However, when the old man saw Zhao Xu, he felt extraordinary at first sight, but he was a little young and hesitant, and stepped forward and raised his hand and said, "Who is this official?"

Meng Tang suddenly woke up, quickly stepped forward, bowed and said, "Meng Mugu has seen the official family."

The old man's expression changed drastically. He knew Meng Tang's background. He knelt on the ground with a thud and said, "Mr. Zhou Tao, please see the official family."

Zhao Xu was startled by the old man's big gift, ignored him, looked at Meng Tang, and said, "Who are you?"

When you call Zhao Xu the "official family" outside, you are either an inner relative or a close person.

Meng Tang was stunned and said a little embarrassedly: "I...grandfather Meng Huiyuan."

Zhao Xu's expression was still, thinking constantly, vaguely familiar, but still couldn't remember it.

Seeing this, Chenpi leaned closer and whispered: "The official family is Meng Mei's family."

Zhao Xu said oh, remembered it, and was about to nod, his brow suddenly moved slightly, and a thought flashed through his heart.

He then frowned, trying desperately to recall, but he could not catch the flash of inspiration.

Meng Tang looked at Zhao Xu's expression and thought that it was his behavior just now that Zhao Xu was dissatisfied, so he hurriedly said: "Officials forgive me, I was confused just now."

Zhao Xu was interrupted by him and lost his mind. He looked at Meng Tang and turned to Zhou Tao who was kneeling on the ground. Seeing that he had half of his white hair, his clothes seemed clean but they were actually repairing the leaks everywhere. He was thin and looked embarrassed. He believed that what Meng Tang said just now was probably true.

Zhao Xu looked at him and said, "What is the purpose of you taking the exam all your life?"

Zhou Tao never thought that when he saw His Majesty the Emperor, he was both nervous and excited. He knelt on the ground, his body was trembling, and pretended to be loud: "Go back to Your Majesty, show your ambitions and shine brightly."

Zhao Xu nodded and said, "What is your ambition?"

Zhou Tao knelt on the ground, his hair was still moving. Listening to Zhao Xu's question, he knew it was an exam, and cold sweat broke out on his nervous head. He couldn't figure it out for a moment, so he opened his mouth and said, "Build a mind for the heaven and earth, establish a life for the people, carry forward the unique knowledge for the past saints, and bring peace to the ages..."

Zhao Xu was going to drink tea, but the tea cup almost spilled. He opened his eyes wide and looked at Zhou Tao in shock.

Chenpi, Chu You were also stunned. This person is really brave enough to say it!

Meng Tang was also frightened by Zhou Tao's great ambition and looked at him dumbfoundedly.

You, a person who has only passed the imperial examination in his decades, is mediocre and confused, dares to speak so arrogantly in front of the official family?

Zhou Tao did not feel that he was praising his wit in his heart.

Zhao Xu put down the teacup and looked at Zhou Tao and said, "Then have you ever thought about doing something for the court and the people?"

Zhou Tao immediately said, "I have thought about sharing your worries for Your Majesty, solving problems for the court, and preserving justice for the people."

Zhao Xu sighed in his heart, this is a sour scholar. He usually talks and talks invincible. When he gets serious, he is indifferent and can only talk big.

Zhao Xu picked up the teacup and took a sip, asking unwillingly: "I'll ask you what's the specific."

Zhou Tao was stunned. In addition to studying, he often ate and drank with his friends, and also thought about how to make money when he became an official, but he really never thought about what big things he did and he couldn't get in touch with them.

"I haven't thought about it yet, but once I enter the officialdom, I will definitely do a great career." Zhou Tao said hesitantly for a long time.

Zhao Xu was already desperate for him, waved his hand and said, "Go."

Zhou Tao really wanted to get close to Zhao Xu. When he saw him driving people, he had to say, "Yes, I'm going to leave."

Zhou Tao started slapping hard, saluted respectfully, and slowly retreated. Before taking a few steps, he accidentally fell down again, as if he was afraid of disturbing Zhao Xu, so he rolled and crawled downstairs.

