Chapter 15 Distinguished guests arrive like clouds

At noon, this West Lake elegant seat is already crowded with guests.

Because today is a good day for opening, the two upper floors are also open during lunch to receive distinguished guests.

Ordinarily, the dignitaries in the city who came with congratulatory gifts should have been seated in the private rooms upstairs by now, and many of them were already drunk.

However, there was one person who arrived late.

Who? It's the prefect, Mr. Lu.

He came today just to show off his authority and find trouble, so he deliberately waited until the opening ceremony of the restaurant was over before coming.

In those days, for a business like a restaurant, after setting off the firecrackers on the opening day, the boss himself had to stand at the door to greet the customers. Sun Yixie naturally understood this rule.

But he would not stand for too long, less than half an hour at most. When all the big shots who came to give gifts were welcomed upstairs, he would also follow them to socialize.

Lu Wen is right about this...I deliberately came back half an hour later today. When I came to the door of your West Lake Residence, if you, Sun Yixie, hadn't been the first to If you come out immediately, that would be disrespectful to me, Mr. Lu, and I will show your face on the spot and say something wrong with you.

This is not over yet. Next, you have to arrange a private room for me, right? I am a parent official in Hangzhou, and my room must be the best. It can’t be worse than those rooms where business people stay, right?

What? You said I came too late and had no room? The best room is already occupied?

That’s your problem, why didn’t you leave it for me? I came late because of my busy schedule. You have to be sensible. Are you going to let me, the magistrate, sit downstairs with the common people to eat on the seats?

Everyone, take a look, Mr. Lu is very thoughtful.

How about saying that the two official words make sense for everything? It was obvious that he came late, but Li'er was still there. If Sun Yixie really wanted to force the guests who came first to move their places to make room for Yajian'er because of him, he would offend others.

Anyway, if the official wants to cause trouble for you, he will find it no matter what. Today, Lu Wen came here and just couldn’t hold it in. He wanted Sun Yixie to know how powerful he is.

"The prefect is here!"

At three quarters at noon, a long shout came into the lobby of the West Lake Apartment.

Master Lu did not bring many people with him today. The accompanying master, the local head catcher, and the two attendants responsible for serving him, there were only five people in the group.

The five of them were still more than ten steps away from the door of the West Lake Dining Room. One of the attendants quickly stepped forward and shouted at the top of his lungs.

After shouting this voice, Lu Wen was already laughing secretly in his heart - as long as he finished the next ten steps and walked to the door of the restaurant, Sun Yixie hadn't come to him yet, he would You can take the opportunity to get angry.

Unexpectedly...

Before the attendant shouted, he heard "With a bang, a window on the fourth floor of the restaurant opened, and immediately after, a figure flew out, jumped down from a height of more than eight meters, and landed right in front of Mr. Lu and his party.< /p>

When he landed on the ground, Sun Yixie was already kneeling on one knee. He immediately bowed his hands and said loudly: "Sun Yixie, a common man, pays homage to the magistrate. ”

Actually, Mr. Lu and the others are traveling in casual clothes today, and they are not doing any official business. Sun Yixie does not need to give such a big gift on the street.

Sun As for me, I didn’t originally intend to reach this point, but...his martial arts was really stretching his hips. He wanted to stand handsomely, but because he couldn’t stand firmly, he knelt down on one knee. In order to cover up that He was so embarrassed that he just took advantage of the situation.

But Mr. Lu and the others didn’t know that at that moment, all five of them were shocked by this scene, even the Hangzhou policeman who was pretty good at martial arts. Hu Qiu was so stunned that he didn't notice anything inconsistent or unusual about Sun Yixie's movements. He thought he was just kneeling down.

I have to mention here that this Hu Qiu. Hu Captou, Lord Na Lu and the master were not in the same group.

In the official circles of the Zhao Dynasty, the relationship between the master and the master was equivalent to that between the leader and his personal secretary, the master. The salary is not paid by the court, but by the master personally, so when they take office or are transferred, the master will follow them.

But the head catcher is different, the head catcher also receives his salary from the court. Civil servants are not hired by the master personally. The master only has the right to appoint. When officials are transferred, they rarely take the catcher with them. Therefore, as a local catcher, Hu Qiu has known Mr. Lu for a long time. In fact, it hasn't been as long as he has known Sun Yixie.

Back to the present...

As for Mr. Lu, he was frightened and a little confused.

He originally wanted to accuse Sun Yixie of being slighted, but he didn’t expect that he would jump down from four stories high and kneel to him. Now he felt a little embarrassed. If he did this, he would say that If he neglected himself, then it would be too obvious to find fault.

So Mr. Lu could only curl his lips and respond in a slightly stiff tone: "Uh... nephew... You're welcome, there's no need to give this big gift, come on, get up..." He said, and personally went forward to help Sun Yixie up.

