In the governor's mansion, Bai Yan, dressed in Qin official uniform, was sitting on his knees in the study, dealing with trivial matters in Yanmen. Suddenly, a Qin soldier hurriedly came to the study.
"General, outside the mansion, Qi State official Tian Cong is asking for an audience!"
Qin Zu came to the study, bowed his hands in front of Bai Yan, and then told Bai Yan what happened at the city gate.
Hear the words.
Bai Yan frowned slightly.
Tian Cong?
Duke Jin once said that there were many officials in Qi, but among them, there seemed to be no Qi minister named Tian Cong! Could it be that he was a newly promoted official in Qi in the past two years?
Think about it.
"Please enter the main hall of the mansion!"
Bai Yan opened his mouth and gave instructions.
Although he was a little surprised that a Qi official would come here, Bai Yan did not choose to avoid it. Qin and Qi had good relations with each other. In addition, his hometown was in Qi, so being on good terms with Qi's dignitaries would have more advantages than disadvantages.
But Tian Cong!
Why do I feel vaguely familiar with this name?
"promise!"
Qin Zu took the order from Bai Yan, then turned and left.
After a while.
Bai Yan took care of the important matters at hand, then stood up and walked out of the study.
During this period of time, due to the maids sent by the nobles and nobles, there were many people in the mansion. When they saw Bai Yan, they all stopped and bowed.
When Bai Yan came to the courtyard, he saw some servants carrying the gifts sent by the ministers of Qi into the mansion.
"General, these boxes were sent by the officials of Qi State!"
A servant reported to Bai Yan.
Bai Yan took a look, nodded, and then led by the maid to the main hall.
In the main hall.
Bai Yan just walked into the main hall and saw a man and a woman wearing Qi costumes sitting on the wooden table below the main hall.
The man was in his twenties, and even Bai Yan couldn't help but be surprised. With his appearance and his appearance, this handsome man could basically only serve as a background.
Seeing the man stand up, Bai Yan didn't envy such a good-looking dog.
After all, in this era, good looks are good, but power and status are far more important than good looks.
"General, this is the official of Qi State, Tian Cong!"
The maid brought Bai Yan to the man and introduced him.
"Tian Cong, meet General Bai Yan!"
The man named Tian Cong, after being introduced by the maid, raised his sleeves under his uniform and saluted Bai Yanji.
first meet.
When Bai Yan was surprised by Tian Cong's appearance, Tian Cong was also surprised by Bai Yan's age. After hearing the rumors, Bai Yan looked much younger than Tian Cong imagined.
"Bai Yan, I have met Mr. Tian!"
Bai Yan returned the gift with his hand, very politely.
Don’t be disrespectful in the slightest when it comes to etiquette, so as to give others the impression of neglect.
It was at this time.
Bai Yan remembered another woman, who should be Tian Cong's family member.
Think of this.
When Bai Yan turned his head and saw the woman on the other side, he saw her appearance.
Bai Yan froze on the spot, his mouth opened in astonishment, and his eyes looked at the woman in disbelief.
Tian Feiyan!
How could Bai Yan forget this woman whom he met two years ago, let alone after leaving Qi State, he would write bamboo slips whenever he had time, and then ask Lu's shop to take the bamboo slips to Qi State and give them to Tian
Not smoke.
Tian Feiyan's jade pendant is still hidden in his arms at this moment.
Bai Yan may be able to forget other things in the world, but he will never forget Tian Feiyan's appearance.
"General Bai, this is my sister! Gui Feiyan!"
Just as Bai Yan was looking at Tian Feiyan, Tian Cong's voice beside him brought Bai Yan back to his senses.
Only then did Bai Yan know why he thought the name Tian Cong was so familiar before, because when Duke Jin mentioned Tian Ding, he said that one of his sons was named Tian Cong.
Under the introduction of Tian Cong.
Bai Yan returned the greeting to Tian Cong, then turned to look at Tian Feiyan.
After seeing each other again two years ago, Bai Yan looked at the girl in front of him with a thousand words in his heart, but when he saw the girl looking at him with her eyes, his heartbeat started to beat faster.
"Feiyan, meet General Bai Yan!"
Under the gaze of his eldest brother and Bai Yan, Tian Feiyan rolled up the cuffs of his wide white clothes and saluted Bai Yan.
Thinking of the dull look on the young man's face when he saw him just now, Tian Feiyan couldn't help but raise his mouth slightly.
Compared with two years ago, the young man is much stronger.
Perhaps he has experienced too many things, but the young man's eyes are as clear as before when he saw him just now.
