Chapter 547 Carrying eight sedan chairs into the capital
"Cough...cough..." The host and guest of the Ministry of Etiquette coughed urgently, cursing Ouyang Xiu in his heart for being a pretentious villain, but what others said was upright and aboveboard was based on the court's etiquette system and was to protect the emperor's face.
He couldn't deal with it; after hesitating, he said angrily: "Master Ouyang, what you said is indeed true, but the emperor's visit to welcome you two this time is a special case; the ministers in the court also gave many advices, but the emperor
Reject them all; I can go and state your words to the emperor, but you don’t know the emperor’s temper. He is absolutely unwilling to go back. In this way, I have to come and ask you two to step aside and thank me again. Isn’t this torturing me?
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Ouyang Xiuyi said sternly: "Your Majesty, what you said is wrong. You didn't do it personally, so why are you speculating on it selfishly? You can also figure out the Emperor's thoughts? I kindly ask your Majesty to step aside and relay our words to me."
Su Jin frowned and thought to himself: The acting is too much, just make a point, why bother? Thinking about it, one of the reasons why Ouyang Xiu has a bad reputation in the court is not his intrusive views, but his intrusiveness.
The view of sex is a bit too much; going too far is not enough, which makes people feel evil.
Su Jin didn't want to overact like Ouyang Xiu. The emperor's chariot was actually twenty steps away, and he could hear and see every move here. Ouyang Xiu's previous words made the ministers stand in awe.
Zhao Zhen was also smiling. Now, Su Jin had noticed that the courtiers were whispering, and Zhao Zhen's smile was a little stiff.
"This..." Su Jin suddenly raised his hair and said: "Ouyang Zhongcheng, what this gentleman said makes sense. The emperor is already here, so it would be better for us to come forward and thank you. If you keep the emperor waiting for a long time, wouldn't it be more serious?
It is not in line with the etiquette of the emperor and his ministers; besides, there are all your lords here, and the ceremonial issues you are worried about must have been discussed by your lords. Since the lords are here, they obviously agree with the emperor's doing this. What you are worried about
In the future, if someone accuses the Emperor behind his back, I think there is no need to worry about it."
Su Jin got up and without waiting for Ouyang Xiu's answer, he said to the host and guest: "Please lead the way, Mr. Ouyang and I will go to see the emperor now."
Ouyang Xiu originally wanted to write more about this matter and say something more upright. Seeing Su Jin say this, he had to swallow the lines he had thought of, rolled his eyes and got up, and wanted to tell the Ministry of Rites
The host and guest came down the steps after saying something. As soon as he moved his mouth, the host and guest turned his head and gave him a slap on the back of the head.
Under the leadership of the host and guest of the Ministry of Etiquette, Ouyang Xiu and Su Jin bowed and followed each other. They came all the way to Zhao Zhen's seat and shouted: "See the emperor, long live the emperor! Long live the emperor!"
Zhao Zhen waved his hands with a smile and said: "Two beloved ladies, please get up quickly. It's been a long journey, thank you for your hard work."
Ouyang Xiu kowtowed and said, "I don't dare to talk about suffering. One person's suffering can bring happiness to thousands of families. This is enough."
The ministers curled their lips when they heard this, and someone cursed in a low voice: "What the hell, look at him like that."
Some people covered their mouths and wanted to laugh but did not dare to laugh. Their faces turned red from holding it in.
Su Jin had goosebumps all over her body. This Ouyang Xiu really loves the limelight. He always pretends to be cool and has to show off at every turn. There is nothing he can do about it.
Zhao Zhen didn't take it seriously and said with a smile: "That's right. One person's hard work in exchange for ten thousand joys is the way to be an official. I have prepared a golden-domed sedan with sixteen riders and eight lifts for you two. You two can get on.
Please take the sedan chair and follow my carriage back to the city."
Ouyang Xiu hurriedly said: "Your Majesty, this is impossible. Your Majesty's invitation to greet you has already frightened the ministers. How can we use this ceremonial guard? No, absolutely no. Please allow us to accompany you on foot..."
