"Is Mrs. Pei really from Yangzhou? How can she be like a know-it-all in Xunyang? She knows everything about the official's itinerary."

Ouyang Rong smiled and praised.

Pei Sanniang's eyes were a little embarrassed, and she covered it up with a smile:

"No, no, I don't know everything, and I definitely don't know the route. The slave family would never dare to do this kind of tracking.

"It's just that Lord Changshi's heroic figure can be seen from a long distance. It is like the bright moon in the sky at night among the traffic and crowds. It is difficult for the slave family and the common people to ignore it."

At the street entrance not far from Jiangzhou Hall, Ouyang Rong was riding back from Hanlei Mozhai. When he turned the corner, he met the waiting carriage of Pei Sanniang. The latter had been waiting for a long time with a smile, so Ouyang Rong curled his lips and joked a few words.

, Pei Shisanniang quickly denied it.

"Tell me, what's the matter? I'll give you a stick of incense. If it's still the same thing we talked about last time at Yunshui Pavilion, it's okay. Don't waste the time of both parties. Mrs. Pei must be very busy with business."

Ouyang Rong shook his head and said.

Pei Shisanniang apologized and smiled:

"Sir Chang Shi is really funny and humorous. Last time I was on the second floor of Yunshui Pavilion, after listening to some of the teachings from Mr. Chang Shi during his busy schedule, the slave family benefited a lot and felt like they were enlightened.

"The slave family wrote down the words of Chang Shi. After returning, I thought about it carefully, carefully considered the words and sentences, and gained some insights. No, I have some new ideas and plans..."

Ouyang Rong lowered his eyes and touched the side of Dongmei's face, who was secretly eating grass on the roadside, and calmly counted: "Half a stick of incense."

Pei Shisanniang immediately stopped talking, pursed her red lips, and immediately threw out the invitation:

"I have something else to do here today. I was entrusted by someone to have a luncheon, and I want to invite Mr. Chang Shi."

Ouyang Rong shook his head: "The luncheon will be waived. I won't bother you if you are a junior official..."

"It was invited by the family of the little girl who was helped by Mr. Changshi and the noble daughter of the Xie family yesterday. I want to thank you properly."

Ouyang Rong paused in his words, his lacquered eyes slanted downwards, and he glanced at the noble lady in silk stockings, who was looking up at the horse and smiling softly.

"Oh." He nodded.

It was just one syllable, but Pei Shisanniang heard two different tones, the latter one was cold.

"Lord Changshi misunderstood."

Her tone was helpless, and she held onto the extra horse rope hanging by Ouyang Rong's hand without being dirty at all. Her voice was so soft that it even sounded a bit coquettish:

"The slave family happened to pass by when they came back from the city to enjoy the maple leaves yesterday, and they discovered this incident of Lord Changshi loving the people like his own children. After Lord Changshi and the noble daughter of the Xie family bought the red leaves, the little girl felt disappointed and saw an injury on her hand. The slave family saw it

She couldn't bear it and asked someone to bandage her wound.

"But the little girl is kind-hearted and misses the noble. She wants to express her gratitude and repay her kindness. She keeps saying it when she is hurt... Well, the slave family softened their hearts and decided to help her, so they wanted to go to Xunyang City.

There's a table of wine, and I'll help her invite the distinguished guests."

The noble lady looked up at a well-maintained round face, looked longingly at the pouty young man on the horse, and said aggrievedly:

"But I don't want to hide it from Mr. Changshi. The slave family does have selfish motives for doing this. They also want to take the opportunity to meet Mr. Changshi more and enhance their relationship...

"But don't worry, Mr. Changshi, the promotion of feelings mentioned by the Nu family is a serious friendship. Well, the relationship between officials and people is not anything improper.

"Since the first meeting in Xunyang Tower, the Nu family has deeply reflected on it, repented seriously, and will never do those messy things again. This lunch will not have any girls who are not good-looking and have a good body. They will be upright and upright.

"And...well, with the noble daughter of the Xie family here, I wouldn't even dare to give the slave family eight hundred courages. After learning about it, Mrs. Xie from Yangzhou couldn't help but tear the slave family apart.

"So, I hope Lord Changshi and the noble daughter of the Xie family will give the Nu family a chance, which can also be regarded as giving the little girl named Huang Xuan and her father, who wants to toast to thank you, a chance to express gratitude."

The time for burning incense has passed. Ouyang Rong did not move on the horse and stared at Pei Shisanniang for a while.

The latter was stared at for a long time and laughed a little.

In addition to reaching out to avoid hitting the smiling person, if Pei Shisanniang and Wang Caozhi hadn't raised the price together with Wang Caozhi at the junior sister's birthday party, Ouyang Rong would not have wanted to pay attention to her. He smelled of copper.

The businessman has nothing to talk about.

In the quiet atmosphere where the sweat on Pei Shisanniang's neck gradually became tense, Ouyang Rong finally spoke softly:

"Just this once.

