The Golden Age Chapter 64: Night Banquet

At dusk, a carriage passed through the streets of Suzhou City and finally walked onto a wide street.

The carriage stopped in front of a large house. There were many officials and gentlemen standing in front of the door. They were all people with heads and faces. They were talking and laughing. When the carriage came to a stop, the laughter and laughter came to an abrupt end. The husband lifted the curtain of the car, and two people walked out one after another from the inside, both of whom were in common clothes. It was Qin Xiao and Chen Xi.

The two got out of the carriage, and all the officials greeted him. The first person was Suzhou Changshi Ma Xingguo, with a black robe official beside him, and Suzhou prefect Liang Jiangyuan was among them.

"The two adults have worked hard." Ma Xingguo stepped forward and smiled, "Originally, I was going to host a banquet in the Governor’s Mansion, but Mrs. Qian repeatedly urged that tonight’s banquet be held in Qian’s Mansion. The banquet is here."

Qin Xiao and Chen Xi looked at each other, and bowed their hands to the crowd.

The two of them returned to the inn to discuss after finishing their affairs in the Suzhou government office. At dusk, a carriage came to greet them.

Suzhou Assassin Pan Weixing hosted a banquet and served as a landlord. After all, they were local officials. The two of them were not good enough to save Pan Weixing's face. Only after getting off the car did they know that the banquet was in Qian's Mansion. Qin Xiao's surprise.

In the Yuquan Tower last night, the small punishment money was returned to the court. The two sides had a grievance, but today they want to come to the Qian Mansion as a guest.

"This is Master Tai Ranwei, the guardian of Suzhou." Ma Changshi introduced, and then introduced more than a dozen officials next to him one by one. Then he pointed to an old man who was over fifty years old and said: "This is Mr. Dong from the Dong family in Suzhou. He has dozens of workshops under his name, and he is kind and helpful. He is a famous great person in Suzhou."

Master Dong took a step forward and said, "Old Dong Yuan, pay homage to the two adults."

Qin Xiao naturally understood that although the largest family in Suzhou was the Qian family, of course the Qian family would not be the only large family in Suzhou. The local gentry Ma Changshi first introduced was Dong Yuan. It can also be seen that Dong Yuan was in The weight of the Suzhou gentry is not light, and it should be a big family second only to the Qian family.

"Battle general Liu Hongju, pay homage to the two adults." Before Ma Changshi introduced, a military commander in armor came forward and saluted the two with a smile: "Bei general learned that the two An adult came to Suzhou and rushed over from the camp immediately. In any case, he must toast the two adults a glass."

Ma Changshi laughed and said: "Master Qin, Master Chen, this is the leader of Suzhou Daying. There is nothing else to say, but he is impatient. However, the leader of Liu is strong in martial arts and has a good commander. The training leader Liu is a true brave teacher."

"Master Chang Shi is laughing at the humble general again." Liu Hongju laughed and said: "If it weren't for Master Chang Shi's repeated advice, the boss would have run away because of the humble boss."

Qin Xiao looked at Liu Hongju, and saw that this man was also in his forties, with a beard like a needle and a knife on his waist, looking quite brave.

Ma Changshi introduced several local gentry at the moment, and only then did he see Qian Guiting limping up from the crowd, saluting Qin Xiao deeply, and respectfully saying: "Yesterday's humble job With no eyes, the collision offended the two adults, it is really worthy of death. After knowing about it, my father has been punished severely. Today, I invited the two adults to come to the banquet. Opportunity, to apologize to the two adults." The words were very sincere.

Suzhou’s driving guard, who has not spoken all the time, finally smiled and said: “Master Qin, Mrs. Qian has always been very strict in his family education. After yesterday’s incident, the old man asked him to enforce the family law and blamed Xiao Xiaowei Zhang for twenty. , I also hope that the two adults can understand Xiaowei Qian

Yesterday's recklessness. "

Qin Xiao sighed: "I didn't think that the old lady would be like this. In fact, we can't blame Xiaoli Qian for everything yesterday. Xiaoli Qian also wants to protect the public order in Suzhou. His intentions are good, but he is suspected of transcending things. When I came to Jiangnan, if someone overstepped their authority and turned a blind eye, I would not be able to explain to the court after returning to Beijing."

