Bastards

Cui Qian's words startled Cui Qian.

He hurriedly put down the teacup, looked left and right, saw no one was around, then let go of his heartstrings, looked at his nose, nose, and heart calmly like a gentleman, but raised his ears high, involuntarily paying attention to the sound blocked by the screen...

It was suddenly quiet inside, as if the person talking was also stunned and didn't respond at all.

Cui Qian quietly looked at the light yellow tea soup in the sweet white porcelain bowl, his heart turned sharply.

This tea house is very elegant, the place is small, but the business is very good, and there are many admirers.He likes to come here to kill time. Firstly, he wants to meet his heart, and secondly, he can often meet like-minded people here. Most of his network of contacts and relationships are established here. He came so early today, and he also heard about a person he really wanted to know. Come for two days and see if you can come across it.In the end, I didn't meet anyone else, but met this nephew first.

There are many people in the clan, if you talk about others, he may not know them, but this Cui Yu, who is good-looking when he was young, looks like a jade doll, and even more handsome when he grows up. Don't know?

It's just that this nephew's status in the West Mansion is not high, he is a concubine, his aunt doesn't like it, and his father doesn't care too much. He was born in Yicheng when he was young, and he went to other places with his father to be an official when he was five or six years old. He didn't know much about it.Two years ago, he was busy with a matter. He had lived in Cui Xing's house for a few days, but he didn't see how smart this child was. It was a pity that he was good-looking and good-natured. If he was born, he would definitely shine.

When... this kid was able to say that he was an official with others?

The way of officialdom is very deep, there are holy clans on the top, and hundreds of officials from the aristocratic family below, every official sent, there are all kinds of battles up and down, big officials fight big, small officials fight small, when...officials Can a little bastard have the final say on appointment?

But Cui Yu is not like a fool, and Zhao Ji, who is sitting and talking with him, is not a fool.They are both from Yicheng, Cui Qian has dealt with Zhao Ji before, and there is still a little sympathy for each other in private.Zhao Ji is a talent, if not for the chaos at home, his achievements would not only be in Yicheng.

It's not stupid, is he stupid?

He's certainly not stupid.The ears weren't bad either.

Since Cui Yu dared to say that, and since Zhao Ji respected him so much, Cui Yu must not be just a lonely little bastard in Xifu, he either has means or a backer!

If this is the case...then Cui Xing and his wife are really blind!

The lobby on the second floor is no better than the private rooms on the third floor, and even if it is separated by a screen, the privacy is not that good. Cui Qian made up his mind, listening to the voice from the other side of the screen, while paying attention to the surroundings, and reminding outsiders if they appear.If this nephew is really capable... he is not that stupid couple, he will definitely not let it go!

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In the small space separated by the screen, Zhao Ji finally digested the shock, stood up and bowed: "Thank you... Thank you!" His voice was slightly astringent, as if choking.

Cui Mata let him bow his hands, but did not help him, and accepted the gift firmly. Later, he held the pot instead and refilled him with hot tea: "It's still the same sentence, I didn't come to hear your thanks."

"I know...you were entrusted by Wang Fu to take care of my elder brother's relatives." Zhao Ji was so touched, "I can see whether you have intentions or not! Most people see me like this, and at most they give me some money to help. But you have put your heart and soul into everything, you have solved my niece's predicament, you have solved my predicament, you are my family's benefactor!"

... Cui Qian outside the screen was startled, this Cui Yu actually knew Wang Fu, the old mountain chief!

"Don't be shy, I said that you will do it yourself. You will receive an order from the officials in ten and a half months." Cui Yu tapped the table with his fingertips, and his beautiful face revealed an unpredictability. Let me ask you, your family... what are you going to do?"

"As we all know, it's easy to appoint an official, but the hard part is promotion. With my help, some small obstacles are not a problem. But if your family refuses to accept you, they will chase you down and find trouble, which will affect your official status..."

Zhao Ji pursed his lips tightly, his eyes were determined: "I will let them obey me!"

