Just when Lin Ji was embarrassed and didn't know how to deal with himself.
Zhang Dahe, who was following Lu Nanting, suddenly took a step forward and bowed deeply to Lin Ji.
He didn't say anything, but the gratitude on his face couldn't be concealed.
Seeing this scene, Lu Nanting was a little puzzled.
Song Lian, who was on the side, lowered his voice at the right moment and explained in a low voice next to Lu Nanting's ear: "This Mr. Lin from the Supervisory Office is the commander-in-chief of the capital who let Zhang Dahe go."
Lu Nanting suddenly realized this. When he looked at Lin Ji again, his eyes were completely different.
If he was just polite to a monk of the same realm before, now his eyes showed a bit of familiarity and closeness.
"It turns out that Brother Lin is Zhang Jiang's benefactor, so we have to have a drink."
Lin Ji was stunned.
"Zhang Jiang?"
"In response to Mr. Lin, this is the new name of Xiaguan... Zhang."
This answer reminded Lin Ji of what Qin Jinsong said not long ago.
There was no need for three days. In just half a day, Zhang Dahe had already changed his name and joined the Zhenbei Army.
Lin Ji followed the Zhenbei Army group to the second floor of the restaurant as a matter of course. He was placed at the main table and sat at the seat below Lu Nanting.
After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.
Everyone's faces showed a bit of innocence, and no one used their cultivation to resist the drink.
Lu Nanting toasted Lin Ji a glass of wine with a smile, and then asked: "Brother Lin should be quite trusted in Beijing, right? It is really rare to have such cultivation at such a young age and to have a fourth-rank official status."
"Shuai Lu was so complimentary. Lin... this junior just has better luck." Lin Ji quickly declined.
If others praised him, he would agree with it, but in front of Lu Nanting, he couldn't help but feel nervous.
After all, if nothing happens in the future, Lu Nanting's cabbage will be eaten by a wild boar like him sooner or later.
If you are born shorter, you will naturally be more reserved.
"Brother, you are so humble. There seems to be only one person like you in so many years... That person is also in the capital, you should recognize him."
As he spoke, Lu Nanting's tone became heavier: "That little bastard is also named Lin. Although he has some abilities, he likes to mess with women too much. He is obviously already married, but he still messes with my daughter.
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As Lin Ji listened, a little cold sweat broke out on his forehead. He didn't know if Lu Nanting really didn't know or if he said it on purpose.
Song Lian on the side was still listening with a smile, but Zhang Dahe already had a smile on his face.
News from Yunzhou is blocked. It is not surprising that the Zhenbei Army people do not know what is going on in Beijing. Even Lu Nanting, as the general of Zhenbei, is focused on the war with the barbarians. Even if the news from Beijing reaches Yunzhou
, and he wouldn't care.
But Zhang Dahe is different. Zhang Dahe is from Jingzhou.
At this moment, he had just realized that Lu Nanting was the son of Duke Lu Guangmu and the biological father of Lin Ji's fiancée Lu Zhaoer.
Seeing Lin Ji becoming more and more embarrassed, Zhang Dahe thought for a while, but took the initiative to stand up with a wine glass and toasted Lin Ji, which finally relieved the embarrassment.
The topic finally shifted from what was happening in Beijing to the situation in Yunzhou.
Because there was an outsider like Lin Ji present at the banquet, most of what Lu Nanting and others said was useless.
In just over an hour, many soldiers were already drunk.
Therefore, the banquet ended early.
But when the show was ending, Lu Nanting suddenly grabbed Lin Ji's arm.
"Does Brother Lin have a place to live in Beiguan City?" Lu Nanting suddenly asked.
"Lin is ready to return to Beijing."
"After finishing the errands, it's time to stay in Beiguan City for two days." Lu Nanting's attitude was very firm. While rejecting the kindness of his subordinates, he took Lin Ji's arm and walked towards his house.
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"Brother Lin and I hit it off immediately, so I invited Brother Lin to stay at my house for a few days."
"This..." Lin Ji wanted to refuse, but after seeing Lu Nanting's firm gaze, he finally nodded helplessly.
"In that case, it's better to be respectful than to obey."
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Lu Nanting's house is located in the north of Beiguan City, not far from the military camp outside the city.
Along the way, Lu Nanting did not speak a word, and the smiling face at the previous banquet disappeared.
This attitude made Lin Ji become cautious.
It wasn't until he arrived at a small mansion that Lu Nanting stopped.
"Little bastard, have you done anything to my daughter?!"
Lu Nanting's tone suddenly became fierce, and there was a bit of ferocity on his face, with a faint murderous intention flowing out.
Speaking of which, Lin Ji had experienced quite a few life-and-death situations, and a little murderous intent should not have affected him.
But precisely because of Lu Nanting's identity, this simple sentence caused cold sweat to break out on his back.
"So you have recognized it."
"Hmph, how many people named Lin are there in Jian Tiansi?" Lu Nanting snorted coldly and led Lin Ji into the house.
The Lu House is not too big. There is a small garden after entering. There are wing rooms on three sides of the garden. The wing opposite the main door is where guests are received. There is also a corridor next to it, leading to the back house.
That's all.
There are no servants in the house, and because we live on the outskirts of the city, the surroundings seem particularly quiet.
Lu Nanting led Lin Ji all the way to the living room. After sitting down, he looked at Lin Ji without saying a word.
Lin Ji was sitting on pins and needles, but remaining silent like this was not an option.
"Since you already knew my identity, why didn't you tell me?"
"Say? Tell me and let my brothers laugh? Lu Shuai calls his future son-in-law brothers?!" Lu Nanting twitched his lips, "Boy, you must not mention today's matter to anyone, remember?"
"Yes, this junior understands." Lin Ji suddenly understood.
He had been surprised before that Lu Nanting called him brother-in-law and always had something to say.
Co-authorship is a matter of face.
Just when Lin Ji was secretly laughing, there was a sudden crisp sound.
Snapped.
It was Lu Nanting who slapped the tea table.
"You haven't answered me yet, have you done anything to my daughter?"
"No! Absolutely not! Zhao'er and I are innocent." Lin Ji quickly denied.
Lu Nanting looked suspicious and was about to continue questioning when someone suddenly came to the living room in a hurry.
Someone come and dress up the housekeeper.
"Master, there is news from the military camp and I want you to go there."
Hearing this, Lu Nanting's expression froze, but he had no time to pay attention to Lin Ji.
With a thought, the smell of alcohol on his body disappeared, and he immediately stood up and walked out without stopping.
"Lao Hong, settle this kid down and don't let him go!"
"As ordered." The butler responded.
After Lu Nanting left, the housekeeper looked at Lin Ji.
"The villain Hong Huang, steward of the Lu Mansion, please come with me, sir."
Lin Ji thanked him and followed Butler Hong.
"Is Lu Shuai so busy on weekdays?" he asked casually.