Chapter 91: No Good Banquet
Han Jian personally sent Gu Xin'er back to the Gu Mansion. Seeing that it was almost noon, he calmed down and went to Qingxu Yashu.
It was less than a morning since Lin Xiaosu took office as the shopkeeper of Qingxu Yashe. Han Jian had not seen anyone by then. Maybe he was in the kitchen and did not entertain guests. Han Jian went upstairs, and there were already many guests at the table, and they fixed a table by the window. Huang Lie, the protagonist who invited the banquet today, was not there, but Yang Xi. In addition to Yang Xi, there were Sima Yi and Ruan Ping, who had just finished the exam from the examination institute.
"Young Master." Seeing Han Jianlai, Ruan Ping and others stood up to greet him.
Seeing Ruan Ping's look of atrophy, Han Jian sat down to comfort her. Ruan Ping was full of confidence before the exam, but after experiencing a fraud case, he squatted out of the cell for two days and took the exam again, and his confidence was almost blown. Even he dared not say how he did the exam.
"Brother Han, didn't you say Mr. Huang would come, why didn't you see him yet? I would like to thank him in person for saving my third brother." Yang Xi asked at Han Jian.
Han Jian smiled helplessly. Huang Lie's invitation said that at noon, Qingxu Yashe invited guests to dinner, and Han Jian didn't know what was going on when he was late. Han Jian could not go to the Nanwang Mansion Villa to pull Huang Lie over, not to mention that Huang Lie was probably not staying honestly in the Nanwang Mansion Villa.
"Maybe it will be here later." Han Jian said perfunctorily and asked Yang Yu's current situation.
Yang Xi replied one by one, in general, Yang Yu's condition was very bad. He was mainly because he was drunk and was unconscious. Under such circumstances, he was kidnapped and was in a cellar when he woke up. It seemed like a big dream. Then the court launched a rescue and shouted to kill him. Yang Yu was tortured very much this day and night.
Yang Xi said: "Those rebels are too cunning. Although the court has rescued people, they still escaped some. It is said that the woman who came out to commit the crime the night before did not show up. Now the Tingwei Mansion is still issuing a list to arrest them."
Han Jianxin said that those are all first-class experts, and it is good to rescue people now. They still want to wipe out those people? It’s so whimsical.
"By the way, Brother Han, there is something else." Yang Xi said suddenly, "Today my sister said that she might hold another banquet to shock my third brother. There will not be too many people to host this banquet, mainly those who have contributed to the rescue of people. I think most of them will invite Brother Han, you will go there."
Han Jian thought to himself that it is better for Yang Yu to be kidnapped and not to be dependent on me. Now I will have a celebration banquet after being rescued?
Han Jian smiled and said, "I think I'll avoid suspicion and won't go."
"How did this happen?" Yang Xi said seriously, "My sister heard that you and my third brother had some misunderstandings, and she also wanted to talk to each other through this banquet. In fact, my sister is also kind-hearted. You are a very good person, and my third brother is also an easy person to get along with. Just spread out any misunderstandings. Also, this banquet will also invite the messenger of the Qi Dynasty, even Zhu Tongjing, who will also be present."
Han Jian said: "The people of Southern Qi have not left yet?"
Yang Xi shook her head and said, "There was some storm at the last banquet. After that, Qi Chao said he was leaving, but he didn't leave for a long time. My sister didn't seem to be in a hurry to send them away. I don't understand why. So Brother Han, go and take a look, you can see something, and this... I still can't..."
Yang Xi was self-aware. He knew that his political acumen was not high, so he asked Han Jian to go to the banquet to help him solve his doubts.
Han Jian had known before that the people of Southern Qi came to the Wei Dynasty for peace talks. The Queen attached so much importance to peace talks, she must have wanted to stabilize the situation in the south so as to show up with the Western King and the Northern King. If the Queen could not handle the relationship between Wei and Qi well, she would rashly break up with the Western King and the Northern King, and the imperial court would probably fall into a stubborn situation.
Han Jian understood this section, and he had an idea when he said and did whatever he said at the banquet.
"Okay, if Your Majesty invites you, I will go with you." Han Jian said casually.
As he was talking, Huang Lie, who could ride a rift when walking in a beautiful place, came late and came upstairs alone. At this time, Huang Lie really seemed to be a young master after passing the exam, and his life was full of pride. But his smile made Han Jian feel very vulgar.
"Young Master Huang, you're here." Sima Yi smiled and greeted him, "We don't know if the meal should start if you don't come."
