Dusk is coming, and it’s time for the dinner party. For the people of Luzhou, the dinner party is very formal. Whether it’s a wedding or wedding, a new child, a promotion, or ancestor worship, they will all choose to hold a banquet in the evening to entertain their relatives and friends.

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Today is Han Shuo's sixtieth birthday, and the dinner party is of extremely high standard.

Just when Ning Xiaochuan was going to the dinner, Su Su and Su Min appeared in time and told him about Deng Zhi. Ning Xiaochuan frowned after hearing this, "I just said why I didn't see Deng Zhi. It turned out that he was avoiding me."

Ning Xiaochuan took a deep breath and walked to the dinner. He took Su Su and Su Min into the dinner. As the son of Duke Li, he was naturally in the front. At the same time, sitting on both sides was the Prince of Jingbei, Gao Xiao, and

Next to Gao Xiao was Deng Zhi. Looking at the familiar figure sitting opposite him, Ning Xiaochuan frowned slightly.

Gao Xiao looked at Deng Zhi and sneered, "Master Deng, I haven't seen you for a long time. You are having a good time these days."

Deng Zhi turned around, raised his hands towards Gao Xiao and said, "Thank you for your condolences, Your Highness, everything is fine with Deng Zhi."

"Really? I think you are doing well." Gao Xiaopi said with a smile: "Ning Xiaochuan can sit here and attend the dinner with confidence, you are indispensable."

Deng Zhi continued to explain. It seemed that Gao Xiao had learned about his secret release of Ning Yan, but Deng Zhi did not panic at all, "Your Highness, there are so many masters around Master Ning, and my small Juxian Village can't do it at all."

I can't trap him. If I have to force him to stay, I'm afraid you won't be able to see me today."

Gao Xiao was stunned by these words, because he didn't know how to refute. Even the Tianshi Mansion Tianshi was beheaded outside the city. A small Juxian Village really couldn't trap Ning Xiaochuan.

Gao Xiao took a deep breath, turned around and said, "There are so many masters. I would like to see how many masters there are around him."

Looking at Gao Xiao's unkind look, Ning Xiaochuan frowned slightly, and Deng Zhi also turned around. Seeing Deng Zhi's serious face, Ning Xiaochuan probably knew what they were talking about.

Han Zhan looked at the expressions of the three people present and coughed twice in embarrassment. At the same time, he stood up and raised his hands to the Legalist disciples who were sitting down and said: "Today, my father Jiazi Gengchen, thank you all for coming. Han Zhan is here.

On behalf of my father, I would like to express my gratitude to you all. Don’t be restrained at today’s banquet. You can drink to your heart’s content and don’t come home until you’re drunk.”

When Han Zhan said this, the disciples below all nodded in approval. Seeing this, Han Zhan continued, "Everyone, let us welcome the Legalist giant who is also my father."

"Pa bang bang..." There was thunderous applause, and everyone stood up to welcome the Legalist giant.

Han Shuo, dressed in a blue shirt, walked to the main banquet hall with the support of two servants. There was a huge Chinese character longevity written on the screen behind him. Han Shuo's face was like a spring breeze. He looked around, smiled and waved his hand, "People are still alive."

There are quite a few.”

"I am here to welcome you, sir. I wish you blessings like the East China Sea and longevity as long as the Southern Mountains." The disciples below shouted in unison.

Han Shuo nodded happily, "Okay, everyone, sit down and have a good drink today. I won't go home until I'm drunk."

The disciples below smiled and sat down, Han Zhan waved his hand, and the musicians next to the banquet began to play, making the entire dinner even more upscale.

At the beginning of the dinner, it was normal. Ning Xiaochuan also controlled his drinking. Han Zhan next to him quickly got up and went to accompany the drink. Ning Xiaochuan sat next to the table and acted very calmly.

After a while, Gao Xiao stood up, held a wine cup and came to Han Shuo. He said with a smile, "Sir, I wish you a happy birthday and all the best. I would like to do it first as a courtesy. Sir, please do as you please."

