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Chapter 91 Shentong

When Sheng Hong returned to Tokyo Prefecture again, the feeling of being excluded he had felt suddenly disappeared without a trace.

"Minister Sheng, I'm organizing a poetry gathering at Fanlou and would like to invite you to attend!"

"Oh? A poetry gathering?
It’s a graceful thing!
But I just returned to Tokyo Prefecture and there are still many things that need to be dealt with.

Only next time!"

"Haha, the Minister is very busy with official duties, I understand!
If there are any excellent works at the poetry gathering, I would like to send them to your house.

Please correct me, Mr. Minister!
Not sure if that's possible? "

"Haha, of course!"

Although Sheng Hong holds a high position, he does not get carried away or get lost in the flattery of those around him. He is still clearly aware that his situation is very delicate.

The new emperor Zhao Zongquan was a scheming man, not as simple as he appeared. He was more like the previous emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, whose limelight was overshadowed by his son Li Shimin.

However, if you really think that Emperor Gaozu of Tang, Li Yuan, had no ability and relied entirely on his son, Li Shimin, then you are totally wrong. Being able to survive safely under the suspicion of Emperor Yang Guang of Sui was his greatest ability, not to mention ascending the throne to become emperor.

The same goes for the new emperor Zhao Zongquan. On the surface, he always seems indecisive, but in fact, this is his routine. Sheng Hong has never underestimated the new emperor Zhao Zongquan.

When they were in Yuzhou, although Zhao Zongquan and Zhao Yingce did not say it explicitly, they still expressed their intention to make Sheng Hualan his legal wife in order to gain the support of Sheng Hong and Gu Tingye.

When the new emperor Zhao Zongquan ascended the throne and saw that the overall situation was settled, he began to want to regret it. Sheng Hong certainly did not want to suffer this loss, so he showed his strength reluctantly.

Sheng Hong also knew that as long as he showed his strength, the new emperor Zhao Zongquan would definitely start to be wary of him. However, letting the new emperor know that he was not easy to bully was indeed what Sheng Hong had to do now.

As soon as he returned to Tokyo Prefecture, Sheng Hong first visited Han Daxianggong's residence to thank Han Daxianggong for taking care of his son Sheng Changbai.

"Master Sheng, when a scholar has been away for three days, he should be treated with new eyes!

I didn't expect that Lord Sheng would be so powerful and influential after returning to Tokyo!" Looking at the high-spirited Sheng Hong in front of him, Han Da Xianggong was also sincerely impressed.

"Haha, Mr. Han, please stop teasing me!

This is just a period of good fortune for me!"

“I don’t think so!

Luck is also a manifestation of strength.

Sometimes I wonder if Lord Sheng already knew that the new emperor would be the ultimate winner!

"Haha, Mr. Han really knows how to joke!

This is absolutely impossible!" Sheng Hong quickly laughed it off.

After exchanging pleasantries for a while at Han Da Xianggong's residence, Sheng Hong said goodbye and left. As soon as he walked out of Han's residence, he saw an unfamiliar middle-aged official coming to visit Han Da Xianggong.

"Huh? Is this the newly appointed Minister of Revenue, Lord Sheng Hongsheng?"

"It is me! I don't know."

"Mr. Minister, I am the newly appointed Chengzhilang, the new Shangshutai, Shentong!"

"Oh? This is fate!
When I first came to Beijing, my new position was Cheng Zhilang!

Lord Shen, I won’t bother you from visiting Lord Han for now!

Let’s talk about it another day!”

"Yes! Farewell, Master Sheng!"

Sitting in the carriage, Sheng Hong rushed to the Sheng family in Jiying Lane. Looking at the bustling streets of Tokyo outside, he suddenly remembered the famous "Along the River During the Qingming Festival".

As the carriage drove along the streets of Tokyo, Sheng Hong's thoughts became increasingly scattered. Suddenly, he felt the carriage stagnate and then stop. "Dong Rong, what's going on?"

"Master, there's someone riding a horse in front of us, blocking our way!"