Huang Lie couldn't hear Sima Yi sighing at all that no one was paying the bill, and said with a smile: "Business is very busy today, so I'm late. Please forgive me. Please sit down and eat whatever you want."
Han Jian glanced at Huang Lie and thought to himself that even this kid had learned to speak official style?
"Brother Huang, didn't you say that you would entertain guests, why... you won't see guests?" Han Jian asked.
"Aren't you you?" Huang Lie sat down and sighed, "You know that I first came to Luoyang and have no friends. I am so happy this time, but after thinking about it, I can only invite a few of you to come for a banquet. I didn't expect that all of you came. It's so honorable, so honorable."
He could hear what Han Jian said no longer. Huang Lie got a great contribution and had no place to show off, so he had to show his face in front of them.
Sima Yi smiled and said, "Then we don't have to save money for Mr. Huang. Can the shopkeeper be there?"
Sima shouted, and footsteps came from the other side of the stairs. Lin Xiaosu, the first manager of Qingxu Yashe, hurried upstairs. Although she now carries the shopkeeper of a big restaurant, she is still wearing the clothes she wore when she came. She just wore a hat that looked like a chef's hat, and had an apron around her waist, which seemed to have just come out of the kitchen.
"Several..." Seeing Han Jian, Yang Xi and others looking at her, Lin Xiaosu was still a little shy, but she quickly adapted to her new identity, "I wonder what kind of banquet dishes to serve?"
Huang Lie said with a look of surprise: "When will Qingxu Yashe change the shopkeeper?"
Sima Yi said nothing and said loudly: "Of course it's the wings of abalone. As for wine, you also need the best aged flower carvings. In short, it's not expensive. Don't serve it on the table. Our Master Huang treats you, so you can't be too shabby."
Sima used these words to attract the attention of all the guests upstairs. It is rare for people to come to Qingxu Yashe for dinner like this.
Lin Xiaosu felt a little embarrassed when she heard this. That morning, she felt dizzy when she only carries the dishes. In addition, she also had to be familiar with the daily operations of the kitchen and Qingxu Yashe, and was busy with the storm. Now Sima did not talk about the specific dishes, but directly said "balanchom cinnabara". Where did her tea stall sell these things? The specific dishes with fancy names, such as "flowers bloom and wealth", and which one has "balanchom cinnabara" in it, she has not yet fully understood.
Seeing Lin Xiaosu being a little stunned, Han Jian came forward to rescue and said, "Pick some good dishes and try to go up. In addition, you don't need to take care of everything upstairs, just let the guys below do it."
"Yes." Lin Xiaosu looked at Han Jian gratefully and said, "Wait a few, little girls are asking people to serve."
Sima Yi said: "Before serving the dishes, you can put the wine on it, and this small plate is all there, so you have to put it all."
Lin Xiaosu didn't quite understand this, so he nodded quickly and said, "Then... wait a moment."
When Lin Xiaosu went downstairs, Han Jian caught a glimpse of her sweating with her apron, which showed that she was indeed feeling the pressure. Sima knew this and the invitation he made was not too much. If he met those difficult guests, it would be enough for her, a girl, to have a headache.
After the guy put all the wine jars and various small plates first, the banquet officially began. Huang Lie was full of energy and insisted on toasting several people.
After three rounds of drinking, Han Jiancai asked, "You made a contribution yesterday, did Your Majesty reward you?"
"I said there would be... but I haven't said what it is yet?" Huang Lie lowered his voice and said mysteriously, "I guess, the emperor will send me an errand to defend Luoyang's safety or something..."
Yang Xi was serious, while Han Jian turned a deaf ear to him. Huang Lie felt that he was too good. He just went to the government to report news and help save people, and he could "guard the capital"?
Sima Yi smiled wickedly and said, "That's a cup for General Huang, who will be the general of the Twelve Guards in the future. When General Huang is outstanding in the future, don't forget us small characters."
After Huang Lie took a few cups of yellow soup, he was already floating. After hearing Sima said this, he thought it was a praising word.
"Where is where I, Huang Lie, will never forget you in the future. Come and drink this cup full of money."
Huang Lie was just talking when he suddenly heard a very powerful sound of breaking through the air, and a small arrow shot towards him. Han Jian took a step back and saw the wine glass in Huang Lie's hand being shot by a small arrow, and the wine glass fell to the ground and broke the porcelain piece. The direction of the small arrow also deflected and directly inserted into a wooden pillar on the second floor.
Chapter completed!