Winning every step of the Red Mansion

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Lai Shangrong knelt and waited tremblingly.About the time he knelt for a stick of incense, he heard footsteps and voices outside the door.Lai Shangrong's knees were already sore, but the palace rules are very strict, and it was the first time he was called out to meet guests, so naturally he didn't dare to break the rules.I had no choice but to kneel and wait for everyone to enter the door.

When someone came into the room, he saw Lai Shangrong kneeling on the ground waiting, but he just took a look.At this time, Lai Shangrong didn't dare to raise his head, he just knelt on the ground and said, "My villain, please greet everyone."

Everyone took their seats, and Lai Shangrong heard Nan'an Xiaojun Wang say to him: "Stop kneeling, get up and pour wine for you gentlemen."

At this time, Lai Shangrong hurriedly got up from the ground, his knees were sore, but he didn't dare to show his face, he quickly picked up the jug and filled it up for everyone sitting there.Only then did Lai Shangrong realize that the one sitting on the throne today is not the King of Nan'an Xiaojun, but another one.But judging by his attire, he must be a master with more status than the little county king.Lai Shangrong thought to himself, in this capital, above the eight princes are the kings of the four counties, and above the kings of the four counties are the relatives of the emperor. Could it be that the person sitting in the chief seat is also a prince?

The wine glass was full, and the king of Nan'an County raised the cup to the people in the middle: "Thank you, my lord, for helping me escape this time. I invite you to the banquet today to express my gratitude. I also hope that my lord, Zhongshun, will not be disgusted. Do it first as a respect." After finishing speaking, he drank the wine in the glass in one gulp.

"The king of the county is polite, but it's just a little effort, it's nothing to worry about." Prince Zhongshun smiled, "But you and I haven't talked about the past for a long time, so today we should drink until we're not drunk."

When the wine glass was empty, Lai Shangrong hurried forward to fill the wine.I really saw a prince today, or a loyal prince.Lai Shangrong felt a little happy in his heart.From this point of view, it is a good thing that this was bought by Nan'an Xiaojun Wang.In the Nanfeng Pavilion, the most powerful people I have ever met are officials from other places who have returned to Beijing.Prince, don't even think about it, how could a prince enter such a place!

"Did you change your taste today?" Prince Zhongshun glanced at Lai Shangrong, who was serving the wine respectfully, before speaking.

"My lord was just joking. How could you not know my preferences?" Nan'an Jun Wang said with a smile, "If it wasn't for that hobby, how could I have made such a mess. Fortunately, I covered it up this time. If my old lady I know, but I don’t know how long it will take to read me. Today, the boy who served wine sang a good song, why don’t you listen to it, my lord.”

"Oh? The song is good? Choose a good and festive song and sing it with me."

Lai Shangrong thought about it carefully just now, and when Lord Zhongshun had spoken, he quickly put down the jug and said, "How about singing a song full of wats on the bed for the prince and the county king?" Seeing the prince nodding, Lai Shangrong was busy Sing loudly.

At first, Prince Zhongshun didn't care, after listening to a few words, he put down the wine glass, listened with chopsticks, half-closed his eyes, and listened intently.

This song was sung by Lai Shangrong with all his heart, and Prince Zhongshun listened to it engrossed.At the end of the song, Prince Zhongshun nodded and said: "This voice is rare and clear."

Hearing the prince's words, Lai Shangrong immediately knelt down to thank him, and the prince Zhongshun said with a smile: "He's pretty smart."

The King of Nan'an County said: "I also heard that he sang well, so I found him to help the prince. It's just a singer, if the prince gave him a meal, I'm afraid his ancestral grave will be full of smoke. "

Lai Shangrong had been raped for many days, so he naturally understood the meaning of the prince, and hurriedly said to Prince Zhongshun: "I also hope that the prince can enjoy the food, the villain is willing to be a cow and a horse for the prince, and the villain will never forget the prince's kindness in this life. I am grateful. "

"Oh, there are a lot of singers in the world. If you want to give me a bowl of rice, I'm afraid I'll starve to death." Prince Zhongshun said unmoved, "If you raise a bird, you can catch the rice and eat it." Raised."

"The villain's song is the same as that sparrow's, to relieve the prince's worries." Lai Shangrong said hastily, and after finishing speaking, he chirped a few times like a bird.To be honest, this time I understood the meaning of the King of Nan'an. To put it bluntly, I gave myself as a bird as a gift. Only then did Prince Zhongshun not respond, so I secretly glanced at the face of the King of Nan'an, and saw that he was depressed. After a few minutes, I felt a little flustered in my heart, if the loyal prince doesn't accept me today, I'm afraid the days to come will be sad.Now it's not whether I want it or not, but I have to please the prince and let the prince accept me.

"Hahahaha." Those bird calls made Prince Zhongshun burst into laughter. "Where did you find this bird? It's interesting. Since it's also the county king's kind intentions, I'm afraid I'll frustrate you if I refuse."

Hearing what Prince Zhongshun said, Lai Shangrong breathed a sigh of relief.Anyway, now that I am in a deep quagmire, it would be a good thing if I could find a more comfortable place to stay.It seems that it is better to be alive, not to mention that my family has not yet avenged.

"what's your name?"

"Little man Rong Lang." Lai Shangrong listened to the prince's question and answered respectfully.

"This name is not good. It's a mouthful. Today you can change your name to Liguan."

