Chapter 693: Erya Goes South
Erya and Yunting arrived in Guangzhou Prefecture quickly.
After returning, I will naturally visit my former business partners.
When Song Yubai heard that she had returned, he sent an invitation, saying that he would hold a banquet to welcome her.
Yun Ting held the gold-sprinkled note in his hand and hummed softly through his nose.
Seeing his expression, Erya said directly to the servant, "Please reject it for me..."
"That's not necessary," Yun Ting immediately said, trying to appear magnanimous, "I'm not such a petty person."
Erya raised an eyebrow and glared at him: "You were whining just now, were you missing the pigs my mother raised?"
"I just can't stand that guy always coveting you." Yun Ting touched his nose, and then felt a little happy because of Erya's thoughtfulness, "But I feel embarrassed that you are so considerate of my feelings."
"You don't need to be embarrassed," Erya turned around and instructed the servant, "Go tell Boss Song that I will hold a banquet at my mansion the day after tomorrow. Please be sure to come."
Yun Ting: “…”
His face immediately fell, and he said in a muffled voice: "You are just trying to piss me off, aren't you?"
"Are you sure," Arya asked slowly, "who's more important to you than money?"
"Money is important, money is important." Yun Ting readily accepted the advice and immediately stated his position, "I know the big picture and won't be jealous."
Who dares to mess with the God of Wealth?
"I was thinking," Erya said, "since we're already married, we should have a simple wedding here, entertain our friends, and collect some money."
Becoming a groom again?
That would be great.
Yun Ting was immediately happy.
On the day of the banquet, guests gathered in the garden of Erya's house and drank and chatted.
Song Yubai arrived as expected. He now held a fourth-rank honorary position. Although his official authority was not strong, there was a bit more reserve between his brows than before.
He originally thought that the banquet was hosted by Erya, but he saw red silk hanging high in the hall, which was clearly a wedding ceremony. When he saw Yunting, who was wearing a bright red wedding gown and standing beside Erya, smiling and welcoming the guests, the smile on his face froze instantly.
——He recognized this man.
He used to think that this was just a favored pretty boy beside Erya, with outstanding looks and good at making people happy.
Why was he wearing wedding clothes and standing in the host's seat?
Taking advantage of a gap, Song Yubai pulled Erya to the side corridor and lowered his voice, saying bitterly, "You, it's fine if you just played around, but why did you actually marry him? You're so ostentatious, and you even have a wedding banquet! Won't all your wealth and business in the future fall into the hands of this man? You're so foolish! Really foolish!"
Before he finished speaking, he heard a chuckle behind him.
Yun Ting had walked over at some point and listened to every word he said.
Far from being annoyed, he put his arm around Erya's shoulders and smiled smugly at Song Yubai: "Master Song is right. I make a living by my own ability. I rely on this body and this face. Why, someone wants to rely on me, but can't?"
Song Yubai was so angry at his reckless words that his face turned blue. He subconsciously raised his hand to straighten his fourth-rank official uniform and said to Erya in a deep voice: "Xingzhou, do you know what rank I am now? You..."
He wanted to say, "Why did you choose such an embroidered pillow?", but was interrupted by Arya before he could finish his words.
"I understand Mr. Song's intentions," Erya said calmly, "The banquet is about to begin. Please take a seat."
She sighed in her heart, she couldn't let Yun Ting continue to perform.
Otherwise, with his infuriating temper, he would make Song Yubai so embarrassed that he would not be able to have any contact with him in the future. Would they still be able to do business with him in the future?
Song Yubai was about to say something else when suddenly there was a commotion outside the mansion gate. The doorman came trotting in and announced loudly, "Mr. Li, the Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi, has arrived!"
The sound was like cold water dropped into boiling oil, instantly exploding among the guests.
Governor-General of Guangdong and Guangxi!
He was a true provincial governor, a high-ranking official of the first rank.
Why did you suddenly come to this merchant's wedding?
Song Yubai was also surprised, temporarily forgetting the argument just now, and hurriedly whispered to Erya, "It's Governor Li! Come, follow me to greet him!"
But Erya didn't move.
Yun Ting frowned and complained to Erya in a low voice: "How did he know? Who is talking too much again?"
Then he asked worriedly, "Will his coming have any impact on you? If it's troublesome, I'll go out and find a way to drive him away."
Hearing this, Erya glanced at him with a mixture of laughter and tears: "Forget it. We never thought we could hide our affairs from him."
She adjusted her sleeves gently and looked towards the door calmly, "Since you're here, you're a guest. I'll welcome you well."
Seeing the couple still whispering to each other at this time, Song Yubai felt secretly regretful.
Women are really not good enough.
Love-brain affects the overall situation.
What a great opportunity this is.
He straightened his official robe, put on a respectful smile, and stepped forward to greet the frontier official.
He thought to himself that if he could take this opportunity to show his face in front of the governor, it would be of great benefit to his career.
However, what he never expected was that Governor Li, who was dressed in casual clothes but still looked very dignified, swept his eyes across the entire room after entering, and directly ignored him who was about to salute, and walked straight to Yun Ting, whom he had just ridiculed as a "pretty boy".
What surprised him even more was that Governor Li was not at all arrogant. Instead, he showed Yun Ting a familiar and even respectful smile.
He bowed and said, "Sir, congratulations! I heard that you and your wife are traveling south, and since it's the wedding day, I've come to ask for a glass of wedding wine. I hope your forgiveness for any intrusion."
"Prince?" Song Yubai felt his knees go weak and he almost fell down. His head was buzzing and he stared at Yun Ting who was smiling beside him with wide eyes.
Yun Ting calmly returned the greeting, his gesture graceful and effortless. "It is an honor for me to have Governor Li here. I feel bad for taking time out of your busy schedule to come."
His tone was gentle, yet he had an air of nobility that could not be ignored.
After saying this, he seemed to have just noticed Song Yubai, who was frozen like a puppet beside him. He naturally extended his hand and introduced him to Governor Li, "Your Excellency, this is Song Yubai. He is now an official in this area and was also my wife's former business partner. He is young and promising, and has been of great help to local commerce."
This introduction not only pointed out Song Yubai's identity, but also appropriately praised him and gave him enough face.
Upon hearing this, Governor Li officially turned his gaze to Song Yubai and nodded slightly: "Oh? Sir Song, you are young and promising."
Although it was just a polite remark, it was a pleasant surprise for Song Yubai to let the governor know his name.
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