Do you know: I am Xu Jiazi

Chapter 416 We are still a family! [Thank you! Goodbye! I owe you words]

Since Zhao Fang was old enough to understand, he had followed the emperor out of the palace several times every year when the Jinming Lake was opened, the emperor went on tour, or the royal family worshipped their ancestors.

But every time she followed the emperor or empress, she was surrounded by eunuchs, ladies-in-waiting and guards.

It's like today, I've never walked out like a nobleman before.

Zhao Fang looked at the tall Fan Tower with curiosity, and at the men on the tower pointing at him. When he saw Brother Jing'er, he waved happily.

He Guan,

My palms are a little sweaty.

He looked around nervously, fearing that someone might appear to assassinate the prince.

After greeting, Zhao Fang turned around and looked at the nervous He Guan who was one step behind him. He smiled and said, "He Erlang, it's okay! I am a member of the Lu family now."

"Yes, yes, Master Dian is right."

Xu Zaijing on the side smiled and looked around as usual.

In fact, he was concentrating very hard and using his excellent eyesight to scan the surroundings.

In fact, it was just an ordinary visit to a restaurant by the sons of nobles.

Xu Zaijing was also half a step behind Zhao Fang. Just after he glanced around, he saw Zhao Fang in front of him stop for a step, grabbed his hand, and excitedly pulled him towards Fanlou.

He Guan looked at Xu Zaijing, who was stronger than him, and was being pulled by Zhao Fang to walk faster. He also took a few quick steps to catch up.

When they were almost reaching the curtain at the entrance of Fanlou, Xu Zaijing pulled Zhao Fang behind him with a little force and looked back at Qingyun.

Qingyun had the same idea and strode to the door, standing in front of the waiter and pulling open the curtain.

Past the curtain,

Go around the huge screen at the door,
The group entered the first floor of Fanlou.
The hall on the first floor was mostly filled with guests who were eating the Boxia offering.
Amid the noisy chatter of the guests, from time to time one could hear the waiter shouting, "Sir, your rabbit meat is here!"

The moist heat hits you in the face, mixed with the aroma of various dishes, tea and incense.

Feeling the atmosphere around him, Zhao Fang sniffed hard at the various smells in the air.

Xu Zaijing still held Zhao Fang's hand and walked towards the stairs leading to the second floor.

On the way,

Xu Zaijing smiled and nodded at Gao Yunqing who was sitting at a table along the way.

Gao Yunqing, Zhao Meifeng's right-hand man, glanced at Zhao Fang and bowed as usual.

But with his outstanding eyesight, Xu Zaijing could still see that Gao Yunqing bowed too many times.

Zhao Fang, who was standing next to Xu Zaijing, looked at Gao Yunqing curiously and said, "Brother Jing, who is that? He's your friend. Why don't we go get to know him?"

Xu Zaijing tilted his head and whispered, "Imperial City Office Clerk."

"Oh."

Zhao Fang nodded.

second floor,

The door of the private room near the staircase was opened.

Two well-dressed women walked out, each accompanied by a maid.

Now it was Wei Yuyi, the female manager of the Bai family salt farm, with a polite smile on her face.

Suddenly I felt something.
Wei Yuyi raised her head in some confusion and looked towards the corridor on the second floor not far from the door. There was a person looking at her with scrutiny.

Feeling somewhat rude at the gaze, Wei Yuyi was about to glare back when her sight was blocked by a thin figure that appeared in the middle.

Wei Yuyi curled his lips, looked away, and said to the woman next to him with a smile on his face: "Sister Huan, go back and think about it. You also know the quality of the fine salt in our Bai family salt factory."

Sister Huan nodded and said hopefully, "Sister Wei, we really don't have it at this price."

Wei Yuyi shook his head and said sincerely, "Sister Huan, I got this price after I went to the Marquis' Mansion and asked the lady for help. If your family doesn't want more, you can ask other customers of our family if they have the same price."

Sister Huan nodded: "I know this."

As the two were talking, they had already reached the stairs.

The person who was examining Wei Yuyi here just now has already left.

