(9)
Time passed, and after spending a long time in Feng Lai Tower, the couple saw that Sima Tu did not appear to have any abnormality, and felt a little relieved. So, he was invited to the door of the majestic Hubei Mansion.
Facing the setting sun, two stone walls as long as a street market and as high as hanging bamboos surrounded a luxurious villa, casting an extremely long and extremely slanted shadow, covering everyone who was nearby. in.
Two well-dressed young men were protecting the guests under the plaque with the word "Efu", and were searching the bodies of the invited guests. They all had serious faces, fearing that someone might slip in by mistake. This is enough to show that what E Feiying said is not exaggerated in the slightest. There will be many "big shots" gathered here tonight.
Bai Feng took his "little boy" and stepped forward for inspection. Just when he was about to take out the invitation, the two young men in front of the door who had stiff faces suddenly turned into submissive faces when they saw the young man's appearance. They all knelt down to Bai Feng and welcomed him: "Young Master Bai, you are finally here!"
"What? Do you recognize me?" Bai Feng asked confused.
"Even if we don't recognize you, we still have to recognize the sword you are wearing!" One of the boys raised his hand and pointed at the dark purple dragon's scabbard and said, "In addition to the emergency of the war these days, everything is Only the appearance of the legendary sword 'Dragon's Cry' can make us and other warriors dream about it!"
Bai Feng saw the sword at his waist and asked, "Then...can I go in?" As soon as he finished speaking, a slim woman suddenly appeared from behind the door. Looking at her outfit and figure, she was confirmed to be the fifth young lady. E Feiying is correct.
When the fifth young lady saw the boy in front of the door blocking the door, she yelled harshly: "What's the matter with you two? Are you blocking the distinguished guests that daddy has lightly invited? Do you still want to work here?"
"Don't dare! Don't you dare!" the two boys said in unison. The young man who had spoken to Bai Feng for a few more words then defended himself: "Fifth Young Lady, isn't this the famous Dragon Crying Sword? Who doesn't want to take a few more glances..." The young lady saw that Fifth Young Lady's face was getting angry. It appeared, and the voice gradually became smaller, which looked very interesting.
"What are you talking about? Do you believe that I will dig out your eyes?" After E Feiying said this, she waved her hand to invite Bai Feng into the garden. When passing by the two boys, he did not forget to give them a slap in the face to relieve his resentment.
There are many pavilions in Hubei Mansion, and the houses are neatly arranged. There are sounds of people walking around and talking everywhere, and the chaotic atmosphere of people can be smelled everywhere.
After bypassing the spacious living room in front of the main door, E Feiying took the guests to a relatively secluded hall. I saw that the tableware and tables in the hall had been set up and placed in two rows on both sides in front of the door. From the door to the innermost part of the hall, there is a wide space. And in the innermost place, there are gold curtains and glazed lamps hanging, as if they are enshrining the seats where distinguished people sit.
"You two must have never attended such a formal banquet, right?" E Feiying said quite complacently. Immediately, he waved to a maid and signaled Murong Yan to follow her to another hall: "Due to the rules of this banquet, men and women must sit separately. Therefore, you can't be as inseparable as before. Murong Yan My sister will go over there and stay by herself for a while. After I explain some things to Shaoxia Bai, I will rush over to accompany you, how about that?"
Murong Yan nodded in agreement and was about to leave with her maid, but Bai Feng stopped her by shouting: "Wait!" The young man faced E Feiying and asked: "Fifth Miss, I dare to ask who will come to come. feast?"
"I don't know much about this matter." After E Feiying said this, several men and women came behind her. They were all gorgeously dressed people with rosy faces and graceful figures. They held various musical instruments in their hands, and further behind, a servant boy carried an extremely heavy chime bell.
The few people who were talking in front of the hall had to step aside for the time being and watched the musicians walk to a corner of the hall to sit down. The sound of adjusting instruments began to sound one after another.
Seeing this, Bai Feng couldn't help but sneer and said: "Hmph! From what I've seen, this looks like a banquet for the emperor's relatives. He has just returned from defeat, but he is still in the mood to squander money and throw a banquet. It's really sensual..."
"My father said that a big shot is coming. If Bai Shaoxia is willing to accomplish something big, tonight is a good opportunity!" E Feiying replied: "Wait a minute, my father and the heroic knights under her will Take a seat on the right side of the hall. And your position, Mr. Bai, is right here..."
"Who is sitting on the left side?" Bai Feng asked meticulously, making the usually arrogant and domineering E Feiying look a little sad.
"They should be the generals who entered the city yesterday...General Murong An and General Gao Gao have already arrived. If Bai Shaoxia is interested, the Nu family can introduce you to you..." E Feiying coyly held up her hands and smiled: "If Bai Shaoxia, if you don’t believe in the Nu family, then..."
"I trust the Fifth Miss. It's just a recommendation." Seeing the other party's embarrassment, Bai Feng kindly showed her childlike and innocent smile and replied: "Then, Yan'er will be taken care of by the Fifth Miss. .”
After finishing speaking, Bai Feng separated from Murong Yan and E Feiying for the time being, and knelt down on the seat, waiting for the other guests to take their seats and for the banquet to begin.
"If this banquet is just to welcome the return of His Majesty, there is no need to worry about it." Bai Feng listened to the court ritual music played by the musicians and thought at the same time: "If there is another intention..."
Shao Qing, a familiar man's voice suddenly came into the young man's mind: "Young Master Bai, you are fine."
"Sima Tu!?" Bai Feng was shocked in his heart, and immediately raised his eyebrows to look at the other party. After being stunned for a moment, he stood up, raised his hands in greeting, and said, "Taoist Master Wu Gu... why are you here?"
"Pindao was also invited to come. It seems that after what happened last night, Bai Shaoxia has already become famous at a young age?" Sima Tu said eloquently: "It is definitely not something that a simple person can do to win Mr. E's attention."
"The Taoist priest has given me the award..."
"Then... I will take my leave first. Young Master Bai, please enjoy tonight's banquet." After Sima Tu said that, he walked away and sat in the seat opposite, which was closest to the "seat of honor." position.
What the young man least expected was that Sima Tu would also appear here. The big stone that had been put down in my heart suddenly became tense again. All he can do now is to quietly look at the old Taoist opposite and watch what happens. Because at this time, if he did something very strange first, it would be "there is no three hundred taels of silver here", which would only arouse more suspicion.
Guests passed by him one after another, but he turned a blind eye, fearing the "venomous snake" in his heart. Even if those heroes who met by chance at Feng Lai Tower yesterday came to say hello, they could only deal with it a little bit. Then he pretended to raise a glass and drink, but in fact he was observing Sima Tu's movements.
This situation did not change until that dignitary arrived.
