The Mongolians were indeed unreliable in their behavior. By the third hour of Shen, the sun was about to set, and the message was sent before that the envoy was coming soon.

The officials and followers who came to wait at this time had long been blank. A group of people tidily put their clothes listlessly and waited for the greeting. Who would have thought that after half an hour, people would come over?

Among the long horse team of Mongolian envoys, there were four carriages, but none of them were used to hold people. They all transported "tributes"... a few large wooden boxes and bundles of sheepskin.

As for diplomatic relations between the two countries, this gift is extremely cold, but when they go back, they may not be able to get several large trucks of gold, silver, jewelry, silk, and satin gifts.

This is the habit of the Central Plains dynasty's interactions with foreign tribes. It uses generous gifts to get other people's affirmation of the country, but in fact, others always treat you as a fool and sucker. Even if you want to start a war against you, they think about how to get a piece of money from you first and raise money and food to attack you.

The Mongolian envoys were all rough men of all sizes, with a much stronger figure than the officials sent by the Ming court to greet them. A small body like Chen Xi would not take the initiative to come forward and show shame.

Of course, the reception was done by the people from Honglu Temple. Chenxi was far away, so there was no need to listen to what the other party said, because they couldn't understand it even after listening.

Mongolian envoys spoke very quickly, and even if they occasionally used Chinese, they spoke extremely unstandardly.

Before Shen Xi arrived, Zhu Xizhou, who had experience in receiving envoys, gave him face-to-face instructions and told him how to write the manuscripts he recorded afterwards. In general, it was necessary to "compile". According to Chen Xi's understanding, the press releases of the country should be avoided as the same as the facts, so that the people like to hear and feel that it is enough to demonstrate the prestige of the country.

Even if the Mongolians were driven to the grassland, they would naturally be proud... looking down on the people of the Central Plains. The entire Ming Dynasty defeated Mongolia more and lost less. Chen Xi didn't know where this group of people got their superiority.

After reception, the Mongolians stayed at the Huitong Hall belonging to the Honglu Temple.

There are two Huitong Halls in Beijing, one is the North Huitong Hall of Chengqingfang Street renovated from the original Yantai Post, and the other is the newly built Wuman Yitong Hall on the west bank of the Yuhe River.

Huitong Hall is not a separate building, but a courtyard house. After the five years of renovation of Hongzhi, the Beihuitong Hall has a total of 376 houses and the Nanhuitong Hall has 387 rooms.

Chen Xi followed the car to the outside of the Huitong Hall of Wumanyi. The ninth rank ambassador of the Huitong Hall, equivalent to the director of the State Guesthouse, sent people outside to welcome him.

After Hu Gong sent the person in to live, Chen Xi yawned and prepared to change his clothes and go home.

"No need to go back to Hanlin Academy, right?" Fengxi got off the carriage, walked to Chen Xi and asked.

Chen Xi looked at the sky. It was almost dark now. Even if he returned to Hanyuan, there would probably be no one. Hanlin Academy would not be able to work at night.

Chen Xi shook his head and was about to leave with Feng Xi and others. Hu Gong came out of the Huitong Hall and smiled and said, "A few people have welcomed the envoys, and according to the rules, there will be a banquet."

Chen Xidao: "What's the name of this banquet?"

Hu Gong came over and whispered: "Please do it as a relief wine!"

Fengxi said angrily: "This is a good name. Today we have to wait in the sun for a day. If we don't eat this meal, I don't want to go back... Let's take a walk."

Chen Xidao: "I won't go. I have something to do at home today, so I have to go back first."

Hu Gong waved his hand: "Chen Xiu, others can not go, but you can't go. Today, the people in Hanyuan follow your leader... Editor Feng, don't you think?"

Several people came over to persuade Chen Xi, but it seemed that she would not give her face if she didn't go. Chen Xi could only sigh in her heart, and then had this "relieving wine" with Hu Gong and others.

This banquet was actually a way to take advantage of the opportunity to welcome the envoys to eat and drink with public funds. Anyway, after the meal, the Honglu Temple will be reimbursed. In the eyes of the officials, it is useless to not eat such a banquet.

The banquet was held in a courtyard where the Huitong Hall specially welcomed the envoys. Today, all the officials and followers who participated in the welcome to the envoys of the Mongolian Dayan tribe were divided into three seats. The Huitong Hall prepared wine and meals. Everyone sat down to eat and drink. Because the season was already summer, vegetables and meat were very well prepared, and the banquet standards were not low.

After drinking for three rounds, Hu Gong sighed: "Comrade Chen Xiu and Editor Feng are now an official in Hanyuan. Remember to release them in the future... and you must release them..."

Feng Xi disagreed: "The officials still think that the capital is better. Hu Shaoqing knows that I have difficulty in legs and feet and cannot withstand the pain of traveling the most."

Hu Gong was like wine, and after drinking too much, he stood up and put it on Feng Xi's shoulder and said, "If you don't let it go, you won't see such a banquet in a year, but if you go to a place, even if you are a seventh-rank magistrate, you can eat and drink every day. Do you think this can be the same?"

Chen Xi couldn't help but frown after hearing this.

Perhaps Hu Gong belongs to the kind of person who is honest and doesn't like to beat around the bush, but is it really appropriate to say that the food and treat it so blatantly?

There are many officials present. If they are heard by those who are interested, how can they be promoted in the future? But after thinking about it, it is not easy for Hu Gong to be a fifth-rank Shaoqing of the Honglu Temple. Generally speaking, if you can reach the fourth-rank, you will be at the top of the sky. If you want to go further, it will take a great opportunity.

