I smiled and waved my hand: "Chiji, take a seat for Xia Gongzi, you go down first." Bring some refreshments, presumably Xia Gongzi is already hungry. ‘

Chi Ji turned around and went out, didn't bring refreshments, and then retreated, Xia Jinyi had a seat, and hurriedly gobbled it up, and after a while, he had a full burp, and after eating, he almost collapsed on the chair, looked at me and said, "My lord, please command." ‘

I said lightly, 'Do you know who I am?' ‘

Xia Jinyi said abruptly: "I already know that you are the Sima of Tiance Shuaifu, and I have heard my senior brother say your name and surname, I heard that you are Lord Jiang Zhejiang, and you are the one who gave the surname of the King of Shu in a poem." ‘

I smiled and said, "You forgot to say that I am from Southern Chu, and I was dismissed from my official position by the lord of the country, and now I have changed my course and voted for King Yong." ‘

Xia Jinyi smiled: "What does it matter, since Nan Chu looks down on you, I heard that King Yong still attaches great importance to talents, and it is not wrong for adults to vote for King Yong." ‘

I said indifferently: 'Okay, I should have asked about your background, but there is no need to think about it, but if you have any special enemies or special experiences that you don't say, don't blame me for being unpredictable if there are any accidents in the future. ‘

Xia Jinyi thought about it and said: "The grass people don't have anything special to report, but the grass people can't write or fight, and I don't know what they can do for adults." ‘

I said lightly: 'It's very simple, you still go to the prince, but I want you to be the prince's henchman.' ‘

Xia Jinyi was stunned and said, "My lord, how can I be a small person, how can I get close to the prince?" ‘

I didn't speak, picked up a piece of paper with some dense small characters written on it, and handed it to Xia Jinyi, Xia Jinyi's expression changed after reading it, and said, "My lord, is it so simple?" ‘

I smiled and said: "Yes, I don't want you to spy on secrets, and I don't want you to contact us, just let you get the favor of the prince according to my plan, to tell the truth, although you can't be a powerful subordinate, but it is more than enough to be a fortunate minister, I have arranged the conditions for you to be favored by His Royal Highness the prince, and then, it depends on your improvisation, you just need to grasp a principle, that is, let the prince indulge himself, and when he meets the right time, say a few words of discord, but remember, it can only involve the king of Qi." In addition, you have to listen to the prince's orders in everything, even if you are asked to do anything bad, you have to do it, even if you hear any big secrets, even if they are about to harm King Yong, you don't have to pay attention to it, you know, today is the only time we meet, and I won't tell you anything about tonight when we meet. ‘

Although Xia Jinyi didn't understand my intentions, he still nodded and said, "I understand, my lord has allowed me to get the prince's favor, and other things are up to me, in fact, I just need to try my best to please the prince and accompany the prince to eat, drink and have fun." ‘

I nodded and said: "Yes, you can tell Senior Brother Ling about the information of the Splendid Gang, through this matter, at least you can enter the prince's mansion and get the prince's appreciation, and then it will depend on your cleverness, the three prescriptions I gave you are a recipe for the best aphrodisiac, which can help you get the prince's favor, the three prescriptions have slightly different effects, you provide them to the prince in turn, remember, just say that you have improved it yourself, since you use incense, then you should have some insight into aphrodisiacs, the prince does not dare to let the imperial doctor do this kind of thing, So there should be no problem with your pampering. ‘

Xia Jinyi said abruptly: "Don't hide it from the adult, although the villain has not done the evil act of picking flowers, but the aphrodisiac does know a little bit about it, and the prescription provided by the adult can also be understood by the villain, but it is a good prescription, which can not only increase the taste, but also will not harm the body, as long as it is not used excessively, this prescription is the best medicine." ‘

I smiled and said, 'Okay, this way, I am more assured, do you have any questions, after today, I will not have a chance to ask.' ‘

Xia Jinyi asked hesitantly, "My lord, are you so confident that the villain will not betray you?" ‘

I smiled faintly and said: "Betray, what are you betraying me, I will give you information to make meritorious contributions, give you a prescription so that you can be favored by the prince, and I don't ask you for anything, as for having fun with the prince, if the prince is virtuous, how can you be useful, to separate the king of Qi and the prince, even if the prince knows that I let you do this, what can he do, will he fully trust the king of Qi?" Therefore, if you are wiser, do as I say, and you will be favored, and you will not be killed, or else, little Shunzi—'

Xiao Shunzi casually took out a piece of silver from his bosom and easily ground the silver into powder in the palm of his hand. Xia Jinyi swallowed a mouthful of saliva and looked at me.

