No matter if you are a human or an immortal, you can still farm for me after traveling through time!

It was very easy to find a quiet place in Zhao's house. They came down from the deer-viewing pavilion and walked around the rocks twice. The noisy sounds were instantly isolated behind them.

A single-eaved pavilion appears in a stone forest.

Different from the double-eaved pavilion formed by two small pavilions side by side where Zhao Liuguang lived before, this pavilion is not large in area. It is a structure in which a small pavilion is housed inside a large pavilion. The small pavilion is equipped with doors and windows, so one can enjoy the scenery comfortably regardless of winter or summer.

Zhou Mengsong and his friends, together with Ji Qingyue and Li Erlang, a total of seven or eight people, sat around the stone platform in the pavilion, boiling water and making tea.

Although these young men cannot cook, they are all good at making tea.

Except Zhou Mengsong, the others were all sons of high-ranking officials in Yuezhou. The reason they were so interested in Ji Qingyue was because they had recently heard some interesting stories from the northwest, the most shocking of which was "building a bridge in ten days". They originally thought that building a bridge in ten days was an exaggeration spread by people, but they never thought that a note written by Hong Yu, the magistrate of Shandan County, followed the caravan into the academy, and everyone believed that building a bridge in ten days was not just a boast of the people, and someone in the northwest really built a bridge in ten days.

Everyone couldn't wait to urge Ji Qingyue to answer their questions. The matter of building a bridge in ten days had been on their minds for a long time.

After a while, Ji Qingyue recounted the entire process of bridge construction, then took a sip of tea and ended the topic.

Everyone present was silent, all of them had a new understanding of Ji Qingyue. Zhou Mengsong even drank tea instead of wine: "Although my father is no longer the magistrate of Shandan County, he was still worried when he heard about the flood in Shandan. Fortunately, Mr. Ji offered a clever plan to resolve the crisis in Shandan."

Ji Qingyue waved his hands: "I don't deserve it, I don't deserve it. I believe that even if I am not there, there will be others who will step forward."

At this time, someone wondered: "Is Mr. Ji from the northwest?" He didn't look like it.

Compared with the sturdy Li Erlang and the tall Zhou Mengsong, these two pure northwestern people have larger bones. Even Zhou Mengsong, who is thin, looks a size bigger than these Jiangnan people when wearing the same long gown. This makes Ji Qingyue seem a little out of place between the two of them. No matter the speed and volume of his speech or his thin and handsome face, he seems to be more like one with them.

Ji Qingyue shook his head: "I am not from the northwest, I just came to Shandan by chance, so I moved to Shandan."

Zhou Mengsong asked: "Where is Mr. Ji from?"

Ji Qingyue couldn't help but answer, so he had to take it one step at a time: "I'm originally from Lingnan."

Lingnan, that is the barbaric land in the south in their impression. Different from the wilderness in the northwest, these two places are two extremes of barbarism. Moreover, many officials were demoted and criminals were punished because of Lingnan. Therefore, Lingnan is not considered a good place in people's perception.

Zhou Mengsong seemed unaware of the cold atmosphere in the pavilion: "Why did Mr. Ji come to the northwest?"

"My parents traveled back and forth between the north and south to do some small business, but bandits became more rampant and my parents disappeared and their whereabouts were unknown. I had no choice but to leave my hometown and head north to look for my parents."

Zhou Mengsong did not continue to ask. He nodded and said, "No wonder you stayed in the northwest. You don't have to worry about your life in the northwest with your vegetable business. It will be more convenient to find out the news about your father and mother if you have a firm foothold."

The questioning seemed to end here. Zhou Mengsong picked up the teacup and took a sip. Li Erlang suddenly interrupted: "Speaking of this, I wonder if Master Zhou knows that the house where Yuelang lives now has some connection with you."

Zhou Mengsong was stunned for a moment, twisting the small teacup and wondering, "What is fate?"

"The house where Yue Lang lives now was originally owned by a tax collector under Lord Zhou's rule. Before the tax collector left with Lord Zhou, he renovated the entire house, which really gave us a bargain."

"He! He just cares about those servants who have followed him all his life, and he is afraid that they will be treated badly. My father took him south because of his kindness. If you can get used to living in that house, it will be a good deed he has done." Zhou Mengsong didn't care: "Ji Langjun, are you used to living here? With a new house like this, you don't have to worry about repairs for decades, which can save a lot of repair costs."

"That's true."

As the sun gradually sets, the sky gradually darkens, and it looks like the feast will begin soon.

Zhou Mengsong ended the conversation at the right time and proposed to leave. They were of different status and could not sit together at the banquet, so the two groups separated and went to the main hall.

Ji Qingyue was puzzled by Zhou Mengsong's behavior, "Erlang, what do you think he means by this?"

