"Thank you! Thank you so much!" Lu Chen raised his hands and thanked the gentlemen around him who were making fun of him.
After receiving the imperial edict of marriage, the group of people on Lu Chen's side suddenly became noisy. As for Xiao Yu and the others, although they were quite unhappy in their hearts, they still smiled and raised their hands to Lu Chen's side, which was regarded as congratulations to Lu Chen. Well, as for the smile on his face, there may not be much sincerity in it.
Moreover, after congratulating Lu Chen, Xiao Yu and others saluted Li Yuan directly, "Congratulations, Your Majesty, for getting such a good son-in-law!" When Xiao Yu and others congratulated Li Yuan, the smiles on their faces became much more sincere. , as for what he thinks in his heart, it is unknown.
Hearing the congratulations from these civil servants to him, Li Yuan nodded directly with a smile and looked at the general, regardless of whether it was sincere or fake.
After hearing the voices of civil servants congratulating Li Yuan, these generals also came to their senses, but they all turned to look at the civil servants. At this time, Cheng Yaojin whispered beside Lu Chen: "These civil servants are sour." Confucianism, as my wise brother said, the heart is really dirty!"
"Haha!" Lu Chen smiled and did not respond to Cheng Yaojin's words. These civil servants from aristocratic families must seize the opportunity to promote themselves. How could they let go of this opportunity? Lu Chen directly glanced at Xiao Yu and others At a glance, Xiao Yu and others also looked at the general with cold eyes.
The military generals also congratulated Li Yuan, and Li Yuan also smiled and nodded, seemingly not dissatisfied that these generals lagged behind the civilian officials in congratulating him.
"Retreat!" After both civil and military officials congratulated Li Yuan, Li Yuan nodded to Chang Bao, and then Chang Bao loudly announced his resignation.
Naturally, it was only after Li Yuan left the Tai Chi Hall with the support of Chang Bao that the civil and military minister left the Tai Chi Hall.
"Brother Lu Xian, you have to do something good today!" After leaving the Tai Chi Hall, Lu Chen was surrounded by Cheng Yaojin and others. Qin Qiong looked at Lu Chen with a smile and said.
"Second brother is right!" Cheng Yaojin and others started making noises.
"Okay! Changyuan Tower, I will be the host!" Lu Chen also smiled and agreed, and said directly.
"Aren't you going to Lujiazhuang?" Cheng Yaojin looked at Lu Chen in surprise when he heard that Lu Chen agreed to go to Changyuan Building to entertain guests.
"What time is it now? If we return to Lujiazhuang, we may not be able to have lunch!" Lu Chen pointed directly in the direction of the sun in the sky and said with a smile.
"That night, there will be another meal!" Cheng Yaojin continued directly.
"Okay!" Lu Chen nodded. After all, these people still have to follow him to Lujiazhuang in the evening. Their "camp" is still in Zhuangzi!
As for the civil servants, of course some came over to congratulate Lu Chen. These people were basically of low official rank and not from aristocratic families. They were basically marginal officials. Lu Chen did not put on airs and responded to these with a smile. As for the officials of the aristocratic families, they nodded to Lu Chen with a smile, crossed their hands, and left directly.
However, Li Suli came over and congratulated Lu Chen first, and at the same time said: "Mr. Lu, please don't think that you can act arbitrarily as you become the consort. You will still execute your duties impartially when you are dismissed!"
Lu Chen admires upright officials like Li Suli from the bottom of his heart. No matter in any era, such people are rare in the officialdom. You may say that he does not understand flexibility and the world, but it is precisely because of this The existence of a person can give people a feeling of "the right path has light", not to mention that Lu Chen is a soldier, so he appreciates this quality even more.
"It's natural. Li Yushi will take care of himself and execute it impartially!" Lu Chen smiled and nodded. After Li Suli took a deep look at Lu Chen, he turned around and left.
After leaving the imperial city, the princes Qin Qiong and Chai Shao did not ride their own horses. Instead, they all ran to Lu Chen's carriage. As for their horses, they were naturally led by guards and followed behind the carriage.
At this time, the streets of Chang'an City were naturally crowded with pedestrians. Lu Chen's special carriage appeared on the street and immediately became the most eye-catching presence. After all, they had seen many two-wheeled carriages, but this kind of four-wheeled carriage was rare. of.
Arriving at the door of Changyuan Building, the shopkeeper greeted him directly. After all, such an eye-catching carriage is naturally not something ordinary people can own. What's more, the lantern with the word "Lu" on the carriage is hanging there. This carriage is Whose it is, of course it is obvious.
What's more, Lu Chen's long-term attendant Liu Jing and personal bodyguard Feng Huai were still following the carriage. If he couldn't recognize them, then he, the shopkeeper, should not do it.
Liu Jing dismounted and opened the carriage door. Lu Chen got out of the carriage. The shopkeeper of Changyuan Building hurriedly greeted him, "My lord, why do you have time to come to Changyuan Building today?" With a flattering smile on his face, he immediately walked away from behind. Qin Qiong, Chai Shao and other young gentlemen who came down from the carriage were stunned.
"Isn't Changyuan Building the property of the Du family in the south of the city?" Everyone looked at the expression of the shopkeeper of Changyuan Building and couldn't help being slightly surprised. Cheng Yaojin turned to look at Chai Shao and asked.
