Shen Moran invited Si Yiluo to ride in the carriage, but she was not polite and got into her carriage. Bi Tao lowered the curtain and sat outside.
Si Yiluo asked: "My aunt made the regular clothes and Bitao made the inner clothes. What did you do?"
Shen Moran had already guessed that she would ask this question, and said with a playful smile: "I made two pairs of socks for you, which are inside those clothes!"
Si Yiluo raised his eyebrows.
"Shen Anxing is an old fox who can't afford to stay up early. He invited me to a banquet. I'm afraid it won't be a good dinner."
Shen Moran pursed his lips and said: "His attitude has changed today and he has made it clear that he wants to win over you. You can act accordingly later."
Si Yiluo's status was not suitable for making friends with courtiers, but Shen Panxing, as the prime minister, invited her to come to the palace for a banquet, and she could not refuse. However, the conversation between the two must be kept in the open.
Otherwise, the imperial censor will issue an impeachment memorial and slap the label of forming a clique for personal gain, and neither of them will be able to bear the consequences.
Shen Panxing understood this truth better than she did, so the banquet was placed in the side hall.
"I have met the Prime Minister."
Si Yiluo cupped his fists and saluted, while Shen Anxing smiled and winked at Shen Moran.
"Master Si, there is no need to be polite, please take your seat quickly. Today's banquet is to thank you for your kindness in rescuing my little girl. Mo Ran, serve tea to Master Si!"
Shen Moran started to present the tea, and Si Yiluo was flattered and said: "The Prime Minister is serious, Prime Minister, you don't need to be polite about things that are within the scope of official duties."
Shen Panxing looked like an old father and looked at the two of them and sighed: "Master Si is young and promising. He is about the same age as my daughter. It's a pity that he is not a man. Otherwise, he would be a good match for my daughter."
Si Yiluo was glad that she was not a man. If she were a man and became his son-in-law, she would be squeezed dry by this old fox!
In his previous life, Zhou Yu killed Shen Moran, but could not get rid of him. Even though Zhou Yu had already thought of getting rid of him, he could only appease him by doting on Shen Mingshu.
Shen Panxing had been dismissive of her last time they met, but this time he was so polite that it made her spine shiver.
No matter how arrogant Jin Yiwei was, he did not dare to confront the Prime Minister. Si Yiluo was a junior, so there was absolutely no need for him to be like this.
With no profit, Si Yiluo mustered up all his energy.
"Master, the food is ready." The woman with heavy makeup crossed the threshold with small steps, glanced at Si Yiluo, and exclaimed, "This is Mr. Si! He is so handsome!"
The visitor pretended to be dignified but spoke in a petty manner. Without even thinking, he knew the identity of the visitor. She was none other than Shen Panxing's beloved concubine, Aunt Shen.
Si Yiluo coughed slightly and said, "Supervisor Wei is a hundred times more handsome than Si."
But no one in the world dared to blaspheme Wei Heyan, or even say a word to praise his appearance.
Because he doesn't rely on beauty to make a living.
Si Yiluo did not get to where he is today just because of his beauty.
Her words showed her displeasure, but Shen didn't realize it at all. He followed her words and said, "It's a pity that the young woman has a low status and has never met Governor Wei."
Shen Jianxing put down the tea cup and shouted: "You can discuss it, Governor Wei? Stand down!"
Mrs. Shen didn't know what she had done to make Shen Xing unhappy. She had an aggrieved expression on her face, but she was submissive.
"Yes, sir, I will go to the kitchen and tell you to pass on the mutton."
In the past, she had made mistakes. As long as she pretended to be weak and pitiful, Shen Panxing would feel sorry for her and would not care about her. Today, it was just to entertain a little girl, so she had no scruples and showed off her charming tricks on the spot.
Si Yiluo drank tea to cover up his expression of watching the theater, and Shen Shanxing's face darkened on the spot.
"Is this Mrs. Shen?"
Si Yiluo felt that it was not enough and could add more fire.
Shen Moran knew that her friend was venting her anger on her, and she didn't say anything before Shen Panxing spoke. After all, Mr. Shen was Shen Panxing's concubine, and he had to let him talk about embarrassing things.
Shen Anxing did not want to introduce her identity, but Mrs. Shen thought that the manners and demeanor she showed were like a mistress of the house. Her face was filled with joy, and after she passed away, she said generously: "I am Mrs. Shen, and I am the aunt of the house. "
After the introduction, she found that Si Yiluo's face looked strange, and she didn't know what happened.
