PS: Third call for monthly tickets Chapter 852: Door-to-door gifts Fang Jie held Mo Ningzhi¡¯s hand and walked slowly into the main entrance of Mu Mansion. This pair of beauties attracted the attention of the little boy who was waiting at the door of Mu Mansion. Can't help but keep watching. Ning Guo Gong Mu Guangling was waiting at the door in formal attire. When Fang came over, he quickly stepped forward to greet him with a smile: "I have long heard that Zhen Guo Gong was a once-in-a-century young talent in the Sui Dynasty. When I saw him today, I realized that I had heard so many compliments before. No words are enough to praise the demeanor of Duke Zhen." Fang Jie clasped his fists and saluted: "Gong Ning was so frightened that he praised him so much." Mu Guangling came over with a smile, pulled Fang Jie's arm and walked inside: "Last time Quan Zi. I came back and said that the Duke of Zhen was coming to my house. I have been waiting and looking forward to it, and today I finally got you. Although we have just met you, I have heard of Duke Zhen for a long time. He single-handedly guarded the southwest of the Sui Dynasty, expelled the barbarians, and defeated the Southern Yan Dynasty. This achievement is so great that no one in the world can match it." As he walked, he said: "I admire the heroes most. I can meet the Duke of Zhenguo today. I was really happy last time." Fang Jie smiled and said: "This visit is a private matter, so I didn't dare to disturb the family. It was fate that I happened to meet the young master. It would be disrespectful not to come to visit again." "There is no need. So polite." Mu Guangling said: "After Quanzi came back, he praised the Duke of Zhen and even set him as an example. If he didn't see you, he wouldn't know how great the world is. He has been arrogant since he was a child. This time he finally met someone. People he trusts will be of great benefit to him in the future." When these words came out of his mouth, there was no trace of hypocrisy in his tone. Fang Jie couldn't help but praise in his heart. Being able to say unconscionable words so sincerely was really a sign of skill. The two of them chatted while walking, saying some unnecessary compliments. After arriving in the living room, a waiter served fragrant tea. It is rock tea produced in Wuyi Mountain in the south of the Yangtze River and is very valuable. Mu Guangling said a few more polite words, and then asked about the affairs in the southwest of the Sui Dynasty. Fang Jie talked about the Black Flag Army expelling the He people and annihilating the Southern Yan in an understatement, and Mu Guangling was greatly appreciated. When chatting with someone like Mu Guangling, there will never be an awkward moment when you have nothing to say. This person is extremely warm, but not unfamiliar, and can always find topics to talk about. "At this time in the Sui Dynasty, manpower like Duke Zhen was needed to turn the tide." After listening to Fang's explanation of some things in the southwest, Mu Guangling sighed: "I originally wanted to lead troops eastward to serve the country, but I didn't. I dare not leave my post without permission according to the imperial decree. I am ordered to guard the eastern border and protect the safety of millions of people. Even if I am anxious, I cannot leave easily. Every time I think about the country being in disaster and I am unable to do anything, I feel inexplicable pain. " He was silent for a while. Then he said: "If there is a decree from the imperial court, I will immediately lead the sons of Dongjiang to fight to the death with the rebels. But as a minister, I have the responsibility to defend the land. I am worried that once I leave with my troops, chaos will follow in Dongjiang. "Although I don't have much ability, as long as I stay in Eastern Xinjiang, it will still be peaceful and stable." As before, what I saw and heard along the way shocked me. The people are happy and the rule of law is peaceful, which is enough to show your hard work, Ning Guogong. Her Royal Highness, the eldest princess, specially told me before I came that if I see Ning Guogong, I must I would like to thank you on her behalf." "This is the duty of a minister. How dare you ask Her Majesty the Princess to say thank you?" Mu Guangling said: "My greatest wish in life is for the peace and tranquility of the people in the world. The late emperor asked me to guard the garrison. Wei Dongjiang, that's a huge trust, how dare I not do my best?" "By the way" Mu Guangling suddenly stood up, and the other party uncrossed his fists and said, "I should have apologized to the country first. In the moment of excitement, I forgot. Quanzi and the guards he brought were quite disrespectful when they met you a while