Gong Xue has bandits

Chapter 74 Meeting in a Restaurant
"Longjing Bamboo Fungus, Anchovy Shark's Fin, Red Plum Pearl Fragrance, Kung Pao Hare, Bergamot Golden Roll, Hydrangea Dried Scallop, Eight Treasure Wild Duck, Golden Canary Bird, Multicolored Beef Tenderloin, Braised Pigeon with Coriander, Fish Fillet with Milk Sauce, Dry Lian Sea Cucumber, Mushroom Duck Feet, Grilled Roe Roe Meat, Lotus Leaf Roll, Red Bean Porridge, Mountain Delicacy with Spiny Dragon Sprout, Tai Chi Fortune Swallow, Xueyue Mutton, Two-color Water Horseshoe Cake, Osmanthus Jellyfish, Emerald Fish Diced, Jade Cup Longan, Wusi Yangfen, Sansi Hump, Crystal Jade Begonia..."

In the palace, long tables were filled with delicacies, full of aromas. Manager Lin of the imperial dining room reported the names of the dishes while introducing the specific methods.

The two figures at the table had already ate so much that they were lying on the mat, their waists could not stand up straight, Manager Lin was still introducing enthusiastically, and ordered someone to bring another pot of stewed soup, both of them looked up with horror on their faces.

Luo Qiuchi's first reaction was to stretch out his hand, push Wen Renjun next to him, and said, "Go, little monkey, you go and taste that soup, and tell me the taste, I'll record it in the delicacy book..."

"No, no, no." Wen Renjun waved his hands hurriedly, almost snatching the brush and the booklet, "I'll write it down, I'll write it down, you go and taste it, boss, you can do it, close your eyes, open your mouth, and grunt Drink it in one sip, quickly..."

Luo Qiuchi was pushed to the "front line", and he took the stewed soup bravely, and when he opened the lid, his stomach was overwhelmed. He quickly closed the lid and turned his head away: "No, I can't, it's you come on!"

Wen Renjun held the delicacy book tightly and did not let go, and looked pitifully at the white clothes: "If I eat one more bite today, I will definitely die here, boss, please do me a favor, do good deeds, and let me go." Let's live..."

"If you want to give birth, let's give birth together!" Luo Qiuchi pushed the pot of stew violently, tilted his head back, and said with a long sigh: "Boss Lin, let's try again tomorrow, this is all for today, we really can't do it anymore !"

The smile on Manager Lin's face remained the same, he ordered people to remove the delicacies from the table, and said respectfully: "Then follow your wishes."

"I just need to remind the two of you that time is running out. In the competition with Fusang National Academy, there are a total of five dishes for the challenge. You have tried a total of 970 three dishes these days before choosing three dishes for the challenge. With these last two dishes, no matter what, it must be finalized in the next few days, otherwise it will be..."

Twilight was falling, the evening wind was blowing, and the setting sun was shining mottled on the vermilion palace wall. Two figures came out from the main west gate of the palace, walking slowly and supporting each other.

"Boss, I, I can't walk, please slow down..."

Luo Qiuchi paused, supported Wen Renjun next to him, and slowed down a little, almost moving forward a little.

He sighed in the dusk: "If we continue to eat like this, we will probably become two dishes, roasted suckling pig..."

Wen Renjun snorted, wanted to laugh but quickly said with a sullen face: "Don't, don't, boss, don't make me laugh, I'm afraid I'll spit out what I just ate..."

She looked at the golden clouds in the sky, and said with deep emotion: "Actually, there are so many dishes in the palace, and the preparation is so delicate, so it is not difficult to choose two more dishes, but I always feel that there is something missing, too delicate. Instead, it loses the original taste of the dish itself, and I always feel uneasy when I take it to a challenge, and I feel faintly weak..."

