I smiled and waved my hand and said: 'Chi Ji, please go down first to see Mr. Xia's seat. Bring some refreshments. Mr. Xia must be hungry already.'
Chi Ji turned around and went out. After a while, he brought some tea and then retreated. Xia Jinyi had a seat and started to devour it. After a while, he burped. After he was full, he almost collapsed on the chair and looked at it.
He said to me: 'My lord, please give me your instructions.'
I said calmly: 'Do you know my identity?'
Xia Jinyi said in surprise: 'I already know that you are Sima of Commander Tiance's Mansion. My senior brother also told me your name and surname. I heard that you are Lord Jiang Zhejiang, the one who killed the King of Shu with a poem.'
I laughed and said, 'You forgot to mention that I am from Nanchu. I was dismissed from my official post by the king, but now I have changed my mind and joined King Yong.'
Xia Jinyi smiled and said: 'What does it matter? Since Nanchu looks down on you, I heard that King Yong still attaches great importance to talented people. It is not wrong for you to vote for King Yong.'
I said calmly: 'Okay, I should have asked you about your life experience, but there is no need to think about it. But if you have any special enemies or special experiences that you don't tell me, don't blame me if there are any accidents in the future.
Unpredictable.'
Xia Jinyi thought about it and said: 'There is nothing special that the common people need to report, but the common people are not good at literature and martial arts, so I don't know what they can do for the adults.'
I said calmly: 'It's very simple, you still go to the prince, but I want you to become the prince's confidant.'
Xia Jinyi said in astonishment: 'Sir, how can I, a little person, get close to the prince?'
I didn't say anything. I picked up a piece of paper with some densely written characters on it and handed it to Xia Jinyi. After reading it, Xia Jinyi's expression changed unpredictably and he said: 'Sir, is it as simple as that?'
I smiled and said: 'Yes, I don't want you to spy on secrets, nor do I want you to contact us. I just want you to gain the prince's favor according to my plan. To be honest, with your temperament, although you can't be an effective subordinate, you can be a good subordinate.
Fortunately, I am still well prepared. I have already arranged the conditions required for you to be favored by His Highness the Crown Prince. Next, it will be up to you to adapt to circumstances. You only need to grasp one principle, which is to let the Crown Prince indulge himself when the time comes.
, say a few words to alienate, but remember, it can only involve King Qi. In addition, you must obey the prince's orders in everything. Even if you are asked to do something bad, you have to do it, even if you hear something from heaven.
It's a big secret. Even if they are about to harm King Yong, you don't have to pay attention. You know, today is the only time we meet. Even if we meet in the future, I will not tell you anything about tonight.'
Although Xia Jinyi didn't understand my intention, he still nodded and said: "I understand. Your Excellency allows me to gain the prince's favor. All other matters are up to me. In fact, I just need to try my best to please the prince and accompany him to eat, drink and have fun."
Already.'
I nodded and said: 'Yes, you can tell Senior Brother Ling about the Jinxiu Gang's information. Through this matter, at least you can enter the Prince's Mansion and be appreciated by the Prince. From now on, it will depend on your cleverness. The three cards I gave you
The prescription is a formula of the best aphrodisiac, which can help you win the favor of the prince. The effectiveness of the three prescriptions are slightly different. You provide them to the prince in turn. Remember, just say that you have improved them yourself. Since you use Mixiang, then for
There should be some knowledge about aphrodisiacs. The prince does not dare to let the imperial doctor do such a thing, so there should be no problem with your favor.'
Xia Jinyi said in surprise: "To be fair to you, I have never done any evil deeds like picking flowers, but I do know a little bit about the aphrodisiac. The prescription provided by you can be understood by me, but it is a good medicine."
, it can not only increase the taste, but will not harm the body. As long as it is not overused, this medicine is an extremely good medicine.'
I smiled and said: 'Okay, this way, I feel more at ease. Do you have any questions? After today, you won't have the chance to ask.'
Xia Jinyi asked hesitantly: 'Sir, are you so confident that the villain will not betray you?'
I smiled faintly and said: 'Sell out, what are you betraying me for? I will give you information so that you can perform meritorious service, and I will give you prescriptions so that you can be favored by the prince. I don't ask you for anything. As for having fun with the prince, if the prince is wise, how could you do that?
There is a place for me to drive a wedge between the King of Qi and the Crown Prince. What will happen if the Crown Prince knows that I asked you to do this? Will he completely trust the King of Qi? So if you are smarter, just do what I say. You can gain favor and no need.
It will lead to death, otherwise, Xiao Shunzi——'
Xiao Shunzi casually took out a piece of silver from his arms and easily ground the silver into powder in his palm. Xia Jinyi swallowed a sip of saliva and looked at me.
