The banquet was in full swing, and Liu Xun felt a bit disdainful as he watched Fang Zhengyi exchange glasses with others.
News from the capital said that this person was somewhat capable, but acted erratically.
When I arrived at Jianjiang Mansion, I couldn't see anything eccentric, but my words were full of flattery.
I think it was probably because of the prince's false pretence, but now that he is in a foreign country and has no backer around him, he starts to look down on him. Haha...he is a real villain!
But that’s okay, at least it’s easy to use.
But thinking that such people could prosper, Liu Xun couldn't help but lament that he was born at the wrong time.
The emperor actually trusted Fang Zhengyi? What a blind eye!
Liu Xun carefully recalled the various rumors about Fang Zhengyi, but still felt a little uneasy.
So he raised his glass and Fang Zheng smiled and said: "Master Fang, I have always heard that you are an unparalleled poet in Beijing. I wonder if everyone will be lucky enough to appreciate it today?"
Fang Zheng raised his glass and drank it in one gulp.
Then he said grandly: "Okay! I have just arrived at Guibao Land. Since Mr. Liu has warmly invited me, why should I not do it?"
"It's just... I have never written a complete poem in front of His Majesty. Please bear with me if I don't do well!"
A few lines of poems are nothing, after all, no matter how bad I learn, I can still recall two poems, and I just happened to remember one that fits the occasion!
Now, if you want to get along with Liu Xun and others and blend in, you must first give him enough face.
Sure enough, after listening to this, Liu Xun looked embarrassed and stroked his beard twice proudly.
After a while, Fang Zheng raised his wine glass and said loudly: "It's noon on the day of hoeing! The sweat drips from the weeds into the soil, but who knows how hard it is to put every grain of rice on the plate!"
The song "Pity the Farmers" made him memorize it in a daze, just like a student being asked by the teacher to recite the text.
After hearing this, everyone looked at Fang Zhengyi in surprise.
Although Shi Nian didn't have any emotion at all, it was like shouting slogans.
But boy, he speaks poetry! No need to think about it, this is awesome!
Although simple and straightforward, the emotions are sincere and expressive.
Some people in the crowd couldn't help but praise.
Liu Xun watched Fang Zheng take two bites of rice, and his eyes twitched.
As expected, his words and deeds are inconsistent with what a villain he is!
But he still praised it: "What a poem! Mr. Fang writes poems out of his mouth. His poetic talent is outstanding, and I can't match it."
Fang Zhengyi smiled slightly: "You're showing off your ugliness, you're showing off your ugliness!"
Liu Xun smiled and said nothing, but in his heart he became more and more disdainful of Fang Zhengyi.
It seems that having a clever mouth is not enough. Fang Zheng really has something in his belly.
Only in this way can the emperor and the prince be coaxed around.
After another half an hour, the banquet came to an end. The people at the table were chatting happily, but most of the food on the table was left.
Fang Zheng saw it in his eyes and remembered it in his heart.
Then he leaned close to Liu Xun and whispered: "Master Liu, I am a little tired today and want to take a step first."
Liu Xun looked him up and down in surprise.
What a fool! Isn’t it okay to just drink this?
But he had no intention of trying to persuade him to stay. He stood up and said, "Everyone, I think you all know Lord Fang."
"If there are any problems in the future, we should take care of each other. Let's stop the banquet for today. Don't delay tomorrow."
Then he whispered to Fang Zheng: "Where do you live? I will send you two maids there, which will save you a lot of trouble in your life."
Fang Zheng nodded and returned the address in a low voice.
Then the group of people walked outside the restaurant, and it was already dark.
Cars and horses have been prepared outside the restaurant. Liu Xun smiled and said: "Come on, I have prepared cars and horses to take you home. I'm afraid it's not safe to walk back at this hour."
Fang Zhengyi was "flattered" and said, "Thank you, sir! However, I want to walk around, so please go back first."
Liu Xun was in a tipsy state at the moment, with a mysterious smile on his face. He pointed at Fang Zheng and said with a smile, "I understand! Go ahead, and I will go home first."
After saying that, he got on the carriage and drove towards the distance.
Watching everyone board the carriage and leave, the smile on Fang Zhengyi's face disappeared.
He said to the coachman beside him: "Wait for me here. I'll go out to eat and I'll be back soon."
After saying that, he left with his hands behind his back.
After walking a few steps, Fang Zheng looked around and saw no one around as he turned into a dark alley.
The alley was extremely dark and quiet, without a trace of light.
Fang Zhengyi could even faintly hear his own heartbeat.
After a while, a voice sounded: "Master, I'm here."
"Well, everyone at the door just remembered it."
"take note of it."
"Follow the old man leading the charge. His name is Liu Xun, and he is the prefect of Jianjiang. Judging from the direction, they should be going back to the Yamen. If you guessed correctly, they should be going to eat. Look at who they are eating. be safe."
Bai Rui was full of doubts.
He hesitated and said: "Master, didn't you just finish eating?"
In the darkness, Fang Zheng licked his lips. The meal just now didn't have any oil or water at all, so it didn't taste good. Plus, I hadn't eaten anything for a day, so I was really hungry.
Liu Xun and others should be in a similar situation. In order to pretend to be in front of him, they didn't eat much food and water in a day, and they must be very hungry.
This is like having a banquet at a wedding. The first scene is just to show off.
At the second gathering of friends and relatives, it was Lizi.
The first game seats never matter, the second game is the highlight that really deserves attention.
Whether you can integrate into the circle depends on whether you can win the second game.
For people like Liu Xun, what Fang Zhengyi cares about is what they eat and who eats it.
With the only information available now, it’s hard to tell how corrupt Jianjiang is.
There were a large number of victims outside the city, and time could not allow him to delay. He needed to collect evidence as soon as possible and cut through the mess quickly.
"No need to ask any more questions, just go and do it. Come back to me tomorrow when you have a chance."
Bai Rui responded, turned around, climbed onto the wall and disappeared without a trace.
As soon as Fang Zheng heard the sound, he also left the alley, returned to the restaurant, and went straight to the carriage.
Then he ordered the coachman to walk around the city twice, and found that many brothels and restaurants were still doing brisk business at the moment.
Especially in several large-scale brothels, the women in front of the door are dressed in cool clothes, and the sounds of warblers and swallows are constantly attracting customers.
After taking a quick look, Zhengyi urged the driver to go home.
Arriving at the door of the house, three people unexpectedly appeared.
Judging from the clothes, they are two pretty maids and a nurse who looks quite strong.
As soon as the three of them saw Fang Zheng getting out of the car, they immediately came over.
One of the maids looked at Fang Zhengyi with a pair of big watery eyes, and said softly: "I dare to ask, but Master Fang?"
"Exactly, you are?"
"Nujia Hongju."
Another maid also said softly: "My green willow."
"Villain Zhou Dahai!"
Fang Zhengyi said with satisfaction: "Okay! You should be sent by Master Liu. Come in."
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