Nangong Xi was really "favored" by Nangong Ping. Before he could finish a cup of tea when he returned home, he left the house again, got into the sedan and went straight to Qianqi Camp.
Favoring is one thing, but Nangong Xi feels that if Nangong Ping really joins Chu Qing's family, it will be good for his Nangong family.
If Chu Qing is lucky enough, the fourth child is generous enough, and the prince lives long enough, in the future Chang Yu will ascend the throne, Chu Qing's status will rise, and Nangong Ping and the prince will become "classmates".
However, this must be based on the premise that Chu Qing also accepts the prince as his disciple. It is useless for the prince to call him Master Chu. He must follow the formal apprenticeship procedure.
When they arrived at the government office, the scouts knew it was Zaifu, so they led the way and went in to report.
Chu Qing and Ma Ang were calculating the second phase investment in road construction in the southern suburbs. After receiving the letter, he hurried out to greet him in person.
"Master Nangong, I hope you will forgive me for being a distant official."
Chu Qingna said respectfully, and saluted as if he had wiped honey on his lips: "You are busy with official duties all day long. You work so hard and come to Qianqi Camp to inspect. Master Zaifu is indeed a role model for our generation."
Nangong Xi smiled slightly, very proud.
You don’t even give me the respect of my fourth son, so when you meet me, don’t you have to be respectful?
As a result, Nangong Xi had just been proud for two seconds when he suddenly remembered something.
Nangong Ping said that when Chu Qing wanted to engage Zhang Songling before, he was also very respectful.
Old Nangong's smile was a little forced.
After entering the main hall, Chu Qing did not dare to sit at the main seat. He made tea and closed the door, his smile still on his face.
"This is my first time coming to this Thousand Cavalry Camp."
Nangong Xi pretended to look around and looked at Chu Qing with a smile on his face: "I heard that Chu Xian's nephew is now the son of Si'an County?"
Upon hearing the word "nephew", Chu Qing's face flashed with alarm.
He has been tricked out of his experience. Whenever someone calls him that, there is a 75% chance that they are going to take advantage of him, and a 20% chance that they will take advantage of him. It is to trick him, and there is a 5% chance that it is to get close to him.
"Master Nangong, you came here to see me today. Is there something wrong?"
Chu Qing decided that if this old guy dared to cheat him, he would directly send Nangong Ping to Lake City to teach the savages.
"You and I are both busy people with official duties, so let me get straight to the point."
Nangong Xi took a sip of tea and asked with a smile: "Do you know why no aristocratic family has caused trouble for you recently?"
"I know." Chu Qing said without knowing why, "I'm afraid of beating you."
Nangong Xi: “…”
Seeing Chu Qing's innocent look, Nangong Xi made up his mind: "Then let me ask you this. Do you know why the aristocratic families in the capital are like scattered sand and have not joined forces to attack you?"
"I know." Chu Qing nodded: "I'm afraid of beating you."
Nangong Xi placed the tea cup on the table, feeling a little annoyed.
Because he discovered that what Chu Qing said was actually not unreasonable.
Now this kid wants to run a noble family, and he dares to make a lot of noise, and he has indeed brought down many people. Basically, even the civil servants above the court are displeased with him.
The reason why these aristocratic families in Beijing are silent now is directly related to Nangong Xi.
Nangong Xi was active in private, fanning the flames, sowing dissension, wooing and suppressing, threatening and offering inducements, etc., so the aristocratic family in Beijing stopped a lot.
But the words were divided into two parts, and Nangong Xi felt the same as Ming Jing.
Chu Qing is not only reckless, he is also ruthless. He used to do things one by one, but now he does it one by one. This is also the main reason why the aristocratic families are afraid. No one wants to be the leader anymore.
If Chu Qing hadn't been reckless and ruthless, even if Nangong Xi tried his best in private, he still wouldn't be able to achieve the current results.
"This..." Nangong Xi tried to guide Chu Qing's thinking: "The family in Beijing is afraid of you for one reason, and the other reason is because there are courtiers who are helping you."
