After time travel, he devoted himself to helping his father with his career.

Li Hansheng was really worried that Xu Honglei was unreliable, so he asked Shen Qi to pick him up in advance.

Ming Jun and Ming Jia got off the carriage in front of the Duke's Mansion, said goodbye to Xu Honglei, and made an appointment for tomorrow before turning around and entering the Duke's Mansion.

Butler Li was standing at the concierge waiting. When he saw Ming Jun and Ming Jia, he said quickly: "The two young masters are back. The Duke of Guo was talking about them just now."

Mingjun and Mingjia thanked the housekeeper and walked to the main courtyard together.

Li Hansheng felt relieved when he saw that Mingjun and Mingjia were both well. He quickly asked people to sit down and rest, and asked a few questions about where he had been today.

Finally, Li Hansheng said to Mingjia: "Jiajia, I asked Butler Li to transfer a few accountants from my property. Can you meet me tomorrow?"

Ming Jia looked at Li Hansheng in a daze. She remembered that Li Hansheng said that he would find a good accountant for her, but she didn't expect it to be so fast!

"Okay, thank you Uncle Li. I will come to the Duke's Mansion tomorrow to meet you." Mingjia agreed quickly. In the current environment in the capital, she only dared to use Li Hansheng's people.

Mingjun and Mingjia stayed at the Duke's Mansion until the curfew, and then Li Hansheng asked Shen Qi to escort Mingjun and Mingjia back to Yanzhai.

Mingjia thought about it again and again and finally discussed it with Mingjun. "Brother, you and Xu Honglei can continue to visit the capital tomorrow! I see that several bookstores today seem to have regular poetry gatherings!"

Mingjun subconsciously wanted to refute, he was worried about leaving his sister alone. But Mingjia didn't give him a chance to refute, "I think Xu Honglei is a little arrogant, but he is not bad at heart and will not take you to a bad place."

"As for me, you don't have to worry. I will ask Uncle Fourteen to follow me all the time. And we will only stay in the capital for a month. I don't want to accompany you to the poetry meeting~!" In the end, Mingjia rarely started to act coquettishly with his brother. .

Mingjun thought of the poems written by his sister and felt that it seemed a bit cruel to bring his sister to participate in the poetry meeting. In the end, he had no choice but to agree, but still warned: "I will only take Uncle Thirteen, while Uncle Shen Seven and Fourteenth will follow you."

Mingjia nodded quickly and promised that she would have the double protection of Uncle Shen Qi and Uncle Fourteen.

When Xu Honglei returned to the General's Mansion, he was called to the study by his father. Xu Shengyuan met Mingjun many years ago and had a good impression of Mingjun. He was a courageous child.

After Xie Boyuan's step-by-step instruction over the years, Xu Shengyuan is still a little curious about this child.

Although Xu Honglei is not good at reading and is afraid of getting tired when practicing martial arts, his memory is still very good. Where they went that day, what they did, and even the questions Ming Jia asked him back, Xu Honglei recited them word for word.

Xu Shengyuan listened to his son talk about the day's events, especially Mingjia's problem. Xu Shengyuan felt that he was worthy of being Xie Boyuan's disciple, for he was only ten years old!

Hearing that lunch was all paid for, Xu Sheng was so angry that he blew his beard. He really wanted to pick up the teacup and throw it away.

When Xu Honglei saw that his father was angry, he guessed why in a flash of his mind, "Dad! Mingjun and I have made an appointment, and we are going to play together tomorrow! I'll just invite him back tomorrow!"

Xu Shengyuan looked at his son who was almost slumped in the chair at this moment. He suddenly became energetic and defended himself, and he couldn't even get angry.

Xu Shengyuan stroked his beard hard, comforting himself in his heart, "My own son! My own son! It's easier to make friends if you are careless. It's better to be stupid! It's better to be stupid!"

Finally, Xu Shengyuan got up and walked out first, saying to his son: "Tomorrow you go to the accounting office to withdraw one hundred taels of silver and entertain the Xiao brothers well."

Xu Shengyuan had already walked out of the study, only to find that his son hadn't gotten up yet. He turned around and couldn't help but yelled: "What are you doing standing there in a daze? Get up and go eat!"

Xu Honglei jumped up suddenly, feeling no longer tired in an instant, and shouted happily: "Thank you, Dad! Don't worry, I will definitely entertain you!"

Darling, my usual monthly salary is only thirty taels, but this time my father is so generous and gives me one hundred taels all at once.

Xu Shengyuan took his youngest son to the main hall. As he walked, he warned his younger son, "You are not allowed to take people to unreasonable places. If you dare to bring the two children of the Xiao family into harm's way, I will serve you according to the rules of the family."

Xu Honglei quickly stretched out three fingers and said, "Dad, don't worry, I promise not to take them to shady places. I won't even see those shabby friends!"

Xu Shengyuan was very satisfied with his youngest son's reaction and nodded with satisfaction.

Xu Honglei followed behind, his face was very obedient, but he kept complaining in his heart.

"I'm not stupid! A guest in Duke Li's mansion can let Duke Li personally come to my house to catch me and entertain the guests. Dad, you look like you're selling yourself off for glory, how dare I!"

Xu Honglei grew up in a big family, and his thoughts are more lively than those of ordinary children, but sometimes he is too lazy to think about it. After all, he is the youngest son and does not need to take responsibility.

The next day, two carriages stopped at the door of Yanzhai, and Mingjun and Mingjia went out together.

Ming Jun got on Xu Honglei's carriage. After Ming Jia greeted Xu Honglei, he went directly to the carriage of the Duke's Mansion.

Xu Honglei noticed that another carriage was traveling in the opposite direction to his own, and quickly asked: "Isn't your brother with us today?"

"Yes! He has something to go to the Duke's Mansion today!" Ming Jun nodded and replied.

It was obviously a very simple thing, but it made Xu Honglei think a lot. The younger brother has more money than the elder brother. Why should the younger brother go to the Duke's Mansion?

Xu Honglei secretly observed Ming Jun's face for a while, and didn't seem to find anything wrong. He seemed to be used to such things.

After thinking about it all the way, Xu Honglei finally concluded that Xiao Mingjun was probably the eldest son of a concubine, and Xiao Mingjia was the legitimate son. That's why all the resources went to Xiao Mingjia.

In fact, the second or third generations in Beijing have obvious divisions into different circles. However, the official positions of various laozi have their ups and downs, and some official positions are not high but have real power, so the official positions of each laozi are relatively vague.

But there is one division that is obvious, and that is the distinction between direct concubines and concubines. In a circle like Xu Honglei's, one must be the legitimate son of each family, and I must also be the legitimate son.

But when it comes to Xu Honglei's attitude towards the concubine, there is really no hostility. The main reason is that his father, Xu Shengyuan, is very powerful. From the beginning, the legitimate sons and concubines have been educated separately. Xu Honglei is both the youngest son and the legitimate son. The above concubine brothers rarely appear in front of him.

However, after getting along yesterday, Xu Honglei still liked Ming Jun very much. Xu Honglei felt that Ming Jun's demeanor was completely unlike that of a concubine. This kind of demeanor was very rare.

After Xu Honglei's brainstorming and imagination, Ming Jun was already a poor child who was suppressed by his aunt.

This made Xu Honglei's sympathy explode instantly. Xu Honglei raised his hand and put it on Mingjun's shoulder, "It's okay, your brother Xu will protect you. I won't let your brother bully you!"

Mingjun was startled by the sudden award on his shoulder, and was shocked by Xu Honglei's words. His brother? Mingjia? When did you bully him?