In the evening of Liu Shangshu Mansion, the corner where the study is located seems to be far away from all the hustle and bustle, and it looks particularly calm and quiet.

Liu Fu sat in front of the bookcase, flipped through a few pages of official documents, and after a while, he put it down casually, raised his hand tiredly, rubbed his eyebrows, and sighed.

The Holy One ...... him Although he has replied a little favor, he is not as close as usual after all, hasn't he done enough? However, the Holy Lord had obviously trusted him before, and handed over important political affairs to him one after another, so why hadn't he summoned him for five or six days in a row? Except for the months when I had been under the suspicion of the Holy Lord, this fact was rare.

Thinking of some gossip circulating in the court, he had no choice but to comfort himself, hoping that the saint was just busy establishing the prince, selecting the princess, and appeasing the Dongyang Marquis Mansion, the Huguo Mansion and other powerful people, and knocking on the faintly restless Zheng family, etc., he couldn't take care of himself for a while. After all, that incident was related to the magnates and the military in Beijing, and there was a scandal in the family of nobles, and it was inconvenient for him to intervene as a civil official, and it was normal for the saint not to consult his opinion.

It's just five or six days, and when the Holy Lord has dealt with the matter, he will naturally turn his head and summon these close ministers. This excerpt of digging ditches and repairing water conservancy, the excerpt of the corruption of several officials in the south that has caused public indignation, and the excerpt of Dongping Mansion's sharp reduction in taxes and silver this year, which is inconsistent with the prosperity of its port...... He will deal with it first, this is also for the king's worries, which is what he should do as a courtier.

Liu Fu looked down at the folds, pondered for a moment, then pulled out one of them, got up and walked to the wall, reached out and held the edge of a flower and bird hanging screen hanging on the wall, and was about to take it off, but he heard a squeak behind him, and it seemed that the door was open. He was shocked, quickly retracted his hand, turned to look at the person, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then showed a little annoyance: "Do you still know to come back?" But without leaving a trace, the man slipped the fold into his sleeve.

Liu Dongxing glanced at the flower and bird hanging screen with a smile, and then swept to his cuffs, his heart brightened. This second uncle, do you still think that this little secret can be hidden from the world? Isn't it just a secret room, he has already discovered it, but I'm afraid that the emperor will also be a little aware of it, but for the sake of his many years of credit, he will press it for the time being. What's more, if the forbidden army really came to raid the house by the emperor's order, what can't be found? When the time comes, it will only add sin to sin

Liu Fu was furious by him, and he was already a little weak-hearted, but now he became more and more uncomfortable, and hurriedly reprimanded: "When did you return to the capital?" Now that you're back, why did you sneak here so secretly? Don't you know to call someone to report it? I asked you to learn military affairs and martial arts, but I didn't let you learn the vulgar behavior of those martial artists, and now you can't even remember the number of etiquette."

Liu Dongxing bent the corners of his mouth, Shi Shiran walked to the side of the bookcase, glanced at the official document on the case, and said casually: "The second uncle told me the number of courtesies, which is really surprising. When I was still a second uncle, I didn't take those things seriously. He was a little surprised in his heart, the book about the abnormal state of taxes and silver in Dongping Mansion was still on the case, which one did the second uncle take? In addition to the matter of Dongping Palace, what else would make the second uncle rather risk angering Long Yan than suppress him?

As early as before entering the door, he had already heard about these books from the people who were placed in the house, and thought that he could add a weight to his second uncle, but he didn't expect it......

Slow down...... If the second uncle can even leave the aunt who became the princess behind, it must be because he believes that that little thing is not enough to shake the power of the Dongping Palace, that is to say, another book of excerpts has a greater impact on him to repair water conservancy...... He had never set foot in the Ministry of Works, and he had always been shrewd and tactful, so to speak, he would not get involved in such thankless tasks...... Is there only the book of official corruption left? ...... in the South Could it be that he recommended a few officials in his early years? Speaking of which, the second uncle does have a few followers, and some of them seem to be officials in the south......

When Liu Fu saw him say those words, he didn't know if he was weak or really annoyed, so he reprimanded sharply: "Ridiculous, when did I not take the etiquette in my eyes?" Now that you are just a mere martial artist, do you think you can disrespect your relatives and do whatever you want? is not filial piety, but also violates etiquette, how can you share the worries of the court? What else do you want to do and what military merits do you want to make? It's just delusional."

