nashuaworldcup Chapter 309 Killing Xu Ze
Chapter 309 Killing Xu Ze
Chapter 309 Killing Xu Ze
Xu Wenxian looked regretful. After saying this, he remembered something and said, "Look at me, how could I forget that this Xu residence was given by the late emperor. In this case, I should ask the emperor for help instead of making things difficult for you."
After Xu Wenxian finished speaking, he was about to leave.
Qi Chengen said, "Brother Xu, what are you talking about? Since the Xu family has not been wronged, their property should not be confiscated. I should also offer the Xu residence to you with both hands. Why should I make Your Majesty worry?"
If Xu Wenxian were to meet the emperor, the emperor would probably not only return the Xu house but also reward him with a lot of jewelry and silver money because of how Xu Wenxian has wasted his time.
Since Xu's family is destined to not stay, it's better to do them a favor.
What's more, Xu's house was often haunted, and he had never been there, let alone thought of staying there.
Qi Chengen didn't care about the house.
"How can this be done?"
"When the Xu family got into trouble, Qi stayed out of it, which was a shame. By returning the Xu residence today, it can be considered as settling an old matter. Brother Xu, there is no need to shirk responsibility."
After Qi Chengen finished speaking, he recalled what Xu Wenxian had said about Yuxian Tower, and said, "I have also heard of this Yuxian Tower. Today I will send someone to investigate. If it is really the old lady's property, I will definitely give Brother Xu an explanation."
Xu Wenxian stood up and bowed, saying, "In that case, I'll trouble you."
"There's no need to be polite between you and me." Qi Chengen raised his hand to pour tea and asked, "Brother Xu has many old friends in the capital. I think he has been to other mansions before coming to Qi's mansion. Why didn't you tell them about Yuxian Tower?"
After Qi Chengen finished speaking, he put down the teapot and handed the teacup to Xu Wenxian, saying, "Try it. This year's new pre-rain Longjing tea."
Xu Wenxian took the teacup and took a sip.
The fragrance of tea fills the air, lingering between lips and teeth.
Just a cup of tea easily brought him back to the past.
Xu Wenxian put down the teacup. "This is the first time I've had such good tea in the past twenty years. However, my mood is not as good as it was back then, so I've wasted this pot of good tea."
Qi Chengen smiled and said nothing.
Xu Wenxian added: "I have not told my old friend about the incident at Yuxian Tower. After all, the most proud young master in the capital has now become a lame teacher and was humiliated by a waiter. It is not a glorious thing. I should have kept it a secret, right?"
"Then why did Brother Xu tell me?"
"Of course it's to find the Xu residence. Otherwise, who would be willing to reveal those scars?"
Xu Wenxian smiled faintly, and his words showed relief.
Qi Chengen breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Brother Xu, now that you are back in Beijing, are you going to continue to take the national exam to enter the court, or do you want to make a living in other ways?"
"Of course, I will take the national exam."
"Oh, Brother Xu is not young anymore."
"Cheng En, have you forgotten that I was the first in the national exam 20 years ago? Although I have been displaced for so many years, I have never forgotten the sage books. I think if I continue to take the national exam now, even if I can't get the first place, I should be in the top three."
"Of course." Qi Chengen nodded, "However, the court is in turmoil right now, and the battle of Feishui is getting more severe day by day. Even if my son is going thousands of miles away, it is really not a good time to serve as an official in the court."
"I think differently from Cheng En. The court is in turmoil right now, so it's time to hire new people. I should take the lead and sacrifice my life to serve the court."
Qi Chengen's fingers lightly touched the teacup, his eyes darkening, "Brother Xu is still as sincere as he was back then."
"There are too many corrupt officials in the imperial court. Even if I were in the countryside, I couldn't stand it."
"Oh? What borer?"
"For personal gain, to cover up the truth, he spread false information and made the generals on the frontline abandon the battle and return to the capital. Do you think he is a parasite in the court?"
