The night of the twenty-fifth festival is falling, and the tea art street has long been three steps and one sentry, five steps and one post. On both sides of the street, they uniformly picked up a blazing air death lamp, and the lights were so bright that the whole street was almost like day. From time to time, there are high-flying carts and horses passing by, heading towards the Hundred Crane Tower in the center of Tea Art Street. These big businessmen, the lord naturally did not dare to slack off, saying that it was a banquet at two o'clock, but how many people dared to arrive at the time?

At both ends of the street, there were some burly giants. Since the newly established forbidden army yamen is the pro-army of the Son of Heaven, the combat power does not have to be good, but the size of these soldiers must be attractive. At the corner of the street, a large cart of horses slowly drove in from outside. This car usually drives on the street, which is naturally more eye-catching, but today it appears on Chayi Street, but it looks very ordinary.

Fortunately, the Guards Battalion logo on the carriage was very eye-catching, and behind the carriage were four Guards Battalion soldiers who were speeding with swords. Just looking at these, the identity of the owner in the carriage is very clear. Wei Hu, who was squatting at the intersection of the street, saw it from afar, and when the carriage drove to the entrance of the street, he trotted all the way over, with a warm smile on his face, and said loudly: "Lord Wu, the Hundred Crane Tower is in the middle of the tea art street, do you need to lead the way in front of the official?" ”

The curtain of the car was raised, Wu Ming poked his head out, and said with a smile: "Lord Wei, don't bother, this way, the kid knows it." "Since the last time I got acquainted with the envoy of the Sanlu Guard of the Forbidden Army's Yamen, this Wei Hu seems to be an old acquaintance of Wu Ming. For the other party's enthusiasm, Wu Ming is not good at putting on a cold face to show the other party, so he has to deal with it.

Wei Hu nodded and said, "Lord Wu, it's easy to go." Lowering the curtain, the smile on Wu Ming's face gradually cooled. In the carriage, Xuanyuan Ling smiled and said, "Brother, you have also learned to be sloppy now." But look at you, it's quite popular in Nanning now. ”

Yesterday, I went to Baihe Tower, Xuanyuan Ling was very interesting, and I just wanted to see the wrestling again. Today, I heard that the prime minister was hosting guests at the Hundred Crane Tower, and he was also clamoring to come, but Wu Ming couldn't help it, so he had to let her.

In the car at this time, Wu Ming and Xuanyuan Ling sat opposite each other. Xuanyuan Ling even put a pair of heavenly feet on Wu Ming's legs. She doesn't look like a princess. Wu Ming frowned, took the pair of crystal round feet away from his legs, and said to Li Zhong inside with a frown: "Li Gongzi, after tonight, the kid should let you go back, and if you have offended recently, please Haihan." ”

Li Zhongzheng was sitting in the carriage with his head down, raised his head when he heard this, and sneered: "Lord Wu's recent generous hospitality has made my son feel deeply honored. If you have time another day, I will invite Brother Wu to visit my north to repay today's great kindness. ”

The resentment in it can be heard by anyone. But it's no wonder. Li Zhong was originally very favored by Li Tie, and once the Li family succeeded in usurping the throne, he would be a capable candidate for the crown prince, but after this mistake and capture, it had a great impact on his reputation, and maybe Li Tie would also improve. He can talk to Wu Ming in a good tone, that's really a hell. However, Wu Ming just smiled slightly and ignored him.

Xuanyuan Ling looked at each other angrily and scolded: "Dog minion, you are still so arrogant when you are caught, hum." As he spoke, he was about to pull out the matching sword beside him, but Wu Ming hurriedly stopped him, grabbed the other party's right wrist, and persuaded: "Xiao Ling, this Li Zhong is still going to change Xiaobi and Queen Zhou, you kill him with a sword now, but you don't even have a chance to see them." "Empress Zhou is Xuanyuan Ling and the prince's biological mother, Wu Ming saw her once last time he went to Kyoto, and entrusted Wu Ming to find Xuanyuan Ling before leaving. This time the two sides exchanged hostages, and Wu Ming thought about suffering a loss, so he added Empress Zhou to Xiahou Tian, who came to the dignitary. These are naturally innocuous little things, and Xiahou Tian agreed without even thinking about it.

Li Zhong saw Xuanyuan Ling frenzy, and his face changed slightly. In Kyoto before, he was beaten by this little girl. It's just that Emperor Ming of the Han Dynasty was in power at that time, and he could only knock out his teeth and swallow them in his stomach. But this is no longer the case, and I don't have to accommodate her in everything as before. Thinking of this, he leaned behind the carriage with a golden knife and said, "Princess Mengling, now that the situation is reversed, I may be able to face north and south one day, and who will be the slave at that time has not yet been decided." ”

Xuanyuan Ling's jade face was cyan, and the halberd pointed and shouted: "Count the things of the ancestors." You wait, if you don't destroy your dog slave, I won't be surnamed Xuanyuan. As he spoke, he went to draw his sword again. Wu Ming felt a big headache, and hurriedly grabbed this little girl. After whispering a few more words, Xuanyuan Lingcai sat down angrily, lowered his eyelids, and didn't know what he was thinking. Li Zhong's face was also a little uncertain. Xuanyuan Ling was known for his brutality and willfulness in Kyoto before, and he was really a little afraid of provoking the other party, and when the time came, he killed him with a sword, then he died unjustly.

