On the second day, just as Guan Ning had guessed, although Gongsun Kang said it was just an ordinary banquet, he actually invited all the celebrities and military and political officials in Xiangping City, and solemnly introduced them to everyone
Guan Ning seemed to be showing off to everyone. However, Guan Ning didn't care about all this. He greeted everyone after Gongsun Kang's introduction, but secretly searched for his target Gongsun Gong among the crowd!
However, what surprised Guan Ning was that among the people attending the banquet, there was no trace of Gongsun Gong. This made Guan Ning a little strange. Did he guess wrong? Gongsun Kang did not ask Gongsun Gong to attend the banquet?
Just when Guan Ning was surprised, Gongsun Kang introduced everyone present to Guan Ning, but he frowned, looked around carefully, and his face immediately darkened. Then Gongsun Kang moved towards
With a wave from behind, he summoned a servant and asked him a few questions in a low voice. Although Gongsun Kang's voice was very low, Guan Ning was sitting next to Gongsun Kang and listened carefully. Gongsun Kang was questioning the servant Gongsun.
As for Gong's whereabouts, Gongsun Kang obviously didn't know why Gongsun Gong didn't appear at today's banquet.
The servant obviously knew the whereabouts of Gongsun Gong, but he had a look of embarrassment on his face. However, after being glared at by Gongsun Kang, he had no choice but to tell the truth. The servant spoke in a low voice and sat down.
The guests in the hall naturally couldn't hear it, but Guan Ning, who was next to Gongsun Kang, listened carefully. It turned out that although Gongsun Gong was forcibly pulled back from Goulan Courtyard by Gongsun Kang's orders yesterday, early this morning
He slipped out again and is now having a good time in Goulan Courtyard!
Hearing this answer, not only Gongsun Kang was livid with anger, Guan Ning was also scornful. This Gongsun Gong was obviously too weak to hold up the wall. If Zhao Yun's previous plan hadn't needed this Gongsun Gong, Guan Ning wouldn't even bother to talk to him.
Contact with such a dandy.
Although Gongsun Kang disliked seeing his younger brother, today's banquet was very important. If Gongsun Gong, the second son of the Gongsun family, was not present, it would be terrible if Guan Ning misunderstood the sincerity of the Gongsun family! Immediately
Gongsun Kang had a dark face and shouted to his servants in a low voice: "Take people to catch this bastard right away! The sooner the better! Go quickly!"
There was a hint of chill in Gongsun Kang's tone. The servants who were familiar with Gongsun Kang also knew that this was a sign that the eldest son was very angry, and they did not dare to delay. They nodded in agreement and quickly exited the hall. Gongsun Kang also pretended to be
With a smile on his face, as if nothing had happened, he smiled and exchanged glasses with Guan Ning and the guests present. Guan Ning watched Gongsun Kang's performance from the side and couldn't help but admire in his heart. Although this Gongsun Kang was not very old,
, but the city is quite deep, and he can be regarded as a tycoon!
About half an hour later, there was a burst of noise from outside the hall. The guests present were stunned for a moment, but these were the elites in Liaodong officialdom. They immediately pretended not to know anything and continued to drink their own wine. No matter what
Ning soon discovered that a figure suddenly sneaked in from the side door of the hall and went directly into the corner of the hall.
Guan Ning could see it, and Gongsun Kang could naturally see it too. After seeing that figure, Gongsun Kang's eyes immediately showed anger, he put the wine cup in his hand heavily on the low table, and shouted loudly
: "Second brother! Come here!"
Gongsun Kang suddenly shouted so loudly that the hall that was originally full of noise immediately became silent. Most of the guests turned their heads to look at Gongsun Kang, and only a few of them also saw the figure from before.
Only then did the guests turn their heads to the figure. The figure trembled, hesitated for a moment, and finally walked out of the corner tremblingly. It was a man wearing a gorgeous brocade robe, facing
Gongsun Kang bowed his hands and said, "Big brother! Why are you calling me?"
Needless to say, this man is Gongsun Kang's younger brother, Gongsun Gong, the second son of the Gongsun family! Everyone here, except Guan Ning and Pang De who has been staying behind Guan Ning, all recognize this young master. Guan Ning squinted his eyes to see
Looking at Gongsun Gong, this man is thin and has a sickly pale complexion, which is obviously caused by excessive drinking and sex. Between his eyebrows, he is vaguely similar to Gongsun Kang, but his aura is far different from Gongsun Kang's.
In comparison, Gongsun Gong was like an overly frightened kitten. Is such a waste really valuable? After Guan Ning saw Gongsun Gong, he even began to doubt whether this plan could be carried out smoothly.
Gongsun Kang looked at his younger brother in front of him and snorted angrily: "Second brother! Our Gongsun family is inviting Mr. Guan to the banquet today. I told you yesterday that you must come to the banquet today! Why are you Shanshan?