"Yes, and the 'traces' of the dishes in the palace are too heavy, I don't need to taste them now, as long as I smell them, I know they are from the palace!" Luo Qiuchi agreed, thinking thoughtfully: "Well, it is indeed Okay, but it is enough to take out three ways to fight, if all five ways are branded in the palace, it seems too stereotyped and nothing new..."

The white clothes flew up, his handsome face was reflected in the setting sun, his brows were dyed with a thin golden light: "Little monkey, I don't think this can go on anymore, we have to find a breakthrough..."

He muttered, suddenly a flash of inspiration flashed in his mind, he quickly caught something, he turned his head and said excitedly to Wen Renjun: "I see, little monkey, have you heard a sentence?"

Wen Renjun hurriedly said, "What are you talking about?"

"Gourmet food is in the folk, and the master hides it in the deep alley." The handsome face was full of smiles, and he looked suddenly enlightened: "There are three dishes that are enough to represent the palace, and the remaining two, let's go to the folk to find them. Don’t suffer the crime of the palace anymore, how about it?”

The new idea is certain, Luo Qiuchi and Wen Renjun immediately started to act, and in just a few days, they visited the streets and restaurants in Daliang, and dug out the fourth delicacy in the waves. People are dead, but the last dish is still missing.

Time was running out, so they had to split up.

The delicacy booklet was made into two copies, and Luo Qiuchi and Wen Renjun each took a copy, and began to go to various long streets and alleys to try dishes without stopping, and agreed to meet each other at dusk every day.

On this day, Wen Renjun came to a distinctive restaurant in Daliang, Zhaixingju.This building mainly uses vegetarian vegetables and leaves, and collects fresh raw materials of all seasons. There are many rare plants. The dishes are fresh and rare. Although they are not well-known, they have their own uniqueness.

Moreover, the head chef of this Zhaixingju is a master chef who has been in charge for 30 years. He has rich experience and can cook thousands of meals with his skillful hands. If you don't come, you can be said to be a real "master hidden in the deep alley".

Wen Renjun came to this Star Picking House full of expectations with her delicacies book in her arms. In order to avoid the disturbance of idlers and facilitate the tasting of dishes, she reserved a quiet side room by herself, ordered a table of dishes, and savored them carefully.

It was only when the door was closed on the front foot, and an "old acquaintance" she didn't want to see came at the door of Zhai Xingju on the back foot.

"General Hang, please come in quickly. Although this house is not as famous as the auspicious houses in the city, it has its own unique features, and it is difficult for ordinary people to touch it. I have heard that today I want to have a real treat..."

Several officials, dressed in casual clothes, surrounded a cold-faced young man courteously. They were obviously old enough to be a father, but they nodded and bowed, flattering them like grandchildren.

Hang Ruxue frowned slightly: "Didn't you want to talk about the new system of the Ministry of War? Why did you come to the restaurant?"

"It's not something that can be negotiated in a short while. Naturally, we have to talk while eating, and slowly go deeper. General Hang has lived in the battlefield for a long time, and he is probably not used to this kind of thing. He has the right to 'do as the Romans do,' and be considerate. I've come here this time, so let's give the subordinates some thin noodles, and next time we will not make it difficult for General Hang, how about it?"

Now that we've talked about this, Hang Ruxue didn't want to say anything more, but with a cold face, let the officials lead the way enthusiastically, and led him directly into the private room of the wing.

Speaking of which, he never likes to socialize. He was invited this time because of the gimmick of the "new system of the Ministry of War". He hopes that this new system can benefit more soldiers. If there are innovations in military expenses and food subsidies, With more shares, he can get more favorable treatment for his soldiers, which is worthwhile.

Unexpectedly, as soon as the door of the wing room was closed and the food and drink were served, several officials clapped their hands, and a few delicate and beautiful women walked out from behind the screen. Their clothes were exposed and their waists twisted like snakes. At a glance, they could be identified as prostitutes with rouge on their bodies. The smell is choking.

Hang Ruxue almost wanted to shoot the case: "What does this mean?"

