It was also on this night that Luo Yangxing invited the Dong brothers and sisters to dinner. He liked Dong Qing, and he had fallen in love with her since they first met a few years ago. It can be said that it was love at first sight.
Looking at Dong Qing's beautiful face, Luo Yangxing thought to himself: "She was still young at that time, only twelve or thirteen. Now that she is seventeen, her appearance is even more iconic and moving."
He knew that Li Tianmu also liked Dong Qing, and Dong Qing also liked Li Tianmu, but he felt that Li Tianmu could not compete with him.
During the Ming Dynasty, marriage was based on the orders of the parents and the words of the matchmaker, which meant that the children's marriages were arranged by their parents. If the parents did not agree, the children could not make the decision.
Both parents of the Dong siblings are dead, and the eldest brother is the father. Dong Qing's marriage must be approved by the eldest brother.
Luo Yangxing knew Dong Fuyu very well. He was extremely utilitarian and snobbish. He felt that Dong Fuyu had no reason not to choose him as his brother-in-law, but to choose Li Tianmu.
Dong Fuyu also wanted to be related to the Luo family. He and Luo Yangxing hit it off right away. When he knew that Luo Yangxing fell in love with her sister, his joy could not be expressed in words.
The hotel was chosen at Wanfu Building, which is one of the famous restaurants in Beijing. It is located in Xijiangmi Lane, a prime area in the inner city, not far from Jinyiwei Street where Jinyiwei General Administration and Nanbei Town Fusi are located.
Wanfu Tower faces south. It is a double-story building with a mountain roof, six beasts on the spine, four-corner cornices, and open corridors around it. There is a plaque of "Wanfu Tower" hanging above the door, which was written by the calligrapher Dong Qichang. There are shadows on the pillars on both sides of the door.
Engraved couplet: "The delicious food attracts guests from all over the world; the aroma of wine attracts the immortals in the cave."
There is no difference between Luo Yangxing's visit to Wanfu Building and his return to his own home, because this restaurant is owned by their family. Jinyiwei has numerous banquets all year round. Luo Sigong saw that this was too expensive, so he might as well open a restaurant. He gave Jinyiwei a nine
This can save a lot of office expenses.
For Luo Sigong's behavior of serving the public wholeheartedly and not caring about personal gains and losses, everyone in the Jinyi Guards praised him. Only one person named Mou sneered at it, and that was Mou Rongtian.
After the middle period of Wanli Dynasty, the civil and military officials of the DPRK were divided into two factions, also called two parties. One was the princeling party headed by the Jin Yiwei supported by the queen mother and empress, and the other was the Zheng party headed by Dongchang supported by Concubine Zheng.
The parties are fighting overtly and covertly, and are incompatible with each other.
In addition to hosting Jinyiwei, Wanfu Tower was also the first choice for princelings. Luo Sigong was very generous and gave the princelings a 10% discount.
In the private room, Dong Qing sat at the table with an expressionless face, watching the waiter serve the food. He didn't have much time, and arranged the cups and plates. There were animals on the table, geese in the clouds, cattle and sheep from land and sea, and all kinds of delicacies.
Luo Yangxing said: "Sister Qing'er, try the bird's nest. This is the finest blood swallow paid tribute by the Kingdom of Java. It is very nourishing."
Dong Qing took a sip with a spoon, shook her head slightly and said, "It's not delicious." She was deliberately looking for trouble. She knew that her brother intended to betroth her to Luo Yangxing. In terms of appearance, Li Tianmu was not as good as Luo Yangxing.
Li Tianmu's family background is even worse. But she likes Li Tianmu, and hates Luo Yangxing. If her brother hadn't forced her to come this time, she would not have rewarded Luo Yangxing for his face.
Dong Fuyu glanced at his sister with dissatisfaction, then picked up his bowl of bird's nest and took a sip, saying, "Isn't this delicious? Sister, why can't you say so?" Then he said to Luo Yangxing: "Countryside.
Girl, I’ve never eaten good food, so I’m not used to it.”
Luo Yangxing also picked up the bird's nest and took a bite, saying: "The taste is not as good as before, no wonder Miss Dong said it bad." Then he shouted outside: "Come here."
A shop assistant came in and said: "Your Majesty's orders."
Luo Yangxing said: "Take the bird's nest down and let the kitchen cook it again."
The waiter was very happy. He quickly took away the three bowls of bird's nests on a tray and left the box. He drank one bowl after another and let him drink them all.
