Adhere to the gentleman's principles

Chapter 181 Father and son talk at night

Late at night, everything was quiet, and the moonlight was like water falling on the courtyard of Xu's house. Xu Gong stood in the yard, staring at Xu Wenhe who had just climbed over the wall.

Xu Wenhe landed in a rather awkward position, wondering how he could have been discovered so carelessly. He looked at his father's serious expression and couldn't help but feel a little nervous. He tried to explain, "I just... just went out for a walk. Dad, why are you still awake so late?"

Xu Gong frowned slightly, stared at his son closely, and asked, "Just going out for a walk? Then why did you climb over the wall?" He obviously did not believe what Xu Wenhe said.

Xu Wenhe forced a smile and tried to change the subject: "Haha, Dad, don't be so serious. I just want to breathe some fresh air. You know, it's boring to stay in the house at night."

Xu Gong shook his head helplessly, thinking that this kid was really stubborn. He sighed and said earnestly: "Wen He, do you think your father doesn't know where you went? Did you go to see Ning Yi? Did you give her a cloak and send her home? Right?"

Hearing his father tell the truth directly, Xu Wenhe was stunned. He raised his head, looked at Xu Gong in surprise, and stammered: "Dad...how...how did you know? Did you follow me? You are too unkind! How could you do this!"

Xu Gong couldn't help but sneer and retorted, "You really wronged your father. How could I have the time to follow you? Today, I happened to meet His Majesty with your uncle and General Zhao. On the way back, I happened to see you and Miss Ning Yi walking out of Jun Ning's restaurant.

Seeing how well you get along, this guy is quite good at pleasing girls. "After saying this, Xu Gong showed a relieved smile on his face.

Xu Wenhe suddenly realized what his father said. It turned out that he had not followed him intentionally, but was just caught by his father by chance. He couldn't help feeling embarrassed, scratched his head, and showed a shy smile on his face.

Xu Wenhe stroked his head and smiled, "So that's how it is, Dad. Ning Yi is completely different from her grandfather."

Xu Gong nodded slightly, picked up the teacup and took a sip: "Yeah, I understand. This little girl is different from her grandfather. Since you like her, you have to work harder and don't let her look down on you. Dad believes in your talent."

Xu Wenhe nodded repeatedly to show that he understood, and then turned around to go back to his room. However, when he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and turned back.

"Dad, I have something to ask you. The daughter of Imperial Physician Wen seems to have a good impression of you. What do you think about this? Although you got married early, you have been single all these years. If you are interested in Miss Wen, I don't mind." Xu Wenhe looked at his father sincerely.

Xu Gong suddenly stretched out his foot and kicked Xu Wenhe fiercely, and shouted angrily: "Stop talking nonsense! Miss Wen is young and in her prime, how can she tolerate your nonsense? I am of the same generation as her father, you ignorant brat, get back to your room and go to sleep!"

Xu Wenhe responded calmly: "Oh? Is that true? But, Dad, why do I feel that the jade pendant you wear around your waist looks familiar? I seem to have seen Miss Wen wearing the same one before."