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Chapter 60

Early the next morning, Chen Chou put on his best cotton robe, brought a letter bag entrusted by Ping Ping, and went to the capital.

He was lucky enough to get a mule cart to transport vegetables to the capital. He arrived at the east city of Beijing before noon. He reached the gate of Lan Mansion. Before he could get close to the gate, two servants came to stop him: "Who dares to disturb the residence of the Minister of Rites?"

Chen Chong hurriedly bowed and said, "The young actor Chen Chong is Zhang Ping's friend. He was entrusted by Zhang Ping to see Lord Lan, and there was a letter submitted." He presented a famous post with both hands.

The servant waved his hand: "Du, gougu! What a thing! This is not where people like you come! Get out of here!"

Chen Chou held back his anger and smiled aggrievedly, took out some money from his sleeve, pressed it under the famous post, and offered it again: "Xiaosheng..."

The servant waved his hand and staggered: "Get out!"

If it weren't for the fact that Mr. Lan had helped Zhang Ping repeatedly and was also kind to him, Chen Chou would almost curse the dog official and bully people too much. At this time, a man with a doorman looked like a doorman at the gate came over and squinted his eyes at Chen Chou: "What, you just said Zhang Ping? Which one, which one?"

Chen Chou said: "It is Zhang Ping, whom you, Mr. Lan, knows, and has been in your palace. He is now a Jinshi. He is now an official in Yiping County."

The man's eyes flashed. Chen Chou found that there was a chance and then said, "I am his friend, and he asked me to transfer some things to Lord Lan."

The man rubbed his hands and grinned, "Oh, I feel respectful. It's the end of the year, and some people who are not irrelevant often come to our doors to slap. You must be more alert. Don't be surprised by your son, do you have famous posts?"

Chen Chou sent the famous post, but the money was still underneath. Lan Jue's concierge did not like these bronze boys, but because Zhang Ping was the one who Lan Jue values, he took it with him, and smiled with a smile: "Where is the young master staying? My master will have to come back in the evening."

Chen Chou paused and said, "Hongchang Inn."

Hongchang Inn is a large inn closest to Lan Shilang's Mansion. It is quite expensive. Chen Chou said this because he was afraid that Zhang Ping would lose his share. But he was short of money now. Even if he had the cheapest tea in the lobby on the first floor of Hongchang Inn, he felt so painful. So he came up with a clever idea. He left the door of Lan Shilang's Mansion and walked around the road that the Ministry of Rites had to pass. It was dark and the road was clear on the side of the road. It was Lan Shilang's mansion. Chen Chou quickly ran to Hongchang Inn and then wandered around the gate of Hongchang Inn.

Today was a sunny day, but it was colder than yesterday's snow and it was even colder. Chen Chou had a fight with his teeth and bought a hot bun. He was holding his hands while waiting. He was reluctant to bite the buns because of the warmth. He just ate them and choked and burped twice. While walking around to keep warm, he was worried about Li Wan at home. I wonder if she was anxious.

Until midnight, Chen Chou almost turned into a stick, and he didn't see anyone from the Minister's Mansion coming to the inn to call someone. He gritted his teeth until the third day of the day, and almost leaned against the corner of the wall to fall asleep. He pinched his thigh and recited silently, don't sleep, don't sleep, you'll be finished after sleeping.

Seeing that it was almost the fourth update, the people from the Minister of the Lan family would never be able to come at this time. Chen Chou had just entered an alley and found a small restaurant that opened all night long. He ordered a pot of hot wine and a bowl of noodle soup to warm up the vitality.

In the morning, he went to the front of the Lan Shilang Mansion again. This time he changed several servants and drove them away without any shame. Fortunately, one servant also knew Zhang Ping. Finally, after hearing Chen Chou's words, he said, "If you read the famous post and want to find you, you will definitely send someone to call you, so wait."

Chen Chou was so angry that he was so angry that when would it be? Thinking of Li Wan at home who saw that he had not returned all night, he was even more heart-wrenching.

I wanted to go home, but hesitated. I still gritted my teeth and continued to wander around the city.

It was all the time again. Chen Chongman was opposite Hongchang Inn. When Seser was about to enter the update, he finally saw a carriage that looked like the Lan Shilang Mansion. Several people dressed in servants walked into the inn. Chen Chong quickly followed and heard one of them say, "Is there a guest named Chen staying here?"

Chen Chou quickly rushed to the front, pretended to hear it accidentally, stopped and bowed sideways: "I'm going to Chen Chou, how many of them are..."

The leader was yesterday's concierge and grinned: "Ah, Mr. Chen, our master asked the young master to talk to the young master's mansion."

Chen Chou got on the carriage and arrived at the Lan Shilang Mansion. The carriage reached the back corner gate. The doorman and the guard at the door spoke a few words. The carriage entered the door and reached the courtyard. Chen Chou got off the car, but another man dressed as a servant and two maids carrying lanterns were led through the layers of courtyards and up the winding corridors.

It was winter, but Chen Chou smelled the fragrant fragrance of flowers. After walking for a long time, he entered a elegant hall and was filled with warmth. Chen Chou's nose suddenly flowed down with a tube of clear water. He quickly pretended to cough and wiped it away without leaving any trace.

The servant was waiting here and left on his own. There were various exquisite snacks and fresh fruits on the table. Chen Chong's stomach rumbling, and he looked at his nose and his nose in the bright lights, calmly still.