Zhao Zhen laughed and said, "Isn't it possible? You see, Special Envoy Su has already gone."
Ouyang Xiu raised his head in astonishment. Unexpectedly, Su Jin, who was kneeling behind him, had already stood up. Under the guidance of a chamberlain, he walked towards the golden-domed sedan parked aside. He was talking and laughing: "Golden-domed sedan."
This is the first time in my life to sit in a big sedan chair. It’s beautiful...it’s really beautiful.”
Ouyang Xiu stretched out his hand and shouted: "Special Envoy Su...you..."
Su Jin turned around and said with a smile: "Master Ouyang, aren't you coming? There is no such shop after passing this village. This may be the only opportunity in this life."
Ouyang Xiu Qi was extremely strong, but he was helpless and could not get angry. Zhao Zhen smiled and said: "Ouyang Aiqing, go and sit down. Don't let Su Aiqing dominate the front. This sedan is prepared for you two."
"It's nothing if you don't sit down." Ouyang Xiu kowtowed and stood up, stepped forward, and got into the sedan before Su Jin's head. Su Jin laughed, shook his head, raised his hand to Zhao Zhen and said, "Your Majesty, thank you very much.
Alright, I’m getting in the sedan chair.”
Zhao Zhen waved his hand and said with a smile: "Enjoy yourself. You don't have to go to the palace to see me today. I'll see you in the morning tomorrow."
At that moment, the chamberlain shouted: "Your Majesty, take off!"
After the Emperor Luan drove a hundred steps, sixteen Imperial Guards led the way with various ceremonial flags on their shoulders, surrounded by a large golden-domed sedan, and marched straight to Bianliang City.
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After entering Bianliang City for the second time, Su Jin still felt very fresh. The Tokyo Bianliang City in front of him was still so bustling and lively. Su Jin felt strange and very exciting at the same time. The last time he came to the capital, he had not experienced
Most of the time, Su Jin just regarded himself as a passing passerby; but this time, when the golden-domed sedan slowly carried him through the crowded streets of Bianliang, Su Jin's feelings were greatly different.
From today on, I have a place in Bianliang City. The common people are not the masters of this city. They just depend on this city and struggle to survive. Those high-ranking officials and giant businessmen of the imperial family who dominate the fate of this city,
Only then can we call ourselves owning this city.
After entering the city from the south gate, crossing the Bianshui Bridge and entering the second compartment on the right, the sedan was stopped by someone. A servant shouted loudly outside the sedan: "Special envoy Su, Yan Sansi asked you to go directly to the official post office."
Are you settling down or going somewhere else? It’s easy for him to find an envoy."
Su Jin thought for a while and said: "There is no need to live in Guanyi. You can go back to Mr. Sansi and tell him that I rent a house in Yulin Lane and I will still live there this time."
The officer responded and turned around to reply. After hearing Su Jin's words, everyone in charge changed the route from the main road to the small road. They took three detours and two detours before arriving at Yulin Alley. Su Jin stepped out of the sedan chair, turned around and said to Ouyang Xiu in the sedan chair.
"Ouyang Zhongcheng, Xiaguan lives here. Zhongcheng must be very tired and eager to go back to the house to rest. So I won't invite you to tea in my humble house. I will have some free time on this day, so I will make a special trip to invite Zhongcheng to come here."
Get together."
Ouyang Xiu waved his hand and said, "Go ahead and see you in the morning."
Su Jin gave another salute, ordered the people to lower the sedan curtain, turned around and beckoned Wang Chao who was following the sedan to come forward, and ordered him to take dozens of coins and reward the cavalry in charge and the sedan bearers with a round of rewards.
Everyone was grateful and turned around to walk into the alley.
The scenery in front of him is still the same. The last time he lived here was four months ago. Nothing seems to have changed in the alley. Looking at the familiar scenery, some memories also came to his mind. Su Jin suddenly remembered the man who was causing trouble for him.
