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It was only about a hundred steps from Xu Liang's courtyard back to his own house. However, Xu Xun had drunk wine and was not fully recovered yet, so he slowed down his pace and it took him a while to get there.
As soon as he entered the door, he happened to bump into a short man. With a drunken look, he recognized Jin Liu, the doorman. Before he could speak, the man came forward with a smile.
"Oh, Master, is he out? Your body is still weak, and Ruisheng left you alone and came back alone. It's really unruly."
Jin Liu said a few words with a smile on his face, then suddenly patted his head and said: "Look at my memory, I have forgotten all the important things. Young Master, I just went out to buy things and happened to meet someone from the second master's house in the west. I heard that
One thing. The sixth master said that he was going to be promoted. He was just waiting for the formal official document to come out. Everyone in the Xu clan planned to congratulate him then. It was the eldest master who made the first suggestion, and the sixth master also agreed. You are a junior, and this gift is expensive.
You have to do your best.”
Xu Xun looked at Jin Liu's attentive smiling face, nodded casually and said, "Thank you for paying attention, I understand."
After saying this, he walked slowly inside. Just as he entered the second door, he heard a woman's scolding voice coming from far behind him: "I want you to be troublesome! The young master has never done these favors."
Pay attention, if he gets angry and scolds you, wouldn't it be an injustice?"
"What do you know? Long hair makes you short of knowledge! In the past, the young master was causing trouble outside. I couldn't control it and I didn't dare to. But this time the matter has become big. I heard that the eldest master and several clan elders are discussing behind the scenes.
If the Seventh Young Master can't get the favor, where will the two of us go? Such an easy job will save our boss a few vegetable plots, and we will also gain a lot of money in purchasing."
"Where can I go without any errands? It's not like you did something wrong in the first place. Otherwise, if you just stay in the Yamen, why would I have to suffer here with you?"
"You damn bitch, you're still yelling loudly before anyone goes in. If someone hears you, then I'll be wronged!"
If Xu Xun hadn't been completely drunk and was listening carefully, he would have missed the low noise. At this time, his face was calm, but he couldn't help but think about it over and over in his heart. When he entered the main room, he saw
Ruisheng came up to him and apologized. He waved his hand and sat down on the canopy bed against the wall in the west room. He then said to Ruisheng who was bending down to take off his shoes: "Ruisheng, you go out and ask around later. I
Then what kind of official position will Uncle Liu be promoted to, and how big a scene he plans to make when the time comes."
Ruisheng was putting his two shoes together when he heard this and immediately raised his head in surprise, then nodded: "Don't worry, young master, I understand."
Seeing Ruisheng's promise and turning around to leave, Xu Xun suddenly thought that this boy had only come from the countryside for a month. He was so sophisticated and had been influenced by his previous master's unreasonable influence. Asking him to do such a thing would definitely be half the result with half the effort, so he didn't
When people arrived at the door, he shouted: "Wait, don't rush there, call Jin Liu first!"
"It's Brother Jin Liu, not Sister Jin Liu?"
Ruisheng was confused, but when he saw Xu Xun nodded, he had no choice but to go out the door in confusion. After a while, he took Jin Liu in.
When Xu Xun saw Jin Liu enter the door, his eyes turned around and looked around, whether it was the tall wardrobe, the camphor wood box with the copper lock, or the tall porcelain vase in the corner, the canopy bed under him was swept away
After reading it over and over again, I had a rough idea of his character. He asked Ruisheng to bring a stool for people to sit on, and he said straight to the point: "Just now you said that Uncle Liu was going to hold a banquet after being promoted, but do you know what official he was promoted to?
When will the banquet be held, how many tables will be held, how many guests will be invited, and who will be there?"
Jin Liu sat on the stool, but his eyes were not honest, but when he heard this question, he was really startled. He glanced at Xu Xun's expression with some surprise, and when he saw that it was not sarcastic, he suddenly became energetic: "
The young master is sorry for asking me. Today I met Mr. Ying, the man in charge of going out in the second master’s family. He was trying to show off, but he made it clear. The sixth master has been promoted to the experience department, and he has finally moved from the seventh master to the experience department.
