Xie Ming

Ni and Shi Bei were busy discussing the matter and it was difficult for them to escape from the great glory, so they sent their steward Liu to come with gifts to congratulate them.

Xiao finally made some polite remarks and welcomed the person in.

Qin Jing and Yue Xiu came again.

Qin presented his fine bow to win Yue's favor, but Yue felt embarrassed and could not make a move.

Considering that his family was already poor, Xiao Zheng was willing to help him out.

Can!
Without waiting for General Xiao to say more, the message was passed on again.

"Grand Secretary of Jianji Palace, Minister of Rites, Li Shichun, Minister Li is here——"

Upon hearing this, Generals Xiao, Qin and Yue hurriedly turned their heads to look.

Soon after, there were other servants reporting things one after another.

"Minister of the Left of the Ministry of Personnel, Lin Zengzhi, Minister Lin is here—"

"Grand Secretary of Wuying Palace, Prime Minister of the Cabinet, Qiu Weizhen, Mr. Qiu has arrived!"

"Grand Secretary of Wenyuan Pavilion, Minister of Works, Ma Shiying, Minister Ma has arrived."

"Grand Secretary of the Eastern Pavilion, Minister of the Ministry of Justice, Gao Hongtu, and Minister Gao are here."

As the reports spread, several official sedan chairs were seen at the entrance of a nearby alley, moving towards the government gate.

"call--"

"How come all these people are gathered together and come here in a group?!"

Seeing the sedan chair in the darkness not far away and a large group of people following it, Xiao Xian frowned and felt worried.

Afterwards, he hurriedly turned his head back and gave urgent instructions to the two generals Qin and Yue who were in front of him.

"Okay!"

"You two are brothers, so I won't be polite to you!"

"I accept the gift, and you all have your share of work to do. No one can hide from me tonight."

"Go ahead, Changting and Sangmenxing are both busy inside."

"I can't leave here, so you two go into the mansion on your own and catch them. See if they have any work to do and help them out right away."

"Damn it! I never thought that just because I was getting married, so many people would be attracted."

"There are so many big names, the officials from various departments, the gentry and the big families in the city are all rushing over to join in the fun."

"Maybe there isn't enough room inside."

"Let's find the star of misfortune. If the tables in the front and second halls are not enough, there is still room in the East Courtyard. We can set up another table next to it."

"Hurry up and add more food, don't leave anyone out."

"This is a happy occasion, we can't let outsiders complain about it, do you understand?!"

Xiao Zichang gave oral instructions and told the whole story before the senior official came closer.

On the other hand, looking at Generals Qin and Yue at this moment, they clearly did not act in a reserved tone when hearing the Duke's intimate and heartfelt words.

Obviously, such words, more than any false courtesy or empty talk, can make people feel more open-minded.

Yue Xiu was in an awkward situation before he first arrived, but now that he was suddenly freed, he suddenly felt relieved.

So, when the two generals heard the order, they did not hesitate for a moment and hurriedly bowed their heads in agreement.

"understand!"

"understood."

He responded swiftly.

After the conversation, the two sides no longer hesitated, greeted each other, and walked happily towards the gate of the mansion, side by side, with light steps, and both seemed very happy.

"Ha ha ha ha."

"Mr. Xiao, Duke Jingguo, you look so energetic in your red robe today! Huh?!"

"Haha, yes, yes."

"People are in high spirits when good things happen to them. Duke Jingguo and I are here to express our congratulations!"

Generals Qin and Yue had just stepped into the door before Xiao could turn around. In the alley on the side, the first two officials in the sedan chair with the curtains raised, Li Shichun and Lin Zengzhi, were already approaching with smiles on their faces.

"Haha, Minister Li, Minister Lin, thank you so much, thank you so much!"

"It is a great honor for my humble home to have you two here. Ah, it is a great honor for my humble home."

Xiao hurriedly bowed to respond, and spoke some polite greetings.

"Oh, Mr. Xiao, half a year has passed in a flash."

"Come to think of it, it seems that since the beginning of April, when we parted ways in Yi County, we haven't gathered together to have a serious conversation or drink together, right?"

