Section 43: The undercurrent is surging
Unlike what Jiang Tian thought, Old Man Zhao still stood at the counter as if nothing had happened, and only nodded slightly after seeing him. As for Zhao Zhi, he shouted loudly: "Mr. is back!" "Then it's time to do something, his job is to act as a shopkeeper. There were also many regular customers in the store who greeted Jiang Tian, as if he and Xi Yun had only been out on an outing for two days, and no one knew that this person had almost disappeared.
Seeing Zhao Zhi running around in front of his eyes, Jiang Tian hurriedly grabbed him and asked in a low voice, "Zhi'er, what has Shopkeeper Zhao said in the past two days?" ”
"No?" Zhao Zhi racked his brains and thought for a long time: "He said that you and Sister Xiyun went out to do something, I don't know when I will come back, let me take care of it in the store a little more." Later, Liu Gongzi and the others came over, read the letter you left, and said that you would definitely come back in a few days. ”
Jiang Tian nodded, the pervert's father is the imperial guard, and it is not new to know a little bit of the inside story, so he may know the information that he can't run away from before he knows. I don't know why, the old man actually temporarily blocked the news, and even Zhao Zhi didn't reveal the truth, if it wasn't secretly sealed by some people, it means that the old man's wisdom is different from ordinary people. Either he figured out that he couldn't run at all, or he just bought himself a little more time to escape. Anyway, it proves the correctness of the phrase "ginger is old and spicy".
Zhao Zhigang wanted to leave, and then remembered one thing: "By the way, sir, your music is appreciated by Banzai today, and Sister Xinyue next door asked me to pass on the word, saying that as long as you come back, I will go to her immediately, and there are important things to discuss." ”
"Appreciation?" Jiang Tian muttered: "Can you not get appreciated......
His own tunes are all traversed, and the other party is also a traversal person, if you don't know the beauty of these tunes, then it's hell, the key is to calculate according to time, when Linglong performs in the palace, it is also when he is restricted from freedom, then it means that this emperor is enjoying his own music that has blocked him, while imagining that he is clever and self-throwing! He's really funny. First calmed Xiyun's affection and asked her not to talk nonsense, and then said hello to Old Man Zhao, Jiang Tian simply washed up and walked towards the opposite door.
As soon as I walked into the Yihong Mansion, I found that the atmosphere here was a little wrong, why was the place full of people at all times so deserted today? A turtle slave had sharp eyes, and after seeing Jiang Tian, he hurriedly greeted him: "Jiang Daguan, you are here, Wu Gongzi of Shunyi Bofu has a private banquet today, and you are one of them." ”
"Wu Gongzi of Shunyi Bofu? But what about Wu Yuan and Wu Gongzi? ”
The turtle slave hurriedly smiled and said, "Look at what you said, who else can Wu Gongzi in our capital have this handwriting?" But the villain didn't dare to call him by his name. ”
Jiang Tian seems to understand, if the pervert can know a little inside information, then this Wu Gongzi himself is a part of the insider, since people have already set up a banquet and waited for him to come to the door, then let's not live up to the other party's kindness.
With the turtle slave came to a courtyard at the back, to be honest, it was not the first time that he Jiang Tian had come to the Red Mansion, but the courtyard he entered had never been to before, and I heard that it was a place where some red girls stayed and stayed with distinguished guests, so when Qing people like Xinyue sat together, they were only in a separate room, and they had not occupied a courtyard alone.
The autumn weather is cool and the temperature is pleasant, in addition to the green trees, there is a grape hanging vines in the yard, the doors and windows of the big house in the courtyard are open, several people are laughing loudly inside, and Wu Yuan was the first to get up and greet Jiang Tian after seeing him arrive.
"It's rude, it's rude, I don't know if Mr. is coming, and the students can't meet it from afar."
Just pretend! Jiang Tian kept cursing him in his heart, he had only been a cheap teacher for a few days, it was impossible for the other party to meet him so politely, thinking back to various things some time ago, it was obvious that this person was the emperor's eyeliner, no wonder he had no chance to escape at all.
"Wu Gongzi is polite, how can he be worthy of such courtesy?"
The perverts who were drinking together also greeted them, and shouted as they walked: "Brother Jiang...... Sir, don't be too modest, I heard that you went out on a trip two days ago, why didn't you call me to go with you? ”
This pervert is also a clever person, he realized that he could no longer be commensurate with the Jiang Tian brothers in the future, so he hurriedly changed his words, but the meaning of the words reminded him not to mention those sensitive things today.