"Thank you, Li Guan, for your name." Lai Shangrong knelt down and kowtowed to Prince Zhongshun.But my heart is full of pain, that Rong Lang still has a character in his name, and now he has changed his name, but he has no name or surname. After today, there will be no Lai Shangrong in the world, and there will only be one who is trapped in the prince's mansion as a bird It's just a glass official who is raised by the general.

"Sing another song to wish you a happy drink." Prince Zhongshun said: "Pick up a lively one." Lai Shangrong didn't dare to be negligent, and hurriedly sang another song, Fugui Changchun.

"My lord, is there a list of tributes for this year?" the county king asked.

"It hasn't come out yet, why are you starting to think about paying tribute?" Prince Zhongshun turned the wine glass around, "You also know that I don't care about this matter, if you ask about paying tribute, you should ask my brother."

"My lord is worrying too much. I know that the tribute is under the control of the Inner Palace, but the Inner Palace only makes this list, so don't you have to take a look at the co-option?"

"The king of the county just speaks out what he has to say, there is no need to cover it up like this." Prince Zhongshun said: "I am also a straightforward person, unlike my brother King Zhongjing, I don't have the patience to guess and guess."

"My lord is straightforward, Xiao Wang just said it. This year, several families have come here, wanting to pay tribute here to enjoy some royal grace. They are all officials in one dynasty, and they are related to relatives. Xiao Wang really can't shirk it, so I have to Said to help him ask, I met the prince today, I happened to think of this matter, so I have this special question."

"Oh?" Prince Zhongshun smiled, "That county king is also working hard."

"It's not hard work, it's just that the old lady celebrates her birthday this year, and I fell in love with an emerald grape. It's really beautiful. I thought I would be happy to present it to the old lady. It's a pity that the family in the mansion has a big business, and now Xiao Wang is also in the bag." Shy." The Prince of Nan'an said it rather reservedly.

"Okay, don't cry poor with me. I know what you think. Even so, you also know that there is a certain number of tributes. Tell me which one is better than your candidate? Let me listen .”

The king of Nan'an Xiaojun took out a booklet from his sleeve, opened it and pointed it to the prince.Prince Zhongshun nodded and said: "Except for Fang Shu from the general's residence, everything else is fine."

Lai Shangrong finished the song and stood by the side pouring wine, but when he heard the mention of Jia's mansion, he couldn't help pricking up his ears.

"This Fang Shu has paid tribute for three years, why can't I change it?" The county king was a little puzzled, "I also know that Jia's mansion is quite close to Prince Zhongjing, but it's just paying tribute, so why be so persistent?"

"That's right, but this is what the palace means. Unless there is something wrong with Fang Shu's tribute, I'm afraid it will have to be offered year after year. Other families can do it, but his family can't." Prince Zhongshun said it right. affim.

The king of Nan'an Xiaojun nodded, and stopped asking any more questions, asked Li Guan to drink more wine and said, "The rest of the families still hope that the prince will hold his hand high."

Prince Zhongshun smiled, "Just follow the procedure, if it's appropriate, you can't miss it, but if you have to, there's nothing you can do about it." Nan'an County King nodded knowingly.

Lai Shangrong on the side was even more angry, now that Jia's mansion is expensive, even the tribute is more expensive than others.If so, when can I avenge my great hatred!But it is useless to think about these things at this time, Lai Shangrong thinks that the only plan for the present is to curry favor with the prince, first seek self-protection, and then try to take revenge when he has a chance.

After the banquet, Lai Shangrong went back to the mansion with Prince Zhongshun.Originally, she thought she was just raised by the prince to be an opera singer.Unexpectedly, that night, the prince played with it.

At this time, it is up to you whether you want to or not.This Lai Shangrong thought clearly, and simply flattered him, since he has been reduced to a plaything, he might as well use this to win more favors.This Zhongshun prince was good at it, seeing this Li official deliberately trying to please him, he had a lot of fun and played hard with him before he stopped.

Not to mention what happened to Lai Shangrong after he became a Li official in Zhongshun Prince's Mansion, the hatred for Jia She in the Jia Mansion has grown a little bit more.Just say that this day in Rongguo Mansion, the egret came to report to Jia Mu again.

Now the restaurant has been prepared, and it is just waiting to open.Bailu chose a few good days and asked Mother Jia to decide.

Shi Feier chose: "The fifth day of next month will be good." Bailu nodded and wrote it down, and then asked: "Old lady, this date has been fixed, and the ring should be set up before the opening. I think that day will be lively. If the old lady passes by, take a look."

Bailu naturally hoped that the old lady would come to have a look. Although the rules in the mansion are strict, it shouldn't hurt to pass by from a distance.

Of course Shi Feier wanted to go, and after hearing what Bai Lu said, he had an idea in his mind.Bailu is also smart, and he said it implicitly, if I didn't intend to visit the shop, but just happened to pass by to have a look, even if I was seen, I wouldn't be able to say anything.Then he replied: "Just do what you want. When the day comes, if you meet me by chance, I'll take a look. Remember to leave me a private room in this restaurant, and don't use the rest."

On the fifth day of next month, Shi Fei'er got out of the car early, took a few maids and women, and went to Lin's residence.When the car got out of the street, Shi Fei'er ordered: "Go out of the house today, walk slowly, and don't hurry. If there is something interesting, it's okay to stop and have a look."

The author has something to say: sorry for any mistakes.Post it first and correct it later.

I don't want to be locked up in a dark room.

Well, I don’t know if you think I’m being too hard on Lai Shangrong.

Well, but it seems to be more ruthless in the back.Say hello in advance.

Think about his name, um, paha~

Feel good or bad about yourself.