468. Madam's General Li Hua is missing(1/2)
Not surprisingly, King Zhongshan also came here for the rumored liquor.
It's just that King Zhongshan is in his fifties or sixties, but he is very different from Yang Tingyu, who is also in his sixties.
As soon as he saw the fine wine, King Zhongshan's temper was like a burning fire, as if he had rejuvenated his youth, comparable to that of Shao Sikou... He was choked to tears and nose.
But at the same time, he also praised it endlessly, claiming that it was indeed worthy of being "the best wine in the world"!
Quite an appetizer for a military general!
After King Zhongshan left, the "heat" of Jiangcheng Bofu did not decrease, and even intensified.
On the second day, the uncle's house received another large group of visitors.
These people included civil servants and military generals, and they were all subordinates and personal followers of Yang Tingyu or King Zhongshan.
They came in groups, carrying gifts, one after another.
In the past two days, the rumor that "there is fine wine in Jiangcheng Uncle's Mansion" has been widely circulated in Beijing. No matter whether they are officials in the court or the common people in the city, all those who like wine want to enter Jiangcheng Uncle's Mansion to have a look.
Yesterday, Shao Sikou, Yang Tingyu, King Zhongshan, and the other three leaders took the lead in visiting Jiangcheng's Mansion, which was a good start.
Today, the staff of the three big bosses could no longer hold back any longer and came to the door one after another carrying gifts.
Anyway, their "shangguan" has already visited them, so they are no longer afraid of the "nemesis" hat.
There were so many guests arriving at once, and it was so bustling that it felt like someone was crossing the threshold.
Zhu Xiuyuan was very happy and grinned all day long.
It's rare, it's really rare. It's the first time since Jiangcheng Bo's Mansion was "listed" that it's so lively!
The excited Zhu Xiuyuan entertained the guests personally, rushing forward and looking back...
These people came here for the fine wine in the mansion. After the guests and hosts sat down and exchanged greetings, they unanimously requested to have a look at the fine wine.
Zhu Xiuyuan was hospitable and met their requests with a wave of his hand.
Dozens of bottles of original wine were brought over, along with dozens of wine glasses.
The guests were so excited that they all came closer to take a look. As they watched, they drank, drank, drank... Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't stop him.
The final result was that more than half of the dozens of guests lay down on the beds in the wing room of Jiangcheng Bofu, vomiting and falling asleep soundly, unable to move.
Only a very small number of people were carried away by the servants of their families...
That afternoon, the scene that happened in the uncle's house was transmitted to the deep water of the capital with lightning speed.
This almost confirms the rumor that there is really good wine in Uncle Jiangcheng’s house!
Another day passed, and the uncle's house once again welcomed a guest.
This guest made Zhu Xiuyuan quite disgusted.
Because he is the King of Jiangdu!
Since that day in Huamanlou, the two of them made a bet, and after King Jiangdu lost, he lived in peace for a few days and did not bother Zhu Xiuyuan these days.
But I didn't expect that this guy would come again.
King Jiangdu must have been attracted by the rumor that "Jiangcheng Bo's Mansion has fine wine", but King Jiangdu will do whatever it takes to achieve his goal, he is thick-skinned and has deep knowledge of the city. Who knows the true reason for his coming here?
What is the purpose.
Zhu Xiuyuan did not welcome him out of the palace in person, but sat firmly in the front hall, waiting for King Jiangdu to come in.
"Hahaha, Uncle Jiang Cheng, we meet again, hahahaha..."
King Jiangdu strode over, laughing heartily. His voice came in before others entered the front hall.
Zhu Xiuyuan frowned slightly, this feeling made him unhappy.
This is the Jiangcheng Uncle's Mansion, not the Jiangdu Prince's Mansion. Isn't it inappropriate for this guy to be so arrogant, thinking this is his home?
Too arrogant!
Zhu Xiuyuan felt unhappy, so he continued to sit firmly on the Diaoyutai, motionless, and slowly picked up the teacup and drank tea, as if he did not hear the laughter of King Jiangdu.
As soon as he finished speaking, someone walked into the front hall.
This man was tall and mighty, like an iron tower. He was even a head taller than Yan Dashan. When he stood there, he looked like a mountain.
It gives people a strong sense of oppression.
"The prince is here, please take a seat, come and serve tea!"
