The man was a middle-aged man, in his early thirties, no more than forty years old. He is in the middle of the body, with a strong body, two eyebrows like knives, and blazing eyes; Although it is not tall, its back is straight, giving it the impression of a mountain.

Seeing the old man standing respectfully behind this man, needless to say, Xu Sheng also understood that this person was the "Sixth Master".

The Xu family is still martial! Xu Sheng thought in his heart.

It stands to reason that most of the big families are based on farming, studying, and business, and very few people practice martial arts. But this "sixth master" is not a scholar at first glance, and he does not have much businessman temperament, but he is a martial artist.

The tattoo on his arm and the steel saber at his waist are all corroboration.

Generally speaking, Hugh said that the high-ranking family is unlikely to find a martial artist to pick up guests, which is unreasonable.

Moreover...... Xu Sheng's brain was running fast, and in his memory, he really hadn't heard of any talents or jinshi from the Xu family, all the famous people were all famous in the rivers and lakes.

A family that suppresses literature and rejuvenates martial arts is really rare.

However, Xu Sheng thought about it, but it was not incomprehensible, after all, the Xu family was famous for its wealth and the southern capital of the rich armor. There must be many people who want to snatch food from the Xu family, and if there is no force guarantee, the interests of the Xu family will inevitably be robbed a lot.

But no matter how many warriors and rivers and lakes are not as good as the government, wouldn't it be more secure if someone in the family was an official?

Xu Sheng was still confused, but he didn't think about it, the days here will be long in the future, and it may not be a good thing to be too curious.

"Distinguished guests come from afar, I am really sorry, forgive me, forgive me." The sixth master hugged his fists and said, the sound was like a bell, and it was really not literati etiquette.

"Where, where, Your Excellency is busy with affairs and has a lot of work, but you are bothering you." Xu Sheng also hugged his fists, and for the first time in his life, he felt a little awkward.

The two of them politely talked for a while, and all they said was a scene without any nutrition, although it sounded very boring, but it was still necessary to think about it carefully.

After all, the two don't know each other, so they always have to find a way to talk a little, get to know each other a little, test each other, and then cut to the chase. It's not too obtrusive, and it's easier to accept.

The so-called etiquette is about the same, which alleviates embarrassment, makes people's hearts relaxed, and also makes it convenient for oneself.

"I don't know what advice Mr. has for coming to my Xu family this time?"

After talking for a long time, he finally talked about business, and the sixth master looked at Xu Sheng with blank eyes, which made him a little uncomfortable.

"May Xu Mensong be more prosperous." Xu Sheng spoke lightly, with a solemn expression.

"Hahaha" The sixth master was stunned for a moment, and then understood the meaning of Xu Sheng's words, and couldn't help laughing.

Needless to say, the so-called "pine more mao" means "Xumen is more prosperous". Xu Sheng's implication was that he wanted to help the Xu family go further and be more prosperous.

He shook his wit, and his words not only made the sixth master feel comfortable, but also did not deliberately lower his identity, and he was neither humble nor arrogant.

"Okay, since Mr. has such an idea, the Xu family will definitely do their best to help." The sixth master smiled, then thought for a while, and said softly: "But I don't know what Mr. is good at?" ”

"This ......" Xu Sheng was stumped, and after thinking about it carefully, he didn't seem to have any special skills, except for reading books for a few years and writing some clichéd words, it could be said that he was useless. So, for a while, he felt intuitively embarrassed, only embarrassed.

"Sir!?" Seeing that Xu Sheng seemed to be stunned, the sixth master reminded him.

"There is nothing good in poetry and books." Xu Sheng's voice was not loud, and when he said this, he was obviously empty-hearted, but in the ears of the sixth master, it was a different feeling.

This person is very confident in his talent, and eighty percent is an amazing talent.

"Dare to ask what is the reputation of the gentleman?" The sixth master asked politely, and his expression was a little more respectful than before.

"Nope"

"What?" The sixth master felt that he might have heard it wrong, so he asked again.

"No" Xu Sheng opened his mouth vaguely, his voice was as thin as a mosquito fly, but the sixth master who practiced martial arts, listened attentively, but it was clear.

"This... Hmm...."This time it's the turn of the sixth master to be embarrassed. He originally thought that if Xu Sheng had a fame, not to mention much, he would be a lifter, and he would also promote Xu Sheng to be a high-class Wenqing of the Xu family, and specially draft his resignation to the outside world.

However, how could I have thought that Xu Sheng didn't even have fame, let alone a person, not even a showman. A person who has no fame, even if he has talent and learning, will definitely not be able to get the recognition of the Xu family.

The sixth master felt a little headache, the Xu family was not a scholarly family, and the demand for literati was not large, not to mention that there was no fame. To a certain extent, a literati without fame is actually not a literati.

Of course, the Xu family is not without other vacancies, but the Xu family's rules and regulations, all those who hold the "guest order" are the distinguished guests of the Xu family, and they cannot be treated as servants, but must be arranged according to their strengths, so that they can do their best.

