Chapter 23 An unexpected surprise——Shu Suntong

"Sheng Guanping? What's he doing here?" Zhao Qingrui tilted her head, why did this guy suddenly come to Xianyang? Didn't he come here some time ago?

"It must be for Miss. He is already outside the door. Miss, do you want to invite him in?" Chunxi did not dare to help Sheng Guanping after being warned by Zhao Qingrui once before.

Zhao Qingrui pondered for a moment, "Let him come in."

Sheng Guanping followed the housekeeper to the guest house. He was observing all the way. He didn't expect that the location where the Zhao family lived was so good. He had found out that those who could live here were either rich or noble.

"Why did you come to Xianyang?" Zhao Qingrui asked curiously when he saw Sheng Guanping.

"My father saw that I was busy at home, so he asked me to come to my uncle's house and ask my uncle to help me promote my filial piety and integrity into an official career." Sheng Guanping's mood couldn't stop rising when he saw Zhao Qingrui.

He also had his own plans. He was an adult. He had been chasing Zhao Qingrui before, but she refused to agree. He reflected on it at home for several days.

He felt that his method might not be working correctly. Zhao Qingrui must have felt that he was idle and there was no future in marrying him.

Then he ran to beg his father. His father was naturally happy to see that he was willing to make progress, and then wrote a letter asking him to take it to his uncle's house.

Zhao Qingrui was surprised, "You want to become an official?"

"Yeah, I don't want to be idle at home all the time." Sheng Guanping straightened his back, hoping to impress Zhao Qingrui.

"Do you want to stop thinking about it?" Zhao Qingrui suggested seriously as she looked at Sheng Guanping who was ready to let go and do something big.

"I've thought it through. Just be optimistic. I will definitely be able to do something great."

"As long as you are happy." Seeing his resolute attitude, Zhao Qingrui said no more. When things really get messy, he will take advantage of him.

Although this guy is a little annoying, he can still be regarded as his friend.

"Miss Zhao, you are the only one in your house? Isn't Uncle Zhao at home?" Sheng Guanping looked at Zhao Qingrui expectantly, preparing to go to Zhao Qingrui's father to impress him.

"My dad is busy and shouldn't be back until tonight." Zhao Qingrui got a headache when he mentioned his dad.

"Well, it just so happens that my uncle's house is not far from your house, so I'll stay until tonight." Mainly because he wanted to have some food, and after having a meal at Zhao Qingrui's house, Sheng Guanping couldn't forget it.

"Okay." Zhao Qingrui nodded casually, "By the way, who is your uncle?"

"My uncle is Dr. Shusun Tong." There was nothing to hide, so Sheng Guanping told Zhao Qingrui directly.

Zhao Qingrui looked at Sheng Guanping blankly, "Good guy, I didn't expect this guy to be related to Shu Sun Tong."

Shusun Tong was a famous figure in history, an expert at adapting to the changing circumstances, and an opportunist. After the death of the First Emperor, he followed Qin II, Xiang Liang, and King Huai of Chu throughout his life, and finally switched to the Han army after Liu Bang captured Pengcheng.

And follow it for life.

Sima Qian praised Shusun Tong in "Historical Records of Liu Jing: Biography of Shusun Tong": "He cherishes the times and manages things, makes rituals to advance and retreat, and changes with the times. He died as a Confucian sect of the Han family. 'Great wisdom is like a clumsy way, and the way is solid and trustworthy.'" Gai said that this is

Huh?"

Sima Guang held the opposite attitude. "Zi Zhi Tong Jian" recorded: "Uncle and Sun Sheng are just small tools! They just steal the chaff of rituals in order to conform to the world, humor the customs, and win favors. As a result, the rituals of the previous kings have been ruined and cannot be revived.

So far, it’s been very painful!”

Although this man has mixed reviews in history, Zhao Qingrui doesn't have any bad feelings towards him. It's really admirable for him to be able to sway in troubled times.

The look in Zhao Qingrui's eyes when she looked at Sheng Guanping was different, a little more fiery. Shusun Tong was definitely a capable person, and such a talent could not be let go.

"Why are you looking at me like this? Is my uncle very famous in Xianyang? I remember my uncle said that he is not well received by His Majesty." Zhao Qingrui looked at her and felt confused. Sheng Guanping folded his arms and rubbed them.

I got goosebumps.

"Nothing, I'll go visit your uncle when I'm free." Zhao Qingrui poured a cup of tea for Sheng Guanping.

"Um, I will tell my uncle." Sheng Guanping scratched his head. Zhao Qingrui is willing to come to visit. It should be a good thing, right? I always feel something is strange.

"By the way, what does your uncle like?"

Next, Zhao Qingrui asked Shusun Tong carefully about his preferences and so on.

Although she was very happy to be dragged into talking by Zhao Qingrui, all she asked was about his uncle, and she almost asked all the eighteen generations of Shusun Tong's ancestors.

On Yingzheng's side, Wangyi Palace had some low pressure all day long.

"Your Majesty, Madam Hu wishes to see you." Zhao Gao bowed, not daring to look at Ying Zheng. He had already seen that His Majesty had been very unkind to him in the past two days, and even revoked his status as the teacher of Mr. Hu Hai.

In the past, Hu Hai was neither learned nor unskilled. His Majesty only regarded him as naughty and still doted on him. He was rarely angry with Mr. Hu Hai, but this time he got angry.

"What is she here for?" Ying Zheng continued to review government affairs without raising his head.

"Mrs. Hu is here to plead for Mr. Hu Hai." Zhao Gao did not dare to hide it.

"Let her go back. If she comes to plead for mercy again, Hu Hai will remain locked up." Ying Zheng said coldly. Hu Ji was his favorite concubine. In the past, when she was a little more willful, he would not say much.

But now, he just feels irritable.

I still have a lot of government affairs to finish, and I have to go to my daughter's place later. I'm afraid she won't be able to hide it for long.

Now, naturally being a daughter is more important.

The things Zhao Qingrui said made him think a lot in the past two days. He believed most of Zhao Qingrui's words, and those words also made him a little irritable.

Knowing that immortality is a lie, knowing that if his body is not cured by his daughter, he will die next year, and knowing all the bloody things that unfilial son has done, how can he calm down.

I was even a little more disappointed with Fusu.

Hu Hai and Zhao Gao chatted for a few words, and he committed suicide.

He didn't understand the matter clearly first and just allowed Hu Hai and others to do whatever they wanted.

He knew Fusu was filial and kind, but, alas.

Hu Ji went back honestly, not daring to continue to plead for mercy. This would arouse His Majesty's displeasure, and neither she nor her son would have a good life.

Hu Ji's knowledge and interests were simply ignored by Ying Zheng.

After finishing the matter, he called Meng Yi and set off towards the small courtyard.

Zhao Gao, who was left behind again, felt infinitely desolate in his heart. It seemed that he had really fallen out of favor.

No, we can’t let Meng Yi get on top of him, he must win His Majesty’s favor again!! (_)

Returning to the small courtyard, another visitor came to the house, and Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows.

"Who is here?" Ying Zheng asked curiously. Is he from the Mohist family or the public losers? Or from other schools of thought? My daughter has only come into contact with these people.

"He's from Jingshui Pavilion. He says he's a friend of the young lady. The young lady even kept the young master at home for dinner, and he's still in the mansion." The housekeeper immediately told what he knew.

Ying Zheng raised his eyebrows. He already knew who it was and took Meng Yi directly into the courtyard. How dare he pester his daughter to see if he didn't show her some mercy!
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