"After I get off duty, at 2:00 p.m., Hanhan and I will go to Xunyang Tower. Stop messing around with the messy things we did before. Just keep everything simple. Just have a meal and chat. Do you understand?"

"understand."

Pei Shisanniang breathed a sigh of relief and nodded with a bright smile: "The arrangements must be in place to welcome Mr. Chang Shi and the noble daughter of the Xie family."

Ouyang Rong turned to leave, but heard Pei Shisanniang add:

"By the way, Mr. Changshi, I saw you helping others yesterday. The slave family and some of your companions were also deeply touched and decided to come up with something and donate it for free..."

The tone is somewhat flattering.

Ouyang Rong waved his hand:

"This is your own business and has nothing to do with me. It is a spontaneous non-governmental organization. I support it in principle. As long as you go through formal channels, remember to register at the Jiangzhou lobby."

"Okay, okay, at noon at Xunyang Tower, I would like to welcome Mr. Chang Shi and the noble daughter of the Xie family."

Pei Shisanniang watched with a smile, and Ouyang Rong walked into the Jiangzhou lobby without looking back.

After the people left, the lady's smile slowly faded, she turned around and boarded the carriage again, giving instructions:

"Go back to Xunyang Tower."

Judging from his tone, he seemed to be in a good mood.

When the carriage arrived at Xunyang Tower, Pei Shisanniang got out of the carriage and was immediately surrounded by a group of merchants in brocade clothes, who warmly received her.

They are all wealthy businessmen from the Yangzhou Chamber of Commerce.

"President Pei, how is Chang Shi doing?" A wealthy businessman sounded expectant.

Pei Shisanniang smiled slightly. The lady who had acted coquettishly in front of a certain young man not long ago stood on the red sandalwood stool on tiptoe and glanced at her companions:

"Lord Chang Shi said that it will be exactly two o'clock noon."

The wealthy businessmen all showed joy and flattered him.

"Mrs. Pei is so good that she can invite that gentleman."

"President Pei, thank you for your hard work."

Pei Shisanniang waved her hand and said: "Just behave well today. Don't say anything you shouldn't. I will speak up..."

"Yes Yes Yes."

After a burst of compliments, Pei Shisanniang walked into the building with ease.

Along the way, there were people all around and it was very lively.

There are so many people coming to Xunyang Building today that even the owner is waiting at the door to receive guests.

If you look around, you will find that there are not only wealthy businessmen from Jiangzhou, but also celebrities and gentry, as well as distinguished scholars... They have all been invited to Xunyang Tower, as if they were attending a grand luncheon.

Everything is kept simple, it is clearly a feast.

Pei Shisanniang went upstairs calmly and asked the maid next to her on the way:

"Have the father and daughter arrived?"

"In the box of the Narcissus."

The maid looked like she wanted to speak but hesitated.

Pei Shisanniang glanced: "If you have anything to say, please tell me."

"They didn't stay in the big house given by my wife last night. They stayed in the original small courtyard."

"Heh." Pei Shisanniang chuckled.

The little girl is quite vigilant.

She shook her head, not caring.

The deal is done, now everyone has been invited, and they have succeeded by taking advantage of the situation. In fact, the father and daughter have no big effect. However, before toasting in public, they still need to be stabilized and cooperate obediently.

Speaking of which, she had no intention of harming the father and daughter. The house was indeed given away as a real gift, and she would not ask for it back, nor was she too lazy to take it back.

Pei Shisanniang suddenly felt that she deserved the title of great benevolent person.

Therefore, inviting Lord Changshi to the luncheon this time can be said to be a win-win-win, and it is actually beneficial to everyone present. Even if Lord Changshi comes, there is no reason to blame her for inviting so many people despite being annoyed.

When the time comes, it’s just a matter of toasting to apologize, and speaking of it, so many people came here spontaneously, so it doesn’t count as her invitation...

Pei Shisanniang nodded and turned to look at the bustling downstairs, where one by one the distinguished guests came to support her after hearing the name of Chang Shi.

This is the power of the governor of Jiangxi. Now in Xunyang City, who doesn’t know that the words of the governor may not be as effective as the words of the governor who has the trust of King Xunyang?

Anyway, as long as she can invite Mr. Chang Shi to come, she will have all the explanations and excuses ready. She will not make Mr. Chang Shi so angry that he leaves in a hurry. Pei Shisanniang will have a good grasp of it.

In fact, this is also the advantage of long-sleeved women who are good at dancing. They are suitable for such occasions and act as lubricants, allowing men to have the opportunity to talk about "big things".

"It's true that there's nothing messy. It's just that there are a lot of people for a meal..." She said to herself: "Since Mr. Changshi doesn't like beauties and jewelry, then you always like good names, right? Wealth, sex, fame, you have to love someone?"

"

After a while, Pei Shisanniang walked into the Narcissus box, her tone of voice was gentle, and she comforted the Huang family's father and daughter.

"Mrs. Pei, are you really just toasting?"
To be continued...