Cui Jing was born with a rather stubborn and cold face, and due to his status and military achievements, he could always give people a sense of intimidation, which prevented him from a lot of unnecessary communication troubles.
Therefore, when he faced Yao Tingwei's ridiculously enthusiastic behavior, he really lacked the experience to deal with it, and he didn't have a clear set of rules in his mind.
But due to stubborn instincts, it is impossible to be led by others——
This caused Yao Tingwei to pull it, but failed to move it.
Yao Tingwei pulled it again, but it still didn't move.
"..."
Yao Tingwei silently looked at the lower body of the unmoving young man. Is the young man's chassis so solid?
But Yao Tingwei was unwilling to give up, and the smile on his face faded. He leaned slightly closer to Cui Jing, and said in a slightly lower voice: "I have been working on a headless murder case recently..."
Cui Jing looked at him: "?"
Seeing a trace of exploration in his slightly confused expression, Yao Yi felt confident - young people really like to be unique.
"Therefore, the case was extremely strange, and when there were obstacles in advancing the case, the official tried to find some clues from his life events. The deceased was a member of the military and had a military position, so he was a little special, so Yao had some
I would like to ask Governor Cui about the details..."
As he spoke, he made a gesture of invitation: "How about we talk while walking?"
"..."
"Yao came late and asked for a long wait for the wine ceremony!" When Yao Yi saw Qiao Yang, he clasped his hands in shame and said with a smile.
After Qiao Jijiu was stunned for a moment, he smiled and waved his hands: "Where is it..."
After all, he wasn't waiting at all.
Qiao Jijiu was a little puzzled.
He just casually said to the officials after the kick-off match, "If you don't mind, why don't you go to the humble house to deal with me tonight"... This is obviously a polite statement!
These people came to his Imperial College to watch the competition. He ordered the Imperial College to take care of their lunch at noon. This was already the end of his benevolence. How could he have any reason to take care of their dinner?
What's more, if you come to his private residence and take care of the food, he will have to pay for it out of his own pocket - I don't think anyone who wants to be shy can do this kind of thing, right?
But that Minister Wei actually came over!
The young man is a gifted man, and his career in officialdom has gone very smoothly. He has not been polished and lacks human sophistication. It is understandable that he is reluctant...
But why is Yao Tingwei so old?
Seeing someone else walking in later, Qiao Jijiu was surprised: "Captain Cui?!"
What kind of hurricane brought this guy here too!
Seeing Qiao Yang's expression, Yao Yi smiled and said nothing - was it an accident? It was because of the murder case.
Hearing the noise here, Wei Shuyi, who was talking to the Chang brothers and sisters in the corridor, turned to look over and said with a smile: "So Cui Ling'an also likes to eat fish."
Chang Suining also looked over, just as Cui Jing came to her.
Two lanterns depicting bamboo orchids hung in the corridor, casting a faint warm light on the girl's body, making the moon-green skirt look like clouds on the horizon, and her fair face was also reflected particularly clearly.
The lights and the night merged into each other, and the two people's eyes met each other for a moment.
With the guests already in front of him, Qiao Jijiu could only invite them into the hall with a smile on his face. He put his hands behind his back and secretly signaled to the servants to go to the kitchen and ask his wife to add a few more dishes to save his life.
Wang, who has good cooking skills, likes to cook, especially for her children. Since Chang Sui'an was here tonight, she happily went to the kitchen and worked hard until now.
Now when I heard that another official was coming, I felt that my husband was messing around again, so he became impatient and left the rest of the work to the cook - she had developed this cooking skill for the children, but
It's not for him to entertain his colleagues.
Mrs. Wang gave up her game and simply took her seat early.
There are two additional food tables in the dining hall, Chang Sui Ning and Qiao Yumian sit on one table together.
Before seeing Qiao Yubai come over, Yao Yi asked with concern: "I saw that your son was injured today, and I was really worried, so I thought of coming over to take a look... I wonder how your son is doing now?"
Although Qiao Jijiu didn't believe his lies at all, he still smiled and replied: "It's nothing serious. It's just that the doctor told me to rest for a while, so I can't come over to see you. Don't be surprised if I'm rude."
Yao Yi hurriedly said: "If anything... naturally it is more important to recuperate!"
Anyway, he didn't really come to see Qiao Langjun.
Everyone ate according to their orders. As the host, Qiao Yang was not particular about the details, and because Uncle Wei was there, the atmosphere during the dinner was particularly casual.
While Yao Yi and the others were drinking and chatting, Qiao Yumian asked Chang Sui Ning: "Ning Ning, do you want to drink?"
In the past, she would have been surprised if Ning Ning said she wanted to drink wine, but now, even if Ning Ning poured strong wine from a sea bowl, she would only think it was perfectly reasonable.
She asked this casually out of consideration, but it made many people in the hall suddenly tense.
