Lin Jue calmed down, walked forward slowly, and arched his hand: "Isn't this Lu Yanei?" Lin Jue was polite. ”

Lu Tianci glared at Lin Jue fiercely, and arched his hand casually: "Be polite and polite." Do you really have what it takes to open another theater? ”

Lin Jue said with a smile: "A small business, mixed food, a large family to support, there is really no way." ”

"Cut! Is this a small business? If you are a small business, what are the stalls selling tea on the street? Lu Tianci said disdainfully.

Lin Jue didn't want to talk to him about anything else, so he pointed to the battle in front of the door and said, "What is Lu Yanei doing?" We seem to have made an agreement before, do we want to break our promise? Interfere with my business again? ”

Lu Tianci chirped: "The turtle king bastard only broke his promise, doesn't what Lao Tzu promised count?" ”

Lin Jue frowned and said, "Then what is this battle in Lu Yanei doing?" I opened a good business today, and your people drove away even my lion and dragon lantern dances, and the people also drove away, what is this? ”

Lu Tianci rolled his eyes and said: "The people are in the way, and the noisy ones are also annoying, so they drove away to save trouble." ”

Lin Jue frowned and was about to argue, when suddenly one of the dozen or so soldiers behind Lu Tianci laughed and said, "Lin Zhuangyuan, I'm really sorry." This king was supposed to come to congratulate him privately, but my uncle wants to engage in these battles, which will not disturb the good things of your theater. Sorry, sorry. ”

Lin Jue was stunned for a moment, looked over, and saw more than a dozen soldiers flashing to the side, and a young man in ordinary armor walked out with a smile. Before, he was hidden in the middle of more than a dozen soldiers, dressed the same as others, and Lin Jue didn't notice him at all. Seeing the young man's face at this moment, Lin Jue was taken aback. The person who came turned out to be Guo Xu, the second prince of Huai, who had a relationship with him.

Needless to say, this method of wearing the armor of the guards to hide it should not be that Guo Xu likes to wear armor, but a means of confusing defense. Hidden in the group of guards, if there are assassins, Guo Xu cannot be found in the first place.

A few months ago, at the provincial banquet after Lin Jue and the little county lord got married, Guo Xu, the king of Huai, and Guo Mian, the king of Jin, were both present. Lin Jue's impression of this second prince is still quite deep, and it is also quite good. Compared with the eldest prince Guo Mian, although Guo Xu is not very old, his bearing is very calm, and he is much quieter than Guo Mian's escape and no one else. After the banquet, Guo Xu and Lin Jue also had a short conversation, which made Lin Jue's impression of Guo Xu even deeper. In short, the feeling to Lin Jue is that Guo Xu is a person who is very rewarding and determined to do great things. There was a meaning in his words to win over Lin Jue, although Lin Jue refused at that time, but it was only because he didn't want to get involved in the battle between the princes, in fact, as far as Guo Xu's overall feeling was concerned, Lin Jue still appreciated it.

Lin Jue stepped forward quickly, and he was about to bow down. Guo Xu hurriedly pulled and smiled: "No need to make a big salute, I am here to congratulate you on the opening of your business, but I am not here to disturb you." It's all because my uncle has to say that safety is the first thing, so he can only let the guards follow and protect. It's not going to bother you about opening a business. ”

Lin Jue bowed and saluted, and said in a deep voice: "How dare His Highness come to congratulate him?" Isn't this a torture for the lower officials? This is a private property, but I can't afford to congratulate His Highness. Your Highness didn't say it beforehand, I don't have a lot of etiquette here, and I hope to forgive my sins. ”

"What do you say? What is the number of etiquette? Where do you get so many rules? I also came to congratulate in my private name, relying on our private friendship to congratulate, what can others say? Don't overcomplicate things, just congratulate you as a friend. Come on, bring up the congratulatory gift. Guo Xu smiled as he instructed the people beside him.

Several guards shouted in agreement, and a moment later they came carrying a heavy mahogany box, which was uncovered and filled with silver ingots.

"I don't know what to give when your business opens. Come to think of it, it is better to give whatever you want than to give silver, so that you can buy whatever you want. Therefore, it is not a tribute to give this small gift of three thousand taels of silver. Please accept it. Guo Xu said with a smile.

Lin Jue hurriedly waved his hand and said, "No, no, how dare you accept such a heavy gift?" What's more, it is to let His Highness break the bank. His Royal Highness's heart, Lin Jue is grateful. But I will never take the money. ”

Guo Xu said: "What you want to collect, what you want to collect." This is a congratulatory gift, how can you not accept it? ”

Lin Jue shook his head resolutely and said, "I can't accept it, I definitely can't accept it, and I ask Your Highness to be considerate." His Royal Highness can come, Lin Jue is deeply honored. But I will never take the silver. Your Royal Highness, Lin Jue is also an official of the imperial court, if he accepts this gift, it is against the code of conduct of officials, and he is suspected of accepting bribes. Your Highness should understand what I'm talking about. ”

Lu Tianci glared at the side and said, "Lin Jue, what the hell are you pretentious?" I still don't accept the money that gave you? What kind of high is this? Don't give King Huai face, right? Believe it or not, King Huai got angry and overturned your broken theater? ”

Before Lin Jue could speak, Guo Xu said coldly: "Uncle, why do you talk like this?" You are also a person with status, why did you talk to Lord Lin so rudely? I didn't tell you about what you told Master Lin, it's all your fault. Harassing people again and again, what do people think of you? What do you think of my grandfather? If you want to do this, I won't agree. ”

Lu Tianci blushed and bowed his head speechlessly, although he was arrogant, but in front of his nephew, he was as well-behaved as a sheep. He knew that his Lu family would have to rely on this nephew in the future, and that would be the backer of the future. Daddy may dare to reprimand this nephew, but his uncle will never dare. If he hadn't asked to come with him today, Guo Xu would never have wanted him to come with him.

