Three Kingdoms: I don’t want to fall in love in troubled times

Chapter 167 Diao Chan
The Situ Mansion is crowded, and although there are not many people who are eligible to be received, it does not prevent the ox carts filled with gifts from end to end on the road. Occasionally, pedestrians want to walk past, but they have to be careful not to be gored by the horns.

Unless Xu Jiashu wants to tell the world about his return to Chang'an, he must find someone to recommend him before he can enter the Situ Mansion.

Originally, Xun You was chosen to do the job, but he had just visited not long ago. In order to avoid attracting attention, Xun You instead entrusted another Huangmen minister, Zhong Yao of the Zhong family in Yingchuan, who was also his hometown, to do it for him.

Zhong Yao is 40 years old, and his appearance is that of a Zhou Zheng. It is easy to judge a person by his appearance when meeting him for the first time. He thinks he is an upright gentleman, and his age will only deepen this illusion - 40 years old, based on the average life expectancy of this era, He is already a proper old man.

With his family background and his top-notch calligraphy skills, if he hadn't developed filial piety and integrity late, he wouldn't have been a minister of the Huangmen. Therefore, in the eyes of the people at the time, Zhong Yao was considered to be one of those whose official career was not smooth.

Xu Jiashu chatted with him and found out that this man was also promoted by Yinxiu, the prefect of Yingchuan at that time, and he had been colleagues with Guo Tu, Xun You, Xun Yu and others. However, at that time, he and Xun Wenruo were respectively the meritorious officer and chief secretary, while Xun You and Guo Tu were They are just ordinary county officials, and their status in the clan is evident.

"Brother Lao Yuanchang recommended me." Looking at the scene of connected car covers on the street, almost blocking out the sun, Xu Jiashu turned to thank Zhong Yao next to him, "Otherwise, I really don't know how to get in."

"It's easy to talk," Zhong Yao stroked his beard and said with a smile, "If Mao can come to my house to discuss calligraphy some other time, I will be satisfied."

Unlike Cai Yong, Zhong Yao regarded calligraphy as a career he loved, not just as a game for scholar-bureaucrats to cultivate their sentiments. He had long been acquainted with Xu Zimao, who invented block letters.

After saying that, he led Xu Jiashu towards the gate as if there was no one around. When the concierge saw that it was Duke Yuan Chang of the Yingchuan Zhong family, he quickly stepped aside to prepare the reception inside.

"Zimao doesn't know, Wang Situ's house has many young singers." Zhong Yao suddenly showed him a smile that every man knows, "Even if you just watch the singing and dancing, I guarantee that your trip will be worthwhile!"

Xu Jiashu couldn't help but thought to himself, this man is still so charming at his age. He is really old-hearted. No wonder he has a son at an old age - he can still give birth to his youngest son Zhong Hui at the age of 75. It is simply a biological miracle!
He followed Zhong Yao in and not long after sitting in the main hall, he heard the sound of Wang banging the table.

"Long time no see Yuan Chang." The old man appeared with a smile on his face and asked sarcastically: "Why do you have time to come to my house today? Could it be that you have fallen in love with a kapi?"

If you say Wang Yun is old-fashioned, it depends on who is right.

In front of political opponents, subordinates, and even the emperor, Wang Zishi was a moral role model without pretense, and often acted with integrity. This style has also won him a great reputation since his debut.

But in front of the Yingchuan Group, which also belongs to the top family, there is no bad face at all.

The reason is simple, because they are all "our own people".

The reason why the aristocratic clans can continue to expand their influence in the Later Han Dynasty is that they have their own set of rules of the game internally. Everyone supports each other's juniors in the officialdom and repays favors in return; in the public opinion field, there are also sedan chairs carrying others. You are a "A good horse from a thousand miles away", I am a "talent from a thousand miles away", and everyone has a bright future.

In front of Zhong Yao, Wang Yun could naturally put down his airs and talk about some topics unknown to outsiders - in other words, it was an LSP party.

"Situ Jinwu hides a beautiful woman, and the younger generation is really envious of it." Zhong Yao didn't feel embarrassed at all. He responded with a smile and pointed to Xu Jiashu behind him, "But I am here to introduce an old friend to Wang Situ!"

"You are." Wang Yun had a premonition when he saw the tall figure from a distance. He took a closer look and couldn't help blurting out, "Xu Zimao!"

He had complicated feelings towards this protégé and former official.

Xu Jiashu, who was just a doctor of the Five Classics at the beginning, was promoted to Shangshulang by him. In any case, Wang Yun was Xu Zimao's rightful leader, and he did not embarrass himself as the leader, whether it was daily handling of government affairs. The task of governing Chang'an was completed extremely beautifully.

Wang Yun originally planned to train him as a direct descendant and drive him as the most capable general in his hands, but what happened later caused the relationship between the two to take a turn for the worse and almost turned into enemies.

"Situ", Xu Jiashu bowed and saluted.

It's one thing to have prejudices. Now that he's here, he can't be stupid enough to slap Wang Yun in person. This move is just a gesture to show that he doesn't hold a grudge against Wang Yun because of the original wanted order.

In other words, he, Xu Zimao, still recognizes this person.

"It's good to come back, it's good to come back." Wang Yun took two steps forward to help him stand up, "As long as I'm here, I still have a place in the court."

At least on the surface, the two of them really reunited after a long absence, which was warm and touching.
Actually.

