(2)
Mei Xinghe held a grand Hongmen Banquet, as if announcing to the entire Jinyang City that he would receive Bai Feng on behalf of Mei Lin behind him. He spent a lot of money to invite drummers, musicians and many servants, a total of more than a hundred people, to create a grand spectacle. They solemnly welcomed the guests in front of the gate of Guanghan Pavilion. As soon as the gorgeous oiran on the gate nodded, a servant next to him shouted three times.
"Congratulations to Mr. Bai! Congratulations to Mr. Bai! Congratulations to Mr. Bai!"
The servants under the gate immediately lined up in order to greet the visitors, and a dozen of the famous gentry and nobles in Jinyang City were welcomed out from Guanghan Pavilion.
“I’ve heard about the famous name for a long time!”
"Nice to meet you."
"Of these two, who is Mr. Bai?"
Of course they don't know Bai Feng.
But I saw two people coming. One young man was tall and strong, with a majestic look between his brows, but one of his arms was broken, so he was disabled; the other young man was relatively capable and thin, with a bright eye and sound limbs, although he had a broken arm. The skin is rough and there are a few small scars on his face, but his appearance is exquisite and handsome, and he doesn't look like a warlike person at all.
Everyone present has only heard of Bai Feng, but has never seen it, so they can only guess based on thin air.
"That Bai Feng once led the rebel army to fight against the Northern Yi, but then suddenly left the place of meritorious service for unknown reasons and wandered among the people without a trace. Could it be because of a broken arm?"
"What you say makes sense, what you say makes sense!"
"How can a man with a broken arm go into battle and kill the enemy? It seems that the young master with a broken arm is indeed Bai Feng."
In an instant, more than a dozen rich men swarmed in, all showing their kindness to the young master with a broken arm, and ignoring the "entourage" beside him.
Mei Xinghe leaned on the railing on the gate tower and looked down at the people. After a moment, he understood everything immediately and couldn't help but laughed loudly: "Dear village elders, are you used to extravagance in this city? Your health is not good, why are you so weak? Can’t you recognize it clearly?”
Those famous people didn't feel angry when they saw a little courtesan acting so arrogantly in front of them. Instead, they all looked towards the gate tower piously, their eyes fixed on the woman upstairs.
Mei Xinghe was very ungrateful, turned around quickly, walked slowly down the gate to another visitor, bowed and invited him: "Master Bai, please come with me."
Bai Feng nodded and followed the graceful woman for a while. Seeing this, all the wealthy gentry behind him immediately abandoned the "fake" Mr. Bai and followed Bai Feng timidly, using all kinds of words. flatter.
However, Bai Feng only wanted to talk to another companion who was traveling with him and said: "Brother Fu, follow me."
"Hmph." Fu Wentao glared at the group of Jinyang gentry fiercely and cursed: "They all look down upon others."
Some people wanted to refute, but were frightened by a certain aura on Fu Wentao's body - yes, although he was one-armed, he still carried a sword. What kind of swordsman was he?
No way of knowing.
After a while, the two guests were arranged to sit in the private room on the top floor. This was a place that would be arranged only when the master of the pavilion personally entertained guests. Naturally, it made countless admirers jealous. They gathered around the bottom of the stairs to the top floor, whispering.
"Mr. Bai, I see that you don't look very happy?" Bai Feng was being served by the pretty beauty beside him. She was a woman who had been decorated in a fashionable off-shoulder dress. Part of her skin and collarbone were exposed, forming a She has a very clever beauty, with a double-ringed bun on her head. Her beauty is no less than that of any famous actress, attracting countless attention. But now her eyes are only on Bai Feng, the person who was mistaken for a follower.
Bai Feng politely refused the other party to serve her wine and food, and replied: "Since Miss Mei is willing to take care of me like this, she must know why I am here, right?"
From these words alone, Mei Xinghe realized that Bai Feng was a secretive person. She immediately gave up her flattery and sat beside her, saying: "I understood from the moment I saw the Xianbei witch with my own eyes... The poor actor and his wife in Cangzhou were you!"
"Then Miss Mei invited me here after knowing it. Could it be that she wants to win over me? Let the Xianbei witch stand on your side... Oh no, it's on Mr. Mei's side." Bai Feng responded politely and raised his hand.
Mei Xinghe said: "You are very smart. Mr. Mei needs you. He also knows that you will definitely come to Jinyang. Therefore, I will hold a banquet for you today. I want everyone in Jinyang City to know that you, Bai Feng, Come to my territory, Mei Xinghe."
"What a conspiracy." Bai Feng said: "Let me come to you and force me to do things for you? This makes me unable to refuse, both in public and private matters."
Fu Wentao immediately echoed: "Brother Bai, how about we find out about Miss Murong and then kidnap her?"
"Hahaha, what are you thinking about with your stupid head?" Mei Xinghe said: "The Xianbei witch is now in the palace, in the Taoist temple on Taiping Road, being served by Haosheng! Why do you want to rob? Are you going to do it with this? Physically fight against thousands of Taiping Taoists and Imperial Guards?"
"You!" Rune Tao got up angrily and wanted to slap Mei Xinghe on the head. Unexpectedly, Mei Xinghe ducked down and took out a dagger from his crotch to hold Fu Wentao's throat. Fu Wentao only used one arm to hold the hand. The life gate on Mei Xinghe's throat was blocked.
Mei Xinghe said: "Mr. Bai, this friend of yours doesn't seem to be very sensible."
"You're talking nonsense!" Fu Wentao shouted angrily: "Miss Murong was kidnapped by the Taiping Taoists, how could she be taken care of so well!"
"She left on her own." Mei Xinghe said sternly: "She is also a human being, can't she have her own thoughts?"
Fu Wentao was shocked and said: "What did you say?" He slowly let go of the other person and sat back on the table.
"I don't know either. She told me this herself."
Bai Feng also asked: "Can you tell me how Yan'er is doing now?"
"She is so good that those demons almost treat her like a god and support her."
Bai Feng was puzzled and continued to ask: "I don't believe it. Can you take me to see her?"
"You want to enter the palace? Huh." Mei Xinghe said disdainfully: "As long as you are willing to bring down Taipingdao for Mr. Mei, you can see your 'Yan'er' anytime you want."
Bai Feng asked: "Why did Mr. Mei want to overthrow Taipingdao?"
"It's a matter of national importance, and it's not something mortals like you and I can understand." Mei Xinghe poured a glass of wine into the wine glass in front of him, but without drinking it, he put the wine in front of Bai Feng and continued to ask: "Mr. Bai, you might as well say it directly, Are you willing to work for Mr. Mei?"
Bai Feng did not hesitate at all and said: "Unfortunately, I am a guilty person and I dare not insult Mr. Mei's wisdom. I can't do anything for you, but we can cooperate."
"Cooperation? Do you want to be on an equal footing with Prime Minister Mei?"
"You help me bring Yan'er out, and I will help you bring down Taipingdao. However, you have no right to interfere with me, let alone order me to do things." After Bai Feng finished speaking, he stood up immediately: "If If Miss Mei is willing to agree, she will finish the wine she poured. If she is not willing, I will leave."
Mei Xinghe looked at the glass of wine and was confused for a while. Then he remembered to stand up and stop Bai Feng's arrogance and said: "No one dares to refuse Mr. Mei!"
"I did not refuse your request, just as you think highly of me and believe that I can bring down Taipingdao." Bai Feng smiled slightly and left Guanghan Pavilion with Fu Wentao.
