Jiang Ning was originally chewing crab meat, and after listening to Zhang Tianshi's jokes, he hurriedly took a sip of tea to hide the embarrassment in his heart.

While drinking, he also said: "This tea is good, the aroma is rich, the taste is slightly astringent and sweet, and the aftertaste is endless." ”

Steward Guo rolled his eyes and said flatteringly: "It seems that Lord Jiang is also good at drinking tea, the villain has a bag of tea here, and it is rare in the world, and I invite the adults to taste it." ”

"Oh?"

Jiang Ning came to be interested.

He didn't even know how much he drank in the palace, but he didn't expect that today in the people, he was lucky enough to smell the rare tea in the world.

Steward Guo summoned the servant, asked for a pot of fresh water, carefully took out a handkerchief, opened it, and immediately revealed some green and tender leaves.

Then twist a little and put it in a pot to brew.

While making tea, he said:

"My lord may not know, this tea is very expensive.

Only one tael, it will cost five taels of silver. It is good for ordinary people to use it for a year or two.

Moreover, it is not something that can be bought with silver, but there is no market for it. ”

Jiang Ning frowned: "How can it be so expensive?" ”

Steward Guo explained:

"This tea is a dragon well before the rain, planted in the tea garden of Hangzhou Prefecture. And this tea is controlled by He Ran's father-in-law, and even a leaf is not allowed to flow out.

In this way, it is difficult to buy even if you have money. ”

He Ran?

Jiang Ning's heart moved.

Isn't this one of the three major town guards and eunuchs he wants to investigate this time?

It's just that he is just a tax on money and grain, so why is this tea garden even called him to control?

Hangzhou Mansion Yamen, don't even let out a fart?

Just as Jiang Ning was thinking about it, the tea had already been brewed.

Steward Guo immediately poured four cups.

The first cup was given to Jiang Ning.

Then there is Zhang Tianshi, Zheng Fangrui, and finally himself.

Jiang Ning looked at the crisp tea in the cup, and immediately picked it up and took a sip.

"Good tea! The tea soup is bright, back to Ganshengjin, it is really good tea! ”

He immediately blew off the tea foam and took another sip.

The other three immediately ordered to taste the tea, but they didn't notice the coldness in Jiang Ning's eyes.

This tea is even better than the tribute in the palace.

He Ran, he is guilty of bullying!

Thoughts kept flashing in his heart, and Jiang Ning looked at Steward Guo and said:

"This official likes to drink tea, and when I taste this good tea today, I can't bear it, I don't know if Steward Guo can allow me some.

I won't take you for nothing, how much is the market price, and the official will give you two taels of silver truthfully. ”

Steward Guo flattered and said: "Where do adults speak, just tea leaves, what is it." If you want it, take it. ”

Jiang Ning smiled slightly: "Just a few." ”

As he spoke, he casually took out a brocade from his arms.

Steward Guo hurriedly twisted half of the tea leaves and put them on it.

At this time, Zhang Tianshi inadvertently caught a glimpse of the two ancient seal characters in the corner of Jinpa.

He happened to recognize it, pronounced "Yun'an".

Zhang Tianshi reacted quickly and quickly turned his head, but he couldn't help but look at Jiang Ning with strange eyes.

But Jiang Ning didn't know about it.

Since he took the Jinpa from Princess Yun'an a few days ago, he has always forgotten to return it, and even took it with him in his arms at any time.

I was stunned to wear away the elegant fragrance left on it.

A few days later.

The official ship finally docked slowly at the Hangzhou wharf.

Jiang Ning took people off the boat, but saw that the honor guard to greet him had already lined up and waited.

The entire dock was packed.

Standing at the forefront are the officials of the Hangzhou government.

Including Zhejiang's left and right political envoys, local officials such as inspection envoys and capital transfer envoys, as well as a number of officials from the Hangzhou prefect.

It really gave Jiang Ning enough face.

In addition, there are three major eunuchs of He Ran, Ding Chang, and Wu Kaishan.

When the crowd saw Jiang Ning, they saluted respectfully.

"Our family He Ran, I have heard that Lord Jiang has an extraordinary appearance and a dignified appearance, and when I see it today, it is really extraordinary.

No wonder it was favored by the first emperor and His Majesty. ”

After the magistrate finished greeting him, He Ran greeted him and flattered him.

Jiang Ning was polite while looking at the eunuch in front of him.

