Medicine in Song Dynasty

Chapter 82 Winter
Then Li Shishi and Li Xingshou came to Su's house purely to ask for lyrics and music, so Su Wencheng would naturally not have the kind of glamorous encounter that others imagined.So Su Tong and Li Shishi became a little familiar, although only through Master Liu, they also used the identity of Mr. Nan Ke.

The story of "Feihua Liuying" has come to an end. Su Tong arranged a tragic ending for the male and female protagonists. Xu Liuying sacrificed heroically to protect the border city. For her safety, she changed into the luxurious and beautiful attire she wore when she was the head of the line, and left alone for the appointment.

That night, when the enemy camp was on fire, Gu Feihua also disappeared into the vast crowd of rivers and lakes, not knowing whether he was alive or dead.

Although it is not a perfect finale, this kind of result is more impressive and more real.

After it was over, after a while of precipitation, this story suddenly became popular. No matter the literati or the traffickers, it seems that there is no one in the whole Kaifeng city who does not know about "flying flowers and taking pictures".

Some people like Gu Feihua, a chivalrous woman in the world, and some people like Xu Liuying, who is unparalleled in wit and without force, but can be regarded as a great hero.

Even some people think that this couple has something to criticize, but they don't hesitate to listen to the story even once.Whether it is admiration or criticism, anyway, there is a lot of discussion, and this story is popular.

Li Shishi, a famous prostitute of the Jiaofang Division, approached Master Liu, hoping to get Mr. Nan Ke's permission to change the photo of flying flowers into "Zhugong Diao" as the finale performance at the Spring Festival banquet.

Su Tong is not hypocritical at all, so he naturally agrees.

Who is Master Li?He is the headliner of the Jiaofang Division, and the Spring Festival Banquet will be performed in the palace. Except for the princes and nobles and the women in the harem, the people watching are all important officials of the court. For one job, the money Su Tong earns is enough to buy a house in a place like Kaifeng where every inch of land is expensive. It is a luxury house with a good location and a good house.

Of course, the Su family's house is quite good and adequate now, but it is completely conceivable that for a long time to come, the house price in Kaifeng City will only rise but not fall, and it would be good to buy a house to preserve its value.

The Secretary of the Jiaofang was busy changing Feihua's picture to "Zhugongdiao", and Su Tong helped them write the script. "Feihua's picture" is a tragedy, and it is not suitable for the Spring Festival banquet. Su Tong simply kept the lively and happy plot in it. , Delete the ending, leaving a big suspense.

Although Li Shishi still likes the original version, it is really inappropriate to bring the tragedy to the palace and stage it at the Spring Festival banquet.

A group of people from the Jiaofang Division discussed and rehearsed both versions of the story. Naturally, the Spring Festival banquet will be lively, but the rest of the venues can be performed at will according to the mood.

Su Tong thinks it's pretty good. One play can make two rounds of money. There's nothing wrong with it. After watching one of the versions, those who like it will definitely itch like a cat's paw. They must watch the second version, Su Tong. Master Liu came up with an idea and asked him to remind the staff of the Jiaofang Division that every time they perform, they should not say in advance which version they will perform, and should surprise the guests present.

Then Mr. Li is good at doing business, and he knew the benefits of doing this as soon as he heard it. However, only Jiaofang Si dared to cheat money so blatantly.

The days became colder day by day, and suddenly snow fell.

Su Tong's life also tended to be quiet. Apart from occasionally inviting her to sit down, drink tea, and admire flowers, the Eldest Princess didn't do anything else. Su Wencheng studied poetry and books every day, preparing In next year's spring exam, Erlang and Ayue's life at school has also started to improve. The two have made a lot of friends of the same age, and they are very happy to go to school every day.

This year it snowed heavily, and large flakes of snow covered the entire city of Kaifeng. Men and women from rich and noble families enjoyed the snow scene happily. , but worry is unavoidable.

For the people of the Song Dynasty, winter was not a good season.

The houses in Kaifeng City are relatively thin, and the heat preservation effect is not good, and the charcoal fire is not cheap. Many people are reluctant to use it more. Silk quilts are not something ordinary people can have. Even ordinary leather clothes, there are many people who can’t afford it. .

