The horse was riding as fast as the wind and lightning. The anger in Xu Jing's heart was not extinguished.
In front of everyone, it was inconvenient for him to fall out with Murong Shen directly. He twitched his lips with a smile and said: "Captain Murong, please take a seat."
The anger in Murong Shen's heart was actually worse than that.
Love rivals are extremely jealous when they meet.
Zhao Xiyan refused to acknowledge him, which made him very embarrassed. Then Xu Jing appeared, and Zhao Xiyan was relieved and his eyebrows relaxed. That scene stung his eyes even more.
Along the way, he endured and endured, restraining the urge to draw his sword.
"Thank you, Your Majesty." Murong Shen strode forward and sat down at the same table with Eunuch Ma.
For today's small banquet, a total of three desks were set up. The two imperial envoys sat at the top, and Commander Xie and General Zheng sat together on the right.
Xu Jing naturally sat next to Zhao Yuanming: "There was a little mistake just now, and I rushed to deal with it. It took me a while to go back and forth, and I kept the master waiting for a long time."
Zhao Yuanming's heart moved and he glanced at Xu Jing: "Has it been handled properly?"
Xu Jing nodded slightly: "Master, don't worry."
Zhao Yuan agreed and did not ask further questions.
Zhao Yuanming had no intention of getting close to Captain Murong. After the initial greetings, he never spoke to Murong Shen again.
Murong Shen felt unhappy, but there was nothing he could do about it.
Xu Jing has been studying with Zhao Yuanming since he was five years old. He has been a master and apprentice for ten years and has a deep friendship. How can he, a former imperial captain who suddenly appeared, be compared with Xu Jing?
Now that I think about it, when he went to the Ministry of Industry Minister's Mansion to propose marriage, he was indeed a little aggressive and reckless. He was afraid that he would leave a bad impression of Meng Lang on Zhao Yuanming...
Everyone has their own thoughts and it is not advisable to drink too much. Since there are no dancing girls to entertain, the banquet will inevitably be lonely.
Sheriff Xie bit the bullet and opened his mouth, first flattering Eunuch Ma, and then flattering Murong Shen.
Ma Sansi listened happily, but Murong Shen was a little impatient. He asked General Zheng abruptly: "What happened to Wang Tong's collusion with the bandits? The memorial is too brief. Please tell General Zheng carefully."
Xu Jing remained calm and glanced at General Zheng.
General Zheng had secretly obtained the benefits and instructions from King Beihai, and spoke of the events of that day with an indignant look on his face.
The traces of Miss Zhao Liu were hidden, and the prince accidentally "passed by" the door of Wang's house and happened to see Zhou Sui and his party. After that, he set up an ambush to pursue and capture Wang Tong, etc.
The living man died, the Yang family also died, and Wang Tong was captured. As long as General Zheng and Commander Xie kept their mouths shut, no one knew that Zhao Xiyan was the real hero.
After listening to this, Murong Shen looked at Xu Jing: "How did the prince know Zhou Sui?"
Xu Jing held the wine glass in his hand and responded casually: "Does this prince need to explain to Captain Murong? A former imperial captain asked the prince, could this be a new rule in the palace?"
Murong Shen's eyes suddenly turned cold, like sharp blades.
Xu Jing was not afraid at all, and looked at Ma Sansi with a smile: "Eunuch Ma, my son has been in Beihai County since he was born, and he is not very clear about the rules in the palace. A fifth-grade imperial captain can overwhelm my father-in-law and question me.
Your Majesty, your tone is aggressive. My eldest son’s grievance is nothing, it’s just injustice for my father-in-law.”
"I have long heard that Murong is in charge of the imperial guards and has great power. Now that I see him today, he is even more famous!"
Ma Sansi was deep in thought and was not moved by such obvious words of incitement. He still smiled and said: "Your Majesty, you are serious. The Murong family has been loyal ministers for generations. Captain Murong is a young and talented man who is loyal to the late emperor. Working with Captain Murong is a good idea."
