fast and ferocious

Chapter 387 A cordial meeting with Marquis Yongcheng ([-]) Second update
"Grandfather!" Guo Yi shouted, "You're so inferior!"

"Just kidding, kidding!" Yong Chenghou waved his hand and said with a smile: "Our family can't win the eldest princess, but... your marriage is a certainty even though it hasn't been set yet, but your second brother hasn't decided yet. As for the family matter, do you want to have some snacks too?"

Qin Wubing picked up the tea bowl: "If Lord Hou hadn't thought about the Eldest Princess, the second brother's current child might have already run all over the place."

Yong Chenghou immediately pretended to be angry and said: "This kind of joke is not allowed."

Qin Wubing took a sip of tea, it was hot, the boiling hot tea stayed in his mouth for a moment and then he swallowed it directly, then Qin Wubing began to grin his teeth.

Guo Yi became anxious immediately: "Who served the tea?!"

Qin Wubing quickly waved his hands: "I'm also impatient."

"That's right! I haven't even bought you a drink yet, so you picked it up yourself." Yong Chenghou said seriously.

"I regret it now." Qin Wubing said angrily.

Yong Chenghou's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Why?"

"Seventh Uncle, oh, it's Prince Rui, he will follow him life and death, I didn't let him, thinking that it's the first time he came to see Lord Hou, and he would have to ask Lord Hou to give Uncle Qi a big gift, it's a little unreasonable, so I really don't know You should bring Seventh Uncle with you."

Marquis Yongcheng pursed his lips, and first said respectfully: "If Prince Rui can come, it will be the honor of my Marquis Yongcheng's mansion." Then he got up casually, dusted off the gown, and said: "It was just scalded! How about this, I will host a banquet another day, it can be regarded as a cleansing for the son-in-law, and it can also be regarded as making up for scalding you."

Qin Wubing raised his eyebrows and asked: "Isn't it a little extravagant?"

"It's just treating you to a meal, why waste it?"

"Where can't I have a meal? Can I still be hungry in the capital? I won't come."

Marquis Yongcheng also picked up his teacup, just blew on it, put it down without drinking, and said:
"In the past few days, many people have asked me about you. Why don't you invite more people to come and get to know some high-ranking officials, so as not to offend anyone without knowing it."

"Thank you, Lord Marquis!" Qin Wubing cupped his hands towards Marquis Yongcheng: "I don't think it's necessary, I don't want to know them, with the eldest princess here, I'm not afraid of offending anyone."

After Qin Wubing finished speaking, he glanced at Guo Yi, Guo Yi was in a daze, he just couldn't understand why Qin Wubing refused, Qin Wubing's glance made him even more confused.

Marquis Yongcheng snorted and asked, "Did you receive an order to investigate the murder case at the posthouse in Tonghui County?"

Qin Wubing nodded.

"Since this is the case, when you are on a business, you will inevitably have to deal with various yamen gates. If you know more people, it will be convenient for you to investigate the case. You don't want this kind of opportunity?"

Qin Wubing scratched his forehead, as if thinking about pros and cons.

"Don't always think about how you are doing when you are investigating the case outside. This is in the capital! It's completely different. Let me tell you, the capital is a place where dragons and tigers are hidden. You can't rely on the eldest princess for everything, can you? Prince Xiang will help you when you are free." Backing up? In the end, you have to rely on yourself, at least get acquainted with each other, and it will be convenient for you to deal with things. If you insist on bumping into a wall, losing face, delaying the case, and looking for someone to help you clean up like a child Endgame, shame on you!"

Qin Wubing frowned, as if he had listened, he hesitated and asked: "Master Hou is so keen on arranging this banquet, but do you have other ideas?"

Hou Yongcheng laughed and said: "What a monkey spirit! There are many people who want to make friends with you now, and I have entrusted this banquet to repay some favors. It is best if you are willing to make friends. If you don't, I will It can be regarded as doing my best.”

"If Lord Hou says so, then he will come without any illness!"

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For the first visit, Marquis Yongcheng didn't leave any food, and Qin Wubing didn't intend to stay longer.

Marquis Yongcheng delivered it to the gate in person, and said that once the banquet was arranged, he would send someone to deliver the invitation to his home. Qin Wubing thanked him politely, and then left Marquis Yongcheng's mansion. Guo Yi also followed him. Didn't figure out which song Qin Wubing and Yong Chenghou were singing.

There was nothing to say all the way, and after entering the gate of the Qin family, Guo Yi couldn't wait to ask questions.

Qin Wubing laughed and said, "It's a pity that your grandfather didn't become an official."

Guo Yi didn't understand, so Qin Wubing stood in the courtyard and looked around and asked: "You said that after elder brother was beaten, the most important thing for Mrs. Wu Dinghou to do is to seal the servant's mouth, but why did you know the next morning?" ?”

Guo Yi was stunned.

"That's because someone wants you to know, someone wants to save elder brother! In the same way, are all the servants of your Hou's mansion with you? I think the traitor is a bit exaggerated, but if someone throws a few taels of silver, it's nothing to ask How many of the servants can keep their mouths shut?"

Guo Yi suddenly understood: "You and grandfather are acting for the servants!"

"My every move after entering Beijing must be in the eyes of some people. If they pay attention to me, they will naturally pay attention to my itinerary. If I go to your house, I will go into the study with your grandfather. You see, after the invitation is sent out, Who dares to come."

"So you let the eldest princess give the festival gift first, and then let my grandfather and father greet you personally. In this way... But, I didn't see you communicate with grandfather in advance, did you?"

"It's a pity not to say that your grandfather was not an official. He has the ability to perceive words, observe emotions and respond to changes. Second brother, you have to learn from him."

Saying that, Qin Wubing walked to the second courtyard.

Guo Yi didn't follow him in. He stood there and thought for a while, then turned around and was about to leave the hospital and go back to the mansion. He wanted to go back and ask his grandfather, how did he know to perform this play?
Qin Wubing turned around to look at him and quickly stopped him, handed the list to Guo Yi and said: "You must give it to Lord Hou when no one is around!"

Guo Yi nodded heavily, turned around and was about to leave again, as if thinking of something, he grabbed Qin Wubing and said:
"Third brother, you have to think about it. Once the invitation is sent out, not only those officials will come, but there will be many young men who are about the same age as you and me. It is impossible for you to accompany those with white beards. Are you done? But these young masters like to recite poems and paint, and the third brother is ready to prepare."

After Guo Yi finished speaking, he turned and left without further delay.

Qin Wubing stood there in a daze for a while, thinking about what poetry and poetry are...

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(End of this chapter)