Lord of Earth Fiend

Chapter 192 Talks
While Su Xiaocheng and his son were talking, a servant came to pass the message, saying, "Your Majesty welcomes you."

The uncle's name is "Su Xiaoming", and he is the current head of the Su family, a serious old-fashioned person with a serious attitude.

Back then, most of the conflicts between Su Xiaowen and the clan, and the conflict of ideas, were caused by this elder brother.

The main line of the Su family, this generation has three sons and one daughter, Su Xiaowen is the fourth child, the youngest one is also the one with the most difficult fate.He was proud of his spring breeze, and he was named on the gold list at a young age. He was born as a Jinshi and had a bright future.However, because of his upright personality and lack of understanding of flattery, his official career repeatedly encountered obstacles, and he was demoted to Gaozhou resettlement, and finally ended up dying in a foreign land.

When I returned to my hometown, I had only one jar of ashes.

Su Xiaocheng admonished his son a few more words before going to the main hall to meet his eldest brother.

Su Xiaoming's hair is mostly white, but it is neatly combed without any mess.He has heavy bags under his eyes, which look like two walnuts, but his eyes are majestic, giving people a sense of scrutiny:

"Second brother, I heard that the apprentice of the fourth child came to the door."

"Yes, I was about to come and talk to you."

Su Xiaoming said again: "You let him live at home?"

Su Xiaocheng replied: "He is a guest from afar. Besides, he has a connection with our family, so he should treat guests well."

Su Xiaoming didn't comment and asked directly: "In your opinion, how is this son?"

Su Xiaocheng praised: "When I first met him in Gaozhou Mansion, I thought he was good, but his background was a little weaker; now when we meet again, it is different. In terms of reputation, he has produced excellent works one after another, enough to be among the talented scholars in the south of the Yangtze River; in terms of fame, he is the number one , I will try it next year, and I hope to make persistent efforts.”

Su Xiaoming said "Oh": "So, you are very satisfied with him."

"Well, what's even more rare is that he was able to reject Mrs. Wang and come all the way to Zhongzhou for an appointment, which is enough to show that he is affectionate and righteous, and keeps his promise. In fact, when the fourth child was wronged and sent to prison, Chen Jin dared to beat the drums to complain about his grievances, which explained everything. .In this world, such an innocent heart is rarely seen anymore.”

"The heart of a child?"

Su Xiaoming sneered: "Back then, didn't the fourth child have a pure heart and wanted to plead for the people? As a result, he was invited to teach in Bianhuang."

Su Xiaocheng was silent for a while, and then said: "I always feel that Chen Jin is different from the fourth child...and he is still young, so he has more room for improvement."

Su Xiaoming sighed: "Second brother, you have to understand that we don't have much time."

Su Xiaocheng's face tightened: "Brother, what kind of news have you received?"

Su Xiaoming spread his hands: "This world is already in a situation where the rain is about to come... Wang Zhixiang is dead, you know it, do you think his death will be a simple vendetta, or internal fighting?"

Su Xiaocheng pondered and said: "This matter is indeed suspicious. It has been analyzed and suspected before, but the Wang family has always been in close contact with Jinshang, and the relationship with the internal factory is good, so it should not be so."

Su Xiaoming sneered: "What do you mean it's not enough? The royal family is ruthless and the sacred heart is unpredictable. You have been an official for so many years, don't you still know it?"

"A companion is like a tiger, I know it, but after thinking about it, I always feel suspicious. Wang Zhixiang's death, the traces of the whole incident are too heavy."

"Hey, watching the fire from the other side can be a great way to see the excitement. I'm afraid that the fire will come over. In fact, it has already been over. Otherwise, you should be an official in Beijing now, so why stay at home?"

Hearing this, Su Xiaocheng was speechless.

Su Xiaoming continued: "The situation is pressing, and we need to hug each other for warmth. Our relationship with the Xie family has always been good, and there have been marriages from generation to generation. Now, it's time for the younger generation to contribute."

Su Xiaocheng said: "Brother, you understand Jin'er's temperament, if she disagrees, there is nothing I can do."

Su Xiaoming's face was serious: "She has been outside for a long time, and she has developed such willfulness, but when she comes home, she has her own family rules and regulations. How can she make up her mind? Besides, that child Xie Zizi has to be good-looking. Appearance, one must be talented, capable of martial arts, both civil and martial arts, he is a rare gentleman. If he didn't like Su Jin, I would like to betroth Qing'er to him."

Su Xiaocheng said: "I heard that Chen Jin also practiced martial arts."

"Hehe, with a small family background, what can he do? It's just empty air. Second child, today is different, we have to make a decision as soon as possible."

