The copy of the universe from the journey to the west

Chapter 224: Targeting? Suppression! (asking for monthly votes)

"My Zhu family is first in the list!?"

Zhu Youpeng was stunned at first, then he exclaimed, his voice rising three points higher.

Somewhat unbelievable.

His family used to be not as good as the Lu family. Sometimes they would be moved to the fourth column. But how come they are in the first column now?!

"Yes."

The servant nodded, looking very respectful.

Normally speaking, those in the first column must be people who are at least well-known in one continent.

"Father, this should be related to Shao Tianshi." Zhu Anqi reminded in a low voice.

Zhu Youpeng came to his senses. He thought that his Zhu family must have taken advantage of Master Lu Shaotian's influence. He then looked at Lu Lin and the others: "Brother Lu, this..."

Lu Lin said stiffly, "It's okay, Brother Zhu, just do what you want, don't make things difficult for the master."

"Well, blame me for not telling you earlier."

Zhu Youpeng blamed himself and then smiled, "But fortunately, Brother Lu has always been in the third row, so he is used to it. Hehe... Then Brother Lu, I will go."

Having said that, he left with his son and Wang Xingdao.

Habit?

I am used to my seat, but your seat is so much higher than mine, I am not used to it!

There is no way to say this clearly.

Lu Lin could only keep a stiff face as he followed the servants to the seats in the third row with everyone else.

The seating order is clear and there are distinctions of high and low.

The host and the guests sit opposite each other, with the host sitting in two rows in an eight-shaped formation, while the other guests are divided into a fan shape, with one person per table in the first row, two people per table in the second row, and one family per table in the third row.

As you can imagine, although five people can sit at a two-meter long table, they may not be able to be so rude, so only two people can sit at it, and the extra people can only sit in two rows at the back.

Of course, the third row is better, but starting from the fourth row, two or even three families sit together.

At the end of the row, there were long tables facing each other, where the lowest-ranking guests could sit.

However, the guests in the last row had worked hard and struggled their way up from the lower classes.

Everyone felt very satisfied to be able to attend a banquet of this scale. Naturally, no one was picky and everyone sat down happily.

Those before the three rows all have a heritage, and their sitting postures and manners show that they are extremely well-educated.

Lu Lin and Lu Chen sat at the table, while Lu Xiujing, Shu Jizhen and Sun Youyue sat behind them.

The people in the front were toasting each other and laughing, but the people in the back didn't dare to speak loudly or even eat with big mouthfuls. They all pricked up their ears and tried hard to listen to the conversation of the important people in the front row.

Otherwise, when you hear important people talking about things related to you, you will not have time to react.

Lu Lin was the same. She had no appetite and just wanted to listen to the conversation between the big shots.

It was fine at the beginning, there would be an opening ceremony before the banquet started.

This is a good opportunity to make a name for the guests.

Xie Hongwei, the head of the Xie family, gave a topic and asked many guests to write lyrics and poems.

Many people came well prepared and were very enthusiastic.

At the end of this session, the outstanding members of the Xie family gave a summary.

The story ends with comments from Xie Huilian, Xie Lingyun, Xie Huiyuan, and other guests of noble status who came.

Xie Hongwei sat high above, in the main seat, and rewarded the top three winners with some rare treasures or a handwritten calligraphy.

This is fame. After this, these rewarded guests will become famous in the Three Wus and even in the entire Liu Song the next day!
Whether you want to be a carefree hermit or enter a high-ranking official position, you have something to rely on.

After that, the banquet began to get down to business. After three rounds of wine and five dishes, the mood began to pick up.

Lu Lin stretched her neck and listened carefully.

But after just listening to a few words, he looked at Lu Chen beside him with some embarrassment.

Because there are many Taoists and monks coming today, including many famous ones, and what they are talking about now are all related to Taoist and Buddhist practice, especially the recent wind direction in Jiankang.

Several monks and Taoists implied that the Shangqing Sect was not a big sect, and the so-called "Master Lu" was nothing more than a traitor.