After a few people sat down, Jiang Tian noticed that not only Xiyun and Linglong, who were accompanied by Qing people during the banquet, but also some beautiful girls he had never seen before, were also around, and their eyes were not quite right when they looked at him one by one.
During the whole banquet, the guests and hosts had a conversation in a cordial, friendly and warm atmosphere, and the two sides fully exchanged views on topics of their respective interests...... In fact, I didn't say a word useful, a few people from all over the world and the north of the country boasted about it, and fully affirmed Jiang Tian's talent, it is said that now the Fengyue place in the capital has opened a bid code, if anyone can invite Jiang Tian to eat a flower wine here, the banquet fee is free, if you can say that Jiang Xiucai can compose music and lyrics for herself, all the girls are willing to recommend their pillow seats to serve you! Only then did Jiang Tian know why he was so enthusiastic about himself up and down in Yihong Mansion, they had taken a fancy to their upstart in the happy scene, and planned to get some new songs that could make a sensation in the capital.
Of course, the reason why these words can be said in the open is because they are harmless. It is impossible to say what you really want to express in front of so many unrelated people, so Jiang Tian waited for the other party's text while coping with it, but it was a pity that he waited for a long time and was still those stormy things. After a long time, it was inevitable that he would be a little distracted, and Jiang Tian noticed that Xinyue and Linglong around him had always been a little embarrassed, and there was no work quality that a professional woman should have.
Wu Yuan also observed for a long time, he could see that Jiang Tian's attention was completely focused on dealing with himself, and he was indifferent to the two beauties around him, that is to say, it was rumored that the story of Jiang Dagongzi lingering in Yihong Mansion was a bit wrong, and he had also investigated, every time he came, he just saw Xinyue or Linglong, but the reaction of these two women was not like a casual appearance that often accompanied Jiang Tian, so it means that Jiang Tian did have other intentions when he came here, maybe as His Majesty said, he put on a young and romantic appearance to confuse others, In fact, he is covering for himself. Contrary to Wu Yuan's reaction. Perverts are really not very comfortable with their temptation and counter-temptation confrontation, they want to "talk" with the beauty alone, and because of the pressure of their own family, they can't help but sit here and suffer, Song Yi is a lot more free and easy, anyway, the telescope has been highly praised by the queen, and the status of the Academy of Sciences has been preserved for the time being, although he also has the intention of observing the emperor's purpose, but he is much more relaxed than the pervert, he drinks when he should drink, and he doesn't care when he talks to the girl next to him.
At a dinner party with ghosts, Jiang Tian was mentally tired, not only did he not look like a veteran of the party, but Linglong and Xinyue, who were designated to accompany him, were also very uncomfortable, after all, these two girls were still virgins, and the guests who usually came were all well-behaved "gentlemen" except for Liu Baokai. It is indeed difficult for a strong man to let them say some meat jokes to adjust the atmosphere on the wine table, but fortunately, Wu Yuan's methods are relatively clever, and there is no cold scene so far. Seeing that the wine had been poured into two pots, Jiang Tian still looked wooden and didn't have any intention of opening his heart, Wu Yuan was also a little breathless, he tried his best to say that Jiang Tian just didn't go to the Tao, could it be that he really didn't understand the rules here?
"Sisters, I have something to say to Jiang Gongzi, please stay away for the time being!"
All the women have a feeling of breathing a sigh of relief, this banquet is indeed very different, they are not without the officials and lords of the six ministries and nine kings of the princes and nobles, but no matter how big the official is, when he arrives in this kind of place, the wine will be revealed after three rounds, and the shape of the prodigal remains abounds. Only today, these four people only listened to Wu Yuan's words, and the other three did not react at all, and Jiang Tian, who was touted, only looked vigilant. Fools can see that today is a good banquet, especially at the stall where Chen's mother is about to leave Beijing, there are many powerful people who are eyeing the fat of Yihonglou, even if they can't swallow it whole, they have to kidnap a few sisters, right? For a whole day, there were some random people at the door to inquire about the news, and even if Liu Gongzi of the Protectorate Mansion was in charge, he couldn't stop these flies. Unexpectedly, as soon as Wu Gongzi just appeared, the group of people suddenly scattered, thinking that there should be some kind of high-level competition with a winner or loser.
