The most powerful minister in the world

Above the West Lake, countless delicate flowers are tied to the black-painted wood awning boat.

A pair of beauties were sitting side by side on the boat, making tea over a low fire.

Liu Ningmei, who was wearing a long skirt with slits and slits at the waist, gently stirred the water surface with her slender snow-white fingers.

Her beautiful face was reflected on the lake. After a while, she frowned and shouted angrily to Jing Xi: "Seeing that you look unhappy, just tell me if you don't want to accompany me to go out to the lake!"

Chu Yuan concentrated on the good news that the black cavalry had just sent, saying that the war in the south had achieved great results. Not only had they regained the city that had been lost due to the Jing's army's defense change, but they had also defeated two more cities.

This couldn't help but make him extremely suspicious.

Although he didn't want to admit it, with Duan Wuya's ability, it was impossible for Jing Jiajun to complete his original plan for the next year so smoothly.

"Hey, sister, please be gentle. I'm thinking about something."

Jingxi was grabbed by the ears by Liu Ningmei and yelled.

After seeing her angry look for a while, he took her little hand and coaxed: "Look, I'm not neglecting you, but I'm just looking at the good news, so I have to do this again."

"What do you mean you have to do this again, you..."

Before Liu Ningmei could say anything, Jingxi held her red little mouth and smiled: "I just swam past a group of ducks, so please stop croaking, okay?"

"Hmph~" Liu Ningmei slapped his hand away, "Isn't it just that your father won a big victory and was awarded the title of first-class duke and Jingchuan the champion? What's the matter, are you jealous?"

Liu Ningmei raised her eyebrows in a playful manner, but when she saw Jingxi's eyebrows knitting together, she pulled his face and said, "Play with me today, don't think about the things you have and don't have."

Chu Yuan touched her little hand and said with a smile: "Okay, this little one will only listen to your orders."

"That's pretty much it."

The two of them continued boating on the lake until evening, when Liu Ningmei, who was in frail health, returned to the courtyard with a slight cough.

In the courtyard, Lan'er was sitting on a stone pier in a daze. She came to her senses when she heard the two people's movements. Before she could speak, Liu Ningmei stepped forward and held her hand and asked, "Why are you out?" Does the wound still hurt?"

"Sister Mei, I'm fine now. The plaster is very effective. Did you have fun today?"

Liu Ningmei held the curtain with her hand and sat on the wooden chair, looking at Jingxi complainingly: "Humph~ I am quite happy, but someone is playing absentmindedly."

Jingxi knew that Liu Ningmei was going to make fun of others again, so she quickly changed the subject and said, "Lian'er, let me see how your wound is recovering."

As he spoke, Jingxi gently lifted the clothes on Lian'er's chest. The wound had healed, leaving only a faint black mark. It should be gone in two days.

Lan'er blinked her almond-shaped eyes and blushed, saying, "Young Master is worried."

Liu Ningmei immediately knocked off Chu Yuan's hand and said, "You're careless, don't you have something to do? Go quickly."

As the sun set, a gust of wind blew from nowhere. Jingxi glanced at Li San's house. Liu Ningmei's pointed eyes immediately curled her lips and said, "What's the matter? You haven't been back for just one night and you already miss her?"

Jingxi winked at Lian'er.

"Sir, the third sister did not come back last night. Should you send someone out to look for her?"

"No need, I'm back, Lian'er."

This man just couldn't stop people from talking about him. No, Li San walked in from the stone gate with a basket in hand.

Laner ran forward and looked at the basket full of fresh mushrooms and immediately smiled: "Third sister, are you picking these for me?"

"Yes, doesn't Lian'er love eating wild mushrooms the most? I went into the mountains last night and accidentally lost my way. Fortunately, I met a farmer who went up to the mountains to cut firewood. Otherwise, I don't know when I would be able to come back. "

"Ahem~" Liu Ningmei tapped her leg and said coldly: "Living in someone else's house..."

Li San didn't seem to hear Liu Ningmei's words, and instead touched Lan'er's head and said softly: "Lian'er, I'm leaving the day after tomorrow. I don't know if I can see you again in the future."

