Datang: Salted fish at the beginning, Gao Yang was given marriage by Li Er

412 Trouble

main hall.

In the center of the hexagonal extension, a round platform with a diameter of one foot is paved with red velvet carpet. Four dark red wood steps are set at inflection points and meander upwards, connecting the eaves outside the six-story private room loft. Red candles outline the shape of the dome. Six large pillars of vermilion lacquer and a glazed lampshade reflect the colander pattern of seven luminous pearls and goji berries on the top, which is extraordinarily magnificent like a dream.

It was the first time for Li Xian to see such a unique restaurant in the capital, and he couldn't help but admire the wisdom of the ancient craftsmen and the ingenious workmanship of the whole building.

Tapping.

The sound of feet stepping on the wooden steps interrupted Li Xian's thoughts. Looking back, he saw a woman in her thirties, wearing a light blue narrow-sleeved shirt and shaking a round fan. The heavy makeup gave people a cold and arrogant feeling, not easy to provoke.

The drunken guests beside him also seemed to be in awe of this person and avoided him one after another. Even the chattering women who had surrounded Li Xian and his party just now shut up in a timely manner.

"The sixth-floor private room is prepared, three young masters, please."

Stopping at the last step, the woman leaned against the railing of the wooden steps, looked at the three of them lightly, and spoke flatly.

"This is the big shopkeeper of the restaurant. The drinker calls Mother Fang. No one knows the origin. It's very mysterious."

Covering the corner of his mouth with a folding fan in his hand, Qin Huaidao turned his head slightly and explained something to Li Xian who had just arrived.

Looking at the woman who was two steps away, her cheeks were covered in thick and white powder, and the strong and pungent fragrance that came with it made Li Xian inexplicably disgusted, and couldn't help frowning.

Perhaps seeing Li Xian's unkind expression, Qin Huaidao reminded.

"This woman has always been cold and unreasonable, but she is actually good in her heart."

"Brother Li, don't underestimate this person. Since the establishment of Zuihualou, no one has dared to cause trouble for decades. Even the children of princes and noble officials have been extremely restrained."

Li Xian nodded slightly, then followed Cheng Chumo and Qin Huaidao's footsteps.

Think about it, if a female class can gain a foothold in the city of Chang'an where there are many high-ranking officials, and manage such a large property without much power in their hands, it must be impossible.

However, this visit was also to cater to the grand invitation of the two friends and his desire to seek novelty. He thought he would not come again in the future, so Li Xian didn't take this matter to heart.

After going up to the attic and entering the private room, Li Xian imitated the two of them and sat cross-legged to cover the white velvet floor. In a short while, a woman dressed in elegant and cool clothes brought wine and rice to the table, and the room was dimly lit by the candlelight , two elegant women leaning on Li Xian's side, one on the left and the other on the right, one serving dishes and the other pouring wine. Their white and firm calves are faintly visible in the light veil, which is really pleasing to the eye and makes it difficult to look away.

Li Xian originally thought that the women here would be as unrestrained as those at the front door, but they seemed to be able to read people's hearts and seldom spoke.

"Brother Li, you don't need to be so restrained if you let yourselves go wild today. When you come to this place, forget about the previous trivial matters. Come, brother, I will toast you."

Cheng Chumo put one arm around the waist of the woman on the side of his upper body, and raised his wine glass to toast to Li Xian who was a bit shy.

Li Xian smiled awkwardly, took the wine glass raised by the woman, raised it, and drank it down in one gulp.

"Even though the past has passed, the future will follow one after another. It is really difficult for the three mansions to hand over invitations."

"Is there such a thing?"

Qin Huaidao and Cheng Chumo suddenly raised their heads and looked over.

Li Xian nodded slightly, frowning slightly.

"The Changsun Mansion, the Prince's Mansion, and the Prince Wei's Mansion all have invitations. You must be able to guess the contents without me telling you."