Long arrangement, to the best of its ability.

For the first time, the sixth master felt that there were actually some problems with the rules passed down from generation to generation in the Xu family. Today, for example, it is clear that the person in front of him is very talented and learned, but because he has no merit, he cannot get a suitable appointment.

Looking at the sixth master's "headache", Xu Sheng also felt a little headache, and he was worried in his heart, thinking: Should he be kicked out?

He misunderstood, although the sixth master was somewhat unhappy, he didn't have the slightest idea of driving Xu Sheng away. He didn't dare. Anyone who holds the "guest order" is the guest of the Xu family, even if Xu Sheng doesn't do anything, eat and drink for nothing and let the Xu family support him for a lifetime, the Xu family will also accept it, and eighty percent will marry him a daughter-in-law and take care of the aftermath.

The "guest order" is too precious, and it may not be possible to issue one in a few years.

The sixth master scratched his head, then shook his head, and then scratched his head again.

Xu Sheng looked at the sixth master and thought, "Is it itchy or what's wrong?" Why don't you just scratch your head and not speak? Death in a hurry.

It's not that the sixth master doesn't want to speak, but he doesn't know what to say, so he hesitates for a long time, gritted his teeth and says, "Why don't you teach?" ”

"Respectfully" Xu Sheng agreed quite neatly, in his opinion, teaching is actually a good business. Originally, he also opened a school in the village, but he didn't run it, from beginning to end he took in a total of five students, two of them fought the first day, and they didn't come the next day; Two do not pay tuition; There is also a person who has no money but uses food to pay off his debts. Xu Sheng taught him for a year, and he got a total of five catties of white flour and sixteen catties of dried sweet potatoes.

Teaching has always been a pity for Xu Sheng, and he feels that he is still good at teaching. Of course, he just felt so himself.

"That's good, that's good." The sixth master recited it twice to himself, but Xu Sheng was a little surprised. However, before he could ask, the sixth master had already said goodbye with his fists in his fists, and then took a big stride, walking with a tiger.

"Farewell" Xu Sheng also clenched his fists, thinking: "Why is this person so eager?" ”

"Sir, please come with me, and the old man will lead you to your residence." The old man made a "please" posture in front of him.

"Okay" Xu Sheng nodded in agreement, and then returned the salute and followed closely behind the old man.

Twists and turns, seven rings and eight windings. By the time Xu Sheng arrived at the place, it was almost dark.

It's not necessarily a good thing to have a big house!

Xu Sheng stretched his sore legs, and by the faint light, he looked at the "new home" he was about to stop.

A courtyard, quite big, in front of the door is a bamboo forest, this season grows just right, lush green, very quiet. The door was open, and there were seven or eight rooms inside, and for him alone, there was enough space and more than enough. A red brick path leads from the doorway to the main house; On either side are neat, uncluttered, and visibly repaired green grass; A few peach trees in the atrium, not growing big, about twenty or thirty years, are blooming peach blossoms, exuding a different kind of fragrant fragrance.

It's not bad, in general, Xu Sheng is quite satisfied, and it can be regarded as a middle-class family to have such a courtyard in Nanjun City.

"Sir, this place can still be seen, if it doesn't work, I will report to the sixth master that it can be changed again."

"Don't bother, it's good." Xu Sheng walked towards the courtyard, paced two steps, suddenly remembered something, turned back to the old man and said; "Where's the key?"

"The Xu family doesn't need those things." The old man's voice was loud and confident.

"Yes" Xu Sheng nodded, worthy of the Xu family, it was really domineering. But I think that in Nanjun City, no one really dares to break ground on the head of the Xu family. Even if there is, it is not a big deal for Xu Sheng, his courtyard is inconspicuous in the Xu family's mansion, even if he is a thief, he has to pick up a better place to steal.

"Do you want the old man to come and sit in the house for a while?"

"No, if there is nothing else to do, the old man will retire."

"Okay, business, farewell."

After sending the old man away, Xu Sheng was still in a good mood, he first pushed open the door of the central hall, and then paced into the bedroom, looking carefully.

The furnishings are simple, but the furniture you should have is all available, and it looks and feels good. Xu Sheng didn't know the goods, so he could only feel the feelings.

What surprised Xu Sheng the most was that there was also a study, several large shelves of books, he flipped through them casually, they were all famous classics, of high quality, enough for him to chew and grind for a while.

"Oh no" Xu Sheng, who put down the book, slapped his thigh, and suddenly realized that he had forgotten what was going on.

Where to eat?

He forgot to ask, and the old man didn't tell him.

"Come on, we have to fight hunger again." Xu Sheng sat on the ground, depressed, the Xu family is so big, where can I find it? He had a lot of silver on him, but he had nowhere to spend it.

People said: As soon as he entered the Hou Gate, it was like the sea was deep, and Xu Sheng felt that this Xu family was even deeper than the Hou Gate!

I can't get out of the depths.