Chapter 266 Mr. Xu: I treat people with sincerity
"That's right, all you do all day is fight and kill. Didn't I tell you long ago? Use your brain when you encounter problems. Use your brain!"
Hearing his wife scolding his son, Mr. Xu decisively stood on his wife's side and criticized and educated Boss Xu.
Boss Xu was stunned for a moment and stared at his father with eyes that clearly asked, "Dad, are you serious?"
Speaking of fighting and killing, it seems that his father is the instigator!
The person who came from Xu's house was first beaten by his father, and then killed by someone who came out of nowhere.
When someone comes from Xu's mansion again, they will be here to kill them.
Then, this group of people were wiped out by his father in the blink of an eye, and the blame was put on an unknown knight, his unlucky fourth uncle.
Old Mr. Xu winked and gave Ambassador Xu a look.
What I mean is, oh, I understand. It means that I shouldn’t be so murderous in front of my mother.
I understand, I understand!
Boss Xu is indeed a smart kid. In terms of intelligence, he is as smart as his father.
"Mom, you're right, it's my son who's thinking the wrong way!"
"It's better to resolve a feud than to create one. We have to find another way to resolve this matter!"
Isn’t it just one set of words in front of your mother and another set behind your mother?
Boss Xu is very familiar with this.
After all, there have always been people teaching us this by words and deeds, and after so many years of learning, we have already surpassed our teachers.
"That's more like it!"
Old Madam Xu snorted, "Remember, when you encounter something, don't always think about fighting and killing. Of course, mother doesn't mean that you brothers should be tied up. If they are unreasonable and insist on using fists to make their move, then don't be polite."
"No matter what method is used, your safety comes first, do you understand?"
"I understand, I understand!"
How could I not understand?
Boss Xu immediately stated that he had been thinking about the matter carefully and was trying to come up with a solution that would satisfy both parties.
Of course, that's what is said.
But it is really difficult to find such a method.
The carriage returned to Lingshui Village and went straight to the gate of Old Xu's house.
Xu Laoer was squatting on the doorstep. When he saw the carriage coming back, he jumped up.
"Dad, Mom, why didn't you call me when you went to visit relatives?"
“…”
Hearing Xu Laoer's obviously childish words, Mr. Xu frowned. Should he give this stupid son a beating?
"That's right, that's right!"
Before Old Master Xu could say anything, Third Xu jumped out and said, "Dad, we have relatives in town? Why haven't you mentioned it before?"
"Old Three, why are you back?"
"I came back to report the news!"
Xu Lao San shrugged, "Dad, I heard that your uncle, our uncle, was conferred the title of First-Rank Marquis of Wealth!"
"By the way, you guys, aren't you just going to..."
Xu Laosan was indeed very smart and guessed it right away.
Old Master Xu snorted and said, "Why are you all blocking the door? Hurry up, go in and talk inside!"
"oh oh!"
Only then did Xu Lao Er and Xu Lao San make way and the group entered the house.
Old Master Xu glanced at his three sons standing neatly in front of him, raised his hand and pointed towards the door, saying, "Go, call your wives over!"
"Okay!"
The three brothers filed out, each returning to their own room, and called their wives to the main house.
Mr. Xu and Mrs. Xu sat upright, their expressions somewhat serious.
When Zhou, Li, and Wang came in and saw the expressions of their father-in-law and mother-in-law, they all felt nervous and inexplicably felt that the atmosphere at the scene was a little serious.
So the three of them stood more properly, appearing very reserved.
"Come sit down, no need to be so reserved!"
Seeing the reservedness of her three daughters-in-law, Old Mrs. Xu smiled and her expression softened.
"Mom, let's just stand!"
It was obvious that they were going to discuss something important, so it would be better for them to stand and listen.
Old Master Xu immediately told the story of how he had accepted the Zhao family as his relative.
"Although I acknowledge this relative, you still have to remember one thing: don't have too much contact with the Zhao family. This Zhao family relative isn't that close, and I'm not sure if they'll become enemies in the future."
"You guys decide the exact measure yourself!"
After hearing what Mr. Xu said, Zhou looked at the eldest Xu, Li looked at the second Xu, and Wang stared at the third Xu.
Naturally, they have no say in such matters, and they have to listen to their men on how to deal with this relative.
