This is Lei Jing, the current company owner of the Imperial City Division. He is also one of the more prominent characters in the plot. His appearance highlights his survivability.

Insidious, cunning, greedy, duplicitous...

It is no exaggeration to say that many negative words can be used to describe this Lei Jing Lei company, but I have to admit that this guy's life-saving ability is really good and he can establish relationships with many factions.

For such a person, as long as there is no conflict of interest, Zhou Chen's principle is not to exclude or approach, but not to be hostile.

Lei Jing approached Zhou Chentao enthusiastically: "I heard Deputy Ambassador Gu say before that he has a good relationship with Mr. Hou, so I have always wanted to visit Mr. Hou, but unfortunately I have never had this opportunity. Today I can meet Mr. Hou

It is a family's luck to share the same table."

"Master Lei, you're welcome. We are officials in the same court, so we should be closer to each other regardless of our differences."

"What the Marquis said is true."

When Lei Jing saw that Zhou Chen was so easy to talk to, he immediately became more enthusiastic. Zhou Chen was also a new member of the imperial court, so he naturally wanted to get closer to him.

Now that he has secretly hooked up with Xiao Qinyan and has contact with Qi Mu, if he can establish a good relationship with an honorable representative like Zhou Chen, his position in the court will be extremely stable in the future.

In the side courtyard, this is the resting and preparation place for many courtesans and prostitutes who are about to perform in Jiaofangsi. Song Yinzhang stood in front of the window holding his pipa and looked towards the main hall.

Zhang Haohao, who was finishing his makeup, saw it and walked over slowly.

"Sister Yinzhang, what are you looking at? The people sitting in that courtyard are either important officials of the imperial court or noble people. They are not people like us who can get close to them."

Song Yinzhang was shocked and said hurriedly: "I didn't see anything, good sister."

Zhang Hao said with a smile: "It's normal for you to be curious. After all, you have never seen such a scene before. Today's birthday banquet of Mr. Xiao is slightly smaller than the birthday banquet of the Eight Kings. Ordinary people would not be able to see it."

What’s the opportunity?”

Having said this, she couldn't help but raise her head proudly.

Compared with others, her advantage is very obvious. She has even been seen by officials, she even performed in front of officials, and was praised by officials and given colorful clothes.

"Don't be nervous later, just follow me and I will give you some tips."

Song Yinzhang said gratefully: "Thank you, sister Haohao."

Zhang Haohao smiled slightly and was about to speak when suddenly a shout of "The imperial edict has arrived" came from outside the door.

"The imperial edict from the palace has arrived. Please accept it."

As soon as they heard Chamberlain Cui's shout, everyone in the hall walked into the courtyard, and Xiao Qinyan took his son at the front.

Chamberlain Cui unfolded the imperial edict in his hand, while Xiao Qinyan and his son knelt down to receive the edict, while the others stood aside.

Although the Song Dynasty was a feudal dynasty, they did not kneel down often. Even when meeting officials, they did not need to kneel down all the time.

"I bear the destiny of Haotian..."

Zhou Chen stood in the crowd, listening to Cui Neishi reciting the imperial edict. The content of the edict was very simple. In short, it was all kinds of praise and praise for Xiao Qinyan...

Most of the women in the side courtyard had never had such close contact with the imperial edict in their lives, so they all hid in the room with excitement and curiosity, watching from a distance.

At this time, Zhang Haohao began to show his rich experience and vision again, introducing everyone in the hospital to everyone.

"Look, the one who received the order is Mr. Xiao, and the one kneeling behind him should be his son."

Then she waved her hand and pointed: "The one in the back is Qi Zhongcheng, and the one on the right is old Mr. Ke, Mr. Xiao's mortal enemy. This time he is no longer prime minister, and has become a local official after leaving the capital. But you should have heard of that song some time ago.

Let's chant the lime, that poem describes Mr. Ke Xianggong."

"The person who wrote that lime chant is the young man standing on the left side of old Mr. Ke. Although he is young, in fact he is a world-famous young hero. We are the young general of the Song Dynasty. He is hereditary.

He is the Marquis Zhongyong, and I don’t know how many ladies in Tokyo are fascinated by him.”

When introducing others, Zhang Haohao's tone was very calm, but only when introducing Zhou Chen, her mood fluctuated.

Because people like Xiao Qinyan and Ke Zheng, although they have high status, are all elderly after all, unlike Zhou Chen, who has a high status and is young, and his reputation and reputation are still very high.

"Sister, is that official the famous Marquis Zhongyong? Why is he so young?"

"Of course, he is a young general who is highly praised by officials. Of course he is very young."

"Not only is this Zhongyong Hou young, he is also so handsome and noble."
Chapter completed!