His face was so cold that water dripped down, and the officials hurriedly said: "Do as the Romans do, and do as the Romans do, eat in this Zhaixingju, and you can enjoy the music and dance. General Hang doesn't care about them, you just eat and listen to the music." Alright, let them serve you food and wine, you don't have to think about it, it's a fresh taste..."

"I don't need these, don't let them sit next to me, let's start talking about business!" Hang Ruxue took a few deep breaths, clenched his fists at the smiling faces of several officials, and forced himself to suppress the anger in his heart .

He is well-known outside, and he is not close to women. Every time he returns to Beijing to report on his duties, there are too many people tempted to curry favor with him. Those who give gold, silver and jade are fine, and those who give women are the most troublesome for him. After he refused many times, There was a lot of silence around him, but rumors began to spread in private, saying that his kung fu should not be close to female sex, otherwise his kung fu would be broken, almost similar to the "boy kung fu" of Shaolin Temple.

This rumor is absurd and ridiculous, but it spread widely, many people took it seriously, and secretly regretted that Hang Ruxue had a good appearance, but couldn't bear the blessing of women, Hang Ruxue sneered inwardly, but couldn't bear to explain, Anyway, as soon as the rumors came out, there were almost no women who put women around him, and he was happy to be quiet.

It's just that he didn't expect that today, someone would push a woman in front of him.

At that moment, several officials exchanged glances with each other, each with a knowing smile, as if they had "verified" a certain rumor.

Hang Ruxue didn't bother to expose it, she just kept a cold face, and her whole body was full of vigor, which frightened those prostitutes who didn't dare to approach him at all.

After drinking for three rounds, several officials were drunk, hugging the oirans and making fun of them, Hang Ruxue sat alone, feeling more and more cold, he poured himself a glass of wine, drank it slowly, Put the wine glass on the table heavily: "When will we start talking about the new system of the Ministry of War?"

At this moment, the singing, dancing and laughter in the room stopped abruptly, and the officials looked at Hang Ruxue, and the leader said with a smile: "No hurry, no hurry, it's not time yet..."

His tone was meaningful, and he said leisurely word by word: "Actually, someone has approached General Hang early in the morning about the new system of the Ministry of War, right? That person's status is above ours. If General Hang is willing to follow his suggestion, take The new law he enacted has long been happy."

As soon as these words came out, Hang Ruxue's palms suddenly tightened. He stared at the official tightly, and understood in a flash.

Today, Emperor Liang has a Sixth Emperor's Uncle, who has power in the court and has many party members. No one has ever dared to reject him or follow his wishes. If you want to count, he, Hang Ruxue, is probably the first.

Sure enough, the leading official was still smiling and said: "It's a pity that General Hang just refuses to cooperate and puts aside things that benefit others and himself, but wants to deal with us young shrimp soldiers here. It's really interesting, everyone. Say it?"

The rest of the people all agreed one after another, and for a while, there was laughter everywhere in the room, Hang Ruxue was out of breath, and stood up abruptly: "You, are you from the Sixth Prince?"

The leading official snorted coldly: "We are none of us. I just want to advise General Hang. You can be proud of your talents, but you have to have a degree. Don't be unclear about your identity. Don't be arrogant. How much do you really think you have?" How heavy is it, can anyone be offended?"

"After all, no matter how brave you are, Hang Ruxue, you are only a general. Can you still surpass the princes?"

The man's eyes burst out with light, and he shouted sharply, making Hang Ruxue's heart churn with blood, and he was furious for a while: "You really are..."

Before he finished speaking, he felt dizzy for a while, staggered, and managed to stand still.

There seemed to be a hot air of unknown origin flowing in his body, which made him restless, his face was red and his mouth was dry, it was a strange feeling he had never felt before.

The officials quickly winked, and a beautiful oiran immediately entangled him, saying softly, "General Hang, calm down, how about listening to my slave's song..."

"Get out!" Hang Ruxue pushed her hard, but her body became hotter and restless.