He looks no more than forty years old, with a tall figure and a handsome face, if it weren't for the difference in his body, he must be very popular with noblewomen.

Immediately afterwards, Ding Chang and Wu Kaishan stepped forward to salute.

The appearance is very flattering and flattering.

After greeting for a while, the political envoy of Zhejiang Zuobu said: "Lord Jiang has worked hard all the way, and this official and all his colleagues have set up a banquet in the local Taiping Building to entertain the adults.

Please be sure to appreciate the light, and don't shirk it. ”

Jiang Ning smiled: "It's bothering a few adults." ”

Political envoy Zuo Bu immediately said: "Lord Jiang, please." ”

After a full meal.

The officials dispersed.

Jiang Ning went to Xingyuan to stay.

It is worth mentioning that this line is located in He Ran's mansion.

It should only occupy an extremely wide area, divided into two courtyards, the north and the south, and the scenery is elegant and pleasant, so the north courtyard was specially vacated for Jiangning to live in these days.

When he went to drink with everyone, Zheng Fangrui had already gone to Hefu with a group of fans to arrange the entire North Courtyard.

He Ran respectfully led Jiang Ning into the mansion, came to a small courtyard, and said:

"My lord, after passing through this courtyard and entering the courtyard, we will reach the north courtyard, and our family will not follow the adults in."

Jiang Ning nodded drunkenly and said, "In this way, Father-in-law He will also go back to rest." ”

At this moment, a beautiful figure walked over.

But I saw that she was wearing a peach-colored emerald cigarette shirt, a pale pink tunic horse-faced skirt, and a white tulle, her waist was like a bundle, her shoulders were shaved, her skin was like cream, and her air was like a quiet orchid.

The skirt flipped and flew, unable to hide the pink and white bow shoes, revealing the snow-white and dust-free Luo socks.

The posture is slender and graceful, and the gait is graceful and soft.

There are also green silks hanging down like waterfalls, like fairies in paintings.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but look stupid.

It's not like he hasn't seen a beautiful woman.

Just talking about the three wives and concubines in the family is a rare beauty in the world.

It's just that compared to the one in front of them, they undoubtedly lack an indescribable and unclear charm.

And it is precisely this kind of charm that can add countless brilliance and make men linger.

Just one glance and you can't forget it.

He Ran noticed Jiang Ning's expression beside him, and a fine light flashed in his eyes.

"The slave family has seen Lord Jiang."

The woman walked up to Jiang Ning and saluted.

The melodious voice like the yellow oriole made Jiang Ning come back to his senses.

"Who is this?"

Jiang Ning looked at He Ran.

"Oh, this is the little girl Yuyao.

These days, I have heard from me that the adults are coming, and they have been clamoring to see you. ”

He Ran explained.

Jiang Ning heard his introduction and his eyes widened suddenly.

Daughter?

Isn't it this father-in-law He, who only entered the palace after having an heir?

When He Ran saw Jiang Ning like this, he knew that he had misunderstood, and hurriedly added:

"Yu Yao was adopted by me when she was seven years old.

It's been two decades now, but he has never been married. ”

"I see."

Jiang Ning nodded, and couldn't help but look at He Yuyao again.

He Yuyao smiled shyly.

Jiang Ning hurriedly looked away, said goodbye to He Ran, and turned around and entered the north courtyard.

After he left, He Ran and his daughter immediately returned to the study in the south courtyard.

As soon as she entered the room, He Yuyao said delicately:

"This is the Qincha who came to investigate my father, and he is really young."

He Ran said seriously: "Don't look at him young, it's not easy to get along." ”

He Yuyao disagreed, and even smiled contemptuously:

"If you want your daughter to see, she is also a prodigal son.

Saving his wife and resisting the decree has a good reputation, but in a blink of an eye, he accepted two concubines.

Now that I have gone down to Jiangnan, I have to bring a personal maidservant, such a womanizer, what is it. ”

He Ran smiled:

"If only he were a womanizer.

At that time, I only need my good daughter to come out and deal with him from time to time. ”

"Father's ......"

He Yuyao said softly and coquettishly: "The father wants his daughter to do that again, and I have never seen such a father." ”

He Ran laughed:

"Who told our family to have such a pearl in the palm of the hand.

If you don't, you're wasting your beauty. ”

He was proud, but he didn't notice the deep disgust in He Yuyao's eyes.

He Ran laughed for a while, and then said, "But now that he has just arrived, let's wait and see how he will make a move." ”