Chu Qing nodded: "I know, Mr. Ma Rui, the governor of Jingzhao Mansion, General Tan Zhongping, General Tan, and Tao Shaozhang, the young minister of Dali Temple, all stand clearly on my side, and the family is afraid."
"No, no, although these ministers are important ministers, they are not high-ranking officials."
"Oh." Chu Qing suddenly realized: "You are talking about Lord Fengwei, the Minister of Household Affairs, Lord Zhai Xiuzhai, the Minister of Punishment, and Lord Cao Wucao, the Minister of Rites."
Nangong Xi continued to guide: "Although the three ministers are of high authority, they are not... What do you want me to say? These three ministers are not direct descendants of aristocratic families, and they do not have much contact with aristocratic families in the capital. I said Not only is he in a high position, but he is also a man of many tricks, working among the aristocratic families to protect you from wind and rain."
"Oh~~~" Chu Qing patted his thigh: "Sir, you are talking about Mr. Qiu Wanshan, the right minister of the Ministry of Revenue."
Nangong Xi: “…”
Chu Qing said cheerfully: "You are right, Mr. Qiu is indeed versatile. Since his debut, he has always been the shield for the lower officials."
"I!" Nangong Xi became anxious and pointed at himself: "I am talking about me, my official. I am the minister of the dynasty, and I am my official!"
"you?"
Chu Qing couldn't laugh or cry: "Having a chicken with you...what does it have to do with you?"
Nangong Xi was convinced. He could see that Chu Qing was not pretending to be stupid, but really stupid.
"Do you think that the aristocratic families in Beijing are not working together to attack you because they are afraid of you, Qianqiying, or the three ministers? You must know that these aristocratic families who have taken root in Beijing have countless ministers in their families. I, I At this time, the minister secretly searched for many people, and this gave you a chance to breathe."
Chu Qing blinked: "Really?"
Nangong Xi's nose was so angry that he said, "You don't believe it?"
"No." Chu Qing looked suspicious: "Believe..."
"You..." Nangong Xi almost slapped the table: "That's me. I've been working around the capital for you, but now I understand that I'm a dignified minister, and I'm going to lie to you!"
"I understand, I understand." Chu Qing nodded repeatedly: "That's right, why are you so anxious? It's like you are bragging."
Nangong Xi was suddenly very curious, wondering how Huang Laosi tolerated Chu Qing until now.
Given this kid's virtuous behavior, why don't we kill him quickly and keep him alive for the New Year?
But after thinking about it, Nangong Xi suddenly had a realization.
This Chu Qing doesn't seem to be someone who takes the initiative to cause trouble, but...this guy is born to deserve a beating, so everyone wants to mess with him!
Thinking of this, Nangong Xi calmed down. Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly noticed a cunning look in Chu Qing's eyes.
Staring at Chu Qing, Nangong Xi finally slapped the table when he saw Chu Qing's slightly confused look.
"You Chu Qing, how dare you pretend to be stupid with me!"
Chu Qing shook his head: "What are you talking about? It's weird. I'm not pretending to be stupid."
"Okay." Nangong Xi sneered again and again: "I almost fell into your trap. You are in charge of Qianqi Camp and supervise hundreds of officials. How could you not know that I and the housekeeper of the house have been in and out of the family's mansion many times today? How could you not know that I will deal with it for you!"
Seeing that he was "exposed", Chu Qing's face didn't change: "Don't be angry, you are calling me nephew and nephew now. I am quite scared. Aren't you afraid that you will borrow money?"
"Fart, why should I care about you borrowing money?"
Chu Qing breathed a huge sigh of relief: "It turns out it's not a loan. You should have told me earlier."
Nangong Xi became even more angry: "What kind of money can I borrow? I want Ping'er to worship you and call you my teacher!"
"Then you'd better borrow money. Just tell me the amount and I'll try to get it for you."
Nangong Xi: “…”