Wei Yuyi saw a group of people going upstairs, so he stood aside with the "client" and waited.

In the sound of footsteps on the stairs,

The first person to go upstairs was the sturdy and strong He Guan.
Behind them was Zhao Fang holding Xu Zaijing's hand, followed by Qingyun and a few servants.

Arriving at the second floor, Xu Zaijing glanced around as usual and immediately saw Wei Yuyi standing beside him.

When he saw Xu Zaijing, Wei Yuyi's eyes lit up.

Zhao Fang, who was beside Xu Zaijing, turned his head and saw Xu Zaijing's eyes, then let go of his hand and looked at Wei Yuyi.

Qingyun, who was at the back, bowed slightly.

"Madam Wei, I haven't seen you for a long time. What are you doing?"

Wei Yuyi held the handkerchief and bowed: "Hello, Wulang! I came here with my sister today to have a drink."

Xu Zaijing smiled and nodded to Madam Huan: "How is the old lady doing recently?"

Wei Yuyi bowed again and said with a smile: "Thank you Wulang for your concern! The climate and soil of Bianjing are good for people, and my mother's health is better than in Chuzhou!"

While speaking, Wei Yuyi smiled at Zhao Fang, who was looking at her curiously with bright eyes.

Zhao Fang smiled back, looked up at Xu Zaijing and said, "Brother Jing, who is this lady?"

Xu Zaijing lowered his head and smiled, "He's a relative of mine."

"Relatives?" Zhao Fang asked curiously and looked at Wei Yuyi again, his eyes becoming much more friendly.

Looking at the way Xu Zaijing and his group were dressed and their demeanor, they did not seem like ordinary wealthy people from Bian Jing.

When she heard the word "relative", Madam Huan looked at Wei Yuyi with surprise in her eyes.

"My great-aunt's cousin's aunt."

"oh oh!"

Zhao Fang's eyes turned, and he smiled and bowed to Wei Yuyi.

Seeing this scene, He Guan, who looked very powerful and arrogant, also hurriedly followed suit and bowed.

Wei Yuyi bowed again and said with a smile: "Excuse me, young master! Wu Lang, may I ask who this young master is?"

"hey-hey."

Zhao Fang, who obtained the new title, laughed out loud with joy and looked at Xu Zaijing happily.

Hearing Wei Yuyi's question, Xu Zaijing looked at Zhao Fang with some embarrassment.

Zhao Fang understood, smiled and bowed, saying, "Madam Wei, I am Jing'er's younger brother, and I am here to have a drink with Jing'er today."

When Zhao Fang was speaking, He Guan reacted quickly and lowered his head to hide the shock in his eyes.

Xu Zaijing smiled and nodded.

Wei Yuyi nodded.

Xu Zaijing said, "Madam Wei, you guys go ahead and do your work while we go up first."

"Everyone, take care."

Wei Yuyi bowed again.

After Xu Zaijing and his group left, Wei Yuyi went downstairs with Madam Huan.

Walking up the stairs, Madam Huan looked up again.

At the entrance to the backyard from the first floor of Fanlou, Wei Yuyi and the other man both put on warm cloaks.

We left the warm lobby and came to the shaded courtyard. Although it was noon, the backyard was still very cold.

While waiting for her carriage to arrive, Madam Huan considered for a while and said, "Sister Wei, let's settle this deal!"

Fan Building, 3rd Floor,

At the door of the private room,

Xu Dalang Zaiduan smiled and welcomed Zhao Fang into the private room.

After Zhao Fang entered,

Zaiduan looked anxious, and looked at his younger brother with some confusion in his eyes, and said anxiously in a low voice: "Xiaowu, what's going on? Why is the emperor here?"

Xu Zaijing looked at Zhao Fang who was waiting for him and whispered, "I only learned about your majesty's order after I entered the palace."

"Then should I tell everyone the identity of the prince?"

"This matter has been discussed in the palace! The prince said that knowing his identity would make it uncomfortable for everyone to eat. Let's tell them after the matter is over."

