Chapter five hundred and eighty second uninvited guests
"What did the eldest prince and the second prince do here yesterday?"
On this day, Zhang Shou, who was even more solemn and more formal than when he went to attend the Wenhua Hall Sutra Banquet yesterday, met the host Lu Wan who personally greeted him at the gate of the Lu Mansion. This man, who was always very calm in front of outsiders,
While the public school was drinking wine, I couldn't help but whisper a gossipy question that only a fat guy like Lu Sanlang would ask.
Zhang Shou was also puzzled by the question raised by Lu Wan - the second prince was obviously in a hurry yesterday, and the eldest prince seemed to be instigated by someone, but the words he said were not so much an attack.
He was trying to trick himself all the time. What on earth did these two brothers do?
However, everyone had been kicked out of the capital by the emperor. It looked like he was going to make a comeback unless the world was turned upside down, so he gave up because he couldn't figure it out.
So at this moment, he smiled nonchalantly and said: "They are already people who may not be able to see each other from now on, so what do they care about them? Don't Lu Jijiu think that today's crowning ceremony for your son is more important?
Although I didn’t invite too many dignitaries, after today’s incident, Lu Sanlang is considered to be a man of his own. The wedding will follow soon, and it goes really fast.”
"This kid wants to show off all day long. He's so hateful! Fortunately, he's not too stupid. He wrote a letter asking the East Palace attendant to take turns, so that his other classmates in this period can share the rain and dew," he said Lu Sanlang is not
It was too stupid, but Lu Wan's expression looked very pleased. He always thought that this big fat boy was too greedy, but he didn't expect that in the face of real big gains, people could actually control him.
As for the eldest prince and the second prince, whom he had just been unable to resist complaining to Zhang Shou, he had forgotten them at this moment. Compared with the two lost dogs and the future of the Lu family, of course the latter was more important.
Because Ge Yong had previously criticized him for his disrespectful etiquette, today he had made sufficient preparations in advance. From his clothes to the etiquette of welcoming Zhang Shou in person, he was meticulous. Only when he spoke now was he a little casual.
Some.
After all, it was not like today was full of guests, and if everyone followed the etiquette system from beginning to end, he and Zhang Shou would both be exhausted. The most important thing was that he had already seen that Zhang Shou
Shou was obviously not very interested in red tape, and Ge Yong's previous criticism was just a disguised way of making him pay more attention to Zhang Shou as his guest.
At this time, the guest and the host entered the door chatting and laughing, and Lu Wan was talking about inviting someone and so and so - there is no doubt that Lu Sanlang did not invite too many elders for this crowning ceremony, and the most important elder among them was Lu
Saburo's future father-in-law, Liu Shilang of the Ministry of Industry, and the remaining people watching the ceremony, including the praisers, were instead Zhang Shou's other students represented by Zhang Chen.
And he even understood Zhang Shou's spirit of giving Jiuzhangtang a day off today, and invited all the supervisors of Jiuzhangtang's two phases in Beijing to watch the ceremony. For this, he received a lot of gratitude from Lu Sanlang like never before.
Talking about it later, he still couldn't help but feel a little sad.
"If it weren't for you, Dr. Zhang, and Lu Zhu's lazy temper, the best outcome in the future would be just a rich man with millions of dollars, and other prospects would be impossible. With your discerning eye, it would be possible for the prodigal to turn around and become a genius.
Lu Sanlang. What you said when you brought Zhu Ying to the door to save him is worthy of your name."
Zhang Shou was dumbfounded. Where did I come to visit in the first place? Zhu Ying and I came to visit generously, okay? Of course, if we include a certain key note that Ah Liu secretly got from Lu Sanlang, then
It is indeed correct to say that his behavior at that time was to look for trouble.
Fortunately, Lu Sanlang knew to leave the emergency code 110. In the blink of an eye, more than a year has passed...
He was about to make a joke about Lu Wan's attitude at that time, but suddenly a faint voice came from behind: "Master, there are guests outside."
Before the concierge of the Lu Mansion could respond, Ah Liu suddenly reported the letter first. Lu Wan couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. She had already heard that Zhang Shou's confidant had magical and powerful arms, but this was too much, right? Could it be that this
Are there really clairvoyants and clairvoyants in the world?
But Zhang Shou, who was most familiar with Ah Liu, felt something in his heart and immediately asked, "Did you hear something moving on the street outside?"
Ah Liu nodded slightly, and when Zhang Shou gave him a look that said, "You'd better be more detailed in case the guy next to you doesn't understand." He was sure that was what he meant, and immediately said in a straight tone: "There is a team of two people."
