Amidst the melodious music, couples of men and women danced on the dance floor. The lights and shadows swayed on the smooth marble floor, the skirts flew, and the spring breeze surged. The surrounding Western-style fireplaces warmed the hall and the surrounding rooms. From time to time, you can Seeing the snow-white thighs fluttering under the long skirt, Wu Feng smacked his lips repeatedly when he saw Wu Feng sitting alone in a corner with a wine glass. Although the hall was warm as spring, except for the hall, it was freezing cold. It was a winter night in the imperial capital. But unlike the South and Northern Luzon, even the warmest carriage cannot withstand the erosion of the severe winter.
"My lord Duke, you seem to have seen something you shouldn't have seen? No wonder you didn't even notice that the wine in the glass was gone, hehehehe-" A familiar voice with a hint of joking came from behind, the gorgeous robe, slightly The visibly handsome figure was none other than Wu Feng's old friend in the imperial capital, Marquis Laomin, the Imperial Deputy Minister of Ceremonies.
"Master Lao, come on, come sit down." Wu Feng stood up, hugged the other person's shoulders affectionately, pulled the other person in front of him, and sat down together, "Long time no see, I heard you just came back from the East China Sea?"
"Haha, I've been back for a few days. I went out to relax. The wind and waves are high in the imperial capital. Stay as far away as possible. It's not worth it if you accidentally get your clothes wet." The other party also patted Wu Feng's shoulder affectionately. "Why, are you hiding here and peeping? Well, who do you like among the girls on the dance floor? How about I introduce you to her?"
"Alas, this kind of dance is not what I like. If it weren't for Qin Tiecheng's sake, I wouldn't come." Wu Feng shrugged and said helplessly, "I heard that this reception is between the Qin family and Donghai. Jointly organized by prominent families? I don't know what it means. I've only been in the upper class society of the imperial capital for more than a year, and it seems that many people are unfamiliar with it, and I feel bored sitting here. Fortunately, you are here. "
Opening his mouth in surprise, Lao Min obviously didn't expect that Li Wufeng, who was the military and political envoy of the Northwest, came without knowing the purpose of this reception, and was actually hiding here alone, "Brother Li, you are really interesting. Then How did you come? Didn't anyone greet you when you came? Didn't your name appear on your invitation?"
Scratching his head in embarrassment, Wu Feng looked innocent: "Oh, it's a long story. Angel was originally the one who wanted to come, but her uncle was in poor health, so she asked me to come in her place. I'm fine anyway. , I just wanted to come and have a meal, but I didn’t expect it to be such a cocktail party without preparing dinner. The Qin family must be too stingy. You have all had dinner, but I am so early in the morning on an empty stomach. Just stay here and drink a lot."
"Oh, you were asked by Miss Angel. You probably used the name tag of the Huey family. No wonder, seeing you as a young man coming so early, it must be because you are a member of the Huey family. You are a new junior who has come out to meet the world." Lao Min suddenly realized that this was the case. No wonder she was huddled in a corner alone and drinking. "Would you like to ask the waiters to give you those pastries to satisfy your hunger?"
"Thank you. I asked the waiter to bring me a few pieces. Judging from the waiter's expression, he must have suspected that I came to these occasions to eat and drink." Wu Feng said angrily.
When Lao Min heard this, he was very happy and said, "Okay, okay, whoever dares to look at our famous Northwest King like this, then he must be blind. Just be patient, you will feel that your trip tonight is worthwhile." , the main characters haven’t even appeared yet.”
"Oh? Zheng Jiao'er? Who is Zheng Jiao'er, isn't it the Qin family?" Wu Feng looked at Lao Min in surprise.
"This reception is nominally a business reception hosted by the Qin family and the Donghai Du family, but it is estimated that His Highness and His Majesty the Seventh Highness will be present. Maybe your fiancée, Princess Seventeen, will also be there, as well as the palace etiquette officer Zhu Zimei. We are here with Miss Shi Yawei, the most beautiful woman in the imperial capital's martial arts world. This is a rare gathering of beauties. It's a pity that Miss Angel can't attend, otherwise this event will be even more glorious." Lao Min smacked his lips, a little bit He said regretfully, "By the way, I heard that Miss Angel has already made a marriage agreement with you, but is this happening?"
Wufeng had long realized that the relationship between himself and Angel could not be kept secret for long, but he did not want to explain more on this issue to avoid getting entangled, "The relationship between me and Miss Angel is very special. She used to be my friend in the military." I admire her very much as a military history instructor during the students' further training. But who is that Miss Shi Yawei you mentioned, I seem to have never heard of her."
"Then you are ignorant. Shi Yawei is known as the best in both poetry and swordsmanship. Not only is she the best in swordsmanship in the martial arts world of the imperial capital, but what is even more rare is that she is also outstanding in literature. She is good at reciting poems and composing poems, and she has a beautiful face. His beauty cannot be described by the moonlight and the flowers are shy, and his grace is not enough to describe his grace. He is perfect." Lao Min couldn't help but shake his head and feel sore.
The eloquent words of Lao Min, who saw the evil spirit in his eyes, aroused Wu Feng's interest, "Which sect of martial arts school in the imperial capital is this Shi Yawei a disciple of? Why did the Qin family invite her to this cocktail party?"
