Xie Jiang looked at the three of them and frowned slightly, "I have other arrangements tonight and can't spare much free time..."
"Uh..."
Yue Lin wanted to suggest postponing it to tomorrow, or meeting up another day when they were free.
Then they heard Xie Jiang sigh with apparent reluctance, "But if I don't go to Chunse Manyuan with you tonight, won't the Duke and the old Marquis be unable to eat or sleep peacefully?"
"They might even think I'm deliberately avoiding them. What if they feel I'm not giving you face and decide to personally escort me to Chunse Manyuan? That would tarnish the reputations of the two elders."
"So, for the sake of the two elders' untarnished reputations, I must accompany you on this trip, no matter what. I'll brave any danger with you."
Xie Jiang spoke with such righteous indignation that Yue Lin and the other two were stunned.
"Let's go now."
After speaking, Xie Jiang stood up and led the way out, instructing Tian Kangtai, "Cancel all my arrangements for tonight. There's no need to say anything else."
Having acted as a supporting actor for a long time, Tian Kangtai was quite understanding and could handle anything. He immediately put on a distressed expression, "But..."
"But what? Is business worth ten thousand or a million taels of silver more than the reputations of the two elders?" Xie Jiang waved his hand to interrupt.
Yue Lin and the other two exchanged glances with unreadable expressions, unable to tell if Xie Jiang was being truthful or not.
Naturally, Xu Hengyi wouldn't miss such a good opportunity to visit Chunse Manyuan. He happily followed Xie Jiang, "What kind of business is worth tens of thousands or millions? Are you bragging?"
"You come here every day to freeload meals and even pack leftovers. Don't you know if I have tens of thousands or millions?"
"You do, you definitely do. Business worth so much money, and you just cancel it like that? You're so extravagant, you're not..."
"It's all for the sake of the two elders." Xie Jiang acted as if he had no choice.
Yue Lin quickly caught up, "If Marquis Nan Hai has important arrangements tonight, we can go to Chunse Manyuan tomorrow. There's no rush."
It was rumored that the envoy from Lan Yong had brought over a dozen ships of goods. Apart from what was presented as tribute to the court, the rest would be sold. If Xie Jiang was referring to this matter, then earning tens of thousands or millions of taels of silver was certainly not bragging.
His grandfather hadn't strictly required it to be tonight. As long as Marquis Nan Hai wasn't too idle, what was the difference between visiting a garden and making money? Making money was a proper occupation.
Although he felt that Xie Jiang's words were three parts truth and seven parts falsehood, the three parts were still true.
Xu Hengyi agreed, "Brother Yue is right. It's just a garden visit, why the rush? Hundreds of thousands or millions of taels, that's not a small sum..."
Xie Jiang continued walking at the front without stopping, "To ensure the Duke and the old Marquis can sleep soundly tonight, I've decided to make a small sacrifice."
Xu Hengyi looked suspiciously at her profile and said, "Could it be that you've finally found an excuse to visit Chunse Manyuan?"
Xu Shuo also suspected this, but he had no evidence, which was why he hadn't said it.
Xie Jiang asked, "Do I need an excuse to visit a garden?"
Xu Hengyi replied, "Why wouldn't you? Your father is in the capital now. Someone is watching you, and you're not as free."
Xie Jiang scoffed, "Xie Taihong's nightlife has just begun. What right does he have to control me?"
Xu Hengyi: "..."
Indeed, they were father and son, their hobbies were inherited.
Half an hour later, Xie Jiang, accompanied by four handsome young men, was seated in a private room at Chunse Manyuan.
Lan Meng personally led people in to serve wine and dishes, and then was pulled into the inner room by Xie Jiang.
Through a hazy gauze curtain and a beaded curtain, they could still see the figures of the two embracing each other on the couch, with Lan Meng's delicate laughter occasionally drifting out.
Xu Shuo and the other two: "..."
Was their mission complete?
