Chapter 22 The teachings of the father-in-law
"Son-in-law..." Shangguan Jinghong was about to explain that he had been here for a long time. It was you who was addicted to books and had hang himself out for a long time!
But when he heard him say suddenly, "Oh, look at my memory, I have been here for a long time!"
The old man said, and even knocked on his head, looking like he was old and had a bad memory.
"Fortunately, I just came to visit my father-in-law. I don't know what ancient books I read, so fascinated?" After all, Shangguan Jinghong has been an official for many years and still has no shortage of skills in chatting.
Upon hearing this, Mr. Meng immediately closed the bamboo slips, looking like he didn't want to talk too much, and asked again: "Where is Wanyi and Xuan'er?"
"Oh, the mother and daughter are chatting in the pavilion!" Looking at his guardian appearance, Shangguan Jinghong actually knew in his heart that he was afraid that he would like his book again and take away what he liked!
I am anxious now, like a headless fly, and how can I still have the intention to plunder his lonely ancient books?
"My father-in-law, there are many errands in the Ministry of Justice. My son-in-law failed to pay his respects in time. I hope my father-in-law will forgive me!" Shangguan Jinghong followed and said politely.
"No obstacles! It's important to do things. If you don't have time, just let Wanyi and Xuan'er come and walk around often!" Mrs. Meng's polite words were in Shangguan Jinghong's heart. It didn't matter whether his son-in-law came or not. He mainly missed his daughter and granddaughter.
Although Shangguan Jinghong was unhappy, he looked depressed on his face. So he said: "My father-in-law, your majesty seems to be particularly favored by the fourth prince recently. In the past, the major cases reported by the son-in-law were just reported to the eldest prince directly, but now he has to participate together with the eldest prince, which has really slowed down the process!"
When Mr. Meng heard this, he smiled and placed the bamboo slip in his hand on the turning table beside him. He picked up the red and red patina and the quiet and quiet Bodhi bracelet, and slowly rubbed and turned.
Shangguan Jinghong had no words, and he was waiting for him to say more words so that he could benefit from it and gain some insights.
Old Master Meng finally spoke again slowly: "Slow down, the case that has been settled is not bad for that moment!"
Shangguan Jinghong looked at him in surprise. Is this still the old teacher who is dedicated to serving the people? I realized that he had lost his composure and hurriedly said, "But why..."
Old Master Meng raised his hand and stopped him, saying as if he was reminded and warned: "What will Your Majesty do? Your Majesty has his own principles. As a minister, as long as you are loyal to the emperor and patriotism!"
Shangguan Jinghong choked, he didn’t know whether he was loyal to the emperor or patriotism?
How could an old fox who can teach the king of a country not be able to guess the mystery of his arrival this time? What does this old man and I mean to pretend to be confused with it?
Originally, the emperor and the empress dote on the eldest prince in every way, and even showed their intention to make the eldest prince the crown prince. No one in the court, who was not a civil and military officer, bowed down to the eldest prince, and put him first in everything he had to join the gang and establish a faction.
But now His Majesty has promoted Concubine Yu's son, the wise and hard fourth prince, who even indulged him in suppressing the eldest prince in the court and forming a balance with him.
How dare I not come here and find out the words of the Taishi in the current dynasty? If I stand in the wrong team, I will lose my daughter, and I will lose my future and my life will not be able to bear it!
"The son-in-law follows the teachings of his father-in-law, and will definitely devote himself to the country and the people until his death!" Shangguan Jinghong stood up and bowed to salute.
When Mr. Meng heard this, he nodded with satisfaction and said leisurely: "As an official, the superiors share the worries of the king and the inferiors solve the problems of the people. The middle is worthy of his wife, children, and the elders and young people. Being at peace with oneself is the long-term solution!"
Shangguan Jinghong then gave another salute and said respectfully: "Young son-in-law has received the teaching!"
In the evening, Shangguan Jinghong, who had returned without success, came to Huilianju of Xu with a gloomy face.
"Honest has you been taught by that person again?" Xu came up and saw his gloomy face, he waved his hand secretly, signaling everyone to withdraw.
Naturally, the servants did not dare to stay for too long, and took a short walk and retreated!
"Meng Fanji, this old fox, has nothing to do with beating! The three-year-old child knows the high-sounding words, but he even thinks I am a child. When he preaches, he also makes one move after another!" Shangguan Jinghong, who left the Grand Tutor's Mansion, did not have the respect and restraint in front of the Grand Tutor Meng.
He sat on the mahogany chair and cursed in anger.
"So, that old fox is still aware of the inside story of His Majesty's actions!" Xu poured him a cup of tea and respectfully handed it to his mouth.
Shangguan Jinghong looked up at her, his expression calmed a little. He took her weak and boneless hand and drank a sip of tea before reaching out to take the cup, and his eyes signaled her not to stand and sit down and talk.
Then Xu sat on the chair where he was headed, looking at him silently with admiration.
"There are great scholars in chatting and laughing, but there are no white men in contact. He is powerful and has nothing to do with the people. He doesn't know anything else! Isn't it just that I am afraid that I will use his power to compete with his sons?" Shangguan Jinghong grinded his back teeth, his face full of resentment.
