After another half an hour, the guests were almost gone. Those who should go home went home, and the servants began to clean up the scene.

When Zhao Yan reminded him before, when the servant reminded him, he said that he would stay here tonight. The servant was a little at a loss, but he still went back first and informed Concubine Wu.

Concubine Wu didn't ask him to bring Zhao Tong back, so he came back with two pieces of clothes to change into Zhao Tong tomorrow.

Zhao Xu, who saw that Li Gefei and Wang Zhongxiu were strong, also persuaded the two to leave, and then, Zhao Xu asked Tang Ning to take him for a walk in the courtyard on the grounds of eating and drinking.

At this time, Tangning had not been eroded by alcohol to the point of losing his ability to think, although he was half drunk and half awake, he could still maintain his sanity. Hearing Zhao Xu's words, Tang Ning knew that this was Zhao Xu having something to say to himself.

So he took Zhao Xu all the way to the back garden. After finishing under the eaves of the corridor, Li Duzhi and the other two eunuchs scattered in all directions, alerting the nearby movements.

There was a sound from the beam, and Tang Ning knew that it was Zhao Xu's guard who was now waiting on the beam in case of an emergency. Lin Wei, who was always awake, was also standing not far away, and the safety of the two of them definitely didn't have to be considered.

Although Zhao Xu didn't drink much, he was also a little drunk. After the two sat down side by side, Zhao Xu patted Tang Ning's thigh and said with emotion: "I don't remember how long it has been, I haven't been so relaxed." ”

Tang Ning nodded and replied, "The official family is busy with affairs, and there are many opportunities for every day. To work for the country, sacrificing personal time is also a helpless thing.

However, it is rare to relax today, and if the official family is happy, it is the greatest honor for Weichen. ”

Zhao Xu laughed and said, "Happy, of course I'm happy." Not only did he drink with the ministers who could only discuss business on weekdays, but he also saw another side of Brother Jiu.

Besides, today is a good day for my friend, and when these factors are combined, it's hard for me to be unhappy! ”

Tang Ning said with a smile: "Thanks to the love of the official family, Weichen is terrified. ”

Zhao Xu shook his head and said, "You, you have changed." ”

"Huh?" Tang Ning was stunned for a moment.

Zhao Xu clicked his lips and said, "Do you remember the first time we met?" At that time, you were not as respectful as you are now, in fact, I was very happy at that time.

The people I meet on a daily basis are either afraid of me or respectful of me. Either way, I can't see their real reactions, or their true thoughts on their faces, or on their bodies.

But you gave me a good look, so didn't I see you several times after that? Every time I see you, my mood that was still a little gloomy becomes better.

But in the past few years, if I see you again, you will be more restrained than the last time, do you know that I treat you as a friend, but you hold me high, which is very disappointing? ”

Unexpectedly, Zhao Xu suddenly began to reveal his true feelings, and Tang Ning also felt a lot.

Zhao Xu noticed the change in himself, but how could he not notice it? With the strength of the wine, Tang Ning also said his true words.

"Yes, I've changed a lot, but I can't help it.

When I was in the mountains, my master told me not to care about the eyes of the world, to be myself, and to live happily in this world.

After I came out of the mountain, I was alone, and with this kind of thought, I felt that no matter how I tossed, in the end, it was myself who was unlucky, and it would not involve others.

So at that time, I was young and vigorous, and many times I didn't talk with my brain, I could say whatever came to my mind and do whatever I wanted.

There are many people who have offended, but not many people have made acquaintances.

It wasn't until I married my daughter-in-law that I didn't think I could do it. What happens to my daughter-in-law if something happens to me? When I had a baby, it became even stronger.

I can't have an accident, and even if it is, I can't have something that would implicate my family. So...... Anyway, it's for this reason that I'm starting to become a lot more cautious.

Talk and do things, and try not to do things in a way that makes the other person angry......"

"Husband, ......" The four women who were hiding behind the eaves of the porch and eavesdropping on the four women couldn't help but call out in their hearts.

