Hold the thick thighs tightly [My father is a traitor]

Chapter 706: Senior Brother Leng, please say something! + The Confrontation between Two Foxes

Everyone in the courtyard stopped talking because of Qiu Xuanzhi's question, and their eyes fell on Lin Yuzan.

A breeze blew past, lifting the old man's hair. He stepped forward and humbly replied, "To answer the question, Grand Secretary Qiu, my name was given by my grandfather Lin Song. He once said that the nobles often use the jade cup to serve wine. I hope that I can also become an indispensable tool in your Majesty's hands."

As soon as these words were spoken, a few scornful sneers were inevitably heard from all around.

Lin Yuzan's face gradually turned red, and he looked around at a loss.

Qiu Xuanzhi's eyebrows flashed with displeasure, and he glanced at the people who spoke. Seeing that they quickly restrained their expressions, he praised: "You are honest and simple, unlike those slick and calculating people who use sweet words to fool me."

Upon hearing this, the students in the courtyard hurriedly bowed and said in fear and trepidation, "Students dare not."

Qiu Xuanzhi slowly fanned himself with a paper fan and sighed, "There is no one who is free from anger and resentment. As long as we work for the benefit of the people, these minor problems are harmless."

The students responded in unison again: "Yes, we will listen carefully to your instructions."

Qiu Xuanzhi nodded in satisfaction, then he looked at the little boy and smiled lovingly: "I don't know what this little friend's name is, could you tell me?"

The little kid who was speaking without restraint just now timidly hid behind Lin Yuzan, grabbed his clothes and said in a delicate voice: "My name is Qing Jie'er, and I am a lovely and charming little girl."

Lin Yuzan: ...

"Chen You" glanced speechlessly at the lying kid, but did not expose him in the end. He was even afraid that he would say something weird again, so he helped him cover up his lies.

"Master Qiu, this is Lin Yuzhan's niece. There is no one to take care of her at home, so I brought her here. She won't make a fuss."

As if to prove that what he said was true, Wang Gungun quietly poked his head out from behind the old man and smiled obediently at Qiu Xuanzhi: "Sister Qing is so well behaved!"

After saying this, the kid quickly hid behind the old man.

Lin Yuzan lowered his head slightly, glared at him secretly, then raised his head as usual, and immediately met Leng Shuyu's undisguised sarcastic eyes.

His face suddenly turned red, and he lowered his eyes in embarrassment, continuing to be a shy student who came to the door with a thick face.

Qiu Xuanzhi, who was standing by, did not notice the two people looking at each other, nor did he doubt the androgynous kid. He just saw the kid wearing coarse clothes and cloth shoes, with a bun on his head that looked like weeds, and he couldn't help but feel pity for him.

He said to the old man gently, "Now that you are here, there is no need to be restrained. Many students here can help you solve your doubts. If you have any difficulties, come to me and I will tell you everything I know."

Seeing this, Lin Yuzan also submitted his own article at the appropriate time.

Qiu Xuanzhi glanced at Leng Shuyu, who also understood what he meant and stepped forward to take the article. He replied in a businesslike manner: "Junior Brother Lin, I will call you over after Scholar Qiu has read your article."

"Thank you, Mr. Qiu, and thank you, Senior Brother Leng!"

The old man bowed again to express his gratitude, then stood up straight and watched the two men leave with envy.

However, after Leng Shuyu took a few steps, he suddenly stopped and turned around and said, "Brother Chen You, I have written a few articles these days. Can you come over and help me check if there is anything wrong with them?"

Upon hearing this, Chen You looked at the old man with embarrassment and explained, "Brother Andy, Brother Leng and I are also good friends, so it's not easy to refuse. You discuss it with the others in the courtyard first, and I'll be back soon."

He also comforted her: "Don't worry, I have been here many times. These are very good people and they will definitely not make things difficult for you."

After saying this, he couldn't wait for a response, and left the two, one big and one small, without looking back.

Seeing that there was finally no one around, Wang Gungun started to speak without restraint again, and complained in a low voice: "No one here has a good ending! That person didn't listen to the old man's advice, and now he is in trouble."

As he muttered, a burning gaze fell on the kid's head. He looked up subconsciously and met the old man's angry gaze.

The little kid immediately made a gesture to shut up and gave him a docile and ingratiating smile.

Lin Yuzan turned his eyes away in disdain, put the kid's strange behavior aside for the time being, took his little hand, and walked towards the crowd, wanting to chat with him.

Unexpectedly, these people were not as easy to get along with as "Chen You" said. When they saw the two, one big and one small, coming over, they either made sarcastic remarks or chose to turn a blind eye.

Lin Yuzan went to a few groups and joined in the fun, then with an embarrassed look on his face, he took his child and found a pavilion where no one was gathered and sat down in silence.