Chang Sui Ning himself counts as one.
It is inevitable that Xi'er also has lingering fears about his daughter's drunkenness.
On the opposite side, Cui Jing looked over instinctively, and unconsciously clenched the bamboo chopsticks in her hands——
Yuan Xiang, who was eager to protect his master, even took a breath and looked at Mrs. Chang's wife uneasily.
At the same time, Wei Shuyi and Chang Sui'an's eyes also fell on Chang Sui Ning.
"..." Under the gaze of those pairs of people who were either wary or apprehensive, watching the excitement without taking it too seriously, or wanting to dissuade them, Chang Suining said to Qiao Yumian, "No need, I don't like drinking."
With these words, the invisible tense atmosphere around him was relieved.
Yao Yi noticed that the atmosphere among the young people was a bit strange, but he had no way of getting into it. He just sighed: "Today's kickball competition was really full of twists and turns, very thrilling..."
Wei Shuyi said with a smile: "Ms. Chang will definitely become famous after what happened today."
Chang Sui Ning ignored his joke.
But Wei Shuyi's words had logically brought the focus of the conversation to her, so Yao Yi was able to mention it casually: "On the way here... I heard from several students that Mrs. Chang and Qiao were going to worship each other.
Banquet?"
Qiao Jijiu laughed helplessly when he heard this: "I just heard about my appointment as a disciple today, and they can't wait to arrange an apprenticeship banquet with me? I don't know where these misinformation came from..."
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! Yao Yi suddenly realized - he just said, how can you do things in such a public way? It turned out to be just a misinformation.
"It's not a misinformation, I told them." Chang Sui Ning said.
Yao Yi's expression froze, and Qiao Jijiu was also stunned: "...when did this happen?"
"It was just decided after the game." Chang Sui Ning said: "I haven't had time to discuss it with you yet -"
When Qiao Jijiu heard this, he reacted for a moment, then showed a look of disapproval: "What kind of discussion is not discussed? Why do my family hold a apprenticeship banquet? Why do we have to arrange these customary rituals?"
After a pause, he asked tentatively: "Has it been decided? Where do you plan to put it?"
He didn't care whether he was a disciple or not, and he never liked the excitement, but in this world, which parent could refuse his children to show their filial piety to him in front of everyone?
Chang Suining: "I'll be at Dengtai Tower in three days."
Qiao Jijiu looked surprised: "Climb Tailou? What are you doing with that money!"
Dengtailou is one of the first-class restaurants in Beijing. Its food is famous for its excellent food, and it is also famous for its expensive food.
Facing those angry eyes, Chang Sui Ning remained silent.
After Lao Qiao drank a few glasses of wine, the scene of showing off the filial piety and generosity of his children became a bit exaggerated...
She could only cooperate and said: "Apprenticeship is a big deal and cannot be taken lightly."
"You kid..." Qiao Jijiu sighed, paused, and then asked in a compromising tone: "How many tables do you plan to set up?"
"It hasn't been decided yet. We have to wait until the invitation list is drawn up tomorrow -"
Qiao Jijiu warned: "Don't be too extravagant..."
"It doesn't matter!" Chang Sui'an said in a dignified tone: "Ning Ning just go ahead and draw up the list. At worst, we can book Deng Tai Tower that day!"
Qiao Yumian reminded from the side: "But I remember that Cui Liulangjun's celebration banquet was also held at Dengtai Tower. It seems to be three days later?"
"It doesn't matter. Dad and the others are familiar with the shopkeeper of Dengtailou. Just say hello when the time comes!" Chang Sui'an said, his voice suddenly paused, and he belatedly realized that Cui Jing was still sitting beside him——
He smiled shyly and said, "The Tai Tower is quite big, with three floors above and below. I guess it's enough space."
"It's the Dragon Boat Festival in three days." Wei Shuyi asked Chang Suining with a smile: "Wei has nothing to do at Xiu Mu's house that day. I wonder if I can ask Madam Chang for an invitation and have a glass of apprenticeship wine?"
"If you don't tell me, Mr. Wei, I will definitely send someone to send the invitation to your mansion tomorrow." Chang Suining looked at him and said, "At that time, I would also like to invite Mr. Wei and Mrs. Duan to come with you."
Since she chose Dengtai Tower, she wanted to attract attention. Naturally, she should not let go of anyone who could be pulled over.
As a young and promising minister of Dongtai, Wei Shuyi was the focus of everyone wherever he went. It was really appropriate for such a person to go to her apprenticeship banquet and ask her to gather a handful of wool - not to mention that Wei Shuyi was willing to go there on his own initiative.
Well, even if he didn't want to go, she would definitely find a way to trick him into going.
And the equally suitable candidate, even better than him, is naturally Cui Jing.