Meng Tang felt very relieved when he saw it. If Zhao Xu hadn't been there, he would have run over and laughed a few times.

Zhao Xu turned his eyes to Meng Tang and said lightly: "Are you happy?"

Meng Tang quickly restrained his expression and bowed and said, "Meng Tang dare not."

Zhao Xu looked at him and said, "You think your grandfather is Du Yuhou, so you ignore the laws of the court and bribe and buy officials? Do you think Zhou Tao has no power and power, white hair and white hair, and your family background is prominent, so you bully it arbitrarily? Do you think your sister is my beauty, so no one dares to deal with you, so you are unscrupulous in Kaifeng?"

Meng Tang was startled by Zhao Xu's repeated questioning, and a cold sweat appeared behind him. He knelt on the ground and said, "Meng Tang knew the crime!"

Zhao Xu said with a blank expression: "What's the matter?"

Meng Tang gritted his teeth and said, "I will admit my mistake to my grandfather, withdraw my candidate at the Censorate, apologize to Zhou Tao, and think about it for a year behind closed doors."

Zhao Xu nodded slightly and said, "Although you are young, you know your own good. After you go back, write me a letter of regret. If you don't write it well, don't participate in the Spring Examination."

Meng Tang was frightened and said more respectfully: "Yes."

Just as Zhao Xu was about to wave his hand, he saw Liu Heng running up hurriedly, glanced at Meng Tang who was still kneeling, and whispered in Zhao Xu's ear: "Official family, Gao Langjun is dead!"

Zhao Xu's face suddenly changed and he said, "Die? Why did he die?"

Liu Heng glanced outside and whispered: "Just not far downstairs. When he got downstairs, the coachman called Gao Langjun to get off the carriage. But there was no movement for a few sounds. When he opened the curtain, he saw that Gao Langjun had been dead in the carriage for a while."

Gao Gongji is dead!

Zhao Xu frowned and his eyes kept flashing.

Why did Gao Gongji die? Who killed him? Is the mastermind behind the scenes? Why did he take action now? Shouldn't he have taken action long ago? What exactly did Gao Gongji know?

For a moment, Zhao Xu's thoughts flashed through his mind, he suddenly stood up and said, "Let's go and have a look!"

As he said that, he strode downstairs and rushed to the place where the incident happened.

Not far downstairs, a carriage was surrounded and a group of people whispered.

Zhao Xu walked over and opened the crowd, and saw Gao Gongji lying limp in the carriage, his lips were purple and his face was pale, and he was obviously poisoned!

Chenpi was frightened and said tremblingly: "Official family, let's go back to the palace. The villain felt that it was not safe."

Zhao Xu was filled with countless thoughts, and his eyes were a little gloomy. He listened to Chen Pi's words and said, "Yes, go back to the palace quickly and leave!"

Gao Gongji is the nephew of Empress Dowager Gao, and he was obviously silenced by the murderer behind the scenes. Empress Dowager Gao will never be compatible. I am afraid that something big will happen in the palace!

Zhao Xu walked back, still thinking about the past and afterwards. Suddenly he said to Chen Pi: "Check for me, who else can we know that I will leave the palace today! I have found out and make a list for me!"

Chenpi's scalp immediately became numb and said, "Yes, the villain will check it now!"

Chu You looked solemn, and he also understood that some people didn't want the officials to meet Gao Gongji and learn what happened that day, and they might infer that the murderer!

This is the murderer who is killing someone to silence him!

The three of them hurried back to the palace. They all knew that the Empress Dowager in the palace would be furious and something big would definitely happen!

Not long after Zhao Xu left, Meng Tang also saw that Gao Gongji had died. He looked at Zhao Xu and others' backs, his expression changed and he turned his head toward the mansion.

Before he could walk a few steps, he saw his grandfather Meng Yuan and quickly pulled him aside.

Meng Yuan was in his early sixties, his hair and beard were white, and he was not angry and arrogant. He stared at him and said, "Tell me what's going on, I have something important."
Chapter completed!