Chapter 179: Entering the Waiting House
Yun Ze followed Mrs. Luo and Mrs. Luo into the Jing'an Waiting Mansion, the whole mansion looked jubilant at this time, a festive atmosphere, and the maids in the mansion walked back and forth, looking very busy.
When Yun Ze saw this scene, he remembered that today was the twenty-third day of the lunar month, and according to the customs of the northern Jing Dynasty, this day was a small year. If it is a custom in the south, it is the 24th day of the lunar month.
No wonder when they came, the streets were very lively, Yun Ze was only thinking about what he would encounter when he came to Houfu to visit, but he forgot that today was a small year in the north.
Fortunately, when he came, he brought a lot of gifts, which was not rude. Mrs. Luo and Mrs. Luo didn't mention it, probably thinking that Yun Ze knew.
When passing through the first courtyard, a lot of carriages were parked in the courtyard, and judging from the luxury of the carriages, Jing'an Houfu is afraid that there are a lot of guests today.
At this time, it was already the time of the dinner, and it was estimated that these people had come to Jing'an Houfu for the banquet, Yun Ze faintly felt that what Old Taijun Luo said might mean something else.
Along the way, the servants of the Houfu saluted to everyone, and after most of them saluted, they all secretly looked at Yun Ze, and saw Yun Ze's graceful demeanor, and those maids were all full of Han Chun. There was envy and jealousy in the eyes of the family.
Soon turned the front yard, everyone came to the middle courtyard, the huge courtyard was full of banquets, crowded with people, everyone gathered around, as if they were not seated.
In the main hall in front of us, there were many people gathered there talking about something, and in the middle was an old man who looked to be about sixty years old, and he looked in good spirits.
The whole person exudes a sense of peace, but there is also a killing aura on his body, and a sense of authority is revealed without anger. That majesty showed that he had been in a high position for a long time.
Jing Anhou was born as a military general, once served as the commander of the border army, and fought several tough battles with the Khitan, although he did not win, he did not lose. His title was inherited from his ancestors.
His ancestors used to follow Taizu to fight the world together, and after Taizu founded the country, he named the ancestor of the Luo family as Jing'anhou, and the Yang family of the Han State is also regarded as the founding hero.
At this time, the old man in the main hall should be Jing Anhou, everyone took him as the main one, surrounded him in the middle, and most of the mouths were full of compliments. Yun Ze saw a familiar figure among these people.
Wu'an Hou Tong Ming, he was standing next to Jing Anhou at this time, in front of Jing'an Hou, Wu Anhou could only be regarded as a junior.
Moreover, the title of Wu Anhou is not hereditary, but is rewarded by the current saint, and it cannot be hereditary. In terms of title, Wu Anhou has to wait for a lower Jing'an, not to mention that he is still a junior.
It was not surprising that he would appear at the banquet in Jing'an Houfu. In addition to Wu Anhou, there are many dignitaries and dignitaries who are talking and laughing.
These are estimated to be here to shoot Jing'an Houma, so I chose to come here today, judging from the row, at least more than 100 people gathered here. The restaurant alone has prepared more than 10 tables.
Jing Anhou is now the crown prince and the prince, and he can be regarded as a popular person. His son is a scholar of the Ministry of Rites, a member of the second grade, which is not much different from Jing'an Hou, the prince and the prince.
Jing Houhou's two grandsons also have official positions, the worst is also the seventh rank, and the other is the sixth rank. The achievements in the future are definitely not low. With such a family, it's no wonder that the powerful in Beijing don't stammer.
As for Wu Anhou's appearance, Yun Ze was actually not surprised, he even vaguely felt that the other party appeared for something. The biggest possibility is that he wants to pull Jing Anhou into the camp of his main battle.
At this time, the liveliness of the middle courtyard, with the arrival of Mrs. Luo and Mrs. Luo, suddenly stopped, everyone's eyes looked over, and everyone hurriedly greeted Mrs. Luo and Mrs. Luo.
As for Luo Qingcen who followed behind him, most of the people nodded their heads, but when they arrived at Yun Ze's side, these people directly ignored them. I don't know if these people look down on Yun Ze, or if they don't say hello rashly.
In the main hall, Jing Anhou also stopped talking and looked at Yun Ze, a middle-aged man standing behind him looked a little similar to Luo Xuan. In the middle age, there are two young people in their twenties, who look a little similar to the middle age.
They should be Luo Qingcen's uncle, as well as two cousins. Seeing Luo Qingcen come in, Old Master Luo and his son and grandson behind him showed a look of joy on their faces. If it weren't for the presence of guests, they would have greeted them.