When he said this, he turned his gaze towards Master Lu, Lu Xingdao.

The Xie family didn't care either, and Xie Lingyun from the Xie family even mocked the Shangqing Sect.

Obviously, this was well prepared!
Even Zhu Youpeng's seat was moved to the first row, which might have been intentional.

Lu Lin noticed Zhu Youpeng's uneasy attitude.

The expression of that 'Master Lu' was also extremely ugly, a warm red appeared on his handsome face, and his bright eyes seemed to be on fire.

However, she was outnumbered and soon lost her voice under the siege of so many old foxes. She could only listen to others' comments on Shangqing Sect and Master Lu Tianshi.

When Lu Lin saw this scene, the anger in her heart dissipated a lot.

Originally he was a little jealous of Zhu Youpeng, but now... the jealousy has completely disappeared.

However, he naturally also had to take care of the feelings of the Taoist priest beside him, and even turned around to look at his son Lu Xiujing.

But it would have been fine if I hadn't turned around. As soon as I turned around and took a quick look, I was no longer worried.

Because among the five people, it seemed that no one except him was paying attention to the movements in the front row.

Lu Chen didn't have so many taboos. The Xie family was indeed the top aristocratic family of the time, and the wine and food at the banquet were impeccable.

Later generations' Michelin and the like cannot possibly compare with it.

Although the ingredients and seasonings were not as diverse as those in later generations, the chefs from these aristocratic families had made great use of them. Each dish looked extremely beautiful and tasted excellent.

Lu Chen did not eat in vain, he also took a few plates and handed them to Shu Jizhen, Lu Xiujing and the other two behind him.

What Lu Lin saw was the scene of four people feasting on their food. Lu Chen even reminded him, "Master Lu, eat. I heard your stomach growling a long time ago. If you don't eat, we will eat it all."

Lu Chen chuckled.

The corners of Lu Lin's mouth twitched slightly twice, and then he nodded and said, "Eat, eat now."

Then he symbolically picked up two pieces of pastry and started eating, but they were tasteless.

"Master, are you really not going to take care of it?"

Shu Jizhen couldn't help it in the end. Seeing his niece being bullied in front, he sent a message to Lu Chen tentatively.

Lu Chen said calmly: "Eat yours, they are talking about me, not you..."

Just as I said this, I heard a Taoist from the Heavenly Master Sect in front of me say disdainfully: "The two previous successors of the Shangqing Sect, Xu Huangmin, were incompetent and powerless, and Wang Lingqi was powerful but without virtue. How can such a Taoist tradition be called the orthodox one of our Taoist sects? And how can they teach a Heavenly Master? In my opinion, they are just empty words, flattering, and winning the favor of the emperor."

"..."

Lu Chen looked at Shu Jizhen speechlessly: "Well, I said it this time."

Shu Ji really felt helpless.

Meanwhile, up ahead, Lu Xingdao had already started arguing with the Taoist from the Tianshi Dao.

Lu Chen squinted his eyes at Zhang Jiao who was sitting next to him and asked, "Which brother of yours is this?"

"Brother? I don't have such a brother."

Zhang Jiao shook his head repeatedly: "Not all the people on Longhu Mountain are from my Zhang family. There are also some people with other surnames. This Zhang Hu is a person with another surname. The reason for his surname is Zhang is that he was originally the son-in-law of the Right Divine High Priest. He married my Zhang family's daughter and married into the family, so he took the Zhang family surname. His cultivation talent is relatively good among his family. The descendants of the Right Divine High Priest are all a bunch of trash. He was the tallest among the short ones, so he was lucky enough to be promoted to the Chief High Priest."

Zhang Hu of Tianshi Dao was the chief priest of Yangzhou, and was at the same level as Zhang Feng. His own level of Taoist practice was that of Yuanshen Zhenren.

It's just that he is the product of the power struggle in Longhu Mountain. After Zhang Feng broke through, the high priest promoted him to the position in order to prevent his rights from being divided.

Although his cultivation level is the primordial spirit, it has too many impurities and is the weakest primordial spirit. The evil spirit in his body is about to come out.