"Dad, if my uncle wants to ask us something, should we agree or not?"
Boss Xu waved his hand, just like a primary school student asking a question.
Old Master Xu smiled slightly and said, "You guys should decide this issue for yourselves. Make your own decision."
"I can't always follow you and help you make decisions."
"But remember one thing, don't be too honest with the Zhao family!"
"Dad, if you put it that way, I understand!"
Xu Lao Er immediately put on an expression that said, "I have everything under control." "What you mean is that our family and the Zhao family, that is, our uncle, are only relatives in name only, right?"
"What the hell!"
Old Master Xu glared at Old Second Xu unhappily, "Your father has always treated people with sincerity. Since you have acknowledged such a relative, then he is a legitimate relative, my relative!"
"The point is, this is your father, my relative!"
Old Master Xu understood some of Zhao Bingzhao's thoughts and knew what kind of person Zhao Bingzhao was generally.
"Dad, if you had said this earlier, wouldn't it have been over?"
Xu Er glanced at Old Master Xu with disdain, "I understand what you mean!"
"That is to say, this relative, when you want to leave, is just a relative, and when you don't leave, it's just an acquaintance!"
"Isn't that right?"
Right?
Old Master Xu looked at his second son, who thought he was smart, and laughed. He said, "Second son, come here and I'll tell you if I'm right!"
"Well, Dad, there's no need for that!"
As soon as he saw his father's eyes and expression, how could Xu Laoer not realize that he had guessed wrong.
However, given his father's attitude, how should they face this relative?
"What your father means is that you get to choose this relationship yourself. Whether you want to visit or not is up to you. Of course, if there are any problems, you will have to bear the consequences yourself!"
"Boss, is this what you mean?"
Old Mrs. Xu looked at Old Mr. Xu.
Old Master Xu nodded and said, "That's right, that's what I mean!"
"You guys always think you're incredibly smart, but in reality, you're just as dumb as a s--t!"
"Yes, yes, Dad, you are right!"
The father is scolding his son. As a son, what else can he do except be educated obediently?
"You three, follow me out!"
After scolding his three sons, Mr. Xu suddenly stood up and called his three sons out. Only Mrs. Xu and her three daughters-in-law were left in the room.
The meaning is very simple, which is to let Old Mrs. Xu take this opportunity to give some instructions to her three daughters-in-law.
Old Mrs. Xu understood what Old Mr. Xu meant, so she naturally wouldn't mess up the matter.
Old Master Xu called his three sons out. Instead of strolling in the yard, they went straight out of the house and walked to the fields in the east.
"Dad, what else is going on?"
Xu Er stood far away from his father, looking as if he was afraid that Old Master Xu would take the opportunity to deal with him.
Old Master Xu glanced at Old Master Xu and said, "There is something I need to tell you!"
"This matter has nothing to do with the Zhao family, it's the Xu Mansion!"
"Before, the people who came to the Xu Mansion, especially the second group, were led by An Taigong's most favored son, Xu Yuanzun."
"It's just that he went to your second uncle's place in the capital with an old steward from the Xu Mansion. Because of his outrageous remarks, he was punished by your second uncle and thrown into jail."
"But that night, the prefectural jail was breached, and the prisoners were released. Xu Yuanzun and the steward disappeared as well."
"The court sent people to join the Xu residence to investigate this case together."
"He is still in the capital city."
"Dad, could it be that Second Uncle killed Xu Yuanzun?"
After hearing what Old Man Xu said, Xu Er subconsciously had this thought and blurted it out.
"have no idea."
Old Master Xu chuckled, "Your second uncle didn't write to me. Besides, if you did something like this, would you tell anyone else?"
Will it?
That definitely won't happen.
The more people who know about this kind of thing, the greater the risk of exposure.
Therefore, even if the truth is really as Xu Laoer said, Shen Wansheng will never admit it.
"Dad, do you mean that people from the Xu Mansion will come again?"
"Maybe they'll bring this up on our family again?"
Boss Xu frowned.
At this moment, he finally understood.
Sure enough, he had thought this matter was too simple before. The people in the Xu Mansion could not be killed just because they wanted to. Even if they wanted to kill them, they had to make it look like someone else did it, and it had to be reasonable.
Otherwise, it would be difficult for the court to explain.
