Zhu Tian: Starting from the World of Zongwu

As he spoke, he sighed deeply, "What a pity! You just can't recognize yourself. A good marriage has been ruined by your greed!"

He rubbed his forehead, feeling a little regretful, but he was still very satisfied with Xiaoliu.

But the next moment, he seemed to suddenly think of something, staring at Sun Keke and said anxiously: "No, there is something wrong here!"

"Tell me in detail how you and Mr. Zhang met. And what was Mr. Zhang's reaction when you and Xiaoliu were arguing outside the city today?"

Chapter 497 You know me, I have never had a big picture

Sun Qiaoqiao looked at her father who was a little irritable and did not dare to hide anything. She immediately told him the situation in detail.

"I, I am the young master of the Zhang family whom I met by chance at a poetry gathering."

“The day before yesterday he handed me a letter expressing his admiration for me and asked me to go out of town for a trip today.

I, I was thinking..."

Sun Jingzhong waved his hand. "Don't mention what you were thinking at the time. Just tell me, when you and Xiaoliu had an argument today, what was the Zhang family's young master's reaction?"

"He...he acted very calm, with a constant smile on his face. After Xiaoliu left angrily, he said that today wasn't a good day for outings and that we could meet again another day, then he said goodbye and left."

Sun Jingzhong sighed deeply, "As expected, they're just using you for fun... If that were all, it would be fine. But I'm afraid my Sun family is going to get into big trouble!"

"Dad, you're talking about...that young master of the Zhang family deliberately approached me just to embarrass Xiaoliu today?"

"Don't you understand yet?" Sun Jingzhong looked extremely tired, his voice haggard. "You are just a chess piece of the Zhang family, and a discarded one at that!"

"How could there be so many coincidences in this world? How could you, the daughter of a small county magistrate, be favored by a top-tier and powerful young master like the Zhang family? Moreover, I just asked you to leave the city, and you were discovered by Xiaoliu.

They've been prepared for this, just to see Xiaoliu make a fool of himself! As for whether your reputation will be ruined because of this, Young Master Zhang doesn't care at all.

After all, who cares about a discarded pawn? "

"But why is this happening?" Sun Qiaoqiao still didn't understand. "Xiao Liu is just a third-class Xuanyi Guard with no big ambitions. Why would Young Master Zhang resort to such tactics to deal with him?"

"Yes, why do you think that is?"

Sun Jingzhong looked at his daughter helplessly, "You're just inexperienced, not really stupid. Come, think about it carefully, why is this happening?"

Sun Qiaoqiao pondered for a moment and hesitated, "Because the Zhang family can't deal with Xiaoliu in other ways, this is the only way to make Xiaoliu lose face?"

"You finally understand!"

Sun Jingzhong's face was filled with uneasiness. "We have only been in the imperial capital for a short time, and there are many things we don't understand. I never expected that I, your father, would accidentally get involved in such a fight among the top dignitaries, even though I have been working diligently and cautiously these days!"

I have always thought that Xiaoliu’s family background is not too bad, otherwise he would not be able to become a third-class Xuanyi Guard. But his family background should not be considered strong in the imperial court, otherwise he would not have been living in the third-class Xuanyi Guard.

But now it seems that the father's consideration was too simple. Xiaoliu's background may be so strong that we can't imagine.

At least, even a giant like the Zhang family did not dare to confront him directly, and could only use this unpresentable method to make Xiaoliu lose face.

After all, it is not a big deal for young people to be jealous of each other over women.

The Zhang family and the older generation of the Lu family behind Xiaoliu probably won't intervene, nor will it cause strong confrontation.

But our Sun family is caught in the middle, so I'm afraid we're going to be in big trouble!"

Sun Qiaoqiao was a little confused. "Just for the sake of saving face, should our Sun family die?"

"You are still young and don't understand the horror of power struggles!"

Sun Jingzhong stood up and said, "Get ready and follow me to make amends."

"Father, it's getting dark. How about we go tomorrow?"

"It will be too late tomorrow!"

"But I don't know where he lives!"

"Then let's go to the government office where he works first. Regardless of whether we can meet him or not, we still have to show the right attitude.

