Since the Accounting: A Chronicle of the Roman Khanate

Chapter 519: Drink fermented grape juice from a big bowl and eat big-ear mutton!

When it comes to this, several people in the family have reached a consensus - of course, Tuo Huan feels that this is just a formality. If they really opposed Theodora's choice, they wouldn't wait until now...

And to be honest, he didn't think his family could control Theodora as it was now.

After discussing this, he took his leave and left.

Although his parents didn't say their specific views on what happened last night, thanks to Venetian's probing, he roughly understood their attitudes - if they didn't decide to side with Guo Kang, there was no need for them to talk about getting married again and again. Something happened.

After walking out of the door, he saw Theodora coming this way. He thought for a moment, then went up to her and told her the situation.

He could clearly feel that Theodora was happy from the bottom of her heart. However, she still looked calm on the surface, as if this was a matter of course. However, when she turned around, she couldn't help but get excited and left briskly.

"Haven't they all already acquiesced?" Tuohuan couldn't help but muttered: "I've spent the night at someone else's house, what's the point of being excited about..."

He clasped his hands behind his back, shook his head, and followed Theodora out of the corridor, but saw her stop in front. Turning around, I saw another small hall next to the corridor, with the door wide open at the moment.

In the room, there were sofas and low tables for guests, and an oven was set up. Meltem was lying on the sofa, with a gauze covering his body messily, holding a wine glass in his hand, and stretched out his hand to greet Theodora.

"Good sword skills." Tuohuan praised.

"Why are you so skilled? How many pig legs have you cut?" Tuo Huan muttered and decided not to ask anymore.

"He's not your brother either..." Although Meltem and Tuo Huan both agreed that her brother = Guo Kang, Theodora still obviously didn't like this title.

"Then how is this rewarded to you?" Tuohuan couldn't help complaining: "Could it be that he can still manifest a saint through a dream..."

The knife was just an ordinary kitchen tool, but with a few casual touches, she cut out the pieces of meat with just the right thickness. Although the meat slices are wide, the thickness is also very uniform. This knife skill must have been practiced seriously or the basics are very good. It is obviously not something that ordinary diners can do.

Before Theodora could answer, Meltem had already sat up, put down the wine glass, straightened the gauze, tied it around his neck again, then grabbed a knife and started cutting skillfully. Brush it a few times, then cut off a few thin slices of meat from the ham and set it aside.

"I promised you, why are you jealous?" Tuohuan was a little confused about this and decided not to pay attention to her. By chance, Meltem had already divided the slices of meat into three plates, so he picked up his chopsticks, pulled a plate over, picked up a piece, and started eating.

"Okay, okay, come on." Meltem was very happy, and then looked at Theodora again: "Hey? Sister, won't you sit down? Is there anything else?"

"Does he still have this stuff in his house?" Tuohuan was a little surprised and muttered.

On the low table in front of her, there was a jar, and next to it was a chopping board with a prepared ham on it. In addition, there was a shallow basket with a bunch of cutlery, jars, clips and the like, probably brought directly from the kitchen. Next to her, a girl who looked older than her was staring at an iron plate placed on the oven.

Theodora was a little hesitant, but she didn't care much about it. She walked over, sat on the small bench by the table, patted the sofa next to her, turned back to Theodora and said, "Come here, have a rest. "

"It was a reward from my brother." Meltem replied very proudly: "I completed my brother's task, and he gave it to me."

But the others didn't pay much attention.

"Your brother is awake?" Tuohuan asked quickly.

"Hehe...it's nothing, I'm just familiar with it." Meltem smiled modestly and said.

"No, it's not that outrageous." Meltem shook his head: "I went to see my brother during the night battle. He assigned me a task and promised to reward me when it was completed. Not only did I complete the task, I also exceeded the quota. I got some. So, on the way back, I stopped by and brought the ham over."

Tuohuan reached out and grabbed a pair of chopsticks from the basket, and then looked at her strangely. Theodora felt a little embarrassed, but she didn't want to appear too close to her, so she took the initiative to ask: "Where did you get this ham?"

"Sister Princess, Brother Taiji!" Meltem greeted enthusiastically: "Would you like to try it? It's about to be fried."

Since Guo Kang was nearby, everyone here, including Tuo Huan, had become accustomed to Meltem's sudden appearance. But Theodora remained wary.

