Dafeng Night Watchman

Chapter 318: Chapter 318: Aunt and Miss Wang's Fight



In the dark passage, outside the fence, the elder brother in the night watchman's uniform stood there, squinting his eyes and examining him.

Xu Erlang's eyes suddenly lit up, and he stood up from the straw mat, and the shackles made a "clattering" sound as he walked.

"How did you get in? Minister Sun let you in?" Xu Xinnian was surprised and delighted.

Seeing this, Xu Qian'an withdrew his gaze with peace of mind and exhaled: "It seems to be just a superficial wound."

Then, he glanced at the jailer and said coldly: "Back."

The jailer left tactfully.

Xu Xinnian spitted and said, "These bastards, the whip hurts so much."

Is Erlang complaining to me... Xu Qian'an nodded: "Don't worry, big brother will find a way to get you out."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Xinnian waved his hand, interrupted him, and emphasized: "Big brother, you may not know that this matter itself is not about cheating in the imperial examination, but a conflict between the Imperial College and Yunlu Academy." No, I know it clearly... Xu Qian'an said.

But Xu Erlang did not give him a chance to speak, and kept talking, his voice full of energy, and he really only suffered some superficial injuries.

"In fact, I have long had a hunch that it is not so easy for students from Yunlu Academy to win the imperial examination. But I am not afraid. If the academy wants to return to the court and expand its influence, it needs someone to take the lead and pave the way for those who come later." Xu Xinnian said in a deep voice:

"And I am the one who opened the tunnel."

Erlang, people do not admire the first person who opened the tunnel. People really admire the person who expanded the tunnel... Xu Qian'an said "hmm":

"Go on."

"In fact, I have come up with a solution in prison. Haha, after all, I am the most proficient in the intrigues in the court."

Xu Xinnian raised his chin proudly and continued: "The great scholars of the academy cannot interfere in the court as white-clothed people. But Wei Yuan can. You go and ask Wei Yuan. I don't ask him to help me get rid of the crime immediately. That is too difficult and will definitely hurt my bones, because it is equivalent to going to war with the civil officials.

"My request is to remove my official title, but retain the right to take the imperial examination. Or, lock me up until the palace examination, and I will take the examination again in three years.

"The main purpose of the civil servants from the Imperial College is to suppress Yunlu Academy, not me."

After saying that, seeing that his elder brother was in a daze, Xu Erlang sighed and said, "Yes, these are indeed a little difficult for elder brother to understand, you just need to do what I say.

"Although I am in prison, I can still make plans."

Erlang, you think you are on the eighteenth floor, but in fact you are on the surface of the earth... Xu Qian'an coughed and said, "Brother has a different opinion here."

Xu Xinnian was stunned, and nodded "modestly": "You say."

At that moment, Xu Qian'an told Xu Erlang about Wei Yuan's analysis of "killing three birds with one stone", and then the cell fell into a long silence.

"So that's it, it turns out that there is such a complicated context behind this case, I, I am finished? "Xu Erlang looked like he was hit hard.

I don't know if it was because there was no hope of escaping, or because his analysis was too superficial, which was inconsistent with his self-proclaimed king level.

"Don't worry, big brother will try to rescue you." Xu Qi'an comforted him.

This is the dungeon of the Ministry of Justice, it is not suitable to say too much.

Xu Xinnian laughed bitterly.

After bidding farewell to Xu Xinnian, Xu Qi'an left the Ministry of Justice and planned to go home to comfort his sister and aunt. He had been running around outside for most of the day, and the two women in the family were probably still worried.

From a distance, I heard the cry of my aunt in the hall: "Why hasn't Dalang come back yet? Erlang was imprisoned in the Ministry of Justice. I don't know how much suffering he will suffer. At least give me a definite news..."

Xu Lingyue comforted him: "Mom, big brother must be running around and smoothing out the relationship. Don't worry, wait until the evening is over, and big brother will come back and tell you."

"How long do we have to wait? Every quarter of an hour is torture for me now." Aunt cried: "Didn't you hear your father say that when Dalang went to the Ministry of Justice to ask for help, he not only didn't see Erlang, but was also humiliated."

