Chapter 122 Why is it different from the rumors?
"Sir, you are so low-key! You have been negligent before, so please forgive me!"
As soon as Xi Bo came in, he saw that Prince Bai had already been waiting at the door and bowed with a smile.
Realizing that his name of himself has changed from "elder" to "sir" who calls him a knowledgeable man, Xi Bo just pretended to be stupid. He had known who he was, but now he pretended to know only now. He couldn't help but touch his beard and deliberately teased him: "Oh? How do you say this?"
It is said that old children and children are old. As soon as this person gets older, even if he is a little stern when he is young, he will unknowingly change his temperament and become naughty. As soon as he says this, Bai Jingyuan realizes that this old man who looks extremely elegant has a kind side in his bones. He respectfully gave his junior respect, satisfying his wishes, and revealing his identity.
Bai Jingyuan said nicely, such as the imperial masters of the Three Dynasties, the leaders of the cultural circle, the disciples all over the world, etc., Gao Hu put it on him without any money. Xi Bo was very happy when he heard it, but he forced himself to hold back, waved his hands repeatedly, and said, "It's not worth mentioning, it's not worth mentioning."
Bai Jingyuan didn't know his purpose, so after he broke his identity, he arranged for the house to prepare for Yan Fang, and asked someone to call the two fishermen and woodcutters and others, intending to warmly receive him.
The so-called Yanfang has certain specifications. Not only should we carefully arrange the people accompanying guests, but we should also prepare many specific dishes. These dishes are very troublesome to prepare. Xi Bo is not here for this. Seeing Bai Jingyuan making a move, he hurriedly stopped him:
"I am old and can't stand this kind of social engagement. If the young master is pitying me, why not prepare a few home-cooked side dishes and chat with me? Speaking of which, I went to Chu when I was young. Now decades have passed, I don't know if the scenery remains the same?"
He was not hypocritical and directly stated that he didn't want to meet others, he just wanted to have dinner with him and chat by the way.
Bai Jingyuan thought to himself, they didn't know each other, what's the old man in his 1970s and Xiao Douding, who is not even ten years old?
The soldiers from both sides came to block the water and the soil. Thinking of this, Bai Jingyuan immediately asked Xi Bo's preferences so that the chef could prepare some easy-to-digest food.
The attendant was about to pass the message, but Bai Jingyuan thought that the people under him seemed to admire the old man very much and had a rare encounter, but he could not invite them to come together. He felt a little sorry for them, so he added:
"The journey is tired and the weather is getting hot again. Remember to instruct the kitchen to burn more hot water so that everyone can take a comfortable bath and take a break early. By the way, remember to add an appetizing and refreshing cold bean sprouts to each of them. After a day's car, everyone must have a bad appetite. The journey is long and it will not work if they don't have a good meal."
He is very skilled in doing this kind of thing.
I was interested in the entertainment industry for a while, so he spent money to play for a few laps. He didn't do anything to do with his serious career. Instead, he met many so-called big stars. The Bai family has a great career and many relatives in the main branch. He has been likable since he was a child, and his younger brothers and sisters always have a good relationship with him.
Some people who were young and liked to chase stars and asked him to help, he rarely refused.
If he meets their idol, his itinerary is tight and he really can't take time to have dinner with them, he will ask for an autograph photo and go back to make his younger brothers and sisters happy.
Xi Bo is considered a top idol to the literati here, and I think the same technique works.
This was said in front of Xi Bo. Xi Bo listened calmly, but thought to himself, I don’t know if he is playing a show or is it the same on weekdays?
Just as I was thinking about turning around and asking for someone to inquire, Bai Jingyuan smiled embarrassedly: "I'm making you laugh. I'm getting older, and my mother started to let me learn to manage things."
Seeing that he was speaking seriously, Xi Bo secretly said, whose heir would be taught in such messy ways! He even had to give him some food to his subordinates! Time has been wasted in such a place, what else can he do?
Thinking of this, Xi Bo couldn't help asking: "Does your mother only ask you to take care of this kind of thing on weekdays?"
