Quick Wear: I'm Really Not a Scumbag

——Outside the Imperial City

"The world is now in my hands. The Yan family is just giving away their rights by suddenly putting up slogans about loyalty to the emperor and patriotism." Jiang Xuan stood in front of the sand table and deduced the Yan family's movements.

Zhou Yusheng committed suicide.

In the past six months, not only they have been busy, but the Dugu family has also been busy.

Dugu Nange, driven by jealousy, took the lives of several princes, who died in the womb before even having the chance to be born. The emperor also uncovered all the spies Dugu Xin had planted in the palace. But it was too late; not a single child was saved.

Zhou Yusheng was furious, and the entire Dugu family was eventually executed.

Of course, the eldest princess also contributed to this.

Xia Handan was unwilling to marry Dugu Jinghuai, and the eldest princess brought up the past again, forcing Xie Xinghan to marry the unclean Xia Handan. Xie Chengshan and Wang Shuning were naturally unwilling to do so. They were also from aristocratic families, so how could they endure such humiliation?

But the aristocratic families were ultimately unable to suppress the imperial power, not to mention that the emperor had specially granted them a marriage in order to smooth things over.

Xie Chengshan had no choice but to swallow his anger and eat this shit.

But he could never imagine that Xia Handan was so unrestrained. The princess's mansion was full of male favorites she kept. She had been unclean for a long time. It was just that she looked down on his son's family background at the beginning, and now she looked down on Dugu Jinghuai as a person.

This forced his son to take the blame for nothing.

Poor Xie Xinghan watched her committing debauchery day and night in the mansion until she became pregnant with an unknown child. She then asked him to acknowledge the child with a look of joy and told him to treat the child as his own.

Xie Xinghan, who was already decadent, was provoked by her guards after drinking one day. He pulled out a hairpin and stabbed Xia Handan to death. Blood immediately poured out of Xia Handan's neck and she died in a few breaths.

The eldest princess naturally asked him to pay with his life for her daughter.

Xie Chengshan was disheartened and completely unwilling to support the royal family anymore, so he turned to his eldest disciple, Rong Zhao.

However, as soon as he arrived at the Yan family in Longxi, he was caught off guard by the sight of Rong Zhao, who had become an abandoned child.

Now that they were gone, the eldest princess's anger naturally shifted to the Dugu family. Her own daughter was dead, so why could Dugu Xin still live safely in this world?

The emperor and Dugu Xin fought to the death, while the eldest princess was completely defeated.

Jiang Xuan and Chen Xuyan led their troops to the capital with unstoppable force. In just two months, they had already taken over most of the country.

"Since we've moved into the imperial city, there's no need to rush. Go through the necessary procedures first, and then wait for the Yan family to come to us. We can also use this time to see who is human and who is a ghost." Chen Xuyan waved his fan.

Things have been going so smoothly in the past two months, so smoothly that even he couldn't tell which people were problematic.

Since it is impossible to distinguish, give them a chance to exert their strength.

Jiang Xuan thought for a moment, "You mean, ascend the throne now?"

Chen Xuyan nodded. "Of course I have to ascend the throne. You have founded a new dynasty. Shouldn't you celebrate with the whole country, reduce taxes for the people, and release those truly useful officials and businessmen?"

He has already made it clear blatantly.

"Okay, you. If anyone says I'm vicious again, I won't admit it. You're just too cunning." Jiang Xuan laughed.

"Where do you want to sit?"

"I don't want to be anything. At most, I just want to be a teacher, or you can build a library and let me guard it." Jiang Xuan is more suitable to be the emperor in charge of infrastructure.

He doesn't have that much energy.

"Hmph, you're dreaming." Jiang Xuan didn't look at him well.

......

——Dugu Family

The Chen family moved in happily. At first they were amazed by the luxurious scene here, but now they have obviously become accustomed to it.

The family moved out the things in the house one after another.

Now people all over the world are suffering from disasters. I don’t know how many people can’t even get enough food to eat, or even become homeless. It’s a good opportunity to sell these things for money, and also to provide disaster relief.

"Son!" Wu Yueying grabbed Chen Xuyan in a hurry.

"What's wrong?" Chen Xuyan asked.

Wu Yueying couldn't control her facial expression. "We found an underground house down here, and it's full of treasures! All good stuff!"

