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Zhang Xuan was not in a hurry and drank the wine in his glass, laughing and said, "The legitimate sons of major families in Hebei are gathered here. I, a small guard of the Yan Prince's Mansion, have such a courage to cause trouble. Don't the second head of the Lu family find it strange?"

Lo Yi was not stupid either. He knew that everything had a reason. It might be wrong for Zhang Xuan to beat someone, but the place where something happened was right at Zhang Xuan's desk. It was obvious that someone deliberately provoked Zhang Xuan. Bai Xinyang's words also made Lo Yi secretly annoyed. He learned to be slick in the officialdom at a young age. He caused trouble by himself, but asked the Lo family to deal with the aftermath.

However, Lu Yi himself was dissatisfied with Zhang Xuan. He advocated driving Zhang Xuan out of the Lo Mansion, but was strongly opposed by his elder brother. Now something happened to the West Courtyard.

The new and old hatreds were hooked up together. He stared at Zhang Xuan and gritted his teeth and said, "Zhang Xuan, it's not that my Lu family doesn't understand the way of treating guests, and you've done too much, please! The Lu family doesn't welcome guests like you."

Zhang Xuan was still calm and said coldly: "The head of the second family of Lu really wants to expel me. Don't you regret it?"

"What do you mean?"

"Head of the Lu family, I originally planned to visit Governor Guo and have a good talk about Lu Mingyue, but I decided to remain silent because of the Lu family's kind invitation. But if the Lu family insists on doing their own thing, then I, Zhang Xuan, can only do my business."

After saying that, Zhang Xuan stared at Lu Yi with sharp eyes, as if he had seen through him.

Lu Yi suddenly felt scared and sweated in a cold sweat. How could this person know about Lu Mingyue's assassination of Guo Xuan?

Lu Yi became more and more suspicious. He felt that he had seen Zhang Xuan somewhere, but he couldn't remember it. Until Zhang Xuan mentioned the incident of Lu Mingyue at this time, he suddenly remembered that Zhang Xuan was the young traveler he met in the inn?

Lu Yi's heart was suddenly panicked. The emperor was in Zhuo County at this time. If this matter was exposed, not only Luo Yi would not escape, but the entire Lu family would also be wiped out. His voice trembled, "You are slandering people, the Lu family has already drawn a clear line with Lu Mingyue."

"Is that so? Maybe I misunderstood."

Zhang Xuan glanced at Lu Qingyuan next to him at this time, and his tone eased slightly. He stopped mentioning Lu Mingyue, but his tone was still cold.

"However, I still want to remind the head of the second family that things cannot be done too well. I am willing to sit in this corner where cats and dogs are staying for Brother Qingyuan. I no longer care about the way of hospitality in the Lu family. If the head of the second family really asks me to get out like this young master Bai, then don't blame me for not knowing how to treat guests."

Although Zhang Xuan did not mention Lu Mingyue's incident, his attitude was still very tough. His eyes fell fiercely on Bai Xinyang's face, "Didn't you say I'm going to be wild at the Lu family? I'll tell you, I won't touch you a hair in the Lu family, but as long as you dare to step out of the Lu family, I will cut off your dog's head!"

Bai Xinyang was frightened by his fierce gaze and his legs became weak. He fainted again. Cui Wenxiang next to him had already heard a clue and thought to himself, "Is Guo Xuan's assassination related to the Lu family?"

Cui Wenxiang was very scheming and shouted intentionally: "Zhang Xuan, don't talk nonsense. Lu Mingyue is clearly a bandit. What does he have to do with the Lu family? What does it have to do with Governor Guo?"

Zhang Xuan laughed and said to Lo Yi: "The second head of the Lu family. Do you understand now! Who is provoking trouble? Who doesn't know how to be a guest?"

Lu Yi secretly scolded Cui Wenxiang for being despicable, but what should he do now? It would be impossible to drive Zhang Xuan away, but he would not punish him, and he could not explain to the Bai family. You should know that Bai Xinyang's father was in the East Courtyard.

Just as Lu Yi was in a dilemma, a family member ran and his nervous voice changed, "The second head of the family is coming, Your Majesty is coming!"

This sentence made everyone feel uproar. The emperor actually arrived at the Lu Mansion in person. Lu Yi was even more excited. He could no longer care about Zhang Xuan's affairs, so he turned around and ran to the atrium. While running, he instructed the children of the Lu family, "Clean up here quickly and invite guests to sit down!"

