Promotion and fortune in Song Dynasty

After the banquet started, Zhang Kang quickly discovered that Lu Ci really managed this clean-up banquet very simply.

Whether it is the invitation of guests or the choice of venue, everything is kept simple.Of course, what surprised him very much was that the food was very rich.

Although Lu Ci made it clear that this is an extraordinary period, in order to be prepared, it is inconvenient to use too much envoy money, and it is not easy to alarm too many officials.

But Zhang Kang guessed the truth after observing for a while.

He didn't hide his thoughts too much, thinking that he guessed it because of the brief conversation with this young man who was in a high position before.

As for Zhu Xiwen, let alone.

During this journey, he couldn't be more clear about how much Zhu Xiwen admired this old acquaintance.Since he hasn't seen his friends for many years, he will naturally have countless things to say, why would he care about a banquet, or some grand occasion?

After trying to understand these devious ways, Zhang Kang was completely relieved.

In any case, the people at the table were all familiar with each other, so apart from having to contribute their ears and hear more about Lu Jiedu's great achievements, he probably only needed to be prepared to be a dumb companion throughout the whole process.

Zhang Kang considered himself someone who had experienced what Zhu Xiwen did, and it didn't take long for him to gradually get used to being surrounded by colleagues who especially liked to praise Lu Jiedu.

He even observed these people in a delicate atmosphere with great interest: Zhu Xiwen obviously wanted to talk to Lu Jiedu the most, and he hesitated to speak several times, but he was dragged back by Teng Tong to talk endlessly Li Lang Jiang was the most restrained at first, and only after a few cups of yellow soup and his face was flushed did he gradually talk more; Although Jiedu's righteous brother surnamed Di is young, he is surprisingly tall and the most taciturn, only occasionally approaching his righteous brother to whisper a few words; as for the most important Lu Jiedu...

Zhang Kang raised his eyebrows and didn't know how to comment for a while.

He seemed to be concentrating on eating, but he took care of everyone quietly. Judging by that posture, he was quite calm and romantic.

After sneaking around for a while, Zhang Kang felt a little hungry.

Just when he was about to let go of his belly, he should eat and drink—huh?

Zhang Kang's eyes widened in disbelief.

The few plates of mutton that were still full just now were cleaned up after only a short while?

impossible!

Zhang Kang blinked hard.

Could it be that someone accidentally overturned these plates together?

Compared with Zhang Kang, who was full of doubts and looked under the table without a trace, looking for the inexplicably missing mutton, other people present were accustomed to this, and they were still talking and laughing.

After searching for a long time without success, Zhang Kang, who was still a little bit unwilling to give up, raised his head again, picked up the chopsticks, and wanted to fight again...

I was shocked to find that more than half of the dishes on the table had disappeared since some time ago!

What a hell!

Zhang Kang's burning gaze froze on Lu Jiedushi's bamboo chopsticks that gracefully held the last piece of sauerkraut fish.

Lu Ci was always keen, and immediately noticed Zhang Kang's gaze, turned his head to the side with a smile, and asked, "Gongshou?"

Before Zhang Kang could answer, the people at the banquet beside him who had been chatting in low voices but still kept their attention on Lu Ci silently fell silent, and gave him suspicious staring salutes in unison.

Zhang Kang used to think that he was not afraid of anything, but he was inexplicably provoked by these gazes. He felt the pressure doubled, and quickly denied it: "Go back to Lu Jiedu, I'm fine."

Although he witnessed with his own eyes that it was Lu Jiedu who snatched the last piece of fish, but his behavior was gentle and elegant, and he really didn't look like an old glutton in a storm, so he didn't think that the other party would be the 'culprit' from the bottom of his heart.

Right now, it's a situation where I've been caught peeping, and I feel a little embarrassed.

Lu Ci blinked.

He obviously didn't believe Zhang Kang's perfunctory rhetoric, but he didn't go to expose it on the spot, but after nodding with a smile, he summoned his servants and whispered a few words.

Not long after, the servant came with a few plates of hot tofu and fish meat that he had just bought from the restaurant, and put them in front of Zhang Kang thoughtfully.

Zhang Kang: "..."

On the one hand, he was moved by Lu Jiedu's care and consideration for this insignificant official, and on the other hand, he was a little dumbfounded—how could he really want to eat that fish!

This is great, I have not done half of the business, but I have accepted the favor first, and I have become a glutton in the eyes of the considerate Shangguan.

Zhang Kang was slightly annoyed, and after thanking him, he no longer refused, but silently ate the delicious fish with sufficient quantity, which was definitely enough for him.

His family was far from being unremarkable, and only relying on the savings of the past generations, he could barely afford the huge expenses of the two brothers' education.

Thanks to his and his elder brother's meager talents, they were quickly selected in the examination room, which spared the family a huge burden.

But the two brothers, since then, have been conscientious and promoted step by step.Because he has not been an official for a long time, his official position is quite low, and his salary is also meager.

Although there is no need to worry about food and clothing, but to support a family in Beijing, it is doomed to be impossible to be extravagant.

He can only taste such big fish and meat two or three times in a month.

Zhang Kang, who cherished the Shangguan's kindness very much, failed to realize that it was this Lu Jiedu who was dubbed "Glutton" by the late emperor, and the fine-looking man sitting opposite him. The thin Di Qing is the real glutton.