Meltem didn't care about him, because next to him, the girl had already taken out the roasted meat and piled it into a bowl. Meltem reached out and took it, and she spread the freshly cut meat slices on the iron plate, poured a little olive oil from the jar, sprinkled a little spices, and started frying again.

"No." Meltem said, "But I went to see him. He is fine. He just needs to rest."

Meltem brought two more glasses, placed them on the table, picked up the jar, and filled the glasses. Tuohuan knew this very well. He took one, smelled it, and praised: "This wine is quite good. You have much better taste than Shi Zetian."

"What happened to her?" Meltem asked curiously.

"That guy doesn't choose at all when he drinks. My sister knows that." Tuo Huan said: "She takes Shi Huizhen to banquets from time to time. Shi Huizhen can't afford any good wine, so she goes to the banquet venue to drink from others. After drinking, she takes There is a pot, but I have to pick up one pot before I leave."

"And she doesn't choose. Some old Greek aristocrats, whose families have been ruined, but still want to have money, mix it with bad wine and pass it off as good wine. She can't drink it, even if it's this kind, she can drink it without fail. ."

"This kind of thing is very subjective, there is no need to pay too much attention to it." Meltem took a very open-minded view: "Since she likes it, just let her go. Will she get drunk?"

"This is quite rare. I really haven't seen it often." Tuo Huan said: "She probably has a good drinking capacity."

"That's okay." Meltem shrugged: "Wine is just a drink that has been fermented for a long time. The prophet said back then that the main characteristic of wine is not what materials it is brewed with, but that it makes people drink it. Drunkenness. All drinks with this characteristic must be paid attention to. In those days, some people drank too much to pray, recited scriptures randomly, and some people caused trouble and fights after drinking too much. Because of these bad consequences, this is why It’s a prohibition. But on the other hand, by definition, if you don’t get drunk, then what you drink doesn’t count as alcohol.”

"what……?"

"I heard Mr. Huang say that the etiquette system in Seris in those days also strictly restricted drinking. But everyone said that King Wen could drink a thousand bells, and Confucius could drink a hundred cups. These people in the heroic age did not not drink, but People don't worry about the side effects of drinking at all." Meltem said, taking a sip himself: "Anyway, it's fine as long as it doesn't delay things."

Tuohuan just delayed the important event because of drinking too much. She said she felt a little guilty, so she hesitated and stopped drinking.

"Don't feel too guilty." The act of having sex was too obvious, and Meltem also noticed it: "This thing happened so suddenly, who could have imagined it. My brother and I were so close, and there was no reaction for a moment. come over."

"Actually, you don't drink too much - my cousin and uncle drink a lot. They are better drinkers than my father's family." She also comforted: "From now on, you should learn how to drink. Brother, just control it and it will probably be fine."

"Okay." Tuohuan nodded quickly: "I won't drink anymore, I won't drink anymore..."

"Anyway, we don't need to take it too seriously this time. The quality of their batch of ham can only be said to be average. Just take a sip and try two pieces." Meltem didn't care much about this. After talking about the wine, he continued Commenting on the meat: "Actually, those high-quality hams can be eaten raw. It has another kind of flavor. If you encounter it later, I will treat you to a good meal." "I really don't think so. I understand." Tuo Huan was a little curious: "Then I'll wait for your news."

"No problem." Meltem said happily: "I also got some oriental spices. When my brother recovers, I will find some delicious food and treat you together."

Tuo Huan nodded, feeling good about it. But Theodora next to her became unhappy again and asked, "He is not your real relative. Why are you so close to him?"

"Just because we are not real relatives, we can be so close." Meltem replied nonchalantly: "You are not his relative either?"

Theodora couldn't answer for a moment.

"Oh, why are you so angry today?" Tuohuan was afraid that the two of them would also quarrel, so he quickly asked Theodora to sit down and intervened to persuade: "Stop talking about that, eat ham and eat ham."

"Yes, that's right." Meltem didn't seem to want to conflict with her, and took the freshly fried meat over again: "Don't let it cool again."

As she spoke, she ate a little, and then said to Theodora: "I just heard that you announced to everyone that you were going to marry your brother? Later, you got into a fight with Sister Guo."

"Yes." Theodora became more vigilant and immediately replied: "And, just now, my parents have agreed."

"Okay, congratulations." Meltem raised his glass and blessed him sincerely.