Even at this moment, he did not forget to maintain his character, with a sad face of being unappreciated, and he kept his ears open in all directions, catching useful information.

I don’t know how long it took, but a strange sound of footsteps was heard in the pavilion, and the old man looked to the side.

Leng Shuyu was seen standing beside him with his hands behind his back, looking at Wang Gungun who was acting like a good boy with a meaningful smile on his face.

"Junior Brother Lin's family is really interesting. His daughter pretends to be a nephew when he is outside, and his nephew pretends to be a daughter when he is outside!"

Lin Yuzan nodded without denying it, and smiled helplessly: "Senior Brother Leng has not yet had a child, so it is naturally difficult for him to understand. If you don't follow these children, they might cause trouble."

As he spoke, he bowed and thanked the man: "Thank you very much, Senior Brother Leng, for covering up for my daughter last time. Otherwise, if word got out that she was taken to Huichun Tower by my eldest uncle for a banquet, I'm afraid she would become a laughing stock."

Leng Shuyu watched his performance quietly and said teasingly, "Junior Brother Lin is good at pretending and always deceives others. I don't know how many people have been fooled by your appearance like me."

However, Lin Yuzan looked up as if he did not understand what he was saying, and then he heard him say, "Come with me, Mr. Qiu wants to see you and your nephew."

His unchanged sarcastic eyes fell lightly on his face, then glanced at the "well-behaved" kid, sneered, turned around and led the way.

Just then, something happened that he could not have imagined.

Wang Gungun was glanced at several times by this person with a sinister look, and he was already filled with rage. When he saw him turn around, he rushed over, grabbed his clothes, and loudly accused him: "I am obviously a lovely girl. What right do you have to say that I am a man? I will take off my pants to show you if I am a woman and whether we look different."

Leng Shuyu:......

The sudden action of the little kid startled Lin Yuzan. He quickly stepped forward and held the agitated little kid in his arms, and said in a gentle voice, "Qing... This uncle never said that you are a woman, don't be angry!"

Wang GunGun still glared at the two men without giving in: "Do you think I'm stupid? When did I become your nephew? If you don't take good care of me, I'll complain to my aunt."

Before he finished speaking, the little kid started crying loudly with grievance, full of true feelings.

"I am obviously a cute girl, but you guys insist that I am a boy, you bad guys..."

Lin Yuzan held back his anger and coaxed the boy a few more times, then turned to the gloomy-faced man for help: "Senior Brother Leng, don't be too serious with a child. Just say something to him and he will stop making trouble."

The noise here had already alarmed everyone in the courtyard. The little kid's few words also let everyone know the whole story, and they all cast reproachful looks at the two people who were teasing the little kid in the pavilion.

But seeing Lin Yuzan's anxious face and trying hard to comfort the baby, the pressure was instantly transferred to another person.

Leng Shuyu stared at the two people, one big and one small, swaying back and forth. An indescribable coldness flashed across his eyes, which disappeared in an instant. He smiled apologetically and bowed to the little kid, saying, "I said the wrong thing just now. It should be Junior Brother Lin and my niece. Don't be angry, Miss."

As soon as these words were spoken, Wang Gungun burst into tears and smiled, nodding with satisfaction.

Lin Yuzan heaved a sigh of relief and hurriedly apologized to Leng Shuyu: "Brother Leng, children are ignorant, please bear with me."

Leng Shuyu nodded with a forced smile, and became his usual gentle and jade-like self again.

"It's okay. You two, follow me and go see Grand Secretary Qiu. Don't keep him waiting for too long."

As the words fell, Leng Shuyu no longer paid attention to the two, one big and one small. He smiled with apology and helplessness at everyone in the yard, then turned around again to lead the way.

Lin Yuzan and Wang Gungun looked at each other and immediately separated in disgust. They hurriedly followed the man and left everyone's sight.

After turning a few corridors, the three arrived at where Qiu Xuanzhi was.

I saw him waving a blank paper fan comfortably, with the aroma of tea wafting in front of him and a few articles placed beside him.

Qiu Xuanzhi had a calm smile on his face. Seeing that they had arrived, he put down the paper fan in his hand, raised his hand to signal them to sit down, and said, "Lin Yuzan, you and I should be reunited as old friends. There is no need to be too restrained. Just treat this place as your own home."

Lin Yuzan's eyebrows trembled slightly, as if she was happy and surprised. She thanked the little boy and sat down slowly opposite the man.

Qiu Xuanzhi's gaze stayed on him for a moment, and gradually turned into melancholy.

After a moment, he sighed, took a sip of the teacup, and then went straight to the point: Although when I heard Chen You mention you, I guessed that you were the descendant of my old friend, but there are many people with the same name in this world, so I can only suppress my excitement and wait for you to come and meet me. "

Then he carefully pulled out a piece of unique paper from the pile of articles beside him. Unlike the other smooth papers, this piece of paper was a little rough, but he held it in his hand and examined it carefully as if it were a treasure.

