The Chen family's residence.
Chen Shuda was catching up with some old friends.
In the sixth year of Zhenguan, Li Shimin reinstated Chen Shuda as Minister of Rites. However, he was soon impeached by the censor due to family disputes and returned home to retire.
From then on, he completely stayed away from the court.
However, Li Shimin was concerned about his face and did not publicize it to the outside world. Instead, he retained his idle official position.
"Oh no……"
At this moment, a servant hurried in.
"When are you so flustered? Don't you know I'm having a banquet?"
Chen Shuda was full of anger.
The people under his command were in a panic, which greatly damaged his dignity.
"Master, the young master was beaten."
The servant replied in fear: "He was even paraded through the streets!"
What?
Chen Shuda stood up in shock.
This is to rub his Chen family's face on the ground.
"Walk!"
on the street.
Chen Zhongfang was escorted by Yue Feng and others to the county government office.
The people pointed their fingers at this.
"stop."
Chen Shuda came with long strides, followed by a large number of guards.
Seeing his grandson with a bruised nose and swollen face, he immediately became furious.
"Who gave you the courage to touch my grandson?" Chen Shuda shouted sharply.
"I dare to ask, but in front of Mr. Jiang Guo?" Yue Feng stepped forward and saluted.
"That's right."
Chen Shuda snorted coldly.
Seeing that the other party was polite, Chen Shuda did not use force directly, but his tone was still unkind.
"Chen Zhongfang forced his way into the Yingguo Duke's mansion, and the Wei County man ordered the young man to hand him over to the government." Yue Feng responded respectfully.
"A man from Wei County?"
Chen Shuda frowned and couldn't help but ask: "Are you talking about Wei Shuyu?"
"Exactly!"
"He came to Jingzhou?"
"Miss Wu Er went home to visit relatives, and Mr. Wei came with her."
As soon as these words came out, Chen Shuda fell into deep thought.
Don't look at Wei Zheng, whom everyone dislikes.
But I can’t stand it and Li Shimin doesn’t dislike it!
The Chen family is quite powerful, but its foundation has been damaged since the fall of Nanchen.
Not to mention that it can't be compared to Qiwang with five surnames.
They can't dominate Yingchuan alone.
In addition, the Xun family and the Zhong family competed with the Chen family.
"There may be a misunderstanding about this matter."
After pondering for a moment, Chen Shuda said, "I wonder if I can have a detailed discussion with Wei Shuyu?"
Yue Feng readily agreed.
He is confused about small things, but has a strong sense of the overall situation.
There is no benefit in confronting Chen Shuda.
On the contrary, if Chen Shuda is betrayed to save face, Wei Shuyu will at best scold him when he returns.
"Mr. Jiang Guo, please!"
Yue Feng bent down to invite.
"Thanks."
Chen Shuda clasped his fists and said, "I wonder if you can untie the rope from my grandson's body."
"no."
Yue Feng refused this item.
Letting Chen Shuda see Wei Shuyu is not considered disobedience.
Letting Chen Zhongfang go would be disobedience.
Chen Shuda glanced at the other party, and immediately took out some money: "You guys can have some tea here, can you delay the escort to the Yamen for half an hour?"
"good."
Wu Mansion.
Wei Shuyu looked at Wu Yuanqing hanging on the hanging beam, Wu Yuanshuang.
"I said you two, do you realize that you were wrong?" Wei Shuyu asked.
"Wrong, wrong."
The two guys nodded repeatedly.
Wei Shuyu is too cruel and does things without regard to the consequences.
"Um."
Wei Shuyu nodded: "From now on, just be obedient and go to the fields to farm."
ah?
The two of them were dumbfounded.
"Not willing?" Wei Shuyu narrowed his eyes.
"Yes, yes." The two guys nodded repeatedly.
Wei Shuyu then asked someone to put the two goods down.
"Master Wei, Duke Jiang is here to visit."
A bandit ran in to report.
"Let him come in." Wei Shuyu nodded.
Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang were particularly aggrieved.
Is this the Wu Mansion or the Wei Mansion?
When is it your turn to call the shots?
"What are you two doing standing still?"
Wei Shuyu glanced sideways at the two of them: "We have guests here, why don't you go make tea?"
We...we follow our hearts!
The two goods left quickly.
"Haha, Shuyu, I haven't seen you for a long time..."
After Chen Shuda came in, he had a hearty smile on his face.
"Shuyu has met Uncle Chen." Wei Shuyu saluted.
