Started as a thatched house and ended up as a female figure

"Sister Luo, you must take care of yourself. I will miss you."

Luo Fanjin wiped the moisture from his eyes with a handkerchief, smiling: "I will miss you too, sister Wan. I'm waiting for your good news in Beijing."

Cheng Wan and Luo Fanjin looked at each other, and at a certain moment, they both laughed out loud.

"Sister Luo, I'm leaving."

"Okay, let's go."

Cheng Wan's eyes were slightly red. She hugged Luo Fanjin gently, then quickly let go.

"Sister Luo, I will definitely do my best!"

"Yeah! I believe you!"

Cheng Wan pursed his lips and turned to leave.

She had another banquet to attend, and couldn't stay any longer no matter how reluctant she was.

Three quarters of an hour later, Cheng Wan appeared in Yunxiangzhai, the most famous restaurant in the capital.

In a private room on the third floor of Yunxiangzhai, Cheng Wan picked up a small glass of wine and apologized to Yan Mu and the others: "I was the one who invited everyone together, but I was the last one to arrive. I am really ashamed. Please forgive me."

After saying that, Cheng Wan drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

Yan Mu and his companions tried to stop him but failed.

"Marquis Zhaoping, you are too polite. We know that Marquis Zhaoping has just come out of the palace. Besides, we have just arrived. How can it be worth it for Marquis Zhaoping to drink and apologize? Marquis Zhaoping, please take a seat. Let's sit down and talk."

Cheng Wan sat down following Yan Mu's words and smiled at the others:

“I’m about to leave the capital and return to Liangzhou, so I thought I’d treat you all to a meal before I leave, and also to get together.

Today, everyone must eat and drink well, and don't be polite to me.

Waiter, hurry up and pour some wine for the gentlemen."

The two waiters waiting in the private room hurriedly picked up a wine jug each and poured wine for Yan Mu and his friends.

"Marquis Zhaoping is too polite. We should be the ones to invite him."

"Yes, this is what it means to practice for Marquis Zhaoping."

……

The people at this table were all officials from Liangzhou. Moreover, they all knew that Cheng Wan was a popular figure in front of the emperor, so everyone spoke very politely.

Cheng Wan poured himself a cup of tea, raised the cup and said with a smile: "You all came here, which is a great honor for me and a great accomplishment for me. Let's not say those polite words, let's drink a cup first, and wish us all the best in the future."

Everything went smoothly.

No one doesn't want to go smoothly.

The cups clinked together, making crisp sounds, and the atmosphere at the table became more lively.

In the restaurant, there were two waiters nearby.

So everyone locked their mouths and spoke carefully.

There is no involvement with the court or officialdom at all.

This is good.

This is exactly why Cheng Wan decided to hold the banquet at Yunxiangzhai.

Before leaving, Cheng Wan just wanted to finish the meal easily. What happened in the court and officialdom had nothing to do with her for the time being.

Ying Changlin looked at Cheng Wan and drank his wine absentmindedly.

Cheng Wan felt a strange gaze falling on his face again and couldn't help but frowning.

Ever since she sat here, she felt that Ying Changlin was looking at her strangely.

Could it be that there was something dirty on her face?

But she hadn't eaten anything since she left home until she came here.

Yan Mu noticed that Cheng Wan frowned and glanced at Ying Changlin, so he calmly pulled Ying Changlin and looked at him, with a warning in his eyes.

Ying Changlin blinked his eyes, lowered his head and drank the wine in the glass as if to cover up his mistake.

A waiter quickly filled Ying Changlin's glass.

The strange looks disappeared, Cheng Wan suppressed the doubts in his heart and concentrated on controlling the situation.

Since you are entertaining guests, you should not only let them eat and drink well, but also let them eat comfortably and happily.

The atmosphere at the table is very important.

Fortunately, Cheng Wan has a decent EQ, and Yan Mu and the others seem quite happy.

"Marquis Zhaoping, I wish you good luck in the imperial examination! Come back to Beijing soon!"

"Bah! Do you know how to speak? Since the exam went well, you can't return to Beijing earlier. You should return to Beijing later!"

"Look at me, I was so happy that I lost my mind for a moment. I deserve to be beaten, I deserve to be beaten."

"Yes, I am happy. I am very happy today. I should thank Marquis Zhaoping a lot. Hahahaha..."

……

The meal came to an end with some chatting and laughing.

Cheng Wan looked around.

No one was drunk and everyone was sane.

"I'm sure all of you would like to go back and rest, so why don't we just go our separate ways and meet again when I return to Beijing."

"Then it's settled. When Marquis Zhaoping returns to the capital, we'll get together again. I'll treat you then!"

Yan Mu stroked his beard and smiled with narrowed eyes.

"It's my treat! It's my treat!"

"No, no, no, I'll do it!"

……

It's not even known when Cheng Wan will return to Beijing, but several people have already rushed to host a dinner party for when Cheng Wan returns.

Of course, this kind of talk is just for fun.

Don't take it seriously.

When Cheng Wanzhen returns to Beijing, it is still unknown whether the people at the dinner table today will be able to sit together for dinner again.

After all, the relationships between officials are complex and changeable.

Even factions are not static.

At the gate of Yunxiangzhai, Cheng Wan watched Yan Mu and his companions leave. Thinking of the serious way they said goodbye just now, he smiled meaningfully.

In fact, today's meeting may not be the last time she sees them before leaving.

However, she sincerely hoped that this would be the last time...

I don’t know what he was thinking about, but a sinister look appeared in Cheng Wan’s eyes.

On the other side, in Yan Mu's carriage, Yan Mu frowned and looked at Ying Changlin, lowering his voice and saying:

"You have been an official for many years, why are you so impatient?!

Marquis Zhaoping actually noticed something was wrong. Fortunately, when we just separated, you said that it was because Marquis Zhaoping looked particularly good today, so you looked at him a few more times and made up for it.

Lord Ying, I warn you that you must behave as usual when facing Marquis Zhaoping from now on. If Marquis Zhaoping finds out through you... then both you and I will be in big trouble!"

Ying Changlin wiped his face and lowered his voice: "I just can't figure it out. If... he has feelings for Zhao Ping Hou, why did he keep Zhao Ping Hou in the previous dynasty? What was that person thinking?"

"What else? Forcefully marry the Marquis of Zhaoping?"

"If that person wants, there are certainly ways to make Marquis Zhaoping come in obediently..."

Ying Changlin suddenly stopped talking, looked at Yan Mu in disbelief, and asked in a low voice: "Who, who couldn't bear it?!"

Yan Mu sighed and said in a very light voice: "That should be the case."

Ying Changlin's shoulders slumped and he didn't say anything for a long time.

"That person couldn't bear it. Marquis Zhaoping is really...capable."

“It’s not entirely because of Marquis Zhaoping. Don’t forget that Marquis Zhaoping and Lord Gu have a close relationship.

If I have to say that I can't bear it, I should also feel sorry for Lord Gu.

Besides, it's really nothing. He has always been a rational and indifferent person. Even if he has some feelings towards Marquis Zhaoping, he only occasionally favors him and it can't affect the overall situation of the court."

"Of course I know this. Even though it was so dangerous to go to the front line, that person still sent Zhao Pinghou to escort the food and fodder, without any concern that Zhao Pinghou might never come back.

All the rewards bestowed upon Marquis Zhaoping are in accordance with his merits.”

Ying Changlin sat up straight, sighed deeply, and continued: "I just, just need to slow down..."