Even though the old lady doted on her grandson, she was a reasonable person. Especially since the old lady came from a prestigious family and was educated. Therefore, when he heard Guan Yi's words, his wrinkled face was full of smiles.
The old lady even stood up and paced back and forth, "Eldest son, our Guan family is really blessed by our ancestors. After Emperor Xia arrived at the Western Region and established the Xia Xia, he promoted you from a small official to the magistrate of Puchang County. "
"Now, San Lang is favored by Emperor Xia. That's great."
"Our Guan family is going to be rich."
"Speaking of which, Emperor Xia values San Lang because of your achievements in Puchang County. That's why Emperor Xia wants to reward you. That's why he sent San Lang there. You must know that going to Emperor Xia's side is like going to heaven in one step. "
The old lady said, "Especially San Lang who has been very smart since he was young. If he follows Emperor Xia, he will definitely be able to show his talents and stand out."
Guan Yi knew that there was something fishy going on.
Du Qi transferred Guan Zhilan away because he wanted to reward Guan Zhilan. More importantly, he wanted to solve Guan Yi's problem and train Guan Zhilan on behalf of Guan Yi. That was the main point.
As for whether Guan Zhilan could stand out in the future, Guan Yi did not consider it for the time being. Because as long as his son could be a down-to-earth person, that would be enough.
Guan Yi would not reveal his thoughts and said, "Mother, you are right. The king must have arranged it this way. Therefore, this is San Lang's opportunity. If he grasps it, he will probably be promoted faster than me, his father. This kid's future is limitless. "
The old lady said, "But we must also warn San Lang not to be impatient and to be down-to-earth. This is an opportunity, but it could easily cause trouble. After all, being by Emperor Xia's side is like being with a tiger. If things are not done well, Emperor Xia will be angry. In short, this is an opportunity. The advantages outweigh the disadvantages. Let San Lang grasp it well. "
Guan Yi said, "Mother, did you agree?"
The old lady glared at Guan Yi and snorted, "Why would I object? In the past, when you said you wanted San Lang to do things, it was unrealistic. Now that Emperor Xia had summoned her, it was an opportunity. Naturally, the old woman did not object. Could it be that in your eyes, your mother is already old and dim-sighted and unreasonable? "
"No, definitely not!"
Guan Yi hurriedly shook his head and said, "Mother, you have always been an old person but not old at heart. You are extremely sensible."
The old lady said, "As long as you understand."
After a pause, the matriarch waved her hand and said, "You may leave. When San Lang comes back, have him come see me. My dear grandson is leaving, and I can't bear to see him leave! "
Guan Yi got up and left.
He was secretly glad that Guan Zhilan was leaving. Otherwise, he would have been spoiled rotten. After Guan Zhilan left, he returned to his study and arranged for someone to inform the concierge that if Guan Zhilan returned, he was to come to the study.
After waiting for about an hour, the sky was completely dark. It was already late at night.
Dong! Boom!
There was a knock on the door.
Guan Zhilan said, "Father, it's me."
Guan Yi said, "Come in."
Hearing this, Guan Zhilan pushed the door and entered. He respectfully clasped his hands and bowed. His attitude was extremely proper, without the slightest bit of arrogance and domineering attitude. He said, "Father, why are you looking for me?"
Guan Yi waved his hand and said, "Sit!"
After Guan Zhilan expressed his thanks, he obediently sat down.
Guan Yi suddenly said, "San Lang, I heard that you have set up a checkpoint far outside Puchang County, specifically to collect toll fees from merchants. No matter who goes in or out, you have to collect money. Is there such a thing? "
Guan Zhilan's complexion changed slightly.
He had always kept the matter of collecting money a secret. He ordered his personal attendants not to speak of it. Even the housekeeper of the residence was arranged by him. Therefore, whether it was Guan Yi or the old lady, they were completely unaware of this matter.
How could it be exposed?
Guan Yi's mind was quickly thinking of a way to deal with it. At the same time, he was pondering where he had made a mistake. Guan Zhilan couldn't come up with a solution for the time being. He said, "Father, what are you talking about? Your son doesn't understand, nor does he understand."
Guan Yi didn't get angry. He sneered and said, "I didn't expect that my son would be so good at doing things! He collected toll fees in Puchang County and kept the news tightly sealed. He didn't let me, his father, know. "
"Even the entire county government didn't hear anything."
"I, Guan Yi, don't have much ability, so I can only do my best to govern Puchang County. But I didn't expect that my son would be so capable. He easily made money. "
Guan Yi said, "The Guan family has produced a talent!"