"Why are you so polite?"
Chen Shuda enthusiastically stepped forward to help: "I haven't seen Xuancheng for more than a year since I retired and returned to my hometown. I wonder how he is doing lately?"
"I'm sorry for Uncle Chen, my father has gained five pounds recently." Wei Shuyu responded with a smile.
"Yeah?"
Chen Shuda laughed heartily: "Xuancheng used to be frugal, but he was very thin."
After chatting for a few words, Wei Shuyu said nothing about Chen Zhongfang.
In the end, it was Chen Shuda who couldn't hold himself back: "Shu Yu, this matter about Zhong Fang..."
"Uncle Chen, actually I don't want to teach him a lesson..."
"But he forced his way into Duke Ying's mansion. Do you think he should be punished?"
"Should!"
"He insulted me, do you think I should be taught a lesson?"
"Should!"
"Actually, I don't care about any of this... Anyway, based on seniority, I can be considered his uncle, right?"
Fuck you.
It doesn't matter. Why are you talking so much?
But he and Wei Zheng were on equal terms of friendship. If we really counted, Wei Shuyu was really a generation older than his grandson.
"I don't know..." Chen Shuda asked tentatively.
"Don't worry."
"I haven't finished talking about his crimes yet..."
Wei Shuyu waved his hand: "It doesn't matter if he insults me alone, but he also insults my Duke Zheng. Do you think you can bear it?"
Chen Shuda frowned.
He knew it might not be so easy to be kind this time.
"In addition to insulting the Duke of Zheng, you also dare to miss my future wife!"
"Tell me, can I let him go?"
"I have already given the Chen family face."
"Based on his words, even if I kill him, who can do anything to me?"
Chen Shuda's expression suddenly sank.
He didn't dare to touch Wei Shuyu.
Even though Wei Shuyu has been dismissed from office.
But as long as Wei Zheng is still alive, no one dares to touch Wei Shuyu head-on!
"What do you think?"
Chen Shuda's tone also became colder: "Zhong Fang has already been beaten by you."
"Uncle Chen, don't get excited."
By chance, the Wu brothers came up with tea at this time. Wei Shuyu took it and poured a glass of water for Chen Shuda: "Actually, I just have some questions to ask..."
"This Wu Shun's marriage..."
After all, they are Wu Qiqi's family members, so they should do what they should.
Chen Shuda immediately understood where Wei Shuyu was angry: "Shuyu, actually, I am the one who makes the final decision regarding Zhong Fang and Wu Shun."
Um?
Wei Shuyu looked at Chen Shuda doubtfully.
"Yuan Qing and Yuan Shuang owe huge gambling debts outside."
"The warrior Yan is not here and can't get the money, so the Wu family asked the Chen family for help."
"I just went along with the flow and made a marriage arrangement with Mrs. Yang."
Wei Shuyu was speechless.
If the Wu family asks for help, he won't be able to say anything.
Let the warriors talk about it when the time comes.
"I wonder who they owe money to?" Wei Shuyu asked.
"Leave this to me."
Chen Shuda quickly agreed: "I'll give you an answer tomorrow!"
"Then thank you Uncle Chen." Wei Shuyu cupped his hand.
He doesn't care about Wu Yuanqing and Wu Yuanshuang.
It is enough for Chen Shuda to have this attitude.
"I still have something to ask Uncle Chen," Wei Shuyu said again.
"explain!"
Chen Shuda was slightly dissatisfied.
"The Ministry of Commerce will soon develop into the land of Jingzhou."
Wei Shuyu said with a smile: "I just hope Uncle Chen can show his face."
"It would be even better if we could help subdue the bandits in the surrounding areas..."
Based on Chen Shuda's prestige in Yingchuan.
If he spoke, no one would dare to block the development of the Ministry of Commerce.
"This matter..."
Hearing this, Chen Shuda also showed a strange smile: "Weren't you dismissed from your post?"
"That won't bother Uncle Chen." Wei Shuyu smiled.
Chen Shuda stared closely into Wei Shuyu's eyes.
Killing the bandits is a credit.
Wei Shuyu was giving credit to his Chen family descendants in disguise.
"I agree to this." Chen Shuda still agreed.
"Then thank you Uncle Chen." Wei Shuyu bowed again.
"What about Zhong Fang..." Chen Shuda asked again.
"Uncle Chen, what are you talking about?"
Wei Shuyu made a serious face: "Zhong Fang is my nephew, why would I embarrass him?"