Thirty people came trotting towards this side on horseback, and they also slowed down. The only guests on this street with such a grand display today should be the Lu family, right?"
Lu Wan immediately showed a somewhat awe-inspiring look. If Ah Liu was lying on the ground listening to the sound, it would be normal for him to have such ability, but he could make such a judgment without making any strange movements. If he was fighting in stealth,
Or on the battlefield such as an ambush, wouldn't this be a miracle? But as soon as he thought about it, he realized that he was no longer the Minister of War!
He couldn't help but patted his forehead, and then said thoughtfully: "Lu Zhu's future father-in-law hasn't arrived yet, but he doesn't like to talk about ostentation, and Zhang Chen's boys who like to hug each other have already arrived.
That's it, his two uncles are not top-notch officials, let alone put on such airs, and I don't seem to have invited anyone else..."
Seeing that Lu Wan was obviously confused, Zhang Shou had just made some vague guesses, but now his expression turned subtle.
No...it's really what you think, right?
Impossible. Today is the second day of the Sutra Banquet. Of course, the number of famous Confucian scholars who give lectures will change, and the audience will also change. Otherwise, attending lectures every day will be a huge burden for both the lecturers and the listeners.
It is said that this was also the virtuous policy of Emperor Taizu.
However, there are some people who cannot be replaced. For example, the Queen Mother can still find excuses not to go, but the emperor who presides over the sutra banquet must be there. No matter how independent the emperor is, he will not be lazy and come to the Lu family!
Well, he must be overthinking, definitely overthinking! Who would come to join the fun in such a ostentatious way, and Miss Zhu, it must be Zhu Ying who comes now!
Just as he was thinking this, he heard a clear and hearty voice coming from outside the door: "Ah Shou has just entered? What a coincidence, it seems that I arrived neither early nor late!"
Hearing that it was indeed Zhu Ying, Lu Wan's slightly frowned brows immediately relaxed. Although according to the rules, the daughter of each family would only attend other families' hairpin ceremony, as for the crown ceremony, that was a matter for the men.
, but Miss Zhu is coming...then come? Anyway, Zhang Shou is the guest of honor, so he is not afraid that anyone will spread any nonsense.
However, when he saw the person behind Zhu Ying walking in casually with his hands behind his back, and even had time to look around, his scalp went numb immediately, and he didn't even know what to say!
It's okay if Zhu Ying comes... But how on earth did she bring the emperor here? Today is the second day of the feast!
Seeing Lu Wan looking at him as if he was seeing a ghost, the emperor suddenly raised his mustache slightly. When he saw Zhang Shou, he couldn't help but look at Zhu Ying. The young couple were winking at each other desperately, as if they could talk with just their eyes. He was
Then he coughed majestically, and then took the initiative to answer the questions and said: "You don't need to wink, I am so tired for you."
"Don't think so much. There was such a big mistake yesterday. I already told the court this morning that the banquet will be suspended for one day and let the Supervisor of Ceremonies go over it again and sort out the people who will give lectures and those who will listen to the lectures every day.
It’s good to have a big list and everyone has an idea. If you plan to have a heated debate in front of me, then everyone should be prepared and don’t mess up the fight like yesterday.”
Emperor, your mentality of watching the excitement of the crowd who is afraid of chaos in the world is really obvious!
Zhang Shou thought so in his heart, but would never say it out loud. But he didn't say it. The emperor came over leisurely with his hands behind his back, but smiled at him and said: "Originally, it would be more appropriate for Sanlang and Shilang to come here today, but Sanlang is...
I took Shiro there and racked his brains doing the exercises you assigned, and couldn't spare any time, so I can only come and take a look on their behalf and explain it to them later."
Seeing that Zhang Shoudeng was speechless, the emperor looked at Lu Wan with a smile and said: "Why, Lu Qing doesn't welcome me? You should have more uninvited guests later. Well, at the request of Chief Yue Shan, I have already issued an order to summon the experts.
There are talents in astronomy and arithmetic. There are several in Kinki, and now they have arrived. Although they have passed the preliminary examination, I do not want to hand over the subsequent examinations to Qintenjian."
The emperor made no secret of his distrust of Qin Tianjian. Seeing that Lu Wan almost bulged his eyes out, clearly understanding what he meant, he smiled slightly and said: "So, you have to keep the people in your family calm.
One thing, don’t reveal my identity. Just treat me as an ordinary guest. In this way, I can observe the ‘talent’ who claims to be proficient in astronomy through Lu Zhu.”
The emperor specially emphasized the word talent, and Zhang Shou was a little unsure of what he meant.
