The Mongols were indeed unreliable, and by three o'clock in the hour, the sun was about to set, and the news came that the envoy was about to arrive.

At this time, the officials and entourage who came to wait had already looked blank, and a group of people were listlessly tidying up their clothes and waiting to greet them, who would have thought that it would take another half an hour to come over.

There were four wagons in the long procession of Mongolian envoys, but none of them were used to seat people, and all of them carried "tribute...... A few large wooden crates, and bundles of sheepskins.

In terms of diplomatic relations between the two countries, this gift is simply cold, but when they return, they may not be able to get several carts of gold, silver, jewelry, and silk satin.

This is the habit of the Central Plains Dynasty to interact with foreign tribes in Fanbang, and use generous gifts to obtain the affirmation of others for the **** kingdom, but in fact, others always treat you as a fool and a wronged leader, and even want to start a war against you, but also think about how to pit a sum of money from you first, and raise money and food to attack you.

The Mongolian envoys were all rough men with five big and three thick, and their stature was much stronger than the officials sent by the Ming court to greet them, and a small figure like Shen Xi would not take the initiative to step forward and be embarrassed.

Naturally, the people of Honglu Temple will do the reception, and Shen Xi is far away, so he doesn't have to listen to what the other party says, because he can't understand it even if he listens.

The Mongol envoys spoke very quickly, and even if they occasionally used Chinese, they spoke very unstandardly.

Before Shen Xi arrived, Zhu Xizhou, who had experience in receiving envoys, gave him a face-to-face lecture and told him how to write the manuscript that he went back to record.

Even if the Mongols were driven to the steppe, they could bring a sense of arrogance...... Looking down on the people of the Central Plains, the entire Ming Dynasty won more and lost less against the Mongols, and Shen Xi didn't know where this group of people came from.

After the reception, the Mongolians stayed at the hall to which the Honglu Temple belonged.

There are two halls in the capital, one is the north hall of Qingfang Street, which was renovated from the original Yantai Station, and the other is the newly built Wumanyi Hall on the west bank of the Yuhe River.

The hall is not a separate building, but a courtyard house, after the five years of Hongji's renovation, the north hall has a total of 376 rooms, and the south hall has 387 rooms.

Shen Xi drove with the car to the outside of the Wumanyi Huitong Pavilion, and the Honglu Temple official, who was the ambassador of the Huitong Pavilion and the equivalent of the director of the State Guesthouse, had already sent people outside to greet him.

After Hu Gong sent people in to live, Shen Xi yawned and prepared to change his clothes and go home.

"You don't have to go back to Hanlin Academy, do you?" Feng Xi got out of the carriage and walked to Shen Xi's side and asked.

Shen Xi looked at the sky, it was almost dark at this time, even if he went back to Hanyuan, it was estimated that there would be no one, and Hanlin Academy would not work at night.

Shen Xi shook his head, and was about to leave with Feng Xi and the others, when Hu Gong came out of the hall and said with a smile: "Several, welcome the envoys, according to the rules, there is a banquet." ”

Shen Xi said: "What kind of famous hall is this banquet? ”

Hu Gong leaned over and said in a low voice: "Just use it as a defilement wine!" ”

Feng Xi said indignantly: "This is a good name, today we just let us wait under the sun for a day, if I don't eat this meal, I don't want to go back...... Walk around. ”

Shen Xi said: "I won't go, I have something at home today, I have to go back first." ”

Hu Gong waved his hand: "Shen Xiu, others can not go, you can't go, today the people of Hanyuan are looking forward to you...... Feng editor, don't you say? ”

A few people came over to persuade him, but Shen Xi didn't seem to be giving face if he didn't go, Shen Xi could only sigh secretly in his heart, and then eat this "defilement wine" with Hu Gong and others.

This banquet is actually an opportunity to welcome the envoys, eat and drink at public expense, anyway, after eating, the Honglu Temple will reimburse it, in the eyes of the officials, this kind of wine banquet is not eaten in vain.

The banquet was held in a courtyard specially for receiving envoys in the Huitong Hall, and all the officials and entourages who participated in welcoming the envoys of the Mongolian Dayan Department today were divided into three seats, and the Huitong Hall prepared drinks and meals, and everyone sat down to eat and drink, because the season had entered the summer, the supply of vegetables and meat was very complete, and the standard of the banquet was not low.

After three rounds of drinking, Hu Gong said with emotion: "Shen Xiu and Feng Xiu are now officials in Hanyuan, and they must remember to release them in the future...... It's going to be released......"

Feng Xi disagreed: "Xiaguan still thinks that the capital is better, Hu Shaoqing knows that my legs and feet are inconvenient, and I can't stand the pain of the journey." ”

Hu Gong's wine was average, he drank too much and stood up, put his arm on Feng Xi's shoulder and said: "If you don't let it out, you won't see such a banquet in a year, but if you go to the place, even if it is a seven-grade magistrate, you can eat and drink every day, do you say this can be the same?" ”

Shen Xi couldn't help frowning when he heard this.

Maybe Hu Gong belongs to the kind of people who tell the truth and doesn't like to beat around the bush, but is it really appropriate to talk about eating and inviting people so blatantly?

There are many officials present, if it reaches the ears of those who are interested, how will they be promoted in the future? But think about it again, with Hu Gong's age and connections, it is not easy to be able to do it from the five grades of Honglu Temple Shaoqing, generally speaking, civil officials can do the four grades then the sky, if you want to go up, it takes a great opportunity.

