Destroyed outside, gold and jade inside

Chapter 27
Fortunately, they parked at the gate of the temple, which had already been cleared by the people of Prince Qi's mansion ahead of time.

Those who come and go to Caotang Temple cannot pass through the gate.

If others saw his wife riding in the carriage with the man next to him, and he was escorting the horse at the front like a fool, I'm afraid he would never even think about raising his head in the capital in his life!

In late summer and early autumn, the sky is bright and clear.

It's still hot under the sun, but in the shade, you can already feel the refreshingness of the wind.

King Qi walked at the front, and Feng Qilang followed.

Shen Xinniang was a few steps behind, Su Yi and Dan Xin waited on her left and right.

A group of people passed through the two gates of the temple, and they could faintly hear the voices of people.

"How many people are there for the autumn outing today?" Feng Qilang asked in surprise.

King Qi smiled.

The entourage beside King Qi said: "Mr. Lu, the great Confucian, is going to preach and teach at Caotang Temple in a few days. Scholars rushed to sign up after hearing the news. Caotang Temple is so lively these days. Our prince cleared the place in advance. , otherwise how could you have entered Caotang Temple if you came so late?"

Feng Qilang snorted and nodded repeatedly.

King Qi didn't speak, and his followers answered him, which made Feng Qilang a little embarrassed.

Since you don't like him, why invite him for an autumn outing?

"By the way, Mrs. Shen's hometown is Wu Xing, and she and Mr. Lu are from the same hometown." King Qi suddenly turned his head and said, looking at Shen Xiniang who was standing far away.

Feng Qilang lowered his two hands by his sides and clenched them into fists.

That's right, inviting him to travel with him is just a cover, it's not just to invite him!
Shen Xinniang let out a casual oh, and didn't look at King Qi at all.

Qi Wangdao didn't take it seriously, smiled and continued on his way.

Pass through another gate, and you will be on the main path of the main courtyard of Caotang Temple.

There is no clearing of the place here, people who go out in autumn, people who burn incense and worship Buddha, and scholars who come to sign up after hearing the news, people come and go, bustling, like a temple fair.

Caotang Temple has beautiful scenery.

There is also a wonderful view of the smog in the thatched cottage, and there are many tourists throughout the year.

Feng Qilang thought that there was no need to worry about going to the main road with many followers around King Qi opening the way.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they arrived at the crowded place, King Qi's entourage tightened their formation and only guarded the king's side to open the way.

At the beginning, he could still look at King Qi and Shen Xinniang.

But it was crowded out by the flow of people after a while.

He was just stepped on, pushed, turned his head, turned around and disappeared from King Qi, let alone Shen Xiniang.

Feng Qilang was very angry and wanted to look for it, but there were too many people, so he could only follow the flow of people to the Daxiong Palace.

Shen Xinniang was protected by King Qi's entourage, and she was not disturbed by the flow of people, and she came to the courtyard on the east side of the temple smoothly.

Green bamboos are planted in the courtyard, towering pines and cypresses are planted, and alfalfa is planted by the roadside. The lush green color everywhere is really pleasing to the eyes.

"What does King Qi mean?" Shen Xiniang asked.

King Qi stopped, raised his finger and pointed to the inner courtyard and said, "Mr. Confucian Lu is in the innermost courtyard. Since he is a fellow villager, why don't you pay a visit?"

Shen Xinniang looked up at King Qi, her dark eyes seemed to be able to read people's hearts.

King Qi lowered his eyes and smiled, "I don't want you to see him, but... I want to see him."

"In this capital, there are people that the prince can't see?" Shen Xinniang sarcastically said.

"Not everyone can be called a great Confucian. To be called a great Confucian, it is not enough to be knowledgeable, but also to be proud. This Mr. Lu is a tough guy." Qi Wang said with a light smile.

Shen Xinniang looked at him, as if waiting for him to speak.

King Qi raised his hand and coughed lightly, "I would like to ask Mr. Lu to be the emperor's teacher, and enter the palace to teach the young emperor. This is a major matter related to the country and society. If Mrs. Shen can help, it will be a great contribution."

