It’s open, it’s open ……”
While Zhu Pingan was listening to the fat-headed official talk about the Dao in the fan, the side door of the Yan Mansion opened and started accepting casting invitations to pay their respects, and there was a burst of excitement among the people in the queue.
At the front of the queue is a provincial official, he arrived in the capital yesterday, did not line up, stayed in a nearby inn, this morning the night ban has just ended, the first time to come over to line up.
Ming Dynasty administrative region also known as the province, the Ming administrative region is divided into two Beijing, 13 Buzhengji. The two Beijing refers to Shun Tianfu (i.e., North Zhili) and Yingtian (i.e., South Zhili), 13 Buzhengji Division referred to as 13 Division, commonly known as 13 provinces. Some people refer to the Zhili district as a province as well, which is how the term 15 provinces of Daming came about.
Kung Fu is not a reward.
Sweat and reward are always proportional.
It was because this provincial official had rushed to wait for him just after the night ban had ended that he was first in line today.
The side door of the Yan Mansion opened, and a middle-aged man in his forties walked out, wearing good steward-style clothing, with the look of a man who had eaten his meal and hadn’t yet woken up, picking his teeth with a toothpick in his hand, and walking out with a wobble.
This person is very characteristic, unforgettable, walking forty-five degrees looking at the sky, do not take a square look at people, to ensure that people will not forget after seeing.
“Mr He Nian?!”
“It’s really Mr He Nian!”
“I didn’t expect it to be Mr Tsurunen himself today ……”
“Mr He Nian really doesn’t have a bit of a stance, personally coming out to handle the casting of worship for us, it’s really the honour of three lifetimes.”
Seeing this person go out, the people outside the door were sensational, the same as the twenty-first century fanatical star chasers, one by one excited as if they had seen an idol, from afar, they stretched out their hands and bowed to say some words of praise to him.
Er
Is this guy the big official of Yan’s house, the Yan Nian who has a way of “making money”?
Zhu Ping An looked at this big housekeeper with eyes on top of his head with interest and slightly pulled the corner of his mouth.
It’s true that there are three officials in front of the prime minister’s door, and even a housekeeper dares to call himself “sir”! Ancient “Mister” is not like modern “Mister”, which can be called by any man. Mister was born before me and learnt the way before me. In ancient times, only highly respected and knowledgeable seniors were qualified to call “sir”, which was a title of respect for people with a certain status and position.
“I’ve long heard of Mr He Nian’s great name, but I had no chance to see him, but today, Mr He Nian is really extraordinary, and it’s really the honour of my life to see Mr He Nian’s elegance.”
The first provincial official saw Yan Nian go out, immediately lifted the sleeve of his official uniform to reveal the folding fan in his hand, and greeted him at the first opportunity, bowing his waist as if he had seen the officer, and saying complimentary words inside his mouth.
This word is really greasy ……
Zhu Pingan was at the back, listening to the official’s voice, he had goosebumps, from the back of the room, he was wearing a green official uniform, and on the uniform was embroidered a pattern of white pheasants, which meant that this official was a fifth grade official. A fifth rank official, in front of a housekeeper without any rank, was so ingratiating to the point of fawning.
Yan Nian was still a bit indifferent at first, but when he glanced at the fan in the official’s hand, Yan Nian’s high and cold expression showed signs of melting away, pulling his mouth to cope with the words, “You’re welcome, you’re welcome ……”.
Soon, after the official skilfully and covertly stuffed several silver tickets in his hand into Yan Nian’s hand, the two people met with old friends as much as they did, much more cordial.
The official passed through smoothly, and was guided by Yan’s subordinates into Yan’s mansion, waiting to be summoned by Pavilion Master Yan.
The second person in line, also came prepared, with a fan, prepared with thick gifts, also passed without incident.
The third person also passed without incident.
Basically, the people who come here are all prepared, the rules ah Dao Dao ah and so on are clear, pass rate is very high.
In no time, it was Zhu Pingan’s turn.
“Greetings, Mr Hennian.”Zhu Pingan stepped forward, slightly arched his hand, and then handed over the invitation to pay his respects.
Polite.
But not cynical.
