Because Li Youbin came to greet him in person, Shi Weian went to the front yard, while Li Qiqi followed her grandmother and the female relatives back to the front hall.
At this time, in the front yard.
Shi Weian sat at the main table, Li Youbin sat next to Shi Weian, and Mr. Jia sat opposite.
Master Jia was originally sitting at another table, but Li Youbin specially arranged to come here.
Facing Li Youbin's sinister gaze, Mr. Jia suddenly felt his back glowing and cold sweat breaking out all over his body.
Li Youbin's eyes were too straightforward, and it was not difficult to see that Li Youbin just wanted Mr. Shi, the governor of Jiangnan, to stand up for him.
Mr. Jia began to feel restless. For a moment, he didn't know what excuse to find to leave the banquet.
indeed.
Li Youbin thought so.
Now that Li Youbin's backers have come over, this time, if he doesn't peel off a layer of skin from his surname Jia, Li Youbin will no longer be surnamed Li, but changed his surname to Gui!
After drinking for three rounds, Li Youbin suppressed his rising drunkenness. He slowly withdrew his gaze and turned to the side, Mr. Shi, the Governor of Jiangnan.
Li Youbin smiled with a flattering look on his face, raised his wine glass slightly towards Shi Weian, and said in a grateful tone: "Sir, I would like to offer you a drink from Youbin. Youbin would like to thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule to come here. "
For Li Qiqi's sake, Shi Weian was willing to give Li Youbin some face. He picked up his wine glass calmly, touched it with Li Youbin, then lowered his head and took a sip: "Li's wine is very good. The fragrance is worth a visit in person."
"What's more, I have to take care of Qi Qi's relatives to avoid being bullied by some blind dog."
"What do you think, Mr. Jia?"
Shi Weian was supporting Li Youbin without scruples in front of everyone present.
The previous exchange between Master Jia and Li Youbin was seen by Shi Wei'an.
Before coming to Suzhou, Li Qiqi received a letter from home. The letter stated that Mr. Jia colluded with others for no reason and framed Li Youbin for using his horse to injure someone, causing Li Youbin to receive thirty strokes of a cane.
At that time, after Li Qiqi read the letter, she couldn't help but burst into tears, which happened to be seen by Shi Weian from the past.
The woman he had always cared about suddenly burst into tears, crying so hard that Shi Weian felt distressed, so he calmly asked her what was going on, and then he realized that Li Qiqiu's brother had suffered a great injustice.
On this trip, Shi Weian made it clear that he would support the Li family, and would even go to Mr. Jia himself and ask Mr. Jia what kind of bribes he had received. Even the people he was protecting, Shi Weian, dared to mess around. !
When Li Youbin heard this, he suddenly became energetic, and even the pain in his buttocks seemed to have disappeared without a trace.
Li Youbin suppressed the excitement in his heart and said quickly: "Youbin has nothing to repay for the kindness you have shown me to the Li family. I can only add some wine for you."
As he said that, Li Youbin glanced at Mr. Jia again. The expression on his face was extremely arrogant and his eyes were ruthless. A sarcastic smile appeared on the corners of his lips: "Why has Mr. Jia been silent all this time? Could it be that he looks down on my family history?"
A faint smile appeared on Shi Weian's face, but his smile did not reach his eyes.
Lord Jia: "???"
The guests present did not dare to say a word, for fear that they would be innocently affected.
They are well aware of the discord between Mr. Jia and the young master of the Li family.
From this point of view, the young master of the Li family has the support of the Jiangnan Governor today, so I wonder how he will think of ways to embarrass Mr. Jia.
They are ordinary businessmen with no power, so they will not get involved.
Whatever they can think of, Master Jia can naturally guess.
Mr. Jia's face suddenly turned pale.
Obviously, the words of Mr. Shi, the Governor of Jiangnan, were directed at him!
How cruel Shi Weian's methods can be, Mr. Jia once had the misfortune to witness it. The prisoner was covered in blood and cut into a pig while alive, which made Mr. Jia have nightmares for a month.
After waking up, Mr. Jia was still afraid, fearing that he would offend Shi Weian one day in the future and end up like this...
Mr. Jia has almost forgotten all about this matter.
But now that he saw Shi Weian, Mr. Jia remembered it again.
If what happened that day happened again, maybe he would not choose to side with the fourth prince again.
For him, Shi Weian was simply a nightmare.
He was scared and couldn't help feeling fear.
Mr. Jia forced a smile on his face, picked up his wine glass with trembling hands, and raised it slightly towards Shi Weian. He tried his best to suppress the fear in his heart and said, "Master Li is joking, how could I look down on Shi Weian?" Sir? What’s more, Sir Shi has always been the person I admire the most!”
"oh?"
Shi Weian raised his eyebrows and looked at Master Jia with interest, "Is what Master Jia said true?"
"It's true!"
Whether it is true or false, it must be true at this time!
Mr. Jia replied firmly.
Shi Weian smiled: "Then I wonder what Master Jia admires about me?"
Mr. Jia: "..."
Seeing the smile on Mr. Shi's face, Li Youbin became inexplicably nervous. He wanted to use Mr. Shi to make Mr. Jia unable to leave, but he couldn't let Mr. Shi be won over by Mr. Jia so easily!
Before Mr. Jia could speak, Li Youbin taunted loudly: "Hey, Mr. Jia can't speak out?"
"Isn't that what Mr. Jia just said deliberately to deceive Mr. Shi, my family?"
No matter what, Master Jia must be allowed to lie down and leave the Li Mansion today!
The smile on Shi Weian's lips gradually faded.
Seeing this, Mr. Jia became even more panicked. He was about to explain, but Li Youbin beat him to it.
Mr. Jia secretly cursed: Damn Li Youbin! He wanted to kill him!
Li Youbin stood up suddenly, pointed at Mr. Jia and said: "Master Shi, look, Mr. Jia is guilty! He is guilty!"
"Master Shi, please don't believe Master Jia's nonsense!"
Every time Master Jia wanted to speak, Li Youbin would always interrupt him, making it difficult for Master Jia to speak.
Mr. Jia couldn't bear it anymore and stared at Li Youbin with his cold eyes.
If eyes could cut people, I'm afraid Li Youbin would have died hundreds of times.
"Master Shi, there is something I think Master Shi should know."
Mr. Jia forced himself to calm down and looked directly at Shi Weian.
In order not to confront Shi Weian directly, now he could only move the fourth prince out, let him hold the banner, and use the fourth prince to suppress Shi Weian.
Shi Weian said: "What's the matter?"
Mr. Jia: "I would like to ask Mr. Shi to lend me a moment to speak."
Li Youbin frowned and wanted to stop Mr. Shi from passing by, but he didn't have the courage.
Hearing this, Shi Weian pondered for a moment before slowly standing up. He wanted to hear what else Mr. Jia had to say.
Mr. Jia also stood up and made an invitation gesture to Shi Weian: "Your Excellency, please go first."
Shi Weian nodded and walked to the tree on the other side with his hands behind his back.
Lord Jia took a step forward and followed.
As soon as he stood firm, Mr. Jia said: "I wonder if Mr. Shi knows that the fourth prince has come to Suzhou?"
As soon as he said this, the first thing Shi Weian thought of was the secret letter he had received while he was still in the mansion——
The emperor has sent people to investigate the bribery of Jiangnan officials.
Shi Weian frowned and his face darkened.
"Why did the Fourth Prince suddenly come to Suzhou?"