After a while, another servant entered the hall: "Mr. Chen, I have been waiting for a long time, please." He led Chen Chou out of this hall, and the maids who brought the lantern to guide the way also changed, and turned into four. After walking for a while, he entered another hall. The servant said: "Mr. Chen, please pause for a while." He retreated.

After a while, another servant came in. Compared to the two in front of him, they looked more elegant and dressed more decently: "Young Master Chen has been waiting for a long time." He led Chen Cho out of the hall. Outside the door, there were six beautiful maids carrying lanterns, all of whom were blessed, and led Chen Cho to continue walking inward.

Chen Chou couldn't help but think in his heart, how much money did Mr. Lan get? How big should this mansion be? How much does it cost to raise these servants alone!

Finally, he arrived in front of another hall again, and the servant flashed in: "Master, Mr. Chen is here."

Chen Chou breathed a sigh of relief and finally no longer had to run away.

After entering the hall, the person on the front seat was Lan Jue, wearing agarwood brocade robe, looking at Chen Chou with a smile: "Sorry, I'm waiting for a long time, but a guest was just here, which was delayed for a while."

Somehow, Chen Chou was full of grievances and complaints, and he was completely useless.

Forget it, what kind of official is he who can meet you, the ordinary people, and what else can he do?

Chen Chong immediately saluted and greeted him first, then explained his purpose, took out Zhang Ping's letter and presented the bag.

The accompanying servant took the letter from Chen Chou. Lan Jue raised his hand slightly and signaled to deliver it to the screen first. Then he smiled and said to Chen Chou: "Are you living in the capital now?"

Chen Chou said: "I rented a small courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing. The capital is too expensive. And living in a quiet place can make you calm down and study."

Lan Jue said: "I also lived in the suburbs of Beijing in the past. The air is better than that in Beijing, and it is indeed quieter."

After chatting for a few more words, Chen Chou got up and left. The servant led him out and sent him to a moon gate. Another servant picked him up and led Chen Chou out. He went to another servant in front of another gate. He was the one who came to pick up Chen Chou and led Chen Chou through the corridor of the courtyard and to the carriage.

Chen Tiao hurriedly said, "No need to send me off, I just need to walk out by myself."

The servant smiled and said, "Young Master, don't be polite. You are a distinguished guest. If the young people are neglected, the master will definitely punish you."

Chen Chou thought to himself, why am I still treated as a distinguished guest like this? So he got on the carriage.

Lan Jue ordered people to deliver the letters and things brought by Chen Chou to the study room and disassemble them under the lamp.

The letter is written by Zhang Ping's rigid handwriting—

"Students are in Yiping for several months and often remember the teachings of adults. When winter is cold, please take care of your health..."

Lan Jue couldn't help but smile and said, "This Zhang Ping has learned to do something."

Looking at the things I sent, it turned out to be a box of crispy, including six kinds, including chestnuts, pine nuts, etc.

The servant said, "Master, it has been tested and is not poisonous."

Lan Jue said: "How can the things Zhang Ping sends are poisonous?"

The servant bowed: "I'm afraid there are some on the way..."

Lan Jue smiled and said, "Don't be too stolen, it's like I've done so many bad things." He took a piece of crispy and put it into his mouth.

The carriage stopped in front of the Hongchang Inn. As soon as he got off the car, several young men from the inn beat Chen Chong and said, "Young Master is back." "Young Master, please~~"

The servant said to Chen Chou: "I won't disturb the young master's rest, I will take my leave first."

Chen Chou bowed to him and walked into the inn. He was thinking that when these people left, he would find an excuse to sneak out of the inn. However, the inn boy bowed to him and said, "Do you want to take a bath first, or use a seat first?"

Chen Chou was confused: "I have never booked a room in your store, is it..."

The young man said, "Justice Lan's mansion has just arrived and ordered that the guest room has been arranged for the young master. Mr. Chen, please follow the young master upstairs."

Chen Chou followed the guy upstairs in a daze. The two guys opened the door of Tianzi No. 1 and invited Chen Chou into it. The felt paved with flowers, the green curtains and green screens were full of luxury. Chen Chou only felt sweating out of his pores.

The inn first delivered a large bucket of hot water, served Chen Chou to bathe, put on a brand new robe, and then placed the table outside, serving the delicacies like flowing water. He also asked Chen Chou if he wanted the singer to cheer him up. Chen Chou quickly declined, and at night, he stood on the big bed with his round belly, but he couldn't sleep. The next morning, he finished drinking the porridge with dozens of pasta ordering dishes. As soon as he left the door, he saw several servants saluting him outside the door and putting him on a carriage.

Chen Chong got off the car at the door of his house and found that the car was followed by a car. Several servants got out of it and carried a bunch of boxes and sent it to Chen Chong's house. Chen Chong quickly stopped him. The servant in charge said, "My elder is very grateful to the young master. If nothing is done, I hope that the young master will not dislike my elder master's little intention."

After saying this, Chen Chou was not easy to refuse. After the people from Lan Mansion left, they stood among a bunch of things and their eyes were straightened. Li Wan came out of the inner room and said in a daze: "Chen Lang, what's wrong?"

Chen Chou murmured: "You can only put big cakes on the same day."

The next day was still sunny. After the morning court, Lan Jue held the railing and walked down the jade steps alone. Wang Yan came from behind: "Pezhi, what's wrong with you? Your steps are slow, are you feeling unwell?"

Lan Jue said: "Thank you for your care. There is no discomfort, but I am a little sleepy. I have always been tired in winter." When I said this, I couldn't help but raise my sleeves to cover my mouth and yawned.

Wang Yan frowned and looked at him: "It's really okay? I think you don't look very good."
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