Uncle from a poor family

Chapter 164 A distinguished guest visits (seeking tickets)
The streets and alleys in the capital city.

The fog is gradually dissipating.

In front of the noodle stall, when the father and son were able to look at each other again and the nearby buildings became vaguely discernible, Zhang Luan could no longer hide the smile in his eyes. It was a kind of pride that came from the heart. What was happening before his eyes was as if God was helping him, safeguarding the prosperity and wealth of the Zhang family. This feeling was so great!

"Son, look at this fog. It comes and goes quickly. It's really magical!"

"Dad, the fog hasn't cleared yet, has it? How can we go quickly? But we have to hurry up and find a way home immediately. It won't be good if we miss meeting my uncle."

Zhang Yanling said, turning around and calling out to Tan Yun, "Captain Tan, my father and I are not familiar with the topography of the capital. Normally, it's not a big deal, but there's a thick fog in front of us, and we can't see clearly from a distance, and we can't use any objects as a reference... Can you find the way back?"

Qin Yun really wanted to say, I don’t even know this road well.

Even though I have been living in the capital for the past two years, how could I be so familiar with the alleys in a neighborhood in the north of the city that I could help you find your way home even in heavy fog?

Do you think too highly of me?

"It shouldn't be a problem."

Qin Yun thought one thing in his mind, but said another.

If you don't act like a big shot in front of these two awesome people, will you still have a chance to gain their favor and seek room for advancement in the future?

Even if there are no conditions, we must create them and go for it no matter how hard we try!

"Then Dad, let's just go first? We'll talk on the way?" Zhang Yanling asked with a smile.

"Go for a walk."

Zhang Luan waved his hand and was about to leave, as if he had long forgotten that he was going to meet some reclusive senior master.

For him, the most powerful master is right in front of him, and that is his own son!
Nothing is more important than this!

Zhang Yanling reminded carefully, "Dad, I think it's not just my uncle who will come, that guy... will also come in person. You better be mentally prepared."

"Ah."

Zhang Luan nodded heavily, thinking that what his son said made a lot of sense.

Qin Yun looked confused.

Who is it?

Who is the vice minister or chancellor in the court who is more powerful than Shen Jinli?

Zhang Luan and his son returned home safely under the guidance of Qin Yun. Qin Yun stood at the door and did not dare to go in.

Jin's voice soon came from the yard: "How come there is such a thick fog on such a fine day? I could hardly see anyone in the yard just now. It was so scary!"

Zhang Luan said carelessly: "This is a great gift from God to our Zhang family. It is the basis for your daughter to enter the palace... Women are just ignorant and far inferior to my son..."

"Dad, are you talking about me?"

Zhang Heling rushed out of the room and asked excitedly.

After being glared at by his old father, Zhang Heling walked angrily to the bench beside the ancient well and sat down to drink the cold wind.

Not long after.

The doubts in Qin Yun's heart were finally resolved.

An important guest came to Zhang’s house, it was Li Zisheng in person, followed by Shen Lu and Pang Qing.

Upon receiving the message, Zhang Luan and his son immediately went out to greet them. Li Zisheng, who was dressed in casual clothes, just waved his hand to signal everyone to go into the yard to talk.

Pang Qing noticed that Qin Yun, a captain of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, was nearby and seemed to know him, so he immediately walked up to Li Zisheng and whispered a reminder.

Li Zisheng couldn't help but glance at Tan Yun.

Qin Yun immediately stood at attention and saluted as if he was being inspected.

But Li Zisheng didn't seem to have the time to say anything to a nephew of Qin Chang, nor did he worry about Qin Yun saying something outside. He just nodded slightly as a greeting, and then walked into the yard with Zhang Luan and his son.

Watching the door close, Qin Yun sighed inwardly.

Mr. Zhang, now that his daughter has become the Crown Princess, his status has risen accordingly. It's fine that Shen Jingli came to visit, but Minister Li, a popular figure in front of the emperor, also came without saying anything? !
Isn’t today the day of great sacrifice?
At such an important moment, Lord Li is not staying with the Emperor, but is thinking of coming to pay a visit to Mr. Zhang?

Is there something important you want to discuss?

With so many questions in mind but no answers, Qin Yun felt extremely anxious!
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Zhang's courtyard. Zhang Luan originally wanted to invite Li Zisheng to the main hall for a detailed discussion, but Li Zisheng declined with his hand.

"Laizhan, I don't have much free time. I will soon go to the palace to meet the emperor... Before entering the palace, I came to ask you specifically, are you sure there will be no more deviations in the matter of Wan Fei, right?"

Li Zisheng's attitude was very serious.

The purpose is to seek an accurate answer from Zhang Luan, without any mistakes!