The positions in the Qiqing Yamen are the third rank of the ministers and the right censors. There are so many civil servants across the country, with 300 Jinshi every three years, as well as officials from various B-degree departments, as well as officials from the Supervisors and Supervisors. It is simply a delusion to achieve such a level.

Chen Xi didn't have so many ideas. Everyone wanted to be promoted, but he wanted to "relax". However, Hu Gong advised him to fight for exile, and he agreed. However, with his age, the court had to wait for three or four years to let him go as his parents. At that time, Emperor Hongzhi's life came to an end. He had to be careful to ensure that he would not be involved in the political whirlpool.

Chen Xi couldn't help drinking at a banquet. He used to try his best to refuse, but since he became an official, this kind of social engagement has been inevitable. He always had to drink a few glasses when facing his colleagues, otherwise he wouldn't be able to give him face. But he was average in alcohol. Even if he didn't get crazy after drinking a few glasses, he felt dizzy.

After having a banquet, it was already half past the second day, almost ten o'clock in the evening.

People these days advocate going to bed early and getting up early. The second half of the day is definitely considered late at night, and only the barking of dogs is heard everywhere.

Everyone came out, but fortunately there was someone to see him off at Honglu Temple, otherwise Chen Xi would be very doubtful if he could find his home. He jumped into the carriage and leaned against the wall of the carriage and closed his eyes to rest. After about two quarters of an hour, he arrived at the intersection. Chen Xi did not let his followers see him off, but entered the alley alone, waiting for Zhushan there with a dim lantern, and had already yawned.

"Young Master, why are you back so late? If you wait any longer, I will almost fall asleep."

Zhu Shan had a little annoyed face. It was obvious that the family prepared a sumptuous meal for Xie Yuner's birthday today, but Chen Xi did not come back, so the family had to eat it. Chen Xi had told him before that if he couldn't go home, he would not have to wait at home. If he was busy with business, he might not return all night.

When I got home, the lights were on in the yard, but Chen Xitou was getting heavier and heavier.

Xie Yuner opened the door and came out, but she was Chen Xi's door... Obviously she had been waiting inside. Lin Dai, who had always slept quite early, got up when she heard the sound, but the little girl was sleepy at this time.

"My husband has business?"

When Xie Yuner said this, her face was somewhat resentful. Originally, Chen Xi celebrated her birthday for her. In a foreign land, her family may not remember when she was born. Now, Shen Xi, the nominal husband, remembered her, which moved her, but Chen Xi said that she did not do it and put a pigeon on her birthday.

Chen Xi found a cold towel to clean his face and sighed, "You also know that today I went to the north of the city with the people from Honglu Temple to welcome foreign envoys. I waited until it was dark before it was finished. Then there was a routine banquet. The people from the Hanlin Academy ranked first. If I didn't go, I would just not give people face. I could only bite the bullet and attend, and it would be a terrible thing to do!"

"Um."

Although Xie Yuner felt a little unhappy, after listening to Chen Xi's explanation, she felt relieved and thought to herself: "What's my relationship with him? He is very happy to remember my birthday. How dare you ask for anything more?"

When Chen Xi came back, Lin Dai went back to the room to sleep when he saw that there was nothing to do. Xie Yun'er was busy serving Chen Xi tea and water. Chen Xi drank half of his wine, and nothing was right. Fortunately, he still remembered his promise to Xie Yun'er and gave her a birthday gift.

Chen Xi took out the real estate deed and leased in the drawer and placed it on the table, saying, "I promised to give you a gift. Although it was a little late, fortunately today is not over..."

Xie Yuner took it curiously, held it in her hand, looked at the light, and quickly moved the thing away from the candlelight to avoid accidentally burning the contract.

"Where did you... come from?"

Xie Yun'er's face was full of surprise and her eyes widened, which was more excited than when she saw the fashion of the Imperial Mobao.

"That day, the Li family gave a thank-you gift, and they were given the paintings together. I wanted to give you a surprise on your birthday, but I didn't expect... I finally came back before midnight. Please pack it up quickly." Chen Xidao.

Xie Yuner didn't say anything, lowered her head and went to the front of her. After she sat down, she couldn't help but whimper.

Chen Xi did not go over to persuade him, he knew that this was Xie Yuner's heart knot.

When she saw the Xie family's old house and the shop's real estate deed, she naturally thought of the hardships she had experienced behind her. The house was just to clear the money and welcomed her grandfather and father back. In the end, she had to wander back to Tingzhou. The family was cold-eyed everywhere...

All of them seem to be finished until today...

Listening to Xie Yuner's crying, Chen Xi couldn't help but sigh: "What's wrong with you? It's better to cry. In fact, sometimes I want to cry. But men don't cry easily... Haha..."

Xie Yuner raised her head, wiped the tears from her pink cheeks, and forced a smile: "The way my husband comforts people is so unique."

Chen Xi smiled and said, "Is that so? I also think I am very comfortable."

Xie Yuner spat in a low voice, but solemnly put away the contract in her hand, her cheeks were red, and she walked to Chenxi: "If my husband doesn't want to eat anymore, then go to bed early. I will go to Hanlin Academy to work tomorrow."

Chen Xi stood up directly, went to the side of the **, and lay down: "I can't eat it even if I want to eat it. After drinking too much, my stomach and head were very uncomfortable."

"Um."
Chapter completed!