There are so many civil officials in the country, three hundred jinshi every three years, as well as officials from all walks of life, as well as officials from all walks of life, as well as ministers and supervisors, it is simply wishful thinking to achieve such a level.

Shen Xi didn't have so many ideas, everyone wanted to add an official to the knighthood, but he wanted to "slow down", but Hu Gong persuaded him to fight for release, he agreed, but with his age, the imperial court wanted to let him be a parent official, how could he wait for three or four years, when Emperor Hongzhi's life came to an end, he had to be careful and careful to ensure that he would not be involved in the political whirlpool.

At a banquet, Shen Xi inevitably drank alcohol, he used to try his best to push it off, but since he became an official, this kind of entertainment is unavoidable, and he always has to drink a few glasses in the face of his colleagues, otherwise he will not give face. But he drank an average amount of alcohol, and even if he didn't go crazy after drinking a few glasses, he felt dizzy.

After the banquet, it was already more than half of the second watch, almost ten o'clock in the evening.

People in this year advocate going to bed early and getting up early, and the second and a half watches are definitely in the dead of night, and only the barking of dogs is heard everywhere.

Everyone came out, fortunately, there was someone to send them off in Honglu Temple, otherwise Shen Xi was very doubtful that he would be able to find his home. Hopping into the carriage, he leaned against the wall of the carriage and closed his eyes, and it took about two quarters of an hour before he reached the corner of the street. Shen Xi didn't let his entourage see him off, but entered the alley alone, carrying a dim lantern and waiting for Zhu Shan there, who had already yawned at this time.

"Young Master, why did you come back so late? Wait any longer, I'll be asleep. ”

Zhu Shan had a little annoyance on his face, it was obvious that the family had prepared a sumptuous meal for Xie Yun'er's birthday today, but Shen Xi didn't come back, so the family could only eat it. Shen Xi had confessed before that if he couldn't get home in time, he didn't have to wait at home, and if he was busy with business, he might not return all night.

Back at home, the lights were on in the small courtyard, but Shen Xitou was getting heavier and heavier.

Xie Yun'er opened the door and came out, but it was Shen Xi's door that came out...... Obviously, she has been waiting inside, and Lin Dai, who has always slept early, also got up when she heard the sound, but Xiao Nizi was already sleepy-eyed at this time.

"Is the husband on business?"

When Xie Yun'er said this, there was a bit of resentment on her face. Originally, Shen Xi celebrated her birthday for her to be happy, people in a foreign land, the family may not remember when she was born, now Shen Xi, the nominal husband, remembers her, which makes her very moved, but Shen Xi said that he didn't do it, and released the pigeon on her birthday.

Shen Xi found a cool towel to scrub his face, and sighed: "You also know that I went to the north of the city with the people of Honglu Temple today to meet the envoys from Waifan, and waited until after dark to finish the matter, and then it was a routine banquet, and the people of the Hanlin Academy took me first, and if I didn't go, I wouldn't give people face, so I could only participate in it and toss the dead!" ”

"Hmm."

Although Xie Yun'er was a little unhappy in her heart, she was relieved after listening to Shen Xi's explanation, and thought: "What does I have to do with him, he is very happy to remember my birthday, where do you dare to ask for anything?" ”

Shen Xi came back, Lin Dai saw that there was nothing to do, so she went back to her room to sleep, Xie Yun'er was busy helping Shen Xi bring tea and water, Shen Xi drank half of the wine, and it didn't taste right to drink anything, but fortunately, he still remembered his promise to Xie Yun'er and gave her a birthday gift.

Shen Xi took out the title deed and lease in the drawer, put it on the table, and said, "I said that I would give you a gift, although it is late, but fortunately, it is not over today......"

Xie Yun'er took it curiously, held it in her hand, looked at the light, and quickly moved the thing away from the candle flame a little, so as not to accidentally burn the contract.

"You...... Where do you come from? ”

Xie Yun'er's face was full of surprise, and her eyes widened, three points more excited than she was when she saw the Imperial Mobao fashion.

"That day, the Li family sent a thank you gift, and I sent it together with the painting, I wanted to surprise you on your birthday, but I didn't expect it...... It's finally back before the hour, so you can put it away. Shen Xi said.

Xie Yun'er didn't say anything, lowered her head and went to the bed, and when she sat down, she couldn't help but whimper.

Shen Xi didn't go over to persuade him, he knew that this was Xie Yun'er's heart knot.

Seeing the real estate deeds of the Xie family's old house and shop, she naturally thought of the hardships she had experienced behind her, selling her house and selling her house just to have money to dredge, welcome back her grandfather and father, and finally had to flee back to Tingzhou, and the family encountered cold eyes everywhere......

It seems that everything has come to an end today......

Listening to Xie Yun'er's crying, Shen Xi couldn't help but sigh: "If you have any grievances, it's okay to cry, in fact, sometimes I want to cry myself." But the man doesn't flick when he has tears...... Hehe......"

Xie Yun'er raised her head, wiped the tears on her cheeks, and smiled reluctantly: "Xianggong's way of comforting people is really unique." ”

Shen Xi smiled: "Really? I also think I'm quite comforting. ”

Xie Yun'er whispered, but solemnly put away the contract in her hand, her cheeks were red, and she walked to Shen Xi: "If Xianggong doesn't want to eat anymore, then go to bed early, and Xianggong will go to work in Hanlin Academy tomorrow." ”

Shen Xi got up directly, went to the side of the bed, and lay down: "I can't eat if I want to, I drink too much wine, and my stomach and head are so uncomfortable." ”

"Hmm."

Xie Yun'er obediently blew out the candle and went out of the room with a wooden support. (To be continued.) )