This made Li Shimin anxious, and he wanted to trade one for one with me.

Cheng Jun said solemnly, "In terms of age, you are my elder, and in terms of official rank, you are my superior. It would be impolite for me to say it directly."

Liu Xiangdao said angrily, "Do you think this isn't impolite?"

Cheng Jun nodded and said, "Yes."

He even dared to say he was right.....

Liu Xiangdao laughed in exasperation, gripping the reins tightly, turning his horse around with a stern face, and deliberately distancing himself from Cheng Jun, no longer riding alongside him.

He realized that if he stayed with Cheng Jun any longer, he would have to spend the night at the Imperial Medical Bureau.

At this moment, Cheng Jun's voice rang out:

"Liu Taiduan, when shall I depart to inspect Hebei Province?"

Liu Xiangdao said without turning his head:

"It will take anywhere from half a month to a month."

"In any case, not today?"

"Correct."

"If there's nothing else, I'm going back."

Cheng Jun immediately turned his horse around and headed towards Huaidefang.

He thought it would only take a couple of days, so he listened to Liu Xiangdao and came out with him.

So there are at least two more weeks.

Liu Xiangdao glanced back at him, forced a smile, and ultimately swallowed the words that were rising in his throat before leaving on his own.

When Cheng Jun returned to the Cheng residence, it was already dusk. He dismounted, but did not see Cheng Zhong. He then found a servant from the residence, handed him the reins, and said:

"When you see Uncle Zhong, tell him that I'm back. Also, tell him that I won't be eating dinner. If there's nothing serious, don't come looking for me. I need to rest."

"promise."

The servant quickly replied.

Cheng Jun returned to his living quarters, kicked off his boots, took off his xiezhi crown, removed his official robes, and lay on the bed, stretching lazily.

In the morning, I went to invite the retired emperor, and in the afternoon, I met with the five surnames and seven prominent families.

Cheng Jun realized that he was either in a fight or on his way to one.

He suddenly felt a sense of disorientation, like, "Have I traveled through time...?"

Isn't it supposed to be a life of leisure after time travel? Why am I fighting with people every day...?

Cheng Jun lay on the tatami mat, his hands supporting the back of his head, staring at the ceiling, lost in thought.

As darkness fell completely, Cheng Jun realized that locking himself in his room to think was no different from reinventing the wheel.

You should ask someone...

Cheng Jun opened the door and went out, his hands behind his back, walking in the courtyard of the Cheng residence, searching for someone who could resolve the confusion in his heart.

Just then, he saw Cheng Zhong carrying two empty buckets as he came out and asked, "Uncle Zhong, why aren't you resting yet?"

Cheng Zhong smiled and said, "This old servant just brought hot water to the eldest and second sons. Is there something you need, Third Son?"

Cheng Jun waved his hand and said, "No, I just came out for a walk."

Cheng Zhong observed his expression and saw a puzzled look on his face. He asked, "Is something on your mind, Sanlang?"

Cheng Jun thought for a moment and asked:

"Uncle Zhong, I have a question. Why do people keep bothering me every day?"

Cheng Zhong pondered for a moment and said, "If you ask me, it's because Sanlang has infringed upon their interests."

Cheng Jun stroked his chin and said, "Is that so...?"

Cheng Zhong nodded emphatically and said solemnly:

"It must be. Sanlang is such a good person, how could he offend others? It must be that others feel that you have harmed their interests, so they are targeting you."

Cheng Jun smiled and said, "Now that you say that, I feel relieved."

Cheng Zhong smiled and picked up the bucket, saying, "Sanlang, please don't worry. You should rest early. The Lord just came back and said that His Majesty will suspend court for a day tomorrow to allow all officials to rest. Sanlang can sleep in a little longer tomorrow."

Old Cheng is back...

Cheng Jun's heart skipped a beat, and he asked, "Where is my father?"

"The master has just gone back to his room to rest."

"understood."

Cheng Jun nodded in acknowledgment, then turned and walked towards the main house where Cheng Yaojin was.

When Cheng Jun arrived at the main house, he saw that the house was brightly lit.

"Dad, are you asleep?"

