The wine table culture in Nanchu is developing well, but the wine has some problems.
Li De listened to a Southern Chu nobleman blowing for 20 minutes, saying that the wine he brought was a ten-year-old fine brew, it was very strong, and he would not take it out to receive guests easily, because it was only taken out at today's banquet to share with everyone. drink. Li De was greatly moved, took a sip, tasted it carefully, and found that it was exported by himself.
After Xiao Hei entered the arena, the entire scene full of nobles restored some order. In fact, everyone started eating, and unnecessary inquiries and conversations were significantly reduced. Xiang Geling said goodbye to Lide and returned to his desk. Lide looked at his back and said nothing.
After three rounds of wine and five tastes of food, Xiao Hei sitting next to Lide was telling him the beauty of this scallion-roasted deer tendon on the table. It was soft and sweet in the mouth, and paired with cooked scallions, it had a rich and delicate taste. . At this moment, a hand suddenly rested on the back of Xiao Hei's chair.
Xiao Hei turned his head, and Li De also looked in the direction of his line of sight, and there was another gray-haired old man in front of him.
Unlike Xiang Ge Ling, this one could clearly be seen to have been fought on the battlefield. One eye was wearing a pitch-black patch, and the other eye was shining with a sharp light. He didn't look at Lide, but looked at Xiao Hei, and asked:
"Is the lord still in the lord's mansion?"
Xiao Hei put down the wine glass, stood up from the chair, and replied:
"Back to Third Uncle, he's gone. My father said some time ago that he had something important to do and he needed to go out for a while."
The old man nodded and asked:
"You have the full power to investigate the bloody clothes case?"
Xiao Hei nodded, admitting this. The old man didn't say anything, and said flatly:
"Alright, this is also a test for you, I hope you can handle it fairly."
After the old man finished speaking, he took his lame legs and walked into the distance.
Xiao Hei shook his head, sat back on the chair, and held up his wine glass. Seeing that Lide was still staring at his back, he casually introduced:
"Xiang Zhiqing, my father's third uncle, is also my third uncle. Xiang Ge Ling's third brother, the leader of the aristocratic faction who advocates the war. I just asked me about my father's whereabouts. I guess I came to investigate this case because I was worried. I want my father to go out in person."
Lid nodded thoughtfully. Li De, the leader of the main war faction and the main peace faction, and the leaders of the two major aristocratic factions in Southern Chu, all met. It's hard to see anything just from their faces. Xiang Ge Ling looks like a well-faced old man with a good manner; gas. However, judging from Xiao Hei's attitude towards the two of them, Xiao Hei seems to be more inclined to Xiang Zhiqing's side.
That is, the main combat faction.
Li De drank the wine in his glass, and originally wanted to ask Xiao Hei why he tended to fight with Xi Qin when he got along well with Xiao Bai, but he didn't ask after thinking about it. There are too many people here, so it is not suitable to talk about some in-depth topics. Li De only needs to follow the rhythm of other nobles toasting.
On the way, Lide and Xiang Geling who was sitting at the next table met eyes twice. In fact, Li De was also a little curious about Xiang Ge Ling. He promoted his granddaughter at the beginning, and even Xiao Hei hinted that he was a little anxious. Considering that he was also one of the participants in this bloody coat case, Lide had to suspect that he wanted to drag himself into the water in the name of marriage. But the question is what's the use of wooing himself, the Lord of Yunyang, to Ge Ling? Do he still expect himself to cheer him up? This distant water can't quench my thirst.
Lide still can't see through this situation for the time being, but he has a bad premonition.
This kind of premonition is like encountering spot checks in class when I was a student. I obviously lowered my head desperately, but I still have a premonition that I will be clicked on myself soon. The bloody clothes case was obviously nothing to do with him, but Lide always felt that if it went on like this, he would be involved in it. Xiang Geling, Xiang Jiqing, the old general's wife, and the old general's granddaughter, except for Jiang Yuesheng, he has a relationship with too many people in this bureau, which is not a good sign.
Lide picked up the wine glass and said to Xiao Hei:
"The bloody clothes case, it will take time for you to investigate it. Why don't I go to Nanchu first and call me back when the matter on your side is over."
Xiao Hei didn't hold back, he smiled and said:
"Sure. I'll give you a VIP token later. You don't need to pay for food, drink, and entertainment when you go out with the token. Stay away from the chaos here. There are still many things to do in Nanchu. For example, getting up in the early morning You can go fishing when there is fog on the river, go to the tea plantation to meet those fourteen or fifteen-year-old girls, go to the south to see witchcraft and fighting Gu... Anyway, there are many places you can go. As long as you don’t go too far, All expenses will be borne by our Shizifu."
Xiao Hei drank the wine in the glass and continued:
"Looking at this situation, at least ten days and a half months, the bloody clothes case will not be settled. But don't go too far to the south, the rebel army has not been very peaceful recently. It's okay in our Southern Chu territory, but it's okay to go out of Southern Chu Chu, it’s not safe anymore. I want to send some people to protect your safety, but I’m afraid it will disturb your elegant mood, so just pay attention to yourself.”
Lidd nodded in response.
The banquet came to an end with a party of singing and dancing, but at this moment, a young man dressed as a guard suddenly rushed in and knelt down in front of Xiao Hei out of breath.
Because he was too close, Lid heard what he said clearly:
"My lord... the outside of Yunmeng City... is full of people kneeling. Let alone, at least six thousand people..."
Xiao Hei slightly narrowed his eyes and asked:
"who?"
The guard lowered his voice even more, and whispered:
"Most of them are veterans... saying they want to seek justice for Jiang Yuesheng."
Xiao Hei let out a breath and silently clenched his fists. He glanced at Lied, cupped his hands and said:
"Li De, something happened outside Yunmeng City, I have to go and deal with it. Another day, the two of us, bring Xiaobai, and have a good drink!"
After finishing speaking, Xiao Hei stood up and went to say something to Xiang Zhiqing and Xiang Geling successively. Those two people had uncertain faces, but they still followed Xiao Hei and left the banquet. Lide glanced at Xiaobai standing beside him, and asked:
"Aren't you following?"
Xiaobai shook his head.
Lide held the wine glass, thought about it carefully, and asked again:
"Then if I want to go over and have a look, will you come with me?"
Xiaobai nodded.
Lide laughed, drank the wine in the glass, and bowed to the slightly drunk nobles on the opposite side, saying:
"Everyone, it's not good for us to continue drinking here because of such a big incident outside. Even an outsider like me wants to share the worries for the prince after seeing it, and everyone must be the same. Let's go out together, to the prince's side Let's see."