Chen Yunfu's life once again returned to calm, but it was a little more pyrotechnic than it was at the beginning.

For example, Shao Ziheng comes to visit occasionally.

"Brother Ziheng is here, please come in quickly."

Chen Yunfu made a bow and greeted.

Unexpectedly, Shao Ziheng waved his hand and instead invited Chen Yunfu to come: "Yunfu, my father has set up a banquet at home for his fiftieth birthday today. He invites all the friends around him to have a glass of wine. My father asked me to ask you if you have time."

This was something he had never expected. Chen Yunfu was stunned for a moment, and then hurriedly congratulated him.

"Of course we have to go. Brother Ziheng, please go back home first. Let me change my clothes and prepare some small gifts."

To be honest, this is the first time that Chen Yunfu has gone out to visit others in nearly a year since he came to this Ming Dynasty, but it is very worthy of attention.

In other words, this was Shao Ziheng's invitation. If it were Qian Yi, Chen Yunfu might still not be willing to meet him.

Some people are worth socializing with, and some are not.

After changing into a plain shirt, Chen Yunfu approached Ling'er and asked what gifts he should bring.

Although this body has left memories for him, it also has the experience of being a monk in Tianjie Temple. He is a good at alms and chanting sutras, but he knows nothing about visiting people.

Moreover, Chen Yunfu also didn't understand how officials and families in the Ming Dynasty visited each other and how to present appropriate gifts.

Ling'er had to teach me this matter.

"Young Master is still young, and if the gift is too expensive, it will appear to be a philistine. Moreover, Shao Yushi also works in the Metropolitan Procuratorate, so he may not dare to accept such an expensive birthday gift. In this case, why don't you bring two Buddhist scriptures that you have copied.

Firstly, it’s Shao Yushi’s fiftieth birthday, so this item is in perfect harmony with today’s happiness, and secondly, it doesn’t attract anyone’s attention even if it’s ordered.”

As expected of a female officer trained by the Shanggong Bureau, she has indeed considered things appropriately.

The Buddhist scriptures copied by Chen Yunfu himself were not valuable but showed great affection. They were given to a censor of the Imperial Court who had passed his birthday, and there was nothing to criticize about them.

Of course, if this kind of gift is left to future generations, it will promote superstition.

Ling'er picked out a bright-colored silk ribbon for Chen Yunfu to wear with it, and nodded with satisfaction.

"Today is the birthday of Yushi Shao. It would be unsightly if the young master dressed too plainly to go there. But the young master is in white and cannot wear silk robes, so he can wear a bright silk ribbon to celebrate his birthday."

"Sister Ling'er is really thoughtful." Chen Yunfu admired sincerely, but in the end he didn't know which nerve in his mind was wrong and said: "Whoever marries Sister Ling'er will enjoy several lifetimes of blessings."

This joke will be left to future generations and written on paper. No one can find anything wrong with it, but it happened to cause trouble here.

Ling'er was so ashamed and frightened that even Mr. Dao lost his words.

"The servant grew up in the palace and became a minister. The queen died and was supposed to be buried. Fortunately, she met the young master and was able to survive. Now, the young master has to take care of the broken body. She should serve the young master in life and death. How dare you betray and do that unfaithful and unjust thing?

people."

Chen Yunfu frowned.

It should be said or not what is meant by a sacrificial burial. This legal principle of sacrificial burial is a very evil and evil policy.

The Ling'er in front of me is a human being, not some beast like a cat or a dog. She served her responsibly during her lifetime and will be buried with her after her death.

Is there any heavenly principle?

"Don't you have any family?"

A trace of memory flashed across Ling'er's face, a hint of sadness.

"have."

"How long has it been since you went home?"

"It's been thirteen years."

The corners of Chen Yunfu's eyes twitched. Ling'er, who was only about twenty years old, had not returned home for thirteen years. Doesn't that mean she entered the palace at the age of seven or eight?

"My slave has two older brothers at home. It's not easy for my parents to raise them. When the Shang Palace Bureau purchased the palace servants, I sold the slave to the Shang Palace Bureau. This way the slave's family can survive, and the slave can also survive."

Chen Yunfu sighed, said no more, picked up the Buddhist scriptures arranged on the table and walked out.

What can I say, pity Ling'er's life experience, or should I comfort her wounded heart?

The world is like this, and Chen Yunfu is not qualified to change it.

At least, not right now.

The Shao Mansion was not far away, and Chen Yunfu arrived in less than a quarter of an hour. When he arrived, the Shao Mansion was already crowded with people. Waves of guests were chatting in front of the door and entering the house together.