"I'm just afraid that if Jin'er and he are in love, something will happen if we beat them up."

Su Xiaoming snorted: "What could be wrong? Young people are ignorant and don't know the dangers of the world, so why don't you just let them mess around? Second, you know that the current situation has changed. It may not be a good way for Chen Jin to go to Beijing for the exam. .”

Hearing this, Su Xiaocheng couldn't help but sigh: The current situation in the capital is indeed changing, and it is surrounded by crises...

"Okay, let's leave it at that. I won't be attending the reception banquet tonight, and you will be in charge."

After Su Xiaoming said that, he got up and went back to his inner house.

……

In the evening, the Su Mansion hosted a banquet to clean up Chen Jin.

Such a specification is considered relatively high, and it even seems abnormal.

After all, Chen Jin's identity is a bit embarrassing, he and Su Jin have not officially settled on their names, and now they only bear the name of Su Xiaowen's apprentice, so they belong to the younger generation.

A junior, worthy of such a grand reception by the Su family?

Before going to the banquet, Gu Leyou said suspiciously: "Scholar, you have to be careful. There is no good banquet and no good table."

Chen Jin smiled and said, "Is there anything to guard against? Could it still eat me up?"

Gu Leyou scratched his head, feeling that he was worrying too much, what scene did the scholar not see?A welcome banquet is not on the list.

After thinking about it, Chen Jin, as Su Xiaowen's disciple, coupled with his reputation as a talented poet, and his reputation as a Jieyuan scholar, when combined, the three of them are quite powerful.

It's actually quite normal for a young handsome man to be appreciated by his family.For example, didn't the Wang family try every means to win Chen Jin over?

The Taoist said, "Then I won't go with you."

He is a retinue. If he goes, he will not be able to sit at the table. He can only stand on the side and watch, which is very unpleasant.

Chen Jin said with a smile: "I asked you to reveal your identity... With your cultivation, you may be more popular than me as a guest."

Famous families like to recruit talents, especially strange people.

Gu Leyou is a genuine stranger.

He giggled and said, "I don't want to work for these dignitaries. I'm used to being a Taoist priest. It's good to be a follower. I can pretend to be a pig and eat a tiger. Scholar, you are the best at this. Now it's my turn." Come experience it."

Chen Jin: "...as long as you like it."

"You are in the light, and I am in the dark. It is the safest. To be honest, since I entered this Su family, I always feel that something is not right."

"What's wrong?"

Gu Leyou said solemnly: "According to geomantic omen, this Su family seems to be suffering from a bloody disaster. If everything goes wrong, disaster will come."

Chen Jin blinked: "You should carry the signboard, ring the bell, and speak these words in front of the Patriarch Su in person."

Gu Leyou laughed loudly: "I'm afraid that they will beat me out with sticks... Don't talk about it, you go to the banquet quickly. Sigh, you don't want to change into a new robe."

Chen Jin replied: "Xiaoqian is not here, how can I have a new robe to wear?"

As he said that, he suddenly missed her and wondered how her cultivation in Montenegro was going...

……

The spacious banquet living room is brightly lit, and there is a large round table in the center, which can seat eleven or two people.

The table was filled with plates of delicious dishes, which were still steaming and fragrant.

Su Xiaocheng presided over the welcome banquet tonight, accompanied by all the younger generations of the Su family.

They all looked at Chen Jin appreciatively, and many of them murmured in their hearts: Chen Jin was a handsome young man according to what he heard, but now he looked haggard and pale, and his whole body was emaciated, as if he was sick. ...

In the eyes of these rich people, a person's appearance is very important. If the first impression is not good, it will be difficult to develop a good impression.

Chen Jin didn't mind other people's eyes. Shi Shiran sat down and acted neither arrogant nor humble.

There are rules in the high-level banquets, and it is impossible to shout and drink like going to drink flower wine, and exchange glasses.All in all, the atmosphere was a bit dull.

After eating, all the disciples of the Su family dispersed.When we got outside, we whispered:
"I don't think this Chen Jieyuan is worthy of his name. How could Seventh Sister like him?"

"Could it be that Qimei was deceived by him?"

Su Yuanchong coughed dryly: "Don't criticize people behind your back... I heard that Chen Jieyuan was traveling all the way and fell into a serious illness. He just recovered, so he looked haggard."

Everyone groaned, and left in twos and threes, whispering to each other on the road.

Su Yuanchong's face changed: Chen Jin has not sent a message to Songshan about Chen Jin's visit to Su's, so Su Jin is still kept in the dark and doesn't know.

But this is what Su Xiaoming meant, how would the people below dare to report the news?