Then, Xu Pingzhi sighed.

Although Aunt was narrow-minded and still thought she was cute at her age, she didn't insult Uncle Er for being incompetent and unable to save his son at this time. This is probably why Uncle Er doted on Aunt so much...Xu Qiyan suddenly discovered this detail that he hadn't noticed before.

"Ahem!"

Xu Qiyan coughed as he entered the inner court to attract the attention of his family.

Xu Lingyue, who was calm just now, suddenly had tears in her eyes. She looked at Xu Qiyan and was speechless.

Seeing this, Xu Qiyan had to comfort her first and patted her shoulders: "Don't worry."

Xu Lingyue called softly: "Big brother..."

Then she was covered by her aunt's high-decibel voice. Her eyes suddenly lit up, and she grabbed Xu Qian'an's sleeve, looking at him expectantly and nervously. She cried:

"Ning Yan, Erlang, how is he? You should find a way to save him, you are the only one in the family who can save him."

Xu Pingzhi sighed.

"I saw Erlang, he is fine, not injured." Xu Qian'an patted his aunt's hand, and then patted his sister's hand, comforting her.

Aunt didn't believe it, stared at her nephew with bright eyes, sniffed: "Big Lang, don't lie to

me."

Xu Qian'an ignored his aunt, looked at his second uncle, and whispered: "I used some unconventional means to kidnap the son of Minister Sun."

Xu Pingzhi's face changed drastically: "Ning Yan, you broke the rules."

"Don't worry, he has no evidence. Moreover, I did not ask him to help Erlang escape punishment, because that would be too difficult and would easily make things out of control. I just asked him not to torture him. For Shangshu Sun, this was a small thing that he could do. Compared with a desperate struggle, he cared more about the life of his son."

Although it is against the rules, if the scale is well grasped, the impact of the matter can be

minimized.

Besides, Minister Sun really has no evidence, and the person was not arrested by Xu Qiyan. He is not afraid of the Sitianjian's qi-watching technique.

In the case of Princess Pingyang, Prince Yu had no evidence, his daughter disappeared for no reason, and he didn't even know who the enemy was.

Of course, after the incident, the price paid by the Liang Party was the execution of the entire

family.

As long as the effect is good, even if it is a rule written in the Dafeng Law, there are people who take risks, not to mention the unspoken rules!

With this thought, Xu Qiyan looked at Lina and Xu Lingyin who were sitting beside him eating

cakes, and said, "Don't go out today, Lina, the safety of the women in the mansion depends

on you during the day."

"Okay! "Lina agreed immediately.

Although this little black boy is not very smart, she can fight... Xu Qian'an is quite confident in

her.

As for being isolated by the officialdom, let alone whether Sun Shangshu will spread this matter, even if it is spread, he is not afraid. As Wei Yuan's confidant, he has too many

enemies.

Still afraid of being isolated?

Xu Qian'an is not a scholar who wants to pursue a career in officialdom. He is a night watchman. The two are different in nature. The former needs fame and recognition from the

officialdom.

But the night watchman does not need it.

As long as Wei Yuan is there, he will be there. If Wei Yuan falls, he will fall.

Xu Pingzhi opened his mouth but did not express his opinion. He felt sad and relieved in his

heart. He was relieved that his nephew had grown up and was no longer the kid who let him

pat his head.

What was sad was that he would never be able to pat the back of this kid's head again.

Aunt cried with joy and held Xu Qian'an's hand tightly: "Da Lang, you are still the most

promising in the family. It is worth it for Aunt to work hard to raise you up. 11

No, aunt, do you really not feel guilty for saying this? Xu Qian'an asked in confusion.

Xu Lingyue whispered, "Then, what about the follow-up?"

Aunt's joy suddenly condensed on her face, and she suddenly remembered that, yes, there is a

follow-up.

"I will find a way." Xu Qian'an said in a deep voice.

He has not yet decided to do the second step that Wei Yuan taught him, but he has a vague

idea in his mind.

