The Royal Merchant of the Red Chamber

The King of Nan'an is here?

When everyone heard the words, they couldn't help but looked at each other.Among them, Jia Amnesty couldn't help but said: "Didn't the Holy Majesty hold a celebration banquet in the palace today? Why is Prince Nan'an here?"

I'm afraid the visitor is not kind!

For a while, everyone looked at Xue Zhizhang worriedly and said nothing.

Xue Pan on the side couldn't help frowning, he wasn't worried about others, it's just that today is a good day, and he didn't want a mouse dropping to ruin everyone's interest.Immediately got up and said, "I'll go meet him."

Xue Zhizhang reprimanded softly: "Your father is still here, there is no reason for you to come out."

While speaking, he only ordered in a loud voice: "Please invite the king of Nan'an County."

After a while, a majestic man dressed in a brocade robe walked in with strides.Behind him was a handsome young man of thirteen or fourteen.Jia Zheng glanced at the little brother, and couldn't help shouting in shock, "Baoyu?"

Jia Baoyu next to Xue Pan was so frightened that he didn't hold the wine glass in his hand, and spilled a glass of wine all over the table.

Xue Pan got up and smiled, "Why did you come with him?"

"You still say it! Uncle went to Beijing today, and you didn't tell me. I guessed it myself when I heard the news that the Rongning Second Mansion went to Xue's mansion with their family to have a banquet... You really are." Zhen Baoyu After complaining for a long time, the king of Nan'an County stepped forward to salute and said, "Zizhan has seen Uncle Shi."

Xue Zhizhang smiled and excused himself, then turned around and introduced to everyone: "This is Zhen Yong, the eldest son of the Zhen family in the south of the Yangtze River. The capital city that came together is waiting for high school in one fell swoop next year!"

So everyone hurried forward to meet each other.Those of the older generation, such as Jia Zheng and Jia She, were envious of themselves, and those of the same or younger generation were also highly regarded.After chatting with each other for a while, Zhen Baoyu smiled and said, "Xue Shibo, has my master also gone to Beijing?"

"I'm going out this afternoon, saying that I'm going to meet a close friend... I didn't make it too clear." Xue Zhizhang replied with a smile.Then he turned his head and said to Nan'an County King: "The shabby house is so humble, and the prince is here to visit. It's so radiant!"

The king of Nan'an County also immediately replied with a smile: "Knowing that Mr. Xue has arrived in the capital, Xiao Wang rushed to pay a visit without stopping. From now on, you and I will be colleagues. As the saying goes, the three armies will go first before the food and grass are used. You and I deserve it." It’s a tacit cooperation.”

Xue Pan couldn't help curling his lips when he heard Nan'an County Wang's eccentric words.Seeing this, the King of Nan'an County pointed at Xue Pan and said, "This is Mr. Xue Pan, the little God of Wealth who is well-known in the capital. He really has an extraordinary appearance and a radiant look! It is strange that he is so favored by the Holy One. He deserves it, and he deserves it."

Your sister's favor!You all are spoiled for choice! !

Xue Pan listened to Nan'an County King's words of praise and derogation, and smiled coldly. He cupped his hands in disdain and replied, "How dare you, I'm just the son of a vulgar merchant. Lord! I heard that the prince won another battle this time, which is very good, and your family is showing off again. Let me congratulate you first."

Seeing this, the king of Nan'an County smiled more and more warmly, cupped his hands and said towards the direction of the palace: "I can't talk about credit, but I just did my duty as a courtier. Besides, Mr. Xue is too humble. You are now the Holy One." The son of a loyal and trustworthy Marquis who was conferred by Yubi himself, who was conferred a Marquis because of a merchant, how can it be compared with ordinary merchants?"

Xue Pan didn't bother to pay attention to him, snorted twice and then stopped talking.Seeing this, the King of Nan'an smiled more and more in his eyes.

Xue Zhizhang said calmly and said: "I heard that the enemy who invaded Xihai Yanzi was completely repulsed by the prince's army, and [-] enemy soldiers were captured to Beijing to offer them as captives. The sage, Longyan Dayue, specially held a celebration banquet for the prince in the palace today. …It stands to reason that the prince should have entered the palace early to receive the reward, but now he comes to my Xue residence alone to visit me, an idle Marquis who just came to Beijing, I am really flattered!"

It's just that you don't go where you should go, but you are dissatisfied with the Holy One?

