Xie Ming

There was a festive banquet and joy in the mansion, when suddenly one heard that the emperor was coming to congratulate him.

Wang Zhixin, the chief eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department, came in person to congratulate him on the announcement of the decree, and then he came to pay his respects to Xiao Lang. He then brought in Huipin from the palace to talk about Yuzhen's pregnancy.

The original intention may be to add to the joy, to congratulate and invite appreciation together.

Unexpectedly, Xiao Jingchuan suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed to the ground, looking dazed and stupid.

It may be difficult for others to understand what this means, but Changting next to him understands the inside story.

After a lot of excuses, Eunuch Wang didn't bother to ask any more questions about etiquette. He just gave a few instructions and then turned around to leave the house in a huff.

Thinking like this, it may not be appropriate.

So Changting hurriedly followed Liu Erye's gaze and whispered a few words, until Liu Erye chased him out and secretly gave him a large bag of wedding silver before the matter was settled.

The purpose was fulfilled and the matter was settled.
At the wedding banquet tables in the mansion, the scene was bustling and noisy with guests arriving.

The dance and music continued, seeming even more lively than before.

In such a joyous scene, when Xiao Jinggang heard the news, he felt as if he had been struck by a bolt from the blue.

His eyes went blank and he struggled to get up from the ground.

Just as he was about to stand straight, a gust of wind suddenly blew and he became crooked again.

The man standing beside him tried to help him, but was suddenly pushed away by him.

"roll roll roll!"

"I'm not drunk, why do I need you to hold my hand?!"

Xiao Lang was heartbroken, depressed and filled with anger that he couldn't vent.

"General, no, you must not be disrespectful at this critical moment."

"This, so many court officials are watching!"

"Let's be fine. Ah, let's finish the current matter first."

Chang Ting was afraid that Xiao Lang would take advantage of his drunkenness and cause some trouble.

He approached her, trying to coax her and comfort her, and then whispered in her ear, but she seemed very afraid to speak.

"Hahahaha"

"Get lost, what are you talking about!"

"Do I look drunk?"

"Come on! Keep playing music and keep dancing!"

"Hahaha"

th.

Xiao Jingchuan pulled Chang Ting away from him, grabbed a pot of wine from the table, and then swayed back into the party.

Outsiders don't know what's going on and still keep urging people to drink.

Everyone thought that Xiao became even more arrogant because he received the emperor's order.

But looking at it from the long court, I couldn't help but feel distressed.

Obviously my mood has hit rock bottom and I am full of worries.

But now I have no control over myself. The table cannot be cleared, the wine cannot be stopped, and I cannot have peace.

They say wine makes one sad.
All turned into tears of lovesickness.

I bear the pain by myself and swallow my sorrow alone.

This is absolutely the case.
"Ha ha ha ha."

"Mr. Xiao, Mr. Xiao!"

"Come on, come on."

"You are the host tonight, and you are in the limelight."

"First, he was a hero in the Northern Expedition, and then he received the emperor's order. The trip to Yangzhou was also fruitful."

"Not only did he pay over four million taels of silver, but he also found time to have a chance encounter with the Shen family."

"Save his son and find a beautiful woman."

"It's the second young lady of the Shen family. She has fallen in love with him and is in love with him!"

"Those present are all colleagues in the court, not outsiders."

"Why not take this opportunity to tell us in detail."

"What kind of a play is this, about a talented man and a beautiful woman?! Hahahaha."

Just when Xiao was feeling proud, someone suddenly came and walked around to the main table.

Among the leaders, Qiu Weizhen and Qiu Ge Lao also took advantage of their drunkenness to incite people to come out with such words.

It might be a good intention, which not only livens up the atmosphere, but also helps to get closer to the intention of kidnapping Xiao Lang. But when Xiao Jingchuan approached, he did not respond.

With a look of impatience on his face, he sat sideways on the seat, then just looked back, closed his eyes, breathed slowly and kept silent.

This kind of operation did not win the respect of the elder minister at all. A few tables next to him looked at the people here and saw that they were all a little embarrassed.

Two tables away, Qiu Zhizhong was sitting among the court officials. He stared over here, paying attention to Xiao Zhi's behavior, and it was obvious that he was more worried.

I can only sigh that in such a situation, it is not appropriate to go over and help out rashly, as I can only be left there feeling worried.

"Hey! Duke?!"

Seeing Qiu's strange expression, Ma Shiying came over with a glass of wine to give him a way out. Yu Xiaohou grabbed his shoulder.

Xiao Lang was so frightened that he opened his eyes in surprise.

"It's more than that."

"Now he is a little-known, unknown county magistrate, called...what's his name?"

"Oh, yes, Yan Yingyuan, that's the kind of person he is."

"There is also the grain director who was almost arrested, Ma Weimin. These two people have filled the gap in Yangzhou."

"Tsk tsk tsk"

"Duke Jingguo has great means, they are extraordinary!"

“These are all lucrative positions!”

"Mr. Xiao, this time, you really should kill three birds with one stone! Huh?! Hahaha."

"In the future, we will have a hard time holding on to this big bag of money. You need help from a noble man to help us!"

"It's worth it tonight, as your colleagues are here to congratulate you!"

"Everyone, is that right? Huh?!"

"Hahaha"

Ma Shiying was good at taking advantage of every opportunity, and every word he said was sinister.

After his encouragement, the people at the neighboring tables who were flattering him actually agreed with him, thinking it would add to the spice of the event!
As he looked on, a fierce look suddenly flashed across Xiao Lang's eyes. He gritted his teeth and endured it. It was already quite difficult not to get angry and conflict with this guy.

"Humph!"

"Shameless!"

"A person who holds a high position in the cabinet is actually making such a fuss about using public resources for personal gain in front of so many people!"

"What are your intentions?!"

"Do you believe me? Tomorrow when I go to court, I will report you to the emperor and set the record straight?!"

Unexpectedly, before Xiao could pursue the dirty words, Li Shichun, who was standing nearby, took the initiative to attack and find fault.

Upon hearing this, Ma Shiying's face turned gloomy.

"Ah!"

"Li Erhe, stop putting the blame on me!"

"As Ma said, Mr. Xiao has a firm grip on the money bag in Yangzhou. He must be thinking of finding a wealthy father-in-law to be his father-in-law. What a wonderful thing!"

"Everyone is so jealous."

"On the contrary, you are quibbling over words, ruining the fun and talking nonsense, which makes no sense."

"You're interesting!"

Ma Shiying did not hold back his words, but retorted, refusing to lose the upper hand.

"you!"

"Stop spreading heresy and confusing the public!"

"I'm disappointed, but it's not your family's disappointment that's ruined."

"Since ancient times, it is fair for military commanders to not ask about internal affairs."

"Civil affairs govern the interior, while martial affairs govern the exterior. This is the way our ancestors have practiced."

"There are laws above and the Inspectorate below to punish corruption and clean government. Why do we need to flatter and force others to do it?!"

"Don't say this anywhere else. I dare to say it even in front of Duke Jingguo."

"I just think this is not good, especially in the Jiangning County Office, this..."

Li Shichun had a very impulsive temper. He would argue without regard for the occasion or distinction between friend or foe, and he was truly a man with a dull mind.

At this moment, just wait for him to insist on refutation and argument until he is halfway through his words!
suddenly!

Xiao Jingchuan straightened his waist and sat up, and the wine jug in his hand made a click!
In court, Xiao Lang crushed the porcelain pot into pieces with his bare hands!
The tighter they hold each other.

Even until big drops of blood dripped down from the palm of his hand, he still showed no intention of letting go!
(End of this chapter)