Otherwise, if it's any later, by tomorrow, my Sun family will be in real trouble!"

Sun Jingzhong had heard a little about the practices of the top dignitaries in the imperial capital.

What they believe in is that revenge should not be delayed overnight.

Even the Zhang family is afraid of this terrifying force that only dares to make small troubles behind the scenes to disgust people. But today, the Lu family has lost face. How could they let it go?

Want to wait until tomorrow?

If this matter cannot be resolved tonight, the Sun family may not have tomorrow!

...

Xuanyiwei Patrol Inspection Office.

The lights in the yamen were on. In an office, Zhao Dezhu, director of the Inspection Department, was chatting with Lu Xiaoliu.

"Every failure is a learning experience. There's no need to be sad, Xiaoliu."

"Your sister and your brother-in-law are a good couple, they are childhood sweethearts and know each other well. For us Xuanyiwei family, marriages are best completed within the Xuanyiwei system.

There are too many people out there with too many thoughts, and you are still too young to know whether they are human or ghost."

dong dong dong~

There was a knock on the door. Zhao Dezhu waved his sleeves and a captain from the Inspection Office walked in quickly and handed a secret letter to the table.

Zhao Dezhu casually took out the secret letter, glanced at it, and couldn't help but laugh: "Sun Jingzhong is indeed a sensible man. It's a pity that he gave birth to a daughter who betrayed her father."

As he said this, he handed the secret letter to Lu Xiaoliu.

After Lu Xiaoliu finished reading the results, he quickly browsed through them, and the depression in his heart was relieved a little.

"I've met County Magistrate Sun a few times. He's a nice guy. At least, without knowing my identity, he didn't do anything to seduce me or break up my relationship.

I was thinking about marrying Sun Qiaoqiao at the time, and it had something to do with County Magistrate Sun's character."

Zhao Dezhu asked, "He's coming to the government office with Sun Qiaoqiao. Do you want to meet him?"

"I disappeared!" Lu Xiaoliu's expression was a bit complicated, "To be honest, I also did something wrong. If it weren't for me, Qiaoqiao wouldn't have been involved.

But she is not firm in her relationship, and there is nothing much to say about it. My brother-in-law said that love is a two-way choice. Since she didn't choose me, it is not a good match.

Since it is not a good match, there is nothing to say.

Uncle Zhao, please meet with Magistrate Sun on my behalf. He must be frightened now."

Zhao Dezhu said, "It seems that you intend to part ways with Sun Qiaoqiao amicably and not embarrass her anymore?"

Lu Xiaoliu chuckled, "Uncle Zhao, you know me well. I've never had much ambition.

I may not retaliate against the Sun family, but I will not stop spitting at them.

Tomorrow, our troops will surround the Zhang family residence, and Sun Qiaoqiao, the audience, must be present."

"What's with the crooked mouth? You young people are just making up these new words that are hard to understand."

Zhao Dezhu shook his head speechlessly, "Your brother-in-law and I don't care about your affairs with the Sun family at all, you can handle it yourself.

But your brother-in-law will definitely do it for the Zhang family."

Lu Xiaoliu lowered his voice and said, "Uncle Zhao, tell me the truth, to what extent have you done this?"

Zhao Dezhu said in a deep voice: "Either the Zhang family will be wiped out! Or, the ancestor of the Zhang family will enter the abyss!"

Chapter 498 Reason

"So cruel?"

Lu Xiaoliu gasped, "Although Zhang Xun has humiliated me, there are tens of thousands of people in the Zhang family, young and old. Isn't it a bit exaggerated to kill them all?"

“You see things differently depending on where you stand.”

Zhao Dezhu laughed and said, "Look at you. You're so focused on how many people in the Zhang family will die, but you've ignored the Zhang family ancestor I mentioned."

"You know, your brother-in-law is the commander. He wouldn't start a big fight just over your case. His target has been very clear from the beginning, and that's the Zhang family's ancestor!"

"Forget it. You won't understand even if I tell you. You don't need to worry about matters involving the Grandmaster. After you are promoted to the second-class Xuanyi Guard tomorrow, just focus on doing your job well."

Lu Xiaoliu said, "I know that our Xuanyi Guards are capable of taking down the Zhang family, but to be honest, I still feel a little dizzy.