"Oh?" Sheng Hong was a little confused, then he lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked outside.

"Master Shen?

Aren’t you at Han Da Xianggong’s residence?
What are you doing?" Sheng Hong showed a puzzled expression as he looked at Shen Tong who dismounted and saluted.

"I'm sorry for disturbing the Minister! I just left Han Da Xianggong's residence and thought that Bi's residence was just ahead, so I wanted to invite the Minister to come in for a chat!"

"This"

Looking at Shen Tong, who was obviously a little overly enthusiastic, Sheng Hong had a strange feeling of admiration.

But one should not hit a smiling person. Sheng Hong guessed that maybe Shen Tong had just come to Beijing to serve as an official and wanted to get closer to him, a big shot!
"Alright! I'm a little thirsty, so I'll go to Lord Shen's house and ask for a few cups of tea!"

Hearing Sheng Hong nod and agree to his invitation, Shen Tong was surprised and hurriedly led the way.

Not far away, we turned into a wide alley and arrived at Shen Tong's residence.

Seeing Shentong opening its doors to welcome him, Sheng Hong smiled indifferently. He suddenly felt that it would be really difficult for a small official to survive in Tokyo Prefecture without any background.

"Mr. Minister, please!"

Following Shen Tong to the Shen family's living room, Sheng Hong exchanged a few casual words and then sat down to drink tea.

"Hmm! Lord Shen's tea is really good!

It should be the West Lake Longjing before the rain! "

"Mr. Minister, please understand!
It is indeed Longjing before the rain!
Before I came to Beijing, I was working in Hangzhou Prefecture!"

"Oh I got it!"

"If the Minister likes it, I'll bring some back later!"

"Haha, that's fine! Thank you, Master Shen!"

"You are too polite, Minister!"

After exchanging pleasantries for a long time, Sheng Hong became a little impatient as Shen Tong didn't get straight to the point.

After chatting awkwardly for a while, a few people suddenly walked out from the backyard. Shen Tong quickly stood up and introduced Sheng Hong, saying, "Sir, this is my first wife, Shen Yu!"

"Hello, Madam!" Sheng Hong greeted her with a smile, suppressing the doubts in his heart.

"Mr. Minister, Shen Yu is polite!"

"This is my son, Shen Da!
Now studying in the Imperial College!"

"Oh? Lord Shen, your son is indeed a handsome man!
He is actually a student of the Imperial College. He must have a bright future! "

"Thank you, Minister, for your kind words!" The Shentong family all looked delighted.

"I came here in a hurry and didn't bring any gifts!
This is the VIP card of "Sheng's Bookstore".

With it, you can enter the library at will and enjoy the private room service for free!
I hope Shen Da can pass the next imperial examination!" Sheng Hong took out a special card and handed it to Shen Da.

After receiving the VIP card handed over by Sheng Hong and hearing Sheng Hong's explanation, Shen Da and Shen Tong were both surprised and said, "Thank you, Minister, for your support!"

"Your Excellency, this is my daughter Shen Ruyue!"

"Oh? Hello, Miss Shen!" Sheng Hong looked at the familiar Shen Ruyue, and suddenly his heart moved. Then he remembered that she was Madam Shen, the second wife of the young master Qi Heng in the original drama. She was indeed a stunning beauty.

"My Lord, I am honored to be here!"

Sheng Hong couldn't help but look at the other person a few more times. Seeing that the other person was nearly 1.7 meters tall and had a suitable body shape, he sighed in his heart that Qi Heng was so lucky that he could marry such a beauty in his second marriage.

"Sir Shen, is your father the former Prime Minister Shen?" Sheng Hong then realized that Shen Tong also had a background, no wonder he was able to marry into the Duke of Qi's Mansion.

"That's right! My father and Mr. Han were always good friends when he was alive.

This time, I returned to Beijing to take up my post and specially went to visit the Grand Chancellor's residence!"

"Oh! I see! How disrespectful!"

"How dare I! From now on, I will still need the care of the Minister!"

"Haha, definitely!"

(End of this chapter)