Judge of the Song Dynasty

Chapter 23: One shot and it's gone

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Xu Zun went to work today full of passion, ready to make great contributions to the Dali Temple from today on. He was even prepared to work overtime to set an example for the officials of the Dali Temple. However, not only did he not work overtime, he even left early.

After coming out of the palace, Xu Zun went straight home. Still in shock, he had no intention of working at all.

Compared to Zhang Fei, the outsider, Xu Zun, the local, understands better what the crime of "deceiving the emperor" means!

He now only wants to kill Zhang Fei.

"Dad, why are you back?"

Xu Zhiqian, who has been relatively well behaved recently, was pruning potted plants in the front yard, acting like a lady. She was very surprised to find that her father, who was always hardworking, came home an hour earlier.

As soon as Xu Zun saw Xu Zhiqian, he suppressed his anger for half a day and rushed up, pointing at Xu Zhiqian and said, "It's all your fault, little girl. If it weren't for you, Daddy wouldn't be so scared today."

Xu Zhiqian was so confused by the scolding that she was stunned for a long time before she came to her senses. She immediately said with grievance, "My daughter hasn't done anything to displease dad recently."

"No?"

Xu Zun blew his beard and glared, "Yesterday when Zhang San asked Daddy for help, why did you, a girl, say anything? Daddy approved an official document for him, and it's not illegal. Those people who spies got the official document in this way. I told you to meddle in other people's business. I really... "

When I talk about the latter part, I really grit my teeth!

Xu Zhiqian was not a gentle lady from a wealthy family. Her personality was the same as her father's. She argued, "Although this is not illegal, it is because Daddy used his position to seek benefits for Zhang San. This will damage Daddy's reputation."

Xu Zun snorted, "So today the emperor used his position to approve a document for Zhang San, and also called Dad to question him."

Xu Zhiqian became more and more confused as she listened, and said, "Dad, what are you talking about? Why does Zhang San want the government to personally approve the official documents for him?"

Xu Zun covered his forehead and sighed, thinking with concern: "That boy is really cruel! He went to Kaifeng Prefecture to turn himself in today, saying that he committed the crime of deceiving the emperor."

"What?"

Xu Zhiqian was shocked.

Xu Zun glanced at his daughter and said, "You didn't expect that!"

As he spoke, he told Xu Zhiqian the general process of the whole incident.

After hearing this, Xu Zhiqian was stunned.

Oh my god!

Can it still be done this way

Would you do this for a piece of official document

If she had known this, she would not have dissuaded Xu Zun.

Give it to him quickly!

It's really terrible.

"Dad, this guy does whatever he wants, has a bad temper, and has bad intentions. If we continue to keep him in our house, something bad will happen sooner or later!" Xu Zhiqian said.

Xu Zun frowned and remained silent.

It has to be said that this matter really scared him. Who would joke about the crime of "deceiving the emperor"? However, he admired Zhang Fei's talent very much and wanted Zhang Fei to help him improve the law. Moreover, he always believed that it was he who brought Zhang Fei to the capital, and he had an obligation to take care of him. He began to feel conflicted in his heart.

Suddenly, I heard a burst of singing behind me.

"The back view is real, but the person is fake. There is no need to be obsessed. A hundred years ago, you were not you, and I was not me..."

The singing is filled with joy.

But the father and daughter were furious when they heard this.

Looking back, I saw Zhang Fei shaking his head and singing a little tune as he entered the door.

"You're finally back, little bastard."

Xu Zun immediately started roaring.

The singing stopped.

Zhang Fei saw the father and daughter standing in the courtyard and hurried over. Without waiting for Xu Zun to scold him, he took the initiative to bow to Xu Zun and said, "If today's incident has caused trouble for you, Zhang San is deeply sorry."

Xu Zun said excitedly: "Are you crazy? Are you gambling your life for a piece of official document?"

Zhang Fei said awkwardly: "My life is worthless, but it is worth more than this piece of official document. It's not a gamble."

