When Mr. Jiang turned around and saw that Mr. Zhuang was distracted, he couldn't help but be startled and turned to follow his gaze.
There were only people drinking tea in the lobby, and the distance between the tables was not very large. He couldn't tell who Mr. Zhuang was looking at.
If he didn’t understand, he asked, so he asked: “What are you looking at?”
Mr. Zhuang had come to his senses, looked away and smiled slightly: "It's nothing, it's getting late, why don't we just disperse?"
Mr. Jiang: ...It hasn’t been half an hour since I sat down.
However, seeing that he didn't seem to be very interested, he nodded and said, "Okay."
The two of them checked out and left.
Although Mr. Mei asked about Zhou Man, what he asked his servants to find out was still somewhat different from what Mr. Storyteller said, so he was listening with great interest.
Lady Mei on the side was even more obsessed with it.
Mr. Zhuang went downstairs and couldn't help but take another look at the people sitting at the table in the middle. He looked away after just one glance and went out with Mr. Jiang.
Immediately, a servant drove a carriage up.
Mr. Jiang saw that he didn't seem to be in a good mood, so he stopped and said with a smile: "That's it, that's all. Next time I will go with you to the Xuandu Temple to find the old Taoist and listen to your discussion."
Mr. Zhuang finally showed a smile, nodded and said with a smile: "This is what Brother Jiang said, I have written it down."
Mr. Jiang nodded with a smile, got on the carriage and left.
Mr. Zhuang stood on the street and watched him leave. The servant pulled the carriage to the side. The sun was too strong and he couldn't help but remind him, "Sir, do we want to go back?"
Mr. Zhuang came to his senses, called him over and said, "Did you see the table of people sitting in the middle?"
The servant only glanced inside and said, "Sir, are you talking about the table with an old man, a middle-aged man and two young men?"
Mr. Zhuang nodded slightly.
The servant then smiled and said, "Young man, I've written it down."
"Look at them and see where they stay. It would be best if you can find out why they came to Beijing. If you can't find out..." Mr. Zhuang paused and sighed: "That's all, that's all, we just can't find out.
It’s okay to arrive.”
The servant immediately responded, "Sir, don't worry, I will check it carefully."
He pulled up the carriage and asked, "Sir, shall I take you back first?"
Mr. Zhuang waved his hand and said, "No need, I'll just find another car to go back to."
When the servant heard this, he immediately pulled his carriage back and put it away again, and then found a mule cart for Mr. Zhuang.
Mr. Zhuang did not stay and went home directly.
Mr. Zhuang didn't go to the Yamen today because there were no classes and it was sweltering in the summer, so he skipped work and didn't go to the palace.
He can do this, but Bai Shan and Zhou Man obviously can't. They are both at the Yamen at this time.
When Mr. Zhuang returned home, he went into his yard and sat in his study in a daze.
Xibing came in with a plate of cut melons and said, "Sir, this is the melon sent by Zhuangzi. You can try it."
Mr. Zhuang came back to his senses and said with a smile: "Are all the melons planted in Manbao's farmland?"
"It's not grown in your family's farm, but grown in your family's village."
Mr. Zhuang laughed and said, "You have been here for so long, why haven't you changed your name? You are an adult, and outsiders are confused after hearing this."
Xibing smiled sheepishly, "We changed it, but sometimes we forget it."
Mr. Zhuang shook his head and smiled, took a piece of melon and said, "Okay, just put down the fruit plate."
The cake did not leave, but asked: "The old lady asked you what you want for lunch, I will let the kitchen do it. It is hot in the afternoon, sir, do you want to go out? Your Excellency brought back a box of tea, saying it is this year's new tea.
, would you like to make you a drink..."
Mr. Zhuang couldn't help but laugh. After eating a piece of melon, he went to wash his hands and let her ramble. When she finished, he waved his hand and said: "Eat some vegetarian food for lunch. Just eat more things that are easy to digest."
The cake took the order and left.
Mr. Zhuang took a book and sat under the window. Soon, a servant brought a basin of ice and placed it not far from the entrance. The breeze was blowing. In fact, this basin of ice was not very useful, but it made people feel happy.
I feel a lot cooler.
Mr. Zhuang's impetuous heart slowly calmed down. He couldn't help shaking his head and laughing. He didn't expect that at his age, he couldn't be as calm as some children.
Mr. Zhuang stayed in the study for a long time until Bai Shan and Zhou Man came back from the Yamen. The two walked side by side. From a distance, Mr. Zhuang heard Man Bao's laughter.
Seeing the two chattering people approaching, Mr. Zhuang smiled and waved to them.
Man Bao immediately dragged Bai Shan forward and trotted forward, "Sir, His Majesty is going to the palace in Yongzhou to escape the summer heat, and we are all going to go with him."
Mr. Zhuang was stunned when he heard this and said with a smile: "Bai Shan is from Zhongshushe, so naturally he will follow him. Your hospital has appointed you to accompany him?"
Man Bao nodded: "It's just me and Dr. Zheng, Dr. Xiao Yuanzheng and Dr. Liu. They have to do things in the Imperial Medical Office. They are very busy and can't go at all."
Mr. Zhuang nodded with a smile, remembered something, and asked, "Where is the prince?"
"The prince will stay in the capital," Bai Shan said with a smile, "Although Yongzhou is not far from the capital, but the emperor has left the capital, someone must stay here to supervise the country, and the prince is the most suitable."
Bai Shan paused and remembered that Mr. Zhuang was still the prince's lecturer, and he had to teach the prince a lesson every ten days, so he looked around and then lowered his voice and said: "Sir, your majesty is also doing this to train the prince.
Let the prince supervise the country, and most of the documents in the future will be handed over to the prince for approval."
Mr. Zhuang was slightly surprised, "Your Highness is in his prime, how could he think of letting the prince supervise the country?"
Bai Shan also felt strange and shook his head to express that he didn't know.
The master and apprentice looked at Man Bao.
Man Bao met their eyes in confusion, and realized what they were thinking, and said quickly: "His Majesty is in good health. Although he has some problems, who of the people at this age does not have any health problems? He is considered to be pretty good among his age group.
"
The master and the apprentice looked away as soon as they heard this. It was not because of their health.
Unable to figure it out, the three of them stopped thinking and sat down in the study, "Sir, you didn't enter the palace today."
Man Bao looked at the fruit plate and refreshments on the table and was extremely envious. Her husband lived a good life, with few and easy errands. She didn't know when she would get such treatment.
Mr. Zhuang seemed to know what she was thinking. He reached out and patted her head, and said angrily: "Are you comparing yourself to people of my age?"
While they were talking and laughing, a servant came in and reported, "Sir, I found the whereabouts of the person you want to keep an eye on."
Bai Shan and Man Bao looked at Mr. Zhuang in surprise.
Mr. Zhuang did not hide them. He called people in and asked, "Where do they live?"
"I'm staying in an inn and I'm looking for a house to rent in Beijing."
Mr. Zhuang asked: "Why did they come to the capital?"
"It's said to be for the Jinshi examination after this fall."
When Mr. Zhuang heard this, he was a little startled and said, "Yes, both sons and grandsons can take the exam."
Man Bao was very curious, "Sir, who is it?"
"An old friend named Yao Ge."
Bai Shan frowned, "Is this the person who stole Mr.'s poems?"