allonlinenovel Chapter 295 Lord Luo's Treat
Chapter 295 Lord Luo's Treat
At this time, the officials of the Prime Minister's Party were standing below with joy on their faces. They were secretly glad that Kang Peiyi was finally dead!
This was undoubtedly a heavy blow to the Third Prince's faction. With the departure of Kang Peiyi, the Third Prince's faction lost an important supporter and adviser, and its power was severely weakened.
Officials from the Prime Minister's party saw an opportunity to expand their influence and further consolidate their position.
This news made them extremely excited, as if victory was already in sight. They hoped that the prime minister could seize this rare opportunity and use his own people to take over the position of Minister of Revenue!
Emperor Wen glanced at the officials below with cold eyes, then announced in a low and majestic voice: "The position of Minister of Revenue will be held by Xia Qingsong! Court is adjourned!" After that, he turned and left.
After hearing this decision, Prime Minister Li Mingfu was filled with doubts and confusion. He frowned and thought to himself: Xia Qingsong? Who is this person? Why have I never heard of him?
He was very confused by this strange name and began to wonder if he had missed some important information! Who was this person?
The other officials also looked at each other in bewilderment. They whispered to each other, trying to get some clues from each other, but the results were the same: no one knew who Xia Qingsong was.
Xiao Jinghan lowered his head, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a barely perceptible smile. Emperor Wen chose to promote a local official with no background to serve as the Minister of Revenue. In this way, this person would not collude with any forces and would only be loyal to Emperor Wen wholeheartedly.
In the officialdom, loyalty is often more important than ability. Only absolute loyalty can make Emperor Wen feel at ease to hand over such an important position to this person. And this Xia Qingsong undoubtedly became the most suitable candidate in Emperor Wen's mind.
After the court session, Luo Cheng pursed his lips and walked in front, with a trace of helplessness and distress on his face. He secretly calculated in his heart that the meal at Tianxianglou would probably cost him several months' salary to pay for.
As he walked slowly, he sighed secretly, feeling that his life seemed to be becoming more and more difficult.
The monthly salary is not much to begin with, and we have to deal with various expenses. Now, with the addition of this expensive dinner expense, it really makes people feel stressed.
Lang Ming and Lu Zheng accompanied the virtuous king, and the three of them followed behind him, chatting and laughing. The virtuous king was in a good mood and talked about some trivial matters with the two of them. The atmosphere was relaxed and happy.
After they left the palace, Wu'an King Xiao Jinghan stood in front of the carriage. When he saw them coming out, he stepped forward and said with a smile, "Wise King! I heard that you two have an appointment to drink today. I wonder if you would be lucky enough to go with us?"
Hearing this, the virtuous king immediately became interested, and a hint of excitement flashed in his eyes. He laughed loudly and said repeatedly: "Haha, the king of Wu'an also has such a refined taste? Of course, I welcome it very much!"
Lang Ming and Lu Zheng also smiled and agreed. They were looking forward to drinking and having fun with King Wu'an. After all, such opportunities were rare.
However, Luo Cheng suddenly stopped and reached out to touch the purse on his waist. His face turned pale in an instant, and he cried out inwardly: It's over! It's over! What should I do now...
I'm afraid I'll be detained in Tianxianglou to wash dishes today! Thinking of this, he couldn't help but regret his previous impulsive behavior. Why did he force himself to invite Lang Ming and Lu Zheng to drink?
At this moment, Xiao Jinghan and the virtuous king got in the car and told Wenfu, "Go to Tianxiang Tower!"
The two of them sat in the carriage. Xiao Jinghan lifted the curtain of the carriage. He looked at Luo Cheng and asked with a smile on his face, "Lord Luo, I just heard from the virtuous king that you are hosting today? Can I go?"
Luo Cheng showed an embarrassed look on his face, but soon returned to normal. He forced a smile and said, "It is an honor for me to have Prince Wu'an go!"
Xiao Jinghan smiled, a hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes, and then he lowered the curtain of the carriage.
Luo Cheng secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He knew that his behavior just now was a bit inappropriate, but fortunately, it was not discovered by King Wu'an. He was secretly glad in his heart, but at the same time he also felt an inexplicable pressure.
Watching the carriage of Prince Wu'an's mansion gradually go away, Lu Zheng walked to Luo Cheng, put his hand on his shoulder, and lowered his voice to comfort him: "Don't worry! Prince Xian and Prince Wu'an are both very good people! What's more, His Majesty will not blame us for making friends. You don't have to worry about it!"
Hearing this, Luo Cheng couldn't help but frown, and secretly complained in his heart: I'm not worried about this! You don't understand my feelings at all! I'm just worried that I don't have enough money for food, brother!
At this moment, Lang Ming hurried over and shouted to the two of them, "What are you dawdling for? Come with me and get in a carriage!" As he said that, he pulled the two of them towards his carriage.
When the three of them arrived at Tianxiang Tower, Prince Xian and Prince Wu'an were already waiting for them in the private room on the second floor.
After entering the private room, everyone exchanged greetings and began to sit down. After everyone was seated, the waiter respectfully handed the menu to Xiao Jinghan.
The corners of Xiao Jinghan's mouth rose slightly, and he chuckled and said to the waiter: "Lord Luo is treating us today, so please give the menu to Lord Luo." After that, Xiao Jinghan handed the menu to Luo Cheng.
Luo Cheng took the menu nervously, opened it and couldn't help but gasp.
My goodness, the prices of the dishes here are ridiculous! Just a plate of stir-fried green vegetables is equivalent to the price of a roast chicken outside!
How could he order food? Luo Cheng looked at the menu with cold sweat on his forehead. If he added the wine money, this... Luo Cheng secretly complained in his heart.
Xiao Jinghan noticed Luo Cheng's predicament. He smiled slightly, turned around and whispered to Wen Fu beside him, "Go to Zuiyue Tower and ask Shopkeeper Bai for ten jars of Zui Liunian. Put it on my account."
When Lang Ming and Lu Zheng heard this, their eyes suddenly lit up and they almost drooled.
Zui Liu Nian is a rare and valuable wine, and even if you have money, you may not be able to buy it, but Xiao Jinghan actually asked for ten jars at once! This made the two of them very excited, and they secretly felt lucky to have lunch with the virtuous king today.
The most important thing is that this Zui Liu Nian is good for men's health. It can not only strengthen the body, but also nourish the kidneys and yang energy. Even if you drink too much, you will not have a headache when you wake up the next day. Instead, you will feel refreshed and energetic. It can be said that this wine is a blessing for men!
Lu Zheng whispered to Luo Cheng, "You're in for a treat! These ten jars of wine from King Wu'an are worth your annual salary! You should order some more side dishes, and don't be too shabby!" As he spoke, he showed an envious expression.