Bastards

When Yang Xuan came up, he exploded with attack power. No one in the room was ready, no one could have expected it, so the atmosphere suddenly condensed.

Xie Yan tore off two beards, Xie Jia's brows had the word "Chuan" heavier, Xie Wen stared round his eyes, abandoning the aristocratic demeanor that had always been outstanding and never left, he panicked for a moment and didn't know what to do, right? After this scene was extremely tense, Shanzhang Wang remained calm and calm as always, quietly holding the teacup, like an old monk in meditation, as if he didn't hear Yang Xuan's choking.

Cui Yu's thoughts changed sharply.

The aristocratic family is the most important character, people with real ability will recognize it, but the attitude is too respectful, like the world, they are like gods, they may take it lightly, Yang Xuan is really rude, but the result is obvious, he will definitely be remembered by the Xie family.But remember what kind of changes will be brought about later, it depends on one's own ability.

He and Yang Xuan haven't broken the window paper yet. He wants to attract powerful talents for Yang Xuan, but Yang Xuan doesn't know, and the superiors have always had a process of getting familiar with the temptation, and it's a long-term battle. Now it's too far to think about it. His current purpose is very simple, just to get closer to the Xie family, if possible, let the Xie family value him, and discuss matters big and small without defense.He can make sure that the Xie family is not biased towards Yang Xuan's brothers, that he can know some secret court inside stories that are not in the mansion newspaper from time to time, and that he can occasionally influence the Xie family.

So what's the right thing to say now to turn things around?You can't let the old men look too shameless, and you can't win Yang Xuan's words, after all, Yang Xuan is for him...

Unexpectedly, the bear boy Yang Xuan didn't know what he ate wrongly today, and he couldn't stop talking: "The character of the family has always been admired by people, and the juniors used to yearn for it." Now, hehe.

Cui Mata's heart skipped a beat, this brat!Can you understand something and look at the atmosphere!

No...not right.Yang Xuan is not stupid, she is the most considerate, knows how to accumulate strength and accumulate strength, so just now... Was it intentional?Deliberately attracting the attention of the old men, waiting for the future...

Cui Yu turned slightly to the side, and quietly glanced at Yang Xuan.

Yang Xuan bared her teeth at him indifferently.

He can't see through this brat!He didn't reveal any meaning of what he was thinking, it seemed that he was protecting him wholeheartedly!

Strangely, Xie Jia was not angry: "What you said is not wrong." His expression was still serious, full of 'bitterness and hatred', neither happy nor unhappy.

Xie Yan stroked his beard, the smile on his face remained unchanged, and he looked at Yang Xuan sharply: "Young man, newborn calves are not afraid of tigers."

It seems that he should be slightly dissatisfied and angry for his brother.After all, there are not many juniors who have lived to their age and reached this position, who dare to speak so rudely.But even if they are dissatisfied, elders who are far behind in generations are not easy to argue with 13-year-old children, so the words are not so hard.

Cui Yu's eyes changed, and he suddenly smiled: "Grandpa Xie, this is not like a compliment."

"Why doesn't it look like a compliment?" Xie Yan turned his eyes slightly, and the old and Zangfeng's gaze fell on Cui Yu, showing even more pressure, "Isn't everyone boasting like this?"

Cui Yu tied his hands, smiling, and his voice was clear: "A newborn calf is not afraid of tigers because it is unknown, has never seen the world, and does not know that it is facing a natural enemy. The world always praises the endless courage of young people, but they never think about it. , Those calves who don't know the fear of tigers, and even dare to provoke them, will probably end up... falling into the tiger's belly."

The atmosphere in the room was frozen, and everyone had different expressions. This statement is very fresh.

"Ignorance may seem brave, but it is actually terrible. This kind of mistake is not made by one person alone. Like a newborn calf, like me and other teenagers, like you and other aristocratic families, everyone may face different things. I don't know the shape, and I don't know the way forward. , ignorant, defenseless, drifting with the tide, not thinking about change, not cautious, fearless, is the most terrifying."

"The general trend of the world, the changing situation, is changing every day and every night. For example, this time Mr. Xie returned home and closed the door, for example, the Liu family in Luoyang has improved to a higher level..."

