"Okay.."

Shopkeeper Li wanted to leave, but when he saw the city lord inviting him, he hurriedly agreed, and smiled a flower in his heart.

"Shopkeeper Lee." Jiang Cang heard this person's name, he hugged his fists and saluted, this person is here, it's time to eat.

The fragrance in the hall behind him was wafting for a while, and there was a light aroma of wine, which was appetizing.

Besides.

Today's banquet, logically speaking, is the wedding banquet of Zhou Gongzi.

But in the words of the city lord, Zhou Gongzi is a junior, and if he can't come, he won't come.

Jiang Cang didn't know much about the rules of this world, so he didn't ask, just listened to other people's regulations.

It can be seen that this shopkeeper Li can be with the county lord of Lang.

This is probably a friend, hug your fist and salute.

It's just that.

When the shopkeeper Li saw that this Jiang steward was holding his fist, he hurriedly raised his hand in return, and he was quite excited to see the 'real big man', and he didn't know what to say, so he could only return the salute first, thinking about what he was going to say.

After all, just looking at what the city lord said to the county lord Lang just now, he knew that Jiang Cang was a 'big lord', and they had to be careful with their words.

As a small person, this speech is not like an ordinary few words, what do you say, so open the dawn of the same 'respectful pursuit', what if Steward Jiang listens too much, doesn't like it, what if he offends someone?

Now, I have to think about it, it's best to let the big man have a little impression of himself in one or two sentences, in case he is familiar with it, don't talk about it far, just look at his current difficult to die Mi Xing, for this big man, it seems to be a hand.

I didn't see it, the city lord and the others looked respectful to Jiang Cang, this can't be faked.

Meantime.

Seeing that Steward Jiang was looking this way, the county lord of Lang also glanced sideways at Shopkeeper Li, and suddenly smiled and turned to one side, signaling Shopkeeper Li to pass first.

There is no way, this clear-eyed person seems to be that this Jiang steward doesn't know what's going on with 'this matter', and thinks that Shopkeeper Li is a friend of himself and others.

Then I should have done nothing, just like the city lord said, the one who came was a guest.

Just when Shopkeeper Li went to the wrong yard, he came here, and was seen by Steward Jiang.

But if Shopkeeper Li really wants to say something at the dinner table, and Steward Jiang responds again, then he has to do it at his own discretion, and he can't hurt the interests of the sect.

'It's over.' The county lord Lang was entangled in his heart, but he still smiled on his face, and said to the shopkeeper Li behind him: "Shopkeeper Li, please." ”

"Thank you, Lord Lang.." Shopkeeper Li didn't dare to say anything, and thought about the salute for a long time, and finally vetoed it all, but he still saluted Jiang Cang and the two people in front of the hall as usual: "I've seen Steward Jiang.. Lord Xie Cheng feasted.."

"Today is Steward Jiang in Hanfu.." The city lord smiled, took two steps forward and crossed the county lord of Lang, and half-hugged the shoulders of the shopkeeper Li, "The cold mansion is shining, it is my honor."

The city lord said, the hand that was half on the back of Shopkeeper Li's shoulder, and pushed it forward, it seemed that Shopkeeper Li was not polite, and the food would be cold when he waited, and Steward Jiang had been waiting for a long time.

But in fact, the city lord's finger tapped the back bone of Shopkeeper Li, which means that this meal is for you to eat, and people have also let you see it, so there will be something wrong with it, and what nonsense will be said in front of Steward Jiang.

"Yes.." When Shopkeeper Li heard this, although he was still smiling, the smile in his heart paused, knowing that it seemed to be a good thing to accompany a few 'big shots' to eat this time, but he seemed to be at the wrong time this time, and it was estimated that this trip would be 'like sitting on pins and needles'.

With his small hands and feet, he looks like a big family in Wind Forest City, but in front of the Tianyang Sect, he can really disappear in a moment, and he will be crushed if he can't get out of the city.

"Please." The city lord looked at Shopkeeper Li silently.

The county lord of Lang was also half-sideways, looking at him.

Jiang Cang felt that there were many people eating, and he also stood outside the hall and looked at Shopkeeper Li with a smile, this is really not early, it is already dark, it is time to eat.

And when Shopkeeper Li saw this posture again, he secretly swallowed and spit, just like going to the execution ground, puffed up a lot of energy, and was ruthless, only then did he move his steps with difficulty with a smile, and walked into the front hall with a dizzy head.

In a trance.

He felt that the entrance to the hall in front of him, which was brightly lit and wafted out of the smell of rice, seemed to be like the eighteenth layer of the netherworld, with the fierce fangs of the giant beast spreading.