"Master Shaoqing is right." Wei Tairan smiled: "Fortunately, it was just a small misunderstanding. Lieutenant Qian sincerely apologized, and the two adults don't care."

Ma Xingguo has already said: "Don't stand outside and talk. The banquet is ready. Everyone will go to the table. Tonight, I will meet the two adults. Some are talking time. Master Cishi is still waiting inside. Don't let him. One person has been waiting for a long time." At the moment, a group of people crowded Qin Xiao into the Qian Mansion.

Pan Weixing is a Suzhou governor, after all, he sent out his subordinates to greet him from the second-rank master and Changshi, which can be regarded as giving enough face to Qin Xiao.

After all, the Qian family is the largest family in Suzhou, but the house is also very luxurious. The pavilions, towers, bridges and flowing water are all made with meticulous workmanship and beautiful layout.

There has been a banquet in the lobby for a long time, and Pan Weixing, the governor of Suzhou, is talking to an old man. The old man is more than sixty years old and has white hair. Seeing Qin Xiao and his party coming in, Pan Weixing got up first. The old man barely got up. Qin Xiao and Chen Xi had already stepped forward and bowed their hands. Pan Weixing smiled and said, "Knowing that the two are in Suzhou, if the old man doesn't give a banquet, After spreading it out, everyone thought that the old man was a shameless person. Originally, he was going to have a banquet in the Provincial Governor's Mansion, but the old lady Qian insisted on having a banquet here when he knew about it. The old lady's kindness, the old lady couldn't refuse."

The old man with a bright hair leaned on a cane and bent slightly at this moment and said: "The dog was reckless yesterday and neglected the two adults. Please also look at the old man for the sake of a thin face. Don't be familiar with him."

"The old lady is serious." Qin Xiao smiled and said: "It's just a small misunderstanding."

"The old lady was given the title of Viscount at the time of the first emperor." Pan Weixing said: "However, the old lady was low-key and never mentioned it to outsiders. The old lady had a serious illness in the past two years and was in poor health. I rarely see foreign visitors on weekdays. This time it is rare to come out to meet the two adults in person. It’s hard work, and both of you should understand."

Qin Xiao said hurriedly: "The old lady is not in good health? Then...then hurry up and take a rest, how can the younger generation be able to be so favored by the old lady?"

"It's okay." Mrs. Qian smiled and said, "This old bone can still be held for the time being." He raised his hand and said, "Everyone, let's sit in."

Everyone was seated as the guest and the host. Pan Weixing and Mrs. Qian naturally took the lead. Qin Xiao and Chen Xi sat down next to Pan Weixing. Although Ma Xingguo and Wei Tairan were of higher grades than Qin Xiao, Qin Xiao was the guest after all. Sitting under Chen Xi's head.

Everyone else also took their seats, but Mr. Dong was sitting directly under Mrs. Qian. It seemed that his status in Suzhou was indeed extraordinary.

Wine is good wine, and food is good food. Grandpa Qian is old and in poor health, so naturally he can't drink. Qian Guiting assumes the responsibility of the owner and frequently toasts Qin Xiao and Chen Xi.

"Although Qin Shaoqing entered Beijing not long ago, she has already gained fame." Pan Weixing smiled and said: "The malpractice of the Ministry of War was brought out by Qin Shaoqing alone. If my young officials in Datang were so capable, the world would definitely be prosperous. ."

Qin Xiao said modestly: "My lord is absurd."

"That's not absurd." Ma Xingguo smiled.

