Chapter Twenty-Six: Going to the Feast
Liu Jingxuan took the post, opened it and saw that it read: Lord Prefect personally examined. The pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info grass people have admired adults for a long time. The adults are diligent and love the people, honest and honest, and have a good reputation. It is a blessing for the people to be able to come to Yangzhou. If the adults don't give up, tomorrow night the grass people of Yuhuangtai will pick up the wind and dust for the adults. The payment is Chu Jinglian, worship.
Liu Jingxuan had no smile on his face, and asked, "What is this Jade Phoenix Terrace?"
Xiao Rang said: "I have inquired, it is a green building, so it is okay if the adults don't go." ”
Liu Jingxuan shook his head and said: "Yangzhou City is mixed with dragons and snakes, and the case of the Guo family has not been solved so far. The fact that the court has not urged it now does not mean that the case is closed. I really want to meet this Mr. Chu, maybe there will be some clues. ”
Xiao Rang nodded and said, "Your Excellency is right. In this case of the Guo family, I really need to find a local landlord to investigate. By the way, my lord, you haven't eaten yet, have you?"
Liu Jingxuan smiled slightly and said, "When Mr. said this, I was really hungry." Have you ever eaten, sir?"
Xiao Rang pointed to the stars in the sky and replied, "It's already like this, how can students not eat it." I asked the kitchen to leave you a roast chicken and some side dishes, and a pot of wine. It's all hot in the kitchen. ”
Liu Jingxuan nodded and said, "In this case, ask Nangong Xuanyun to come to the back hall to see me." I told my servants to bring me food and drinks to the back hall, and I felt more and more hungry. With that, he walked to the inner hall.
Xiao Rang was just about to leave, but he heard Liu Jingxuan's voice from behind the Moon Gate: "You must help me find out Lin Daohong's whereabouts." If it is inconvenient to come to the door, it is okay to invite him to our house as a guest. Don't forget it. ”
Xiao Rang shook his head helplessly.
In the evening of the next day, a gorgeous carriage came to the yamen of Yangzhou Mansion. The carriages of the carriage were made of fine mahogany. The edges and corners are covered with gold skin. The roof and four walls of the carriage are covered with red brocade, and the soles of the feet are covered with red felt. In front of the carriage were two jujube red war horses, and the horses were abnormal. The coachman was a young man, and he looked very smart.
Liu Jingxuan was already ready to stop at this time, and took Xiao Rang to just step out of the gate of the mansion, and after seeing the carriage at the door of the mansion, he understood in his heart.
When the coachman saw Liu Jingxuan and Xiao Rang walking out of Yangzhou Mansion, he hurriedly stepped forward, knelt on his knees, kowtowed, and said, "The little one asks for peace to the prefect." ”
Liu Jingxuan nodded and said, "You were sent by Chu Jinglian?"
The coachman smiled and said, "The little one is the one sent by Chu Yuan to greet the adults." ”
Liu Jingxuan looked at the carriage carefully and nodded. Then he turned to Xiao Rang and said, "Chu Yuanwai is so gracious, but he is disrespectful. Mr. Shaw, please. ”
Xiao Rang smiled and said, "My lord, please." ”
Liu Jingxuan and Xiao Rang got into the carriage and came all the way to Yuhuangtai.
Today, Yuhuangtai is closed for business, and there are no customers, so the street in front of the door seems very quiet.
Chu Jinglian stood in front of the door of the Jade Phoenix Terrace, quietly waiting for Liu Jingxuan.
Liu Jingxuan helped Xiao to get out of the carriage, which surprised Chu Jinglian.
Chu Jinglian hesitated for a moment, then hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down and kowtowed, saying, "Grass people Chu Jinglian kowtows to the prefect." ”
Liu Jingxuan slowly walked in front of Chu Jinglian, clasped his hands, and said, "Outside of Chu Yuan, don't be like this." This is outside the government office, so there is no need to make such a big gift. ”
Chu Jing even got up, and both sides were looking at each other. For some reason, both of them couldn't help but be stunned. For a while, Liu Jingxuan and Chu Jing didn't even know how to speak to each other.
Liu Jingxuan wore a plain white cotton robe today, with a plain white belt around his waist, and there was no decoration on his body.
And Chu Jinglian wore a navy blue brocade robe, with a belt inlaid with gold and jade around his waist, and the folding fan with gold and jade bones in his hand. Even under the glimmer of the fire candle, Chu Jinglian was also shining.
In comparison, Liu Jingxuan seems too shabby.
Chu Jinglian saw that although Liu Jingxuan's clothes were simple and unpretentious, his appearance was dignified and his eyebrows were kind. Calm and relaxed when speaking, and generous in action.
Liu Jingxuan saw that Chu Jinglian was only twenty-five or sixteen years old, and he had a graceful and luxurious appearance. Although he spoke humbly, his eyebrows revealed an unruly bearing, as well as the composure and practice that young people rarely have. This surprised Liu Jingxuan. In Liu Jingxuan's impression, Chu Jinglian should be a nouveau riche forty miles away, full of oil and fat.
After a while, Liu Jingxuan smiled and said, "Outside Chu Yuan, should we go in this Jade Phoenix Terrace, or should we change it elsewhere?"
Chu Jinglian suddenly felt that he was a little out of shape, and hurriedly gave a deep salute and said, "The grass people are guilty, and it is rude." Please!"
After speaking, the door of the Jade Phoenix Terrace opened to both sides, and there were two rows of people standing neatly on both sides of the lobby, smiling to welcome the arrival of Liu Jingxuan and the others, until they reached the upper floor.
Chu Jinglian led Liu Jingxuan and Xiao Rang to the largest box on the third floor. The wine table has been laid down here, and all kinds of dried and fresh fruits have been set on the table.
The three people in the room sat down according to the courtesy of the guest and host.
Chu Jinglian clapped his hands, and the servant began to serve the wine.
Chu Jinglian poured himself a glass of wine, raised his glass and apologized to Liu Jingxuan again: "Lord Liu, there were many rudeness of the grass people just now, tens of millions of Haihan. Punish yourself with a cup as a sign of reparation. After saying that, he drank it all.
Liu Jingxuan also raised his wine glass and said with a smile: "Outside Chu Yuan, you are too polite. It is an honor to be able to climb the gate of this Jade Phoenix Terrace. Please!" and toasted.
Liu Jingxuan looked around and said, "There are so many people serving here, I feel uncomfortable. Outside of Chu Yuan, you see..."
Chu Jing even understood, and with a wave of his hand, the attendants all withdrew from the door.
Chu Jinglian smiled and said, "Lord Liu, this person next to you must be Xiao Rang, Lord Xiao." Today, Lord Xiao can come to this Jade Phoenix Platform together, and the grass people feel very honored. ”
Xiao Rang also raised his wine glass, shook his head at Chu Jinglian, and said, "How dare I be called an adult." Thanks to Chu Yuanwai's kind invitation to my family Lord Liu, today's old decay is also stained by the way. ”
Chu Jinglian returned a glass and said: "Mr. Xiao's words are very disturbing to the grass people, and if the two adults can come, this Jade Phoenix Platform can be described as full of brilliance." ”
Everyone talked and laughed, so lively.
The wine has passed three rounds, and the dishes have passed five flavors.
Chu Jing rolled his eyes and said softly: "This banquet is a little dry, I wonder if the two adults have Yaxing to appreciate the song and dance of my Jade Phoenix Terrace?"
Xiao asked to look at Liu Jingxuan.
Liu Jingxuan replied heartily: "Then thank you Chu Yuanwai." ”
Chu Jinglian lightly slapped his palm, and when the door opened, a young girl walked in.