Bai Jingyuan said that before, but it was just because of the hypocrisy of adults. He didn't want Xi Bo to think that he was buying people's hearts. When he heard the word "this", he keenly noticed something, and immediately smiled simply and said:
"My uncle is wise and capable, and my mother and aunt are also capable. I am still young, so I'm enough to worry about food and drink every day."
After learning about his purpose of going to Daji, he thought about what to do to achieve the goal.
The first thing is to not be killed by assassins from other countries on the road. Apart from praying, he could only rely on the security power provided by Ren Yi and others, so he didn't think much about it. As for what to do when he arrived in Yangcheng, he could get rewarded by Emperor Ji, or even plan a high-level title, which was something he could affect, so he was thinking along the way.
He had already thought about it. If he wanted to achieve his goal, he had to show his weakness.
Not only did the major vassal states want to kill him so that Chu could go, thus provoking disputes and breaking this inherent pattern, maybe Emperor Ji also wanted to kill him so that Chu could be taken back.
Of course, if Emperor Ji was sober, he would definitely choose to keep it the same. Otherwise, once the countries are in chaos, Daji will be among the countries, and he will definitely be the first to bear the brunt!
If Emperor Ji is killed, it will become a natural thing for all countries to fight for each other...
Bai Jingyuan thought that Emperor Ji must have been happy with the chaos in Chu. What he wanted to show was that he was very weak, so weak that he could not compete with domestic forces at all.
Only in this way can we get help from the superior country.
Xi Bo's eyes flashed, he lowered his head and drank a bowl of flower tea. Then he asked as if he was chatting: "You are the only son of King Chu, right?"
Bai Jingyuan continued to smile like a stupid son of a landlord: "There is no pressure or not! My uncle is very good! Just leave it to him what I don't like, he can always do a good job!"
As for what things he doesn't like? It's worth mentioning? Of course it's political affairs!
Because he changed his subject, he asked about the scenery of Yangcheng: "I heard that Yangcheng is very beautiful, is it true?"
Xi Bo also wanted to ask him what he hates most on weekdays. Bai Jingyuan quickly frowned and waved his hand: "It's more interesting to eat, drink and have fun. My aunt and others praised you and said you are the most knowledgeable person in the world! I also thought you could teach me what fun is there in Yangcheng, and always said what to do with those boring things!"
Knowledge is not good at eating, drinking and having fun!
Shocked by the playboy in his bones, Xi Bo couldn't help but doubt the rumors!
People in the world say that the young master Bai Hao is so good. He also secretly observed it for many days and found that the young master is indeed a very successful person. Why did he get this conversation like this when he met and chatted with each other now?
However, what Mr. Bai Gang said also revealed a piece of news - this young master not only trusts his mother and aunt, but also trusts his uncle without reservation, and even gives them state affairs with confidence...
If the young master made a mistake in vain and the Chu State had this group of capable people, what would they do when they were in danger of leaving the country?
Xi Bo looked at the young master Bai who was talking about the delicious food in a certain place, as if he saw him staring at him, and said with confidence: "What else can I do? Anyway, Chu State belongs to our Mi family, so I just want my uncle to be the King of Chu! He must be better than me!"
Thinking of this, Xi Bo couldn't help but worry.
Just as the chef came to deliver dinner, he immediately lowered his head to eat according to the rules of not talking about food or sleep.
He thought, what does this young master Bai look like?
He always felt that the young master Bai he saw today was two completely different people from the young master Bai he remembered.
The cold bean sprouts were filled with a little pepper oil and some vinegar. I didn’t know what secret seasoning was added. It tasted spicy and refreshing. Just the side dishes, Mr. Xi insisted on eating a big bowl of rice!
Fortunately, in order to make up for him, the rice was cooked very soft so that it would not cause indigestion.
He thought that there was more than a month before arriving in Yangcheng, so he would come here every night to have a meal.
Xi Bo wiped his mouth with satisfaction and walked away like a fat penguin. When Bai Jingyuan saw it, he hurriedly asked Lu'er to call Ren Yi.
Chapter completed!