Looking at Wu Feng with a strange expression, Lao Min asked in surprise: "What? Brother Li, why are you so ignorant? Shi Yawei is the youngest daughter of Shi Yunyao, the leader of Tingxuexuan sect, an important sect in the imperial capital. When Shi Yunyao was young, he was recognized as a handsome man in the imperial capital. He was well-known in the imperial capital for his literary talents and his swordsmanship and boxing skills. His wife and two concubines were both extremely beautiful women. How could there be any difference in the daughters he gave birth to? The two daughters are known as the three lotuses in the stone. The eldest daughter Shi Yayin married the eldest son of Situ Mingzhi, and the second daughter Shi Yafu married into the Miao family. Only this youngest daughter is more talented and beautiful than anyone else. The imperial capital is full of crazy bees and butterflies chasing him endlessly. Haven’t Brother Li heard of it?"
Wu Feng's interest greatly increased, and he said enthusiastically: "I have never heard of this. Maybe I have been living in the northwest for a long time, and I don't pay much attention to the current affairs in the imperial capital. I will see if my reputation is not in vain."
When it came to women, the two of them had the same chemistry and their eyes sparkled. However, Wu Feng still remembered the origin of this cocktail party and asked casually: "Since this cocktail party is jointly organized by the Qin family and the Donghai Du family, why does it attract such people?" How many people who seem to have nothing to do with their business come to participate? Are you talking about the Huey family? They are all big business families in the imperial capital. It can barely be justified. What is the reason for these His Highnesses, the palace etiquette officer and Shi Yawei? Woolen cloth?"
"Is this palace etiquette officer related to the Du family of Donghai? Shi Yawei is a good friend of the Second Young Master Qin in the Imperial Poetry Club. I heard that the Second Young Master Qin also admires Shi Yawei very much, but Shi Yawei has a very high vision and has always been No statement." Lao Min did not directly answer Wu Feng's question, "As for your two highnesses, maybe they are the protagonists of this cocktail party. This is my personal guess. This cocktail party is nominally for the East China Sea business community and the Imperial Capital business community. At the social reception, the business in the East China Sea has always been developed, second only to Jiangnan. The Qin family and the Du family have deep connections in the East China Sea. They have close business contacts with the Duodun people, the Japanese people and the Nanyang countries. Many business celebrities in the imperial capital It also communicates with overseas countries through re-export through the East China Sea.”
"Protagonist?" Wu Feng pondered for a moment and nodded thoughtfully, "So that's it, it turns out it's about the East China Sea. I heard that His Highness and His Majesty the Seventh Highness had a lot of grievances and almost fought each other. See I came to the Qin family and the Donghai Du family because I wanted to act as a mediator to negotiate an agreement between the two parties."
"Hehe, Brother Li really revealed it at one point. It's not that they are almost at war with each other, but they are already at war with each other, but it's just not amplified." Lao Min glanced at the other party and said slowly: "The Qin family and the Du family They all have very deep personal connections and economic interests in the East China Sea. Once His Highness and His Majesty the Seventh really go to war, the interests of the two families will definitely not be small, and they certainly do not want to see this situation arise."
"Hmph, it's just this dispute over the East China Sea. Will His Highness and His Majesty the Seventh Highness reconcile just because your two families have reconciled? I'm afraid it won't be that easy." Wu Feng shook his head lightly, not optimistic, "Your Highness can do it for the East China Sea. The losses are not small. The eastern part of Yanyun has been lost. Even the capital Beiping is still under the threat of the Puer people. Is it possible that the Qin family and the Du family will give in with just a few words? As for the Seventh Highness, this The East China Sea originally fell under the jurisdiction of the Eastern Military Region in terms of defense zone, but now the northern part of the East China Sea is controlled by His Highness, will he be willing to do so?"
"Haha, Brother Li, you don't have to worry unfoundedly. In short, as long as the two highnesses are present at the meeting, it means that there is definitely room for negotiation. If either of your highnesses is not present, then the intention of the reception will be aborted." Lao Min also said He smiled and said, "We are just spectators. If there are not a few beauties present, I have no interest in attending."
"Yes, let's just enjoy the beauty here. I hope you won't disappoint me. It would be too boring to stay here for one night." Wu Feng picked up the wine glass and touched it lightly with the other party, taking a sip.
"Hey, isn't that Mr. Li? Why is Mr. Li also interested in this kind of purely commercial reception?" The dark-skinned man had very sharp eyesight. He spotted Wu Feng around the corner from far away. After a moment of silence, he said Cai Cai walked over with a glass of wine in a graceful manner, "Sir, you really have a leisurely mind. You haven't come to see your old friends for a few days after returning to the imperial capital? Oh, Master Lao is here too, right?"
"Mr. Robson, why don't you come?" Wu Feng politely stood up and shook hands with the other party, and the three of them exchanged pleasantries.
"You two adults are also interested in this type of business cocktail party? I thought this cocktail party was only attended by business people from our imperial capital and Donghai. It seems that this cocktail party is not that simple." As the most important business newspaper in the empire, Robson, the editor-in-chief of "Business Weekly", has an extraordinary sense of smell. He casually glanced at the visitors and noticed something strange about the situation.