Chapter 10: The Banquet
"Brother Li, I'm sorry, I'm late"
After Li Xipin and Baojin reached an agreement, Liu Zhengyuan also arrived, and brought nearly 100 domestic servants, and soon joined the construction team under his instructions.
Now, the construction site of less than one acre of land is crowded with more than 200 people, and the number of professional craftsmen is more than half, and the construction speed has been significantly accelerated.
Bao Jin saw that Liu Zhengyuan had arrived, and after talking for a while, he left under the pretext of preparing the materials mentioned by Li Xipin.
As soon as Baojin left, Liu Zhengyuan hesitated and said: "Brother Li, after I taught Wang Wufeng a lesson yesterday, in just one afternoon, your name spread in the circle, I think it is... Baojin sold the news".
"Oh, it must have been the two sons of the Ministry of Officials and the Ministry of Rites who inquired, or maybe it was Wang Wufeng who inquired, your cultivation has progressed so fast, of course they want to know the reason" Li Xipin said indifferently.
"Aren't you worried?" Liu Zhengyuan looked at Li Xipin so calmly and asked in surprise.
"Why should I worry? Oh... Are you afraid that Wang Wufeng will retaliate against me for this matter? Or will someone in your circle blackmail me and blackmail me?" Li Xipin reacted at this time.
"That's what I'm talking about, I'm not afraid, I'm afraid that it will affect you, after all, such a divine object, there must be a lot of people who covet it, if there is someone... What do you do if you are forced to tell you how to make it?" Liu Zhengyuan said with concern.
Liu Zhengyuan's words reminded Li Xipin that he has always wanted to make a name for himself and then open up sales for the pseudo system, but if the superstructure does not play according to the routine, what should he do...
Although the pseudo-system can only be made by oneself, what if you are under house arrest, what if you are forced, what if you are reduced to a tool? These are very likely to happen, and even... If this news reaches the ears of the royal family, I am afraid that the royal family will not let him go.
Want... The royal family should already know something, right?
So are they waiting and seeing, or are they going to let people test themselves, or are they planning something?
The more he thought about it, the deeper Li Xipin's face became, and the more worried he was in his heart.
All along, I've been thinking too much about things!
"Brother Li, I'll form a bureau, invite a big man to come when the time comes, if you can catch up with him, I think no one will dare to touch you" Liu Zhengyuan pondered for a while and looked at Li Xipin, who had a gloomy face, and said.
"Yes, it's troublesome for Brother Liu to arrange it" Li Xipin thought about it, but now he can't listen to anything at all.
Seeing this, Liu Zhengyuan didn't say anything anymore, but quietly got up and left.
There were only Li Xipin, who was sitting in front of the thatched house in a daze, and more than 200 busy craftsmen and slaves.
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It was getting dark, and a drizzle was falling.
Li Xipin had just settled the big fool's dinner when he saw a luxurious carriage coming.
It was Liu Zhengyuan who was sent to pick up Li Xipin.
Liu Zhengyuan was not unconcerned about Li Xipin's affairs, and when he returned to the holy city in the morning, he began to contact all parties, and it was only a day's time, including the mysterious big man, who had already been contacted.
Li Xipin was very grateful, and at the same time hurriedly went to the house to change into decent clothes, and then boarded Liu Zhengyuan's carriage.
The venue of the banquet is naturally Mingyue Tower.
As soon as he arrived, he saw Liu Zhengyuan standing outside the door in the slight drizzle, constantly greeting guests, but his heart was even more moved.
"Brother Li, you're here, wait for me here, let's go up together" Liu Zhengyuan had just welcomed a guest in, and he saw Li Xipin get down from his carriage.
"Thank you, Brother Liu" Li Xipin bowed down in thanks, his face full of sincerity.
"It's all friends, see outside, get up quickly" Liu Zhengyuan stepped forward to help Li Xipin up, and then continued: "The friends I invited have arrived, only the big guy is missing, later... It's coming, it's coming".
Following Liu Zhengyuan's gaze, he saw a seemingly ordinary black carriage coming from the depths of Zhengyang Street.
When the carriage stopped at the door, Liu Zhengyuan rushed over first, put down the low stool, and stood respectfully with his hands tied.
The curtain of the door was opened, and a rather handsome and majestic young man walked down, dressed in a black and gold silk trimmed robe, adding a little luxury.
"Let's go in and talk"
Before Liu Zhengyuan saw the salute, the man spoke first, his tone was indifferent and arrogant, and there was a sense of dignity in his actions.
