The heavens from Bailuyuan

Chapter 208
Moreover, some well-known literati and ink treasures are extremely precious.

Bai Gui obviously belongs to this list.

"Mr. Bai, Mrs. Bai, Miss Bai, please come in..."

"The ladies are waiting for you in the mansion."

Xiao Lian bowed again and said.

Bai Gui nodded slightly, signaling Mrs. Bai and Bai Xiuzhu to enter together.

Although this is the car of the White House, and Mrs. Bai brought him here, but his status is not low, and he is not a vassal of the White House, so even Xiao Lian is called first by him.

The three of them took steps.

Bai Gui and Bai Xiuzhu took half a step back and let Mrs. Bai go first.

get inside.

The decoration of Jinfu is very luxurious, combining Chinese and Western styles. The living room is decorated in European style. The bright paulownia wood floor can reflect people's shadows. Surrounding the slightly higher walls are hexagonal viewing bay windows, a huge crystal pendant chandelier, electrified, colorful...

Walking into the house, there are already many people inside.

But most of them are young women.

It should be an internal banquet of the Jin Mansion.

Sitting on the sofa are many beautiful women wearing cheongsams. They are quite young, about 20 years old, and there is only one old middle-aged woman. The clothes are simple and outdated, with indigo blue wide sleeves and sprinkles. Foot pants are still the dress of the old days.

I can see a few men, all in suits. The young men look quite frivolous, and they look like playboys at first glance, while the older men are much calmer, but their behavior can tell that they are incompetent masters.

Mrs. Bai took the lead to walk to a young woman in cheongsam, and smiled as she walked: "Just now I heard Xiao Lian say, Third Young Mistress, you lost money playing poker last night, what's the matter, you look a little sad now."

She sat on the sofa and put her handbag on her lap.

"What's the matter..."

"Why, sister Xiuzhu came here with a young man, hey, it should be my cousin-in-law..."

"For so many years, I have only heard his name, but not seen him."

The third young lady is Wang Yufen. She is Bai Xiuzhu's cousin and married into the Jin family.

Like this kind of social celebrities, well-known figures are all related and have stories.Bai Xiongqi worshiped under Jinquan's sect, and there was also a friendship between the two families in the early years. After becoming a master and apprentice, they had frequent contacts.

At this time, Bai Xiuzhu was also sitting on the single sofa, and Bai Gui helped Bai Xiuzhu remove the brocade Sihe Ruyi cloud shoulder, which is a shawl, and he leaned half on the armrest of the sofa.

When he heard Wang Yufen's question, he looked back. He looked good, but observing his words and deeds, he knew that among the sisters-in-law, she was more eloquent, smart-mouthed, and able to deal with things.

"Well..., cousin, I just came back from studying abroad in Japan, it's normal that you haven't seen me..."

"I don't see it today."

"Get to know me, my name is Bai Guizi Meihe."'

Bai Gui got up from the armrest of the sofa, gathered his clothes, and stretched out his right hand.

Wang Yufen was a little caught off guard. Generally speaking, Chinese etiquette is used in China, and handshakes are rarely seen, but the people in front of her are also her relatives, so shaking hands is not a big deal.

Seeing the young women sitting next to him looking at him curiously, Bai Gui also bowed slightly as a courtesy.

"This is the wife of the Jin Mansion..."

"This is the eldest young lady named Peifang, the second young lady Huichang, the fourth young lady Jin Daozhi, the fifth young lady Jin Minzhi..."

"Xia Wangyi, the young master of the Xia family..."

Wang Yufen is Bai Xiuzhu's cousin, and she is related to the White House, so she has to introduce all the wives and others of the Jin family, and she is also used to speaking, and she usually speaks first when meeting guests.

Bai Gui saluted one by one, and then sat on the armrest again.

After speaking, everyone inevitably turned their attention to Bai Gui.

The reason is simple, they are new faces, and they are well-known domestic and Japanese writers. There are not a few people who want to make friends with them, and the relationship with them is not too far away.

chatting.

