Chapter 276

When they walked out of the hall, a small boat was already floating towards them. There were three people on the boat. One of them was Commander Murong, who was standing at the bow. He had an ugly face and was calling out to Jiaotong. Behind him was a soldier who was holding a box in his hand. The last one was a family member who was steering the boat.

Commander Murong saw a group of people walking out of the hall. He did not care if they saw Xu Jiaotong and immediately raised his hand to wave. Seeing that no one responded, he put it down awkwardly.

When the boat reached the shore, Commander Murong jumped down and walked forward quickly. When he got close, he looked around and asked, "Which one of you is Uncle Xu?"

At this moment, his eyes lit up when he saw Xu Jiaotong who was hiding behind the people. He shouted, "Jiaotong, look at you. You're too polite. Since father-in-law is coming to Jingyue City, why didn't you tell me earlier?

I should have prepared a generous gift to pay you a visit. I came in a hurry and did not prepare enough. Please don't be offended. "

At this moment, the family member and the soldier walked over. The family member panicked and said, "Master, I couldn't stop him. I didn't dare to offend this soldier, so I could only bring him here."

The Xu Jiao King waved his hand and said, "It's fine. Go ahead."

Commander Murong's eyes lit up immediately. He bowed at the Xu Jiao King and said, "Uncle Xu, I'm Murong Jian. I've heard a lot about the Xu Jiao King. It's an honor to meet you today. I came in a hurry and prepared a small gift to show my sincerity."

The Xu Jiao King looked at the box in the soldier's hand and said, "I've also heard of Commander Murong's fame and have always wanted to meet you. However, I've been busy and have no time, so I put it aside. Now that Commander Murong is here, I've been impolite. Please, come in."

Murong Jian was delighted when he heard that. He said, "Really? Uncle Xu, you should have told me earlier. If I knew you wanted to meet me, I would have come earlier."

Then, he looked around and said, "I've been here a few times, but I didn't expect the backyard to be so generous. If it wasn't for Qi …" He seemed to realize something and immediately changed his words. "If I didn't hear that Uncle Xu came to Jingyue City today, I wouldn't have the chance to meet you."

His words were full of loopholes, even Zhang Xiaohua understood. She laughed in her heart, "This guy is really stupid."

The Void Wyrm King smiled faintly and said, "Since Commander Murong is here, then you're a guest. Right, Commander Murong, it's fate that brought us together today. Allow me to introduce …."

Murong Jian waved his hand and said, "Don't, Uncle. We're all family. There's no need to be so polite."

That being said, he had already stepped into the hall.

A family member had already set up a new table at the head of the hall, and there were five tables directly above it.

Qin Shiyue's table was placed in the middle, and the new table was placed next to it. Perhaps it was because of the Xu Jiao King's guidance, or perhaps it was because the family had good eyesight.

Murong Jian did not stand on ceremony at all. He walked to the front and looked at the table with some leftovers in the middle. He frowned slightly and turned to the Void Wyrm King with a smile. "Uncle Xu really knows me well. I wanted to be polite, but I didn't know that Uncle Xu really treated me as one of your family. This seat of honor is still reserved for Uncle. Please take a seat. Although I'm a guest from afar, I won't be so polite from now on."

The Void Wyrm King's nose was crooked. 'You're really stupid.' He could only say awkwardly, "Commander Murong, I have a distinguished guest today. I didn't know that Commander Murong would be coming today, so I'm sorry for the neglect."

Murong Jian was startled and said in surprise, "Eh? There's a distinguished guest? Who is it?

Let me greet him as well! "

Qin Shiyue was furious. 'I'm right in front of the crowd. Your eyes are either looking at the beauties or the beauties' father. How can you pay attention to basic etiquette? '

Actually, when Murong Jian arrived, the seating arrangement in the hall would definitely change. The Void Wyrm King wanted to introduce Qin Shiyue outside the hall, but he was interrupted by Murong Jian when he stepped into the hall. Now that he mentioned Qin Shiyue again, the Void Wyrm King felt that he was being rude to Qin Shiyue.

The Void Wyrm King spread out his arms and respectfully gestured to Qin Shiyue. "This is my Tenryū Sect's representative, Lord Qin Shiyue."

Murong Jian had never heard of the Tenryū Sect's name. The Southern Sea Wyrm Palace only paid attention to it because of Xu Jiaotong. He thought that the Tenryū Sect was the same as the Southern Sea Wyrm Palace. They were just small characters in the wilderness. How could they be compared to him, an official of the imperial court?

He couldn't help but feel a trace of disdain. He looked at Qin Shiyue from head to toe and cupped his hands. "Nephew Murong Jian greets Uncle Qin. Although this is the first time we've met, I've heard of Uncle Qin's great name. Oh right, although Uncle Qin is old, your skin is very well maintained. You look very young.

How old are you? Have you already understood your destiny? "

Qin Shiyue's face blushed. He smiled and said, "Good nephew, your uncle has just understood his destiny. I'm really comforted to see such a good child like you."

Murong Jian said happily, "Is that so? Uncle Qin, you can actually see through my nature. You're really a god. Come, take a seat."

