He was forty-nine this year and will be over fifty next year.

Zhu Ping'an laughed, took the teapot and poured Gao Gong a cup of tea first, then filled Xu Jie's tea cup, and finally poured himself a cup of tea.

Gao Gong watched Zhu Pingan and Xu Jie laughing and chatting from the side, and couldn't help but glance at Zhu Pingan again. He didn't expect that Zhu Pingan and Xu Jie were so close and familiar. Yang Jisheng, Zhang Juzheng, Zhao Zhenji and others are well-known as Xu Jie's proud disciples. I have seen them all in the Xu Mansion, but they don't seem to be as close to them as Zhu Pingan.

"Su Qing, Zihou, what brought you here today?" Xu Jie asked after the greetings.

Zhu Ping'an remained silent on the side and turned to look at Gao Gong, which meant that Gao Gong was the main focus of this visit.

"Brother Xu, we are here today for Yang Zhongfang's impeachment memorial." Gao Gong said straightforwardly.

"Oh?" Xu Jie put down his tea cup and looked attentive.

You can really keep your composure. When Gao Gong saw this, he couldn't help but admire Xu Jie's Qi-nurturing skills. Of course, he also complained in his heart. It's already this time, why are you still pretending? What exactly do you want to do? Please figure it out.

Forget it, forget it, you are just pretending, then let me break it.

Gao Gong looked up at Xu Jie and said seriously, "Brother Xu, Yang Zhongfang is your student. You instigated Yang Zhongfang's letter to impeach Yan Song, right? Brother Xu is going to have a showdown with the Yan Party? I know that Brother Xu has always done things well. It was a careful plan, and he made a decision before taking action. In the past year, Brother Xu has even been humble and strict. This time, he must have grasped Yan Song's handle and is sure of victory. But Brother Xu, apart from our Prince Yu's Mansion, our foundation is weak. Now we can’t withstand the disaster of Chiyu. No matter what Brother Xu’s plan is, if it involves our Prince Yu’s Mansion, please Brother Xu make it clear. Firstly, our Prince Yu’s Mansion can provide support and cooperation. Secondly, our Prince Yu’s Mansion has a weak foundation, so we won’t suffer in vain. The seedlings of the fish in the pond."

"Ahem." After hearing Gao Gong's words, Xu Jie couldn't help but choked and coughed. He smiled bitterly and shook his head. He took out a brand new copy of the memorial from his sleeve and put it on the table. He said to Gao sincerely. Gong said, "To be honest, brother Su Qing, I only heard about Zhongfang's impeachment of Mr. Yan Ge at noon today. I didn't know about it before. I only saw this impeachment memorial for the first time today at noon. To be honest, if If I instigated it, then the content of this memorial would never be what it is today. If I didn’t know, how could I have any plans later?”

"ah?"

Hearing this, Gao Gong was completely confused and dumbfounded. He couldn't help but let out a surprised sound and stood up from his seat. He was very familiar with Xu Jie and knew what Xu Jie was like. It was impossible to lie at this time. Moreover, he had been observing Xu Jie's expression just now. Xu Jie spoke very sincerely and did not lie.

"how so."

After Gao Gong stood up, he seemed dumbfounded and muttered to himself.

Xu Jie didn't know it! How to do this? !

Gao Gong always believed that Xu Jie ordered Yang Jisheng to impeach Yan Song. He always thought that Xu Jie was going to have a decisive battle with Yan Dang. He knew Xu Jie's ability and character. Since Xu Jie dared to showdown with Yan Dang, he must have a careful plan. and the latter. Although King Yu was mentioned in the memorial, I believe that since Xu Jie dared to mention King Yu in the memorial, he must have had a follow-up plan to keep King Yu out of the matter.

As for why Gao Gong believed so much that Xu Jie would keep King Yu out of the matter, it had to do with what happened the year before last.

At that time, for some unknown reason, Emperor Jiajing called Yan Song and Xu Jie to his side and asked them who, King Yu or King Jing, could inherit my throne. Yan Song was an old politician and knew that the water in the pond was too deep. After hearing Emperor Jiajing's question, he hurriedly said: Your Majesty, you see, I have been serving you all day long, busy with government affairs, and taking care of everything. I have never thought about this. Besides, , the old minister knows nothing about the two highnesses, and does not know who is more suitable. However, Xu Jie didn’t know what he was thinking at that time. Maybe he was distracted, maybe he didn’t think too much, or maybe he wanted to be different from Yan Song. Anyway, after Yan Song finished speaking, Xu Jie replied: In order, I will be Liyu. Your Highness!

Emperor Jiajing didn't say anything at that time.

After Xu Jie returned, he didn't take it seriously and returned to Xu Mansion from Xiyuan as if nothing happened. After returning home, a colleague hurriedly chased him, wondering, Brother Xu, have you drunk too much today? How can you express your opinion to the prince? King Yu is older, but the emperor prefers King Jing. Who knows what will happen in the future? If the king ascends the throne, will you still be alive? At this time, Xu Jie realized belatedly and broke into a cold sweat.

After King Yu heard the news, he sent Gao Gong to Xu Mansion to express his support and gratitude to Xu Jie, saying that when King Yu ascends the throne, he would not forget Xu Jie.

Therefore, after this incident, whether Xu Jie wanted to or not, Xu Jie was tied to Prince Yu's Mansion.

That's why Gao Gong believed in Xu Jie so much.