Zhao Ningxiu closed the shop early and asked Aunt Liu to keep serving food to Xu Xian and Feng Dao. After Feng Dao was full of wine and food, the table was filled.

In the evening, Feng Dao stood up and took a piece of silver and slapped it on the table to pay. Zhao Ningxiu refused and said, "This meal is for me to wash away my humble husband. The grand master will sit with me and teach me how to dare to accept your money."

"

Feng Dao smiled and stuffed the money back into his sleeve, pointed at her and said, "She is a good girl. It is a blessing to have a good wife like you!"

"Your Majesty, I'm so impressed. I'll go to the carriage shop nearby and call you a carriage to take you back to your home."

The two helped Feng Dao get into the carriage, and asked the coachman to take good care of him. They returned to the shop and asked Xiao Can and Aunt Liu to come out for dinner.

Aunt Liu came out with a jar and said, "It's time for my man to go home. Bring him some leftovers to drink with, so that we won't disturb your couple's reunion."

After sending Aunt Liu away, someone came up and knocked on the door, "Shopkeeper, open the door quickly! There's a business coming!"

Hearing this, Zhao Ningxiu couldn't help but show anger on her face. She opened the door and angrily said, "Second brother has returned from the war. Why don't you go home to be with your parents and sister-in-law? He is worse than the heartless Gu family in my family!"

The person who came was not none other than Zhao Kuangyin. His round face was flushed, and he was already in a state of drunkenness. Behind him was a group of people who looked similar.

"Second brother is here to drink with your heartless man!" Zhao Kuangyin entered the room and took a quick look, then went straight to Xu Xian who was sitting in the corner, "Brothers, come quickly, my sister-in-law has prepared wine and food waiting for you.

What about us?"

A group of drunkards came into the room cheering and took their seats without being greeted. Xu Xian took a quick look and saw that they were all strangers. Most of them were from the front office.

"Are you going to drink flower wine? Why didn't you call me? Now that you've finished drinking, come to my place to enjoy the autumn breeze."

Zhao Kuangyin patted his chest and said: "The conscience of heaven and earth, I asked Brother Han to find you at the first time. Who would have thought that you had already left the palace and went home to play with women, so you can't rely on me!"

Zhao Ning's face turned red and she gritted her teeth angrily, "Second brother, don't talk nonsense!"

"You are both husband and wife, there is nothing to be ashamed of!"

Xu Xian asked: "You all go out to drink together. What good has happened to you?"

Han Chongyun said: "It's time to drink and celebrate after returning from the expedition, not to mention the good news of getting promoted and making a fortune. I heard from Boss Mu that the Ministry of Civil Affairs has already drafted a list of rewards and sent them to the emperor, waiting for His Majesty's approval. Guess what?

, which one among us rises the highest."

"It's not me anyway!"

On his way back to the court, Chai Rong said to him personally: "I know your loyalty!"

Such kind words are specially designed to deceive honest people. Chai Rong has no plans to promote him. Xu Xian really has no more tangible achievements in this battle except that he followed Chai Rong and rushed out the second time.

Although the overall strength of Xiaodi Squadron 4 is relatively weak, perhaps not as good as the first battalion under Han Chongyun, everyone in Xiaodi Squadron knows that the official positions are not low. Now the seats in the company and Yuhou's seats in front of the palace are vacant, except for those who do nothing.

Although there are people on the same level as Zheng Renjie, only Zhang Yongde has a higher official position than him. He is only 20 years old and has no background and qualifications. It is really difficult for him to be promoted.

In the Battle of Gaoping, the one who made the greatest contribution among these people was Zhao Kuangyin. After Chai Rong rode out alone, Zhao Kuangyin led his men to attack Zhang Yuanhui's troops who had an absolute advantage, and personally sent Zhang Yuanhui, who accidentally fell off his horse, to the west.

, is definitely the most eye-catching achievement.

"There's no need to guess, whoever is the drunkest among you should have the least money in the wallet." Xu Xian patted the empty wallet on Zhao Kuangyin's waist, "It seems like it's my brother-in-law.