"Thank you, sir! "Sun Yixie didn't know that Lu Wen was not dealing with him in his heart, so he got up when someone helped him.

At this moment, Xue Tui, the shopkeeper who was busy working on the cabinet, also heard the noise and came out to greet him. Well, he happened to see this scene.

Mr. He flattered people like "Piper Shenghui", and then took the person inside.

Lu Wen didn't say anything at first, but when he stepped on the steps to the second floor, he started to act bad. , suddenly a sentence popped up: "Nephew Sun Xian, Xue ZhangCabinet... Are there good or bad rooms in your 'West Lake Room'? ”

There is a trap hidden in this question.

If you answer that the private rooms here are not good or bad, each one is the same, he will say why did you let me The magistrate gets the same treatment as other guests? And if you decide between good and bad, then you have to give me the best room, even if there are already people in it, you have to find a way.

Xue Tui murmured in his heart when he heard Mr. Lu’s question. He himself was very intelligent and smart, and he knew a lot about scholars or people who were officials, so he almost instinctively I smelled a trace of malice.

Unexpectedly, before he could understand what he said, Sun Yixie had already replied: "Yes, of course. "He paused and then began to explain in detail, "The entire third floor here, as well as most of the private rooms on the fourth floor, are 'standard', and the difference is not very big; however, on the fourth floor, there are five special rooms. The good rooms are called 'Pandora's Box', 'Athena's Wonder', 'Wrath of Zeus', 'Twilight of the Gods', and 'The Da Vinci Code'... these five rooms are considered to be of the highest standard here. There is a private room, where would you like to sit? ”

Master Lu was dumbfounded when he heard this, thinking what the hell is this? And just by hearing these weird names, I couldn’t understand the meaning, and I couldn’t tell which one was better.

"Uh..." Lu Wen thought for a moment and then continued, "Then I will go there...'The Da Vinci Code'?" ”

He chose this one, firstly because the names of the other rooms were quite unlucky, it was dusk, it was angry... and secondly, because he guessed that the later he said it, the better it might be.

He really guessed it right.

“Hey! The adults are really discerning, and the 'Da Vinci Code' is the best one here. " Sun Yixie also made some good gestures with his hands as he spoke, "Let me tell you, it's eight times better than the ordinary Yajian'er. "

Lu Wen was also a shrewd person. He immediately smiled and said: "Ah... My dear nephew, do you think which one is the best after I choose it? ”

His logic is quite clear: Assuming that Sun Yixie is lying, the real situation is probably that there are only five empty private rooms left in the restaurant, so Sun Yixie showed up. I made up five strange names and asked him to pick them. No matter which one he picked, Sun Yixie would lie and claim it was the best.

“No. However, Sun Yixie raised his eyebrows and replied, "It's really the best. If you don't believe me, just ask a guy." He paused for half a second and then said, "It's just... there are people in that room now. If you want that room, sir, I have to discuss it with them." "

As soon as he heard that someone was there, Lu Wen's doubts were eliminated. It seemed that this boy was telling the truth.

However, Mr. Lu still asked one more question: "Oh? Someone was actually sitting in the best private room. He must be a distinguished guest, right? ”

Lu Wen was also curious. Apart from him, this city in Hangzhou, who is qualified to be eaten by the young master of the Sun family in the best private room in the West Lake Residence; in addition, out of caution, he should really ask the other party's identity - in case that person is someone who can't even afford to offend him Someone, or if that person has any backers, if Sun Yixie drives that person away for his own sake, he, Lu Wen, will also be at risk.

"Hi...what a distinguished guest." Unexpectedly, Sun Yixie immediately responded with a look of disgust, "I'm just an acquaintance...we can be considered friends for now, hum...just follow me when you come. He is trying to make friends and stage a show, occupying my whole room by himself, and having the best food and wine, it’s shameless.”

Sun Yixie is still cursing here, but Xue Tui has already led everyone away. Arrive at the door of "The Da Vinci Code".

"Master, why don't you...invite me first?" Xue Tui stood at the door, but did not dare to open the door. Instead, he turned around and asked for permission.

“Mr. How was your meal?"

"It's pretty good." In the room, Yun Shili was sitting at a round table, drinking. Looking at the half-empty cup and plate in front of him, You should be in the mood to eat at this time.

Although he was just standing at the door and glancing into the room at this time, Lu Wen couldn't help but secretly praise the room in front of him as indeed "good"; the interior furniture, antique calligraphy and paintings inside Wait, just one glance and you will know that it is extraordinary. It can be said that it is luxurious yet elegant, and simple yet highlights the details. Even Mr. Lu's own study room is not as exquisite as this house.

Of course, Lu Wen was more concerned about Sun Yixie's words "Master Yun" than the decoration here.