Their family is actually very simple, whoever has big fists, whoever has a tough temper, who can climb up and benefit the family, they will obey.In the past, he thought too much of himself and ignored everything, but he forgot that people lived in circles, and if his circle was not subdued, there was no way out.

Now, for himself, for the sake of a pair of nephews and nieces, he must take down the family!

"In the face of absolute strength, no one can refuse!" As long as he behaves well, as long as he continues to move forward, there will be no nonsense in the family!

Cui Yu nodded: "That's right. In the face of absolute strength, no one can resist. But there are no absolutes in the world, and the means should not be too single or too resolute, so that people can't see or guess. Only then can we be invincible..."

Cui Yan smiled slightly, and casually chatted with Zhao Ji about the art of house fighting.

People don't suffer from being few but from being uneven. There are many people in the clan and their interests are different. Compared with the anger, there will be struggles.House disputes are not as simple as the east wind overpowering the west wind, or the west wind overpowering the east wind. I don't know how many south winds, north winds, southeast winds, and northwest winds are spying in the dark, adding fuel to the fire.The head of the family should have a pair of discerning eyes, and should also have thousands of means, when to suppress, when to let go, when to combine some benefits with whom, when to use external force, if you can get rid of the troubles already, turn them into troubles. With a knife in your hand, you can use it however you want, even better...

Cui Yu pulled out all the main points like chatting, and listed them one by one in front of his eyes, which was thought-provoking.

Zhao Ji listened carefully with his eyes wide open, as if he had opened the door to a new world, and his gaze towards Cui Yu became more and more admiring.

"These principles are common in the officialdom." Cui Yu smiled slightly, and the conclusion was also terrible, "If you can grasp it thoroughly, you are not afraid that you will not be promoted in the future."

"How can I, Zhao Ji, be so virtuous, Mr. Lao, to teach me so much!" Zhao Ji almost knelt down this time.

Cui Yu reached out his hand in time to support him: "I said, don't thank you, you can be an official in the future, and just protect your nephew and niece."

"If you help me so much, Enbi will be reborn. I, Zhao Ji, swear on the lives of myself and my nephews and nieces that I will live up to you in this life! No matter when and where, if you wave, I will kill mountains and fires, and I will do it!" Zhao Ji's eyes were like Tears flickered, and a sentence was spoken loudly and soul-stirringly.

Cui Yu smiled: "I want you to do what I want you to do, you'd better live well!"

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Outside the screen, Cui Qian was shocked.This nephew... this nephew!

Knowing the secrets of the house, understanding the rules of officialdom, explaining everything, and being exquisite in mind, not only is the theoretical knowledge perfect, but also can be integrated and used in practical matters... He has also heard a little about Zhao Ji's family affairs. The famous niece seems to be favored by others, Zhao Fan is intimidating every day, and the situation is serious, how can the situation be solved, and Cui Yu is actually helping!

Intelligent and gifted, but not abused, has a ruler in his heart, helps others without gratitude, this child is rare to have a good heart, and he is quite a gentleman!

The more Cui Qian listened, the more he thought about it, the more his thoughts became churned, and he couldn't help but began to mourn for Cui Xing and his wife. This son is definitely not a thing in the pool!

But in the past...why did you live in a corner, not showing the mountains and not showing the water, but now you are suddenly tough?

He narrowed his eyes slightly, paused in his heart, it seems that he needs to get to know him better!

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On the screen, Zhao Ji stuffed a token into Cui Yu's hand desperately, saying that if it is not convenient for Cui Yu in the future, let someone bring this token to see him, no matter what, he will agree!Afterwards, he looked around, saw no one was there, and silently leaned into Cui Yu's ear: "I can't repay you for your great kindness. I can die for you, but... you are such a talented person, you will stand in the future." More than ten thousand people, I won't bother with your choice, but if you want... If you don't support the prince, can you not..."

Cui Yu couldn't hold back, and laughed out loud, blocking Zhao Ji's words.He also looked around, and replied in a low voice: "You have your own beliefs, which is very good. How can I let you do things that violate the principles of beliefs? Don't worry." I will also satisfy your wishes and let you Do things for the prince!