Zhang Luan asked, "Is this Concubine Wan's condition?"

Shen Lu said, "Brother Lai Zhan, is there any need to ask this? Concubine Wan's health will definitely...have some problems in the next two days. You told me this in advance, you won't forget it, right?"

Zhang Luan first glanced at his son, and when he found that Zhang Yanling didn't say anything, he nodded heavily and said loudly, "Yes, there won't be any deviation."

Li Zisheng blinked and didn't understand for a moment, and Pang Qing was also confused.

Zhang Laizhan is so capable, why does he look around while speaking?
What does it mean to look at his son before answering?
At the moment, perhaps only Shen Lu knows something about the inside story.

Oh no, it seems he has no confidence!

It turns out that the one who makes the decision in the Zhang family is not him, but his youngest son Yanling?

How can this be?

Li Zisheng said: "Once I enter the palace, I may not be able to leave before sunset tomorrow, or even the day after tomorrow. I can't just deal with anything casually, I must have an explanation.

"Laizhan, tell me in detail what the signs would be if Concubine Wan's condition changed? This way, I can have a correct response when His Majesty asks me questions."

After hearing Li Zisheng's request, Zhang Luan was stunned.

Your question is really tricky.

You go to the palace to meet the emperor and let me prepare a response plan for you?
Do I have that ability?

Even Pang Qing couldn't help but interrupt and try to excuse Zhang Luan: "Master Dao, everyone knows that the Imperial Concubine is suffering from liver and spleen disease. I think the people in the Imperial Hospital will do their best to deal with it. If you know too much, I'm afraid it will make His Majesty suspicious."

What it means is that you cannot know too much about Concubine Wan's illness, otherwise the emperor will think that you have the strength but are not using it. A gentleman would not do such a superfluous thing.

At this moment, Zhang Yanling took out something from his arms and handed it to Zhang Luan: "Dad, isn't this what you asked me to write down yesterday? It seems to be talking about the various situations that patients with liver and spleen diseases may encounter when they are dying, such as physical reactions and so on. I think there are many people with this disease in the world. I don't know who you prepared it for. Otherwise... just show it to this Minister Li?"

"what?"

Zhang Luan was horrified.

But then he calmed down. He was no longer surprised by his son's "brilliant plans".

He calmly took the letter written by his son, without even reading it, and handed it directly to Li Zisheng, saying respectfully: "Minister Li, please... take a look."

Li Zisheng took a few glances at it after receiving it, his face full of ecstasy, and he said, "Bingkun, you must not slack off when I'm not around. Mr. Zhang's insights and his foresight are incomparable to short-sighted people like you and me. Laizhan, you must have known that I would come to you for advice today, and prepared it specially for me?"

Faced with Li Zisheng's flattery, Zhang Luan looked at Shen Lu this time, as if asking for help, meaning, "Please say a few words for me."

Shen Lu rolled his eyes and turned his head away.

Love whoever you want, I don’t care about your family affairs.

Seeing that Zhang Luan didn't answer, Li Zisheng thought he was being modest, so he said with a smile: "Laizhan, after today's incident, I will definitely have a few drinks with you. Then we will have a banquet in the Jiaofang Bureau, indulge in music and beauty, and enjoy our bodies and minds. It can also be regarded as a complete wash away of the worldly troubles that you and I have experienced these days...Okay, I will go to the palace now."

Pang Qing asked, "Master Dao, why don't you go back to your residence and prepare first?"

"Haha."

Li Zisheng was full of confidence at this time, and said with great ambition, "With Laizhan planning everything for me, what else do I need to prepare? Call the southern opera troupe in the mansion to perform a show for Laizhan."

Shen Lu hurriedly reminded: "My Lord, something ominous may have happened in the palace. If we hold a grand ceremony now, I'm afraid it may be..."

Li Zisheng smiled and said, "Hey, look at my memory. After all, Laizhan has the support of the Eastern Palace, so he should be more cautious in his actions. Laizhan, you wait for news at home first. If there is anything, I will find a way to send someone to pass on the message. Wait until I leave the palace."

"Farewell, Minister Li."

Zhang Luan quickly bent down to see the guest off.

"Don't go out. It's not good for people to see you. Keep a low profile... Today's fog came at the perfect time. Everyone in the court is shocked. Who among the civil and military officials in the court doesn't admire me? Hey, this is all thanks to your brilliant plan!"

Li Zisheng was so excited that he took two steps instead of three and went out with a jump.

Pang Qing wanted to go with him, but Li Zisheng stopped him with his hand.

What I mean is, treat Zhang Luan, this national hero, well. If I neglect him, you will be held accountable.

(End of this chapter)