Settled in the Tang Dynasty

Chapter 86

He kept the Ma family and his son for dinner, and after seeing off the guests, Xue Lang took a walk in the courtyard, walking the dog by the way.

Ma Sanbao is a person who knows how to measure, he has a measure of advance and retreat, he knows kindness and righteousness, and he has a very good reputation in Wei Zeguan.Judging from the purpose of the Ma family's father and son's visit today, it should be to express their gratitude.

Although Xue Lang did it unintentionally, it also taught Ma Yuanliang a skill.Princess Pingyang just wanted to implement this matter. Xue Lang was a civil servant, so it was impossible for Xue Lang to train soldiers. When employing people, the first choice was naturally Ma Yuanliang who had trained his subordinates for a month.Therefore, Xue Lang didn't feel bad about accepting Ma Sanbao's thanks.

After figuring out the tricks, Xue Lang just let it go.As the saying goes, time sees people's hearts, no one has good or bad people written on his face, you can tell by looking around, if you meet, you will gather, if you don't, you will separate.

The temperature gradually rose, and the bare branches slowly added a little bit of greenery. The weeds on the edge of the field grew almost every day, but within two or three days, a layer of green weeds grew on the ridge.The fields are full of people busy farming, spring is here, and so is spring plowing!

Weizeguan is a good place with beautiful mountains and rivers. The well-developed water system naturally brings convenience to farming.It coincides with spring plowing, and men and women in their prime are working in the fields, while the elderly and children carry baskets and dig wild vegetables at the edge of the fields and at the foot of the mountain.The newly sown vegetables cannot be picked yet, and the wild vegetables that can be seen everywhere are the most common and cheapest during this period.

After the sweet potatoes were planted, Xue Lang seemed to relax. Apart from paying attention to the sweet potatoes and cabbages grown in the fields, he just went to the plantations and workshops.

The day before Xiumu, Her Royal Highness sent someone to send a message, and it was Mu Xue who came: "I have seen Master Xue."

"Miss Mu Xue is free. What orders does Your Highness have?"

Miss Mu Xue said: "There is no order. Tomorrow will coincide with Xiumu. His Highness will hold a banquet in Feiquan. All officials are invited to attend. Please be sure to come to the table."

"Okay, got it, please report back to Your Highness, Xue Lang will definitely be there."

"Here."

It turned out that she was going to have a spring outing and a banquet, but she didn't know if Her Royal Highness would arrange drinks.Thinking of this, Xue Lang couldn't help showing a wicked smile——

In other words, the strong wine that Xue Lang offered made Her Royal Highness the princess not go to tour the camp for three days.As a result, Ms. Liu has been working as a director for Her Royal Highness the Princess for the past three days. Every time she sees Xue Lang, her eyes are filled with reproach.

To this, Xue Lang replied with an innocent expression every time, he had already told Princess Pingyang that the wine was very strong, who made Her Royal Highness so adventurous and brave to try!

Thinking of tomorrow's spring outing, Xue Lang called Ah Chen and told him, "Ah Chen, go out and see if there are any pig slaughterers in the nearby villages, and if so, buy some fresh pork back, and also, buy me two fishing rods that are suitable for fishing." the bamboo back."

"Here."

Ah Chen took the order and left.

When it comes to spring outing, we must talk about food.It was the busy farming season, and it was the time to do heavy work. There might be butchers selling meat in nearby villages. Xue Lang asked Ah Chen to try his luck.

Xue Lang rummaged through his backpack, and took out the fishing line and hook——

Xue Lang's father likes fishing very much. During holidays, he often fishes by the water overnight with a tent and a fishing rod.Although Xue Lang is not particularly fond of it, influenced by his father, he would bring some fishing line and hooks with him when he went out.

As for the fishing rod...not an enthusiast, he often looks for branches on the spot to replace it, so that the tragedy of being dragged away by fish often happens, but Xue Lang still enjoys it.

In the afternoon, Ah Chen came back and brought back four pig's trotters, a pig's head, and a large piece of pork with bones and meat.It turned out that a nearby landlord killed a fat pig for spring plowing. Ah Chen found out about it and went to the door. It happened that the family couldn't use up all the pork, so they shared some with him.

When Xue Lang came back from the workshop, he happened to see the pig's trotters and pig's head that Xiuniang had processed, packed the seasoning into bags, and asked Xiuniang to make stewed pork; Spare ribs in sauce; the meat is chopped into minced meat and fried into meatballs. The remaining large pieces of pig skin should be cleaned and plucked. Fried puff skin.

So, this night, everyone fell asleep in the enticing fragrance.Smelling this enticing fragrance, Xue Lang's expectations for the upcoming spring outing tomorrow rose from five to seven.

After the spring outing, there is also a morning meal, thinking about the delicious meat, Xue Lang's morning meal is just a bowl of plain noodles, Xiuniang probably thinks it is too vegetarian, so she even fried an egg.

After eating the noodles, Changjian loaded the food box and fishing rod into Wanfu's carriage, and Xue Lang went to call the dogs: "Buns, steamed buns, soybean milk, fried dough sticks, let's go, let's go out to play!"

Put the backpacks on the dogs, bring their dog bowls, and set off——

In fact, Xue Lang still wanted to go there by bicycle, but, considering the impact, he could only grit his teeth and take a horse-drawn carriage.

The so-called Feiquan is actually a large group of waterfalls nearby, with beautiful scenery and pleasant scenery, it is a rare good place nearby.The invited people and their carriages were gathered at the entrance of the princess mansion. When Xue Lang took the buns and they passed by, he saw Han Changshi, Dong Sima, Ma Sanbao and his son, Xiong Langjiang and others. invited.

After a while, Her Royal Highness came out in a simple and elegant men's Hu suit, and everyone hurriedly saluted. Her Highness said: "Your Highness has worked hard for a long time, Pingyang invites you to Feiquan to have a banquet today. I hope you can relax your hearts and drink to your heart's content. Please!"

"Thank you, Your Highness."

Her Royal Highness got into the carriage first, and then everyone got into the carriage separately. The long motorcade lined up and headed out of the city.

When Her Royal Highness travels, no matter how light and simple the car is, the movement is not small. Although there are guards along the way, it is not a disturbance to the people.

The convoy of Her Royal Highness passed by, and everyone clasped their fists in a salute, and then the convoy left, and everyone went about their work.

Feiquan is some distance away from the Princess Mansion, and it took more than half an hour to get there.Weizeguan is indeed a country of water in the north. There are large stretches of reeds along the way. Xue Lang doesn't know how others feel when they see this large stretch of reeds. Anyway, when he sees it, he thinks of fat wild ducks. For a while, you can pick up some wild duck eggs and pickle a can of salted duck eggs, which is also quite delicious.

When you arrive at Feiquan, the cool water vapor rushes towards your face, and among the scattered rocks, the water seems to fall from the sky, forming a series of waterfalls.It turns out that the ancients also called the waterfall Feiquan, which is quite appropriate.

Her Royal Highness is going to hold a banquet. Naturally, someone has come to arrange the venue. It is a flat place with a good view. Everyone needs to get out of the car and walk a certain distance.

Follow the water, along the rocky road, and come to the open space for banquets. There are handymen who have placed desks and futons, and maids are making tea in the steam. This scene is very impressive. , Xue Lang was stunned unconsciously.

"Master Xue is fascinated by the scenery, or..."

Xiong Lang smiled at that guy, raising his eyebrows meaningfully.

(End of this chapter)