With this promise, Zhao Ji smiled happily, sat back in his seat, and asked casually, "How will you help me find an official, my lord?"

Cui Yu's gaze slowly slid across the figure outside the screen again, and he said casually, "I'm also considering whether to write a letter to Mr. Xie Yan from the Xie family in Chang'an, or to Mr. Wang Fu."

"Changan Xie's family?" Zhao Ji almost stood up again, "You still know Chang'an Xie's family!"

Cui Yu nodded with a smile: "Well...very familiar."

Zhao Ji: ...

He found that ever since he saw Cui Yu, he had been in shock anytime, anywhere.Shocked, but also used to it, maybe one day Cui Yu told him that he would think it was normal to know a certain clan prince!

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Outside the screen, Cui Qian was very thankful that he didn't drink tea at this moment, otherwise he would definitely spit it out.Thank you!What kind of family is the Xie family, it is one of the best big families in the whole country!Cui Yu is very familiar with this family, and also knows the old mountain chief Wang Fu, and he can directly call the old man when he mentions it, and his words are kind!No wonder Cui Yu can speak out to help Zhao Ji get an official!With these two, what are you afraid of?Not to mention the small place of Yicheng, Luoyang is not impossible to go to!

Zhao Ji's heart was full of enthusiasm, and he decided to start to understand Cui Yu's affairs immediately after returning home, and he could not delay for a moment!

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After Cui Yu and Zhao Jiqian finished chatting, they walked out of the teahouse and saw Lan Qiao silently making a success gesture, feeling very satisfied.

Everything today, he deliberately disclosed to Cui Qian.He was not worried that Cui Qian would speak out, Cui Qian was not lacking in thoughtfulness, if these things were true, Cui Qian would want to make good friends with himself, hugging this golden thigh, wishing he was the only one who knew that no one else could approach him; If these things were all false, no matter how angry he was, he would not hold back his words, because no one would believe him, and he would still be the one who would be ashamed.

Of course, these things can't be false, so Cui Qian...will come to him sooner or later!

As for whether it will be overheard by outsiders inadvertently—he sent Lan Qiao to watch out at the stairway. Once there are guests from the teahouse or outsiders come over, and it is a blind spot that he can't see, Lan Qiao will come to remind him.

Everything is perfect, as expected.

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When Cui Qian heard about this incident, he had no intention of continuing to sit in the teahouse, waiting for the "someone who has always wanted to make friends with". If his various understandings and inferences about Cui Yu are true, then what kind of messy connections does he need to build? , Tighten this golden thigh, and there will be a road to the sky!

He hurried to the back house and asked his wife about Cui Xing's family affairs, especially Cui Yu.

"Why is the master interested in this?" As the name suggests, the Bai family is extremely fair, with beautiful eyebrows and eyes, peachy and apricot, handsome and intelligent. It is rare to see her husband so anxious, thinking that something big happened, "but Did that cause trouble?"

Cui Qian waved his hand: "No, don't worry about it, just tell me what you know, and I will share the reason with you later."

Mrs. Bai didn't bother, and her expression became serious: "If you want to talk about things over there, we have separated and lived in two houses. I don't know much, but I heard this morning..." She called the maid He told Cui Qian one by one the news he heard.

Tian Xiang, a noble concubine, is so masculine. I don't know when he met Cui Yu. He came to the door yesterday, offering Cui Jiazhen's marriage and Cui Xingfu's future as a gift in exchange for Cui Yu.Cui Xing and Mrs. Zhang actually complied, and even brought their descendants to beat the side drums, trying to persuade Cui Yu to serve others obediently.

Cui Yu didn't respond, and turned his face on the spot. His words were so sharp, he gave Cui Xing and Zhang a shame, and even sent Tian Xiangqi away!Before Tian Xiang left, he uttered harsh words, saying that this matter would not work, and that Cui should be removed from office!

In the afternoon, the four of Cui Xing went to Cui Yu's courtyard again. Anyone with a discerning eye knew to persuade them. As a result, they all entered with majestic faces and confident faces.

At night, there was another cat demon wounding people, and the four masters were caught shamelessly...