Guan Zhilan's expression changed again. Guan Yi's words were ambiguous and were completely mocking. He felt a little embarrassed when he heard it. However, Guan Zhilan had been hanging around outside for a long time, so his skin was thick. He said, "Father, you must have heard wrong. Or perhaps, someone is framing me. I have always been obedient. It's impossible for me to do such a thing. "
Guan Yi nodded and said, "You are indeed obedient. But this obedience is only limited to the residence. Outside the residence, who knows what kind of person you are. "
Guan Zhilan said, "Father, what's wrong with you today?"
After a pause, Guan Zhilan put on an angry look and said, "Father, just tell me, who is the one who is gossiping in your ears? He is purposely trying to destroy our father and son relationship and sow discord. Father, if you believe him, you will fall into his trap. Don't fall into his trap. Father, you have always been strict in governing Puchang County. You have always been upright and honest. How could your son do something against the law? Father, just tell me, who is it? "
Guan Yi said, "It's Emperor Xia."
"Emperor Xia?"
Guan Zhilan frowned and said, "Which Emperor Xia? There is no one with the surname Xia in our residence. Moreover, there is no one with the surname Xia in the entire county government! This Emperor Xia, who is he? Could it be that he is a businessman? "
"Bastard!"
Guan Yi was angered.
Originally, Guan Yi was able to suppress his anger. After all, Du Qi had said that he would bring Guan Zhilan to his side and train him. But now, it was different. When it came to Du Qi, Guan Zhilan even said something about the surname Xia. He even asked if it was someone from the residence or someone from the county government. This made Guan Yi grab the inkstone on the table and throw it out.
Guan Zhilan saw it and quickly dodged. He was not someone who would be beaten and scolded by Guan Yi. After dodging, Guan Zhilan said again, "Father, what do you mean? I don't understand."
Guan Yi gritted his teeth and said, "Of course you don't understand. You only know how to collect money and tolls, right? Emperor Xia, how many Emperors are there in the entire Xia Xia? "
Shua!
Guan Zhilan's expression changed abruptly.
Emperor Xia.
It was Emperor Xia, Du Qi.
At this moment, Guan Zhilan understood.
Guan Zhilan's heart trembled. Even though he collected tolls, he knew the severity of the matter. Because of this, Guan Zhilan's tolls were very low. The average goods were five wens and the slightly more expensive goods were ten wens. At most, it was ten wens. Under such circumstances, no businessman would go against him. After all, he was Guan Yi's son.
Guan Zhilan knew that once it involved Du Qi, it would affect his father's official position. Therefore, Guan Zhilan did not quibble anymore. He said, "Father, why did Emperor Xia come to Puchang County? He told you personally. Could it be that he wants to use this as an excuse to punish you? Father, let me meet Emperor Xia. I will tell him that this is my own decision and it has nothing to do with anyone else. I will bear the consequences of my own actions. "
At this moment, Guan Zhilan knew the severity of the matter. After all, it involved his father's official position.
This was the most important thing.
He must not be affected.
Guan Yi's face was cold. He said, "You are now asking for forgiveness from Emperor Xia. You have to say that this is your own decision. Before this, why didn't you think that using my name to collect tolls would affect your father? "
Guan Zhilan was still young. Under Guan Yi's repeated words, he was obviously panicking. He said nervously, "Father, I was wrong. I know my mistake. Don't worry, I will convince Emperor Xia and will not implicate you. After all, your achievements in Puchang County are obvious to all. "
At this moment, he still thought that he should bear the consequences of his own actions. After all, he could not implicate his father.
Guan Yi's heart was comforted.
Although this son of his was a little reckless, his character was not bad and he was also smart.
Guan Yi said in a low voice, "Emperor Xia did not punish me."
"Ah, really?" Guan Zhilan heard this and suddenly became excited. He said, "Father, that's great. Emperor Xia was indeed wise and farsighted! He must know that you are clean and upright. Moreover, you are a capable official. That's why he did not punish you. Emperor Xia is really a wise and wise man. "
At this moment, Guan Zhilan's admiration for Du Qi increased. He felt that Du Qi was really wise.
He was as wise as he could be.
Guan Zhilan continued, "Father, does Emperor Xia have any other punishment?"
Guan Yi said, "Emperor Xia said that your father did not teach his son well. Everyone says that cultivation is good for the family and the country. However, your father could not even manage the family well. He will take care of you on my behalf. Tomorrow morning, you will report to Emperor Xia. You will work under him and listen to his arrangements. "
Guan Zhilan heard this and was stunned.
How could it be?
If he went to Du Qi's side, how could he earn money and play? That was absolutely impossible. Guan Zhilan quickly said, "Father, I will not go. I will not go to Emperor Xia's side. Please tell Emperor Xia that I will not mess around anymore. I will not collect tolls. From tomorrow onwards, I will remove the checkpoints and will not collect money. "
Guan Yi sneered, "Once you say it, how can it be changed? It is already impossible to change."
