Early the next morning, Zhuang Tianming had two loads of gifts prepared, and he arrived at Kang Mansion in a sedan chair carried by eight people.
Kang Ningxia's father Kang Zhenghong was also very surprised by Zhuang Tianming's sudden visit, but because of Zhuang Tianming's identity, he had to approach him.
Rushing to the gate, Kang Zhenghong bowed to Zhuang Tianming, who was sitting in the sedan chair, and said, "I didn't know General Zhuang was coming. I'm sorry for not welcoming you. I hope General Zhuang will forgive me."
"Um……"
Zhuang Tianming walked out of the sedan slowly. He glanced at Kang Zhenghong sideways, and then he walked into the Kang family like a host.
Although Kang Zhenghong felt resentful about such impolite behavior, Zhuang Tianming was a general of the Luosuo Kingdom, so he naturally dared not speak out.
He followed behind Zhuang Tianming silently. Every time he saw Zhuang Tianming go the wrong way, Kang Zhenghong would whisper a reminder: "Sir, go left."
"No sir, it's time to go right now."
Although Zhuang Tianming lamented in his heart his foolish behavior at this moment, for the sake of his daughter, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to pretend.
After finally finding his way to the Kang family's mansion, Zhuang Tianming unceremoniously sat in the host's seat.
Kang Zhenghong didn't know what to say, so he retreated to a seat on the left side of the two rows in the lobby.
Sitting on the chair, Kang Zhenghong, in order to highlight his status as the head of the Kang family, spoke first, "I wonder what important matter General Zhuang has brought you here on this occasion?"
As they were talking, the maid of the Kang family had already served hot tea.
However, Zhuang Tianming just smelled the tea slightly and immediately showed disgust.
"Why isn't it the Tieguanyin that I like?"
Kang Zhenghong's mouth twitched as he explained, "I knew General Zhuang was coming, so I specifically ordered my servants to prepare West Lake Longjing, a more refined tea than Tieguanyin. If General Zhuang doesn't like it, I'll have my servants replace it immediately."
Zhuang Tianming knew that the high-quality West Lake Longjing was indeed half the price of Tieguanyin, and only a fool would replace Longjing with Tieguanyin.
Pretending to be reluctant, Zhuang Tianming waved his hands and said, "Never mind, this general is not a picky person, Longjing is Longjing.
"Oh, Master Kang...why are you the only one here to greet me? Where's your wife and your son? Could it be that they think my status isn't high enough, and so they refuse to greet me?"
"How come?"
He hadn't expected Zhuang Tianming to say such a thing. Kang Zhenghong hadn't known the purpose of Zhuang Tianming's visit, so he hadn't informed his wife and son. As soon as Zhuang Tianming mentioned it, he immediately said nervously to the maid standing behind him, "Hurry up and invite the wife and young master out to the courtyard. Tell them that we have distinguished guests and ask them not to be rude."
"Yes, sir, I will do it right away."
The maid who received the order felt the urgency of the situation. She hurried out of the hall and called another maid, saying, "Chunlan, hurry to Madam's room and invite her over. General Zhuang came unexpectedly, and he didn't see Madam and the young master welcoming him. His face is very unhappy. I'll go to the young master and urge him. We'll act separately!"
"Okay Xia Zhu, I'll go right away."
Seeing Chunlan running towards the lady's room, Xia Zhu immediately ran towards Kang Ningxia's room.
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