Idle courtiers

Chapter 433 Recruiting the Old Man
Zhou Nan: "However, Dacheng's most sage teacher said: A sack of food, a ladle of drink, in a back alley, people can't bear their worries, and they don't change their happiness when they return. A gentleman is not afraid of being poor, but he is afraid of being poor without ambition. The saint He also said: self-cultivation, family harmony, governance of the country, and peace of the world. If I accept financial support from my wife’s natal family, but my prestige is not established, how can I manage the family? Naturally, it is not possible to talk about governance of the country, peace of the world, and express my ambitions. I think Mr. Xu Ge I and my parents-in-law betrothed Miss Jiu to me. The emphasis is on Zhou Nan's character, not his wealth, right? Otherwise, there will be many sons of princes and nobles in the capital. The kindness of the boss of Taishan and the mother-in-law cannot be accepted by the son-in-law. Besides, the housekeeper of my family has been selected, and it is Yu Er, so it can be regarded as leaving the Xu residence."

After all, Xu Fan is also the son of Ge Lao, and has been a high-ranking official. When others see him, they are trembling and dare not sweat.No one dared to refute what he said.

In this way, it gave him an illusion that as long as he opened his mouth to someone with a lower status than himself, he would not be disobedient.

This is again the mindset of people in the officialdom.

But I don't want Zhou Nan to be so dishonest today.

His complexion darkened, and he put down the teacup: "You are right, but the sage said again: the elders give it, but I dare not resign."

Zhou Nan continued to argue: "It's a matter of parental advice." If the parents and elders have done something wrong, they should tactfully advise: "I can't accept the wishes of my father-in-law. Zhou Nan has hands and feet, and he will never call him Miss Nine suffers."

"Character character, what character do you have?" Grandma Xu shouted angrily, yes, your Master Zhou's reputation is very bad.What else did you say that betrothing Ah Jiu's little ladder to you is to appreciate your character.It's not because you, a despicable bastard, lied to us that Ah Jiu was pregnant.

"No, the house must be transferred to me, and my cousin must be your housekeeper. Zhou Nan, don't forget, you will be removed from all official positions soon. If you want to recover in the future, you have to rely on our Xu family. Without an official Son, you are a poor man, how can you support my daughter? Hehe, on the surface, your Zhou family seems to be considered a middle-class family. But I can clearly see that your shop, field, and house are all owned by two concubines. You still have to be nodded when you spend money on weekdays. In your name, there are only two sets of courtyards in the capital, which together exceed 7000 taels. How can you talk big when you are so poor?"

This was already a blatant threat, Zhou Nan didn't fly into a rage, but was stunned.Straight mother thief, you look down on me too much.Labor and capital will soon become the big salt merchants in Jianghuai, so can they still be short of money?
It's just that this matter involves Concubine Li and the palace, so I, a white glove, can't open my mouth to talk nonsense.

What surprised Zhou Nan was that Mrs. Xu was already old, her father-in-law was the second assistant to the cabinet, and her husband was a high-ranking member of a province who participated in politics, and she was also a serious imperial wife.Why is it that the shrew swears at the street as soon as he opens his mouth, should he still be decent?
The reason why young grandma Xu is so presumptuous is probably because of Xu Fan's overindulgence in his daily life.

The women of the Ming Dynasty can hold up half the sky, the culture of shrews is widespread, and women are very fierce!

Xu Fan, a cheap father-in-law, I don't think he has any husband.

Zhou Nan, the father-in-law, saw that his wife tore her face and refused, and felt that it was outrageous, and shouted: "Don't talk nonsense."

Then he looked at Zhou Nan: "Your mother-in-law is impatient, so don't take it seriously, but that's it for Huang Tao to go to your house. Zhou Nan, you are also a scholar after all. As for your official career, we will help you." You think about it. Anyway, he is a sixth-rank official, and his family manager also knows how to be polite, so he is decent. Huang Tao studied in his hometown before, and he can help you with some paperwork on weekdays. Yu Er is born in a family , I don’t know a few big characters, it’s not proper to be your housekeeper.”