In fact, Guan Yi could not talk about setting up the checkpoints. He could give the exact words he said to the old lady to Guan Zhilan and let Guan Zhilan go. Perhaps Guan Zhilan would go.
In such a situation, Guan Yi wasn't willing to accept it if it didn't have the effect of knocking Guan Zhilan down.
Guan Yi continued, "I have never said anything bad about you to your grandmother. I have never said that you set up the checkpoints to collect money. I have never said that Emperor Xia reprimanded me. I only said that Emperor Xia rewarded me and recruited you. Your grandmother has already agreed. So, you don't have to think of a solution from your grandmother. Also, your grandmother wants you to go. "
Guan Zhilan heard this and his cheeks twitched.
He could not tell his grandmother that he set up the checkpoints to collect money. That would hurt the old lady's heart. However, Guan Zhilan felt helpless in his heart because he couldn't stop this from happening.
Guan Zhilan was a little angry and bowed. He got up and went to the backyard to meet the old lady. As he walked, Guan Zhilan thought that he could not go to Du Qi's side. Otherwise, he would not know how to deal with him.
He had always been a person who did not admit defeat.
However, after pondering for a long time, Guan Zhilan could not come up with any ideas.
When he reached the backyard, Guan Zhilan saw the old lady and called her grandmother. He was very obedient and this made the old lady very happy. After the old lady said a few words, she reminded him, "San Lang, your father should have told you that Emperor Xia wants you to do something."
"This is your opportunity. You must not disappoint Emperor Xia's kind intentions. More importantly, you must not embarrass your father and the Guan family."
"Although our Guan Clan isn't an aristocratic family, nor is it a famous one, we are a scholarly family. Generations after generations, every one of us is extremely serious in our work."
"Your grandfather, your father, they are all like that."
The old lady looked as if she was teaching him. She said, "When you are here, you must do things honestly. Do you understand?"
Guan Zhilan smiled sheepishly when he heard that, but he said obediently, "I understand."
He was helpless. At this time, he could not even say that he did not want to go. Because the old lady looked as if she could not wait for Guan Zhilan to go.
Asking the old lady for help would not work.
He had to think of another way.
Guan Zhilan chatted with the old lady for a while and then went back to his courtyard. He thought about it and suddenly thought of a way – pretending to be sick!
This was the only thing he could do.
As long as Guan Zhilan pretended to be sick, things would take a turn for the better. Moreover, this was not the first time he pretended to be sick. He had a lot of experience in this and it was a one-stop service. It would not be exposed.
Guan Zhilan did what he said. He immediately arranged for his personal attendant to pass the message. He then purposely made himself vomit and ate some croton. This caused him to vomit and have diarrhea. Immediately, he became listless and his body felt uncomfortable.
Looking at this situation, one could tell at a glance that it was real. Because of this, Guan Zhilan's condition was not good. At least, he did not look good.
The next day, early morning.
Guan Yi personally went to Guan Zhilan's room and urged Guan Zhilan to wake up early to report. However, when he entered and saw Guan Zhilan's appearance, his expression changed slightly.
Guan Yi quickly asked, "San Lang, what happened to you? Why do you look so pale? "
Guan Zhilan said, "Father, I don't know what's wrong with me. I'm vomiting and having diarrhea. I'm about to collapse. Last night, I went to the toilet more than ten times. Until now, I can't muster up any strength. "
At this time, Guan Zhilan was indeed weak. However, his heart was blooming with joy. He looked excited and thought in his heart, "Father, this time, you won't let me go.
In any case, I'm already so miserable.
I can't take it anymore. "
Guan Yi rolled his eyes and suddenly said, "San Lang, your situation is indeed a little troublesome. But it's okay. Your mind is clear now and you can deal with it normally. I'll arrange for someone to carry you to the carriage. We'll go see Emperor Xia. "
After a pause, Guan Yi said, "When the time comes, you can explain your situation to Emperor Xia. I believe Emperor Xia will not blame you. Moreover, Emperor Xia has just arrived in Puchang County. I reckon he won't leave for a while. You can stay with Emperor Xia for the time being. You'll have enough time to recover. "
Boom!!
Guan Zhilan felt as if he was struck by lightning.
He looked at Guan Yi in a daze. His eyes were somewhat absent-minded because he tried his best to torment himself so miserably. His entire situation was not good. However, in the end, Guan Yi still wanted him to go. Was this not tormenting him?
Was there any humanity left?
Was there any affection between father and son?
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