In addition to Zhang Hu, who was Yuanshen Zhenren, there was another monk present who was also Yuanshen Dharmakā, Master Tanji of the Dazhuangyan Temple. Kumarajiva's disciple Sengzhao once wrote "Non-Empty Void", defining Buddhism into three sects, while Tanji expanded it into Six Schools and Seven Sects. He was very famous at the time, but he was very old.

Master Tanji was also one of the few Buddhist monks who did not attend the War of the Unparalleled Conference at Donglin Temple.

At this time, Tan Ji heard this and said to Zhang Hu: "I have communicated with the monks of Donglin Temple. The monks of Donglin Temple are also dissatisfied with the internal disputes caused by Xu Huangmin, Wang Lingqi and others in Lushan. I believe that Lord Lingyun is very clear about this."

Xie Lingyun on the side nodded slightly. He was one of the Eighteen Great Sages of the White Lotus Society. When Huiyuan died, he personally wrote an article to commemorate him. Naturally, he had a very close relationship with the Donglin Temple, and his words were authoritative.

Several people were talking at the same time, and Lu Xingdao couldn't get a word in.

She was an imposter in the first place and had no idea what had happened in Lushan.

Even her own disguise had been seen through.

Zhang Hu and Tan Ji were either Yuanshen Zhenren or Dharma-Appearance Eminent Monk, so Lu Xingdao's disguise could not be hidden from the two of them.

However, neither of them had any intention of exposing the truth.

Their original intention was to suppress the rising momentum of the Shangqing Sect, which would be profitable for both the Tianshi Dao and Buddhism.

Incense is their foundation. The Shangqing sect has many believers, so the ones with the least believers are naturally the large sects with the largest proportion.

If Lu Xingdao is a fake, that's even better. No matter his cultivation or strength, he cannot be compared with them. After today, so many people will be watching on the scene.

The news that Master Lu Shao was left speechless by the arguments of the immortals and monks of Tianshi Dao and Zhuangyan Temple would also spread to other areas in a very short time.

By then, the prestige of the two will skyrocket!

The endless supply of incense will naturally increase the power, right?

By then, even if the so-called Master Lu Tian from the Shangqing Sect personally showed up to refute it, it would just feel like hindsight.

"Can you still eat?" Zhang Jiao looked at him and said.

"If nothing else, the food here tastes pretty good."

Lu Chen handed Lu Xiujing another dish.

Lu Xiujing couldn't see Zhang Jiao, nor could he hear what Zhang Jiao said. He thought Lu Chen was talking to him, so he nodded and commented seriously, "It's really good."

He had tasted better, but the food at this banquet was top-notch in terms of appearance, aroma and taste.

“The food is good, but the quantity is a little small.”

Lu Chen looked around and saw a maid serving him, so he waved his hand.

The maid thought he was busy and came over immediately. "Sir, are you going to Gongxuan?" the maid asked in a low voice.

This is unique to banquets hosted by princes and nobles. The maids are here to facilitate leading guests to the toilet.

Gongxuan means toilet, but it is not polite to call it toilet, so high-ranking officials and dignitaries naturally use more elegant names.

Lu Chen waved his hand: "I'm not going to the toilet, I just want to ask if I can have more food? The food tastes good, and there's not enough for the five of us."

After these words were spoken, not only the maid was stunned, but also Lu Lin and others were stunned.

The maid took a while to react, and asked uncertainly, "Does your Excellency mean to... add more food?"

"correct."

Lu Chen nodded.

The maid calmed herself down and said, "I'll go and ask."

She didn't know what to say. It was the first time that a customer asked for more food.

Then he turned around and went to find the manager.

This scene stunned the people sitting around.

The look he gave Lu Lin also became a little strange.

Lu Lin was a little overwhelmed, and said in a low voice with an awkward look: "Master, this scene is not suitable for adding food."

"Can't you tell me you're not full?"

Lu Chen said helplessly: "I thought the Xie family would make sure we were well fed."

