Today's banquet in the Lu Mansion seems to be quite big. In just a short time, several more guests came in.
When Xue Poye was having some emotional contact with the second young master, he saw a servant coming out of the house and went straight to the second young master. He said respectfully: "Young master, the second grandma has given orders. If Xue Poye, shopkeeper Xue, comes over, please let me know."
You lead me to the west wing, where the censor is waiting."
The second young master waved his hand and said, "Go, I got it!" He said to Xue Poye, "So it turns out that Brother Poye has a close relationship with Master Yushi? I don't know what the relationship is, and I wonder if it's convenient to reveal it."
Xue Poye knew that deep down in his heart, this kind of person was definitely a follower of others. If he wanted to kill him, he would have to use his identity to suppress him. He said calmly: "There is nothing to say. Tan Yushi is my master.
I am his apprentice."
The second young master's face, which was originally full of smiles, was startled at first, but then he showed a look of admiration. He cupped his fists and said, "Ah, ah, ah, it turns out that he is a disciple of Master Yu Shi. I am clumsy in my eyes, and I am broken at night...Brother Xue, don't mind.
Come into the house quickly, come into the house quickly, my little brother will show you the way, please come this way!" Xue Poye suddenly felt like a spring breeze with his attentiveness, and he suddenly understood that power is a damn good thing.
At that moment, the second young master led the way diligently, Xue Poye followed behind with a smile, and Shi Shiran entered the mansion.
Xue Poye of the Lu Mansion had been here before, and the beautiful scenery was still reflected in his mind. At this time, night fell, the lanterns were turned on, the sparkling light, and the hazy night scene were even more intoxicating.
As the second young master walked through the jade steps of the corridor, he heard the sound of people on the west side, thinking that the banquet was going to be there.
"Brother Xue, please take care of me from now on." The second young master said respectfully, "I will inevitably have to trouble you sometimes in the future. If I ask for anything then, don't refuse."
Xue Poye laughed in his heart: "***, your family's wealth is tens of millions of times more than mine, what can you do to trouble me?" He didn't say anything, he just smiled lightly and said: "The second young master and I have the same mind. If you really have orders,
I will serve you!" The second young master said with a smile on his face, thinking that he was fawning over an extremely great person.
Turning to a small courtyard, the fragrance of flowers fills the air. In front of it is an exquisite hut with jade-carved roofs, which is extremely luxurious.
"This is the small hall in the west wing. Brother Xue goes in by himself, and the censor is waiting inside." The second young master said with a smile on his face.
Xue Poye also smiled. This second young master is also a good person. Although he is suspected of flattering, he is not as overtly flattering and disgusting as some people. He does not seem to be an extremely sinister person.
Xue Poye entered the courtyard, walked to the door, and said loudly: "Teacher, I'm here!"
Lao Tan's voice in the room laughed: "Don't let me in yet."
Xue Poye pushed the door open and walked in, only to see Lao Tan sitting on the big sandalwood chair. Next to him, a guy in blue silk brocade clothes was standing respectfully, with a smile on his face, and that smile was indescribably flattering.
This guy is naturally He Ruhui, the current Hangzhou Xingying general magistrate.
Xue Poye felt very uncomfortable when he saw his humble and flattering look.
He Ruhui didn't seem to expect that Xue Poye was coming, and was a little surprised. His brows suddenly wrinkled, and the smile on his face suddenly condensed, which was quite ugly.
Lao Tan waved and said with a smile: "Poye, come here quickly, why don't you salute Mr. He?"
Xue Poye was extremely disgusted, but thinking that He Ruhui would soon be the boss of Hangzhou, he would still have to work under him, and maybe he would really need his help in the future. He took a few steps forward, saluted, and said with a forced smile: "
The common people give your regards to your lord."
He Ruhui chuckled twice and said calmly: "Oh, it's shopkeeper Xue? You're welcome, please excuse me."
Xue Poye didn't say much. He saw a chair next to him and went over to sit down. He turned his head and looked at the ancient paintings on the wall. The decoration of this small hall was extremely elegant, and the paintings on the wall were also very expensive.
"Po Ye, Tan Lan, you two have some misunderstanding. Let's talk it out while everyone is here." Old Tan coughed twice and said calmly: "They are all small things. Those who do big things don't stick to trivial matters and don't care about them."
It turns out that He Ruhui’s word Tanlan was not a typo.
He Ruhui hurriedly said respectfully: "My lord is teaching me that in fact, there is no misunderstanding between me and Shopkeeper Xue. Your lord, thank you for your trouble." Turning to Xue Poye, he said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Xue, you are the son of my district. People, how can I know the same level as you? Don’t worry, I won’t care."
Xue Poye sneered and said, "Master He is really broad-minded and open-minded."
Lao Tan picked up the tea cup and took a sip, and said calmly: "Tan Lan, Po Ye has already surrendered to me. He is my closed disciple. You will need a good life to take care of you in the future."