When the names of these palaces were mentioned, the woman sitting with her naturally knew that the three of them were going to talk about business, so she stood up and gave a blessing.

"The three sons are slow to use. I invite the singer to come and play pure heart for you. If you have orders, call me Yu'er."

Seeing Qin Huaidao waving his hands, the three of them left gracefully, and when the door was closed, Cheng Chumo came up to him.

"Brother Li! This matter is no small matter!"

"Elder Wen has a very close relationship with Changsun's mansion. The fact that Changsun's mansion can hand over the invitation card is likely to reconcile the matter."

"It would be fine to say that there is only the Changsun Mansion and the family, but the meaning of involving the two princes will be different."

Qin Huaidao took a sip of the wine and calmed down slightly.

"In recent years, the King of Wei has become famous, and he often goes in and out of the court, and is highly praised by the ministers of the court."

"However, the former crown prince Li Chengqian did not have much achievements after he grew older. Although there are many talented people and guests under his family, it is really not impressive enough."

"Privately, many courtiers said that if His Majesty spoils King Wei like this, the position of heir may be changed."

Li Xian leaned back slightly, resting his elbows on his thighs.

"That's what worries me too."

"Now that the matter of Mr. Wen is not completely over, these courtiers must have been talking about me in private. Fortunately, His Majesty stepped forward to temporarily suppress the matter. If you are caught in the prince's battle this time, it is tantamount to standing on the sidelines of the court. The cusp of public opinion."

"I, Li Xian, don't have so much leisure time to get involved in these crown prince's messes!"

There was a brief silence in the house, Cheng Chumo was really not good at infighting in the officialdom, so he frowned and poured Li Xian some wine.

"In my opinion, Brother Li simply ignores it."

"Now that I am in the firearms camp, outsiders are not allowed to enter, and others are not allowed to leave. As long as Brother Li stays in the firearms camp for half a month, pretending not to know about it, until the firearms are completed."

Hey~
Qin Huaidao sighed softly, took the wine cup, and entered the cold grape wine, the whole person was refreshed, and the thoughts in his heart became clear.

"Too simple!"

"Brother Li is already involved in business with His Royal Highness King Wu, not to mention a friendship of more than a day or two. According to Brother Li's words, His Highness Wu Wang has completely shaken this matter off, and the entire court will surely know about it. Back then, these gossip civil servants, it doesn’t matter what your business is or personal affair, if you don’t have the stigma of King Wu’s party, you will be confirmed!”

"The so-called His Royal Highness, His Royal Highness King Wei will distribute invitations at the same time, but it is just an excuse to mediate, and most of them are asking for an answer from Brother Li himself."

Quite annoyed by his brother, he poured down the remaining fermented rice and smashed the cup to the table.

"Going to the banquet is a choice between His Highness the Crown Prince and His Highness the King of Wu. If you refuse, you will give up the excuse of King Wu's party."

"The three parties are not easy to offend, brother Li, this is difficult!"

Li Xian could also see the reason behind it, the hand holding the cup was slightly tightened, and the wine in the cup immediately rippled slightly.

"It's a blessing, not a disaster, it's a disaster that can't be avoided!"

"Since you have already got involved with the King of Wu right now, you might as well get in touch with the other two princes."

"In this way, it can be regarded as an agreement to let them show their special abilities."

In fact, Li Xian had thought about such a choice before, but he didn't expect that it would become a forced move now.

hiss~
Cheng Chumo's heart sank, and he turned his head slowly.

"This is also a good way, but the deeper you sink in, the more truth you can give to these courtiers."

"Brother Li should act cautiously."

The atmosphere in the private room was dull, and even Li Xian didn't have much joy on his face at the moment.

Qin Huaidao raised his cup to break the deadlock first, and walked in front of the two with a smile.

"Come on, let's not mention these trivial matters today."

"Brother Li, the two of us will carry it with you when the sky falls!"

"Drink, drink!"

(End of this chapter)