After finishing speaking, he drank a glass of wine. Han Shuo stood up with a smile, raised his glass and said, "Thank you, Your Highness."

Gao Xiao drank three glasses in a row, then turned around and came to Ning Xiaochuan. Han Shuo stared at Gao Xiao's every move. Ning Xiaochuan calmly drank the wine, stood up slowly and said, "Your Highness, is there anything else?"

"Master Ning, you are considered a distinguished guest from the capital of Yin. I would like to propose a toast to you and welcome your arrival." Gao Xiao raised his glass and said with a smile.

Looking at Gao Xiao's expression, Ning Xiaochuan knew that it was unjustifiable for him not to drink. He also stood up and looked at the smiling tiger in front of him, "Thank you, Your Highness."

After finishing the drink, Gao Xiao raised his glass again and came to Deng Zhi's side. "Master Deng, we are old friends. Let's have a drink."

"Thank you for your kindness, Your Highness. I dare not go overboard. I cannot bear this wine." Deng Zhi stood up, bowed and said.

"Deng Zhi, you don't want to give me face, so you dare to refuse my highness's wine?" Seeing Deng Zhi's refusal, Gao Xiao looked a little unhappy.

Hearing this, Deng Zhi frowned, lowered his head and cupped his hands, "I don't dare."

"Then drink." Gao Xiao picked up the wine cup and placed it in front of Deng Zhi, making it difficult for Deng Zhi to take it or not.

Just when Deng Zhi was in a dilemma, Han Shuo spoke up, "Since His Highness the Crown Prince loves you so much, Deng Zhi, please don't ruin His Highness's happiness."

"Yes." After Han Shuo spoke, Deng Zhi took the wine cup and drank it all in one gulp. At this time, Han Zhan, who was urging the drinker below, saw the scene in front of him, and his nervous expression almost changed.

Gao Xiao smiled and said, "Master Deng is indeed a good student of Mr. Han. His words are more effective than those of a young prince like me."

"There are differences between superiors and inferiors. Subordinates just do their own thing." Deng Zhi handed over the wine cup and said slowly.

At this time, Zhao Zhu, who was standing aside, looked at Deng Zhi coldly and drank the wine in his hand angrily. He really couldn't figure out why the owner of Juxian Manor, who had such a bad reputation and was a common man, not only asked the prince to pour wine, but also

It was really puzzling for Zhao Zhu to ask Han Shuo to speak for him, but it was difficult for him to even see his master.

Gao Xiao calmly took back the wine glass. At this time, Zhao Zhu came to raise his glass. He first raised his hands respectfully to Han Shuo and said: "Student Zhao Zhu is now the Protector of the Xinchen Hu Mansion. I would like to thank you for your years of cultivation. If you hadn't given me all the money,

Professor Xiang, I will definitely not be here today. Sir, I would like to give you a toast, sir."

After saying that, Zhao Zhu poured himself wine and drank three glasses in a row. Han Shuo also smiled slightly and drank one.

After the toast, Zhao Zhu did not leave, but turned around and came to Gao Xiao, raising his hands towards Gao Xiao, which puzzled Gao Xiao.

Ning Xiaochuan looked at Zhao Zhu with interest, only to see Zhao Zhu bow and say, "Zhao Zhu, I would like to pay my respects to His Highness the Crown Prince. Today, His Highness the Crown Prince comes to visit me. I am not welcoming you at a distance, so I will punish myself with a drink."

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Gao Xiao watched Zhao Zhu pouring the wine without stopping him. Deng Zhi next to him sneered and didn't want to pay attention. After drinking one glass, Zhao Zhu continued, "Your Highness, today is the family's birthday banquet. More Your Highnesses are coming to honor you. I don't know, Your Highness."

I still have something to do after the dinner, and I would like to invite His Highness to come to my house to have a talk. Is that okay?"

