King's favor is hard to do

Because of a peace talk, the most powerful forces in Dayan's political situation were disturbed.Whether it was the royalist party who supported Li Guangning, the powerful military generals group with heavy troops, the remnants of the Seventh Prince's rebellion, or the civil servants who used to follow the lead of the prime minister's mansion, their spirits were all tense.

Everyone's attention is focused on the Prime Minister's Mansion—everyone knows the relationship with Ximan, which determines the change of the status of the most powerful military general group in this dynasty.And what is the attitude of the person who facilitated this negotiation and will preside over it?

But Du Yuzhang, who was supposed to be in the center of the vortex, became the calm eye of the typhoon.He still didn't go to court, and stayed behind closed doors for three whole days, without any movement at all.

"Among the 53 people, there are still nine who are willing to work for the peace talks... Are all the replies here?"

"Return to Du Xiang, I have taken them all back." The confidant attendant held up a stack of letter paper, "And there is an extra letter."

"Ok?"

"It's Lord Bai Jiaoran Bai. He got the news from nowhere. He knew that there was a disturbance in the peace talks, and someone was making trouble. He said——he used to come to our house every day, but he couldn't see Du Xiang. I hope Du Xiang can see you." Meet him, let him meet and talk to Du Xiang in detail."

—— See you every day?

"You call the steward. And bring the greeting card for visiting these days."

"Yes!"

Soon, the steward arrived.

"Du Xiang, look, these are all the meeting posts of the past few days. According to your previous instructions, I will not see them at all, and send them away politely."

The housekeeper handed over a stack of name cards.A long scroll was sent along with it, and the paper was filled with petty scripts.

"I've made a list of the gifts from your lords."

Du Yuzhang took it over and took a look.It is densely packed, except for antique calligraphy and paintings, it is gold, stone and jade, and there are many gold and silver jewelry.A rough estimate would cost a fortune.

"Follow the power and curry favor with powerful ministers. With this skill, wouldn't it be good to manage the government affairs under your own control? Steward, you have collected all these things?"

"The little one didn't dare to accept..."

The butler said in embarrassment,

"But if you don't accept it, they won't leave. There are more than a dozen carriages crowded outside the door, and the roads are blocked, attracting many people to watch and ask. At that time, Du Xiang, you had a high fever, and I really didn't want to disturb you, so I did it without authorization. I made a claim. Or, I will go back one by one according to the list?"

"...No need. Just leave it alone. Maybe it will come in handy sometime."

While speaking, Du Yuzhang hastily put away the long scroll.But on the way, he suddenly stopped moving, his eyes fixed on the end of the scroll,

"...Bai Jiaoran? He also gave a gift?"

"It's more than a gift. He comes every day, and the gift is different every day."

The butler suddenly looked a little unnatural,

"It's just something that Mr. Bai gave... that, I can't keep it for a long time. I feel sorry for losing it, so I decided to share it with the servants."

"..."

Du Yuzhang stared at the list of gifts behind Bai Jiaoran's name with a strange expression on his face.

——All the gifts from everyone are valuable and long-lasting things. They are called visiting patients, but they are actually bribes.Why is Bai Jiaoran so different?What does it mean to send some melon and fruit snacks in different ways every day?

"Master Du. Are you angry?"

Seeing that Du Yuzhang didn't speak, the housekeeper felt a little uncertain.But he knew that Du Yuzhang had always been generous to others, so he asked boldly, "Are you mad at me for making my own decisions? I know I was wrong, and I fined myself three months' wages..."

"It doesn't matter, eat it as soon as you eat it, it's better than ruining it. You did the right thing." Du Yuzhang interrupted him, "If Master Bai comes over again, please invite him to come in and sit down."

"Yes!" The butler breathed a sigh of relief.It's just that he still doesn't understand why so many people don't get a good face from their master when they give generous gifts.This Master Bai just gave some melons and fruits to eat, but he got such special treatment?

……

Sure enough, as the housekeeper said, Bai Jiaoran came every day, and this day was no exception.In the afternoon, the concierge came to report that Mr. Bai was waiting outside the door with his things again.

"Please come in."

When Bai Jiaoran saw Du Yuzhang, his face lit up.But he quickly became embarrassed, like a fool who did something wrong.

"Lord Du! Are you feeling well?"

"It's all right now, thank you Lord Bai for your concern."

Du Yuzhang was actually a little curious - he had no friendship with Bai Jiaoran, why did he come to visit every day?If it is said that these few days are because there is something to discuss, what about before the peace talks in Ximan have not made waves?

But before he had time to ask, Bai Jiaoran suddenly stood up and gave him a deep bow!

"Lord Du, I'm sorry! It's all my fault. You refused to see me these few days. I know you haven't calmed down! But I really know that I was wrong!"

what?

Du Yuzhang was dumbfounded.People in the officialdom are all self-confident about their identities, and they always put on words and put on airs. How can they admit their mistakes so straightforwardly?

What's more - what's wrong with Bai Jiaoran?Where are you sorry for yourself?Why didn't Du Yuzhang himself know?

Bai Jiaoran continued to say,

"I was the one who did something wrong in the mansion before—but I never intended to occupy Master Du's study! It's just that I read Master Du's article a few years ago, and I was shocked. I always wanted to study government affairs with Du Xiang. Increase your knowledge! His Majesty assigned me to work in that room, I just thought... If, if I could listen to the teachings at Du Xiang's desk, maybe I could improve myself..."

Bai Jiaoran's face was flushed red,

"It's just because it's Mr. Du's book case, and Mr. Du is not here, so I dared to use it... Who would have thought that Mr. Du would come back so soon? I have always wanted to explain to you to make amends, but I really only used it." Once! But you have been sick, and I dare not disturb you. And I have put away all your things, and even marked the location... I wanted to put it back for you afterwards... Now I have cleaned up all the study Now, everything has been restored to its original state, and it is no different from Mr. Du's original office - Mr. Du, it's all my fault, you don't remember villains, please forgive me!"

"..."

Bai Jiaoran spoke extremely fast, and he didn't know how many times he had typed the manuscript before.Du Yuzhang didn't understand until after he heard it. It turns out that the apology refers to Bai Jiaoran's occupation of the study in his prime minister's official residence.

"This...is just a study room. If Master Bai doesn't mention it, Du will forget about it. Since Master Bai has already used it, I will use it for you."

"No, no, no! I really know I was wrong, Mr. Du, please don't be angry with me!"

"..."

God is pitiful, Du Yuzhang really forgot about this - he was tied up to Fengqi Palace when he came out of the prime minister's mansion that day.After that, it was the clean room and the imperial study room, and nothing good happened at all.His state of mind has also undergone a great change. Looking back now, why is Li Guangning partial or not?Is this worth getting angry?