Finally, someone couldn't resist asking about the sapphire feather brooch that Bai Xiuzhu was wearing.

"This is what Meihe gave me..."

Bai Xiuzhu replied shyly.

Everyone was envious and flattered, and had a certain understanding of Bai Gui's strength.

The reputation is invisible and intangible, even though everyone knows that Bai Gui is someone with a background, but the people present are all officials' ladies and wives, so they may not be weak, but this sapphire feather brooch is definitely worth a lot of money.

"Looking at brother Xia's demeanor, do you feel a little uncomfortable here?"

A group of wives were chatting, and these male guests were also chatting and laughing happily, but while talking, Bai Gui squinted his eyes and looked at Xia Wangyi, with a slightly cold tone.

During the conversation just now, Xia Wangyi frequently looked at Bai Xiuzhu.

According to what Mrs. Bai said, this Xia Wangyi should be a suitor who pestered Bai Xiuzhu.Of course, it's inappropriate to say that she's pursuing her. After all, Bai Xiuzhu has a marriage contract. If Xia Wangyi didn't want to lose her reputation, she wouldn't speak up like this directly, but anyone with a little brighter eyes knows that Xia Wangyi definitely has bad intentions...

Shoot the first bird!
Bai Gui didn't have much interest in this kind of internal banquet, he came here just to declare his sovereignty.

"Brother Bai, I'm fine..., I..."

Xia Wangyi was taken aback for a moment, but then she came to her senses, her face flushed red, a bit ugly.He has a good relationship with the Jin Mansion, otherwise he wouldn't be invited to the Jin Mansion's banquet, and his status is not bad, but...compared with Bai Gui, he is inexplicably three points shorter.

It's like a dude who meets a top elite...

Feel ashamed of yourself first.

Although his family has some background, doesn't Bai Gui have one?Those who can reach Baigui's step and become a well-known literati will definitely have a lot of connections, even more and more powerful than him.

Besides... His family will not fight against Bai Gui because of an heir.

"Sorry, brother Bai is right, I do feel a little unwell tonight, now... I will take my leave!"

"Brother Bai, please don't blame me!"

Xia Wangyi's expression changed for a while.

From red to pale!
He struggled mentally for a while, got up from his seat, bowed his hands to Bai Gui, and then left without looking back.

After speaking...

This means that he has given in!

"Brother Bai is the first to win the battle, he won the battle without fighting, it's admirable!"

Seeing this scene, Jin Pengzhen, the third young master of the Jin Mansion, closed the folding fan in his hand, fanned the wind, and said.

Although Xia Wangyi has friendship with him, but this friendship is limited to the friendship of friends, there is no need to plead for Xia Wangyi, besides, this matter is not very moral.

"Brother Pengzhen was joking, it's just a trivial matter."

Bai Gui looked indifferent and didn't take it very seriously.

Xia Wangyi was just a small trouble, this time he killed the chicken to show the monkey, so as to warn others.What happened tonight will definitely spread. If someone wants to be the second Xia Wangyi, he won't just be limited to talking...

But if you think about it, you will know that he and Bai Xiuzhu have shown that they are in free love, and those who are shameless are a minority after all...

Most people will "know the fun" like Xia Wangyi!
Not being jealous is not a talent!
Bai Xiuzhu has an outstanding appearance, and he hasn't appeared for a long time. It's normal to have such a situation...

"Xiuzhu, look, my cousin-in-law is jealous."

Wang Yufen teased.

Everyone saw this scene just now, but no one would choose to stand up for Xia Wangyi.Originally, this matter was Xia Wangyi's fault, and besides, compared to Xia Wangyi, they were more willing to make friends with Baigui.

It is common sense to hold high and step down.

Not only on the little ones, but on the big ones as well.It's just that it's more subtle.

"Cousin, don't make fun of me."

