More than ten people came from the Pan family.
The leader of the team was not Princess Huizhen's uncle, but Pan Lizhao, a direct descendant of the Pan family and the current head of the family.
Pan Lizhao was still a young boy, not yet mature, with a childish look on his face.
He led more than ten people from the Pan family, and except for two elderly rough ladies, the rest were all young men of his own age. In this battle, at first glance, Princess Huizhen is not taken into consideration.
"My grandfather ordered me to take my cousin home." Pan Lizhao was not afraid when he saw Mu Ting and directly stated his intention.
He looked anxious: "It's best to leave later. I'm still anxious to send back the food I received."
It turns out that delivering food is an important matter, and coming to welcome Princess Huizhen is just the way to go.
Mu Ting still held the pot in his hand: "If little brother Pan is in a hurry to go back, he should go home first. I will send Princess Huizhen back to the Pan family safely."
Pan Lizhao looked at him with wide eyes: "How can that be done? Jia Yan has told me to take my cousin home."
"Did your grandfather ask you to pick him up, or did your father-in-law ask you to pick up Princess Huizhen?" Mu Ting keenly noticed that Pan Lizhao's words were inconsistent.
"Both." Pan Lizhao became even more impatient, "You let me meet my cousin first. I heard that my cousin has already had hair extensions. She should be able to decide whether she will come with me or not."
Lu Shaoting listened very happily. He could tell that the Pan family behind this young man clearly did not take Princess Huizhen seriously.
Mu Ting squinted at Pan Lizhao. The young man's appearance was handsome, and at first glance, he looked somewhat similar to Princess Huizhen. The treatment he usually receives should be good. Although the robe he wears is ordinary in style, it is made of fine Shu brocade.
"How can I prevent you from being a Pan family member instead of pretending to be one?" Mu Ting suddenly got angry.
Pan Lizhao was furious when he heard this: "On the territory of our Pan family, do you still need to pretend to be a young master? Go out and ask, who in Hexiang County would not spare me, Mr. Pan!"
The clerk of the post house hurriedly said: "Prince Mu, this young man is indeed the second grandson of the head of the Pan family. The Pan family has a lot of land in Hexiang County, and Mr. Pan has been coming to Hexiang every year since he was nine years old. I have harvested grain in Xiang County several times.”
Pan Lizhao snorted.
"Even so, I still have to ask Princess Huizhen if she can see you. After all, the true appearance of the princess cannot be seen by just any cat or dog."
Mu Ting did not indulge Pan Lizhao.
When Pan Lizhao heard this, his nose was almost crooked with anger. He was about to vent his anger when the boy next to him whispered something and he held back: "Okay, then you go and ask."
"But I'm not free yet. I have to go fix the pot first." Mu Ting raised the big iron pot in his hand and walked out quietly.
Pan Lizhao watched Mu Ting leave in stunned silence.
"He, what does he mean?" Pan Lizhao, who was used to being domineering in Hexiang County, immediately asked the clerk of the post house.
Lu Shaoting walked out, and the clerk quickly saluted him: "Commander Lu."
Pan Lizhao couldn't help but restrain his temper when he saw that the clerk's attitude was more respectful: "Who are you?"
"Commander of the Imperial City Department Lu Shaoting." Lu Shaoting squinted at Pan Lizhao. No one in the Pan family was a high official in the court, but the Pan family was so confident...
"It turns out to be Commander Lu." Pan Lizhao had an unusual attitude towards Lu Shaoting, and upon hearing this, he gave Lu Shaoting a big salute.
Lu Shaoting was even more confused, but he quickly understood that the high-ranking official supported by the Pan family might have a different relationship with their Imperial City Division. It's a pity that he has always been responsible for spying on the relationships of officials in the capital. He really doesn't know much about people outside the capital. But it doesn't matter, as long as he gets in touch with the Imperial City Inspector here, he will know it soon.
