farming female castellan

Chapter 165

The servants boiled several pots of hot water and sent them to the room.The accompanying officials washed their hair and bathed comfortably, and sat down to drink tea for a while.

"The farmers in this country seem to be quite comfortable. After so many days, they can finally feel comfortable for a while." Wu Zhongsu said.

"Isn't it? These days, I'm running around like a thief. I can't even remember that I'm a member of the Ministry of Criminal Justice who came out to do errands." Zhang Jiuyan, a doctor in the Ministry of Criminal Justice, complained in a low voice.

Hua Qingli smiled and said, "My lords are really wronged. I'm just a small clerk, and my family background is also poor, so it's better to suffer."

Zhang Langzhong immediately said sternly: "I am not wronged or wronged. How can I be wronged when I am doing business for the court?" Everyone smiled and bowed their heads, taking a sip of tea.

Manager Zhao walked to the door: "My lords, dinner is ready, please move to the restaurant."

The six got up and followed Guanshi Zhao to the restaurant.The dinner was regarded as a formal reception banquet, so everyone did not separate, and three tables were set up in the main hall.Zhang Ci sat at a table with the officials.

Chen Fan came over with a wine glass, and made a toast with Zhang Ci. "My lords have worked hard today, and I hope you will forgive me for being humble and humble." All the officials raised their glasses and took a sip.

The accompanying officials had indeed had a busy day.They walked around the rice fields on both sides of the village, recording the harvesting situation of rice and the yield per mu; learning about the situation of grain grabbing and fighting these days; did not sleep.In the evening, they officially entered the guest courtyard to tidy up.

There is lamb for dinner.Chen Fan reluctantly butchered a sheep, and first made sheep cakes and yam mutton soup.Wu Zhongsu said with a smile: "Miss Chen and Mr. Zhang have treated me so well, I am very grateful."

A Beijing official told her "I am grateful", and Chen Fan felt a toothache.Zhang Ci smiled: "This sheep is raised by myself, you are welcome, sir."

Yan Shoulu asked with a smile: "This sheep cake is crystal clear, how do you make it?"

Chen Fan said: "First degrease the mutton, soak it for an hour, wash and cut into pieces. Scrape and wash the pigskin, put it into a pot with mutton pieces and white radish pieces, add water to boil, remove and wash, remove blood and fishy smell Then add seasoning and steam for an hour, take it out and let it cool, and then cut it into pieces.” She basically talked about it, but she didn’t say some details, and she didn’t want to make it mouth-watering.

Zhongshu Ling raised the corner of his mouth, stretched out his chopsticks and took a slice.The other officials followed up, took a slice and tasted it, and immediately scrambled to praise it. "Melts in the mouth", "Eloquent fragrance", "Crispy but not rotten", "Fresh but not stinky"... I don't know if it is a compliment to the mutton, or is it an expression of the level of food evaluation?

Next was the yam and mutton soup.The soft yam and mutton, and the fragrant broth once again conquered everyone's taste buds.

The dinner was very enjoyable for the host and guests, and the camp was also very lively.Some soldiers drank chrysanthemum wine first, and others went to rest and drank it again tomorrow when they switched shifts.

After dinner, there is always some entertainment.Chen Fan lit a plate of incense, and Zhang Ci played a song for everyone first.Strangely, the officials stood and listened.The children glanced at each other and stood there listening to the performance.

Chen Fan quietly looked at the officials, Zhong Shuling's eyes were kindness, General Yan's eyes were joy, and those officials... were they enthusiastic?It's like a fan attending an idol's concert, feeling extremely excited inside, yet remaining calm and introverted, only suppressing the fanaticism in his eyes.

The music of Zhang Ci was quiet and peaceful, and the eyes of the officials gradually changed from frenzy to calm, even a little dignified?Wu Zhongsu's eyes were a little red, and Zhongshuling's eyes were full of tears?
Chen Fan looked at the children, except for Chen Zhongyan who was serious and Chen Ya who was tearful, the other children had eyes of admiration and intoxication.

When the song was over, the room was very quiet.After a while, there was warm applause.

Wu Zhongsu rubbed his hands together: "Young Master Zhang's song really hit people's hearts. My hands are a little itchy now, can you let me make a fool of myself?"

Zhang Ci bent over and smiled, making a gesture of invitation.Wu Zhongsu took a deep breath and began to play.Afterwards, Tang Chaoying, head of the warehouse department, began to play the flute, and the children widened their eyes in amazement. It sounds so good?
At the end of the performance, Liu Dingkang and Liu Chenfeng stared at each other: "Can all officials play the piano and flute?"

Huai Jin's eyes flashed, and he clenched his fists.

Zhang Jiuyan, a doctor in the Ministry of Justice, looked at Liu Huaijin: "How about a song from Mr. Liu?" Huaijin got up and saluted, and sat down to play the piano.At first he was still a little nervous, but as things got better later on, Zhong Shuling nodded slightly.

Zhang Jiuyan asked the children to play another song.Chen Zhongzhu chuckled a few times: "We've only been studying for a few days, so I'm afraid it will hurt your ears."

"It's okay, the purpose of learning temperament is to be happy, and beginners should be tolerated." Zhang Jiuyan smiled kindly.

A few flute learners picked up the flute and played a minor tune, very childish but neat.

Zhang Jiuyan was a little surprised: "Can you blow so neatly?"

Chen Zhongzhu saluted: "We often play together."

Chen Fan also took out the flute: "I'm here to make a fool of myself too." Then, she played "Jiuzhou Tong".

Yan Shoulu complained: "What are you doing playing this song at night? It makes me want to go out for a few laps before punching."

Wu Zhongsu also chuckled: "I want to go to work too."

"That's right, let's go to the tent? People are waiting there." Yan Shoulu followed immediately.Wu Zhongsu smiled and shook his head: "The general is making fun of me? We agreed to let it hang out first."

Zhongshu ordered him to get up: "Let's stop here today, tomorrow we will go climbing."

Everyone went back to the yard, and Chen Ya hugged Chen Fan's arm: "I want to cry when I hear the song played by my brother-in-law."

"Why?" Chen Ying asked softly.

"I think he suffered a lot like us who fled, but he is very brave and not afraid of hardship, but it sounds like his heart hurts."

"He married into our family, and I don't know where his hometown is, why he came here. I often think about this problem, but I don't dare to think too much about it." Chen Xiu sighed.

"Will brother-in-law leave here and go home?" Chen Ya asked weakly, seeing Chen Fan looking at her, she immediately shrunk her neck.

Chen Fan smiled softly: "If he can go home, I will go back with him."

In the guest courtyard, the six officials were all sitting in the main room with dignified faces, not at all as happy as when they were eating and entertaining.

After a while, Hua Qingli broke the silence: "I shouldn't admit my mistake, right? He is Jinke Tanhua?"

The other five nodded slowly.Wu Zhongsu said: "I've been tense all day long, and I didn't dare to show it, and I didn't have a chance to chat. Fortunately, I've been busy today, otherwise I would feel like a cat's claws scratching my heart."

(End of this chapter)