"Xia Wangyi, I didn't pay any attention to him, what kind of jealousy, Meihe just sent him away..."

When Bai Xiuzhu spoke, her expression was modest, but her words were not forgiving at all.

Belittle Xia Wangyi to the utmost.

Everyone laughed lightly, and for a moment, the Jin Mansion was filled with a happy atmosphere.

The dinner party begins.

People came to the restaurant.

The Second Aunt of the Jin family just now had a teenage girl in her arms.

"This is Mei Li, our Eighth Sister..."

The young mistress Pei Fang pointed to Jin Meili, and said, "This is your Meihe brother, say hello to your Meihe brother."

"Brother Meihe."

Jin Meili is still in the period of changing her voice, and still has a childish voice.

"Meili, right? When Xiuzhu wrote to me, she mentioned you in the letter. This is a small gift from me. You accept it."

Bai Gui looked at "Silly Girl", and took out a bottle of perfume from his sleeve. It was bought at a foreign company. It was in a broken glass bottle, packed in a small wooden box with a lining, about three inches long and one inch wide. It was in a small bottle. Yes, but the price is not cheap, three silver dollars a bottle.

(Jin Meili played by Shu Chang)
This is a great little gift!

When we arrived at the Jin Mansion, everyone was about the same age as him, so there was no need for him to give any gifts, but Jin Meili was the youngest, so she needed to prepare some gifts in advance, and perfume was more suitable.

"Thank you Meihe brother."

Jin Meili jumped down from the second aunt's arms, walked up to Bai Gui, and thanked Bai Gui happily.

The meals are very rich, both Chinese and Western.

After dinner, we chatted for a while.

This is the end of the inner banquet of the Jin Mansion.

……

When Bai Gui returned from the Jin Mansion yesterday, because it was getting late and he was not very familiar with Yanjing's lanes, so at Mrs. Bai's invitation, he stayed overnight in the Bai Mansion.

Generally, the Bai Mansion does not accept male guests, but Bai Gui is the uncle of the Bai Mansion.

The problem is not big.

No one will say anything about it.

When he got up early in the morning to eat breakfast, he saw Bai Xiongqi again.

"Brother Boyan, long time no see."

Bai Gui walked to the dining table in a familiar manner, divided a piece of fried egg with a knife and fork, chewed and said.

The breakfast is Western-style, but it is more German-style. There are not only fried eggs but also grilled sausages, but it also takes care of Mrs. Bai's eating habits and adds a miso soup.

"Brother Meihe, we met again after a long separation. In the beginning, brother mentioned you to me many times!"

Bai Xiongqi shared a piece of grilled sausage, took another sip of porridge, and said with a smile.

"Brother at the beginning? It's Minister Wu, why did he mention me?"

Bai Gui's heart skipped a beat.

At the beginning of Minister Wu's word, he knew it a long time ago.

But Minister Wu...was promoted back to China after his third year in Japan, so Bai Gui didn't see him for a year or two...

At this time, when Bai Xiongqi talked about Minister Wu, Bai Gui couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

Minister Wu gave him a stipend of [-] yen per month, which was used for the expenses of communicating with Mitsuko Yamada.But as Minister Wu returned to China, the funds were temporarily suspended, and although Minister Wu had a good reputation, he was the one who managed it... However, when facing Bai Xiongqi, Bai Gui still worried that things would be missed by Minister Wu. filling.

"Minister Wu said that you studied hard during the Japanese period. Although you can't say that your head hangs on the beam and your buttocks are pierced every day, it is a common occurrence..."

"It's no wonder Meihe was able to write the masterpiece of guns and guns while you were in Japan. With such an inspirational attitude to study, why can't you do everything..."

Bai Xiongqi looked satisfied, nodded slightly and said.

"Five more chicken..."

Bai Gui had a strange expression on his face.