After he finished speaking, he respectfully sat down at the head of the table.

The people from the Three Seas and Seven Waters were stunned. Some didn't know what to do, while some laughed in their hearts. Seeing the two sitting down, they could only sit down as well.

Everyone sat down and the banquet started again. Because there were outsiders in the banquet, the atmosphere wasn't as lively as before. How could Murong Jian care so much?

After eating a few mouthfuls of food, he toasted Qin Shiyue and Xu Jiao King. After a few rounds of toasting, he became more talkative. However, it was a pity that Murong Jian's words were all about the imperial court. His words were brimming with the pride of being an official. He couldn't talk to Qin Shiyue and Xu Jiao King at all. The two laughed in their hearts and perfunctorily chatted with their good nephew, waiting for the show to start.

Sure enough, after a while, Murong Jian couldn't help but look at Xu Jiaotong, who lowered her head and didn't speak. He deliberated his words and said, "Uncle Xu, I've visited you several times, but I've never been able to see your face. This time, I'm here specially because I have something to ask of you."

Xu Jiao King glanced at Qin Shiyue and thought, 'Lord Qin, you can support me in this matter.'

Qin Shiyue nodded slightly. Xu Jiao King was relieved and asked with a smile, "Commander Murong, what is it? Just say it."

Murong Jian was overjoyed when he saw that the Slow Flood Dragon King asked the question so straightforwardly. He waved his hand at the soldiers behind him. The soldiers behind him carried the small box to the side of the Slow Flood Dragon King and placed it squarely on the table.

Murong Jian smiled and said, "Uncle Xu, ever since I saw Miss Jiao Tong, I've been thinking about her day and night. I feel that she is the only one I can marry in this life. I've always wanted to go and ask for her hand in marriage, but I've never seen uncle's shadow. Today's matter was rushed, so this is my engagement gift. After today, I'll ask Seventh Uncle, oh, that is, the Lord of the City Guard, to personally come and persuade us.

The Xu Jiao King looked at the small box with interest and said, "Commander Murong, I heard that you already have seven concubines at home. Why are you still thinking about my daughter so much that you don't want her for the rest of your life?

If you marry Jiaotong, will she be your legal wife or a concubine? "

Murong Jian's face didn't turn red, but his heart didn't stop. He said calmly, "Uncle, you're wrong. There's no end to love in this world. The concubines I married before were sincere. This time, I'm marrying Jiaotong. It doesn't mean that I can't fall in love with Jiaotong.

Moreover, there's true love between us. Jiaotong doesn't care about status. My legal wife is the daughter of the magistrate of Shayu City. She has a noble status and can be the master of the harem. My concubine is also the daughter of an official and is very virtuous. I think that if I marry Jiaotong, she won't be disgraced. What do you think? "

When Xu Jiao King heard this, he was so angry that he laughed and said, "Nephew, you're really thoughtful and thoughtful."

Murong Jian was overjoyed when he heard this and said, "So, Uncle Xu agrees. There's a thousand taels of gold in this gift box. It's my betrothal gift. Please accept it. This betrothal gift is much more than what I received when I married my legal wife. I hope that Uncle Xu can understand my sincerity."

Xu Jiao King looked up to the sky and laughed, "Commander Murong, I really appreciate your good intentions. Thank you for thinking highly of my daughter and offering such a generous gift. It's a pity that my daughter is already betrothed to someone else. Commander Murong, you're too late."

Murong Jian's ugly face turned pale and said, "Uncle Xu, are you trying to deceive me?

I've already asked around. Jiaotong isn't betrothed to someone else. If she's betrothed to someone else, why didn't you mention it to me earlier? "

Then, he gritted his teeth and said, "Uncle Xu, even if she's betrothed to someone else, they're not married yet. May I ask who the other party is?

I'll ask Seventh Uncle to go and talk to him. He'll definitely regret this marriage. What do you think? "

Zhang Xiaohua almost spat out the food she was eating. She didn't even understand what Murong Jian was saying. He clearly rejected the betrothal and thought that he was making things difficult for him.

Xu Jiao King saw that Murong Jian didn't know how to back off. He couldn't help but feel awkward and said hesitantly, "This …"

At this moment, Qin Shiyue said with a smile, "My good nephew, you're making things difficult for your Uncle Xu. Because this person is right in front of you."

Murong Jian was stunned and quickly looked around. There were only middle-aged and old people around. Then, he saw Zhang Xiaohua and Yingfei beside Xu Jiaotong. He couldn't help but ask fiercely, "Uncle Qin, are you talking about the two people sitting next to Jiaotong?

But that young man is just a servant, so he shouldn't be. Could it be that ordinary looking man?

That guy is so ordinary that he can't even be recognized in a crowd. How could Jiaotong like him?

Is it because this guy's seven aunts and eight aunts are also from the government, so you can't put down your face?

That's why you're forcing yourself. "

Then, he said in a low voice, "If that's the case, why don't you tell me? I have ten thousand ways to make him regret it. He actually wants to steal my woman. He's really tired of living."

Qin Shiyue smiled and shook his head, "No, no."

Murong Jian was stunned and asked, "Then who could it be?"