Cui Yu's eyelashes fluttered, revealing a little bit of wisdom in his eyes. Starting from a small point, he cut into the point of view of the court situation, enlarged it, and pulled everyone in.What the Xie family should think about is the way forward. There is dense fog ahead, hidden reefs everywhere, and opportunities are limited. How to find a stable situation for future generations is what the parents should do. It is a waste of time to care about the slights of the younger generation.

"Besides, you two are not tigers, and this junior and Sha San are not calves, it's just a rational discussion, we are not natural enemies." He sat on the wheelchair, his eyes were clear and his smile was warm, "Be prepared for danger in times of peace, ants swarms can still kill you Elephants, if there is a giant tiger in front of them, the herbivore alliance may not be invincible."

Alluding to the fact that when the Xie family met their own "blockers" one day, smart youngsters like him and Yang Xuan would also be of great help.

Xie Yan couldn't help but looked up and down at Cui Yu, his eyes were full of seriousness that he had never seen before.

After a long time, he suddenly burst out laughing, pointing at his grandson Xie Wen: "Wen'er, you are a good friend, you have to learn from him!"

The wind and clouds cleared for a while, and he didn't look angry at all.It seems... still very happy?

Xie Wen didn't understand the old man's emotional changes, but he felt very comforted when the atmosphere returned, and immediately followed the old man's words and said, "No, my grandson has to learn from Brother Cui! That night when he was in danger on the river, if he hadn't Brother Cui is smart, I'm afraid Xiao Nineteen won't be able to come back!"

Cui Mata sat on the chair, smiling brightly.

It is not easy for him to elevate the angle of the issue so much, everyone is right, no one loses face, there is no need to be wary of hostility, and he can also explain his political opinions and views in a small way.

While breathing, his gaze couldn't help shifting. Seeing Yang Xuan's slightly calm face, Cui Yu couldn't help throwing a smug wink: Did you see that?That's the right way to go about things!Stop it!

Yang Xuan kept a straight face, blinked after a long while, and gave him a casual expression of "you are right in everything you say".

Cui Yu: ...In any case, Yang Xuan has calmed down and stopped being a demon.

After Xie Yan gave his grandson a lesson, he patted Wang Shanzhang who was sitting next to him, and pointed at Cui Yu: "You are not interested in such a good seedling?"

Knowing, knowing, having vision, not losing vigor, but knowing, confidant, knowing prudence, walking steadily step by step, I am afraid that the future will be unlimited.With such a talent, this old man still doesn't drool?He himself felt itchy, and couldn't wait to try this kid's skills!

Shanchang Wang didn't even lift his eyelids: "Oh."

Xie Yan: ...

That being the case... the old man Xie Yan raised his brows, thinking about it.

"Little Cui Mata, can grandpa entrust you with something?"

"Thank you, Grandpa, please tell me."

The old and the young smiled at each other, and they all smiled brightly and spoke affectionately, as if they were really long-lost relatives, grandparents and grandchildren.

Yang Xuan looked at it with a cold scoff, Xie Wen looked at it with envy.

"My old friend, oh, is Wang Shanchang. He has been holding on to books every day since he could walk. He has spent half his life either reading books, writing notes on his experience, or teaching students. He is full of peaches and plums. But the older he is , the more eccentric the temper, a few years ago I was stimulated by something, closed the door to thank guests, stopped accepting students to teach, and stopped writing books and commenting, shutting up in the room every day to read books by ourselves, but it made us old men anxious..."

While talking, Xie Yan secretly observed his old friend's expression. Seeing that his old friend didn't mean to refuse, his heart was more confident, and he looked at Cui Yu with a smile: "I see that you are smart, can you stimulate my old friend? make him normal?"

Cui Mata blinked, what does it mean to be normal?

Seeing his doubts, Xie Yan explained: "This old man has no other emotions, neither happy nor unhappy, you have to be able to make him laugh, or get angry, no matter which one, as long as you let him His mood changes, I, Xie Yan, just accept your favor, how about it?"

Cui Yu's eyes turned sharply, very excited.

This is the official test from the helm of the Xie family!

