The direction of the wind on the wine table quietly changed after Zhu Pingan took the initiative to toast, and it did not blow on Zhu Pingan for the time being.
The wine table was full of wine, people were impassioned, and Yan Shifan's arrogance became more and more intense. Especially after everyone toasted him one after another, he became even more arrogant and unseemly. Regardless of the official position of the people at the wine table, or the people at the wine table. Regardless of his age, Yan Shifan has a high-spirited and commanding character. Even the older members of the Yan Party, Yan Shifan has no intention of respecting them.
The only person at the wine table who dared not to sneer at Yan Shifan was Shen Lian. Even though Shen Lian's official position was only a Jinyiwei experience, he could only be regarded as a grassroots cadre of the Jinyiwei at best. However, Shen Lian had a backer. He got Lu Bing, the highest officer of the Jinyiwei. Appreciated and valued.
Yan Shifan also had some scruples about Shen Lian. In addition to being concerned about the commander of the Jinyi Guards, Lu Bing, Shen Lian's character was also one aspect. Shen Lian worked in the Jinyi Guards. He was upright and neither corrupt nor profane. He was hard to deal with. ; In addition, this character hates evil as much as he hates it, and complains when there is injustice. He is destined not to be a peaceful guard. He is in the guard and his heart is to be an official. When he writes letters and counsels, he is much more responsible than an official.
Theoretically speaking, Shen Lian's personality is not easy to get along with in Jinyiwei. He always writes to counselors about his affairs and can easily offend people. However, there are exceptions to everything. Shen Lian not only firmly established himself in Jinyiwei, but also The reason for the momentum of promotion is that his character and ability have been appreciated by Lu Bing, the commander of Jinyiwei. Lu Bing thinks that Shen Lian is a talent, so he protects him more. Many activities and actions, such as this small favor banquet , Lu Bingdu took Shen Lian with him and deliberately trained Shen Lian to prepare for his reuse in the future.
Yan Shifan is a smart man. He sees Lu Bing's intentions clearly, so he treats Shen Lian differently from others. He also turns a blind eye to some of Shen Lian's uncooperative behaviors and actions. Think of it as giving Lu Bing some face.
Making an exception for Shen Lian does not mean making an exception for others, including our own people, including Zhu Ping'an
After drinking a few more glasses of wine, Yan Shifan felt unhappy and gestured to the servants serving at the small enrong banquet to get some giant bottles.
After the maid brought the giant bottle, Zhu Pingan was a little confused after taking a look at it. The entire body of the giant bottle was made of gold. It looked like a retro three-legged wine bottle, but it could definitely be called "giant". This wine bottle was quite big. It’s twice the size of an ordinary tea cup, and it’s quite satisfying to drink from this cup! For most people, this cup will make them drunk, let alone themselves.
"Hahaha, this is delicious enough."
The short and fat Yan Shifan, with one eye exuding a domineering luster, looked at the giant bottle and laughed as if there was no one around.
Seeing everyone's dodgey eyes, Yan Shifan's single eye showed even more excitement. The most wonderful thing in the world is the fearful look in others' eyes.
Yan Shifan's one eye scanned the crowd, looking for the first person to drink from a giant bottle. Wherever his one eye saw, he was as frightened as a bird or an animal.
"Zihou Ao is the only one who has the first place in the palace examination. The first bottle of wine should be used by the number one scholar first due to both emotion and reason." Yan Shifan narrowed his one eye slightly and glanced at Zhu Ping'an like a hawk.
As soon as Yan Shifan said this, Luo Longwen, who was sitting on the side, was the first to respond, saying that a good horse goes with a good saddle. Good wine goes with a champion. He fanned the flames and looked at Zhu Pingan with interest, wanting to see what Zhu Pingan was doing.
reaction.
He knew that Zhu Ping'an didn't drink well.
Others at the wine table were also watching Zhu Pingan's reaction.
Zhu Pingan was not surprised at all by Yan Shifan's behavior. Zhu Pingan was mentally prepared when he received the invitation to the Yan Mansion's small favor banquet. How much preparation did Yan Shifan make for Ouyang Zishi to win the top prize?
Ah, it is conceivable that in addition to a series of his own actions, Yan Shifan must have made more preparations in other places, such as finding breakthroughs from the examiners, studying the recent series of residences of Emperor Jiajing, guessing possible questions, etc.
Everything was ready, but in the end, he was given the top prize. It was strange that Yan Shifan was happy.
Zhu Ping'an also knew a lot about Yan Shifan in history books and unofficial history. He knew his nature and habits. He was a conceited and arrogant person. He just heard him bragging about how many things he had helped Yan Song handle. He said jokingly.
At least half of the world is carried on his shoulders.
The conceit caused by this kind of right generally makes it impossible to listen to objections, let alone act against them.
With this bottle of wine, I only have two choices: one is to drink it happily; the other is to find a bunch of reasons to refuse, and then I have to be forced to drink it, and I will also be fined.
After just thinking about it, Zhu Ping'an made a choice.
"I have a small capacity for drinking. If I get too drunk later and do anything inappropriate, seniors, please criticize me. Lord Yan will protect me."
Zhu Ping'an stood up and took the full bottle of wine from the maid, smiling slightly and arching his hands towards everyone.
Before he finished speaking, everyone here was happy to see Zhu Ping'an. He actually described drunkenness in such a refreshing and refined manner, and even took precautions against his drunken gaffe. He also flattered Yan Shifan. The key was that sentence.
The contrast between seniors criticizing me and Master Yan protecting me is really interesting.
After hearing Zhu Pingan's words, Yan Shifan also pointed his fat finger at Zhu Pingan and smiled, "You are sincere and accurate. Don't worry. If the sky falls, I will help you hold it up."
"Thank you, Master Yan."
Zhu Ping'an raised his hand towards Yan Shifan, and when he was about to drink, he suddenly paused.
What's wrong? Luo Longwen looked at Zhu Pingan impatiently.
"Uh, can you share that caviar with me? Ahem, Pingan is from the countryside and I haven't seen such delicacies before." Zhu Pingan said a little embarrassed.
Are you worried that you will get drunk later and not be able to eat the caviar you have been coveting for a long time?
Hahaha
When everyone saw this, they remembered the title of Zhu Ping'an who was a loser in the imperial examination in Nanzhili, which had been circulated a few days ago, and couldn't help laughing, especially Luo Longwen, who laughed the loudest.
"Zihou, you are really honest and simple." Yan Shifan couldn't help but smile, and then waved his fat hand to signal the maid on one side to bring the caviar and Zhu Pingan in the middle of the table.
"Thank you, Mr. Yan, for your kindness."
When everyone's attention was focused on the caviar, Zhu Pingan thanked him softly, picked up the wine glass with one hand, and waved his wide sleeves with the other hand to pass around the other side, and also fell on the wine glass. The two sleeves just blocked everyone's sight.
, while raising the glass, he tilted the glass quickly and poured the wine in the bottle down his sleeve.
When the caviar was brought to Zhu Pingan by the maid, and everyone's eyes fell on Zhu Pingan, Zhu Pingan had already finished drinking the wine in the wine bottle, and tipped the wine bottle upside down with his mouth, indicating that there was not a drop of wine in the wine bottle.