"I know that the fourth prince is busy with business, but my wife knows that the fourth prince and Mr. Su are coming, so I invite the two of you to have a casual meal and do my best as a landlord."

Du Zhifu's fair face was covered with red clouds at this time, and he said this in embarrassment, and hurriedly made amends after finishing speaking, "I know that you are in a hurry, fourth prince, if it is inconvenient, then today's lunch at noon is still...or ..."

Speaking of this, Du Zhongqiu seemed to have thought of something, and finally changed his mind, "Why don't you take the time to go. My wife has already notified everyone in Dingtao Mansion, everyone is looking forward to it."

Su Zijin looked at Qin Jing amusedly, and said, "What can we do? We've been in Pingqiu for too long, and now it's time to start early. After all, there's not much time, and we still have a county to go. "

When Du Zhifu heard this, his face became even redder, and he seemed to be annoyed by his overreaching and overpowering others, and he repeatedly expressed his opinion, "Forget it, and we can't delay the business. You don't have to go at noon. My wife every year All colleagues in the government office will be invited to a banquet, and if you don't go at noon, there will be no delay."

Qin Jing glanced at the wicked Su Zijin, coughed lightly, "It's only half a day, and it won't delay anything."

Du Zhongqiu breathed a sigh of relief when he saw the fourth prince let go, as if he had completed an important task, "Then I won't bother you, I'll come over to invite you at noon."

Seeing Prefect Du leave in a hurry, Su Zijin couldn't help laughing, "I don't know what the wife of Prefect Du looks like, but she can make Prefect Du so, uh... respectful."

Su Zijin originally wanted to use the word "fear", but it was not a good idea. If Du Zhifu knew, he would not be happy, and the wife of Du Zhifu would not be happy either.

Qin Jing looked at Su Zijin, "What does it look like? I'll see you later. But you, go to Jiami Mansion in the afternoon. The distance between the two mansions is not far, why don't you take a carriage."

Su Zijin shook his head, "It's better to ride a horse. It's cold in this weather. It's better to get to Jiami quickly so that you can settle down sooner."

Qin Jing looked at Su Zijin, who was easy to talk on weekdays but always insisted on some things, couldn't help but raised his hand and rubbed her head, "Then listen to you, hurry up, there should be hope to arrive before dark .”

At noon, a residential building behind the government office was very lively. The magistrate’s subordinate officials, officials, patrol inspectors, post officials, tax bureaus, and government servants came one after another. The residents next to the residence saw it, from the surprise at the beginning to the present The waves are calm, occasionally walking and meeting, and can easily say hello, "Yo, it's the end of the year." "Yes."

Su Zijin and Qin Jing brought Xi Yan and Hou Yi, and followed Du Zhifu. The moment they entered the lively small courtyard, the lively atmosphere froze for an instant, and then everyone greeted warmly, "Fourth Prince, Su Shenling."

In some places, calling Su Zijin from Su Canling to Miss Su is a subtle change.Only here in Dingtao, Su Shen has always been the leader, there is no overstepping, and there is no other meaning, which makes Su Zijin feel very comfortable.

"You are busy, don't worry about us."

Qin Jing opened his mouth and followed Du Zhifu to the main hall.

The people in the courtyard continued to be busy. Two large round tables had already been set up above the main hall. Mrs. Yi Qingli was busy with her maid. When she saw Du Zhifu bringing someone in, she hurriedly greeted her, "My lord."

Prefect Du took advantage of the opportunity to introduce to everyone, "Madam, this is the Fourth Prince and Su Canling."

"Fourth prince, Su Canling, this is my wife."

"I belong to the Ma family, and I have met the fourth prince, Su Canling."

"Madam Ma doesn't need to be too polite."

Qin Jing raised his hand, and under the welcome of the two couples, he naturally sat on the head. Su Zijin was beside Qin Jing, and his eyes fell on Mrs. Ma unconsciously.

Su Zijin hated to look at others very much, so she just glanced at them secretly, but Madam Ma might as well have looked straight at her. The two looked at each other and smiled, and Su Zijin looked away.

Mrs. Ma seems to be a little older than Prefect Du in appearance, but the big thing is not the sense of age, but the firm eyes. She looks much more serious than Prefect Du. At this time, she greets everyone to sit down and greets, and she looks better than Prefect Du. Duo, it's not sleek and sophisticated, but it looks very sincere and familiar.

Naturally, everyone respected Qin Jing for a cup first, and then opened the banquet. In the past few days, everyone has dealt with each other more or less. After taking a look at Su Zijin, he shrank beside the old Yicheng, muttering non-stop, "My dear, it turns out to be the prince, no wonder."

The postman saw that the postman looked hopeless, so he stepped on him to let him be more natural. The departments next to the yamen were all decent, but he, the postman, was so ashamed.Which postman was too nervous, was stepped on by the postman, and jumped straight up, "There is a mouse?!"

Mrs. Ma, Prefect Du was at Qin Jing's table. When he saw the people on the table next to him jump up, Prefect Du hurriedly looked over, "Where, where are the mice?"

Mrs. Ma calmly pulled her husband back and looked at Yicheng, "Speaking of which, in our Dingtao Mansion, Zhang Yicheng was the first to meet the fourth prince. Now at the farewell banquet, Zhang Yicheng also said a few words Bar."

The old man Zhang smiled a little embarrassed and a little calm, and the postman stood up with a blushing face, "Ma'am is right."

"Fourth prince, Mr. Su is a lowly official. It is our honor to meet you and greet you for a night. If you leave, I will never see you again in this life." I can't see you, but I will always remember it in my heart. In the future, I will be able to brag when I am with my grandchildren, saying that I have entertained the nobleman, and even toasted the nobleman. This glass of wine, I will bring you a toast with the boy from the post station .”

As he spoke, he raised the wine glass with the postmen, and Su Zijin and Qin Jing also got up and held up the wine glass, "This trip is from the capital to Yanzhou, let alone Zhang Yicheng, who is loyal to his duties and fulfills his duty. It's worth it, my good impression of Dingtao also started from Zhang Yicheng. If we can meet each other in the vast country, it is because of fate, this cup, including everyone present, let's respect our work and our duty."

Everyone stood up and raised their wine glasses. This toast was more vigorous than the toast just now. Everyone raised their heads, their faces couldn't stop being happy.

Su Zijin is not good at drinking, so he usually just takes a sip, but this time he took a bold drink and poured it into his mouth.

This simple and simple meal, but the host and guest enjoyed it.They came to the banquet at noon, and a quarter of an hour after noon, the crowd dispersed in groups of three or five. Su Zijin and Qin Jing also got on their horses and said goodbye to Zhifu Du and Mrs. Ma who were at the door of their house.

Su Zijin looked at the couple who were supporting each other, and couldn't help asking.

"Master Du is a disciple of the Son of Heaven, and I don't know if we can meet again in the capital in the future."

Du Zhongqiu relaxed with alcohol on his face, looked at Qin Jing and Su Zijin, "I think it may take a few years."

Qin Jing and Su Zijin laughed, "Farewell!"

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