Chapter 2659 This is the humiliation of the godfather by the aristocratic family
Zheng Yuanshou looked at Old Man Gu who was asking Wang Kui for his opinion and saw the worried look on his face.
Unable to help but smile, he stepped forward and patted Liu Shi, who had an obvious look of dissatisfaction on his face.
"When did Gu Weng become so timid and timid? The person who spoke to the Liu family in Hedong came to visit him in person. This is already a way to show his face."
"Don't forget that nephew Liu Xian is the biological uncle of Princess Jin. Soon, he will be the biological uncle of the Empress of the Tang Dynasty."
Having said this, Wang Yong, the leader of the Jingzhao Wang Clan on the side, also stroked his long beard and said contemptuously with deep approval.
"That Zhang Liang was just a peasant farmer from a poor background, who took advantage of the chaos in the late Sui Dynasty to rise up.
Incompetent people who follow those vulgar warriors from Wagang Village to take advantage of them."
These words fell into Liu Shi's ears, and naturally he was particularly benefited.
"Elders, please rest assured. My nephew understands that this task is of great importance, but he is also confident that he can convince the Duke of Yun."
Zheng Yuanshou nodded, but said something uneasy.
"Good nephew, although Zhang Liang is an incompetent person, at the moment, he is in charge of the Luoyang garrison. He must not offend him with his words."
"In the future, when His Highness the King of Jin has secured his position, the military power in Zhang Liang's hands will be stripped away, and it will be in our own hands before we can talk about anything else."
"After some time, the position of Changsun Wuji might be yours."
"So, your performance in the next few days is related to your future."
"My nephew understands. Thank you uncle for reminding me."
Liu Xi, who now has a low-level position and a family background far inferior to that of Qi Family and Five Surnames, heard this and his face suddenly turned red.
He bowed deeply to Zheng Yuanshou, bowed gratefully, and walked away quickly.
At this time, an old man came to Zheng Yuanshou and discussed in a low voice.
"Zheng Weng, we have already given a guarantee to Mr. Zhao, and the gatekeeper general Guo Xun is also on our side."
"And from now on, the guard on the left prison guarding the palace is the most important thing, and there must be no mistakes."
"So, this Guo Xun matter needs to be resolved as soon as possible, sooner rather than later..."
Zheng Yuanshou stroked his long beard and after talking for a long time, he spoke slowly.
"I will ask someone to tell him later. I agree to the conditions he proposed. I will marry the third daughter's second daughter to his dog son."
When he mentioned the word "dog", Zheng Yuanshou's tone and expression were full of disgust and contempt.
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"Okay, I've brought you the public's advice. It's time for me to take my leave."
Liu Shi stood up and saluted Zhang Liang.
Zhang Liang also stood up, and as a first-rank Duke, he returned a salute to the fifth-rank scholar and said with a smile.
"Okay, okay, it's hard for Liu Sheren to make this trip. Da Lang, why don't you give me a gift for Liu Sheren."
After Zhang Shenwei said yes to his biological father, he quickly stepped forward and led Liu Shi away.
Before Zhang Liang could sit down, the door to the inner room behind him had already opened, and the step-brother Li, who was graceful and somewhat pretty, walked out from inside.
"This guy surnamed Liu is too arrogant. He speaks so arrogantly and rudely. Who does he think he is..."
As soon as these words came out of his mouth, Zhang Liang started to persuade him with a headache.
"Madam, please stop saying a few words. Although he was born in the Liu family of Hedong, he is now Princess Jin's biological uncle."
"When King Jin ascends the throne in the future, his status will definitely rise."
Mrs. Li sat down next to Zhang Liang, with a sullen expression on her face.
"Sir, the troops and horses in Luoyang City are all in your hands now. Why do you have to listen to a junior like him and be so submissive?"
At this time, a young man with good features and even a bit of oily hair and pink face flashed in from outside the house.
"That's right, godfather, my child also thinks that you are the majestic Duke of Yun and the general of Zuo Jin Wuwei."
"As long as you don't nod, godfather, then Prince Jin will never even think of sitting in that position."
Zhang Liang glanced at this young man. Although he said he was his godson, he even named him Zhang Shenji.
But in fact, this oily young godson has no clue about his step-sibling, Ms. Li.
And the reason why I reluctantly accepted him as my adopted son was because I was afraid of the Li family and had no choice but to do so.
At this moment, the adopted son Zhang Shenji sat down next to his stepmother Li and sweetly called her godmother.
Hearing this, Mr. Li giggled with joy, and seeing Zhang Liang's blood surged up, but unfortunately, in some places, there was no blood at all.
This made Zhang Liang roll his eyes in despair. If I could do that, why would I need a godson to fill the gap?
And he didn't notice at all the little movements behind him of the mother and son who had recognized their godmother.
Then, Zhang Liang heard the voice coming from behind him.
"Godmother, I just heard some news.
The Zheng family of Xingyang has already agreed to marry Guo Zan, the son of Guo Xun, the low-ranking left prison guard general."
"What did you say?!" Zhang Liang suddenly turned his head when he heard the news, and his breathing suddenly became extremely heavy.
"Godfather, this matter has already spread throughout Luoyang City."
Zhang Shenji stood up and went to Zhang Liang's side to report. "Godfather, this Xingyang Zheng family doesn't take you seriously, godfather, does it?"
"I heard from my godmother that my godfather also wanted to marry the Zheng family in Xingyang for the sake of my eldest brother's marriage."
"But he was directly rejected by the Zheng family in Xingyang, and the left prison guard general Guo Xun.
Regardless of his meritorious service or qualifications, he is far inferior to his godfather."
"But they would rather marry their daughter to Guo Xun's son than marry the duke's legitimate son. This is such a humiliation..."
Zhang Liang's breathing was heavy, his face was as red as fire, and he murmured filial piety in a low voice.
"How dare they do this, how dare they do this."
At this time, Mrs. Li came over, stretched out her hand to hold her husband's arm, and spoke softly.
"Master, please don't get so angry. I said before that those guys just look down on others."
"But Master, you are a majestic prince and hold the military power in Luoyang, but now you are regarded as a lackey by those aristocratic families."
"Madam, this is not because they hold me in their hands. If I don't obey..."
"If the godfather doesn't obey, what can they do?"
At this time, Zhang Shenji, the godson beside him, suddenly said these words in a sinister tone.
"What do you mean?" Zhang Liang looked at his oily-haired and pink-faced godson in confusion.
"Master, you must not forget the hexagrams that the Taoist priest calculated for me in the past."
The voice of his stepmother Li made Zhang Liang freeze...