Do you know: I have a different surname: Wang, uncle Minglan

Chapter 265 A few things about entering the banquet

"Master Hai."

When Minglan saw Haizhou getting off the carriage, he immediately bowed and saluted.

She had heard that Mr. Hai disowned his relatives when he was reforming the salt production in the southeast. He was upright and praised as 'Hai Qingtian' by the people in Zhejiang.

She didn't dare to show any slightness towards such a person.

He never thought that Master Hai would come to just his birthday party.

"Miss Six, we meet again."

Haizhou smiled.

When Sheng Changbai and Hai Chaoyun got engaged, Minglan also went there, so she met Haizhou once.

Following Hai Zhou was Hai Chaoyun.

"Sixth sister, I have an engagement with your brother. If I don't come with my brother to your birthday party, I'm afraid if word spreads, others will laugh."

After hearing her explanation, Minglan immediately understood, "That's it."

Haizhoupi said with a smile: "I also heard that your uncle will come. I haven't seen your uncle for a long time, and I miss you so much!"

Minglan subconsciously felt something was wrong when she heard it, but she didn't think much about it.

After all, I have never heard of any conflict between Mr. Hai Zhouhai, the Minister of Civil Affairs, and his uncle.

"Has your uncle ever come?"

Haizhou asked impatiently.

Minglan said: "Let's make an appointment."

Before she finished speaking, Danju, who had been standing behind her, watched the Marquis's motorcade approaching from a distance.

This was Minglan's birthday banquet, and the Hou Mansion also wanted to keep a low profile, so Wei Yuan and his wife did not take the chariot given by the official.

"If you really say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be here."

Haizhou said something meaningful, then walked towards the Marquis's motorcade, cupped his hands and said, "Brother Wei, I haven't seen you for a long time."

Hearing this, Wei Yuan opened the curtain of the carriage and saw it was him. He also saw Minglan and others coming forward to greet him, so he simply stopped the carriage here.

He took Zhang Guifen's slender hand and walked out of the carriage.

Minglan and Hai Chaoyun bowed together, and the former said, "I've met uncle and aunt."

Zhang Guifen smiled at the two of them, walked up to them, held their hands, and

"If I had known that Chao Yun would come today, I would have come earlier."

During the time when Wei Yuan was away from the capital, Hai Chaoyun and Minglan often went to the Hou Mansion. After going back and forth, the three of them had become very familiar with each other.

The more Hai Chaoyun got to know Zhang Guifen, the more he liked him.

Especially when I heard that Zhang Guifen was not only well-educated but also good at martial arts, I admired him even more.

"It's not too late for aunt to come now."

Hai Chaoyun smiled.

She is good friends with Minglan and will soon be Minglan's sister-in-law, so it is not inappropriate to call Zhang Guifen aunt.

At this time, in front of the carriage.

Wei Yuan asked curiously: "How come Brother Hai is free to attend Girl Ming's birthday party?"

Haizhou smiled stiffly and said: "We will be a family soon. There is nothing going on in the official office today, and I heard that Brother Wei is coming too, so I naturally want to come."

Others did not hear the hidden meaning of his words, but Wei Yuan did.

"Brother Hai, the errands of the official office are not tiring, right? You don't have to thank me. With your ability, you can do anything even if you replace Wang Shangshu's position."

Haizhou gritted his teeth and said, "Brother Wei, how can I not thank you? If it weren't for the Marquis, I'm afraid I would have been sent to govern one of the prefectures by the officials."

This means that if Wei Yuan had not recommended Wang Anshi, there would be no need for Haizhou to get involved in the affairs of the DPRK and China at this moment. He could also stay away from party disputes and comfortably be a feudal official. He would accumulate achievements for several years and wait for the dispute between the two parties. At the end, go directly to the main center.

This was originally arranged by Haizhou's father, Hai Laoshangshu.

As a result, everything was ruined because of Wei Yuan's inadvertent recommendation.

"Brother Hai, be content. You know, how many officials in the world want to come to Bianjing to serve as officials? None of them have this chance."

"Brother Hai, you have to work hard and seize this opportunity. Don't let the official family and Wang Shangshu down."

Wei Yuan said in a serious tone.

Haizhou wanted to bite him into pieces and swallow him, "Brother Wei, please rest assured, I will be a diligent official."

"Brother Wei, I heard that you went to Zhazi to hope that the officials could order military reforms, but it turned out that the officials didn't. It's a pity."

"What a coincidence, I also wrote a letter yesterday, telling the officials that the military reform at this time is not appropriate."

Wei Yuan frowned, "Brother Hai, why is this happening?"

Haizhou flicked his sleeves and said, "Let's go have a drink."

After that, he went to Huixian Tower without looking back.

Zhang Guifen and others felt nervous when they saw the two of them talking unhappily.

Hai Chaoyun followed Hai Zhou to the building.

Zhang Guifen and Minglan came to Wei Yuan, and the former asked: "You were fine just now, what happened?"