Haha, it would be fun if the official supported by the Pan family happened to be dissatisfied with Wu Dehou.
Lu Shaoting signaled the inn clerk to step aside, and personally entertained Pan Lizhao: "Mr. Pan Xiaolang knows, who is the Prince Mu just now?"
"Isn't he the son of Marquis Wu De?" Pan Lizhao said.
"Then you are still like this..."
"Bah, then Wudehou takes away a lot of food from our Pan family every year to feed his Mu family's army. They should please us."
Lu Shaoting was a little shocked. The reason was so simple? He was an old fox after all, and he quickly calmed down: "Pan Xiaolang, Marquis Wu De is an important minister of the court after all. You still have to be polite to him."
He looked like he was thinking about the Pan family.
Pan Lizhao really listened: "Commander Lu is right. But is he so poor? It's just an iron pot, and it needs to be repaired."
How could Lu Shaoting tell Pan Lizhao the truth? He only said vaguely: "Maybe he just likes to write these articles for the world to see."
"Tsk." Pan Lizhao became even more disdainful.
"By the way, Commander Lu, could you please inform me? If my cousin comes with me now, she can still make it in time for my grandfather's seventieth birthday tomorrow. Although my cousin is the daughter of an aunt from the side branch, we, the direct descendants of the Pan family, still value her very much. of."
Lu Shaoting laughed and declined: "It's hard for Lu to accept this..." Princess Huizhen will most likely not even see him. If it hadn't been for the scene of Mrs. Qin waving the iron pot last night, he might have forced his way in.
"Commander Lu is the personal guard of the Holy Lord, and his relationship with my cousin is much closer than that of Prince Mu. What is Commander Lu in trouble for? My cousin should rely on Commander Lu now," Pan Lizhao said.
Lu Shaoting was shocked again. Although Pan Lizhao is young, his words are truly inspiring.
"Actually, we traveled for a long time yesterday. Princess Huizhen was tired and was taking a rest at this time." Lu Shaoting said.
"I see." Pan Lizhao's thick eyebrows raised slightly, and he suddenly approached Lu Shaoting and whispered, "Commander Lu, tell me the truth, is my cousin being kicked out of the capital now?"
Haha, it turns out that young men from aristocratic families outside the capital are equally aware of current affairs.
"This Lu is even more unreasonable. Mr. Pan Xiaolang, please be careful. The thunder and wrath of the Holy Lord are all Long's favor." Lu Shaoting was still confused.
Pan Lizhao chuckled: "Commander Lu is really good at talking."
"Concession, concession."
"It seems that Commander Lu and Pan Xiaolang met very late." Mu Ting came back at some point, still holding the pot in his hand.
Pan Lizhao suddenly said quickly in Lu Shaoting's ear: "Don't leak out what I just said to you."
After saying this, Pan Lizhao straightened up: "His Majesty Mu is finally back. Does Mu Shizi have time to inform me? Tomorrow is my grandfather's 70th birthday. My grandfather really hopes that my cousin can come back tomorrow. of."
"I see. However, Princess Huizhen still observes her filial piety. Even if she rushes back to the Pan family, she probably won't be able to celebrate the birthday of the head of the Pan family."
"Oh, she can't go, but the gifts are coming. After all, she will live in Cangzhou forever and depends on our Pan family. Oh, she hasn't been engaged yet, and our Pan family has to help her arrange the marriage. Now My grandfather is celebrating his birthday, and if she doesn't establish a good reputation, it will be difficult for her to marry her in the future," Pan Lizhao said.
Mu Ting frowned. Is this Pan family crazy? They actually sent such a thing to pick up Princess Huizhen. Is this because you are afraid that the Pan family will lose face quickly enough?
"I am her adopted brother. If your Pan family dislikes her, I can take her back to Yanzhou."
Pan Lizhao's eyes widened: "I think you just covet my cousin's beauty!"
"Zhao'er, why don't you shut up quickly!"