"How did I know!" Chai Shao glanced directly at Cheng Yaojin, but this matter was really puzzling. Even though the shopkeeper of Changyuan Building is a shopkeeper, it doesn't matter who belongs to it. You must know that Changyuanlou is a shopkeeper. Yuanlou is the property of the Du family in the south of the city. Generally, low-ranking officials come here to eat, but the shopkeeper doesn't have a good face. Even if they, the father-in-law, come here to eat, the shopkeeper is just doing business. Enthusiasm, and the enthusiastic attitude towards Lu Chen at this moment, anyone with a discerning eye can tell at a glance that it is different.
"Shopkeeper Chen, haven't you seen these gentlemen?" Lu Chen reminded Shopkeeper Chen of Changyuan Building.
"Ouch! I didn't know that the gentlemen are here, but I was neglectful! I hope you will forgive me!" Shopkeeper Chen quickly bowed to Chai Shao and others to apologize.
"Shopkeeper Chen, there's no need for this!" Qin Qiong and others were not petty people. Seeing that shopkeeper Chen had apologized, they waved their hands directly.
"Brother Lu Xian, why is shopkeeper Chen so enthusiastic?" At this time, Chai Shao approached Lu Chen and asked in a low voice. Although his voice was very low, shopkeeper Chen still heard him.
"Huo Guogong, this Changyuan Building is now the property of Duke Lu!" Before Lu Chen could answer, shopkeeper Chen explained to Chai Shao and others.
Hearing what Shopkeeper Chen said, several people couldn't help showing surprised expressions on their faces. After all, they had always heard that aristocratic families occupied land and occupied property, but they had never heard that aristocratic families would give their properties to others.
Of course, Lu Chen's bet with the aristocratic family is not included in this matter. Lu Chen is the first person to "take" the property from the aristocratic family for free.
"My dear friends, let's go in and talk?" Lu Chen made a "please" gesture towards Qin Qiong and others. Although Qin Qiong and others wanted to ask Lu Chen something, it was obvious that the entrance to Changyuan Building was not a very suitable place to speak. So, a few people nodded and directly entered Changyuan Building with Lu Chen.
Shopkeeper Chen naturally accompanied everyone, and behind them were a group of guards.
"My lord, the private room on the second floor has been reserved for you!" Shopkeeper Chen said with an apologetic smile.
"Good job!" Hearing what Shopkeeper Chen said, Lu Chen nodded with satisfaction. When Du Ruhui sent the land deed of Changyuan Building to Lujiazhuang, Lu Chen didn't expect that the Du family would do this. After all, he did During the auction, Lu Chen paid the other party a fee.
Although the Changyuan Building will be used to hold auctions in the future, there will be fees for that. Besides, this Changyuan Building is one of the best restaurants in Dongshi, and the profits for that month are not small. Lu Chen He never expected that the Du family would give Changyuan Building to him.
"Mr. Du, what does this mean?" Lu Chen did not look at the title deed of Changyuan Building that Du Ruhui placed on the coffee table next to him. Instead, he looked at Du Ruhui with a smile on his face and asked.
"If the junior official says that the Du family wants to have a good relationship with Mr. Lu, does Mr. Lu think this is credible?" Du Ruhui stood in front of Lu Chen and said with the same smile, but with a pair of tigers His eyes were full of sincerity. When Lu Chen looked at Du Ruhui, he always felt that such a polite scholar-like figure actually had a pair of tiger eyes.
"Of course it's credible!" Lu Chen responded with a smile, "It seems that the Du family has settled down?" Lu Chen picked up the teacup on the tea table beside him, took a sip, and asked calmly.
"Then has the master made a move?" Du Ruhui smiled slightly and did not answer Lu Chen's words. Instead, he asked Lu Chen directly.
"I am a county official who is idle and wandering, why do you want to talk about it?" Hearing Du Ruhui's rhetorical question, Lu Chen raised his eyebrows slightly, gently used the lid of the bowl, rubbed the rim of the cup, and continued to ask with a smile. road.
"Insiders and outsiders, this is just a matter of the county magistrate's thoughts!" Du Ruhui looked at Lu Chen with piercing eyes and said, "This Changyuan Building is the goodwill of the Du family. If the county magistrate can use the Du family's place, The Du family will naturally help!" Du Ruhui said directly to Lu Chen and saluted.
"Okay! My father-in-law wants it! Can you, the Du family, feel at ease?" Lu Chen put down the teacup in his hand and knocked on the land deed, "By the way, is this the intention of your head, Du Zong, or Mr. Du?" What do you mean?" Lu Chen looked at Du Ruhui and asked.
"The master's intention is also the official's intention!" Du Ruhui replied with a smile. Du Ruhui's smile gave Lu Chen a different feeling.
The smile of "Du Duan" in "Fang Mou Du Duan" is really not very "pretty"! Looking at Du Ruhui's smile, Lu Chen couldn't help but thought to himself.
"Since the county official has agreed, it's time for me to say goodbye!" Du Ruhui said goodbye to Lu Chen without waiting for Lu Chen to say anything.
Looking at Du Ruhui's leaving figure and then looking at the title deed of Changyuan Building on the coffee table, Lu Chen couldn't help but laugh.