There was too much of a difference from the almost kneeling posture of the ones in front of him.
Eh?
Yan Nian, who was half squinting, sniffed, moved his eyelids, glanced at Zhu Pingan, and swept up and down ……
No fan!
And such a lack of etiquette!
Yan Nian’s expression that had been melted by the previous few people, went cold again, knowing that since he had become the head butler of this Yan House, in addition to the lords and princes, there had not been a few people who had seen him and not held him respectfully.
Where did you come from?
He can’t do anything.
This kind of impolite can not be spoiled.
Yan Nian pulled down his face, did not hang Zhu Pingan, crossed Zhu Pingan and saw the fat head official behind Zhu Pingan, saw the fan in his hand.
Thus, Yan Nian narrowed his eyes and said to the fat-headed official, “You come first, it seems like I saw you queuing up yesterday.”
The fat-headed official was overjoyed, complacently looked at Zhu Pingan, and then a butt will Zhu Pingan squeezed to the back, respectfully waist to Yan Nian in front, a fat face smiled like a flower, “Mr. Hernian, see you really honoured ……”.
This is what is polite.
Yan Nian was satisfied with the fat official’s sense of humour.
Fat official expression is very rich, said the first sentence, fat face on the pile of concern, heartache expression, especially sincere, “these days, you are really busy, see you that so hard, the next official yesterday can not bear to disturb. Unexpectedly, today is again you go out of your way to handle my visit matters, this kind of spirit of bowing and exhaustion, really is a model for us, the next official has mixed feelings, in the future, when to Mr Hennian to learn.”
The fat official said, bowed and implicitly slipped a few silver tickets into Yan Nian’s sleeve.
Zhu Pingan listened from behind and rolled his eyes.
“It can’t be helped, Master gave me this heavy responsibility, the hard work has to be picked on.”Yan Nian’s mouth said, his hands counted the silver bills, and his expression melted.
After a few sentences, Yan Nian will let the fat official into the Yan House waiting to go.
See, learn …… the fat official before leaving, proudly gave Zhu Pingan a look.
Then, it was Zhu Pingan’s turn again.
“Please ask Mr He Nian to pass through Bing, my official Zhu Pingan pays a visit to Lord Yan.”Zhu Pingan arched his hand and honestly delivered the obeisance.
Rao paper cares what you call it! If you don’t know the rules and have no filial piety, don’t even think about entering! Yesterday, I let those tomes eat the door, didn’t I also learn the rules!
Yan Nian as if he didn’t hear Zhu Ping An speak, drooping eyes swept a glance at Zhu Ping An, only after Zhu Ping An repeated himself, he took the invitation handed over by Zhu Ping An and waved his hand impatiently, “Alright, you go back and wait for the news.”
Just like that, dismissing Zhu Pingan without the slightest intention of letting him in.
One glance would tell what the meaning was.
“Please return.”
After Yan Nian said this, two guards came over in front of Yan Mansion’s door, with a face full of horizontal meat, one on the left and the other on the right, “inviting” Zhu Pingan to leave. It was like if you don’t leave, we will take action.
Zhu Pingan pulled the corner of his mouth, did not say anything, slightly shook his head, and wisely retreated.
After Zhu Pingan was “invited” to leave, Yan Nian, in front of the crowd, then opened Zhu Pingan’s invitation and swept a glance, then raised his hand and threw it to the ground …….
It’s not just a small sixth grade!
I’ve seen a lot of third and fourth grade ……
“Remember from now on, don’t let everyone in the queue! Our Yan Mansion is not something that any dog or cat can enter.”
Not only that, Yan Nian also reprimanded the guards in front of the Yan Mansion in front of the crowd.
The people in the queue said yes, and a burst of chorus and laughter.
Zhu Pingan, who had retreated to the side of the street, sniffed, slightly paused in his steps, turned around and looked back, sweeping from Yan Nian to the lofty Yan Mansion gates, then shook his head and smiled to himself as he turned around and walked into the street in large strides.
When Zhu Pingan had just disappeared around the corner, a large sedan chair carried by eight people on West Chang’an Street slowly came from the direction of Xiyuan…