Seeing Yun Ze following behind Luo Qingcen, the four men of the Luo family suddenly looked at it with some scrutiny, and there was no disgust or liking among them, but it was a very ordinary scrutiny.
"Grandpa...... Uncle, eldest brother, second brother! Seeing a few people in the hall, Luo Qingcen hurriedly greeted them with a sweet smile, and when he said this, Luo Qingcen looked at Wu Anhou again, smiled and saluted.
"My niece has seen Uncle Tong!" She did not call Wu Anhou the title, but used the title of close. It can be regarded as giving face to his grandfather, and also giving Wu Anhou face.
The four of them nodded to Luo Qingcen, but they didn't say anything. After all, there are so many guests around to watch, you can't show too much.
Now that everyone is here, let's start the banquet, and we'll talk about it during the dinner! Jing Wuhou nodded to a housekeeper on the side at this time.
The butler hurriedly beckoned everyone to take their seats, while Jing Anhou led several officials and young people to a table in the main hall.
Jing An Hou sat in the main seat, and Wu An Hou sat in Jing An Hou's left hand position. In ancient times, the seat was according to the left of the east. Wu Anhou sat in the position of his left hand, and he was second only to Jing Anhou in the field.
And Yun Ze's position was arranged under Wu Anhou. The arrangement of this position made Yun Ze slightly stunned. Wu An's position indicates that his status is second.
Yun Ze's heart was full of surprise. Judging from the arrangement of the seats, although Jing Anhou didn't seem to be enthusiastic about him, he obviously still gave him face.
did not look down on him, and arranged his position in second place, second only to Wu Anhou.
On the opposite side of Yun Ze sat two young men, both of whom looked to be in their twenties. Not to mention handsome and extraordinary, but passable.
They looked at Yun Ze's gaze, with a hint of jealousy, but they didn't show it on the surface.
There were only five people at the entire table, and there was no one on the opposite side of Jing'anhou. Even Lomin and his two sons did not sit here. Instead, he sat down at a different table.
In other words, the only people who are temporarily qualified to sit at the table of Old Master Luo are Yun Ze, Wu Anhou and the two young men opposite. Their status is not simple.
"Xiao Ze, grandpa will introduce you, this is Wu'an Hou Tong Ming Tong Hou Ye, you should have seen it......" Just when Yun Ze was surprised, Old Master Luo, who was sitting on the main seat, suddenly looked at Yun Ze and said in a calm voice.
As soon as he said this, Yun Ze looked slightly stunned, he couldn't imagine that the old man would call him Xiao Ze when he opened his mouth, and even called himself grandpa.
What he means is that he has admitted his identity in front of everyone! Yun Ze originally thought that the old man might have to embarrass him.
Now it seems that he has thought too much, but thinking about the favor that Luo Qingcen received in the Luo family, if she insists on marrying someone, even if the Luo family is unwilling, it is estimated that Luo Qingcen will not be embarrassed.
"Yun Xian's nephew, meet again! The old man didn't expect to meet you in such a way...... In the future, we will be closer and closer! ”
Wu Anhou finally smiled at Yun Ze at this time, from the time he entered the table to the present, he did not say a word to Yun Ze. Yun Ze thought that this old man had forgotten himself, or he was putting a fork there, and he didn't want to pay attention to himself.
Now it seems that this old man is looking at Jing Anhou's attitude towards himself. If Jing Anhou didn't take him seriously, Wu Anhou might find an opportunity to step on him a few times.
Jing Anhou was so close to him in front of so many people, and he was probably telling others that Yun Ze would be his Houfu's son-in-law, so don't mess with him!
"Tong Hou, long time no see, little nephew is polite!" Yun Ze arched his hand to Wu Anhou, his expression was indifferent, and he greeted Wu Anhou with a smile.
His expression was neither humble nor arrogant, and his attitude was indifferent. Such a performance made Old Master Luo nod slightly, and his eyes showed a look of satisfaction.
Luo Ming and his two sons on the table next to him also nodded to Yun Ze, and their scrutinizing eyes revealed a bit of appreciation.
In the face of Wu Anhou, Yun Ze was still able to remain calm and calm, and the calmness of his personality made them very satisfied.
Speaking of this, Old Master Luo pointed to the two young men opposite Yun Ze and said, "These two, the one on the left is Li Youxiang's son, Li Quan, and the one on the right is Gao Ying, the son of Gao Taiwei. ”
Yun Ze looked at the two people opposite who were full of jealousy, and the two people with cold eyes in their eyes, their expressions were indifferent, and they nodded slightly.
"I've seen two sons!" Yun Ze arched his hand to the two! The two of them looked at Yun Ze, their faces showing arrogance, and they just nodded.
