C31

The setting sun shone diagonally on the glazed roof tiles, revealing a soft orange color. A servant of the Kang Ning courtyard was cleaning up and sweeping the courtyard, leaving behind the lively and joyous scene from before in the air.

While Shen Jun was laughing, his two sister-in-law and sister-in-law were still talking with the old man along with their juniors. As laughter filled the hall, he strode across the threshold.

Old Madam Shen was in high spirits over the joyous event. She did not feel tired even after it had been lively for a whole day. When she saw her youngest son, she beamed and waved for him to sit beside her.

"Has the crown prince left?" "How come I don't see your brothers?"

"My brothers and sisters seem to have something to discuss." Shen Jun smiled, his eyes secretly searching for the soft blob of a figure.

Xiu Ying sat by Madam Feng's hands, happily eating a jujube cake with a lot of crumbs on her dress.

His smile deepened.

It was said that she had a conflict with a girl from the Chen family, so she seemed to have nothing to do with it.

Old Madam Shen didn't pay attention to her son's gaze. She smiled and asked how the front yard was doing today, then talked about the clan school.

Shen Jun smiled saying, "Big brother has already spoken to some of your close friends. Crown Prince Yongping said that he wants to send the young master over." As he spoke, his voice had become much deeper.

"Really?" Old Lady Shen's face was filled with joy. "In that case, the two clans will be closer."

Noticing the joy in the elder's heart, Shen Jun only let out an "En!" as the smile on his face disappeared.

Great Master Shen and Second Master Shen did not come until dinner time. Everyone accompanied the old man and dispersed after dinner.

When Shen Jun smiled as he returned to Mu Xi Yuan, he saw a familiar figure standing there under the dim moonlight, looking at the cluster of emerald green bamboos growing in his yard.

"Why is second brother here? No one told brother, so it's better for him to come back earlier."

The young man's somewhat hoarse voice sounded. Master Shen Er turned around and smiled at him: "Why do I hear that the voice has become even deeper, showing off the appearance of a lord?"

Shen Jun smiled lightly and said, "Maybe it's because I have a lot to say today." His expression was calm, but Master Shen Er saw his almond-shaped eyes light up and started laughing.

His little brother had been very cold all day, and could only find out his mood from his expression. If he really became an official in the future, he would appear to be even more calm and unfathomable. "Let's go, second brother hasn't tried to drink with you in a long time." She took his shoulder and walked into the study.

Four Treasures had already cleverly sent someone to the kitchen to pass down the dishes for the wine. As soon as he finished giving the orders, he heard his San Ye's order for him to dig under the bamboo.

The two brothers sat by the window. The faint moonlight scattered down, filling the room with splendor.

The two of them clinked their glasses, Master Shen Er took a sip of wine and cheered, "I didn't expect that you actually had such good wine, when did you bury it?"

"When Father was still alive, it must have been nearly five years. And this was taught by Father to brew wine."

Mentioning the old man who had passed away, Second Master Shen tightened his grip on his cup and continued: "No wonder you have such a taste. You have been drinking with your father since you were a child, but I wonder just how strong you are?"

"Which one of us doesn't know how to drink when we speak?"

Hearing this, Second Master Shen laughed out loud, his expression turning cold as he laughed.

"Do you know why big brother asked big brother to go talk about something just now?"

Shen Jun smiled as he held the white jade cup, looking at him with a pair of extremely calm phoenix eyes. Second Old Master Shen raised his head and took a sip of the wine: "He told my foolish brother that he has returned to the capital, away from Senior Min."

Shen Jun laughed as he put down the cup. The remaining wine in the cup rippled, reflecting his cold expression.

Second Master Shen continued: "He doesn't know who is in charge of the justice courts right now? Who am I leaning on? How could he tell me to stay away from Lord Min? What was he thinking? He was still so close to the Yongping Mansion. How could Elder Xu, the eldest son of the Chen family, and the wife of the crown prince's wife be so passionate … Don't tell me that he is not clear about all of this?! "

"Chief assistant lord has given me the chance to ask for his help, if he knows about this, how would I be able to handle it?!"

Every single word he spoke made Second Master Shen's heart ache.

If it was said that Master Shen didn't know about Senior Min and Chief ChenDuo's words, then he would have thought that his elder brother was concerned about them. However, things were different. His brother was keeping it a secret from everyone else. If it wasn't for the fact that his third brother had unintentionally overheard it, this matter would have been kept a secret forever.

Furthermore, he couldn't understand why his elder brother would do such a thing.

They were clearly one family, yet they had chosen to join two different forces. If the capital found out about this, no matter which side they were in, they would still fear them. It's just not a blessing.

Shen Jun smiled and closed his eyes, gently breathing out, "One leaf obstructs the eye." Second brother, your term of office will end next year. If you are still staying in the justice courts, you should have changed from the Right Shaoqing to Zuo Shaoqing. Or he could be transferred directly to the Board of Supervisors, where he could continue to work as a fourth rank censor. We should always move our position a bit. "

Under the circumstances, it was almost impossible for Master Shen Er to advance from the third rank to the third rank. He would have to stay elsewhere for another year or two.

"Big brother will be full next year as well." He spoke in a very soft tone.

Master Shen Er's hand that was holding the cup became even more forceful.

The Board of Supervisors was the most chaotic place in the court. There were people from all sides within the court, so it was impossible to tell the difference between friend and foe. If he were to judge based on his current situation, he would most likely directly be assigned as the Supreme Court's Zuo Shaoqing. However, if he were to say anything that would arouse Chief Chen's suspicions, he would most likely be thrown into the Internal Affairs Bureau.

That way, the justice courts and the transferred Zuo Shaoqing would have two seats vacant.

Old Master Shen wanted to seek a position in the Supreme Court.

If he really did side with Elder Xu, then the justice courts that Chen Duozhong firmly controlled would have a breakthrough.

"Even so, he might not be able to be transferred to the capital. Since I've been suspected, I will still be implicated." Second Master Shen wore a cold expression.

Shen Jun smiled mockingly, "If it's not related to you, then Elder Xu would rather see you be suspected. That's why he said Big Bro is just a hoax." Even if we go to the capital and go to the Supreme Court, I'm afraid that's the only place we can go. "

In his previous life, Old Master Shen had been two years late in transferring back to the capital. At that time, he had also taken up the role of Elder Xu, but at that time, his second brother had already secured his position as the Supreme Court's young master, so it was impossible for him to enter the Supreme Court. He then entered the Supervisor Department and was constantly suppressed. His second brother had an accident later and was released into the outside world.

His home seemed to have been torn apart at that moment.

Second Master Shen had been an official for many years, how could he not see through this? For a moment, he fell silent. After a long while, he poured himself and his younger brother a cup of wine. He didn't care whether Shen Jun laughed or drank it all. After drinking it all in one gulp, he picked up his robe and left.

The empty spot opposite of him reflected the shadows of the branches and leaves. As the night wind blew past, it began to sway back and forth, somewhat resembling the ghost that bared its fangs and brandished its claws.

Shen Jun smiled, his face expressionless as he finished the remaining half jar of wine under the moonlight.

The next day, when Xiu Ying arrived at Mu Xi Yuan's study, she could smell the faint aroma of wine.