first minister

Chapter 162

Xia Jingyun had already led Bai Yun to the household department yamen.

Wei Yuanzhi sat alone in the hall, holding a cup, drinking tea silently.

A confidant stood aside and whispered: "My lord, this Mr. Xia seems to be..."

Wei Yuanzhi turned his head and glanced at him, "Speak up if you have something to say."

"The little one means that it seems a little too arrogant. Sir, you have spent so many days and failed to win Guan Shilang, and he actually said that he can subdue him in one night. This seems to be a little different from the rumors today!"

"It's not different from the rumors." Wei Yuanzhi put down the teacup, "It's precisely because of today's rumors that it fueled his momentum. After all, even the Lu family can succeed in their calculations, so naturally they think it's easy to win over a little servant. It's just that they underestimate the heroes of the world."

Immediately he smiled again, "But it's okay, at least this is in the household department, in the old man's one-acre three-point land, if there is any problem, the old man can take care of it for him, and learn a lesson by the way, sharpen his mind, so that this Lingyun tree will not be disabled in the middle of the road."

"Master is wise."

In another side room of the yamen, Jin Youwen, the left servant of the household department, sat proudly behind a large desk, put his legs on the desk, and turned his head to look at his subordinates standing respectfully, "Is he gone?"

The subordinate nodded quickly, "Just now, Master Shang Shu personally sent it out."

Jin Youwen snorted, even the upright official robes couldn't hide his aura of wealth, "Did you hear what they said?"

The subordinate shook his head, "When Mr. Fashion Book sent everyone away, there was no way to inquire."

"It doesn't matter." Jin Youwen stood up, "The left and right are still those things, it's nothing more than what Concubine De said, and what our Lord Shangshu should do."

Thinking of the fact that Wei Yuanzhi sent someone to invite him to talk about it today, he sneered disdainfully, "This Xia Jingyun is just bullying that reckless son of the Lu family. He tricked the Lu family once, and he thinks he's great. He even tried to mediate the affairs of the household department, and he didn't take a piss to act like himself!"

The subordinate laughed, "Didn't he say he can make a mirror? He made a mirror himself and took a good look at it."

"I heard that even Guanhe Township didn't show up. I'm afraid he's angry with the monk Shu?"

"That's right." The subordinate said with a smile: "I guess the old and the young are so angry that they can't eat dinner?"

"It would be better if you just get mad!" Jin Youwen sneered, "Are you ready for the case to be discussed tomorrow?"

"It's ready. Guangling Prefecture has sent over 5 taels of silver. After the matter is completed, there will be another 5 taels."

"Okay, we'll take care of this tomorrow."

"Yes, my lord."

"Let's go, go back to the house."

On the other side, on the carriage that was leaving slowly, Bai Yun looked at Xia Jingyun, "Are you planning to go and win over the right servant of the household department right now?"

Xia Jingyun nodded.

Bai Yunbian sneered, obviously not optimistic at all.

Xia Jingyun asked knowingly, "What's the matter? Brother Lexian doesn't believe it?"

Bai Yun gave him a blank look, "Isn't this nonsense? Master Wei is also a pastor of a state. He has been in office for a long time. He has not succeeded in such a long time. You say you can fix it in one night. Do you think Master Wei is incompetent, or do you think that Guan Shilang is a fool?"

"Oh! I forgot!" Bai Yun slapped his forehead, "You don't think you can persuade that girl to surrender by hooking up with Miss Su, do you?"

Xia Jingyun smiled, "Why? Can't you?"

Bai Yunbian sneered, but also advised: "Things between the big and powerful families are not that simple. Don't say that you are not the uncle of the Su family, even if you become the uncle of the Su family in the future, people may not necessarily listen to you. They are a union of interests, not a union of blood. The so-called Su family also refers to the interest group with the real Su family as its core. Not to mention a son-in-law, even the younger brother of the owner may not be able to order it."

Xia Jingyun nodded suddenly, "Brother Bai has good words, he has been taught."

Bai Yunbian leaned back slightly, with a proud expression on his face.

After a while, he wondered, "What are you still doing?"

"how?"

"Hurry up and tell the carriage to turn around!"

Xia Jingyun smiled, "I still think it should work."

The corner of Bai Yun's mouth twitched, "With your face?"

"You are jealous of me!"

"Have a face!"

Xia Jingyun smiled, "Brother Lexian, why don't we make a bet, if it works, please invite me to Mingyu Tower to make up for a meal!"

"What if you just say you lost!"

"I treat you to two meals!"

"it is good!"

The car came all the way to Guan Shilang's mansion, Xia Jingyun didn't get out of the car, but waited for a while.

It wasn't until Su Yuanshang arrived after receiving the news that everyone went there together.

Walking to the door, Xia Jingyun handed over the name card.

The concierge glanced up and found that it was Mr. Xia who was famous in the elite circles of Zhongjing today. He didn't dare to neglect, so he turned around and went in to report.

