Chapter 94 The Tragedy of Being of a Lower Generation

"Big Brother, Brother Jiji, Brother Aiai, Sister Qiqi..."

Throughout the journey, Qin Shandao chattered on and on.

Because today, he can finally skip school for a day with a legitimate reason!

Li Shimin specifically ordered Wei Shuyu to appease the younger generation of Li Yuan's former subordinates...

The Imperial College army was authorized to take action.

Wei Shuyu saw that Qin Shandao was pitiful, waving goodbye to everyone every day, so he took him along.

Of course, she only brought him along.

"Big brother, I'll lead the charge in the first battle."

"Brother Jiji, you can't take it from me!"

"Brother Ai, you're the one to back me up."

"Sister Qiqi, keep me going!"

Qin Shandao was full of confidence.

Since I rarely get to go out and about, I should at least make a good impression.

The Duke of Song's Mansion.

Qin Shandao, channeling his inner tyrant, slammed the door shut with a loud bang.

The gatekeeper was dumbfounded. Qin Shandao was dressed in fine clothes, but he was just a little kid, so he didn't pay any attention to him.

But by banging on the door like this, you're jeopardizing our livelihood.

"You bastard!"

Several guards rushed out of the mansion, brandishing their swords and shouting, "How dare you cause trouble in the Duke of Song's mansion! Seize them!"

I've been waiting for you for so long.

Qin Shandao took a step back abruptly, assuming a fighting stance...

"Keep it up, Xiao Shandao!"

Wu Qiqi pumped her fist in encouragement, extremely excited.

Wei Shuyu rolled his eyes.

Indeed, none of those who achieve great things are content with their lot.

Ping-ping-pong-pong.

After a fierce fight, Qin Shandao was successfully captured.

"Love, Brother."

Qin Shandao decisively called for reinforcements.

Fang Yi'ai stepped forward: "Do any of you know who my father is?"

"..."

It's another classic case of someone revealing their father's identity.

"My father is Fang Xuanling, and his father is Qin Qiong. Do you dare to hit him?"

Swish.

The guards all paled and ran inside to report.

"Little Shandao, you should learn more from him."

Fang Yi'ai patted Qin Shandao on the shoulder and earnestly advised, "When you go out, you have to intimidate people with your power first. Only when you can't intimidate them with your power should you teach them a lesson!"

"What did my elder brother say? This is called winning people over with virtue!"

"We need to reason with him first!"

"Look, I only said one sentence and they were convinced."

The guard's eyes widened.

Are we giving up?

Hmm? Wait, what? I guess I'm really impressed...

"Brother Ai, I understand." Qin Shandao nodded vigorously.

Well, another one has gone astray.

Wei Shuyu stroked his chin, trying to comfort himself: "It seems that no matter how crooked it is, it shouldn't be as crooked as Cheng Yaojin, right?"

In the palace of the Duke of Song Dynasty.

Xiao Shouye and Xu Lishi were reciting their books, swaying their heads as they did so.

Xiao Yu was practicing his boxing on the side.

Having been suspended from his post and having nothing to do, he could only teach the younger generation to pass the time.

Just then, the guard rushed in...

"Master, something terrible has happened! Someone has come to the door."

Xiao Yu stumbled and almost strained his back.

"Cheng Yaojin or Yuchi Gong?" Xiao Yu asked subconsciously.

"No," the guard stammered, "It's the Qin family, the Fang family..."

"Qin Qiong and Fang Xuanling?"

"right."

I didn't offend them.

Why did they come knocking on our door?

"Quickly, bring them to the hall."

Xiao Yu gave an order, but then realized that since the other party had already come to their door, this wouldn't work: "Never mind, I'll go to the door myself."

When Xiao Yu arrived at the door, he was completely dumbfounded.

What about Qin Qiong?

What about Fang Xuanling?

What are these five little radish heads?

"Greetings, Uncle Xiao."

The five of them immediately bowed, looking like obedient children.

"Hmm." Xiao Yu nodded sternly. "Why are you here? Is there something you need?"

"Uncle Xiao".

Wei Shuyu stepped forward: "I wonder if Shouye is there?"

"Are you here to find someone to maintain the family business?" Xiao Yu had already lost interest.

"Well... actually, I also have something to ask you." Wei Shuyu glanced at the guard.

It's all made to seem rather mysterious.

Xiao Yu beckoned the group to enter the mansion.

"Speak."

"Uncle Xiao, we are acting on imperial orders," Wei Shuyu said slyly.

Imperial order?

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yu immediately became interested: "Did His Majesty send you?"

Wei Shuyu did not answer directly: "Uncle Xiao should know that the former subordinates of the retired emperor have come to Chang'an, right?"

Xiao Yu nodded.

"His Majesty is worried that they might get into trouble if they stay outside Chang'an and wants to bring them to Chang'an..."

“We’ve discussed it, and Shouye is our ‘good brother,’ so we definitely have to include him in this good opportunity to make a contribution.”

"What does this have to do with me?" Xiao Yu asked, stroking his beard.

"Uncle Xiao, don't forget, you were also promoted by the Emperor Emeritus..."

Xiao Yu's hand trembled, and he almost plucked out a few hairs from his beard.