Shen Xinniang shook her head, "I'm a little girl, and I'm not interested in Sheji."

King Qi looked at her, and she also looked at King Qi, their eyes met each other, neither of them would soften down first.

"My lord, has no one taught you to behave like a beggar when begging for help?" Shen Xinniang asked suddenly.

It's really strange, in her plain voice, King Qi actually heard a slight chuckle.

Even though there was no smile on her jade-like face.

King Qi's entourage was nervous for a while, no one dared to talk to King Qi like that.

King Qi was silent for a moment, but he said with the corners of his mouth hooked: "Yes, I have been here twice, but I have never seen Mr. Lu. I heard that Mr. Lu is good at food and is almost demanding, and he likes the dishes of his hometown. So I have to go Your maid. But the Wu Xing dishes that were sent in were sent back as they were. Today I have no choice but to ask Mrs. Shen for help."

Although he didn't humble himself, talking to people like this has already frightened all the followers of King Qi.

Shen Xinniang was amused in her heart, but couldn't smile on her face, she still said flatly: "What if I don't want to help?"

King Qi frowned, looking at her helplessly.

Shen Xinniang has already turned around and left, "The scenery is very beautiful, the sky is clear and the air is clear, isn't it about traveling in autumn today?"

Dan Xin immediately followed her, supported her hand and said, "Yes lady, there is an ancient well in the north courtyard of Caotang Temple that can swallow clouds and mist. It is called 'Caotang Mist'. Would you like to see it, lady?"

"Well, take a look." Shen Xiniang, master and servant, walked away while talking.

King Qi's entourage reached out to stop him.

King Qi waved his hands helplessly and asked them to let them go.

He turned his head and looked at Su Yi, who was holding his finger with his head down, and buried his head on his chest, and said, "Do you have the heart to try again?"

Hearing the sound, Su Yi raised her head in surprise, and looked obsessively at King Qi who looked like a god in her eyes, "Okay, okay!"

Su Yi was taken to the kitchen.

King Qi went to the side room to deal with the government affairs brought out from the palace.

Shen Xinniang, master and servant, picked up the secluded path and walked slowly.

"Ma'am, maidservant, go ask the monk how to get to that ancient well?" Dan Xin said briskly.

Shen Xinniang shook her head, "Ask the monk, where is the kitchen closest to Mr. Lu's wing."

"The kitchen?" Dan Xin was taken aback, "Does the lady still want to help Prince Qi? Why didn't you agree just now?"

Shen Xinniang raised her head slowly, looked at the green and transparent bamboo leaves reflected by the sun, "What should I do for him?"

King Qi is so handsome, noble and powerful.Anyway, Mr. Qilang doesn't love his wife very much, so if he abandons his wife in a remote courtyard, he is naturally not her lover.If you can help King Qi, and King Qi clearly has a heart for his wife, wouldn't it be better to stay by King Qi's side in the future?Dan Xin smiled and jumped towards the monks in the distance.

Shen Xinniang was led to the kitchen by the monk.

Before noon, the kitchen was not busy.Hearing that it was the female relatives brought by King Qi, the monks in the kitchen retreated politely.

Here is a small kitchen for the pilgrims in the wing room to cook small stoves.

After thanking the monk, Shen Xiniang asked Dan Xin to prepare the dishes.

While Dan Xin was preparing the dishes, she rolled up her wide sleeves and cleaned her hands.

"Want to cook in person?" Dan Xin asked in surprise when she saw it.

"Can you cook Wu Xing cuisine?" Shen Xiniang asked.

Dan Xin shook her head.

Let Dan Xin help, and Shen Xinniang cooks herself.

When Danxin was not paying attention, she poured water from the white spring of Yinyang Spring into the pot.

When the spring water is poured into the pot, the ingredients in the pot are immediately fragrant.

The strong aroma filled the entire kitchen.

Dan Xin couldn't help drooling.

Shen Xinniang was a little dazed, it seemed like she had done it a long time ago when cooking with Lingquan water.

Otherwise, how would she know that with the spiritual spring water, the food would become more fragrant and more delicious?
(End of this chapter)