He Ru's face changed drastically, and his gloomy face immediately turned into a smile, and he cupped his fists and said, "Ah, so that's it. Brother Xue Shi is young and talented, handsome and smart, and it is really a great joy for me to be able to become such a high disciple. The students are here to congratulate you." He walked quickly to Xue Poye and said with emotion: "Brother Xue Shi, when I saw you, I felt an indescribable affinity for you. If you have any orders in the future, I will definitely tell you. I’m trying my best to hope that Brother Xue Shi won’t have any grudges against Xiaguan. Speaking of which, Xianguan did something stupid. If it wasn’t for Brother Shi’s help to solve it, I really don’t know how to step down. I would like to express my gratitude to Brother Shi, I’m so ashamed!”
He spoke eloquently, with emotion on his face, but no hint of embarrassment or shame.
Xue Poye was filled with admiration. In the blink of an eye, the title changed from "Shopkeeper Xue" to "Brother Xue Shi", from "Official Officer" to "Xiaoguan", and the words contained a full sense of intimacy.
Talent, talent, such a calm-faced flattery, Xue Poye would have found it hard to believe it if he hadn't seen it in person.
Since He Ru would take the initiative to show his goodwill, Xue Poye naturally would not let the relationship become too tense. He stood up and clasped his fists and said, "Sir, you are too polite. There will be many places that need your care in the future. Please don't refuse me when the time comes." Suddenly. Thinking that this statement was somewhat similar to what the second young master said to me just now, I couldn't help but smile. It turned out that the words in the scene were all like this.
He Ruhui immediately pretended to be displeased, took Xue Poye's hand, and said: "Brother Xue Shi, what are you talking about? You and I are both your disciples. We are brothers. No matter how we distinguish each other, your affairs will not matter." It's my business. My brother has given orders, so how can I not do my best?"
People in their forties took the initiative to call people in their twenties brothers. Xue Poye suppressed his laughter and said in an intimate manner: "Master He said this, and the common people will feel relieved."
He Ruhui patted Xue Poye on the shoulder and smiled and said: "That's good. But the title of brother needs to be changed. Don't call me a commoner. This will make you unfamiliar. From now on, I will call you... um... Brother Poye , you just call me brother Tanlan, we are all one of the same people, so naturally we should be close to each other."
Xue Poye chuckled and said, "In that case, I won't be polite."
Both of them laughed immediately, but the meanings in their smiles naturally had different tastes.
As far as Xue Poye was concerned, his smile was naturally full of sarcasm and disdain. It was really uncomfortable to be called brother to such a flattering and smooth flatterer.
Lao Tan smiled and said: "Just get rid of the knot. You two are the two people I trust most in Hangzhou. There must be no suspicion."
Both claimed it was.
Lao Tan waved his hand and said, "Poye, now that you and Mr. He have settled the old feud, it has settled a matter on my mind. You go to the back garden first, Mr. He and I still have something to discuss."
Although Xue Poye was confused as to what these two guys were going to discuss, since Lao Tan had said that, he had no choice but to leave.
Seeing Xue Poye going out, Lao Tan said solemnly: "There must be no mistakes in this matter. If the attack is successful, you and I will naturally have a huge contribution. Not to mention the reward, at least the weight of our words will be heavier in the future."
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He Ruhui bowed his body and said respectfully: "It's all the credit of your Excellency. Your Excellency made the plans, and the lower officials dare not take the credit."
Lao Tan frowned and asked, "Have you chosen everyone?"
He Ruhui immediately said: "Don't worry, sir. Your subordinates will be carefully selected. The five hundred soldiers are all elites in the camp. Many of them have participated in the battle against Hu. They are rich in experience. Those evil cults will definitely be no match for them."
, and the knives given to them by the subordinates are all made of fine steel, which are extremely sharp. They can chop people like melons and vegetables. I don’t believe that those evil cult monsters are really made of copper skin and iron bones."
Lao Tan nodded and said in a low voice: "The man must be smart, the sword must be fast, and the battle must be decisive. There is no room for failure in this battle."
He Ruhui was silent for a moment and asked in a low voice: "Sir, we are ready for everything. We only need the east wind, but we don't know if this east wind will definitely appear?"
Lao Tan sneered and said: "They have always regarded themselves as brothers. These people in the world believe in righteousness. If we give them this great opportunity, how can they not come out in full force? Don't forget, the bait in our hands is delicious."
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"Your Majesty is wise, and I admire you greatly!" He Ruihui said with a flattering smile: "Let's just put out the bait and wait for the big fish to take the bait!"
Old Tan caressed his beard and said: "Xue Poye has not achieved fame yet, and it is difficult to arrange an official position. You must take good care of him here. With the combined efforts of the two of you, I will definitely be able to complete my plan."
He Ruhui bowed and said: "Don't worry, sir. I will definitely work with Brother Xue Shi to complete your orders and I will not disappoint you."