first minister

Chapter 272 Are You Targeting Me?
Holding the extravagant bronzing invitation, Xia Jingyun thought in his heart that the Qin family probably wanted to make something clear, and naturally there was no reason to refuse, so they happily went to the appointment when the time came.

At the entrance of Mingyu Tower, there is still a gold medal bestowed on Zhongjing Roast Duck by the emperor. Even at noon, people go in one after another.

Xia Jingyun glanced at it, smiled slightly, and walked inside under the guidance of the welcoming guests who were waiting in advance.

Different from the obscurity during the previous visits, this time, as soon as Xia Jingyun showed up, many people who met by chance took the initiative to say hello.

Although he is only a juren right now, everyone knows that he is about to soar into the sky.

Especially when the current age, current strength and reputation, and future prospects are combined, no one in the current Zhongjing City can match him.

Who would refuse to form a good relationship with him, and become familiar with him!
After some politeness, Xia Jingyun went upstairs and came to the most upscale box in Mingyu Building.

The old Patriarch Qin was already waiting there, and the current patriarch of the Qin family and Qin Li, the current master of Mingyulou, were also with him.

Three generations of the Qin family came together, this standard is not low.

Xia Jingyun also didn't make any gestures at all, and immediately greeted everyone with a slightly shy expression.

The old Patriarch Qin was an old man who survived the power chaos in Zhongjing City. This scene was naturally easy to grasp, and he found a topic at random and cut into the conversation.

"I am ashamed to say that the Zhongjing Roast Duck invented by Mr. Xia has a great reputation, and it is also a perfect match with A Li's Mingyu Tower. Have a good taste!"

Although Xia Jingyun felt that the old Patriarch Qin's words were a little strange, but after thinking about it, there was no big problem, so he said with a smile: "It's just some ingenious ideas, which made Fengyang Gong laugh. But this thing is indeed easy to digest , it’s not bad.”

After everyone was polite, the dishes were naturally served like flowing water.

Patriarch Qin picked up the wine glass, "Young Master Xia, I respect you for this first glass of wine. It was my fault for putting you in jail at the beginning, and I apologize to you!"

Xia Jingyun also raised his glass and shook his head, "The words have already been spoken, Mr. Fengyang doesn't need to worry about it, and the junior has no resentment in his heart, and finally letting the real murderer come to justice is the best result."

"Gao Yi, Mr. Xia! Let's drink!"

Everyone raised their glasses and poured the liquid into their throats.

Mr. Fengyang then poured another glass and raised it towards Xia Jingyun, "For the second glass of wine, I want to thank Mr. Xia, thank you for pulling Qin Sichao out, and bringing down the Qin family, to avenge my useless grandson." , so that my Qin family's foundation can be preserved for several generations, thank you!"

Xia Jingyun raised his glass and said, "Both of us have common interests, and we dare not take credit for it, but no matter what, the downfall of the rebels in the Prime Minister's Mansion is just and what the people want. Let's drink!"

Everyone had another drink.

They were all the top-quality old-fashioned fine wine, and they drank two glasses on an empty stomach, and everyone still felt a little bit of excitement, but they didn't expect Fengyang Gong to pour a third glass of wine.

Xia Jingyun looked at this posture, if Qin Li hadn't said the inside story before, he couldn't help but wonder if the old man was going to drink himself so that he could do something shady.

"Master Xia, this third cup, if nothing else, I wish Mr. Xia the first prize in the apricot list, and then become the second person in my dynasty to win the three yuan in a row in the palace examination!"

Facing such blessings, Xia Jingyun couldn't say anything, so he was bored.

After three glasses of wine, everyone began to eat.

Qin Li took the initiative to wrap a roll of roast duck for both her father and grandfather. They were full of praise when they ate it, and they couldn't tell how much it was real and how much it was fake.

After drinking for three rounds, old Patriarch Qin looked at Xia Jingyun, "Young Master Xia, before I drink too much, I have a few words and I want to chat with you."

Xia Jingyun knew that the topic was coming, and quickly corrected him: "Mr. Fengyang, please tell me."

Patriarch Qin lightly pressed the table, and said seriously: "A Li must have told you before, and now the old man will tell you again in person. In short, with just one sentence, the Qin family wants to bet on you."

Xia Jingyun nodded, "I also told my elder sister about this matter when I entered the palace yesterday, and here I also express an attitude to the old Patriarch, that is, you and I both get what we need, a match made in heaven, and my elder sister and I will also treat the Qin family well , I will never ask for it for no reason and give it up at every turn."

Patriarch Qin nodded slightly, "We are naturally aware of the benevolence of Mr. Xia and Concubine De. But our bet actually has two meanings."

Xia Jingyun raised his eyebrows, with an expression of wishing to hear more about it.

The old Patriarch Qin smiled and said: "The first is naturally that the Qin family supports the King of Jiaodong County. The initial payment is 10 taels of silver, and they will be sent to the mansion later. Second, Mr. Xia, my A Li and you, Talented and beautiful, they cooperate seamlessly, and they are at the right age for marriage."

Fuck, you old boy really want to drink me
Xia Jingyun was so frightened that he suddenly woke up from the wine.

