Volume 5 The Deep Mansion Courtyard Chapter 7 Going to the Banquet
Early the next morning, Ling Feng knocked on the door of Su Zhuo's room. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. biquge。 info Su Zhuo was already sitting in the room, but he didn't want to go out. He opened the door and said with a smile: "Ling Gongzi is so early!"
Ling Feng saluted apologetically and said, "I really don't want to disturb my son's rest so early, it's just that the Shen Mansion sent an invitation early in the morning." I couldn't make up my mind, so I wanted to ask Childe what he meant. ”
Su Zhuo smiled "haha" and said, "Someone invited Ling Gongzi, why do you need to ask me?"
Ling Feng had a complicated expression on his face, thought for a while, and said, "Master Su, please have a meal in the side hall, and wait for me to tell you in detail!" As he spoke, he led the way in front of him, passed through the corridor, and did not enter the mourning hall, but arrived at the side hall.
There are already all kinds of breakfasts in the side hall, but because of the funeral, it has been streamlined a lot. Ling Feng invited Su Zhuo to drink tea first, and he was not in a hurry. Although Su Zhuo's face was silent, he was already a little curious in his heart, who would invite Ling Feng to a banquet at such a time? Shen Mansion, could it be Shen Donglai? Mrs. Shen didn't return all night yesterday, what kind of medicine was sold in their gourd?
He only took a sip of tea, and then couldn't help but ask, "What is the matter?"
Ling Feng took out an invitation card from his arms, handed it to Su Zhuo, and said, "It's Shen Donglai's post, asking me to go to the mansion for a banquet at noon today." ”
Su Zhuo skimmed through the invitation, but it didn't explain what it was. He said lightly: "You are also relatives, and it is not a strange thing to be invited to the banquet." Why is Ling Gongzi so indecisive? Could it be that there is something else hidden?"
Ling Feng hesitated a little, as if he didn't know whether to say it or not. He finally made up his mind and said, "Master Su, I won't hide it from you." Yesterday, you also saw what kind of person my second mother is. Her father died violently, not only did she not stay here to keep the spirit, but she also dressed up like that, and she didn't take her father to heart at all. Her brother Shen Dong came to invite me today, I think he is basically beating my Ling family's property!" he snorted coldly as he spoke.
Su Zhuo also guessed in his heart, and deliberately smiled: "How can he, Shen Donglai, beat your family's idea?"
Ling Feng sighed and said, "Young Master Su, you don't know, Shen Donglai naturally won't want to occupy my family's business. They will definitely take advantage of the violent death of their father to let Ling Yu inherit the family business, and when the time comes, won't their Shen family get cheap?" he stood up, walked to the window, and looked at the garden, looking a little lonely.
After a while, Ling Feng said again: "My father was very fond of Ling Yu and Ling Xue when he was alive, and the Shen family was also close to my father. Now that my father has died, they are all showing their faces one by one!" He turned his head, looked at Su Zhuo, and said, "If my guess is correct, they will definitely say that I have nothing to do with Ling Shuang's affairs and force me to give up my family property." Now that Ling Shuang is in prison, I'm afraid I can't compete with them alone......"
Su Zhuo nodded silently, he didn't expect the Ling family's family affection to be so weak. He got up and said, "In this case, why don't I accompany Brother Ling to the Shen Mansion for an appointment, I also want to meet this rich businessman Shen Donglai in Jinling, I don't know if this is good?"
Ling Feng clapped his hands and said happily: "This is really the best, with Su Gongzi accompanying me, I have more confidence!" After that, he invited Su Zhuo to dinner, while looking for some gossip to talk about, and then not to talk about the Shen Mansion. After eating breakfast and chatting for a while, the two of them took the Year of the Horse and headed for the Shen Mansion.
The Shen Mansion is located in the eastern city of Jinling, the house is very large, and it is surrounded by people who are either rich or noble. Ling Feng got out of the car and walked towards the gate with Su Zhuo. Someone had already gone in, and a thin old man came out after a while, with a smile on his face, and stepped forward, saying, "Ling Gongzi is here, please, please!"