"Ah?" Lan'er held Li San's hand tightly, "Third sister, where are you going?"

"My family members are here to look for me. They are here to do something. Once they are done, I will go back with them."

Lan'er's eyes were red: "Third sister, but Lan'er is reluctant to let you go."

"Lian'er, there is no such thing as a banquet in the world. There is nothing worth being happy about in my life. But after spending time together these days, I like Lan'er more and more. I will always remember you."

Lian'er could no longer bear the sadness of the upcoming separation, hugged Li San and said painfully: "Third sister, woo woo woo~"

After Li San comforted Yan'er, he walked straight to Jing Xi, took out the money from his pocket and handed it to him: "Here is this month's rent. Here it is for you. We will pay it off."

Jingxi did not take the silver, but asked, "Where are you going?"

Li San stuffed the money into his hand, leaving only his back, returned to the house and closed the door tightly.

Liu Ningmei didn't expect that Li San was really leaving. Seeing Lian'er crying sadly, she didn't know what to say.

But when she saw Jingxi's dejected look, she became furious: "If you can't bear to leave her, just go and talk to her."

Jingxi walked up to Liu Ningmei, put the silver into her hand and said with a smile: "This yard is yours, so the money is naturally for you. I have something to handle at the Yamen, so you don't have to wait for me for dinner tonight."

"Lian'er, it's getting colder at night. Please go back to the house with your sister."

"Oh, woo~"

As night fell, Liu Huangying, who had just returned from the south, was feasting in the warehouse. Mu Sheng looked at the good news in his hand, rubbed the only valuable ancient jade in his hand, and kept mumbling.

"Bang!"

The door was kicked open, and Liu Huangying, who was near the door, looked at Jing Xi who slowly walked in with a dull look on her face.

"Master Jing?"

Mu Sheng stood up, holding the good news in hand, and was about to analyze the current situation with Jing Xi, but Jing Xi directly passed him and sat on the tuanfu.

Liu Huangying and Mu Sheng stared at each other, wondering what was going on.

Jingxi sat cross-legged on the tuanpu: "Dongyang, go get a few jars and come over."

"Here, Mr. Jing, you have sent Li Dongyang out to monitor the palace. If you want anything to drink, I will have it brought to you."

"Nine brews."

"Okay, I'll have someone get it right now."

A table of wine and food was quickly brought to Jingxi. The small table was full, and Mu Sheng and Liu Huangying sat down respectively.

Mu Sheng put down the victory report in his hand and said, "Second Young Master, aren't you happy that the Jing family army has achieved such brilliant results?"

"Master Jing, it's okay. You didn't get any military glory this time. There's still another time. Don't worry. With your ability, you're still afraid..."

Jingxi raised his hand and interrupted: "Tonight, instead of talking about business, come and drink with me."

The two of them had never seen Chu Yuan look so lost, and they were already ready to risk their lives to accompany the gentleman.

After drinking glass after glass of wine, Mu Sheng, who was already too drunk, his eyes were blurred, and the hand holding the wine glass couldn't stop trembling.

"Second Young Master, do I think there is something fishy about the battle in Southern Xinjiang?"

Jiu Niang Spring Wine is one of the southern spirits. It has a mellow and spicy taste. Jingxi can eat a big bowl of it in one mouthful. He gnawed on the mutton chops and said, "Who knows what those two goblins in Chen are planning? General Le is here." It’s a happy time, and I never play with those imaginary things.”

"General Lezhi has been able to hang out with Jingshuai for so many years, and he can be regarded as an ancient genius."

Jingxi drank another bowl of strong wine and waved his hand, "Let's not talk about this anymore. Come on, have another drink."

"Hmm~" Mu Sheng covered his mouth and said confusedly, "Second Young Master, I'm so drunk that I really can't drink anymore."

"You can't do this either. This drink is all made by practice. Come on, drink this glass and the next one!"

An hour and a half later, Mu Sheng was lying on the table unconscious, and Liu Huangying lay stretched out and began to snore.

Only Jingxi drank cup after cup with his back straight.

Is he drunk?

drunk.