"Her temperament is like this. She was like this when I was in the Ouyang family. She was cold to everyone." Fu Yan didn't seem to be very familiar with this young lady.
At that time, he was just a disciple of the Ouyang family, but Ouyang Yunxiu was the eldest daughter of the family, so they knew each other and didn't have much contact with each other.
But Xiao Chen always felt that Fu Yan was hiding something from him.
"Wan Chun, what did the joke you told me that day mean?" I remembered Fu Yan's weird behavior that day.
"That's what it means. Why isn't it funny?" Fu Yan said.
"It's funny, but..." Xiao Chen thought it was quite funny, but it wouldn't be funny if he were the 'dregs' in the joke.
"Boss, you haven't eaten yet? Let's have a drink today if you have nothing to do." Fu Yan changed the subject, which made Xiao Chen even more suspicious.
This guy must be hiding something from him!
From early the next morning, there was an endless stream of people coming to visit. It was the Lantern Festival, and they all came to give gifts.
Especially the small officials in the court who usually don't have the opportunity to curry favor with Xiao Chen, so they only get to know each other by giving gifts during festivals.
It doesn't matter if we can't see Mr. Xiao, as long as he knows that we have been here, and it is a worthwhile trip to be able to meet Duan Linger, Xiao Ye, Fu Yantie, Kunlun and others.
It is not easy to make friends with them.
"Oh, there is so much food that we won't be able to finish by next year's Lantern Festival!" Duan Ling'er felt worried as she looked at the gifts all over the yard.
"Otherwise, we'll just send them all out," Tie Kunlun said.
"Aren't we going out of the city to set off fireworks at night? By the way, hire a few more carts to take all these things out of the city and share them with the surrounding people, saying they are gifts from the emperor and the empress." Fu Yan said.
"Wan Chun is thoughtful, so we've settled it like this. By the way, help me pick out some good wine, sauce, meat, etc. I'll be useful later." Xiao Chen said.
What is it for? A few people were surprised.
"Go and pay homage to the prince. It's quite pitiful for him to be alone in the mausoleum." Xiao Chen said.
Xiao Chen got tired of seeing everyone after seeing everyone for a day, and when he asked anyone to come back, they all declined, saying that I was not feeling well and was resting.
Unexpectedly, just as he lay down to take a nap, Fu Yan opened the door and came in, "Boss, we have a visitor."
"Didn't I say I'm missing someone...who is it? Which prince or minister is here?" If he wasn't an important guest, Fu Yan wouldn't bother him.
"No, they are a few Japanese people." Fu Yan glanced at the greeting card in his hand, "It seems that the officials are not young yet. There is one Zhong Na Yan, two Young Na Yan, and a woman. Boss, can you see me? ?”
"Oh? Then let's meet." Xiao Chen became more energetic as soon as he heard this, "Open the middle door and let Ling'er fire off the cannon. Wait for me to change clothes and greet you personally!"
"I understand. Do you want to keep them for dinner?" Fu Yan said.
"That's necessary! If you have friends coming from far away, why don't you eat it too?" Xiao Chen said.
Several Japanese people were waiting outside the door, and they were startled when they heard loud banging noises in the courtyard.
I believe we are here for a friendly visit. If Mr. Xiao doesn't see you, forget it. You won't bombard us with cannons, right?
In fact, this is an ancient Chinese etiquette. Setting off cannons is a sign of great respect for the guests!
It's equivalent to today's gun salute.
Of course there are no cannons in Xiao Chen's house, but fortunately there are big firecrackers. That's what Xiao Ye and Ling'er just let off a dozen or so.
Immediately, the middle door opened wide, and a group of tall and mighty warriors in red robes and black armor filed out. They separated on both sides with a splash. In the middle, a young man wearing a python robe and a jade belt walked out quickly. Holding fists and cupping hands, laughing...
"Japanese middle school Nayan Nishimura Shicun, Shaonayan Kinoshita Nagago, Shaonayan Shimokawa Shenmu, and harem maid Nako Kudo, pay homage to Mr. Xiao!" The four Japanese people bowed to Xiao Chen together, properly. Ninety degrees.
"Oh my, the friendly officials are here, the little humble house is really full of glory! In fact, I should be the one to visit you, but you unexpectedly beat me to it. Why?" Xiao Chen also returned the courtesy one by one, and was very attentive.
Please come into the living room and take your seats.
"Come here, serve tea, serve good tea!" Xiao Chen shouted loudly, "Prepare a good banquet on the table. Today I have to get drunk with a few distinguished guests!"
"Master Xiao, we are just here for a visit. Please don't be too polite. There is no need for a banquet." Nishimura Zhicun stood up and bowed deeply to Xiao Chen to express his gratitude.
He was about forty years old, not tall, neither fat nor thin, but he had an aura of ability all over his body.
Zhong Nayan was considered a high-ranking official in Japan. In terms of rank, he was probably equivalent to the left minister of the Ministry of Rites of the Great Zhou Dynasty, but his position was much more important than that of the minister of rites.
Nishimura Shicun is also the leader of this mission, which shows that the Japanese people still attach great importance to this visit.
Shaonayan is a bit similar to the Hanlin of the Great Zhou Dynasty, or to the affairs, some do not hold specific positions, and some participate in their major affairs in the court as advisers.
As for the harem maid Nako Kudou's position, she is equivalent to the chief of the 24 eunuchs of the Great Zhou Palace, and the minister is equivalent to the palm eunuch, on the same level as Gong Shouli...
Because there were no eunuchs in the Japanese imperial palace, these inner palace officials were all women.
The responsibilities of the ministers are also very different from those of the ministers. They are mainly responsible for the court ladies inside and outside the palace, various palace etiquette and other matters. Generally, the status of such female officials is very noble, and most of them are princesses from the families of ministers. Selected.
"It's Nishimura-kun, you're too polite!" Xiao Chen said loudly, "Whoever comes here, please unload all their carriages and horses for me, and treat everyone who comes with you well. I won't comply until you get drunk!"
"Master Xiao Chen, you are really..." Nishimura Zhicun and others looked at each other, a little overwhelmed by Xiao Chen's excessive enthusiasm.
"Is your country's Emperor Shenzhao in good health?" Xiao Chen suddenly stood up and raised his hands high with a solemn expression, expressing his deep respect for their Emperor Shenzhao.
Several people also stood up and bowed quickly. Thank you Mr. Xiao for your greetings. Our emperor is very kind...
But they were secretly muttering in their hearts, is this Xiao Chen sick in Bagh Yalu?
This was a surprise.
"Nishimura-kun, you all have condescended to me, but do you have any official business to ask me?" Xiao Chen then got back to the topic.
"No, no, we are just having a private visit." Nishimura Shicun said hurriedly.
"Then I can rest assured. I will have a few toasts to you all later... Miss Nako Kudo is so beautiful. I wonder if you can drink?" Xiao Chen then carefully looked at this Japanese woman and was very surprised. I was pleasantly surprised to find that she looks really juicy!
Big eyes, round face, short hair, skin as white as snow, thin waist and long legs,... very plump,... very plump... Why does it look familiar?
I seem to have seen her in a movie...
