Mo Yanliang

Chapter 364 Who Is Behind the Scenes ([-])

The prestige of Taishi Xia among his sons and daughters and students is beyond doubt.

As one of the proud disciples, Wu Siming never dared to lie to his face.

But the current situation is special, even if he had to explain his resignation that year, some changes must be made in the details.

Wu Siming knew that if he wanted his mentor to believe his words, not only his tone of voice, but also his eyes must not be flustered in the slightest.

But Xia Yufang's performance was so bad that he couldn't help sneaking a glance at her while speaking.

This woman has always done more than succeed, she really shouldn't have brought her to Beijing!
"Men, do you still remember King Yongping?" His tone was very steady.

Grand Master Xia was very dissatisfied with the look in his son-in-law's eyes, but he still said slowly, "Of course, King Yongping is Yan Boxu, the fourth son of the late Emperor."

The late emperor had many heirs, but the current majesty is too outstanding, and he is the eldest son, who inherited the throne at a young age, while the rest of the princes are too mediocre, almost without any sense of existence.

Except for Shoukang Wang Yanbochang who stayed in the capital, everyone else took their wives and children to the fiefdom after enthroned as the emperor, and they were not allowed to enter the capital without an edict.

Decades later, apart from a name, few people in Beijing paid attention to their situation. Xia Taishi's ability to say the name of King Yongping so simply is enough to explain a lot of problems.

Wu Siming thought to himself, although his mentor is old, his mind is still wise and clear, so he actually planned to fool him today?
Grand Master Xia said with a slight smile: "After all, the old man is old, and he can't remember many things. King Yongping is too independent, so he didn't forget everything!"

Wu Siming laughed a couple of times, feeling sore and astringent in his heart.

"Maverick" is indeed very appropriate to describe King Yongping. He is obviously a prince, but he likes to practice Taoism. He can't live in a good palace, and he runs to the Taoist temple all day, which makes the women in the mansion lose their temper.

But who knows, that old thing is not so simple at all...

Xia Yufang became more and more impatient, and she pulled the chair out of place.

Grand Master Xia's voice was deep and deep: "Si Ming, you suddenly mentioned King Yongping in a good manner. Could it be that your resignation has something to do with him?"

Wu Siming swallowed: "What the teacher said is not bad, it is indeed related to him."

"Tell me in detail!" Taishi Xia's voice became even deeper, and the previous smile had disappeared without a trace.

Wu Siming said: "King Yongping's fief is Yangcheng, which is only a hundred and eighty miles away from Yicheng.

Back then, I went to Yicheng to work, and after I settled down, I took Yufang to the palace in time.

At that time, the prince was only in his early forties, but he had already stopped caring about worldly affairs. He was away from the mansion for ten months of the year, and spent all his days hanging out with Taoist priests in Huangyun Temple.

The princess heard that Yu Fang was a benefactor and beloved daughter, so she couldn't be disrespectful, so she sent someone to Huangyun Temple to inform the prince..."

Xia Yufang has always been impatient, especially when she is anxious.

Seeing that her husband started chatting with her father in this way, and said nothing but irrelevant things, she just felt that she could not bear it any longer.

Grand Master Xia stroked his long beard: "This is not the point yet, you two are not young anymore, how can you do it after kneeling for a long time, get up!"

Xia Yufang couldn't take it anymore, and stood up as soon as she exerted force on her hands.

Wu Siming still knelt straight: "It is the students who have failed their teacher, and this punishment is justified."

Grand Master Xia hummed lightly, but he didn't force it.

Xia Yufang was neither sitting nor standing, so embarrassed, she bit her lip hard and knelt down again.

Wu Siming ignored her and continued with the previous topic.

"After King Yongping met us and his wife, he soon returned to Huangyun Temple. On the contrary, the princess and the eldest son and his wife were very enthusiastic. They gradually got acquainted with us, and we also kept in touch with each other from time to time."

Taishi Xia frowned slightly: "Since when did you become confused? It's not a good thing for officials to have close contacts with feudal lords!"

Fenghuang is very suspicious, and he spreads eyeliner all over the world. Once this kind of thing gets to his ears, I don't know what he will think.

Could it be because of this that Siming resigned?

Wu Siming hurriedly explained: "Students know the importance, except for giving some melons, fruits and soil instruments during the New Year, they have not been too close with them. It's just...just..."

Speaking of this, he turned his head to look at his wife: "After all, Yicheng is far away from the capital, and Yufang and the local women can't talk to each other..."

Grand Master Xia looked at his daughter: "Father, I remember that you are not an introverted person. You used to have many friends in Beijing and China. Why did you change when you arrived in Yicheng?"

After all, Xia Yufang was still a little afraid of her father, and her husband's remarks did not exceed the scope of their previous discussions, so she didn't need to worry.

Thinking of this, her heart became much calmer, and she said in a gentle voice: "At that time, my daughter was too self-willed when she was young, and she always felt that those women in Yicheng had shallow knowledge and offended many people...

Concubine Yongping is an aristocratic daughter in Beijing, and Concubine Shizi is also from an aristocratic family. She has a good conversation and is quite knowledgeable, so she has more contacts.

But Siming didn't lie just now, he has always been diligent, he is busy with the affairs of the city every day, and he doesn't have much contact with the people in the palace. "

Grand Master Xia said: "According to what you said, Siming is busy with official duties all day long. Where did the resignation come from?"

"This..." Xia Yufang's tongue seemed to be knotted, and she hurriedly looked at her husband.

The two of them discussed it last night, Wu Siming's brains are sharp and eloquent, and it is more appropriate for him to talk to his father about specific matters.

Wu Siming pursed his lips before speaking again.

"My mentor is the person who knows me best, and it's really not like someone like me to do such a thing as resigning from office.

The reason why I chose to give up everything was because the road was blocked and I couldn't do it anymore..."

Grand Master Xia raised his eyebrows, his gaze swept across his son-in-law's face, and then stopped on his daughter's eyes again.

This is the only daughter of the couple, so she is naturally more doted on than other children, especially his wife, who is reluctant to say a word to her.

But he asked himself that Xia's family style has always been upright, and his daughter received a good education since she was a child.Even if there is no great prospect, it is not enough to be confused about the seriousness, or even do something stupid that will hinder the husband's official career.

"Yufang, what's going on?" He said coldly.

Xia Yufang reached out and tugged at her husband's sleeve: "Si Ming..."

Wu Siming said: "Teacher, I'm also to blame for this matter. I just took office at that time, and I was too young to convince others. If I don't make achievements, it's a trivial matter to lose my face. The most fearful thing is to drag down your reputation.

So I devoted myself to official duties and didn't care enough for Yufang. After being neglected, she got close to Princess Yongping and Princess Shizi.

Officials and vassal kings should not interact too much, but they are all women, and the students feel that the problem is not that serious, so they don't intervene too much.

Who knows...who knows that Prince Yongping's son..."

Having said that, his teeth were clenched and his eyes were red.

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