Aunt, who was in a low mood, took Xu Lingyin out, poked her forehead with her green jade

fingers, and said angrily: "You only know how to eat, what's the point of giving birth to you,

you might as well give birth to a mouse." "Mom, I'm hungry." Xu Lingyin raised her little face and said aggrievedly.

"When have you ever been full?" Aunt was very disappointed: "Your brother is in trouble, and

you are still eating here. Heartless thing."

Xu Lingyin glanced at Xu Qian'an: "The big pot is fine, mother just doesn't want to give men/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

food, so she hides and eats secretly by herself."

Auntie's body shook with anger.

Xu Qian'an, Xu Lingyue and Xu Pingzhi were a little embarrassed.

Lina poked her eating companion's waist and whispered: "You have a brother."

Xu Lingyin thought about it and found that she did have a brother. She cried "Ah" and the

cakes in her mouth fell down.

She picked up the cakes that fell on her clothes and legs and stuffed them back into her mouth,

crying: "Is my second brother dead too? I don't want my second brother to die, ah ah ah..."

At this time, the doorman Lao Zhang came in and said: "There is a girl outside who said she wants to see Miss Lingyue."

The family immediately looked at Xu Lingyue.

The latter frowned slightly, "Which girl is this, what do you want to see me for?"

The doorman Lao Zhang shook his head.

"Please let her in. "Xu Lingyue said.

After a while, the doorman Lao Zhang led a pretty girl in a pink skirt in. She had a maid's bun,

but the fabric of her clothes was better than that of ordinary rich girls.

"Is it you?" Xu Lingyue recognized her and looked surprised.

"My name is Lan'er. Miss Lingyue wants to visit Miss Lingyue today. I wonder if Miss Lingyue

is free today?" The pretty maid who called herself Lan'er saluted.

"This is the daughter of Prime Minister Wang, the maidservant of Miss Wang Simu." Xu

Lingyue explained.

She believed that with her elder brother's wisdom, he would be able to hear the hidden

meaning.

The maid of Wang Zhenwen's daughter? Why did she send someone to the house to ridicule him? Because of Erlang's influence, Xu Qi'an also felt that Wang Simu was taking pleasure in others' misfortunes and adding insult to injury.

Suddenly I felt a little annoyed.

A mere woman can be so arrogant... I am a new era human who can resolutely implement the

idea of equality between men and women. I will not be soft-hearted when tearing green tea... Xu Qian snorted coldly.

"I have something to do today, so I will visit you another day." Xu Lingyue said calmly, her

eyes suddenly sharp: "Please go back and tell Sister Wang that I like her, and I will definitely communicate with her then."

But at the next moment, the sharpness in her eyes narrowed, and she turned into a weak and

weak sister again, saying with tears: "Brother, if you have anything else to do, go ahead and do it. Second brother, I will leave it to you."

Xu Qian was about to nod when he heard Miss Lan'er look nervous and ask, "What's wrong with Xu Huiyuan?"

The brother and sister ignored her, with cold faces, but the aunt suddenly said: "Your young lady is the daughter of Wang Shoufu? That's great. My Erlang was imprisoned in

the prison of the Ministry of Punishment because he was slandered by some damned thief for

cheating in the imperial examination.

"Girl, can you please help me, your young lady, to help Erlang?"

Xu Qian and Xu Lingyue looked at their aunt with stiff expressions.

Does this mother (aunt) really have no brains at all?

You can't throw yourself in front of the enemy even if you're in a hurry and go to the doctor.

You don't want to die quickly enough, so you want someone else to give you a stab?

Xu Qi'an had a dark face and said coldly: "Miss Lan'er, I won't give it away."

Miss Lan'er was full of doubts and left anxiously.

......

Wang Simu sat on the back of the spacious carriage, sometimes lifting the curtain of the

window to take a look outside, sometimes paying attention to the teapot with orange charcoal fire licking the bottom.

It fully reflects Miss Wang's inner anxiety.

More than half an hour has passed, and that damn girl Lan'er hasn't come back yet. The

people who are waiting are the most uncomfortable.