This family has a lot of roles!

Bai's comment: "This is enough for me to be happy for a year!"

As Cui Qian listened, he wanted to laugh three times!

No wonder I have to keep a low profile, my father and aunt will give him away to be ruined, no matter how much I endure, I am not a human being, whoever can bear it!Cui Yu is so kind, so he turned his face this time, I'm afraid it's because of his affection, he won't let Cui Xingzhang mess around anymore!

To be able to drive the four of Cui Xing back one by one, who are anxious and holding great expectations, and never dare to commit any crimes again, that child must have a lot of tricks!The cat demon... what cat demon, it must have been arranged by that child!

"I'll go over there!" Cui Qian thought together, couldn't hold it back any longer, and immediately got up to leave.

Bai quickly pulled him away: "It's not too early or too late, Cui Xing is probably not at home, what are you going to do?"

Cui Qian and his wife had a very good relationship, so he explained at this moment: "To tell you the truth, Madam Cui, that child is a good one. As a husband, you must make good friends, before it's too late!"

Bai didn't know it, but she believed in her husband and never doubted his decision-making. She turned her beautiful eyes and immediately had an idea: "A few days ago, I gave my mother a forehead wipe. I did an extra test, and the color is not bad. , why don't you take it and honor the old lady over there?"

Seeing that the doctor didn't react, she said again: "The old lady is raising Cui Ying. That girl is intelligent and energetic. Before Cui Xing's family came back, she was the one who helped the old lady in the house. Let me listen. People said that she seemed to have visited Cui Yu's small courtyard, and Cui Jin also appeared in Cui Yu's place..."

Cui Qian understood immediately, and shook Bai's hand with a gentle smile: "Madam is still smart! If you have such a good wife and help, what can I ask for!"

"Bah, don't talk about flowers." Bai's face flushed slightly, and he spat at him affectionately, "I still need a thank you gift. The hairpin you gave me last time was missing a hairpin..."

"I'll go back and buy it!"

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In Cui's back house, Mrs. Zhang was losing her temper with her close mother.

"What? Let's go!" She had a look of disbelief, and she didn't even notice that the cup in her hand fell to the ground, "Don't you really like Cui Yu, you must have him, didn't you give a deadline of five days, why did you leave! "

The round-faced mother had a bitter face: "That's not what I said! But when the old slave came to the door, that's what they said there, saying that Chang'an came with an urgent letter, and there are some nobles to entertain, without Mr. Tian, ​​so..."

"Then what should I do about my business!" Zhang's brows were raised high, with an angry expression on her face, she tried her best to think of a way to make Cui Yu obedient, but not to embarrass Tian Xiang, she racked her brains against the injury Thinking about it, my head hurts, is everything empty in the end!

"It doesn't matter," the round-faced mother immediately replied, "It is said that Mr. Tian Xiang specifically told you before he left, our sixth young master, he wants everything. The agreed five-day deadline is five days. It’s just that he returned to Chang’an, and the two places have a one-day schedule, so everything is based on our time here. Mr. Tian Xiang will add the time when he finally received a reply to the schedule. He also left a message saying, if you have any ideas, madam, you can do so. Do it, he just wants the result."

Zhang's eyes narrowed slightly: "If this is the case, it's not bad... One day's distance, Luzhi, let me tell you what you found, did you find it?"

The maid Lu Zhi stood up calmly: "Return to madam, I asked this morning, because the medicine is not easy to get, so I have to wait for two days."

"Two days, two days... in time." Zhang's laughter came from the room, gloomy, depressing, yet reckless and joyful.

The messenger boy who was hidden behind the colonnade silently bowed his head and backed away, pretending not to hear.

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As soon as Cui Qian entered the mansion, he called the servant whom he had been kind to. Seeing that he inquired about the matter, the servant immediately sold Mrs. Zhang: "...it seems like he ordered some medicine."

Cui Qian's face was serious, he gave the reward money, and went directly to the old lady's courtyard past Cui Xing's courtyard where the man was not at home.

