Women Wearing Men: The Growth Path of the Bastards of the Aristocratic Family

Chapter 272 Liu Family Gambling Debt

If it's just friendship, it's impossible to pick up Su Qi at the gate of the city before he arrives in the capital, not to mention bathing and changing clothes at other people's homes, which can only be achieved with a very close relationship.

Military officers have military power in their hands, and they guard the border all year round, but they are far away from the political center of the court; civil servants often accompany the emperor and often participate in political discussions between the court and China, but they have no soldiers available.Civil servants and military officials, one inside and one outside, the emperor was happy to see them argue and confront each other, but he didn't want to see them getting closer.

As soon as Su Qi returned to Beijing, he went to Gu Yunji's house first, which shows that the relationship between the two is extraordinary.When did they meet?How long have you known each other?Is the relationship between Gu Yunji and Su Qi good, or between the Su family and the Gu family?Is there Gu Yuanhui's handwriting behind this? ...

Once suspicion arose, it was out of control. Zhao Wang Li Rui saw that Emperor Jingfeng's face was getting darker and darker, and the momentum around him was getting lower and lower. After a change of mind, he seemed unintentional and said:

"Gu Yunji... Is it Tanhualang from the last imperial examination? I heard that on the night of the last imperial examination, someone set off fireworks in Beijing for Zhuangyuanlang and Tanhualang. For this reason, a firearms bureau was dispatched, as if ...It's Su Qi, right? The fireworks were beautiful and grand, even on a scale rarely seen during Chinese New Year, it's really impressive..."

fireworks?That's right, in order to make up for Su Qi's inability to return to the capital that year, he was given a grace to make an exception and set off a grand fireworks in the capital as a gift to his two friends, Xinke Jidi.

Thinking of this, Emperor Jingfeng's eyes cleared, and his tone became more relaxed: "I just remembered, Gu Yunji is Su Qi's classmate in Luxi Academy, not only Gu Yunji, but also Cheng Yan, the three of them have known each other for many years, Feelings are more intimate than others."

Li Rui smiled, and continued calmly: "General Su went out to fight at the age of 17, and he was not allowed to return to Beijing all year round. Everyone wants to marry him, so hurry up and get married while the filial piety is hot, or you will have to wait three years later."

Emperor Jingfeng raised his eyebrows: "Marriage with Su Qi? Although hot filial marriage is also a custom, most of them are established in advance. Su Qi didn't even meet each other before, and these people rushed to marry each other within a hundred days." Is it too eager to marry your daughter to him?"

"Who said it wasn't? General Su himself is suffering from a severe headache. His father just passed away, so how can he think about it?" Li Rui spread his hands, looking dumbfounded, "But those people can do anything, and it is said that there are still people He was blocked on the only way to enter the palace and return to Dingguo's mansion, but fortunately, General Su was clever and went directly to Mr. Gu's house, leaving them in vain."

Emperor Jingfeng said leisurely: "The reason why these people are so eager is that they see that Su Qi is about to inherit the title, and he holds the military power in his hands. He has a bright future, and they are rushing to burn this hot stove. Fortunately, Su Qi can carry it clearly. Getting married at this time is not a good choice."

"Go to Gu Yunji's house, take a bath and change clothes, avoid the impropriety in front of the imperial court, gag the mouths of those imperial officials, and bypass the group of people who want to marry him, so as not to be entangled, he It's smart."

Speaking of this, the corners of Emperor Jingfeng's lips raised slightly, his doubts in his heart were completely dispelled, and he exhaled lightly: "Even if he took a rest, he must be very tired, so I won't let him wait for a long time. Ah Rui, you first Let's go back."

Li Rui bowed his head respectfully, and replied: "Yes, my younger brother will leave."

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At the beginning of the new year, white lanterns were hung in front of Duke Ding's mansion. In order not to affect the festive atmosphere of the New Year for others, the old Duke's funeral was held in a low-key manner. All outsiders were declined, and only a few relatives were allowed to come to express their condolences.During the lively Spring Festival, the Su family was deserted, adding to the sad atmosphere.

Seven days after his death, Su Yuan's only son, Su Qi, woke up and sent his father out of the city for a smooth burial.Then Emperor Jingfeng issued an edict that Su Qi officially inherited the title from his father and became the new generation of Dingguo Duke.

The grass is growing and the warbler is flying, and all things are recovering. In the warm spring of February, the capital ushered in the busiest time every three years—Jingfeng’s eight-year imperial examination is coming soon.

Scholars who have sharpened their swords for many years and have been dormant for three years came from all over the world and gathered in the capital. The imperial examination halls, large and small, were noisy again, including restaurants, inns, and teahouses.

Looking from a distance, the streets are densely packed with exam-takers in square scarves and Confucian uniforms, and various industries that rely on the imperial examinations radiate new vitality periodically.The bookstore clerks were extremely busy, and the printing workshops that printed the imperial examination supplementary books were almost running out of movable type, and the supply was still often in short supply.

Even ordinary people who have no direct interest in the imperial examination are happy to care about various information about the imperial examination, such as who the chief examiner is, which scholars are more famous, and who may win the first place in one fell swoop...etc. talking material.

In the bustling capital city, the Liu family living in Beicheng District has a gloomy atmosphere.

"Clap!"

Liu Qingli, the Marquis of Xuanyang, slammed the cup to the ground, his eyes burst into flames with anger, and he pointed at his son kneeling on the ground and cursed: "If it wasn't for the debt collectors coming to the door, I wouldn't know, you He actually got involved in gambling! He still owes money to the gambling house!"

Liu Jingnan shrank back in fright, lowered his head and muttered: "Your Majesty dismissed my post two years ago, and my official career is completely hopeless. I have nothing to do on weekdays, and I am really bored. Two friends urged me to I went to the casino to play, and I went... I actually won some money at the beginning, and I didn't expect to owe so much later..."

"Friends? Friends!" Liu Qingli kicked him angrily, hating iron for being weak, "Everyone who runs a gambling shop has tricks, they just want to hook you into an addiction and never get out, otherwise how would they make money? How much?" People’s family fortunes are all ruined by gambling? Doing nothing all day long, not doing any serious things, how can I, Liu Qingli, raise a son like you?"

Liu Jingnan curled his lips, and said unconvinced: "I can't blame me for this. You must know that when I was the deputy commander of the Imperial Army, I held a real position and awe-inspiring power. Didn't I do serious things at that time? If it weren't for your words The words angered His Majesty and caused me to be dismissed, so I wouldn't have fallen to this point."

Liu Qingli was so angry that he almost didn't come up in one breath: "...I, didn't I also have good intentions at that time? You were beaten, but those who beat you were easily let go by His Majesty. Don't I want to seek justice for you? ? Who knew His Majesty would dismiss you and ask me to do bad things with good intentions?"

"Since you love me so much, then you should arrange a job for me!" Liu Jingnan snorted through his nose, holding back his anger, "I've been idle for two years, and now I know I have nothing to do? Why did you go so early?" !"

"It is said that dragons give birth to dragons and phoenixes, and rats give birth to phoenixes, and the sons of mice can make holes. I look like this, which shows that you are not much better! Aren't you also mediocre in the middle of the court, and you have no achievements? You have the nerve to say me ,snort."

(End of this chapter)