Seeing such a demeanor in Yun Ze's eyes, his heart was cold, and the corners of his mouth hung a hint of playfulness. It seems that the thing that Mrs. Luo reminded outside the door is probably these two guys.
The reason why they were able to sit in the position of Jing Anhou was not because of their own status, but because of their father's shadow.
One of their fathers is the right minister, and the other is a captain, both of whom are first-class officials, and they are of the same status as Jing'an Hou, and it is impossible for them to come to the small New Year's banquet of Jing'an Hou's family. Sending two juniors over can be regarded as giving Jing Anhou enough face.
As for Wu Anhou's official position as a privy envoy, his official position is from Yipin, one level higher than the six Shangshu, but one level lower than Jing'an Hou. He's supposed to come here.
Of course, he may have the intention of wooing Jing Anhou when he came over, otherwise, he and the alliance between him and the right minister and the Taiwei are afraid that there is no more suitable person to come over.
And the two guys in front of them obviously didn't like Yun Ze, or they didn't take Yun Ze in their eyes at all, and they just nodded their heads to Yun Ze's greetings, probably for the sake of Jing Anhou's face.
Jing Anhou looked at the two young men in his right hand, his eyes were slightly cold, but he did not have a seizure. The identity and status of the father are there. It's not good to offend. It's not worth it for this little thing.
"Let's have a seat!" Jing Anhou nodded to the butler behind him. The butler hurriedly beckoned to serve the food.
During the banquet, Yun Ze toasted to Jing Hou'an, and also toasted Wu Anhou, but he didn't toast the two dukes opposite.
In this regard, Jing Anhou didn't see it, but the eyes of the two sons opposite flashed with anger, and their eyes were cold, as if they were about to attack at any time.
Wu Anhou sat there calmly, not seeing the three young people in the banquet.
The corners of Jing Anhou's mouth were slightly hooked, and his faint gaze swept towards the two sons, and the corners of his mouth were joking. He had already lifted Yun Ze in front of everyone.
But these two guys relied on their family background, and they didn't even take Yun Ze in their eyes, how could he, an old waiter, get used to these two people.
You are rude first, and this grandson-in-law does not bird you, that is what you deserve.
"Grandpa Luo, my nephew is here to toast you, I wish Grandpa Luo a long life and a hundred years old, old as a pine and cypress!" At this time, Li Quan got up and toasted Jing Anhou.
Jing Anhou heard this, smiled and nodded, but did not raise a glass.
Li Quan raised his glass and drank the wine, opened his mouth and continued: "Grandpa Luo, my nephew came here today to ask my grandfather to marry Miss Qingcen, and I hope that my grandfather will do this family business!" ”
As soon as he said this, everyone around him who was eating was stunned, and everyone looked at Li Quan in astonishment, and then looked at Yun Ze.
Everyone who came back to their senses suddenly showed a sense of playfulness and good drama in their eyes. Jing Anhou's expression turned cold, and a gleam flashed in his eyes.
Just now he had clearly stated that he had recognized Yun Ze, his grandson-in-law, and at this time, Li Quan actually asked for marriage in public, what is this! Slapping Yun Ze in the face in public? Or hit him in the face.
Before Jing Anhou could get angry, Gao Ying on the other side also got up and said: "Grandpa Luo, my nephew is also on the order of my father today, and I came to ask Grandpa Luo to marry Miss Qingcen, and I hope that Grandpa Luo will be fulfilled!" ”
As soon as Gao Ying's words came out, everyone was stunned again, and it was okay for a Li Quan to come over to join in the fun, and Gao Ying also came to join in the fun at this time, what is this!?
Moreover, the two of them asked to marry Luo Qingcen at the same time, but they didn't see any intention of not dealing with each other, but looked at Yun Ze with provocative eyes. This is clearly to embarrass Yun Ze.
Wu Anhou glanced at Yun Ze, and then at the two people opposite, his expression was flat, as if he hadn't heard the two of them messing around here.
Jing Anhou looked at the two people in front of him with a cold expression, and there was a trace of anger in his heart that wanted to attack. Speaking of which, today he recognized Yun Ze, his grandson-in-law, not just because his granddaughter likes Yun Ze.
is even more because he wants to reject Li Quan and Gao Ying in public. At today's Xiaonian banquet, Li Quan and Gao Ying came over, and he knew what these two wanted to do.
Their idea was to take the opportunity to propose to themselves, and the two of them planned not only to marry his granddaughter, but also to take the opportunity to pull him into the camp of the main battle.
As for the main battle faction and the non-main battle faction that the court is now divided into, Jing Anhou remains neutral and does not fall to either side. Because, because he is a Taifu, what he said has a great effect on the emperor.