Fantasy: Starting out as a gigolo, born a Confucian sage

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When Chu Pingshan arrived at Tiansheng Restaurant, what he saw was half a street full of horse-drawn carriages and many attendants of dignitaries.

He glanced at it and recognized the family crests on the carriages. They were all dignitaries!

Even many high-level officials from Dingzhou came.

"As expected of a second-grade official, and a first-level imperial official, this air is acceptable."

Chu Pingshan glanced at it with envy, then stepped forward.

An attendant from the Zhongshan Pei family had been waiting here to guide him all the way to the backyard.

"You shouldn't have come."

A calm voice sounded, and Chu Pingshan turned his head and saw that it was Tan Qingzhi, the Dingzhou soldier.

Chu Pingshan snorted coldly, "Need you to teach me how to do things?"

After that, he ignored this old enemy and turned around to leave. Tan Qingzhi sneered and shook his head.

The two of them walked towards the backyard at the same time. On the way, Tan Qingzhi said something.

"Although Lord Pei Mao organized this banquet, it was actually Chief Ma who was in charge."

"Be careful yourself."

The corners of Chu Pingshan's mouth twitched and his eyes were disdainful. He wanted to say something to him, but in the end he nodded.

When we came to the backyard, there were already many local officials and dignitaries here, who knew each other well and greeted each other.

"The governor has arrived."

A long shout came from outside, and then, Eunuch Ma walked in surrounded by a group of people.

"I've met the prefect."

Everyone saluted.

Taishou Ma nodded slightly in return, then his eyes swept across the crowd and landed on Chu Pingshan.

"This time Lord Pei Mao came to Zhongshan County and summoned the local squires to pay his respects. Is Marquis Shouting... also included in the invitation?"

Governor Ma's face was full of doubts, "The Marquis of Chu has been idle at home for a long time. Isn't there a mistake in this list?"

"Zhao Juncheng, what's going on? All kinds of cats and dogs are allowed in. Are there any rules?"

Taishou Ma turned around and glared angrily at Zhao Juncheng beside him, looking like he was about to get angry.

He didn't talk to Chu Pingshan during the whole process, but it was clear that he was targeting him both inside and outside of his words.

Chu Pingshan's face darkened, but he still forced a smile and waited quietly.

Zhao Juncheng was Taishou Ma's dog. He heard the sound of the string and knew its elegant meaning, so he quickly said: "Forgive me, Taishou, I will go and check right away..."

"Go ahead and do it quickly."

Taishou Ma said, turned around and walked towards the table at the front, passing by everyone.

Especially when passing by Chu Pingshan, there was no expression on his face, but everyone could smell the smell of gunpowder.

After a while, Zhao Juncheng came over and said, "Master Taishou, I just confirmed that Marquis Shouting is indeed invited."

During the report, Zhao Juncheng's voice was not quiet, and when he mentioned the word "Ting Hou", he deliberately emphasized it.

Everyone was silent because they knew very well that this was Taishou Ma's revenge on Hou Tinghou.

They don't want to get involved.

Chu Pingshan was sitting on the side with an expressionless expression, but at this time, Governor Ma stepped forward cheerfully.

"Master Hou, I'm offended, but you can't blame me. This was not my intention."

"Just because Mr. Pei came to Zhongshan County, it is of great importance, and I have to worry about every detail."

"This is also because I am worried that Mr. Hou has been living in seclusion for a long time. If he bumps into Mr. Pei, everyone will be unhappy."

Chu Pingshan chuckled, "Yes, I understand."

"It's good that Mr. Marquis understands." Ma Taishou continued: "By the way, this place is arranged for the distinguished guests from Mr. Pei's side."

"I still need to trouble Mr. Hou to make a seat. It's quieter over there. Do you think you want to sit there?"

Governor Ma pointed to the corner. Chu Pingshan's expression became more serious and he clenched his fists.

Tan Qingzhi on the side quickly grabbed his arm and whispered: "Don't mess around."

Chu Pingshan took a deep breath, shook off his hand, stood up and walked aside, drinking alone.

Taishou Ma chuckled and immediately began to greet other guests.

However, when everyone saw this scene, they already had some considerations in their hearts.

Originally, they had a good relationship with Chu Pingshan. After all, they were both local dignitaries and had a lot of cooperation.

Even if Chu Pingshan withdraws from officialdom, everyone will still be able to live up to his reputation.

But now with Governor Ma's almost obvious target, everyone's minds became more active.

It seems that from now on, I have to keep a distance from Chu Pingshan, so as not to offend the powerful Governor Ma.

After all, everyone still knows the importance of the real governor and the virtual marquis...

Originally, there were many people greeting Chu Pingshan, but now they all shunned them like snakes and scorpions.

No one even sat at his table, only Tan Qingzhi walked over with a mocking look on his face.

"Are you here to see my joke?" Chu Pingshan snorted coldly, "Get out of here if you have nothing to do. Don't be an eyesore here."

"Hey, Lord Marquis is still so angry." Tan Qingzhi mocked with a smile, and then his expression changed.

"With your bad temper, it's no wonder you can't survive in the officialdom. You'll be like this for the rest of your life."

"I'm happy, can you take care of it?"

"It's your business how you want to die. Of course I can't control it, but don't let Yue'e suffer with you."

"Is there something fucking wrong with you?" Chu Pingshan narrowed his eyes slightly, "That's my wife, is it your turn to worry about her?"

"That's my junior sister too." Tan Qingzhi argued, "If you can't protect him, it's up to me."

"Tan Qingzhi!" Chu Pingshan slammed the table and stood up, his face extremely angry, but at this moment, there was a commotion outside.

Then, a doorman shouted loudly, "Mr. Pei, the left chancellor of the Shangshu, is here!"

As the host, Ma Taishou hurriedly stood up, and other high-ranking officials around him also stepped forward one by one.

"Zhongshan Taishou Ma Lu pays homage to Mr. Pei."

"Yanqing Taishou..."

"Guangping Taishou..."

The Taishou led the way, and then the other county magistrates, captains, and local gentry all saluted.

"Ma Taishou, is the banquet arranged?" A senior official in a red robe beside Pei Mao asked.

This is Gao Gan, the governor of Dingzhou, who is in charge of the civil and military officials of the entire Dingzhou, and a proper frontier official.

Although he is of the same rank as Pei Mao, as a local official, he dares not compare with the officials in Beijing if he does not want to rebel.

So they are also very polite in their conversations.

Ma Taishou quickly pointed to the back, "It has been prepared for a long time, everything is ready, only the east wind from the two adults is missing."

"Then Lord Pei, please come in!" Gao Gan looked at Pei Mao beside him and took the initiative to invite him.

Everyone came to the main table in the front, Pei Mao sat at the main seat, Gao Gan was on the left, and the host Ma Taishou accompanied him on the right.

Gao Gan introduced local officials and gentry to Pei Mao, and everyone was naturally very enthusiastic, but Pei Mao was lukewarm.

Although there was no impoliteness, it was obvious that he did not take them seriously.

Everyone saw it, but they did not dare to be angry or say anything, and even secretly sighed in their hearts, this is the official in the capital.

Even the governor is not good enough in front of him...

After Pei Mao and other high-ranking officials finished introducing, he nodded slightly, "They are all talented people in Hebei, and the future pillars of talent."

After a symbolic compliment, Pei Mao immediately glanced at everyone, "By the way, has Shou Ting Hou Chu Pingshan been here?"