Chapter 2750
The next day, the Song Mansion, which was also located in Baoningfang but was farther away from the Li Mansion, was decorated with lights and was as lively as a festival. Song Zhiwen and his servants were waiting at the gate early.
As the sky gradually darkened, the lights on the streets of the capital began to come on.
Just as everyone was looking forward to the end of the long street, a horseman who looked somewhat lonely came from a distance.
No one paid much attention to it at first, but when the rider came closer, Song Zhiwen realized that it was Li Bushang.
Everyone thought that when Lord Li Bushang, the commander-in-chief of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, traveled, even if he was not surrounded by a large entourage, he would at least have a carriage and horses accompanying him. However, they did not expect that he would come alone.
However, the speed is very fast.
Soon, his horse galloped to the gate of the Song Mansion. Song Zhiwen immediately stepped forward and bowed to him, saying, "Master Li, your visit to my humble abode is a great honor."
Li Bushang jumped off the horse, and immediately a servant came forward to help him lead the horse.
Although there was still no smile on his face, it was not as cold as before. He bowed to Song Zhiwen and said, "Sir Song, I am sorry to bother you."
"No, no, please come in."
Li Bushang followed him into the mansion.
The location of the Song Mansion was not very good. Since they had just arrived and were from Bailong City, they did not want to attract attention, so they bought a house that was not too big, but it had three entrances and three exits. There were many servants and maids inside, and each of them came forward to serve very respectfully.
Song Zhiwen personally welcomed Li Bushang to the lobby.
The lights here were even brighter, making it look like daytime. There were a few familiar figures sitting in the lobby. They were naturally his two brothers Song Zhijie and Song Zhihui. The one sitting with them drinking tea was Xie Jiaojiao.
As soon as everyone saw Li Bushang coming, they all stood up and came forward to meet him.
When Li Bushang saw Xie Jiaojiao, he subconsciously frowned and said, "Why are you here?"
Xie Jiaojiao smiled and said, "Why, only you are allowed to come, but I can't come?"
“…”
"Although it's Brother Song who's hosting the banquet for you today, I have to be your guest."
“…”
"Otherwise, you will definitely just eat and not talk from beginning to end today!"
That's true.
Although Li Bushan agreed to be a guest, he never had the consciousness of being a guest, or rather, he was not used to such worldly affairs, and he would not say a word to unfamiliar people - he didn't have anyone familiar, so he simply wouldn't say a word.
When Xie Jiaojiao was with him, even if she had nothing to say, she would find something to talk about.
I think the situation won't be awkward.
Song Zhiwen immediately said, "The table is already set. Lord Li, Jiaojiao, please take your seats first."
Li Bushang nodded and walked over obediently.
Although there were only five people at the table, the Song family obviously cared very much about this banquet. The dishes on the table were very rich, and some were exotic vegetables brought back from their Bailong City. Just looking at them on the table was a pleasure.
Everyone took their seats. As the host, Song Zhiwen naturally sat at the top, Li Bushang sat next to him, and Xie Jiaojiao sat next to Li Bushang.
The other two brothers of the Song family sat on one side.
Song Zhiwen asked, "I wonder what kind of wine Lord Li likes to drink? We have prepared various liquors from the Central Plains and also wines from the Western Regions."
Li Bushang said, "I don't drink."
After saying this, he seemed to realize that this would embarrass his master.
He added, "I drink tea."
Song Zhiwen immediately understood.
During the time they had been in the capital, they had already understood that the Jinyiwei seemed to be different from ordinary officials and guards. They had a special status, so it seemed that it was a rule for them not to drink alcohol, so they immediately sent a message.
Li Bushang added, "You don't have to accompany me, just drink."
Song Zhiwen smiled and said, "Okay."
At this time, Xie Jiaojiao said, "I want some tea too."
Song Zhiwen glanced at her, sighed softly in his heart, and gave orders without saying much. After a while, several beautiful maids came in and served tea to Li Bushang and Xie Jiaojiao, and poured wine for everyone else.
Song Zhiwen stood up and said, "This first cup is for Lord Li."
Li Bushang stood up with a teacup in his hand.
Song Zhi asked, "This time, the successful surrender of Bailong City, including the smooth migration of all of us to the interior, is all thanks to Lord Li's wise decision. Let us brothers toast Lord Li first."
Song Zhijie and Song Zhihui also stood up.
Li Bushang said calmly, "I just did what I should do. I don't deserve your praise."
After saying that, several people drank the tea and wine in their hands.
After sitting down, Xie Jiaojiao said with a smile: "Should I toast you a glass too?"
Li Bushang glanced at her and said calmly, "That's not necessary."
Xie Jiaojiao smiled and said, "That's right. I think if we continue to greet each other, it will become too distant."
Song Zhiwen, who was standing by, watched this scene and lowered his head in silence. However, Song Zhijie, who was sitting next to them, smiled and said, "Jiaojiao, are you so familiar with Lord Li? You even use 'we'?"
Xie Jiaojiao wrinkled her nose at him: "Never mind me."
Song Zhijie laughed and said, "You, when Uncle Xie was not in town before, you were still quite well behaved. But as soon as he came back, you started to act up. How come now, without an elder to look after you, you are no longer in good shape?"
Hearing this, Li Bushan turned to look at her and said, "Has your adoptive father not come to the capital yet?"
Xie Jiaojiao shook her head and said, "He's always been running around all over the world. I rarely see him throughout the year."
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"Now that we've moved to the mainland, we've only given him the news. If we wait for him to come, we don't know when it will be."
As she spoke, she suddenly smiled at Li Bushang.
"Do you want to see my adoptive father?"
“…”
Li Bushang frowned slightly.
Song Zhijie seemed to have noticed something and immediately laughed. Song Zhihui, who was sitting next to Song Zhiwen, saw his elder brother's somewhat gloomy expression and interrupted him, saying, "Come, let me toast Master Li again."
Li Bushang also had a drink with him.
After a while, several teams of maids came one after another to bring the new dishes from the kitchen. Song Zhiwen warmly invited Li Bushang to start eating.
Li Bushang's gaze lingered on the maids.
Then he said, "It seems that there are quite a few servants in Young Master Song's mansion. Were they all brought from White Dragon City?"
Song Zhiwen smiled and said, "I didn't bring that many. I only brought some personal servants from my hometown, but the maids and servants were all hired from the capital."
"oh."
Song Zhi asked, "Master Li, I toast you again."
Just as he raised his glass to Li Bushan, his hand suddenly went limp and the glass fell out of his hand and shattered onto the ground.
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