As he said this, he shook his head with regret.

These words made many people around him look at him.

Lu Chen's voice was actually not loud, but somehow it reached the ears of many people.

Originally, everyone was watching the two immortal monks in front of them criticizing the Shangqing Sect, when suddenly these words came out.

Everyone turned around in surprise, wanting to see who was speaking.

Even Zhang Hu, Tan Ji and others who were debating all looked in the direction of Lu Chen.

Xie Hong, who was sitting in the first seat, smiled and said, "Haha, my Xie family has never treated guests unfairly. Come on! Give this one..."

"Taoist Ruchen." Lu Chen said.

Taoist Ruchen?

Xie Hongwei felt familiar with the name, but he couldn't remember it for a moment, so he said, "Send some more food to this Taoist Ruchen. Make sure he is full. Taoist Ruchen, how do you do this?"

Lu Chen nodded and bowed, "It's me, Meng Lang. It turns out that the Xie family is not unable to afford it, but they just like to keep people in suspense."

Xie Hongwei was stunned.

A young man from the Xie family could not help but stand up and shouted, "How dare you! Which Taoist priest are you from? How dare you be so rude!"

"Hey, Huixuan, please be patient."

Xie Hongwei pressed his hand slightly.

"But brother..."

"Sit down!" Xie Hongwei said in a flat voice.

Seeing this, Xie Huixuan could only bow and say, "Yes, brother."

Only then did he sit down in his seat, but his eyes were still fixed on Lu Chen's direction.

This Taoist is simply not knowing how to live or die!
Not only him, most of the young people in the Xie family were staring at Lu Chen with anger.

Although what Lu Chen said only meant a small matter, it was a great insult to the young masters of the Xie family!

Of course, there are exceptions. For example, Xie Huixuan's brother Xie Huilian stared at Lu Xingdao with a dazed expression on his face. Even if a servant behind him reminded him again and again, he couldn't help but look away again as soon as he came to his senses.

What a handsome Taoist priest!
"Master Ruchen, has my Xie family ever offended you?"

Xie Hong asked with a slight smile.

Lu Chen shook his head repeatedly: "I dare not, I dare not, Lord Hongwei really embarrassed me. I am just a wild Taoist, I dare not go against the Xie family."

Xie Hongwei's face froze.

The meaning of Lu Chen's words was normal, but his tone was somewhat intriguing. In addition, when he said it in this kind of situation, it always made people feel a bit weird.

Seeing this, Xie Hongwei looked at Lu Lin, who was sitting at the same table with Lu Chen: "Brother Qingyun, does the Lu family have any opinion on the Xie family?"

Lu Lin was startled and stood up quickly: "Master Hongwei has misunderstood. Taoist Ruchen is just a Taoist priest and doesn't know worldly things..."

"Haha, what an ignorant person you are."

The one who interrupted Lu Lin was Zhang Hu from the Tianshi Dao. He sneered, "You are from the Shangqing Dao, right? All the Shangqing disciples are so rude!"

Then he turned to Hong Weigong and said, "Thank you, sir. There is the mark of Shangqing Sect on the clothes of this heretic. It seems that I and the Taoist friends have touched the pain points of these heretic, so they are speaking without thinking and trying to find faults and cause trouble."

"Oh."

Xie Hong smiled and looked at Lu Chen: "Is the Taoist really a disciple of Shangqing Sect?"

Lu Chen chuckled and said, "That's right."

Xie Hongwei nodded upon seeing this and whispered, "Come on! Please ask this Taoist priest to leave. My Xie family does not welcome such rude and arrogant people."

In an instant, several strong slaves walked towards Lu Chen.

Lu Lin's face turned pale. This had completely offended the Xie family!

Lu Xiujing and Sun Youyue looked at each other and saw the excitement in each other's eyes.

Is the Taoist master going to take action?!

Shu Jizhen had quietly raised his hand and made a seal. As long as Lu Chen gave the order, he would tear down this crappy Xie Garden immediately!
He had already gotten tired of listening!
At this moment, a clear and sharp voice suddenly resounded throughout the venue: "Wait!"

