Cheng Yue saw this scene and sighed in his heart: Power is how people are addicted step by step.

Thinking of this, he waved his hand and said: "Don't be polite, don't be polite today, we don't distinguish each other, everyone has fun with the old birthday star!" ”

Father Zhang's father was on a happy occasion, his bones were a little lighter, and he seemed to be a lot younger, and he respectfully invited Cheng Yue into the house with a red face.

Cheng Yue helped the old birthday star into the door together, and walked to the main hall while talking to the Zhang family.

Cheng Yue firmly invited Zhang's father to sit on the top, and he accompanied the prime minister, and everyone sat down.

At this time, it was already time to eat, both the host and the guests were hungry, Zhang Gui ordered the dishes, and all kinds of dishes were served like flowing water, and Cheng Yue's stir-fry was naturally indispensable.

In the process of serving the food, Zhang's father took the opportunity to introduce Cheng Yue to those who gave heavy gifts and wanted to get to know Cheng Yue through the treasure land of the Zhang family. At the beginning, Cheng Yue was still a little interested, talents, who would have too much? But he soon found out that although Father Zhang said that the sky was falling, this can be written, and that is good at martial arts. The people who were introduced also stood in front of themselves with confidence and tried their best to sell themselves, and many people also read Cheng Yue's books, but these people are not special talents, at best, they are not middle-class and upper-level assets, and they show timidity when they talk deeply.

Zhang Gui looked apologetically at Cheng Yue coping with the old man, he, who was a son, couldn't wait to drag the old man away at this time and not let him talk nonsense anymore. Cheng Yue made a special trip to pay homage to the old man's birthday, but at this time he became the target of lobbying, and the left and right were endless. My own father really doesn't understand things.

Fortunately, the time to serve the food is always limited, and in the blink of an eye, the dishes are ready. Cheng Yue no longer has to deal with these people.

Zhang Gui immediately poured the wine full, clasped his hands together and said, "Governor, fellow fathers and elders. Today, thanks to all of you, my father's 60th birthday can be so happy. I would like to give you a glass. "Let's take a full drink.

Cheng Yue and the others also had a toast. The wine is light wine, not Cheng Yue's high wine.

Zhang Gui said again: "Metropolitan Governor, I, Zhang Gui, don't follow you, there will be no today, my subordinates respect the Metropolitan Governor." "After that, it was another glass.

Cheng Yue smiled. Accompanied him to drink, and then said, "This third cup, I will come with you to respect Ling Zun." Ling Zun can raise a good son like you. I want to thank him very much. Then I wish the old birthday star every year and today. ”

"Good!" The generals applauded, and the three glasses of wine were also drunk.

Zhang's father was happy and proud, and he drank three glasses in a row.

Drank three glasses of wine on an empty stomach. Although it is a light wine. Cheng Yue also felt a little uncomfortable, and his eyes looked at the dishes on the table.

The dishes on Cheng Yue's main table are particularly exquisite, and they are specially prepared by Zhang's father. Father Zhang saw that Cheng Yue was a little hungry, and hurriedly said, "Little Lao'er, please use the dishes, please." ”

Cheng Yue picked up the chopsticks and just wanted to eat, but Yang Ting, who was sitting on the side, suddenly blocked Cheng Yue's hand and said, "Governor, these wines are served well, but the cook's subordinates who make this dish can't investigate." This dish can't be eaten now, and I'll talk about it after my subordinates have tested it. ”

The crowd was amazed.

Cheng Yue looked at Yang Ting with a little shock. Father Zhang's face that was smiling just now immediately became like a bitter melon, Zhang Gui suppressed his anger, Zhang Xiaozhong, Totoku and other faces were serious, Zhao Mengfu didn't expect that there would be such a scene, a little nervous.

Yang Ting didn't pay attention to other people's opinions at all, quietly picked up Cheng Yue's chopsticks, picked up a piece of meat, and handed it to Ma Fudao: "Trouble Brother Ma to go for inspection." ”

Ma Fu took it quite embarrassed, apologized to Zhang Gui with his eyes, picked up the piece of meat and walked out the door.

Hundreds of civil officials and military generals and ordinary people inside and outside the main hall were all silent, and the atmosphere of the scene was almost frozen after a good birthday banquet.

Zhang Gui sorted out his mood and said to Yang Ting in a calm tone: "Brother Yang, this time my father heard that the Metropolitan Governor was going to come to the door in person, and he took a lot of thought, and invited the chefs of the best restaurants in Lin'an City and the brothers who can stir-fry in the army. The safety of the Metropolitan Governor, my Zhang Gui's attention is no worse than Brother Yang's. I dare to vouch for it with my head......" As he said this, a group of escorts rushed into the outside and shouted, "Protect the Grand Governor!" The long knife at his waist came out of the sheath, instantly surrounding the main table where Cheng Yue was.

Cheng Yue was still calm, but everyone inside and outside was so frightened that they didn't dare to move, for fear that if they moved at this time, they would be killed as assassins. Everyone shouted in their hearts: "Not good! The dish must be poisonous! I didn't eat it, did I? ”

Zhang's father and Zhang Gui opened their mouths wide, and their faces had turned pale. Yang Ting's color changed, and he stood up with Xiao Zhen, shouting: "Say! What's going on? ”

The escort who took the lead said: "Governor Qiqi, the meat taken out by Deputy Regiment Commander Ma just now poisoned the dog!" Deputy Commander Ma has led people to the kitchen to arrest all the cooks, and he has been specially appointed to protect the Metropolitan Governor! ”

"What?! You guys...... You're not mistaken, right? Zhang Gui stood up suddenly when he heard this, and just wanted to question the protector, but sat down weakly. Yang Ting and Ma Fu have no grudges or hatreds against him, and their usual relationship is not bad, so it is impossible to frame him in front of Cheng Yue.