Liu Dongxing retracted his thoughts and looked at Liu Fu coldly: "If the second uncle didn't pay attention to the number of etiquette, how could he even say that the promised marriage contract would be ruined?" The nephew really doesn't understand, wasn't the second uncle quite satisfied with his nephew's marriage before? Why did you suddenly change your hexagram again? reversed, but he still had a sanctimonious face, and his nephew was really taught. Do you dare to be like the second uncle, to be called a pillar of the court? ”

Liu Fu suddenly put away his anger, but showed an unfathomable expression: "It seems that you have been believed, who told you?" Could it be ...... Is it the ninth miss of the Gu family? "The squire's mansion has already been leaking out, and he will find another family for his niece, and he contacted the two ladies who came to the door yesterday, what else does he not understand? Hmph, the tutor of the Gu family really had a problem, and before he got married, he sent a message in private, and planned to threaten a woman like him with power...... Even if he is appreciated by the crown prince and concubine, he can't marry into the Liu family, let alone ...... It's so strong before you get started, how can you handle it in the future?

Liu Dongxing glanced at him: "It's a letter from the Luo family." Second uncle, did you forget? Although Miss Gu Jiajiu is an orphan girl, she also has several relatives, which is not something you can handle at will."

Liu Fu returned to the bookcase and sat down expressionlessly, and said lightly: "It turned out to be the Luo family?" The Liu Gu family was originally in-laws, and our own family discussed marriage, so why do we need outsiders to put their beaks? The Luo family is in a panic, I have my own ideas about this matter, I will definitely find a virtuous wife for you, you don't have to worry, go ahead. ”

Liu Dongxing stared at him, and suddenly laughed: "Xianshu's wife? I only know that the family that my second uncle was looking for me before, said that it was the daughter of the six-rank military attaché, but in fact, he was a pig killer more than ten years ago, and because he made several contributions after joining the army, he had today's dignity. His first partner, the young lady's biological mother, was nothing more than a blacksmith's daughter. The second uncle thought that outsiders didn't know, and he took great pains to marry a woman from such a background for me, and he was really a good uncle" He suddenly changed his face, full of anger: "Who are you and me?" No matter how you spread rumors outside, whether you degrade me to a side branch of my parents who are not worth one, or an adulterous son with an ulterior background, the Heng'an Liu clan is very clear from top to bottom, I, Liu Dongxing, am the son of the Liu family, and the lineage of the Eight Classics Although you deceive yourself, but marry a butcher's daughter for the son of the Liu family, are you insulting me, or are you insulting the bloodline of the Liu family, and your ancestors? ”

Liu Fu's face changed, staring at Liu Dongxing's face, his expression was dark and uncertain, and he asked for a while: "Where did you hear these ridiculous words?" When will I find such a lowly in-law for you? In his heart, he tried to suppress his anger, and quickly recalled what Aunt Bai said when she mentioned the family? Originally, he was also a cultivator, and a man only developed after joining the army and making meritorious contributions, but his ancestors have been people who know etiquette for generations, and the stepfamily he married later is also from a large family, so how could he become a butcher?

However, this family business has been done, and it is useless to talk more, so he opened his mouth and reprimanded: "I am now optimistic about a military family business, don't you love to be close to martial artists?" General Wude's official position is not low, right? That's ......"

"My nephew wasn't interested in knowing." Liu Dongxing interrupted him and looked at him with a smile, "Actually, I was originally interested in the Gu family...... It is also indispensable. I have seen the ninth lady of the Gu family, she is delicate and delicate, more than dignified, not enough beautiful, and virtuous enough, but I am worried that she is the Gu family, and I am worried that if I really marry her in the future, the second aunt will put her hand in my house, so I have not been very enthusiastic. But for now...... There is such a thing as ruining the marriage, but I am relieved. Except for her, I really don't plan to marry anyone else, I don't expect you to really hire me a good wife with a good family background and outstanding talents, I would rather have a worry-free one, lest I work hard outside, and I have to worry about someone in the family pulling me back Second Uncle, don't worry about it."