I said again: "But I really can't trust you completely. Let's do this. Write a note saying that you are an undercover agent sent by Prince Yong's Mansion and leave it to me to keep. If you are not strict with your words, I will let the prince
When I see your written evidence, let alone Prince Yong’s Mansion planning to kill you, even the prince will not let you go. Even for me, a follower, it will be easy to kill you. All you need to do is forget what happened tonight and take the meeting gift I gave you.
and the prescription, then you can easily please the prince and get the glory and wealth you want. But remember, if you are too incompetent and can't get the prince's favor within two months, then I'm sorry, I'm changing
I'll have to kill you first.'
Xia Jinyi bowed down and said: 'I will never let you down, sir. Don't worry, I am just trying to please His Highness the Crown Prince. I won't feel any guilt.'
I smiled and said: 'Okay, just write the note now. I'm waiting to see what happens to you. Remember, when it happens, you will inevitably be implicated, but don't worry, I will arrange a way out for you.'
Xia Jinyi lowered his head and said, "I know, you know." As he said, he went to the table and wrote the papers. Xia Jinyi also knew that if he didn't write, he would be killed immediately. After he finished writing, I said again: "Here comes someone."
It was Chi Ji who came in. I said calmly: "You go back to the inn to rest first. Didn't you make an appointment with your senior brother to go to Jiangnanchun for a drink tomorrow? During the dinner, you said that you discovered the whereabouts of the Jinxiu Alliance, the remnants of the Shu Kingdom, and then
The guards of Prince Yong's Mansion will follow my orders to arrest you and send you to Guanzhonglian, but I think your senior brother will save you.'
Xia Jinyi's heart skipped a beat again, and he said helplessly: 'Young Master has made such careful arrangements, I will definitely not make any mistakes.'
I waved my hand and said: 'Okay, you have to go back as you are, I won't send you off.' Xia Jinyi suddenly became stupid, opened his mouth, wanted to say something, but then thought about it, and followed Chi Ji out dejectedly.
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After seeing off Xia Jinyi, Xiao Shunzi said calmly: 'Sir, do you want me to keep the receipt?'
I smiled slightly, and lit the receipt with the silver lamp. Xiao Shunzi looked at me strangely, and I said lightly: "What is the use of this receipt? If it is given to the prince, doesn't it also confirm the crime of our Prince Yong's Mansion?"
.If Xia Jinyi is smart, he won't betray us. If he is really that stupid, we won't lose anything, but I don't think he will betray us.' Looking at the light, I laughed again, it's so cheap
Things, if Xia Jinyi betrays us instead, then he will be the biggest fool in the world.
Xia Jinyi was still tapped on his acupuncture points and put in the box. He returned to the inn room in the early morning. On the way, Xia Jinyi repeatedly thought about what he should do. He was not a man of faith, but after thinking about it, the other party just gave him what he wanted.
He has the opportunity and means to be favored by the prince, his reputation is not good, and his martial arts is mediocre. Without these, I am afraid that he will not be able to get the glory and wealth he dreams of in his whole life. Even if he tells everything, what will happen? Who doesn't know where King Yong is today?
Zhongtian, how can I, a small person, shake King Yong? Thinking of Chi Ji's methods, a small follower can be so ruthless, so one can imagine their master's methods. The best way for me is to do as they say.
, you must gain the prince's favor within two months.
Returning to his bed, after the acupuncture points were unlocked, Xia Jinyi sat up and slowly thought about how to speak and act. It was not until noon that he walked out of the inn calmly and came to Jiang Nanchun again. The guys looked at
Although his expression didn't change much, his eyes were very strange. How could he offend Guan Zhonglian yesterday and then have a drink with someone from the Prince's Mansion?
Walking into the elegantly decorated flower hall, Xia Jinyi saw a few people in brocade clothes sitting together, talking and laughing. He stepped forward, bowed to the middle-aged man with a Chinese character sitting in the chief seat, and said: "Elder brother, younger brother
I'm a step late, please forgive me, Senior Brother.'
The middle-aged man's name is Zhang Jinxiong. He is thirty-seven years old this year and has a very good appearance. Although his clothes are gorgeous, they are ordinary, except for a pair of sleeves that are very wide. He is the 27th generation disciple of the Kongtong Sect.
Qi Men Kung Fu is outstanding, and he has become the best candidate for the next generation of master. Originally, he devoted himself to practicing martial arts without any distracting thoughts. He never went down the mountain easily except when he went out to do errands under the orders of his master. But two years ago, Feng
The envoy from Yimen came to Kongtong in person, and after a long conversation overnight, Zhang Jinxiong was sent to Chang'an to become a fourth-grade sword-wielding guard. Zhang Jinxiong was an upright man, serious about work, and never willing to go beyond his limits, so he soon became the crown prince.
