Han Shizu

Chapter 1417
Sunset, Duke Qin's mansion.

On the flat stone road, a carriage slowly drove up, and the sound of it was extremely clear in this quiet neighborhood.The guards and retinues, the guards of ceremonial standards were obviously very high, they stopped in front of the gate of the mansion, and the guards in front of the gate saw this and quickly prepared to greet them.

The owner of the car is naturally Liu Xu, Duke of Qin who has returned to his residence.Stepped on a low stool to get off the car, and paused after landing. The sun had not yet completely set, hanging in the west, emitting bursts of gorgeous light. The bright sunset glow covered the sky, beautiful and colorful. Today is indeed a good day.

After taking a few breaths of fresh air, my mind seemed to be somewhat clear.Liu Xu is almost 24 years old, still a young age, but there is no trace of youthful spirit on his body, and his face is full of calmness, watertight.

When the master returned to the mansion, almost the entire mansion was affected, after all, everything in the mansion revolved around him.Both the vestibule and the backyard have entered a state of "high alert". Liu Xu really doesn't like this ostentatious feeling, even in his own mansion. Etiquette rules, people in the house follow the etiquette system, so he can't blame anything.

"Welcome Your Highness back home!" In the hall, his wife Bai Ying personally waited on Liu Xu, helping him take off his court clothes and hat.

"Ma'am, don't be too polite!" After taking his seat, Liu Xu took a sip of the hot tea served by the maid before turning his attention to his wife.

The Bai family is the married wife chosen for him by the empress. She comes from a famous family. After all, there are some. For Liu Xu, Bai Ying is his "contributor" and respects him very much.

"I don't know that my husband will return early today, and the food is not ready yet, so we have to wait for a while!" Bai Ying, who is a gentle wife, put away her gown and handed it to the maid on the side, and then said to Liu Xu.

"It's okay!" Liu Xu relaxed a little, but there was a trace of fatigue evident between his brows, and he replied with a smile: "Recently, the government office has been busy with work, and now there is finally a break, so I can have more leisure!"

The Lifan Academy of the Han Dynasty has not been established for a short time. Its function is to manage the affairs of different races in the country and coordinate the relationship between the races.In the past, it was almost a small and transparent department, but with the expansion of the territory of the Han Dynasty, more and more ethnic groups were annexed and recruited, the role of the Li Fan Yuan was gradually reflected, and the power was also increasing. Real power department.

As the leader of Lifan Academy, Liu Xu shouldered heavy responsibilities, so he was naturally busy.Especially some time ago, the imperial court systematically sorted out and reconciled the many ethnic forces within the Han Dynasty, and Liu Xu was so busy that he kept his feet on the ground.

Although Liu Xu is young, thanks to Emperor Liu's training, he has a lot of practical experience in government, and with the assistance of Zhao Kuangzan, he is more and more proficient in handling these complicated ethnic affairs.

The previous foreign conference was successfully concluded, and a lot of his heart and soul were involved in it. It was his achievements that could be put on the stage, and he was also recognized and praised by Emperor Liu.

"You've worked really hard these days, and it's time to rest for a while!" Noticing the exhaustion in her husband's expression, Bai said with concern.

"Thank you Madam for your concern!" Liu Xu still smiled, but shook his head, and replied with some stubbornness: "Working for the court, a little hard work is nothing, the most important thing is to live up to the trust of the emperor and not to delay the country's major affairs !"

Hearing what he said, Bai sighed, and didn't try to persuade her anymore. They have been married for almost seven years, and there is no danger of the "seven-year itch", but she has a deep understanding of Liu Xu.

My husband is smart, intelligent, tolerant and magnanimous. He is as gentle as jade. He is an elegant gentleman, but his bones are stubborn and proud that outsiders don't know. There are many things that the person next to her can't persuade.

"Where are the two boys?" Liu Xu asked after asking Bai to sit down.

"Wen Yuan was called into the palace, Shicai also came from the palace, and stayed overnight in the Chui Gong Palace to accompany His Majesty!" Bai replied.

Hearing this, Liu Xu smiled subconsciously, then looked at Bai, and said, "From now on, take them into the palace for a walk, visit the Chuigong Hall and the Kunning Hall more often, and let parents see their grandchildren more often. Well, they'll be happy too!"

"Yes!" Mrs. Bai was not interested in guessing Liu Xu's intentions, nor dared to speculate, but responded obediently.

Liu Xu now has two sons and a daughter, the eldest son Liu Wenyuan and the second son Liu Wenyuan are both born to the Bai family. Liu Wenyuan is only three years old now, and from time to time, Emperor Liu will be called into the palace.

"It's Wen Yuan," Bai's hesitant to say.

