Early the next morning, Yang Fan's carriage drove towards the imperial city.
It rained all day yesterday, and the streets were still wet.
However, this rain brought a little bit of refreshment to the scorching hot weather, and also gave the people hope.
Thin clouds kept passing by in the sky, but due to the fast wind speed, these clouds were quickly blown away, and there was no sign of rain.
When Yang Fan's carriage arrived outside the imperial city, many officials were already waiting at the city gate. These officials gathered together in groups of three or five and talked quietly.
One of the younger officials said: "Your Majesty prayed for rain yesterday, and it rained all day long. Do we still want to follow the Cui family to launch an attack?"
Another middle-aged man said in a strange tone: "Haha, follow the Cui family? Are you dreaming? Now that the Cui family has lost the bet, they can't protect themselves. How can they dare to go against the emperor?"
The older man next to him whispered softly: "Yes, if the emperor accuses the Cui family of slandering and spreading rumors, it will be enough to make the Cui family drink a pot."
The middle-aged man looked around carefully: "Shh, please keep your voice down. After successfully praying for rain yesterday, Li Junxian, the leader of the Hundred Cavalry, led his soldiers to the Cui family to arrest people. I heard that the Cui family is finished!"
The young official asked in confusion: "Is this true? If such a big war is really going on, isn't the emperor afraid that all the noble families in the world will unite to rebel?"
The old man chuckled: "The emperor only targets the Cui family and not other aristocratic families. Who dares to step forward to save the life of the Cui family? Your family won't stand up for the whole family even if you think about it, right?"
The young man nodded: "What Mr. Zheng said is that before coming to court, the head of the family sent a letter asking me to speak less..."
The middle-aged man smiled and said, "It's good to know. I heard that His Majesty is so determined to eradicate the Cui family. It seems to be related to Marquis Zhongyi!"
The elder lamented, "Yes, I heard that too. Yesterday, His Majesty went to the Zhongyi Marquis Mansion and immediately went under the knife. Who would have believed it without the credit of Yang Fan's mallet?"
The young official was extremely surprised: "That boy is too vicious. The Cui family is full of people. If the emperor really goes on a killing spree, there will be rivers of blood."
The middle-aged official who saw Yang Fan immediately said: "Keep your voice down, Yang Fan is here, don't let him hear."
The young official shrank his neck in fear and said bravely: "What are you afraid of? The emperor doesn't dare to deal with us. I don't believe that boy Yang Fan dares to attack us at the gate of the imperial city?"
It's just that the tone of voice is getting softer and softer.
In the end, it was almost swallowed back into his stomach.
Everyone saw the young man's guilty conscience, but no one laughed at him, which made them very scared.
Every time they played against Yang Fan, their family always lost miserably.
Before getting permission from the family, they no longer dared to confront Yang Fan, because no one wanted to be the one who stood out, and the consequences were not something they could bear.
After getting off the carriage, Yang Fan happened to hear what the young official said.
He glanced sideways at these officials and said in a mean tone: "If I really beat you up, what can you do? How dare you bite me?"
Such arrogant behavior, coupled with an expression of no hesitation, almost made several family officials furious.
The official who was close to Yang Fan was also dumbfounded. The Marquis' temper was really bad, and he didn't give him any face.
Yang Fan was not afraid that these officials would dare to make a fuss. Although this was the gate of the imperial city, he didn't care what the occasion was when he really started to take action.
Knowing that these people dare not make any more moves and can say whatever they want, what can they do?
Therefore, when Yang Fan said these words, in addition to the young official feeling angry and looking fierce.
The rest of them stayed away like quails. With more experience, they naturally had more scruples.
The young official was about to say something more, but was stopped by Hou Junji on the side.
Hou Junji smiled faintly and said to Yang Fan: "This is a certain unfilial son-in-law. He has offended Lord Hou regardless of the seriousness. I hope you will forgive me. After the next court meeting, I will definitely offer an apology gift to express my apology." "
Although Hou Junji was very humble in his words, his eyes were bright and confident, which showed that they were just polite words!
Seeing that Hou Junji was dressed like a military general, it was obvious that His Majesty Li Er had reactivated him.
To be honest, although he was very difficult to deal with Hou Junji, this guy's military ability was top-notch. It is no wonder that His Majesty Li Er allowed him to return to the court.
Although he knew that Hou Junji was speaking politely, Yang Fan seemed not to understand, and said with a smile: "The Duke of Guo's family has a great business, and there are countless treasures in the house. I really have some expectations, but I don't know what kind of apology Chen Guo Gong plans to give?"
The official on the side almost fainted!
Hou Junji just said a polite word. Even if he really meant it, it was just to show his attitude.