On the way, he heard that Xie Cong was born and stopped to rescue him. Jiang Shang tried his best to ensure his safety, lived in Xie's house, and offered Xie Wen to help the old man get back the chessboard... After all kinds of thinking and planning, he finally waited for the most wanted opportunity!

The chess game just now is just a little understanding, and the analysis of "newborn calves are not afraid of tigers" is also a small performance. This test requirement is the real thing!If this matter can be accomplished, needless to say, in Xie Yan's heart, his status will be greatly improved, and the ideal way of getting along in the future can be expected!

But since Xie Yan dared to make this request, it must be very difficult. Maybe many people went on and on without success... Do you want to agree?

Cui Yu said that this is a sub-question, and those who don't agree are fools!

But... It is a wise person to seek more benefits for himself.

"If the younger generation can succeed, Mr. Wang Shan, can you give me a reward?"

Xie Yan poked his old friend.

Only then did Wang Shanchang get out of the stone statue posture as usual, but he moved slightly, and he still didn't have much anger: "Is this the beginning?"

Xie Yan laughed loudly: "Little Cui Yu, this trick of yours doesn't work at all, he won't be angry! But I will help him agree, if you really succeed, he will also accept your favor!"

Cui Yu lowered his head shyly: "Your junior is not..." After the shyness passed, he carefully observed Wang Shanchang carefully, "Really, any method will work? It's okay to be good, and it doesn't matter if it's bad? Get angry What can I do anyway?"

Wang Shan lowered his eyelids and stopped talking.

Xie Yan once again acted as the spokesperson: "If you can make him angry, it's a great skill. At that time, not only will we not blame you, but we will reward you. Just feel free to come boldly!"

Cui Yu smiled: "The junior is presumptuous."

"But there is a time limit for the agreement," Xie Yan stroked his beard, as if casually mentioning it, "Just before our Xie family's autumn banquet! With the autumn banquet, Wen'er Cong Erxu is too busy and needs help."

Cui Yan immediately understood the profound meaning, if he can pass this test, Xie Yan will invite him to the autumn banquet!And not as a guest, but as a co-organizer!

The autumn feast of the Xie family in Chang'an is well-known throughout the country. An ordinary bastard is not even eligible for invitations. If he can be in charge... his status will be greatly improved!

He didn't agree to Xie Cong's invitation post at that time, because he understood that what the juniors give is different from what the elders give, if you can find better ones, why not?Now that I have this opportunity, of course I have to do my best!

It wasn't until the two foxes, one old and one young, made a "promise" by talking back and forth, that the atmosphere in the room was restored.It was also at this time that Xie Yan put on the posture of an elder, and sincerely thanked Cui Yu and Yang Xuan for helping Xie Congzhi.

Cui Mata and Yang Xuan responded politely to this of course.

After that, it was farewell.

During this period, Xie Jia kept frowning and solemnly, and sat upright, until the two of them were about to leave, Xie Jia asked Yang Xuan: "Whose child are you?"

Yang Xuan's attitude was much more correct this time: "It's just a nameless kid, adults don't need to worry about it."

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When the two returned to the guest house, Cui Yu asked Yang Xuan, "What happened just now? Why did you suddenly lose your temper?"

Yang Xuan snorted coldly and said nothing.

"Master Xie may just have something on his mind and vent his anger for a while."

Yang Xuan conveniently pulled off the little tiger that jumped on Cui Yu's body, and carried it to his lap: "It's wrong to vent your anger on you." Next time, he will stab it back!Get angry, and get started!

He couldn't ask more, and Cui Yu didn't bother him. He thought about what happened just now, and his brows frowned slightly: "Master Wang Shan, have you heard of it?"

"Looking at the attitude of the two old men of Xie's family, he should be Wang Fu who was born in the Langya Wang family and is now the head of the mountain at Chang'an White Horse Academy." Yang Xuan said while pinching the pink and tender claws of the little tiger. With sharp fingernails, dare not speak out when angry, big glass-like eyes eagerly stare at Cui Yu, hoping to be rescued by the master, but unfortunately... the master doesn't seem to see it.

