Everyone in the Geng household was busy preparing food, so Tang 77 swaggered in as if he were in an empty house, heading straight for the main hall.
Geng Rui, having been tormented all day, is now eating heartily and enjoying a large meal with everyone at the table.
The person next to him said, "Brother, do you think it was intentional for the Grand Regent to spread the word that he was coming to the mansion?"
Another person chimed in, "That's for sure! This guy is incredibly cunning; he's deliberately playing us for fools!"
Geng Rui took a big gulp of wine and said, "I was careless. I didn't expect this young regent to be so capable. With just one sentence, he turned my Ministry of Rites upside down. I underestimated him!"
The person next to him said, "In my opinion, that young regent is just putting on a show. Your Excellency is giving him too much credit. The Grand Minister of Agriculture, Chen Qizhi, is really not fair. He was easily manipulated. He didn't even ask Your Excellency for permission before summoning his subordinates to run errands for that regent!"
Geng Rui put down his wine glass, his face full of disbelief: "What did you say? Chen Qizhi has been recruited by the Little Regent? When did this happen? Why didn't you report it in time?"
The man said with a wronged expression, "This morning, the Regent went to the Ministry of Revenue and went directly to see Lord Chen. At first, Lord Chen said some unpleasant things to the Regent, but then, for some reason, Lord Chen's attitude changed suddenly. He became very obsequious to that little Regent. I'm afraid he has some kind of leverage over him!"
Geng Rui sighed and said, "We underestimated them. They've even taken down Old Chen. I'm afraid their next target will be me!"
"Sir, just keep pretending to be sick and see what he can do. What can a half-male, half-female guy who uses his looks to please people do?"
After that man finished speaking, many others chimed in, "That's right, Lord Geng, there's no need to worry. If you don't cooperate, what good is his ability? Besides, he's just a kid who hasn't even grown his first hair yet!"
Tang 77 knew that eavesdropping was wrong, but they were talking so interestingly, and she was the main character, so she couldn't help but listen for a while longer. Only then did she realize how unpopular she was.
Tang 77 appeared before Geng Rui and the others with a forced smile and said, "Oh, I heard Geng is quite ill, but I didn't expect it to be this serious. A feast has already been served at his residence!"
The man to Geng Rui's right had never seen Tang 77 before. He said angrily, "Fang 4, where did this scoundrel come from, daring to curse the Minister? Guards, seize him!"
The other person kept giving him meaningful glances, but the man was completely oblivious and said, "Why are you winking at me!"
Geng Rui knew that Tang 77 was deliberately mocking him, but in the current situation, he couldn't retaliate. Tang 77 could play dumb, but he couldn't, otherwise he would be punished.
So he stood up and said, "I was unaware of Your Excellency's presence. I apologize for not welcoming you properly!"
Tang 77's eyes nearly popped out of their sockets. With an extremely exaggerated expression and tone, she said, "Oh my, you must be Lord Geng! Forgive me, I didn't even recognize you. Looks like you're cured, you're even drinking now?"
For a moment, Geng Rui didn't know how to answer.
Tang 77 walked over as if nothing had happened and said, "This is great news! You don't know, the city lord was so worried about you these past few days that he couldn't eat or sleep. Now the city lord can rest assured."
After saying that, she unconsciously sat down with them. Looking at the table full of delicacies, she swallowed and said, "Lord Geng, to tell you the truth, I was doing a survey on the street today and haven't had dinner yet. I'm really in for a treat today. Please give me another pair of chopsticks."
Geng Rui's face darkened, and he said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Your Excellency the Regent has come all this way, surely not just for a meal? Speak plainly if you have something to say!"
Tang 77 frowned. This Geng Rui is really stingy. There's so much delicious food. Tang 77 is really hungry!
She rubbed her stomach and said, "Lord Geng, I'm really a little hungry. How about we eat and chat? You wouldn't mind, would you?"
Geng Rui: "..."
Judging from her behavior, it seems like she went to great lengths to come to my house just to freeload a meal.
Although Geng Rui was extremely unwilling, Tang 77 was, after all, a regent, so he couldn't be too ruthless and had someone add an extra bowl and chopsticks.
Ignoring the surprised looks from the people at the table, Tang 77 buried her head in eating a lot of food before wiping her mouth and saying, "Lord Geng, I think you're almost recovered. Can you go back to work tomorrow?"
Geng Rui's feigned illness was exposed by Tang 77, leaving him no room for explanation. He could only say, "I am indeed much better today. What are your orders, Your Majesty?"
Tang 771 said with a warm smile, "Since Lord Geng has recovered, let's do it today. I have some questions, so I'd like to trouble Lord Geng to answer them for me now!"
Geng Rui said calmly, "I didn't realize that Your Excellency was so diligent, working day and night. However, I am still recovering from a serious illness and lack the strength to report to Your Excellency at the moment!"
Li Liang was furious: "Lord Geng, you've gone too far! The Regent has condescended to come to you, don't refuse a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit!"
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