"He appreciates the master's talent and betroths Sister Meng to you. But it is because of his fear that he has always suppressed the master's future!" Xu looked helpless and said in a roundabout way.
"Oh!" Shangguan Jinghong sighed and said with emotion: "It's still Hui'er and I are in love with each other and support each other! If Meng had you and three points to me, I wouldn't have had a hard time in the court!"
"Master, after all, you and I have been childhood sweethearts for so many years, are not comparable to others. Hui'er's heart for the master can be seen by heaven and earth." Xu Hui's eyes were filled with tears, and the nostalgia that could not be faked was beyond words.
As a man! Isn’t it just a trick? I think such a woman is treating each other sincerely and worthy of her dedication!
"Hui'er!" Shangguan Jinghong's eyes were red, and he felt that the cold treatment he had received in the Grand Tutor's Mansion during the day was relieved by his lover at this moment!
"Don't worry, whether it is the eldest prince or the newly promoted fourth prince, we will definitely let our daughter enter the house and sit on the most noble throne!" Shangguan Jinghong insisted on fighting for that breath and showing the old teacher of the powerful court and the country, he was definitely not something he could suppress!
"Well, then, the master can fight against the old fox like the uncle of the Yao family! He is no longer subject to his checks and balances!" Xu said in a soft and gentle voice as gentle as water.
"Well, as long as Xin'er becomes the eldest prince's concubine, it will be easy for us to achieve our goal!" Shangguan Jinghong's eyes were faintly excited.
In Furong Pavilion, several maids were searching for things through boxes and cabinets!
"Qiulan, do you have it there?" Xia He asked anxiously.
"No! Why did the lady suddenly want Luban lock?" Qiulan replied and asked in confusion.
After hearing her question, Xia He was so desperate. Who would have thought that a few little maids would go to the Grand Tutor's Mansion to visit relatives with Shangguan Yuxuan and Meng. When they came back, all the Luban locks that Xi Yu gave to Shangguan Yuxuan were lost! Xia He, who was so angry, glared at Chuntao viciously and complained unhappily: "It's not Chuntao yet, it's okay..."
"Sister Xia He, you can eat food randomly, and you can't say anything randomly. It's obvious that the lady wants to unlock it, so don't touch me everything!" Xiao Tao distracted her from the slightest vigilance and blurted out words that were not good for Shangguan Yuxuan's reputation.
Xia He frowned, obviously not a brainless person. He immediately felt a little upset and blamed himself. He almost revealed the notes about last night.
After a while, he continued, "It's you, you can compare with the lady to unlock the lock? It makes us in a hurry!"
"Sister Xia He, Luban Lock was still there last night! Chuntao was still fiddling with him. Today I went to the Grand Tutor's Mansion, why did it disappear?" Dongmei asked puzzledly while searching.
Chuntao felt nervous. Could it be that Shangguan Yuxin's people knew about it and stole the remaining Luban locks and wanted to collect more evidence in it?
Calculate the day, news is about to spread in the palace. Could it be that Shangguan Jinghong heard the news in advance and asked Shangguan Yuxin to prepare in advance, so she couldn't wait to destroy Shangguan Yuxuan?
"Have you not found it yet?" Shangguan Yuxuan and Meng walked in hurriedly.
"Report to Madam, I clearly put it in the cabinet last night. I went out today and I disappeared when I came back!" Xia He felt that she had lost her trust and had let down her trust and replied impatiently.
"But, the guards reported that after we left the mansion, no one had entered Xuan'er's house at all!" Meng said with great certainty.
I was secretly anxious. Who is so bold that he dared to sneak into the mansion and steal things? Or is it something that concerns the importance of his daughter's reputation?
But let everyone search through the night, the Luban locks disappeared silently.
What surprised and puzzled Xiaotao and Shangguan Yuxuan even more was that later this incident disappeared without a trace of ripple.
It’s like there is no love poem at all, and it has never been lost.
If it was really Shangguan Yuxin or Xu's attack, how could it be so easy to expose it?
Could it be that Lan Yunyi took action, but he would not send secret guards to protect and monitor after the hero saved the beauty? At this time, the novel has not reached that stage yet, and it is not yet time yet!
This made Xiaotao very curious about the thief. He had discovered a hidden bug in the original novel. Does this have any impact on the direction of the story?
But in my heart, the one who steals the notes and the one who steals the locks of Luban are definitely the same group!
Amid the fear of the Furong Pavilion for several days, Shangguan Jinghong happily brought back one, which was good news for him.
In the main hall of the Minister of Justice’s Office.
"So is the palace going to prepare for a flower-welfare?" Xu, who was sitting at the top of the house, immediately asked with his eyes glowing.
"That's right, this is obviously because Your Majesty wants to choose a concubine for several adult princes!" Shangguan Jinghong's eyes swept towards Meng, who had been drooping his eyes and was sitting on his right hand.
Xu kept paying attention to them, and naturally saw Shangguan Jinghong's small movements, and he felt proud. People of tall background all had a false altitude and looked down on the idea of climbing the dragon and attaching to the phoenix.
Chapter completed!