Trust, he became the head guard of the Prince's Mansion. He never paid attention to any political disputes on weekdays. In addition to being responsible for the defense of the Prince's Mansion, he practiced martial arts and occasionally went out for a few drinks with a few close guards. Although he had a strict and cold temperament,
Because of his generosity and fairness, he was highly respected by his subordinates. Strictly speaking, he was not the prince's confidant, because many of the prince's affairs that he did not want to make public were handled by another person, namely the deputy general manager Xing Song.
When he saw Xia Jinyi, a smile appeared on his face and he said lightly: 'You are here, come and sit down. These are all my subordinates. When you enter the house in the future, will you ask them to take care of you?'
Xia Jinyi stepped forward and saluted and said: 'Brothers, my younger brother is not good at literature and martial arts, but fortunately he is still somewhat smart. If the older brothers don't mind, I can just leave any errands to my younger brother.'
A thin middle-aged man smiled and said: "I know, I've heard Mr. Zhang say a long time ago that you are a good guy at eating, drinking, prostitution and gambling, but you just don't pay attention to martial arts. If it weren't for your loyalty and knowing how to advance and retreat, Mr. Zhang wouldn't know how to do it."
I also asked you to call him Senior Brother.'
Xia Jinyi's face was not red and his heart was not beating: "Of course it is senior brother who loves me. I didn't learn well and was expelled from the sect. If it weren't for senior brother's intercession, my martial arts would have been ruined long ago. Come on, I'll give senior brother a drink. I'll invite senior brother in the future."
I will take good care of you with my brothers, and my little brother will never dare to cause trouble.'
Everyone laughed and drank the glass of wine. Zhang Jinxiong was naturally satisfied with his junior brother's words and deeds, and the guards did not mind this young man who would not pose a threat to them. Then well-trained servants began to serve exquisite side dishes.
A guard picked up the chopsticks and said with a smile, the famous Nanchu dish has a unique taste, but the name is too weird. Look at this dish, although it is very delicious, it is called Beauty Liver. Xia Jinyi said with a smile: "This dish
It is made from duck pancreas, that is, duck gizzards, with chicken breast, winter bamboo shoots, and mushrooms, stir-fried in duck fat. The name has its origin. I heard that a well-known talent in Nanchu was the most famous in the area.
Qiushuilou, one of the famous restaurants in China, was hosting a banquet for guests. Unexpectedly, the chef of the restaurant missed something when garnishing the dishes. If one dish was missing, wouldn't it ruin the reputation? The chef looked around and saw duck pancreas soaked in water.
Attracted by the delicate white-pink color, I paired it with chicken breast and stir-fried it in duck fat. The customer appreciated it very much and asked the name of the dish. The waiter who served it saw that it was milky white, smooth and tender, and casually said "Beauty Liver".
Three words, and the result is that this dish has this name. In fact, there is also a famous dish in Nanchu called Xishi tongue?'
Several guards said in surprise: ‘Xi Shi tongue.’
Xia Jinyi smiled and said: 'It's actually the tongue and feet of the sea clam. It is said to be fat, white and tender, and is a delicacy in the world, but it can only be easily eaten at the beach.'
One of the guards smiled and said: 'Brother Xia is really knowledgeable. If you have the chance, you should try this Xi Shi Tongue.'
Xia Jinyi changed his mind and said: "Actually, I like Shuzhong delicacies the most. I heard that there are also many restaurants in Chang'an that are good at Sichuan cuisine. For example, Hongyun Pavilion in Chang'an City and Xizilou in Liren City should have good Sichuan cuisine."
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One of the guards sneered and said, "Brother Xia also said that we were already familiar with each other in Chang'an. Now it's revealed. I am a local tiger in Chang'an. I don't know what restaurant it is. Hongyun Pavilion is indeed a Sichuan restaurant. The Taibai Duck there is
The Xizi Tower is the best in the world, and it is the best among the Qin Tower and Chu Pavilion. I know very well that the beauties inside are all graceful and charming, and there are also many women from Nan Chu. It is said that they were secretly sold from Nan Chu.
Although the food and wine are good, they don't have any special features. I heard that the boss is also an authentic Dayong native, so how can there be excellent Sichuan cuisine?'
Xia Jinyi was deliberately surprised and said: "Hey, don't you know? I travel all over the world, and I recognize the boss He from Xizilou. He is He Tieshan from the Qingcheng sect. He has very good swordsmanship. Hehe, senior brother, you know
Later, I learned that my master was a Taoist priest from Tiandu Temple, so I often sold some ointments, pills, and powders. Coincidentally, I recognized Lao He. That was five or six years ago. I heard that he was
He is the general manager of the prince of Shu Kingdom. He didn't expect to become a big boss now, but to be honest, we people in the world have to make money, and it is really rare for people like him to do this kind of business of forcing girls into prostitution.'
The expressions of all the guards, including Zhang Jinxiong, changed. Zhang Jinxiong asked in a deep voice: 'Did you recognize the wrong person?'