The incident of Emperor Yang Guang of the Great Sui Dynasty visiting the Lu Mansion has caused a sensation in the Lu Mansion. The singing and dancing performances have stopped. All the maids and dancers have retreated. The dignitaries and nobles have left their seats one after another and stood on both sides of the atrium waiting for His Majesty the Emperor to arrive.

The head of the hometown, Lu Shen, was waiting tremblingly under the steps with the help of his eldest son Lu Zhuo. He was extremely excited. His Majesty the Emperor actually came to celebrate his birthday in person. This would be the most colorful stroke of the Lu family.

Emperor Yang Guang was about to come to Lu's Mansion, but the eunuchs first came to inform the Lu's Mansion to prepare for the reception. After waiting for a quarter of an hour, teams of guards with spears quickly walked into Lu's Mansion and stood on both sides of the atrium.

Hundreds of Qianniu guards also rushed into the atrium. They had to clear the ground in advance. All those who were not qualified rushed to the east and west courtyards. Those who remained in the atrium must confirm one by one to ensure the absolute safety of His Majesty the Emperor.

After waiting for a long time, everyone was sweating profusely, but they didn't dare to move. Just when a Lu family child ran in and shouted, "Here you here! Come!"

Everyone was excited and straightened their backs. Only a sound of footsteps sounded. A guard quickly walked to the gate of the atrium and shouted loudly: "His Majesty the Emperor is here!"

I saw a large group of guards and eunuchs surrounded by the son of the day. Emperor Yang Guang of the Sui Dynasty walked into the atrium, and his eldest grandson Yang Neng was following him. All the ministers and nobles bowed together, "See Your Majesty!"

Yang Guang specially wore casual clothes, gauze hat, and soft robe. His dress was no different from ordinary people. He waved his hand and smiled: "You don't have to be too polite. I am also attending the birthday of the Lord Lu's hometown today. Like everyone else, they are guests of the Lu Mansion, so be casual."

Lu Shen hurriedly stepped forward and knelt down, "Old minister Lu Shen pays homage to His Majesty the Emperor."

Yang Guang helped him up and said with a smile: "Ge Lao Lu is the birthday star today. How can he kneel down for me? Please get up quickly!"

Lu Shen was excited. Although everyone knew that the emperor came to celebrate his birthday just to appease the famous families in Hebei, he chose the Lu family, which really made Lu Shen feel very honored.

Lu Shen hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please sit down!"

Yang Guang was not polite and walked directly to the lobby. The seat for the emperor was already ready. The Lu family moved out a wide ivory couch and placed it in the middle. He also placed a small red sandalwood table with gold cups and jade cups and various famous kiln porcelains on it.

This was originally the seat for the birthday star Lu Shen, but Lu Shen's seat had been moved to the seat companion next to him. Although Lu Shen is the birthday star, the etiquette of superiority and inferiority must be followed. Yang Guang sat down and asked Changsun Yang to sit beside him. He smiled and said, "Everyone continue!"

The ministers then continued to return to their seats. The sound of silk and bamboo sounded, and a group of dancers danced gracefully again. However, the emperor was there, and everyone was no longer as loud as before. They were quiet, dared not eat or drink, and the scene seemed a little awkward.

Yang Guang was talking to Lu Shen, and soon discovered the embarrassment. He felt a little unhappy. Isn’t this obvious that he wanted to leave quickly?

Although the so-called emperor came to the minister's house as a guest, just pretending and sat back for a while, it was not so obvious that he was waiting for himself to leave.

At this time, Yang Qing whispered to his grandfather, Yang Guang nodded and coughed gently, indicating that he had something to say.

Lu Zhuo quickly waved his hand to the dancer and went down to them quickly. The music stopped. The lobby became silent. Yang Guang then said slowly: "I decided to attack Goguryeo and mobilize the whole country. The wealthy families in various places have money and strong efforts. However, some loyal ministers of the Sui Dynasty used another way to protect the interests of our Sui Dynasty. Although they were unknown, I still heard something two days ago, which moved me deeply."

Yang Guang said to Lo Zhuo: "There should be a guest in your house named Zhang Xuan. Can you invite him to see me?" (To be continued.)
Chapter completed!