Chapter 691 Warm Hospitality
Along the way, riding in a carriage, Gu Yuanqiong patiently taught them how to hide their tracks.
Zhuang Wei studies with an open mind and full concentration.
Along the way, Gu Yuanqiong found a restaurant. The two had lunch in advance, and then sneaked into Yan Mansion and hid in the dark.
As noon approached, Yan Si's family warmly entertained Luo Libin and his wife and went to the Yan Mansion dining room together.
Following Yan Ke's instructions, Yan Si and the other two learned the etiquette of nobles' meals in advance, and were served by servants, following the rules step by step. At first glance, they looked very orderly, just like a noble family.
Luo Libin's family, whose ancestors had been in business for generations, was wealthy, and they would invite a minister, Ji Jiaoyin, to come into their house to teach them, so the etiquette was not casual.
After the pre-dinner ceremony, Yan Si brought Yun Yichai, made a speech of respect, and drank with his relatives.
Then, the banquet officially began.
Yan Si was humble and polite. He put down his chopsticks and gestured for a treat.
"It's really a poor meal, Mr. Luo and Mrs. Luo, please don't be offended, please."
Luo Libin said some polite words and also invited him in.
"This is a feast of delicacies. Please go first, my two relatives."
Yan Si smiled awkwardly.
"In that case, I am disrespectful."
He lowered his eyebrows slightly to show respect, carefully picked up the chopsticks, picked up a piece of fish and took a sip.
The rest of the people then picked up their chopsticks and enjoyed the delicious meal.
Ji Yang's eyes were gentle as she glanced at her beloved daughter, pretending to be a loving mother and a filial daughter.
"Emperor Dijin said that love is free and marriage is autonomous. We respect him and will not interfere in his children's marriage. We still don't know where his in-laws are now."
Luo Libin put down his chopsticks and continued the conversation.
"I was also ignorant and confused. I didn't know until I got to know about the gathering at Yan Mansion that Yu'er had married into your family."
"May I ask what position you hold, my dear?"
Yan Si smiled modestly.
"My wife is at home, taking care of the family."
"I am a humble person, currently serving as the copper official of Shuying County. My position is low, please forgive me, Mr. Luo and Mrs. Luo."
Luo Libin looked solemn.
"In that case, I should address you respectfully as Lord Yan or Madam Yan."
"I was really rude by addressing you randomly just now. Please forgive me."
Yan Si was calm and happy.
"Mr. Luo is polite, just call him whatever you want. We are a family, so we shouldn't be too fussy."
Ji Yang smiled happily.
"Lord Yan is so magnanimous, I cannot even begin to compare to him."
She naturally brought up the next topic.
"I am a country bumpkin, with little experience of the world. I have a humble request, which may be presumptuous."
With the support of his cousin, Yan Si was full of confidence and not at all intimidated.
"Ms. Luo, please speak."
Ji Yang acted ashamed.
"I would like to ask Lord Yan to lead us to the Tongshitai to broaden our horizons."
"To be honest, I have never seen the Eight Terraces in my life. What does it look like?"
Hearing the unreasonable request, Yan Si frowned and showed a little embarrassment appropriately, seizing the opportunity to make Luo Yu feel guilty and help get her savings.
As expected, she fell into the trap immediately. Feeling helpless, Luo Yu turned to her husband and expressed her apology with her eyes.
Yan Wu responded with a look that was clear and nonchalant, telling her not to worry.
In silence, Luo Yu felt more and more guilty.
Luo Libin acted in a pretentious manner and looked stern.
"Madam, please don't be silent."
"This is a restricted area, no outsiders are allowed to enter. How dare you disturb the busy work of the masters?"
Ji Yang curled his lips, showing displeasure, but refused to change.
"It's lunchtime now, so it should be okay to go and take a look, right?"
Luo Libin spoke with integrity and dignity.
"There will be people on duty at all eight stations for twelve hours a day. Even during lunch break, some people are busy and we must not disturb them."
After saying this, he took the initiative to apologize, very sincerely.
"My wife was reckless, please forgive me, Lord Yan."