Tian Feiyan knew it without even thinking about it.
After the young man left Linzi alone, he must have experienced many things along the way.
And he silently shouldered those things by himself.
In the main hall.
After hearing Tian Feiyan's words and knowing that Tian Feiyan had not informed his brother Tian Cong of his identity, Bai Yan looked at the girl with gratitude.
She still kept it a secret for herself as before.
"Bai Yan, I've seen the girl!"
Bai Yan returned the salute to Tian Feiyan.
Bai Yan followed Tian Feiyan's words and pretended to be meeting for the first time.
After the ceremony.
Bai Yan's eyes once again involuntarily looked at the girl's stunningly beautiful cheeks.
He stared blankly at the girl in front of him. In less than two years, the girl had really grown up a lot.
It is said that women grow faster.
I recall how the young Tian Feiyan, his subordinate, threatened me by the river.
In the blink of an eye.
I'm afraid that in a few years, even the most beautiful woman will not be as beautiful as Tian Feiyan.
He glanced at Tian Feiyan uncontrollably. The latter obviously felt that the beautiful eyes looking at the young man were just like the 'warning' when he was young.
this moment.
The young man couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth slightly.
However, Bai Yan also knew that it was not the time to talk now.
"Please sit down!"
Bai Yan came back to his senses, turned around and saluted Tian Cong, gesturing to take a seat.
Tian Cong quickly returned the gift.
In the main hall.
Tian Cong came to the wooden table, took a seat, and looked at the young man and the little girl without any trace of his eyes.
Just now he looked at Qin Zuoshu Chang Bai Yan, looking at his little sister in a daze. He didn't find it strange. After all, his little sister looked like this everywhere, and he had long been accustomed to it.
But the way the little girl looked at Bai Yan, it felt like she had seen Bai Yan before?
Especially the smiling look in the younger sister's eyes, this was the first time he, as an elder brother, had seen it.
But that’s not right!
How could the younger sister know Bai Yan, a descendant of the Bai family and the eldest son of Qin Zuoshu?
One has lived in Linzi, Qi State since he was a child, and the other is the most outstanding disciple of the Bai family. These two people can't even fight together!
Think about it all here.
Tian Cong looked strange, and in the end he could only think that he was overthinking.
"Sir Tian came to the humble residence today. Bai Yan was disappointed to welcome him from afar. I hope Mr. Tian will not blame him!"
In the main hall, after Bai Yan took his seat, he spoke to Tian Cong.
A few words.
Let Tian Cong quickly hand over his hand.
"General Bai is busy with his affairs, but Tian Cong is the one who takes the liberty of interrupting!"
Tian Cong said with a smile.
Ask yourself, before coming here, Tian Cong was still worried about the arrogance of the Bai family's children.
After all, a young descendant of the Bai family can make many contributions to the Qin State, and it is normal for him to be arrogant.
But after some contact.
Tian Cong felt that the nobleman named Bai Yan was not only easy-going and without any airs, but he was also polite and courteous in his words and deeds.
There's even some enthusiasm.
Thinking of this, Tian Cong didn't think that his status as a minister of the Qi State would allow Bai Yan, the concubine of Qin in the world, to treat him like this when they first met.
"Why bother? Qin Qi is a friendly country. Mr. Tian is here for this trip. If you like it, you can come often in the future!"
Bai Yan said to Tian Cong.
"Very good!"
When Tian Cong heard Bai Yan's words, he smiled and nodded.
At this moment, Tian Cong's gaze was already calmly looking at the little girl opposite the wooden table.
Isn't this Bai Yan interested in my little sister?
The little sister is his father's sweetheart, and she is not old enough to get married yet. Even if Bai Yan is interested, he may not be able to get his father to agree to the engagement.
In the eyes of his father, his younger sister's future husband must at least be a nobleman.
I hope I am thinking too much now!
At this moment, Tian Cong felt vaguely worried, and then looked at the young man dressed in black.
"Before the Qin State sent troops, the general was the deputy general of the army. I heard that the general captured Jingxing for the Qin State and captured the general Zhao Cong. Tian Cong admired him!"
Tian Cong complimented Bai Yan.
Bai Yan waved his hand quickly.
After a while, the food and wine were served.
Tian Cong looked at the wine in front of him, and then looked at Bai Yan calmly in the main hall.
I breathed a sigh of relief in my heart.
In terms of drinking.
Tian Cong still has confidence in himself. His father is getting old, and he has to socialize with more and more relationships.