After leaving the Prince's Mansion, Chu Mo did not go home directly, but went to Xu's Mansion first. Xu Fufu, who came out after hearing the news, looked at Chu Mo with a sad face: "You bastard...you actually ran to the Prince's Mansion, and a After staying for so many days, I said, what good did that old thief do to you?"
"Huh? Didn't you call him an old bastard?" Chu Mo asked in surprise.
"..." Xu Fufu's head was full of black lines: "Is this the point of the problem? Since you were heard by others that day, those who look down on Xia Jing call him... all in private. The word old thief! Don’t even say it, these two words, it’s so exciting to say it!”
"..." Chu Mo also had black lines all over his head, looking at Xu Fufu: "How about Qingzhou Mu...?"
"What can I do?" Xu Fufu sneered and said, "The guy who came to ask for someone over there was arrogant and arrogant at first, but when he saw me, his legs went limp from fright. He was scolded by me and kicked out." I went back. Three days later, Zhang Chong secretly rushed to Yanhuang City, I saw him, and I scolded him again."
Chu Mo suddenly interjected, "How many beauties did he promise you?"
Xu Fufu's eyes widened, with a hurt expression on his face: "Ten...but of course I can't agree, Chu Xiaohei...you don't believe my integrity so much?"
Chu Mo sneered and said, "I don't believe Zhang Chong! He must think that for a guy like you, using beautiful women is more effective than using anything else!"
"He didn't succeed this time. Brother, I also have a limit. Is it true that the Xu family only has women in his eyes?" Xu Fufu rolled his eyes and said, "The old guy wanted to defend his son at first, but was rejected by me. I scolded you for a while. I said that your pig-like son, if my brother hadn’t reacted quickly and was kind enough, he would have been shot dead by the archers of the Prince’s Mansion long ago!”
"What did he say?" Chu Mo said.
Xu Fufu had an admiring expression on his face: "That old guy really deserves to be an old fritter who has been immersed in the officialdom all his life. He is too smart. Listen to me, and say that the archer directly will never be sent by the prince. , saying that the prince cannot do such a thing."
Chu Mo nodded, it was normal for Zhang Chong to have such a reaction. It would be hell if he could turn against each other and scold Xia Jing all at once.
Xu Fufu said: "The old guy won't be provoked by me, but he has accepted our favor. After he goes back, he must be well disciplined and never let his son come out to cause trouble again."
"That's it?" Chu Mo glanced at Xu Fufu, feeling that this was not quite like Mr. Xu Shi.
Xu Fufu sneered: "How is it possible? That idiot dares to scold you, if he doesn't let him lose his skin, can I let it go? Hey, I gave that letter to Zhang Chong, and what Zhang Qingyu said at the time, are all true. I told that old guy again. Hehe, Zhang Chong was so angry that he almost vomited blood. I reckoned that after that idiot Zhang Qingyu returned home and healed his injuries, he still had to be beaten up!"
Chu Mo secretly sighed in his heart, this matter can only be like this. Even if Zhang Chong knew who was the mastermind behind the attack on Zhang Qingyu, I'm afraid he would have traveled as far as he could, and would never have the guts to confront His Highness the Crown Prince.
Although Zhou Mu is already very powerful, but against the prince... he will definitely be crushed to the point where there is not even a scum left.
The court struggle of any dynasty is an extremely terrifying maelstrom. No matter who it is, once it is swallowed by this vortex, it may be hard to die well.
"Looking at you, it seems that you are not satisfied with the result?" Xu Fufu knew Chu Mo too well, and when he saw Chu Mo's reaction, he immediately asked.
Chu Mo shook his head: "We beat his son, tossed him half to death, and let Zhang Chong owe us a favor, that's pretty good."
Xu Fufu raised his eyebrows: "It's like you abolished Xia Jie, that bastard, and then Xia Jing still treats you like a uncle?"
Chu Mo glanced at Xu Fufu: "I have the ability to make him submit. Otherwise, do you think he would treat me like that?"
Xu Fufu looked at Chu Mo and sighed: "Little Hei, to be honest, you have really changed a lot when you come back this time. If you were in the past, you would never cooperate with someone like Xia Jing .”
Chu Mo was silent for a while, and said, "You have become indiscriminate between good and evil and have no position...is it?"
"No, I have become very mature! I am much more mature than me. In the past few days, Grandpa, who never speaks during meals, has mentioned you at the dinner table no less than ten times! Every time he mentions you, he always Why don't you have the expression of his grandson..." Xu Fufu said a little depressed: "The number of times I have been scolded in the past few days... has also skyrocketed!"
Chu Mo laughed loudly: "You deserve it, you should have done something serious long ago!"
Xu Fufu rolled his eyes and said, "I've done a lot of serious things these days!" Then he lowered his voice, leaned into Chu Mo's ear and said, "Sister Yiniang...has already contacted the one-armed uncle in your house Well, right now, we already have hundreds of people in our hands! But... it will take a year or so before it really plays a role."
