Chapter 115: Seeking Wealth and Danger (I)
Although Xu Jin was only punished with a cane for eighty years and three years in prison, Mrs. Xu was only called to the yamen to go back to the hall once, because she spent a huge price to take care of the dead Ding Shuncai's family, she escaped the bad luck of being divorced, and did not really go to prison to eat a lawsuit, but with the fall of the patriarch's position, with these two lawsuits and most of the family wealth was scattered, the once-glorious Xu family's house suddenly became an empty shell, and the cause and effect of this was spread throughout the Taiping.
As a well-informed person, Jin Liu naturally even inquired about those small details clearly. Others said that it was Xu Xun who made trouble together with the three rooms and four rooms, but he was convinced that it was his young master who was behind the scenes, and he was even more attentive and thoughtful in front of Xu Xun for a while. Seeing that Xu Xun's attitude towards himself gradually returned to the past, and most of the cars he used when he went out were him instead of Xu Liang, he didn't know how many days the boulder was hanging high in his heart, but he didn't dare to be a little slack.
However, on this day, when Xu Xun called him and his mother-in-law to the main room together, and saw the packed rattan boxes in the corner, as well as a few neatly tied baggage, he only felt a sigh in his heart, and his face suddenly became ugly. At this time, the mother-in-law on the side was still not interested, and asked in a fuss: "Young master, you packed up all these things and came out, are you going to move?" ”
"If you don't say a word, no one will treat you as a dumb person!" Jin Liuwei glared at his wife fiercely, and seeing that she reluctantly closed his mouth, he hurriedly smiled at Xu Xun and said, "Young master, don't worry about her ignorant mother-in-law." If you have something to do, you will do it immediately. ”
"It's not a big deal to call you here today, except for one thing to inform you both. I will leave for Beijing in a few days, and this house will be lent to the sixth aunt for their use for the time being. If you two want to stay, I said to Uncle Six, Aunt Six should still use you as it is, and your salary will be increased by 20%. If you want to find someone else, I don't force it, I will give you twenty taels of silver, and I should thank you both for the conscientious years ahead. ”
Jin Liu's sister-in-law was really surprised when she heard that Xu Xun was going to enter Beijing, and she was relieved when she heard that Xu Xun's family would move over and still use them; But Xu Xun said that she could also give them twenty taels of silver, and let them find another job, her mind couldn't help but become more lively. However, before she could choose any way out, Jin Liu actually took the lead and opened her mouth.
"Young master, you went all the way to the capital, and there were only two Ruisheng and Tao Hong around you, how can this work! Besides, Latham doesn't know how many more days I can be with you, Tao Hong is a newcomer, and he is not familiar with many things, and there are no two proper people to take care of him, in case something is not easy to deal with. The small one has been running outside for many years, and the people are sophisticated, and it is best to go to the capital with you. My mother-in-law is quick with her hands and feet, and she can go to the capital to be a cook, and she can also take a hand in the things in this house, and her decision is much more reliable than hiring a new person. ”
"Boss, you're crazy......"
Jin Liu's sister-in-law called out in a hurry, however, as soon as the two words crazy came out, Jin Liu covered her mouth all at once. Jin Liu didn't care about the gaffe, nodded and smiled at Xu Xun: "Young master, look, this mother-in-law is crazy with joy. The little one has long wanted to go to see what the situation of the capital is like, and now that there is this opportunity, you must bring us and my wife. The little one is good at driving the car, and as for the salary, the young master, you just need to give it as before...... Ouch! ”
Coldly bitten by Jin Liu's sister-in-law on the tiger's mouth, Jin Liu suddenly screamed, and immediately gritted his teeth to endure the pain, and dragged Jin Liu's sister-in-law out without waiting for Xu Xun to speak, but shouted at the door: "Young Master Mingjian, every word of the little one is in my heart!" ”
Until the couple left the room, there was a commotion outside, followed by a scolding and a slap, and there was a faint sentence of wealth and danger, and finally with a babbling sound finally quieted down, Xu Xun couldn't help laughing. Seeing that Ruisheng and Tao Hong were puzzled for a while, he didn't open his mouth to explain, but only told the two of them to go to the house to check if there was anything missing.
Jin Liu's guy is a little slippery, and he doesn't worry about letting him participate in those confidential things, but after all, he is used to it, rather than going to the capital to find another servant, it is better to bring this couple. It must be known that when the two of them arrived in the capital, their eyes were black, and they had to cling to him closely. Moreover, Latham is going to enter the palace; Monk Huitong has to hurry to grow his hair, and it is impossible to stay at home at the time of being called; Xu Liang is the main owner of this trip; There was only one Tao Hong by his side, and he was overstretched. Although Wang Shikun said that he was going to send him two small servants, and Fu Rong also mentioned that he would send a few guards, he was not as reliable as Jin Liu, who knew the roots.
"People hate less when they use it......"
According to Xu Xun's idea, after Xu Xun left Beijing, he asked someone to renovate and paint the house and then slowly move in, but Xu Xun acted resolutely, and it didn't take long for people to inform him, saying that the house had been vacated. Taken aback, he hurriedly took Zhu Sihai over in person, only then did he know that Xu Xun had packed his luggage, and he was going to move to the town guard eunuch's mansion on Changfu Street to live for a few days.
