first minister

Chapter 116 The Winter Solstice Feast, the Battle for the Presidency
A banquet that is just a simple warm-up, in fact, there is not much to say.

But after the banquet ended, many people's faces were filled with a strange flush.

The core secrets of the top wealthy families like the Su family are presented in front of them so frankly. This is a kind of satisfaction to see the secrets. It is like climbing the wall to see the little lady taking a bath, and squatting at the bottom of the wall to listen to the widow stealing people.

Most of these people don't occupy both ends and are purely for fun.

Among the rest, the one standing at the first end of the second room was even more excited, as if he was the protagonist in those scenes and had the opportunity to fight in person.

Many people have already begun to look forward to how much benefit they can get from this change after Erfang takes a strong position.

As for the last group of people, they were standing on the other side of the big room, and there was a bit of loneliness and worry in their expressions.

Xia Jingyun had no conflict of interest with Dafang, but because of that chance encounter, he had seen the outstanding demeanor of that Dongting Pearl, so he naturally had a slight inclination in his heart.

Looking at it with a utilitarian purpose, supporting Su Yanyan is more in his immediate interest.

Looking at Su Yanyan's current situation, with such behavior, he has worries and regrets, but more importantly, he feels a little strange.

Although Su Yanyan's qualifications are still relatively young, as the head of the house, Su's family's strength should not be underestimated. How could there be no loyal people? Ordinarily, it shouldn't be so easy to capture without a fight. Why does it feel like there is no struggle at all?
Reminiscent of the intelligence and agility Su Yanyan once showed, he guessed a possibility.

Back in the courtyard, Bai Yunbian was still standing with his hands behind his back, his head half raised, pretending to be aggressive, "Things are impermanent. The former Pearl of Dongting, the eldest lady of the Su family, will probably become an ordinary rich lady in the future! It is a pity that the pearl is dusty!"

Xia Jingyun ignored him and walked directly outside.

Bai Yun asked suspiciously: "Yan Zu, where are you going?"

"Wipe the beads." Xia Jingyun left without saying a word, leading Chen Fugui.

Bai Yun turned his head to look at his maid, a little puzzled, "He said inserting beads? How do you insert beads?"

The maid shook her head, she had indeed heard of a similar game, but it was in broad daylight and she was wearing clothes, so how dare she say it.

Of course, Xia Jingyun couldn't have imagined that his casual nonsense would become like that in the mouth of a pair of absurd master and maid.

At this moment, by asking for directions, he came to the door of the Su family's big house, and respectfully said to the doorman: "Please tell me about Miss, Yun Jingxia, the son of Sishui Prefecture, is visiting."

On weekdays, the concierge wouldn't bother to talk to such an unknown person, let alone ask to see the eldest lady.

But right now, especially since yesterday, the big house has suddenly been neglected, so that Xia Jingyun's visit seems a little different.

After hesitating for a moment, he really turned around and went in to communicate.

In the study room, Su Yanyan was sitting on a chair, looking through many documents and materials of the clan with a calm face.

The maids Tingxue and Huaiyue helped press their shoulders, beat their legs to relax, and even the jokes they came up with after searching their brains could not make the corners of the young lady's mouth curl up.

Tuk Tuk Tuk.

The housekeeper still stood respectfully at the door, "Miss, Yun Jingxia, the son of Sishui Prefecture, is here to visit."

Huaiyue was indignant, and sneered, "Hey! Is it true that our eldest house is empty? Where did such a nobody come from, and dare to come here and try to trick the young lady?"

Tingxue knew that his young lady had exchanged with that Mr. Yun, but he was not very happy, "This person is really real, and I don't want to see when the young lady is free to see him."

Su Yanyan sighed, but didn't say anything else, and said softly: "Say sorry to Mr. Xia Yun, there are really many things to do now."

A while later, in the hall of the big room, Xia Jingyun heard the message from the butler himself, sighed, stood up and cupped his hands, "So I'm disturbing you."

The steward didn't look down on others, he was polite, "Your hospitality is not good, Mr. Yun forgive me."

Stepping to the door, he couldn't help but turned around and said, "Why don't you go in and talk to Missy again? I have something extremely important to tell Missy."

The steward still had a smile on his face, but the smile was firm and undeniable, "Master Yun, please forgive me."

Xia Jingyun sighed, and was about to wait for the opportunity to rush in, when suddenly a loud laugh came from his ear, "Haha, there is no need to send it off, the old man will just go on his own."

His eyes lit up, he jumped out suddenly, and sure enough, he saw the familiar figure.

"Yun Jingxia has met the old master Zhao!"

Dressed in white, the old owner of the white-clothed villa with a somewhat fairy-like appearance was also taken aback. He was about to call for the guards, but he was relieved when he heard the greeting. He recognized Xia Jingyun, collected himself, and said with a smile, "Mr. Yun, you are safe here!"

Xia Jingyun cupped his hands and said, "Master Zhao, why didn't I see you yesterday?"

Old owner Zhao smiled, "The Su family all know that I don't like excitement, and when I come here occasionally, I just go to the top of the mountain to remember my old friend, bring a pot of wine, and chat with him about the past, so naturally you won't see me."

Xia Jingyun nodded, "Old owner, the younger generation wants to consult Miss Su for something, I wonder if old owner Zhao can help introduce one or two?"

The housekeeper at the side quickly said: "Old owner, the eldest lady has already refused."

The old master Zhao looked at Xia Jingyun, "Is there something really wrong with you? Or do you have some other purpose?"

Xia Jingyun said seriously, "There's really something going on."

"go!"

As soon as the old master Zhao waved his hand, Xia Jingyun was overjoyed and hurriedly followed.

"Old owner, hey!"

