Mu Ge turned around and saw that it was Yuan Shao."Brother Benchu, I haven't seen you for a few days.”
"Haha, brother Ziyu is also very graceful today. You are handsome and extraordinary. I haven't seen you for two days and have missed you very much.”Yuan Shao laughed and said. Seeing Xun Yu was also there, he quickly smiled and greeted him,"Wen Ruo, so you're here too. I didn't notice it at first, I hope you don't mind.”
"Brother Benchu is too polite. The birthday banquet is about to begin.”Xun Yu didn't like to get too close to people like Yuan Shao and Cao Cao. One of them was a silkpants, and the other was that Xun Yu could tell that they weren't as sincere as they seemed on the surface.
The three of them handed in their invitations and entered the Cai Residence. There were pavilions, small bridges, and flowing water in the Cai Residence. The hall was filled with laughter from time to time.
"Ziyu, come with me to pay a visit to Lord Cai Yong and say some congratulatory words.”Xun Yu was afraid that Mu Ge did not know etiquette, so he taught him carefully.
"Don't worry, I understand." Mu Ge nodded.
In ancient times, the worship feast was very particular. They couldn't worship together as it was considered rude. They went separately. Mu Ge and the others came early, so it was their turn soon.
Xun Yu went in first and came out after a while. Mu Ge heard some words like 'Congratulations on Lord Cai's birthday' or 'Congratulations from afar' when he was outside. Basically, those who went in to offer their blessings were all the same. There was nothing new about it.
"Don't tell me the Eastern Han doesn't even have such a congratulatory message as 'Blessing as the East Sea and Longevity as the South Mountain'?”Mu Ge thought.
Yuan Shao was also beside Mu Ge. He whispered to Mu Ge and smiled evilly,"Ziyu, do you think we can meet Miss Cai Wenji today?”
Mu Ge rolled his eyes at him and replied,""I don't know."
"Ai, I wonder what this young lady Cai Yan looks like. Is she really as beautiful as a fairy as the rumors say?" Yuan Shao muttered to himself.
Seeing Xun Yu come out, Mu Ge ignored him and walked into the hall with his head held high.
There were three older men sitting in the hall. The one on the left had a thin face, but his body was tall and strong. The one on the right had a calm face and a beard. He was burly and imposing.
The one sitting at the head of the table was the oldest. He wore a Confucian crown on his head. There were some wrinkles on his face and a strand of white beard. He smiled warmly and had a refined temperament.
Just now, Xun Yu came out and told him that the one in the middle was Cai Yong, Yang Biao was on the left, and Lu Zhi was on the right.
Mu Ge bowed respectfully to Cai Yong and said,"Junior Mu Ge Mu Ziyu greets Lord Cai Yong, Lord Lu Zhi and Lord Yang Biao.”
"Mu Ge?" The three of them were stunned. They didn't know who Mu Ge was, but since he had come to pay his respects, they naturally wouldn't interrupt him.
Cai Yong smiled and nodded,"Thank you."”
Initially, Cai Yong and the others thought that Mu Ge had finished paying his respects, but who knew that it wasn't the case?
"Today is Lord Cai Yong's birthday. Mu Ge wishes Lord Cai Yong a long life with a jade cup in spring. The brocade is decorated with flowers that surround the knees. The stars in the South Pole shine brightly. The phoenix branches in the North Hall are reflected. I also wish Lord Cai Yong a blessing like the flowing water of the East Sea and a long life like the pine trees of the South Mountain." As for Mu Ge, he said a bunch of words that sounded like he was going to celebrate his birthday.
As expected, Cai Yong, Lu Zhi, and Yang Biao were somewhat shocked. This person's birthday speech was actually so different, and his literary talent was remarkable. He was definitely not an ordinary person.
Cai Yong was elated by this grand speech and said to Mu Ziyu with admiration,""Your birthday speech is the best I've ever heard. May I know which family's young master you are? He actually has such literary talent."
Mu Ge cupped his fists and said," I'm from a humble background. I'm just a good friend of Brother Xun Yu. I've always admired Lord Cai's talent. That's why I'm here to pay my respects."”
"It's fine, it's fine. You're actually a guest. If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have been able to hear such a scholarly and knowledgeable birthday speech.”Cai Yong laughed.
"Are you the Mu Ge, Mu Ziyu, who invented cigarettes?" Lu Zhi suddenly asked.”
"Yes, I am." Although Mu Ge did not know how Lu Zhi knew about him, he had to answer Lu Zhi's question.
"Brother Zigan (Lu Zhi, Zi Gan), what is the 'cigarette' you speak of?" Yang Biao asked Lu Zhi curiously.”
Lu Zhi explained,"Wen Xian (Yang Biao) has just returned to Luoyang. You might not know this, but this person invented a new thing called 'cigarettes.' It's very popular among the families of Luoyang officials. Many people are even asking for this cigarette at a high price.”
"Oh, there's such a thing? Zi Gan, tell me in detail." Yang Biao was even more curious and asked Lu Zhi in detail.
Lu Zhi also gave a detailed explanation. Even Cai Yong listened very seriously. He was always reciting poems at home, so he didn't know anything new.
Yuan Shao and Xun Yu, who were waiting outside, muttered in their hearts. Why wasn't Mu Ge out yet? Why did he take so long to say a birthday toast?
"Wen Ruo, why did brother Ziyu take so long? Everyone is still waiting." Yuan Shao gestured to the people standing behind him and said to Xun Yu.
Xun Yu shook his head worriedly." I don't know either. I just hope that nothing bad has happened to Ziyu."”
In the hall, Yang Biao and Cai Yong listened to Lu Zhi's detailed explanation and felt that it was novel. Yang Biao asked Mu Ge,"Can we observe the cigarette you invented?”
"Naturally." Mu Ge felt that his Zhonghua brand cigarettes were really going to be popular. These big shots were starting to pay attention to it. It seemed that he would not have to worry about sales in the future.
While Mu Ge was explaining how to use cigarettes to the three adults and demonstrating how to smoke, a servant girl quietly left the hall and ran to the backyard.
"Miss, Miss, Xiaoyue just saw something fun!”The servant girl came to a boudoir and said to a girl who was sitting in front of the dressing table and reading seriously.
The girl's back was facing the servant girl. She had a slender figure and was graceful. Her long hair reached her waist. Just her back view alone could make people's imaginations run wild.
The girl was disturbed. She put down the book in her hand and turned to ask the servant girl,"Xiaoyue, where is the fun thing you mentioned? Are you making fun of me again?"
The girl turned around, revealing a beautiful face and perfect figure.
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