first minister

Chapter 207 Strange Invitation

"It is said that the Jiang family is domineering, but now it seems that it is not entirely true!"

Back at the Hou Mansion, Chen Fugui smiled while helping to move things down from the car.

Jiang Yuhu accepted all the presents they pulled over, but returned them several times as much.

Xia Jingyun smiled, "The style of the Jiang family is simple and direct. It is a style developed in the army, and it is also the need for leading troops. But if you think that the Jiang family is all straightforward and reckless, then you are completely wrong. How can a family that can stand on the top of the capital for decades, and can live in harmony with the king with such a large army in its hands, be summed up in a simple and rude way."

"Hmph!" Bai Yun pursed his lips.

Seeing him like this, Xia Jingyun felt that it was time to clarify something, so he smiled and said, "Brother Lexian, it's like Mr. Yuhu is targeting you. In fact, he is using his method to help you correct some habits. Let's not talk about whether he has the qualifications, nor whether the method is suitable, but you must know that this Zhongjing City is full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons. If you still rashly offend others like before, I am afraid that your father, a state governor, will not be able to handle it."

The guards of the Bai family on the side also laughed and explained, "Yes, son, it is our blessing to have a friend like General Jiang who will not get angry with you and has a good heart!"

Bai Yun turned his head and glared at him, "Do you want this blessing for you?"

The guard was taken aback, and Bai Yunbian flung his sleeves in.

Xia Jingyun and Su Yuanshang smiled at each other, and followed them into the mansion.

After rectifying the internal affairs of the Hou Mansion, Feng Xiuyun began to help tidy up the private house that Concubine De had prepared for Xia Jingyun.

Although Xia Jingyun thought it would be good to live in the Hou's Mansion, but after thinking about it, it would not be good to live in the Hou's Mansion all the time, as the stall would grow bigger in the future, such as Su Yuanshang, Chen Fugui's family members came, or they recruited other people.

Therefore, these days Feng Xiuyun is basically not in the Hou's mansion, and Xia Jingyun can read books without distraction.

Gongsun Jing was busy welcoming and sending them off, and doing some necessary communication in the Hou Mansion. Although Xia Jingyun thought it was useless, he didn't say much and let him go.

Sitting in the main hall, Xia Jingyun stretched his waist, "This matter is over, there is nothing to be busy in the short term, just wait for the [-]th day of the first lunar month to attend the Spring Festival Banquet of the Imperial College, and finally have a few consecutive days of rest."

Su Yuanshang laughed and teased, "It's only been a month since I entered Beijing, and the Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Household Affairs, General Supervisor, Tushan, and various prefectures are fighting wildly. I'm afraid you are the most slack candidate in the world."

Xia Jingyun shrugged his shoulders, "There is no way, there are only a few of us, and things happen one after another, and they are all big things."

Su Yuanshang held the teacup, gently scraped off the foam, and said softly, "However, we still have one problem that has not been resolved."

Xia Jingyun looked at him, thought of it immediately, and nodded, "Yes, I have a hunch that from Sishui Prefecture to Yunmeng Prefecture, and this time, the people behind are all the same, and the techniques are too similar."

Su Yuanshang said, "But we don't have a clue."

Xia Jingyun narrowed his eyes and looked outside the house, "Don't worry, he will make a move."

"Okay!" He let out a foul breath, stood up and shook his shoulders, "I'm going to study, and the daily life of the mansion will be left to Mr. Su."

Although Su Yuanshang is not the prefect now, but he is much more motivated than before, he smiled and nodded in response.

But neither of them expected that before the move of the black hand behind the scenes, they would be invited by an unexpected person.

Xia Jingyun, who had just sat down and read the book for less than an hour, looked at the invitation in his hand, confused, "Young Master Qin? Treat me to dinner? Is it the one from Xiang Qin's family?"

Gongsun Jing, who didn't know when he came back, looked excited, "Young Master, there have been rumors in Beijing these past few days that you will be carried into one of the four young masters of Zhongjing. The action of Mr. Qin, the number one son of Zhongjing City, is obviously a recognition of your strength. As long as this meal is finished, you will be the real Fourth Young Master of Zhongjing!"

Xia Jingyun glanced at him with a blank face, "And then? Can I seal my wife's shadow or pay a few stones a month?"

Gongsun Jing:
Just as he was about to answer, he thought about it for a while, as if there was really no real benefit?

No, that's the Fourth Young Master of Zhongjing!
Gongsun Jing was confused for a while, "Young master, are you planning to go?"

"If you don't go, you will offend everyone. If you should go, you still have to go."

Xia Jingyun put down the book, flicked the invitation lightly, and said with a smile, "I'm still very curious about this Mr. Qin."

Su Yuanshang stepped in at this time, "What about your studies?"

Xia Jingyun helplessly spread his hands, "Let's resign ourselves to fate."

Gongsun Jing opened his mouth to speak, Su Yuanshang patted him on the shoulder, "Do you even believe this?"

Gongsun Jing shook his head helplessly with a wry smile, feeling that he was no different from a fool in front of these two people.

