Seeing the county magistrate coming to the door in person, the shopkeeper of Xianweilou was very hospitable and offered a good box without saying a word.
Tao Mo was very happy to see that the box was quiet and elegant, but his only regret was that the person who hosted the banquet was not Gu She. He thought that if he and Gu She were drinking and playing chess together in this box, it would be a great thing in life. Thinking of this, the enthusiasm for the banquet could not help but retreat by three points, and he was very much looking forward to the chess game with Gu She tonight.
The shopkeeper observed his words and saw that he was absent-minded, so he offered to recommend a few famous dishes of Xianweilou.
Tao Mo agreed one by one.
The shopkeeper asked the number of guests and the serving time.
Tao Mo answered casually.
It's just that his answer was far from the truth.
He originally thought that when he invited Yiyu to the banquet, he would at most add one Pengxiang, but he didn't expect that when he really entered the door, there was no shortage of Yiyu, Pengxiang, Muchun, Master Jin and Hao Guozi.
Tao Mo said in a daze, "You..."
Mu Chundao: "Speaking of which, I've been in Tanyang County for so long, but I've never been to Xianweilou. If it wasn't for the host's treat today, I'm afraid I'd still be coveting outside the door, unable to enter."
Mr. Jin said: "I have been here. It's just that the previous bosses invited me."
"Wait a minute." Tao Mo blushed with embarrassment, hurriedly got up and called the shopkeeper to add more bowls and chopsticks, and added a few more dishes.
When he came back, Master Jin and Mu Chun were chatting nonchalantly. Yi Yu sat gracefully aside. He was originally beautiful, but with the background of the light ink of the landscape behind him, he was even more magnificent and enchanting.
As if sensing Tao Mo's gaze, Yi Yu raised her head and smiled at him.
Tao Mo suddenly felt a heat in his chest, and the old feelings and memories rushed to his heart together, his cheeks turned red involuntarily.
"Young master, sit down first." Hao Guozi glared at Yiyu dissatisfied, and pulled Tao Mo into a seat.
After Tao Mo sat down, he happened to face Mu Chun. Mu Chun's appearance is by no means inferior to Yi Yu's, but he is gentle and handsome, not as charming as Yi Yu, looking at him, Tao Mo's heart immediately calmed down.
Mu Chun said: "We are all sitting with you, Mr. Yiyu is the host and guest today. It's okay if you have anything to say with the master, don't worry about us." He really stopped looking at Yiyu and Tao Mo, He poured tea for Master Jin himself, and the two started to drink tea instead of wine.
Yiyu turned her eyes, and smiled at Tao Mo through Hao Guozi: "I wanted to cook some good side dishes to reciprocate, to thank you for taking care of me, but I didn't want to make you spend again."
"Where is it? I should have done my best as a landlord." Tao Mo dryly picked up his teacup and took a sip.
Yi Yu said: "I haven't seen you for a while, your literary talent has improved a lot."
Tao Mo blushed. Although he is the magistrate of a county, apart from Mu Chun and Mr. Jin, all of the people present here are more talented than him, and this sentence of great literary talent is a compliment. He hurriedly said: "Don't dare. In fact, these few polite words were learned in Qunxiang Building back then."
Yi Yu covered her mouth with a light smile and said, "If you didn't have a photographic memory, how could others have such ability."
Never forget
Master Jin couldn't help but glance at Tao Mo.
Tao Mo smiled wryly, "I just remember it, but I don't know what it means, so it's useless."
Mu Chun suddenly said: "The way to study is to enter the academy seriously. The market is full of fish and dragons. It's okay to learn superficial things, but you can't really learn."
Yiyu looks at Muchun. From the very beginning, he could feel that the other party was targeting him everywhere, and this feeling was confirmed at this moment.
Master Jin ignored the turbulent undercurrent here, nodded his head at Mu Chunshicai's opinion, and said, "That's the reason. If my master really wants to make it to the top, he'd better read some books." His words came from the heart. No matter how talented an illiterate person is, he is no more than a capable official under a high-ranking official, and he will never become a feudal official who sits in one side. It's just that he knew in his heart that what the emperor really valued were those officials who were born in the imperial examination. Officials like Tao Mo who rely on donations to become officials can at most move to a better county, but it is as difficult as heaven to get promoted.