Su Yuanchong didn't dare to tell Su Jin, but he could tell another key person...

……

After eating, Chen Jin was stopped by Su Xiaocheng: "Shou Heng, if you don't mind, why don't you walk with me in the garden?"

Chen Jin said: "Okay."

The two stepped out of the hall and came to a garden with a unique view.

At night, there are lanterns hanging at intervals in the garden, which are very bright like street lamps.

Su Xiaocheng put his hands behind his back: "Conservation, do you have any doubts in your mind?"

Chen Jin replied: "There are some."

"Then why don't you ask?"

"If I ask, will Uncle Su answer?"

Su Xiaocheng smiled: "It depends on the problem."

Chen Jin said calmly: "Therefore, there is no difference between asking and not asking."

"Hehe, my nephew Shouheng, I admire you more and more. It's very rare to have such a calm spirit at such a young age."

"Uncle Su's praise, maybe I have experienced too many things."

"Come on, let's sit in the pavilion."

The two walked into an octagonal pavilion one after the other.

The pavilion faces the water, and below it is a pool, in which there are groups of koi swimming freely.

Su Xiaocheng suddenly asked: "Shou Heng, what are your ambitions in this life?"

Chen Jin's eyes flickered: "Without him, the world is so big, I just want to take a walk."

Su Xiaocheng was startled, but he didn't expect such an answer: "I thought you would say plead for the people and save the world."

Chen Jin laughed at himself: "I haven't cultivated my body, so how can I dare to talk nonsense and say that I have the world in my heart?"

Su Xiaocheng praised: "It's real."

In contrast, my fourth child was full of enthusiasm, but it was a pity that it was unrealistic and ended up bumping into walls everywhere.

The affairs of the world are in turmoil and it is difficult to understand, and it is difficult to decide between right and wrong. How can it be done so easily?

I thought that Chen Jin was Su Xiaowen's disciple, and many things would be inherited in the same strain, but now it seems that there is a big difference.

On the contrary, students appear more mature than teachers.

It's a pity...

"Conservation, since your ambition is everywhere, how do you arrange Su Jin?"

"If she wants, we can travel all over the world together."

Su Xiaocheng looked at him: "Easier said than done? The rivers and lakes are far away, and the turmoil is dangerous. Jin'er is a weak woman, how can she endure such hardships?"

Chen Jin said: "If Uncle Su has something to say, it's okay to say it directly."

"What I mean is, since it's a long way for you to go north to Beijing for the entrance exam, why don't you set off early and be well-prepared?"

"You won't let me see Su Jin?"

Su Xiaocheng sighed: "To be honest, just last month, Xie Zizi, a son of the Xie family, came here as a guest. He met Su Jin and fell in love at first sight. So I, the Su family and the Xie family, have plans to marry."

Chen Jin's expression was calm: "Then what does Su Jin mean?"

"She doesn't want to."

"Isn't that enough?"

Su Xiaocheng coughed dryly: "Shou Heng, you need to know the orders of your parents and the words of the matchmaker."

Chen Jin smiled and said, "My junior sister has no father or mother."

"But she still has a family and relatives and elders."

"No matter what, when I come, I have to meet her."

Su Xiaocheng sighed: "If there is no result, why bother?"

Chen Jin said coldly: "Whether there will be a result or not is up to you. Since the teacher entrusted me with my little junior sister, I have to start and finish."

"Why are you?"

"No reason, if Uncle Su wants to kick me out, I can leave now."

Su Xiaocheng's face was dark and unclear: "You are serious, I want to talk to you tonight to resolve this matter calmly."

Chen Jin said: "Su Jin is the main party involved, how can it be resolved if she is not around?"

After a pause, he added: "Perhaps in your opinion, Su Jin is a woman, and her opinions and attitudes don't matter at all, but what I want to say is that only what she says counts."

After saying that, he handed over his hand and walked away.

Behind him, Su Xiaocheng's complexion became bright, and it took a while to realize: "Good boy, you have a good temper... Fourth brother, fourth child, what kind of student are you recruiting?"

Back at Qinghe Pavilion, I saw Gu Leyou sitting next to a maidservant, with her arms around her slender waist.

Hearing the movement, the maid got up in a panic and ran away.

Chen Jin said angrily: "Taoist, no wonder you don't want to go to the banquet. It turns out you are stealing jade and fragrance here."

Gu Leyou said eloquently: "You have wronged a good person, the way is to sacrifice your ego, break into the Su family, and spy on intelligence information for you."

"Really? Then what did you find out?"

"Hey, I already know where your little junior sister is."

　Thanks to the old book friend "Mie Shifang" for his generous reward!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)