Zaiduan nodded with a look of emotion on his face: "I will explain to your Majesty and the prince about their consideration when the time comes."

Xu Zaijing smiled.

Before entering the private room, Xu Zaijing glanced outside and nodded to Zhao Meifeng, who was still a little thin, not far away.

Outside the private room,
Zhao Meifeng watched Xu Zaijing enter the private room, and said to his subordinates beside him, "The wine in the private room next to the four medical officers should be served a little slower."

The subordinate responded in a low voice.

In the private room,
Seeing Xu Zaijing and his men coming in, everyone in the room bowed and saluted.

Greetings came from Wulang and Jinger. Xu Zaijing smiled and bowed in return.

Zhao Fang, who was standing aside, watched with sparkling eyes.

Lu Junyi, the disciple of Master Zhou Tongzhou, who was much more mature than before, asked with a smile: "Wu Lang, which family is this young man from? He looks very noble and elegant!"

Zhao Fang couldn't suppress the smile, and imitated Xu Zaijing's gesture of bowing and smiling: "My last name is Fang Zhao, and my family is related to Marquis Tuoxi."

"So he's a relative of the Cao family?"

"Then why did you take the Lu family's car, Zhao brother?" Guo Kui asked in some confusion.

"Hehe, the younger brother of the Lu family was a guest at my house. I just thought it was troublesome to hire a car, so I just used his car."

"oh oh!"

"Brother Duan, how about you introduce me to something?"

Xu Zaijing quickly grabbed his elder brother's arm as he was about to bow.

Zaiduan also reacted quickly. He put the hand that was blocked by his younger brother behind his back and stretched out the other hand, saying, "Zhaozhao, brother! This is my future deputy general, Lu Junyi, who is from Daming Prefecture!"

"Brother Zhao, thank you for your courtesy!" Lu Junyi bowed with a smile.

"I know you. You were one of the pioneers in the night attack on the city in Baigaohouqu! Jing'er and I praised you!" Zhao Fang looked at Lu Junyi and said with shining eyes.

Lu Junyi raised his eyebrows and smiled at Xu Zaijing again, with a full expression of 'thank you brother for praising me in front of others'.

Lu Junyi and Xu Zaijing had competed with the Jin warriors on the polo field before, so they were familiar with each other.

Zaiduan continued, "In Baigao, Junyi tamed a new snow-white horse, but he was so proud of it!"

Hearing this, Lu Junyi laughed even more happily and waved his hands, saying, "General, what are you talking about! My horse is no match for Jing'er's horses. There is no comparison!"

Everyone nodded, there was no objection to this.

"This is Wang Yan, whose ancestral home is Shezhou. He knows the Baigao language and is an excellent spearman. Previously, he, along with brother Wu Song, brother Pang Wanchun, and brother Deng Yuanjue, accompanied the Li family demons to persuade the Baigao to surrender."

"I know about this! You guys are really brave."

The four people who were named smiled and cupped their hands, "Thank you, Brother Zhao, for the compliment!"

"This is Guo Kui, his home is on Xishuimenwai Street."

Guo Kui smiled and bowed: "You are polite, Young Master."

"These two are Fang Ding and Fang Jie."

"Hehe, young master, we are actually from the same family!" The Fang brothers, who look somewhat similar, said with a smile.

Zhao Fang smiled and nodded.

Zaiduan looked at the Fang brothers helplessly. This was almost a trap.

"This is Deng Yuanjue, he is from the same hometown as Wang Yan."

Zhao Fang smiled and said, "I've heard that Jing'er said you're quite strong."

"What Wulang said really humiliates me."

Deng Yuanjue bowed with an embarrassed look on his face.

Now that everyone has been introduced,

Zhao Fang asked, "Brother Duan, Viscount Zhu and Captain Di haven't come back yet?"

"Yes."

"Alas, it's a pity that I can't see him."

Xu Zaijing on the side said: "It's okay, Di Jing and Guo Kui are equally skilled in martial arts, and seeing Guo Kui is like seeing Di Jing."

"Thank you for the compliment, Wulang!" Guo Kui said with a smile.

