Chapter 192 A Changed Person

"But later I heard that the newly appointed Shouguang prefect Du Yingwei had always had a feud with the prefect Xia, and had a close relationship with the current Wei Gelao, who was a core figure in the prince's faction."

"Du Yingwei is corrupt and disregards human life. He must have been instructed by his superiors. Even if he was not instructed, Du Yingwei is probably helping Elder Wei to amass wealth. Young Master, when you do something, you might as well think twice and have a plan in mind."

"Come again..."

Fan Wenxuan paused and said, "If you have time, you may ask about Prefect Xia. Although Xia Xiujie is not very successful now and is just an idle position, he is smart and capable. If he gets the opportunity, he will probably be able to realize his ambitions."

Chu Jinnian smiled slightly: "Sir, are you looking for someone to help me?"

"The eldest young master is in charge of the capital, so he needs help. I, who have been cared for by the eldest young master, will naturally help him."

Fan Wenxuan chuckled, put away his serious expression, rubbed his hands, and said, "By the way, find a way for my student. If he can get on board the eldest master's ship, he will definitely be able to go smoothly in the future."

Chu Jinnian glanced at Fan Wenxuan and said, "Sir, you are a man who loves poetry and books. In recent years, you have disliked the intrigues in the officialdom. It is really strange that you want to help Xia Xiujie find a career today."

"That's not surprising."

Fan Wenxuan smiled and said, "Young Master, you know that I have very few students, and even fewer who can get along well with me. Apart from Jin Zhou, the one I care about the most is Xia Xiujie. Not only is he upright, but he is also a rare person who values ​​affection and loyalty. If I could sacrifice my old face to help this poor student find a future, it would be a great deed."

"Besides, there is some selfishness involved."

"To be honest, young master, in order to promote his own disciples, Elder Wei did not hesitate to frame others in order to vacate his position. Among the people that Elder Wei framed, there was one named Zhou Xiangwen. I wonder if you still remember him, young master?"

"I do remember that he once worked in the Ministry of Revenue. He was diligent and insightful. He was ranked second in the imperial examination and was highly regarded by the emperor. Many people said that he would rise to prominence and should not be underestimated."

Chu Jinnian said: "It's a pity that in the end he was charged with murder for money. It's really a pity. And if I remember correctly, this person also worshipped you as his teacher and received a lot of advice from you."

"Exactly."

Fan Wenxuan nodded, a layer of melancholy on his face, and sighed several times before speaking: "Zhou Xiangwen is a gifted scholar, a rare talent. It's a pity that I can only teach him knowledge, but not the way to be an official. As a result, he was too sharp and was targeted early on, and died at a young age with hatred."

"So I recommend Xia Xiujie to you, young master. First, it can be regarded as saving the life of my stupid student and finding a future for him so that he can realize his ambitions. Secondly, Xia Xiujie and Zhou Xiangwen were former classmates and friends, and they also regard Wei Gelao as their mortal enemy. If he can be accepted by the young master, I think he will be able to serve you wholeheartedly."

"Xia Xiujie is as stubborn as I am. If we suddenly try to win him over, I'm afraid he won't easily open up to you. But if you can find out what happened to Prefect Xia, Xia Xiujie will definitely be grateful to you and do his best for you."

"And if the eldest son can find out the truth about Prefect Xia, not only can he add a crime to Du Yingwei, but he can probably trace the matter back to Elder Wei. Even if he can't hurt Elder Wei's foundation, he can still cut off a piece of his flesh. Step by step, the eldest son's plan will surely succeed."

"This matter can be described as a win-win for all parties, so I came here specifically to propose this matter to the eldest young master."

"What you said, sir..."

Chu Jinnian nodded slightly: "That makes sense, and the transaction is fair and reasonable. There is pay and gain, which is very good."

"After this matter reaches Shouchun, I will follow your advice and investigate the case thoroughly."

"Thank you, young master." Fan Wenxuan bowed.

"Thank you for your advice, sir." Chu Jinnian stood up and returned the greeting.

"Jin Zhou should have almost finished the homework I assigned him, so I should go back and take a look."

"Sir, please."

Chu Jinnian raised his hand and watched Fan Wenxuan walk out of the study.

Ning Feng came in and replaced the tea with a new cup.

Chu Jinnian took a sip, and seeing that Ning Feng had not left, he put the cup down: "If you have something to say, just say it."

"It's nothing, it's just..."

Ning Feng couldn't suppress the doubts in his heart, and said: "I just felt that Mr. Fan... seemed to be a different person just now..."

Not like him at all.

Mr. Wen is usually a very unruly person. You tell him this and he tells you that. He will keep arguing with you and laughing, and even lead Chu Jinzhou to do some shocking and rare things.

If Ning Feng didn't really know that Fan Wenxuan was truly a man of great talent, he would have doubted whether Fan Wenxuan was really the literary great as rumored.

But what Fan Wenxuan said just now was well-reasoned, and his plan was flawless. Even Ning Feng couldn't help but want to call someone for him. It completely overturned the previous impression of Fan Wenxuan in his mind.

When Chu Jinnian was asked this question by Ning Feng, he couldn't help laughing out loud and shook his head slightly.

Ning Feng glanced at him cautiously: "Could it be that I said something wrong?"

"That's not the case."

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Chu Jinnian waved his hands and managed to hold back his laughter. “I just think that Mr. Fan usually pretends to be very good, and he is very proud of it. If he knew that you saw him like this and that his years of hard work were ruined, I’m afraid he would vomit blood.”

"What the eldest master means is..."

Ning Feng's eyes suddenly widened.

Could it be that the Fan Wenxuan he saw was not the same as the real Fan Wenxuan?

If Fan Wenxuan could deliberately hide his true nature, and appear so arrogant and unrestrained, there must be a huge event behind it.

Ning Feng stopped talking. He felt a little sympathy for Fan Wenxuan in his heart, and even felt a little regretful for his previous contempt and disgust for Fan Wenxuan.

"This matter should not be made public. Just keep it in your heart." Chu Jinnian reminded.

"I understand." Ning Feng nodded quickly.

Qingzhu Garden had always been under the watchful eyes of many people, so Ning Feng naturally knew the pros and cons of it. Having worked for Chu Jinnian for many years, he also understood what it meant to keep one's mouth shut.

"Go down."

Chu Jinnian raised his hand.

After a moment, he raised his hand again: "Wait."

"What do you want, sir?" Ning Feng stopped.

"I remember the almond beans in the kitchen tasted really good, and it's also the chef's specialty. I haven't been home for a long time, and I missed this dish. I'll make it tonight and let's try it."

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