"There are hundreds of people so soon?" Chu Mo was a little surprised, but also very happy, and said: "There are still three days before the New Year, and it will be effective after the next year, which is already very good."
"Brother Hei, I found... Sister Yi Niang is not only very concerned about this matter, but she seems... also very suitable for this job! It seems that the Taotie Building is about to change owners, because after a long time, she will definitely not be able to take care of it. Those on both sides are too tiring." Xu Fufu said.
"Then let Sister Mei take the lead!" Chu Mo said with a face of course: "She should be completely familiar with the process of the Taotie Tower now, right? Such a smart woman, what a pity to let her idle?"
Xu Fufu said angrily: "She is proficient in all kinds of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, let her be the proprietress of the restaurant... don't you think it's a pity?"
"Then where do you think she should go?" Chu Mo glanced at Xu Fufu: "I know you pity her, but have you ever asked her what she thinks? How can you be sure that she doesn't want to?"
"Huh? Chu Xiaohei... I see that you seem to know a little about girls now? Could it be... Which girl did you meet when you went out this trip?" Xu Fufu looked at Chu Mo curiously: " When it comes to women, you have always been the one who hides far away."
Chu Mo's face darkened slightly, and he said angrily, "None of your business! Is grandpa at home?"
"At home." Xu Fufu immediately closed his mouth.
This is the benefit of getting to know each other. Knowing where the other party's limit is, although Xu Fufu is as curious as a cat scratching his heart, he will never take the initiative to ask about this matter.
Because he can see that his brother has a story!
Afterwards, Chu Mo came to Xu Zhongliang's study again.
The old man seemed very busy, and he didn't exchange too many pleasantries with Chu Mo, and got straight to the point: "A few things, first, you are going to attend this year's New Year's dinner, and, before the dinner starts, there will be a small , A short... honoring ceremony!"
Xu Fufu stood aside, looking at Chu Mo with envy. After so many days, even if Xu Zhongliang didn't say anything, it would not be difficult for Mr. Xu Shi to find out what happened on the western grassland. .
Xu Zhongliang did not hide the truth from his grandson, he told him the inside story, and there was also the intention of motivating Xu Fufu.
"Hero Medal! When can I get one?" Xu Fufu muttered softly beside him.
Xu Zhongliang glanced at his grandson, unwilling to hit him, ignored him, and then said: "Second, at the New Year's dinner, you... will be a representative of the military to toast His Majesty."
"Ah?" Chu Mo looked at Xu Zhongliang in surprise, the corner of his mouth twitched, and said, "Grandpa Xu... this... I'm afraid it's not right?"
Xu Zhongliang looked at Chu Mo: "What's wrong?"
"I'm not in the military..."
"But you have made great contributions! Moreover, your credit can only belong to the military! Otherwise, that old Fang Mingtong will definitely go crazy." Thinking of Fang Mingtong's expression when he heard about this, Xu Zhongliang still had a feeling The urge to laugh. What a joy!
"But others don't know!"
"It's enough for His Majesty, me, and Marshal Fang to know!"
"I'm so young... How many people will be jealous of me when I'm pushed out like this? Isn't this equivalent to putting me on the fire?"
"You little devil, do you care about those jealousies?"
"Don't care...but..."
"It's nothing!" Xu Zhongliang waved his hand vigorously: "You little thing, others can't ask for it, but you push back and forth, saying that you are mature... I think you are too mature, how can you learn like us? These old guys are just as slick? You are a hot-blooded young man, what do you care about so many things? This matter is obvious, the emperor, Marshal Fang... and I, want to support you together! With us supporting you, what are you afraid of?"
As Xu Zhongliang said, he glared at the reluctant Chu Mo: "You can even play with Prince Daxia in your hands, so are you afraid of other challenges?"
"You old man, don't talk nonsense, you are a dignified prince... how can a brat like me make fun of him?" Chu Mo said honestly.
"You still know?" Xu Zhongliang sneered and glanced at Chu Mo: "If your grandfather is not around, I have to take on the heavy responsibility of disciplining you. Do you really think Xia Jing is Yi's generation? He is a prince, and he can be the chief of the cabinet. In terms of position, he has been sitting for so many years, will he be a person with no means? If you dare to underestimate him, in the end, you will definitely lose very badly!"
As Xu Zhongliang spoke, his tone softened, and he said earnestly: "You are still young, and your prospects are too bright. Don't be affected by some messy things. Those messy things between the court, don't let me know what to do. Don't get involved."
"A matter about the palace?" Chu Mo was startled and looked at Xu Zhongliang.
"The archer, grandpa used some means to investigate. It was found out that he was a personal guard secretly accepted by the third prince Xia Hao more than ten years ago. Later, he used means to send him to the Prince's Mansion. "Xu Zhongliang looked at Chu Mo: "When this archer left the Prince's Mansion without authorization and wanted to shoot Zhang Qingyu and blame you, do you think... Xia Jing really didn't know at all?"