But Yang Fan asked directly what he wanted to apologize for. How shameless did he have to be to say this?
Hou Junji was also choked by Yang Fan's words and had to re-examine the strong young man in front of him.
He couldn't help but take it seriously. This man held a high position and was completely different from the Tang people he met who were full of Confucian etiquette. He was really difficult to deal with!
However, now that the words have been spoken, Hou Junji certainly cannot take them back.
You must know that this boy is a popular person in front of His Majesty Li Er. He was tricked by Yang Fan last time, and Hou Junji still remembers him now.
What's more, after being reactivated by His Majesty Li Er this time, Hou Junji didn't want to get into trouble with Yang Fan right away.
In this case, although I felt very unhappy, the polite words of apology I just said couldn't just be prevarication, they had to be real.
Thinking of this, Hou Junji laughed and said: "I was born in a poor family, and I don't have the brains of Marquis Zhongyi, but this apology is to express my apology, and I will not disappoint Marquis Zhongyi. If you have time, Marquis Zhongyi can come directly to my house." It’s your choice.”
Yang Fan immediately showed a greedy look, couldn't help but patted Hou Junji on the shoulder, and said with joy: "The Duke of Guo is true to his word, I admire you, I accept your apology, but this gift is still indispensable. , I heard that every time the Duke of Guo goes to war, he grabs a lot of treasures, so I won’t be polite. Don’t feel bad for the Duke of Guo when the time comes!"
As soon as these words came out, Hou Junji was so angry that veins popped out on his forehead, but he still held back his anger and said, "Master Hou is joking!"
As the saying goes, don't criticize others when you curse them, don't criticize others when you criticize them!
But Yang Fan obviously had no such scruples.
He knew clearly that his Majesty, Hou Junji, had been kicked off his official position by His Majesty Li Er because of the burning, killing and looting.
If you say this now, isn't it mocking his unhealthy style?
However, as a veteran in the officialdom, Junji could still tolerate this, so he laughed to cover up his embarrassment.
The two of them had their arms around each other and talked happily, as if they were reluctant to meet each other at such a late date.
For those who don’t know, they would think they are best friends.
The officials next to him couldn't help but secretly complain.
As expected, these two people both have the temperament of gangsters, both are so shameless, and both are so capable of deceiving.
However, I am also a little envious of Yang Fan and the two of them because they can only get along in officialdom.
No wonder Hou Junji was able to transform from a gangster to a high-ranking Duke, and Yang Fan was already in a high position at a young age, and even the princes avoided him.
The two of them were having a lively chat in a pretentious manner when the young official coughed dryly. Apparently he couldn't stand Yang Fan's shamelessness.
Although Yang Fan kept chatting with Hou Junji, he always paid attention to the young official.
Seeing this, I couldn't help but smile to myself. Young people always lack the composure to remain calm despite the collapse of the mountain, and they always act in a self-righteous way!
Looking sideways at the young official, Yang Fan said with a smile: "My dear nephew, are you feeling uncomfortable in your throat? The weather is constantly changing, so you need to pay more attention to your health. Oh, by the way, I haven't asked you yet, what do you call my dear nephew?"
Since Hou Junji said that this was his son-in-law, of course Yang Fan became an elder by relying on his old age.
The young official gritted his teeth and said a few words - Helan Chushi!
Helan Chushi?
Yang Fan was stunned for a moment, then let out a sharp breath.
Isn't this guy the biggest anti-bone thief in the Tang Dynasty?
This kid can be considered a celebrity, but he is famous as a villain.
Helan Chushi is a cousin of the same clan as Helan Yueshi, the husband of Wu Meiniang's sister Wu Shun.
But this person also has another identity, that is, he is Hou Junji's son-in-law.
Of course, Yang Fan could remember him not because he was Hou Junji's son-in-law, but because of something he did.
According to the original history, it was this guy who informed His Majesty Li Er that Prince Li Chengqian was plotting rebellion. He sold his father-in-law Hou Junji without hesitation, and informed His Majesty Li Er of all the details and evidence of their conspiracy to rebel.
Of course, before Li Junji and Hou Junji rebelled, they were taken over by His Majesty Li Er.
Although now because of his appearance, I don’t know if Li Chengqian will rebel again.
But this group of people are all the confidants of Prince Li Chengqian, and each of them is bold and greedy. There is a high possibility that this guy will follow the old path of history.
Yang Fan smacked his chin, wondering whether to kill this guy first.
After all, after what happened with Changsun Wugou, he couldn't watch Li Chengqian being dragged into a ditch by these people.
Seeing the strange look in Yang Fan's eyes, Helan Chushi smiled and said to Yang Fan, "Have you ever heard of me?"
"Haha, your great name is really like thunder!" Yang Fan said with a half-smile.
