Bastard's Counterattack [Rebirth]

Half an hour later, the two stood in the depths of the alley.

After retiring from the imperial court, everyone was watching, Rong Youtang tried to evade repeatedly but failed, and reluctantly restrained his boredom, he took the lead in asking: "I don't know what advice Master Zhou has?"

"Mingtang, you—" Zhou Renlin reached out to grab his son's arm again.

"If you have something to talk about, don't do it!" Rong Youtang quickly avoided it, and said with a blank expression: "Just now, the court was dismissed, and everyone was watching, but you insisted on it. I don't know, I thought you wanted to beat up your colleagues."

"It's only natural for me to teach my son a lesson. Can't I beat you?"

Zhou Renlin was confident and confident, and asked in a low voice: "Since you returned to Beijing, you have visited relatives and friends everywhere, and even greeted those who couldn't name you, but you have forgotten your biological father! I sent people to deliver messages several times, but you did everything possible to avoid it." , avoid seeing it. Mingtang, you are too unfilial!"

"Father is kind and son is filial. Father is kind and son is the first one. A kind father is a filial son. Master Zhou, what do you think?" Rong Youtang said with a straight face.

"you--"

Zhou Renlin scolded angrily: "Niezi, thanks to your extensive reading of sage books, you don't even understand the principles of heaven and filial piety. You should be beaten! Even though there were some festivals in the past, your aunt is dead and I am old. The Zhou family belongs to your brothers and sisters." Man, what are you still dissatisfied with?"

Rong Youtang collected his mind, scanned his surroundings vigilantly, suppressed his anger, and replied dryly: "I don't understand what you are talking about. Mr. Zhou, today is not a rest period, don't you need to be busy with official business? Let outsiders see, Dacheng's court The life officer is also idle."

"What are you afraid of? So what if outsiders see it?"

Zhou Renlin raised his brows, rather annoyed, and raised his head to reprimand him: "You are a rebellious son, you acted recklessly, abruptly removed the household registration from your home, moved it to your uncle's name, and recognized your uncle as your father. I will not pursue those things for the time being. But, Even if you create another life, you can't change the fact that Jinniang is my concubine, take a step back, if you talk about the current generation, I am your uncle or a relative."

Jinniang, Rong Huaijin, is Rong Youtang's birth mother.

Rong Youtang's face changed suddenly, he turned around and left in a rage!He hates his biological father talking about his mother the most, this is a pimple that he can't let go of forever.

"Hey, stop!"

Zhou Renlin was in a hurry, rushed to catch up, stretched out his hand and grabbed the concubine's arm, clung tightly, and threatened angrily: "Want to leave? If you have the ability to step over me, let God open his eyes and see how you disobeyed your father!"

A short walk from this alley leads to a bustling city, and the government offices of various ministries in Kyoto are located nearby.

When a scholar meets a soldier, the reason is unclear.

The other party went all out to play a scoundrel, Rong Youtang really couldn't do anything, almost fell on his back in anger, broke free again, stretched his messy sleeves, and asked angrily: "What are you going to do?"

Father and son looked at each other, swords drawn.

Zhou Renlin panted with one hand on his hips, his temples were stained with frost, the corners of his eyes were densely covered with fine lines, and he gradually gained weight. The once handsome and romantic Tanhua Lang was old.

for a while

"When you return to Beijing to report on your work, there is no urgent business, and you don't even have time to chat for a while?" Zhou Renlin complained helplessly, and his attitude softened.He carefully looked at the concubine whom he hadn't seen for many years, and was satisfied with the other party's diligence and progress, outstanding achievements, and couldn't hide his satisfaction and pride—especially when compared with the concubine who had achieved nothing so far.

Rong Youtang turned his face away, and urged coldly: "Master Zhou, please don't make things difficult for others, tell me, what do you mean by blocking the way so arrogantly?"

"Cough cough." Zhou Renlin covered his sleeves, cleared his throat, and said majesticly, "You have suffered for three years abroad, and your political achievements are fair, but don't be arrogant, and you should always be humble and introspective. I heard that I will return to Beijing with you." The two military officers you have received have been rewarded, what about you? Does Your Majesty have a will?"

Rong Youtang frowned, very puzzled, and asked in confusion, "What am I?"

"Don't play stupid!"