Even though it was just out of courtesy for treating acquaintances equally, Chang Suining also invited him at this time: "If you don't mind it, Governor Cui, please come with me when you have time."
Before Cui Jing could answer, Yao Tingwei on the side had already said with a smile: "The Xuance Mansion of Governor Cui is only one street away from Dengtai Tower, it's just a matter of time, and Cui Liulang also has to be at Dengtai Tower that day.
There was a banquet, and two things collided. Governor Cui wanted to come, but he had to go."
After saying that, he looked at Wei Shuyi again: "The three of us will go together then, wouldn't it be fun?"
"?" Yuanxiang and Changji rarely looked at each other.
Although...it seems that Mrs. Chang didn't invite Yao Tingwei, right?
Cui Jingze rarely reflected for a moment.
What did he do wrong to end up being exploited repeatedly by Yao Tingwei in just one night?
When I think back to my experiences during the day, I feel that I did nothing during the day I came to the Imperial College and was used by others.
If he had looked at the almanac before going out today, the almanac would have written the warning "Easily taken advantage of".
But God's will is to play his part, and he really wants to go to the Climbing Tower - Cui Lang's celebration banquet will not be without Xi Zhiyuan, who is on the same team today. For this reason alone, it is worth his trip.
Being used seemed to be his inevitable fate.
This sense of fate forced Governor Cui to nod.
Yao Tingwei smiled even brighter and sat up straighter.
Although he, as the minister of Dali Temple, had unfinished cases on hand and could not take a break during the Dragon Boat Festival, he could still consider taking half a day to praise the child.
But the previous rumors were still there, so I thought the kid would be too embarrassed to invite him directly... In that case, he might as well invite himself!
Chang Suining saw Yao Yi's reaction in his eyes and had more thoughts in his heart.
"Okay, okay... Let's all go then!" Qiao Jijiu raised his glass in a good mood: "I would like to toast you all on behalf of my daughter and apprentice. Thank you for your appreciation!"
After all, in the officialdom, everyone was so active in supporting him just because of his old face. He deserved a toast.
But this respect was not enough.
The five-day holiday makes people happy. Although the son failed to live up to expectations and was beaten, the daughter went overboard and helped to beat him back. She was really proud of herself. When Qiao Jijiu was in a happy mood, she drank a few more glasses.
The curfew in the city will be temporarily lifted around the Dragon Boat Festival, so there is no need to worry about the time of return, so the group can drink until late at night.
Qiao Jiji got drunk first as a sign of respect, but Chang Sui'an and Wei Shuyi worked together to help him back.
Because Chang Sui Ning was going back to Chang Mansion today, he did not go back to Juyuan with Qiao Yumian. Instead, he left the dining hall and waited for Chang Sui An in the courtyard.
The night wind brought a bit of coolness to the summer night. Chang Sui Ning walked slowly to the foot of a tree planted in the courtyard and looked up at the snow-white flower spikes on the tree.
"Young lady, do you like these grass-like flowers?" Xi'er said enthusiastically, "How about my servant climb up and fold some for you?"
This tree is a female tree. The flowers bloom at the top of the branches and cannot be broken without climbing up.
"No need." Chang Sui Ning shook his head lightly: "I was just thinking that if these flowers bloom so densely, they will definitely produce a lot of chestnuts in autumn."
When Cui Jing, who finally walked out of the dining hall, heard this, she paused slightly and looked at the girl who was looking up at the snow-white chestnut flowers blooming on the branches.
"Do girls like to eat chestnuts now?" Xi'er asked.
Chang Suining nodded truthfully: "I like it."
Hearing this heartfelt "like", Cui Jing's eyebrows moved slightly in the night.
As far as Chang Suining is concerned, there are very few things that she likes and are within easy reach. It would be too boring to hide even these preferences in her new life.
What's more, there are so many people who like to eat chestnuts, and there is nothing to hide.
"Then when the good season for eating chestnuts comes, my maid will peel chestnuts for the girl to eat every day." Xi'er said, and was a little curious: "But how come there is a chestnut tree planted here? There are chestnut trees planted in the courtyard. And it’s the first time we’ve met.”
Do Qiao Jijiu and his family also like to eat chestnuts?
However, there are large chestnut groves outside the city, and the capital has no shortage of chestnuts to eat. After all, they are rarely seen planted in courtyards.
"Perhaps because His Royal Highness the Prince liked to eat chestnuts, Qiao Jijiu planted this tree to remember his old master." Cui Jing came over.
He has always been a man of few words, and rarely takes the initiative to speak to anyone, but when it comes to matters related to His Royal Highness, the former Crown Prince, he will always say a few more words.
Chang Suining turned his head and looked at him.
"How did Governor Cui know that His Highness the Crown Prince likes to eat chestnuts?"
This person took over her Xuance Army, took her Moon-drawing Bow, and even knew her little hobbies during her lifetime so clearly?
