At this time, Wang Xun, who had not participated in the conversation, suddenly stood up and came over.

"Aning, do you think Mr. Xie will come today?"

Wang Xun's words were always so plain and relaxed, but the questions he asked were always very sharp.

It can be said to hit the nail on the head.

ah!

Speaking of this matter, the topic is quite long.

"What do you think, dear brother?"

Wang Xun, who was always silent, suddenly spoke. Wang Gong's interest also increased greatly. Since he was interested in this matter, he must have already had the answer.

Wang Gong smiled and said: "I think it will definitely come."

"So sure?"

Wang Xun thought for a while and nodded seriously: "Indeed."

However, looking at the other two brothers present, they seemed to have different views.

Especially Xi Hui, who has a short temper and an indifferent attitude towards many things, is absolutely intolerable.

As soon as Wang Xun finished speaking, Xi Hui immediately expressed his objection.

"How can this be?"

"I think it's absolutely impossible for Mr. Xie to be there."

"Why are you so sure?"

The brothers all knew Xi Hui's temper very well. He was prone to getting angry easily, so they also liked teasing him the most.

"It goes without saying." Xi Hui looked very confident as he tapped his fingers on the table.

"Not to mention the reason for this invitation, there is a gap in seniority between the two."

"Xie An is an elder and rarely goes out these days. I heard that even visiting guests rarely see him."

"How could he take the initiative to attend your birthday banquet at this time?"

There are some deeper reasons that Xi Hui cannot explain here. He can't say them. What's more, it was you, Wang Aning, who sent the invitation.

Xie An already had a conflict with you. How could he wish you a birthday before it was too late to avoid him? Isn’t this lowering his status?

However, even if Xi Hui didn't say it explicitly, everyone present knew it very well, but there was no need to say it clearly.

"What do you think about Zhongkan?" Wang Gong asked this and that as if he was going to vote.

I asked all the friends around me, but just refused to express my thoughts. Isn’t this deliberately trying to please others?

Yin Zhongkan was not a big talker like Xi Hui. He thought about it seriously and then said: "I also think that Mr. Xie will not come."

"Because there is no reason to come."

Although he and Xi Hui maintained the same views, their starting points were completely different.

Xi Hui also gave various reasons to prove that Xie An would not come to the birthday banquet, but what about Yin Zhongkan?

This time it didn't bother me at all.

He said directly that there was no reason for Xie An to come.

He would not sincerely wish Wang Gong longevity than Nanshan, nor would he sincerely want to see Wang Gong live a good life.

Under such a psychological background, why did Xie An come?

What's more, for him to take the initiative to come to the palace as a thank you to the Duke, it is condescending.

Xie An and Wang Gong are not equal friends at all. No matter how you analyze it, Xie An has no reason to come.

I can't even find a reason to come.

Could it be that Xie An came here just to watch the fun?

What Yin Zhongkan said was partly agreed by Wang Gong. He lowered his head slightly and said with a smile: "I know what you think."

"But thank you, Guild, for coming."

Huh?

What's happening here?

Why is Aning so determined?

Could it be that Mr. Xie has already given him a reply?

"Aning, are you bluffing us?"

"Has Guild Xie already heard back from you and promised to attend?"

This is the only possibility!

That’s right!

Hahaha!

In an instant, Wang Gong burst into hearty laughter.

What are these people talking about?

"How can it be?"

"To tell you the truth, I haven't received a reply since the invitation was sent out, let alone a confirmation that Guild Xie will come."

Hey hey hey!

Isn’t this right?

Xie An will never come.

He wouldn't even give a reply, which is consistent with his usual style.

However, since Xie An is not coming, how can Wang Gong still laugh?

What's so funny about this?

Everyone showed expressions that it was true, but Wang Gong's expression remained unchanged.

"A Ning, in that case, do you still think that Mr. Xie will definitely come?" Wang Xun was the first to notice Wang Gong's thoughts.

Wang Gong then smiled and said: "You still understand me, exactly."

"I firmly believe that Mr. Xie will definitely come this time."

Tsk tsk...

He didn't even give a reply, yet he was so confident.

Xi Hui showed a disdainful expression, not believing a word he said.

"how?"

"Xi Hui, don't you believe it?" Wang Gong's smile did not change. It was obvious that he was in a good mood and high interest today, which is normal.

After all, I am the birthday girl.

Xi Hui frowned and firmly defended his idea: "I really don't believe it."

"Then we might as well make a bet."

"sure!"

"What to bet on?"

As soon as they heard that gambling was going to start, several people became interested.

Suddenly, everyone gathered together and looked at Wang Gong with interest, waiting for him to reveal his bet.

As for Wang Gong, he naturally has a goal already.

"Look, everyone, I think there's something missing in that place. It's empty."

"How about it, Aqi, come and fill it in!"

What Wang Gong was pointing to was exactly what could be seen from the front, the main hall of the palace.

Looking upward, you can see that under the eaves of the main hall, it is indeed a bit empty.

Yin Zhongkan realized: "That's it."

"A Ning, you want to ask A Qiu for a calligraphy painting."

Wang Mi lowered his head: "Yes."

"How about it?"

"Aqi, how about we bet you a plaque?"

"If I win and Mr. Xie comes, you can write me a plaque and hang it in my main hall."

"If you win, I'll give you a fine inkstone, how about that?"
To be continued...