Tibetan beads

Chapter 467
Chapter 465

The Dragon Boat Festival is coming soon.

This year's dragon boat race is still so lively.

There was a war on the front line, and there would always be a shortage of military expenses, so Xu Yin came up with an idea.The imperial court came forward to form a dragon boat team. Various merchants donated their names and put their banners on the dragon boats. Whichever dragon boat team won would patrol the river for a week and get a small jade plaque engraved by the imperial court.

As soon as the announcement was posted, various merchants were very enthusiastic.In previous years, they also played dragon boat races, but the big merchants would set up their own dragon boat teams, which cost a lot and involved energy.Small business groups can't afford it, and they have to find a way to get a name, and they can't play without a way.

This year is good, just pay the money, it's easy and convenient, and if you're lucky, you can get an official engraved jade medal, which is an honor that you can't even ask for.

As for the dragon boat team, the recruits are all the migrant farmers in the surrounding area, and the treatment given is enough for a family to eat and drink, and by the way, it can also stabilize the people's livelihood.

In addition, the imperial court also set up a handicap of its own - of course, it has to be whitewashed on the surface, selling the small flags of each dragon boat team in the name of donating military expenses. If the supported dragon boat team wins, they can rely on the small flags Flag to change the color head.

And the tailoring of these small flags enabled a group of women to make a living.

War is tense, but people cannot live in a tense atmosphere all the time. Taking advantage of festivals to relieve tension will greatly help the morale of the rear.

All the matters were arranged before the festival, and on the day of the Dragon Boat Festival, Xu Yin let go of his hands to relax.

She arrived a little earlier, and when Princess Zhao's carriage arrived, the colorful shed by the river was very lively, and the ladies and ladies present rushed over one after another.

After some socializing, Concubine Zhao was free.

Xu Yin brought people over to meet the ceremony, and introduced to Princess Zhao: "Mother, this is my soldier who joins the army. His surname is Qi and his name is Han."

Concubine Zhao had also heard about Miss Qi's deeds, so she smiled and helped her: "Today is the holiday, so there is no need to be polite."

After looking at her for a while, she said, "She's a tidy girl, have you talked about the marriage?"

Xu Yin lowered his head and smiled. Being a matchmaker must be addictive, so Princess Zhao led the red thread for Liu Xier, and when she saw someone, she wanted to ask about the marriage.

She and Qi Han looked at each other, and replied: "There are eyebrows, but I can't make it public yet."

"That's it," Princess Zhao nodded regretfully, and smiled again, "It must be a good marriage, then I'll just wait for the wedding candy."

The dragon boat race started, and Concubine Liu arrived late.

She didn't go to the color shed, but waited in the temple.

Concubine Zhao heard the message from the palace man, and called Mrs. Xie: "Grand Concubine Liu is here, I will leave this place to you first."

Mrs. Xie responded respectfully, exchanged a look with Xu Yin, and replied with a smile: "Mother just go, I will definitely look after it."

Concubine Liu was waiting in the long corridor. When she saw Princess Zhao, she said apologetically, "It's been less than two years since the late Emperor left. It's really inconvenient for me to show up on such an occasion. Please forgive me, Sister Dong."

Naturally, Princess Zhao would not be offended, and only advised her: "...don't suffer yourself, life is still long, even if you don't want to remarry, you should treat yourself kindly."

While they were talking, Xu Yin looked at Liu Xi'er.

She has carefully dressed up today, dressed a little brighter than before, with powder on her face and lipstick on her lips, showing a bit of beauty.Meeting Xu Yin's eyes, she smiled, but her eyes were somewhat gloomy.

Xu Yin asked: "Are you ready?"

Liu Xi'er showed a bleak smile and nodded.

"Then follow me." Xu Yin turned his head and apologized to Concubine Liu, "Madam, may I take Miss Liu over there to watch the dragon boat for a while?"

Concubine Liu agreed without any objection, and she meant something in her words: "Xi'er, you have to take a good look."

Liu Xi'er lowered her head and answered, "Yes."

The two of them, together with Ms. Qi, went to sit in the gazebo at the end of the corridor. From here, they could see everything below.

"Beating?" Xu Yin glanced over.

Liu Xi'er's hands on her knees tightened tightly.

Xu Yin sighed: "The concubine is more ruthless than I imagined! You are her only relative now."

Liu Xier remained silent.

Xu Yin didn't say any more, and turned to Ms. Qi to discuss the dim sum in Da Guangming Temple.

"This lotus leaf cake is not bad, it tastes sweet and not greasy at all."

"Well, mint is added in it? It's refreshing and cool, very suitable for summer."

"The vegetarian dim sum in Daguangming Temple is a must. Many people come to eat it."

"Speaking of which, our Xingtong's cold cake is also very suitable for summer. Let me try it together as a princess?"

"OK……"

Just as he was talking, a person appeared on the stone steps leading to the gazebo.

Liu Xier saw it at a glance.The man was quite tall and strong, and he was wearing ordinary clothes, but he walked like a dragon and a tiger, very dignified.He is no longer a teenager, but he is still young, with a calmness that teenagers don't have, that is the attitude of success and fame.

After a while, the man came up and bowed to Xu Yin: "Princess."

Xu Yin asked with a smile: "General Du, are you okay today? There are so many people, so be careful not to cause trouble."

Du Ming replied: "Don't worry, princess, the general has already made arrangements..."

The two briefly talked about defense, and Xu Yin said: "General Du, this is Ms. Liu, she wants to take a look at the dragon boat below, but there are too many people, and she is afraid of being bumped into, can you escort me?" ?”

Du Ming naturally agreed, and made a polite gesture: "Miss Liu, please."

Liu Xi'er looked at Xu Yin, then at Concubine Liu at the other end of the corridor, stood up silently, and went down one after another with him.

On the other side, Princess Zhao turned her head and asked, "What do you think?"

Concubine Liu smiled shortly: "The person chosen by the princess is indeed very heroic. It's just too good, I'm afraid they won't like it."

"Whether you like it or not, you can find out by asking later." Princess Zhao showed a sincere smile, "This General Du is not only good-looking, but also has a good temper, and is also very capable. It is thanks to him that Ah Yin can regain Chu. The princes are full of praise for the battles he fought."

Concubine Liu could only nod along.

Liu Xi'er came back not long after, so Princess Zhao simply asked her face to face: "Is General Du all right?"

Liu Xi'er muttered: "It's good, it's just that it's too good, I'm afraid you won't look down on me."

"Listen, you two say the same thing!" Princess Zhao turned her head and scolded, "It's you who brought your niece to the wrong place, how can you look down on yourself?"

Concubine Liu gave a false smile: "Sister Dong, don't blame me, we have been really scared for more than a year."

Princess Zhao also thought about it, and showed sympathy: "Yes, the family has suffered such a big change, so I don't blame you for thinking too much. However, General Du is really good. If you miss this village, you will not have this shop. You sisters and nephews Negotiate well."

After speaking, the dragon boat race below had already passed a round, and it was not good for Princess Zhao not to show up, so she apologized and took Xu Yin back first.

　That's all for a few chapters.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)