Zhenguan's prosperity and fame

Chapter 43
There are many interesting things in Chang'an City, especially Xiaoyaozi of Yan's family.

The Yan family has a son, the son and nephew of Yan Shigu, named Yan Wuyou.As the grandson of Yan Shigu's second uncle, he is fond of gambling, dislikes literature and morals, and doesn't care about five sense organs.

Yan Shigu was furious and let him go.

But in the past few days, Chang'an City has gone crazy saying that Yan Wuyou went to the brothel, but he paid the silver.

This simply disgraces the Yan family. If it was the past, Yan Shigu would definitely reprimand Yan Wuyou severely, but at this stage, the Yan family has quarreled with Qin and Chai, and was punished by His Majesty.

"It must be them, the majestic Duke of Tang, why do you act like this?"

Yan Shigu was really angry, so he ordered someone to prepare a car to drive, and went to Duke Yi's mansion to ask what he meant.

"Mr. Yan, my master said that we won't see any guests today!"

"Humph!"

Flicking his sleeves and leaving, Yan Shigu rushed to Huo Guogong's son-in-law's mansion, but the servants of the son-in-law's mansion looked even more ugly, and they didn't plan to talk to him at all.

What an annoyance!Yan Shigu had no choice but to call Yan Wuyou home, and severely reprimanded him.

Yan Wuyou bowed his head and paused silently.

"Wuyou, do you know where the scandal about you in Chang'an came from today?"

Yan Wuyou smiled wryly, "Uncle, don't talk about nephew any more. In fact, uncle, you know very well that this is nothing more than a nephew's misfortune. How wronged you are."

"Worriless, do you hate it?"

"Hate? Don't hate! The Yan family needs a prodigal son, otherwise the Yan family will be in danger."

Yan Shigu stood up in shock, "Wuyou, what do you mean?"

Yan Wuyou smiled wryly and said: "Can His Majesty rest assured of a family without any support? Uncle and nephew are more pitiful for the last guy who bears such rumors. I wonder if uncle can recommend for Wuyou?"

Yan Shigu fell silent for a moment, and then slapped himself on the face, "I'm confused, Wuyou, what do you think should be done about this matter?"

Yan Wuyou asked back, "Uncle, what do you want this matter to end?"

"Oh? Worry-free, what do you mean?"

"There are two ways, the first one is that uncle will go again!"

"Nonsense, how can the old man bow his head to that kid?"

"The second method is even simpler, kill that kid!"

Yan Shigu frowned, "Wuyou, isn't this a death feud?"

Yan Wuyou saluted respectfully, then smiled wryly, "Uncle, is there a third way?"

It's just a good way to put it on face, it's called easing the relationship. Judging from His Majesty's attitude today, he is more inclined to Qin Qiong and Chai Shao.

One is to lower your figure, and the other is that the Yan family must not be violated.

"Uncle, don't forget, Yan's family motto! What did the ancestors say when they were alive?"

Yan Shigu suddenly trembled, the old ancestor Yan Zhitui set up "Yan's Family Instructions" to teach future generations, let them understand what is Confucianism and what is human from the aspects of body, behavior, heart, intelligence and morality. What is home!

Yan Shigu smiled wryly, "I'm afraid that the old man's fame in this life will be destroyed in one day."

Yan Wuyou had already left, and Yan Shigu, who was sitting alone in the hall, thought a lot and made a decision after hesitating.

"It seems that we still have to go again!"

Introspecting myself three times a day, the old man is ashamed, and caressing about a little boy, I have lost my status as a great Confucian for nothing!
Propriety, integrity and shame are passed down from generation to generation; fulfilling duties, the country is like a solid rock; respecting the old and loving the young, making the world famous
The more he thought about it, the more Yan Shigu felt ashamed of the child, unable to restrain his anxiety in the mansion, he went to Xiaofangzhuang for the third time.

On the way, he kept thinking about how to reach a settlement with Fang Chen.

As for accepting apprentices?Forget it, after all, this kid has made it clear that he doesn't want to be a teacher, if he insists on doing so, I'm afraid it will be more troublesome later.

Fang Chen sits at home, and the old man comes from abroad.