Are you late? Where have you been before? And why do you smell of alcohol all over your body? Tell me!" Gongsun Kang's last word was almost shouted, and Gongsun Gong was so frightened that he almost fell to the ground.
When Gongsun Kang asked him this question, Gongsun Gong's face became paler and he hesitated but couldn't tell the reason. However, Gongsun Kang didn't really want Gongsun Gong to answer. If he told the truth, the guests here would be able to understand.
Did you know that the second son of the Gongsun family actually went to Goulan Courtyard while entertaining distinguished guests? The Gongsun family was completely disgraced! Gongsun Kang snorted and shouted: "Second brother! You really went too far this time.
Come on! Let’s just goof around in peacetime! On such an important day today, you are still so ridiculous! My father is sick in bed now, and this huge foundation in Liaodong has to be taken care of by our two brothers. How can I feel relieved when you look like this?
Can you get off?"
Gongsun Kang scolded him, but he didn't save any face for Gongsun Gong. He scolded Gongsun Gong so much that he didn't even dare to raise his head and almost got into his crotch. But Guan Ning, who was beside Gongsun Kang, heard it.
Gongsun Kang scolded Gongsun Gong like this, perhaps not because he was angry, but more importantly, to demonstrate his power in front of the important people in Liaodong and to suppress Gongsun Gong, who had the same inheritance rights as himself! After Gongsun
If Kang makes such a fuss, I'm afraid that many people in Liaodong's official circles will choose to join Gongsun Kang!
Guan Ning couldn't help but admire Gongsun Kang's good methods. At the same time, he also despised Gongsun Kang's character in his heart. For the sake of his own power, he suppressed his own younger brother like this. Gongsun Kang had such a cold personality. He was not a real person.
A person worth relying on! For such a lord, even if Guan Ning is not loyal to Western Qin now, he will not choose to join this person!
Gongsun Kang didn't know that his plan had the opposite effect on Guan Ning. While scolding Gongsun Gong, he secretly observed the reactions of the people around him. Sure enough, several generals in the army who were sitting down, saw
After Gongsun Gong's useless look, everyone showed a disappointed expression, shook his head and sighed, obviously very disappointed with Gongsun Gong's performance. Seeing this situation, Gongsun Kang was secretly happy in his heart, but he still had a straight face.
, snorted coldly, and shouted to Gongsun Gong: "Okay! You don't have to attend the banquet today! Go to your room and face the wall to think about the past!"
After being shouted at by Gongsun Kang, Gongsun Gong quickly said yes, stood up and walked backwards out of the hall. From the beginning to the end, Gongsun Gong did not raise his head. After Gongsun Gong left, Gongsun Kang's expression changed, but he
He put on a smiling face, turned to Guan Ning and said: "Mr. Guan! My younger brother failed to live up to expectations, but it made me laugh! Sir! Come on! I'll give you a drink, sir!" As he said that, he picked up the wine cup again,
Guan Ning bowed to Guan Ning, and Guan Ning quickly raised his glass in return. The guests present immediately returned to the lively scene before, toasting each other in groups of two or three, and chatting, seemingly not affected by the farce just now.
And no one noticed that when Gongsun Gong left, the attendant who had been guarding behind Guan Ning disappeared without a trace. But even if someone found out, they wouldn't care, because there was no trace.
People will care about the whereabouts of a small entourage.
Let's say that Gongsun Gong was scolded by his eldest brother in the hall. When he came out of the hall, he was full of panic just now. In the next moment, his face was full of darkness. He spat and hummed: "Damn it."
!What the hell!" However, Gongsun Gong said these words in a very small voice. If he were not very close to him, he would definitely not be able to hear what he said.
After cursing, Gongsun Gong turned around and walked towards the gate of the Hou Mansion instead of going back to his room to face the wall and think about his fault as Gongsun Kang said just now. But Gongsun Gong didn't know that just now he
The moment he left, a figure suddenly flashed across the corridor where he had just been standing, but it was none other than Pound who had just followed him and slipped out of the hall!
Pang De looked at Gongsun Gong's back and seemed to be thinking about something. After a while, Pang De seemed to have thought of something. He slightly raised the corner of his mouth, snorted coldly, turned around and disappeared without a trace.
After about half an hour, Gongsun Gong appeared at the door of Qifeng Tower, the most famous Goulan Courtyard in Xiangping City. Seeing Gongsun Gong appear, the old bustard who had been at the door of Qifeng Tower immediately smiled coquettishly.
He ran over, patted Gongsun Gong's chest lightly, and said with a smile: "Oh! Second Young Master! The slave family knows it, how could the Second Young Master let go of this charming girl! Come on, come on! Second Young Master, you just left before
The servants don’t dare to touch the food and wine table at all! They’re just waiting for the second young master to come again, and even the girls are still waiting there!” After saying that, the old madam grabbed Gongsun Gong’s arm and took Gongsun Gong directly.