The time written on the invitation was You time, but just after half of the application time, the Qin family's carriage stopped in front of Jiang'anhou's mansion.

The concierge quickly invited him into the mansion, and Gongsun Jing personally accompanied him.

Not long after, Xia Jingyun who got the news had no choice but to come out in a hurry.

Qin Sichao stood up and bowed to Xia Jingyun, apologetically, "The spring is coming, so please don't blame Gao Yang for disturbing me."

Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "You treat me to dinner, and I don't spend any money, so there's nothing strange about it."

Qin Sichao was taken aback for a moment, and then smiled, "It is rumored that Gao Yang often acts out of wit, but looking at it now, the rumors are true."

Xia Jingyun also smiled, "Then the rumors say that I have a beautiful appearance and handsome appearance, and I am ashamed to embarrass the beautiful girl in Beijing."

Qin Sichao was dumbfounded, and hesitated for a moment, "These words are also true rumors."

"Okay!" Xia Jingyun laughed, and cupped his hands, "I've heard about Brother Qin's name for a long time, but seeing him today, it's really well-known. Don't blame Brother Qin for the jokes I made earlier."

Qin Sichao is well-known in the capital for his outstanding virtues. Hearing this, he lightly shook his head, "If I say I'm not surprised, then I'd be a bit hypocritical."

Just when Gongsun Jing suddenly became nervous, Qin Sichao smiled and said: "But if I get angry because of this, it would be too petty."

He looked at the sky, "It's still early, why don't you and I drive slowly in the city together, and along the way, we can introduce the scenery of Zhongjing to Gao Yang Haosheng."

Xia Jingyun cupped his hands and said, "I'm firm in my wish, but I dare not invite you."

The two got into the car and left, with Chen Fugui and Qin Sichao's guards following behind on horseback.

After talking about local customs and customs along the way, Qin Sichao suddenly pointed to a pavement beside the road, "Gao Yang, look, this is the largest jewelry brand in Zhongjing City, Shishi Ji."

Xia Jingyun sighed with emotion, "The carved beams and painted buildings are all rich and powerful, and they are indeed extremely luxurious."

"This is the property of the Shi family. Since yesterday, this store has been owned by Neiku."

Xia Jingyun was startled, and saw Qin Sichao smiling at him, "I don't know if the rumors this time are true or not?"

Xia Jingyun blinked his innocent eyes with clear doubts, "What does this have to do with me?"

"Then it seems that the rumor is false." Qin Sichao raised his hand to apologize, "I didn't intend to test it, but I was quite curious, and I will toast later to make amends."

Xia Jingyun suddenly smiled and said: "You and I travel together like this, will someone with a heart interpret it as a different meaning?"

Qin Sichao shook his head lightly, "People in Zhongjing City know that my father and I have always been busy in our own way, and we have nothing to do with the court."

"Can it still be like this?"

Qin Sichao smiled warmly and sincerely, "I made Gao Yang laugh."

After talking for a while, the carriage slowly turned into an inconspicuous alley, then drove straight in through a side door, and stopped in the open space inside the wall.

Qin Sichao got out of the car and said with a smile: "Although Mingyulou is good, I think there are opportunities to eat in Gaoyang, and here is my favorite place. It is quiet, quiet, and at the same time secret. Of course, the most important thing is that the dishes taste good."

Xia Jingyun raised his eyes and looked around, and saw the surrounding rockery gardens scattered and covered by shrubs, and there were flowers in early spring swaying on the branches in twos and threes.

If Mingyu Tower is the top hotel in Xia Jingyun's concept, this is a private club full of style.

"Sure enough, it's a good place. I'm flattered that Brother Qin puts so much effort into it."

"I can have a little reputation in the capital. The most important thing is of course my father's prestige, but for me, it's just the four words of treating people with sincerity. Gao Yang, this way please."

The steward also came over in a hurry, and led the people around, and came to a hut shaded by tall bamboos.

Sitting opposite each other, the delicious food and wine will naturally be served quickly.

Qin Sichao raised his wine glass, "I have no other purpose in inviting you today, but I just want to get to know Gao Yang formally. With you in Zhongjing City, there must be many scenery and stories in Zhongjing City."

Xia Jingyun followed to raise his glass, "Thanks to Meng's respect, and with your auspicious words, I hope that everything goes well for Brother Qin in the future."

After drinking a glass of wine, Qin Sichao said with a smile: "Spring is approaching, I apologize for disturbing Gao Yang's study review, so today, I invite another person to be present, he is an old friend of Gao Yang, would Gao Yang meet?"

Xia Jingyun frowned, "Old friend?"

Qin Sichao smiled and waved to the staff waiting at the side, and after a while, a fragrant wind blew in the spring, and a beautiful shadow stood out among the early spring flowers.

Xia Jingyun looked at Qin Sichao suspiciously, who is this person?
Qin Sichao also looked at Xia Jingyun in surprise, don't you know him?
Fortunately, at this time, that beautiful woman gave her a blessing, and lightly parted her lips, "Ning Bing has met Mr. Qin, and Mr. Xia."

(End of this chapter)