Time flew by, and in a blink of an eye, it was time for the banquet the next night.

When Xu Ji and Huan Fan stepped out of their beautifully furnished but never luxurious bedrooms, crossed the winding paths, and arrived at the huge hall where the guests were gathered, it was already crowded and noisy.

Although the guests were very polite and spoke softly, there were not too many guests, so they still gave Xu Ji a boiling feeling of boiling water. Fortunately, the hall is huge, so it doesn't look crowded, and there is plenty of room for everyone to move.

It was winter, and the weather was cold, so no one ran into the courtyard after coming here, and even if the poet admired the snow and sang poetry, he would never find such a noisy time, which was both disgraceful and impolite, so everyone gathered in the living room.

At a glance, Xu Ji saw a lot of old acquaintances. In addition to the dignitaries, there were still many ladies in costume, and in the laughter like silver bells, each woman was like a proud flower.

Of course, there will be no shortage of big businessmen.

Some time ago, Xun Yu had already contacted them, but Xu Ji didn't see them, and the people he knew were still Mi Zhu and Zhen Yan, who were chatting with a big fat man at this time. The fat man was quite tall, and he stood there very powerfully, and he talked as if no one was around, and he talked and laughed loudly, which made people look sideways. A round face will produce a kind of affection when you look at it, and it seems that he is a very good talker, but the sly light in those slitted eyes from time to time is not to be underestimated.

Another person who spoke with him was Jian Yong, a messenger from Yizhou, looking at him and the fat man's unscrupulous appearance. So that he knew that they were old acquaintances. can be so familiar with Jian Yong, and at the same time talk to Mi Zhu and Zhen Yan, two big businessmen. It can only be Zhang Shiping or Su Shuang.

Xu Ji looked at these people and almost groaned. I'm afraid that the scale of the guests who came today is not much worse than that of the early dynasty. Let's be honest. Xu Ji's least favorite thing is this kind of occasion. Although he has participated in a lot of banquets, but unlike now, in Yanzhou, he and his subordinates drink, everyone is their own person, and they are honest with each other in their words, without the slightest scruples, as for when they are cooperating with guests in other venues. I am even more unobtrusive when I am in Yu County. At that time, he was still in a humble position, and few people paid attention to him; Later, in Luoyang, he was just a lowly captain of Xiyuan, even if he later became a concubine, but in Luoyang, which was full of high-ranking officials and nobles, he was still a small person who was excluded; And the most popular one is in Chang'an. But at that time, his identity was Lejin, and he could let go of his arms and talk nonsense. But today, he is the master, which makes Xu Ji a little at a loss, but fortunately, tonight's qiē is handled by Xun Yu, the big Situ. So that you can concentrate on dealing with guests and negotiating.

However, Xu Ji has seen a lot of big scenes, so naturally he doesn't take the battle in front of him in his eyes.

It seems that Xun Yu also knows this problem of himself, so today's banquet does not adopt the two-seat system commonly used in banquets in this era, but adopts the banquet system of Yanzhou. Imitate the gathering system of later generations. Tables are lit up all over the hall and filled with delicious food, fruit, and of course, Yanzhou wine. If the guests want to eat, there will be a special service staff to hand them the plates. Fill the plate with food on a plate made of silverware.

The utensils used for the meals were also made of silver.

This is, of course, to prevent ill-intentioned people from poisoning the feast. Just in case, two shadows are watching around each table. The action of every guest close to the table.

However, it is very difficult to poison in this situation.

Because every person who wants to enter Xu Ji's mansion needs to report his name at the door, and Xun Yu personally greets guests at the door, and when he enters the hall, only guests can enter, and those guards who carry him are blocked out. So, the danger has actually been minimized.

The guests had no opinion, and they were very satisfied with this simple and novel banquet in Yanzhou. It is indeed a lot more relaxing, and it invisibly shortens the distance between the guests and the host.

Therefore, Xu Ji has not yet appeared, and the restraint of the guests has been eliminated. What's more, every service staff in Yanzhou is well-dressed, polite, and smiling, without the humble villain appearance of ordinary people, and has a temperament that is neither humble nor arrogant in politeness, which makes people feel very comfortable.