Ling Feng snorted lightly and said, "Who are you?"
The man smiled and said, "Little Shen Fu, as the housekeeper of the Shen Mansion, is here to welcome the son on the orders of the master." Childe, please come in!"
Su Zhuo stood in front of the door and did not move. From Ling Feng's expression, he had already guessed that he must know this Shen Fu. I deliberately asked just now, maybe it was just to vent my dissatisfaction. Su Zhuo looked up at the word "Shen Mansion" on the lintel, and whispered to himself: "It's really magnificent, and the shelf is not small......
Shen Fu led the two into the flower hall, and Shen Donglai was already waiting in the hall. His face is really a little similar to Mrs. Shen, but his body is swollen, he has a big belly, and he is indeed a little rich. Ling Yu, who was sitting on the side, saw Su Zhuo who was following Ling Feng, and suddenly got up and said angrily: "Ling Feng, why did you bring him? Today is a family banquet, what do you mean by bringing outsiders here?"
On the other hand, Ling Xue on the side saw that Su Zhuo had changed into clean clothes, and he was really a talent, so he looked up and down with interest. As soon as Su Zhuo saw her, he remembered the incident of last night, his face couldn't help but redden, and he turned his gaze away.
Seeing that Ling Yu was rude, Ling Feng was a little angry, and said, "Ling Yu, Su Gongzi is my friend, can't you come?" Also, I am your eldest brother after all, is it too rude for you to call me by name like this?
As soon as the two met, they were nervous. Ling Yu wanted to say more, but Shen Donglai waved his hand to stop and said with a smile: "It's great to have friends from afar." This Su Gongzi is willing to appreciate the light, that is my Shen someone's honor, everyone please come to the table!"
Su Zhuo secretly praised, this Shen Donglai is not good-looking, but he is sleek and old-fashioned, and he should not be underestimated. Everyone sat down, Shen Donglai picked up the wine glass, and said to Ling Feng: "Ling Feng, come, I'll toast you first!"
Ling Feng didn't look at it, and said coldly: "During the mourning period, the little nephew can't drink!"
Shen Donglai was stunned for a moment, and the raised wine glass shook slightly. But he quickly suppressed his displeasure and smiled: "I was negligent." Come on, serve a cup of tea to Master Ling!"
Ling Feng interrupted him loudly: "No need! Everyone knows the meaning of today's meal, so why hide it? Are you afraid that others won't know your Shen family's intentions?"
No matter how good Shen Donglai's cultivation is, he is also a little motivated. Mrs. Shen, who was sitting on the side, didn't speak, and couldn't help but say at this time: "Ling Feng, what are you angry about? Since you said so, I'm not afraid to tell outsiders." Ling Shuang is your own brother, he killed the master, can you get rid of it? I'm afraid you are also an accomplice!"
Ling Feng was identified by her white mouth, laughed angrily, turned his head to look at Su Zhuo, and said, "How is it?"
Su Zhuo smiled lightly and did not answer. Ling Feng said angrily to Mrs. Shen: "Don't you just want our Ling family's inheritance? Why do you need to pour sewage on me? But I also tell you, I am the eldest son, and it is a matter of course for me to inherit the ancestral business, no matter where I go, it is reasonable!"
Shen Donglai smiled and said, "Ling Feng, don't be angry." Ling Yu, like you, is the son of the Ling family, and is quite favored by your father. As far as I know, Ling Feng has been taking care of your business for a few years, and Old Man Ling doesn't appreciate it, so he just came to Jinling to see if the second child has any interest. Looks like he didn't mean to pass on the family business to you, did he?"
Ling Feng retorted: "How do you know that your ancestor will pass on your business to Ling Yu? Ling Yu is just a gentleman, my father never made a will, and secondly, he never said that he wanted to pass on his business!"
Mrs. Shen sneered and said, "How do you know that the master has not made a will?"