After Wang Lengran finished speaking, he turned to look at Ouyang Rong and smiled.

Everyone saw his gentle demeanor, together with the old man and the young man, the two Jiangzhou officials were seated close to each other.

They all subconsciously thought that their relationship was harmonious, and this was a joke made on the basis of their deep friendship.

After all, the distinguished nobles attending the banquet tonight come from all over Jiangnan Province and are all outsiders.

Only Master Sihui, a local, and other celebrities at the table, vaguely noticed the strange atmosphere between the Jiangzhou chief and lieutenants, but he was still a minority on the scene.

At this moment, in the hall, most of the guests' eyes fell on the young man in plain clothes wearing a fox-white fur shawl, with inquiring and curious eyes.

Curious about what kind of gifts this world-famous gentleman would give?

In the back row of the hall, Yan Liulang, who was calling Li Heng brothers and bragging about the Ming Dynasty, felt a thump in his heart, frowned, and looked at Wang Lengran, who smiled like an old fox.

This person is so annoying. He put Mingfu on such a high pedestal with a compliment, and he finished everything he said, leaving no room for Mingfu to explain.

I would like to ask, if the gifts from the Ming Dynasty are as expensive as those young talents with peacock wings in full bloom, wouldn't it violate the status of a gentleman?

Everyone in the custody field can't help but wonder, how did a tough-minded and upright official with clean sleeves have such wealth?

So after tonight's banquet, any kind of rumors can spread.

It’s true that the smile hides a knife and the mind is vicious.

Yan Liulang was anxious.

He suddenly remembered that Li Dalang had casually mentioned during the meal that day, his sister, Mrs. Li, had sent her personal maid to send a heavy gift to the Ming Mansion for later use, and the Ming Mansion also accepted it.

"Oh? Is there anything else?"

Lady Bu Yao, who was sitting in front of the main table, opened her mouth and looked at Ouyang Rong, her expression was very interesting:

"Young Master Ouyang also gave you a gift? Why are you so polite, Mr. Ouyang? The Seventeenth Mother is already very happy that you fellow academy brothers can come to the banquet, so there is no need to be more polite."

Xie Xue'e shook her head politely:

"If brother knew about it, he would have to reprimand me for being rude."

She turned to look at Xie Lingjiang, whose pretty face looked a little unnatural, and her tone was a little accusatory:

"Seventeenth Mother, it's true. Before the birthday banquet, didn't you tell the teacher and fellow disciples not to be too polite? Did you forget to inform Mr. Ouyang?"

Ouyang Rong took a deep look at Wang Lengran, moved his eyes away, and said seriously to Xie Xue'e and the guests:

"Madam, don't blame junior sister. I insisted on sending it to you. It's my junior sister's birthday. How can a senior brother come here empty-handed?"

Xie Xue'e raised her eyebrows slightly, Ouyang Rong shook his head gently and continued:

"However, I am short of money, and the small gifts are not as valuable and generous as those of you gentlemen, so I won't show off my shame and disturb everyone's meal."

"No, no, no, Mr. Ouyang is humble."

Wang Lengran waved his hands and smiled sincerely:

"It doesn't matter if the gift is small. The gift is light but the affection is heavy. It's not a shameful gift. Why don't Sir Ouyang take it and let everyone see it. You see, everyone is quite curious about Mr. Ouyang's gift-giving method."

He stood up, looked around, and sighed:

"It is said that gifts reflect character. Mr. Ouyang works in an orderly manner in Jiangzhou Hall on weekdays and does everything he does. I and all my colleagues see it and appreciate it very much. I think the gifts must be good. I don't know if I can do anything after today."

It becomes a beautiful story."

Ouyang Rong looked at the old fox king Leng Ran, then looked at the plate of braised crucian carp in front of him, and shook his head.

He seemed to be muttering with emotion, wasn't he just picking up the food in front of you? As for dragging this old face into chasing after him like this?

Seeing that the fox-white-fur-coated young man didn't answer the question, with a calm and indifferent attitude, Wang Lengran's bright smile froze slightly. Several friends and subordinates who had a close relationship with him saw this and immediately started to help:

"Don't be embarrassed, Mr. Ouyang. We are all our own people and want to see it."

"Master Ouyang is too disappointed. Anyway, Master Wang and everyone, please don't be embarrassed. Maybe Master Ouyang's gift is indeed inconvenient..."

Ouyang Rong turned a deaf ear and acted without being provoked.

Other guests in the hall gradually sensed that something was wrong. They watched the show with their hands down, and some even started to boo.