Chen Xuyan pretended to be surprised and said, "Really? Then I will report the truth to Zhong Tianzhu tomorrow and let him make the decision."

"Yes! Tell him directly, if we hand it over to the people below, they will definitely pocket it! When will these corrupt officials be killed? With them around, we will never have a good life." Wu Yueying is now familiar with Zhong Tianzhu, and she has become bolder.

In the past, she rarely said such things even at home, and only complained in her heart.

Chen Xuyan looked at her with a distressed expression, "Mom, now that the world has just begun to settle, the Yan family is still eyeing us covetously. If we don't use them, where will we get people to use? Of course, we must make good use of those who can be used among these people."

"Only when the world is completely peaceful can we free up our hands to deal with them and chop off their heads!"

Wu Yueying sighed, "You're right, we can't rush this. I won't chat with you any more. I'm going to go look for other rat holes and find everything inside."

She came quickly and left quickly.

The whole family had no choice but to follow her and get busy.

But they couldn't conceal the excitement on their faces, and they all really thought they had hidden it well.

Liu Xun did not follow them.

"Let's go and have a cup of tea together."

—Tea Room

The teas on this wall are all rare treasures, and there is a wall of wine opposite. I have to say that Dugu Xin really knows how to enjoy life.

No one can compare to him in the way of plundering and enjoying.

"What's wrong, uncle?" Chen Xuyan was not stupid, and he could guess that he had something to tell him.

"Now that the world is settled, your prestige in the court is no less than Zhong Tianzhu's. I want to ask what you think." Liu Xun asked straight to the point.

If Chen Xuyan really had an idea, he would naturally try his best to help, even if it meant risking his own life.

Ascending the throne of supreme authority and becoming the emperor was something many people could only dream of. But now, the opportunity was right before his eyes, within his grasp. It was unknown what he would choose.

Chen Xuyan took a sip of the tea and said, "This tea has a nice aroma, but it's not what I like."

"Uncle, I just want our family to live a peaceful life as always. If we really climb to that position, are you sure we are still a family?"

"Wealth and splendor are but fleeting clouds, and we cannot worry about the future generations."

Liu Xun hesitated for a moment, "You don't regret it? I'm worried that when you see Zhong Tianzhu possessing supreme power in the future, your heart will be disturbed and you will regret the choice you made now."

The thing people fear most in life is regret.

Just like him, if he could avoid the limelight at that time and choose to take the exam three years later, would his parents not have left with hatred because of his early death?

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Yan'er is now more accomplished than his master, and it is unknown whether he can have a good ending.

Liu Xun almost never made a mistake in judging people, but he really couldn't judge Yan'er and Zhong Tianzhu clearly.

What was the reason that connected them? Was it just because of that experience? He thought, maybe there was something else.

"I will never regret my decision now. Don't worry, Zhong Tianzhu will not abandon me. I have already made my feelings clear to him, and he has completely dispelled his fear of me." It was difficult for Chen Xuyan to explain it clearly to him, so he chose to explain it in this way.

Liu Xun breathed a sigh of relief. "That's good. Since you have no interest in the throne, you should show your loyalty as soon as possible. This will also lead to a good result."

"He's a man who clearly distinguishes between rewards and punishments. As long as you don't overstep the line, your life won't be in danger."

As for Chen Zhao, he always puts Chen Xuyan first in everything, so naturally he would not be ambitious.

The people under Chen Xuyan are all content and should not make any big mistakes.

Just seeking wealth and honor should be the minimum requirement for Zhong Tianzhu, and there is nothing he cannot agree to.

"Uncle, you'd better stop worrying about me. You should also pay attention to your own marriage. I see my mother has been looking for one for you recently." He joked.

Liu Xun looked embarrassed. "I'm already this age, why should I get married?"

"Please help me reject your mother's kindness as soon as possible, and don't mention this matter again in the future."

"A man is in his prime at forty-one, not to mention that you are not even forty yet. I think my mother and aunt should really worry about you, lest you become completely old and ugly in two years, which will make it even harder to find another one." Although Liu Xun's face was disfigured, he had an outstanding temperament and a gentle personality. He was also a favorite of Zhong Tianzhu, so he was naturally very popular.

