For the purpose of blind date, the female family members are the first to bring their young children to the gathering, and most of the family members do not show up.
When men want to discuss business, of course the man is the leader, some with their wives, some without.
Today's situation is special. Duke Wei Guo explained in his post that no one should bring their family members.
The main reason is that I am afraid that there will be a conflict and it will be difficult to handle if I am frightened or injured.
The heads of each family who received the news also had mixed feelings.
I had originally planned to renew my relationship with Duke Wei, so I was naturally happy and immediately began to think about bringing something as a meeting gift.
I am also burdened by some family matters, and I am hesitant. I don’t know whether today’s invitation is good or bad for the family and children.
Of course, there are also those who have already finished taking sides and do not intend to get involved with Duke Wei's government anymore, so they begin to think about what excuses they can use to evade.
The Duke of Wei, Shen Zhongyi, didn't care and just asked the housekeeper to purchase and prepare.
Zhao Yuzhu is no stranger to these things. Since it is a gathering of men, she only needs to be responsible for preparing various drinks and food.
The first ones to arrive were Ding Guogong and his wife.
Originally, Mrs. Dingguo didn't have to come, but when she heard that it was the Duke Wei's house who was hosting a guest, and that Mrs. Wei and Princess Qingyu were also at the house, Mrs. Dingguo took the initiative to ask to come.
"If we want to take sides, wouldn't it be more sincere if we, husband and wife, go there together?"
After listening to his wife's words, Duke Dingguo came with his wife and a group of guards.
Ding Guogong was Shen Zhongyi's deputy at that time. Later, after Shen Zhongyi resigned, Ding Guogong served as a transitional general for a period of time and briefly commanded the Shen family army.
Later, the late emperor gave him the title of Duke of the State and also called him Honorary Adoption.
As soon as Duke Ding entered the door, he separated from his wife and went to the study with Duke Wei. Qi Yunxiao murmured.
Mrs. Dingguo was welcomed into the backyard by Zhao Yuzhu and Shen Qingyu.
On the lotus pond, the lotus flowers have already bloomed. The huge water surface looks empty, and the stone boat in the middle of the lake has a particularly wide view.
Mrs. Dingguo, Zhao Yuzhu, and Shen Qingyu were sitting on the stone boat in the center of the lake. The lotus-shaped pottery pot in front of them was boiling spiritual spring water, and the tea set next to them contained tea leaves grown in space.
Fresh tea leaves soaked in water, this is something I have never drunk before.
Mrs. Dingguo looked at the exquisite snacks and fresh tea leaves with curiosity in her eyes!
"This is the first time I've seen fresh tea leaves brewed into water. And it's still winter."
This is not the season for producing fresh tea at all!
Are they growing tea leaves in a greenhouse? How much does it cost to support it?
Mrs. Dingguo had a new judgment in her mind about the strength of Duke Wei.
Shen Qingyu first thanked Duke Dingguo for protecting him last time and gave him his own gift of thanks.
There are several models of the latest series of handmade soap boxes that have not yet been sold on the market. They are not even available in the palace, so naturally they are very easy to get.
Zhao Yuzhu presented a set of new porcelain tea sets from Shenjiacun.
Looking at this exquisite tea set and this handmade soap box, Mrs. Dingguo was filled with joy: This is really thoughtful.
If you give some expensive jewelry, you will inevitably be suspected of bribery.
But if the Shenjia Village refugees made their own handmade soaps and tea sets, no one else could say anything even if they were given away.
This thing is said to be expensive, but in fact it is not.
But this thing is so rare!
Reputation is also very nice to say.
After the two parties exchanged greetings, Mrs. Dingguo talked about the weddings and funerals in the capital over the years and the gossip of each household.
Zhao Yuzhu and Shen Qingyu listened attentively. After listening, Zhao Yuzhu also told some stories about her travels in various places over the years...
Shen Qingyu talked about the poverty and backwardness of Shenjia Village before.
It made both Mrs. Dingguo and Zhao Yuzhu feel so distressed that they almost shed tears...
In the study room in the front yard, after Duke Wei and Duke Ding reminisced about old times for a while, Duke Ding talked about the situation in the court and said cryptically: "Brother Zhongyi, as soon as you take over the army in the west of Beijing, you will...
You've stolen someone else's job, have you thought about how to deal with it?"
Shen Zhongyi smiled sarcastically and glanced at his son-in-law.
Qi Yunxiao received the signal and explained what happened last night when someone came to assassinate him.
While Duke Ding was shocked, he looked Shen Zhongyi up and down: "Are you okay?"
Shen Zhongyi pointed at Qi Yunxiao: "Thanks to my son-in-law for bringing someone to protect me, otherwise I would have treated you to a banquet before I took office."
Duke Dingguo sighed: "Has anyone been caught? Is there any evidence?"
Shen Zhongyi knew what he was talking about and shook his head: "We haven't found any evidence yet..."
Before he finished speaking, he heard a message from the housekeeper outside: "Marquis An Ding is here!"
Shen Zhongyi stopped talking and went to pick up Marquis Anding.
As soon as the people here took over and sat down, several more came.
All of them had expressions like smiling Bodhisattvas, and their mouths were full of congratulations. When they heard that Shen Zhongyi was assassinated last night, they expressed concern and even said that they would send government soldiers to help guard.
Shen Zhongyi was grateful but declined.
Are you kidding?
I don’t even know which side you are on, how dare I use your soldiers?
Is it any different from seeking death?
In a blink of an eye, it was lunch time, and about twenty posts were sent out. Thirteen came, but seven or eight did not come.
Shen Zhongyi got the information Qi Yunxiao gave him in advance, and he had already expected it, so he didn't find it strange, so he happily invited the people to come and have dinner.
Everyone was sitting down laughing and joking, and drinks and food were served at low prices. Just after taking a few bites, Ding Guogong beside Shen Zhongyi suddenly felt that his eyes were getting dark, and he slowly shrank to the ground.
How could Shen Zhongyi not understand? This is someone poisoning!
"Come here, seal off all the courtyards, and check the food, wine, tableware, and kitchen utensils on the tables..." Shen Zhongyi immediately gave the order.
At the same time, Qi Yunxiao asked people to carry Duke Dingguo towards the study, and sent another person to invite Shen Qingyu.
Shen Qingyu came here with Mrs. Dingguo.
After all, Mrs. Dingguo had seen the world. Although she was panicking inside, she also knew that panicking would not solve the problem, so she suppressed her panic and stood aside with a sullen face, not daring to say anything.
Shen Qingyu stepped forward and began to feel her pulse, and took the detoxification pills that Doctor Mo had prepared before, while giving Ding Guogong Spiritual Spring Water to cleanse the toxins in the stomach...
Thanks to having learned some detoxification skills from Dr. Mo and preparing various types of detoxification pills in the space mall in advance, I was able to use the medicine in time.
At this time, the government doctors and imperial doctors who had been prepared long ago also came over and started to help. After determining the properties of the medicine, they then prescribed the antidote in a targeted manner.
Thanks to the timely antidote pills given by Shen Qingyu and the help of the government doctor and imperial doctor, Ding Guogong was rescued.
At this time, the dozens of people watching also had different expressions.
Under the investigation of the Dragon Guards, Duke Wei's Mansion quickly found the poisoner. The poison was placed on the rice bowl, and the poisoner was an old servant who was responsible for passing the dishes.
The old servant had taken poison, and the dragon guards sent to find the old servant's family found that all the old servant's family members were missing.
Obviously, he either ran away or was captured.
Qi Yunxiao prefers the latter.
But at this time, his attention is more on today's guests: the person who brought the poison in should be among the people who came today.