He had already displeased His Majesty by failing to properly educate the Crown Prince; if he were to get involved with the Retired Emperor as well…

"My loyalty to Your Majesty is as clear as day and night; otherwise, out of so many people, I wouldn't be the one left in Chang'an," Xiao Yu said, feigning ease.

"Yes." Wei Shuyu nodded: "But your family also went to Niujia Village yesterday."

Xiao Yu was taken aback.

Immediately, a nameless anger surged up.

What a rip-off!

"What brings you here to see me?" Xiao Yu asked, his expression displeased.

"Uncle Xiao, please don't be angry."

Wei Shuyu patiently explained, "You see, you've been idle at home lately, so why don't you take this opportunity to teach those younger generation of the retired emperor's former subordinates?"

"You mean to bring them to the Xiao residence and have me teach them?" Xiao Yu asked intently.

"right."

Xiao Yu remained silent.

He was also a former official of Li Yuan, so he was definitely the best person to step forward and settle these younger generation members.

But he didn't dare...

If there is no imperial decree, tomorrow there will be a whole basketful of memorials impeaching him for forming cliques and engaging in corrupt practices.

"Uncle Xiao, there's no need for hesitation..." Wei Shuyu smiled, "His Majesty's intention in having me bring them to Chang'an is already very clear..."

"Instead of waiting to be suspected by His Majesty, Uncle Xiao should take the initiative to take responsibility."

Xiao Yu frowned in deep thought...

If Xiao Shouye hadn't gone to Niujia Village yesterday, he would have had an excuse to stay out of it.

Now that his grandson has already contacted the former subordinates of the retired emperor, he will definitely have to explain things clearly to Li Shimin.

"Alright, I agree to this."

Xiao Yu nodded seriously: "You're looking for Shouye because of this, right?"

“That’s right.” Wei Shuyu said with a smile, “Those people are wandering outside Chang’an City, and we need Shouye’s help to find them. This is a great achievement.”

"good……"

Xiao Yu nodded in satisfaction.

Whether I get promoted or not doesn't matter to me; I've been prime minister several times already.

The main problem is that the younger generation's career path is still uncertain.

Regardless of whether Xiao Shouye contributed to this matter or not, as long as he put in the effort, he was favored by the emperor.

"Shuyu, you've become a county magistrate at such a young age, and now even His Majesty is seeking you out. Your future is limitless..." Xiao Yu praised.

"Uncle Xiao, you flatter me. It's all just good luck," Wei Shuyu replied with a smile.

I don't want to do it either...

My husband is pressuring me a lot, what can I do?

"Someone, summon Shouye," Xiao Yu ordered loudly.

Soon, Xiao Shouye and Xu Lishi arrived at the hall.

"Wei Shuyu, what brings you here?"

Xiao Shouye and his companion exclaimed in surprise.

"presumptuous!"

Just then, Xiao Yu shouted sharply, "Shuyu's father is of the same generation as me. How can you call him by his name? Call him Uncle!"

uncle?

Xiao Shouye was dumbfounded.

I'm two years older than Wei Shuyu!

"What are you standing there for!" Xiao Yu shouted again.

"Shou... Shouye greets Uncle." Xiao Shouye forced a bow.

"What do you mean by 'uncle'? I'm younger than you. You don't need to be so formal about taking over the family business." Wei Shuyu waved his hand with a smile.

Pooh.

Why didn't you say that before I bowed?

"What about me? What about me?"

Upon hearing about the free nephew, Choi Shin-ki immediately jumped out and exclaimed, "My dad is Choi Ni-hyun!"

"And me... my father was Fang Xuanling."

"My father is Qin Qiong."

Several people vied to take in the nephew.

Wu Qiqi pouted, but because of her status as a former subordinate of Li Yuan, she remained silent.

Xiao Yu's lips twitched as he watched.

I almost forgot about these guys.

Wei Shuyu, as a county magistrate, has a bright future ahead of him, so it's fine for him to recognize an uncle.

But Choi Shin-ki, hmm? The eldest son of the Choi family, seems pretty appealing too.

Fang Xuanling, uh... seems pretty good too.

Qin Qiong, hey? That leg is pretty thick too.

"grandfather……"

Xiao Shouye looked at Xiao Yu with a wronged expression.

"Don't you bow yet?" Xiao Yu reprimanded sternly. "Their fathers are about the same age as me; they are all your uncles."

Xiao Shouye's face immediately turned as ugly as if he had eaten feces.

The others just tolerated it.

Who on earth is this Qin Shandao?

He's not even up to my chest...

"Why are you looking at me like that? Are you unhappy? My father is Qin Qiong!" Qin Shandao urged impatiently.

"Shouye greets... all uncles."

“My father was a samurai named Gou.”

Seeing the group showing off, Wu Qiqi couldn't stand it anymore.

"Shouye greets Auntie."

Wu Qiqi shivered.

That's such an old-fashioned way of addressing me...

"You should still call me 'older sister'."

"..."

The tragedy of being a junior member of the family...

(Birth and death dates: Wei Zheng 580, Fang Xuanling 579, Cui Yixuan 585, Xiao Yu 575, Wu Shihuo 577. Qin Qiong is not recorded. Cheng Yaojin was born in 589. Qin Qiong should be older than Cheng Yaojin.)