It’s an honor for our family. How can our family be dissatisfied?”
What is loyalty to the late emperor? This is a strange metaphor for his lack of loyalty to the prince.
This insidious dead eunuch is full of bad intentions and is best at telling slanderous lies in the ears of the prince.
Murong Shen had to restrain his arrogance: "Eunuch Ma received the order to deliver the edict, and the general will accompany him all the way. Everything will be done with my father-in-law as the leader."
Ma Sansi smiled even more gratifiedly: "Colonel Murong has a bright mind and a clear heart. He is worthy of being the future head of the Murong family who has been carefully cultivated by the Murong family. Let's lend a glass of Wangfu water and wine to Captain Murong."
Murong Shen raised his glass and drank.
General Zheng, a warrior with a rough appearance but a thoughtful mind, hurriedly opened his mouth to explain: "Actually, the prince has seen Zhou Sui's portrait in Quanzi's study. Therefore, he recognized it immediately after seeing him face to face."
Murong Shen glanced at General Zheng and did not inquire further.
Sheriff Xie quietly wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and hurriedly raised his glass to toast, trying his best to heat up the atmosphere.
It's a pity that no one understands Governor Xie's painstaking efforts.
Murong Shen, whose eyes were as high as his head, suddenly stood up and toasted to Zhao Yuanming: "I have heard of Zhao Hanlin's reputation as a scholar, but unfortunately I never got to meet him. I would like to propose a toast to Uncle Zhao."
Pooh!
Random talk. Is that what you called Uncle Zhao too?
Before Zhao Yuanming could speak, Xu Jing took the wine glass first and said, "Master is a light drinker and cannot drink too much. As a student, I will have a drink on your behalf."
Zhao Yuanming glanced at the good student who was considerate of his master, but said nothing.
Murong Shen twitched the corners of his lips and drank with Xu Jing. Then he said: "The prince is able to study with Uncle Zhao. This is an enviable fortune."
A five-year-old ignorant child studied with the little Zhao Xiyan, and grew up together as childhood sweethearts... Not only was he lucky, he was so jealous that he went crazy.
Xu Jing grinned and showed an infuriating smile: "Master has always loved me. From now on, I will definitely honor Master."
Both Commander Xie and General Zheng understood the meaning of the words and smiled at each other.
Who in Beihai County doesn't know that the prince and Miss Zhao Liu are a couple? They are not officially engaged now, so it is inconvenient to publicize it. It is normal for the prince to be more attentive to his wife and future father-in-law.
Murong Shen's eyes dimmed, and he did not look at Xu Jing's hateful face showing off his complacency. He said to Zhao Yuanming in the most sincere tone of his life: "Uncle Zhao, this junior was born in a general. He has a straightforward temperament and can't help but be a little reckless. However, this junior has a tough attitude toward work."
What Minister Zhao said was from the bottom of his heart. I also ask Uncle Zhao to forgive me for my rashness."
"This junior volunteered to come to Beihai County on his own initiative. Firstly, he was on an errand under the orders of His Highness the Crown Prince. Secondly, he also wanted to personally apologize to Uncle Zhao."
"Uncle Zhao, please forgive me for my rudeness and rudeness for the sake of my sincerity."
Everyone: "..."
Wait, what's going on?
Not to mention General Zheng, the governor of Xie County, who looked curious, even Eunuch Ma couldn't help but prick up his ears.
Xu Jing vaguely guessed something, and his expression suddenly darkened.
Zhao Yuanming glanced over calmly, stopping the disciple who was about to become angry, and then looked at Murong Shen calmly: "Tonight, the Crown Prince is hosting a banquet to welcome Eunuch Ma and Captain Murong to wash away their dust. I am a naked person, and I have the honor to attend, and in my heart
I am sincerely frightened."
“With fine wine and delicious food in front of you, why not savor it with all your heart?”
