Chapter 133 To pick up money, you have to be down-to-earth

Sanyuexuan, the landscape room on the second floor.

This room is located by the window, and you can see the green mountains in the distance and the flowing water nearby.

It is really a perfect location, surrounded by mountains and rivers.

March Xuan is a famous old restaurant in Huaicheng, and this Shanshui Room is the most famous room in March Xuan.

Even if it is usually empty, it will not be used to entertain ordinary guests.

Because only the dignitaries of Huaicheng can enter here.

And today, this landscape house opened.

The person sitting here can be said to be the top big shot in Huaicheng.

The shopkeeper of March Xuan didn't even dare to let others serve him, so he went into battle himself.

It really cannot be neglected.

The person sitting on the left is the envoy of Jiangnan, and the one on the right is the envoy of Jiangnan.

Beside them, two other people were sitting at the main seat of the dining table.

The shopkeeper has been running March Xuan for so many years, and has long since developed a photographic memory.

There was one person he remembered very clearly, and he had been to Jiangnan several times in the past few years.

These two adults were always with me every time, and even the governor of Jiangnan had to come to entertain me personally.

Zhu Jichang of Huaicheng, who has now been arrested, could only accompany him to the last table at that time.

He is Zhuang Jingshuo, the adopted son of He Qiansui, the master of Qianhu in Dongchang!

Such a big shot, even if he just frowns while eating, his time-honored restaurant that has been open for hundreds of years will have to close on the same day.

That's why the shopkeeper is so nervous.

It's just that things seem to be different today.

The person sitting in the main seat was not Zhuang Jingshuo.

But he is a tall and powerful man.

Looking at him wearing commoners and wearing a black cloth kerchief, he does not look like a powerful person.

Why did even Zhuang Qianhu give up the throne to him today?

The shopkeeper was pouring wine for a few people and heard the adults calling him Yuan Tongzhi... he must be a big shot too.

Just be careful.

"Lao Yang, you don't have anything to do here for the time being. Go out first."

The chief envoy Shi Xiuming shouted to the shopkeeper.

The shopkeeper nodded, walked out in small steps, and closed the door behind him.

"Master Yuan, I'm afraid you haven't been to our Sanyuexuan in Huaicheng yet, have you?"

Shi Xiuming asked with a smile.

Yuan Huaji said expressionlessly: "Yuan has rarely left Yanjing since he joined the Jinyi Guards, and has never been to Huaicheng."

"Then you have to try our Sanyuexuan signature."

Shi Xiuming raised the wine glass in front of him and smelled the aroma of the wine. It was rich and intoxicating.

"The name of March Pavilion comes from three months: one is the dragon leaping under the moon, the other is the twin bridges reflecting the moon, and the third is the west tower with the full moon.

The first two are the specialty delicacies of March Xuan, and the third one...is the one that is in the cup."

Shi Xiuming chuckled and said: "I really can't stand the aroma of this wine. I feel like the gluttons in my stomach are running out when I smell it. Mr. Yuan, why don't you give it a try?"

Yuan Huaji lowered his head and glanced at the wine glass in front of him. The wine inside was as clear as moonlight and must be expensive.

But he shook his head: "Although Yuan is a rough man, he doesn't like drinking. He only drinks some crude tea on weekdays."

Shi Xiuming looked embarrassed, then raised his glass high and said with a smile: "I made an oversight, so I will punish myself with one drink."

After that, he drank the drink in one gulp.

This big shot, who ranked at least third in the cities south of the Yangtze River, was so humble and humble in front of Yuan Huaji.

This made Yuan Huaji's eyes look a little strange.

Shi Xiuming opened his mouth to call the slave guarding outside the door, and whispered a few words.

The servant nodded quickly and trotted out.

After a while, plates of exquisite food were served, which made Yuan Huaji dazzled.

"When Mr. Yuan first joined Jinyiwei, he probably went to the Horse Taming Department, right?"