"Lin Jue, don't take it to heart. My uncle does have some ...... How to say it. But after all, it's my uncle, so please bear with me. In fact, he also hopes that you will congratulate your subordinates and not refuse. Guo Xu whispered to Lin Jue.

Seeing this, Lin Jue knew that he couldn't refuse. But Lin Jue didn't want to take his money in vain. Isn't this looking for a handle for yourself, and it's uncomfortable to find it? After thinking about it for a while, Lin Jue had an idea.

"Since His Royal Highness King Huai is so sincere, if he doesn't accept it, I'm afraid he doesn't know how to lift it, and it's too hypocritical. In this way, I can't accept the silver plainly, after all, I am a court official, and it will cause people to criticize it. But I can accept the three thousand taels of silver, and it will be regarded as His Highness spending money to charter a box for me here. My best box here is 1,200 taels a month, and I will give you a discount, and this 3,000 taels of silver is counted as a three-month box. During these three months, the box belonged to His Highness, and His Highness could come whenever he wanted. If Your Highness doesn't come, no one will use the box. What do you think? Lin Jue said with a smile.

"Hey! You can do business, and the business will be done to His Royal Highness King Huai. His Royal Highness King Huai has a lot of opportunities, do you come to you every day to watch the play? Lu Tianci shouted.

Lin Jue said: "Your Highness doesn't have time to come, Lu Yanei can come." Lu Yanei has no public office, so he can watch the play more if he has nothing to do. As long as he doesn't make trouble, Lin Jue clapped his hands and welcomed. ”

Before Lu Tianci could answer, Guo Xu laughed loudly: "I think it is according to what Lin Jue said." It is true that Lin Jue is an official of the imperial court, and now he is in the Department of Regulations, so naturally he cannot be gossiped about. The three thousand taels of silver made a private room. This king will come to watch the play when he has time, and you can also come to see the play, uncle. As long as you don't cause chaos to others. ”

Lin Jue bowed and thanked him. I breathed a sigh of relief in my heart. Guo Xu glanced at Lin Jue very meaningfully, he was actually a smart person, he understood Lin Jue's thoughts, Lin Jue didn't want to be favored in vain. Although three thousand taels of silver is not a large amount, after all, taking one tael is also taking, and it is self-receptive. But if it is a deposit for the top box, it is a legitimate business income, and no one will say much. Lin Jue's response was indeed very cautious and ingenious, but this just made Guo Xu have a desire to be closer to Lin Jue.

At that moment, Lin Jue ordered someone to hand down the silver, and soon after, a beautifully made number plate was delivered to Guo Xu, and the number plate was written with the words "Jiangnan Grand Theater Inner City Branch No. 1 Box". With this number plate, you can enter the theater through a special passage, go directly to the box to watch the play, and enjoy VIP treatment.

Xie Danhong's heart has been hanging, when he heard that not only Lu Tianci did not make trouble, but also a big order, the No. 1 box was wrapped out, and three thousand taels of silver were entered at once, and he suddenly smiled from ear to ear. Sure enough, Lin Gongzi's ability is great, but he can be literary and martial, and he can fight and say. I was worried in vain before.

Lin Jue accompanied Guo Xu and Lu Tianci into the theater and sat in the box. When the news spread, Guo Kun and a cadre of officials also came to visit, Guo Xu didn't seem to like this, and passed the word down, saying that he was coming to see the play, and everyone didn't need to come to visit and disturb.

What Lin Jue has been thinking about in his heart is, how could Guo Xu come to congratulate him? I am only a one-sided relationship with him, and I have said a few words, but I can't talk about being friends. Moreover, Guo Xu's identity is destined to have a delicate relationship between him and Liang Wangfu. He is the son of Concubine Mei and the grandson of Lu Zhongtian. Lu Zhongtian and King Liang are old and dead, and the two of them can't pee in the same pot at all. In terms of the choice of the future emperor's heir, it is obvious that Liang Wangfu is not the one who supports Guo Xu, and Guo Xu must be clear about this. He is the son-in-law of Liang Wangfu, and Guo Xu should also know that he must follow Liang Wangfu's position. In this case, there is no need for him to pretend to be a color to himself. Wooing himself is actually not good for him, and he can't influence the position of Liang Wangfu.

Or, he simply wanted to make friends with himself, but this reason actually didn't even Lin Jue believed. Guo Xu is not a person without a city government, and he has actually realized this in a short period of contact. Friends for the sake of good feelings, maybe Guo Mian, the king of Jin, will be that kind of person, but Guo Xu may not do this.