I said: "But I really can't fully believe you, so let's write a note, just say that you are the person sent by the Yongwang Mansion to go undercover, and hand it over to me for safekeeping, if you are not strict, I will let the prince see your note, don't say that the Yongwang Mansion wants to kill you, even the prince will not let you go, even my retinue, it is easy to kill you, as long as you forget about tonight's events, take the meeting gift and prescription I gave you, then you can easily please the prince, get the glory and wealth you want, but remember, If you are too incapable and can't get the prince's favor within two months, then I'm sorry, I have to kill you before I change people. ‘

Xia Jinyi bowed down and said: "The villain will never dare to live up to the trust of the adult, the adult can rest assured, the villain is just to please His Royal Highness the Prince, and there will be no guilt." ‘

I smiled and said, "Okay, you can write a note, I'll wait to see your good show, remember, when it is done, you will not be implicated, but don't worry, I will arrange your retreat." ‘

Xia Jinyi bowed his head and said, "The villain knows. Sure enough, he went to the table and wrote a note, and Xia Jinyi also knew that if he didn't write, he would be killed immediately. When he finished, I said, 'Here's here. ‘

It was Chi Ji who came in, and I said lightly: "You go back to the inn to rest first, didn't you make an appointment with your senior brother to drink in Jiangnanchun, and during the banquet, you said that you found out the whereabouts of the remnants of the Shu Kingdom Splendid Alliance, and then the guards of the Yongwang Mansion will arrest you on my orders and send you to Guanzhonglian, but I think your senior brother will save you." ‘

Xia Jinyi's heart jumped again, and he said helplessly: "The son's arrangement is so thorough, the villain will definitely not make a mistake." ‘

I waved my hand and said, 'Okay, you have to go back as you are, and I won't send you.' Xia Jinyi was suddenly stupid, opened his mouth, and wanted to say something, but after thinking about it, he followed Chi Ji out dejectedly.

After sending Xia Jinyi away, Xiao Shunzi said lightly: "Childe, do you want me to put away the note?" ‘

I smiled and lit the note with a silver lamp. Xiao Shunzi looked at me strangely, and I said lightly: "What's the use of this note, it is given to the prince, and it is not also the crime of our Yongwang Mansion." If Xia Jinyi was smart, he wouldn't betray us, and if he was really that stupid, we wouldn't have anything to lose, but I don't think he would betray us. Looking at the lights, I laughed again, such a cheap thing, if Xia Jinyi betrayed us instead, then he would be the No. 1 fool in the sky.

Xia Jinyi was still put in the box, and returned to the inn room in the early hours of the morning, on the way Xia Jinyi repeatedly thought about what he should do, he is not a person who abides by his promises, but thinking about it, the other party just gave him the opportunity and means to get the prince's favor, his reputation is not good, his martial arts are mediocre, if he doesn't have these, I'm afraid that he won't be able to get the glory and wealth he dreams of for the rest of his life, even if he says everything, what can he do, who doesn't know that King Yong is in Zhongtian, How can a small person of himself be able to shake King Yong, thinking of Chiji's methods, a small entourage has such ruthlessness, then their master's means can be imagined, and their best way is to do what they say, and they must get the prince's favor within two months.

Returning to his bed, after waiting for the acupuncture channel to be unlocked, Xia Jinyi sat up, slowly thinking about how to speak and act in his heart, until after noon, he Shi Shiran walked out of the inn and came to Jiang Nanchun again, the guys saw that although his face did not change, but his eyes were very strange, who let him offend Guan Zhonglian yesterday, but he ate wine with the people of the prince's mansion?

Walking into the elegantly decorated flower hall, Xia Jinyi saw several brocade-clothed people sitting together talking and laughing at a glance, he stepped forward a few steps, and bowed to the middle-aged man who was sitting in the chief with a Chinese character face: "Senior brother, junior brother is a step late, please forgive me." ‘

The middle-aged man's name is Zhang Jinxiong, Chinese New Year's Eve is seventy-seven years old, his appearance is very good, although he is dressed gorgeously, but it is also ordinary, but a pair of sleeves are very wide, he is the eldest disciple of the twenty-seventh generation of the Gangyi faction, a strange door kung fu outstanding, faintly has become the best candidate for the next generation of leaders, originally he was dedicated to practicing martial arts, without the slightest distraction, except for the order of the master to go out to do errands, never easy to go down the mountain, but two years ago, the envoy of Fengyimen personally went to Kongtong, after a long talk, Zhang Jinxiong was sent to Chang'an and became a four-grade guard with a sword. Zhang Jinxiong's surname is Fangzheng, he is serious in his work, and he never wants to exceed his proportions, so he soon gained the trust of the prince and became the head of the guard of the prince's mansion. He never paid attention to any political disputes, in addition to being responsible for the defense of the prince's mansion, he practiced martial arts, and occasionally went out for a few drinks with a few close guards, although his surname was strict and cold, but because of his generosity and fairness, he was very respected by his subordinates. Strictly speaking, he is not the prince's confidant, because many of the prince's unwilling things to be made public have another person to do, that is, the deputy chief Xing Song.