Yan Si put away his embarrassment and smiled brightly.
"Hahaha, it doesn't matter."
"Ms. Luo is frank, and I admire her character very much."
Receiving the hint from her husband's eyes, Yun Yichai understood and spoke leisurely.
"It's been a long time since I last sat at the Tongshitai. It just so happens that Madam Luo is interested. Master, can you take us there?"
Luo Libin panicked and immediately expressed his opinion.
"My wife is reckless, Madam Yan, don't pay any attention to her."
Yun Yicha responded wittily.
"Don't worry, Mr. Luo. I want to go sit for a while. Can you please accompany me?"
Luo Libin's eyes were wandering and he seemed to be extremely conflicted.
"Uh... okay, thank you Mrs. Yan for your tolerance and understanding."
Yun Yichai smiled back, turned to her husband, and spoke pleadingly with a hint of coquettishness.
"I sincerely wish to ask the master to fulfill it."
Yan Si lowered his eyes, full of doting.
"it is good."
"After dinner, all the family members will go together."
After hearing his promise, Luo Libin and his wife looked at each other quickly, and they understood each other tacitly.
The son of the Tongshiling family did not hold a wedding ceremony when he got married. Therefore, they began to doubt Yan Wu's family background. Therefore, they cleverly designed the dialogue, proposed to visit the Tongshitai, and gave Yan Si a chance to decline.
At this point, if Yan Si did not refuse but agreed, then the position of Bronze Order would be somewhat credible.
Next, they just need to go to Tongshitai in person to find out the truth, and then they will know its job and whether it is real or fake.
If it is true, they can plan with confidence, take advantage of the situation, seize the money, and kill two birds with one stone; but if it is false, they should take advantage of the short time since their marriage to persuade Luo Yu to divorce as soon as possible and find another prominent man.
At the age of twenty-one, her buds are just beginning to bloom. Even if she gets married for the second time, she will not be ignored.
Having achieved his goal, Ji Yang put on a smile, used a serving chopstick to pick up food for Yun Yichai, and flattered her.
"Lord Yan is magnanimous and Madam Yan is dignified and decent. They are role models for our generation."
Thinking about what Luo Yu had introduced, that her husband's family had a second legitimate son, she still pretended to know nothing and asked with concern.
"I haven't asked you two, but you only have one child?"
Yan Si answered seriously.
"No."
"Wu'er is the eldest son in the family. My wife and I have a younger son."
Ji Yang's eyebrows and eyes were full of joy.
"Twins bring good luck, you two are so lucky."
She looked around, puzzled.
"Strange, why don't you invite Second Master Yan to join the family reunion?"
In order to deal with today's small banquet, Yan Si had already prepared his speech and practiced it many times, so his speech was smooth and fluent.
"Is such that."
"My son Yan Tang has been naughty and disobedient since childhood. We cannot find a suitable school in this county to send him to school."
"Madam went through great pains and finally found a school in Tuobin County. The teacher was very strict and taught well. So, I sent Tang'er there, bought him a house in Tuobin County, hired servants, and let him live in Tuobin County and concentrate on his studies."
"His twentieth birthday has passed, and he is about to finish his studies. He sent a letter the day before yesterday, saying that he would be returning home in the next few days."
He sat upright, attentive and sincere.
"When the time comes, I will order him to prepare gifts and go to the southern suburbs to pay his respects to the lady of the official."
Ji Yang was radiant and full of enthusiasm.
"How dare I accept it? It is only right that we, husband and wife, should visit the Second Master Yan."
Yan Si was calm and kind.
"You are the elders, you deserve it, why refuse it?"
Ji Yang is easy-going and friendly.
"Lord Yan is right. We should obey your orders respectfully."
After the banquet, Yan Si and his family walked into the Tongshitai in a grand manner, accepted the kowtows of their "subordinates", and successfully won the trust of Luo Libin and his wife.
Ji Yang was satisfied and took the next step to plan for the family property and fill his own storehouse.
She made a reasonable suggestion, saying that she couldn't bear to leave her beloved daughter, to stay in Yan's house for a while.
Yan Si agreed.