bayedsolid Chapter 320 Game
Chapter 320 Game
The study room of Xu’s house.
The emperor was dressed in bright yellow and stood in front of the window.
This is the study room of Mr. Xu.
After the house was ransacked, the Xu family's home was in a mess and overgrown with weeds.
In addition, the Xu residence was so large that even after Xu Wenxian returned home for several days, the residence was still not cleaned up.
But this study was tidied up on the first day.
Xu Wenxian tidied up the study first, not for entertaining guests, but because this was the place where his father spent most of his time during his lifetime.
Looking out from this window, you can see a pine or cypress tree.
It is said that it was planted by the founding emperor and the ancestors of the Xu family together, hoping that the two families would live in harmony, and that the Tianqi Dynasty would be as evergreen as these pine and cypress trees.
But now, everything has changed.
The emperor did not like this study. The previous emperor always asked the prince to go to Xu's house to study. Since he was not good at his studies, he was always left behind by old man Xu to recite.
The young man had a strong sense of self-esteem, and because of the existence of the late emperor, he hated Old Man Xu very much.
This remains the case today.
In the study, neither of them spoke.
It was not until the wind started to blow outside and the sound of children's laughter could be heard that the emperor came back to his senses. He frowned and asked, "Why are there children here?"
The Xu residence is quiet and peaceful, and the study is an even quieter place. Although there is a banquet today, the guests are all well-known figures in the capital, and they will not let their children wander around freely.
The emperor was somewhat surprised by the voices of these children.
"The Xu residence covers a large area. It used to be very prosperous, but now there are only about ten people, including the master and servants. I turned the backyard into a charity and took in some orphans."
Hearing this, the emperor glanced at Xu Wenxian and said, "You are still the same as always."
Xu Ze is kind-hearted.
Of course, the emperor did not think that he was doing these things just because he was kind-hearted.
There must be other plots.
Or maybe, today's banquet is just a trap.
After sitting on the throne for several years, the emperor no longer had the innocence he had when he was a prince.
He was already accustomed to the twists and turns and conspiracies in the court.
Xu Wenxian nodded and said, "I am just trying my best to help."
"When the Queen Mother heard about the banquet at the Xu Mansion, she kept talking about coming. I thought that the Queen Mother was old and not suitable for walking, so I came here on her behalf. I also want to ask you if there is anything you want. As long as it is not excessive, I will definitely satisfy you."
The conversation had already begun, and the emperor had no intention of remaining silent.
He finally understood everything, and if he didn't ask, Xu Wenxian wouldn't answer.
If neither of them spoke, they would probably stand here all day.
Xu Wenxian shook his head and said, "As long as the Xu family can clear their name, I am already satisfied. I dare not ask for anything more."
"Then why are you so reluctant to come to the palace to see the Queen Mother?" The Emperor narrowed his eyes, "Or do you hate the Queen Mother?"
"I am a commoner without an official status, so I cannot enter the palace."
"But that's not what you said at the restaurant."
The emperor's tone was neither hurried nor slow, but the oppression from those in higher positions should not be underestimated.
But Xu Wenxian was born in the capital and grew up in the Xu family. He had seen too much and had experienced ups and downs for several years. He was no longer afraid of those things.
Xu Wenxian replied calmly, "I work in a restaurant to make a living. Moreover, if I don't explain it clearly, I really don't know how many days I can survive in the capital."
"That means you are blaming me."
Xu Wenxian stopped talking, just raised his eyes slightly and looked at the pine and cypress tree outside the window.
Ancestors, oh ancestors, why didn’t you know that human hearts are fickle, and that the imperial family is the most ruthless?
Even though he knew that the Xu family had no intention of rebelling, and even though he knew that the Xu family was dwindling in numbers, the emperor was still wary of him.
Xu Wenxian sighed softly.