They didn't care who was in control, and no matter how tragic their fate was, maybe the new owner would be able to leave this filthy place if they could take a fancy to them. But as soon as Wu Yuan entered the door, he said that he was going to feast Jiang Tian and let them prepare, others don't know that they don't know, although the weird Xiucai has not patronized here, but except for Xinyue, I have never seen him talk to any girl for more than ten sentences, even when he sees Linglong, he also points to music, and besides, Xinyue is also in a hurry to stick upside down to get a little courtesy, many sisters suspect that this Jiang Xiucai is a good man? Wu Yuan, a handsome white-faced son, took the initiative to entertain Jiang Tian, which also deepened the speculation in this regard. Just looking at the situation at this banquet tonight, it is obvious that some unknown undercurrent is surging, and the girls who are used to seeing big scenes instinctively feel that Jiang Tian's identity may not be as simple as they usually know. Liu Baokai, who has always called him a brother, has been a stuffy gourd, so the secret here is definitely not something that a little person like himself should know.
When all the people in the room were gone, and only four men were left, Wu Yuan poured himself a glass of wine and took a sip gently: "Don't hide it, Mr. Xià has already told us to wait, you are a fellow disciple he has never met, and you will be announced to enter the palace for an audience on the first day of the new year, so the student implores Mr. not to see any guests during this time!" In the next has already chartered the entire Red Mansion, there will be no other guests to bother Mr. ”
The pervert was originally drowsy, but when he heard this, he suddenly came to his senses: "Wu Gongzi, you are out of sight like this, you can't let my brother and me have nowhere to go, right?" ”
It seems to be a pervert's complaint, but in fact, the people in the house are not fools, this is house arrest in disguise, of course, except for Jiang Tian's history of escape, the most important thing is that some people don't want such a "junior brother" to shine on the stage, and being imprisoned in this gentle country is a disguised protection, and Liu Baokai's words are testing whether their Duke's Mansion is excluded from this matter.
Wu Yuan smiled slightly: "I don't know how many fireworks are in the capital, Brother Liu won't be impatient for even a few days, right?" ”
Jiang Tian also pursed his lips and replied without smiling: "Meng Wu Gongzi can afford it, and he actually bought this gold cave, it must cost a lot, right?" ”
"Where, where, Yi Honglou is originally the property of the Jiao Si Fang, and the Jiao Si Fang is under the rule of the Ministry of Rites, and the girls and servants here are all official slaves and maids, so they don't need to spend a penny of silver."
This is tantamount to picking out the problem, who can directly direct the Ministry of Rites to vacate a brothel? Obviously, this is what the emperor meant.
"Then ......" Jiang Tian thought for a moment: "Before the day of the Great Dynasty, will I not be able to see anyone?" ”
"You can still meet the people you want, but there are some people who we will block the door for you." Wu Yuan knew that the other party would not be able to agree if he did not agree, because as long as he returned to Beijing obediently, it meant that he had met with the emperor and temporarily complied: "The student still has a reluctant request, and I hope Mr. will agree." ”
"Please."
"My mother heard that Mr. was rescued by Miss Xiyun, and in order to repay the grace of saving her life, she recognized her as a righteous sister and took it with her, which has become a good story in the capital. Therefore, my mother has always wanted to meet this strange woman who is wise and talented in the mouth of the people. Of course, if Mr. does not agree, we will not force it, we can agree, only take it for one day, and we will send it back safely. ”
What is this? Hostages? Would the emperor give such an order? Countless thoughts wandered in Jiang Tian's mind, remembering that on the boat at that time, the crossing emperor was indeed a little distracted after seeing Xiyun, could it be that he was still not at ease with himself?
The pervert is not sure whether this order was issued by the emperor, anyway, Wu Yuan and his mother are also the emperor's sister-in-law, and it is indeed a bit elusive who wants to see Xi Yun. However, it is strange why he is only detained for one day, and he has to ask Jiang Tian for permission, it stands to reason that this kid has also been placed under house arrest anyway, and it is not up to you to decide whether Xi Yun will stay or not, even if you want to keep a hostage, it is impossible to send it back on the same day.
Song Yi's reaction was a step faster, and he said first: "Wu Gongzi is really joking, a little maid can still let Ling Tang stay overnight, naturally he will return on the same day, but that night Yun is cowardly by nature, not a clever girl, I am afraid that it will annoy Ling Tang." ”
Wu Yuan also discovered that it was best to talk to Jiang Tian directly, and not engage in those subtexts in the officialdom, so he happily followed Song Yi's words: "That's natural, Jiaci is just curious that she can have such an adventure as a weak woman, so she wants to ask in person." There was no other intention in this matter. ”
Jiang Tian thought to himself I agree or disagree in fact it's the same, it's better to be tossed by you than this, anyway, from the emperor's words, he can hear that this person still misses that time and space very much, and attaches great importance to the advanced knowledge he has mastered, before his own value is exhausted, whether it is himself or Xi Yun's safety, it must be safe.