Qi Chengen raised his eyebrows and asked, "Brother Xu, are you talking about Zhang Yue?"
"nature."
"The matter has been settled, Brother Xu, don't worry about it."
"Everyone says that the matter is over, but in my heart, it has never been over. The disaster has not affected my wife and daughter, let alone the future generations. If it is directed at me, Xu Ze, I have nothing to say, but if it is directed at my family, I, Xu Ze, will not back down even a step."
Xu Wenxian stood up and looked back at Qi Chengen, his eyes were cold: "Chengen, tell me, if Yue'er was replaced by Qi Shengxin, what would you do?"
Qi Chengen didn't say anything, but just clenched the cup in his hand.
Xu Wenxian understood, "We are all fathers, and we are all doing this for our children. Cheng En will understand, right?"
"Of course." Qi Chengen nodded.
"It's getting late. The Xu residence has been abandoned for many years and needs to be taken care of. Goodbye."
"Brother Xu, I'll take you there."
Qi Chengen stood up and followed Xu Wenxian all the way until they left the house.
"Brother Xu, from now on, our two families should visit each other more often."
Xu Wenxian paused for a moment and said, "Of course, I will have to trouble Cheng En more in the future."
"It's my duty." Qi Chengen nodded, ordered someone to deliver the key to Xu's house, and ordered someone to go to the government to exchange the land deed. Then he returned to the study with a smile.
When the study was locked, the smile on his face disappeared completely.
Catching a glimpse of a figure behind the beaded curtain, he said, "Come out, the person has already left."
Qi Shengzhu came out slowly, and seeing Qi Chengen's expression, she immediately knelt down and said, "Father, I was wrong. I shouldn't have acted on my own and brought trouble to the Qi family."
"late!"
Qi Chengen stood with his hands behind his back, his words full of annoyance, "Xu Ze looks like a gentle man, but he is actually vindictive. If he hadn't returned to the capital, it would have been fine. But now that he has returned to the capital, he will definitely investigate who sent the letter to Feishui. Zhu'er, you are really confused."
Rather than letting others know that it was Qi Shengzhu who did it.
What Qi Chengen feared even more was the alienation between the ruler and his subjects.
The letter sent to Feishui insisted that the prince had killed Xu Yuan and lured Zhang Yue back to the capital.
The emperor has sat on the throne for so many years, how could he not know that this was a way of killing two birds with one stone.
Compared to Zhang Yue who assassinated the prince, the person who instigated behind the scenes is the one who really has ulterior motives.
Once it is found out who this person is, not to mention Qi Shengzhu, even the royal princesses and princes will be held accountable.
Qi Chengen never thought about why Qi Shengzhu, who had always been well-behaved and sensible, would have such a crooked idea.
"Otherwise, why don't we take the initiative while Xu Yuan and Zhang Yue are not in the capital?"
Qi Shengzhu asked tentatively.
"Do you think Xu Ze came here today just to complain?"
Qi Chengen asked back.
Qi Shengzhu bit his lips lightly and said nothing.
"He made a scene in Qingpingfang, and went door to door to borrow money from old friends. He was delayed in Qi's house for so long. Now everyone in the capital knows that Xu Ze has returned to the capital. Do you want to tell everyone in the capital that the culprit who framed the Xu family is still alive and well in the capital, and try to silence him?"
Qi Chengen's voice trembled.
"But the Xu family incident has nothing to do with us, right?" Qi Shengzhu raised his eyes and said, "Father also said that this matter will only lead to suspicion of that person back then. As long as Xu Ze is killed, even if Shen Yichuan investigates thoroughly, he will not be able to find anything about us."
Qi Chengen looked at Qi Shengzhu and suddenly felt that the person in front of him was particularly strange. He couldn't help but ask, "Zhu'er, are you still the kind-hearted Zhu'er? Why do you only want to kill people now?"