Xu Ming was stunned.

Although Chen Xuanchong seems to have an eccentric personality and can be very rigid and stern at times, in the final analysis, he is still used to big storms and should not be so out of character.

Chen Xici smiled slightly: "Come just come, the worst is that we will both be destroyed. Anyway, not everyone in our Chen family can pinch us."

Chen Xuanchong coughed twice: "I have already asked people to come over. If it doesn't work, I can only confront them head-on."

Xu Ming frowned: "Actually, we can avoid the edge this time. Even if we force it, we may not be able to get a good result, and it will also hurt our muscles and bones."

Chen Xici didn't say anything, but his expression clearly acquiesced to this statement.

Now they are at a disadvantage. It can be seen that not only Cao Shi and Wu Ying, but others also agree with this approach.

This means that they are isolated and helpless. Even if Mr. Chen is barely in line with the wishes of the people, he is still a mantis trying to control the situation and is not worth mentioning.

But once you take a step back, the sea and the sky are truly vast, and the sky is high enough for birds to fly.

After all, there is a Minister of Household Affairs behind them. If there is no leverage in the opponent's hands, they can make a comeback next time.

Furthermore, now Chen Xici is also using his vast network to start investigating these corrupt officials who have "lined their own pockets". Once the evidence is conclusive and handed to his second uncle, it will be very simple to win.

But in fact, the two of them knew very well that because it was Chen Xuanchong, it seemed that it would be good for them to take a step back, but in fact it was not good at all.

The old man is getting old, and he doesn't know how long he can last. Maybe this is his last chance to do his bit for the north.

Chen Xuanchong has studied a lot in his life, but if you really want to say how much knowledge he has, it is not necessarily true. After all, he has not done much in terms of traveling thousands of miles.

Chen Xuanchong did not speak, but walked into the hut alone, leaving only two young people standing there.

Chen Xici sighed: "I don't know where my grandpa's feelings came from. After all, strictly speaking, I have never seen the yellow sand in the north."

Xu Ming did not speak, but looked back outside, filled with emotion in his heart, hoping he could catch up.

Chen Xuanchong walked out of the hut with his hands behind his back and walked slowly: "No matter whether it succeeds or not this time, do it first and then talk about it. If you feel that you are not sure about something and give up, then you will miss how much should belong to you."

thing?"

"I will try again this time with food and grass. If it works, then I can have some peace of mind."

Neither of the two young men following him spoke.

A tall and beautiful woman walked towards her, holding a pot of water in her hand. The water was steaming, so the temperature was probably not low.

Just when the two sides were about to pass each other, the woman "accidentally" bumped into Chen Xici's shoulder.

She let out an ouch, staggered back two steps, and fell down beside Chen Xuanchong, and the hot water on her hand instantly spilled out.

Xu Ming grabbed Chen Xuanchong's shoulders and pulled him back, barely avoiding the hot water.

"I'm sorry, I'm really sorry, Sir, you were spilled there. I'll help you clean it up right now!"

The woman's face was full of fear, but the moment she approached, Xu Ming had already blocked the two parties, with a cold face and a condescending and arrogant attitude:

"Before I get angry, disappear from my sight quickly, otherwise..."

The woman was obviously hesitant, but after weighing the pros and cons, she nodded in agreement and left quickly.

Chen Xuanchong did not speak, but continued to move forward. This little trick was nothing in front of him and it was not worth making a fuss about.

But soon, the woman not only left and returned, but also showed a fierce look on her face, no longer hiding her murderous intention.

She moved forward very fast along the corridor, causing the expressions of those walking on this road to freeze. Before the commotion started, she had already arrived in front of Chen Xuanchong.

Xu Ming, who was standing next to him, narrowed his eyes slightly. Just as he was about to take action, a figure blocked the old man's path. It was the woman with cave realm cultivation.

"Are you seeking death if you attack openly?" The female guard sneered repeatedly. She didn't even see any weapons in her hands. She just struck the knife with her hand and knocked the menacing assassin to the ground.

