He came to Gong Haining and looked for a while before he recognized the person in front of him. He warmly stepped forward and pulled Gong Haining's sleeves, "Young Master! You are here too! Welcome! Let's go! Let's have a drink!"
Gong Hai smiled softly and said, "Mr. Cheng, I don't dare to drink this wedding wine. Mrs. Cheng said that our dishes are not to the guest's taste, and she wants our money back!"
Cheng Dongjiang was stunned for a while, and then suddenly roared at Cui Yudie, "How come I don't know about this? What are you doing! Looking for trouble!"
Cui Yudie was scolded by Cheng Dongjiang in front of so many people, and her face was as dark as the bottom of the pot.
Cheng Dongjiang didn't care at all. He turned around and apologized to Gong Haining, "Young master, don't argue with ignorant old ladies! The wedding banquet you made today was very good! It was excellent! Many people praised it."
Cui Yudie was unwilling to give in and retorted loudly, "What a fart! How can there be so much left after such a good thing?"
"That's not because you're not willing to give me any money! If you take out a few thousand taels and replace all the dishes with delicacies, including abalone, ginseng, wings, belly, bird's nest, and bear's paw on a plate, do you think everyone will eat it?" Cheng Dongjiang took advantage of the wine to make fun of Cui Yudie.
Cui Yudie was so angry that she almost rolled her eyes.
Cheng Jiaojiao hurriedly shouted: "My father is drunk and talking nonsense, why don't you send him back!"
“Don’t touch me!” Cheng Dongjiang pushed away the two approaching boys and sat down on the ground without moving. “Today, I’m going to talk to you about this ignorant shrew.”
With the storyteller's air on his face, Gong Haining naturally wouldn't leave it alone. He immediately asked his waiter to get some tea for Cheng Dongjiang, and also invited Mr. Fu Yin and the officials to stay and listen.
His behavior completely angered Cui Yudie.
“Ah! Cheng Dongjiang, I’ll fight you!”
On the way back to Yongtai Restaurant.
Gong Haining and Fu Yin walked halfway together.
The governor shook his head and smiled bitterly, "You have completely offended Mrs. Cheng and Miss Cheng by making such a fuss today. I'm afraid Mr. Cheng will be angry with you tomorrow when he wakes up. Why bother?"
Gong Haining smiled respectfully, "My lord, I would like to remind you, but Mrs. Cheng has indeed touched my bottom line today. There will be no good results in entangled with such an unreasonable woman. The best way is to be better than the other party." Be ruthless and let the other person know that I am not easy to bully, otherwise there will be endless troubles.
I just made inquiries at the Cheng Mansion, and it seems that Princess Wuya looks down on the Cheng family and does not take Mrs. Cheng as a mother-in-law in her eyes. I am afraid that after today, she will not even think about causing trouble for me. "
The governor was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, "What you said is very possible! That's all. In that case, I will take the first step and leave it alone."
Gong Haining watched Fu Yin leave and asked the driver to take him to Xu Mansion to find Xu Nuoshan.
Xu Nuoshan is still recovering from his injuries recently and is waiting to go to the Hanlin Academy on the first day of the new year. During this time, he is developing a relationship with Princess Yongyang.
Although the couple lived in different environments since they were young, their talents are common. They recited poems, wrote poems, and painted pictures, and they were able to find a common language. In addition, Princess Yongyang learned from Zhong Mianmian and Yang Xiaoya. I heard a lot about Quzhou Prefecture, and I was able to talk to Xu Nuoshan.
The relationship between the two is heating up rapidly.
When Gong Haining came over, Xu Nuoshan was painting Princess Yongyang.
Princess Yongyang said: "How about you go and entertain the guests first, and you can continue the painting tomorrow."
Xu Nuoshan shook his head seriously, "Today's work is over, I must draw the princess today." Princess Yongyang couldn't help laughing, "Then invite guests to come to the waterside pavilion?"
"Can!"
Gong Haining came in and saluted immediately.
Princess Yongyang spoke, her voice was gentle and soft, like the gentle breeze, "Young Master, there is no need to be polite. My consort is painting for me. I can't leave for the time being. You can just pretend that I don't exist."
Xu Nuoshan took a rare moment to look at Gong Haining and said with a smile: "Sit down, the princess is not an outsider. If you have anything to say, just tell her directly. There is no need to hide it."
His words were very helpful to Princess Yongyang, and her whole face became brighter and brighter.
Gong Haining came here to complain. It would be better if the princess was here. He immediately told the story of what happened in Cheng Mansion vividly.
Princess Yongyang's eyes lit up when she heard this, "It's so exciting! Then Mrs. Cheng is making such a fuss, but Mrs. Cheng doesn't care? Princess Wuya doesn't care?"
While Xu Nuoshan was painting seriously, he said: "Mrs. Cheng is a notoriously difficult shrew in Beijing. I have often heard Santie talk about her. Even Santie hates and avoids people. How dare you?" Doing her business? Princess, just hold on, I'll paint your eyes first."
Princess Yongyang immediately remained motionless, but continued to ask uncontrollably: "Then what? Then Master Cheng complained to you, and what other messy things did he say about the Cheng family?"
Seeing Princess Yongyang's interest, Gong Haining immediately became interested, "Mr. Cheng said that Mrs. Cheng pawned valuable things from the courtyard of Mrs. Cheng and several aunts and concubines. She was originally going to raise a betrothal gift for Cheng Hong. Later, the palace After being given a betrothal gift, she did not return the money, but kept it for herself.
What a coincidence, this money was just used to buy a wedding banquet, I am so unlucky! "
“Pfft!” Princess Yongyang burst into laughter, completely defeated.
Xu Nuoshan stood up and put down his pen, shaking his head fondly, "I think the princess is really happy now, so let's wait until tomorrow to draw again!"
Princess Yongyang hurriedly nodded like a chicken pecking at rice, "I'll listen to more about the Cheng family. After all, the Xuanwu Ding is staying at the Cheng family at the moment! When father gets the Xuanwu Ding, I will definitely take care of your injuries." Justice comes back!"
Princess Yongyang looked like she was taking action.
Xu Nuoshan could only laugh helplessly. This was not the first time the princess had said this after the two of them got married. He did not take it to heart. Now it seemed that the princess was very serious.
Gong Haining mistakenly believed that Xu Nuoshan's injury had something to do with the Cheng family. Thinking of Master Cheng Hong, he began to think on his own, thinking that Cheng Hong was jealous of Xu Nuoshan for marrying the more valuable Princess Yongyang and held a grudge against Xu Nuoshan. Murderous intention.
Um! Everything is reasonable and well-founded. He didn't run away like this. No wonder the emperor didn't pursue it. He had to help Princess Yongyang!
So, Gong Haining told Princess Yongyang all the news related to the Cheng family that she knew and didn't know and heard from hearsay.
Xu Nuoshan was stunned when he heard this. It was the first time he discovered that his best friend was such a "badass"!
As the lanterns come on, the cool night reminds the world that autumn is approaching.
Xu Nuoshan sent Gong Haining out and returned to the courtyard. He happened to see the maid carrying some clothes and quilts out of the house, so he asked casually: "What are you doing?"
The maid hurriedly saluted respectfully and said: "It's cold, so the princess ordered the servant to give the old lady a thick brocade quilt and two pairs of freshly made autumn and winter clothes." (End of this chapter)