When he saw Xia Jinyi, a smile appeared on his face, and he said lightly: "You are here, come and sit, these are my subordinates, and you will ask them to take care of them when you enter the mansion in the future?" ‘

Xia Jinyi stepped forward and saluted: "A few big brothers, the younger brother is not a martial artist, fortunately, he is still a little clever, if the eldest brothers don't dislike it, just leave the errand to the younger brother." ‘

A thin middle-aged man smiled and said: "I know, I have long heard Mr. Zhang say that you kid is good at eating, drinking, and gambling, but you don't have to practice martial arts. ‘

Xia Jinyi's face was not red and his heart was not beating: "Of course the senior brother loves me, I didn't study well at the beginning, and I was expelled from the division, if it wasn't for the senior brother's intercession, my martial arts would have been abolished long ago, come, the junior brother will give the senior brother a cup, and ask the senior brother and a few older brothers to take care of it in the future, the younger brother will never dare to cause trouble." ‘

Several people drank this glass of wine with a smile, Zhang Jinxiong was naturally satisfied with the words and deeds of his junior brother, and a few guards did not mind this young man who would not pose a threat to himself, and then a well-trained servant began to send exquisite side dishes, a guard picked up chopsticks and said with a smile, Nanchu famous dishes really have a unique taste, but the name is too weird, you see this dish, although it is delicious, but it is called beautiful liver. Xia Jinyi said with a smile: "This dish is made of duck pancreas white, that is, duck gizzards, with chicken breast, winter bamboo shoots, mushrooms, stir-fried with duck fat, this name still has a history, I heard that a well-known talent in Nanchu was one of the most famous restaurants in the local Qiushuilou banquet, who knows that the chef of the restaurant is less than the same when the side dishes, if there is one less dish, wouldn't it be a bad reputation, this chef looked, was soaked in the water of the duck pancreas white pink delicate color attracted, then with chicken breast meat with duck fat stir-fried, the result of the guests very appreciated, asked the name of this dish, the guy who served the dish saw that the color was milky white, smooth and fresh, and casually said the three words 'beautiful liver', and as a result, this dish had this name, in fact, there is a famous dish called Shih Tzu tongue in Nanchu? ‘

Several of the guards were amazed and said, "Shih Tzu." ‘

Xia Jinyi said with a smile: "Actually, it is the tongue and feet of the sea mussel, which is said to be fat, white and delicate, and it is a delicacy in the world, but it is easy to eat only by the sea." ‘

One of the guards smiled and said, "Brother Xia really has a lot of knowledge, if you have the opportunity, you should try this Shih Tzu tongue." ‘

Xia Jinyi's mind turned, and he said: "Actually, the little brother likes the delicacies in Shuzhong the most, and I heard that there are many restaurants in Chang'an that are good at making Sichuan cuisine, just like the Hongyun Pavilion in Chang'an Metropolitan City and the Xizilou in Liren City should have good Sichuan cuisine." ‘

A guard sneered: "Brother Xia also said that he has been familiar with it in Chang'an, this time it can be revealed, I am Chang'an's sitting tiger, I don't know what restaurant restaurant, Hongyun Pavilion is indeed a Sichuan restaurant, where the Taibai duck is a unique in the world, Xizilou is the best in the Qinlou Chu Pavilion, I know that the beauties inside are all slender and moving, and there are many women from Nanchu, it is said that they are sold from Nanchu in private, although the wine and food are good, but there is no specialty, I heard that the boss is also an authentic Dayong person, How can there be excellent Sichuan cuisine? ‘

Xia Jinyi deliberately said in surprise: "Hey, don't you know, the little brother travels the world, I can recognize the boss He of Xizilou, he is He Tieshan of the Qingcheng faction, and his swordsmanship is very good, hehe, senior brother, you know that the younger brother later worshiped the master and was a Taoist priest from Tiandu Temple, so the younger brother often sells some plasters and pills or something, and it is a coincidence that he recognized Lao He, it was five or six years ago, I heard that he was the head of the prince of Shu, I didn't expect to become a big boss now, but to be honest, We have to make money in the rivers and lakes, and it is really rare for people like him to do this kind of business to force good people to become prostitutes. ‘

The faces of all the guards, including Zhang Jinxiong, changed, and Zhang Jinxiong asked in a deep voice, "Didn't you recognize the wrong person?" ‘

