freenovelworld Chapter 308 Xu's House
Chapter 308 Xu's House
Chapter 308 Xu's House
Seeing that the two were about to fight, Zhang Qingyu hurriedly tried to persuade them, "Sister-in-law, forget it!"
They were unfamiliar with the capital city.
It would be bad if someone tripped you up.
Moreover, Xu Wenxian's identity is sensitive, so it is better not to make a big deal out of the current situation.
"What's the matter, are you scared? If you're scared, get out of here as soon as possible."
Zhang Qingyu's compromise made the waiter who had been shouting earlier even more proud.
Just then a few people came from the countryside.
How dare I report to the police?
Xu Wenxian smiled faintly, and then said: "The case of the Xu family has been investigated and it is clear that they were wrongly accused. This Yuxian Tower is the private property of my mother. Even though she has passed away and the Xu family has declined, the Song family is still noble and prominent. I can't convince you, so let's see you in court."
After Xu Wenxian finished speaking, he looked at Wen Shufang and said, "Sister-in-law, brother, let's find another place to stay first."
The shopkeeper, who had been silent the whole time, felt something was wrong and hurried out to say with a smile: "Sir, why do you have to go to court? Besides, the Dali Temple is very busy with official business, so it's not certain that..."
Xu Wenxian had expected this and said calmly, "I think no one would refuse to give the Xu family face."
"This..." The shopkeeper was in a dilemma.
Xu Wenxian did not hesitate and went out directly. He was dressed in a coarse linen shirt, but his temperament was still outstanding.
People come and go in the capital.
The incident was nothing more than a passing fiasco, and no one took it seriously except the shopkeeper.
Wen Shufang couldn't help cursing after coming out of the restaurant. Zhang Qingyu also asked worriedly, "Should we really report to the police?"
"Of course, taking back Yuxianlou is just to make more money. What I want is for everyone in the capital to know that Xu Ze is back."
Xu Wenxian narrowed his eyes, his eyes full of calculation.
In the past, he prided himself on being a noble scholar and was unwilling to show weakness easily.
But it's different now.
For the sake of his family, he can sacrifice everything for his reputation.
After Xu Wenxian booked a place for Zhang Qingyu and others, he picked up his luggage and knocked on doors all the way from Zhuque Street to Qi Mansion.
In just half a day, everyone in the capital knew that Xu Ze had survived. When he returned to the capital after experiencing numerous hardships, his former servants not only did not recognize him, but also drove him out of the restaurant, leaving him to live in the open air and without a fixed place to stay.
The vermilion gate, the golden door knocker, and the stone lions with their heads held high on both sides all demonstrate the grandeur of the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Xu Wenxian knocked lightly on the door. Not long after, a servant opened the door. Seeing Xu Wenxian in coarse clothes, he took the initiative to say, "Old sir, this is the Prime Minister's residence. Did you knock on the wrong door?"
The servant didn't know Xu Wenxian.
But Xu Wenxian had an extraordinary temperament and was not an ordinary person as he dared to knock on the door of the Qi residence.
Moreover, Qi Cheng'en was particularly strict with the servants in his mansion. Even if a beggar came to beg, he had to give him copper coins and food.
Therefore, over the years, the Qi family has had an excellent reputation in the capital and is regarded as a "great philanthropist" by the people.
"Please inform your master that Xu Ze is here to visit you and invite you to see him."
The servant said, "The master is resting and will not wake up until 3:45 in the afternoon. Old sir, why don't you wait a little longer?"
The servant spoke in a kind tone, and Xu Wenxian had no intention of making things difficult.
But the sun was setting too bright for him to wait any longer, nor did he want to.
Then he said, "I can't wait. No matter whether your master has just gone to bed or has already gone to bed, I want to see him now."
"Then old man, do you have a visiting card?"
"Xu family, Xu Ze." Xu Wenxian finished speaking, and then said: "As for the Xu family 20 years ago, please be sure to tell the head of your family. If he wants to blame you, just say that I forced him to do it."
Hearing the words "Xu Family", the servant's face changed slightly, and he immediately said, "Mr. Xu, wait a moment."
He left in a hurry, but came back after just a moment.
"Please follow me into the mansion, sir."
With pavilions, terraces and fish playing among lotus leaves, the Qi Mansion is full of vitality.
Xu Wenxian followed behind the servant, looking over as his face became increasingly indifferent.
Flower Hall.
The servant stopped and said, "Please, sir."
Qi Chengen hadn't arrived yet, so Xu Wenxian wasn't in a hurry. He smiled and said, "Thank you for the trouble."
After saying this, he sat down alone, put down his bag, and carefully counted the silver and money in it.
These were all borrowed by him from door to door.
The capital city is large, so news can spread more easily.
Xu Wenxian knew that Qi Chengen had already received the news long before he arrived.
Therefore, he is not in a hurry.
After counting the silver in the bag twice, footsteps were finally heard outside the hall.
Xu Wenxian looked back.
Qi Chengen walked over slowly, holding a bracelet in his hand. When he saw him, he immediately smiled and said, "Brother Xu is going back to the capital. Why didn't you send a letter in advance? I can send someone to pick you up."
"Cheng En, you're too polite." Xu Wenxian put away his bag, with a smile on his face. His tone was distant but polite: "This is the first time we've met since we last met 20 years ago. I shouldn't have come to bother you so rashly, but Cheng En should know that I'm having a hard time right now, so I can only bother you."
Qi Chengen sat down in the main seat, looked at the row of silver on the coffee table, and said with a fake smile: "This is..."
"I have been away from the capital for decades. Now that I am back, everything has changed. Even the Yuxian Tower, which was owned by my mother, has been occupied by her old servants. Now I really have nowhere to go. I can only borrow money from my father's former students one by one. Only then did I have this money."
Qi Chengen asked, "Brother Xu, do you want to buy a house in the capital? If so, I have a few nice houses that I can recommend to you."
After Qi Chengen finished speaking, he looked at the housekeeper waiting outside and said, "Come here, take the private silver in my room and give it to Brother Xu."
"Cheng'en, you misunderstood." Xu Wenxian interrupted Qi Cheng'en with a smile.
Qi Chengen asked: "What's wrong?"
"I came to the Qi Mansion not to borrow money, but to buy back the Xu Mansion."
Xu Wenxian looked at Qi Chengen's slightly frozen smile and continued, "Back then, the Xu family was confiscated and the Xu residence was sealed off, and then it was given to you by the late emperor. You and I were classmates, and you were one of my father's most proud students. Logically speaking, I shouldn't have mentioned the sale, nor should I have asked you to transfer the Xu residence to me. But the Xu residence is the foundation of the Xu family, and I really can't bear to see it desolate and in decline."
"Brother Xu, you are too polite. Without the teacher, there would be no Qi Chengen today. Since you have returned to Beijing, I should hand over the Xu residence to you with both hands. However, the Xu residence is haunted and has been sealed off long ago. Now the courtyard is overgrown with weeds and there is no place to stand. It would be better to buy a new mansion and live a more comfortable life."
A smile similar to Qi Chengen's.
"But the ghosts and gods in the eyes of others are my ancestors, Xu Ze. It is a pity that I have not been able to clear the Xu family case. If I cannot find the ancient house again, I am afraid I will not be able to face my ancestors again."
Xu Wenxian looked annoyed.