Xia Jinyi smiled and said: "How is it possible? Senior brother, you know what I am capable of. When I first came to Chang'an, I settled in Guanzhonglian. Once when I went out for a stroll, I met Boss He in front of the Xizi Pavilion. But that place spent a lot of money. I really
I was short of money, so I didn't go in.'
Looking at Zhang Jinxiong's livid face, Xia Jinyi felt very funny. These words are 70% true and 30% false. He has seen this boss He, he has also been to Shuzhong, and even the business of selling medicine is true.
Yes, but Boss He has never bought his medicine. He also didn’t know that this Boss He was actually a master of the Qingcheng Sect and the general manager of the King of Shu. He just got it from the information provided to him by Mr. Jiang from Prince Yong’s Mansion.
I just know a few things.
Seeing that the atmosphere in the room was not right, Xia Jinyi did not wait for his senior brother to press him, and immediately greeted him before serving food and drinks. A jar of fine wine had just been served. When Zhang Jinxiong was about to continue questioning, a cold and solemn voice suddenly came from outside and said: "Xia Jinyi, come out and accept the food."
Bound, I will save you from death.'
Xia Jinyi looked panicked and looked at Zhang Jinxiong. Zhang Jinxiong glanced at him and said loudly: "Who is making a noise outside? I am a fourth-rank sword-wielding guard. Zhang Jinxiong, the chief guard before the prince's arrival, is here."
Surprised shouts came from outside the door, and then someone shouted: "I am a fourth-grade sword-wielding guard. Hu Wei, the deputy general manager of Prince Yong's Mansion, is here. Mr. Zhang, I have been ordered to arrest Mr. Sima Jiang of the Tiance Commander's Mansion."
The main culprit is the libertine Xia Jinyi, why is Mr. Zhang here?'
Zhang Jinxiong glared at Xia Jinyi fiercely. Xia Jinyi looked pale and bowed repeatedly. Zhang Jinxiong said coldly: 'Master Hu, please come in and talk.'
The door opened, and a big man with a majestic appearance and a cold expression walked in. He was dressed in brocade official uniform. He didn't even look at Xia Jinyi. He stepped forward and saluted Zhang Jinxiong and said, "Sir Zhang, I have been ordered to arrest the villain. I am still here."
Please make it easier.'
Zhang Jinxiong looked calmly and said: 'Although my junior brother is fooling around, how can I work Master Hu to get here?'
Hu Wei said: "Master Zhang doesn't know something. I am now ordered to protect Master Sima Jiang Zhejiang of the Commander's Mansion. Yesterday, Master was drinking here. It happened to be a conflict between Xia Jinyi and Guan Zhonglian. The junior brother actually framed the blame, which made Master almost have a relationship with Guan Zhonglian."
In the event of a conflict, Your Excellency ordered that Junior Brother Ling be captured and sent to Guanzhonglian, so I asked Lord Zhang to make it easier for him.'
Zhang Jinxiong's heart sank. He naturally knew that Sima of Tiance Commander's Mansion was one of the most important ministers under King Yong. He, a small bodyguard, could not stop him. But looking at his junior brother's pale expression, he said coldly
:'Junior brother Xia has not violated the king's law, and you are not Jing Zhaoyin, so you are not qualified to arrest him. Besides, if you are allowed to take him away in front of me, what dignity will I have left in front of the prince?
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Hu Wei also frowned. His Highness ordered that Lord Sima's orders must be obeyed. If he disobeyed, he would be punished. However, what Zhang Jinxiong said made sense. Everyone knew that the Yongwang Palace and the Prince's Palace were incompatible.
If Zhang Jinxiong just allowed himself to take someone away, he would only hurt the prince's face. In this case, King Yong might be dissatisfied with his behavior. After much deliberation, he still had no choice. He glanced at Zhang Jinxiong. Although Zhang Jinxiong had a temper
He is upright, but not stupid. He also saw Hu Wei's dilemma. He thought for a while and said: "Well, let's do this. My junior brother will let me take him back first. I will never let him leave Chang'an. In a few days, I will
I will personally go to Guan Zhonglian to mediate the matter, and then let him go and apologize to Mr. Jiang, but I will never let you take him away today.'
Hu Wei thought about it and realized that this was the only way, so he said: "Since Mr. Zhang has guaranteed it, I will let him go first and wait until I go back to report to Mr. Sima before making any plans." After saying goodbye, Zhang Jinxiong also
Send him off in person. After all, King Yong and the Crown Prince have not yet broken up with each other. Face-related matters still have to be taken into consideration, and Zhang Jinxiong himself is not a rude person.
After sending Hu Wei away, Zhang Jinxiong glared at Xia Jinyi and said, 'This is great. Last time you spoke vaguely, it turns out that you have seriously offended Prince Yong's Mansion. How will this end?