Zhao Xu looked at Tang Ning's bent back, and said softly: "Then you still rushed to the door of the Zeng family and beat Zeng Fan?" ”

"Yike...... I really couldn't hold back. Tang Ning scratched his head and said: "The matter that he said not to leak out, he just leaked it to the person who can't leak it......"

"Oh?" Zhao Xu raised his eyebrows and said, "So, do you know who Zeng Fan told the formula?" ”

Tang Ning nodded and said, "I guessed a little, when Brother Sun told me the ins and outs."

The Meng family wished I would die, and Zeng Fan was very dissatisfied with secrecy. Before Meng Yu's death, he had a good relationship with Zeng Fan.

And judging from the means that the Meng family has endured so far, their city government is not shallow. It is not difficult to take advantage of the relationship between Meng Yu and Zeng Fan. ”

"You're really smart." Zhao Xu pursed his lips and said, "It's just that you don't like to show it." You hermit masters, the disciples of the hermit masters, like this very much.

For example, if I'm struggling in the rapids of the Yellow River, the most likely thing you're going to do is stand aside and watch.

Maybe they'll rate me for the way I'm struggling, and then continue to sit on the sidelines.

Am I right? ”

“……”

"I was right." Zhao Xu grinned, and

Li Duzhi, who had been eavesdropping with his ears pricked up, was furious and wanted to pick up Tang Ning and beat him.

"But I don't really mind, because you've been like that since a long time ago. I think you're the kind of person who won't move if you don't push, and if you don't use anything as a motivation to move you forward, you'll just stand still.

That's not good, it's a shame that such a smart head doesn't need to. You tell me? ”

"It's an honor to be a friend to you." Downing replied.

In response to Zhao Xu's question, Tang Ning gave an answer that the donkey's lips were not the horse's mouth. Not only Li Duzhi, who was listening from the sidelines, but also the four women who eavesdropped in the house were also confused.

"How much did you drink?" Liu Yier asked in a low voice.

"It's not much, I drank more than this before, and I didn't make a mistake...... Wang Shi was also a little confused.

"Ah...... Don't ...... What if he can't get a cave tonight......"

The newlywed wife does have such worries, Wang Shi looked at Li Zi and nodded sympathetically.

But for Tang Ning's reply, Zhao Xulong was very happy. Haha laughed twice, patted Tang Ning's shoulder vigorously and said, "That's good, that's good." For several years, I have been worried that this issue will become a hidden danger between you and me.

But since you've said so today, it seems that I won't have to worry about it in the future. ”

When Tang Ning smiled and nodded, Zhao Xu suddenly said again: "I just came back from the northwest, and I want to send you to Jiaozhi again, I'm sorry." In fact, I also want you to rest at home for a while and spend time with your family. ”

Tang Ning let out a long breath and said in a joking tone: "I'm still young now, and it doesn't matter if I'm running around outside. If in seven or eight years' time, when my sons and daughters have grown up, I won't do anything if you send me out again. ”

"Haha!" Zhao Xu stretched out his finger and nodded at Tang Ning and said, "You, I really don't know what to say about you." But you didn't speak in such a restrained tone, and I'm quite satisfied, so I won't hold you accountable for this idea! ”

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Downing blinked.

While the two were talking, a person walked not far from the eaves. Li Duzhi looked at it for a long time before he could see that it should be the eldest daughter of the Tang family.

In less than two steps, Tang Yu had already walked in front of Li Duzhi. Li Duzhi was thinking about whether to let her go, but Tang Yu shouted at this time: "Daddy." ”

"I thought she was asleep!" Inside the house, Wang Shi, Liu Yier and Li Zi all looked at Qi Xianyu, Qi Xianyu waved his hand and explained very embarrassed.

"Is that your eldest daughter?" Zhao Xu asked with a smile.

Tang Ning got up and replied as he walked towards Tang Yu, "Well, my eldest daughter. ”

"Bring it over and show me too!"