In the residence of the Minister of Rites, there was silence under the roar of the British Duke.
Shi Dingzhong looked confused. He didn't believe that a person like the British Duke could not understand his intentions.
I don't even believe that the other party will be easily fooled without understanding my intentions, and then come to me to ask for an explanation.
If the other party were like that, he would not be a top dignitary who could sit firmly at the top of the hierarchy and have power all over the world.
He waved his hand and asked all the servants and guards around him to get down, leaving only his son to listen.
"British Sir, what happened last night?"
British Duke Lu Rusong slammed the table, causing the dishes on the table to rattle, "You know the deep hatred between my Lu family and Concubine De, and deliberately provoked a fight between my son and Concubine De's sworn brother. If it was just a normal fight, forget it. ,do you know!"
He leaned forward, and the warrior's majestic body instantly brought a breathtaking pressure, "I was called into the palace by His Majesty last night!"
Shi Dingzhong's expression changed, "This"
Lu Rusong said bitterly: "A central guard, a minister of war, and a tiger-fighting general. This is the price I paid to resolve this difficulty."
Shi Dingzhong swallowed his saliva, "This British gentleman, why did things come to this?"
Lu Rusong took a sip, "Why do you go to investigate and ask on your own, and I still have to be responsible for explaining it to you? Master Shi, considering the loss I have suffered, destroying your mansion today is not too much, right?"
Shi Dingzhong looked at the angry British Duke and suddenly smiled.
"British Sir, you might as well sit down and have some tea first. I will definitely give you a satisfactory answer."
Lu Rusong's eyes were like a hawk, staring straight at him, "Okay! But I have something to say first. If you can't satisfy me, I will go crazy!"
Shi Dingzhong personally made tea for Lu Rusong while thinking about how to deal with it.
Lu Rusong's purpose was simple, he came to seek compensation.
It was like two people reached a deal, Shi Dingzhong paid the money, and Lu Rusong helped kill someone. Shi Dingzhong said he was a gangster, so he gave him ten taels of silver, and Lu Rusong was fine with it.
But when Lu Rusong went there, he realized that, damn, the opponent was a master of the Four Grandmasters. The killers he sent out were killed by the opponent. Of course, Lu Rusong quit. Ten taels of silver couldn't handle such a big deal. Something happened, so he came to make compensation.
The reason is simple, but back to the real situation, it is not easy for Shi Dingzhong to meet Lu Rusong's requirements.
Because he is just the Minister of Rites. He does not have as many official positions as the Minister of Li, nor as much money and food resources as the Minister of Hu. All he can give is those things in the Ministry of Rites, and even he can get the most. The one who takes action is himself.
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Shi Dingzhong was horrified and couldn't help but glance at Lu Rusong suspiciously.
Is the other party's appetite really that big?
"Master Shi, have you thought about it? If you don't think about it, don't blame me for getting angry!"
While Shi Dingzhong was still hesitating, Lu Rusong started urging him.
Shi Dingzhong cleared his throat and said, "Mr. British, this official did not know about this matter beforehand. After all, it is impossible for me to know your majesty's holy will in advance."
"But." He looked at Lu Rusong who was about to speak and said quickly: "Since this matter has something to do with the official, the official will naturally not sit idly by. The official heard that several talents from your house will participate in the Spring Festival of Jinke. The lower official will hire famous teachers and scholars to explain the essence of the classics. I think he will be able to go to high school. I wonder what the public opinion of the British will say?"
"Master Shi, I think you are not sincere. In this case, I will tell you."
"The British Lord!" Shi Dingzhong quickly stopped him, "The Ministry of Rites still lacks a minister. I wonder if the British Lord has a suitable person to recommend. I would like to speak in front of His Majesty."
"Servant? I don't have any ministers of the Ministry of War! If you tell me about the minister here, I don't care whether you are a wolf or a tiger! Do you know what the status of the Central Guards is?"
Shi Dingzhong suddenly sighed, "I need to think about it!"
Lu Rusong, who was originally furious and on the verge of going crazy, suddenly calmed down and narrowed his eyes slightly, "How long?"
Shi Dingzhong finally confirmed that the purpose of this old guy's trip was indeed him.
He thought for a moment, "A month."
