Chapter 9: Eternal Masterpieces (3), Section 31

  Liu Xie suddenly saw this person and thought to himself, "I must have seen this person before, but I just can't remember!" Xi Zhen saw the man enter and hastily introduced him to Liu Xie: "This is my friend Kong Rong, also known as Kong Wenhui!"

  Liu Xie was shocked and suddenly remembered the two faces that had left a deep impression on him in the imperial court, one was Yang Bi, and the other was Kong Rong.

  Kong Rong also saw Liu Xie at this moment, and his heart was startled. He thought it was just his own eyes playing tricks on him, so he rubbed his eyes, but then he saw Empress Fu in the same group. This gave him a fright, cold sweat broke out on his forehead, and he hastily prepared to kneel down and pay his respects.

  Liu Xie saw Kong Rong make a gesture as if he wanted to kneel, and hastily went up to welcome him, laughing: "It turns out that it is indeed the great Confucian scholar Kong, who is known throughout the land. I am just a humble owner of a pawnshop, and today I have the good fortune to meet two distinguished guests, which is truly an honor for me!" After finishing speaking, he ordered the stunned shop assistant: "Add two more sets of bowls and chopsticks, and combine our two tables into one!"

  Xiao Er bowed and left, Kong Rong saw Liu Xie grab his own words, clearly understood in his heart, naturally telling himself not to reveal his identity, hurriedly smiled and said: "It turned out to be Xiao Gongzi! Today, Zhengping has been wronged many times, I will apologize on his behalf!"

  Kong Rong was apologizing for the disturbance caused by Yuan Heng, but unexpectedly Yuan Heng became displeased: "What nonsense is Wen Ju talking about? This is called not knowing each other without a fight!"

  Liu Xie nodded in agreement, and pulled the two of them into their seats. Li Chen stood up, filled the two men's wine cups to the brim, and the seven people present didn't distinguish between master and servant or ruler and subject, each drinking on their own. Yuan Heng was a straightforward person who spoke his mind, although his words were often biting. Before long, he surprisingly hit it off with Xiao Da and Xiao Er, the two brothers. After three rounds of wine, the conversation naturally became more lively.

  Liu Xie asked: "Since the capital was moved, talented people from all sides have come one after another, all of them trying to find a way out, I don't know if your elder brother has found a way out?"

  Xu You was drinking, heard Liu Xie's question, put down the wine cup in his hand and sighed: "I have been in Xuchang for five days, and I have also submitted several letters of recommendation. However, until now there is no news, I think there is no hope. It's Wen Rong who said he was willing to help me, tomorrow he will recommend me to General Cao Cao!"

  Liu Xie listened and glanced at Kong Rong with a slanted eye, making Kong Rong's heart feel anxious. He secretly blamed Yuan Heng in his heart, wondering why he had brought up this matter. Now looking at the emperor's expression, it was clear that he was not pleased. However, after careful consideration, he couldn't blame Yuan Heng either, as he didn't know that the young man in front of him was actually the current emperor. So he hastily said to Liu Xie: "I just made a suggestion, everything depends on fate!"