Yan Cigui

Chapter 38: Gloating over misfortune

 In the Jinluan Hall, the voices of the censors filled the air.

Until the chamberlain shouted "Retreat from the court" and the courtiers sent the emperor respectfully, Xu Guogong's ears were buzzing.

Then, he suddenly realized that the Holy Spirit had walked down and stood in front of him. He quickly and respectfully took two steps back to make way.

The Holy Father did not leave immediately. He looked deeply at Xu Guogong for a while before leaving with his hands behind his back.

 This made Xu Guogong sweat like rain.

 Compared to reprimanding in front of the ministers, being silent like this made him feel more uneasy.

 When His Majesty stepped out of the hall, the atmosphere inside relaxed.

The censors probably had enough scolding and left.

 The two energetic men continued to surround Xu Guogong and make suggestions.

"The child does not teach, the father too."

 “I ruined my body so much when I was young, now I have to deal with it when I’m old?”

 “The main reason is that it’s so ridiculous! This kind of ridiculous thing has never happened in this dynasty!”

Beside him, Xu Jian did not leave. He tilted his head and heard the commotion, and laughed out loud again.

 The laughter was neither light nor heavy, but it was extremely abrupt and naturally fell on Duke Xu's ears.

He must listen to the censors' scoldings; if the emperor is dissatisfied, he must also bow his head.

 But Xu Jian, why should he?

Xu Guogong turned around and said angrily: "What are you laughing at, Duke Fu?"

 Xu Jian raised his eyebrows, with a smile in his eyes, and said slowly: "I resigned from the Ministry of War and have nothing to do all day long. I want to learn how to be a dandy, but your son gave me some ideas."

 Xu Guogong:…

Is this a compliment?

 This is irony!

This is just looking for trouble and wanting to quarrel!

 “Are you taking pleasure in others’ misfortune?” Xu Guogong was furious.

"Gloating about misfortune?" Xu Jian muttered in a low voice and did not answer immediately. Under the gaze of Xu Guogong's increasingly gloomy eyes, he "thought" for a while before continuing, "Uncle Chengyi's Mansion is indeed quite unlucky. I'm on leave today, right? I haven't seen him yet. I'm hiding from you."

This answer that came out after a long time made the veins on Xu Guogong's forehead exposed.

Especially, there were many officials nearby who heard this conversation and couldn't bear it anymore, so they laughed.

 It’s not that they are not well-educated, it’s that they are auxiliary to the Duke of the State and he did it on purpose!

There is no stupid person here, who can’t hear it?

Of course Xu Guogong also understood.

In these two days, he has lost more face than he has in the past twenty years!

Unfortunately, the people who keep him from stepping down are young people. Regardless of his age, he can be their father!

Princess Ning'an was singing a big show outside the mansion, full of anger and grievances, leaving the father and son in a dilemma.

Xu Jian is even more confused. What happened to Xu Jian's mansion? Is it Xu Jian's turn to be so weird here?

 Speaking of which, ever since I injured my leg by beating this kid, I have been acting strangely.

His eyes fell on Xu Jian's right leg, Xu Guogong frowned.

 It was said that he was seriously injured, but now he seems to be fine!

They also said that he walked with a limp, but Xu Guogong didn't notice it at all.

"I won't argue with you kid!" After he finished speaking angrily, he turned around and searched around until he found Liu Jing who had not yet walked out of the hall. He then raised his voice and called, "Master Liu, Master Liu Jing. "

Liu Jing followed the sound and saw that the atmosphere in that room was not harmonious, and he could probably guess the situation.

Xu Guogong nodded at Xu Jian, then at Liu Jing, and said to the two censors: "Didn't you say, 'It is the fault of a son not to teach his father'?"

 Censor, you look at me and I look at you. This is not how the disaster was diverted to the east...

Xu Jian laughed heartily, but this time, there was no smile in his eyes: "You are boring. I grew up with my grandfather since I was a child. Mr. Liu can't teach me, and there is no need to teach me. If you can't pass, it won't be your turn." Let Mr. Liu take care of it.

 If you really think about me, why don't you go to my grandfather's memorial tablet and talk about it?

 When will you come? I will ask someone to open the door for you and prepare a few sticks of incense. I will not neglect it.

 If you were not so free...

That's right. You didn't even have time to teach Su Ke. So don't share your little experience in teaching children with my grandfather. "

A string of words came out one after another. Xu Jian spoke neither hastily nor slowly, but Xu Guogong didn't find a chance to interrupt.

 As a result, every sentence is harder to listen to.

As he breathed, a fire burned in his chest. Xu Guogong's suppressed anger couldn't bear the burning, and he punched Xu Jian.

 Xu Jian didn't even move a step.

 Xu Guogong's fist was blocked by two censors.

Other people nearby noticed that something was wrong and hurriedly came forward to separate Xu Jian and Xu Guogong.

  "Not to the extent, not to the extent."

 “Don’t argue with the juniors.”

“The action was taken in the main hall, and the news reached the ears of the emperor. Duke Xu Guo…”

Xu Guogong was really angry: "I don't mean anything, but what he said is interesting?"

 Seeing that Duke Xu could not break free from the crowd of so many people, Xu Jian strode out without saying anything.

Liu Jing also walked out and said calmly: "Xu Jian! Why did you provoke him? Do you know..."

Xu Jian's steps suddenly stopped: "What? You want to come to the house to kowtow to your grandfather and have a good chat?"

 “You!” A look of anger quickly passed through Liu Jing’s eyes.

 Xu Jian saw it and quickly walked down the long steps without continuing to expose him.

Liu Jing stayed where he was, staring at Xu Jian's back for a moment.

 What happened to Xu Jian’s legs?

 If he is really lame, why doesn't it show when he walks?

If he was not lame, why did he resign from the Ministry of War?

 What the **** is he tossing around with?

 In the main hall, Xu Guogong's sanity gradually returned, and the people surrounding him dispersed.

 After adjusting his clothes, he walked outside with his hands behind his back.

Even though these officials tried to persuade them just now, they just don’t want to get involved in the palace. In fact, they don’t know why they are laughing at Xu Guogong’s mansion!

 Just laugh, there are a lot of people laughing these days.

 But for someone like Xu Jian who saw the jokes with such relish and commented on them, Xu Guogong was still puzzled.

 Until I left the palace gate, a thought came to my mind.

 Could it be that Xu Jian had a hand in what happened to Ke'er?

Why should he? !

 Is it really a problem that the yamen is not on duty and has nothing to do all day long?

“Let’s go to Shuntian Mansion again,” Xu Guogong summoned him and explained, “They have so many government servants walking around the streets every day, so no one can see the portrait?”

In the Yamen, Shan Shen couldn't help but grimace when he heard that another person had come to Duke Xu's residence.

"Not only did he take them to West Street and ask them one by one, but they also came to us to ask," the master complained. "With so many people in the capital, how can we recognize him? If we find the person, his son will not be with any other man or woman." Did you roll on the same bed?"

Shan Shen’s head was buzzing when he heard it.

I didn’t expect that there would be anyone adding more fuel and jealousy to it?

Not to mention kneeling outside the uncle's house, and almost doing something in the Jinluan Palace after going to court, the Duke Xu's house is really not boring enough, right?

　One bite of this big dish will make you feel bad if you don’t drink three bowls of tea!

“Let them ask,” Shan Shen said. “If you can’t ask about Chou Yin Mao and it makes our Shuntian Mansion unable to do anything, I’ll scold him in the book!”

There will be more updates later.

 (End of this chapter)