"Let's forget about your Shandong affairs. It's been a while since you returned to Beijing to report on your work."

"You've been in government and have become very popular lately." "Why? Have you forgotten about us old friends? We're afraid that we can ask you to do something for us, right?!"

Li Shichun is a man of hot temper and outspoken.

This person can catch up and choke people, so he must be an expert at it.

After he said this, Xiao Lang was immediately embarrassed and couldn't say anything back.

"Haha, Minister Li, you are clearly picking on me!"

"Hahaha, I admit my mistake. Isn't it enough to admit my mistake?"

"It's mainly because the emperor has been busy with his affairs lately, so I have no choice but to do so. That's why Minister Li feels distant from me."

"It's okay. Come into the mansion later and I'll have a few drinks with you. It'll be my atonement. How do you think it is?"

Hearing Li Shichun's teasing, Xiao prepared his own clever words and went to please him.

"Hoo Hoo Hoo"

"That's good. That's the best."

"Er He, you too, they are busy celebrating, but you are the one who is so rude and picks on them."

"It's because Duke Jingguo and I are old friends. Otherwise, wouldn't you be making a fuss about it again?!"

Lin Zengzhi was a good man, and when he saw his colleague Li Shichun speak out of turn, he hurried over to mediate, trying to smooth things over and ease the atmosphere.

Increase your ambition, increase your ambition.
In fact, I am feeling depressed and frustrated right now.

Logically speaking, he was one of the old ministers who came to the north to protect the emperor.

But by this time in Nanjing, Ni Yuanlu and Li Shichun had both entered the cabinet, each in charge of a department with real power.

Only he, who was a head shorter than others, was sent under Ni and became the Minister of the Ministry of Personnel.

To be honest, it was only because of his gentle nature that he could tolerate it, but he still didn't show his resentment on the surface.

But whether there is any resentment hidden behind the scenes is unknown.

"Hehehehe."

While Xiao, Li and Lin were talking, they suddenly heard another old man's dry laugh coming from behind.

Following the sound, Xiao Jijing turned his head and looked towards the darkening night, and saw the head of the cabinet, Qiu Weizheng, walking towards him.

"Haha, Duke Jingguo, how are you?"

"I am not too late, am I?"

"Congratulations to Xiao Lang, it's a great joy!"

Qiu Weizheng, followed by Ma Shiying and Gao Hongtu, came over. Qiu, who was the leader, after catching Xiao Lai's attention, was so strong that he picked up his walking stick and bowed.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi didn't want to be negligent, so he hurriedly took a step forward to return the greeting, and responded quickly with his mouth.

"Haha, it's Elder Qiu who has come in person. I'm sorry for not welcoming you in person. Please forgive me!"

"Oh, Minister Ma, Minister Gao!" Xiao greeted them with a smile.

Ma and Gao, who were following behind, also responded politely.

"Duke Jingguo is very happy!"

"Haha, congratulations to Lord Jingguo!"

After the two sides finished talking, without waiting for the other two servants, Li and Lin, to interrupt, Qiu Weizhen, who was very shrewd, hurried to speak again.

"Hahaha"

"Xiao Lang, are you satisfied with this marriage with the Shen family?"

"As the saying goes, if they are not from the same family, they will not enter the same door!"

"Even if it is God's will, it still needs human support."

"Xiao Lang was lucky to meet someone like that. This time, the Emperor of Yangzhou ordered him to do something official. By some strange coincidence, he managed to save the life of Hong Pan, the only son of the Shen family."

"Haha, a marriage is made in heaven, how wonderful is that?!"

"In my opinion, this is a marriage destined by heaven!"

"To this day, Duke Jingguo is not only known as a young hero."

"And they became relatives and sisters-in-law of the present emperor."

"Haha, the fortunes in the future will be invaluable!"

"I'm already this old, but this is the first time I've done anything like being a matchmaker!"

"Look at you two, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, a hero and a beauty. I am also happy for the old man, and I am very happy!"

"Last night, I was so happy that I didn't sleep a wink! Huh?! Hahahaha"

(End of this chapter)