Zhou Renlin feigned anger, and asked straight to the point: "You have managed Xizhou well, let the land flourish, and even rewarded your subordinates, why didn't you?"

Rong Youtang shook his head, smiled incredulously, and said in surprise: "Your words are amazing! How can the courtiers openly discuss and speculate about His Majesty's thoughts? Whether or not to award a reward depends entirely on His Majesty's wise decision. The imperial court orders officials only to perform their duties faithfully." That's it, what do you say to invite credit and reward?"

"Having said that, according to His Majesty's usual disposition, he will reward you to some extent."

Rong Youtang raised his eyebrows, and said in disgust: "I am young and ignorant, but fortunately His Majesty entrusted me with a heavy responsibility, I am already satisfied. I will always remember the mighty Long En, swear allegiance to the imperial court, and never think about anything else."

"Hey, people go to high places, between you and my father and son, let's say it's okay." Zhou Renlin leaned closer, pretending to be earnest, and whispered persuasion: "Mingtang, the current political situation is complicated and unpredictable. My eyes are red, and I don’t know what disaster will happen in the future. Frankly speaking, although Xizhou is poor, but my father hopes that you will return to the place as soon as possible, continue to be the magistrate, settle down for a few years, and earnestly practice the way of being an official. After the dust settles, you try to return to Beijing, then it will be safe."

Cloudy, what do you mean?

Rong Youtang was on guard all the time, scanning the surroundings frequently, and said bluntly: "I am ordered to return to Beijing to report on my duties. I have no choice whether to go or stay. I can only obey the imperial court's orders."

After rambling and laying the groundwork, Zhou Renlin finally revealed his true intention and sighed: "It is reported that His Majesty intends to let you stay in Beijing."

"Oh? I haven't heard of it." Rong Youtang withdrew his gaze from observing the movement in the alley, calmly.

"You child, pretending to be stupid again!"

A gust of cold wind blew through the alley, and the snow on the bluestone slabs swirled, chilling to the bone.Zhou Renlin rubbed his palms, his lips turned white from the cold, and said firmly, "Prince Qing must know more about the news that even I know. Could it be that he didn't tell you?"

With a thought in his mind, Rong Youtang suddenly came to his senses and thought to himself: Oh, he probably came here as a lobbyist for someone else.

"Well, as the saying goes, 'Father and son are soldiers', but I am not so lucky. I gave birth to you, a wayward child who is born to be rebellious, and always fights against the elders!" Zhou Renlin lamented, thought for a while, and earnestly urged: "Mingtang, It is impossible for your father to harm you. Remember, if your Majesty keeps you in Beijing, no matter what, you must refuse! Your stay in Beijing will be harmful but not beneficial. You must know that the father-in-law died of illness and King Guangping went to the funeral by order. By the way, he celebrated the Longevity Festival. The country of late talents - when there are three tigers fighting for life, you will become King Qing's biggest weakness, and you will definitely suffer."

His Highness King Qing...

Rong Youtang's face remained unchanged, his expression was calm.

"If you really agree with each other, can you bear to see him lose in the battle for succession, be depressed, or even die?" Zhou Renlin stepped up his efforts and continued to lobby: "Everything my father said is true, Mingtang, you are always smart, and you must be able to think. Tong, it’s an extraordinary period, the situation of fire and water, Ning Shao has nothing to do. The empress’s filial piety period is over, and King Qing is still unmarried, which is really rare in the royal family. It is at the cusp of the crisis. If you stay in Beijing, you will go to Qingwang’s mansion every day Running away will inevitably lead to gossip, why bother?"

It has to be said that what the biological father mentioned is the truth.

Rong Youtang lowered his eyes and pondered for a while, then raised his eyes, his eyes were bright, and he replied solemnly: "I will think carefully about what to do."

"What else are you thinking about? In short, you must not stay in the capital! I will not force you to recognize your ancestors and return to your ancestors. Listen to your father this time, and you will be considered a dutiful son." Zhou Renlin put one hand on his hip and the other hand on the official hat, extremely Anxious, blurted out the truth:

"At least help a bunch of dads!"

Rong Youtang immediately understood, probably guessed the other party's situation, and fell silent.

