Chapter 389: What is the fate
"My lord, I wonder if you're free tonight?"
Gongsun Jian was slightly stunned, and then became overjoyed, it seems that this Chen Guangrong wants to invite himself to dinner!
Moreover, it is very likely that you will officially take refuge in yourself today.
However, Gongsun Jian, who was happy in his heart, did not show it on his face, he just said with a smile: "Deacon Chen is looking for me, then of course I am free." ”
The reason why he did not claim to be his official was to give Chen Guangrong in front of him an approachable attitude.
After all, if nothing else, it is very likely that Chen Guangrong will have a treat today.
For this kind of thing, Gongsun Jian has always refused to come, so if he is a little kind to the host who treats him, Gongsun Jian has nothing to lose.
Sure enough, seeing Gongsun Jian so warm and harmonious, Chen Guangrong on the other side was a little moved.
It's really not wrong to think that he is absolutely defective to Gongsun Jian, just looking at his current attitude, he can know that he will also be a good boss in the future.
Arching his hands slightly, Chen Guangrong hurriedly said respectfully: "My lord, the lower official wants to invite you to the Spring Breeze Pavilion for a gathering at night, I don't know what the adults think?" ”
"Spring Breeze Pavilion?" Gongsun Jian was slightly surprised when he first heard the name.
However, after looking at Chen Guangrong's embarrassed expression, he instantly understood where this Spring Breeze Pavilion was.
Qinglou.
To be honest, Gongsun Jian has always wanted to go to this place, but at first he didn't go because he was shy and couldn't afford it.
Now that Chen Guangrong invited himself to go, Gongsun Jian naturally had no reason to refuse.
Of course, although he said that, after all, a place like Chunfeng Pavilion was not very good, so Gongsun Jian could only pretend to be hesitant.
Who knew that Chen Guangrong over there saw Gongsun Jian's hesitant face, and really thought that Gongsun Jian didn't want to go.
So he hurriedly said, "My lord, it's okay to Xifeng Tower." ”
Hearing this, Gongsun Jian secretly scolded this Chen Guangrong in his heart for being so stupid, he was just pretending to be polite, couldn't he see it?
In fact, Chen Guangrong on the other side really didn't see that Gongsun Jian's expression was pretending.
The officials in the Great Zhou Yamen went to a place like Qinglou, which did have a bad impact.
After all, in the eyes of ordinary people, Qinglou is a place where people are drunk and gold-obsessed, and secondly, if the people in the yamen go to that kind of place and are discovered, it is very likely that their reputation will be damaged.
Let the people think that the officials of the Great Zhou are a group of wine bags and rice bags.
Therefore, when Chen Guangrong made this suggestion, he was indeed a bit risky.
Of course, the reason why he proposed to go to this kind of place was to further deepen his relationship with Gongsun Jian.
At the very least, he has won the favor of Gongsun Jian more than Wei Peng.
During this period of time, Chen Guangrong also understood why Gongsun Jian often arranged for Wei Peng to do things, because now Wei Peng had taken refuge in Gongsun Jian's men.
Therefore, Chen Guangrong was a little anxious.
That's why I made this decision, I wanted to take Gongsun Jian to eat in that kind of place.
It's just that what he didn't know was that when he began to propose to go to Xifeng Tower, Gongsun Jian was also anxious.
After all, he has only heard of its name all along, and has never gone in to experience it, and his heart has long been curious like a cat's paws.
However, Chen Guangrong had already made another suggestion, if Gongsun Jian insisted on going to Chunfeng Pavilion, then the image that Gongsun Jian had always maintained would be ruined.
In desperation, Gongsun Jian could only hold back his heartache and said to Chen Guangrong: "Since this is the case, then Deacon Chen, let's go to Xifeng Tower at night." After all, in a place like Chunfeng Pavilion, as an official of the Great Zhou, it is better for us to go less. ”
In the end, Gongsun Jian also set an example for himself.