Wei Yuan shook his head and smiled, "Haizhou, you are a smart man, but you are too small-minded. If he becomes prime minister in the future, let alone a boat, I'm afraid he won't even be able to melt a sail."

They didn't know what happened specifically and didn't dare to ask in detail, so they went to Huixian Tower together.

When Wei Yuan walked to Huixian Tower, he saw that Sheng Hong had already communicated with Hai Zhou. As soon as the other party saw Wei Yuan's figure, he immediately bowed to Hai Zhou and came to Wei Yuan.

"Brother Yuan, you are here."

At this time, Zhang Guifen had followed Minglan to the female family members.

Wei Yuan said: "It's my girl's birthday tomorrow, why shouldn't I come?"

As he spoke, he winked at Haizhou.

If we say, Sheng Hong's rank is Bronze.

Then Haizhou's rank is also Grandmaster.

He is just young. If he has more than ten or twenty years of experience, he can definitely hold the position of prime minister.

Just how long it can take depends on the political situation at the time.

Wang Anshi's rank is one or even two levels higher than Hai Zhou's.

Even so, Haizhou cannot be underestimated.

"Take a seat."

Wei Yuan said simply, as if he was the master here and it was he who arranged this banquet.

"Brother Hai, you and I are sharing the table."

Haizhou said: "I heard that Brother Wei has an amazing amount of food. I've long wanted to see it."

Wei Yuan asked curiously: "Who did you listen to?"

Haizhou said: "Of course it's Wang Shangshu."

Wei Yuan said: "He is not a real person. Brother Hai, it is better to stay away from him."

Haizhou was annoyed, "I just want to stay away from him."

Regarding the discussion between the two, Sheng Hong didn't want to ask and didn't dare to interfere.

He is really afraid of being involved with high-ranking officials in the DPRK at every turn.

At the same time, Sheng Changbai and Sheng Changfeng also came,

"I've met Uncle Wei."

Wei Yuan nodded towards them.

Logically speaking, as Minglan's aunt, Zhang Guifen should sit at Wei Shuyi's table.

But Zhang Guifen wanted to sit with Minglan and others. Wei Shuyi saw this and didn't say anything, just let her go.

The main thing is that they are young people together and have more to talk about.

After everyone gave Minglan gifts, Zhang Guifen was the only one who was unmoved. Sheng Rulan said curiously:

"What was the gift that my aunt gave my sixth sister?"

Everyone here knows that Zhang Guifen loves Minglan very much, and there is no way that she has not even prepared a birthday gift.

Mo Lan smiled and said: "I don't know, fifth sister? When my aunt came, she brought several big boxes of gifts, including many rare treasures. You asked her to tell me what gifts she brought. There are so many, how can she tell them all? Come here?"

Even though Mo Lan has learned well now, he does not dare to go against Minglan.

But this does not mean that she will not quarrel with Ru Lan.

Sheng Hualan said: "What gift does aunt give to the sixth sister? Does it have anything to do with you?"

Zhang Guifen smiled and said: "It doesn't matter. In addition to those common etiquette, I also prepared a painting. Minglan should like it."

After saying that, he asked Baozhu to bring the box.

Zhang Guifen smiled and said, "Girl Ming, open it and take a look."

Minglan nodded, then opened the box, took out the painting and opened it.

Everyone was shocked and said one after another:

"Is this painted by Mr. Guo?"

"It's lifelike, and it's worthy of being written by a famous artist."

"Master Guo is the royal painter in the palace. Normally, there are countless dignitaries who want to ask him to paint, but there are only a handful of people who can actually ask Master Guo to paint."

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Minglan also looked at the painting carefully and said with a look of joy: "Ms. Li is guarding Niangziguan. This painting is really beautiful. Thank you, aunt."

Zhang Guifen said: "As long as you like it."

After a while, the dishes and drinks were brought to the table.

Because at Minglan's table, Zhang Guifen was the senior one.

She didn't move her chopsticks, and no one dared to move her.

After all the eighteen delicacies were served, Zhang Guifen picked up the chopsticks and smiled at everyone: "Everyone, use your chopsticks."

All the women nodded.

At this time, Hua Lan toasted to Zhang Guifen, "I rarely get together with my aunt. Today, I must have a good drink with my aunt."

It is common for men to drink in Dazhou, and even when they gather with women, they will have a few drinks.

The wine they drink is usually fruit wine, which has a very low alcohol content and is very sweet.

Zhang Guifen took a sip of wine and asked, "I heard from Minglan earlier that you seemed to be in some trouble. How are you today?"

Hua Lan knew what she was referring to.

During Wei Yuan's promotion banquet, Hua Lan complained to Ming Lan about her situation.

"Thanks to my aunt's concern, things are getting better now." Hua Lan smiled.

Good or bad, only she knows in her heart.

Others didn't dare to ask carefully what the trouble was.

