Chapter 813: In the Backyard

"Lord Liu...... Come...... Drink this glass of wine. ”

"Lord Wang...... How. In the past, you and I didn't speak when we met. The last time I was impeached. Although there is no signature. But come to think of it...... I guess it's the handiwork of Lord Liu. How nowadays. You and I have come to this ...... to the point. Do you want to drink alcohol...... Not. ”

"Hmph...... Hate to hate. But I don't look down on you...... You're going to have to drink this wine with me today. Otherwise. I'll go back and continue to write a memora to impeach you......"

"Good. I...... I'm with you. But. If you don't drink the wine in your cup. I'm going to impeach you too. ”

"You...... What do you impeach me. I, Wang, have been an official all my life. Frank and swaying. You don't want to make false accusations against me. ”

"False accusations. You can't even drink it clean. How can you deal with the court. still resigned quickly. Let's go home and pick up my grandson. ”

“……”

It's just in the middle of a banquet. A conversation between two of them. Merely. The conversation between these two is very representative. These are the people who are here today. Actually, it's pretty much the same. These people love wine. Good wine. But it's just a matter of fact. Most of these people are from literati backgrounds. Even if it's the work of a military general. But he has never been on the battlefield. So. This amount of alcohol. That's debatable.

Three cups. Well. It's a good wine. Anyway, Zhang Fan gave these people a drink. Definitely not bad. Three glasses of wine for a belly. They don't know who they are. I can't even tell who I am. Where will I ask. Next to it is not sitting their own enemy. Even if you know it in your heart. But it's like a friend who hasn't seen each other for many years. Drinkers. Enlightened. In short, that's what it looks like.

But this scene. In the eyes of the Zhang family's subordinates, there is nothing. Zhang Fan has held this kind of banquet many times. For them. A serious minister of the imperial court. But it's no surprise to make such a scene. But after all, they are just subordinates. Some are illiterate. Some may just be for the convenience of the owner. Just know a few words. They don't see the mystery in it.

And if there is a person who knows a little about officialdom and observes these people. It's just going to be amazing. These ministers. Even if drunk. I'm starting to toast and talk to those who have been against me in the past. But it will also maintain three points of caution in it. In fact, just listen carefully to their conversations. Even in this state of mind being a little confused. They will never say anything that will make the other person grab the handle.

This. I'm afraid it's a stunt that only these people can perform.

And this kind of scene today. The most representative. Still on the chairman. After three rounds of drinking. All the atmosphere has changed. Ge Shouli and the other three are still good. However, the six people in the cabinet opposite were obviously drunk. They took turns toasting the three of them. So. Even if they don't want to. But Ge Shouli and the three of them still looked drunk and hazy.

And Zhang Yufang's father and son have long since lost the previous one. The sense of crampedness of ordinary people when they see big people. Now. The father and son also had a good conversation with the few people present. Of course. For them. I won't say anything about government affairs. It's just about some folk observations. Although said. A few of you here. Listening to their narrations, they all showed a look of great interest. But I'm afraid that's all there is to it.

And the same is true of Jung Seung-heon. There is no need to mention the role of wine here. In short, for Zheng Chengxian. He doesn't have as many worries anymore. I was able to have a great conversation with a few people here. He can even offer a toast. This is for him. Nature is a good thing. And. Once again, he played to his best. Even if it's a toast. Say good things. obviously wants to make the people present have a good impression of him. But people can't hear what they mean deliberately. And actually. Zhang Fan has not discovered Zheng Chengxian's true mind until now.

But. I'm afraid it's Zhang Fan who knows. Although the evaluation of Jung Seung-hun will be lowered. But I don't blame him too much. Again, that's the same sentence. If Jung Seung-hun can always pretend. Then none of this is a problem.

And the most interesting thing is. Feng Bao and Zhang Siwei don't know how many glasses of wine they have drunk. And. The two of them don't look like they're having a holiday at all. This is probably today. The weirdest thing is the most bizarre thing. Fortunately, everyone was already almost drunk. I don't care about these things.

Here's what it looks like in the front. But it's a different story in the backyard.

As mentioned earlier. Today is to celebrate the full moon day of Zhang Fan's youngest daughter Zhang Lianqing. Then the theme must not be forgotten. Even the front yard is a completely different scene. But this backyard is still very appropriate.

There are really not many women who come here. Except for the people in Zhang Fan's family. That is, Zhang Yufang's family. There are also two residents, Ruan Er and Liang Mu. Although it is said that the ministers who come to "congratulate" outside rarely bring female guests. Speaking of which, though. In fact, not a single female guest arrived. This is also a family banquet in some sense.