After hearing this, Ning Xiaochuan couldn't help but sneered. He thought what was going on, but it turned out that he was trying to curry favor with Gao Xiao. But at Han Shuo's birthday party, speaking like this really embarrassed the Han family.

Sure enough, after Zhao Zhu finished speaking, before Gao Xiao could speak, Han Shuo, who was above him, became a little confused. He frowned and said, "Zhao Zhu, His Royal Highness came from Jingzhou far away. It was a hard journey all the way. I will let His Highness do it tonight." Have a good rest and we’ll talk about it tomorrow if you have anything to do.”

Han Shuo even called him by his first name, which showed Han Shuo's dissatisfaction. Gao Xiao seemed to enjoy this feeling of being respected. He looked at Zhao Zhu and smiled slightly, "Mr. Han said it is true. Your Highness is a little sleepy today." , forget about going to your mansion."

Zhao Zhu felt a little embarrassed for a moment and laughed awkwardly, "It's exactly what you said, sir. It was the students who were rude."

After saying that, he was about to leave. Just as Zhao was leaving, Gao Xiao suddenly said, "Let's do it tomorrow. Tomorrow, I happen to have some fun in Xinchen. Please take care of me, Mr. Zhao."

Hearing Gao Xiao's words, Zhao Zhu, who was originally a little listless, felt as if he had been given a shot of blood and beamed with joy, "Yes, your highness, don't worry, my subordinates will definitely arrange everything."

Seeing Zhao Zhu happily retreating, Deng Zhi drank the wine in front of him with disdain. After so many years, his ability to flatter others has not changed at all.

Han Shuo's face looked very bad, but he still suppressed his anger. After a while, Han Zhan toasted with a round of wine and sat down again.

"Brother Ning, why don't you eat? Is this food not to your liking?" Han Zhan asked curiously, seeing that the food on Ning Xiaochuan's desk had not been touched at all.

Ning Xiaochuan smiled softly, "No, Brother Han, today's banquet is very sumptuous, thank you for your hospitality."

Han Zhan looked around and found that not only Ning Xiaochuan, but also Deng Zhi, Gao Xiao and others had their food untouched. Then he smiled awkwardly and said, "It's okay, it's okay. As long as Brother Ning is satisfied."

The rest of the place was extremely lively. Zhao Zhu also beamed with joy because of Gao Xiao's words and kept clinking glasses with the senior brothers next to him. However, the atmosphere here for the four of them seemed a bit awkward, and everyone had something on their mind.

Ning Xiaochuan was thinking about what would happen after leaving the banquet and how Deng Zhi would face the predicament at hand.

Deng Zhi, on the other hand, was thinking about how to prevaricate Gao Xiao and make Gao Xiao less suspicious.

Gao Xiao was thinking about how to take revenge on Ning Xiaochuan.

At the end of the song, a woman dressed in plain gauze and thin clothes came slowly with a pipa in her hand. Her face was covered by gauze, her figure was graceful, her skin was like cream, her fingers were like green onions, there was a little cinnabar between her eyebrows, and her long hair was tied behind her head. The eyes of the disciples below were straightened. Although the face was covered by plain gauze, you could still see the beautiful face of the woman under the transparent gauze scarf.

As soon as the woman came out, even Su Su and Su Min couldn't help but take a second look.

This woman is indeed beautiful, and Gao Xiao next to her can't help but stare at her.

Holding the pipa and half covering your face, this is how you describe this style.

The woman held the pipa and bowed, "Sir, I heard that you are celebrating your birthday, so I came here to perform some music for you. Please enjoy it."

Han Shuo smiled and nodded, "Let's get started."

Ning Xiaochuan looked at the woman with interest, and then asked Han Zhan next to him: "Who is this person?"

Han Zhan smiled, and said in Ning Xiaochuan's ear: "This person is the number one musician in Luzhou - Li Qing'er. He once worked in Yuefu in Yindu, and later came to Luzhou for some unknown reason. He played the pipa superbly. People can reach it.”


Chapter completed!