ago. I have already punished you. I hope that the fault of this matter lies with me as a father. I have failed to teach my children well. As a minister, I have failed to take care of my subordinates. I am derelict in my duty Please forgive me." "How could such a thing happen?" Fang Jie also stood up and said in return. I like the young master¡¯s straightforward temperament. He and I are similar in age. If possible, I would like to be friends with him. " "That would be the best." Mu Guangling smiled, pretending to think of something suddenly. , pointed to the person standing next to him and introduced: "This is Penglai Sect Headmaster Su Yang, who is also Quanzi's mentor. Headmaster Su also has great respect for Zhen Guo Gong, so he begged me to bring him to see you. " Fang Jie clasped his fists towards Su Yang and said, "Master Su, I have long admired you." Su Yang quickly leaned over and saluted: "You are so polite, the common people just admire you.Mu Guogong's demeanor knew that Duke Guo was coming to Mu Mansion, so he couldn't help but ran over and asked Ning Guogong to introduce him to him. " "Sit, sit, sit," Mu Guangling said: "I have asked people to prepare a banquet. Today I will get drunk with the Duke of Zhen. Fang Jie smiled and said, "I don't dare to get drunk when I'm outside." " There was something strange in Mu Guangling's eyes for a fleeting moment, as if it had never appeared before. Hearing what Fang Jie said, he nodded quickly: "Have a drink to enjoy yourself, but a heavy drink will cause trouble. I am also the leader of the army, so I naturally know this truth. , so I won¡¯t get you drunk, but I won¡¯t be happy if I don¡¯t have a drink with you. " He waved his hand: "Come here, bring the food and wine! ¡± Outside, a row of uniformed soldiers filed in, holding trays one by one. Soon, the table was full. Originally, according to the habits of the Sui and Han people, even if they were entertaining best friends, they would share the meal. The more distinguished guests you meet, the more stringent the rules. However, as you come into contact with the Mongolians, Dongchu people, and Northern Barbarians, it becomes less common to share meals. "This is from the Juxing Tower in Dongding City. The signature dish is called Zi Qidong Lai" He glanced at Fang Jie thoughtfully and said, "Come here, Lord Zhen Guo, try this. " " I heard that Duke Zhen Guo once traveled all over the world when he was young. I just heard about it but don't know the details. If Duke Zhen Guo doesn't mind, can you tell me? " Su Yang glanced at Fang Jie and said slowly. " Fang Jie's origin has always been criticized by those from wealthy families. In their view, Fang Jie was born in a humble background. Of course, people who secretly comment like this would not dare to Say this in front of Fang Jie. Now that Fang Jie is the dominant family in the southwest, who among the so-called wealthy families dares to talk nonsense? At most, they can say something secretly about Fang Jie's humble background, as if they were taking revenge. Su Yang naturally didn¡¯t have any good intentions when he mentioned this. ¡°Why would you mind? " Fang Jie smiled and said: "Before I was fifteen years old, I was on the run. Just this sentence can satisfy Headmaster Su, right? Su Yang blushed slightly and quickly explained: "I'm just curious about the past of the Duke of Guo. I hope that the Duke of Guo will forgive me for my rudeness." The heroes of the world do not care about their origins. During the Taizong period, Li Xiao, the great general who pacified the south of the Yangtze River and established unparalleled achievements, also came from a poor family. A hundred years later, the Li family became a prominent family in the northwest. Although Li Xiao was not born into an aristocratic family, he built one, which is admirable. Fang Jie smiled and said, "Master Su compares me to the Li family. How dare I accept it?" " Mu Guangling quickly interjected: "Master Su is an outsider who lives in Penglai Island. His words are inevitably a little straightforward, but he certainly has no disrespect to Duke Zhen. Master Su, why don't you apologize to the Duke of Zhenguo? " Su Yang quickly stood up, picked up the jug and poured a glass of wine for Fang Jie. When he picked up the jug, he felt something in his palm, and the wine immediately changed. On the surface, it didn't seem to have changed much, but it became abnormal. It was very strong, and there was no alcohol content at this time, but he had the energy to walk around in the wine bottle. The wine was much hotter than before, but Fang Jie didn't seem to notice anything. He picked up the wine glass and said: "You and I drink together. Su Yang smiled and said, "I am apologizing to the Duke of the