"The matter of repelling the enemy army is the result of our [-] troops working together and fighting together. Among them, the deputy commander, Prince Zhongchun, went deep into the enemy army and fought bloody battles. It is also to reward the [-] troops, not just for Xiao Wang alone. Moreover, the celebration banquet was held at the third quarter of the Xu hour, and now it is just after the unitary hour...it is still early." The king of Nan'an replied leisurely.

Xue Zhizhang turned aside to give up the first seat, and said to Nan'an County King: "This is a family banquet, so the preparations are not complete. If the prince does not dislike it, please sit down and have a glass of water and wine?"

The King of Nan'an immediately waved his hand and said, "I came here uninvited, so I dare not take the lead. Just find a seat and sit down. If you insist on doing this, Xiao Wang will be at a loss."

Xue Zhizhang backed down again and again, but the king of Nan'an insisted on not obeying.In the end, I took a seat beside Xue Pan, and said with a smile: "In terms of status, the four princes and eight princes are all old acquaintances. My ancestors have a long history of friendship, but I am in the same generation as Pan'er. Why don't you just sit here and Let's get close together."

The last sentence was for Xue Pan.

Xue Pan rolled his eyes at him and sat sideways.The king of Nan'an County didn't care, he reached for a glass of wine and drank it comfortably.

Seeing this, Xue Zhizhang frowned unobtrusively.Zhen Baoyu on the side immediately said: "If the prince doesn't dislike it, how about I sit here too?"

"Well, I'm just a guest. How dare you make such a decision—"

Before finishing a sentence, Xue Pan pointed to the seat opposite and said to Zhen Baoyu, "Sit there!"

Zhen Baoyu nodded to the King of Nan'an, and sat down with a bow.So their table was counted from the king of Nan'an County, with Xue Pan at the bottom, and Jia Baoyu, Jia Lian, Zhen Baoyu, and Jia Rong, the direct nephews of the Jia family.

Zhen Baoyu looked around and asked, "Why don't you see senior brother?"

"Mo Zhi'er was called into the palace by the sage. He is a very obedient person. The sage ordered the dog to be chased, but he didn't dare to catch the chicken. It's not like some people who rely on their own merits and act in favor of others," Xue Pan said, in vain King Nan'an glanced at him.

The atmosphere suddenly became weird, everyone looked at me and I looked at you, and they all dared not speak.

Nan'an County King played with the wine glass in his hand, and said with a soft smile: "Master Xue seems to have some prejudice against Xiao Wang?"

Xue Pan twitched the corners of his mouth with a half-smile, and said in a neutral tone, "I'm not prejudice, it's prejudice."

It was a good banquet, which was lively and lively, but it was all over after he made such a mess.It is simply that the relatives who are not very close in the field of interests are invited today. If there are those who come here for fame, or those who are not sincere in the intention of forming an alliance, they will have to scare away when they see such a slap in the face .

People sit at home and come to find fault. Who is this showing off to?

Xue Pan slandered viciously in his heart, and by the way, he calculated what to do when he met the Holy One tomorrow.But he didn't know that the old king of Nan'an County blushed when he called.

"..." Even the king of Nan'an County considered himself to be tactful and thoughtful, but when he met Xue Pan's blatant sarcasm, he felt awkward for a while.

But after all, he is quite deep in the city, and no matter the rumors in the market or the news he inquired in private, he has a little understanding of Xue Pan's character.Such a scene was also expected by him.Immediately poured Xue Pan a glass of wine with his own hands, and said with a smile: "In ancient times, there is a saying that a glass of wine can wipe away all grievances, not to mention that there is no deep hatred between you and me. After drinking this glass, the past will not be mentioned again, how about it?"

Is this softening?Everyone's eyes widened in astonishment, and they looked at each other.

Xue Pan also felt a little weird.But since the king of Nan'an County has managed to do this in this field, Xue Pan can't go too far.What's more, it's just a glass of wine, who can really take it seriously?

Immediately raised the wine glass boldly and drank it down, and smiled at Nan'an County King: "Since the prince is so flattering, how can I not know what is right? I am also at fault for the previous things, but it doesn't matter who you come and go. The mistake is even bigger. If you don't dislike it, I will also offer a glass of wine to the prince."

Saying that, he got up and poured a glass of wine for Nan'an County King, and handed it to Nan'an County King with respectful hands.

Looking at the wine glass in front of him, a look of surprise flashed in Nan'an County King's eyes.He looked at Xue Pan thoughtfully for a while, then laughed loudly, took the wine glass and said: "You are really bold, Xiao Wang should do it first to respect."

Xue Pan will accompany him to the end.