As soon as Zhang Gui sat on the chair, he immediately stood up again, knelt in front of Cheng Yue and kowtowed a few times and said: "Dadu Governor Mingjian, Zhang Gui followed you all the way to fight, there will be no two hearts, today's matter, there must be an inside story!" Please take your subordinates into custody, and when the matter is settled, it will be fair! ”

Zhang's father also led the Zhang family to kneel on the ground again, and cried bitterly: "Dadu Governor, Xiao Lao'er's cheap life is not worth mentioning, if Dadu Governor doesn't believe it, just take Xiao Lao'er's old life as a mortgage." I just ask that the Metropolitan Governor will not be taken advantage of by traitors and take my son's life!" My son is loyal to the Governor, and even if the Governor wants him to die, he will go immediately. Governor, the little old man was mistakenly used by a traitor, and he deserved to die, but my son can't be affected by the little old man. Governor, my son has been wronged. As he spoke, he began to cry.

The people in the hall were all at a loss, how did the joyful birthday banquet just now become like this in the blink of an eye?

Cheng Yue helped Zhang Gui and Zhang's father up, and said, "Okay, I have also made amends, I know that this matter has nothing to do with the Zhang family, you all get up quickly." Don't worry, I will find out the mastermind behind it and give the Zhang family justice! The good old man's 60th birthday, was made into a miasma by these people! ”

Father Zhang and Zhang Gui were gratefully helped up by Cheng Yue, and Zhang Gui immediately said: "Father, quickly tell who made the dishes of the Metropolitan Governor, this matter must be clarified, our Zhang family almost harmed the Metropolitan Governor this time, and we must have an explanation." ”

Father Zhang shouted at Cheng Yue when he heard this: "Little Lao'er really doesn't know, they are all chefs invited from outside, and they have been doing it for more than ten or twenty years, how can you think that someone will assassinate the Grand Duke?" ”

Zhang Gui saw that his father knew nothing at all, and knew that it would be superfluous to ask any more, so he said: "Metropolitan Governor, when Zhang Fu comes back, his subordinates want to interrogate him by himself, I don't know if it's okay?" ”

Cheng Yue nodded and said, "Okay, you come to trial, I'll listen." No matter who it is, we will not give up this time. ”

Cheng Yue moved the real fire, he was almost poisoned, not to mention, the poisoner also wanted to blame Zhang Gui, obviously trying to uproot his power. If he really died, the generals would inevitably suspect Zhang Gui, which would cause his generals to fall apart, and the situation established by Cheng Yue would completely collapse.

Zhang Gui bowed to Yang Ting and said, "Thank you, Brother Yang." If Brother Yang wasn't careful, Zhang Gui would not be able to atone for his sins even if he died. ”

Yang Ting replied with a salute: "Brother Zhang is exempt, and he is also under Meng Lang." Originally, Ling Zun's birthday should not have been messed around like this, but in the next duty, Brother Zhang, please don't be surprised. ”

Zhang Gui said gloomily: "If it weren't for Brother Yang, the great cause of the Metropolitan Governor would have been ruined, I, Zhang Gui, have been planted today, but fortunately, Brother Yang is here." Zhang Gui will definitely repay this sentiment one day. After speaking, he looked around the hall and said loudly: "Everyone came to the cold house today, Zhang Gui did not entertain well, and apologized in advance." My father's 60th birthday was a time of great joy, but unexpectedly, some young people dared to take the opportunity to make trouble. My father and son are lowly and insignificant. But the safety of the world depends on the governor of the capital. Zhang Gui swears here, no matter who dares to murder the Grand Duke, my whole army will not stop dying, and will never let go of the mastermind behind this matter! Before this matter is clarified, please be sure to stay where you are, otherwise, the Zhang family will be offended! ”

Where do the people present dare to go, even if you move your buttocks, you have to be careful not to move too much.

Cheng Yue was very satisfied with Zhang Gui's performance. Except for accidentally allowing yourself to be almost poisoned. After the accident, Zhang Gui handled it calmly and couldn't be better. This Zhang Gui, I will give him more opportunities to exercise in the future, and he will definitely be able to become a great tool.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ma Fu had already escorted some cooks into the main hall.

As soon as they entered the main hall, the cooks were all slumped on the ground, crying bitterly and crying out for injustice.

Ma Fu scolded them, and then said to Cheng Yue: "The Metropolitan Governor, there are a total of twenty-two cooks and small workers who cook, and all of them have been brought here, and none of them have escaped the net." ”

Cheng Yue was slightly stunned. No one ran away? What's going on? How can there be a reason not to run away after being poisoned? Do you want to wait for death? After thinking about it, I seemed to understand something again.

Totoku and the others were also deeply surprised, but Yang Ting remained silent. Zhang Gui asked with a solemn face: "Ma Fu, do you have to find out, is it true that no one left from beginning to end?" ”

Ma Fu said categorically: "The last general has inquired clearly, they all guarantee with their lives that no one will leave, and everyone is here." ”

Zhang Gui took a deep breath, knowing that this matter was in trouble. If no one leaves, it means that these people may be innocent. If so, then where to find the murderer?

After thinking about it, Zhang Gui asked again: "Have all kinds of things in the kitchen been tested for poison?" ”

Ma Fu said: "There are too many things in the kitchen, and the last general has sent someone to inspect the same, please wait." ”

Zhang Gui looked back at Cheng Yue, Cheng Yue nodded and said, "You try first." (To be continued......)