Helan Chushi looked surprised and asked doubtfully: "How do you say this? Although I am somewhat related to the Marquis, we have never had the opportunity to meet, right?"
This time it was Yang Fan's turn to be stunned, and laughed in surprise: "We are relatives? What's the explanation?"
Who the hell is related to a villain like you?
This guy is so good at talking about relatives, he is really shameless.
But Hou Junji on the side smiled: "Hou Zhongyi doesn't know something. Your concubine, Wu Shi Mei Niang, has a sister, Wu Shun, who is married to Helan Yueshi. Helan Yueshi is Chu Shixian." My son-in-law’s cousin.”
"Helan Yueshi died young, leaving Wu family alone to guard the empty house. Helan family once suggested that I marry Wu Shun back as a side wife. Unfortunately, Wu Shun disappeared later, which disappointed me for a long time."
"I heard that Wu Shun is extremely charming, but now he has taken advantage of others. It is really a waste of natural resources. If we could have found him back then, you and I would have become brothers-in-law, and we would be one family. If Marquis Zhongyi saw Wu Shun, Tell me..."
"However, even so, according to Wu Meiniang, Chu Shi is also your brother, and I am also your elder. It is true that we are related."
Hearing Hou Junji's words, Yang Fan narrowed his eyes and felt extremely unhappy.
Now Wu Shun has become his person. As a modern person, possessiveness is extremely powerful.
Yang Fan had long regarded Wu Shun as his favorite, and now that she knew someone had been trying to take advantage of her, she felt extremely unhappy.
Hou Junji wanted to marry Wu Shun and become a side wife, but Yang Fan felt it was very inappropriate.
The concubine in this era is actually the concubine Qiang.
In a society where men are superior to women, a concubine is simply used as a piece of goods for the owner of the family. When you get tired of playing with it, you can give it away casually. This shows how despicable it is!
The most important thing is that the man who wants to marry Wu Shunniang is Hou Junji, an old man, and Yang Fan cannot accept it.
Hou Junji is a careerist who always thinks of treason after reaping the benefits.
This kind of guy who can instigate the prince to rebel for personal gain will never be a good match that can be entrusted to him for life.
With thoughts swirling in his mind, Yang Fanpi said with a smile: "I'm really ashamed. I didn't know that we still have such a relationship. Then we should get closer and closer in the future."
Seeing what Yang Fan said, Helan Chushi was overjoyed and said tentatively: "That's great, dear brother Yang Fan, if anything happens in the future, you will have to help me more!"
Well, this guy seems to have some skills, and he actually knows how to follow the snake and use the stick.
So Yang Fan laughed and said: "Since you are one of your own family, why should you be so indifferent? If you have anything to say, just say it directly!"
The words were beautifully spoken, but I was a little surprised.
This guy looked hostile just now, why is he begging for help now?
Obviously, Helan Chushi had been waiting for this sentence. He was overjoyed when he heard this and said with a smile: "Then I'm not polite. I heard that my cousin-in-law Wu Shun is in the Zhongyi Hou Mansion. I wonder if the Marquis can send her back." Helan’s family?”
"Wu Shun is indeed a guest at the Hou Mansion. As for whether she wants to go back to Helan's house, that is up to her." Yang Fan smiled with a smile on his face, but a cold light flickered in his eyes.
No wonder Wu Meiniang said that the Helan family never gave up their plan to take Wu Shun and her daughter back. The source of everything was Hou Zhaohuang.
The Helan family obviously wanted to embrace Hou Junji's thigh, but unfortunately the Helan family were too short-sighted!
Because Hou Junji will only lead them to the abyss.
However, Yang Fan really didn't expect that this guy Helan Chushi still had some brains and knew how to use roundabout tactics and listen to his own attitude.
But upon hearing Yang Fan's refusal, Hou Junji's smiling face suddenly turned dark.
What is Hou Junji’s favorite thing in his life?
Of course power, beauty and money!
Money, every time he went on an expedition, Hou summoned troops to plunder, and he was not short of it.
Beauty can be encountered but cannot be sought!
When I heard Helan Chushi talking about Wu Shun's beauty, I deliberately put pressure on the Helan family.
But I didn't expect that the beauty would escape to the house of Yang Fan, a fool. What a pity!
Hou Junji really didn't expect that Yang Fan would not give him any face for a widow.
Just when the atmosphere was tense, the gate of the imperial city creaked open.
The old eunuch Wang Huangui came out and said: "Marquis Zhongyi, your Majesty has an order for you to go to Tai Chi Hall quickly!"
Hearing this, Yang Fan said goodbye to the acquaintance, then took down the large box containing the accessories of the curved shaft plow from the carriage, and walked straight to Tai Chi Hall.
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