C247 Prepare a gift (2/2)

He brought the group of children to the mansion in Chang'an Capital.

In the evening, after eating a meal that couldn't be considered as luxurious, Xiao Wen found Sun Shangxiang and asked: ”This Zhang Cang, where does he belong to?”

”Heh heh.” Sun Shangxiang looked at Xiao Wen and smiled: ”Mister asking me this question in front of the palace entrance today really gave me a fright. Although His Majesty and the empress had tacitly agreed to fight openly and secretly between officials from different factions. But they don't like this kind of ganging up. ”

”I know that. I can tell from your attitude outside today. ” Xiao Wen said calmly.

Although he didn't think that there would be so many taboos in the beginning. But Sun Shangxiang's abnormal actions had him on the alert.

One had to know, Sun Shangxiang was not stupid. She came from a noble family and had been used to watching battles between nobles since she was young.

And when he grew up a little, he even became a travelling adventurer, roaming the world.

Her IQ and EQ could be said to be the highest among Xiao Wen's students.

Thus, there must be a reason behind Sun Shangxiang's actions.

As for Xiao Wen, after thinking about it carefully, he also found out the key point.

Therefore, he chose to return to Uncle Li's home to ask him the reason.

Sure enough, Sun Shangxiang grinned and said: ”This Zhang Cang, in name, is the same as Zhao Wang, Zhang Ao. He belongs to the loyal side of His Majesty, the Queen's Palace. In actuality, however, he was only doing this because he was thinking about His Majesty's collection of Daoist scriptures. As such, he could be said to be the neutral party amongst the nobles. His Majesty wanted to win him over for his own use. The other nobles, no matter which faction, would also hope to form a relationship with him. Therefore, at tomorrow's banquet, mister may see many factions of nobility. ”

”It seems like tomorrow will be another open and secret battle!” When Xiao Wen heard Sun Shangxiang's description, he rubbed his head with a troubled expression.

He already knew why Lu Yuan would invite him.

In fact, Lu Zhi, Lu Yuan, and the others were still unsure of Xiao Wen's political position.

Tomorrow's banquet, even though Zhang Cang was the main character.

However, relying on the complicated situation, Lu Zhi and Lu Yuan obviously wanted Xiao Wen to reveal his political position and determine whether Xiao Wen was an enemy or a friend.

”If that's the case, I'm afraid that I won't be able to take advantage of this situation to accumulate strength.” Xiao Wen smiled bitterly.

Even though it was the traditional Chinese agriculture, Xiao Wen felt that after the storm, he should conceal himself.

However, Xiao Wen felt that in reality, he might not have that much time to spare.

Even if he went to fish in troubled waters this time, what about the next time, the next two times, and even the next countless times?

After all, he could be considered a strong political rookie.

In the Han Dynasty, there was no aristocrat that wasn't curious about Xiao Wen's political standpoint.

”Come to think of it.” Suddenly, Sun Shangxiang said: ”Sir, you should put aside the political fight first! Although this matter was very important, maintaining the dignity of a noble was not simple either. ”If you lose your dignity at a banquet, although you will not be mocked by the nobles, the civil servants will still treat you like a barbarian like a military general.”

”Therefore, you'd better prepare a gift that suits your status and also suits Zhang Cang!”

”It's a gift!” Xiao Wen narrowed his eyes as he opened up the super library.

He looked at the information on Zhang Cang in history and quickly came to a decision.

”If I were to give this to him, I should have some face!” Xiao Wen thought.