On the occasion of rebirth Zhou Sui

Chapter 201 First visit to Li Mansion

In fact, Yang Su and Yang Guang can be regarded as running in both directions to a certain extent.

If Yang Su wants to replace Gao Jiong, he must help Yang Guang replace Yang Yong.

When Yang Guang wanted to compete for the throne, he had to rely on Yang Su, who was accustomed to flattery and flattery, to help him drive a wedge between Yang Jian, Yang Yong and his son.

Cui Che left the Duke of Yan's Mansion and did not go home directly. He ordered the driver to drive to Li Jing's Mansion under the moonlight.

After knocking on the door of Li Jing's house, a doorman poked his head out and Cui Che asked:

"I wonder if Yuanwailang is at home?"

The disciple didn't recognize Cui Che, but when he saw that he was dressed in fine clothes and looked like he was either rich or noble, he didn't dare to neglect him and replied respectfully:

"The master of the house has gone out."

Cui Che asked again:

"Do you know where he went? When can he come back?"

Menzi complained:

"I dare not hide the honorable guest. How can the servants ask about the master's whereabouts?"

Cui Che nodded and did not let his disciples deliver the wedding invitation on his behalf. He walked down the steps and stood waiting outside the house.

In fact, Cui Che also had some guesses about Li Jing's whereabouts. He should have gone to visit his uncle Han Qinhu.

At the bottom of the steps, Cui Che turned his back to Han Qinhu and whispered a few words to his attendant Wang De.

For a long time, Li Jing was not seen returning to his house, but the door of Li's house opened again and a woman came out.

The woman saluted and said:

"If your distinguished guest has something to do, if it is convenient, you might as well tell me first. When your husband returns home, I will explain it to you."

It turned out that the disciple saw that Cui Che was dressed luxuriously and that all the servants accompanying him were in fine clothes. Then he went to the steward of the mansion and informed Li Jing's wife of the matter.

Cui Che refused:

"Madam, you are kindhearted. Cui understands it well. If nothing happens tonight, please allow Cui to wait outside the house."

When Mrs. Li heard that Cui Che called himself Cui, she was immediately surprised.

In the past few days, when Li Jing returned home, he often mentioned Cui Che, the Minister of War, to her. Now looking at Cui Che's appearance and age, he is probably the prince-in-law of the dynasty, the Duke of Yan.

But Mrs. Li pretended not to know and invited again:

"It's cold at night, so why don't our distinguished guests come in and have a cup of hot tea first."

Cui Che waved his hand and said:

"The foreign minister has not yet returned home. Cui came into the house late at night, fearing that there would be rumors and damage to my wife's reputation."

After hearing this, Mrs. Li had more respect for Cui Che and felt that he was different from the rumors. He was a gentleman who observed etiquette.

"What is pure will be pure by itself, and what is turbid will be turbid by itself. There are many slaves and maids in the house, which can be proved. Your distinguished guest does not need to worry about this."

Cui Che still didn't move, he insisted without looking away:

"Cui has made up his mind and asks his wife to make it happen."

Seeing this, Mrs. Li had no choice but to give up inviting Cui Che into the house and wait. After entering the house, Mrs. Li quickly sent her servant out of the house through the back door and went to Han Qinhu's house to call Li Jing back.

He returned to the inner courtyard and sighed with Li Jing's concubine:

"There are many rumors in the market, claiming that the Duke of Yan likes women and behaves inappropriately. When I see him today, he is clearly a humble gentleman. It shows how terrible the jealousy of the world is, and he actually slanders him like this and slanders his reputation."

The concubine didn't care about Cui Che's character, but curiously said:

"Sister, the Duke of Yan State is known as the most handsome gentleman in the world. He is also known as the Resurrection King of Lanling. Does he live up to his name?"

The relationship between the two of them was very good, so the concubine had the courage to ask Cui Che about his appearance.

Mrs. Li covered her mouth and smiled:

"If it's just lies, how can Princess Leping be willing to get married?"

While the two girls were discussing, Cui Che still stood in the evening breeze, waiting for Li Jing to return home.