Isn't it a bit far-fetched to attack the Zhang family's Grandmaster just because of a conflict between young people like me?"

"That depends on how you understand it."

Zhao Dezhu laughed and said, "If you think about it this way, the Zhang family snatched your woman and humiliated you, that means they didn't give your sister face. If they didn't give your sister face, that means they didn't give your brother-in-law face.

Not giving face to your brother-in-law is not giving face to Grand Master Tianming Wuque!

We are all decent people. If you don’t give me face, I will put you in the coffin!

If you think about it this way, doesn’t it make sense?”

"Uncle Zhao, now that you put it that way, it makes perfect sense to me!"

Lu Xiaoliu pushed the door open and walked out with satisfaction.

You dare not give face to my sister Qian, your Zhang family deserves this disaster!

On that day, Sister Qian stood above the nine heavens, blessed by the Eye of Heaven, and intimidated the entire imperial capital. Are you, the Zhang family, blind? You really can't tell the difference between the big and small kings!

Soon, Zhao Dezhu met with Sun Jingzhong in his office.

"Sir, I'm here to apologize. May I meet with Lu Xiaoliu?"

Sun Jingzhong looked humble, holding a wooden box in his arms, and tried to place it carefully on the table.

"Xiao Liu is off work!"

Zhao Dezhu said calmly, "After all, I am also Xiaoliu's elder. I am very pleased that you came here to apologize overnight."

Sun Jingzhong put on an apologetic smile, but his heart was beating faster and his legs were starting to feel weak.

The director of the Xuanyiwei Inspection Department is Lu Xiaoliu's elder?

If there is such a relationship, you should have told me earlier!

If Xiaoliu had revealed his intention earlier, my blind daughter wouldn't have been fooled by that jerk from the Zhang family and become a pawn!

"I am the one who failed to discipline my children properly. All the mistakes are my fault. I hope that you will consider my daughter's young age and give her a chance to correct her mistakes..."

As he spoke, he wanted to continue to pass the wooden box in his hand forward, but it seemed as if there was a wall in the air, and no matter how hard he tried, he could not get close.

"Don't be nervous!"

Zhao Dezhu waved his hand and said, "Your situation, whether it's your experience in Qinzhou or your various experiences in the imperial capital, is all recorded in my Inspection Office.

Speaking of which, you are a good official. You have benefited the people during your tenure and have made great achievements in the local government. If not, I would not be meeting you today."

Sun Jingzhong had no background in the imperial capital, and the reason he was transferred from Qinzhou to the imperial capital was really due to his outstanding political achievements. Zhao Dezhu had a good impression of such a capable minister.

Sun Jingzhong breathed a sigh of relief. "Your Excellency, I am overly impressed. This is my duty, and I do not deserve your praise."

"You don't have to be modest!"

Zhao Dezhu said: "Everyone says that my Xuanyiwei Yamen is a den of dragons and tigers, and it's nothing but killing.

But in fact, Zhao still respects good officials like Lord Sun.

It's just a pity that Lingyuan and Xiaoliu really don't have much fate, it's a pity."

Sun Jingzhong was silent. "My daughter has no vision and is unworthy of this blessing."

As he spoke, he asked uncertainly, "Sir, do you think there is still a chance between Xiaoliu and Qiaoqiao?"

Zhao Dezhu waved his hand, "You are the magistrate of Ping'an County, a legitimate official of the Great Zhou Dynasty. Do your job well. Let the younger generations handle the conflicts among themselves!"

Sun Jingzhong's heart trembled.

He understood the meaning.

The conflicts between the younger generations will not involve him, but Qiaoqiao made Xiaoliu lose face, and Xiaoliu will probably have to get it back from Qiaoqiao!

If we don't get over this, this matter won't be resolved so easily.

Zhao Dezhu picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea. Seeing this, Sun Jingzhong didn't dare to speak again even though he still had a lot to say.

If you continue to stay after they have served you tea and seen you off, it would be a disrespect to you.

...

After leaving the Inspection Office and getting into the carriage, Sun Qiaoqiao couldn't wait to ask, "Father, have you seen Xiaoliu?"