"It is said that the Jiang family is domineering, but now it seems that is not necessarily the case!"
Back at the Hou Mansion, Chen Fugui said with a smile while helping to move things from the car.
Jiang Yuhu accepted all the gifts they pulled over, but returned them several times the amount, which was still unacceptable even if they didn't want it.
Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "The Jiang family's style is simple and direct. It is the style developed in the army and the need to lead troops. However, if you think that the whole Jiang family is full of brash men, you are totally wrong. How can a family that can stand at the top of the capital city for decades, be able to hold such a heavy army and live in harmony with the king, be summed up simply and crudely?"
"Humph!" Bai Yunbian pursed his lips.
Seeing him like this, Xia Jingyun felt that it was time to clarify some things, so he smiled and said: "Brother Lexian, it's like Mr. Yuhu is targeting you, but in fact, he is using his own way to help you correct your habits. Let’s not talk about whether he has the qualifications or whether the means are suitable, but you have to know that there are crouching tigers and hidden dragons everywhere in Zhongjing City. If he continues to offend others rashly like in the past, then I am afraid that my father-in-law, a governor, will not be able to tell the truth. You can live in it.”
The Bai family guard on the side also laughed and explained, "Yes, sir, we are lucky to have a friend like General Jiang who will not be angry with you and has good intentions!"
Bai Yunbian turned around and glared at him, "Do you want this blessing for you?"
The guard was stunned for a moment, then Bai Yunbian waved his sleeves and walked in.
Xia Jingyun and Su Yuanshang smiled at each other and walked into the mansion.
After Feng Xiuyun tidied up the internal affairs of the Hou Mansion, she began to help tidy up the private house prepared by Concubine De for Xia Jingyun.
Although Xia Jingyun felt that it was good to live in the Hou Mansion, but then he thought about it, if the situation becomes bigger in the future, for example, Su Yuanshang, Chen Fugui and other family members come, or recruit other people, it is indeed not good to stay in the Hou Mansion. Lived and agreed.
Therefore, Feng Xiuyun is basically not in the Hou Mansion these days, and Xia Jingyun can also read books without any distractions.
Gongsun Jing was busy welcoming and sending people off, and doing some necessary socializing with the Hou family. Although it was of no use in Xia Jingyun's opinion, he didn't say much and let him go.
Sitting in the main hall, Xia Jingyun stretched out and said, "Now that this matter is over, there is nothing major to be busy with in the short term. We only need to wait for the eighteenth day of the first lunar month to attend the Spring Festival banquet of the Imperial College. Finally, we have a few consecutive days of rest." .”
Su Yuanshang laughed and joked, "You have only been in Beijing for less than a month, and the Ministry of Rites, the Ministry of Households, the Generals and Supervisors, Tushan, and the various states are fighting. You are probably the most lazy candidate in the world in preparing for the exam."
Xia Jingyun shrugged his shoulders, "There's nothing we can do. There are only a few of us, and things happen one after another, and they are all major events."
Su Yuanshang held the tea cup, gently scraped the foam, and said softly: "But, we still have one problem that has not been solved."
Xia Jingyun looked at him, then remembered and nodded, "Yes, I have a hunch that from Sishui Prefecture to Yunmeng Prefecture, and now again, the people behind it are all the same, and the techniques are too similar."
Su Yuanshang said: "But we don't have a clue."
Xia Jingyun narrowed his eyes and looked outside the room, "Don't worry, he will take action."
"Okay!" He exhaled a breath, stood up and shook his shoulders, "I'm going to warm up my books, and I'll leave the daily routine of the house to Mr. Su."
Although Su Yuanshang is not a prefect now, he is much more energetic than before. Hearing this, he smiled and nodded in agreement.
But neither of them expected that before the man behind the scenes made a move, they would receive an invitation from an unexpected person.
Xia Jingyun, who had just sat down and read the book for less than an hour, looked at the invitation in his hand and was confused, "Master Qin? Invite me to dinner? Is it the one from Xiang Qin's family?"
Gongsun Jing, who didn't know when he would come back, looked excited, "Young Master, aren't there rumors in the capital these days that you will be promoted to one of the four young masters in Zhongjing? Now the number one son in Zhongjing, Master Qin, is acting like this, obviously. I recognize your strength, as long as this meal is finished, you will be truly the Fourth Young Master of Zhongjing!"
Xia Jingyun gave him a dull look, "Then what? Can I be granted the title of wife as my wife or can I get a salary of a few stones per month?"
Gongsun Jing:
He was about to answer, but then he thought and muttered, "It seems like there really aren't any real benefits?"
No, that's the Fourth Young Master from Zhongjing!
Gongsun Jing was confused for a while, "Young Master, are you not going to go?"
"If you don't go, you will offend everyone. You should go anyway."
Xia Jingyun put down the book, flicked the invitation, and said with a smile, "I'm still very curious about Mr. Qin."
Su Yuanshang stepped in at this time, "Where is your studies?"
Xia Jingyun helplessly spread his hands and said, "Just let nature take its course."
Gongsun Jing opened his mouth to speak, but Su Yuanshang patted his shoulder, "Do you believe this?"