At this time, the carriage suddenly stopped. Lin Wu, who was following behind the car with a sword, lifted the curtain of the car and said respectfully: "Princess, my lord." The Hundred Crane Tower has arrived. ”

Wu Ming nodded, then lifted the curtain and jumped out of the car with Xuanyuan Ling. Li Zhong followed behind him, patted his buttocks, and walked down as well. Zhu Huai feast guests, Xiahou Tian, as a special envoy to the north, is naturally also invited. Today, Wu Ming is ready to return Li Zhong to him in the Hundred Crane Tower. After a few days, Empress Zhou and Xiaobi were sent from the north before they were allowed to leave Nanning.

Since Li Zhong was about to be freed, Wu Ming did not click on his acupoints again to restrict his movements.

As soon as the car stopped, Boss Zhao had already walked over in a few big strides, with a Yin Yin smile on his face: "Lord Wu, are you here now?" My son-in-law has been upstairs for a long time. Wu Ming nodded and asked, "Lord Prime Minister's banquet at Baihe Tower today, a large part of it is for Brother Hu, does Boss Zhao know?" ”

"I know, this afternoon, the prime minister has already said hello."

Boss Zhao is now a happy event, and even his voice is much louder. Wu Ming nodded and said to Xuanyuan Ling beside him, "Then let's go up first." Li Zhongguan didn't care, he followed behind Wu Ming, his nostrils were facing the sky, and he was about to rush inside. Boss Zhao's fat face was wrinkled, and he pointed at Li Zhong and said, "Who is this?" Could it be Lord Wu's subordinates? Can I wait downstairs? ”

After being locked up for so many days, Li Zhong's face must not be very good, plus he changed into ordinary clothes. Even if Boss Zhao's eyes were sharp, he was also out of sight at this time, Wu Ming smiled, didn't say much, and said to Lin Wu behind him: "Trouble Brother Lin to take Gongzi Li to the inner court to wait, and after a while, Gongzi Xiahou will come and hand it over to him." ”

Li Zhong is in the north, and when he goes there, he is always hugged by the front and back, and it is estimated that it is the first time that he has been despised in this way. However, although this kid was a little arrogant, he was not a person who didn't know how to measure, so he snorted coldly, and under Lin Wu's "protection", he walked towards the White Crane Tower.

Baihelou is nominally a restaurant, but in fact, it also operates tea, accommodation and other businesses. In the center is a storey main building, which is often referred to as the Hundred Crane Tower. People usually drink tea and make friends, entertain and talk, and eat and drink parties are all held in the main building. This is the core of the Hundred Crane Tower, and it is also the place where the financial resources and identity are displayed. Behind the main building, there is a huge courtyard surrounded by dozens of exquisite wings. The wing room is naturally a place for distinguished guests to rest and meet secretly. On weekdays, the main building is naturally full of people and friends. The backyard is elegant and clean.

But today is very different. There is only a big red lantern hanging on the main building, which makes the whole main building seem to be covered with a layer of red tulle, which adds a bit of mystery. The backyard now relies on the entire wing room, and hundreds of long sheets are placed in a staggered manner, forming a circle. In this way, instead of being crowded, it creates a sense of order. Under the leadership of Boss Zhao, when Wu Ming walked to the fourth floor of the main building, he saw Hu Lan standing by the windowsill with his hands behind his back, looking at the layout of the backyard with fascination. He walked over and smiled, "Brother Hu, I'm so interested." ”

Hu Lan turned around and said with a smile: "Lord Wu, how about you take a look at the layout below?" ”

Wu Ming walked to the windowsill, looked at it for a while, and said with a smile: "Brother Hu is really a master, this kind of arrangement implies the wonder of the gossip of the Nine Palaces, at first glance, there is nothing strange about it, but if you look closely, it implies a mystery. ”

Hu Lan shook his head and said, "Lord Wu, I don't know much about what you said, but one law can be used in ten thousand ways, so deployed, don't you think everyone feels that they are the masters of the venue?" Unless it's deliberately mischievous, everyone feels like they're in the space. Received enough courtesy. ”

Wu Ming was secretly frightened, this Hu Lan not only has a good temperament, but also understands that it is even more complicated. For example, this hand is several times long. However, it is deeply in line with the principle of "round table" in later generations. No wonder the Hundred Crane Tower can be taken care of, so it is considerable, this person also has his own opinions on knowing how to make good use of people.

Xuanyuan Ling also came over, tilted his head and looked at it for a long time, pouted and said, "These people are honest today." Hu Lan glanced at her, and said with a dumb smile: "The prime minister's banquet must be a big event, who dares to make a loud noise." ”

At this time, in the backyard, most of the people in brocade clothes and jade belts were already sitting on the long table, these people were all calling for wind and rain in Nanning's business and political circles, but now they are as well-behaved as Mengsheng in a private school. Sitting cross-legged in his seat, occasionally talking to the person next to him, and whispering. Xuanyuan Ling has been back to Nanning for a while, and I am afraid that I have not seen these people riding high-headed horses or being carried on the streets to show off their might, so they are very angry. Hearing Hu Lan say this, this little girl rarely didn't lift it, but just said "hmm" gently, looking down, a pair of smart eyes turned, and she didn't know what she was thinking.

At this moment, the welcoming waiter below suddenly said in a loud voice: "Northern Xiahou Tian, Xiahou Gongzi Dao." As soon as his voice fell, Xiahou Tian walked in with a sword surrounded by a group of people. He is dressed in white today, and he really has a bit of the bearing of a beautiful son. The crowd below suddenly "buzzed" and boiled, and everyone was guessing, Zhu Huai invited everyone here with such fanfare, was it for this Xiahou Tian?