Yusui Chang'an

Chapter 1341: Official Status
An Zhixian, who became an official, frequently toasted with everyone.

Zheng Xiangheng was also happy for his friend. After three rounds of drinking, he found that Meng Jie beside him was very strange. He seemed to be inexplicably reserved towards An Zhixian who was toasting him.

But Meng Jie's official position is obviously higher than An Zhixian's...

With doubt in his eyes, when An Zhixian toasted Meng Jie again, Zheng Xiangheng stared at the two of them with a smile on his face.

After years of vigilance, An Zhixian was extremely sensitive to inquiring eyes. He calmly lifted Meng Jie's hand and raised his lowered wine glass to a position higher than his own glass:

"Sir Meng, although I helped you before, now you have helped me enter the officialdom and get rid of my identity as a businessman. I have already repaid you. In addition, you are my superior. If you still treat me like before, it will be very frustrating for me."

Hearing An Zhixian's joking and intimate tone, Meng Jie's eyes flickered slightly, and he also widened his smile:

"What's the difference between a gentleman and a lady? We are as close as brothers. There is no need to talk about these empty formalities."

Watching the two of them clinking glasses and chatting, Zheng Xiangheng didn't see anything wrong: it seemed that he was too suspicious.

The meal was a great pleasure for both the host and the guests. When they parted, many of them were so drunk that their faces flushed and their steps staggered. They all addressed An Zhixian as their brother:
Not only Lord Meng and Lord Zheng, but even Lord Tang values ​​him so much. I heard that he is also friendly with the Grand Tutor and the General, so naturally they want to get along well with him.

After returning to Buyehou, An Zhixian's smile faded, his face was tired, and he frowned as he reeked of alcohol. After washing up and changing his clothes, he heard Zhu Qing say that Master Yao had arrived a while ago, so he quickened his pace and walked out:

"Why didn't you say anything?"

Zhu Qing: "It's the Grand Master's order, don't rush it."

Yanshu, who was also standing guard at the door, nodded, entered the house and closed the door. An Zhixian lost some of his calmness in public and became more youthful. With a gentle look on his face, he stepped forward and saluted:

"Grandpa Grandmaster, I don't know how long you have been waiting for me." Grandmaster Yao looked at An Zhixian lovingly as he approached, raised his hand and motioned for him to sit down:

"I told Zhuqing not to rush you. I heard that you don't like drinking. You must feel uncomfortable when you first enter the officialdom and socialize. At my age, I still have the patience to wait for others."

After chatting for a while, Zhu Qing served tea and left. The Grand Master looked at An Zhixian with eyes full of heartache and sighed:

If it weren't for what happened back then, Xian'er wouldn't have to do these things to please others...

An Zhixian saw Master Yao's expression and understood what he was thinking. His gentle smile deepened and his eyes narrowed slightly:

"Grandpa Grandmaster, the hard days are over. Now that I have met you and know that my mother is still alive, I am very satisfied."

Master Yao sighed again:
"If your father had been less kind and more ambitious, he would never be in this situation today, at least he wouldn't have lost his life.

Your kindness is inherited from your grandfather and father. They all fell because of it, and I don’t want you to be like them in this respect.”

An Zhixian's smile faded a little:
“Although I have never met my royal grandfather, when my father was alive, he often told me about his character and behavior. I have great respect for him in my heart. My father and I are proud of this bloodline.

If my grandfather and father were not of such character, I think my grandfather would not have followed and taught them. As for me, you don't have to worry. I have experienced such a tragic past and I am not a soft-hearted person. "

Master Yao nodded and shook his head and said:

"I'm not worried about your determination to seek revenge. I'm just angry that you have no ambition like your father."