After all, Zhang Guifen never said it bluntly,

"In a few days, if I have nothing to do, I will go to your house to talk to you."

If she goes to Uncle Zhongqin's mansion, no one in the uncle's mansion will dare to do anything to Hua Lan from now on, including her mother-in-law.

For a moment, Hua Lan was filled with gratitude, "How dare I trouble my aunt?"

After saying that, she glanced at Minglan.

At this time, the latter was smiling silly.

At this moment, how could Hua Lan not know that Minglan was helping her?

Otherwise, how could the dignified lady of Yanmen County care about such trivial matters?

"It doesn't matter."

Zhang Guifen simply responded with these two words.

Several people started chatting.

Mo Lan also stood up and toasted to Zhang Guifen.

"Auntie, I have never had a drink with you, so please do it first as a courtesy to my niece."

Zhang Guifen just took a sip in response.

Mo Lan sat down and asked, "Auntie, I heard that Miss Rong is going to hold a plum appreciation poetry party outside the city in a few days. I wonder if Auntie will go on that day?"

Zhang Guifen shook her head, "Too busy, no time."

Mo Lan pondered for a moment and said, "Whenever there is a gathering, girls from the Rong family will invite aunt many days in advance, but aunt seems to rarely go."

Zhang Guifen said seriously: "Rather than having the time to get to know those people, it is better to read more and learn some skills that women should learn."

For a moment, Mo Lan looked a little embarrassed.

Zhang Guifen has lived in the capital since she was a child, and has seen too many big shots and powerful people.

I have also personally experienced countless intrigues.

Like Mo Lan's little plan, she could see through it at a glance.

If Zhang Guifen went to the Plum Blossom Poetry Party, Mo Lan could rely on her to elevate her status.

After all, when the women in the capital saw that Mo Lan was so close to Zhang Guifen, they would naturally take Mo Lan seriously.

Mo Lan was also taught badly by Lin Sushuang, and she has forgotten what is most important for a woman.

"Chaoyun, my officials transplanted many plum blossom trees at Chunyi Pavilion last year. In a few days, will you come to my house and take a look?"

Zhang Guifen invited.

She admired Hai Chaoyun very much, he was knowledgeable, courteous, and thoughtful. She was worthy of being a daughter taught by the Hai family.

Hai Chaoyun said neither humble nor arrogantly: "Being respectful is worse than obeying orders."

Zhang Guifen nodded.

At this time, Ru Lan suddenly said: "Aunt, my niece also wants to go."

Zhang Guifen asked curiously: "The Rong family girl didn't invite you to enjoy plum blossoms?"

Rulan said bluntly, "What's the point of going there? I'm stupid and don't want to get along with them."

Zhang Guifen chuckled and said, "Okay, then whoever wants to go can go."

Ru Lan felt happy and said, "Thank you, aunt."

Mo Lan remained strangely silent.

Zhang Guifen and Rong Feiyan made it difficult for her to choose.

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Because Wei Yuan's identity is so special, he is one of the big bosses in the court.

When he goes to any public place, he must ensure privacy. Therefore, Sheng Hong has already prepared a private room in advance, and Wei Yuan is here.

At this time, they had already had three drinks.

Wei Yuan asked Sheng Changbai, "How have you been doing studying in the Hanlin Academy these days?"

The latter cupped his hands and said: "Back to uncle, I am quite free from official duties at the Hanlin Academy."

Wei Yuan nodded and said: "Don't be anxious, take your time."

Haizhou said: "The Hanlin Academy is a place where qualifications are passed. Now the situation between North Korea and China is complicated. At this time, you have to be more patient."

Sheng Changbai was about to become his brother-in-law, so he naturally had to think about Sheng Changbai.

While everyone was talking, Sheng Changfeng could not hide his disappointment.

When Wei Yuan saw it, he couldn't help but said, "I heard that you were taught a lesson by your father a few days ago?"

Before Sheng Changfeng opened his mouth, Sheng Hong said angrily: "This traitor! He deserves to be beaten!"

The former buried his head lower and kept drinking wine.

He knew that once he arrived, he would inevitably be left behind.

Later, it was Lin Sushuang who advised him to make friends with Wei Yuan, which would help his future.

Otherwise, he won't come at all.

Wei Yuan said: "You are young and energetic, and like to make friends. It is reasonable. Just remember that misfortune comes from the mouth."

"Chang Feng, you are quite smart. When you take the imperial examination in three years, you will definitely be able to pass high school."

After hearing this encouragement, Sheng Changfeng felt warm in his heart, "Uncle, please rest assured that my nephew will study hard in the past few years."

Wei Yuan nodded with relief.

Sheng Changfeng's nature is not bad. Although he is not worth cultivating, he does not want to speak harshly to him.

Later, Haizhou spoke specifically:

"Brother Wei, when the girl's birthday party is over tomorrow, will you and I go together?"

Wei Yuan was curious.

Haizhou looked to the southeast, but no one was sitting there.