Soon, he came out with an apologetic expression on his face, "Master Xia, my master is not feeling well and has already rested in bed. Please forgive me."

Bai Yunbian chuckled, somewhat gloating in his smile.

Xia Jingyun looked calm, pulled Su Yuanshang aside, and muttered a few words.

Then Su Yuanshang stepped forward and handed over his name card.

The porter's eyes turned between Su Yuanshang and Xia Jingyun, a little bit confused about what the two of them were up to, why bother to humiliate themselves!
Immediately said: "Your Excellency just heard that my master is indeed unwell, and it is inconvenient to see guests. Please go back."

Su Yuanshang smiled, "Please go in and inform me that the poet by the Daming Lake is visiting. If the master of your mansion doesn't see you, I won't bother you."

The concierge looked Su Yuanshang up and down, and saw that although he was dressed in white, he had an extraordinary bearing, and he came with Mr. Xia, so he didn't dare to refuse, so he said wait a moment, and hurried into the gate of the mansion.

Bai Yunbian bumped Xia Jingyun with his arm, "It takes so much effort to enter the door, is it really possible?"

Xia Jingyun smiled, "How about we add more bets?"

Bai Yunbian watched Xia Jingyun go against the sky these days, and learned to be good, not to be the person who was slapped in the face, snorted and said nothing.

Then, he immediately rejoiced for his decision just now.

I saw a man running out in a hurry, seeing Su Yuanshang, his expression was excited, "Brother Chongjiu! It's really you!"

Su Yuanshang smiled and cupped his hands, "Brother Daoyuan, please stay safe!"

"What else can I do! It's you, who never came back after leaving Beijing! At the Daming Lake, you and I sang poems together, and it has been more than ten years in a blink of an eye."

"I'm back!" Su Yuanshang smiled, and took the initiative to introduce: "This is Xia Jingyun, Mr. Xia."

Guan Hexiang, the right servant of the household department, looked at Xia Jingyun who was standing behind Su Yuanshang, his expression flashed with suspicion, but he didn't speak, restrained his expression, and cupped his hands towards Xia Jingyun, "Young Master Xia, I have offended you so much, please come in and talk."

Xia Jingyun smiled, "Your Majesty Guan, you are being polite. If you take the liberty to visit, don't be surprised!"

Everyone walked in together.

Guan Hexiang and Su Yuanshang walked in front, Xia Jingyun and Bai Yunbian walked behind.

Xia Jingyun whispered: "Brother Lexian, can you promise me one thing?"

Bai Yunbian opened his mouth and said: "A gentleman tells the top secret, and a close friend tells the truth with peace of mind."

What limericks are you reading now!
Xia Jingyun slandered, "Just what you see and hear for a while, don't tell outsiders."

Bai Yunbian naturally thought of a possibility, raised his eyebrows and smiled, "Afraid of losing face?"

Xia Jingyun twitched the corners of his mouth, "Just take it as it is!"

"rest assured."

With that said, everyone walked into the main hall of the mansion.

After taking their seats, Su Yuanshang directly stated his intentions, "Brother Daoyuan, I know you have many questions, but when you come here tonight, the reminiscence of the past is a little slow, and there is actually something to discuss."

Guan Hexiang sighed, and soon there was a smile on his face, "You are still so straightforward."

Su Yuanshang smiled wryly, "There is a long way to go, and it's not too late for you and me to talk about the past after this matter is settled."

There are some explanations for this sentence. After listening to Guanhe Township, it is inevitable that you put your matter above our personal feelings. If this is the case, then I have no choice but to do business.

However, this is another manifestation of Su Yuanshang's magnanimity, and he is unwilling to kidnap Guanhe Township with his personal emotions.

Guanhe Township looked at Xia Jingyun, "Young Master Xia, you are the main one here?"

Xia Jingyun nodded, "It's my decision."

"Master Xia is here to let me support Lord Wei?"

"good."

"Brother Chongjiu is by your side, does it mean him personally, or the Su family's meaning?"

"Of course it was Mr. Su's own idea."

Mr Su.
Guan Hexiang had some guesses in his mind, pondered for a moment, and said slowly: "I act according to my own rules, so I won't bother Mr. Xia."

Xia Jingyun smiled, took out a token from his pocket, and handed it to Guan Hexiang, "Master Guan, don't rush to speak, you might as well take a look at this first."

Guan Hexiang took it disapprovingly, and only glanced at it, and his eyes were fixed immediately.

He turned the token over and over, looked at it carefully, closed his eyes, breathed a sigh of relief, opened his eyes again, handed the token back with both hands respectfully, and glanced at the white cloud.

Xia Jingyun smiled and said, "It's okay."

Guan Hexiang nodded, "Young Master Xia, what I need to do next, you can just tell me."

Su Yuan was still thoughtful, Bai Yunbian's eyes widened and he swallowed his saliva.

(End of this chapter)