At the main table, Mr. Zhu from the Governor's family in Hongzhou and Wang Hengzhi, a direct descendant of the Langya Wang family, temporarily turned their eyes away from the noble daughter of the Xie family. They looked at Ouyang Rong with interest.

The youngest son of the Prince of the Li clan named Li Yi was about seventeen or eighteen years old. He had a young face but wore a high crown. He did not squint or look directly at Ouyang Rong and Wang Lengran. His attention was entirely on Xie Lingjiang.

Li Yi picked up the wine glass and signaled to Xie Lingjiang. His posture was serious and polite, and his tone was friendly:

"Seventeenth Mother, don't pay attention to those common people. Say goodbye to Jinling. We haven't seen each other for three years. Let's have a drink."

Xie Ling, who was frowning and paying attention to something, said without turning back:

"How many times have I told you, don't call me Seventeen Niang, Li Yi, it's been a long time since I last saw you, why have you become so different?"

Wang Hengzhi turned around and interjected:

"You're right, Sister Huanhan, you wouldn't know if you haven't been in Jinling these years. This guy Li Yi is getting more and more arrogant, and now he's trying to be your equal, Sister Huanhan."

Li Yi blushed a little: "Wang Monkey, you..."

Xie Lingjiang turned his head and said with a straight face to Wang Hengzhi: "Sister Huanhan? Don't shout randomly. How you shouted before, you should shout now."

Li Yi rejoiced in his misfortune.

Wang Hengzhi sneered: "Okay, thank you sister."

Li Yi had admiration hidden in his eyes and said cautiously:

"Sister Xie, my father recently purchased a hunting ground not far from Xunyang City. In a few days, just like we did when we were children, how about Sister Xie taking us to hunt deer and catch rabbits."

Xie Lingjiang did not answer.

Li Yi and Wang Hengzhi, who were discussing in low voices, turned around and saw that Xie Lingjiang was looking slightly sideways, paying close attention to the movement on the field and forgetting to speak.

Li Yi, Wang Hengzhi followed Xie Lingjiang's gaze and frowned at a young man with fox-white fur.

Sister Xie is very familiar with him personally?

Before they could hesitate to ask more questions, they heard the host Xie Xue'e, who was the focus of the audience, stand up and speak in front of everyone:

"Young Master Ouyang, I have given instructions that if you fellow students in the academy send expensive gifts, I and Seventeenth Mother cannot accept them, so..."

She tilted her head and said involuntarily: "Come here, go get the gift from Mr. Ouyang."

Ouyang Rong, who originally looked down and ignored Wang Lengran and other people who were making noises, slowly turned his head and stared at the lady Bu Yao who was stabbed in the back at the main table.

Xie Xue'e smiled and looked at Ouyang Rong.

She glanced at the familiar skirt knife at his waist calmly.

Wang Lengran looked at Xie Xue'e with some surprise, he stroked his beard and smiled.

Yan Liulang, who was in the back row in the distance, suddenly clenched his fists, his face flushed, and he felt sorry for Mingfu.

As the host of the dinner, Miss Xie’s aunt would just settle the matter and settle the matter. Why was she so rude and opened the ceremony in public without the Ming Dynasty’s wishes?

"don't want."

Just as everyone was watching the show curiously, a panicked female voice suddenly sounded from the field.

Looking around, Xie Lingjiang stood up.

Everyone was slightly stunned.

Xie Lingjiang turned towards Ouyang Rong, biting his lips and apologizing: "I didn't mean to prepare that gift."

People don't know why.

He knew that the junior sister was talking to him, but Ouyang Rong did not answer, lowered his eyes, and did not look at her.

Xie Xue'e frowned, then relaxed, turned around and said, "Seventeenth Mother, sit down."

"No." Xie Lingjiang shook his head and said in a stubborn tone: "There is no reason to open guests' gifts in public."

Xie Xue'e spoke calmly: "Your father said not to accept heavy gifts."

"Father didn't say anything."

"I didn't tell you, I told you."

"Auntie, you lied..."

"Seventeenth Mother!"

Xie Xue'e suddenly turned her head, frowning, and looked at Xie Lingjiang.

The stunning little girl dressed up today was interrupted in public, her pretty face turned red.

"lady."

At this time, the clever maid came over, walked to Xie Xue'e's side, and respectfully handed over a gift box.

Xie Xue'e glanced at the long gift box, took it immediately, and opened it directly.

Under the extremely curious eyes of everyone, Lady Bu Yao took out a long umbrella from the long gift box.

Xie Xue'e opened the oil-paper umbrella. The ribs seemed to be newly made, and there was a newly painted picture of a lady on the fan.

She took a closer look, and at the same time, she also let everyone in the field have a clear look at it.
To be continued...