Prince Yan's Mansion.

In the main hall.

Hu Fei and Yan Wang Zhu Di were sitting opposite each other. They had been drinking for three times. The table was filled with all kinds of dishes. Ge Yang and several maids were waiting on them.

Zhu Di was in a good mood and kept toasting to Hu Fei, as if his identities had been exchanged.

After being reminded by Hu Weiyong, Hu Fei's mood gradually improved. Although he lost one hundred thousand taels, it was a good thing to marry the princess as soon as possible.

"You guys should step back first."

Zhu Di hesitated for a moment, winked at Ge Yang, and said in a deep voice.

Ge Yang understood immediately and exited the main hall with several maids.

"How's it going? Now that you've won the top spot, have you ever thought about reconsidering entering the Sixth Division?"

Then, Zhu Di looked at Hu Fei and asked seriously.

"Since you have already entered the Ministry of Education, you don't need to enter the Sixth Ministry again. What's more, your official position in the Governor's Office has been promoted, and you are on duty in two yamen at the same time. I'm afraid there are not many in the imperial court, right?"

"My younger brother is already satisfied. What's more, my original intention is not to become an official. Fourth brother should understand."

Hu Fei looked at Zhu Di and said slowly.

"Having said that, both of your official positions are sinecures. Since you can accept sinecures, wouldn't it be better to be in the Sixth Department?"

"If my dear brother is willing, the fourth brother can go to the palace tomorrow to discuss with his father."

Zhu Di continued to speak tentatively, as if he was planning to persuade Hu Fei.

"I understand the kindness of my fourth brother, but I really don't have this ambition. What I want to do most now is to marry the princess as soon as possible, so as not to delay it for too long and attract people to gossip behind her back."

Hu Fei shook his head and said seriously.

Many people now know that Princess Anqing often goes out of the palace to meet Hu Fei in private, and it is only a matter of time before she is discussed. Hu Fei doesn't think it's anything, he just doesn't want to ruin Princess Anqing's reputation.

"Well, now that you have made up your mind, fourth brother will not force you any more. Don't worry, fourth brother will find a way for you regarding your marriage to Chang Shu. Since your father has appointed you as the number one scholar, it is already done.

It is decided that you and Chang Shu will get married as soon as possible."

"Fourth brother is here to congratulate you first."

Zhu Di nodded, smiled and cupped his hands.

"Thank you, fourth brother."

"Then I'll borrow the good words from my fourth brother!"

Hu Fei pursed his lips and said happily.

"There is no need to be so polite between you and me. Originally, fourth brother thought that he would not be able to witness your wedding to Chang Shu before leaving Beijing, but now it seems that it is not too late."

Zhu Di said with a smile.

"Fourth brother is leaving?"

Hu Fei showed a trace of reluctance and asked hurriedly.

"Yes, it should be soon, but I have to attend your wedding anyway. I still have to drink the wedding wine."

Zhu Di nodded and said with a smile.

"Hey, it would be great if fourth brother didn't leave. Once we leave, I don't know when we will see each other again."

Hu Fei pretended to be disappointed and sighed.

"It doesn't matter, the days are long, and you can always see me if you want. Besides, it's not like Fourth Brother will never come back again, and you can't stay in the capital all the time, right? You should go out and take a look. The outside world may be more exciting than the capital.

Already."

Zhu Di looked at Hu Fei and said with a hint.

"Okay, if there is a chance, I will definitely go to Peking in person to visit my fourth brother."

Hu Fei nodded and said affirmatively.

"Okay, then you and I will definitely drink him for three days and three nights!"

Zhu Di waved his hand and said with satisfaction.

"good!"

Hu Fei nodded solemnly and toasted Zhu Di.

"Steward Ge!"

After Zhu Di drank it all, he shouted out the door.

After the words fell, the butler Ge Yang walked into the main hall again carrying a wooden box, and then placed the box in front of Hu Fei.

"Fourth brother, what does this mean?"

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment, looked at the wooden box, looked at Zhu Di, and asked in confusion.

