Chapter 20 (part 2)

Chapter 20(part 2)- The Good Show

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The three of them were seated in the viewing pavilion in the lake. Ban Heng was most impatient to talk to the nobilities, but after saying a few words to Rong Xia, he became close with Rong Xia, even considering him brother. There was no particular reason for this, it was just because Rong Xia's way of speaking was to his liking. Although Rong Xia is very literate, he did not hang a book bag in front of him, and his temperament was better than those of famous literary talent. He finally understood why his father could sit with this man and eat and drink together.

"I wish I had got acquainted with Brother Rong sooner," Ban Heng held up his teacup, and said, "Come on, I will use tea instead of wine, and respect Brother Rong."

"Brother Ban is polite," Rong Xia held up his teacup and touched Ban Heng's cup, raised his head and drank the tea in the cup.

 "Relax, I am most impatient with the rules of drinking tea," Ban-Heng said. "Drink when you are thirsty, and drink slowly when you are not thirsty, why does one need rules."

"Ban Brother is cool," Rong-Xia raised the teapot and poured tea for the two. He turned to see Ban-Hua holding her chin with one hand and not talking. So he poured out the cold tea from her cup and added warm tea."Why doesn't Junzhu speak?"

"What?" Ban Hua blinked and waved her hand. "I'm not interested in your men's topics."

Rong Xia couldn't help but ask further, "What is the princess interested in?"

"Jewelry, the more beautiful things I see, the more beautiful things I like. "Ban Hua sighed, with emotion on her face, "Life is short. I feel distressed when I think that there are so many beautiful jewelries in the world that do not belong to me."

"Cough cough !" Ban Heng coughed several times, my sister, can't you just have a snack, and not speak. Don't you know what's your reputation like? Still, dare to say that I like tacky things like jewelry, can't even pretend to be more elegant?

Ban Hua gave him a look.He was not qualified to judge her.

Rong Xia pretended not to see the small interaction between the two brothers and sisters, but smiled: "The princess is beautiful, indeed only the most beautiful jewelry in the world can match you."

Ban Hua's suddenly smiled with her eyes curving into a crescent. A man with a beautiful face and sweet mouth surely is likable.

"Count Rong, this dim sum tastes good, try it." Ban Hua pushed a light green pastry in front of her to Rong Xiao. This dim sum looked simple, but in fact, it took a lot of costs to make. A plate of dim sum cost nearly a hundred taels of silver. It's just that she liked this, so the house would make this dish several times a month. 

"Thank you." Rong Xia took it with silver chopsticks and put it in his mouth. The pastry taste was very light, with a slight tea fragrance and... the smell of spring grass which could be found everywhere. This taste could not be easily described, but it was truly good, it tasted very good.

"It's delicious." Rong Xia took a sip of tea and wiped the corners of his mouth. "Your chef's craftsmanship is really superb."

Ban Hua looked at the four pieces left on the plate, picked one out with chopsticks, and put it on the plate again. Pushing in front of Rong Xiao, "Eat more if you like."

Rong Xia saw the reluctance in Ban Hua's eyes, and then took the chopsticks and slowly ate all three snacks with great enjoyment.

Ban Hua's mood was very complicated. She was very happy that others like what she liked. However, she only got a limited amount of dim sum for one month, when others ate four pieces,she felt a little painful.

She touched her chin. Is this the "pain and happiness" described in books?

Rong Xia stayed in Jingting Hou Mansion for more than an hour, and when he returned to his mansion, his face still had a smile.

"Count, did you encounter any good things today?" His close man-servant brought hot water and waited for him to wash his hands and wipe his face. "It's been a long time since I saw you so happy."

"Snatched a little girl's snack. It's not a good thing to eat so much." Rong Xiao wiped his hands, took a book, and lay on the soft couch, "Go and tell the kitchen to prepare less dinner."

"Yes." Xiao Si was suspicious, What's wrong with their family's Count now? He even grabbed a little girl's snacks. If this spread out, what should they do?

The Dynasty had three-day small meeting and five -day big meetings. People like Ban Huai were too lazy and didn't even want to go for a meal. Only when the big meetings happened would they go to stand in a crowd to make up for numbers.

However, this time, Ban Huai was extremely energetic at today's meeting. Not only did he comb his hair tidily, but he even kept his waist straight the whole time.

 

He walked into the crowd. And when he saw Count Zhongping, he threw a contemptuous look at him. Then, turned his head and went to stand with the other idle masters.

Count Zhongping was glared at by Ban Huai but he couldn't glare back, let alone hit him. His whole body was felt incomparably uncomfortable. After a while, he saw Ban Huai whispering and talking with a few masters in the other area. Ban Huai also looked around to Zhongping's side from time to time. Count Zhongping felt even angrier. These were not productive and were idle all day long. What right did the idle people have to say bad things about him?

 "Ah, I heard that Junior Concubine of Wang gave him a son. Oh, people are all in their fifties, but still don't pay attention to their bodies much."

"What is this, that usually always righteous, Li Yushi went to the brothel two days ago and was seen by my little servant." 

"What is your little servant doing in that kind of place?"

"The wine in Baihuayuan is delicious. Can I ask the young man to buy me a few jars?"

"Shuiqing, I heard that you have bought a lot of good things recently."

   "My Furen is the most gentle, but when did she control me?"

The idle Hou masters were talking about gossip, but in the eyes of Count Zhongping, they laughed and talked about him. He squeezed the slab in his hand. He was worried that in the end, he would not be able to stop from rushing over to hit Ban Huai.

"Quiet!" A eunuch walked in and said while clapping his hand, "Masters, his Majesty is here."

 The lobby suddenly became quiet, and the courtiers ranked in order, no longer seeing the slightest idleness just now.

After halfway through the dynasty meeting, Wang De, who was standing next to the emperor, said:  "If something is going on, you can make it known."

Ban Huai stepped out with one foot, but someone else moved faster than him.

"Your Majesty, the minister has something to play." It was Li Yushi who had been to the brothel a few days ago.

 " This minister wanted to talk about in Zhongping Count's Eldest-son Xi Chongjin. During his tenure in Pingzhou, he abused his powers, showed favoritism, and pampered his subordinates. He is a moth in the court."

Ban-Huai didn't want to see Li Yushi at first. He felt that he had a sharp-mouth and a mean look. Now that he heard him speak, he felt that his sharp chin was wise, the not-so-good cheeks were also wise, he felt that the whole person was pleasing to the eye.

"Your Majesty, this matter has also been heard by this minister. As an official, this minister prays for the emperor to thoroughly investigate this matter."

This time, it was the current minister, Yan Hui, who stood up.

Although His Majesty trusted Master Shi Youxiang more, now that Yan Hui stepped forward in this incident, it seemed he would have to investigate even if he didn't plan to do it before.

Ban Huai rubbed his hands. He could barely suppress the excitement in his heart. This was really a good show, both lively and exciting.

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