Lin Jue calmed down, walked forward slowly, cupped his hands and said, "Isn't this Lu Yanei? Lin Jue is polite."
Lu Tianci glared at Lin Jue fiercely, cupped his hands casually and said, "Be polite. Are you really capable enough to open another theater?"
Lin Jue said with a smile: "It's a small business to make a living, but I have a big family to support. There is really no way."
"Tch! This is a small business? If this is a small business, what do those tea stalls on the street mean?" Lu Tianci said disdainfully.
Lin Jue didn't want to talk to him about anything else. He pointed to the battle array in front of the door and said, "What is Lu Yanei doing? We seem to have made an agreement before. Are you going to break your promise? Are you here to interfere with my business again?"
Lu Tianci spat: "Only a turtle bastard breaks his promise. Will what I promised not count?"
Lin Jue frowned and said: "Then what is this formation in Lu Yanei doing? I opened a business today, and your people even drove away my lion and dragon lantern dancers, and the people also drove away, what does this mean?"
Lu Tianci rolled his eyes and said: "The common people are in the way, and the noisy ones are annoying. It will save trouble if we get rid of them."
Lin Jue frowned and was about to argue. Suddenly, one of the dozen soldiers behind Lu Tianci laughed and said: "Lin Zhuangyuan, I'm really sorry. I originally wanted to come to congratulate you in private, but my uncle just did this. Zhenzhan, this will not disturb your good business in the theater. I'm sorry."
Lin Jue was stunned, and looked around, only to see a dozen soldiers ducking to the sides, and a young man wearing ordinary armor walking out with a smile. He was hidden among the dozen soldiers, dressed the same as the others. Lin Jue didn't notice him at all. When he saw the young man's face, Lin Jue was shocked. The person who came turned out to be the current second prince of Huai, Guo Xu, whom he had met once.
Needless to say, this method of hiding in the armor of the guards should not be because Guo Xu likes to wear armor, but a method of confusing defense. Hiding among the guards, if there is an assassin, Guo Xu cannot be found immediately .
A few months ago, at the provincial banquet held after Lin Jue and the young princess got married, Huai Wang Guo Xu and Jin Wang Guo Mian both attended. Lin Jue had a very deep impression of the second prince, and he was quite good. Compared with the big prince, Although the princes Guo Mian and Guo Xu are not very old, they have a very calm demeanor, much quieter than Guo Mian's detachment and aloofness. After the banquet, Guo Xu and Lin Jue also had a short conversation. The conversation made Lin Jue's impression of Guo Xu even more profound. In short, Lin Jue felt that Guo Xu was a very repaying person and determined to do great things. His words meant to win over Lin Jue. At that time, Lin Jue felt Although Jue refused, it was only because he did not want to get involved in the fight for the right to inherit the throne between the princes. In fact, in terms of the overall feeling of Guo Xu, Lin Jue quite admired him.
Lin Jue stepped forward quickly and was about to bow down and salute. Guo Xu hurriedly stopped and said with a smile: "No need to salute, I'm here to congratulate you on the opening of your business, not to disturb you. It's all my fault that uncle insists on talking about safety." Go ahead, you can only ask the guards to protect you. This will disturb your business."
Lin Jue bowed and saluted, and said in a deep voice: "How dare you, Your Highness, come to congratulate me? Isn't this a shame for me? This is a private property, and I can't afford to be congratulated by Your Highness. Your Highness didn't say anything in advance, so I'm in need here." It’s etiquette, but I hope you’ll forgive me.”
"Why are you talking about this? What kind of etiquette is not polite? Where do so many rules come from? I come to congratulate you in a private name. I come to congratulate you based on our private friendship. What can others say? Don't think too much about things. It's complicated, just treat it as a friend coming to congratulate you. Come, bring the congratulatory gifts." Guo Xu smiled and ordered the people around him.
Several guards promised loudly, and after a moment they came forward carrying a heavy mahogany box. After opening the wooden box, they found that it was full of silver ingots, shining brightly.
"I don't understand what you should give as a gift when your business is opened. After thinking about it, it's better to give money than anything else, so that you can buy whatever you want. Therefore, it is disrespectful to give you this small gift of three thousand taels of silver. Please accept it." Guo Xu smiled.
Lin Jue hurriedly waved his hand and said: "No, no, how dare I accept such a heavy gift? Let alone cost His Highness. Lin Jue is deeply grateful for Your Highness's kindness. But I will never accept the money."
Guo Xudao: "You have to accept it, you have to accept it. This is a congratulatory gift, how can you not accept it?"
Lin Jue shook his head resolutely and said: "I can't accept it, I absolutely can't accept it, and please forgive me. Your Highness can come. Lin Jue is deeply honored. But I can never accept the money. Your Highness, Lin Jue is also a court official. If he accepts this great gift, then what will happen to him?" It violates the official code of conduct and is suspected of accepting bribes. Your Highness should understand what I am talking about."
Lu Tianci stared at him and said: "Lin Jue, what are you so fucking pretentious about? I gave you money and you didn't take it back? Why are you pretending to be noble? Are you not giving face to King Huai? Believe it or not, King Huai got angry and overthrew the whole family. You crappy theater?”