A loud voice came from inside the house: "Aren't you asleep? What's wrong?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Cheng Yaojin stepped forward, and Cheng Jun asked:

"Father, you've seen more of the world than I have. I have something I'd like to ask you."

Cheng Yaojin was somewhat surprised to see that he had come to ask him for advice, but readily replied, "Speak, what is it?"

Cheng Jun asked, "Tell me, why am I either in conflict with someone or on my way to one every day?"

Without hesitation, Cheng Yaojin replied, "Because you're good at causing trouble!"

Cheng Jun pondered for a moment and said, "Is the reason mine?"

Cheng Yaojin nodded emphatically and snorted, "It must be you. Look at all those people in the Censorate, how come there isn't a single one like you who's always getting into trouble?"

"If you don't cause trouble in the future, trouble won't come looking for you."

Cheng Jun understood and said with a smile, "Father, you are right."

Cheng Yaojin waved his hand and said, "Go back and rest, I need to rest too."

"My child, please leave."

Cheng Jun bowed, then turned and left.

"This kid... has finally figured it out."

Cheng Yaojin watched his departing figure and grinned. He had been thinking of finding a time to remind Cheng Jun about this issue, but he didn't expect Cheng Jun to bring it up first.

That's good. They know how to reflect on their actions; they're much smarter than those two wretches...

A gentle breeze caressed my face in the evening, dispelling the surrounding sweltering heat.

Cheng Jun did not go back, but continued to walk in the courtyard.

The chirping of birds and insects rose and fell throughout the night, rippling the darkness.

"Third brother!"

Just then, a familiar voice rang out from not far away.

Cheng Jun turned his head and saw Cheng Chuliang wearing a purple robe and a rhinoceros horn belt, walking towards him. He asked in surprise, "Second Brother, what are you doing here?"

Cheng Chuliang grinned and said, "I couldn't sleep, so I came out for a walk. What about you?"

"I can't sleep either."

Cheng Jun saw a stone bench nearby, and he and Cheng Chuliang walked over and each sat on a stone bench.

At this moment, he felt as if he had returned to the first day of his transmigration, to the scene when he met Cheng Chuliang.

Cheng Jun asked curiously, "Second brother, why can't you sleep?"

Cheng Chuliang said, "I'm hungry."

"..."

Cheng Jun asked in surprise, "You didn't have dinner?"

Cheng Chuliang sighed and complained, "Don't even mention it. Didn't you tell Uncle Zhong that you weren't going to eat dinner? When you came back, our father happened to be home and overheard you. He then told me to learn from you and not let Uncle Zhong prepare dinner for us."

Cheng Jun was speechless. "Are there people who don't eat?"

Cheng Chuliang said indignantly, "Who says otherwise? If we weren't afraid of getting beaten up, my older brother and I would have turned against him right then and there!"

Cheng Jun looked around and asked, "Where's my older brother?"

He's starving!

"..."

Cheng Jun twitched the corner of his mouth. Is it that serious?

"Let's not talk about my business anymore, Third Brother. What's keeping you up at night?"

Cheng Chuliang looked at him curiously.

Cheng Jun said in a deep voice:

"I'm wondering why I'm either on my way to or in conflict with others every day."

Cheng Chuliang asked with interest, "What do you think is the reason?"

Cheng Jun shook his head and said, "I don't understand, but I've asked Uncle Zhong and our father."

"What did Uncle Zhong say?"

"Uncle Zhong said it was the problem with those who had conflicts with me."

Cheng Chuliang then asked, "Where is our father?"

Cheng Jun said, "My dad said I'm too much of a troublemaker, it's my problem."

"Second brother, what do you think?"

Cheng Jun looked at Cheng Chuliang.

Cheng Chuliang's expression turned serious, and he said:

"First of all, our father is wrong."

"Secondly, Zhongbo was also wrong."

Cheng Jun seemed to understand something. "What Second Brother means is that it's neither my problem nor the problem of those people who clashed with me."

Cheng Chuliang nodded emphatically, "That's right."

Cheng Jun pondered, "Then, whose problem is it?"

Cheng Chuliang's expression turned serious as he said, "It's because you haven't eaten."

Cheng Jun was silent for a few seconds, then said:

"Second brother, you're really hungry."

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I have hives all over my body... That's only one update today, everyone TvT