Chapter 942 King Yu’s entrustment
Arrived at the General Administration Department, registered and filed, and successfully delivered the memorial. After coming out of the General Affairs Department, Zhu Pingan was going to visit Zhu Ji. I haven't been to Zhuji a few times since it opened. The boss is so incompetent.
So, Zhu Pingan got on his horse and headed in the direction of Zhu Ji.
However, in the end, Zhu Ping'an still failed to go to Cheng Zhu Ji. When he was halfway there, he was stopped by Manager Liu of Prince Yu's Mansion.
"Master Zhu, Master Xiao Zhu..."
When Manager Liu saw Zhu Pingan, he couldn't help but look happy. He stopped Zhu Pingan loudly and stepped forward to greet Zhu Pingan.
“Oh, it turns out to be Manager Liu. I wonder if Manager Liu has any advice.”
At first, Zhu Ping’an hadn’t seen Manager Liu yet. After Manager Liu called out a few times, Zhu Pingan Only then did Ping An notice Manager Liu. When he saw Manager Liu stopping him, he got off his horse and greeted Manager Liu with a smile.
"Haha, Mr. Xiao Zhu is joking. How dare I give you advice? I went to your mansion specifically to ask for an audience with you on the orders of His Highness King Yu. I didn't expect to meet you here." Manager Liu smiled, shook his head, and explained softly.
"Oh, I wonder what your Highness's orders are?" Zhu Ping'an asked with his hands raised.
"Master Xiao Zhu, please come this way."
Manager Liu was more cautious and did not say it on the busy road. Instead, he led Zhu Ping'an to a secluded corner and observed around. After confirming that no one was around, he approached Zhu Pingan and whispered in Zhu Pingan's ear.
A few minutes later, Zhu Pingan learned from Manager Liu the reason why King Yu sent him to find him.
Actually, things still have to start from yesterday.
Yesterday when I and Mr. Chen Yiqin went to give gifts to Yan Shifan, an episode happened.
In the meantime, Yan Shifan asked himself and Chen Yiqin a question. Yan Shifan said that he heard that His Royal Highness King Yu seemed to have complaints against him and Yan Songduo, and asked himself and Chen Yiqin to tell him what they and their son had done wrong so that they could correct their mistakes.
Although, he and Chen Yiqin cleverly resolved the situation at that time and successfully completed the gift giving.
However, afterwards, Gao Gong felt that Yan Shifan was not asking just to satisfy his taste. After analyzing Yan Shifan's character and conduct, Gao Gong suggested that King Yu give Yan Shifan another generous gift to eliminate the problem. Hidden danger.
After listening to Gao Gong’s analysis, King Yu was convinced that he had finally lived a good life with plenty of money, but he didn’t want to go back to the poor life of being stuck in New Year’s gifts. Anyway, I have already given Yan Shifan a gift once, and I have already lost all the face that should be lost, and this time is no different. Therefore, King Yu agreed to Gao Gong's proposal.
When it comes to giving gifts, Zhu Ping'an and Chen Yiqin are naturally the best candidates, because Zhu Ping'an and Chen Yiqin have already gone to give gifts once, and they are familiar with the road and will definitely get twice the result with half the effort.
However, since today is the seventieth birthday of Chen Yiqin's father, and feudal society pays special attention to governing the world with filial piety, King Yu naturally cannot let Chen Yiqin give gifts to Yan Shifan on his father's birthday.
Then, the best person to give gifts is Zhu Pingan.
So, King Yu sent Manager Liu to come, um, and brought all the gift money (one thousand taels of silver) together.
After listening to Manager Liu's account, Zhu Ping'an couldn't help but admire Gao Gong's judgment. Zhu Ping'an thought about it in his heart. Judging from Yan Shifan's personality, Gao Gong's concerns were very reasonable. Gao Gong's suggestions were very feasible and could prevent future troubles.