Zhuang Jingshuo next to him finally spoke.

Yuan Huaji nodded: "Thanks to Zhuang Qianhu, I remember that I was just a small captain at that time."

Zhuang Jingshuo sighed and said: "At that time, our family knew that Mr. Yuan was extremely popular. It's a pity that the pearl has been covered in dust for many years, and Mr. Yuan's time was wasted in vain."

Yuan Huaji raised his fists and said loudly: "Fortunately, Your Majesty did not give up and promoted Yuan in this way, so that he can be where he is today."

Zhuang Jingshuo nodded and said: "Your Majesty has a keen eye for knowing people, but the main reason was that Commander Liu was jealous of his talents, so Mr. Yuan could not show his talents."

Yuan Huaji was silent for a moment and said: "After all, he is a former Shangguan, so it is not easy to make unreasonable comments."

"Is there anything we can't discuss? Our family has worked with him before, so we know who he is."

Zhuang Jingshuo said quietly: "Master Yuan is an upright official. Even if he came to Sanyuexuan, it was because of our family and several other adults' strong invitations.

But Commander Liu, every time he comes to Huaicheng, he really spends a lot of time and alcohol.

Not to mention Sanyuexuan, let’s talk about Mingyuefang, the famous brothel all over the world. He spent a lot of money overnight, and hundreds of beautiful women begged for pleasure at his knees.

Tsk tsk, our family is not so lucky."

Zhuang Jingshuo lowered his voice again: "But there is one thing to say, if it hadn't been for Xu Ni's incident, how could he have been arrested?

After all, what does this matter? Don’t talk about him, even your current boss... Hehe, don’t say it, don’t say it.”

Yuan Huaji's eyes flashed and he remained silent.

Liang Hongfei, the prosecutor who ordered the punishment, said with a smile: "Eat the food quickly, it's already cold."

Shi Xiuming scooped a bowl of crucian carp soup for Yuan Huaji.

"Master Yuan worked hard last night, who would have known that Mr. Chen would be like this... Alas!"

Liang Hongfei put down his chopsticks and sighed: "There are thirty-six thousand salts, silks and satins, and countless antiques, calligraphy and paintings. Even Zhu Jichang pales in comparison to him."

"I wonder how you and Mr. Deng went with the investigation?"

Zhuang Jingshuo spoke at the right time.

Yuan Huaji hummed: "I'm afraid it's not Chen Yuanzheng's family's wealth, but many people may be involved in it."

The three of them looked at each other, and Shi Xiuming spoke first: "No matter what, we have to investigate if it's necessary! It's just..."

Liang Hongfei added: "If we investigate too much, too clearly, and too many are implicated, I'm afraid Huaicheng will be in chaos and the people will suffer even more!"

Yuan Huaji was silent, but his eyes seemed a little more hazy.

After having enough wine and food, Shi Xiuming's servant came back with a porcelain jar in his hand.

"It's just the right time."

Shi Xiuming smiled and opened the porcelain jar.

Yuan Huaji sniffed it and his eyes suddenly lit up.

"This is the newly picked Mingqian Longjing this year. Only the young buds are picked and carefully selected. It only weighs ten kilograms a year.

I was lucky enough to get two kilograms, so I gave them to Mr. Yuan to try."

As he spoke, he made tea.

The tea soup is translucent and the color is attractive.

Yuan Huaji is a tea lover. He smelled the aroma of tea and already moved his index finger. When the teacup was handed to him, he couldn't help but pick it up and take a sip.

“Good tea!”

Yuan Huaji's eyes shined.

"If you like it, adults, I'll give you all these."

Shi Xiuming handed the tea can to Yuan Huaji.

Yuan Huaji murmured: "How dare you do this?"

"You, sir, work hard and practice martial arts. Tea can clear your mind. You can just drink it. I just hope you don't dislike me for being stingy."

Shi Xiuming said with a smile.
To be continued...