"Actually, I think this result has been expected by everyone. Although Sister Guo and the others will make trouble with you, everyone should know that whether it is based on your status, political needs, or In the end, you will definitely achieve your own intentions."

"But no matter what, this is a good thing." She said: "Let's have a drink!"

"Yeah, don't look so gloomy, come and have a drink." Tuo Huan also quickly agreed.

"You just said you didn't want to drink." Theodora said helplessly.

"Oh, even if wine has all kinds of disadvantages, it has one last advantage, and that is that it is really enjoyable." Meltem said with a smile: "I passed by my cousin's cottage before, and he said to me with emotion that his subordinates are very happy. The reason why all the heroes work so hard is to live a happy life of drinking fermented grape juice from a big bowl and eating big-ear mutton. You see, happiness is so simple."

"Come on, Hafsa, come and join us." She said, calling the girl who was frying meat next to her: "In order to congratulate the princess sister on confirming this important event in her life, let's make an exception and have a drink!"

Hafsa turned around and greeted Tuohuan and Theodora politely. Tuo Huan also greeted her warmly, reached for a cup, stood up, filled it, and pushed it to her.

Hafsa had always seemed a little reserved, and she had been silent just now. But under their influence, they still joined in. The three of them congratulated Theodora, and Theodora couldn't say anything else and raised her glass to express her gratitude.

After saying the blessing, Hafsa took two sips and Theodora drank half of it. Tuo Huan raised the cup, but after hesitating for a moment, he put it down again and took a symbolic sip. Meltem was very happy. He raised the cup and drank it in one gulp. He sighed and placed it heavily on the table.

"When are you going to get married, please tell me so that I can open my eyes and send you my blessings." She suggested: "I'm not sure yet about the specific rules of marriage here."

"Of course, if you want to come, I fully welcome you." Seeing how open-minded she was, Theodora was embarrassed to be angry and replied: "But our etiquette is not strict. Just ask the elders for that kind of thing. ."

"My mother also knows the situation in her hometown, but not here." Meltem stuck out his tongue and poured himself another glass: "Although she has stayed in this city for a long time, she still hasn't Learn - there is nothing she can do, she can’t see people getting married. She can’t stand it when she sees newlyweds entering the church, so she hides far away..."

"Ah, this..." Even when she was having sex, she felt that this aunt was a bit miserable.

"She is so stubborn that she is a bit obsessed." Meltem couldn't help complaining: "But don't worry, I have learned her lesson a long time ago."

"That's good, that's good." Tuo Huan nodded repeatedly.

"After you get married, I should be here soon." Meltem thought about it and invited with a smile: "Everyone will also come by then - of course, I don't need to say this specifically."

"Definitely, definitely." Tuohuan said, but he couldn't help but feel a little pity. With some emotion, he inquired: "But your family is also very fast. Is this arranged? Does Guo Kanganda know? If you think It’s too inappropriate…”

"Yes, who is the husband for you?" Theodora also felt that something was not right, so she interrupted the revelry and asked.

"That's my brother." Meltem replied confidently: "After the princess sister gets married, it's my turn."

"?"

Tuo Huan scratched his head, unable to react. Theodora, on the other hand, looked angry.

"What do you mean?" she asked.

"It doesn't mean anything." Meltem said innocently, "Isn't it just what I just said."

"Then you want to get married..." Theodora pointed out.

"Didn't I tell you this before?" Meltem reminded.

"You're serious!" Theodora even felt that her surprise outweighed her anger, and she was speechless for a moment.

"Why can't it be true..." Meltem said not to be outdone: "You love your brother, but I can't love my brother. It can't be like this, right?"

"I remember the Prophet Jesus said that you should treat others as you want others to treat you. You want others to respect your love for your brother, but why can't you respect other people's love for your brother?" She asked in return: "You don't even know the sages. Have you forgotten all the teachings?"

"..."

Maybe it was too shocking, and Theodora couldn't even refute it. Angry, she stood up and went to catch Meltem. However, Meltem was as nimble as a loach, swaying left and right, and successfully dodged every time. Not even the full wine glass in her hand overflowed.

"Don't hit me any more!" Tuohuan quickly stopped him: "My Heavenly Father, how many times are we going to hit you today..."

Theodora really had no energy left. After trying several times, she had to give up and sit back angrily.

(End of this chapter)