Xia Jinyi smiled and said: "How is it possible, senior brother, you know my ability, when the younger brother first came to Chang'an, he settled in Guanzhonglian, once he went out for a stroll, and saw Boss He in front of the Xizi Pavilion, but he spent a lot of money in that place, and the younger brother was really shy in his pocket, so he didn't go in." ‘

Looking at Zhang Jinxiong's iron green face, Xia Jinyi was very funny in his heart, what he said, seven points true, three points false, he had seen this Boss He, he had also been to Shuzhong, and even the sale of medicine was true, but Boss He had never bought his medicine, and he didn't know that this Boss He was actually a master of the Qingcheng faction, the head of the Lord of Shu, but he just learned some from the information provided to him by Lord Jiang of Yongwangfu.

Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was not right, Xia Jinyi didn't wait for the senior brother to ask, and immediately greeted the wine and food again, a jar of wine was just delivered, and Zhang Jinxiong was about to continue the interrogation, when suddenly a cold voice came from outside and said: "Xia Jinyi, come out quickly and be bound, this seat will save you from death." ‘

Xia Jinyi showed a panicked look and looked at Zhang Jinxiong, Zhang Jinxiong glanced at him, and said loudly: "Who is making noise outside, the fourth rank of this seat is a guard with a knife, and Zhang Jinxiong, the head of the guard in front of the prince, is here." ‘

There was a cry of surprise outside the door, and then someone said in a loud voice: "The fourth rank of this seat is a guard with a knife, Hu Wei, the deputy head of the Yongwang Mansion is here, Lord Zhang, this official was ordered to come to arrest the important culprit who rushed to the Tiance Shuai Mansion, Lord Xia Jinyi, why is Lord Zhang here." ‘

Zhang Jinxiong glared at Xia Jinyi fiercely, Xia Jinyi's face was pale, and he made a fuss, Zhang Jinxiong said coldly: "Master Hu, please come in and speak." ‘

The door opened, and a mighty-looking and cold-looking man walked in, he was dressed in a brocade official uniform, and he didn't look at Xia Jinyi, and stepped forward to salute Zhang Jinxiong and said, "Lord Zhang, this official has been ordered to come to arrest the villain, please make it convenient." ‘

Zhang Jinxiong said calmly: "Although my junior brother is messing around, how can I work so hard for Master Hu to come here?" ‘

Hu Wei said: "Lord Zhang doesn't know, this official is now ordered to guard the Shuaifu Sima Jiang Zhejiang, yesterday the Lord drank here, coincided with the conflict between Xia Jinyi and Guan Zhonglian, so that the senior brother actually planted the blame, causing the adult to almost conflict with Guan Zhonglian, the Lord ordered that the senior brother Ling should be captured and sent to Guanzhong Lian, so please ask Lord Zhang to make it convenient." ‘

Zhang Jinxiong's heart sank, he naturally knew that Sima of Tiance Shuai's Mansion was one of the most important ministers under King Yong, and he was a small head of the guard, but he couldn't stop it, but looking at the pale look of his junior brother, he said coldly: "Senior Brother Xia has not violated the king's law, and you are not Jing Zhaoyin, and you are not qualified to arrest him, besides, if you let you take him away in front of the official, what face does the official have to stay in front of the prince." ‘

Hu Wei also frowned, His Royal Highness commanded, Lord Sima's orders must be followed, if he disobeys, he is afraid that he will be punished, but Zhang Jinxiong is also reasonable, the Yongwang Mansion and the Prince's Mansion are incompatible, everyone knows that if Zhang Jinxiong just let himself take people away, he is afraid of cutting the prince's face, in this way, King Yong may also be dissatisfied with his behavior, thinking about it, there is still no way. He glanced at Zhang Jinxiong. Although Zhang Jinxiong's surname is upright, he is not a stupid person, he also saw Hu Wei's embarrassment, thought for a while and said: "Okay, let's do it, my junior brother will let me take it back first, and I will never let him leave Chang'an, and in a few days, I will personally go to Guan Zhonglian to mediate this matter, and then let him go to make amends to Lord Jiang, but today I must not let you take people away." ‘

Hu Wei thought about it, this is also the only way, so he said: "Since there is a guarantee from Lord Zhang, this official will let him go first, and then make plans when I go back to show Lord Sima." After all, King Yong and the crown prince have not torn their faces yet, and the matter of face still has to be taken care of, and Zhang Jinxiong himself is not a rude person.

After sending Hu Wei away, Zhang Jinxiong glared at Xia Jinyi angrily and said, "It's good now, last time you said vaguely, it turns out that you actually offended the Yongwang Mansion heavily, how can this end." ‘

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