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"That's right! Brother Yuen Long is about to be appointed as Marquis Yu, the governor of the palace. I want him to treat me to a drink of flower wine today."

As expected, Chai Rong transferred Zhao Kuangyin back to his side. He probably understood that his previous idea was wrong. People have to be divided into groups of people close to each other. What difference does an army composed of people make?

"Have you heard, madam? Your second brother has already climbed on top of your father-in-law, why don't you serve wine and food quickly!"

"What's the use of being promoted? You don't take money from home. Aunt Liu is gone and there's nothing to eat. You can just drink whatever you want!"

After Zhao Ningxiu finished speaking, she pulled the little silkworm and left. Seeing that Zhao Ningxiu had gone far, Zhao Kuangyin cursed and said: "This girl of mine just doesn't know anything. I know you are her husband, so you have to take good care of her."

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He stood up and took out a large jar of wine from behind the counter, "Let's drink as much as we want. Finally, we still have some conscience. Brothers, please remove the wine glasses. Let's change to larger bowls."

The black pottery bowls were filled one by one with the oily and clear rice wine. Everyone picked it up and drank it all in just one gulp, smacking their lips with enjoyment on their faces.

Li Jixun stuck out his tongue and licked his lips and said, "This is a good wine, not something that can be compared with those rice soups."

"No, my jar of five-year-old wine costs five guan. It's my brother-in-law who knows how to choose. I use my good stuff as a favor to myself."

Han Chongyun stretched out his hand and hooked Xu Xian's neck, "Hehe... we will never drink for nothing, and we all share the same sentiments as Zhixian."

Wang Shenqi patted the table and said, "I'd say this is a good meal. Everyone knew that last time he was promoted to Class 4, he only wanted to have a party with his brothers and didn't invite us. After all, he couldn't bear to pay for a meal."

, still doesn’t like us.”

"That's right! Zhixian seldom interacts with us, but he looks down on us!"

"We have a life-long friendship with Yuen Long. You are Yuen Long's sister-in-law, and by rights, you are my brother. You are clearly looking down upon us by avoiding us."

…

Wang Shenqi opened the door, and a group of mad dogs came up to bite him.

"Brothers, you have wronged me. I would like to invite you, but I'm afraid you won't dare to come because you don't care about Li Chongjin's face!"

"Zhixian is looking down on people. In the past, we were not afraid of him when he was in front of the palace. Now that he is in command of the guards, horse and infantry troops, we are even less afraid of him."

Shi Shouxin waved his hand and said: "Okay, okay, you guys just see that Zhixian is young and loyal and easy to bully, don't you just want to come to Changle Building to eat and drink?"

"What did Brother Shouxin (Note 1) say? What's wrong with having a meal at home? Zhixian, do you think so or not?"

"That's right, Zhixian is not someone who is easy to bully. He killed Wang Yin and still dared to stroke Fu Yanqing's tiger beard. Who knows if I get into trouble someday, and I need Zhixian to help me out."

Zhao Kuangyin said: "It goes without saying that my sister-in-law is by no means a stingy person. Speaking of which, none of us have prominent family backgrounds. Now that we can hold an official position, we have won the favor of the late emperor and His Majesty.

But when you meet a big shot like Zhixian, you will inevitably be humiliated by others. We, as brothers, share the same loyalty and we should help each other so that we can live our lives in this troubled world."

"Brother Yuen Long said it well, because of what you said, I should have another bowl!"

As soon as everyone picked up the wine bowls, they heard someone say: "Wait a minute, brother Yuen Long is right, but he is afraid that people will be alienated from each other and will not treat us as their brothers, so he will betray his trust at the critical moment. Since I am sincere, I will

Why don't people become righteous brothers, swear an oath with blood, and let God prove it!"

Note: Shi Shouxin's nickname is Shouxin. At this time, there seemed to be many people named after him. For example, Li Chongjin's nickname was also called Chongjin.
Chapter completed!