Yipin Tianxia

Just after receiving the drinks from Du Chuan, Wu Mian sent the cook at home to report the menu. This time, not only Ouyang Kang and Su Cheng were invited, but Wu Mian also invited some old relatives and friends from the capital, so the number of people was quite large.

But there is nothing else in the broken garden, except that the house is big enough.Especially the newly repaired pavilions are very spacious, enough to entertain guests.

After entering the yard for the first time outside and repairing the doors and windows, it is also enough to accommodate the servants brought by these people.It's just that the place where the carriage is parked still needs to be tidied up. Zhong Shan has already led the people to open a door on the side, and rebuilt a thatched shed according to the style of the movable shed made by Nianfu.At that time, put the horses and other things there, even if it rains or snows, you won't be afraid.

But the most important thing about a banquet is the food.

This time, Nianfu has improved a lot. Compared with last time, she could only prepare a few small dishes. This time, she plans to introduce two more hot dishes.However, she also knew that her level was not enough, so she still invited Song Siyuan and Sun Baixi to help.

Song Siyuan was more than happy to come and see what delicious dishes she was going to cook again, but Sun Baixi couldn't come.It is said that Ruyiju also has distinguished guests who want to come and cannot leave, but they recommend his two proud disciples to help.

That's enough.It's just that when I heard that Brother Xiaofeng, who was so unpredictable, finally came back, Nianfu was a little moved.Ever since she became a teacher, she has always wanted to meet Brother Xiaofeng and talk about Zhu Silin.Although Zhu Silin said that he had sworn to sell himself to the Chai family for the rest of his life.But Nianfu always felt that as a disciple, he had to do his best.

But brother Xiaofeng has been away, since he finally came back, we must hurry up and see him.Unfortunately.Nianfu made a special trip to run over, but he still went out, so she had no choice but to leave an invitation card.

"Although I know it's a little presumptuous, but I want to invite young master to come and have a drink at my house. Although the conditions are a bit rough, it is our heart anyway."

The chief manager is a shrewd and polite person, accepted her post and said tactfully, "If our master is free, he will definitely go."

Wait for Nianfu to leave.He turned around and went into the backyard.Walk into a study room, turn a vase on Duobaoge, and see a secret door on the wall next to it open.

Enter the hidden door, close the door again, go down a step, and turn a corner.He walked into a secret room, "Master, it's me."

"come in."

Hearing a familiar voice, the mechanism in front of the secret room was removed, and the chief steward dared to enter.

Just stepped into the house, only to smell a strong smell of blood.Brother Xiaofeng was lying on an exquisite bed, looking haggard.The white clothes on the chest were still faintly smeared with blood, which showed that the injury was not serious.

There was a mute woman serving him beside him, and when she saw the chief steward come in, she gave a salute and retreated to the outer compartment.

The chief steward handed over Nianfu's post, "That Sister Mu is here again, and she probably wants to talk about Old Zhutou. She said you were not here, so she left this."

Brother Xiaofeng took the post and looked at it. "I can't see it, that old Zhutou is a man, but since you know it, why do you let him carry charcoal?"

The chief steward said, "My lord, you don't know. When Zhutou was just rescued by us, he used to drink heavily when he was depressed. Although he got rid of this problem later, his hands were useless. It’s because he’s shivering, and he can’t do fine work anymore. He’s teaching that sister right now, but he can’t go to battle in person. I once asked him if he could give us some recipes. Emphasizing prescriptions, only emphasizing form and meaning, so it cannot be passed down. Although Sister Mu is trying to redeem him again and again, he is loyal, saying that since he sold himself to the Chai family, he will still be a slave here for the rest of his life."

There was a trace of satisfaction in Xiaofeng's eyes, he looked at the invitation card thoughtfully, and said, "This girl is really good, she has become very popular in the capital so quickly, and her house is serving wine this time, please There are quite a few famous people, right?"

The chief manager quickly understood, "That's right, this is also a good opportunity! Can we give away the two chess pieces that we have put away for so long? It's just that I feel a little sorry for this girl."

Brother Xiaofeng looked at the invitation card, the pity in his eyes disappeared for a moment, but he quickly said firmly, "Once the generals are successful, how can those who achieve great things have the kindness of a woman? But now is not the time. It's just Inviting some celebrities from the capital has limited influence after all. The Empress Dowager’s Qianqiu Banquet is coming soon, and that woman will definitely return to Beijing to congratulate her. Wouldn’t it be better if she gave such a big gift at that time?”

Seeing his cold gaze, the chief manager was a little timid, "I'm still very thoughtful, but in this way, I'm afraid this girl..."

Looking at the invitation card in his hand, Brother Xiaofeng looked indifferently, "When the sky falls, there will be tall people on top of it, and at most it will make her unable to survive in the capital, so just give her some more silver taels. But if I had known that she was capable of causing trouble, I might as well have stayed in the capital that day. Even with the incident at the Pingguo Mansion, I don’t know how much trouble I could have caused. I went to Longmen Mountain in vain, and suffered this knife for nothing. I almost lost my life!"