As the night got darker, I finally heard the faint sound of horse hooves behind me.

The sound of horse hoofbeats came from far away, and Wang De, Cui Che's personal attendant, did not dare to turn around and take a look for fear of leaking something.

However, he kept Cui Che's previous instructions in mind, as if he couldn't stand Cui Che's welcome to Li Jing, and loudly persuaded him:

"No matter how much the head of the family cherishes talents, he should also respect his status. Li Jing is just a member of the Communist Party of China. Such courtesy is too much."

Cui Che was also an experienced actor. He became furious and scolded Wang De loudly:

"Fourteen years ago, you were one of the people who accompanied me to study in Guanzhong. You should know that when I was seven years old, my teacher thought that I was too young and should go to Mengzhong to study, so he did not want to accept me.

"On a snowy day, I stood outside the door for several hours, and then I was able to impress my mentor.

"There is no wind and snow today, and my physique is far from what it was when I was young. Now that I am asking Li Jing for advice on the art of war, why can't I wait outside the house?

"Li Jing is a man who has great strategies in his heart. Han Qinhu said that he was the only one who could discuss the art of war with him. Others thought that Han Qinhu was bragging on behalf of his nephew.

"But in my opinion, it is Han Qinhu who is boasting, and Li Jing is far more talented than him.

"Li Jing is a national scholar and should be treated with the courtesy of a national scholar. How can you despise him?

"If I hear you being disrespectful to him in the slightest again, your fourteen-year relationship as master and servant will end here!"

Wang De quickly knelt down to apologize.

Just as Cui Che had planned, not a single word of this conversation was missed, and everything reached Li Jing's ears.

Li Jing was moved, but also a little embarrassed. He looked at the burly man beside him, who was his uncle Han Qinhu.

Han Qinhu's face turned green and white for a while.

Li Jing was indeed a guest at Han Qinhu's house before. The servant of the Li Mansion suddenly came over and claimed that Cui Che was waiting outside the house according to Mrs. Li's instructions. Li Jing hurriedly left.

Han Qinhu was also very curious and wanted to see what medicine Cui Che was selling in the gourd, so he followed him.

Who would have thought that Cui Che actually said that Han Qinhu praised Li Jing for being able to discuss military tactics with him, but he was actually bragging, and said that Li Jing was far more talented than Han Qinhu.

But Han Qinhu's lungs almost exploded with anger.

"Cui Zicheng! You bullied me too much!"

There was a loud shout behind him, which made Cui Che's hair stand on end.

Cui Che did not have a close relationship with Han Qinhu, but they were ministers in the same palace and had some interactions with each other, so they naturally recognized his voice.

Turning around, he saw Han Qinhu astride his horse, and Li Jing who was hesitant to speak beside him.

After all, he was at fault. Cui Che pretended not to see Han Qinhu's anger and said with a smile:

"I thought it was Duke Shouguang who shouted with the power of Zhang Yide who drove off Cao Cao's pursuers on Dangyang Bridge. It turned out to be Duke Shouguang. Duke Shouguang came back safe and sound."

"Humph, Han is not talented and cannot be worthy of Duke Yan's greetings."

Han Qinhu snorted coldly, but his anger actually subsided.

As the saying goes, don't hit someone with a smiling face. Moreover, Cui Che's official position and title are higher than his, and his relationship with the saint is closer than his own. Could it be that he can really beat Cui Che, so he has to borrow a donkey from the slope.

The three of them entered Li's house. Cui Che poured wine to apologize to Han Qinhu for his previous blunder.

Han Qinhu didn't feel resentful at all. He knew that Cui Che actually told Li Jing on purpose, but he didn't expect that he would follow him.

After drinking the glass of wine, all the previous unpleasantness was forgotten.

There was nothing he could do about it. He had previously competed with He Ruobi for credit, and had been in conflict with each other. He had already had friction with the prince's party.

If you now have an enemy with Cui Che and continue to be hostile to the King of Jin and his party, the Sui Dynasty will probably have no place for its descendants in the future.

No more today. Three chapters plus one extra chapter tomorrow. Four more chapters the day after tomorrow.

(End of chapter)