The Prodigal Son

It was almost noon when Qin Yu left the Ministry of War.

He had planned to go back to his residence for dinner, but before he had gone far, he heard Qi Dachui's stomach rumble.

Are you hungry?

Qin Yu looked at Qi Dachui.

Qi Dachui chuckled and pointed to the Sifang Restaurant on the side of the street, "I wasn't hungry at first, but the smell of food made me hungry..."

"Alright, let's eat here then!"

Qin Yu immediately changed his mind.

He actually didn't have much of an appetite.

But we can't let our top henchman go hungry!

After handing the horses over to the shopkeeper, Qin Yu led Qi Dachui straight to the second floor.

There were only two of them, and Qin Yu didn't ask for a private room, so he chose a seat by the window in the lobby.

Qin Yu knew that Qi Dachui wasn't a picky eater, so he casually ordered eight dishes.

Just as they were waiting for the food to be served, they saw Lü Si leading two people up to the second floor.

When Zhuge Liang and Pang Tong met again, they couldn't help but marvel at the wonder of the place.

How could I possibly run into this?

What a coincidence!

Are Wenquxing and Wuquxing destined to be intertwined?

After hesitating for a moment, Lü Si stepped forward and said, "The Prince of Chengyang heard that I received an award and specially invited a few people to hold a celebration banquet for me here. Would you and Da Chui like to join us for a couple of drinks?"

When he said this, Lü Si himself blushed a little.

The reward I received actually sounded pretty good.

Compared to Qin Yu's reward, it's nothing at all!

Inviting them to his own victory celebration banquet felt like a slap in the face.

Since we've already run into each other, it wouldn't be right not to exchange pleasantries.

After all, Qin Yu is now a court attendant, someone close to the Empress!

Qin Yu was somewhat surprised by Lü Si's words.

He thought for a moment before remembering that when Zhao Yan was in the capital, Lü Si and Zhao Yan did seem to have a decent relationship.

Lü Si always considered himself a member of the imperial family.

Zhao Yan, however, was a true member of the imperial family!

The two did have quite a lot of interaction.

He seemed to have heard the old man say that the Empress Dowager had lost power at that time and seemed to want to win over the Prince of Chengyang, who held military power.

Could it be that the Empress Dowager's heart is beginning to stir again?

Did they want to arrange the marriage between Zhao Luan and Zhao Yan in order to win over the Prince of Chengyang?

After regaining his senses, Qin Yu flatly refused, "We've already ordered, so we won't join the fun! Oh, and remember to settle the bill!"

"I……"

Lu Si's face twitched violently, and his good mood instantly vanished by more than half.

That son of a bitch!

Which pot is not open to mention which pot!

Including the cost of applying the medicine, he owed Qin Yu 120,000 taels of silver!

The little bit of silver His Majesty gave us isn't even enough to fill a tooth gap!

He had no idea where to get so much money.

Filled with frustration, Lü Si finally entered the private room.

In the private room, Zhao Yan, Lu Yong, and the others had been waiting for quite some time.

"Greetings, Your Highness."

Lü Si reluctantly bowed to Zhao Yan.

In the past, in this imperial city, apart from his elders and His Majesty, there were very few people for whom he needed to bow.

He was mostly greeted by others!

He was still a little unaccustomed to having to bow to Zhao Yan all of a sudden.

"Alright, alright! You're not one to stand on ceremony, and I'm not one to care about formalities."

Zhao Yan stood up and helped Lü Si up, patting Lü Si's hand with a warm smile. "I've wasted three years of my life, while you've already become famous throughout the capital! These past few days, I've heard countless stories of your feat of slaying a thousand men!"

Zhao Yan's words made Lü Si feel a little pleased.

But I'm also a little annoyed!

Don't just treat me to a meal!

It's been three years since we last met, so you should at least send me a valuable gift!

I'm still drowning in debt!

"Your Highness is joking!"

Lu Si grinned smugly, "It's all just rumors spread by people who don't know the truth. I only killed a little over 150 people, not a thousand!"

As he spoke, Lü Si glanced at Lu Yong triumphantly.

I told you I beat Qin Yu up in the restaurant back then, and you still don't believe me?

Do you believe me now?

"That's still amazing!"

Zhao Yan smiled broadly and pulled Lü Si to sit down. "It's been three years since we last met. We must catch up properly today!"

"well!"

Lu Si sat down. "By the way, Your Highness, I just saw that bastard Qin Yu outside. Do you want to go and say hello to him?"

greet?

Zhao Yan narrowed her eyes slightly.

Lu Si probably wants to make him fight Qin Yu so he can sit back and watch the two tigers fight.

Ha ha!

After three years, even that good-for-nothing Lü Si has become cunning!

He thinks he can use me as a pawn?

Zhao Yan scoffed inwardly, but didn't rush to give it to Grand Master Lü Si. Instead, she asked with interest, "I heard that Qin Yu has been appointed as the Palace Attendant and concurrently the Director of the Six Ministries?"

"Um."

Lu Si nodded slightly and snorted, "That grandson said he disagreed, but he was so happy that he fainted in court..."

Zhao Yan was very curious. "Shouldn't the position of Palace Attendant be held by a eunuch or a female official? I also heard that he seriously offended His Majesty before the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet! How did His Majesty come up with the idea of ​​appointing him as Palace Attendant?"

"I guess it'll come down to who got the credit!"

Lu Si sniffed. "I guess it's because of that old man Qin Fumeng!"

Who knows what His Majesty is thinking!

Despite the vehement opposition from so many people in court today, they were unable to change His Majesty's decision.

Zhao Yan thought for a moment, then stood up and said, "I haven't seen Qin Yu for several years. Since he's out, I'll go say hello! You guys chat for a bit, I'll be right back."

With that, Zhao Yan walked out.

As soon as Zhao Yan left, Lü Si looked at Lu Yong arrogantly, "You see me, and you don't even bow?"

He hasn't forgotten how that bastard sold him out back then!

Now, I'm a fifth-rank official!

That grandson has the title of "scholar" but hasn't even gotten an official position!

"you……"

Lu Yong's face stiffened slightly. "We've come here today at the invitation of the Crown Prince to celebrate your victory! And you're still putting on airs in front of us?"

Official airs?

Is this what you call putting on airs?

This is what I call finally getting my revenge!

I endured humiliation and hardship, acted like a grandson in front of Qin Yu, and spent so much money, all for the sake of finally getting my revenge today.

Besides, all you've got to say is that you're celebrating my victory, but I haven't seen you send any gifts!

Lu Si was very displeased and stared at Lu Yong with an air of officialdom, "Your father is supposed to be the Vice Minister of Rites, don't you understand that etiquette cannot be disregarded?"

"you……"

Lu Yong's face flushed red, and he said resentfully, "Go ahead and show off in front of Qin Yu! What kind of skill is it to show off in front of me?"

"Fine! You've got guts!"

Lu Si glared at Lu Yong: "Go back and tell your father that he'd better be clean! Otherwise, I'll investigate him thoroughly!"

I wouldn't dare mess with the Qin family, but I wouldn't dare mess with your Lu family?

Yes, a new broom sweeps clean!

The first fire started burning on Lu Cheng!

If Lu Cheng were sensible, he would better obediently hand over tens of thousands of taels of silver!

hey-hey……

Suddenly, Lü Si seemed to have thought of a way to make a fortune...