"Master Fang and Master Yan, please be patient. Ah Jiu takes his leave first!" Although Su Jiu came to congratulate Fang Zhengyi and Yan Xiu, he knew that he alone was not qualified to sit in such a scene. ∈↗Vertex says,..
Therefore, after saying congratulations, Su Jiu was ready to leave.
However, would Fang Zhengzheng let Su Jiu leave like this? Of course it was impossible, so he quickly stopped Su Jiu.
"Since we are here to congratulate, let's come together!" Fang Zhengzheng pointed to the seat next to him generously.
Yan Xiu glanced at Fang Zhengzheng and said nothing. He had never been the kind of person who made friends based on his status. Otherwise, how could he be with a poor person like Fang Zhengzheng
Moreover, Fang Zhengzheng is the host today, so it is also within the scope of etiquette for Fang Zhengzheng to invite the congratulatory people to sit together.
However, Su Jiu was shocked.
Putting aside Fang Zhengzheng's weight in front of Wu Yu'er, let's look at the achievements of the two people in front of him. One is the first in the literary test of this government examination, the other is the second best in the literary test, and he is also the Yan of the Yan family in Xiliang. Mr. Xiu.
No matter how you look at it, it's impossible to get along with him
But now...
Fang Zhengzheng actually invited him to the table, what an honor! Last time, because of his contact with Fang Zhengyi, he was transferred from Huai'an County to Xinhe Mansion by Wu Yu'er. Now that he is sitting at the same table with Fang Zhengzheng, he doesn't need to think about it. His status will probably be improved again in the future.
"Thank you, Mr. Fang, thank you Mr. Yan Xiu!" Su Jiu rubbed her hands vigorously and carefully walked to the dining table and sat down. Of course, it was impossible for him to leave by force. After all, this kind of opportunity was too rare.
Fang Zhengzheng watched Su Jiu sit down, and the smile on his face became more and more friendly.
If Su Jiu had nothing to ask for, then he invited Su Jiu to sit with him. Normally Su Jiu would have left, but now Su Jiu sat down, so he couldn't be blamed.
What Fang Zhengzheng wants is money, and Su Jiu also wants money. It seems a bit contradictory, but in fact it is not a conflict, because the two people withdraw money in different ways, but one thing is for sure.
This transaction is a win-win!
The three of them sat at the same table, and with Su Jiu joining them, Su Jiu responded generously to matters such as serving tea, water, and wine, and even asked the maids to withdraw, leaving him to attend to the whole process.
As Su Jiu expected, the news soon reached Wu Yu'er's ears. Wu Yu'er, who was sitting in the study, flipping through books, had a flash of surprise in her eyes.
"Sitting together? This Su Jiu is quite clever!"
…
Today's banquet was originally a celebration banquet. Yan Xiu didn't like to talk, but with Su Jiu's participation, there were naturally some rumors about Xinhe Mansion, which made it a little more lively.
The meal lasted almost an hour.
Seeing that he was almost done eating, Fang Zhengzheng also spoke.
"Today Yan Xiu and I entered the first-class ranking. Meng Ajiu came over to congratulate us. I really felt that the reception was different. Fortunately, Ajiu didn't bring any gifts. Otherwise, I would have been a little embarrassed." Fang Zhengzheng thanked Su Jiu.
Su Jiuzheng's hand holding the cup suddenly stopped. Didn't he bring a gift? ! After being stunned for a moment, he realized that he had come to congratulate him. If he didn't come to the table, that would be fine. Now that he had come to the table, if he really complied with Fang Zhengyi's words and didn't bring a gift, it would be too unruly for him to go out. Distanced.
However, he really never thought that he would be able to sit down!
So…
Where to get gifts now
Thinking of this, sweat started to form on Su Jiu's forehead. He didn't prepare any gifts at all? This is not easy to handle...
"This meal is very comfortable, but I don't know how much money it costs? Ah Jiu comes in and out of Wangyue Tower a lot, so you should know, right?" Fangzheng looked at the dish in front of him and said casually.
Just as Su Jiu was about to answer, her eyes suddenly lit up. After being an errand boy for so many years, Su Jiu's greatest skill was to observe people's words and understand the thoughts of the upper class.
Therefore, he immediately realized that Fang Zhengzheng was trying to save himself. With Su Jiu's intelligence, of course he could understand what Fang Zhengzheng meant.
"Ah Jiu came out in a hurry and didn't prepare any exquisite gifts. In this Wangyue Tower, Ah Jiu can be regarded as a half-landlord. Thanks to Young Master Fang and Young Master Yan Xiu for their kindness, if you don't mind it, let Ah Jiu be a landlord. How is your friendship?" Su Jiu asked Fang Zheng tentatively.
Fang Zhengzheng felt that usually at this time, he should pretend to shirk, but as the saying goes, don't be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of the worst. What if Su Jiu really changes his mind
"Okay, thank you very much, Ah Jiu!" Fang Zhengzheng said without politeness.
Su Jiu smiled immediately, and in this way, her gift was solved.
"Master Fang and Master Yan Xiu, please be patient. Ah Jiu will go out for a moment!" Su Jiuwan also opened the door and walked out. With a wave, he called the maid.
"Charge this meal to my account!" Su Jiu looked generous.
However, when the maid heard this, she looked at Su Jiu with wide eyes: "Brother Jiu, have you thought clearly? This meal is not an ordinary meal!"
"Isn't it just a meal?" Su Jiu waved her hand and was about to go in. Then, she suddenly felt that something was wrong: "You mean there is something wrong with this meal?"
"That's what the Lord wants!" the maid nodded.
Su Jiu's expression changed immediately.
"How...how much money?" Su Jiu's tone was trembling.
"Erase the fractions, the total is: six hundred and eighty-eight taels!" The maid looked sympathetic.
"Ah?! This... this is a robbery..." Su Jiu suddenly felt that his whole body was struck by a thunderbolt, and he stood there blankly, completely unable to believe it.
…
Wangyue Tower, in the exquisite study room.
Wu Yu'er quickly received the news, and the trap he had set seemed to be solved! Because the person who paid the bill was Su Jiu, a poor scapegoat.
"So that's it, haha... It seems that I still underestimated his shamelessness!" Wu Yu'er's mouth opened slightly, and she smiled slightly, and the complexion on her face became brighter, like a charming black elf.
Then, Wu Yu'er picked up the pen, and a line of beautiful handwriting appeared on the white paper in front of her.
"Send this to Young Master Fang."
"Yes, Your Majesty!" A maid quickly walked to the desk, carefully folded the white paper, put it into an envelope, and then slowly stepped back.
…
After drinking and eating, Fang Zhengzheng looked at the sky and thought about going back to take a nap, so he pulled Yan Xiu away. When he just walked to the door, a maid appeared next to Fang Zhengzheng, holding a An envelope.
This made Fang Zhengzheng a little nervous. Su Jiu was going to pay the bill, but she never came back. Could it be that she defaulted on the payment and ran away
"Mr. Fang, this is given to you by our master!" The maid respectfully handed the envelope to Fang Zhengzheng.
When Fang Zhengzheng heard this, he breathed a sigh of relief in his heart. If Wu Yu'er was at Wangyue Tower, then he shouldn't be unable to leave today. Therefore, after turning his head, he reached out to take the envelope handed over by the maid, and then opened it. When I opened it, my eyes immediately narrowed.
"Yun Qingwu?!"
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