He was very surprised to hear the servant's report, why did Yan Shigu come again?

When they went out to greet each other, Fang Chen's face was very strange, what's the matter, did they come here to scold him for venting his anger?Forget it, last time I seemed to be a bit too much. This kind of joke is a big problem for Tang officials, even if Qin Qiong and Chai Shao are protecting him.

"The boy didn't know the old man was coming, so he was far away to welcome him, and hoped that the old man would forgive him."

"Forget it, the old man has to apologize to you."

Fang Chen was very surprised, "What's the old man's meaning?"

Yan Shigu said with a smile: "The two rumors in the past few days are related to the old man, and it was the old man's lack of virtue that led to the following things. Don't you kid pretend to be confused!"

Fang Chen was extremely shocked. In fact, his main consideration was to avoid the connection with Tang Dynasty and the court, so he didn't consider the consequences of doing these things, but he didn't expect Mr. Yan Shigu to be so open-minded.

"The old man can't make it. If the old man appreciates you, you can enter the mansion and have a cup of tea."

Yan Shigu stroked his beard and smiled, "Very good."

Twice!He didn't even go in the door twice, Yan Shigu was still wondering if this kid really doesn't know how to treat others?
Now it seems that I am afraid that I am still short-sighted.

The old and the young entered the mansion together, and the servants began to get busy in a hurry.

Young Master Yu said that it would be a compensation to Mr. Yan for the chef to spend some time today and cook a delicious meal.

After entering the main hall and kneeling on the table, Xuan Yi was arranged by Aunt Liu to serve tea.

Fang Chen was not used to making tea with cinnamon, so he had to collect some tea leaves and asked his hands to fry them. It took two days to succeed, and he kept them for later reception.

"Old sir, please!"

Following Aunt Liu, Fang Chen also learned some Tang etiquette, so there will be no embarrassment.

Yan Shigu felt a little uncomfortable, is this tea?What about cinnamon?What about anise?

Twitching the corners of his eyes, he picked up the glass of pale yellow water. Could it be that this kid hasn't relieved himself yet?
Forget it, the sins I have made, I will naturally bear it myself, and pour it into my mouth.

"Huh?" It's not as bad as he imagined, but there is a faint aftertaste, with little bitterness and rich aroma, so he couldn't help but take a second look.

"This tea?"

Fang Chen said with a smile: "Boy, I lived a hard life since I was a child, and I'm not used to drinking good tea, so I can only make some to satisfy myself. If the old man doesn't like it, I can arrange someone to make tea for you again."

Yan Shigu waved his hand, "No need, this tea is very good!"

I drank another cup, and then some servants brought in some refreshments, mostly made of glutinous rice flour, with sugar filling inside, and it was soft and delicious without sticking to the teeth.

Yan Shigu thought in his heart, he really came to the right place, just relying on this tea and this snack, he can be regarded as not losing money.

After a few simple chats, the relationship between the two has changed from rigid to close.

Confucianism emphasizes benevolence, forgiveness, sincerity, and filial piety. After the last grievance between Fang Chen and Yan disappeared, Yan Shigu and Fang Chen chatted more and more speculatively.

Want to say why?It can only be said that Fang Chen wanted to make up to the old gentleman from the bottom of his heart. After all, Aunt Liu had already told him about the news that His Majesty had been beaten ten times in the court.

Enemies should be resolved rather than tied, so Fang Chen tried to follow the other party's words as much as possible to talk.

Yan Shigu was very happy. First, he stopped Fang Chen from continuing to serve tea. After drinking a full stomach, he felt flustered. Then he asked, "Fang Chen, I'm asking you, how about calling you Chen'er?"

"Of course, the boy is very honored."

"Chen'er, why did you treat the old man like that before?"

A trace of embarrassment flashed across Fang Chen's face, and then he smiled wryly, "It's floating objects, how dare you go into the deep sea!"

Yan Shigu sighed, how could he not understand these words, once entering the court hall is as deep as the sea.

"Chen'er, I'm afraid you will be the hardest to escape from this vortex!"

With Qin Qiong and Chai Shao, plus the saint, Yan Shigu felt that Fang Chen would definitely enter the court.

(End of this chapter)