The Jagged Cavalry of the Three Kingdoms

Chapter 29
That night, the Mi Mansion was decorated with lanterns and festoons, and the Mi family was bustling up and down.

In Mi Qiang's memory, the housekeeper was only so busy during Chinese New Year.

However, today was an exception. Mi Zhu, the owner of the Mi Mansion, wanted to treat Zhang Yan graciously, so the dinner was naturally more grand.

Zhang Yan and Mi Zhu were chatting in the hall, but Xu Sheng who came with Zhang Yan stood straight outside the hall, motionless.

For a whole afternoon, Xu Sheng let the wind and snow beat him, his face was livid from the cold, and he didn't even move a muscle.

When Mi Zhu got up to go to the toilet, Mi Zhu noticed the big man standing outside the door, and couldn't help feeling a little admiration for Xu Sheng.

"My dear brother, this is..." Mi Zhu asked, pointing to Xu Sheng who was standing motionless outside the hall.

"His name is Xu Sheng, and he is my confidant." Zhang Yan replied.

When Xu Sheng heard this, his heart felt warm.

"Your brother's confidant is also my confidant. Mr. Xu Zhuang, it's cold outside, please sit inside." Mi Zhu made a gesture of invitation.

However, Xu Sheng seemed to have not heard, still standing there, motionless, like a statue.

"He won't freeze to death, will he?" Mi Zhu asked worriedly seeing Xu Sheng's eyes were fixed on him, his face was livid, and he didn't move.

"Brother Xian, don't worry, this temperature won't freeze him to death. Xu Sheng, since Master Mi asked you to come in and have a drink together, then you can come in and sit beside me." Zhang Yan said.

Hearing Zhang Yan's order, Xu Sheng said "here", turned around and stepped into the hall, passing by Mi Zhu without looking sideways.

Only then did Mi Zhu realize that Xu Sheng only listened to Zhang Yan.He laughed and said: "Brother Yu can have such a confidant, I really envy Brother Yu!"

"If Brother Xian wants it too, I can ask Xu Sheng to follow Brother Xian from now on."

"A gentleman does not take away the beauty of others, not to mention that a virtuous brother also needs a confidant like Xu Zhuangshi, so I don't want it."

After speaking, Mi Zhu went straight out of the hall and went to use the toilet.

Seeing Mi Zhu leaving, Zhang Yan glanced at Xu Sheng who was sitting next to him, and asked with concern: "Is it cold outside?"

"not cold."

"to be frank."

"cold!"

"Why are you so stupid? You know it's cold, but you still stand there motionless? You won't find a place to hide from the wind and cold?"

Xu Shengdao: "I am responsible for protecting the master. I don't go anywhere. Even if it gets colder, I won't be afraid."

"Fool! If you freeze to death, who will protect me in the future?" Zhang Yan took off a cloak on his body and put it directly on Xu Sheng's body. Although it is a bit thin, it can protect him somewhat. wind chill.

Xu Sheng felt warm in his heart, and felt even more grateful to Zhang Yan.

After a while, Mi Zhu came back from outside and saw Xu Sheng wearing Zhang Yan's cloak, so he ordered his servants to bring a thick coat and handed it directly to Xu Sheng.

With Zhang Yan's consent, Xu Sheng took over the thick clothes and put them on himself, and at the same time returned the cloak to Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan stood up and asked, "Brother Xian, where is the toilet?"

"I'll bring you……"

"No, you tell me the location, and I can go by myself. How can you bother Brother Xian with this kind of thing?"

Mi Zhu then told Zhang Yan the location of the latrine, and Zhang Yan came out of the hall, turned a few turns, and finally came to the latrine.

It is good to have money, and even the toilets are unusually built. It is actually located in a large house with about fifty square meters. If it is placed in a modern society where every inch of land is precious, it must be extremely luxurious.

Zhang Yan entered the latrine, took off his trouser belt and squatted down. After grunting, the stomach and intestines that hadn't been cleaned for a few days were all released at this moment. How can a word "cool" be able to explain it.

Since coming to this era, Zhang Yan has never defecated. A few days ago, he ate little and was constipated. He couldn’t defecate no matter how hard he defecated. Today is a good day, and he threw all the organic matter into the cesspit of the Mi Mansion. up.

After finishing the work, a problem jumped out immediately.

Not to mention toilet paper in the latrine, there is not even a leaf, how can he wipe his butt?
When Zhang Yan came in, there happened to be an old man outside the latrine, so he shouted, "Hey! Who's outside?"

"I'm outside, what orders does your lord have?" The old man walked into the latrine, only a wall separated him from Zhang Yan.

"I said, is there any paper in the mansion?"

"What is the use of paper, my lord? Could it be that poetry is so popular that you want to compose poems or write Fu?"

"I want to wipe my ass!"

"Wipe your butt? My lord really knows how to joke. If you want to wipe your butt, isn't there a toilet chip behind your lord?"

Zhang Yan turned his head and glanced at the so-called "toilet chip", which was actually a long and thin bamboo strip.At the thought of wiping his chrysanthemum with such a hard object, Zhang Yan felt reluctant in his heart.

"Go and get me paper, I'm very fond of poetry, I want to write poetry, go and go!"

"Good sir, I'll tell the butler right now, and buy paper on the street."

