In Chunhua Fang, Nancheng, Luoyang, in front of the Imperial Gate, a canopy-covered carriage was waiting. More than 20 Kong Wu's soldiers were guarding the carriage. The waiter had already prepared the steps to board the carriage.
Above the high gate hangs a gilt plaque of "Chai Mansion". There are many people with the surname Chai in the world, but in Luoyang City, only the British family has such a noble atmosphere.
The Chai family had a very high and prominent position within the empire. In addition to its relationship with the Guo family, it was also due to Chai Rong's many years of hard work and achievements, which earned him the trust of the emperor.
The principle of one person attaining the Tao, chickens and dogs ascending to heaven, is universal and unchangeable for all generations, and it is the same for the Chai family. Since the Battle of Huainan, Chai Rong has become more and more powerful in the court, and as his status becomes more respected, the Chai family has suffered
The more preferential treatment you get.
Especially Chai's father Shouli. Among the nobles who live in Luoyang, Chai Shouli is the number one figure. He is flamboyant and flamboyant, and everyone avoids him. Even strong men like Jing Fan and Wang Yan did not dare to stay in office back then.
Targeting Chai Shouli too much.
When Chai Rong was still surnamed Guo, Chai Shouli was already quite public. Later, after Chai Rong changed his surname back to his original surname, the most exciting person was Mr. Chai. In order to celebrate this event, many guests and friends were invited.
The three-day banquet at home was so lively and lively that it even reached the ears of Emperor Liu as an anecdote.
Of course, it was also because in this life, his brother-in-law Guo Wei did not become emperor, and his son Chai Rong did not inherit the throne. Generally speaking, Chai Shouli was quite restrained and did not do anything illegal or disciplinary to cause trouble for his son. However, he was wanton and domineering.
There is still a lot of showing off behavior.
Everyone holds it, everyone respects him, he is well-dressed and well-fed, and he enjoys all the glory. Chai Shouli's retirement life can be described as comfortable.
However, at this time, the atmosphere in front of Chai's Mansion was a bit strange, and everyone could feel it. Weiji, a figure came out from inside, with quick steps, and crossed the high threshold. It was Chai Rong, with a tense face.
, his face looks very ugly.
"My lord!" the bodyguard followed him out: "Where are you going now?".
"Go back to Beijing!" Chai Rong ordered coldly.
Seeing Chai Rong's angry look, the bodyguard couldn't help but persuade him: "You are traveling around all the time. It's rare for you to come to Luoyang and meet the old lady. Why bother?"
"Let's go!" Chai Rong ordered in a short and powerful manner.
"Yes!" The guard had no choice but to respond.
Stepping on the steps, as soon as the curtain was lifted, I heard a burst of noisy movement behind me. Soon, with the support of two servants, an old man with gray hair and white hair came out and saw the man who had already boarded the carriage.
Chai Rong immediately pointed at him and yelled: "You unfilial son, get out, get away!"
"You are the Duke of the imperial court. You are powerful and powerful. Even though I, the father, must obey your orders! You are an unfilial son..."
"Tell me, how can there be such rebellious descendants in the world who dare to criticize their father like this!"
"..."
Chai Shouli was already very old, but when he was excited, he seemed full of energy and saliva flew everywhere. However, seeing his trembling appearance, the servants around him carefully lifted him up for fear of falling.
On the carriage shaft, Chai Rong paused for a moment, only glanced back, then got into the carriage with a low body, and then gave an order with a hint of irritation: "Let's go!"
Regarding Chai Rong's order, the escorts and entourage did not dare to neglect, and soon drove the carriage out of the streets of Fangli...
Looking at the carriage and the guards getting further away, Chai Shouli finally lost his composure and stopped cursing. He slumped down and sat on the threshold, crying: "This unfilial son, he is really gone.
!You leave, and don’t come back after you leave, we will never interact with each other..."
Seeing that Mr. Chai was angry, angry and sad, the family around him became anxious and tried to persuade him.
"Grandpa, the Duke is just angry for a moment, he will definitely come back!"
"Stop crying, take care of yourself!"
"..."
Facing the persuasion, Chai Shouli finally stopped crying a little, kicked his legs a few times, and still murmured: "This traitor..."
Chai Shouli was seventy years old this year, and he had just held a very grand birthday. At that time, Chai Rong was busy traveling to Gansu and had no time to pay attention to other things, so he missed his father's birthday.
This time, Chai Rong was ordered to return to Beijing from the northwest and passed by Luoyang. Naturally, Chai Rong, who felt guilty, wanted to go back home to wish Chai Shouli a long life and express his sincerity.
It was originally a good thing, and it should be a warm scene between father and son, even at the beginning. However, Chai Rong couldn't get used to the extravagant decorations, hordes of servants, and extravagant expenses in the mansion.
It was inevitable that he would give some pointers, and then mention Chai Shouli's wanton behavior over the years, reminding, warning, and teaching him, with a stern tone and a tough attitude, which ended up irritating Chai Shouli.
Chai Shouli, the older he gets, the more he cares about face. Even if his wealth and status come from Chai Rong, he can't stand his son's lectures and accusations. He can't keep it on his face and angrily quarrels with Chai Rong.
Of course, no matter how strong and strong Chai Rong's character was, there was still no good way to deal with his old father, so he had no choice but to leave in embarrassment...
While driving in the car, Chai Rong also put away his angry look in front of others, a look of exhaustion appeared on his face, a little sadness appeared in his eyes, and finally he sighed heavily.
He hit his forehead with a headache. You asked Chai Rong to manage affairs, control generals, and troops. He has always been able to do it with ease. However, it turns out that he is not omnipotent, at least when it comes to handling family affairs. When facing his father, he really can't do anything.
There's a good way to go.
How about calling the Luoyang officials and asking them to help restrain him? Soon, such whims were abandoned. Chai Rong was not that naive.
He could almost predict that if he gave such an instruction, the Luoyang government would definitely listen in the opposite direction and "take care" of Chai Shouli even more, and this kind of behavior would become a basis for criticism by others...
How could Chai Rong have not heard about the rumors in the court? When he thought of these, he felt even worse. The Guo Chai family is so prominent that there is no one who is not hated by others. Of course, there have been criticisms and criticisms in the past, but they have never been
It's not like this time, which is almost a denunciation.
Thinking about what those courtiers and officials said about him, I felt it was ridiculous, hateful, and terrifying at the same time. After so many years, Chai Rong has always been in a high position, and he has never been as alert and worried as this time.
Just like back then, when Guo Wei took the initiative to retreat and had a secret and in-depth talk between father and son, Chai Rong was also calm and had never been nervous. But this time, Chai Rong was nervous.
Thinking about his uncle Li Ye who took the lead in targeting him this time, if I remember correctly, when he killed Zhang Jianxiong, the governor of Puzhou, it was this person who led the riot and asked the emperor to punish him.
Li Ye may not be enough to be afraid of, but Li Ye can represent Li's relatives to a certain extent, and the person standing behind Li is the Queen Mother. Thinking about all this, Chai Rong has to admit that someone like Li Ye
It's really not a good thing to meet people...
Of course, there was only one person who worried Chai Rong the most, and that was the emperor. This time, the emperor did not express his opinion on the rumors in the court, which seemed to be an attitude.
"Hey..." State affairs and family affairs have always made Chai Rong feel extremely troubled. Feeling the physical and mental exhaustion, as well as the body showing signs of recurrence of symptoms, Chai Rong felt that maybe he should retire.
Suddenly, Chai Rong finally realized how his adoptive father Guo Wei felt back then.