This was Xu Hengyi's first time encountering such a situation, but he was soon attracted by the abundant food and wine, and beckoned to the stunned three to start eating.
"Don't worry about Xie Jiang. Xie Jiang will probably be busy for a while. Let's eat while it's hot."
Yue Lin lowered his voice, "Should we switch to another private room?" httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Xu Hengyi replied, "There are no other private rooms available, they're all occupied. This room was specifically reserved for Xie Jiang."
Xu Shuo also said quietly, "Then let's eat first."
Lu Yuqing, with his mouth full, couldn't suppress his gossip, "Isn't Lan Meng rumored to be the woman of the Sect Master of Cui Shan Sect? How dare Marquis Nan Hai..."
Xu Hengyi sighed, as if accustomed to it, "What dare Xie Jiang not do?"
Lu Yuqing nodded, "That's true."
Marquis Nan Hai had achieved great victories and never suffered defeat.
Who could she fear?
While the four outside were nearing the end of their meal, Lan Meng finally opened the curtain and walked out.
Her hair was slightly disheveled, and her shoulders were snow-white.
Pretending not to notice the furtive glances of the four, Lan Meng, with her charming face and delicate hand, lifted her collar, which had slipped down, and covered her shoulder again.
Every movement was full of charm, and every smile was captivating.
Lan Meng was not only beautiful and well-figured, but she also possessed a unique charm and allure.
Lu Yuqing was mesmerized.
Xu Shuo quickly averted his gaze, not daring to look up.
Yue Lin blushed and tightened his grip on his chopsticks.
Xu Hengyi stared at the food on the table with a bitter expression, not daring to glance at Lan Meng. Otherwise, he would surely have nightmares again, tormented to death by Lan Meng's dimples.
Xu Shuo kicked Lu Yuqing under the table.
Lu Yuqing then snapped back to reality and quickly turned his head. Perhaps it was due to turning too quickly, but his neck made a cracking sound.
Xu Shuo was startled, fearing that Lu Yuqing would twist his neck, which would be a big problem.
In the capital, there were all sorts of beauties. These noble scions, even if they hadn't eaten pork, had seen pigs run.
But, but Lan Meng...
It was as if, with every smile and frown, she had subtly cast a spell on them.
Lan Meng slowly walked over. The four of them stared straight ahead at the food in front of them, becoming stiffer one by one, not daring to look around.
They didn't hear what Lan Meng said until she disappeared from the private room. The four of them simultaneously let out a sigh of relief.
Xie Jiang came out from inside. Only leftovers remained on the table. Xu Shuo gave an instruction to have more wine and dishes sent over.
Xie Jiang calmly walked over and sat down.
All four looked at her with strange eyes.
Xie Jiang asked, "Is there something on my face?"
Lu Yuqing said enviously, "Marquis Nan Hai enjoys great fortune."
Although Yue Lin had also been captivated by Lan Meng's charm just now, he didn't have any particular thoughts. "Not everyone can enjoy such fortune."
"The woman of the Sect Master of Cui Shan Sect. Many have the desire but not the courage." Marquis Nan Hai, however, had no reservations. Xu Shuo greatly admired Xie Jiang's boldness.
Xu Hengyi, being very familiar with Xie Jiang, spoke more casually, "If you were to confront Cui Shan Sect, how confident would you be in destroying them?"
Xie Jiang asked, "Why would I want to destroy Cui Shan Sect?"
Xu Hengyi replied, "Isn't your specialty to destroy families and exterminate sects? If you mess with the woman of the Sect Master of Cui Shan Sect, will the Sect Master let you off when he finds out? If you continue like this without restraint, the Sect Master of Cui Shan Sect will eventually target you."
Xie Jiang looked at Xu Hengyi strangely, "When did I mess with his woman?"
Xu Hengyi chuckled.
Although this amount of time was not enough to do anything serious, the four of them had all seen how Lan Meng looked when she came out from inside.
Xie Jiang looked at the four "virgin boys" with great sympathy.
Such a lack of experience.
This was just the beginning.