After the banquet, Zhu Shuo, who hadn't been able to say a few words to Brother Lu all night, had to focus on the opportunity to talk at the candle night.

However, before he could speak, the enthusiastic brother Teng put his arms around his neck and said to Lu Ci with a smile: "My room, brother Ci will definitely keep it for me, right?"

"That's natural." Lu Ci said in a gentle manner: "In this way, even if Mrs. Sister-in-law can't bear it one day and kicks Brother Teng out of the house, Brother Teng will still have a place to go, right?"

--puff.

Zhu said it was difficult to hold back a smile.

The corner of Teng Zongliang's mouth twitched, and he said with a fake smile: "Then thank you for your kindness."

"Brother Teng, you don't have to be polite." Lu Ci climbed up the pole skillfully: "If you are really sincere, why not even next month's Xiumu—"

How could Teng Zongliang, who had just lost all his holidays this month, be willing to be fooled?

As soon as he heard that something was wrong, he quickly stopped the cunning fox: "It's late at night, I haven't seen Brother Zhu for a long time, so I will borrow him from you tonight, I wonder if you agree?"

Zhu said: "!"

Di Qing's eyes lit up suddenly!

"It doesn't make sense for you to ask such a question." Lu Ci said with a smile: "Brother Zhu is not mine, if you want to ask, you should also ask your future sister-in-law."

How could he fail to guess the real purpose of brother Teng's eagerness to connect with brother Zhu?

He must be thinking of coaxing Zhu Di well, so that he can trick Zhu Di into being his deputy.

Brother Teng is not very handsome, but he is really beautiful in his thinking.

Lu Ci thought lovingly, anyway, it is impossible to make Brother Teng fulfill his wish, so let him be happy for a while.

"Then I won't be polite to you and take him away first."

Without Lu Taotie, who was always able to defeat him, how could he have anyone to be afraid of?

Teng Zongliang, who had no idea of ​​Lu Ci's real thoughts, thought that the plan was successful, so he hugged Zhu Shuo cheerfully, and dragged away the friend who couldn't help but drag him away without any explanation.

But Zhang Kang managed to clean up the few plates of fish, and he was so full that he couldn't move easily.

Lu Ci simply asked him to stay with Li Chao and other generals, and sent his servants to the guest room to rest.

But for a moment, in the lively hall just now, there were only the servants who were busy cleaning up the remnants of the feast, Lu Ci, and Di Qing who was quietly waiting for his orders.

Lu Ci arranged people to leave one by one, turned around unintentionally, and saw Di Qing following behind him like a shadow, couldn't help being amused: "Could it be that Brother Qing forgot where the door is?"

Hearing this, Di Qing's lips moved slightly, but he didn't speak.

How could he have the nerve to say that he was looking at Brother Zhu who was most likely to sleep with his father-in-law to be taken away, and missed a good opportunity, which greatly increased his hopes, so he tried every means to try his luck?

Before Di Qing could answer, Lu Ci smiled and said, as if he could see through his mind, "I wanted to talk to Brother Zhu at night, but Brother Teng took him away. It's rare for you to go to the barracks, why don't you just go?" Sleep with me one night, so I can ask you a few things about the barracks?"

Di Qing never dreamed that such a large piece of meatloaf could fall from the ceiling and be fed right into his mouth.

How could he say 'no' unless his skull was kicked by a donkey!

At the moment when he heard the invitation from the grandfather, he was so happy that he was stupid. One mistake, he blurted out the truth: "Please, please!"

I have to thank brother Zhu, thank brother Teng, thank the gods and Buddhas that he doesn't believe in at all...

It was rare for him to show such an overjoyed and silly look, Lu Ci endured and endured, but still couldn't help laughing out loud.

--So cute.

On the way back to the room, Di Qing was still half a step behind Lu Ci, but this time Lu Ci noticed it, and teased him deliberately: "You look at people with tall legs and long legs, why can't you walk faster than me?"

Di Qing was still immersed in the unexpected surprise of being able to collapse with the grandfather, and echoed in a dizzy mind: "...No one is faster than the grandfather."

Grandfather is naturally the best.

Lu Ci: "..."

However, as a handsome mature man, he didn't want to have anything to do with the word 'fast'.

He squinted his eyes slightly, and looked at Di Qing who didn't know that he had flattered him on the horse's leg for a while. After all, this ignorant appearance aroused the only remaining conscience. , or you hurry up."

What the hell is fast?

Even though Di Qing was dazed, he nodded obediently.

Lu Ci lost his temper to his honest reaction, and said with a smile: "I've already said that, why don't you go and catch up quickly? Could it be that you are still waiting for me to hold you like I was when I was a child, and you still have to hold on to me?" Can't you do it?"

Di Qing was stunned for a moment, and after quickly digesting what Lu Ci said, his face suddenly turned red, and he almost said incoherently: "Grandpa, Gongzu was joking."

He no longer dared to take half a step behind as usual, but hurriedly took the next step wider, relying on the length of his legs, he easily followed up.

In the narrow corridor, the two walked side by side, in order not to touch the inner door or the outer railing, they were very close to each other.

Lu Ci didn't realize that there was any problem with this sweet little detail, but Di Qing, who was incredibly delicate in this regard, noticed it, and his ears were so hot.