It didn't take a few steps.

As soon as he stepped into the door, he didn't look at the table of rich wine and meat, and there were four of them in the room, so he sat down on the bench in front of the table according to the city lord's wishes.

Suddenly, as soon as his buttocks were next to the bench, his feet were weak, and his brows moved, and cold sweat oozed from the slightly chilly autumn.

"What's wrong with Shopkeeper Li?" The county lord of Lang next to him noticed that the shopkeeper Li was wrong, and there seemed to be something wrong, so he asked with concern.

And the county lord of Lang didn't ask anything else, he just wanted to see if Shopkeeper Li was so nervous, was he fighting in his heart, and he was ready to wait for himself to be ruthless?

"I.." Shopkeeper Li came back to his senses and saw that Jiang Cang's two city lords were also looking at him.

For a while, he glanced around, only to see that there was no one in the palace, it seemed that this time it was a 'private banquet', eighty percent of the three big men had something to say, and they didn't need to be served, for fear that the wall would have ears and it would be inconvenient to speak.

Then myself, it's not the right time to come this time!

Will you know too much about it yourself?

But Shopkeeper Li looked at the table full of food, smelled the familiar aroma of rice wine, but quietly exhaled, his heart was a little steady, this is the rice wine brewed by his own trading house, and there are some familiar things in a strange place.

"Run for a day. Somewhat hot... Tired.." Shopkeeper Li replied with a smile, this reason may be a reason, his physique is not high, and he will be tired.

"Rest early when the feast is over." The city lord nodded at Shopkeeper Li, then hugged his fist towards Jiang Cang, picked up a pot of fine wine on the table, and got up to pour a glass one by one.

And when Jiang Cang saw the city lord pouring wine, he also stood up, picked up the wine glass and took the wine.

Including the shopkeeper Li, who was soft under his feet, he didn't know where he got a hard breath, and stood up with wine glasses in both hands.

"Please." The city lord poured a glass next to each other, put down the wine jug, and at the same time, he toasted to Jiang Cang with both hands: "The food in Hanfu is simple, and the river manager Haihan is in charge." ”

"The city lord has said it." Jiang Cang looked at this table of wine and dishes, twelve dishes and three soups, six pots of wine, bowls and chopsticks with silver edges, and green jade porcelain cups.

This city lord is so humble.

"Steward Jiang, please."

Opposite side.

The county lord of Lang took the wine and saluted Jiang Cang, and the words were respectful, as long as the shopkeeper Li did not interrupt, everything was easy to say.

The shopkeeper Li next to him was also holding it with both hands, he had done enough respectful work, and he didn't want to say a word.

"You're welcome." Jiang Cang saluted the three of them from afar, without putting on a scene.

It's just that I haven't waited for this wine to reach my mouth.

As soon as the three of them saw Steward Jiang raise their glasses, they moved the wine glass to the corner of their mouths, and they raised their heads in one breath and dried it all!

Jiang Cang saw it, so be polite, since people give such a lot of face, then he didn't twist and push, but stretched out his hand to signal, sit down and eat.

No matter how polite you go back and forth, you don't have to eat.

Also falls.

They sat down with each other, drank two more glasses of wine, and finished one pot dry.

The chopsticks were moved, and a large piece of slightly spicy beef entered the stomach, accompanied by the mellow aroma of wine in the mouth.

After three rounds of wine, the dish has five flavors.

Jiang Cang ate refreshingly, and saw that the restrained atmosphere was a little better, so he moved his chopsticks and ate a clip of green vegetables, and now he looked at the city lord who was full and stopped his chopsticks and asked: "City lord, I don't know when Ling Gongzi will set off." ”

"This.." The city lord paused, he originally wanted to talk about this matter, such as 'postpone, postpone, postpone', let the young sect master live in the mansion for a little longer, and have more relationship with the young sect master.

This is the meaning of the two uncles, and it is also the meaning of the sect master and others, and it is also a serious matter. ’

Because the city lord chatted with the two uncles for half an afternoon, he learned some news, and he also felt that the young sect master came and went too quickly, and he completed the task in less than a day. ’

A little too fake.

It is necessary to 'cover up' a little bit, drag it out for seven or eight days, showing the feeling of 'difficult tasks', and you can't sell the sect master and others too brightly and too happily, and you don't cover it up at all.

In other words, the sect master of the Tianyang Sect, the elders of the upper and lower levels, also think that it is a good thing to stay and practice martial arts all the time, but if the young sect master has been practicing in this 'retreat', what if there is a problem in this practice?

You have to combine work and rest.

They were very concerned about the young sect master's physical and mental health.