: "If you don't have the ability to excel, how can you be so highly regarded by the saint? I heard that Qin Shaoqing was promoted from the Ministry of War to the Shaoqing of Dali Temple. From the seventh to the fourth grade, many people will not be able to To reach it, even if you have enough qualifications, if you don’t make great contributions, it’s a wishful thinking. So we all know that Qin Shaoqing is a rare talent in my Datang for a century."

Qin Xiao didn't know if Ma Xingguo was praised or mocked, but he just smiled and said: "If you adults want to praise this way again, I will be extremely ashamed."

"Qin Shaoqing, it is also a skill that can be appreciated by saints." Liu Hongju, the leader of Suzhou Daying, who looks like a thick line, laughed and said, "I didn't have any skills. If it weren't for the appreciation of Master Chang Shi, I wouldn't be what I am today. Master Shi is Bole, but the humble general may not be Maxima, hahaha...!"

Ma Xingguo smiled and said: "Old Liu, if you say this, I am ashamed as Qin Shaoqing." Raising his hand, "Qin Shaoqing was also a member of the army. He was not only appreciated by the saint, but also once Many of you probably don’t know that General Black Feather’s Black Feather Night Crow is famous. Back then, General Black Feather brought dozens of people out of the city on a snowy night and killed the Wutuo people. One was caught off guard and captured King Wu Tuo Khan alive." He glanced at Qin Xiao and smiled: "Qin Shaoqing is the Black Feather Night Crow under General Black Feather."

Everyone present was suddenly amazed.

Suddenly someone asked, "Master Chang Shi, it has been seventeen or eighteen years since Xueye captured Khan. Qin... Qin Shaoqing seems to be young. Could it be that he also participated in the capture of Wutuoke back then? Khan’s feat?"

Qin Xiao didn’t wait for Ma Xingguo to speak, he was the first to smile and said, “At that time, I was still in a baby. If even the baby in the baby could capture the Khan of Utua alive, the Khanate of Utua would have been conquered by the Tang Dynasty. ."

As soon as this statement came out, everyone present laughed.

"Although Qin Shaoqing was not involved at the time, it is not an ordinary person to allow General Black Feather to reap the Black Feather Night Crows." Ma Changshi said to Liu Hongju: "Old Liu, you didn't always admire Black Feather. General? Qin Shaoqing is the night crow of General Black Feather. You should also offer a few more glasses."

Liu Hongju took the cup without hesitation and got up and said to Qin Xiao: "Qin Shaoqing, a humble general and a rough person, can't speak, this glass of wine toasts you."

Qin Xiao was about to serve the cup, and at this moment, he heard a "click", the roof cracked, and a man covered his black scarf, pounced, and a long sword in his hand was stabbed in the air. Walk to Pan Wei.

Everyone was caught off guard, before he had time to react, Pan Weixing didn't even think that the assassin would fall from the sky. At the moment of the moment, Chen Xi was the first to react. With a flick of his right hand, the wine glass on the table shot out like a hidden weapon, and fell from the sky. The assassin shot over.

The wine glass went away like electricity, "choked", and was hitting the assassin's long sword. The long sword was suddenly deflected, and the old man sitting beside Pan Weixing, who had already changed color, slammed to Pan Weixing. He rushed over, pushed Pan Weixing away with all his might, and said loudly: "My lord, be careful!"

Pan Weixing was overthrown and fell to the ground. The assassin's first sword stabbed, and the second sword had already pierced it. It was worthwhile for the old man Qian to push Pan Weixing away, but this sword stabbed the old man in the shoulder.

Most of the people present were civil servants, and the assassins suddenly fell from the sky, and most of them were dumbfounded, not knowing how to respond.

Ma Changshi stood up abruptly, but he had no weapon in his hand, grabbed the table case, but Liu Hongju had his sword on his body, he had already drawn his sword out of the sheath, and jumped over the table case, shouting like a tiger descending a mountain, "Hugh Hurt your lord!" rushed straight to the assassin.