So what if I traveled through time? I'll continue to roll in another place

In order to make plans for the officials of all provinces, officials from all over the country who were promoted came to the capital one after another to take up their posts, and banquets were constantly held in the name of their students, old friends, and classmates.

There are no convenient communication tools here, and news is spread by word of mouth. Maintaining relationships also requires real interactions and face-to-face exchanges. Even Zhou Yao and Xiao Yueshan, who try to avoid banquets whenever possible, don't know how many banquets they have attended, let alone other adults who like to socialize.

The Shou family is now at its peak. According to Chu Yuanming's deployment, Shou Junwu will definitely succeed Liang Ji as the prefect of Fengtian Prefecture.

However, Duke Dingguo and his wife doted on their youngest son. Even when Chu Yuanming and Song Pu were frantically recruiting soldiers and generals, they still resisted the pressure and allowed their youngest son to continue to serve in his favorite position as the Tongpan of Fengtian Prefecture.

But Shou Junwu himself also felt the changes in the situation in the court. Even if his parents were willing to protect him, he could no longer be as free and unrestrained as before.

Now there are more people trying to curry favor with the Shou family, and there are also more people who want to socialize with Shou Junwu. These people quickly figured out Shou Junwu's daily schedule and found the small shop he visited almost every day - Zui Huayin.

That day, Shou Junwu came to Zuihuayin as usual, but was shocked by the scene at the door before he even entered.

The entrance of the originally quiet shop was now crowded with servants from some unknown mansion. When they saw him coming, they all smiled and saluted him obsequiously.

Shou Junwu frowned slightly and was about to turn around and leave when he was stopped by a voice.

"Sir Shou, my master, the commander-in-chief, Sir Chen, wants to see you."

Shou Junwu took a closer look and found that he was the steward of the residence of the newly appointed commander-in-chief Chen Peisheng. Chen Peisheng was the son of Chen Shixian, Duke of Xin. He had just been promoted from the left councilor of the Yingtianchengxuanzhengshisi to the capital for this major official plan.

He sighed inwardly. If it were anyone else, he would have just left, but Chen Peisheng was a descendant of a noble family, held a high position and was older, so he knew he couldn't escape today.

Helplessly, Shou Junwu followed the manager into the store, only to see that a banquet had been set up at the seat where he most often sat. Chen Peisheng was sitting at the main seat, looking at him with a smile on his face.

"Brother, come, come, sit down." Chen Peisheng greeted him warmly.

Shou Junwu bowed and said, "Master Chen, you are too polite." The two of them were indeed of the same generation, but Shou Junwu was the youngest son. There was a big age difference between them and they were not familiar with each other to begin with. Now that they were calling each other brothers, Shou Junwu felt very uncomfortable.

"No, no, it's been many years since we last met. Junwu has grown up and is now an official, but I am old. From now on, you and I will be officials in the capital together, so we should get closer to each other." Chen Peisheng said as he poured wine for Shou Junwu.

Shou Junwu felt helpless, but couldn't refuse, so he had to drink with them.

The two drank and ate, chatting about local customs while listening to music.

Chen Peisheng previously worked in the Yingtian Prefecture, and was well aware of the local customs and habits of the three prefectures under his jurisdiction, Yingtian, Yangzhou, and Huainan, and was very humorous when talking about things.

Shou Junwu loved traveling, and he listened very seriously, but he set up a defense in his heart and never mentioned anything about the court or his family.

After three rounds of wine and five dishes, Chen Peisheng asked casually, "Junwu, who do you think can be called the backbone of the court now?"

Shou Junwu was startled. This question finally came. He then perked up and replied cautiously, "Of course it is the Prince of Jin, the Prime Minister, and the other ministers."

"Hahaha, my dear brother, you are right. However, I think that Prince Jin and the Prime Minister are the pillars of the country. Only with them can our Dazhao prosper!" Chen Peisheng said with a smile.

Shou Junwu nodded in agreement, but he was secretly wondering in his heart: What exactly does Chen Peisheng mean? Whose side does Duke Xin belong to? While thinking, he responded to Chen Peisheng's words.

Chen Peisheng changed the subject and said, "I just arrived in Beijing and heard that you are still unmarried. I thought that there is a younger sister at home who is about the same age as you. I wonder if you would like to meet her?"

Shou Junwu heard this and quickly declined, "Thank you for your kindness, Lord Chen, but marriage is decided by parents. I dare not agree to it privately. I have to inform my parents first."

Chen Peisheng smiled and said, "It's okay, it's okay. Marriage is a serious matter, so don't take it lightly. Ask the Duke's wife to take a look at my younger sister some other day. If she thinks she's suitable, we can discuss it later."

Shou Junwu responded verbally, but secretly complained in his heart. He knew that Chen Peisheng was trying to win him over, but his marriage was already a sensitive issue, and now there was a new force, so he didn't know who he would marry into in the end.

"I have heard that you often come to this restaurant. I really feel it is very elegant this time. It would be boring to have songs and wine without anyone to accompany you. It would be better to ask the girls in the restaurant to come and add some flavor." Chen Peisheng said.

