Compared with the ancient village drinking ceremony, today's etiquette has been much simplified, and there are only five or six ritual links left.

First, the guest of honor for the host:

Chen Tingshi personally held the wine bottle to pay tribute to Liu Chenxing, and Liu Chenxing fell on his back, which was a dedication.

Liu Chenxing took another wine bottle and paid tribute to Chen Thorn History, Chen Thorn History drank it, this is a sorrel.

Chen Tingshi raised his glass again, first as a respect, and then as a tribute to Liu Chenxing, this is a reward.

In this way, one offering, one sorrel, and one reward, the host will complete the gift of the guest.

Second, the introduction of the master: Chen Tingshi and Cui Yaoxing had a previous offering and a sorrel gift, and there was no paid gift.

Third, the guests for the master: Chen Tingshi and Chen Qingshan and the rest of the people made a gift, and there was no gift of one reward for one.

At this point, Chen Tingshi and everyone have only completed half of the ceremony.

Fourth, for music: four musicians sang "Deer Song" in the hall, and played "Nanyi", followed by the song "Nan Youjiayu" and "Chongqiu" in the hall, and finally the music "Zhou Nanguan Ju" and "Summoning the South Magpie's Nest", the music stopped.

Fifth, for the remuneration of travel: Liu Chenxing first respected Chen Tingshi, Chen Tingshi respected Cui Yao, Cui Yao then respected Du Yuanlang and the remaining four people, and they paid tribute according to the ranking of the imperial examination.

Fortunately, there are not many people who have passed the state test this time, and seeing Xue Cheng drinking the last wine, this simplified township drinking ceremony has finally come to an end, and Liu Chenxing and his party of seven people have only taken their seats with Chen Tingshi.

As soon as I sat down, I didn't have time to sigh that there was still a couch where I could sit up comfortably with my feet down, and my eyes would inevitably face to face with the bearded guest opposite.

I was busy with the salute just now, and I didn't have time to think about how the Lord of the Bearded Guest could be the first on the east side.

I couldn't help but wonder at first sight, the first place on the east side was the most honorable seat among the guests, and the people invited in the place were all very promising, but why would such a hairless boy as the lord of the bearded guest be allowed to live there? And in what capacity does the bearded guest sit at the head of the second row on the east side, that is, behind his master?

The thought flashed, and Liu Chenxing then put aside his doubts.

There is a saying that curiosity kills cats, such a strange master and servant, at first glance, the background is extremely deep, and she even avoided Cui Xiang's clan and grandson far away, but don't be curious about people who shouldn't be curious because of the original 100 stakes.

As soon as the thought was settled, Liu Chenxing retracted his curiosity, did not squint, and looked at Chen Tingshi on the main throne without blinking.

At that time, the five grades and above were already high-ranking officials, not to mention that Chen Tingshi, the governor of a state, was still a dignified four-grade member, and he was originally from the family of the official eunuch, he had already seen the doubts of the people on the east side, and when he read the first post test of the state test, he was to welcome and send the court food The act has offended people, and he has been thinking about a remedy recently, but it has been fruitless, at this time, seeing the reaction of the people, he had a flash of inspiration in his mind, and he raised his glass to the guests on the east side and said:

"As you know, Li Gong has been suffering from a cold since last winter, and he has not been well, and Li Gong has always cherished his talents, but Shen Ke, who is sick, cannot attend today's banquet, so he ...... it."

After a slight pause, he recited the name of the state test in his heart before continuing: "Therefore, his grandson Li Sanlang will attend today and pay tribute to the people. ”

When the guests on the east side of the seat listened, they immediately remembered that Li Gong had two daughters, one daughter was married to the deceased Prince Huaide, and the other was married to a poor man.

However, Li Erniang has been in Beijing with her son all these years, and now her son Li San has suddenly returned, which is ...... Isn't it that Li Gong is already very ill ......?

They were already suspicious of Li San's identity, why was he above all the guests, but now listening to Chen Tingshi's explanation, it makes sense.

Therefore, although there are still doubts in their hearts, they can only temporarily attribute it to the news they heard, and then justify what they said: Li San has been with his cousin King Wei since he was a child, and Chen Tingshi did not dare to offend King Wei, so he was quite polite to Li San.

If so, put down the suspicions, the most important thing at the moment is Li Gong's physical condition.

"Li Sanlang, what is the situation with your grandfather? I haven't seen him for half a year, if no one in the state city can heal him, it is better to tell the king of Wei earlier, or inform your uncle, and ask the imperial doctor from Chang'an to see. ”

The person who spoke was sitting under Li San, it was Cui Yao's grandfather, who was also the patriarch of the Cui clan in Qinghe, who was now in his sixties, his hair was almost white, but he was in good spirits and full of energy when he spoke.

Cui and Li's old grudges, Li San has his own name in his heart, but seeing Cui Gong's ruddy face, it is difficult to hide his concern, and the anxiety in his words does not seem to be fake, the look on his face is a little gentle, with due respect for the elders, neither humble nor arrogant: "When I returned to Qinghe in March, I was walking with an imperial doctor, and now my grandfather's condition is much better, but it is not suitable to stay for too long, and it should be mainly for recuperation." ”

Saying that, he raised his glass and saluted Cui Gong: "A certain grandfather has thanked Cui Gong here, and when he returns from today's banquet, he will definitely tell him that he cares." With that, he held the cup and threw it up.

When Cui Gong heard that the situation was under control, and that he was already being taken care of by the imperial doctor, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, and then said: "It's okay to get better, he has no son and two daughters around, and you have been raised in the capital since you were a child, and now that you are back, I will accompany your grandfather more, and when he sees you well, he can always look forward to some hope." ”

Later, his voice lowered unconsciously, and when he saw the wine glass on the table, he simply raised it and drank it happily.

Li San heard the vague meaning in Cui Gong's words, and thought of the fact that Ah Weng was implicated and had to return to his hometown, he was silent for a while, and said: "Thank you Cui Gong for suggesting that I will accompany my grandfather for some more time." ”

Cui Gong held the wine glass, nodded, and said no more.

Chen Tingshi had been holding a wine glass for a long time, and finally waited for Li San to finish talking to Li Gong, he hurriedly raised his glass and said, "Li Sanlang, I wish Li Gong a speedy recovery." ”

Li San's attitude towards Chen Tingshi was obviously much colder, but in the end, he gave Chen Tingshi the face of the banquet host, and said with a slight bow: "Thank you." ”

Chen Tingshi was immediately overjoyed, and his excitement was beyond words.

At this time, the cooks came to the hall and asked for instructions to serve the food, Chen Tingshi coughed slightly, hiding the excitement of Shicai, and said seriously: "Yes." ”

When the cooks heard the voice, they received the order and went down to the hall to pass the dishes.

After a while, the maid came in with a plate of fish, and all kinds of delicacies were on the table.

Liu Chenxing was very self-aware and focused on the front of the case, not listening to the conversations of the distinguished guests on the east side.

After all, she couldn't even tell who was who was who was the one who was closed to the news, so naturally she listened to the guest on the left in vain.

It's just that I didn't expect Xue Cheng to find out that day, this bearded guest master and servant is really from the Li clan of Qinghe, but she still feels strange, how can a son of a family make a fourth-grade master like Chen Tingshi nod his head?

But it's still that sentence of curiosity kills the cat, and he is Li Sanlang, and it is urgent for her to miss this table of delicacies, which is worthy of her new clothes with consistent value.

If so, Liu Chenxing's heart moved at will, and he used chopsticks to feast.

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