Gongsun Jing smiled helplessly and shook his head, feeling that he was no different from a fool in front of these two people.
The time written on the invitation was Youshi, but just after half time of the invitation, the Qin family's carriage stopped in front of the Jiang'an Hou Mansion.
The concierge quickly invited him into the house, and Gongsun Jing personally accompanied him.
Not long after, Xia Jingyun, who received the news, had no choice but to rush out to greet him.
Qin Sichao stood up and saluted Xia Jingyun, a little apologetically, "Spring is coming, so there are many disturbances. Please don't blame Gao Yang."
Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "You invited me to dinner and I didn't spend any money, so there's nothing strange about it."
Qin Sichao was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "It is rumored that Gao Yang is always very clever in his actions. Now I see that the rumors are true."
Xia Jingyun also smiled, "Then the rumor also said that my beauty and handsome appearance would put the most beautiful girls in Beijing to shame."
Qin Sichao was dumbfounded and hesitated, "These rumors are also true."
"Okay!" Xia Jingyun laughed and cupped his hands, "I've heard about Brother Qin's name for a long time, but when I saw him today, his reputation is indeed well-deserved. Don't be surprised by Brother Qin's previous ridicule."
Qin Sichao was worthy of being famous in the capital for his outstanding virtues. Hearing this, he shook his head slightly and said, "It would be a bit hypocritical for me to say that I am not surprised."
Just when Gongsun Jing suddenly became nervous, Qin Sichao smiled again and said: "But if I get angry because of this, it would be too petty."
He looked at the sky and said, "It's still early now. Why don't you and I drive slowly through the city in the same car? We can also introduce Gao Yang Haosheng to the scenery of the capital along the way."
Xia Jingyun cupped his hands and said, "I have my wish, but I dare not invite you."
The two got into the car and left, followed by the guards of Chen Fugui and Qin Sichao on horseback.
After talking about the local customs for a while along the way, Qin Sichao suddenly pointed to a shop on the side of the road, "Gao Yang, look, this is the largest jewelry brand in Beijing, Shi Shi Ji."
Xia Jingyun clicked his tongue and sighed, "It is richly decorated and decorated, and all the powerful people come and go. It is indeed extremely luxurious."
"This is the property of the Shi family. Since yesterday, this store has been owned by the inner treasury."
Xia Jingyun was startled and saw Qin Sichao looking at him with a smile, "I wonder if the rumors this time are true or false?"
Xia Jingyun blinked his innocent eyes, with clear doubts in his eyes, "What does this have to do with me?"
"Then it seems that this rumor is false." Qin Sichao raised his hand to apologize, "I didn't mean to test it, I was just curious. I will make a toast to apologize later."
Xia Jingyun suddenly smiled and said: "You and I are traveling together like this, will it be interpreted differently by someone who is interested?"
Qin Sichao shook his head gently, "Everyone in the capital knows that my father and I have always been busy with our own affairs and have nothing to do with anything above the court."
"Can this still happen?"
Qin Sichao's smile was gentle and sincere, "It made Gao Yang laugh."
After talking for a while, the carriage slowly turned into an inconspicuous alley, then drove straight in from a side door and stopped in the open space within the wall.
Qin Sichao got off the car and said with a smile: "Although Mingyu Tower is good, I think there are many opportunities to eat in Gaoyang, and this place is my favorite place. It is quiet, quiet and private at the same time. Of course, the most important thing is that the food tastes good." .”
Xia Jingyun looked around and saw scattered rockeries and gardens, shaded by shrubs, and early spring flowers swaying on the branches in twos and threes. He could see everything at a glance, but no one could be seen or heard.
If Mingyu Tower is Xia Jingyun's concept of a top-notch hotel, this is a private club full of style.
"It is indeed a good place. Brother Qin is so considerate, I am flattered."
"I have a little reputation in the capital. The most important thing is of course my father's prestige. But for me, I only have four words: treating people with sincerity. Gao Yang, please come this way."
The steward here also hurried over and led everyone through twists and turns until they arrived at a small hut shaded by bamboo trees.
Sitting opposite each other, wine and food were naturally served quickly.
Qin Sichao raised his wine glass and said, "I have no other intention of inviting you today. I just want to formally get to know Gao Yang. With you in Zhongjing City, there will surely be many more scenery and stories."
Xia Jingyun raised his glass and said, "Thank you for your esteem, and with your kind words, I wish Brother Qin that everything goes well in the future."
After a glass of wine, Qin Sichao said with a smile: "Spring is approaching. I apologize for disturbing Gao Yang's review of his books. Therefore, today, I have invited another person to the scene. He is an old friend of Gao Yang. Gao Yang would like to meet him?"
Xia Jingyun raised his eyebrows, "Old friend?"
Qin Sichao smiled and waved to the waiting staff. Not long after, a fragrant breeze blew in the spring breeze, and a beautiful figure stood out among the early spring flowers.
Xia Jingyun looked at Qin Sichao with confusion, who is this person?
Qin Sichao also looked at Xia Jingyun in surprise, "Don't you recognize him?"
Fortunately, at this time, the beautiful woman opened her lips lightly and said, "Ning Bing has met Mr. Qin and Mr. Xia."
(End of chapter)
