Chapter 239: Turning Enemies into Friends
Su Qin hurriedly asked Meng Ting about the specific situation, only to learn that the Meng sisters went to Zhao Xi's mansion together in the morning and invited him to the dinner jointly prepared by the Meng sisters and Su Qin.
Zhao Xichu's head shook like a rattle, and he resigned, saying that he wouldn't go to death.
At that time, the Meng sisters were really angered by Zhao Xi's stubbornness. The relationship between her sister Meng Di and Zhao Xi is extraordinary, and the damage and thorns in and out of her words revealed some of Zhao Xi's secret past troubles, Zhao Xi was so ashamed that his face was flushed, and he was naturally jealous.
Meng Di then slowed down her tone, revealing the gentleness and coquettishness unique to women, and begged for a few words, and Zhao Xi reluctantly agreed.
In order to ensure that Zhao Xi was there, Meng Di personally followed the carriage to pick up Zhao Xi in the afternoon, and her sister Meng Ting stayed alone in the peach garden and waited for Su Qin to come back.
Su Qin heard Meng Ting tell the story of the before and after, and understood the progress of the matter, he saw that the Meng sisters had made a bloody investment, and Zhao Xi could not escape the joint offensive of this pair of peerless beauties of the Zhao State in the end.
Su Qin took Meng Ting's hand with satisfaction, and the two of them came to the agreed place together, which was the most luxurious "Spring Dream Hall" in the peach garden, where they were waiting for Meng Ting to bring Zhao Xi.
While waiting, Su Qin asked Meng Ting: "Your sisters have also had in-depth contacts with Zhao Xi before, otherwise how could he buy your account so much, first jointly against me, and then turn his face and go to my dinner." ”
"You're so bad, you think people are what they are, and they won't tell you." Meng Ting sneered, stretched out her slender hand, clenched it into a fist, and slapped Su Qin's arm.
However, Su Qin was very serious, he said: "Although I am a little jealous, I am also a reasonable person, and I will not ask your sisters to make friends with me alone." So, if it's necessary tonight, you can also continue to flirt with Zhao Xi or something, and I won't stop you. ”
Meng Ting saw that Su Qin was serious, and said truthfully: "My sister Meng Di did have a relationship with Zhao Xi before, and Zhao Xi was also obsessed with her. Therefore, I was still looking for an opportunity to tell you about tonight's arrangement: Zhao Xi will be accompanied by my sister, and I will accompany you to help you resolve grievances and reconcile. ”
"With you two smart and clever beauties by your side, I'm not afraid that tonight's banquet will not be successful." Su Qin said, he hugged Meng Ting's waist tightly and gave a fragrant kiss.
When the two were chatting, Chen Dan took Meng Di and Zhao Xi to the banquet site. Su Qin looked at Zhao Xi, stood up, took two steps forward, hugged his fists and bowed his hand to Zhao Xi, he did not pose because he was the prime minister.
According to Zhao Guo's etiquette, when Zhao Xi saw the prime minister, he had to give the prime minister a salute first, he saw that Su Qin had already preemptively saluted, which was very unexpected, he thought that when he came to see Su Qin, Su Qin would definitely embarrass himself, so he resolutely refused the Meng sisters at first.
Now he found that the reality was exactly the opposite of what he expected, and in a hurry, he was stunned.
Meng Di was standing by Zhao Xi's side at this time, she noticed that Zhao Xi was rude, stretched out her slender hand, and gently stabbed Zhao Xi's arm, Zhao Xi reacted at this time, and he hurriedly returned the salute with a fist.
Su Qin warmly invited: "Doctor Zhao came to the cold house, and it was shining. Take a seat, let's drink and talk tonight, and we won't be drunk. ”
Su Qin said and made an inviting gesture. Zhao Xi was also dragged by Meng Di and sat on the opposite seat from Su Qin. The Meng sisters were by their side.
Su Qin first raised his glass, toasted everyone, wished everyone a long life and good health, he wanted to completely put down the prime minister's shelf tonight, have a drink with Zhao Xi, and open his heart knot. The other three all raised their glasses with Su Qin and drank them all.
Following Su Qin, Meng Ting and Meng Di also raised their glasses in turn, toasted everyone, and performed the opening etiquette of the banquet. Zhao Xi saw that Su Qin and the Meng sisters all obeyed the etiquette, and he was embarrassed to be cautious, and he also raised a toast after the last day, sending blessings for longevity.
After the first round of wine ceremonies, Su Qin solemnly said to Zhao Xi: "I invited Dr. Zhao to come this time, but I sincerely ask for advice from you, after all, you have been an official in Zhao State for many years, and you know more about the situation in Zhao State than I do, I want to learn more from you, and I also implore Dr. Zhao to give me advice." ”
Su Qin's words were very sincere, Zhao Xi finally raised his head at this time, looked directly at Su Qin, and said: "It's rare that Mr. Su has the heart to seek advice, I raised objections at the prime minister's ceremony in front of all the ministers, don't you really resent me?" ”
Su Qin heard that Zhao Xi still had resentment, and he also had doubts in his heart, otherwise he would not have avoided calling himself "Prime Minister" and still called himself "Mr."
Ordinary people may have been furious when they heard such a title, but Su Qin had other considerations, he had to deal with the hostile forces led by Zhao Xi before he sent an envoy, otherwise, there would be endless troubles.
Foreign affairs and domestic affairs have always complemented each other, and if the two cooperate with each other, the government will be responsible for national security, and if the two hinder each other, everything will be nullified. Su Qin knew this truth very well, so he was willing to condescend to Zhao Xi, and in the end, wasn't it for the sake of the great cause?
Thinking of this, Su Qin smiled and said, "Although I, Su Qin, don't have the amount of mountains and seas, I am not an ordinary man who fights a small section, and I think that I still have this kind of cultivation." Doctor Zhao, don't worry, I, Su Qin, will never compare your performance that day. On the contrary, I would like to thank you for keeping my mind clear. ”
Zhao Xi listened to what Su Qin said, and then carefully examined his expression, and found that he was really arrogant, at this time, Zhao Xi's mood began to be a little infected by Su Qin, and became a little more positive and optimistic.
"Come, don't just talk, even stop drinking. For the sake of reconciliation, for the sake of Zhao Guo, let's have a toast together. Sister Meng Di stared at Zhao Xi with her eyes and proposed.
Her reason is very sufficient, because if it weren't for the clan nobles of Zhao State, if it weren't for the current important ministers of Zhao State, who would dare to say that they don't serve the interests of Zhao State, so everyone also pushed the boat down the river and drank another cup.
After that, Meng Ting offered to present a music and dance for everyone, and everyone applauded and welcomed. Meng Ting walked to the center of the hall and performed a song "Quiet Girl" for everyone while chanting.
Su Qin was originally keen on singing and dancing, so he watched it intoxicated, and Zhao Xi also knew that Meng Ting was more talented in music and dancing among the Meng sisters, and he was secretly happy to see her dancing tonight.
Meng Ting danced, and everyone raised their glasses to celebrate. In this way, under the impetus of the wine and the intoxication of music and dance, Su Qin and Zhao Xi gradually eliminated the strangeness and estrangement, and the two talked together.