Chapter 455 My Master is Inside
Early the next morning.
Xu Ming slowly opened his eyes in his own mansion.
During this period of time, Xu Ming slept in the residence of the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard. Although this residence was not big, it was definitely not small. Compared with the prime minister's official residence, it was only half a yard smaller.
The maids transferred by Emperor Wu did tidy up the entire mansion very well. However, in such a large mansion, there was only Xu Ming and the rest were maids, so it inevitably seemed a bit empty.
Originally there were some attendants in this mansion, but for some unknown reason, Emperor Wu transferred all of them away, so the entire mansion became like Xu Ming's harem.
"Your Majesty might be trying to get me to spread some bad rumors on purpose."
Xu Ming smiled. He felt that it would not take long before the rumor that "the commander of the Imperial Guard likes women" would start to spread in the imperial capital.
However, Xu Ming didn't take this matter to heart.
Sometimes Emperor Wu would feel more at ease if the reputation had some stains.
Xu Ming went directly to the Xu Mansion.
Everyone in the Xu family has prepared everything needed for this ceremony.
When Xu Ming saw Xu Yi and Xu Shan, they were obviously much more honest than yesterday.
Xu Ming even discovered that when they looked at him, there was some fear in their eyes.
Xu Ming didn't take these two people to heart. As long as they were safe and sound and didn't cause any trouble, it would be fine.
As soon as the Si hour arrived, everyone from the Xu and Qin families went to the imperial mausoleum.
Duke Xu and Duke Qin were very good brothers with the founding ancestor of the State of Wu, so they were allowed to be buried with the imperial mausoleum.
The sacrificial procedures at the Xu and Qin mansions were also very simple. Xu Ming led the way in burning incense, and the others followed in order of seniority. Finally, they just had to ring the bell three times.
The whole process of ancestor worship was very solemn, and everyone was very respectful. They were expressing their longing for their ancestors and thanking them for creating such a foundation so that their descendants could enjoy it, and they were also praying that their ancestors could bless the descendants of Xu and Qin to be safe and successful.
At the end of the sacrifice, Xu Ming lit the paper money and scattered it into the air. Thus, the whole ancestor worship ceremony was over.
However, when Xu Ming returned, he looked at a tree and always felt that someone was watching him.
And when the ancestor worship was over, the gaze that was watching him also ended.
But Xu Ming didn't care.
The imperial mausoleum is surrounded by imperial palace attendants and guarded by them. The fact that they can come in means that they have obtained permission.
At noon, the Xu and Qin governments held a grand lunch together.
Most of the officials in the court came to present gifts.
Even Emperor Wu sent gifts.
This is obviously much more grand than the last ancestor worship ceremony ten years ago.
Everyone knows that the fundamental reason is Xu Ming.
Just as the lunch was going smoothly and the guests gradually came in.
At the gate of Xu Guofu, an old man came.
The long beard reached his chest, and his beard and hair were both snow-white.
The old man was still wearing a blue shirt, but it looked a little worn out, with patches of cloth of different colors sewn on the clothes.
Although worn out, the old man's clothes were clean and tidy.
Moreover, the old man has a refined temperament, like a scholar.
Next to the old man stood a woman who was wearing a bamboo hat and a black outfit. A black ribbon was tied around the girl's waist, highlighting her graceful figure.
"Old man, the Wanke Banquet is in the water pavilion next to it. This is the Xu State Mansion, the place where civil and military officials are welcomed. You have gone to the wrong place."
Butler Wang, who was helping to receive the guests, said to the old man.
Every time the Xu and Qin mansions held a memorial ceremony for their ancestors, they would not only invite dignitaries at noon, but would also set up a banquet for thousands of guests in several nearby courtyards.
The Wanke Banquet is mainly used to receive some ordinary people in Wudu. As long as you come early enough and there are seats at the Wanke Banquet, you can go in and eat.
Even if there are no seats left at the banquet, servants will distribute the dishes and you just have to bring your bowl with you.
"I'm not going there. I'm coming to Xu's mansion to present gifts." The old man with white beard said with a smile, stroking his beard.
"May I know your name?" Butler Wang asked politely.
If it were an ordinary situation, Butler Wang would have chased the other person away long ago.
People who bring so-called "gifts" like these are basically scammers who just want to take advantage of the opportunity to enter the Xu Mansion and steal something.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
But this old man gave Butler Wang a feeling of elegance, some temperament, and even a kind of immortal spirit.
But his clothes really don't match his temperament.
"My last name is Liu, which means Feng." The old man named Liu Feng said, "This one is my master's fiancée."
Butler Wang had indeed never heard of the name "Liu Feng".
But maybe the other party came to give gifts on behalf of his master.
"May I ask your master's name?" Butler Wang asked puzzledly.
"I'm afraid you will be scared if I tell you my master's name. He is inside." Liu Feng smiled.
"Master, please stop making trouble. Do you know what day it is today? It's the day when the Xu and Qin residences hold ancestral worship ceremonies! There are only dignitaries inside, so this is not a place for you to come. There are still seats available at the Wanke Banquet. Hurry up and go. If you're late, they will be gone."
Butler Wang has already confirmed it.
This old man just came to Xu's house to eat and drink for free.
"Hey, why are you like this?" Master Liu Feng suddenly became unhappy, "Do you know how angry my master will be with you for delaying the gift?"
"Sir, please stop. If you don't leave, I'll ask someone to kick you out." Butler Wang was a little impatient.
The woman in the bamboo hat standing next to the old man took a step forward, but was stopped by the old man: "Princess, don't be anxious. After all, this is His Highness's place. We can't mess around."
"Hmph." The woman's hum was very pleasant to hear.
"We really are gifts, can you let us in?" the old man said again, but he stretched out a ray of spiritual power from his fingers and entered the center of Butler Wang's eyebrows.
Butler Wang was about to refuse, but his eyes suddenly lost focus: "Of course no problem, please come in."
"Thank you very much."
Liu Feng led the woman in the bamboo hat and walked into the mansion step by step.
After a while, Butler Wang was in a trance: "Eh? Where's that old man?"
[The last few chapters are really boring, they are mainly used for transition. Tomorrow we will start to enter new events, and then we will also expand the world. ]
(End of this chapter)