He suddenly reacted, grabbed the wine glass on the table, his face changed drastically: "What did you drink in the wine?"

The officials didn't answer him, they just pushed the women around him towards him, and urged: "Quickly, go and serve General Hang, make sure he is comfortable, and I will never forget this great gift I gave today!"

Hang Ruxue was burning with desire, and let out a low growl: "Shameless villain!"

He fully understood that today he has achieved the truth!
Sure enough, the official at the head said with a dark smile: "I heard that you, General Hang, practiced boy kungfu, but I don't know if it's true or not. If you break this kungfu, will you be unable to even hold a knife and gun in the future, and you will be completely reduced to death?" For a useless person?"

Hang Ruxue's complexion changed, and her breathing became chaotic, unexpectedly that the sixth prince was so vicious!

He deliberately staged this "Hongmen Banquet", not only to use prostitutes to smear his reputation, give him a blow, humiliate him and teach him a lesson, but also to verify the rumors in the market. Get rid of his skills and completely destroy his abilities!
Hang Ruxue staggered back, the leading official sneered, and pushed a prostitute beside him suddenly: "What are you still doing in a daze, go and serve General Hang!"

It's no wonder that the Sixth Prince came up with such tricks. He threatened and lured Hang Ruxue a few times, and tried every means, but although this person is young, his heart is as firm as a rock, and he can't be shaken no matter what. He can only be ruthless. Make up your mind, since it can't be used by him, then completely destroy it!Otherwise, staying will only become a serious problem for his confidantes, blocking his way forward, and posing a threat that cannot be underestimated to him in the future.

At that moment, several officials showed their vicious looks and shouted sharply: "Quickly, you go and hold General Hang and let him get drunk in Wenrouxiang for a while!"

Hang Ruxue roared angrily, dropped the wine glass, overturned the tables and chairs, pushed away the prostitutes who were approaching, forced herself to cheer up, and staggered out the door.

The faces of the officials behind him changed greatly, but it was inconvenient to come forward, so they hurriedly said to the Huakui: "Hurry up and hold him back, and let him break the merits here no matter what, if this fails, the Sixth Prince You know the means!"

Hang Ruxue was hot and dry, stumbling on the corridor of the restaurant, her handsome face was frighteningly red.

The noise from outside disturbed Wen Renjun who was trying the dishes in the room. It happened that her room was on the same floor as the one booked by several officials, only a few rooms away.

At the moment when there was more and more commotion outside, she became suspicious, put down her chopsticks, walked to the door, poked her head out to look curiously, but bumped into a stumbling, very familiar figure head-on!
Her eyes widened suddenly, unbelievable. Before she could react, Hang Ruxue looked up and saw her. She was so frightened that she was about to close the door, but was held down by Hang Ruxue with one hand. His cheeks were flushed. Panting endlessly: "Help, help me!"

Wen Renjun was stunned: "What is it..."

But before she finished speaking, there was a sound of footsteps coming from the corridor behind her. Hang Ruxue took a tight breath, and couldn't care less, she stretched out her hand to cover Wen Renjun's mouth, and led her into the room in an instant.

"excuse me."

The two pressed against the door tightly, and there was a strong fragrance of makeup and powder coming from outside. A woman said delicately: "Where did this little general go? I think he looks really handsome. Don't rob me later... "

Another woman sneered: "That little general is very violent, aren't you afraid that he will wake up and kill us?"

Another person continued: "What are you afraid of, anyway, with the support of noble people, we will be rewarded for doing this well!"

A group of Yingying and Yanyan passed by the door, searching everywhere, the footsteps became farther and farther away, and finally there was no more movement.

The heart that Hang Ruxue raised could hardly be let go, his forehead was covered with cold sweat, and he was still pressing Wen Renjun to the door, seeing that her eyes were full of surprise, he couldn't help but let go of the hand covering her mouth, breathing hot, Explained in a difficult way:
"They...prescribed medicine...to kill me..."

(End of this chapter)