Si Yiluo put down the tea cup and waved his hand, and the servant immediately took out the gift box and placed it on the table.
"These gifts were all prepared by my aunt. I apologize, but Sim is not an ordinary woman. There is no need for rouge and gouache. These rouges and gouache are all made by everyone. They are extremely precious. I am afraid that the pearl will be left here to gather dust, so why not borrow it?" This opportunity is passed on to Miss Shen Er."
"There is also this piece of gold and jade Ruyi. The market price is at least several thousand taels of silver. Now that Mr. Si has done nothing, he has been impeached by the censor for seven deadly sins. If he accepts this piece of Ruyi today, he will probably have to add another one tomorrow. It’s a sin.”
The fact that the gift was returned was not a slap in the face, but these two gifts were a slap in the face. How did Mr. Shen give them away?
Shen Panxing stared at Mr. Shen as if he wanted to kill someone, and Ms. Shen was also anxious. After being slapped in the face, he did not regret it, but even wanted to make amends.
"Forgive me, Mr. Si. I am thinking, there is no woman who doesn't like rouge and gouache. As the saying goes, a woman should look after herself to please her..."
"Get out!"
Shen Panxing smashed the tea cup on Mrs. Shen's head, and the scalding tea poured down on her head. She was so hot that she lost her composure, and the makeup on her face was washed out into ravines, making her look horrible.
"Who are you asking Mr. Si to use these useless things to please? You idiot, don't be an eyesore here!"
"I know my fault!"
Shen was stunned and at a loss. She looked up and saw Shen Shanxing's dark face. She was so frightened that she could not speak.
Shen Moran ordered in a low voice: "What are you doing standing still? Take my aunt back to change her clothes and tidy up her appearance."
The servant hurriedly asked her out of the side hall. Shen Panxing turned back to Si Yiluo and cupped his hands and said, "This servant doesn't understand the rules and makes Sir Si laugh."
Si Yiluo raised the tea cup and praised: "This tea is good, pure and sweet, with a long aftertaste. I am a low-level official, but I still want to ask the Prime Minister what kind of tea is this?"
Shen Panxing smoothed the goatee on his chin, pursed his lips and said with a smile: "This is the Lushan Yunwu gifted by the emperor. I got two kilograms in total. Since Mr. Si likes it, I will share one kilogram for you to take back and taste." taste."
Si Yiluo smiled and said: "Then it's better for me to be respectful than to obey my orders!"
With one sentence, the unhappiness just now was put aside. His emotions and anger were invisible and he was tactful. Shen Panxing's evaluation of Si Yiluo rose by two levels.
The servants filed the dishes on the table, and Si Yiluo was seated politely.
"Since Mr. Si used to serve in the Liangzhou Guards and is from the north, he definitely doesn't like the bland Jiangnan cuisine. I hired a Shandong chef. I don't know if Mr. Si can get used to it!"
Si Yiluo looked at the dishes on the table that were full of color, flavor and flavor, and praised: "Xiaguan Yijie, a martial artist, has never seen such exquisite dishes. Thank you, Mr. Xiang, for letting me gain experience today."
The two of them were polite to each other at the dinner table. Shen Moran took a wine glass and poured wine for them. The wine-red liquid in the crystal glass was eye-catching. Shen Anxing said proudly: "These fruit wines are made at our own farm, and they have a smooth taste." It’s sweet, I don’t know if it suits Mr. Si’s taste.”
In her previous life, Si Yiluo's favorite drink was the wine made by Shen Moran. Shen Moran knew that she liked this drink, so she suggested using wine instead of liquor.
After three drinks, Shen Moran continued to help her fill it up.
"I'm used to drinking Shaodaozi in Guancheng, but I don't know that fruit wine can also be intoxicating! Prime Minister, I'm a little dizzy..."
There was no reaction on Si Yiluo's face, but his black eyes were so dark that it was scary.
I heard that the more a person drinks, the brighter his eyes become, making it difficult to tell whether he is drunk or not.
Shen Jianxing waved his hand in front of her eyes and asked tentatively: "Master Si?"
Si Yiluo hummed, and the tone was different from when he was awake.
Shen Jianxing's mind suddenly moved and he took the opportunity to ask: "Master Si, I have a question. Why did Sun En, the Minister of Punishment, arrest and release him? What did he commit?"