Luo Yangxing took out an exquisite brocade box from his arms, opened the lid, and inside was a jade bracelet, saying: "Sister Qing'er, this Ruyi bracelet is the Queen Mother's favorite thing. She gave it to me as a reward a few years ago. I
I have been friends with your brother for many years. His sister is just like my sister. It is your first time to come to the capital. As a brother, you should give you something as a meeting gift. This wishful bracelet is given to you as a token of my brother's gratitude.
." He stood up and handed it to Dong Qing.
But Dong Qing didn't accept it and said: "Master Luo, it's too valuable, I can't accept it."
Luo Yangxing smiled and said: "Don't call me Mr. Luo, it seems too awkward. Just call me Brother Luo."
Dong Fuyu saw that his sister had no intention of accepting it, so he stood up, took the brocade box, placed it in front of Dong Qing's table, and said: "Sister, this is a meeting gift from your brother Luo. I haven't thanked you yet, brother Luo."
Dong Qing said reluctantly: "Thank you, Mr. Luo."
Luo Yangxing stood up and walked over and said, "Sister Qing'er, let me put it on for you. With these jade bracelets, you will be even more radiant and beautiful."
Seeing that he was about to take action, Dong Qing said: "Don't bother Master Luo, I will bring it myself, little girl." Then she put the jade bracelet on her right wrist.
Dong Fuyu said: "Why are you still called Master Luo? You should be called Brother Luo."
Luo Yangxing sat back and said, "You can call it whatever you want, whatever sister Qing'er likes. The dishes are ready, get your chopsticks. Whatever sister Qing'er wants to eat, Brother Luo will pick it up for you."
Dong Qing said: "Don't bother Master Luo, I will do it myself."
Dong Fuyu said: "Sister, your brother Luo gave you such an expensive gift, you should give your brother Luo a drink." He handed the wine bottle over.
Dong Qing reluctantly stood up and took the wine bottle, walked over and poured wine for Luo Yangxing, then returned to her seat and poured herself another glass. She poured the glass into her hand and said, "Master Luo, I'd like to give you a drink, little lady."
Luo Yangxing said happily: "Okay, do it!"
Dong Qing took a sip, and took the opportunity to place the wine glass, and deliberately knocked the edge of the Eight Immortals table with the Ruyi bracelet on her wrist. With a crisp sound, the bracelet was broken and fell to the ground.
Dong Fuyu trembled with fright and said angrily: "You damn girl, that is a bracelet gifted by the Queen Mother, why can't you be more careful?"
Luo Yangxing was also startled and asked nervously: "Sister Qing'er, let me see if I'm injured?" He walked over to grab Dong Qing's arm and check.
Dong Qing quickly pulled her arm back and said, "My arm is fine, but the bracelet is broken. What a pity. Mr. Luo, I will accompany you later."
Luo Yangxing said: "Sister Qing'er, what are you talking about? The bracelet has already been given to you. It belongs to you, so why do you need to compensate me?"
Dong Qing said: "I'm a little uncomfortable. Brother, you can eat with Mr. Luo. I'll take a step first." After saying that, he got up and walked out.
Luo Yangxing stood up and said, "Sister Qing'er, would you like me to find a doctor for you?"
Dong Qing said: "No need."
Seeing Dong Qing come out of the box, Dong Fuyu said to Luo Yangxing: "Yangxing, I'm sorry. It's because I, the elder brother, am too arrogant and indulgent to her. This girl doesn't understand any rules. It's so rude."
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Luo Yangxing said: "It's nothing. Since sister Qing'er is not feeling well, let her go back to rest. It just happens that we are left to talk about some business matters."
Dong Fuyu said: "What official business?"
Luo Yangxing said: "The right minister of the General Administration has always been vacant. I think you have good conditions and should be qualified for the job. I plan to recommend you to the old man."
Dong Fuyu said happily: "In that case, thank you very much."
Jinyiwei Qianshi is a fourth-rank official, one level higher than the governor of Fusi Town in Beizhen. Dong Fuyu is a deputy Qianhu, a fifth-rank official. How can he be unhappy when he is promoted to three ranks in a row?
Luo Yangxing said: "Whether it can happen or not depends on what the old man wants. If our two families can become friends of Qin and Jin, this matter will be inseparable."
Dong Fuyu said: "I have no objection to your marriage to Qing'er, but I don't know if the commander can allow you to marry the daughter of a small family like ours."
Luo Yangxing said: "The Luo family has no respect for family status. Marrying a wife is a lady, and the old man will not object. What I am most worried about now is that sister Qing'er is not willing."
Dong Fuyu said: "As my eldest brother, I have the final say as my father. She has no control over it."
Luo Yangxing said: "Okay, then I'm going to hire you."
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