The female guard didn't give up. She stepped on the opponent's head and said sarcastically: "Who sent you here? It's a shame that the people behind you can think of such a dirty little trick!"

The woman's head was pressed tightly, her teeth were clenched, and she didn't say anything, but her eyes filled with resentment were about to turn into reality.

It was as if, in his eyes, this old man with a good reputation was an enemy full of evil, and the two sides could only fight to the death.

Chen Xuanchong hesitated for a moment and said softly: "Let her get up and talk."

Without saying a word, the female guard picked it up like a chicken and said, "Be honest!"

"What do you want to say?" Chen Xuanchong said calmly: "If not, then you can go on your way with peace of mind."

The woman spat on the old man: "You are so pretentious that I hate you scholars who do one thing on the outside and do another on the other."

"Presumptuous!" The female guard slapped her. She probably didn't control the force well, so she left a very obvious fingerprint, and the woman's face became slack.

Chen Xuanchong was not angry, but Chen Xici took a step forward and treated him the same way.

Seeing this scene with his own eyes, Xu Ming's mouth twitched. This Mr. Chen really didn't care about his own image and identity.

Chen Xici sneered again and again: "How dare you, a little bitch, to comment on us scholars? If I hadn't been in trouble right now, I would have had to teach you well and let you know what a scholar is."

Chen Xuanchong walked towards the original box: "Take the person away and don't make too much noise."

The female guard nodded in agreement.

"Hey? What happened? I heard the noise from all the way away." Cao Shi happened to appear at this time, and when he saw the scene in front of him, he asked doubtfully.

Chen Xuanchong looked unhappy: "Let's discuss it later."

Cao Shi shook his head and staggered a little. He was obviously drunk: "I won't say anything anymore. This time I came out just to talk to my brothers in private so that I won't be criticized by everyone when the announcement is made."

"Mr. Chen, don't mention this matter again. It has been settled."

Chen Xuanchong asked in a deep voice: "Are you really going to be so decisive?"

"Isn't it the same with Mr. Chen? Have you ever given us any leeway before? As the saying goes, we can meet each other in the future by leaving a little bit of leeway. Mr. Chen is not bad at studying, but he doesn't quite understand the minds of us people."

After that, Cao Shi, who was holding a wine flask, left: "I don't know why, but I just felt a little too drunk today. I have no choice. Normally, I would have to kill you guys until you lose your armor."

Xu Ming murmured to himself: "Then what should we do next?"

Chen Xici laughed at himself: "Since I can't get it back, do you still need to eat with the food?"

Xu Ming grinned, rubbed his belly and said, "I don't dare to say anything else, at least I'm full. This meal is clearly free of charge."

Chen Xuanchong sighed with a complicated expression: "Let's say hello to the county guard and go back first. It's not safe outside."

Xu Ming had no objection. Even for the two of them, the current result was not bad, at least there was no direct conflict.

It just seems that even if they take this step back now, the other party will not let them go.

This is to catch the Chen family and put them to death. It seems that Chen Xuanchong has been oppressed by the forces behind them these years.

I don’t know how Cao Shi and the others got close to that thigh whose origin is unknown for the time being.

Otherwise, Chen Xuanchong wouldn't be so helpless about this matter of food and grass.

You know, in the past, Chen Xuanchong's suggestion not only needed to be considered, but also required many people to discuss it. Even if it was ultimately rejected, a compromise plan would be given.

But this time, he refused directly without giving any face.

In the final analysis, the background is still tough.

Commander Wu wanted to stay, and so did everyone else, but Chen Xuanchong insisted on leaving, and there was nothing he could do.

After leaving Zhenfeng Tower, the evening breeze blew in front of them, making a few people feel a little calmer.

Chen Xuanchong coughed twice, which was a bit violent.

Chen Xici frowned but said nothing.

"Let's go back home." Chen Xuanchong took the lead.
Chapter completed!