dream of red mansion

Xue Xiao smiled and said, "Nephew is too polite, please get up."

Wu Zhong and Qian Wumu next to him were very happy to see Jia Qing like this, and the secret rumors were indeed true.The four major families of Jia, Shi, Wang, and Xue in Jinling are closely related to each other. One is prosperous and the other is prosperous, and the other is damaged.

In this way, things are much easier to handle today.

"This is brother Wang Chuan, the fourth generation great-grandson of Prince Du Taiwei's ruling county."

Jia Qing also saluted and said, "I've seen my elder brother."

Wang Chuan couldn't compare to Xue Xiao, and immediately returned the gift to Jia Qing nervously.Although he belongs to the orthodox Wang family, the current head of the Wang family is Wang Ziteng, who has been an official in Beijing for many years.The Wang family that fell in Jinling, although no one would dare to bully them because of the existence of the four major families, but the wealth is long gone.

He cannot represent the Wang family.

Boss Qian also had no choice but to invite one from the Wang family in Jinling because he couldn't invite the Wang family in the capital.

Unlike Xue Xiao, the foundation of the Xue family has been in Jinling since before Aunt Xue came to Beijing.Xue Xiao is also the current Xue family, besides Xue Pan, the person who can best represent the Xue family.

It was also Boss Qian's luck, because the year was approaching, and Xue Xiao came back to worship his ancestors.Otherwise, it can be known from the original book that Xue Baoqin's father was "wandering" outside all the year round.

"These two are Boss Wu and Boss Qian, and they are also the proprietors of today's banquet."

Jia Qing said with a smile: "Long-awaited, long-awaited."

The two hurriedly said: "Don't dare, dare not. My lord, please...!"

So he made way for Jia Qing and invited Jia Qing to the table.

Jia Qing didn't want to waste time, so he walked directly to the pavilion.

After walking twenty or thirty steps, I saw many maids standing quietly in the central pavilion.In the middle is a large round table, which is filled with all kinds of dishes. Although there are not many categories, the colors are rare. Obviously, the table is worth a lot.

"Sir, please."

Walking into the pavilion, Boss Wu directed Jia Qing to sit at the head.

Jia Qing said: "That's not going to happen. This banquet is not an official banquet. Uncle Xue is an elder. There is no reason for me to sit at the head."

Boss Wu was taken aback for a moment, but Xue Xiao's identity was far from Jia Qing's.Now that the Xue family has also separated, Xue Xiao is just an ordinary businessman from a big family.He really didn't expect Jia Qing to bring up this issue again. Isn't this a problem for him?

Still Xue Xiao smiled and said, "Otherwise, although it is not an official banquet, but the nephew is the guest of honor of Boss Wu and Boss Qian, and I, Zhifu Jia, and nephew Wang are the accompanying guests, so naturally the nephew sits at the head."

Jia Yucun also said: "Exactly, my lord, please take your seat."

That's why Jia Qing stopped talking and sat in the direction of true north.

Everyone else, including Zhao Baihu, took their seats separately.

Then, the maid next to him stepped forward to pour wine for everyone.Wu Zhong personally took the jug from a maid, walked to Jia Qing's right hand, and poured the wine for Jia Qing.

Then, he sat back.

The wine glasses of others are naturally filled by the maid.

Looking at this scene, Jia Qing's eyes lit up.

From this small scene, it can be seen that the status of merchants in this Jiangnan land seems to be quite high!

Although Jia Yucun came from a humble background, his current official position is not low!The majestic Yingtian magistrate of the third rank is one of the two magistrates with the highest official positions in the country!

The person who was previously recommended by Wu and Qian was nothing more than that.Now, Wu Zhong skipped Jia Yucun directly after pouring himself wine.

Although this may be an unintentional mistake, it can also be seen that Jia Yucun, a third-rank official, does not have a very high status in their hearts...

It seems that the society in the south of the Yangtze River is much more open than that in the capital.

He thought of his policy theory of "enriching agriculture and emphasizing business". Perhaps, in the future, he can find a breakthrough point from the south of the Yangtze River...

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"Your Imperial Envoy doesn't think I'm contemptuous of merchants. It's an honor for us to condescend to come here. In order to thank you for your honor, Boss Qian and I will have a toast first to show our respect to you!"

After the wine glasses in front of everyone were full, Wu Zhong and Qian Wumu looked at each other, stood up and said to Jia Qing, then raised their heads and drank the wine in the glass.

Jia Qing smiled and said: "You don't have to thank me, I heard that Yangzhou's local customs are elegant, so I came here to see it. Today, I can see the beautiful scenery of the Slender West Lake, it is worthwhile to visit.

In this way, I also thank you for your hospitality..."

As he spoke, Jia Qing raised his glass as a gesture, and then took a casual sip.

It's just dealing with these people, and he doesn't need to show any pride.He is respected here, and no one dares to say anything.

He can do whatever he wants, and everyone else will drink up all the wine in their cups.

Wu Zhong said with a smile: "Since your lord said so, it just so happens that we have prepared a program for you. I wonder if you would like to watch it?"

"Oh, what show? This official is always happy, why don't you watch it if there is a show?"

Jia Qing was very interested, and it was good to deal with these rich people, because there were so many tricks.

After Wu Zhong got his consent, he nodded towards a man who looked like a butler waiting outside the pavilion.The man understood, turned around and waved to the outside.

Then, Jia Qing saw a flower boat that was originally parked on the lake in the distance rowing towards this side.

At first, Jia Qing thought it was the same as the flower boat on the Qinhuai River, but after it got close, he realized that the cabin in the middle of this boat seemed to have no roof.

The boat stopped at the best line of sight of Jia Qing and others.

"Why isn't this boat topped?"

Jia Qing looked over and saw that the boat was quite big with a long hull, and it was quite spectacular when it lay across in front of her.Although there is no roof on the boat, the hull is quite high, which blocks the view and the situation inside cannot be seen.

Not to mention Jia Qing, even Jia Yucun and the others looked up, obviously they didn't know what program Wu Zhong was talking about.

Qian Wumu smiled and said, "Your Excellency will know soon."

Wu Zhong once again delivered a message to people outside...

"Crunch~..."

Then, without seeing any movement, Jia Qing and the others saw that the hull, which was originally six or seven feet long and two to three feet high, was slowly lowered down on the side facing Jia Qing and the others, bit by bit. Let's reveal what's inside.

People, women, beautiful women, a group of very thinly dressed beautiful women.

The heavy ship plank slowly hit the lake, creating waves, moving forward, and finally hitting the bridge body of Wuting Bridge, disappearing.

Flower boat, calm again...

Suddenly, the music started.