Tibetan beads

Chapter 341 Dinner
Lan Garden.

As soon as the banquet was over, the envoys came back to pack their bags, and every house was very busy going in and out.

When they came to Nanyuan this time, some proposed marriage for the master's family, some came to inquire about the situation, and some deliberately made friends. Now that the errands are completed, it's time to go back and explain.

The stewards of King Hexing's Mansion came all the way, some who carried things gave way, some who were unsteady to help, and some who were gossips listened to a few words, and finally entered one of the two cleanest small buildings in the corner of the garden.

"Young master." He bowed his hands in salute.

Young Master Chu Jiu sat in front of the tea table, seemingly drinking tea, but was actually in a daze.

Hearing the voice, he came back to his senses, and while continuing to make tea, he asked in a disinterested manner, "How is it outside?"

"They are all packing their luggage, and they are about to leave in two days. The Xu family is generous, and the gift is very generous."

Young Master Chu Jiu nodded, Nanyuan has managed well these years, the Xu family really does not lack this little money.

However, being generous in return means that Xu Huan doesn't want to owe favors, and it's not easy to climb up.

"I didn't expect Duke Zhao to be killed halfway, really..." Mr. Chu Jiu shook his head and sighed.He knew that this marriage was very popular, but when he came, he didn't see the envoy from Duke Zhao's mansion, and he thought that the opponents were Zhao Liu and King Liang, but he didn't know that there was a yellow bird behind.

If he can't get this marriage, he will have to delay the establishment of a son.Thinking of the open and secret fighting in the palace, Mr. Chu Jiu couldn't help feeling depressed.

The steward reassured: "Young master, don't be sad. With the false emperor interfering, this is not a good marriage anymore. It is right for us to give up decisively."

That's right, although Nanyuan's power is not small, if he confronts the false emperor because of this, the loss outweighs the gain.

Young Master Chu Jiu raised his spirits and asked, "What's the trend of each family?"

"Let's be cautious. For one thing, the marriage of the Yan and Xu families, plus the Dongjiang Palace, is almost half of the country. But Yan Er insisted on carrying the false emperor to snatch the marriage, and Zhao Guogong has become a rafter in the early days."

Young Master Chu Jiu was thoughtful.He really never thought that things would turn out like this. The Xu family had already married the Dongjiang Prince's Mansion. Previously, he thought that the Zhaoguo Guild would avoid it. After all, Dongjiang has a lot of influence. Who will be the main alliance if it really forms an alliance?Now it seems that both of them are brave.

Needless to say, Duke Zhao, the Dongjiang Prince's Mansion is now in charge of the eldest son Li Wen, and he will have to take a look at it in the future if he can make such a decision.

Alas, Hexing is the land of Zhongzhou, so they are not inferior to them, but one of these two families is strong in martial arts, and the other is rich in products. On the contrary, Zhongzhou has been fighting for years, and it has finally been stabilized. If these two families unite, Hexing will not be able to survive alone!

After thinking about it, Mr. Jiu of Chu felt that he couldn't go out for nothing, and finally said: "Go to the opposite side and invite Mr. Zhao Liu to taste tea."

The steward agreed.

However, he just went out and came back after a while: "Young Master, I can't invite you anymore, Second Master Yan has sent you a post."

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In the small building opposite, Mr. Zhao Liu was restless.

Compared to Chu Jiu, he has parents above him, and he is favored by his grandmother, so the son has a stronger temper.

This time, when I came to propose marriage, my brothers often spoke sour words.If he succeeds and helps his father win the heir, then he will be the No. 1 grandson in the future.But now that he failed, one can imagine how he would be laughed at when he went back.

"Yan Er, why did you just come here! The Yan and Xu families have already made an appointment, why didn't you tell me earlier!"

