When Feicui heard his question, she talked about how Li Chaoyun plotted against Su Qingyu at the palace banquet and how they fought back.
After hearing this, Shen Zhixiu said nothing. After Wenzhu brought the zither over, he just told him to send the person back properly.
When only Shen Zhixiu and Li Yunzhou were left in the room, Li Yunzhou spoke.
"My wife, who has not yet entered the sect, has first-class brains and skills."
"Teacher is so lucky."
Li Yunzhou was used to speaking casually with Shen Zhixiu in private, with a hint of sarcasm in his words.
Shen Zhixiu rolled his eyes at him and asked, "How's your research with Song Hongshen on the Liaodong war going?"
"If you had known better, I would have sent you there in August of this year. When the Liao invaders launch a large-scale attack in the autumn, we would have launched a counterattack."
Li Yunzhou glanced at Shen Zhixiu inquiringly and said jokingly, "Teacher, I suspect you're using your public position to settle personal grudges. According to previous plans, shouldn't we wait until next year to take action?"
"Do you want me to achieve great military exploits so that you can cripple Li Chaoyun and avenge Master's wife?"
Shen Zhixiu laughed out loud, "Do I need you to take revenge for me? When I made the plan, Lord Xu was still in office, so there were many factors to consider."
"What? No confidence?"
Li Yunzhou's eyes unconsciously showed a layer of anger when he heard this. "Of course I have confidence. I have studied with the teacher for so many years, isn't it just for this day?"
Shen Zhixiu shook his head and said, "Yunzhou, I didn't make this plan to avenge you. If the Liao people are not destroyed, they will sooner or later collude with the Tartars in the northwest."
"By then, if even one hole in the entire northern defense line is breached, they will be able to march straight into the capital."
"If you want revenge, I can help you. But you are fighting this battle for the Great Zhou and countless people."
Li Yunzhou nodded solemnly upon hearing this, "Teacher, I'll remember it."
Shen Zhixiu sighed and slowed down his tone.
"As for whether you can achieve this military achievement, whether you can use it to become a marquis or a prime minister, and trample those who bullied you under your feet, it all depends on your ability."
"Although we don't have a formal apprenticeship ceremony, I've always said that you're only half my disciple. But don't worry, when you return to the capital with victory, even if you poke a hole in the sky, I can handle it."
Li Yunzhou's eyes suddenly felt a little sore. He didn't dare to think about what his situation would be like now if Shen Zhixiu hadn't happened.
The two chatted for a while, and then talked about the topography and climate of Liaodong while looking at the map on the desk.
After an incense stick of time, Wenzhu came in again, "Third Master, I have sent the person back."
"I haven't finished what I want to say yet."
Shen Zhizheng and Li Yunzhou were talking about the key point, but he didn't look up. "What are you talking about?"
Wen Zhu said, "It was mentioned earlier that the young master went to see Miss Su, and then Miss Su scolded the young master."
Shen Zhixiu paused when he heard this and asked, "How did you curse?"
"Miss Su said that the eldest young master's brain was stuck in the door, and she also said that she was his third aunt, and that the eldest young master had read all the sage books and turned them into dog stomachs."
"Miss Su also said that the music had nothing to do with the young master. She had no idea that the young master liked that piece of music."
"She also said that she only has the Third Master in her heart."
Shen Zhixiu finally stood up straight and looked at Wen Zhu: "How did you find out all this?"
How could Wenzhu find out about such a private matter?
Wen Zhu laughed awkwardly and said, "It was the Third Miss who said that. She was afraid that you would misunderstand Miss Su, so she asked me to tell you."
Shen Zhixiu waved his hand and said, "Go out, I understand."
After saying that, he and Li Yunzhou lowered their heads and continued to discuss.
After Li Yunzhou left, Shen Zhixiu rubbed his swollen brow and told Wen Zhu, "Go and ask the master to come over."
Not long after, Shen Zhiheng, the eldest master of the Shen family, walked in.
"Third brother asked me to come here, is there something wrong?"
Shen Zhiheng had something to do today and did not go into the palace. When he came back, he received the emperor's imperial decree granting marriage and had just sent away the eunuch who was delivering the decree.
Shen Zhixiu motioned him to sit down and began to talk about what happened in the palace today.
Especially Chen's public request for the emperor to grant him and Li Chaoyun an imperial decree for marriage, and Shen Zhao's private visit to Su Qingyu.
After hearing these things, Shen Zhiheng's face darkened, but he didn't say anything.
Shen Zhixiu poured tea for Shen Zhiheng himself.
"Brother, a real man cultivates himself, manages his family, governs his country and brings peace to the world."
"Sister-in-law behaved inappropriately outside. It's not only you who lost face, but also the Shen family's reputation."
"I'm the younger brother-in-law. I can't go over my elder brother and scold my sister-in-law. They say you teach your son in person and your wife behind his back. There are some things that your elder brother should also ask about."
Shen Zhixiu was a very shrewd person. Even though his words were filled with strong dissatisfaction, his tone was calm and composed.
But after all, they are brothers from the same mother. Shen Zhiheng knows his younger brother quite well and knows that he is angry because of what happened today.
Shen Zhixiu didn't directly say what his sister-in-law was like, but blamed him for not managing the household well.
His wife and son did not give him face in public, and Shen Zhiheng felt embarrassed.
"Don't worry, I will take care of this matter."
Shen Zhixiu hummed, and continued, "When I get married, there will be more people and things to do in the mansion. If someone stirs up trouble for no reason..."
Shen Zhiheng raised his hand to signal Shen Zhixiu not to say anything more, and walked away with a sullen face.
After half an hour, Wenzhu came in to report, "Third Master, the eldest master beat the eldest young master and made the eldest mistress kneel in the main courtyard's Buddhist temple. He said she should get up when she learns her lesson."
"But this matter has not been made public. The master is avoiding people."
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