On the other hand, Qin Li was even more ashamed and annoyed, the blush on her cheeks seemed to have faded into two balls of rouge, and it seemed that one person had dried up both jars of wine on the table.

But in the current era, women don't have much autonomy in marriage because of the orders of their parents and the words of matchmakers.

Both the left and the right are arranged, and it is naturally good to be arranged for Xia Jingyun.

But she also knew that Xia Jingyun's affairs with Miss Su's family were already well known in the senior management of Zhongjing, and out of moral considerations, she disdained to do such a thing.

There is anticipation in shame and frustration, resistance in anticipation, unwillingness in addition to resentment, rationality in unwillingness
Under such complicated and hectic entanglement, Qin Li just froze in place for a moment, not knowing how to speak.

Patriarch Qin didn't give the two of them time to react, and continued: "We won't be like the Su family, we still have to wait for your imperial examination results, we will decide now."

In the middle of the conversation, the head of the Qin family, Qin Li's father, slammed the table, "Father, why don't you discuss this matter with me first? What's more, Mr. Xia has already talked with Yunmeng Su's eldest brother." The lady is in love with each other, where do you put Mr. Xia? How do you let him choose?"

Patriarch Qin was at a loss for words for a moment, "I just thought what if Mr. Xia also likes A Li? A Li is so good, an absolute good wife, who wouldn't like it?"

"Father!" The Patriarch of the Qin family stomped his feet, "You still say it!"

"All right! I made a slip of the tongue!"

Patriarch Qin raised his wine glass with a sincere expression, "Master Xia, this old man is old and fatuous, and he made a slip of the tongue. Just pretend you didn't hear what he just said. Forgive me."

Love came and went, as fast as a tornado, Xia Jingyun, who hadn't figured out how to deal with it, had to get up in a daze, and drank a glass.

And sure enough, for the rest of the meal, everyone in the Qin family didn't mention it again, and the meal ended happily in the friendship and harmony that they worked hard to recreate.

After sending Xia Jingyun away, Qin Li walked into the room, closed the door directly, blocked the door, folded his arms, and looked at his father and grandfather coldly.

The old Patriarch Qin sipped his wine as if nothing had happened, while Qin Li's father didn't have such a strong psychological quality, and somehow felt a little guilty, and said, "A Li, as a father, I am for you!"

"Act! Continue to act!"

Qin Li snorted, "Do you have the guts to pat the table with Grandpa?"

After being punctured by a single sentence, the head of the Qin family was choked and speechless.

At this time, the old Patriarch Qin slowly put down his wine glass, "A Li, Grandpa wants to ask you something, do you want to marry Xia Jingyun?"

Qin Li was silent.

The old Patriarch Qin said again: "Is it because you are worried about the Su family? You don't want to act like this?"

Qin Li remained silent.

The old head of the Qin family continued: "If you need to make sacrifices and marry him against your original intention for the Qin family to be able to complete the deep bond with Xia Jingyun, are you willing?"

Qin Li remained silent.

The old Patriarch Qin smiled slightly, but was not angry, "Then let me ask this question differently. If you put aside all other factors and simply start from your own emotional likes and dislikes, are you willing to marry Xia Jingyun?"

Qin Li didn't answer, turned around and slammed the door out.

Old Patriarch Qin picked up his wine glass with a smile and took a drink.
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On the other side, Xia Jingyun returned to Jiang'anhou's mansion, and immediately called Su Yuanshang to discuss with him the various actions of Jiang'anhou's mansion in the future, especially when it was confirmed that the Qin family would be able to help.

After deduction for a while, when there was an explanation for these things, the words above the banquet and Qin Li's figure couldn't help but come to mind again, and the villain in his heart started a desperate struggle.

From a rational point of view, such a smart woman who is proficient in business and people's hearts will indeed be an excellent help for her family in the future.

At the same time, it can dispel the doubts of the Qin family and deepen cooperation.

The most important thing is that Qin Li herself also has a shameless appearance, that is, in recent years, she has deliberately hidden her clumsiness in front of others, and her reputation in Zhongjing has gradually diminished.

However, as a daughter of the Qin family, it is impossible for her to be a concubine!
Nonsence!

Why are you serious!

Have you forgotten that you already have Su Yanyan?Scumbag!

Xia Jingyun woke up suddenly, and couldn't help but sigh, men are fat and thin, men are never satisfied!
Not to mention being in such a worldly environment.

"My son, my son?"

"Ah, what's the matter?"

Su Yuanshang looked at Xia Jingyun who came back to his senses, and said with a smile, "What are you thinking about? Do you want to be so engrossed?"

Thinking of how to scum your niece. Xia Jingyun felt a little embarrassed, quickly changed the subject, and asked a topic that he was a little curious about before, "Mr. Su, did we have anyone who won three yuan in a row before Daxia?"

Su Yuanshang laughed when he heard the words, "You are asking the right person, there are not many people in this world who are more familiar with this passage than me."

Xia Jingyun's eyes lit up, "Is that you?"

Su Yuanshang shook his head, "He is Yan Yan's grandfather, and he is also the existence that two generations of our Su family look up to!"

Xia Jingyun:.
He looked at Su Yuanshang suspiciously and resentfully, are you picking on me?
(End of this chapter)