"This isn't even a bet?" Xu Zun pointed at Zhang Fei and asked, "Do you think the crime of deceiving the emperor is something you can joke about?"

Zhang Fei said seriously: "Although I haven't read any books, I know the stakes of the crime of deceiving the emperor. However, I believe that no one will tear down the whole house just to catch a mouse. This matter only looks serious, but it is actually very safe."

If anything goes wrong with him, it will directly affect the Ayun case. Neither Song Shenzong nor Wang Anshi will allow any changes in this case. They must protect Zhang Fei.

In fact, Xu Zun had already figured this out clearly on the way back, but Zhang Fei's calmness at this moment made him feel that his self-esteem was slightly hurt. He couldn't help but ask himself, am I not even as good as that boy

And then again, this wasn't the first time Zhang Fei had done this. He was actually a habitual offender. If he didn't have the courage, he wouldn't have won the lawsuit. It was just that he had no other options in the previous times, and couldn't win head-on, so he chose to take an unconventional approach. He could have expected this, but this time Zhang Fei took the initiative, so he was so surprised and angry.

"mouse?"

Xu Zhiqian snorted softly: "You are self-aware."

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Thank you for the compliment, Madam Xu."

Am I complimenting you

Xu Zhiqian glared at Zhang Fei unhappily.

Xu Zun coughed, stopping Xu Zhiqian from continuing, and then said to Zhang Fei: "You have to remember one thing, I brought you to Bianjing, and I recommended you to fight that lawsuit. Anything you do will implicate me, so I don't want this to happen again. Moreover, if it involves matters of the court, you must discuss it with me first and cannot act on your own. If it is reasonable, I will definitely support you."

Zhang Fei said solemnly: "Yes, I remember it."

Xu Zun nodded and said, "You go back to the house first."

Zhang Fei bowed and walked towards his residence.

Seeing that Xu Zun was still unwilling to let Zhang Fei move out, Xu Zhiqian felt dissatisfied. Suddenly, her eyes turned and she said, "Dad, I'm going back to my room too."

Xu Zun waved his hand and said, "Go ahead."

Xu Zhiqian turned a corner in the corridor and left Xu Zun's sight, then immediately walked out of the corridor and headed towards Zhang Fei's residence.

After walking for a while, I heard the strange singing again.

"Sorrow is real, tears are fake. There is no cause and effect. One hundred years later, there will be no you, and no me..."

Listening to the cheerful song, Xu Zhiqian frowned slightly, thinking, how could he have any intention of repenting

Catching up to him, she called out, "Zhang San."

Zhang Fei turned around and said in surprise, "Madam Xu."

Xu Zhiqian came to Zhang Fei, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I want to talk to you about something."

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Mrs. Xu probably wants me to move out of the Xu Mansion."

Xu Zhiqian was stunned, "How do you know?"

Zhang Fei chuckled and said, "Besides that, there is nothing much to talk about between us."

"That's right!" Xu Zhiqian nodded in agreement.

Zhang Fei nodded and said, "To be honest with you, Madam Xu, I don't want to live under someone else's roof either. The reason why I'm so anxious to get this document is that I want to earn a living as soon as possible so that I can move out of the Xu Mansion."

Xu Zhiqian said: "Now you have obtained the official document."

Zhang Fei said: "Then I have to learn about the litigation market so that I can make a living. However, I have just arrived in Bianjing and am not familiar with everything here, not even the road conditions. If Madam Xu can help, I believe it will be much easier."

Xu Zhiqian said in disbelief: "You want me to help you?"

She felt frustrated. Can't you feel my hostility

Zhang Fei tilted his head slightly and said, "Madam Xu, you may also think that this is to drive me out of here as soon as possible."

Xu Zhiqian immediately said: "I will take you there tomorrow."

Zhang Fei smiled and said, "Thank you."

In fact, Zhang Fei didn't want to continue living in Xu's house. Although he couldn't leave Xu Zun for the time being, it didn't mean he had to live in Xu Zun's house, especially since the hostess didn't like him.