After two glasses of wine, Xue Pan's face turned smoky.The fair and smooth little face was burning pink, and even the eyes were a little clearer than usual, with sparkling eyes and rolling eyes, Nan'an County King saw it in his eyes and secretly smiled in his heart.He had known for a long time that Xue Pan's drinking capacity was not very good, and he was a shallow drinker who poured only three glasses.Now that I have had two cups, I am afraid that I am quite confused, so I immediately asked softly: "I wonder if Mr. Xue can recognize a person who often wears red clothes and has peonies embroidered on his body?"

Xue Pan narrowed his eyes slightly, and asked calmly: "It's too general, I see so many people every day, how can I remember them clearly. Maybe I haven't seen them, or maybe I don't remember them."

"This person is quite special. If you have met him, you will definitely not forget it." The voice of Nan'an County King became softer and softer.A look of amazement flashed in his eyes, and he said softly: "After all... that is a very intoxicating person. His face is exquisite, he is as pretty as a woman, and his personality is very... special."

Xue Pan was stunned when he heard this.Finally he knew what the colored note Mr. Shi left him meant.I guess in my heart that the king of Nan'an County may also be poisoned... No wonder he is so talkative today!

Zhen Baoyu at the side also faintly recalled it.Immediately, he hooked the corners of his mouth without a trace, picked up the jug and poured himself a glass.

The rest of the people didn't understand the reason, and heard the Nan'an County King's question in secret, they just guessed that the two knew the same confidante.Now the king of Nan'an puts down his figure and speaks softly and begs softly, but it's just something beautiful and touching...

Regardless of how everyone in this room is imagining.But Xue Pan pretended to be crazy by drinking, and what he said was inconsistent with the preface.He got Mr. Shi's instructions, and without Mr. Shi's permission, naturally he would not tell others about his relationship with Mr. Shi.The king of Nan'an asked several times to no avail, and seeing that the sky was getting dark and the time was getting late, he had no choice but to bid farewell to the members of the Xue family, and Shi Shiran rode his horse to the palace.

As soon as he left, the atmosphere of the banquet became intense.Since those flattering people congratulated Xue Zhizhang, thinking that if the prince took the initiative to give in, everything would be over.Xue Zhizhang didn't bother to tell them about the strange reasons and the difficulties of Nan'an County King.Everyone understands the principle of showing the enemy weak and waiting for an opportunity to attack, but Xue Zhizhang did not expect that a majestic prince could condescend to such a degree.

It's just that he is not an upright person by nature, and he has done such conspiracies and schemes back then.It's just a cover-up.

Immediately, without revealing any emotions in his heart, he greeted everyone with a smile to eat wine and vegetables.A banquet didn't end until the middle of the night.Because tomorrow is Muxiu, everyone is not in a hurry, some go home on their own, and some simply live in the Xue family's mansion while they are having fun... There are so many shapes and shapes.

A good dream is in full swing, and there is nothing to say all night.

The next morning, Xue Pan was woken up by the sun.Lying on the bed and stretching, Xue Pan sighed contentedly before turning over and getting up.

Tian Xiang, who was watching the night outside, heard the movement, and immediately came in and said, "Master is awake."

Xue Pan nodded, and Tian Xiang immediately ordered the little girl to fetch water to help Xue Pan wash and change clothes.

Washing is over.Wearing only an autumn-colored duoluo woolen fox fur jacket, and a sea dragon skin hawk jacket, he hurriedly ran out after his waist was tied up.

When passing through the garden along the cobblestone path, I suddenly heard someone talking in Merlin, and the voice sounded very familiar.Xue Pan couldn't help but stopped suspiciously, stood aside and listened carefully...

Only a female voice said first: "The last time I was criticized by others, I thank Brother Bao for speaking up for justice."

Jia Baoyu on the other end said with a naive smile: "You are welcome, you are welcome. The visitor is a guest, how can he not entertain with all his heart? What's more, how can my sister, who is like a fairy, be slandered by those vulgar people? By the way, my sister Where are you going?"

"I'm going to pay my respects to my godmother." Lin Daiyu said with a smile.

Jia Baoyu smiled and said, "Me too, why don't we go there together!"

When Xue Pan heard this, he immediately raised his voice and said, "I want to go there too!"

The two turned their heads and saw Xue Pan hiding behind the flower branches, they couldn't help laughing and said, "What are you doing there, but I've been listening for a long time?"

Xue Pan smirked and said, "I've heard everything I should have heard, and I've heard everything I shouldn't have heard."

Lin Daiyu said coquettishly: "Brother Xue, don't arrange people here. Is there anything you shouldn't listen to?"