This not only has to manage my family, but also meddles in my official affairs. Zhou Nan was taken aback. Am I hiring a housekeeper or supporting my own father?
"Father-in-law, I'm sorry. Zhou Nan thinks that Yu Er is the right candidate. It's a trivial matter, so don't bother your old man."

The rejection was straightforward, and Zhou Nan didn't want to continue talking nonsense with them.

That's right, I'm going to be dismissed from all official positions, but things may not turn around until the end, and I won't be going to follow Xu's family.Besides, next year, if you become a Jinshi, you will not be able to enter the political arena again, that is a serious background.

Let's turn our faces!

"Okay, very good..." Xu Fan's face was livid.

Just as Zhou Nan was about to leave, someone shouted outside, "The old man is here."

Seeing the light and shadow of the lantern, Xu Jie walked in.

Old Xu's face still needs to be given, Zhou Nan hastily stepped forward to salute: "Your official, Zhou Nan, has met Mr. Ge."

Xu Fan and his wife also stood up to salute.

"My family, you don't need to be so polite." Xu Jie grabbed Zhou Nan and said, "I heard that you are here, so it's good to be here, it's good to be here."

That hand was as cold as ice, and trembling slightly.

Zhou Nan hurriedly helped Xu Jie to sit down: "Ge veteran is a bit cold, take care of yourself."

Xu Jie: "I heard that you are sick, so you have to be careful. By the way, Fan'er invited Zimu over today, why?"

Before Xu Fan could speak, Young Mistress Xu immediately snatched the words: "My lord, my daughter-in-law heard that Zhou Nan was going to be dismissed, she didn't have a salary, and her family was poor, so she wanted to support her daughter Ajiu's family. She asked her cousin Huang Tao to work in the new house. I gave her another forty servant girls to use, and all the expenses were paid from the Xiangfu."

Xu Jie: "This is a good thing. Your cousin Huang Tao is really useless in his hometown. It's good to find something for him to do."

Mrs. Xu: "Zhou Nan wants Yu Er to be the housekeeper instead of Huang Tao."

Xu Jie: "Who is Yu Er, oh, Ah Jiu's biological mother's brother."

Zhou Nan was about to express his attitude, but Xu Jie waved his hand: "Little housework, Xu Fan's daughter-in-law, you can take care of it. The old man has something to tell Fan'er and Zimu, you go down, there is no need for anyone to wait here."

"Yes, my daughter-in-law obeys my father's order." Mrs. Xu glanced at Zhou Nan proudly, led her servants out, and closed the door behind her.

Zhou Nan was in great distress and wanted to speak, but Xu Jie, with his status and so many opportunities, would be willing to intervene in such a mustard matter.

I could only say: "This trivial matter is not worth mentioning. Thank you, Mr. Ge, for your concern. Zhou Nan met an assassin and was injured by Kong Ming. The golden sore has not healed, and he will have a fever for a while every day. After another ten days and a half months, he should recover."

"Well, I'm talking about the Kongming case. I heard that Zimu is here, and the old man will discuss with you how to deal with it."

Zhou Nan was at a loss: "I also don't understand the assassin's motive. As for the confession that Zhu Xizhong is behind the scenes, it's just a joke, and the court will not take it seriously."

"I'm not afraid of random biting, but I'm afraid that someone will take advantage of this to bring about unjust imprisonment and eradicate dissidents." Xu Jie sighed.

Zhou Nan: "It's also possible." In political matters, the truth is not important.The important thing is, once this case comes out, how many benefits can the relevant people get from it, and with whom can they exchange what kind of benefits.

The question is, what does this matter have to do with you, old Xu? As for worrying about it?

Xu Jie: "Yunqing came here just now."

Zou Yinglong has been here, what is he doing here, Zhou Nan is puzzled.

Xu Jie said: "Yun Qing said that the assassin made a confession, and the mastermind behind the confession is the old man."

"Puchi!" Zhou Nan couldn't help laughing out loud: "Absurd!"

Xu Fan also smiled and shook his head.

(End of this chapter)