Haha, I personally experienced the scene of Yan Shifan's questioning, but I was not aware of this hidden danger. Gao Gong just listened to the narratives of himself and Chen Yiqin, but he was able to keenly notice this hidden danger!
Knowing the subtleties and looking far ahead, Gao Gong is indeed powerful enough. It seems that I still have a lot to learn!
Zhu Pingan smiled mockingly in his heart, feeling filled with emotion.
Manager Liu handed the gift of one thousand taels of silver to Zhu Pingan. After Zhu Pingan signed for it, Manager Liu solemnly clasped his fists and said, "Then, I will leave this matter to Mr. Xiao Zhu."
"Steward Liu is too polite. It is Ping An's duty to share your concerns with His Highness. I also asked Steward Liu to go back and report to His Highness, saying that Ping An will definitely live up to His Highness's trust." Zhu Ping'an replied, handing over to Steward Liu.
"Don't worry, Mr. Xiao Zhu, I will definitely bring the words to you." Manager Liu nodded vigorously
"Then it's time to thank Manager Liu. It's getting late. Ping'an will go to Yan's Mansion to visit Yan Shifan."
Zhu Ping'an smiled and said goodbye to Manager Liu, then got on his horse and headed all the way to Yan's Mansion. Go in the direction.
Same as last time, Zhu Pingan went to Henian Study to buy a fan. The clerk at Henian Study recognized Zhu Pingan, yesterday's big customer. Compared with yesterday's attitude, he was not enthusiastic today. How many times.
After buying the fan, Zhu Pingan entered the Yan Mansion smoothly.
The person who led Zhu Pingan into the house was still the same concierge as yesterday, and the guest room where he was waiting to be summoned was still the same room as yesterday. The difference was that this time, after Zhu Pingan sat down, before he finished his cup of tea, Yan Shifan Already coming in with a smile.
"Hahaha, Zihou, you are really a blessed person. My banquet has just started, and the dishes have not been served yet, and you are here, Zihou."
After entering, Yan Shifan smiled and joked about Zhu Ping'an.
It can be seen that Yan Shifan is in a good mood.
Of course.
Today, Yan Shifan received another generous gift from King Yu. Of course, Yan Shifan was in a good mood. The joy of conquering the imperial power suddenly arose again, and he felt extremely comfortable and satisfied.
Within two days, the emperor gave him two heavy gifts in a row. Who in history could be better than Yan? !
"Hahaha, Ping An has met Mr. Yan. Yesterday, he couldn't have a meal at the Lord's house. After Ping An returned, his intestines turned green, he couldn't eat, and he couldn't sleep well. No, today I just pinched Take the time to wait for dinner to be served at the adults' house. I just came to pay my respects. Haha, you are known as Meng Chang at that time, so you will not turn away Ping An."
When Zhu Ping'an saw Yan Shifan enter the door, he took two steps forward and raised his hands to Yan Shifan. After a salute, he replied with a smile.
"Haha, Zihou, you are so mean to me." Yan Shifan laughed heartily, stepped forward and patted Zhu Pingan on the shoulder, approvingly.
"Haha, sir, if you say that, wouldn't it mean that Ping An's lunch for today has been secured? Ping An is really a blessing. Thank you, sir." Zhu Ping'an squinted his eyes and laughed out loud, and once again raised his hand to Yan Shifan thanked him.
"Haha, Zihou even said that Yan was Meng Chang at that time. How could Yan shut you out?" Yan Shifan laughed endlessly, patted Zhu Pingan on the shoulder, and stretched out his hand to make a gesture of invitation, " Come, Zihou will go to the banquet with me. It’s not a formal banquet, it’s just a get-together.”
“Thank you, sir, for your invitation.”
Zhu Ping’an thanked him, stepped back half a step, and extended his hand to ask Yan Shifan to go first. Show respect. Zhu Ping'an was already familiar with the etiquette, rules and particularities of the Ming Dynasty's officialdom. (End of this chapter)