Shou Junwu was just about to explain that Zuihuayin was not a brothel and there were no girls serving wine to accompany you, and it was enough for him to just listen to the good songs.

Unexpectedly, before Shou Junwu arrived, Chen Peisheng's men beat Deng Xiao and forced the waiter to give out the composer, Mr. Yuanjun Lu Jiayan.

The Chen family's men marched straight into the inner room and searched for Lu Jiayan, waiting for him to be called to accompany them for drinks!

"My dear brother, all the songs you like so much are composed by Mr. Yuanjun. I wonder if you know that Mr. Yuanjun is the stunning woman in front of you." Chen Peisheng said to please him.

When the steward searched for Lu Jiayan, Chen Peisheng's eyes lit up, thinking that Shou Junwu would like this gift.

The person standing in front of him was a stunning beauty! Her clothes were slightly wrinkled and her hair was slightly messy, but her expression was extremely resolute and courageous, like a plum blossom blooming in the cold wind, which made people fall in love with her.

On that beautiful face, the eyes were as bright as stars, revealing a firm and unyielding light; the eyebrows were slightly furrowed, as if endless thoughts were lingering in her heart; the cherry lips were slightly pursed, revealing an imperceptible stubbornness.

Although she looked a little disheveled at the moment, the aura she exuded was as otherworldly as a fairy descending from earth, as if nothing in the world could compare to her.

Shou Junwu's heart suddenly shook, as if he was struck by lightning, and he was completely stunned. He stared at Mr. Yuanjun in front of him with wide eyes in disbelief, and a storm of emotions surged in his heart.

He never expected that Mr. Yuanjun, whom he had always regarded as his soulmate, was actually a woman! Moreover, she was so beautiful, like a fairy descending from the earth, which was amazing.

Shou Junwu's gaze was involuntarily attracted and he couldn't move away from Lu Jiayan, the amazement in his eyes was beyond words.

But thinking of Chen Peisheng's dilemma, he frowned and looked at Chen Peisheng, "Master Chen, what do you mean?"

Chen Peisheng smiled and said, "Don't be surprised, my dear brother. I just found out about this by chance. This Ms. Yuanjun is not only a good composer, but also very beautiful. She is both talented and beautiful. I specially brought her here to meet you today."

Shou Junwu suppressed his anger and said, "Master Chen, I just like Mr. Yuanjun's music and never had any improper thoughts. Please let Mr. Yuanjun go back."

Chen Peisheng's face changed slightly. He didn't expect Shou Junwu to refuse such a good intention. "Why are you so unkind, brother? I just want to help others."

Shou Junwu's words became even colder: "Master Chen, Mr. Yuanjun and I are just bosom friends, and we have no other intentions. Please don't embarrass Mr. Chen."

Seeing this, Chen Peisheng didn't know what to say, so he waved his hand and asked his men to let Lu Jiayan go. Shou Junwu hurried to check and asked with concern: "Sir, are you okay?"

Lu Jiayan shook his head and didn't want to pay attention to the men in front of him.

She really didn't expect that someone would use force in the store. Chen Peisheng's soldiers were well-trained and were not something the servants could contend with.

Some of the waiters in the building were hired, so it was not surprising that they would betray her. Half a year of peace had really made her let down her guard.

Shou Junwu saw this, bowed to Chen Peisheng, and said sternly: "I am really sorry for disturbing Mr. Yuanjun today because of me. But since I have the chance to meet you today, you are my friend. If someone comes to bother you again in the future, it will be embarrassing for me!"

Chen Peisheng laughed dryly twice, "Haha, in that case, I am sorry for being rude, I won't disturb you two anymore." After that, he led his men away.

Shou Junwu bowed to Lu Jiayan and said, "I am the one who has implicated you in today's incident. Don't worry, I still have some ways to protect you in the capital." Shou Junwu looked apologetic.

Lu Jiayan knew this loyal fan and was grateful for his support today, so he bowed and said, "Thank you, Lord Shou."

After what happened today, Lu Jiayan was in great confusion. She had been hiding very well, and no one had caused trouble in Zuihuayin.

Today she was caught by Chen Peisheng and displayed in public, and she didn't know what kind of trouble would arise afterwards. She wanted to tell Xiao Yueshan as soon as possible that Zuihuayin might need to suspend business for a while.

Shou Junwu walked out slowly from Zuihuayin, his eyes a little confused, but more of it was a deep attachment and obsession.

At this moment, his heart was completely filled with Mr. Yuanjun. This was the first time in Shou Junwu's life that he was attracted to a woman, and it was so thorough and so deep.

This woman not only possessed amazing talent, which was enough to make him fall in love with her, but even more amazing was her noble and pure character and stunning appearance, which seemed to be the most precious gift bestowed by God on the world.

Thinking back to Lu Jiayan's every move just now, Shou Junwu couldn't help but smile. If he really wanted to marry a wife, he would definitely marry a woman like this.