This captain's name is Wang Qiang, and he works as an errand in the Prime Minister's Mansion. He may have come here for the marriage of his three daughters.
While Zhou Yuan was thinking about it, the captain came closer and saw him cupping his hands with a cold look on his face and saying: "Master Zhou, my master has invited you to come over and have a talk."
"this...."
Zhou Yuan was about to speak but stopped,
I thought about it in my mind, gritted my teeth, and finally refused.
"You have to face things sooner or later anyway, and you can't hide from them."
that's all,
With an explanation in mind, Zhou Yuan got on the sedan chair.
Of course, when Prime Minister Yang Guozhong gave the order, Zhou Yuan would not dare to refuse even if he had the guts to do so.
...
The Prime Minister's Mansion is located in a prosperous place in Chang'an, not too far from the Ministry of Rites. Within a moment of burning incense, Zhou Yuan sat in the guest seat in the lobby of the Prime Minister's Mansion with a formal expression.
Sitting on the main seat was a man with a majestic face, about fifty years old, wearing brocade robes and a purple gold crown.
This person is the left prime minister of the Tang Dynasty, Yang Guozhong.
Yang Guozhong has been in a high position for a long time and is the mastermind behind the Tianyin Sect. His power is far beyond anyone else's. Even Zhou Yuan, the third-rank minister of the Ministry of Etiquette, feels an inexplicable pressure.
"Serve tea for Mr. Zhou!"
Glancing at Zhou Yuan lightly, Yang Guozhong casually ordered,
"Yes, sir!"
After the maid bowed and retreated, Yang Guozhong looked at Zhou Yuan.
"Master Zhou, I invite you here to discuss Quanzi's marriage with you, Master Zhou."
"My lord... I am a lower official..."
Hearing this, Zhou Yuan pinched the corners of his clothes nervously.
Along the way, he considered at least a dozen excuses, and even considered whether to involve the five kings of the Li family to muddy the waters. In short, he just wanted to find a way to delay the marriage, at least to delay it.
The birthday banquet at Li Mansion ends.
However, just when Zhou Yuan mustered up the courage to speak, Yang Guozhong's next words stunned Zhou Yuan on the spot.
"The marriage between Quanzi and the three daughters of your family is over! I wonder what Mr. Zhou wants?"
"Ah? Just give it up?"
"Um!"
"Sir, why is this?"
In this way, Zhou Yuan was confused.
It was fine before, so why did the engagement suddenly break off?
"No reason...it's just that I feel that Quanzi is not suitable for your three daughters."
Yang Guozhong stared at Zhou Yuan.
"this....."
Looking at Yang Guozhong's unquestionable eyes, Zhou Yuan hesitated to speak, and finally had no choice but to nod in agreement.
"Since your lord has decided like this, I should abide by it. I will also return the betrothal gift sent to me by your lord a few months ago."
"That's good!"
After receiving the answer, Yang Guozhong nodded with satisfaction.
.......
After half a stick of incense,
Zhou Yuan left the Prime Minister's Mansion with a complicated mood. The more he thought about it, the more strange the matter became.
Then Yang Zan was so obsessed with his daughter before, how could he just back out?
Moreover, the Yang family is very powerful. Even if they knew that the Zhou family and the Li family had a marriage contract, they would not give up easily... something must have happened.
"No, we have to find out."
After thinking about it, Zhou Yuan no longer had any intention of returning the favor and returned to his residence.
About later in the evening,
Zhou Yuan finally found out something about it, and after hearing the report from the housekeeper, he couldn't hold back the curse words.
"What? That warlock is talking bullshit. How can my daughter know how to be a master? It's obviously Yang Zan who is unlucky... If he could be calmer, why would this happen?"
It turns out that Yang Zan, the prime minister's son, has been having bad luck since the betrothal gift was sent to him. Just yesterday when he went to the fireworks place to have fun, he got drunk and accidentally fell from the second floor, breaking his legs and feet.
Yang Guozhong found a famous charlatan.
The sorcerer said...the three girls of the Zhou family were born to be enemies of their husbands, and they must break off their engagement to resolve their misfortune, otherwise...the consequences would be endless.
This led to the scene today where Yang Guozhong asked for a betrothal gift.
"Sir... now the news has spread..."
The housekeeper shook his head helplessly.
In the Tang Dynasty, once this kind of reputation spread... it would be a fatal blow to the young lady in the family, and she would probably not be able to marry for the rest of her life. In addition, it would also be a huge blow to the reputation of the Zhou family.
"I got it, go down!"
With a hammer on the table, Zhou Yuan had a look of anger on his face with a hint of helplessness.
If it were anyone else, he would have to explain this matter clearly no matter what, but he happened to be the prime minister of the current dynasty. He had to jump into this trap whether he wanted to or not.
"Yes, sir... then Madam's side..."
The butler bowed slightly.
"Don't tell Madam yet."
sigh,
Zhou Yuan suddenly felt a lot older.
"yes!"
.......
Sunset, moon hanging on the branches,
After hurriedly traveling, Li Mo finally arrived at Qingfeng Casino and met Zhu Cang and Zhao Hai who had been waiting for many days.
"Mr. Lang, these two are..."
Looking at the old man and the young man behind Li Mo, Zhao Hai was a little puzzled.
He did not call Li Mo his master when there were outsiders, and the same was true for Zhu Cang.
"This is Lao Du, and that is his grandson Xiaoman. From now on, they will make a living in the gambling house..."
Li Mo then briefly told what happened at the tea stall, and introduced Zhu Cang and Zhao Hai to Lao Du.
"Lao Du has met two gentlemen."
Lao Du looked very sensible and saluted hurriedly.
"Xiao Hai, find a room in the inner hall for Lao Du and Xiao Man, and bring some food over. And buy some clothes for Lao Du and Xiao Man..."
After getting to know each other, Li Mo made arrangements.
"Um."
"Lao Du, please come this way..."
After Zhao Hai left, Li Mo looked at Zhu Cang.
"My lord, this small gambling house is not managed well...it is hard to escape the blame..."
Before Li Mo could speak, Zhu Cang knelt down on one knee and began to apologize.
It is said that this was the first time Zhu Cang met Li Mo. Although Li Mo still looked like a scholar, the confidence exuding from his bones made Zhu Cang feel more and more that his master was not simple.
I must have been holding back in Dongdu before to do something big.
Otherwise, with his talents and strength coupled with his status as a descendant of the Li family, I dare not say that the Feng Wang is at least a high-ranking official.
"It's normal at first. By the way...are your beef bones ready?"
Li Mo helped Zhu Cang up and looked at the layout of Qingfeng Casino.
"Return to my lord, the yak bones have been prepared."
Zhu Cang said hurriedly.
Half a month ago, he received a secret letter from Yuntianzhuang, asking him to prepare some high-quality yak bones, and he did not dare to neglect it.
However, Zhu Cang was still very confused. He didn't know what his lord wanted to do with this cow bone.
Is it possible that you can attract customers with just these pictures of cow bones?
"Okay, let's go take a look."
Li Mo nodded.
Before coming to Chang'an, he had already thought that if the gambling house's business was to be successful, Mahjong, Landlords, Texas Hold'em, Golden Flower and other games must be promoted in all aspects.
The purpose of asking Zhu Cang to prepare ox bones was to carve a few pieces of mahjong, and to give Zhu Cang how to play mahjong.
