Third Marquis Residence.
Under the moonlight, the Third Duke hung many red lanterns.
The people in the mansion were busy going in and out, preparing for the banquet.
The banquet was supposed to be tomorrow, but because it was brought forward to today, Na Tuo sent someone to inform Gong Shilin.
Gong Shilin had listened to his father and told him not to visit the Third Prince. However, the Prince had invited him, so he had to go.
Taking advantage of the fact that Left Prime Minister Gong did not notice, he quietly came to the Third Marquis Residence.
Within a day, he had come here twice.
Ji Yunshu, Jing Rong, and Li Cheng arrived in a carriage. The manservant of the prince's mansion was already waiting for them outside.
He stepped forward to welcome him, "Your Highness is waiting in the main hall. Please."
He warmly welcomed them in.
When he arrived at the main hall, Li Cheng immediately saw Gong Shilin sitting in his seat.
This fellow was also here!
After all, he was Tuo's good friend, so how could he not be present at the banquet this time?
When Tuo saw them, he stood up to welcome them and invited them to sit down.
Gong Shilin and Li Cheng sat on the left, while Ji Yunshu and Jing Rong sat on the right.
The atmosphere was a little awkward.
Tuo generously introduced Gong Shilin, "Teacher Ji, Young Master Jing, this is this Prince's good friend, Gong Shilin. He is the son of the current Left Prime Minister Gong and is currently working in the Hanlin Academy!"
He was a big shot.
Gong Shilin raised his hands in greeting to the two men in front of him. "I've always heard that there's a Teacher Ji in Gaoding City. Not only can he draw portraits from bones, he can also examine corpses and solve unjust cases. Today, I finally have the honor to meet him."
Ji Yunshu politely replied, "Lord Gong is too polite."
The two of them nodded politely.
Tuo Bian ordered for delicacies to be served, then he raised his cup and said, "Come, this Prince offers you a toast."
Everyone raised their glasses and drank.
Everything is normal to you.
Na Tuo suddenly asked, "May I know where Teacher Ji and Young Master Jing are from?"
Ji Yunshu was about to answer.
However, Jing Rong was the first to reply, "It's a remote place, not worth mentioning."
"Then what are you here to customize?"
"Visiting relatives."
"I see." Tuo did not show any signs of suspicion, but asked again, "Young Master Jing, you have a good physique, so you must be a martial artist, right?"
Jing Rong indifferently replied, "I only know a few tricks."
"Only for self-defense?"
"More or less."
"I thought that Young Master Jing must be a person with great martial arts skills. There are a few new martial artists in my residence and I wanted you to teach them a thing or two."
"Your Highness flatters me."
Tuo Yi laughed and said, "Fine, today's main purpose is to invite you all to my house to taste the delicacies and listen to the opera. You don't have to play with swords and spears. Come, let's drink."
Another toast!
Ji Yunshu didn't know how to drink, so she drank several cups of tea in front of her.
During this time, Na Tuo asked them many questions. Undoubtedly, he was trying to find out their origins.
He also humbly asked some questions about bones.
Ji Yunshu patiently answered them one by one.
Na Tuo had gained quite a lot.
Then came the singing and dancing of the dancers.
It was very lively!
While this side was bustling with activity, the other side was exceptionally cold and cheerless.
Jing Xuan was lying on the bed. She had just drunk her medicine and was about to sleep.
He could vaguely hear singing and the sound of a zither coming from outside.
This morning, Tuo Cai had flown into a rage and left. Why was it that at night, the residence was singing and dancing to celebrate peace?
Could it be that there was a joyous occasion tonight?
She was curious and asked the maidservant who was lighting incense in the room, "What's going on in the residence today?"
The maidservant replied, "His Highness is holding a banquet tonight."
"A banquet?"
"Yes! The residence hasn't been this lively in a long time. The last time it was lively was when you married … "The maidservant's voice abruptly stopped, and she quickly swallowed the rest of her words.
Jing Xuan didn't care and continued to ask, "It's Teacher Ji, who can draw portraits by touching bones. He also invited Young Master Jing, who is traveling with him." After the maidservant finished speaking, she seemed to realize something and hurriedly added, "Your Highness stays in the residence all day, so you probably don't know about this Teacher Ji. This time, there was a case in the city that involved six years ago.
That's why His Highness is holding a banquet for him tonight. "
Her face was full of worship!
Little did she know that Jing Xuan's pale face revealed a shocked expression.
Her hands, which were on the bedsheet, couldn't help but tightly clench together.
She was a little worried.
The maidservant didn't notice her expression at all.
"Li 'er." Jing Xuan called out.
"Your Highness, what's your order?"
"Find me a paper kite! I want a brighter one. "
"A kite?" The maidservant stopped lighting the incense and turned to look at her. "What does Your Highness want a kite for?"
Jing Xuan tried to suppress her trembling voice and said, "I want to fly a kite."
"It's already very late, and … it's snowing outside."
"It's not a big deal."
"Let's wait until tomorrow."
"Tonight. Quickly go and prepare it!"
"But …"
"Don't you understand?" Jing Xuan suddenly growled with a sharp look in her eyes.
The maidservant trembled in fear.
This was the first time she saw her Highness like this.
She didn't dare to delay any longer and quickly said, "Yes, this servant will prepare a kite for you."
After saying that, she left.
Jing Xuan's heart was in turmoil.
She dragged her tired body down from the bed, took a cloak, and left the inner room.
At this time, in the main hall, the singing and dancing were still going on.
Gong Shilin didn't say a word. Seeing that they were chatting happily, he quietly got up and left.
Unbeknownst to him, Li Cheng had just left, and Li Cheng had already followed him.
Because Gong Shilin drank a lot of tea, he really needed to pee, so he went to the latrine.
After squatting for a while, he pulled up his pants and came out.
"Hey!" A voice came from the side.
Ah!
He was so scared that his hair stood on end, and his face instantly turned pale.
He looked at Li Cheng, who was standing outside the latrine, blankly.
"What are you doing? You're scaring me. "
"You didn't do anything wrong. What are you afraid of?"
"Even if I did something wrong, I can't stand being scared by you!"
"Is it necessary? You won't die! " Li Cheng walked over with a look of disgust, then patted his arm and back, took his wrist and looked around, saying, "Aren't you fine? Your three souls and six spirits are still there. "
Gong Shilin shook off his hand in disgust. "Why did you follow me here?"
"Why?" Li Cheng frowned. "Did you forget what you promised me?"
"What?"
"A written order!"
Oh!
Gong Shilin revealed a look of realization and said, "I only said that I would consider it. Even if I promised you, it would take time. Do you think it's easy to get a written order?"
"Good boy, are you kidding me?" Li Cheng was furious.
Gong Shilin straightened his back and straightened his face. "I'm not you, making fun of people! Anyway, if I can help you, I will. "
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