If it weren't for the Lu Lu incident, Ji Qingyue would definitely believe that Zhou Mengsong was simply bringing his friends to meet the owner of the rumored Ten-Day Bridge Construction. Times are different now, and it's no wonder that Ji Qingyue is more suspicious. After all, the former Shandan County Magistrate Zhou Lanjian was full of doubts. He would rather believe that Zhou Mengsong's purpose of getting close was to borrow money than to believe that he had no intention at all.

Zhou Mengsong didn't seem to be looking for Li Erlang. He flattered Li Erlang for a few words and then ignored him. It seemed more like he was looking for himself. But it didn't make sense. He and Zhou Mengsong were not related at all. This was the first time they met. What was there about him that was worth Zhou Mengsong's attention?

Li Erlang raised his eyes and saw someone coming from the front, and whispered: "Let's talk about it after we go back."

It turned out that the servants of Zhao's house came with lanterns to invite the guests to take their seats.

The feast is about to begin.

Ji Qingyue was secretly excited. The feast has begun! It has finally begun!

They were not sure how many people the Zhao family had invited, because when they came to the main hall, they found that this was only a small part of the entire banquet. Most of the guests were businessmen who had cooperated with the Zhao family. There were no students who had passed the exam and officials from Yuezhou. They also met two old hunters who were hunting deer with Li Erlang.

Old Man He and Li Erlang had been through dangerous times, and they had a special relationship. He invited Li Erlang to join him later. "I saw Erlang and this young friend at the Deer Appreciation Platform just now, and I wanted to go over and greet them, but Erlang was busy. Those students are not simple people, and I know a few sons of officials among them. Did they not embarrass Erlang?"

After Li Erlang and Old Man He introduced Ji Qingyue's identity, the three of them found an open space and stood there talking for a while.

"Only the three of us got the invitation to go hunting deer this time. If Erlang hadn't come, I would have left after eating!" Another old hunter brought his family to the banquet. Old Man He was alone. Although the Zhao family's servants never neglected him, he was out of tune with the lively environment around him. He felt like a thorn in his back. If it weren't for the rare opportunity to eat a feast of delicacies, he would not have come! "I don't like to look at garden scenery. I have been running around in the mountains and forests all my life. I have seen a lot of scenery. I am only waiting for one thing in the deer park!" After saying this, the old man laughed.

Li Erlang looked around. The banquet hall was very large and filled with round tables. Everywhere he looked, he saw businessmen who were unwilling to give up this social opportunity and were actively expanding their network. There was no one around Old Man He who he knew, so it was no wonder that he felt so uneasy.

"Before going to the Deer Garden, Yue Lang and I saw the young master and Miss Chu strolling together in the garden in front. The young master wanted to go to the Deer Garden with me, but Miss Chu seemed reluctant..."

Old Man He recalled the scene at that time and sighed tiredly: "Alas... Earlier, the young master and Miss Chu entered the garden to appreciate the deer. No matter how Miss Chu teased them, the two beasts refused to call and almost bumped into Miss Chu. Miss Chu was furious about this. If I hadn't stayed far away, I would have been affected as well."

It turned out to be the case.

"It would have been great if Erlang was there at that time." Old Man He was still frightened, but when he thought about how Li Erlang had successfully lured the elk to call on the deer viewing platform, and how they would not be blamed if the news came to the young master, the old man's mood finally calmed down a lot: "This feast is not only to entertain the successful students, but also to announce to everyone that good things are coming to the Zhao and Chu families..."

At this time, the sound of rapid gongs and drums came from a certain direction of the banquet hall. At some point, the curtain that had been covering the opposite side of the banquet hall had been quietly pulled up, revealing a square stage. The curtains under the two doors of "Xiang Ru" and "Jiang Exit" concealed the hustle and bustle of the backstage. The musicians on the left and right of the stage played pre-performance music to prepare for the official opening.

Almost at the same time, a heavy sound of footsteps accompanied by heavy panting came closer and closer. Four sturdy servants were seen carrying a huge wine jar and slowly coming from the corner. They walked into the main hall step by step with difficulty.

Before the wine jar hits the ground, the rich aroma of wine has already spread, instantly tempting the guests' thirst for wine.

Old Man He and Li Erlang couldn't help but take a deep breath. It smelled so good! It smelled so good! Needless to say, this wine must be delicious!

"It's started! The banquet is about to begin!" Old Man He turned around excitedly and took Li Erlang and Ji Qingyue to their seats.

The wine jar was as tall as a person, and the servants needed to work together to steady it when it landed. A circle of people surrounded the wine jar, and as the four servants carrying the wine jar slowly put down their burdens, the wine jar landed steadily with a dull sound.

The wine boy climbed up the ladder with a big wine ladle on his back and stirred the rice wine in the vat, gurgling--

The troupe is about to start performing, and the aroma of fine wine is tempting.

