"Brother, why should we bother with these matters? Shouldn't we just follow Third Brother's plans?"
Seeing Han Mo's mysterious smile, Wu Lin said, being very sensible.
"Yes, yes, it's my fault! I won't ask anymore, I won't ask anymore!"
Wu Jie suddenly realized that court affairs were not something they, as rough men, could handle. Since Han Mo was unwilling to say, there must be unavoidable reasons.
"Actually, it's not that it's impossible to talk about, it's just that I have a very close relationship with the Scholar Zong of Prince Xin's mansion, and he is also unusually familiar with Elder Brother Xu..."
Han Mo smiled and explained lightly, but he did not tell them the full truth.
However, for the Wu brothers, this reason was enough.
The three of them had similar temperaments, and they all intended to build a relationship.
The banquet continued until it was completely dark, and then the three of them, drunk, dispersed.
"Madam, what about these two guests?"
Looking at the burly Wu brothers, Xu Fengnian was a bit of a headache.
"Go and prepare two guest rooms. It's this late, let's talk about it tomorrow!"
Zhe Yourong, being from a military family, was quite used to such situations. She just gave Han Mo a glare and directly sent someone to prepare the rooms.
Although she didn't understand why Han Mo insisted on befriending these two rough men, she was wise enough not to ask anything.
With the banquet dispersed, the entire Han Mansion finally returned to peace. At this moment, an inconspicuous carriage finally entered Bianliang City.
"Is this Lord Xu's carriage?"
Several guards from Prince Xin's mansion rushed forward.
"It is I, and who might you be?"
As soon as he entered the city, he heard that someone was looking for him, which surprised Xu Churen.
"We are the Prince's guards. His Highness Prince Xin and Scholar Zong are waiting at the restaurant ahead. Elder Sir, is your health holding up?"
"The Prince is also here?"
Hearing the guards say this, Xu Churen's eyes widened.
"That's right, the Prince is specially waiting for you here today!"
"Lead the way!"
Hearing that Prince Xin was also here, Xu Churen naturally dared not be presumptuous and immediately asked the guards to lead the way.
Led by the guards, the carriage wound its way through several bustling streets and then stopped in front of an inconspicuous restaurant.
"Your Highness!"
Although they had been master and disciple, they could only communicate through letters after Xu Churen went out years ago. Now, seeing Zhao Zhen again, even though Xu Churen was old and frail, he couldn't help but shed tears of old age.
"Master, you have traveled a long way!"
Seeing Xu Churen in tears, Zhao Zhen was also excited.
"Your Highness, Elder Xu, let's sit down and talk!"
After all, Xu Churen had finally arrived, and Zong Ying's heart had finally been put at ease. After all, Xu Churen was old, and he was truly afraid that Xu Churen might fall ill at this critical juncture. If something happened to him on the road, Zhao Zhen's troubles would indeed be great.
"Right, right! Master, let's sit down and talk!"
Hearing Zong Ying say this, Zhao Zhen quickly helped Xu Churen to sit down and personally picked up the wine pot to pour him a glass of wine.
"Your Highness, I heard that my position was recommended by Liang Shicheng. Is this true?"
Originally, Xu Churen did not want to say such things. After all, it was a reunion of master and disciple, and saying such things at this time was indeed a bit of a dampener. However, seeing the joy on Zong Ying and Zhao Zhen's faces, he couldn't help but ask.
"This..."
Despite Liang Shicheng's immense power now, in the eyes of old scholars like Xu Churen, Liang Shicheng and his ilk could never escape the label of treacherous officials. Although Zong Ying had said a lot in letters, due to the existence of the Imperial City Department, he dared not be too explicit in his letters. Therefore, at this moment, hearing the old man ask, his heart truly pounded.
"This is indeed the case, but there are hidden reasons behind this matter. It is getting late today, why don't we go and see someone tomorrow?"
Seeing the worry on Zhao Zhen's face, Zong Ying quickly said. After all, others might not know, but he knew the old man's temper. Although this position was hard-won, if the matter could not be explained clearly, the old man would truly turn around and leave! He didn't know about others, but he believed he didn't have that ability. Therefore, he directly left the problem to Han Mo.
"That's right, the one who tied the bell must untie it. Let him explain tomorrow!"
Hearing Zong Ying say this, Zhao Zhen quickly nodded.
Since Zhao Zhen said so, no matter how suspicious Xu Churen was, he could only agree at this moment. It was only one night anyway. After the important matters were dealt with, the atmosphere suddenly became relaxed. Zhao Zhen and the others had been waiting here all day, just to stabilize this old scholar before Xu Churen met the emperor. Seeing that the most difficult first night had passed, Zhao Zhen felt relieved. The shop assistant brought the food and wine, and the three of them ate and chatted until the third watch. Seeing that Xu Churen had already started to doze off, Zhao Zhen and Zong Ying got up to leave.
"What kind of nonsense is this? You want me to persuade Elder Xu?"
Han Mo was still somewhat hungover from drinking too much last night. When he heard Zong Ying say this, Han Mo felt his head hurt even more. The ancients always said that a scholar encountering a soldier cannot explain himself clearly, but compared to those honest and straightforward military men, these self-proclaimed noble old scholars were undoubtedly more difficult to deal with. The royal family's education was the strictest. Generally, when choosing enlightenment teachers, they would select learned scholars who were both virtuous and talented. From this point alone, one could tell what kind of person Xu Churen was.
"I say, Brother Han, no one else can handle this matter except you. The Prince also trusts you, doesn't he?"
Zong Ying coughed dryly and said somewhat awkwardly.
"No need to say more, this must be your credit, right?"
"You don't need to thank me for our relationship. This is a great merit, and the Prince will surely be eternally grateful!"
Zong Ying chuckled and then cupped his hands to Han Mo again.
"If you say it like that, then I should thank you?"
Hearing him say that, Han Mo was almost angered to the point of his nose twitching.