Chapter 657: Courtesy First, Soldiers Later!

Chapter 657

"Hmph, so what if you are a newly promoted prince? My Xu family grounded my own niece, so I have nothing to do with others. I want to see what tricks you can do for me."

Xu Henian's heart was also aroused with anger.

"Come here, prepare the incense case for me, and go out to meet me!"

Xu Henian led a large group of maidservants, servants, and a large group of guards, and headed towards the gate in a mighty and aggressive manner.

"Boom!"

With a loud bang, the closed door of the Xu family opened suddenly. Xu Henian stepped out through the door with a sullen face, leading a group of Xu family's guards.

Outside the gate, a green horse-drawn carriage was parked there. Right next to the carriage, Xu Henian immediately saw a young man in a red robe, with his back to the gate of the Xu family, standing there quietly, motionless.

The breeze is blowing, and the young man's robes are fluttering, dancing with the wind, with a kind of unrestrained chic and romantic.

"Master Xu, it's been a long time since we met!"

Hearing the movement behind him, Wang Chong smiled, shook his sleeves, and turned around abruptly. At the age of seventeen, he was at the prime of his life, and his background in a general's family also gave Wang Chong a high-minded temperament that ordinary children of aristocratic families did not possess. Coupled with the fair and handsome face inherited from his parents and family, And the calmness and solidity experienced in the cruel and fierce battlefield...

The current Wang Chong exuded a deeply convincing tranquility and aloofness, yet without losing a coquettish and unrestrained temperament.

Dragon and phoenix among people!

This is the thought that will involuntarily pop up in anyone's mind the moment they see Wang Chong.

"Looks are born from the heart, and the heart has a state to change", Wang Chong, who has experienced the baptism of the Southwest War, has a heart-wrenching temperament in every move, which is completely different from the original dandyism!

Even Xu Henian, Xu Qiqin's uncle, who was approaching aggressively, couldn't help being stunned.

Wang Chong's appearance was much more handsome and graceful than he had imagined.

"Hmph, the prince is here, what can I do?"

Soon, Xu Henian came back to his senses, snorted coldly, stared at Wang Chong outside the door,

With an unfriendly expression on his face, he didn't mean to open the door and let him in.

Wang Chong just smiled lightly, not in a hurry.

"So this is Xu Henian, Xu Qiqin's uncle."

Wang Chong looked up and down the middle-aged man who appeared at the gate. Although he had dealt with Xu Qiqin many times and knew who was in the Xu family, Wang Chong had never seen any of the people in the Xu family's mansion.

"He is resolute, but lacks some determination and courage. King Qi should have started from him, changed the Xu family's attitude, and trapped Xu Qiqin in the mansion at the same time."

Wang Chong's face remained calm, but many thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

He had just returned to the capital when he got the news that Xu Qiqin was trapped in the mansion by her uncle and father, cut off all contact with the outside world, and she was not even allowed to step out of her own room.

Although he wanted to help Xu Qiqin and break free from the shackles of the family as soon as possible, Wang Chong did not act rashly. He did not rush to the Xu family until after the reward ceremony.

"My lord Xu is serious. The Xu family is a famous family in the Tang Dynasty, and they have special attainments in logistics. Wang Chong has long wanted to visit, but today is just free."

Wang Chong bowed deeply.

"In addition, I have an appointment with Ms. Xu early, but I don't know why Ms. Xu has not attended the meeting, and there is no reply. I am concerned, so I specially came to visit."

"Oh, there is such a thing? Why don't I know?"

Xu Henian sneered, a sharp light flashed in his eyes. How could he not know what Wang Chong's idea was, the appointment was just an excuse.

Xu Qiqin was locked in the mansion for more than a month, not even a fly could fly out, let alone news.

"...Moreover, Qiqin is sick now, and she is closing the door to thank guests and is resting. If Mr. Wang wants to see her, I advise you to go back to the mansion. When Qiqin recovers, it will not be too late for you to visit again. .”

After Xu Henian finished speaking, he immediately put on an attitude of thanking the guests. The door has been opened, and he has seen the person, even if he is interested, he can't find any faults with him.

At such a young age, Wang Chong dared to imitate others and come to his house to ask questions.

"Master Xu, my nephew came to visit in person, is Master Xu planning to turn him away and not even give him a sip of tea?"

Suddenly, a majestic voice came to his ears. Behind Wang Chong, the green carriage that had been parked on the side of the street opened the door, and a calm and heavy figure came out. The momentum of the minister.

"Master Wang!"

Seeing that figure, Xu Henian's expression changed dramatically. He only saw Wang Chong outside the door, and he never expected that Wang Chong would bring his uncle here, and Wang Gen was sitting in the carriage the whole time.

Wang Gen heard all the conversations between him and Wang Chong clearly.

"Master Xu, since my nephew and niece Ling have an appointment, let them settle it themselves. Master Xu will not intervene and force niece Ling to refuse, right?"

Wang Gen stared at Xu Henian with a very unfriendly expression. If you look carefully, you will find a faint anger burning in his brows.

Wang Chong is now the person with the highest talent, the strongest ability, and the most hopeful succession to the old man's influence in the entire Wang clan.

In his hands, the Wang family is likely to reach a higher height.