The emperor seemed to have some feelings. "Xu Ze, if you don't answer, it means you have acquiesced. But even if it is Mr. Xu sitting here today, I still have to say something fair. The Xu family's affairs cannot be blamed on the royal family. The actions of the previous emperor certainly chilled the loyal ministers, but the entire court of civil and military officials spoke for the Xu family. Who can sit on the throne with peace of mind?"
After making a vow and beating the drum to appeal for justice, the emperor also thought about this problem.
If it were him, would the case of the Xu family being wrongly accused of treason have taken a different turn?
Then he realized that it wouldn't change.
The Xu family was framed and accused of treason. On the surface, it was because the late emperor wanted to fight but the Xu family was unwilling, and they had different opinions and political views.
But putting this issue aside, the Xu family’s power and uniqueness are the main culprits that led to the Xu family case.
With ministers like the Xu family, no one can sit on the throne safely, including him.
In contrast, the Shen family was much smarter. Only Shen Yijie became the Grand Tutor.
Although Shen Yichuan also entered the officialdom, he only held a sinecure position.
Rather than entering officialdom and serving the people, the Shen family placed more emphasis on cultivating scholars who were not competitive or utilitarian.
"Your Majesty is right. The Xu family was indeed at its peak in the past. I dare not hate them for ending up like this. But if the Xu family was resentful, they would not have dismissed the students, accepted the imperial decree of exile, and left the capital."
As Xu Wenxian spoke, his tone grew colder. He looked at the emperor, and his injured leg began to ache slightly.
"But the royal family shouldn't have killed all of them. Even if they did, they shouldn't have touched my sister. Since she married into the royal family, she is a member of the Bei family. When the late emperor asked to marry my elder sister, he swore to heaven that he would treat my sister well for the rest of his life, but what happened? Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs. I can't imagine what my sister went through and how disappointed she was that she committed suicide with her child."
Xu Wenxian's voice trembled.
It is often said that men don't shed tears easily. Over the years, Xu Wenxian has experienced countless blows, but none of them was as painful as today.
"Your Majesty has never experienced the pain of the common people, so how can you say that the Xu family should not blame the royal family? Even if I do resent it, it is reasonable."
"Xu Ze!" The emperor was furious.
But Xu Wenxian still looked at the emperor coldly and continued, "When the whole Xu family died tragically, didn't the blood flow like a river? When my sister committed suicide, didn't you struggle? When my leg was broken alive and I jumped off the cliff, didn't I feel desperate? The Xu family did nothing wrong from beginning to end, but ended up with the family broken up and the people dead. If I don't blame you, then everything we have experienced is what we deserve!"
The words that had been pent up in my heart for more than 20 years were suddenly spoken out.
Xu Wenxian looked coldly at his former classmate, today's emperor.
Seeing his surprise, I finally felt much better.
The emperor saw Xu Wenxian's legs. Perhaps because he had been standing for too long, or because he was too excited, his legs were shaking even though he was leaning on a cane.
After a long while, the emperor said, "I have checked and found that the murderer who was sent there was not sent by the previous emperor."
Although the late emperor hated him, his wife was also a member of the Xu family.
What's more, the Xu family is powerful, and if the entire family is slaughtered in one day, it might backfire.
Therefore, those murderers were not instigated by him.
"Whether it is true or not is not important anymore. There is a banquet in the front hall today. If Your Majesty has nothing else to do, I will take my leave."
The emperor looked at Xu Wenxian, and for a moment he didn't know whether he should punish him for his disobedience or take this opportunity to make peace with him.
Seeing this, Xu Wenxian slowly turned around with his crutches and prepared to leave.
The emperor said, "Teacher Shen resigned yesterday. Xu Ze, you should understand."
Xu Wenxian paused for a moment, and then said, "The Shen family doesn't owe the Xu family anything. I will fight for what I want myself."
"Twenty years ago, you were a famous talent in the capital. Everything I gave you was what you deserved. Because of the Xu family incident, many ministers were demoted and the position of crown prince was still undecided. Xu Ze, I believe you can restore the glory of the Xu family."