Sure enough, it was only two or three days before Fu Rong sent someone to summon him. He quickly changed out of his official uniform and put on a civilian robe, and hurried to the door of the mansion, waiting for no one else, but Chen Lu, who is now in charge of Nanjing Jinyi Guard. As soon as he looked at him, Chen Lu stared at him and asked, "Are you ready?" ”
Xu Zhen was originally a delicate and transparent person, and as soon as he heard this, his guess turned into conviction, and he immediately nodded with a smile on his face and said, "Lord Chen, don't worry, the lower officials have all been prepared." If Xiao Qi still doesn't believe it, even the three rooms and four rooms can testify. It's a shame that Changfang made a fuss at the beginning, and when the court praised him, he also confirmed the word adoptive father, and now everyone in Taiping knows about it, and if necessary, everyone is a witness. ”
"That's good." Chen Lu has always kept a straight face, and at this time he couldn't help but look a little pale, "This matter is done, Gonggong Fu will not lose your benefits." ”
"Being able to serve my father-in-law is a blessing for my lower officials."
Seeing that Xu Yu was knowledgeable and interesting, Chen Lu stopped being verbose, and turned around and walked ahead with a slight nod. Although it was not the first time for Xu Xun to visit this first-class mansion, he still did not dare to squint, and when he entered the spacious study, after he saluted Fu Rong, he caught a glimpse of Xu Xun on the side with a dull expression, as if he hadn't seen him come in, and he couldn't help but sigh in his heart.
Although Xu Xun is clever and capable, he has tossed so many things, and he can still get the blue eyes of several nobles, but after all, he is still a child, and in the face of this completely unexpected thing, he finally can't accept it!
Fu Rong raised his hand to signal Xu Yu to get up, and then said to Xu Xun: "It's good that you're here, this kid won't believe that our family is telling him the truth." Xu Liang is a stuffy gourd who can't speak, you explain what you know to him, if he still doesn't believe it, our family can only call all the relatives of the Xu family in Taiping to see if his suddenly stupid head can be opened again! ”
"Little Seven." Although Xu Xun had spoken out of the sect last time, Xu Xun always liked to use this title in order to show his cordiality, and this time was naturally no exception, "I know that you won't be able to believe this for a while, after all, your father has hugged you back and raised you for many years, even if you get together more and leave less, it is a father and son after all." But this matter was discussed among our Xu clan in the early years, and when your father brought you back, some people kept saying that you were not like your father......"
Xu Xun was babbling bitterly, Xu Xun seemed to listen absentmindedly, but in fact, he didn't miss a word. On the contrary, he was deliberately paying attention to the expressions of everyone in the room, especially Xu Liang's. found that although Xu Liang lowered his head, he glanced at him from time to time from the corner of his eye, his eyes seemed to be very anxious and concerned, he was helpless and funny, puzzled and vigilant, and he didn't know what it was like.
He wasn't really a fifteen-and-a-half-year-old boy, and of course he knew that the probability of such a coincidence in this world was almost zero. Even if he is really not Xu Bian's biological son, where can there be so many witnesses and physical evidence that show that he is Xu Liang's dead son back then? This is clearly Fu Rong coming forward, Chen Lu and Xu Zhen are running, and they have rounded up such a thing! But this matter is not trivial, it seems that it cannot be done by relying on Fu Rong, who is already one of the best people on the ground in Jinling!
From the bottom of his bones, he didn't want to recognize Xu Bian, a father he had never met, but he had some respect and affection for Xu Liang, whether from a human or utilitarian point of view, it was like this to recognize Xu Liang as his father. But since he has been praised by the court for his filial piety, Fu Rong and others not only appreciate the courage and intelligence he revealed, but also rest assured that his love and righteousness have changed, he has changed from the son of Xu Bian to the son of Xu Liang at this time, if he does not fall into panic again, it is not a demon, but it seems that there is no surname at all!
Therefore, it wasn't until Xu Zhen said that he raised his head a little dazedly, and then stood up and said to everyone: "Grandpa Fu, Lord Chen, Uncle Xu, Sixth Uncle, I am so confused at this moment, I don't know what to say for a while, please forgive me for not being able to say anything, and I will retire first." ”
Seeing that Xu Xun left regardless of Xu Xun after saluting, Xu Xun was about to stop him, but it can be seen that Chen Lu gave him a look, so he had to laugh and say: "After all, he is still a child, and I hope that Gonggong Fu and Lord Chen will forgive him for the crime of dereliction." ”
"It's really wrong if you can be as agile as you used to be in the past!" Fu Rong smiled, then glanced at Xu Liang, but said in a deep voice, "Xu Liang, it's so easy to get it back, you follow from afar, don't let this kid have an accident." Such a good son, our family can't look at it! ”
Seeing that Xu Liang got up and saluted without saying a word, and then hurriedly left the study, Fu Rong let out a long breath and lightly pounded his head. At that time, he was just out of caution, and asked Chen Lu to check Xu Liang's life experience and so on carefully, and found that Xu Bian hugged Xu Xun back and Xu Liang died more than half a year ago, but he made a mention to Xiao Jing, the eunuch of the capital celebrant and the eunuch who held the seal, but after a few letters, it was Xiao Jing who proposed this stubble again.
Xu Xun is his son's savior, and he helped him bring down Zhao Qin in one fell swoop, of course he wanted to give Xu Xun a bright future, but he didn't expect that the eunuch who had several ups and downs in the capital would also help to make it. That one is not so kind, no one knows what people think, you must know that he Fu Rong is only the top person in Nanjing, but that is a ruthless character who turns his hands in the court. But wealth and danger are sought, if you want to become a master, you have to fight hard, it depends on whether Xu Xun can figure it out. After all, this is also a good opportunity, and others can't ask for it!
(To be continued)