Today's court meeting ended very early, and Liu Zhigu returned home before noon.

"Isn't there a Minglan Poetry Recital in the mansion today? Why is it so quiet?"

Liu Zhigu was walking at home. The surroundings were deserted. He had doubts in his heart and asked the housekeeper beside him.

The housekeeper said: "Master, Miss was frightened by wild dogs last night and suffered a splitting headache. She couldn't get up today. The banquet at noon was also cancelled. The young ladies played around for more than an hour and then left."

Liu Zhigu asked: "How is Lan'er doing now?"

"The eldest son went to the imperial hospital and invited the imperial doctor to treat the young lady. Now that she has taken the medicine, she is no longer seriously ill. She will recover in a few days of cultivation."

Liu Zhigu nodded and walked towards his daughter's residence.

Liu Zhigu had more than ten wives and concubines, but he only had two sons and two daughters, both of whom were born to his first wife. Liu Bihui was his eldest son, and he was once a famous dandy in the capital. His relationship with his father Liu Zhigu was very tense. Liu Zhigu

He also hates that iron cannot become steel, and there is nothing he can do about his son. Three years ago, Liu Zhigu's wife was seriously ill. Before she died, she repeatedly told Liu Bihui to behave well. Although Liu Bihui was a bastard, his relationship with his father was not good.

However, he was extremely filial to his mother. Faced with his mother's last words, Liu Bihui cried bitterly and agreed. After that, he began to alienate his friends, restrained his temper, and studied hard to cultivate his character. Liu Zhigu was extremely happy about this, and he and his son

Their relationship gradually improved, and he used his family background to find a future for his son. In the past few years, Liu Bihui performed extremely well and was praised by Zhao Zhi. Now, at the age of twenty-five or six, he has achieved

The position of sub-general is already very good among the children of major families.

"Father, you are back."

Two young men came in a hurry, one was Liu Bihui, and the other was Liu Zhigu's second son, Liu Yanhao, who had just turned twenty this year.

Liu Zhigu's two sons, Liu Bihui, looked nothing like him, but Liu Yanhao was very similar, handsome and very talented, but a little arrogant. He won the imperial examination at the age of sixteen, but

In the end, the Jinshi failed, and the following two imperial examinations were still the same, and they were stuck at the level of candidates.

Liu Zhigu glanced at the two of them, finally looked at Liu Bihui, and said with a smile: "How will the poetry meeting be today?"

Liu Zhigu is now more and more satisfied with Liu Bihui. After two years of experience in the Procuratorate, Liu Bihui has shown himself to be quite experienced and has a thorough understanding of some things. Knowing that he is in the Procuratorate is a transition, so

He has always been neither impatient nor impatient, he behaves in a low-key manner and does things in a high-profile manner. He did not attack or exclude the group of people left by Li Xun, but took the initiative to get close to them. Everyone was harmonious. Liu Bihui's way of doing things was not as impulsive as Li Xun's.

and fierce, but it can be regarded as impartial enforcement of the law, and has improved the rules and regulations of the Inspection Office. The security of the capital has been greatly improved, and has been praised by many people. After Zhao Zhi knew this, he also looked highly upon Liu Bihui.

After a few glances, he was immediately entrusted with important tasks and transferred to the Imperial Guards for duty.

Liu Bihui shook his head and said: "The Forbidden Army suddenly encountered something, so I went there temporarily. When I came back, the poetry meeting was over and everyone had left."

As soon as Liu Bihui finished speaking, Liu Yanhao interjected: "Father, you don't know that there is a rude man named Li Xun today..."

Liu Yanhao was present and told what happened from beginning to end.

After listening, Liu Zhigu was stunned for a moment, and then fell into deep thought.

"Father, this Li Xun is so rude. Who does he think he is? Even if Concubine Li is supporting him, can he be in someone else's house..."

Liu Yanhao was very angry, obviously very dissatisfied with Li Xun's actions today.

"Shut up."

Liu Zhigu interrupted Liu Yanhao's complaint and scolded: "What qualifications do you have to criticize others? Even if he, Li Xun, is in trouble, he still dares to hold a weapon and fight with the enemy on the battlefield. What about you? If you are too high, you will be too low.

, all day long, have you ever had any ambition to make progress?"

"Li Xun cut down our table, is that the end of it?"

Liu Yanhao was dissatisfied and wanted to argue. Liu Bihui quickly pulled him and shook his head slightly, signaling him to stop talking.

Liu Zhigu sighed. He was obsessed with his official career in his early years, but he neglected the education of his children. As a result, his four children all had strange personalities. The second son, Liu Yanhao, was arrogant by nature and had high aspirations. He had no ability or achievements at all.

But he couldn't stand this, and he couldn't stand that. Liu Zhigu knew that if this continued, in the end, Liu Yanhao would probably accomplish nothing and become a waste. Both of his daughters were taciturn in character.

She is not good at getting along with others. After her eldest daughter married into the You family, she had several conflicts.

Fortunately, the eldest son Liu Bihui has changed a lot in recent years and is getting better and better. This is the only thing Liu Zhigu feels happy about in his family affairs.

Liu Zhigu didn't want to talk nonsense to Liu Yanhao, and said coldly: "You play around all day and don't read. I'm afraid it will be difficult to pass the Jinshi. After this year, you go to Lingnan, and I will find a job for you."

Officer, go and practice."

Liu Yanhao's expression changed drastically. He was talking about other people's affairs, but why did it end up involving him?

"Father, the child doesn't want to go so far away."

"If you don't want to be an official, then go back to your hometown. Don't embarrass me here."

Liu Zhigu said indifferently and walked away.

Liu Yanhao's face turned pale and he couldn't say a word. Go back to his hometown?

When a wealthy clan returns to their hometown, there are only two types of people. One is to retire from officialdom and return to his roots, and the other is to be driven back to his hometown. The former is glorious, but the latter is very shameful.

Liu Yanhao looked at his elder brother Liu Bihui for help: "Brother, how can I go to the barbaric land of Lingnan?"

Liu Bihui patted his brother on the shoulder and comforted him: "Don't take it so seriously. You are already twenty. It is also a good thing to go somewhere to gain experience."

It is actually not difficult for the children of a powerful family like the Liu family to become officials. For example, Liu Yanhao, although he did not pass the Jinshi examination, his status as a candidate is already qualified to serve as an official, but the starting point is lower than that of a Jinshi.

There are many, and if there is no one to help, you have to wait in line. The waiting time may be a lifetime, but Liu Yanhao's father Liu Zhigu is the current prime minister, so this is not a problem.

Liu Zhigu went to visit his daughter, and then returned to his study, where he met his brother Liu Jiu.

"Second brother, are you waiting for me?"

Liu Jiu nodded: "Li Xun came today."

"I already knew it."

Liu Jiu asked: "Did anyone talk about Li Xun in today's court meeting?"

"We talked for a while, but some people came out to support Li Xun, but the strength was not enough. The emperor finally changed the topic. Li Xun's matter has not been decided yet."

Liu Jiu smiled lightly and said: "King Qi finally took action."

"The problem is a bit complicated, let's go in and talk about it."
Chapter completed!