The girls who kept filling their glasses of wine for the guests, walking lightly among the guests like butterflies wearing flowers, all wore short skirts with red lips and white teeth, and exuded a faint smell of unknown incense powder mixed with a healthy body fragrance, which was refreshing.

It is very pleasant to be served by such a person, who calls him "sir" or "sir" and "will be happy to serve you".

Of course, there will be music at the banquet, and in several special places in this hall, it is natural that groups of kabuko are playing and singing. The music was all freshly composed, ethereal and fresh, and it fluttered in everyone's ears, causing the temperature in the hall to drop a few points. It's invigorating. These kabuki were originally witch goddesses, but now they have become Yanzhou's special performers.

And those girls are now in charge of teaching the songs and dances of the kabuki of various high-ranking families and nobles, and they earn a lot of money.

In Yanzhou, their status has been improved a lot, and they have freedom, and they are naturally very grateful to Xu Ji, so this time I heard that Xu Ji was settling a new home in Chang'an, so I selected the best of them and came all the way to cheer Xu Ji's performance for free. At such a banquet, of course, they are very familiar with the way, and immediately turn their throats and pluck the strings according to local conditions, and the tune is flirtatious, which fascinates some admirers. Of course, these things have always been operated by Yining, although this idea was proposed by Xu Ji, but it was his wife who really did it, but during this time, Yining was pregnant and raised her body in Yanzhou, so it was handed back to Xu Ji for arrangement.

Because everyone was too involved, no one noticed him when Xu Jizi turned out of the back hall.

The largest center of conversation in the hall now is, of course, where Xu Zijiang stood. Many people around Xu Zijiang listened to the incisive and unique analysis of this wise man. From time to time, there are heartfelt exclamations. Xu Wei didn't know where to come out of nowhere at this time and saluted Xu Ji.

Xu Ji saw that he was only one person. Curious: "What about Wen Ze's kid?" ”

Xu Wei smiled bitterly: "Wen said that tonight the lord's mansion is very lively. Chang'an City should be strictly inspected. So not coming. ”

Xu Ji nodded. Yu Ban has changed a lot since he was seriously injured in the first battle of Chang'an, and then Xu Ji entrusted him with important tasks, and he has grown faster and faster. Now, although Yu Ban's martial arts have not improved, he is becoming more and more calm when he leads his troops to fight, especially good at guarding. This is also the reason why Xu Ji is relieved to hand over the city defense to him.

Xu Wei looked around Xu Ji and found that there was only Huan Fan, so he asked, "Why is it only you kid and others?" "Although Huan Fan is very intelligent. But he has an easy-going personality, not to mention that Xu Wei is older than him and Xu Ji is from a personal guard, so he smiled and said: "Chen Qun and Zhuge Jin, those two guys are now accompanying Mr. Wen Ruo to entertain guests at the door, Mr. Zhang Hong said that he was impatient with this kind of scene and went to his room to study." I'm the only one left. ”

Xu Wei showed a look of unconscionable responsibility for Zhang Hong, raised his hands and looked up at the sky and said: "God, these scum are really inhumane, lord, you don't preside over justice, how can you let Zhang Hong's kid be so free......" Xu Ji looked at this living treasure and laughed at it, Huan Fan immediately sneered and said: "Mr. Zhang Hong, that is his true temperament, where is it like you?" Even to attend a banquet, you have to go through the back door. It's like seeing no one, that's really a shame. ”

Xu Wei let out a "huh" and said strangely: "How do you know that I came in through the back door?" Huan Fan said casually: "Isn't this an obvious thing? With Brother Wenfeng's current status in Chang'an City, if he enters the main gate. Don't be entangled by those who are wrinkled. Can't get out? In addition, Brother Wen Feng is still alone, and he looks so handsome and chic, he can't be surrounded by these girls present. Even if you don't know how to cook raw rice on the spot, you will still have a good date. ”