The stepwife of the old man of the West Mansion is very young, about 45 years old, as old as the eldest son here. For this reason, she pays attention to avoiding suspicion after marriage. Although she occupies the position of mistress, she hardly communicates with her stepson.Fortunately, she has a gentle temperament and doesn't like to take power. When the eldest daughter-in-law gets married, she hands over the butler's card and concentrates on serving the old man.

Afterwards, her stepchildren made great achievements one after another, and her eldest son died in an accident. She also carried it over, and she was still the same as before, gentle in dealing with things, and not forceful in everything.When the daughters-in-law are here, she will play the right card, regardless of everything, and when the daughter-in-law is away, she will take back the housekeeping power and take good care of the family.

She has a very soft temper, she seems to respect everyone and take everyone into her heart, but she also seems to be out of her mind, whatever happens in the world, she will be like that, and she will never fail.

But Cui Qian knew in his heart that this young old lady didn't care about everyone. For example, her own youngest son, who was about to be eighteen, was the age to be married and promising; At a young age, the head of the family's board of directors is sober-minded. If it wasn't her who taught him, who taught him?There is also that little fat boy Cui Jin, who looks naughty and seems to have no future, but that kid has a very bad temper, and he is very defensive, remembering love and holding grudges. I have found a brother, and I will not be afraid of being left alone in the future.

Cui Qian didn't dare to look down on this woman, even though she was not much older than him, he still respectfully saluted and called her uncle.

Su smiled and called out: "This is really, what brought you here? How is the family? How are your parents?"

"It's been a long time since I came here to say hello to you. It just so happens that I have nothing to do today, so I'll take a look. My family is fine, and my parents are fine. My wife is good at needlework. She embroidered her forehead a few days ago." , I brought it for you, please don't dislike it." Cui Qian presented the gift.

"Still thinking about my old lady, it's really hard for her!"

"She said that she came early to greet you!"

Cui Qian didn't dare to underestimate Su Shi, and he didn't want to find out anything from Su Shi's mouth, but he was eager. After exchanging pleasantries, he tried a little... Sure enough, Su Shi didn't reveal anything, as if he didn't understand him. the meaning of.

It doesn't matter, anyway, his target... Cui Qian's eyes shifted slightly, and fell on Cui Ying, who was sitting quietly on one side, with a very standard sitting posture and etiquette.

"Ying'er, send your uncle off for me."

Cui Yingfu saluted: "Yes."

Walking on the road, Cui Qian stopped holding back and asked Cui Ying directly: "I heard that you have a very good relationship with your newly returned Sanbo's family, especially... Cui Yu, the concubine son of the sixth line?" He was talking , staring closely at Cui Ying's face.

Cui Ying's expression froze, her eyes filled with wariness, and she disappeared in an instant. When she spoke, she was already an innocent girl of this age again: "Look at what uncle said, they are all one family. How can we have a bad relationship? Ying'er and everyone Okay, otherwise grandma will be to blame!" She also looked around, and quietly made a cute face at Cui Qian, "Ying'er didn't do anything wrong, uncle can come directly to discipline, don't secretly complain to grandma !"

Cui Qian stroked his beard in satisfaction, and laughed: "Little girl! Don't worry, uncle likes you, why would you sue? In the future, if you have any troubles that you can't solve, you can come to uncle, and uncle will support you!"

Cui Ying hit the snake on the stick, and immediately responded sweetly: "That's what you said, uncle, it must not be counted!"

Cui Qian smiled, his eyes flickering non-stop.

Little girl, no matter how young she is, no matter how fast her expression changes, how can she match his sharp eyes!When he asked about Cui Yu, Cui Ying was obviously worried and guarded, but changed her expression in a moment, and moved away coquettishly, there must be something wrong inside!

This is not a big deal at all, if not, she just denies it, if so, it's okay to admit it, but she reacted like this... Cui Yu must be very important to her, and she intends to protect her!

This girl is a good girl, the old lady taught her to be in charge, and his wife, Mrs. Bai, praised her very much. ...There must be a big skill!

Such an outstanding junior... blind people can't see it, he wants it!

If others want to destroy it, he will protect it!