Seeing him getting angry, the chief manager persuaded, "Who can predict the future? It is said that the Lord is back and it is God's blessing. Who would have thought that killing such a team of people in the sky would just save your life? This is a catastrophe If you don't die, you will have a future blessing."

Brother Xiaofeng loves to hear these words, "I'm afraid that Mr. Zhuo has a lot of background, so you have someone to greet you."

The chief steward nodded, "Master Sun will take care of them right now, but they are not used to rice and pork, and prefer beef, mutton and pasta. They probably came from the grasslands, but I don't know which tribe they are from."

"No matter which tribe, if you want to fight against the court, you are our friends. Moreover, the grassland cavalry has always been tough, and if they can make friends, they may be of great use in the future."

The chief steward said, "This time when there was an incident at Longmen Mountain, I did my best to help them, but the mob was a mess, with tens of thousands of troops, how could it be overwhelmed by thousands of officers and soldiers? "

Brother Xiaofeng sighed softly, "It's not their fault, it's because we don't have a clear master we can serve together, so we can't work together."

The chief manager said, "Then why don't you—"

Brother Xiaofeng shook his head, "In the troubled times of the past few years, my family couldn't find a chance, let alone me now? Our Chai family is rich, but after all these years of decline, if you think about it People follow, but money alone can’t make people move.”

The chief steward said unwillingly, "Do you really want to make wedding dresses for others?"

"It can also be to coerce the emperor to order the princes." Brother Xiaofeng sighed softly, "I just want to find this person who makes everyone surrender, but it is really a headache. Over the years, I asked you to track down the affairs of the former princes and grandchildren. Is there any whereabouts?"

The head steward shook his head in embarrassment, "There was one in the past, but unfortunately, the old maid's bad deeds still fell short. I don't know where she hid the child, and I don't know whether it is dead or alive right now."

"Look! I've been waiting for so many years, I can't just give up like this."

Brother Xiaofeng's eyes showed perseverance that seemed to be obsessive, "Don't keep staring at the last emperor, even his father and grandfather's, as long as they are of the orthodox royal blood! The situation, the rumors about choosing a concubine have been going on for so long, and there must be a lot of people coming to the capital right now. Find someone to pick things up, this can be regarded as our return gift to His Majesty, let's see how he will deal with it!"

The chief manager agreed to leave, Xiaofeng leaned back on the pillow again, glanced at the invitation, and threw it into the brazier, allowing it to be swallowed by the ruthless fireworks.

■

Pingguo government office.

Mrs. Tan looked at the newly appointed storeroom manager with a smile, "The Empress Dowager's Qianqiu Festival is coming, I want to pick some good materials to make some sewing for the Empress Dowager, do you have time to accompany me to the storeroom right now?"

The manager frowned slightly, but quickly replied, "If Ma'am is just doing small sewing, you don't need to go to the whole storehouse in person. Let the small ones pick out a few plain colors and send them to you. You can see what you want." Whatever you do, cut it off."

Mrs. Tan smiled a little stiffly, but she could only respond with a good word.When the person left, she unconsciously slapped the table hard, almost breaking her long nails that had been carefully stored.

The servant girl stood aside, not daring to say a word.Although Mu Shaoqin has left, the sky of the Duke's Mansion is no longer what it used to be.The good old days when Mrs. Tan took what she wanted and used what she wanted are gone forever.The stewards would not deduct her food and clothing expenses, but she wanted to stretch her hands a little longer, but she couldn't.

When she was angry, she saw Lu's mother hurried back.

The servant girl resigned tactfully, and let her master and servant say some shameful words.Anyway, her job is not to watch over their masters and servants, so someone will worry about what to do.

Lu's mother didn't even bother to take a sip of water, and said flatteringly, "Madam, do you know what I found?"

Seeing her expression, Mrs. Tan knew there must be good news, "Tell me!"

"It turned out that the girl who lived in Poyuan and the most famous actor in the city, Xiaojuxian, jointly opened a pastry shop."

Mrs. Tan frowned, "What's the big deal? Say what you have to say at once, don't hesitate."

"Yes." Mother Lu didn't dare to show off anymore, she stepped forward and whispered something in secret.

Mrs. Tan hesitated for a while after hearing this, "This is a good opportunity, but—" She glanced outside the door and lowered her voice extremely low, "We have to let this matter go, the Duke likes that girl so much , I heard that when I left, I called her to meet outside the city, and Bao Buqi also explained something to the people in this mansion. We must do it in a leak-proof way, and we must not let anyone suspect us. "

She suddenly thought of one person, and she was quite sorry, "It's a pity that that bitch is not here, otherwise it would be great to let her start trouble."

Mother Lu thought for a while, "That's not difficult. The Empress Dowager's Qianqiu Festival is coming soon, and Baoguang Temple must also prepare rituals to pray for the Empress Dowager. If there is chaos there, the girl will sneak away Come out, it's none of other people's business."

(There are three updates today...) (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my biggest motivation.)