Yang Xuan nodded its nose: "We seldom come to Chang'an, the inside story is unknown, and the Xie family..."

"The old man of the Xie family asked me this problem again, and the whole Xie family will definitely not help me," Cui Yan took Yang Xuan's words and smiled, "I'm afraid I have to go out and ask."

Yang Xuan tugged at the little tiger: "Go after dinner?"

"it is good."

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After lunch, after taking a short rest and packing up again, Yang Xuan pushed Cui Yu out.

Yes, push.It takes a lot of energy to go out for a stroll. Cui Mata's leg injury is not healed, and it's okay to do a little exercise, but it's not good after that.

Walking slowly all the way, Cui Yu's thoughts diverged.

No matter when and what to do, information is very important, and the establishment of information channels is one of the necessary factors for success.It's a pity that he has no money and no one now, and can't get anything.Even if he has some money, at least he can buy it at the beginning... Why is he so poor!

He glanced at Yang Xuan inadvertently. Although the situation is not very good, the prince of a country must have some money with a small influence in his hands... Unfortunately, it is definitely not enough to seek big things, and he will not give it to him.

Cui Yu let out a long sigh, the road ahead is long and long!

Yang Xuan didn't understand why Cui Yu always frowned and pondered, as if he had something serious in his heart, he couldn't let go of it all the time, he had to be vigilant and think about it all the time.He doesn't like this kind of Cui Yu very much, he likes to see the way the rabbit smiles, it's bright and warm, and the way his figure is reflected in the eyes, it can make people feel heart-warming.

Therefore, Yang Xuan would always destroy Cui Yu's "bitterness and deep hatred". Whenever this expression appeared, Yang Xuan would either tease him or make him angry.

This time outside, there are more tricks to choose from.Yang Xuan repeatedly pointed out new things on the street to Cui Yu.

There are still dewy chrysanthemums in the baskets of flower girls, clumsy and lifelike sugar figurines at the stalls, exquisite wood carvings... and so on and so on.

Thoughts were interrupted time and time again, and it was rare to take shape later, Cui Yu stared sideways at the culprit, full of anger and unable to complain.It's nothing more than a novelty of sugar figurine woodcarving, and he doesn't mention the watery girl and guy, so what's the matter, the wine pretense and horizontal plaque are also worth commenting on?

Who is he doing this for!Can you stop making trouble!

After shopping around the street, Cui Mata was extremely tired.

But when a "Fan" sign appeared in front of him to mark the teahouse, Cui Yu's eyes lit up immediately.

It's been a long time since I saw Fan Lingxiu... That kid's mouth is full of gossip, maybe it can bring him good inspiration!

Then he pointed at the luxuriously furnished teahouse: "Go there!"

Yang Xuan understood what Cui Yu was thinking at a glance: "Fan Lingxiu may not be here."

"Just make an appointment if you're not here." Cui Yu looked at the sky, not in a hurry.When we entered Chang'an City, we made a promise that we would make an appointment when we had time. No matter how busy Fan Lingxiu was, knowing that he was here, he would definitely take the time to come.

When Yang Xuan pushed Cui Yu to the teahouse, there were two girls standing by the window on the second floor of the silver building next to him.

The two girls are very young, one is about fifteen or sixteen years old, and the other is two or three years younger.The older girl has a long face, slender eyebrows and almond eyes, a pointed chin, a bun facing the moon, a full set of gold inlaid red jade headmask, and a gauze robe with a plum pattern. The face is combed with double rings, wearing a moire crepe gown, the head is slightly shorter, and it is not a set, standing a step farther than the older girl, the eyes roll quickly, and it is very clever at first glance.

"Sister, is that... Sixth Brother?" The younger girl hesitated to start the topic, her voice still a little weak, as if she didn't dare to bring up this topic, but she couldn't help it.

The older girl sneered: "What kind of brother is he? He's just a bastard!"

"But I'm also a concubine..."

"The thing that the mud can't hold up to the wall has sneaked back to Luoyang. It can't be here. Don't mess up!" The suspicion is still her own, "We managed to get the autumn banquet invitations this time, since you have my mother's words, follow me, hurry up and choose fashionable jewelry, don't embarrass me!"