Tao Mo knew that they were all for his own good, and he thought that although Gu She had never recited poems against others, he knew without asking that he must be a well-read person, and he should be proficient in Chinese and English to make friends with him. He thought for a while and said: "The two masters are right. If Master Mu is free, can you invite a master for me?"
Mu Chun didn't expect to be able to persuade him, after being slightly startled, he smiled and said: "Okay."
The words that Yiyu finally brought up were completely wiped out by the voices of persuasion. He wasn't annoyed either, he just listened leisurely to their conversation and glanced at Tao Mofei from time to time.
After several rounds, Tao Mo felt a little uneasy, and asked, "When are you going to buy a house?"
Peng Xiang's face darkened.
Tao Mo immediately realized that this sentence might sound like driving someone away, so he hurriedly added: "If necessary, I can also help."
Yi Yu smiled and said: "Thanks to you, I have a temporary place to stay, so I can choose a house with peace of mind."
"Yes, yes, it is indeed necessary to be cautious." Tao Mo took another sip of tea.
Hao Guozi said neither yin nor yang: "It's not about opening the door to do business, so why not choose Fengshui, whether the peach blossoms are prosperous or not?"
Yi Yu's eyes drooped slightly, and her voice trembled slightly when she spoke, "I just want to find a place where I can die."
Tao Mo frowned, and gently pulled Hao Guozi's sleeve.
Mu Chun said: "Master Jin is the most familiar with Tanyang County, do you have a good introduction?"
"But I don't know Mr. Yi Yu's preferences." Master Jin spoke in a lukewarm manner. He has been in the county government for many years, and he sees people in his own way. Although this Yi Yu seems to be well-educated and reasonable, but it is difficult to conceal the wind and dust with every gesture. It is self-evident where it comes from.
Before Yiyu could speak, Mu Chun smiled and said, "A person who is so refined as Mr. Yiyu, naturally wants to live in a place of elegance, and must not be contaminated by worldliness."
Master Jin glanced at him with a half-smile, "So, I think of one place. It's at the foot of Liushan Mountain, ten miles east of Tanyang County. The land deed is still in the county government office. If Mr. Yiyu likes it, I will help you right away. You're done."
Mu Chun looked at him, tacitly understanding each other.
Yi Yu didn't take the bait, and said with a smile: "It's not in a hurry, I'll have a look at another day."
Just as he was talking, the waiter finally served the food.
Everyone automatic chopsticks, no longer talking.
Coming out of Xianwei Building, Tao Mo originally wanted to go back to the county government, but was dragged by Mu Chun to go shopping in the name of inspection. The heavy responsibility of sending Yiyu and Pengxiang back to the mansion had to be called on Master Jin. Master Jin didn't intend to go wandering in the street at first, and he didn't refuse.
So a group of six people were divided into three or three groups, and each walked to one side.
As soon as Yiyu disappeared from sight, Hao Guozi blamed him.
Tao Mo was just listening silently at first, but seeing that his words became more and more outrageous, he couldn't help interrupting him, "He finally got out of the Qunxiang Tower, why should you be so harsh on him?"
"It's hard? How do you know how he got out?" Hao Guozi said, "People who deal in flesh and blood like them, either they are good, or they were kicked out, and what did he do? It's something you can't see."
Mu Chun suddenly said: "It's also possible."
Tao Mo was taken aback, and said, "Why did Master Mu say that?"
Mu Chun smiled lightly and said, "There can be no waves without wind."
Hao Guozi nodded in agreement and said, "I think it's better for us to guard against him. Otherwise, what a coincidence, the young master came here to be an official, and he followed? Let me see, should we send someone to investigate? "
"Check? How to check?" Tao Mo frowned.
Hao Guozi looked at Mu Chun.
Mu Chun lived up to expectations and said: "If Yi Yu sold himself before, the master can send someone to his original place to inquire whether he has fled privately."
Hao Guozi clapped her hands, "Good idea."
Tao Mo frowned and said, "It's absolutely impossible. If he really escaped, how can I have the heart to send him back?"
Mu Chun said: "The master is going to investigate, not to say that he will do it. In fact, he left his hometown alone, there must be a previous reason. The master may as well investigate together. If there is something wrong, maybe we can help him."
Hao Guozi rolled his eyes, "Not bad, not bad, anyway, no matter what is good or bad, let's check first and then talk!"
Tao Mo hesitated for a while, and finally agreed, "That's fine."