Minister Wu had a metaphor for it. Sure enough, after there was no interest involved, he couldn't keep his mouth shut.Fortunately, Minister Wu still has some scruples and conscience, this matchmaker is made by Minister Wu, if he accidentally leaks the secret, Bai Xiongqi will not let him off easily if he doesn't talk about Bai Gui's side...

Five watch chickens is Minister Wu's advice to Bai Xiongqi.

Obviously Bai Xiongqi didn't understand.

"You have just graduated now. With your reputation, you will be able to have a good job after being selected by the Ministry of Officials. I will try my best to pave the way for you in the future..."

Bai Xiongqi thought about it and said.

He is now considered to be in the Jin Quan faction, if Bai Gui can join, it will definitely grow a bit stronger.Otherwise, when he talks to ordinary people, he won't reveal his heart like this. Who told Bai Gui to be his brother-in-law.

Belongs to three tribes.

In other words, Bai Gui is not an idiot who can't afford to support him. The events of studying in Japan have undoubtedly proved his ability. Besides, Bai Gui has a lot of prestige among the students studying in Japan, even though these people have not yet graduated. , but it is a considerable network of contacts...

"Brother Boyan, I have no plans to become an official now..."

"I think it's better not to be an official than to be an official."

Bai Gui pondered for a moment, and told the truth.

Tell me why you don't want to be an official.

One is that his current status and reputation are enough. Even if he is not an official, no one dares to underestimate him. A few random articles...

Justified.

"Since you are willing to continue your studies, that's fine too. Officialdom requires seniority..."

Bai Xiong started, "I also agree with your point of view. You are still young. It is a good thing to study for a few more years, and it will be more beneficial for you to write books in the field. Once you are confined to the officialdom, It's a waste of your talent."

Although he is more inclined to let Bai Gui enter the officialdom.

But Bai Gui is willing to continue studying, he will not refute this...

Moreover, he is considered a neutral faction in the opposition, no one can be offended, and he has a great reputation... It is also good for him to make people feel jealous.

"Thank you Boyan for your understanding..."

Bai Gui took a bite of the fried egg and said with a faint smile.

He thought for a while, and joked: "Brother Boyan, you are in the officialdom now, and I am in the wild. Isn't it just that the gentleman is for the son, and I am for the son."

Ziyou, Su Zhe's character.

Zi Zhan, Su Shi's character.

"You ah you..."

Bai Xiongqi couldn't help shaking his head, and chuckled lightly.

Anyone who is familiar with history books knows the relationship between Su Shi and Su Zhe, brothers.However, compared to Su Shi's lack of encounter, Su Zhe's official luck is much better.However, Su Shi was often outspoken and couldn't tell the officialdom form clearly. Today he offended the new party's Wang Anshi and Zhang Dun, and tomorrow he offended the old party's Sima Guang and Wen Yanbo. On the way to demote...

But fortunately, Su Shi has a good younger brother, Su Zhe is an official to the prime minister, and every time Su Shi is imprisoned, it is Su Zhe who helps to find someone...

Therefore, Su Shi often wrote poems and lyrics, and also conceived Ziyou and Shaozhi Ziyou. His younger brother Ziyou's words appeared a lot, because his younger brother often scooped him up, and the relationship between the two was much closer than ordinary brothers.

So at this moment, Bai Gui uses this allusion as a metaphor for his ambition, and at the same time, the meaning is also that we are almost like brothers, if you can get me in the future, try to get me, I won't be embarrassed...

"Meihe has always been decent in dealing with things, but Su Zizhan can't compare to you."

"But you don't have to say that, you are my sister's husband-in-law, if you have something to do, how can I have the face to see Xiuzhu again..."

Bai Xiongqi said seriously.

Although he is more utilitarian in his heart, this is normal, and people who read a lot also calculate more.

As the saying goes, "Every time you slaughter more dogs in righteousness, you will be full of scholars who have a heart."

Compared to this, his brother-sister affection for his younger sister is genuine, and he loves his younger sister more. As for Bai Gui, his brother-in-law, he will definitely not let it go easily...

(End of this chapter)