Zhu Xiuyuan still sat firmly on the Diaoyutai and only waved his hand without even the most basic gesture of greeting. This was extremely rude!
"Haha...Okay, Uncle Jiang Cheng, you're welcome!"
King Jiangdu was stunned for a moment, and his expression changed slightly.
But when he caught a glimpse of the belt tied around Zhu Xiuyuan's waist, it was given by the emperor and sparkled with gold, and his smile immediately returned to his face.
And he sat down on the guest chair as instructed.
Although Zhu Xiuyuan seemed unintentional, he carefully observed the changes in King Jiangdu's expression.
When his expression changed slightly, Zhu Xiuyuan was excited, wondering if his belt would finally be put to use again?
This belt was given by Emperor Chen, who had the privilege of not bowing to officials.
In order to show off, Zhu Xiuyuan wears it every day, hoping that some blind thing will come and pick a thorn in his etiquette, and then he can show off his power and put on a good show.
However, such people are really rare, and Zhu Xiuyuan's long-term expectations have repeatedly failed.
Only last time in the palace, I tricked the King of Jinling.
Other than that, no one takes the bait anymore.
Therefore, Zhu Xiuyuan saw that King Jiangdu's face changed slightly, thinking that he was going to have an attack and pick a thorn in his etiquette...
But it "failed" again, and King Jiangdu's expression returned to normal instantly.
Hey, it seems that King Jiangdu is not easy to trick.
Zhu Xiuyuan thought secretly in his heart.
"The prince came to visit, and the humble abode was really full of glory. Haha, I wonder why the prince came here? I still remember that a few days ago, the building was full of flowers..."
Zhu Xiuyuan didn't even finish his greetings before he seemed to be expelling the guests.
But King Jiangdu is so thick-skinned, how can he easily fulfill his wish?
"Uncle Jiang Cheng, please rest assured, I still remember the bet at Huamanlou that day."
King Jiangdu sat calmly and took a sip of tea from his tea cup, as if he was at home, safe and comfortable.
Zhu Xiuyuan hated this about him.
"It's just that in the past two days, there has been a rumor in Beijing that a new wine has been brewed in Jiangcheng Bo's house. It is extremely sweet. People in the market have rated it as 'the best wine in the world'."
"Later, Mr. Shao Sikou, Mr. Yang Tingyu, Mr. Yang, and Uncle Wang Zhongshan all came to your mansion and tasted the fine wine with their own mouths..."
"Haha, Uncle Jiang Cheng, to tell you the truth, I am also quite good at fine wine. Uncle Zhongshan's comment that 'it is very appetizing to a general' really touched my heart."
"So this king's visit this time is for no other reason than to taste that fine wine in person..."
"Okay, come on, bring me a pot of original wine!"
Zhu Xiuyuan immediately gave the order and couldn't wait to interrupt King Jiangdu's words.
He really wanted King Jiangdu to drink and leave quickly.
Are you in such a hurry?
King Jiangdu was stunned for a moment, but he didn't care.
He had some free time and put down his tea cup, planning to take advantage of this opportunity to talk to Zhu Xiuyuan about other things.
This is the real purpose of his coming here.
However, King Jiangdu was dumbfounded.
Because as soon as Zhu Xiuyuan finished speaking, he saw a little maid carrying a tray with a pot of wine and a wine glass, slowly walking towards him.
Came so fast!
This maid must have been waiting outside the door for a long time.
As soon as Zhu Xiuyuan gave the order, she came in immediately...
"Your Majesty, this is the legendary wine in the capital. I will serve it to Your Majesty..."
Zhu Xiuyuan stood up and walked over, picked up the wine bottle from the tray, and poured wine into the empty wine glass.
The wine, as clear as a spring, flows out from the spout of the wine pot, showing a slightly curved cylinder.
This time Zhu Xiuyuan did not pour only the bottom of the cup.
Instead, he kept tilting the jug and continued pouring until the entire wine glass was overflowing.
By the way, the wine glass Zhu Xiuyuan prepared this time was not a small wine glass, but a large wine glass as big as an adult man's fist. Its capacity was several times that of a small wine glass.
During the process of pouring the wine, the strong smell of alcohol rushed out, spread like an explosion, and went straight to his forehead.
To be continued...