Happy Little Scholar

"That seems to be Mr. Cui over there?" Cui Yanxin is from the Prince of Shu's Mansion. His actions generally represent the attitude of the Prince of Shu. Seeing his angry expression, everyone around him cast curious glances.

"Master Cui seems to be very angry. I wonder what happened just now?"

"I don't know, but that person looks a bit strange. I have never seen him before, and he is actually qualified to attend the banquet invited by His Highness."

"It seems that he may have had some trouble with Cui Yanxin, but they met here. I can only blame him for his bad luck."

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The King of Shu had a wide range of friends, whether they were high-ranking officials or disciples from humble families. As long as the person had a certain quality that caught His Highness's eye, he could become a guest of the palace.

However, guests are still classified as high and low, and having the qualification to participate in the banquet does not mean how much His Highness values ​​him. At least, this young man who had offended Cui Yanxin unfortunately hit the tip of a knife this time.

While listening to the young man's spitting description of how disrespectful Li Yi was to His Highness the King of Shu, Cui Yanxin's mood gradually calmed down.

It was only because he had too much resentment against him that he was so excited just now, but he knew very well that this was the Shu Palace, and even if he was someone close to His Highness, he couldn't do things without any scruples.

If Li Yi is really a valued guest of His Highness the King of Shu, he will naturally not be allowed to do anything to dissatisfy His Highness, although this may be very small.

The scholar at the table next to Li Yi said with a righteous face: "What kind of status is His Highness, how can he be insulted? In my opinion, such a person is not worthy of sitting here with you."

This location is considered a remote place in the palace, and it naturally accommodates less important guests. At this moment, after hearing the scholar's description, they only felt that this young man was too pedantic. Even visiting a brothel was not a good idea for them. Elegance and charm are just a few dancing girls wearing scantily clad clothes, so what do they count?

However, there were a few people who were rather disdainful of this scholar's performance.

He was just a typical villain who wanted to flatter himself and gain His Highness's attention. He was even worse than the young man who spoke without hesitation.

Before Cui Yanxin could speak, a steward beside him frowned and said, "The Prince of Shu's Mansion does not welcome people who are disrespectful to His Highness. You should leave on your own before His Highness knows about this."

Cui Yanxin raised his eyebrows but did not stop him.

According to His Royal Highness the King of Shu's temperament, he would definitely not get angry because of a few rude words. The most he could do would be to drive him out. The result would be the same on both sides, so there was no point in him intervening.

After all, he only stayed with His Highness for a short period of time. If he did too much, he would be dissatisfied with His Highness.

However, he already knew that the other party was in Kyoto, and the grudges between the two would be settled later.

The fact that things developed like this was obviously beyond Liu Ruyi's expectation. Li Yi's words just now used to distract her and change the topic were misinterpreted by the other party like this.

She didn't know what Li Yi was thinking, but he had just said that the identity of the King of Shu was very unusual. He was the future emperor of Jingguo, and he was someone who could not be offended.

If he had a good relationship with the King of Shu, it would be of indescribable benefit to him in the future. Otherwise, with his lazy temperament, how could he come to such a banquet?

Liu Ruyi frowned slightly, wanting to stand up and explain a few words. This was an extremely rare thing for her. If she had been the only one to encounter something like this, she would have left angrily long ago.

At this moment, Li Yi stood up, patted her shoulder and said, "Let's go."

His tone was very calm, and there was no expression of annoyance or indignation on his face. He seemed to be doing something completely normal.

Liu Ruyi looked at him, then looked around coldly, and followed him outside.

"If I had known this, why did I do it in the first place?"

"Misfortune comes from the mouth. In a place like this, you still have to be careful when speaking."

"That woman is a rare beauty. It would be a pity if we could get to know her."

The guests at the nearby tables shook their heads and talked for a while, but they didn't take it too seriously. They just thought that this was the Shu Palace after all, and they had to be careful what they said. If they were kicked out like him, that would be What a shame.

If something like this happened, if word spreads tomorrow, it will be difficult for that young man to hold his head high in the capital in the future.

This was just a small episode, and it did not spread to more places. Everyone's attention quickly shifted to other places. The young scholar had a look of excitement on his face, feeling that he had done something great. The only regret about the matter is that the man actually left like this. Wouldn't it be nice if he could just say a few words of defense and refuse to admit it, but finally alarmed His Highness the King of Shu?

Cui Yanxin looked in the direction outside the door with a sneer on his lips.

It was just a shame for him once, and it was far less than the shame he had brought to himself. The days were long, and he didn't mind settling the account slowly.

This remote corner near the gate would naturally not be taken seriously by the King of Shu, nor would it be taken seriously by the really big shots. The higher the position, the more respected the status, and it was also the focus of everyone's attention.

"How is my husband lately?" During a banquet somewhere, King Li Xian of Shu asked a young man of similar age next to him with a smile.

The young man smiled and said, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry for you. Grandpa has always been physically strong."

King Shu said: "Duke Chen has made great contributions to our Jing State. With the blessing of the country, he will surely live longer."

There was not much courtesy between the young man and the King of Shu. The Chen family has always stood on the side of the King of Shu. The two have known each other since childhood. Looking at the other person opposite, he said: "I only found out today that Chengyu has also come to Kyoto. Why didn't you notify me before?"

Cui Chengyu smiled and said: "I just arrived the day before yesterday. I have been busy with other affairs these two days and I don't even have time to visit the palace."

After that, he raised the wine glass in front of him and said: "I will punish myself with a glass first."

"One glass is not enough, at least three glasses!" Another laugh came from the side, filling Cui Chengyu's glass again.

"After so many years, Qin Yu, your bad habits still haven't changed." Cui Chengyu glanced at the man, shook his head, and drank the wine in the glass again.

The four people were quite casual while laughing and talking, but the people at the tables around them were not so relaxed.

There was no other reason, because except for His Royal Highness the King of Shu, the identities of the other three people were also very unusual.

Chen Lijun, the eldest grandson of Duke Chen, Cui Chengyu, the eldest grandson of the wealthy Cui family, and Qin Yu, the only male descendant of Duke Qin's family, any one of their families is so powerful that the whole Kyoto would shake if they stomped their feet.