, but Liu Binhua, who had been severely blackmailed by him, came; this gentleman also wrote an IOU and held it in his hand, and found another day to go to him to ask for the debt.
How can there be any justice in the world for not paying back debts? Not only the principal is required, but also the interest is calculated, and you have to give him a severe blow.
There is also Liu Yong. The last time I saw him, he was already very ill. I don't know how he is doing this cold winter, so I have to look for opportunities to see him.
Of course, there was another person. Su Jin didn't know whether he should go find her or not. That person was Xia Siling. The last time he was bribed by Liu Binhua to seek bad luck for himself, Xia Siling had left a letter to warn him, and during the Chinese New Year,
Xiao Sui'er once again accidentally let it slip, mentioning that Xia Siling had asked her to bring a letter to her. Su Jin asked about the whereabouts of the letter, but Xiao Sui'er bit her tongue and said that it was lost along the way, which made Su Jin extremely depressed;
Now that I'm back in the capital, should I go see her?
Although there is no possibility between me and her, it is still appropriate to meet and explain. Besides, I also want to express my gratitude for the last warning.
Su Jin thought silently, and before he knew it, he had arrived in front of the courtyard door. Mahan stepped forward and pushed open the courtyard door, leading Su Jin in. He saw a large group of people sitting in the hall, tall and short, and Su Jin came in.
They all stood up and saluted: "Big boss."
Only then did Su Jin remember that he had ordered people to settle Su Ji's guys here. Now this small courtyard was overcrowded. There were more than ten houses in total. How could dozens of families live there?
Su Jin sat down on the chair and said with a smile: "Everyone, please sit down and have a rest. Sui'er went to ask the kitchen to boil some tea to quench her thirst. Things were in a hurry. I didn't make arrangements. I should have ordered someone to arrange accommodation earlier.
"It seems that we need to go out and find a house tomorrow, otherwise we won't be able to accommodate so many people."
Rou Niang said with a smile: "Sir, you come to Cao Xin just now. Someone has already arranged a place to stay."
Su Jin was stunned and said: "Who?"
Rou Niang said: "Who else is so attentive? Yan Dong's family has just sent someone to tell them that the other courtyard in Mr. Yan's house has been cleared out. We, Su Ji's guys, are living here. Please invite the young master to live in the other courtyard.
, isn’t this enough?”
Su Jin frowned and said, "I didn't say I wanted to live in Lord Sansi's mansion. Last time I rented this courtyard because I didn't want to live in the mansion. I won't go this time."
Rou Niang smiled and handed over a cup of tea and said: "I told you it was a separate courtyard. Yan Dong's family sent someone to buy a new one years ago. It is at the south entrance of Desheng Bridge by the Bianshui River. It is only three streets away from here.
It's not far from Yan's Mansion, but it's not in Yan's Mansion."
Su Jin secretly sighed at Yan Biyun's carefulness and thoughtfulness. Although this woman didn't speak much, she had her own ideas. She also understood Su Jin's thoughts. In Bianliang City, where every inch of land is precious, there are only a few decent houses.
Qian Zhi Wan Guan, just because she didn't want to live in the Yan Mansion, she bought a house to accommodate her. Her love for her was truly genuine.
Su Jin had nothing more to say and said with a smile: "That's it. We'll move there before dark. There's no need to prepare dinner tonight. I guess Dong Yan's family is ready too."
As soon as he finished speaking, a servant from outside the courtyard came in hurriedly. When he saw Su Jin, he bowed his head and said: "Young Master Su, I am Fu Kangshun. On the order of my third master, I invite you to go to my house for a banquet in the evening. Yours."
These companions have also arranged a banquet at Qiuyue Tower, and someone will come to invite them to use it when the time comes."
Su Jin laughed, looked at Rou Niang proudly and said, "What do I think?"
Rou Niang pursed her lips and smiled, half jokingly, half teasingly: "Young master, how can I ever make a miscalculation?" dd