country, so I should drink with you." " He poured a glass for himself, then held it up and looked at Fang Jie. Fang Jie chuckled and drank the wine in the glass. Su Yang originally thought that Fang Jie would react to the intense heat. Who would Su Yang was shocked when he thought of Fang Jieyun drinking it lightly, and when he saw Fang Jie looking over, he drank from the cup. He immediately spurted out the contents of his cup. The wine became unusually cold for some reason. After taking a sip of the wine, his lips were instantly covered with a layer of frost, and the frost was still spreading outwards. In an instant, half of Su Yang's face turned purple. Jie lowered his head and smiled, tapping the table with his fingers, his eyes full of smiles. Su Yang quickly used his energy to suppress the coldness, but for a moment he stood speechless. Well, neither sitting down nor standing up. "Good wine." Fang Jie smiled and said two words, and poured himself another glass: "Master Su, I will give you another glass. " Su Yang wanted to refuse, but refusing at this time was like admitting defeat. He provoked this secret fight, so he naturally refused to lose face. He raised the wine glass with some anxiety, and tried to make the wine gentler in his hands. Fang Xie drank it all in one gulp, and he had no choice but to drink it along with him. Poof! Su Yang immediately spit out the second sip of wine, and the remaining wine in the wine glass he was holding was bubbling. Come on, just like boiling water.?, his originally purple lips changed again and became red, as if they were cooked. Fang Jie's face darkened: "Master Su, what do you mean?" Su Yang wanted to defend, but couldn't open his mouth at all. He had talked with Zhou Changmei and knew that Fang Jie had an invisible way to cultivate himself, so Zhou Changmei suffered a loss. He had already been more careful, but he didn't expect that Fang Jie's invisible power could penetrate every hole. He didn't even notice that Fang Jie had tampered with his wine. Mu Guangling's eyes were sharp, and he looked at Su Yang and said: "Master Su, you are so rude. Maybe you don't like the wine in my house, or this wine is too cheap." He stretched out his hand to hold Su Yang He took the wine glass in his hand and drank it in one gulp: "I have kept this wine for twenty years. It is a fine wine. Why do you want to vomit it?" He glanced at Fang Jie, and something different flickered in his eyes. ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡ ¡°How long will Duke Zhen Guo stay in Eastern Xinjiang?¡± Mu Guangling asked after putting down his wine glass. Fang Jie said: "I'm going back after today's visit. I was ordered by the emperor to guard the southwest of the Sui Dynasty. I've been away for several months. If I don't go back, I'm afraid something will happen. I'll eat the emperor's salary and be loyal to the emperor. So I plan to go back tomorrow." Set off back to the southwest early in the morning. ""Oh" Mu Guangling said, "I can't lose my courtesy when I arrive in Eastern Xinjiang. Moreover, Eastern Xinjiang is not as good as before, and bandits are rampant everywhere. Why don't I send some people. How about escorting Duke Zhen Guo back? Don't be polite, Duke Zhen. This is my duty. At the worst, I have to send you to Sheng Fang Pavilion by the river." When he said the words Sheng Fang Pavilion, He gave Fang Jie a thoughtful look. Fang Jie smiled and said: "Ning Guo Gong is too polite. I didn't bring any gifts when I came to visit. I had to ask someone to buy some on the way. If the gifts I bought are not good enough, don't blame Ning Guo Gong." "How could it be?" Mu Guangling smiled and was about to continue talking when he saw Zhou Fu, the old housekeeper of the mansion, quickly come in from the outside and whispered a few words into his ear. Mu Guangling's face turned cold and he looked at Fang Jie He said: "The Duke of Zhen Guo is really thoughtful. The gift you gave me has arrived." Fang Jie took a sip from the wine glass and said with a smile, "The courtesy is light but the affection is heavy. It's good that Lord Ning Guo doesn't dislike it." Outside the door of Mu Mansion, someone suddenly came from Two things flew from a distance, and the gatekeeper couldn't see clearly from which direction the things were flying, let alone the person who threw them. But they recognized these two things. Not only did they know them, they were also very familiar with them. "These two things, one is Qingya's head, the other is Baimei's head. The eyes on both heads were open, and they were obviously determined to die with their eyes open. The gatekeeper naturally knew these two people, so he backed away in fear. It seemed that the eyes on the two people's heads were open, so unwilling.