Lin Yuzan's eyes flickered appropriately. As soon as he stepped into this place, he noticed that some of the papers beside him were yellowing, which were obviously old rice paper. Seeing this scene, he had already guessed what would happen next.

Then, the old man heard the person opposite sigh: "The handwriting is similar, the name is the same, you are indeed Brother Fushun's student."

student?

Lin Yuzan's heart suddenly shook, and he looked at him in astonishment, opening his mouth slightly as if to say something, but this man raised his hand to stop him.

Qiu Xuanzhi put the article aside and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "Time flies. I never thought that when my brother Shi Nian and I were traveling abroad, I would meet my brother Fu Shun. At that time, we were full of vigor and vitality and vowed to meet again in Yanjing to reminisce about our youthful friendship. Who would have thought that now I am the only one left facing an empty chair."

He raised his eyes to look at the old man and asked, "I wonder how your teacher is doing now? Four years ago, he visited Yanjing, but left in a hurry due to something. If Brother Shi Nian hadn't told me, I would have never known about it."

Lin Yuzan's expression suddenly became complicated, with shock and grief intertwined in his heart. His eyes were red and he choked up and said, "Teacher... passed away four years ago..."

As soon as he finished speaking, Qiu Xuanzhi sat there in a daze, remaining silent for a long time as if he couldn't come back to his senses.

After a while, Leng Shuyu, who was watching the show nearby, called out to him. He then spoke slowly, his voice low and full of sorrow.

"No wonder, Brother Shinian said your teacher would bring you and another student to become his disciple, but he hasn't come yet. I thought it was because of Brother Shinian's departure that your teacher thought there was no hope of becoming his disciple... I never thought your teacher would also... I really should have asked around."

These words made the atmosphere in the room suddenly become heavy. An unspeakable sadness filled the air, and the whole room seemed to be shrouded in sorrow.

The two sat facing each other in silence, both immersed in their own sorrow.

Leng Shuyu looked at this scene, and a sarcastic arc unconsciously appeared at the corner of his mouth, but it disappeared in a flash. He adjusted the atmosphere in time and refilled the hot tea for the two of them.

The rising hot air blurred their red eyes and brought them back to their senses instantly, allowing them to continue their performance.

Qiu Xuanzhi slowly stood up, patted Lin Yuzan's shoulder comfortingly, then stood with his hands behind his back and sighed, "Brother Shi Nian suddenly fell ill and could not be cured. Before he died, he handed your and another person's articles to me and asked me to accept you two as his disciples. Don't let such a good talent go to waste."

He slowly turned around, stared at Lin Yuzan, and continued in a deep voice: "I saw your article today. Although it has improved a lot compared to four years ago, it is not enough for you to get a good ranking in the Enke."

Having said this, Qiu Xuanzhi stopped talking and admired the change in the other person's expression, from shock, surprise, joy to finally a mixed feeling of dejection.

Lin Yuzan finally stood up, bowed respectfully to him, and said truthfully: "Master Qiu, to be honest, I didn't know that you were looking for a teacher for me. Four years ago, you left me a letter saying that you were looking for a friend. When I heard about you again, he had already died in the avalanche."

"Over the years, my eldest uncle and I have been mourning for our teacher, studying hard and saving money for our trip to Beijing. Finally, we got our wish and went to the Yunfei Academy that our teacher had mentioned once. We were also accepted as a student by Master Jiang."

As he spoke, a look of regret emerged on his face, "If I knew what the teacher had planned for the two of us, my uncle and I would definitely not go to Yunfei Academy."

Qiu Xuanzhi nodded slightly, and said regretfully: "Things in life are unpredictable. Since you two have another opportunity, I will not force it. I just hope that Brother Shinian will not blame me for breaking my promise."

Then, he changed the subject and glanced at the obedient Wang Gungun meaningfully: "It's just that the imperial examination is coming soon, and your essay is still not good enough. If you want to win the emperor's favor, you still need to polish it. This imperial examination is different from the previous ones. The emperor attaches great importance to it. If you do better, you can get out of your current predicament."

Lin Yuzan bowed again politely and said sincerely, "I hope that Master Qiu will not despise my ignorance and will be willing to teach me."

Qiu Xuanzhi stroked his beard and smiled, very satisfied with his reaction: "Since you have this intention, I will help you. From now on, you can hand over the article you wrote to Shuyu, and when you are on vacation, I will give you some advice. I know Mr. Jiang from Yunfei Academy. In terms of talent, I am slightly better than him."

When Lin Yuzan heard this, he was overjoyed. He pulled Wang Gungun up and thanked him sincerely again.

Wang Gungun, who was forced to do business, couldn't help but curse inwardly: Two old foxes!