Taste it. It is said that in addition to the relatives of the family, the Sixth Master's family is planning to send out hundreds of invitations, not counting famous people in the neighborhood. The big Yin, two Yin and three Yin of Yingtian Mansion may not be able to appreciate it, but don't worry about it and Si Xiang will come.
It will give you face. In addition, those wealthy families, at least twenty tables, will probably celebrate for three days in a row."
Although Xu Xun roughly knew that Yingtian Mansion had Tongzhi, Tongpan and many other subordinate officials, when he heard these various titles, he immediately felt his head was getting big, and immediately interrupted: "Slow down, slow down, what?"
Big Yin, two Yin and three Yin? Why don’t you drive the manager?”
Seeing Jin Liu's proud smile, Ruisheng on the side cleared his throat again, and couldn't help but urge: "The young master is asking questions, brother Jin Liu, please stop showing off!"
"The Big Yin, Er Yin and San Yin originally referred to the big and small lords in the county government, but now they are all called that in the government offices. The big Yin in our Yingtian government office naturally refers to the Yin Wu of Yingtian Prefecture.
Sir, that is a high-ranking official of the third rank. Even if he interacts with the elders in the court, he only bows to each other and gives in. Besides, Mr. Wu was in poor health at the beginning of this year, and the Sixth Master will definitely not dare to work. The second Yin and the third Yin will
They are talking about Mr. Liu, the Prime Minister of Yingtian Mansion, and Mr. Zhongfang, the Chief Minister of Yingtian Mansion. These two officials are of high rank, and they may not be able to invite them. As for the farewell, they are talking about Lu Tongpan and Zhu Tongpan of Yingtian Mansion, and the manager is
Shen Tuiguan. In addition to the officials from Jiangning County and Shangyuan County who may come to show their faces, the number of guests will definitely be quite large."
Xu Xun originally just thought that Jin Liu was a smooth and sophisticated person, and it was safer to come to him to ask questions than Ruisheng to go out and ask around. However, he did not expect that Jin Liu could talk endlessly about his family treasures with just one opening of his mouth, but he took a different view. Seeing that he was talking, his mouth went dry.
Feeling dry, he ordered Ruisheng to bring tea to others. When Jin Liu took it and drank it happily, he said with a half-smile: "I used to see you not humming, but I didn't expect that you would care about the things in the yamen."
You know everything, so if you stay here as a gatekeeper, you are not subduing your talent?"
Jin Liu, who was drinking water, suddenly choked. He pushed the tea cup to Ruisheng next to him. After coughing for a while, he hurriedly stood up and saluted repeatedly: "Young Master, please forgive me. Young Master, please forgive me. I'm sorry."
I just heard what others said, not what I said on purpose..."
"Look at you, I was just joking!" Seeing Jin Liucheng's fear, Xu Xun squinted his eyes and ignored it, because he smiled and said, "You can't say you don't know about Uncle Liu's preferences.
?”
At this moment, Jin Liu didn't dare to open his mouth and come as he did just now. After standing there and thinking for a while, he smiled and said: "On weekdays, the youngster only looks at Master Liu from afar.
How can I tell you what I like..."
Xu Xun didn't give Jin Liu a chance to push back, and cut off his words: "Since you reminded me about Uncle Liu's promotion, I'll leave it to you to inquire about. Whether it's official news or rumors,
You have inquired carefully. The more careful and detailed the inquiry, the better. As long as it is done, I will not treat you badly."
"this……"
Seeing that Xu Xun's face was full of disobedience, Jin Liu couldn't help but froze there. After a while, he realized it and quickly agreed. When Ruisheng led him out, as soon as he stepped out of the main room, he turned around and grabbed Ruisheng's sleeve and asked:
"What's going on, young master? It seems like he has changed. He is so interested in all these things all of a sudden?"
"Ask me, who should I ask? The young master originally asked me to handle this matter, so it's easier for you!"
Jin Liu wanted to ask again, but Kerui was so angry that he broke away from his hand and went back to the house. The raised door curtain almost hit the bridge of his nose. He took a step back and looked up at Qi Qi again.
The main room was neat and tidy, and he turned around and left after a long while. When he reached the courtyard door, he smiled unknowingly.
"What did the young master just say? I won't treat you badly... Tsk, no wonder that boy Ruisheng is aggrieved. It turns out it's because of these words! Hey, can you be the only one to show off in front of the young master? You're still too young to fight with me.