The inner city is fine, most of the people who can live in the inner city are from relatively well-to-do families, even if it is colder, they can bear it and get over it, but the outer city and some rural families outside the city, every winter, it is inevitable to ask for help. There are frail old people and children who can't bear it. A while ago, there was even a situation where a girl was replaced with only a quilt.

On this day, Su Wencheng came back from the Imperial College wearing snowflakes all over his body.Su Tong hurried up to meet him, swept his shoulders for him, and took off the cloak that was covering him.

This cloak was made by Su Tong for him. It is thick and filled with silk floss. It keeps warm well. Wearing it all the way, even walking home through the snow, Su Wencheng's body didn't feel too cold. However, Su Tong still handed him a cup of hot tea. , Give my father a fine taste.

Holding the teacup, Su Wencheng sat in a daze, his face was really not good-looking, Su Tong looked at his face, frowned, hesitantly said: "Daddy? What's wrong with you?"

After a long while, Su Wencheng let out his breath and sighed, "Mr. Fan..."

Su Wencheng didn't finish his sentence, Su Tong was startled: "What's wrong with Mr. Fan?" Didn't Fan Zhongyan just finish his mourning last year and was promoted to the school manager of the secret pavilion, or Yan Shu, who was recommended by Mr. Yan, which can be called a proud spring breeze.

You must know that the editor of the secret pavilion is not an ordinary position. Although he is only responsible for the collation and collation of royal books and classics, he is actually the literary servant of the emperor. Not only can he often see the emperor, but he can also hear a lot Confidentiality, for officials, is a rare shortcut to prosperity, and only officials trusted by the emperor can hold it.

Hearing the news at that time, Su Tong felt that this was probably the prelude to Fan Zhongyan's visit to the Prime Minister.

Su Wencheng naturally didn't know what was going on in his daughter's mind, so he shook his head sadly: "Three days ago, on the day of the winter solstice, the officials led civil and military officials to pay homage to the Empress Dowager and wish the Empress Dowager her birthday. Mr. Fan... hey!"

Fan Zhongyan directly wrote what he said - to serve relatives inside, to have his own family etiquette, to be in the same rank as hundreds of officials, and to face the south, which cannot be the law of later generations.

This guy strongly opposes the empress dowager being saluted by all officials. Can the empress dowager feel happy?It would be strange if he didn't teach him a lesson. It is estimated that he will be punished in a few days.

Su Wencheng couldn't help sighing: "Mr. Fan is honest, hey, this time, I don't know what will happen?"

It was Su Wencheng who dared to say such things in front of his daughter.

Su Tong couldn't help but gritted her teeth. Although she knew some history and knew that Fan Zhongyan's life was full of troubles, she didn't know the specific details. However, if those in power in the Song Dynasty looked down on any official, In the worst case, he would be exiled or expelled, and few people were questioned. Besides, the Qingli New Deal is still far away, and Fan Zhongyan's political life has not even begun, so there is no need to worry too much.

However, although my father is not a "Fan Dang" and has never dealt with Fan Zhongyan in a serious manner, but when he built the Hanhai Weir together in Xixi, he also advanced and retreated together. If my father took the imperial examination this year, I don't know if I will be wearing small shoes.

However, Su Tong has nothing to worry about. Su Wencheng is just a small person at present. Besides, the officials must have a good impression of Fan Zhongyan. After all, the Queen Mother is old. Of course, she knows which big thick leg to hug. If I remember correctly, the Empress Dowager will only have three or four years left. If she fails this time, at worst, his father will wait another three years. Anyway, he is still young, so it is nothing. Jinshi Well.

Moreover, she didn't think that her father would be a Jinshi this time. He was a small person, and the Queen Mother would not even know about him, and he was registered in front of the officials. Besides, although Fan Zhongyan might be demoted, the officials in the court who faced him were still a lot of.

Seeing that his father was in a depressed mood, Su Tong smiled and persuaded him a few words, and that's all. In the future, when he becomes an official in the court, this kind of thing cannot be avoided, and he will have to experience it.

(End of this chapter)