Chapter 884: Xia Hongji
An attendant looked at the post and was terrified, this is Lord Qincha, and he actually sent a post to the Li family, it is really strange!
The young proprietor of the Li family is also wondering! Their ancestor of the Li family is also a businessman who is not big or small, and in his generation, because of the suppression of the Xia family, it has declined a lot compared to before, and it is not famous in Hangtianfu at all, how could this post be sent here?
"Young Master! During this period of time, the victims outside the city have run out of food, so Lord Qincha must have hit our Li clan with his idea, right? ”
The young owner was reminded by his entourage, and his heart was suddenly shocked.
"You go out and look around and see who else has received the post. I went to my father and consulted with him. ”
The young owner shook his head, and then ordered.
Two days have passed in a flash, and the backyard of Hangtianfu Mansion is very lively today, and it has actually held a golden autumn chrysanthemum appreciation party.
There are many guests in front of the hospital, although there are not many people in the past, but it has never been so lively.
Xia Hongji took the carriage to the corner gate of the backyard of the mansion, and then opened the curtain to take a look, but he didn't want to be startled by the grand scene in front of him.
He gritted his teeth, the green tendons on his forehead jumped, he was tricked by Gu Chengyu.
Originally, the post said that he wanted to invite him to spend the golden autumn together, but he took it for granted that he only invited them Xia. Moreover, because of the recent hoarding of rice and grain, he has been worried a lot, and he has not stayed in the house for long.
Because of his inexplicable self-confidence, Xia Hongji didn't let people inquire. So much so that today I was caught off guard by this scene.
Gu Chengyu sat at the top of the flower hall, wearing a lilac round-necked silk robe, which lined his elegant posture and the jade tree in the wind.
He wears a crown of red gold and pearls, and the most conspicuous pearl on his head is the size of an index fingernail. The pearls inlaid on the top are round and shiny, and they are extravagant.
At this time, Gu Chengyu was chatting and laughing with several wealthy businessmen beside him, and Hu Maoshen, Yang Chaoying and other officials were all present during the banquet.
Li Yuhuan, the young proprietor of the Li family, has already arrived, and their Li family is now also a commercial firm. In fact, there are only two rice shops, three silk shops, and a wine shop under his name, which can only be regarded as the last class for those wealthy merchants present.
My father analyzed that because Jiangnan was rich, there were many wealthy businessmen. There is only one mansion in Hangtianfu, and after a rough calculation, there are no less than ten.
This is still very famous, the business has been done in other state capitals, and the family is very rich. The rest of the names are not loud, and there is no need to say more.
Therefore, their Li family is nothing in it, and they are also a foil when they come. So Li Yuhuan came with peace of mind, and sat in a corner of the room early.
A small Li firm naturally does not dare to be late, and looking at it, only the Xia family can have such confidence.
There is no one behind their Li family, but they have a good relationship with their predecessor, Lord Tongzhi, and the one who was transferred two years ago made their Li family's life more and more difficult.
In addition, my father had always been strong before, but he suddenly had a stroke half a year ago, and now he is still lying in bed and half of his body is unsuccessful. He hurriedly took over the stall at home, not to mention that he was physically and mentally exhausted, and the situation of Li's firm was also worse.
It's not that I didn't want to climb up to this prefect, but no one recommended me, and I haven't been able to find an opportunity. I have voted for several times before, but there is no news from them, and their Li family has gradually become cold, and they no longer bother with it.
Today, he came with his father's expectations, and if he could show his face in front of the prefect and climb the relationship, it would naturally be great.
As for Lord Chincha, he didn't dare to think about it. The official positions of the two Qincha are not low, but what is the identity of the Qincha?
I heard that they are all celebrities in front of the emperor, where can they be a small businessman like them?
Besides, after the disaster relief is over, the Qincha will have to return to the capital, so they can't count on it, and it is better to climb up to the prefect.
Looking at the young and handsome young man above, he couldn't help but be a little silent. He likes to read, but unfortunately he was always on the list for the first two ends, and he has not won a reputation so far.
Later, the father of the family was sick, and he was the son-in-law, so he naturally had to take over the burden of the family. If he has been concentrating on studying, will he be able to step into officialdom in the future and be as beautiful as this one?
Gu Chengyu glanced at the people present and counted the heads, except for Xia Hongji of the Xia family, and the shopkeeper of Juxianglou, everyone else arrived.
Gu Chengyu was thinking that Xia Hongji was quite good at taking Qiao, and he sang a song, indicating that another distinguished guest had arrived.
"Master Xia Fu Xia has arrived!"
When Gu Chengyu heard that Xia Hongji was coming, the warm smile on his face was even brighter at the moment. The big customers are coming.
At the end of the song, the room fell silent, and after a moment, it became even more noisy.
The wealthy merchants all stood up and saluted outside the door, with smiles on their faces, all waiting for Xia's arrival.
Gu Chengyu raised his eyebrows and glanced at Hu Maoshen and others, it seems that the Xia family's influence in Jiangnan can be seen.
Xia Hongji is just a branch of the Xia family, these businessmen have to behave like this when they see him, it seems that Xia Shoufu's name is not only thunderous in the court, but also extremely loud in Jiangnan and other places.
Also, that is the first assistant of the dynasty, and many clansmen of the Xia clan are officials in the court. Such a behemoth, these businessmen cannot afford to be provoked with or without the support of officials behind them.
Xia Hongji was led into the hall by the little servant, and as soon as he entered the room, he saw the two lords sitting at the top, and he first set his eyes on the noble young man.
Because this boy is really eye-catching!
I heard that Gu Shaoqing is handsome and beautiful, and he really deserves his reputation when he sees it today. Such a romantic character, as long as you have seen it, you must not forget it.
Xia Hongji was stunned for a moment, and then laughed loudly: "I'm sorry, there are a lot of trivial matters at home, and it has been delayed for a long time, so it's too late!" ”
After he finished speaking, he stepped forward quickly, bowed and saluted: "Grass people Xia Hongji meets all the adults!" I was delayed by trivial matters just now, and I want you to wait for a long time, and please Haihan, adults! ”
Hu Maoshen nodded and smiled: "Master Xia is exempt!" It's not yet time, and you're still early. ”
This one came in time, and he was not late.
The corners of Gu Chengyu's lips hooked slightly, and he nodded to Mingmo on the side, and Mingmo glanced at the T-shaped person outside the door.
Within a moment, just as Xia Hongji began to greet everyone, there was another singing outside the door, "The shopkeeper of Juxianglou has arrived!" ”
The expression on Xia Hongji's face froze, the shopkeeper of Juxiang Building? The old puppet is here too?
He looked around, all the people who came here were rich businessmen, what did he do here as the shopkeeper of a restaurant?
Not only Xia Hongji was puzzled in his heart, but even the wealthy businessmen present were stunned for a long time, and then whispers came from the flower hall.