Lu Xingdao stood up from her seat suddenly. She stared at Xie Hongwei and said, "Is this the Xie family's way of entertaining guests? They chased guests away halfway. I have never known when the Xie family had such a rule. Could it be that this is specifically targeting my fellow Taoists from the Shangqing Sect?"

"Ahem, it seems that Mr. Xie has done something that caused Master Lu Shaotian to misunderstand something."

Xie Hong smiled at Lu Xing and said, "The Xie family does not have such a rule, but I can make the Xie family have such a rule in the future. Master Lu...what do you think?"

In an instant, the whole place was silent!

Everyone stared at the two of them without saying anything.

Xie Hongwei's words were no different from the Shangqing Sect's falling out!

Now everyone wants to see Lu Xingdao's reaction.

At this moment, Lu Xingdao's face turned red and then pale.

If she was really Master Lu Shao, she would have snorted coldly and sent a message to her father, the old master, to let him handle it personally.

but……

Her title of Master Lu is completely fake!

Zhu Anqi, who was beside him, was so upset about this matter!

"Young...Young Heavenly Master..."

He trembled all over and shouted softly.

My Master Lu, please say something!

But Lu Xingdao couldn't utter a word at this moment.

Bow down and surrender?

Then what’s the point of her pretending to be Master Lu this time?
Pressure-resistant hard cap?

Her shoulders aren't that thick yet!
At this time, Lu Xingdao was in a dilemma, unable to advance or retreat.

"Brother, Hui Lian feels that Master Lu has good intentions. Our Xie family does not have the rule of driving people away. If this gets out, won't someone say that our Xie family is bullying others by taking advantage of their power?"

Suddenly, a voice broke the deadlock.

Xie Hongwei narrowed his eyes slightly and looked at the person who was speaking.

This person was none other than Xie Huilian from the Xie family!

He just felt a stuffy feeling in his chest, which made his throat feel sweet.

He really didn't expect that it was his Xie family who ruined his show!

Did this little bastard see that the young man couldn't walk?!
"My Xie family doesn't have the rule of driving people out, but if someone keeps provoking the Xie family, do we have to invite him to stay for tea?"

Xie Lingyun said lightly: "Hui Lian, you are drunk. Stop talking."

"Fifth brother, I didn't drink..."

Xie Huilian was about to say that he was not drunk, but was grabbed by his younger brother Xie Huixuan and fell to sit down.

Xie Huilian wanted to say something, but Xie Huilian pressed a finger on his acupuncture point, making him unable to speak and move instantly.

Xie Huixuan smiled and said, "Master, what my elder brother said is right. My brother is just drunk."

"Ah."

Xie Hongwei's complexion improved slightly and he nodded.

Xie Huilian and Xie Huixuan are from the sixth house, that is, descendants of Xie Tie, while he is from the third house. His grandfather is Xie An, and he has always been the head of the Xie family.

The father of Xie Huilian and Xie Huixuan was killed in the Sun En Rebellion three years ago. There is no one in the Sixth House who can resist the Liang Dynasty. Now the two brothers are in an awkward position in the Xie family. Xie Huilian's literary talent is indeed good and is valued by Xie Lingyun, but his love for Longyang has also ruined him.

If it weren't for Xie Lingyun from the first wife who helped to speak, and if it weren't for Xie Huixuan who was very aware of the situation and knew when to speak and when not to speak.

Otherwise, Xie Hongwei would have been thinking about when to replace the main branch of the sixth house.

Xie Hongwei turned his head and looked at the person in front of him. No matter who it was, no one dared to look at them and they all lowered their heads.

Xie Hongwei smiled with a hint of satisfaction, then looked down at his son Xie Zhuang, rubbed his little head, and then looked up.

But his expression was very cold at this time: "Master Lu, I respect Shangqing Sect very much, but it does not mean that people from Shangqing Sect can do whatever they want in my Xie family and challenge the dignity of my Xie family!"

(End of this chapter)