Not only did he send two masters to accompany him to protect his safety, but he also wanted Jiang Cang to have a good time, relax and go around the big city outside.

Or, to be honest.

Half a month ago, the sect organized the list of innate disciples, and the innate spirit pill sent out some more.

Today, there are only seventeen in stock. Elder Li, who bought the pill from the Spirit Grass Sect, hasn't come back yet.

In case the young sect master returned to the sect and asked for the pill again, they originally wanted to make up the 'twenty' integer number, so that the young sect master could rest assured that he could cultivate, don't worry about other thoughts, the sect has a strong foundation and can supply.

But it's really a bit of a mess now.

The sect is also a little embarrassed.

And even if you can buy twenty from the Spirit Grass Gate, it is only half a year for the sect master, but what about the back?

With the ascension of the realm of the young sect master, eight in January?

Martial arts training is not overnight.

This year, two years.

The Tianyang Sect is now worried about this matter, so it can be regarded as spending Jiang Cang first, for fear that when the young sect master comes back to talk about the pill, they won't be able to take out too much for a while, and they don't want the young sect master to be aware of the innate spirit pill in the sect. ’

"This.." The city lord thought about the two uncles to explain their own affairs, so he 'dragged' to the young sect master: "If the Jiang steward has nothing important... It's better to stay in the city for a little more time, and let Hang'er take the river steward around. Let's see if there is anything needed from the Jiang steward."

"Yes, too." Jiang Cang looked at the city lord, thought about it, and understood, eighty percent of them went back too early, and they were indeed a little too 'sold'.

Anyway, it's all practiced everywhere, and now that the city lord has spoken, let's stay here for a few days now to see if Young Master Zhou has anything interesting.

And is this the opening of the Lord of a City, or is it a big city within the Tianyang Sect, what kind of task is there to say? ’

Jiang Cang thought about it, and looked at the 'rice porridge' in the four soups, the white rice grains were actually the white rice soup at home, and it didn't look special.

But in this relatively good dish with good color and wine, this one is really out of the mud without staining, and the white is cleaner.

For a while.

This is also a similar meal of wine and meat, a little greasy.

Jiang Cang felt that this rice porridge could be served at this banquet, maybe there would be any difference, so he picked up a spoon and put a bowl.

And at this time, Shopkeeper Li, who had been a little restrained and hadn't eaten much food, turned his chopsticks a little away and looked at Jiang Cang's good rice soup, all because this rice was from their firm.

And Jiang Cang picked up the spoon and scooped a spoonful in the bowl, the rice grains were white, and there was a layer of rice oil floating on it, which exuded a faint fragrance, and couldn't help but make people want to take a sip.

Then enter with a spoonful of rice broth.

The rice grains in this rice porridge really have some fragrance, the grains are full, and the chewing is still a little strong, like cooked corn.

Suddenly, Jiang Cang took a bite into his stomach and said to the city lord who was looking at him at some point: "This rice porridge is good." Which chef cooked it? ”

"Yes.." The city lord thought about it, didn't say his name, and didn't take credit, but looked at the shopkeeper Li who had been looking forward to Jiang Cang on the opposite side, "It's the rice of this rice line." ”

"Then this rice is expensive." Jiang Cang drank it in a few sips, tasted it for a while, and then said to Shopkeeper Li, who looked flattering: "If it weren't for the city lord saying that Shopkeeper Li is a big businessman." Jiang Cang also thought that Shopkeeper Li was the chef in a big restaurant. ”

"Steward Xie Jiang!" When Shopkeeper Li heard Steward Jiang's appreciation, he was embarrassed and smiled excitedly, and hurriedly stood up and promised: "If rice porridge has an appetite for Steward Jiang, it can enter the eyes of Steward Jiang. Villain Tomorrow.. No! The villain immediately returned to the trading house and took some specially selected rice for Steward Jiang! ”

"And the selection and non-selection?" Jiang Cang was interested, and at the same time sensed that there was a 'guide' from Shopkeeper Li, and he knew for a moment that there was a 'task' coming!

It's just that after walking around by himself, the task did not fall on the city lord, but on the rice merchant's rice.

At the same time, Jiang Cang thought about it, and did not stop talking, but explored what this rice was, pointed to the rice porridge soup on the table, and looked around and said: "In the City Lord's Mansion, it must be the rice carefully selected by Shopkeeper Li. And what is the difference between not being selected and being selected? ”

"This.." Shopkeeper Li was stunned for a moment, and he didn't know how to answer, thinking that it was Jiang Guan who asked him, why didn't he pick a selection for the people. ’

For a while, he was afraid that he would answer wrong, so he looked left and right at the two city lords, wanting to get some answers.

