"what happened?"
"No, I just...ah..."
Li Qingcha shook his head, closed the car curtains, and didn't know what to say.
Luo Weiyang pursed her lips and chuckled.
Just then, the carriage stopped.
"We've arrived at the Chu Mansion."
The driver lifted the curtain.
Li Qingcha and Luo Weiyang jumped off the carriage one after another and found two bright red lanterns hanging at the entrance of the Chu Mansion.
The atmosphere is a bit weird.
Luo Weiyang, who was standing by, also noticed it and lowered her voice.
"Why do I feel...what's that word...oh, right, 'beautiful'."
God, so beautiful.
But one has to admit that the gate of the Chu Mansion does have a unique flavor.
It’s neither New Year’s Eve nor the Lantern Festival, so why light up the big red lanterns?
Looking for a son-in-law?
hiss……
Li Qingcha took a breath of cold air.
"Weiyang..."
Luo Weiyang, look over here.
"..."
"..."
"Speak up, don't keep silent after you yell at me. Do you think I should figure it out? I don't have that kind of understanding."
Li Qingcha coughed awkwardly.
She said, "Later, if there is anything... um... if Lord Chu does something out of line, please help me stop him."
Luo Weiyang was stunned.
"Grand Scholar knows that you are a woman?"
"How can this be?"
"What outrageous thing could he do to you?"
Li Qingcha: ￣□￣｜｜
She sighed helplessly.
"Never mind. You'll know when you meet him later."
The two walked towards the gate of the Chu Mansion.
Chu Zhongtian had been waiting at the door for a long time. When he saw Li Qingcha, he immediately smiled and said, "Mr. Siwei has come to my house. I am sorry for not welcoming you from afar. I am very rude."
After saying this, he waved his hand.
"An Yun, bring Lord Li into the mansion."
As soon as he finished speaking, a young woman came out from behind the door and looked at Li Qingcha curiously.
Chu Zhongtian frowned.
"Anjun, please be polite!"
The girl laughed.
"I know, I know, Dad~~~~~"
The word "Dad" was called in a coquettish and heart-wrenching voice.
In an instant, Luo Weiyang knew what Li Qingcha meant by "something out of the ordinary".
The girl felt a sense of crisis and naturally took Li Qingcha's arm. Then she thought, Li Qingcha is obviously a girl. If Chu Zhongtian knew about it, it would be a big joke.
The little devil in my heart grew tentacles.
Luo Weiyang blinked.
"Brother Li, do you think I should help you block it or not?"
Li Qingcha glared at her fiercely.
puff~
The girl sneered, but ultimately did not let go of Li Qingcha's hand.
Before coming, Li Qingcha didn't know the purpose of Chu Zhongtian's literary gathering, but now he realized it.
I'm afraid my brother is trying to set me up with his daughter.
No...
I have to pretend to be confused!
She and Luo Weiyang followed Chu Anyun through the gate of the Chu Mansion.
Unexpectedly, Chu Anyun brought the two into the hall and led them directly to the main guest seat.
Done!
That's obviously the place for the new son-in-law to sit!
Li Qingcha looked around and found that they were all officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple that he knew. He was even more certain that Comrade Lao Chu had mobilized his superior as the deputy seal of the Daolu Division.
There is a phrase called "beating the side drum", which describes the present moment.
Ugh……
These old guys have to be matchmakers because there are so many other things they can do.
Li Qingcha quickly declined.
"Miss Chu, what are you doing... Oh my... Everyone here is well-educated, how can I sit in the main seat?"
Chu Anyun was surprised.
She stared at Li Qingcha, as if it was the first time she saw such a humble and handsome man.
Luo Weiyang on the side sneered again.
Li Qingcha: ￣□￣｜｜
He quietly pinched Luo Weiyang's right thenar joint.
At this time, an official from the Ministry of Rites said, "Mr. Siwei, you are too polite. Today is a literary gathering, not a seniority-based one in the officialdom. With your talent and literary reputation, it is very appropriate for you to sit in the main seat."
Since they want to make peace, they naturally have to give enough face.
Everyone immediately agreed.
"Yes, Mr. Siwei, why should you be so modest?"
"We were just discussing Mr. Siwei's "Linjiangxian", 'The rolling Yangtze River flows eastward', this poem is very heroic!"
"If Mr. Siwei doesn't take a seat, then we won't sit down either."
……
There was a commotion in the hall.
When these high-ranking officials start making trouble, they are no more than ordinary people.
Luo Weiyang lowered her voice.
"You sit."
Li Qingcha couldn't help but worry.
"But it's easier to go up the mountain than to go down. If I sit down, what should I do if they continue to push their limits?"
"You can write poetry, right? Give me a hint."
"This……"
Li Qingcha can't write, he can only be considered to "recite" and "copy".
She bowed helplessly.
"My Lords, please do not blame me for being arrogant and unmodest."
Everyone laughed.
Someone said, "What are you talking about, Mr. Siwei? Please take a seat. We won't complain."
Li Qingcha had no choice but to sit in the host seat.
At the same time, Luo Weiyang sat on her left, while Chu Anyun sat on Li Qingcha's right. The distance was well-controlled so as not to appear too close or too distant.
Soon, everyone who was supposed to come arrived.
Li Qingcha's guess was correct. They were all the direct superiors of the Daoluo Division.
Ministry of Rites, Honglu Temple,
I think they are prepared to rely on them to put pressure on us.
Chu Zhongtian sat down and ordered the wine and food to be served. Then he took a glass of wine to make the atmosphere warmer.
Li Qingcha had already had dinner and was just drinking a little.
On the contrary, the little foodie on the side was eating non-stop.
After three rounds of drinking,
Chu Zhongtian looked at Li Qingcha.
"Mr. Siwei, some time ago, I proposed to the emperor that you should enter the Honglu Temple. Did you know that?"
coming!
Li Qingcha nodded cautiously.
"I've heard of it. The Honglu Temple is in charge of the two offices of Dianke and Simayi. Grand Secretary Chu recommended me to be the secretary of the Simayi Office."
"What do you think?"
"..."
Officials from the Ministry of Rites and the Honglu Temple pricked up their ears.
Seeing how concerned they were, Li Qingcha couldn't help but fall into deep thought.
As expected of Chu Zhongtian, he spoke so tactfully.
how about?
snort!
Isn't the implication that as long as you, Old Chu, become your son-in-law, you will be able to have a successful career?
Of course Li Qingcha refused.
The disciples of the Huajian School also have moral integrity!
How can one sell oneself for an official position?
Moreover, the position of the Secretary of the Honglu Temple was only of the sixth rank, which was not much higher than the position of the Right Deputy Seal Envoy of the Daoluo Temple. This price was not enough for him to just lie down and wait to be rushed.
cough……
Li Qingcha sat up straight.
"Master Chu, let's...consider this matter in the long run."
Think long term...
There is no room for negotiation~