The servants were busy greeting each other, and Shao Ziheng was also there.

Seeing Chen Yunfu coming, Shao Ziheng took two steps forward.

"Yunfu is here, I will lead you in for my brother."

As he was talking, he said something again and remembered something. He led Chen Yunfu to the concierge and greeted the servant.

"Remember, this young man's surname is Chen and his first name is Yunfu. He is a good friend of mine."

The servant exclaimed and quickly wrote it down in a book used to register visiting distinguished guests.

Chen Yunfu glanced at it completely subconsciously, and at that glance, his pupils shrank.

‘Guo Huan, Zuo Shilang of the Ministry of Finance’

It was just seven words, just a name, but it made Chen Yunfu hold his breath involuntarily.

One of the four major cases in the early Ming Dynasty seems to include the Guo Huan case, right?

Chen Yunfu could not remember the specific circumstances of the Guo Huan case, but he expected that since it could be ranked alongside the Hu Lan case, it must be an extremely important case.

Unexpectedly, at this point in time, the Guo Huan case has not yet been committed.

This is not the end of Duzi, Shao Zhi has passed his life, and Guo Huan is able to come. They must not have any personal relationship.

Chen Yunfu started to think blindly for a while. Over there, Shao Ziheng saw that Chen Yunfu was not moving, and he was also puzzled: "How can Yunfu do it?"

"Ah." Chen Yunfu was stunned and quickly responded: "I was just a little surprised when I saw so many distinguished guests and friends in your residence. I am just a naked man. How can I dare to attend as a non-voting witness? I'd better give the birthday gift to your father, Brother Zi Heng."

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"Oh, it doesn't matter."

Shao Ziheng grabbed Chen Yunfu's wrist and walked into the mansion. As he walked, he blamed Yunfu and said, "Does Yunfu think that my Shao family are all narrow-minded people who dislike poverty and love wealth? Today, my father is celebrating his birthday and he invites all his friends and neighbors.

It's just because most of the people who live in Renjie here are prominent that all the people who come and go are officials.

In fact, there are dozens of white-haired guests. You, Chen Yunfu, are my friends, so how can I talk about having such a shameless presence?"

At the end, he whispered again: "Qian Yi is here too, so Yun Fu can't leave. If you leave, you will have to leave me to deal with it alone. Isn't that good?"

Poor Chen Yunfu's fourteen-year-old body is no match for Shao Ziheng, so he can only be dragged into the Shao Mansion.

The Shao Mansion was also very large. Although it was not as big as the residence where Chen Yunfu lived now, it was more than enough to accommodate a hundred or ten guests. Shao Ziheng took Chen Yunfu out of the side hall and into the back house.

"My father is currently in the main hall talking with Yu Min, the censor, Ding Ting, and several ministers. The birthday banquet is held in the backyard. We can't miss this conversation with the elders, so we can just go to the backyard and wait for the meal."

Just as he was talking, at the corner of the corridor, a little girl rushed out, and Chen Yunfu bumped into her. Then she took two steps back with an ouch and sat down on the ground.

Chen Yunfu was also pushed to the chest. He groaned and put his hand on his chest in pain. But seeing that it was a girl, he didn't worry about it. Just when he was about to go forward and give it a try, he heard Shao Ziheng scolding him.

"Sister, how can you be so rude? Today is my father's birthday, and guests are coming. How can you leave your boudoir and run around without permission, and let others see you? Doesn't it mean that the Shao family has no etiquette!"

The girl was already in pain, and now she was being punished. She immediately looked at her and was about to shed tears. After all, Chen Yunfu's memory from his previous life was overwhelming, so he stopped her.

"Brother Ziheng, don't be upset. It's a good day for your family, so don't discipline your sister."

The girl raised her head and glanced at Chen Yunfu, got up, turned her head and ran away without saying thank you or paying any courtesy.

"Hey, this girl!" Shao Ziheng was very angry, but he couldn't say much in front of Chen Yunfu, so he could only bow: "My sister is ignorant and rude, and there is something wrong. I, the elder brother, will accuse her on her behalf.

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"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter."

Chen Yunfu waved his hands repeatedly and said with a smile: "My sister is so innocent and lively, how can you blame her?"

Shao Ziheng turned his head and glanced in the direction where the little girl disappeared, then looked back at Chen Yunfu and smiled.

"My sister's last name is Ning. She is in her prime, so she is a bit naughty."

Did I just ask about your age?
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