The counselor who came with him knew that he was unhappy, and said with a smile: "Xu Huan was mostly on the sidelines before, seeing the false emperor coming out to disrupt the situation, so he took advantage of the situation to accept the marriage of the Yan family. This is a bad thing, but also a good thing. The Yan and Xu families We formed an alliance, but became a thorn in the side of the false emperor, our family can retreat to the rear and reap the benefits of the fisherman. Although the young master failed to plan this marriage, he has made contributions to the family, and the father-in-law must be happy."

Hearing his persuasion, Mr. Zhao Liu finally let go of the anger in his heart, sat down helplessly, and said: "I can only think about it this way. No matter how good this marriage is, it would be a loss to fight against the false emperor because of it. I hope to go back to my grandfather." Don't blame it."

"Young Master is sensible, how can you blame him?" The counselor paused for a moment, and then said, "Young Master can use this to do something, and perhaps the Father will be more pleased."

"what?"

The counselor said slowly: "The marriage of the Yan and Xu families is a foregone conclusion, so Guanzhong Nanyuan Dongjiang will become a connection."

Having said that, he dipped his fingers in the tea and swipe across the table.

Mr. Zhao Liu was terrified.

From south to north, there are thoroughfares and main roads, where there are soldiers and soldiers, and money and money.

"Look, son, who else can compete with them right now?"

The Sixth Young Master Zhao was silent for a moment, and said, "It's difficult for us in Zhangzhou."

Speaking of Duke Zhao, He Xing was at most concerned about the strength of his martial arts, but Zhangzhou suffered greatly from it.

Because the two families are in the west, their jurisdictions are connected.In the early years, they were evenly matched. Since the present Duke of Zhao has risen to power, Guanzhong's soldiers and horses have become stronger day by day, and Zhangzhou has gradually lost the wind.

Now Guanzhong is also married to Nanyuan, and even indirectly formed an alliance with Dongjiang, so does the Zhao family still have something to play with?
"My lord, you can make some preparations in advance." The counselor looked up at the opposite side, "Hexing is an important place in Zhongzhou."

Mr. Zhao Liu had a realization.Hexing is on the side of Nanyuan, between Guanzhong and Dongjiang. If his family can make good friends with Hexing Palace, they can control one or two.

"Come here, invite Mr. Chu Jiu to have a small gathering." Zhao Liu paused for a moment, then changed his mind, "No, let me pay a visit at home, to show my sincerity."

The counselor nodded with a smile, and the two men straightened their hair and trimmed their clothes, planning to go out.

Before the door was stepped out, a report came from outside: "Master, Second Master Yan has sent a post."

Mr. Zhao Liu was stunned for a moment: "What?"

The counselor took the post and read it, and raised his brows high: "At night? In such a hurry?"

At the birthday banquet before, Yan Ling said that he would make amends, but no one took his words seriously, isn't this just a polite way?Who would have thought that he really invited, and invited him on the same day, so vigorously and resolutely, people don't know what to say.

Mr. Zhao Liu was speechless for a while, and couldn't help complaining: "This Yan Er, did you come here on purpose to show off?"

The counselor smiled and said, "My lord, this Yan Er is by no means as flamboyant as he appears on the surface. He ran thousands of miles to attack Balth with extraordinary bravery. Moreover, he went to the capital to be a hostage, but he became the crown prince's confidant. Holy Grace must be very cunning."

Mr. Zhao Liu understood: "His sudden banquet must have a purpose."

"Yes." The counselor agreed, "Young Master, it's better to go and have a look."

The sixth son of Zhao was as good as he was, and asked his servants to come in to freshen up, and when it got dark, he went out to have a banquet.

The waiter came to the door with the lantern, and happened to bump into another carriage. The person beside the carriage turned his head and looked at each other, and the two looked at each other.

"Brother Zhao?"

"Brother Chu?"

After a moment of stalemate, Chu Jiu tried first: "Going to a banquet?"

Zhao Liu's eyes flickered: "Brother Chu too?"

The two were silent for a moment, and at the same time they piled up fake smiles: "Together?"

(End of this chapter)