"Zhu Lou is our Zhu family's main restaurant, there are seven in total, and the largest one is in the capital, just on Panlou Street."

Ju Pei introduced Fanning and led him towards the restaurant.

The restaurant was full of people, the hall was full of guests, and some people kept shouting: "Bartender, another pot of Taihu Lake Cooking!" ”

"Great! The guest officer waits, and will come immediately. ”

More than a dozen bartenders ran up and down, busy with the wind under their feet.

The shopkeeper saw Zhu Pei and hurriedly greeted him, "Little official, the master is in the east hall on the third floor!" ”

"Got it, go get busy!"

Juppé led Fanning to the third floor, which was also the lobby, which was also full.

On the third floor there are eight private rooms, and the east hall is one on the east side.

"There are a few single courtyards in the back, but the scenery is not as good as the third floor here."

As he was talking, he saw Zhu Yuanfeng running down from the third floor, his face was full of redness, and he grabbed Fan Ning and said with a smile: "It's still Pei'er, I finally invited you out." ”

"The big officials are doing a prosperous business!"

"Isn't it because of you?"

Zhu Yuanfeng smiled and said: "Without your unique skills, how can there be such a big sensation?" ”

Fan Ning smiled slightly: "Although the unique stunt is good, why is it not as good as the old man's advertisement?" ”

Fanning is not exaggerating, if the tavern gets the distillation technology, at most it will be a few nearby streets a little famous.

But the Zhu family is different, they have strong funds and strength, and they are famous, so they can quickly spread, and even enter the palace and put it in the imperial diet of the Son of Heaven, which is naturally popular among the people of the capital.

"Well said!"

Zhu Yuanfeng laughed, "It is worthy of being the first county magistrate, and it will go to my heart with a casual sentence." ”

Juppey muttered in a low voice, "One old and one young, both of them are sycophants!" ”

Fan Ning pretended not to hear, followed Zhu Yuanfeng upstairs, and walked into the east hall, only to see that the room was carved and jade, decorated with flowers, and a large Nanmu screen divided the wide room into two.

Outside, there were two prostitutes holding pipas, with their hair combed in a high bun, wearing colorful skirts, their eyebrows and eyes were delicately painted, and their pretty faces were white and white.

At this time, two middle-aged men came out of the screen, both wearing green satin robes and gauze hats, one of them was a middle-aged man with a long face, Fan Ning had seen it in the last county taxi selection competition, it was Yang Han of Wuxian County.

He hadn't seen the other person, Fanning glanced at him quickly, and saw that he was about fifty years old, with gray hair, a bitter gourd face, wrinkled eyes, and drooping eyebrows, looking a little sad, very much like a down-and-out old scholar.

When Yang Han saw Fan Ning, he smiled and said, "Fan Shaolang, we haven't seen each other for a long time!" ”

Fan Ning hurriedly saluted, "Students see Yang Xiancheng!" ”

At this time, Zhu Yuanfeng pulled Fan Ning over again and introduced to the man next to him: "Gao County Order, this is Fan Ning I just talked about, this year's county magistrate, a very powerful prodigy!" ”

'High County Order! ’

Fan Ning's heart moved, "This old scholar is actually a county order, where is the county order?" Changzhou County, no, Changzhou is the county order of Wang, could it be that Li Yun has been transferred, this is the new county commander of Wu County? ’

Gao Xian Ling looked a little submissive in front of Zhu Yuanfeng, for fear that he would say the wrong thing, so he just nodded slightly to Fan Ning.

Zhu Yuanfeng saw it in his eyes, and was a little dissatisfied in his heart, and said in an accentuated tone: "Gao County Ling doesn't know, this Fan Shaolang is very popular, not only my brother values him very much, but my mother also likes him very much, and he was still talking yesterday, why hasn't Fan Shaolang come for a long time?" ”

As soon as Zhu Yuanfeng said this, Gao Xianling immediately understood, his eyes lit up, his spirit perked up, and his bitter face was like boiling water, and he quickly became enthusiastic.

He held Fan Ning's hand for a long time, "I just reacted, it turned out to be the first county magistrate in the boy's test, I misunderstood, oops!" Fan Shaolang is a talent, a young man, and the hope of our Wu County! ”

Fan Ning would rather Gao Xianling's indifferent appearance just now, this enthusiasm was overflowing, and the sour taste overflowed, which made people get goosebumps all over their bodies.