If Miss Xu's family refuses her visit, it probably represents the Xu family's wishes and Xu New Year's wishes.

Then should I continue to visit? Or give up when faced with difficulties?

The latter made her reluctant. As for the former... After all, she was a woman who had not left

the government. She was the daughter of the chief assistant. She wanted face and reputation

no matter what, so she was embarrassed to continue visiting.

As her thoughts flickered, she lifted the curtain to take a look, and was surprised to find

Lan'er's pony carriage.

The small carriage stopped slowly, and the maid Lan'er jumped out of the car nimbly, trotted

over, climbed into the tall carriage, opened the door and came in.

"Damn girl, what time has it been since you came back so late?" Wang Simuqian, who was

upset, said angrily.

She took a deep breath and asked, "What did Miss Xu say?"

Lan'er shook her head.

Wang Simu's face suddenly fell, and the light in his eyes dimmed instantly.

At this time, she saw Lan'er swallow her saliva, take a breath, and said, "Miss, something bad

is going on. Xu Huiyuan has been arrested by the Ministry of Justice for cheating in the

imperial examination."

"What?"

When Wang Simu heard the news, he felt mixed emotions in his heart. The first thing that

came over him was shock and worry, worrying about Xu New Year's future and safety.

Then there was a trace of joy.

It turned out that he didn't keep the appointment, not because he didn't care about me, but

because he was arrested by the Ministry of Punishments and couldn't escape.

It was me who blamed him wrongly.

At that moment, Lan'er relayed to Miss Wang exactly what she had seen and heard in Xu's

house, including Xu Qian's cold attitude and Xu Lingyue's distant attitude.

Sun Shangshu of the Ministry of Justice and my father are in the same party. Do they think my

father is behind the scenes? If it was really my father who was secretly pushing me, then

wouldn't it mean that... Wang Simu felt bitter in his heart?

Lan'er said angrily: "Humph, you have such a bad attitude and still want you to save Xu Huiyuan, the Xu family is really shameless."

Wang Simu frowned and said, "Speak carefully." After a pause, she looked serious and said,

"Is it Xu Qi'an's request?"

No, Xu Huiyuan and I only met once and only spoke a few words. Then Xu Qi'an is a smart

man, how could he ask me, the daughter of the king's chief minister, to help?

There's no way he knows what I'm thinking, not even dad.

The clever Miss Wang immediately figured it out.

Lan'er shook her head: "It was said by the head mistress of the Xu family, the very beautiful

woman we saw that day."

The request of the Xu family's mistress...

Wang Simu's face became serious again, and he actively used his brain, pondered, and

analyzed...

She is Xu Huiyuan's mother. When something like this happens, she must have a very bad impression of me and the Wang family, so why do you ask me for help?

A woman who can teach a thoughtful daughter, a nephew with unparalleled charisma, and a talented son is by no means an ordinary person.

I have to think carefully, think carefully, and not be careless... "Lan'er, did that mistress scold me or my father? What's her attitude?" Wang Simu asked.

"She has the best attitude in the whole family, and she is especially sincere when making

requests." Lan'er said. This... Wang Simu suddenly opened his eyes wide and had corresponding guesses in his mind. It was the first time I invited Xu Huiyuan to participate in a cultural gathering in the name of my father. This was not a problem in itself, but I also invited Xu Huiyuan to visit the lake in a very short period of time... and visiting the lake was careless. A man may not think too much about it, but as a woman, and a woman of extraordinary intelligence, it is impossible for her not to notice it at all.

Even if you don't confirm my thoughts, you can still guess... So, this is a test and an

opportunity?

Her attitude towards me was not disgusting, nor was she hostile or disgusted with me just

because I was the daughter of the Wang family. By making this request, I was giving a hint.

Sure enough, the mistress of the Xu family is a very wise person... She is the only one in the

whole family who can see through my thoughts... Wang Simu clenched her fists, and her delicate body actually trembled a little.

At the same time, there is also the excitement of meeting an opponent. "Lan'er, go to the imperial city. I want to go to the Yamen to find my father." Wang Simu said

word by word.