Xu Zimao: This Lao Deng is now the leader of the scholars. I’ll give him some face first, otherwise I won’t be able to operate in the future.
Wang Yun: We just need a stupid young man who is not afraid of death. This kid has a close relationship with the Dong family. He is a perfect chess piece that can only advance but not retreat.
The two people, who had their own secrets, looked at each other and smiled, with tears in their eyes.

Everyone took their seats. Xu Jiashu and Wang Yun both had a tacit understanding and did not mention the original wanted order. Moreover, with Zhong Yao here, Zhong Yuanchang had seniority and great reputation, and he was full of witty words. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

"Zimao," Wang Yun took the initiative, "I heard from Gongda that you made a big deal in Xiliang?"

Xu Jiashu knew about the lack of information in Chang'an City. After hearing this, he began to consider whether to tell the truth - Wang Yun obviously regarded himself as the leader. If he knew that he held Anding County in his hands, , he had no choice but to issue orders as the leader.According to the tacit rules of the scholars of this era, the leader is the second king. Disobeying Wang Yun's orders is at best a sign of accepting a favor without repaying it, and at worst it can even be labeled as disloyal!

If he tells the truth, he may be used as cannon fodder by Wang Bangtong, but if he doesn't show his strength, he will inevitably be looked down upon, which is contrary to his purpose of gaining the right to speak.
Xu Jiashu was a little confused.

Unintentionally, he used the [drag] technique.

"We'll talk about this later." Zhong Yao observed his words, raised the wine bottle and said with a smile: "It's rare for Zimao to come back. As the host, Wang Situ, can't we just entertain him with these wine and meat? I, Zhong Yuanchang, will feel aggrieved for Zimao. "

Wang Yun originally just asked casually - if a fugitive can survive in that remote and desolate place in Liangzhou, what kind of situation can he create?
It's just because the important ministers in the court are trapped in Chang'an and can't confirm his words, so he is bragging and putting gold on his face. If he is really so powerful, why don't Xu Zimao bring soldiers?

"Yuan Chang, please speak quickly, please!" Wang Yun took over the words, "To be honest with Yuan Chang, at my age, it makes me sad to see them often sleeping without me."

No matter what happens, just say no, don't make excuses!

"Flowers are ready to be broken when they are in bloom, but don't wait until there are no flowers to break the branches." Xu Jiashu responded to the poem with great praise, stood up and toasted, "I will not stop drinking today!"

"That's right, Zi Mao said it well!" But these words reached Zhong Yao's heart. He raised his hands and praised: "Situ, please let the kaiko come up quickly to add to the fun. I can't wait to get drunk!"

Wang Yun couldn't stand being teased by him several times, so he asked his family chief to go down and inform him.

As soon as he nodded, a prompt sound suddenly sounded in Xu Jiashu's mind - [New simulatable object: Diao Chan]

wing.

"Diao Chan", after the housekeeper informed him, he found Diao Chan privately, "You don't have to go, just go back to your room and sleep peacefully."

There are dozens of singers in the house. Even if there is one missing, the head of the family may not be able to detect it with his dim eyes. Even if he is discovered, he can excuse himself by saying that Diao Chan is not feeling well. This risk is simply too high in front of the beauty. Not worth mentioning.

The family leader is nearly middle-aged, and with his power in the house, few women who want to get his hands on him can escape. Such a veteran who has seen flowers should not take the risk of doing something that is both overt and underhanded, but in this case In front of Diao Chan.
He swallowed calmly, knowing that he was playing with fire, but he didn't regret it at all.

"This", Diao Chan looked at the girls around who were busy changing clothes and hesitated.

It's not because I'm embarrassed. It's impossible for a natural beauty like her to be beautiful without knowing it. She's just afraid that she will be jealous and excluded in the future. After all, she's just a butcher, so how can she really change anything? ?

Who is a big shot who can really change destiny? Diao Chan's mind is the same as Ming Jing's. The butler's trick is just to coax those little girls who have never seen the world, but she has seen real heroes of the world!
"Don't worry." The housekeeper thought she was flattered, and showed a confident smile skillfully, "This Zhong Yuanchang is just a Huangmen servant. His official position is not high, but he is very old and dishonest. He is still looking for flowers in his forties."

Although there is no statement from the seventh-rank official in front of the prime minister at this time, as Wang Yun's family prime minister, he still has some confidence to criticize the character. What's more, what he said is the truth. Zhong Yao has been making noises since he entered the door. What is a kabuki performance if it’s not about being old and immoral?
"In this case, I don't feel well today, so I won't go."

Listening to the family's description of a restless old man, Diao Chan just weighed the pros and cons for a moment before making a decision. Zhong Yao's reputation is actually not bad, but it is not bad among the nobles of the court, and in a circle like geisha. , the dimensions of treating customers are always different, and LSPs who like to use hands and feet are undoubtedly the most difficult to deal with.

"That's right." Seeing the beauty nodding, the head of the family was very excited and wanted to show off, "He also brought a white body with him. It was the cheap Shangshu Xu Zimao back then. Even a white body dared to enter our Situ Mansion. The head of the family also Really"

"Who?"

Diao Chan suddenly asked.

"Who is it?" Although Jia Zai was interrupted from bragging, he didn't mind at all, "Zhong Yuanchang or Xu Zimao?"

"nothing."

Diao Chan suppressed the excitement in her heart, shook her head and said, "Please leave here first, please. I want to change clothes."

"Didn't I just say that I wasn't feeling well?" The manager was confused for a moment, "Why do you need to change clothes again?"

"It's ready!"

After leaving these words, Diao Chan closed the door and ran to her small room.

(End of this chapter)