Liu Fu's face was blue for a while, and for a while, he didn't know whether to regret his mistake or feel that his wife was not successful enough, but Liu Dongxing's words reminded him of one point: Even if he really chooses to fulfill the original marriage contract with the sixth room of the Gu family now, the nephew and daughter-in-law he married have already lost their original role, after all, after this marriage contract change, whether it is Miss Gu Jiu or the sixth room of the Gu family, they all have a dislike with the Gu family's room and his wife Liu Gu's family. On the contrary, it is possible to stand on the nephew's side and fight against his own marriage, and I am afraid that the only thing left is the benefit of not being able to help his nephew

He looked at Liu Dongxing, and the expression in his eyes changed: "You...... Are you telling the truth? If a man has great ambitions, you don't want to ...... Can you marry a wife who will help you in your career? "He doesn't believe that Liu Dongxing is really willing to settle for a wife from a mediocre background? Especially in ...... After passing the martial arts examination

Liu Dongxing glanced at him, he had already guessed a little bit of what he was thinking, sneered, and said indifferently: "A manly man, if you want to become famous, why rely on women if you want to fight for yourself?" After a pause, he smiled strangely, "What's more...... Joining the army or something, it's still unknown. But these days...... My nephew had an encounter and met several adults who were the secretary of general affairs, and I was fortunate to get their appreciation...... Maybe after the martial arts exam, I will join the company on an errand."

Liu Fu was shocked, and his face suddenly turned pale: "General Administration? You...... You're not ......" he immediately shut up. Liu Dongxing went to Dongping Mansion, he knew. So, has the Holy Lord begun to investigate the abnormalities in the Dongping Palace? He quickly glanced at the folds on the case, and was secretly glad that he did not show any traces of bias towards the palace.

However, then, he finally reacted to the fact that Liu Dongxing was likely to join the General Administration next year. His heart beat a little faster and straightened up: "You...... Don't talk nonsense about what is the political secretary? How could they take you a yellow-mouthed child? Even if you get the martial champion, it has nothing to do with the authority of the General Administration" unless...... He didn't do an outright errand......

Liu Fu suddenly fell silent.

Liu Dongxing saw it in his eyes and sneered: "Does my nephew talk nonsense, won't you know next year?" It's just one thing, my nephew wants to remind the second uncle, it's good that you have heard these words, don't shout around, even cats and dogs call her to know. In the future, when the nephew joins the company on an errand, he will not say a word when he encounters a case related to the second uncle, after all, he ...... This is a rule, and there is such a thing as a rule, although there may not be an explicit order, but everyone must abide by it. The second uncle won't understand, right? ”

Of course, Liu Fu understands. Now he is more and more sure that his nephew's possible errands in the future are really not the official authority of the General Administration. He was secretly shocked in his heart, if this matter was true, not only would he not be able to ask Liu Dongxing about his errand in the future, but he would even have to be careful that this nephew would announce his personal vendetta but he could not interfere in the affairs of the General Administration Department at all, even if he knew what his nephew was going to do, he could not do anything

He looked at Liu Dongxing's smiling expression, and a sense of powerlessness arose in his heart. Since when did this nephew no longer be held hostage by him? Since when did his nephew, who was just a dull boy in his memory, suddenly become the sinister and arrogant appearance he is now? Could it be ...... This kid ...... Have you been pretending all the time?

The erection son is cunning, he can't help but worry about his sons, the eldest son is weak, the second son is smart but a little mediocre, and the younger son is sick, how can they be Liu Dongxing's opponents?

After a while, he spoke again, with a little worry in his voice: "You...... How do you really want it? It's that you really joined the General Administration Department, and if you want to take power, it will be decades later. I'm a member of the imperial court, and it's not something that a minor official can easily climb."

Liu Dongxing said with a funny face: "Where did the second uncle go?" You are my second uncle, and we are a family...... What good do I gain by pulling you off the horse? He straightened up, slowly paced in front of Liu Fu, and looked at the other party condescendingly: "Aren't you just worried that I will regain the position of patriarch?" Rest assured, that seat...... I'm not interested."

Liu Fu was stunned, but Liu Dongxing smiled, stared into his eyes, and continued: "The patriarch of the Heng'an Liu clan sounds very beautiful, but in fact, ...... But it's a laborious errand. If you didn't have an official position before your grandfather passed away, and you were the only official in the clan at that time, the clan elders would not allow you to be the head of the clan while being an official master in the capital. The patriarch of the Liu clan has always been able to stay in the township to take care of clan affairs. At my age, I have snatched back the position of the patriarch, and I can only be trapped in Heng'an to take care of clan affairs, but I am now just a martial artist, even if I become a martial artist in the future, I have no power at all, and my generation is small, and when I meet the elders of the clan, I only have the share of obedience. Second Uncle: Are I interested in being a puppet? I'm in the prime of life, where can't I make a contribution? Even if I really want to regain the status of the Emperor, it will be twenty or thirty years later, when I have a high-ranking official, and I am tired of the affairs of the DPRK and China, and I want to live a quiet life for a few years. He leaned close to Liu Fu's ear and whispered: "When the time comes, the second uncle is afraid that he will all turn into white bones, and he still has the strength to care about the descendants?" ”