Just as Xiao Heng and the others had expected, as soon as the news of Cui Yuandao's return and reinstatement spread, the officialdom was in an uproar, and the scholars were as happy as if it were New Year's Day.
Cui Yuandao is already old. In fact, he is even older than Yang Bo. When he came out of seclusion this time, his temples were already gray, and even his beard was white.
When Cui Daru came to the capital, the first person who felt relieved was Princess Fenyang. She set up a welcoming banquet at Juhai Manor to welcome Cui Yuandao.
It was clearly a very private banquet, but because the guest was Cui Yuandao, the entire Juhai Manor became lively. When the younger students and scholars heard the news that Cui Yuandao was coming to Juhai Manor, they almost swarmed in and surrounded the entire Juhai Manor.
All the private rooms in Juhai Manor, from the main building to the gardens on both sides, have been booked.
Such a grand scene is so rare that even Princess Fenyang couldn't help but frown: "This is too much."
They were planning to build momentum for Cui Yuandao, but everything has its limits. Once that line is crossed, the same thing will become completely different.
Cui Yuandao stroked his beard and thought the same thing: "Too much, too much."
He frowned and looked at Princess Fenyang, then shook his head patiently: "I am old..."
He really didn't want to get involved in this mess.
However, even if he is a great scholar, he cannot really become a saint. He is a mortal with seven emotions and six desires. He is unwilling to do so, but his family needs him.
Princess Fenyang smiled and reached out to pour him a cup of tea, nodding gently and softly: "Uncle is teaching us that we are frivolous."
Her attitude was nonchalant. Cui Yuandao felt indescribably uncomfortable when looking at her. When she was young, she was able to maintain her integrity, but now that she is old, she has to consider the faces of the younger generation in everything.
He hesitated to speak. He didn't know why the meal was stuck in his throat. He finished it without tasting it. Then he said with a straight face, "I want to go back."
The Cui family also has an old house in the capital, but Princess Fenyang immediately said, "I'll have someone send someone down to prepare the carriages and horses."
"No need." Cui Yuandao shook his head and refused: "I will just go back to the old house."
A person of integrity should behave like a person of integrity. What's wrong with mixing with a prince
Cui Yuandao has not been an official for many years, but the habits and taboos he had when he was an official are still ingrained in his bones.
Princess Fenyang ignored Cui Yuandao's rejection. When she heard him say that, she smiled and changed her mind. She asked someone to prepare a sedan chair, and then smiled gently at Cui Yuandao: "In that case, then it's up to you, uncle. I have already asked someone to clean up the old house. It's appropriate for you to go there anytime."
Her decisive tone made Cui Yuandao very uncomfortable. After a long while, he endured it and nodded, then turned away.
Not giving any face at all.
Princess Fenyang didn't care and just sat down.
The people below had already come up and removed all the dishes, and replaced the tea, fruit and snacks. Mr. Cui took a sip of the new tea and said softly, "The master is not very willing. The owner of the family told me to tell you that everything must be done slowly, and don't let the master give up in the end."
Princess Fenyang sneered, "My father was too lenient with him. He is a so-called great scholar, famous all over the world. Isn't it because of the Cui family's financial support that he is known? He is always arrogant and proud. Isn't it because of the Cui family's financial support? The family supports him, so he should make some contributions to the family."
She coughed and said coldly, "Don't worry about him. If he really had no desire for power, he wouldn't have come. He just wants to save face. Just hold him up."
Since she said so, Mr. Cui didn't know what to say and just replied with a low "yes".
Princess Fenyang then asked him, "How is Qi Yunxi's matter being handled?"
Mr. Cui immediately understood: "I have found a way to contact Mr. Bai. He said he would introduce us to someone in the southeast. If it is true..."
Princess Fenyang hummed, and her chaotic mood finally improved a little. She instructed: "You will be in charge of this matter. If there is any news, notify me immediately."
If one could take over Qi Yunxi's power and connections and replace Qi Yunxi's position, the benefits would be simply tempting. Even a century-old family like the Cui family needs money to support the family's prosperity, and no one would complain about having too much money.
The two discussed for a while, and seeing that it was getting late, Princess Fenyang asked again: "Is it my sixth cousin who came with my uncle?"
Seeing Mr. Cui nod, Princess Fenyang curled her lips and said, "Tell my sixth cousin to be patient and serve his uncle. He will get whatever he wants. Also, give him a welcome gift."
Princess Fenyang was very generous. When Mr. Cui Liu received the bill for 50,000 taels, he swallowed his saliva and didn't know how to react for a moment.
With a total of 50,000 taels, the Cui family is a wealthy family, but at the same time, they have countless clansmen, big and small, near and far, there are always 30,000 to 40,000 clansmen.
Even though Mr. Cui Liu is considered the direct descendant here, since there are too many direct descendants, they seem less precious.
Fifty thousand taels was indeed a considerable fortune for a man like him who was not familiar with household affairs and was not involved in production, and was not the head or successor of the family.
Mr. Cui smiled meaningfully and said, "This note is issued by Baotong Bank. When you are free, please let me know. I will send someone to accompany you to transfer the name and withdraw the money at your convenience."
A pie fell from the sky, and Mr. Cui Liu's heart became more and more boiling. His father was aloof, but with so many children in the family, didn't they have to eat
He agreed immediately.
Mr. Cui left satisfied.
The lights in the Cui family mansion were on. Mrs. He sat in the carriage. She lifted the curtain and looked toward the Cui family mansion. Then she turned to look at Su Yao and said, "Yaoyao, are you sure?"
With Cui Yuandao entering the cabinet, all their previous efforts were wasted, and now the situation that had finally turned in their favor was suddenly about to change.
Naturally, they were not happy about this.
But Cui Yuandao was indeed a man of high moral character and prestige. When he came out of seclusion, scholars all over the world wanted to pay homage to him. For Emperor Yuanfeng, it was also a victory to some extent. It could be said that it was something that everyone was happy to see.
Mrs. He and Mrs. Su were both very pessimistic about how to solve this problem, but Su Yao said firmly that she had a way.
Although Mrs. He believed in her granddaughter's abilities, she couldn't help but feel a little worried.
Su Yao nodded gently, knowing what her grandmother was worried about, and smiled slyly with curved eyes: "Grandma, wait a moment." (To be continued)