Chen Guangrong over there hurriedly said with a solemn face: "What my lord said is that this time it was the lower officials who did not think about it. Thanks to your reminder! ”
Immediately, Chen Guangrong said to Gongsun Jian again: "My lord, then the lower official will go and prepare first." ”
"Thank you Deacon Chen for your kindness, this official will definitely go to the appointment in the evening." Smiling slightly, Gongsun Jian hurriedly said.
Although it is impossible to go to the places I have always wanted to visit today, there are people who have invited them, and Gongsun Jian has suppressed the depression in his heart.
As Chen Guangrong left with his fists clenched, before Gongsun Jian had just sat down, Gu Qing on the side ran over with a smile.
"My lord, why didn't you allow Deacon Chen to go to Chunfeng Pavilion just now?" Gu Qing asked curiously.
Actually, Gu Qing also wanted to go there for a walk, since following Gongsun Jian's side, he hadn't been to the Qinglou for nearly two years. So, I'm really anxious now.
Just by looking at Gu Qing's hidden expression slightly, Gongsun Jian understood what was going on in his heart.
He smiled secretly in his heart, and then Gongsun Jian's face turned straight, and he said to Gu Qing in a very official tone: "Brother Gu, as an official of the Great Zhou, how can I go to that kind of place?" Where is your enlightenment? ”
Hearing this, Gu Qing's face next to him was a little dull, and he could only say angrily: "I know, my lord." ”
Seeing him walking back to his place in despair, Gongsun Jian here understood that Gu Qing was sad.
Therefore, he hurriedly comforted: "Brother Gu, if you really want to go, how about I take you there in person next time?" ”
Gu Qing's face was full of surprise, and he still asked in disbelief: "Really?" ”
Gongsun Jian pretended to be angry and said, "When did I lie to you? ”
"Hehe, not really." Gu Qing scratched his head a little stupidly and smiled embarrassedly.
"Hey." Gongsun Jian nodded with satisfaction, and then said, "As long as you are well-behaved, then I will definitely treat you well." ”
"That's fine, sir. I'll listen to you in the future. Gu Qing hurriedly said with a smile.
After all, his current task is to follow Gongsun Jian's side to monitor his every move, and listening to Gongsun Jian's words, there seems to be no contradiction with his mission.
Therefore, Gu Qing agreed very simply.
However, as soon as he sat back in his place, he got up and trotted over.
"My lord, when are you going to take me for a walk?" Gu Qing asked with a shyness on his face.
"It's definitely not now, let's talk about it later." Gongsun Jian hurriedly fooled him.
After all, he didn't know when he would be able to go shopping, and he really couldn't go without any money.
On the other side, hearing Gongsun Jian's words, Gu Qing's face, which was still happy just now, instantly collapsed.
After all, after Gongsun Jian, it is impossible to say.
Who knows when?
Seeing that Gu Qing was dull again, Gongsun Jian was not ready to comfort him.
After all, it is enough to comfort once, Gongsun Jian doesn't want to get used to Gu Qing's stinky problem.
Therefore, all the way back to his seat, Gu Qing did not wait for the comfort from Gongsun Jian.
Now, he was a little worried.
He suspected that he had fallen out of favor.
After all, in the past, as long as he was unhappy, Gongsun Jian would definitely comfort himself.
This came and went, and he formed a habit. Suddenly, Gongsun Jian couldn't comfort him, and his heart began to feel a little empty.
It wasn't until the evening when the government was released that Gu Qing finally recovered a little vitality, which made Chen Guangrong, who was waiting for Gongsun Jian outside, a little surprised.
"My lord, what's wrong with Brother Gu?" Chen Guangrong asked curiously.
Although he didn't know Gu Qing's identity, just because Gongsun Jian called Gu Qing Gu Brother, then he had to follow in Shangguan's footsteps and call Gu Brother together.
Raising his eyelids slightly, he glanced at Gu Qing, and Gongsun Jian said indifferently: "He, he just likes to sulk by himself, and it will be fine for a while." ”
"Oh, in that case, then my lord, I'll wait for you in the West Peak Tower." Seeing Gongsun Jian say this, Chen Guangrong didn't want to ask Gu Qing about it anymore, after all, what he needed to pay attention to was Gongsun Jian, not Gu Qing.
