Xie Ming

Xiao was calculating about the gifts from his subordinates, and Ni's housekeeper came to meet him.

Ni Yuanlu, the steward of Ni Ci Fu's residence, Liu, saw Xiao and Gu talking to each other, and led the team towards the gate of the residence.

When they got closer, Xiao was able to see the person's face.

Butler Liu was beaming with joy. He bowed and hurried over to offer warm congratulations.

Because at this time, cabinet members Ni and Shi, in conjunction with the peace negotiation team heading north, were still traveling between the north and the south to add additional regulations in order to achieve peace.

So he was not in Nanjing for a short time.

Therefore, it was reasonable for him to send the housekeeper to congratulate him on his behalf.

"Hoo Hoo Hoo"

"It's wedding wine, so I'll have to drink a few more glasses."

"The master also gave instructions before coming here."

"Speaking of your wedding, Duke, that is the most important matter."

"I have put a lot of effort into getting here to congratulate you."

"I didn't even have time to eat two bites of lunch."

"Oh, yes, come on!"

"Bring them all closer"

After a burst of poetry and prose, the housekeeper Liu didn't wait for Xiao to reply. He turned around and called for all the gifts he had received to be carried to the master by the servants.

"Haha, here are six Jade Ruyi handles."

“Twenty-eight pieces of jade.”

"Thirty-six pieces of silk."

"Forty-five sets of pack armor."

"Six boxes of silver basins and silverware."

“Auspicious dragon and phoenix enamel plate and famous calligraphy and paintings.”

"A golden statue of Guanyin, the Goddess of Childbearing."

"Haha, there are also several large boxes of Beijing pastries and snacks."

"Our Master Ni was quite emotional when he returned to the north this time."

"Everyone says that the past cannot be retrieved."

"But no matter how you look at it, we have all done our best."

"Considering that the Duke also came from the northern capital, I specially ordered people to collect these foods and transport them south to express his homesickness!" Butler Liu specifically said this.

After hearing this, Xiao Jingchuan's expression was complicated, which flashed away for a moment. In order not to lose face, he had to evade the question.

"Haha, Mr. Ni is really thoughtful!"

"Butler Liu, you must thank me later!" Xiao Ju agreed and said nothing more.

"Haha, no problem."

"Oh, yes, the one at the end of the team is Shi Kefa, the Minister Shi, who asked me to pass on the gift."

"You also know that since we came here to deal with the Northern Council, the masters have been so busy that they are running around like crazy."

"Please forgive me for not being able to come and congratulate you in person!"

“It’s really hard to get back!”

Butler Liu continued to make progress and started to make arrangements again, telling the story behind it.

Upon hearing this, Xiao hurriedly invited him in.

"Haha, of course, of course. What Butler Liu said is unorthodox."

"National affairs are the most important, national affairs are the most important!"

"The two ministers have worked tirelessly for the country."

"I, Xiao, naturally admire you. I just regret that I am incompetent and cannot share your worries."

"Come! Please!"

"Go sit inside and rest first."

"We must drink a few more cups at the banquet later."

"Don't be so distant with this mansion!"

Xiao spoke empty words, welcomed the guest into the door, extended his hands to invite him in, and also signaled him to go to the long courtyard, asking him to come and lead the way. It would not be too late to turn back after entering the door.

So, housekeeper Liu and his entourage entered the house with their servants and gifts.

Only when I returned to the long court and left these strangers did I begin to complain in my heart.

"Hmph! What the hell?"

"Why are you pretending to be a big-tailed wolf?"

"I brought back food from the capital. It's really heartbreaking!"

"You're bewitching the Emperor and trying to get him to come to the North to negotiate peace. Do you think you're doing a job that'll make you look good?!"

"Instead, they became arrogant!"

"Bah!" Changting listened to the words and felt that he didn't care about what Liu Guanjia had just said. He felt contemptuous. Hearing this, Xiao Lang looked around and hurriedly stopped talking with his hands.

"Okay, okay, now is not the time to talk about this."

"Alas, the peace talks have been very heated recently, and the reputations of the two officials, Ni and Shi, in the court are increasing day by day."

“It’s incomparable.”

“Just bear with it for now.”

After saying this, because the gifts stored in the inner room were piled up so high that there was not enough space in the side room to use, the Death Star came out to report.

In response to this, Chang Ting followed, made room for the new people, and took them away temporarily, leaving Xiao Jingchuan alone to take care of the affairs at the door.

Not long after
Suddenly, the sound of horse hooves came from the alley again!
Da da da da
"My Lord, my Lord is so happy! So happy!"

"Hahaha"

By this time in the evening, the sky had gradually darkened.

The sight at the alley entrance is even more difficult to see.

I heard the sound of horse hooves ahead, and then there were words that took the lead.

The distinction is in the ears, and it is exactly Qin Jing.

After a while, two figures arrived in front of the mansion. On both sides of the door, under the light of candles and big red lanterns, the two generals Qin Jing and Yue Xiu were full of joy. They jumped off their horses and bowed to Xiao Lang.

"General Qin Jing congratulates the Duke!"

"I, Yue Xiu, congratulate the Duke on his new birthday!"

The two of them sincerely bowed and congratulated each other.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Lang immediately became cheerful and happy. He rushed forward, helping the man up from both sides.

"Haha, okay, okay." Xiao Yan smiled.

When he stood up and looked up, Qin Jing looked at Yue Xiu with joy, and then he raised his head to offer a gift.

I saw the man taking a hard bow from his horse's back.

"My Lord, this bow is made of the finest purple fir wood."

"I have always been reluctant to use it."

"It's just right. This time it's your big day, Duke. The precious bow is presented to a hero!"

"I am a lowly general, and I don't have anything like gold or jade to give you. General, please don't look down on me!"

Qin Jing is good at flattering others with words.

After hearing this, Xiao Lang was both angry and amused. He punched Qin Jing on the shoulder and cursed him with a smile.

"Ha ha ha ha."

"You are the one who is most capable of talking nonsense these days!"

"Could it be that this is a problem with the Feng Shui of Nanjing? Huh?!"

"Don't give me that!"

As he said this, he snatched the bow and examined it carefully, unable to let it go.

Then, use your luck to draw a full bow and feel the solidity.

"Good, good! It's a good bow!"

"This is much more useful than gold or jade."

"Okay! I, Xiao, thank you."

Xiao Lang was very satisfied.

Afterwards, Xiao and Qin unconsciously turned their eyes to Yue Xiu's face again.

The boy's face brightened.

Watching, Yue Xiu held three boxes of pastries in his left hand. He pulled his hand back unconsciously to hide it, feeling even more embarrassed.

"Uh, Duke, I..."

"I don't have much gold or silver, nor can I get any good weapons. I'm really ashamed."

"I"

Yue Xiuben came from a poor family, and had just been promoted by Zhizhong not long ago to the position of a centurion of the Embroidered Uniform Guard.

But after all, the salary is very little, and the time is short, so it is difficult to save up any property or money.

This time, I only brought three kinds of cold cakes from my hometown.

I put a lot of thought into this, and I think it's all just to give people a taste of something new.

But along the way, especially in front of Ma Xia Mansion, I saw that the Duke's Mansion was decorated with lights and people coming and going, it was quite a grand scene.

He felt even more uncertain.

I'm afraid that people will dislike me, so I'd rather pretend to be sick and not come, rather than making myself look bad.

As a result, after Qin Jing got lucky, he became so embarrassed and ashamed.

(End of this chapter)