Chapter 17: Become a Disciple
Mo Yu, who accidentally saw his eyes, couldn't help but shudder. What happened to their prince? Why is the look in his eyes towards Shen Shaoqing so terrifying?
Bai He came out with them today and noticed Xiao Jinyi's eyes. He understood the meaning of this look better than Xiao Jinyi himself.
After all, there is someone he has always been thinking about. Looking at the person who still hasn't come to his senses, Bai He held his forehead with a slight headache.
The person he was thinking about was still curious about why Xiao Jinyi's eyes suddenly became so scary!
Chen Shixu and Xiao Jinyi walked into Tianxiang Tower. Xiao Jinyi had already reserved a seat here, the topmost No. 1 box. The two of them went to the box under the guidance of the waiter.
After the two of them sat down, the waiter greeted them warmly, "What would you like to eat, my dear guests? We at Tianxianglou can cook anything that flies in the sky, swims in the water, or runs on the ground!"
Chen Shixu looked at the eloquent waiter and forgot about the weird atmosphere between him and Xiao Jinyi just now. He asked the waiter with interest, "Really? It's the first time for him and me to eat here. We don't know much about your cuisine. Why don't you introduce me to some signature dishes?"
When the waiter heard what he said, he threw the towel in his hand over his shoulder and introduced the signature dishes with a smile, "Speaking of signature dishes, there are many, including cherry meat, marinated duck, grilled turtledove, braised crispy fish, lotus root and pork ribs soup..."
Shen Shixu ordered two dishes according to his taste, "Then give me a lotus root and pork ribs soup and a braised crispy fish. That's all I want, Dian, ahem, Jin Yi, order two more dishes you like!"
It was the first time that Xiao Jinyi heard him call his name. What should he say? There was a strange feeling in my heart. My name sounded much gentler when it came out of Shen Shixu's mouth.
When Xiao Jinyi realized this thought, he felt that he might be sick, and he must go back to see the imperial physician after dinner.
"Hey, give me a dish of boiled beef, stir-fried seasonal vegetables, fried shrimp balls, and give us two bowls of rice and a pot of good wine."
When Shen Shixu heard him ask for a pot of wine, he stretched out his hand to stop him and said, "According to the law, you are not allowed to drink while on duty. I still have to be on duty in the afternoon!"
Xiao Jinyi was stunned for a moment when he heard his words, and then he came to his senses, "If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have forgotten about it. Then I don't want this wine. Let's drink together when you are on leave. I remember I have a jar of the best Zui Renjian."
Shen Shixu and Xiao Jinyi were eating when someone suddenly knocked on the door. The waiter came in and said with an embarrassed look, "Two guests, this old gentleman said he has something to ask you, and I can't stop him."
The person who came was none other than Duke Anguo.
Shen Shixu didn't know him. Thinking that he had only been in Beijing for a few days and didn't know many people, he thought that this person should be looking for Xiao Jinyi, so he ignored him and lowered his head to continue eating.
Who knew that the man would come straight towards him, grab his hand and shake it up and down. Shen Shixu was stunned when he saw this man. He swore that he didn't know the person in front of him at all.
Xiao Jinyi looked at Shen Shixu's confused expression, went up to help him take An Guogong's hand off, and asked: "An Guogong, what are you doing?"
Duke Anguo had wanted to find Shen Shixu for a long time, but when he heard that he was investigating a case, he had been waiting. When he heard that the case was finally over today, he came here without stopping.
Because he was too excited and couldn't control himself, he scared Shen Shixu. He took his hand back embarrassedly, apologized and said, "I'm so sorry, I scared you! I wanted to visit Shen Shaoqing two days ago, but I heard that you were busy at that time. Today, I finally heard that you have finished the things in your hands, so I hurried over to thank you.
Thank you for saving my grandson on the day of the horse parade. I have prepared some small gifts and have sent them to your house..."
Without waiting for Duke Anguo to explain his gratitude and the second purpose of his visit, Shen Shixu stood up anxiously, and said nervously and panickedly, "It's over. My brother is at home. If he sees a large group of people delivering gifts, he will definitely misunderstand and maybe even fight. No, I have to go back quickly."
Seeing that he was about to leave in a hurry, Xiao Jinyi reached out and grabbed his wrist, "Don't worry, let's go back together, and Duke Anguo should come with us!"
Xiao Jinyi always felt that Duke Anguo's words were not clear enough. He should have come to them this time not just to express his gratitude, but for other reasons.
Shen Shixu and the other two returned to the small courtyard where he lived. As expected, Shen Zexi, Xiao Shitou and Jin Bao were blocking the door with weapons in their hands, confronting the people opposite with a vigilant look on their faces. There were also many people around pointing and talking.
The leader of the people who were confronting Shen Zexi and the others was wearing a dark blue cloth. He looked at Shen Zexi helplessly and explained to him tiredly, "Sir, we are really from the Anguo Mansion. These things are given to Lord Shen, but they are not bribes, but to thank him for saving our little prince two days ago."
Shen Zexi looked unconvinced, "Don't lie here, my brother never told me that he saved any prince, anyway, I will never let you in, leave quickly, be careful I will hit you."
Shen Zexi now really regretted letting Shen Shixu take the exam. In broad daylight, someone dared to carry so many things to bribe, and he didn't know how to bribe behind the scenes. How could his brother, who was so clean, survive in such a dark officialdom?
Just when he was thinking about whether to persuade Shen Shixu to resign and go home, he heard Shen Shixu's voice calling him loudly, "Brother, it's a misunderstanding, they are really from the Anguo Mansion, and they are not here to bribe, and who would bribe in front of so many people in broad daylight?
I just found out that the child I rescued two days ago was the prince of the Duke's Mansion, otherwise I would have told you. ”
Shen Zexi put down the broom in his hand only after hearing his words, and felt a little embarrassed when he looked at the person opposite who was stopped outside by him.
But on second thought, it was a good thing that he was so cautious. What if someone really was jealous of his brother and came to frame him?
"I see. Sorry for that. I didn't understand what was going on and I chased you away with a broom. I hope I didn't hurt you. I'm really sorry."
The housekeeper of the Duke of Anguo's Mansion waved his hand and didn't care. When he saw his own Duke coming, he hurried forward to salute, "Duke, I'm so ashamed that I didn't get what you asked me to do done!"
Duke Anguo waved his hand and said, "Don't blame yourself. I didn't think it through."
Duke Anguo stepped forward and expressed his gratitude to Shen Shixu once again in front of everyone, then bent down and asked, "The reason why I prepared so many gifts, in addition to thanking you, is also to shamelessly find a master for my grandson."
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