"Come on, everyone, take a seat!" Zaiduan greeted with a smile.

Everyone responded,

Zaiduan was sitting restlessly and was pushed to the main seat by Wu Song and his men.

Xu Zaijing used the excuse of taking care of his younger relative to let Zhao Fang sit above him.

then,

In the private room,
Zhao Fang was used to seeing the gentle and soft-spoken eunuchs and ladies-in-waiting in the palace.

Seeing these rough guys in the army, they started pushing and shoving, laughing and making room for their seats.

Zhao Fang, who had never seen such a scene before, couldn't help laughing when he heard the men's words.

After a while of quarreling,

After everyone sat down,
The waiter brought in a steady stream of dishes, and soon the table was full.

Along with the dishes came jars of fine wine.

"Come on, fill your own glass!"

Zaiduan, who was sitting in the main seat, said.

When everyone was pouring wine, Xu Zaijing looked at Zhao Fang who was leaning towards his wine jar and shook his head.

When everyone raised their glasses,
aside,
Qingyun came over carrying a food box.

"Sir, the freshly roasted duck has just been delivered."

"Which one?" asked Zhao Fang on the side.

"It was sent here by the chief eunuch of His Majesty, dressed in casual clothes." Qingyun said in a very low voice.

Amid the noise, only Zhao Fang and Xu Zaijing could hear Qingyun's voice.

After Xu Zaijing nodded, Qingyun opened the food box.

The roasted duck inside was shiny and steaming, and next to it was a knife for cutting the duck, a pot of wine and a wine glass.

Looking at the steaming dough cakes under the roast duck, Xu Zaijing looked at Zhao Fang and asked, "Has this way of eating spread to the palace?"

Zhao Fang smiled and nodded.

Xu Zaijing turned to Qingyun and said, "Bring up a few more roast ducks."

"Yes, son."

After three rounds of wine and five kinds of dishes,

The food box sent from the palace was half empty.

Not much wine was drunk just now, so everyone was still a little reserved.

At this time, after more than a dozen bowls of wine, the atmosphere at the table gradually became heated.

From time to time, people stood up and brought wine bowls to toast Xu Zaijing, and Xu Zaijing accepted all the toasts.

More people toasted Zaiduan, and his face turned red from drinking so much.

The Fang brothers, who had drunk a lot of wine, also came over. After toasting Zaiduan and Xu Zaijing, they filled their wine bowls and raised them up, saying, "Brother Zhao, we are from the same family. We two brothers dare to toast you."

Zhao Fang smacked his lips, looked at Xu Zaijing with anticipation in his eyes, and whispered, "Father said I can drink."

Xu Zaijing glanced at the wine jug and wine glass still in the roast duck food box.

quickly,

The Fang brothers sat back in their chairs with satisfaction.

When others saw this, they all came over to toast.

The sun sets in the west,

Wu Song and Lu Junyi, who had drunk a lot, were arm wrestling on a small table with their bare chests.
Veins were exposed on their sturdy arms, and their faces were red with sweat from drinking and the room temperature.

"Snapped!"

Wu Song's arm was pressed onto the table by Lu Junyi.

"Okay! Hahahaha."

The crowd started to make a noise.

Seeing the excitement, Zhao Fang, who was standing aside and watching, looked at Xu Zaijing with a smile.

Xu Zaijing smiled, shook his head, and patted Wu Song who was sitting there sighing.

Wu Song looked back at Xu Zaijing and quickly stood up and gave up his seat.

Xu Zaijing sat down, put his left elbow on the small table, looked at everyone and said, "Who will come?"

After Guo Kui and Deng Yuanjue looked at each other, at Guo Kui's signal, Deng Yuanjue moved another chair over.

Then they sat opposite each other.

Behind them were He Guan and Wu Song queuing up.

Xu Zaijing then placed his right hand on the small table: "Come!"

It was still bright that day,

Zhao Fang has returned to the palace.

Early the next morning,
Zaiduan looked at Lu Junyi and others who stayed in Fanlou for one night and called them together.
"Everyone, I have something to tell you."

(End of this chapter)