But according to his mother Wu Yueying, even if he is welcomed, he cannot invite those with evil ambitions and bad intentions into the house.

So this selection is not something that can be made quickly, and in the end it depends on whether Liu Xun himself is disgusted.

"Nonsense!"

Liu Xun fled in panic.

"Uncle! Mother also said! When the world is stable, I want you to change back to your original name!" Chen Xuyan's voice quickened Liu Xun's pace of running away.

Wei Siqi and Chen Shaoqi looked at Liu Xun in bewilderment as he hurriedly ran out of the tea room.

"Uncle Liu, what's going on?"

Chen Shaoqi shook his head and said, "I don't know either. This is the first time I've seen him lose his composure."

Wei Siqi recalled for a moment, "This is also the first time I saw him lose his composure."

"Chen Xuyan!" The two men vowed to interrogate him thoroughly.

......

——Yan Family

"Sir, no, Master Rong, since the young master has said that he doesn't want to see you, you should know what's going on."

"The Yan family is in such a bad situation right now, we really can't tolerate you making random comments anymore." Guo Youting still had that official look on his face.

If he hadn't been stirring up internal strife within the Yan family, Liu Xun wouldn't have been treated so harshly by the young master, ultimately defecting and even joining the Yan family's other mortal enemy, Zhong Tianzhu! Almost all of the Yan family's spies outside the family were ineffective, as these people were almost all recruited by Liu Xun over the past decade with his own efforts.

They had no chance of bypassing Liu Xun to find them, and even if there were huge benefits, there was no chance for them to escape.

Liu Xun's nephew, Chen Xuyan, was surprisingly the top scorer in this year's imperial examination! His talent and ability, combined with his presence, made many common people believe that Zhong Tianzhu was the chosen one.

If I had known this earlier, I should have found out more about his background and let Liu Xun interact with him more.

During this period of time, Rong Zhao suffered humiliation that he had never felt before in the Yan family. Even when he first arrived here, he was the one who was treated preferentially.

Ever since Yan Chaomu proposed a divorce, Yan Chaowen's attitude towards him had become even worse. In the past, Yan Chaowen would still listen to him, but now, he had no intention of paying any attention to him at all. He couldn't even enter Chongwen Pavilion anymore.

"When I targeted Liu Xun, it was with your and the young master's tacit approval. It wasn't just my idea. I didn't expect Liu Xun to have such great power." It was because the Yan family had been hiding something from him.

Many things were never told to him completely, and whenever he was asked, he would say that it was the Yan family's secret that could not be disclosed.

If he had known that Liu Xun was so deeply entrenched, he would definitely have used other methods to figure out what he had in his hands first, instead of rushing to suppress him.

"Now that things have happened, I think the young master should listen to me more. Also, I will resolve the conflicts between Yan and me, and between Madam and me. These are not a problem. Please report to me." Rong Zhao's attitude was neither humble nor arrogant.

But Guo Youting still refused to give in. "Go back. There will be no place for you in the Yan family from now on. Make sure you have a way out as soon as possible."

The young master had a big quarrel with the second young lady, and the young master finally agreed to the second young lady's request.

Now the head of the family, Yan Guiyuan, is bedridden, and all matters of the Yan family are decided by the young master. The divorce between the two is a foregone conclusion.

Rong Zhao's eyes flashed with disbelief, "What do you mean?"

Guo Youting sneered, "Isn't this what you wanted? Since your two maids' lives have been saved, it means there's no chance for you and the Second Young Lady anymore. The Yan family's daughters aren't so humble as to stoop to such a low level. You should pack up your things and leave the island immediately. Before you leave, remember to sign the divorce agreement."

"By the way, your commander must also leave with us. The Yan family doesn't keep idle people!"

It's already this late, and Rong Zhao is still pretending to be stupid.

What do you think of the Yan family?

"This is impossible! She will never divorce me! There is a misunderstanding between us!" Rong Zhao lost his composure.

Seeing that he was reluctant to leave, Guo Youting finally turned around and left.

"Wait a minute!" The guards no longer had any respect for him. As soon as he opened his mouth to shout, they immediately threw him out.

Rong Zhao got up from the ground in a mess and limped to find Yan Chaomu to ask for clarification.

He will definitely explain the misunderstanding between them to Yan Chaomu.

Just wait until the misunderstanding is resolved.