Not to mention that this time, the Holy Emperor conferred the title of marquis, feudal city, and even bestowed characters... which fully demonstrated the importance that the emperor attaches to Wang Chong. In the entire capital, there are countless princes, dignitaries, and aristocratic families who have taken a high look at the Wang family. Connect with the royal family.

It's just that since Wang Chong entered the city, the Wang family has received countless marriage requests from aristocratic families, many of whom are like the Xu family or even have greater influence.

These families all wanted to marry the most outstanding woman in the family to Wang Chong, but Wang Chong didn't agree to any of them, and Wang Gen didn't easily nod.

With Wang Chong's current status, how could an ordinary woman be worthy of him. It's just that they didn't expect that Xu Qiqin, who Wang Chong came to visit in person, wanted to see Xu's family, but Xu Qiqin's uncle, Xu Henian, blocked the door and refused him thousands of miles away.

This made Wang Gen extremely unhappy.

"This... Master Wang misunderstood, how dare He Nian."

Xu Henian bowed and saluted, with cold sweat on his forehead. The Xu family's influence was mainly concentrated in the Ministry of Household Affairs and the Ministry of Officials. They were all positions with little real power, and they were not at the same level as Wang Gen, a powerful official in the court.

Xu Henian dared to shut out Wang Chong, but he didn't dare to shut out Wang Gen.

Wang Chong is a junior, so it's okay to reject him, but Wang Gen is of the same generation as himself, if he is also rejected, it will not cut ties with the Wang family, but offend the Wang family to death.

This is by no means a wise move. After all, although the power of the Wang family is not as powerful as King Qi, it is not an ordinary family that can be easily offended.

"...It's just that my niece is indeed sick in the palace."

There was no turning back. Since Xu Henian had already said that Xu Qiqin was sick in her boudoir, and had offended the Wang family before, at this time he could only grit his teeth and follow this sentence.

But before Xu Henian finished speaking, he was interrupted by a burst of laughter.

"Hahaha, Xu Henian, you are hiding really deep! In the Southwest War, your niece made such a great contribution, yet you didn't even say a word."

"Public affairs cannot abolish private interests, public affairs cannot abolish private interests..., Xu Henian, it doesn't matter if you are modest, but don't push away your niece's credit!"

"The Battle of the Southwest is such a big event, it's no wonder that the little girl of the Xu family is exhausted after working hard day and night."

"Since you are sick, you should go and have a look."

...

The ground trembled slightly, and a simple but solemn bronze carriage came from the other end of the street. The door of the carriage opened, and under Xu Henian's astonished and astonished eyes, a royal imperial official came out of the carriage.

"Xu Henian, you are called not reporting what you know. After you go back, you will have to read a book in front of the emperor. How can you conceal such a great contribution from your Xu family and not report it?"

A censor with a broken little finger on his left hand laughed and walked forward. Xu Henian recognized him at a glance, he was Zhang Xiao, the imperial censor with severed fingers.

Although one finger is missing, but he is full face up and down, no one has ever dared to despise him. Back then, the Holy Emperor wanted to conquest in person, but the civil and military forces of the Manchu Dynasty could not dissuade him. As a result, Zhang Xiao decided to show his ambition, prepared to spill blood on the golden throne, and smashed the palace to death, only to stop the Holy Emperor's idea.

Because of this incident, everyone respected Zhang Xiao. Speaking of the severed finger censor, everyone gave a thumbs up, knowing that he is an upright person.

"Credit?"

Xu Henian looked at the few court censors who suddenly appeared in front of him, his eyes were full of confusion, and his mind was even blank. Credit? What credit does the Xu family have? Why didn't he notice? And why did these censors appear here?

"Hahaha, just pretend, Xu Henian, you're over now, if Prince Wang Chong hadn't told us, how long are you going to hide your niece's great achievements?"

Another censor with a red tassel jade around his waist came forward, shaking his head and laughing. In his hand, he held a golden scroll.

"However, this matter is not up to you. The imperial court will reward those who have made great achievements, and punish those who have done so. It is impossible for the imperial court not to reward Miss Xu for such a great contribution. Xu Henian, prepare to accept the award."

Xu Henian was startled, turned his head and glanced at Wang Chong, who was smiling and silent beside him. He understood something in his heart, and his face turned blue and red.

He always thought that Wang Chong had come to Xingshi to inquire about his crimes, but he never expected that Wang Chong would also earn a reputation for the Xu family. Between the Wang family and the King of Qi, Xu Henian has been trying to distance himself from the Wang family and get close to the King of Qi, while expressing the attitude of the Xu family.

But at this moment, in front of so many court censors, I am afraid that no matter how magnanimous King Qi is, it is impossible to trust the Xu family.

"Young people are terrifying!"

Xu Henian closed his eyes, and suddenly let out a long sigh in his heart. Whether he is willing or not, the relationship between the Xu family and the Wang family is destined to become extremely close in the eyes of many people, and even Xu Henian cannot change it.

Moreover, the Xu family has no way to refuse the credit given by Wang Chong.

"My lords, please come in."

Xu Henian let out a long sigh, stood sideways to one side, and let out the gate leading to Xu's mansion behind him.

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