Saying goodbye to Chen Guangrong, Gongsun Jian looked at Gu Qing, who was sullen beside him, and finally began to comfort him.
"Brother Gu, I'll go to Xifeng Tower for dinner in a while, won't you just go with this expression?" Gongsun Jian said with a smile.
"My lord, I see." Although Gu Qing's words were still very dull, he also forcibly squeezed out a smile at Gongsun Jian.
Shaking it, Gongsun Jian sighed in his heart.
He really didn't expect that Gu Qing was not only stupid, but also had a temper like a child.
However, seeing that Gu Qing's mood finally began to improve, Gongsun Jian's heart was also relieved, after all, he had been following him for more than a year, although because Gu Qing was sent by the emperor to monitor him, Gongsun Jian felt a little guilty.
But this did not affect Gongsun Jian to treat Gu Qing as a brother.
Quickly changed out of his official uniform, Gongsun Jian hurriedly took Gu Qing to Xifeng Tower.
After all, you must be in a hurry about eating, otherwise, you won't even be in a hurry to eat, so isn't there something wrong with your brain?
As soon as he saw Chen Guangrong from a distance, Gongsun Jian hurriedly put a smile on his face.
"Lord Gongsun, you're here." Chen Guangrong hurriedly trotted over to say hello.
"It's been a long time for Deacon Chen." Gongsun Jian said with a smile.
In fact, it didn't take long for the two to separate, and the reason why Gongsun Jian said this was because Chen Guangrong invited guests to dinner, and he had to give some warmth, otherwise it would be too disrespectful.
"No, no, Lord Gongsun is serious, in fact, Xia Guan has only been here for a long time." Chen Guangrong on the side hurriedly said.
Immediately, Chen Guangrong looked at the crowd of passers-by, and hurriedly said again: "Lord Gongsun, why don't we go in first, what do you think?" ”
"Listen to Deacon Chen's instructions today, you let me go east, I will definitely not go west." Gongsun Jian said jokingly.
"Where, my lord, let's go in quickly." Saying that, Chen Guangrong hurriedly made a gesture of invitation and led Gongsun Jian into the restaurant.
Xiao Er, who greeted the guests at the door, had already discovered Gongsun Jian and the two, and Xiao Er at the door was naturally no stranger to the two of them, so he quickly put down the work in his hand and took Gongsun Jian and the two to the private room upstairs.
Because the time is in the evening, there are fewer people who come to eat at Xifeng Tower.
Basically, a few people who are bad at money go to the land of fireworks to eat and listen to music.
There was no accident, as soon as he heard that Gongsun Jian was coming, the shopkeeper Jia, who was entertaining the distinguished guests, hurriedly ran to Gongsun Jian's private room.
With a smile on his face, he greeted Gongsun Jian: "Lord Gongsun, welcome to the shop." ”
After a slight glance at Chen Guangrong brought by Gongsun Jian, Shopkeeper Jia instantly understood that the person who invited him today's treat should be him.
However, after all, he was still in a hurry to respect the humble, so he first handed the wooden plaque to Gongsun Jian, and then gave it to Chen Guangrong under Gongsun Jian's refusal.
"Lord Gongsun, I heard that you have recently decided cases in the following counties like a god, and many people call you the iron mouth god!" While Chen Guangrong ordered, Shopkeeper Jia did not forget to brag about Gongsun Jian.
After all, the head of the criminal division of Cong Liupin is already one of the giants of Linlang County.
Moreover, seeing that Gongsun Jian is so young, he will have a bright future in the future.
Therefore, although Shopkeeper Jia knows that he can't tie up Gongsun Jian, it is okay to leave a good impression.
It is precisely because of this that he brags about Gongsun Jian so much money.
To be honest, although Gongsun Jian felt that it sounded embarrassing, he was still very happy that someone praised him.
Therefore, he hurriedly smiled and said modestly: "Shopkeeper Jia has an overreputation, what god does not break deeply, I am all avenging the people, but I can't praise you like this." ”
"Hey, Gongsun, how can you say that? What's wrong with boasting? This is all a compliment from the people of Linlang County, and I just conveyed it a little. Shopkeeper Jia hurriedly said.