"Fourth brother knows that you lost one hundred thousand taels of silver. He must be unhappy, right?"

"Inside the box is a hundred thousand taels of silver notes. Take it and treat it as a congratulatory gift prepared by Fourth Brother for you to win the first prize in the exam."

Zhu Di glanced at Hu Fei, lowered his head to pour the wine, and said nonchalantly.

After hearing Zhu Di's words, Hu Fei couldn't help but feel tight in his heart.

"Thank you, fourth brother!"

Immediately afterwards, Hu Fei showed a happy smile, thanked him, opened the box, and put the 100,000 taels of silver notes into his arms.

Without saying a word, Ge Yang took the empty wooden box and exited the main hall.

Next, Hu Fei and Zhu Di continued to exchange cups and cups, chatting, and even talked about what would happen after Hu Fei went to Peiping in the future.

An hour later, Zhu Di was finally too drunk and left the main hall with Ge Yang's support.

Originally, Ge Yang invited Hu Fei to stay at Prince Yan's Mansion first and wait until he sobered up before leaving. However, Hu Fei politely declined and staggered out of Prince Yan's Mansion, got on the carriage, and turned around to go to the Prime Minister's Mansion.

After the carriage left Prince Yan's Mansion, while he was patiently waiting on Hu Fei, who was completely drunk, he was suddenly startled by Hu Fei.

Because Hu Fei, who was as drunk as a mud, suddenly opened his eyes and looked extremely sober.

"Master? Are you not drunk?"

Chundie looked at Hu Fei blankly and asked doubtfully.

This is not the first time that the young master has pretended to be drunk in Prince Yan's Mansion.

Hu Fei said nothing and slowly sat up straight, without any expression on his face.

He rarely gets drunk, and even when he does, it's because he wants to get drunk. When he doesn't want to get drunk, he can always stay sober.

Seeing that something was wrong with the young master's expression, Chundie hesitantly sat back in his seat, not daring to ask any more questions.

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment, then reached out and took out the one hundred thousand taels of silver notes from his pocket, and couldn't help but squint his eyes.

When he asked Pei Jie to go to Changlefang to place bets, he went quietly, and in order not to attract attention, Pei Jie also sent an unfamiliar person there.

But Zhu Di actually knew it a long time ago. As for when he knew it, Hu Fei had no idea.

This hundred thousand taels was not a congratulatory gift from Zhu Di to him, but more like a warning or a reminder.

Zhu Di wanted to use these one hundred thousand taels to tell Hu Fei that every move he made was under Zhu Di's control!

Thinking of Zhu Di talking about his upcoming departure from the capital during the dinner, Hu Fei already understood in his heart that Zhu Di was once again showing his strength to him, meaning that he could either support his rise to the top or make him fall to the bottom overnight.

To put it bluntly, Zhu Di still wanted to win over him and make him surrender, but he seemed a little impatient and even used threats.

After thinking about all this, Hu Fei curled his lips and couldn't help showing a sneer.

Zhu Di's warning does not scare him. At least for now, Zhu Di will not do anything to him. As for the future, he is confident that he can deal with it.

He has resolved the massacre of the whole family, let alone a prince who wants to destroy him if he can't get him?!

"Give it to Pei Jie and store it in Huifeng Bank."

Hu Fei hesitated for a moment, handed the banknote in his hand to Chundie, and said in a deep voice.

Chundie agreed, took the banknote, and handed it to Pei Jie who was sitting outside the carriage.

Hu Fei said nothing more, slowly leaned against the carriage, and began to close his eyes and rest.

He has nothing to fear about the future, because from the moment he opens his eyes in this world, every step he takes is destined to be shocking.

Prince Yan's Mansion.

In the backyard room.

Zhu Di sat on the chair, took a sip of tea, rinsed his mouth, turned around and spit the tea on the ground.

"he's gone?"

Immediately afterwards, Zhu Di looked at Ge Yang standing aside and asked in a deep voice. He looked like he was drunk at all.

"gone."

Ge Yang nodded and replied respectfully.
To be continued...