Three days later, the Lu family's official ship stopped at the Xingyuanfu ferry.

Although Xingyuan Mansion is not the seat of Shannan Province, it occupies the convenience of developed waterways and abundant iron ore, and there is a wealthy Lu family sitting here, and the business is extremely developed, which is not far behind the Jingshi.

Lu Shuo's Changping County is in Yuzhou Prefecture, there is no waterway to connect it, and the economy is one of the poorest in the entire Shannan Province.

However, Lu Shuo stopped here, not only for traffic reasons.

Officialdom comes and goes, there are customs and rules in various places, as the saying goes, a strong dragon can't suppress the head snake, the Lu family is a well-known family in Shannan Province, and all prefectures and counties have his family's power, even if you don't want something from his family, you have to come to the dock first.

However, Lu Shuo's identity is special, although he is a small sesame county magistrate, he is a marquis, plus he used to be an official and served in the cabinet for a few days, and he has a close relationship with the prince, so not only does he want to get acquainted with the Lu family, but the Lu family also wants to associate with him.

In the officialdom, you come and go, that's it.

Therefore, as soon as the Lu family's official ship docked on the shore, the white steward came to report, saying that the second master of the Lu family personally brought someone to pick it up.

The white steward is sophisticated, Lu Yun is not worried that Lu Shuo is in office alone, in addition to Lu Xun, he also sent the white steward to Sasuke from the side.

"In person?"

Lu Shuo let out a "huh", and was about to get up.

On the side, Yuan Wenyi was beckoning the mother-in-law to move the boxes outside, and when he heard Lu Shuo's surprised voice, he asked the white steward: "Aren't these two masters from the concubine?" ”

"Where's a serious son-in-law!"

Without waiting for him to answer, Lu Shuo spoke first, and then his brows tightened.

"This ......"

Yuan Wenyi was also stunned.

It's normal to pick it up, but one of his sisters-in-law came to pick it up in person, and he is not confused at an age, which is a bit too solemn.

They have no merit or virtue, and in this way, they will inevitably make some muttering.

"That's it, the left and right are already here, so let's do what we want."

Lu Shuo stood up and said, "Let's go, people are so sincere, don't let them wait in a hurry." ”

Lu Shuo took Yuan Wenyi out of the cabin, stood on the bow of the boat and looked into the distance, and sure enough, as the white steward said, the battle to pick up people outside was not small, and the four sedan chairs were opened.

The husband and wife glanced at each other, Lu Shuo helped his wife get off the boat, and as soon as he got ashore, a group of people immediately surrounded a tall, white and fat middle-aged man and stepped forward.

I think this is the second master!

Lu Shuo also changed his smiling face and greeted him.

"Lord Lu, I have admired the name for a long time! I heard that Jingshi has produced a talented and good-looking Tanhualang this year, and when I saw it today, the old decay can be regarded as an eye-opener, and it is really Longzhang Fengzi. The old man has prepared some thin wine for you to wash the dust, and I hope you don't dislike it. ”

"Where, where!"

Lu Shuo was surprised when he saw his posture so low, but he hurriedly gave up his hand on his face, and thanked: "The younger generation is scared, how can you come to pick it up in person, it's really an honor." ”

The two of them came and went politely, and a graceful woman on the other side also got down from the sedan chair, wearing a hat, it should be the second lady of the Lu family, and she also took Yuan Wenyi's hand and spoke.

Although Second Master Lu is not an official, he is not as good as Master Lu, who is a political envoy on Hedongfu Road, but he guards the ancestral foundation of the Lu family in Xingyuan Mansion, one is noble and one is rich, and the brothers support each other to run the Lu family more prosperously.

mentioned Second Master Lu in Xingyuan Mansion, and his reputation was even more obvious than that of the eldest master of the Lu family.

Therefore, seeing that Lu Erye was so enthusiastic and mobilized to come to the dock to welcome people, the two sides of the strait were soon filled with onlookers, and when they saw Lu Erye, who was usually majestic and dignified, talking politely to a young man who was less than twenty years old, he was even more shocked, and they all guessed who this person was.

There was a commotion all around, but Lu Shuo and Lu Erye were still greeting, and soon Lu Shuo and his wife were invited to the sedan chair, and the salute brought by the Lu family was also properly helped by the Lu family.

After a while, the sedan chair arrived at Lu Mansion.

The Lu family had already arranged the house, and even the hot water had already been prepared, seeing that it was not early, and the Lu family was so invited, they simply couldn't leave today, so Lu Shuo settled down here temporarily.

"This Second Master Lu is a capable character."

Coming out of the clean room, he sat down and rested for a while, and the fatigue of the past few days was finally relaxed, and Yuan Wenyi gently brushed his hair, and he couldn't help but say a word lazily.

"It's not easy to support such a big family business."

Yuan Wenyi said, his hand was a little harder, and he pressed his scalp down.

Lu Shuo closed his eyes comfortably, but his mind was slowly thinking about things.

Although the Lu family is famous, this Second Master Lu is not publicized, so although the two of them knew about the Lu family before they came, they didn't know much about this Second Master Lu.

But the more low-key it is, the more mysterious it feels.

"I said that I will leave early tomorrow morning, if I want to mention anything, I am afraid that it will be mentioned at today's dinner, this is in the Lu family's own home, you have to be vigilant."

After combing his hair, Yuan Wenyi gently pressed him for a while and gently lifted his mouth.

Lu Shuo nodded.

It's natural.

The reception banquet in the evening was also divided between men and women, Lu Shuo was personally entertained by Lu Erye, and his two sons were also accompanied.

Although there were no outsiders at the banquet, it was quite formal, eating at separate tables, accompanied by wine and food, singing and dancing, and several people talked while eating.

After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food, Second Master Lu seemed to inadvertently mention the prince.

is talking about Emperor Hui Chong's recent invitation to a martial arts master for the crown prince.

Lu Shuo had only been dipped in a little wine, but when he heard him talk about the prince, that little bit of drunkenness disappeared immediately.

However, his face was impassive, and he pretended to be drunk and said: "With the precedent of abolishing the crown prince, Your Majesty has heavier expectations for His Royal Highness the Prince, and Wen Cheng is martial arts, which is also where Your Majesty's expectations lie." ”

Seeing that Lu Erye had been talking for so long, this person was still going around and playing in an official tone, and his face was a little dark.

At this time, his youngest son said bluntly: "I heard that before the Hou Ye came, His Royal Highness had sent you with a sword, in order to protect you, I think the relationship should be good, heh, I'm not afraid of your jokes, the kid has a request, I don't know if you agree......"

When Second Master Lu heard this, he didn't stop it, staring at the wine glass in front of him without saying a word.

Apparently also waiting for an answer.

Lu Shuo frowned slightly and put down the wine glass in his hand.

He said: "I don't know what the request is, little brother, let's talk about it first, if it can be done, Shuo naturally has no reason to refuse." ”

Hearing this, Lu Shuo felt that several eyes were fixed on his face.

Lu Shuo's face did not move, still smiling and looking at Second Master Lu's youngest son.

The man looked at Lu Shuo for a while, his serious face suddenly smiled, turned his head to look at his father and brothers, and said, "I'll just say it, Master Hou has such a big amount of energy, how can he refuse without listening, Dad, you are really too careful." ”