Before Lin Jue could speak, Guo Xu said coldly: "Uncle, why are you talking like that? You are also a person of status, why are you talking so rudely to Mr. Lin? Didn't I tell you about the matter between you and Mr. Lin? Then It's all your fault. You harass people over and over again, asking them to think about you and your grandfather? If you continue to do this, I won't allow it."
Lu Tianci blushed and lowered his head speechlessly. Although he was domineering and arrogant, he was as obedient as a sheep in front of his nephew. He knew that his Lu family would rely on this nephew to support him in the future, and he would be his future backer. Maybe his father would His uncle would never dare to reprimand his nephew. If he hadn't asked to come with him today, Guo Xu would never have allowed him to come with him.
"Lin Jue, don't take it to heart. This uncle of mine does have some...how should I put it. But he is my uncle after all, so please be patient. What he actually means is that he hopes that you will not refuse the gift." Guo Xu whispered to Lin Jue.
When Lin Jue saw this, he seemed to have no choice but to refuse. But Lin Jue didn't want to accept his money in vain. Wasn't this trying to find an excuse for himself and make him feel uncomfortable? After thinking about it for a while, Lin Jue had an idea.
"Since His Highness Prince Huai is so sincere, if I don't accept it, I'm afraid it would be disrespectful and too pretentious. Well, I can't accept the money for free. After all, I am a court official. Doing so will cause criticism. But I can accept it. These three thousand taels of silver can be regarded as the money used by Your Highness to book a box here. The best box here is one thousand two hundred taels a month. I will give you a discount. This three thousand taels of silver will be considered as a package of three thousand taels. During these three months, that box belongs to His Highness. His Highness can come anytime he wants. If His Highness doesn't come, no one will use the box. What do you think?" Lin Jue said with a smile.
"Hey! You do know how to do business, and the business is all done to His Highness Prince Huai. His Highness Prince Huai has many things to do every day. Do you come to your place to watch the show every day?" Lu Tianci shouted.
Lin Jue said: "Your Highness is not free to come, Lu Yameni can come. Lu Yameni has no official position, so you can come and watch the show if you have nothing to do. As long as there is no trouble, Lin Jue will welcome you with claps."
Before Lu Tianci could answer, Guo Xu laughed loudly and said: "I think it's just what Lin Jue said. It is true that Lin Jue is an official of the imperial court, and now he is in the Ordinance Department, so naturally he cannot be gossiped about. These three thousand taels of silver will
Just book a box. I will come to the theater when I have free time. Uncle, you can come to the theater too. As long as you don't cause trouble for others."
Lin Jue bowed and thanked him. He breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. Guo Xu looked at Lin Jue meaningfully. He was actually a smart man. He understood Lin Jue's thoughts. Lin Jue did not want to receive the favor in vain. Three thousand taels of silver.
Although it's not a big amount, after all, it's worth taking one or two, and it will attract people's attention. But if it is the deposit for the box, it is legitimate business income, and no one will say anything. Lin Jue's response is indeed
It was very cautious and clever, but it just made Guo Xu have an even greater desire to be close to Lin Jue.
At that moment, Lin Jue ordered someone to pay him money, and soon a beautifully made number plate was delivered to Guo Xu. The number plate said the number one box of the Jiangnan Grand Theater in the inner city of Beijing. With this number plate, he could
Enter the theater through a special passage, go directly to the box to watch the show, and enjoy VIP treatment.
Xie Danhong's heart was always hanging. When she heard that not only Lu Tianci did not cause trouble, but also a big order came in, box number one was booked out, and she suddenly got 3,000 taels of silver, she smiled from ear to ear.
.As expected, Mr. Lin is very capable, both civil and military, capable of fighting and talking. I had worried in vain before.
Lin Jue accompanied Guo Xu and Lu Tianci into the theater and took their seats in the box. When the news spread, Guo Kun and a group of officials also came to visit. Guo Xu didn't seem to like this, so he spread the word that he was here to see the show.
Yes, there is no need for people to come and disturb me.
What Lin Jue has been thinking in his heart is, why did Guo Xu come to congratulate him? He and he only met each other on a casual basis, and they had only exchanged a few words, but they couldn't be considered friends. Besides, Guo Xu's
The relationship between him and Prince Liang is destined to be delicate due to his identity. He is the son of Concubine Mei and the grandson of Lu Zhongtian. Lu Zhongtian and Prince Liang have never had any contact with each other, and the two of them cannot urinate in the same pot. In the future
Regarding the choice of the emperor's heir, it is obvious that Prince Liang's Palace does not support Guo Xu. Guo Xu must be aware of this. As the son-in-law of Prince Liang's Palace, Guo Xu should also know that he must follow the position of Prince Liang's Palace. This is
Under such circumstances, there was no need for him to show off to himself. It would actually do him no good to win over himself. He could not influence the position of Prince Liang's house.
In other words, he simply wanted to make friends with him, but even Lin Jue didn't believe this reason. Guo Xu was not a fussy person, and he had already realized this in a short period of contact with him. He made friends for the sake of goodwill.
, maybe Jin Wang Guo Mian will be that kind of person, but Guo Xu may not do this.