Xu Ji looked at Huan Fan. Secretly praise and look at people from a small place. Change can know the meticulousness of this fan. It seems that this Huan Fan will unearth a lot of secrets for himself tonight. Xu Wei must have a clear eye, his eyes immediately lit up, he grabbed Huan Fan's sleeve, and whispered to Huan Fan: "Brother, it's not in vain that my brother was good to you in the past, tonight I will see that my brother has made a big gain!" ”

Xu Ji thought that Xu Wei was not married yet, seeing that this kid had reached the age of marriage, it was indeed time to find someone to restrain his heart by his side. Huan Fan glared at him and said: "You don't want to make trouble for the lord, now we are still enemies in Chang'an, who knows if the woman you see will be the family of the lord's enemy?" If you want to find a wife and return to Yanzhou in the future, there will naturally be a lot of beauties waiting for you to choose. ”

Xu Wei looked stunned by Huan Fan's words, looked at Huan Fan carefully, and exhaled a sigh of relief: "Don't scare me, just now I thought that Mr. Fengxiao was teaching me a lesson." You touch it, my back is all sweat. After speaking, he deadlifted Huan Fan to touch his back, and didn't care about Huan Fan's struggle. Xu Ji also had this illusion for a moment, and looked at Huan Fan more and more surprised: This kid exercises and exercises, and he has the potential to become the second Guo Jia.

Xu Wei sighed on the side and said: "Forget it, it seems that I should go back to Yanzhou to find a wife, fortunately, Mrs. Yu'er is not in Yanzhou for the time being, otherwise she will stir up the matter, and my marriage will become a blind marriage and a dumb marriage." It's a pity that these good leap girls in front of me missed the opportunity to choose me as a handsome man. ”

Xu Ji couldn't help but say, this Xu Wei seems to be unable to learn well with Bocai. Huan Fan immediately vomited, and wiped the hand that had just finished touching Xu Wei's back, and said angrily: "Don't be sentimental, do you think these women are really coming to you?" Hmph, don't forget that Mr. Xu Zijiang is here today, and these girls are here in the hope of receiving Mr. Zijiang's comments. Now that the saint has reached the age of marriage, which daughter of a big family does not want to marry into the palace, and the mother is the world? If you can get Mr. Xu Zijiang's high evaluation, you will immediately have the opportunity to enter the house and enter the harem. Huan Fan's words immediately made Xu Ji's heart move, and he remembered Zhen Mi's matter again, and his face changed.

If it was mentioned on today's occasion, Liu Xie's marriage and land matching. Once someone has the intention or unintentionally to talk to Zhen Mi. How do you end up?

Seeing Xu Ji's face change slightly, Huan Fan immediately noticed: "Lord, is there something wrong?" "After a few days of getting along. Although this Huan Fan has been following Xun Yu to do things, Xu Ji also knows that this Huan Fan is actually Xun Yu's henchman who has collected for himself. Therefore, there is nothing to talk about.

But everyone was too busy during this time, so he put the matter behind him.

Now this Huan Fan who is full of ghost ideas is by his side. It was a great opportunity for him to come up with a way for himself. Xu Ji hurriedly whispered his worries to Huan Fan. Huan Fan's expression was solemn when he heard this, and he said after a silent half-sound: "This matter is a little difficult to do, but as the so-called 'bell unlocking still needs to tie the bell', if the great minister Liu Liang is here, as long as he makes up another nonsense, saying that the destiny of heaven is rotated, Zhen Mi is no longer the queen's order. You will definitely be able to get by. ”

Xu Ji heard this, this is a good way, and said with a smile: "Then there is no need, what if Xu Zijiang said this matter?" Xu Wei on the side said coldly: "No, if that's the case, we won't be able to use Miss Zhen Mi to build momentum for the lord, otherwise Mr. Wen Ruo would have done it a long time ago." Xu Ji was stunned when he heard this, and then he remembered that Huan Fandi's idea should actually be similar to Xun Yu. They all hope to use Zhen Mi to change the dynasty for themselves, but the problem is that they have never thought about marrying Zhen Mi.