But he didn't just go out and find a job, he wanted to start his own business. Although he had gotten the official documents done, he still had to understand the market conditions, industry rules, rent, etc.

So this is a process and will take some time. Zhang Fei was worried that Xu Zhiqian would think he was deliberately delaying and refusing to leave, so he simply asked her to go with him.

Anyway, Xu Zhiqian couldn't wait for him to leave. The demands of both parties were exactly the same, so this cooperation was a natural outcome!

Having someone you know to guide you will make things easier!

Kill two birds with one stone.

The next day.

In front of Xu’s house.

Zhang Fei looked up at Xu Zhiqian who was riding on the horse. She was wearing a purple suit with black edges and narrow sleeves, and a white veil hat on her head that covered half of her face. She looked so heroic.

He lowered his head and looked at the cute little donkey in front of him. Suddenly, he put his arm on the donkey's back and looked up at Xu Zhiqian and said, "Madam Xu, you know, in the eyes of men, women should not ride horses, but donkeys."

Xu Zhiqian glanced at him and asked, "Why?"

Zhang Fei gestured with his hands and said, "Because the horse's back is wider."

Xu Zhiqian smiled contemptuously: "I heard from my father that you are good at speaking and arguing. Even Sima Dashi was defeated by you. I thought you would say something profound to make me willingly give up the horse to you. Now I see that you are just like that!"

After saying this, she squeezed her long legs together and slowly walked forward.

Very stable!

The maid Qingmei and an attendant followed closely behind.

"I've seen your long legs for a long time. There's no need to show them off. Besides, I don't want to ride your horse. Driving a Ferrari in the downtown area is either pretentious or stupid. Isn't the little donkey attractive? If you don't listen to the handsome guy, you will suffer after marriage."

Zhang Fei curled his lips in disappointment, rode on the cute little donkey, and followed.

Relatively speaking, the Northern Song Dynasty inherited the Tang system. Although the social atmosphere was not as good as that of the Tang Dynasty, it was still relatively open. Many women could be seen traveling on horses or donkeys on the road, and pleasure boats shuttled in the river, and women's laughter could be heard faintly.

At many street stalls, there are many women rolling up their sleeves, revealing their white arms, greeting customers.

After walking for about half an hour, Xu Zhiqian and Zhang Fei arrived at the east gate of Xiangguo Temple.

There are so many people here, it's very lively.

Even forcing Xu Zhiqian to get off the horse, Zhang Fei also quickly got off the donkey. After all, he learned the second kind of riding in his life on the way here from Dengzhou, and his technique was not yet very proficient.

If there's a violent collision, wow... there's going to be a lawsuit.

Suddenly, he heard bursts of piano music and laughter coming from the east. Zhang Fei looked in the direction of the sound and couldn't help but be refreshed. He saw many women dancing in the attic at the entrance of the alley, and some women were even sitting by the window and laughing with men...!

"Is this the Song Dynasty's "Momo Singing"? Tsk tsk... This is the "Momo Singing" at the entrance of the temple. The monks in our Song Dynasty are so lucky! No wonder the only Song Dynasty monk I know is called "Flower Monk."

Zhang Fei couldn't help but feel the urge to become a monk. Suddenly he saw Xu Zhiqian walking towards the street corner. He was stunned for a moment and hurriedly caught up with her. "Where are you going?"

Xu Zhiqian looked up at the street entrance and said, "All the bookstores are concentrated on that street."

Do you think I'm blind? That's clearly a place of fireworks. I can recognize it even if it turns to ashes, not to mention during the day! This is a man's sixth sense. Zhang Fei expressed doubt: "Are those places bookstores?"

"The bookstore is inside." After saying that, Xu Zhiqian continued to walk forward.

What the hell? A temple? A bookstore? A brothel? Is there really such a weird combination? Could she have brought me here because I'm handsome and then sold me as a male prostitute? Zhang Fei was a little nervous. After a moment of hesitation, he followed her with his hair disheveled.

That’s a way of making a living!