The two county officials warmly invited Fan Ning to sit down, but Zhu Pei complained a little to the third grandfather, "Old man, why did you invite the two mud bodhisattvas?" ”

Zhu Yuanfeng whispered: "So I told you not to come, you have to come with yourself, today is to give Gao County Ling a pick-up, and I will introduce Fan Shaolang to him." ”

Zhu Pei muttered: "Eating with two old monkeys, it's uncomfortable to die, I knew I wasn't coming." ”

Helpless, she had to sit next to her third grandfather.

Yang Han knew her, but Gao Xianling didn't, so Yang Han introduced him in a low voice.

When Gao Xianling heard that this little lady dressed as a man was actually the daughter of Zhu Shilang of the Inquisitor's Court and the granddaughter of Zhu County, he immediately stood up and saluted respectfully: "Forgive Gao for being clumsy, I don't know if it is Zhu Xiaoguan, please forgive me!" ”

Zhu Peiyi frowned, "Don't be so polite, old man, I'm not used to it!" ”

Gao Xianling hurriedly laughed and said, "Okay! Good! Good! Listen to the petty officials, we are free. ”

Gao Xianling felt that it was not enough to show his sincerity, and he lifted the wine jug to pour wine for Zhu Pei.

Zhu Yuanfeng snatched the wine jug from his hand and said with a smile: "Gao Xian Ling is the guest of honor today, according to the rules, the guest of honor does not pour wine, only drinks, I am the main escort, and I am the one who pours wine for everyone." ”

Zhu Yuanfeng first poured a glass of wine for Gao County Ling, and smiled slightly at Fan Ning: "This Gao County Ling has been taking the imperial examination for more than 20 years, and his perseverance is long-lasting, and he is finally a late bloomer, he is a model for scholars, Fan Shaolang wants to learn from him!" ”

Fanning secretly said in his heart, "No wonder he looks like a down-and-out old literati. ’

He complimented, "It's not easy to persevere and last!" ”

Gao Xianling's face flushed, "The big officials are laughing at me!" I was 20 years old, I went to Beijing to take the exam eight times in a row, and I only won the Jinshi in Qingli five years, which is really stupid! ”

Zhu Yuanfeng filled everyone with wine, and smiled, "Where there is a will, it can be done, come!" We salute Gao County Ling and welcome Gao County Ling to become our parent official of Wu County. ”

Everyone stood up and raised their glasses, but Juppé kicked Fanning lightly, glared at him, and looked at the table.

Fanning then realized that there were two cups in front of him, one was wine, and the other was yellow and clear, presumably honey water.

As a result, he served the wrong wine glass and was discovered by Juppé.

Yang County Ling was very clever, and he also saw that Fan Ning had taken the wrong cup, so he smiled and said: "Fan Shaolang is violating the rules of the county school by drinking, and he has to change the cup." ”

Fanning put down his glass and picked up the honey water.

The crowd drank it all.

Gao Xian Ling was rushed by the spirits, coughed violently, and said after a while: "Is this Taihu Lake burning?" True to its name! It's like burning your throat, good wine! Wine! It's a blast! ”

"If Gao Xianling likes it, he will get drunk today!"

Zhu Yuanfeng glanced at the prostitute outside, and after a while, the melodious pipa sound played, and another prostitute sang a popular song in a beautiful manner.

'Leaning on the dangerous building and the wind is fine, looking at the extreme spring sorrow, gloomy and gloomy sky. In the afterglow of the grass-colored smoke, there is no one who will rely on his will. ’

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"Which academy does Fan Shaolang study in the county?" County Cheng Yang Han asked with a smile.

When he asked, Fan Ning suddenly remembered his nephew Yang Du, who really looked alike.

"Students are in Luming Academy!"

Yang Han smiled and said: "Yes, I studied with Zhao Xuezheng, I have a nephew who also studied in the county, and he is a freshman like you, but he is studying with Professor Zhang, do you know each other?" ”

Fanning thought for a moment and replied, "The student dealt with him once. ”

Yang Han sensed that Fan Ning was cautious in answering, so he smiled and stopped talking.

