"You mean you didn't find the magic element in the wine of Lord Registrar?"
After Song Mu asked Li Mo'er if he was going, he got the news from Li Mo'er. Li Mo'er went to Master Zhou's mansion last night and rummaged through it, but found nothing in the end.
There was nothing wrong with the wine either.
"There is no problem, so I have to go and take a look."
Li Mo'er stood up and said slowly, her eyes narrowed to a slit again.
"Master Zhou has such a kind invitation. It would not be a good thing if you refuse." Li Mo'er said so. He turned his eyes and seemed to have made some decision. Then he jumped off the hammock and stood in front of the desk and said to Song Mu.
"Not only are you going, but I am going too."
"How are you going? This invitation only invites me."
Li Moer smiled, and said with a certain confidence on her face: "I have my own way."
Song Mu shrugged. Since Li Mo'er wanted to go, he couldn't stop him. However, since the devil's cause was not found, Song Mu was even more worried.
Even though Chief Zhou seemed harmless that day, he must be a very scheming person to have such a means of pulling out the fire, and what he did behind the scenes was something he would never have imagined.
Besides, now that the college examination is around the corner, nothing can go wrong.
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On August 7th, Master Zhou held a birthday banquet at Feicui Building in Shiyang County. Shiyang County was crowded with people, wealthy gentry and wealthy businessmen came to congratulate him. The whole street was filled with carriages from famous families, even the county government officials. Officials were also dispatched to maintain order.
It was in the evening, Song Mu had just finished school from the county school, and he came here with Kong Zong.
This time Master Zhou hosted a banquet for many scholars from the county school, as well as a group of prestigious students. Song Mu and Sun Xiucai were riding in the Kong family's carriage towards the Jade Tower.
"Brother Song, Master Zhou's mother is celebrating her 70th birthday today. At the birthday banquet, Master Zhou will definitely ask someone to write a poem. I think you will also need to get some ink by then."
Kong Zong still looked honest and honest, and said half-jokingly.
Song Mu also smiled: "If the chief bookkeeper thinks highly of me, he will naturally compose a song. But today, Senior Brother Sun and many literary talents are here, so I don't think it will be my turn."
Sun Xiucai next to him also smiled, but he did not agree with this.
"Junior Brother Song is being very modest. Now everyone knows that you have written a very talented poem, so you must be asked to write a poem to add to the fun."
"Besides, in such a scene, there will be a lot of people vying to come out."
Sun Xiucai shook his head helplessly, obviously understanding the changes in the current structure of Shiyang County.
Now that the power has fallen, Master Zhou has almost become the de facto person in power in Shiyang County, and now it seems that the possibility of Jin Changwu's resignation is too great. Master Zhou may be able to cover up the opponent's shortcomings to the naked eye.
After weighing the pros and cons several times, various wealthy families in the county naturally made their own choices.
They regarded this birthday banquet as an opportunity to build a closer relationship with Master Zhou, and obviously Master Zhou was also happy to give them this opportunity.
When Song Mu and others arrived at the Jade Building, the place was already bustling with people. The three-story Jade Building was decorated with lights and decorated with guests.
Song Mu and others got off the carriage, and immediately a boy came to lead the way. Several people dressed in rich and noble clothes with happy faces were standing at the door to greet the guests. Song Mu heard from Kong Zong that those people were all relatives of Master Zhou. , all of them greeted the guests with smiles on their faces.
Song Mu and Sun Xiucai were naturally invited to the second floor together with Kong Zong. As the son of the prefect, Kong Zong was an extremely important figure here, not to mention that Kong Zong now represented the top literati in Shiyang County, so he was naturally even more important. valued.
When Song Mu walked inside, he realized that it was bustling. Today, the three-story building with carved beams and painted buildings was completely occupied by Master Zhou. A theater troupe was also invited to the first floor. They were playing, playing and singing, and it was so lively. .
"Is your family so rich this week?"
After entering the Jade Building, everyone's title naturally changed from Master Zhou to Master Zhou. When someone asked such a question, someone immediately explained it.
"Mr. Zhou comes from a wealthy family. I heard that the old man left early, and the old lady took care of it. Not only does he support Mr. Zhou's studies, but now he also builds a book school and a school field in Suzhou to support the family's children to study."
"This is such a prosperous home, and we can't even match it!"
"After all, Mr. Zhou is a good person among people, and now he is quite practical. He will be successful in the future. We should congratulate him!"
Passing by the second floor, Song Mu heard several tables of guests chatting and admiring, but Song Mu had seen those people in the Kong Mansion not long ago.
Their appearance at that time was almost the same as it is today.
Sure enough, these respectable people all have exquisite mouths.
Song Mu and Kong Zong sat down in a private room on the second floor. There were many children at the same table. In the private rooms with windows on both sides, there were also many scholars from the county school teaching.
Pan Wenhao was sitting at the table on the other side, talking to Qi Dazuo. Qi Dazuo was also full of excitement at the moment and seemed to agree with it.
Not long after, there was an earth-shattering sound of firecrackers outside the door, and then a boy was heard shouting at the top of his lungs.
"Master Zhou is here!"
After the words fell, everyone in the private room looked outside. The guests sitting on the first floor stood up one after another. At the door of Jade Tower, Master Zhou, wearing a red official robe, also walked in calmly.
A series of greetings immediately sounded from the side. Master Zhou greeted everyone one by one with a smile on his face, and then headed towards the second floor.
Song Mu and others had also stood up at this moment, and the boy next to them was filling everyone's tea. At this time, Song Mu felt that the boy shaking in front of him was indescribably familiar.
The two people had a careless look at each other. Song Mu looked at the pair of bright eyes on the ordinary face and was suddenly stunned.
When Song Mu looked over, the boy had already walked out.
That boy is Li Mo'er.
Although he didn't fully see clearly what disguise method the other party used on his body, Song Mu was sure that the guy was Li Mo'er.
This little girl said she was coming a few days ago, but she didn't expect that she actually came and dressed up like this.
Song Mu couldn't leave at the moment. Master Zhou had already come over, and Master Xun was leading a group of scholars to congratulate him.
Song Mu could only stand respectfully like Kong Zong.
Soon Master Zhou arrived at the private room of Song Mu and others. Kong Zong quickly bowed and handed over his hands, and Master Zhou who was surrounded by others also had a red face.
"I would like to thank Lord Zhou and wish the old lady a long life as long as Nanshan Mountain and good fortune as the East China Sea."
Song Mu and others said at the same time that Chief Zhou was very happy. He walked in immediately, stretched out his hand to help Kong Zong, and then glanced around, his eyes fixed on Song Mu.
"Thank you all the talented people for coming to celebrate my birthday. My mother is very happy to know that there are so many talented people coming to celebrate my birthday."
As he spoke, the current chief secretary spoke enthusiastically to Kong Zong.
"My dear nephew, I invite you here today because I want to benefit from your talents. I also want to celebrate your college exams in advance. I will only bother you a little bit today."
"My lord, just say it, Xiaosheng will never refuse." Kong Zong said tactfully, Master Zhou glanced at everyone, and then said with a smile.
"Just now, a group of talented scholars said that they would write two poems to present to my mother. Today, Zhou is being reckless. Later, I will make friends with literature, so how about you all write two poems as well?"
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