Huan Fan smiled bitterly: "This matter is very troublesome, if it is just for the sake of the saint, you can't marry Miss Zhen Mi." There are easier ways. We can say that the lord and Mrs. Zhang have a marriage contract. In this way, the saint will immediately rule out the possibility of Na Zhen Mi as a concubine, after all, it is equivalent to putting a traitor by his side. But the lord will also lose this opportunity, he can't be a mother and daughter, hey......" Xu Ji understood what Huan Fan meant, of course Huan Fan couldn't know what was going on between him and Mrs. Zhang, and his mention could only show that Huan Fan was scheming.

However, Huan Fan reminded himself that the best way to solve Zhen Mi's matter is indeed to disclose the relationship between himself and Mrs. Zhang, and then use Xu Zijiang's advantage of public opinion to find a way to announce that Zhen Mi's queen life has disappeared.

As for what Xun Yu and the others think. I can't take care of that much, and it's obviously impossible to hide the affairs of myself and Mrs. Zhang like this. Once he made up his mind, Xu Ji immediately relaxed.

Seeing that Xu Ji didn't speak, Huan Fan thought that Xu Ji was worried, so he said to Xu Ji: "Lord. I think Mr. Xu Zijiang will control the situation tonight, as long as Mr. Xu Zijiang avoids this topic, no one will rush to ask, after all, Mr. Zijiang's habit is to announce his evaluation of everyone after a few days. ”

Xu Ji nodded. Huan Fan chuckled again: "And tonight, these women will show their best side to everyone, who will think of Miss Zhen Mi?" What's more, tonight's banquet system is unique to our Yanzhou, except for the banquet speech that the lord will give later. Everyone is in a small circle of three or five groups, and there should be no chance to bring up this topic. I think it is precisely in view of this that Mr. Wen Ruo will arrange it in this way. ”

Only then did Xu Ji understand Xun Yu's hard work. At this point, he was completely relieved, and smiled at Huan Fan: "Huan Fan, you are very good. Figuring out Wen Ruodi's mind is very accurate. Huan Fan smiled slightly: "Actually, the main purpose of Mr. Wen Ruo's use of Yanzhou's banquet system to entertain guests is because it is convenient for the lord and the representatives of all parties to negotiate, even if they leave. It will not be eye-catching, and it will also be convenient for me and other little-known people to observe the dignitaries and nobles in Chang'an on the sidelines, speculate on their psychology, and count birds with one stone. ”

Xu Wei was already impressed by Huan Fan at this time, obviously he didn't expect that the young man in front of him was as wise as the sea, and he could guess so many things from subtle things. Xu Ji was also thinking about what kind of position he wanted to give this Huan Fan in order to give full play to the maximum function of this Huan Fan.

While thinking about it, I heard the sound of chimes ringing leisurely.

Everyone's voices were immediately stopped, and they immediately looked towards the door, but they saw Xun Yu, who was flying in spirit, and Ma Teng was chatting and laughing into the hall infinitively, surrounded by Zhuge Jin and Chen Qun, as well as Ma Dai and Ma Tie. But what really attracted everyone's attention was a girl standing next to Ma Teng and facing a large number of people in the hall.

As soon as the girl appeared, it immediately aroused the admiration of the people in the hall.

Although this girl is dressed in white as snowy men's clothes, the twin peaks of the clouds on her chest are looming, so that people can see through her truth at a glance. Even if she is dressed like this, as long as she is not a child, it can be seen that this woman is a peerless beauty who has captivated the country and the city.

Unlike Cai Yan and other women, this girl is heroic, with an incomparably delicate face and a body that is surprisingly devilish because of a lot of exercise.

Compared to her, the girls in the hall have become puppets, which is not worth mentioning. Looking at the closed rose-colored plump lips and the plump and exaggerated beautiful buttocks, people can't help but feel thrilling in their hearts that if they can conquer this woman, they will die without regrets.

Most of the men in the hall stared at the girl with a greedy gaze.

Some people even raised their glasses and drank all the wine in the glass, not knowing whether they were drinking wine or saliva. Xu Ji and Heng Fan glanced at each other and saw the horror in each other's hearts.

Who is this girl? Could it be Ma Teng's daughter?

What is this Ma Teng going to do? Could it be that Ma Teng also wants to push his daughter to Liu Xie? (To be continued......)