A line of maids holding colorful glazed pots came slowly, and the wine boy held a long-handled wine ladle as big as his face, and scooped the fine wine from the large jar into the pot steadily like a juggler.

The wine is already in front of us, and the long-awaited delicacies finally appear on the stage with the rapid sound of gongs and drums. Servants carrying dishes come in one after another, and each eight-treasure plate contains a dish.

Delicacies of all kinds, including eight delicacies from land and sea, eight delicacies from mountains, eight delicacies from the sea, eight delicacies from grasses and eight delicacies from birds. All kinds of precious ingredients that have been seen and not seen before are matched together, using different cooking methods, and trying every effort to bring out the deliciousness of the ingredients to the extreme.

Even though the table was already full of dishes, more dishes were still brought in. If there was not enough space on the table, they were piled up, layer upon layer, up to three layers.

Even though Ji Qingyue had already prepared himself mentally, he still couldn't help shivering when he saw the rare animals he knew appear on the dinner table. He turned his chopsticks in another direction and picked up the food he recognized.

He counted silently, there were sixty-four dishes in total, including cold dishes, hot dishes, soups, noodles, fruit plates, pastries, etc., including the stir-fried dishes he had been looking forward to for a long time.

After the anticipation wore off, because there were too many things he was not allowed to eat, Ji Qingyue had to carefully identify the food he could eat. He ate very carefully and drank a lot of wine.

After nightfall, the lights came on, accompanied by noisy opera, and the banquet became more lively after three rounds of drinks.

Ji Qingyue drank a few glasses of wine, his eyes gradually became erratic in the dim light, and he held up his face with a silly smile: "Erlang is getting more and more handsome..."

drunk.

This wine was obviously not just rice wine. It must have contained a lot of medicinal herbs. Old Man He's face turned red after drinking it and he could hardly speak straight. Even Li Erlang felt a little hot and had to drink a lot of cold water to suppress it.

Li Erlang took away Ji Qingyue's wine glass, poured him a cup of hangover tea, and coaxed him to drink it.

As the alcohol took effect, many of the guests spoke louder and louder, shouting something. Li Erlang caught some key words and cast a sharp look over there. He saw a drunken wealthy businessman at the banquet who was insisting on going to another banquet hall despite being pulled by others.

"Don't hold me back! Let me go! I want to present the painting to the governor!"

"This painting of mine has a profound secret. The governor will definitely like it after seeing it! There is even a Buddhist seal on the painting as proof!!"

Just as Li Erlang was thinking, someone suddenly called him. "Are you Mr. Li Changxiang?"

The maid walked quickly behind him, panting slightly, and bowed respectfully.

"What's the matter?" Li Erlang supported the drunk Ji Qingyue and held the teacup, his mind still recalling what he had just heard.

"The governor sent for Lord Li."

The Governor wants to see him?

Li Erlang helped Ji Qingyue to stand up straight. The hangover tea could not help him get rid of the hangover immediately. Ji Qingyue, who was drunk, had already fallen asleep with his head tilted to one side.

Old Man He was drunk and refused to put down his cup. It was obviously not right to leave Ji Qingyue to the old man's care, nor was it right to leave her at the banquet. "Miss, can you find a quiet room and go to see the governor immediately after I settle my friend?"

The maid responded immediately: "Mr. Li, follow me."

There was a garden between the two banquet halls, so the bustle on both sides did not disturb each other. The maid walked hurriedly, and Li Erlang carried the sleeping Ji Qingyue on his back and followed the maid.

The maid pushed open the door of an empty room, walked in quickly and lit a candle: "This is Wan Garden between the two banquet halls. The empty rooms in Wan Garden are reserved for guests who need to sober up. The lit candles indicate that there are guests in the room. There will be maids and servants guarding the door in a while. Please follow me quickly, Mr. Li."

Li Erlang knew that the matter could not be delayed, so he quickly put Ji Qingyue on the bed, covered him with a quilt, and calculated the time in his mind. It was about another hour before they had to go back.

After settling Ji Qingyue, Li Erlang closed the door and hurriedly followed the maid to see the governor.

Unexpectedly, just as Li Erlang left, a figure appeared on the road they came from. The figure was staggering back and forth, holding something in his arms.

"Eh? Where's the person? Didn't he say he was going to see the governor?"

It was a drunken wealthy businessman at the banquet. He was holding a scroll in his arms, and he had only one thought in his mind - he must present the scroll to the governor. This scroll was very evil, and the governor would be happy when he saw it. If the governor was happy, he would be able to climb up the social ladder! !

The rich businessman staggered another step and leaned against the pillar to catch his breath. He shook his head, trying to get rid of the dizzy scene in front of him.

Could it be that the Governor is also drunk and resting in the room?

Yes, the maid of the Zhao family must have taken the boy to the room to pay a visit to the governor!

The wealthy businessman, who had thought it through, immediately stood up with difficulty and walked towards the only room that was lit.