Xue Pan smiled and said, "It was just a slip of the tongue."

Lin Daiyu glanced at him with a half-smile, turned around and walked forward.Behind him, Jinse, Xueyan and the two nuns followed immediately.

Jia Baoyu scratched his head inexplicably, and said to Xue Pan, "Sister Lin is angry?"

"It's not that I'm angry." Xue Pan said casually, pointing to the front and said, "Let's go there too!"

Jia Baoyu glanced blankly at Xue Pan and followed him.

When we arrived in the inner hall, Mrs. Xue had already woken up and was chatting with Jia Mu and others!

After the three of Xue Pan came forward to greet An, they heard Jia Mu laughing and said: "I was a little worried that Baoyu played with the sisters all day long, for fear that he would get a lot of makeup after playing for too long." I didn't expect to play with Pan'er now. This way I feel much more at ease."

Saying that, he told Jia Baoyu: "You play with your big brother Xue, and you should also ask your big brother Xue for advice on the way of economic governance."

Jia Baoyu looked at Xue Pan and laughed secretly, then said seriously: "Grandson knows."

Mrs. Xue on the side smiled and said: "Baoyu is so cute and clever, and she is born with visions. She will definitely have good fortune in the future. What is the old lady worried about?"

This can be said to have reached Jia Mu's heart, and she smiled proudly immediately.He stretched out his hand to summon Baoyu to hold him in his arms, and cried out heartily, and then he said, "I'm also pointing at this precious egg to give me the end of my life!"

For a while, everyone continued to flatter, and the Xue family's family rules were not strict at all, so everyone in the Jia family had a rare breakfast from start to finish.After dinner and tea, Mother Jia and Mrs. Xue went to the garden again with rare interest, accompanied by all the daughters-in-law and girls.Xue Pan and Zhen Jia Baoyu left Zhongxinhou's mansion in a calm manner.

Now it's the end of the twelfth lunar month, and you can see people buying new year's goods everywhere on the Internet.Shops, restaurants, and inns are decorated with lights everywhere, and the atmosphere of the New Year is getting stronger and stronger.

Jia Baoyu is the one who likes to get together but not to leave. Seeing this situation, he couldn't help saying loudly: "This year's New Year's festival must be more interesting than previous years."

Zhen Baoyu asked with a smile, "How do you say that?"

"Because there are a few of you this year!" Jia Baoyu said with a smile: "In previous years, except for drinking at my own house and walking around with a few relatives I knew well, the rest was just entertainment, nothing else. It's fun. There are more of you this year, and we'll have fun during the Chinese New Year, and we're really happy to be together, isn't it much happier than in previous years."

Xue Pan and Zhen Baoyu smiled knowingly.I just heard Jia Baoyu say again: "A few years ago, all the men in my family were very vulgar and powerful, and I couldn't bear to talk to them. Therefore, even though the master often told me what to do, I didn't bother. I don't care. The old ancestors on the left and right are in the way, and he can't do anything to me. Now that I meet Big Brother Xue, I just feel that I don't get along so well. Even Big Brother Zhen and Brother Lin, although they also learn from the official career and economics, they are more personal than others. Those who only want wealth and honor don't know how elegant they are...so even if the master doesn't tell you, I'd be happy to get close to you. God really treats me well!"

Xue Pan couldn't help laughing out loud, and Zhen Baoyu shook his head helplessly.I just think that although Jia Baoyu does his own thing, he is cute and foolish.It is also a rare true temperament.

With interest, Zhen Baoyu couldn't help teasing: "I heard that Mr. Jia is the most disdainful of fame and fortune. I saw it today, and it is true. It's just that Baoyu comes from a wealthy family, so naturally you don't have to worry about living in the world. But for many people In other words, learning literary and martial arts and selling them to the emperor's family. Chasing fame and fortune is just a helpless act."

"As the saying goes, being an official for thousands of miles is only for money. What about honoring the ancestors and the lintel... How can you really do things for the people with such an idea? Everyone is just thinking about how to exploit and oppress." Jia Baoyu sneered. Said: "So I'm impatient with them, and I don't want to be with them. I'd rather be a foolish dandy like me than be with those disgusting people who are just trying to get fame."

Xue Pan applauded again and again, and kept praising: "Incisive, incisive."

The trouble made Jia Baoyu scratch his head in embarrassment.

While the few people were talking and laughing, they suddenly heard a burst of teasing from the front——

"Isn't that the Jia family's phoenix egg? Why are you out for a stroll today?"