Is this a satire on the merits of those who came to the call, or does the emperor have expectations for this group of people? Does this require him to personally check and select, or does he intend to hand over this important task to Lu Sanlang?
After thinking about it and finding it troublesome, he just laughed, nodded seriously and said: "Lu Jijiu will just do as the emperor said and make good arrangements."
You put it simply! Lu Wan was going crazy. It was very rare for the emperor to visit his ministers' private residences - even if the current emperor was famous for liking to hang out, this kind of situation was rare. How could he receive it now?
?The most important thing is that the emperor even wants to hide his identity, but most of the guests who come to the house know the emperor!
The former Minister of War felt that his head was about to explode in pain, but the emperor suddenly made a gentle gesture, and an accompanying guard held a box in his hands and delivered it to him.
"Lu Sanlang, since it is today's crowning ceremony, one plus a cloth crown, two plus a virtuous crown, and three plus a nobility rank. I know that you must be ready for these three things. Besides, there has never been a reason to reward this. Yesterday, since someone
They said that there was a lot of mutton-fat jade in my treasure house, so I had people clean it up in the warehouse when I got back. This jade lion paperweight and that hairpin were given as a crown gift to your little fat man."
Lu Wan suddenly became even more dizzy. If this was a formal award, then of course he should express gratitude with an extremely solemn etiquette, and then accept it with sincerity. At worst, Lu Sanlang would have to kowtow in person.
But the problem is, now Lu Sanlang is in the state of disheveled hair before the crown ceremony, how can he meet people?
What's more, the emperor just told him not to show off!
In desperation, Lu Wan could only take it first. After expressing respect and gratitude with both hands, he held the box in front of his chest and whispered: "In that case, I have thanked the emperor for the generous gift, so let's go and make arrangements.
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Having said this, he left the job of receiving the emperor to Zhang Shou without even thinking about it, and left quickly with these two rewards that were both honorable and troublesome. And as he left, he had just
Zhu Ying, who was the first to win, but then was smiling and watching the show, said to Zhang Shou with a smile: "Ah Shou, don't blame me, I met the emperor halfway, it was not planned for a long time!"
"Yingying, the words "planned for a long time" are not meant for you!" The emperor was very satisfied that Zhu Ying still had the same attitude towards him after knowing his life experience, and joked with a smile. He saw Zhang Shou unexpectedly
Rubbing his eyebrows there, he deliberately said with a straight face, "Why, you are so unhappy when you see me coming?"
"Because the emperor not only came to see the fun, but also brought trouble." Knowing that the emperor did not like others to treat others with dignity in such informal occasions, Zhang Shou simply told the truth, "Originally I planned to steal Fusheng
I had half a day to spare, and now I’m wasting my time.”
"You, the guest of honor today, take something as serious as the crown ceremony as a leisure activity? Do you know what the crown ceremony is? Huh?" The emperor gave Zhang Shou a formal etiquette lesson for a moment.
Zhang Shou looked like he was listening respectfully to the instructions, but he obviously wasn't listening at all. Zhu Ying also had a distracted look on her face, so he didn't bother to find fault anymore.
"That's you. You dare to talk like this to me. One of you doesn't even bother to pretend, and the other doesn't even pretend! Why have I brought trouble here? Others are worried about having nothing to do. You are in the midst of blessings and don't know how to be blessed!
Stop pretending, I asked Lu Sanlang to do it, not you Zhang Shou. Yingying, don’t always think that I am squeezing your wishful husband!"
Zhu Ying smiled happily. It was right to exploit Little Fatty Lu, but it was definitely not okay to exploit Zhang Shou... They were going to get married next month, how could Zhang Shou have so much time! At this moment, she completely forgot
Yes, Lu Sanlang's wedding date is earlier than theirs.
She winked at Zhang Shou and saw that Zhang Shou immediately agreed in place of Lu Sanlang. When the emperor showed off the airs of an elder and then asked Zhang Shou to call him uncle to avoid "revealing his identity", Zhang Shou also
After only a slight hesitation, she actually agreed, and she was immediately happy and sad at the same time. The happy thing was that the emperor now seemed to treat Zhang Shou as kindly as a son-in-law, but the sad thing was...
The mother and her savior, Zhang Shou's biological mother, are no longer alive.
She just walked in with the emperor and Zhang Shou. When Lu Wan came out again and welcomed the three of them to the flower hall where guests were entertained, she suddenly said: "Uncle even gave the little fat man a crown gift."
I bought a jade lion paperweight and a hairpin. Yesterday, Shou was so angry that he even smashed the jade on his body. You should have some compensation, right?"