Since it is called "Sir", it must be an official; Lu Wen knew a lot of people when he was an official in Beijing, but he did not know that there was such an official named Yun. , looking at the man's appearance and dress, he doesn't look like a scholar, but more like a military attaché.

"Let me discuss something with you." Sun Yixie said as he walked to Yun Shili's table.

Just when he was about to make a request, Yun Shili said first: "You want me to move somewhere and give this room to the prefect?"

"Oh~ you are really clever and clever." Sun Yixi said.

Can this be calculated? Yun Shili is not a Taoist, he is a spy... Obviously he relies on "listening".

Just before Sun Yixie went downstairs, he was chatting with Yun Shili in this room. Suddenly he heard someone shouting "The prefect is here" outside. Sun Yixie turned around and jumped out of the window. After going down, Yun Shili listened to everything he said to Lu Wen remotely using ear skills. Could you not know?

"Hey, let me tell you, I've eaten half of my meal here, so you let me go, don't you care?" Yun Shili continued.

"Ha!" Sun Yixie laughed dryly, "Master Yun, you just said that we are friends."

"Yes." Yun Shili said, "I make you a friend."

"You asked me to prepare the best room and the best food and drinks for you, friend. I've taken care of everything, and I didn't care about your money, right?" Sun Yixie asked again.

"Yes." Yun Shili nodded, picked up the wine glass and took another sip.

"My friend, I have something to ask for your help now. What's wrong with you moving a little bit?" Sun Yixie said.

"Heh..." Yun Shili smiled. He did not reply to Sun Yixie's question. Instead, he turned away, raised his head and said to the people at the door, "Is that Mr. Lu outside the door?" "Come here."

"How dare you!" Before he could finish his words, an attendant next to Mr. Lu shouted angrily, "Who do you think you are? "Drink?"

This guy has a really loud voice. He was the one who yelled "The prefect is here" before. Now when he drinks like this, the sound can be heard throughout the corridor. So after hearing this, many guests in other private rooms also opened the door and came out to see what happened.

"Hey~ don't yell." Lu Wen, on the other hand, remained calm and waved his hand to stop the attendant.

After all, Mr. Lu is a man who has seen the wind and waves. Although he does not recognize Yun Shili, he can tell from his demeanor that he is not taking it easy.

"I am Lu Wen, the prefect of Hangzhou." After a breath, Lu Wen rushed to Yun Shili in the room and said, "But I don't know who you are? Where do you find your job?" /p>

When he said this, he still had a proud look on his face and stood with his hands behind his back. He did not salute, because he judged that even if the other party was an official, he would not be a big official - Da He basically knew all the officials, and there really wasn't anyone named Yun.

Yun Shili also understood the other person's mentality, so he smiled and replied: "I'm Yun Shili. I can't talk about 'high employment'. I'm just a member of a hundred households in Jinyiwei."

When he said his full name, Lu Wen had already realized who he was, so when he mentioned the word "Jin" for Jin Yiwei, Master Lu was already kneeling forward and sliding on arrived in front of him.

"Lord Lu Wen, please kowtow to Lord Yun!" Lord Lu kowtowed without saying a word.

Actually, his reasoning just now was correct. "Hundred Households" is really not a high-ranking official. Lu Wen might not be so scared if it were another Baihu of Jin Yiwei, but Yun Shili was different. His official title is not important to him. He is one of the four great masters of the imperial court who have been personally conferred by the emperor. He is given a flying fish suit and embroidered spring knife. It is "easy to do things" when he is away from home. The actual power and official position of such a person are two different things.

"Ha..." Yun Shili looked at the back of Lu Wen's head and just sneered, "You blame me too... I was afraid of causing trouble to Yi Xie, so I changed into casual clothes and came here. Who knew something like this would happen?" He looked at Sun Yixie again, "You are the same, Yixie. Just say, "Yun Shili is eating inside," and that's the end of it. What do you think Mr. Lu is afraid of? That’s it.”

“Get out!” How could Sun Yixie, an expert in arching fire, not hear what he said?You told me yourself that you asked me not to spread the news that you were here, and now you blame me for not telling you? Pooh! If you had just stopped saying a few words and just changed rooms, would it have happened like this? "

"Hahahaha..." Yun Shili also laughed. He shook his head and glanced at Lu Wen at his feet with the corner of his eyes. "Master Lu, you heard it all. You still have to blame me for everything, so don't hold grudges. ”

“How dare you lower your rank!” Lu Wen didn't even dare to raise his head, "I'm a lowly official who can't see Mount Tai. If I have offended Mr. Yun, I hope you will not remember the faults of villains..."

"Okay, okay." ..." Yun Shili didn't want to listen anymore because it was all nonsense, "Get up. "

"Yes. "Lu Wen got up, but he still lowered his head and bent his waist, not daring to look at Yun Shili.