"Speak up, don't be in a daze." Zhou Renlin stretched his neck to urge him. He was coerced by the eldest prince's party and he couldn't escape. One mountain can't accommodate two tigers, let alone three tigers? Dad reminded you specially for your own good. Mingtang, you are young, and you are already proud of your official career. Don't be too aggressive. Be obedient and return to Xizhou for a few more years. , so as not to be involved in the vortex of competition for storage.”

Hypocrisy, hypocrisy, hypocrisy, talking all about my own good, but in fact you are planning for yourself!

Recalling all kinds of past events, Rong Youtang's heart became angry, he couldn't bear it anymore, and said in a flat tone: "Since you know the danger of three tigers fighting in one mountain, why do you dare to step on two boats with one foot? Are you afraid that the boat will capsize?"

"you……"

Zhou Renlin froze for a moment, then was shocked, dumbfounded, looked left and right in panic, looked at the concubine intently, avoided the important and ignored the minor, and responded vaguely: "You take care of yourself first."

There is nothing like knowing a son like a father, and vice versa.

Rong Youtang firmly believed that his biological father was trying to get rid of the eldest prince and was unwilling to continue his allegiance, so he gradually regained the throne. He said indifferently: "Walking by the river often, how can I not get my shoes wet? There is no impenetrable wall in the world. What about you, three Maybe no one knew five years ago, but now, everyone knows what should be known."

"Stop talking nonsense!"

Zhou Renlin was at a loss for words, speechless.He frowned and panted heavily. After a while, he slammed his sleeves, full of hostility, and squinted his eyes to ask: "Is anyone talking about me outside?"

"Master Zhou is well aware, why bother to ask?" Rong Youtang asked back.

"Hmph." Zhou Renlin curled his lips and said coldly, "I do know something, but none of those people should be feared. Although the queen and the head of the state passed away one after another, the prestige will always exist in Dacheng. I, I am not afraid. At worst, we will die together!"

The bravery of trapped beasts is not to be feared.

Rong Youtang shook his head secretly, with mixed feelings in his heart, but it didn't show on his face, feeling deeply tired, and said goodbye calmly: "Master Zhou, I still have official duties, so I will not accompany you, I will leave." After finishing speaking, he turned and walked.

"Wait!" Zhou Renlin stopped immediately, and blocked the way with open arms, as if intercepting a life-saving driftwood. His expression was almost crazy, his sleepless eyes were red, and he said slowly:

"The above one is for one reason, you should think about it carefully. Second, do you not recognize your father, even your elder brother? Mingjie has worked hard in the Imperial Academy for three years, and he has not yet been able to pick a good scholar. Seeking a good job, you are a bachelor of servants and have the right to participate in the evaluation, why don't you give him a hand? You are brothers!" Before the bastard could speak, Zhou Renlin said again:

"If you are obedient, I can raise your mother as a noble concubine."

"enough!"

Who cares?

——The bones of Marquis Pingnan are not yet cold. Given the chaos in the Zhou family, it is the best policy for Rong Huaijin to sleep peacefully. There is no benefit in raising a concubine.

Rong Youtang couldn't control himself, he was furious instantly, his eyes were burning like a torch, and he said through his teeth: "Yin and Yang are separated, the dead can be buried in peace, Master Zhou actually made a fuss about the dead?"

Finally pinch your seven inches!Zhou Renlin smiled, brushed off the sleeves of his robe, and said slowly: "This official handles housework, who has any reason to stop him?"

Rong Youtang's face was ashen, and he walked away.

Night Qingwang Mansion

"It's ridiculous!" Zhao Zeyong shouted.

"Master Zhou, Mr. Zhou is too much." Guo Da sighed, taking into account the presence of Rong Youtang, he endured many criticisms with difficulty.

"Although it's absurd, he does have the right to deal with the family name...and my clothes." Rong Youtang sighed deeply, heartbroken, unable to hide his depression, took a deep breath, and barely calmed down: "After all, in the The Zhou family has lived for more than ten years, and the existence of our mother and child cannot be erased, that is an indisputable fact."

"It's just that His Highness and the others are afraid that Brother Rong will fill the vacant position in the household department, so they ordered Mr. Zhou to intimidate him." Guo Da said bluntly.

Zhao Zeyong thought for a while, stared at Rong Youtang, and asked in a low voice: "This matter must be resolved as soon as possible, Mr. Rong, do you want to do it yourself? Or should I do it for you?"