"Okay!" Lu Rusong suddenly smiled, "I knew that Mr. Shi was a man among the best and had a bright future. He must make the right decision."
He lowered his voice and said mysteriously: "I have long been unhappy with the man named Qin. I hope that one day Brother Shi will replace him!"
Shi Dingzhong sighed again, "Mr. British, please treat me well and think about it."
When Lu Rusong saw this, he didn't bother to push him. He reached out and patted his shoulder, "I'm waiting for you! No need to send it away!"
After saying that, he waved his broad sleeves and walked out with satisfaction as if he didn't recognize his relatives.
Shi Zijun was dumbfounded as he watched on the sidelines. Isn't it said that big shots are all kind of gentle and gentle with hidden murderous intentions?
Why does this feel like a child scolding someone?
And what was the last thing my father said we should consider?
Why did the British father suddenly leave again when he was about to get angry?
He was confused and asked curiously: "Father, what is going on?"
Shi Dingzhong sat on the chair and looked at his son intently.
I had both sides, and struggled to move around. I had always maintained my neutrality for so many years, but I just didn't want to take any risks in the situation. I didn't expect that just because I vented my anger on this traitor, I actually got myself involved!
He didn't even think about not making a choice. When the one-month period came, he had to get involved no matter what.
Unless he found a better big tree that could protect him from the Lu family's revenge, he would have no choice but to stay under the Lu family's tree.
As for the so-called replacement of Prime Minister Qin, at his age, he can no longer digest such a big pie.
What a traitor!
Seeing his father's sad face, Shi Zijun panicked and said cautiously: "Father, could it be that the child's matter has caused you trouble?"
Shi Dingzhong forced a smile and said, "It's nothing, it's a small problem. Can my father blame you for it? Come on, sit down and eat."
Shi Zijun sat down doubtfully, picked up the bowl and took a sip of gruel when his father's roar came to his ears.
"Didn't my father teach you? Shi Wusheng! Who are you talking about when you make such a big noise! If you tell me, will people laugh at me for not having a tutor in the Shi family? You have heard all my father's teachings and gone to the dog's belly. Really? Go and kneel in the ancestral hall for one, two or three hours!"
Shi Zijun:
Co-authored or is it because of me?
Why don't you just scold me? As for taking such a big trip?
While Shi Zijun was silently kneeling in the ancestral hall at home, his back and legs ached, and he was complaining endlessly, Xia Jingyun, who had washed himself thoroughly last night, put on clean clothes today, and stood in front of the gate of the Marquis Jiang'an Mansion, refreshed and graceful.
Su Yuanshang came over silently and handed a note into his hand.
Xia Jingyun glanced at the name and put the note into his arms.
Looking far away, Jin Zhong was already riding over.
"Oh, my servant's eyesight was so poor last night that I didn't realize that Mr. Xia is so handsome and handsome. He really deserves to be the adopted brother of Concubine De!"
Jin Zhong praised exaggeratedly, while Xia Jingyun smiled politely.
It's not discrimination, he also knows that most of these eunuchs are also poor people, but it's something like this. Being praised by men for handsomeness makes you proud, and being praised by women for handsomeness makes you happy. Being praised by them always feels a bit wrong.
However, this was just a minor incident. Xia Jingyun didn't pay much attention to it. He smiled and took out a small purse and put it into Jin Zhong's hand, "Thank you for your hard work, father-in-law."
"Oh, it can't be done, it can't be done."
"You're welcome, father-in-law. I've caused you three trips since last night, so I would like to express my gratitude. Shall we leave now?"
Jin Zhong was no longer polite and accepted the money bag, "Okay, okay!"
"Father-in-law, get in the car and let's go together."
"Don't you dare! We slaves have our own rules and we must not violate them. Mr. Xia, please do as you please."
"That would be rude to me."
"You're welcome."
Xia Jingyun boarded the carriage, with Jin Zhong leading the way, and walked slowly towards the palace.
Gongsun Jing asked worriedly on the side: "Will the young master's trip have a good result?"
Su Yuanshang smiled, "When has he ever disappointed anyone?"
The plot of entering the palace got stuck again. It was deleted and revised several times. I worked on it until three o'clock in the morning last night and still couldn't get it to my satisfaction. I'll think about it more and post it later.
(End of chapter)