Ladies and gentlemen, please don't think that his reaction is overreacting - Manchao Everyone in the civil and military circles knows that Yun Shili is the one person in "Feng Yun Shui Yue" who is not easy to mess with.

The other four people: Feng Manlou is in the army and doesn't follow the court very much. Dealing with people; Yue Youque is "the best catcher in the world", mainly responsible for catching thieves; although Shui Hanyi is also a Jinyi guard, he is more inclined to crack down on organized criminal activities; only this Yun Shili... is a standard He is a special agent, and he likes to deal with officials in the government, not for any other reason than because he is rich in dealing with corrupt officials...

Is Lu Wen a corrupt official? < /p>

That’s what I say...it can be true.

It is very, very difficult, almost impossible, to find an official who is not corrupt at all. Some unreasonable regulations and systems at that time have something to do with it, so I won’t go into details. Anyway, you just remember that at that time, if an official only received a salary and no gray income at all, then he didn’t want to ask for a master. , it would be great if the whole family could not starve to death.

The people of Dashu are also very tolerant. It is not that they cannot tolerate corrupt officials, they cannot tolerate "political incompetence and greed for money." To put it more bluntly: as long as you make the people live a comfortable life and don’t do anything too outrageous and unethical, no one will care how much you are greedy.

Yun Shili. , is a person who has the power to absolve you of such a crime.

If he really wants to mess with you, he will just chat with you casually, and then pick out a few faulty sentences from your words and say "little." After copying the "book", I will send you to prison... So can you still survive? Not only will you not survive, your whole family will be destroyed, and all your property will be confiscated.

How could Lu Wen not be afraid of such a person?

But when Mr. Lu realized that Sun Yixie was actually Yun Shili’s friend, and the two of them were so "invisible" in their conversation, they reunited. He had heard in the past that "Sun Yixie is related to Jin Yiwei"Rumor has it... Mr. Lu's spine went cold after that.

He wanted to slap himself hard: there was a great opportunity to curry favor with Sun Yixie, but he didn't take advantage of it and almost fell out with him. It was really scary to think about it.

"Master Lu was just transferred to Hangzhou recently, right?" A few seconds later, Yun Shili asked again.

Lu Wen was not surprised at all that he knew when Lu Wen would be transferred.

But Master Lu still seemed to be walking on thin ice when he replied: "Exactly, I just arrived a few days ago, so I didn't know that Mr. Sun was your friend..."

" It doesn't matter." Yun Shili knew what he wanted to say, so he interrupted without waiting for more explanation, "Master Lu is a knowledgeable person. As long as you can understand what to do in the future... that's fine." /p>

Cold sweat suddenly flowed from Lu Wen's temples, and he quickly cupped his hands and said: "I understand, I understand..."

"That's okay, let's go out." Yun Shili had been satisfied He replied, so he waved his hand to the other party, said it casually, and continued to eat with his head down.

When Lu Wen respectfully left the room, his master and Hu Captou were still frozen there, while his loud-voiced attendant was slumped on the ground, his body covered with blood. Shivering.

"Master Lu, please stay." Sun Yixie also quickly followed out, still calmly and asked with a smile, "Since Master Yun refuses to move, otherwise I will come back." Can we arrange another room for you?"

"No...no need." Lu Wen was sweating profusely, and his tone when he spoke to Sun Yixie was completely different from before. He became very polite and said, "Xian... er... Mr. Sun, you must be very busy today for your grand opening. Lu's original intention was just to congratulate you, but now my intention has been sent. I don't think... "I'm sorry."

"Huh?" At this moment, Sun Yixie pretended to be confused, "That's it...oh...well, I won't send you away..." He paused and then suddenly said, "Oh, by the way, your gift...just give it to Mr. ."

Lu Wen's face turned green when he heard this. He came here to show off his power. He didn't bring any congratulatory gifts, but he just said "Come here to congratulate." , now you can’t say I came empty-handed, right?

He had no choice but to bite the bullet and reply: "Oh... that... my gift... is like this... my gift... it is a rare treasure! Yes, it is a rare thing. Jane! There are many people here, so it’s not convenient to bring it here, so I plan to send someone to Mr. Sun’s house soon.”

“Really?” Sun Yixie looked generous. With a generous look, he responded boldly, "Okay! Thank you for your trouble, sir."

"Haha... It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter, it should, it should..." Lu Wen's face He forced a smile, but his heart felt like he had eaten shit.General feeling.

From that day on, the words "West Lake Elegant Seat" became his psychological shadow, and he never came again until the end of his term.

As for his "congratulatory gift", because he had temporarily suppressed the excuse of "rare and rare treasures", he could only deal with it after returning.

But little did he know that the gift he gave later would cause Sun Yixie to suffer a disaster...