Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 247 Solicitation
Zhu Xiuyuan looked at this scene. Although he grinned, he still felt that it was not coordinated.But he had no time to pay attention to their degrading behavior.

Because Dong Shuzhen rushed over.

A fierce force plunged into Zhu Xiuyuan's arms, raised the little hand that had just caught the chicken, showed it to Zhu Xiuyuan, and cried pitifully: "Husband, it bit me..."

Zhu Xiuyuan looked intently.

I saw that Dong Shuzhen's little hands were white and tender, a little red, and there was a piece of chicken down on her index finger.

Zhu Xiuyuan took the little hand in his hand, turned it over and looked at it, and then blew off the little fuzz, but found nothing unusual.

"Madam, it's okay, it's okay. I see you're not injured. Isn't this good? Look."

Dong Shuzhen felt much more at ease. She quickly looked at her hand and couldn't help but let out a soft "Huh", because she didn't find any traces of being bitten.

"Strange, I obviously felt something pricked me, why is it all right?"

"Maybe it's the feather stubble on the chicken's neck. It's fine."

"Oh!" Dong Shuzhen nodded, then lowered her head.

……

Lamp time.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Li Jiye sat opposite each other for a drink.

"Alas!" Li Jiye took a sip of wine, looked at the glass in his hand, and sighed.

"Brother Li, why are you sighing?"

"Brother Zhu, Xiao Wang sighed for two reasons." Li Jiye put down the wine glass.

Zhu Xiuyuan was about to say something when he heard a burst of laughter from a girl not far away.

Zhu Xiuyuan and Li Jiye both turned to look, but it turned out that it was Li Qingnu who was giving gifts.

I could vaguely hear Li Qingnu saying, "This is a cloth unique to the Western Regions," "This is a carpet from Persia," and so on.

Zhu Xiuyuan was a little drunk, but when he looked closely, he could see clearly. He saw Dong Shuyu, Dong Shuzhen, and the four servant girls Chun, Xia, Qiu and Dong. They all surrounded Li Qingnu, watching her introduce various gifts.

He seemed to hear Dong Shuyu's voice: "Slave, it's costing you money." There was also Dong Shuzhen's voice: "Sister, I want this..."

Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't help but smile bitterly and shake his head.

His wife was originally a little hostile to Li Qingnu, and Zhu Xiuyuan could feel this.

However, Li Qingnu did something wrong, and now she and Dong Shuzhen are called "senior sister" and "junior sister"!

Calling that is called a kindness!

While Zhu Xiuyuan smiled bitterly and shook his head, he suddenly remembered that he was talking to Li Jiye, so he asked: "Oh, I don't know what the two reasons are?"

Li Jiye also looked away from the place where the girls were laughing. He collected himself and said, "First, Xiao Wang will set off for the capital tomorrow. When my sister and I return again, it may be half a month later."

Li Jiye picked up the wine glass, clinked it with Zhu Xiuyuan, took a sip, and then said: "In half a month, I can get together with Brother Zhu again, but after that, Xiao Wang... I'm afraid it will be difficult to sit and drink with Brother Zhu again. Yes, hey!"

Zhu Xiuyuan: "Brother Li is worrying too much. You and I are still young. There will be many opportunities to meet each other in the future. Why would Brother Li say such depressing words?"

Li Jiye was stunned when he heard this, and a trace of sadness flashed deep in his eyes, but then he smiled and said: "Yes, yes, yes, what brother Zhu said is true. You and I will have many opportunities to get together in the future. Come, come, let's drink this!" The two of them raised their glasses and drank the wine in one gulp.

At this time, the laughter of Li Qingnu and Dong Shuzhen came from a distance. Zhu Xiuyuan guessed that Li Qingnu must have given out another rare gift, which caused a commotion among the girls.

Zhu Xiuyuan pursed his lips, and then asked: "What about Brother Li's second reason?"

Li Jiye's expression suddenly became serious. He put down the wine glass in his hand, gently supported the table with both hands, looked directly at Zhu Xiuyuan, and said slowly:
"Brother Zhu, you are a talented person in this world. Why are you willing to shrink down in this small Jiangzhou and be a little Sima? If Brother Zhu is willing, the little king can recommend Brother Zhu to our country of Liang, either to govern a country or to join the army. As an official in the imperial court, I believe that with your talents, Brother Zhu, you will be able to assume the position of Prime Minister in just a few years..."

Li Jiye began to get excited: "Brother Zhu, what do you think? Although the Chen Dynasty is rich, the officials in the court are not clear about governance. Brother Zhu, I may not be able to use your talents. But our country, Liang, is different. We, our country, have always valued talents. I believe that With Xiao Wang’s recommendation, I wish you, brother, will be able to display your talents in our country of Liang! In addition, wouldn’t it be wonderful that you and I can get together and have drinks from time to time!”

After Li Jiye finished speaking, he stared at Zhu Xiuyuan with burning eyes.

Zhu Xiuyuan frowned slightly. He had actually expected that Li Jiye would say this.

Therefore, Zhu Xiuyuan had already made a decision in his mind and thought of a response.

"Brother Li!" Zhu Xiuyuan first clasped his fists and saluted, "I am very touched that Brother Li can treat him differently and invite him sincerely. It's just..."

Li Jiye raised his eyebrows. He was not a stupid person. Zhu Xiuyuan's words had reached this point. Naturally, he already knew Zhu Xiuyuan's decision.

"It's just that Xiaguan is no longer a bachelor now. My wife, my father-in-law, and all my familiar relatives and friends are all in Jiangzhou... I ask Brother Li to forgive me for your kind invitation. The official can't agree!"

When Li Jiye heard this, his expression was silent. He took a sip of wine, put down the glass, and suddenly laughed and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. Since Brother Zhu has made a decision, Xiao Wang will not mention this matter again. It's just..."

Li Jiye's face became serious and said: "Brother Zhu, please remember that if one day, Brother Zhu, you want to come to the Liang Kingdom, just say a word. Xiao Wang will not hesitate to cause a war between Liang and Chen, but he will also kill Brother Zhu." Receive it from Liang Guo!"

"Okay, then I will remember this sentence! Haha, brother Li, cheers!"

"cheers!"

The two drank and chatted for a long time. During this period, Li Jiye hesitated several times. He seemed to want to say something, but Li Jiye seemed to have it in mind and never asked.

When the night got late and the two of them returned to their room to rest drunkenly, Li Jiye never asked that question.

The next day.

Today is a nice day, sunny.

Li Jiye and Li Qingnu will continue to take the boat to the capital today, so Zhu Xiuyuan got up early.

Everyone had breakfast together, Li Jiye and Li Qingnu said goodbye to the old beggar in person, and then prepared to go on the road.

Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Cheng, Liu Wencai, Dong Shuyu, Dong Shuzhen, etc. personally sent Li Jiye and Li Qingnu to Jiangzhou Wharf.

"Brother Zhu, see you in half a month!"

"Brother Li, take care!"

"Senior brother, take care!"

"Well, please take care of yourself, Princess!"

"Slave, see you in half a month."

"Shuyu, Sister Zhen'er, we can get together for a few more days in half a month..."

(End of this chapter)