But the two city lords are looking at their noses and noses, and no one is looking at them.

So, he didn't put gold on himself, nor did he embellish it, but said honestly: "The rice selected by the villain is planted in the spiritual field, and there are people who take turns guarding it at twelve o'clock a day, which consumes mental energy, manpower, and material resources, so the selling price must be more expensive." And ordinary rice, which is grown ordinary, is much cheaper.."

"I see." Jiang Cang nodded, "The product of Lingtian is expensive, and it deserves to be gained." Fair enough. ”

Jiang Cang said, and toasted to him in the panicked expression of Shopkeeper Li: "It's late today." Tomorrow, I will go to Mihang with the city lord to have a wine and dinner with the shopkeeper Li. ”

"I.." Shopkeeper Li was stunned for a moment, but he didn't expect that he would answer a small question, as if he had caught the line of this big man!

Including the county lord of Lang, he was also obviously shocked, and looked at the shopkeeper Li, because he was afraid that when he was not there tomorrow, he would talk nonsense about his own business.

"What's the difficulty?" Jiang Cang sensed that something was wrong with the county lord of Lang, and looked at the county lord of Lang and the shopkeeper Li.

"Yes.." The county lord of Lang subconsciously replied, thought about it for a while, and was about to say, "Shopkeeper Li was once kicked out of Lang County by himself, and he estimated that he had a personal vendetta and would speak ill of himself." But this is also the money given by the shopkeeper Li's peers, and he must help, this is the interest of the sect, so please don't interfere with Steward Jiang. ’

But before the county lord Lang answered, the city lord suddenly gave the county lord Lang a look, and then hugged his fist towards Jiang Cang and replied: "There is no difficulty in returning to the river to manage affairs." It is the shopkeeper Li who wants to open a rice shop in Lang County, and he is here to discuss it today. ”

When the city lord said this, he looked at the county lord of Lang, who stopped talking and seemed to understand something, and said: "Just follow the order of the Jiang steward." No matter what the other person has promised. ”

"Yes.." When the county lord heard the city lord's words, he glanced at Jiang Cang again, and when he said sin, he was completely silent.

Because the county lord Lang is not stupid, now that the city lord has said it so clearly, he already knows something.

For example, Jiang Cang is not only the identity of the 'outer door manager'!

Because although the outer gate steward is 'recalled, recruited', he has great power, but if he can move the interests of the sect, this is not something that an outer gate steward can move!

Even if the county lord of Lang is under the control of Jiang Cang, as long as Jiang Cang moves the interests of the sect, he can compete with Jiang Cang reasonably.

Unless..

When the county lord Lang thought of this, he didn't dare to imagine it for a while.

Because if you want to be a 'steward', you can leverage the interests of the sect, unless it is the outer sect steward, who itself represents the interests of the entire sect!

Then this identity is at least the 'inner door steward', and the position of elder!

Or if you have the capital to step into the 'Grandmaster Realm', you can bring more benefits to the sect, open up the territory for the sect in the future, and deter the rest of the sect!

'This Jiang steward is not simple..'

The county lord of Lang was silent, to put it bluntly, he was an outer disciple, very ordinary, not to mention any inner disciples and elders.

Even if Jiang Cang is really an outer door manager, he can slap himself to death with one sentence, so that he can either be dismissed or stay outside the sect forever.

There is no reason why the outer door steward has such a right.

In addition, he has been an official for more than ten years, and he has a little 'income', this is a clear thing, it is not strange, all the disciples who are outside have it.

But if Steward Jiang really catches himself to 'discern everything', then he will be planted.

Looking at it this way, the identity of Steward Jiang is not so simple.

Even the lord of the castle, who is the descendant of the patriarch, is afraid and respectful from the bottom of his heart. ’

So what else do you have to support?

"Guys come back."

Jiang Cang saw that the rice fell, so there was nothing to say, go back early to rest and practice martial arts, and go to Mixing tomorrow, this is the right thing.

"Please." The three of them got up together and sent Jiang Cang out of the hall.

Later.

At night, the courtyard is lit by light.

Jiang Cang refused to be sent off by the city lord and others, and left under the leadership of the housekeeper and went to the backyard.

The city lord outside the front hall looked at the county lord of Wanglang before turning around and leaving.

After the county lord Lang was silent, he walked to the trembling shopkeeper Li, patted the shoulder of the shopkeeper Li under the lamplight and said, "Shopkeeper Li, I was offended a lot some time ago, and I was rude."

The county lord of Lang clenched his fists, "I still hope that. Li shopkeeper Haihan.."

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