Gao Xian Ling was drinking and quietly observing Fan Ning, his eyes were half-squinted, and a shrewd light flashed in his small eyes.

He was only promoted to the rank of sergeant at the age of forty-five, and he knew very well that it was not easy to become an official, and he was cautious in his words and deeds on various occasions and would not express his stance lightly.

Today, it was the Zhu family who set him a wine to catch the wind, but invited an irrelevant teenager to come, which made him a little strange.

Gao Xianling remembered the wealthy Shen family in his hometown, and the Shen family also focused on cultivating prodigies and outstanding scholars.

It is likely that the Zhu family is also doing their best to cultivate this Fanning.

At this moment, Gao County Ling had a strong interest in Fan Ning, and this child was actually the first county sergeant.

"Fan Shaolang, why don't I test you!"

After drinking two glasses of wine, Gao Xianling was also a little active, and he said to Fan Ning with a smile.

Zhu Pei whispered in Fanning's ear: "Don't worry, this county order is my second grandfather's protégé!" ”

As expected, this Gao County Order was transferred to Wu County by the Zhu family.

Fan Ning smiled slightly: "It is Fan Ning's honor to be instructed by the seniors!" ”

Gao Xian Ling thought for a while and said: "There must be something interesting at the wine table, why don't we make a pair!" ”

Juppey clapped his hands and smiled: "I like couplets the most, and I also participate!" ”

Gao Xianling smiled, "Okay! Zhu Xiaoguan came first. ”

He pondered for a moment and then said, "Songbai is old and healthy. ”

Zhu Pei thought about it and smiled: "I am clear and fragrant to Zhilan!" ”

"Good!" The crowd applauded.

Gao Xianling smiled again: "Raise your head and look at the bright moon." ”

Zhu Pei was stuck all of a sudden, and couldn't think of it for a long time, Fan Ning smiled slightly: "Lean on the tree and listen to the flowing spring!" ”

Ju Pei stomped his foot angrily, "It's not that I can't, who made you troublesome!" ”

She puffed up and said, "I miss my hometown. ”

Gao Xianling glanced at Fan Ning and said with a smile: "The falling flowers are still together." ”

Fanning blurted out, "Flowers come back to life!" ”

"Gather thousands of acres of snow."

"Spun out of ten thousand clouds!"

Gao Xianling's eyes were a little surprised, and he asked again: "The pear blossom courtyard dissolves the moon." ”

Fanning said casually, "The spring pond is lightly windy. ”

Gao Xianling raised his thumb and exclaimed: "It is worthy of being the first county soldier, it is really powerful." ”

Yang Han, the county next to him, said with a smile: "Fan Ning's couplet is very powerful, and there is a couplet hanging on the wall of the study of the predecessor Li Xianling, which was given to him by Fan Shaolang." ”

"Oh? I would like to hear about it. Gao Xianling was even more curious.

There is no wonder in the world, only loyalty and forgiveness;

There is a way to govern the family, diligence and frugality.

Yang Han smiled: "Fan Shaolang, if I'm not mistaken, it's this couplet!" ”

Fan Ning scratched the back of his neck embarrassedly and said, "It's not well written, which makes Gao County Ling laugh." ”

Gao Xianling secretly recited it twice, and praised it repeatedly: "Well written, there is no shortcut to being an official, only the four words of loyalty and forgiveness." ”

He was itching, so he smiled and said, "How about Fan Shaolang write me a couplet too?" ”

Fan Ning said modestly: "Students don't dare to get an axe in front of their seniors. ”

Zhu Yuanfeng next to him said with a smile: "A-Ning, don't be modest, write well, write me a picture too." ”

"Since the old man spoke, Fanning can only offer ugliness."

Fanning's handwriting was barely recognizable, and he spread out the note and wrote down a couplet.

The white bird forgets the machine and looks at the clouds outside the sky;

The green mountains are not old, and the flowers bloom and fall in front of the court.

"Good! A good sentence is that the green mountains are not old, and the flowers bloom and fall in front of the court. ”

Gao Xianling praised loudly, Qingshan is not old, and his heart has gone up.

At this moment, there was a sound of hurried footsteps outside, followed by Zhu Yuanfu's hearty laughter, "Gao County Order, you might as well give me this couplet!" ”

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