Of course. If there is anyone other than these people who should have been there in the first place. That's the one that happened. Wei Yanyao. Not bad. It's her.

Maybe it's because she already has that kind of relationship with Zhang Fan. Although Zhang Fan invited her. But in Wei Yanyao's opinion. She always felt that it was a little inappropriate to come today. Of course. It's just that she has a ghost in her heart. As a matter of fact. It's not appropriate to step on it.

And Zhang Fan. Seeing that Wei Yanyao was so persistent. Even if you persuade two sentences, you can't agree. I had to give up. But Zhang Fan didn't say anything. It doesn't mean that others won't say it. Afterwards. When Yingyue and Zhaoxue went to look for her again. That's when I brought it up.

So. A lot of things can't be done. It's not about whether you should or shouldn't. It's about who does it. Zhang Fan's invitation. Wei Yanyao can refuse. But it was replaced by the words of Yingyue and Zhaoxue. Wei Yanyao had no reason to refuse. Not only not. Wei Yanyao is not unexpected. She knew she had turned down the offer from both of them. That's when something happens.

At today's banquet. Although all of you are women. But after all, for these women. Today is a good day as well. Celebrate Zhang Lianqing's full moon. Maybe those men are not the same thing. But for these women. Naturally, it's a big deal.

So. These people are doing it today. Even the Zhao family, who has never been a drop of alcohol. I also drank two glasses happily.

And they are very excited about Wei Yanyao's arrival. That, of course, was very happy. Ever since the incident with Yingyue and Zhaoxue. Wei Yanyao's name is already known to everyone in the Zhang Mansion. Yes, it is the Zhao family. She was a good-minded person. learned about Wei Yanyao. A woman dies her husband. Widowhood. So many orphans were also taken in. Light is just that. It already made Zhao want to see her very much. Now. Zhao met Wei Yanyao. That, of course, was very happy.

And for Wei Yanyao. Naturally, Yingyue and Zhaoxue have the best relationship with her. And especially today. Wei Yanyao's arrival. Let the two of them also be very happy. It was as if the chatterbox couldn't be closed. It's always chattering.

If it weren't for the Zhao family, seeing Wei Yanyao, he didn't know how to answer. A silent look. Quickly stopped the two. I'm afraid Wei Yanyao will suffer this time.

Of course. In the eyes of others. Wei Yanyao didn't speak. I'm afraid it's shyness. This reaction of hers. To everyone in the room. It's all very natural. After all, what kind of place is Zhang's house. It's unsettling to be here. That's also very normal.

But what they don't know is. Wei Yanyao is not a person who is afraid of showing cowardice. You want to. She was a woman. But he was also born in a scholarly family. Well-educated. Especially since the death of her husband. She opened a teahouse. This kind of work. Naturally, you need to be in contact with people. Although it is said that there is only Zhang Fan who goes to Wei Yanyao Teahouse. They are all female guests, too. But aren't they all women these days?

The reason why Wei Yanyao was really reluctant to speak. It's because she feels guilty. Especially after she had that kind of relationship with Zhang Fan. Sitting here now. obviously knows Zhang Fan's four women. are qualified to reprimand her. But it's a part. It doesn't matter who it is. It's so good for her. It's too much better.

And the more they treated Wei Yanyao like this. Wei Yanyao's heart became more and more guilty.

There was a moment. She was going to tell the truth. But I have already considered that today is a day that we should be happy about. Those words are too slighting. She just held back and didn't say anything.

without speaking. Wei Yanyao also thought about it in her heart. Should I completely cut off my relationship with Zhang Fan? But she can't let go of this bond.

Even her original intention of having that kind of relationship with Zhang Fan. It's not because of love. And it doesn't last long. But Wei Yanyao already faintly felt that she couldn't do without Zhang Fan.

This ambivalent mentality. made Wei Yanyao's heart very uncomfortable. Although at the moment. She let go a little bit as well. Speech is not as squirming as it was when he first arrived. And the smile on his face is also very natural. But there has always been a knot in her heart that cannot be solved. Especially. Whenever Yingyue and Zhaoxue care more about her. The stronger her sense of guilt became.

And other than that. In fact, there is an outsider here. It's just this outsider. I don't know what to say. It's very easy to introduce her. It's just that. She always gives people a feeling of being impenetrable. Even if she's only a few years old.

That's right. This person is none other than Jung Seung-heon's daughter. The little girl who changed to Yu'er.