The person in charge had no choice but to go to the study to report quickly.

"what?"

The two maids, Tingxue and Huaiyue, thought they had heard it wrong, and thought to themselves how could there be such a shameless person!

The eldest lady has clearly expressed her refusal, so how can she beg the old master Zhao to bring her in!
This old master Zhao is really too, why is everyone brought in!

However, Su Yanyan showed good qualities, and without any emotion, he immediately said, "Stop the snow and tidy up the room, Huaiyue will make three cups of tea, and then invite Mr. Xun over."

When the two maids were busy with their work, the voice of old owner Zhao also came into the room.

"Girl Yanyan, Grandpa Zhao didn't disturb you, did he?"

Su Yanyan greeted the door with a smile, "Grandpa Zhao is talking about something, Yanyan is flattered that you can come and see me."

After speaking, he bowed to Xia Jingyun, "Young Master Yun."

The attitude was peaceful and natural, as if the refusal just now and Xia Jingyun's forced entry did not exist.

Xia Jingyun also bowed back, but didn't say anything. It would be a bit too hypocritical to say that it is a bit too hypocritical to say something about visiting and expecting forgiveness. That would be something that someone like Zheng Tianyu could do, and Bai Yunbian didn't bother to do that.

"Grandpa Zhao, Mr. Yun, go in and talk!"

Su Yanyan invited the two of them into the room, and soon Mr. Xun arrived, each of them sat down before paying respects, and then waved away the maid, and the atmosphere of a secret conversation gradually rose.

The old owner Zhao said directly: "Just now Xia Jieyuan said that he has something important to say, but he can't see you. I think you are in a difficult situation now. It might be good to listen to more opinions. After all, Xia Jieyuan has done a lot in Sishui Prefecture, and his ability is naturally enough to be trusted. In addition, I think he can be trusted. If he said something important, he would not be allowed to go out. Just stay by your side and watch."

Xia Jingyun:.
Su Yanyan stood up, "I was so restless just now that I acted improperly, I hope Mr. Xia will forgive me."

Xia Jingyun hurriedly said: "Miss, you are welcome. The reason why I want to meet with you is because I probably guessed the opponent's next move."

Both Su Yanyan and Mr. Xun's expressions changed slightly, and Mr. Xun said, "Master Xia, are you talking about the second master?"

Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "It's impossible for the two of you to still think that your real opponent is the second master, right?"

Su Yanyan didn't put on airs, and she was the only one in the room who was the most suitable to say this, so she stood up and said, "Master Xia, please teach me."

"I can't talk about it!" Xia Jingyun waved his hand, "I also just have some superficial opinions. Someone is behind this incident secretly. This conclusion should be recognized by everyone now, right?"

Seeing everyone nodding, Xia Jingyun went on to say: "The other party has done so many things, and with a top wealthy family like the Su family as a trap, they must be planning something big. However, the Su family is only involved in the struggle for the head of the family right now, how will he benefit in the future? The current second master himself is very strong, so it is difficult for the second master to be able to obey the words of the people behind the scenes and offer the Su family both hands when he sits as the head of the family?"

"So, it's nothing more than two points. First, the people behind this matter don't want anything from the Su family, but want to have no Su family. From the perspective of the court, this is possible, but the current court is probably not in the mood to deal with the Su family in such a deliberate manner. Moreover, when the Su family was in such a turbulent situation a few days ago, but allowed the Su family to settle down again, this possibility can basically be ruled out."

"Then there is only the second point left. He still wants to plot the Su family's wealth, property, clan soldiers, etc. The second master is just an appearance. Their real purpose is to support a person who is doomed and has no chance of becoming the head of the family. Only in this way can he win the deep gratitude of the other party and take the Su family into his pocket."

He looked at Su Yanyan, "So, I want to ask, these days, especially these two days, has anyone contacted you secretly."

Mr. Xun looked at him, "Only you."

The joke is not funny.

But immediately, in the room, the four smart people looked at each other with a bit of bewilderment in their eyes.
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Yueyang Tower.

Today, the lights are decorated and the red carpet is laid out.

The gongs and drums are loud, and the firecrackers are all fired.

Although the Su family is in civil turmoil, it is still a behemoth in Yunmeng State and the number one wealthy family in Yueyang County. The traditional winter solstice banquet of the Su family is still extremely lively.

A group of virtuous men arrived, and dignitaries gathered.

Although Duan Zhoumu, the highest official of Yunmeng State who had to attend in the past, did not come to the scene this time, but he also appointed his confidants to come.

Today's Yueyang Tower, this small three-story building, is the highest peak in Yunmeng State.

Xia Jingyun followed Bai Yunbian into Yueyang Tower.

The furnishings in the building today are naturally different from those of last night, revealing the luxury, elegance, style, and heritage of the Su family.

The second master of the Su family was surrounded by all the stars, complimenting, flattering, flattering, flattering, he had experienced these things in the past, but most of them were leftovers from his elder brother's food, today he tasted the most authentic and pure taste.

With victory, everything in the past is worth it.

"The time has come, everyone, take your seats!"

He said with a smile, and led the crowd into the main banquet hall on the top floor.

There are rows of desks in the field, which is not particularly spacious, but a small county magistrate really dare not say that it is guaranteed to be guaranteed in this most marginal position!

The second master of the Su family scanned the desks in the front row, and finally fixed his gaze on the only chair in the center.

He took a deep breath, walked over, turned around and sat down, and the contacts of the Su family on both sides gradually spread.

At the end of the line of sight, Su Yanyan was slowly climbing the stairs, accompanied by Mr. Zhao.

The two eyes looked at each other across the air.

The noise in the venue stopped almost instantly, as if the wind had become stagnant.

(End of this chapter)