In the second year of Shengyuan, it was the fourth day of the second lunar month.
evening.
The Fu family's sedan slowly stopped at the front entrance of Nangong's house.
At this time, the surrounding area was already filled with sedan chairs of guests.
"Obviously they are all monks. In Beijing, they don't even ride in sedans except when entering the palace. Why do they still pay attention to this in Jinling?" Lin Ji got off the sedan and was quite speechless.
The two-step process still requires a lot of effort.
"Tonight is a grand event in Jinling. Although I am a junior, I also represent the face of the Fu family." Fu Kongming said, "I don't like riding in a sedan, but everyone else does. If I come here on foot, wouldn't it be in vain?
Lost face."
"If you were a monk, no one would dare to look down on you even if you came all the way begging." Lin Ji obviously did not agree with this.
Fu Kongming smiled bitterly and said: "Brother Lin has never entered Taoism. My little brother, I am not talented enough. I will be thankful to God if I can enter the realm of Yuanshen in this life."
Fu Kongming is only the fourth level of wisdom.
"You don't know yet?" Lu Zhaoer looked at Fu Kongming in surprise.
She thought that the news of Lin Ji's entry into Taoism had already spread throughout Kyushu.
"what do you know?"
"Forget it." Lu Zhaoer didn't say much to explain. Anyway, his grandfather didn't tell him. It's better to do less than to do more.
Fu Kongming didn't care about this. He stepped forward and handed over the invitation, then led Lin Ji and Lu Zhaoer into Nangong's house.
"The current Tiantian Division is headed by Lan Zeying, and he will not want to publicize my entry into the Tao. There may be some rumors within the Tiantian Division, but other than that, I am afraid it will only be done by some well-informed people.
The power can only be spread among Taoist monks." Lin Ji said in a low voice.
Hearing this, Lu Zhaoer nodded, with a bit of helplessness in his eyes.
She also worked her way up to where she is today in Jian Tiansi, but today's Jian Tiansi is no longer the person she originally knew.
Following the servants from the Nangong family who led the way, they came to the garden of the Nangong family's back house. The garden was already filled with wine tables, and many of the tables were already occupied by guests, but the main table was still empty.
Soon, the three of them were led to sit down at the wine table for the juniors.
The table where the three of them were sitting was already occupied by several juniors from various families. After Fu Kongming arrived, these people also stood up and greeted Fu Kongming.
But then, most of their eyes fell on the generous and beautiful Lu Zhaoer.
"This girl is...?"
"She's my cousin from Beijing. It's rare for her to come to Jinling, so I brought her to the reception to join in the fun." Fu Kongming smiled and said, "This is my brother-in-law."
As soon as they heard that the famous woman had an owner, these young men in Jinling City suddenly lost interest, nodded perfunctorily as a greeting, and then ignored her, only talking to Fu Kongming from time to time.
Soon, a maid brought drinks, fruits and snacks.
This also allowed the somewhat bored Lin Ji to finally find something to do.
"Girl, what is this?" Lin Ji stopped the maid who was serving snacks and asked.
"Osmanthus cake."
"It's strange that the sweet-scented osmanthus cake is blue in color!" Lin Ji picked up a piece, stuffed it into his mouth, and then narrowed his eyes.
This blanched osmanthus cake is not too sweet, but it is not bland either. It is also embellished with a bland floral fragrance, which is just right.
tasty.
"what about this?"
“Almond tofu.”
Lin Ji picked up a piece of almond tofu. Who would have thought that with the strength in his hand, he could crush it into powder.
"Huh?"
"Guest, this almond tofu is just named after tofu. It is made from almonds ground into fine powder." The maid explained with a chuckle.
"I see."
Lin Ji suddenly understood and didn't waste any time. He stuffed the almond tofu that fell on the table into his mouth along with what was left in his hand.
"Not bad, what about this one?"
"Full moon cake."
"It's not bad... I ate in a hurry, and the fragrance of the flowers in my mouth hasn't gone away yet. It's covered up by the taste of the full moon cake. I have to have another piece."
While he was talking, less than half of the cakes on the table had fallen off.
Gradually, the eyes of the young men at the table fell on Lin Ji.
"This brother seems to be a decent person, how come he has never seen the world? It's just a pastry. Brother Kong Ming, this is a guest of your Fu family. It's your turn to persuade us, don't make us embarrassed too."
Lose face."
Fu Kongming frowned slightly.
"The snacks are just for people to eat when they are brought out. Why is it so embarrassing?"
"Ha." The young master who spoke chuckled disdainfully and said no more.
Lin Ji smiled at Fu Kongming. Seeing that the people on the table didn't do anything, he simply moved the dessert plate in front of him.
"Try this, it tastes good." Lin Ji began to feed Lu Zhaoer.
Lu Zhaoer also refused to accept anyone who came. She didn't do anything herself, but if Lin Ji wanted to feed, she would open her mouth and try something new.
At this moment, a shout suddenly sounded from the side.
"Boy, how dare you come to my Nangong home!"
Everyone turned around and saw Nangong Ying, the little princess of the Nangong family, walking over angrily, with a tall and thin man beside her.
The two of them quickly came to Lin Ji's side.
"Brother, he was the one who threw me into the river yesterday!" Nangong Ying pointed at Lin Ji and said.
At the same time, the other gentlemen at the table stood up and saluted one by one.
"I've met Mr. Yuan."
After receiving the courtesy, Fu Kongming looked at Lin Ji, who was sitting motionless at the table and focused on stuffing things into his mouth, and whispered: "This is Nangong Yuan, the eldest son of the Nangong family, Brother Lin..."
Hearing this, Lin Ji seemed to have a sudden realization. After stuffing the cake in his hand into Lu Zhaoer's mouth, he finally raised his head and looked at Nangong Yuan.
"Are you bullying my sister based on your cultivation?" Nangong Yuan looked at Lin Ji condescendingly, with disdain in his eyes, but not much anger on his face.
He's just a nobody.
"Your sister opened her mouth to snatch my cat...Hey, where is Aling?"
"I don't know where I ran to just now." Lu Zhaoer said.
Lin Ji nodded and didn't care.
"She was rude, so I gave her a lesson. What's wrong?"
The faces of the gentlemen at the same table all changed drastically.
"Who do you think you are? You dare to teach the daughter of the Nangong family a lesson?"
"Brother Fu, where did this person come from?"
For a moment, my ears were filled with public anger, as if Lin Ji had done something to blame others.
Nangong Yuan's complexion also became gloomy at a speed visible to the naked eye.
But just when he was about to say something, his butler's voice suddenly sounded not far away.
"The distinguished guest has arrived!"
A loud shout attracted everyone's attention.
No matter which house the owner came before, he would always call him by his first name. This is the first time that the word "honored guest" appears today, and he doesn't say who he is.
Therefore, everyone present was quite curious.
But then, everyone stood up.
Because a graceful figure in a red dress slowly fell from the air and landed in the garden, waiting quietly.
"The head of the Nangong family has come to greet him in person?" suppressed exclamations sounded out.
After a while, a man wearing a simple Taoist robe, with white hair and beard but a young face, slowly walked into the garden.
"Eh? Why is he here?" Lin Ji looked strange when seeing this person.
Several people nearby were puzzled. When they heard Lin Ji's words, they all asked: "Boy, do you know who this Taoist priest is?"
Lin Ji ignored them.
At the same time, Nangong Limeng bowed to the end.