"What's wrong? What's the matter?" Liu Xu's expression remained unchanged, his tone slightly lowered.

"Today, when I went out to visit the city, I ran into a vicious dog who had run loose on the street, and I was a little frightened." Bai's tone was also a little angry: "I cried for a long time when I returned home, and I just calmed down!"

"There is such a thing!" In an instant, Liu Xu's eyes flashed a little cold, and he stopped drinking tea, and got up straight: "Take me to see him!"

Liu Wenyuan is the grandson of Tian's eldest son, and he also enjoyed the treatment of his father in the past. He was very favored by Emperor Liu. Every generation is always closer, and Emperor Liu is no exception.

When Liu Xu went to visit, he had already woken up. Fortunately, the guards were strong, and he was indeed frightened. There were still a few tears on his face, but when he saw his father, he was alive and kicking, and he described the vicious dog to Liu Xu with great interest. of ferocity.

After comforting him, when he returned to the study, Liu Xu's expression was terribly gloomy.Liu Xu's study room is not luxuriously decorated, but it has a great atmosphere, the air is filled with the fragrance of books, it is very quiet, giving one a sense of peace and tranquility.

But as the steward of the public house, he stood in the midst of it humbly, seeing Liu Xu with a gloomy face behind the desk, he couldn't help but feel uneasy.Liu Xu didn't put on airs for a long time, thought for a while, and asked directly: "Wen Yuan's matter, what is the situation, have you ever investigated it clearly?"

Hearing the question, the steward immediately said: "Return to Your Highness, the younger one has already checked clearly, he is just the son of a rich merchant in Nancheng, he was carrying a dog through the market, and wanted to compete, but the vicious dog got out of the leash and startled the eldest son!"

"Is there anything strange about it?" Liu Xu asked with a blank expression and doubts in his eyes.

The steward replied: "The little one did a careful investigation, it should be just an accident!"

Hearing this, Liu Xu was silent for a while, and said in a cold voice: "At the foot of the Son of Heaven, in the first benevolent area, there are such people who walk around the city with vicious dogs? What happened to Zhang Congde back then, is this happening again?"

Zhang Congde is the second son of the late Dingguo Gong Zhang Yanwei (the one who was scared to commit suicide by Emperor Liu). In his early years, he was taught a lesson because his dog ran into the market and ran into the hands of the party. Later, Zhang Yanwei ordered the dog to be killed. Cooking meat has just come to an end.

Of course, Liu Xu didn't care about such arrogant and domineering people. What he cared about was that his son was shocked and almost hurt, so he had to think more.

"Where's the person?" Liu Xu asked.

"Luoyang Mansion has already detained him, and the younger one has also urged the Governor of Zhao Mansion to judge and question him carefully!" The steward immediately said flatteringly, hoping to ease the anger in Liu Xu's heart.

I didn't think about it, but it aroused Liu Xu's even greater anger, and he stared at the steward fiercely: "What kind of status do you dare to supervise Zhao Kuangyi? What kind of yamen is Luoyang Mansion, is it that my Duke Qin's Mansion can order you around? You are very courageous." It's not small, do you also rely on the government like this on weekdays, and play tricks and power outside?"

Hearing this, a look of panic appeared on the steward's face, he plopped down on his knees, kowtowed and said: "Your Highness, forgive me! I really don't dare! The little one is just worried about you, and in a hurry, he acted recklessly and looked at His Highness." Forgive me, I will never dare to be so aggressive again."

Seeing his begging gesture, Liu Xu slowed down, and his anger was suppressed to the bottom of his heart again. After thinking for a while, he waved his hand: "Get up!"

I didn't say much else, but it's great news for the manager.The Duke of Qin's family is still very strict in governing the family, and Liu Xu also believes that his servants still dare not act recklessly like that.

"The guards have meritorious service, and we will reward you! From now on, Wen Yuan will not leave the mansion at will, and we must strengthen protection!" After pondering for a while, Liu Xu raised his hand and ordered: "As for this matter, continue to investigate. If it is really just an accident, let the Luoyang mansion judge. That's it, no more entanglement!"

"Yes!" The manager hurriedly replied.

"Is there anything else going on in the mansion?" Liu Xu asked again.

"Uncle Guo came to the mansion today and brought some gifts, said to be seafood from Mizhou sent by Geng Zhizhou!" the steward said.

The Uncle Guo mentioned by the steward was naturally Liu Xu's uncle, Geng Chong'en who was the prison supervisor at the time, and Geng Zhixian was his cousin Geng Jixun.Speaking of which, he was suggested by Liu Xu to work in a local area, and after seven or eight years, he has become the magistrate of a state.

(End of this chapter)