Liang Mo patted its head, waved to Xu Jiang and others, then rode it and rode home with a clatter.
Seeing the stubborn donkey running so fast, Xu Jiang couldn't help but wipe her face, hoping that this stupid donkey would not be too conspicuous when it visited other people's homes.
"Sister Xu, let's go home too."
"good."
The two men got in the car, greeted Manager Wang when passing by his rice shop, and then headed towards Zhaoxingfang.
After returning to Lou's house, Xu Jiang had just entered the garden when the servant guarding the door told her that Lou Jing was waiting for her in the study.
She thought it must be about Feng Miao, so she gave the plain fan and carved plate she brought back to Yin Yin, asking her to take them back to the yard. Then she tidied her clothes and went to Lou Jing's study.
Lou Jing's study is called Zhenyi Zhai, which means "there is true meaning in this", which suits his preference.
The door of Zhenyi Zhai was open. When Xu Jiang arrived, she saw him staring at the painting on the wall in a daze.
She knocked on the door and said, "Uncle, are you looking for me?"
Lou Jing came back to his senses and said with a smile, "You're back?" He then beckoned, "Come in."
Xu Jiang entered the room and glanced up at the painting "Pine and Crane Longevity" on the wall. He said nostalgically, "I got to know you gentlemen because of this painting. It's almost been a year already."
Lou Jing couldn't help but sigh, "Our family has such a fate, thanks to Lao Du. He can be regarded as a matchmaker."
Xu Jiang gave a dry laugh. If Du Hui heard this, he would probably be furious.
Lou Jing added, "I don't know where he went."
"They should have reached Fuzhou." Xu Jiang replied, then realized he was referring to Lou Yunchun and whispered, "According to the date, they should have reached the three passes of Binzhou."
Lou Jing shook his head and sighed, "I usually dislike it when I'm at home, but now I miss it when I'm away."
Lou Jing said he disliked her, but Xu Jiang thought he was a kind father who loved his children very much.
Lou Yunchun is introverted and seems difficult to get close to on the surface, but after getting to know him, Xu Jiang realized that he has a straightforwardness.
This frankness is what moved her the most.
She once wondered where Lou Yunchun's straightforwardness came from, but later, after seeing Lou Yunchun interacting with his parents, she understood.
This was a loving and harmonious family, which made her both envious and yearning for it.
Xu Jiang stared at the painting and suddenly remembered something. She asked Lou Jing, "Uncle, does Zhaoyue give you a painting like this 'Pine and Crane Longevity Picture' every year on your birthday?"
Lou Jing laughed when he heard this, then said, "It's not 'Pine and Crane Longevity Picture', it's 'Longevity Star Blessings'. He's given me almost twenty of them. In previous years, I've been hinting at changing it, but it was just a different way of painting. It was still the Longevity Star. Last year, I just mentioned it casually, and he finally understood, so he painted this one."
No wonder it's so precious.
"Didn't Auntie ask him to change?"
"Your aunt has the same personality as him. She'll mutter a thousand things to herself, but she won't say a single word. She'll accept whatever he gives her, without a single complaint. Over time, it's become a custom to give her the 'Magu Offering Longevity'."
After saying this, Lou Jing glanced at Xu Jiang and said, "If you try to persuade her this year, maybe she can try something different."
Xu Jiang blushed and changed the subject, "Uncle, did you ask me to come here to discuss something?"
"Oh, you've gotten so off topic that I almost forgot about the main thing." Lou Jing's smile faded slightly, and he said seriously, "Have you heard about Feng Miao's incident?"
"I went to see Master Lin today, and he told me."
"He must have given you many instructions."
Xu Jiang nodded.
"Now that the emperor's actions are becoming increasingly obvious, many neutral court officials have sided with him. However, many of them are feigning obedience, seizing the opportunity to sow discord and cause suspicion and attacks among the court officials."
Lou Jing said solemnly, "Over the past two days, court officials, led by Minister Kou, have submitted petitions, requesting the Holy Saint to convict Minister Wang, Minister Luo, and their like. Their intention is to use their ancestors' meritorious service to atone for their crimes and allow them to return to the imperial court."
What a good move of retreating to advance.
"Master Lin, several counselors, and officials from the Dali Temple submitted a letter strongly opposing the case, but he dismissed it as a delay in the investigation and asked His Majesty to transfer the case back to the Censorate."
Xu Jiang hurriedly asked: "What was the result?"
"Master Lin directly impeached several officials, including the Grand Censor and the Deputy Censor, on the grounds that the Censorate had made unjust statements and made unfair decisions. Not to be outdone, the Censorate submitted a memorial impeaching him, the Supreme Court Minister, and even the Minister of the Secretariat."
Xu Jiang sensed something was amiss. Why would he offend the Minister of the Central Secretariat over a fraud case?
"Both sides were censors, and their quarrels had caused the Sage's old illness to relapse, so he adjourned court and rested."
This trick has been used time and time again by saints and has always worked.
"While the dispute in the court has temporarily subsided, things outside the court are far from peaceful. The Supreme Court Minister, Master Lin, and the Minister of the Imperial Secretariat have all encountered various degrees of 'accidents' in the past few days."
Xu Jiang was surprised and asked, "Accident? What accident?"
Her beautiful eyebrows were furrowed tightly. "But when I went to see him today, he didn't say anything."
Lou Jing realized he had let something slip and quickly tried to make amends, "Fortunately, he had guards with him, so he's fine. It's the Zhongshu Ling who's old and got frightened and is bedridden."
Xu Jiang shook her head and said, "No, I have to go to Nanshan Academy tomorrow."
"this……"
"How about you, uncle? Are you in trouble?"
Seeing that she still cared about him, Lou Jing felt touched. "I didn't get involved in this matter, so it's fine for now."
Now that Lou Yunchun is not in the capital, he has to be careful with his words and actions to avoid being caught and hindered.
Privately, he rarely went out for social events recently. He only traveled between the imperial city and his home, and he was always accompanied by guards when he went out, so he was safe.
"As for you, you are already embroiled in legal battles, and you have close ties with Zhaoyue and Master Lin. You must be cautious in everything you do. Apart from your home and the bookstore, try to avoid going anywhere else, so as to avoid giving others an opportunity to take advantage of you."
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