At this time, paper was not very popular.Although Cai Lun invented papermaking, it was not popularized. Government documents were still written in bamboo slips and silk. It was not until the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties that paper was slowly popularized. Toilet paper was only used in the Ming Dynasty. Gradually prevailed.

When Zhang Yan heard that person ran away quickly, saying that he was going to the street to buy paper, his heart immediately went cold.He squatted in the latrine, looking at the hard bamboo piece, he really didn't want to use it.

Finally, with an idea, he tore off a corner of the cape he was wearing and used it as toilet paper, and then he finished wiping his butt comfortably.

At the same time, an idea came to his mind that he must vigorously promote the use of paper and toilet paper in the future!
He washed his hands, and when he returned to the hall, it was already full of food and wine. Seeing him back, Mi Zhu hurriedly entertained him warmly, pouring wine and serving food, which made Zhang Yan feel a little embarrassed.

That night, Zhang Yan and Mi Zhu drank happily, but unfortunately Mi Zhu couldn't hold enough alcohol. As soon as Zhang Yan started drinking vigorously, Mi Zhu was already drunk and was helped back to the room by his servants to rest.

In desperation, Zhang Yan had no choice but to drink with Xu Sheng, but Xu Sheng didn't drink as well as Zhang Yan, so he soon got down and was carried back to his room by his servants to rest.

In the end, Zhang Yan felt very disappointed, and when he was about to get up and leave, suddenly a slender hand stretched out in front of him, holding a glass of wine in his hand.

"My lord escorted the little girl all the way. It was really hard work, and I saved the little girl from danger many times. The little girl is very grateful. I came to offer a toast to my lord. Please drink this cup to the full!"

The sound is like a silver bell, and the voice is soft, with some whining sounds, which makes everyone who listens go numb.

Zhang Yan looked along that slender hand, and the one standing in front of him was Mi Zhen who had changed into women's clothes.

Several copper tripods in the hall were burning with raging flames, making the whole hall as warm as spring.

Mi Zhen is wearing a long lavender dress, with curly hair, slender snow neck, fair and beautiful face, gentle and tranquil, full of classical beauty, and exuding a mature charm and noble atmosphere.
With a pretty face as beautiful as a celestial being, with a slight smile and a pair of big eyes looking forward, she was quietly waiting for Zhang Yan's reply.

After Zhang Yan saw it, he had one feeling: beautiful!
At this moment, Mi Zhen is more beautiful than anything he has ever seen before, and she also has a hint of feminine charm.

Zhang Yan stared at Mi Zhen obsessively, a little dumbfounded.

"My lord... Please drink this cup to the brim!" Mi Zhen was a little embarrassed by Zhang Yan's look, and hurriedly reminded her with words.

Zhang Yan hurriedly took the wine glass from Mi Zhen's hand, and drank it down in one gulp.

"My lord is good at drinking, but it's a pity that I have no one to drink with. If you don't mind, I would like to have a few drinks with you. I wonder if your lord is willing?"

"With such a beautiful woman to accompany me, how could I refuse. It's just..."

"Just what?" Mi Zhen asked.

Zhang Yan said: "Nothing."

He poured a glass of wine on his own and drank it all, but he thought to himself: "Now Mi Zhen's gestures are all showing the temperament that a lady should have, but why did she act so fiery before? Curious, could it be that Mi Zhen also has a twin sister?"

He just thought so, but didn't say it outright.

Seeing Zhang Yan's pensive look, Mi Zhen asked, "I guess, my lord must be guessing, why am I so different from before?"

"En." What Zhang Yan thought in his heart was clarified by Mi Zhen, and he did not quibble, but admitted it sincerely.

Mi Zhen poured two glasses of wine in a row, picked up one by herself, handed one of the glasses to Zhang Yan, and said with a smile: "Actually, my lord doesn't know that the current me is the real me. Everything before, It's all in disguise..."

"Oh? If the person sitting in front of me is the real eldest lady, then can I guess that the reason why the eldest lady wants to pretend is to tactfully reject certain people?"

Mi Zhen is smart, Zhang Yan is not stupid, such a beauty like a fairy, everyone loves her, how can she not be liked by everyone.

Mi Zhen has been staying in her boudoir, before Zhang Yan believed that it was related to Mi Zhen's character and temper.Because ancient people liked virtuous and virtuous women, Mi Zhen's temper and character would never be accepted by the public.But in Zhang Yan's view, this is her frank side.

Originally, Zhang Yan was ready to accept Mi Zhen's character and temper, but Mi Zhen's words just overturned his previous conclusion about Mi Zhen.

It's not easy for this woman to pretend so well and hide so deeply.

However, why would such a person who hides his secrets intentionally tell the truth in front of him?

Zhang Yan couldn't figure it out.

After hearing Zhang Yan's words, Mi Zhen smiled faintly, and said to Zhang Yan: "My lord is smart, and this little girl admires me. I'll toast my lord again!"

Zhang Yan didn't refuse either, and after banging the cup with Mi Zhen, he drank it down again.

"Miss Mi, I don't know something, and I want to ask Miss Mi to give me some advice."

Mi Zhen lifted the jug again, poured the wine, and said, "My lord, please tell me."

"Miss Mi's disguise is very good. If Miss Mi doesn't say it, with my stupidity, I'm afraid I will never guess that Miss Mi is faking it. But, I don't understand why Miss Mi wants to put this Tell me about it? Is Miss Mi not afraid that I will publicize this matter?"

(End of this chapter)