"Come, I will definitely come."
"As for whether this matter will be brought back to our family, that's not certain!"
"Don't forget, your uncle is now a rich and noble marquis of the first rank. Although he can't compare to the Xu family, which has three dukes, he is a rich and noble marquis who controls a huge fortune. Even the emperor would look up to him."
"Dad, is this also the reason why you recognized this relative?"
Boss Xu blinked.
Old Master Xu rolled his eyes at his eldest son and said, "Weren't you there at the time? Why did your father acknowledge this relationship? Don't you have any idea?"
Is this the relative that Mr. Xu wants to recognize?
Isn't it because Zhao Bingzhao has the leverage that forces him to acknowledge this relative?
Boss Xu shrugged his shoulders. It seemed like he had asked the wrong question.
"Brother, what happened?"
Xu Lao Er immediately grabbed Xu Lao Da. He hadn't gone with him to see the uncle, so naturally he didn't know what was going on. From what his father had said, it seemed like this relative was very reluctant to acknowledge him.
Boss Xu chuckled and said, "Dad, the second son asked me, should I tell him?"
"What do you think?"
Old Master Xu glanced at Boss Xu coldly.
"Anyway, you all have some idea!"
"The Zhao family, for your grandmother's sake, will at least remember our old friendship. Of course, the prerequisite is that your surname is my Xu, not the Xu of the Xu Mansion in the capital, nor your grandfather's Xu!"
"However, the Xu family, even though they share the same blood as you, do not recognize you as the Xu!"
"Last time, they said they were coming to clean up the mess."
"In the evening, I practiced my kung fu well."
"Especially you, Third Brother. You're the only one who likes to be clever, and your skills are mediocre."
"During this period, in addition to the spear techniques I taught you, you should also practice the breathing techniques your master taught you."
"Don't let yourself get into trouble in the future and regret not practicing hard before."
Mr. Xu spoke so seriously that Xu San was frightened and nodded repeatedly.
What is going on?
He was a good scholar, but now he has to wield sticks and guns every day.
However, although he complained in his heart, Xu Laosan knew very well that his father was not joking.
Having read many history books, he may have a better understanding of the bloody struggles within these powerful families than his two brothers.
Now that they are no longer in that mansion, they have to endure much less.
But because of this, the people inside don’t have to resort to too many tricks to deal with them, and can even use force to kill them directly.
Thinking of the strong smell of blood at his doorstep that day, Xu Laosan was filled with fear.
If his father had not been at home that day, would their family have been broken up by now?
Xu Mansion in the capital!
A life-and-death feud!
Xu Laosan originally planned to wait until next year to take the provincial examination, giving himself a year to settle down. But now, he has changed his mind.
"Dad, I want to take part in this year's provincial examination!"
After Xu San made up his mind, he immediately looked up at Mr. Xu and expressed his thoughts.
"good!"
Mr. Xu didn't ask the reason and nodded directly.
"Third brother, are you sure?"
Boss Xu looked at Third Xu in shock, "Actually, there's no need to be so anxious!"
"How can you be sure of passing the test? Who can say for sure that you will pass before you take it?"
"However, I don't think it's possible to pass the exam and become a top scholar. However, passing the exam and becoming a top scholar shouldn't be a problem at all!"
In fact, after passing the examination and ranking first in the Xiangyi Prefecture's provincial examination, Xu Laosan once wanted to make an effort to see if he could win three prizes in a row, namely, the first place in the provincial examination, the third place in the provincial examination and the top prize in the imperial examination.
The three great achievements are what every scholar wants to achieve.
Xu Laosan was naturally no exception.
Throughout the dynasties, those who won the top three prizes in the imperial examinations were extremely rare.
As long as one person appears, he will surely become famous and have a bright future.
But Xu Laosan also understood that it was unrealistic to want to win the top three prizes.
Now, after discovering that the people in the Xu Mansion treated their family like ants, pigs and dogs, Xu Laosan understood that he should not pursue the slim hope of winning the top three prizes, and he had to face reality.
After he passed the imperial examination and became a Jinshi, he entered the court as an official.
We have to see whether the Xu family, which has three officials in the family, can still treat the families of the court officials as ants, and whether the court will allow the Xu family to continue to trample on the court laws!
(End of this chapter)
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