Although Li Xipin had never seen this person, after a little thought, he guessed the approximate identity of this person, and he could make the son of the second rank master treat him like this, and he must be a royal person.
On the second floor of Mingyue Building, in the largest private room, there were already several people sitting at this time.
Seeing this young man come in, everyone hurriedly got up to salute, and did not call by name, Liu Zhengyuan also hurriedly led the young man to the main seat to sit, and then signaled Li Xipin to sit opposite the young man, and he sat next to the young man.
Everyone didn't speak, the atmosphere was extremely dull, Li Xipin naturally wouldn't speak indiscriminately, and took this opportunity to look at everyone present.
After a while, the wine and food were served, the door of the private room was closed, and the soundproof formation was opened.
Liu Zhengyuan got up with the cup and said loudly: "First of all, thank Your Highness and all friends for your appreciation, Liu Mou gathered everyone, but he wanted to introduce a new friend to everyone, who is also my benefactor, Li Xipin, Brother Li!"
I think you've all heard something today... Movement, simply Liu will introduce Brother Li to everyone, next, Brother Li and I will first toast you with a drink, everyone is free, Your Highness, please!"
Li Xipin had already stood up with his cup when Liu Zhengyuan mentioned his name, and looked at everyone with a smile on his face that he thought was more humble, especially at His Royal Highness who was sitting on the throne.
Seeing Liu Zhengyuan greeting, Li Xipin did not speak, but raised his glass and politely signaled, and drank the wine with Liu Zhengyuan.
Everyone, including His Royal Highness, was also very face-saving, Gu raised their glasses, drank the wine, and then started talking, and the atmosphere in the private room was finally no longer dull and embarrassing.
After Liu Zhengyuan whispered a few words to His Royal Highness, he got up and came to Li Xipin's side and whispered to him: "Brother Li, take a wine jug and bring a wine glass, and I will introduce you one by one."
Li Xipin nodded, then picked up a wine jug, took his own wine glass, and followed Liu Zhengyuan to His Highness's side.
"Brother Li, let me introduce to you, this is the second prince of my pilgrimage kingdom - His Royal Highness King Wen, His Royal Highness is also very interested in your system, so I took time out of my busy schedule to come and have a look."
"Your Highness, this is the Li Xipin I mentioned to you, it is the martial god system he made that made me improve my cultivation to the ground level in just two days, which is very magical."
As soon as Liu Zhengyuan finished speaking, Li Xipin bent down slightly and saluted, and said first: "Grass people Li Xipin, I have seen His Royal Highness King Wen, thank you for coming, I am grateful."
"Hmm... Liu Zhengyuan's friend is everyone's friend, there is no need to be so polite, after drinking this glass of wine, you will know each other, sit down and talk slowly" King Wen actually smiled, looked at Li Xipin cordially and said.
"Yes"
Li Xipin responded, and then drank the wine in the cup first, and King Wen also drank the wine, and Liu Zhengyuan spoke again at this time: "Your Highness, wait a minute, I will lead Brother Li around."
"Hmm" King Wen regained his cold expression again, and he didn't reply without looking back.
Seeing this, Liu Zhengyuan hurriedly walked to the other side of King Wen, still following the same procedure, and introduced Li Xipin: "This is the son of the Shangshu family of the Criminal Department, who is straightforward, decent and enthusiastic, and is my best friend."
"Fa Zhi, this is the benefactor Li Xipin I mentioned to you, without him, there would be no me today, you know me"
Li Xipin was about to step forward to speak, but it was the law that was quite strong and looked very honest and straightened up.
"I thanked Brother Li again on behalf of Brother Liu, Brother Liu's benefactor is my benefactor, and Brother Li's friend is naturally my friend of Fazhi, so I did it," he said, and he raised his neck and drank the wine.
This Fa Zhi was so bold and enthusiastic, but it made Li Xipin stunned, and then hurriedly drank the wine in the cup.
After the two chatted a few words, Li Xipin followed Liu Zhengyuan to the next person.
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To be able to sit here, the elders in the family are at least high-ranking officials above the second grade, Li Xipin turned around and chatted, and finally understood why these people were sitting together.
He felt pulled into a pit by Liu Zhengyuan.
A TV series, movies, and novels that have not been seen a lot, about the big pit between the prince and the second prince competing for favor...
These people here must support His Royal Highness King Wen at home.
It's just that... What is done cannot be undone!