The Little Officials of the Song Dynasty

Yun Yanhui naturally didn't dare to hide from Renzong. Although his watermelons were not many, they were still sold in Bianjing. If they were discovered by then, wouldn't they ask for trouble.

After a hundred secrets, Yun Yan didn't even realize this. After all, he used to think that the emperor was far away from the sky. Who knew that he had entered the palace now.

Yun Yan sighed back to the sky, "There is no way, go and fudge... I have to ask the Fuzun for help and take me into the palace with the watermelon."

He said that Zhao Yunchu had also come today, and although he did not come to speak, he had been secretly paying attention to Yun Yan's return here. He was born with smart features and came over at this time, "Brother Yan, do you want to enter the palace?"

"Yes..." Yun Yan said dejectedly, turning his head back, explaining the cause and effect to Zhao Yunchu.

"Then I'll take you there, because you're entangled in government affairs, you may not have time to take you into the palace immediately."

Yun Yan thought about it, "Then I will trouble you."

Zhao Yunchu brought watermelon and Yunyan back to see Renzong. Because of his special status, Renzong soon summoned them in the Yuhuayuan.

Renzong thought it was just Zhao Yunchu, and was still thinking about what would happen. When Yun Yan returned, he was even more puzzled. He knew that these two people were playing together. Official or private?"

"It's official and private." Zhao Yunchu said with a smile, "Emperor Brother Rongzi, the Liao delegation came to Beijing a year ago, and Yan Geer chatted with them about the scenery there. There is something called a watermelon, which is big and big. , It is very sweet. After listening to my heart, I took brother Yan to invite the family friend of Hongfu Temple, and brought some melon seeds from Liao to plant. This is the harvest season, and I will send the first batch quickly. Come and give the emperor a taste."

Yun Yan was stunned when he returned, but he didn't expect Zhao Yunchu to speak first and take the matter down.

The royal family has always been tolerant and even indulgent, except for taboos such as not colluding with important court officials. If Zhao Yunchu came forward and understood that it was only for melons and fruits, Renzong would naturally not be able to pursue it.

Sure enough, not only did Renzong didn't say anything, he praised Zhao Yunchu's intentions and knew how to honor his elder brother.

"Brother Yan is looking after me, I'm ashamed." Zhao Yunchu said.

"I know, where there is food, there is your brother Yan." Renzong also teased a few words in a good mood, "Since this is the case, why don't you bring melons to me to taste?"

"The official family is not in a hurry. It's summer. It just happens to be that the weather is good today. The watermelon is still the best to eat iced. Let's chat here, ice the watermelon over there and eat it later. It's better." Yun Yanhui was only taken aback for a while, but now it is also alive.

Renzong nodded and said, "Okay, there is nothing wrong with listening to you in this respect." He waved his hand and ordered someone to take ice to calm the watermelon.

Since Zhao Yunchu and Yun Yan were back here, Renzong cared about his cousin's career by the way, and took the exam for school.

What both Renzong and Zhao Yunchu didn't expect was that Zhao Yunchu really did a good job. He said that he also participated in the review of several cases. This may be Wen Yanbo who took him to paddling with him. But when Renzong asked about the law, he was right, showing that he had worked hard.

Renzong was very satisfied. Who said that the clan was abolished. After all, it was the blood of the heavenly family. Wasn't it good for his cousin to send it to Dali Temple?

Renzong praised Zhao Yunchu, and then asked Yunyan about the progress of returning to Huacha.

Yun Yan replied hurriedly: "Actually, it is almost there. I discussed with Judge Zou, the lotus is about to open. It is very suitable. We want to concoct the lotus and give the officials a reward together."

The meaning of lotus is good. Renzong nodded and understood what they meant, "Okay, you have worked hard these days."

"Don't be it, you should."

When the three said this, Renzong looked at Zhao Yunchu and suddenly realized that his cousin was born like a jade tree, tall and handsome, so he moved in his heart and said, "The junior brother is also seventeen this year, is there a lady you like?"

Although there are people who get married late at this time, there are more people who get married early, let alone getting married at the age of 17, and there are too many people who get married at the age of 17, so it is not too early for Renzong to ask this question.

However, Zhao Yunchu didn't pause for almost a moment, and replied, "No."

At the same time, Yun Yanhui, who was next to him, also froze, suddenly feeling a little embarrassed, so he lowered his head and pretended that nothing happened.

Renzong didn't expect Zhao Yunchu to answer so quickly. He choked for a while before speaking, "Actually, the imperial concubine mentioned that she has a niece who is quiet and gentle, two years younger than you. I think you can consider being a relative. Right?"

Now Pang Hou has been left out of the cold because of his family background. Renzong promoted his imperial concubine and wanted to marry the imperial concubine’s niece and clan. It was considered a "pros and concubine", and both sides gave face to face.

Zhao Yunchu laughed and said, "If the niece of the imperial concubine's niece is married to me, how can he be relatives? Besides, my third brother is not married yet, so how can I get past him and get me."

When he mentioned his third brother who was uncomfortable, Renzong was also a little helpless. "Speaking of your third brother, your mother begged to go to the queen mother and wanted her to help hire a lady."

The empress dowager mentioned here is the concubine Yang Shu who raised Renzong before, and now the empress dowager Yang is the head of the harem.

"Really?" Zhao Yunchu thought, no wonder his third brother is always howling at home recently.

"It stands to reason that you are at the age of Zhi Mu Shaoai. How do you keep evasive?" Renzong didn't change the subject, he turned it around again, "Yun Yan back, do you know what's going on?"

Yun Yanhui was originally quiet as a chicken on the side, but suddenly he was named, and the whole person was agitated, "Huh?"

Renzong looked at him amused, "When the emperor speaks, you dare to be in a daze?"

Yun Yan turned back to his old face and blushed, "I was wrong..."

"Nevertheless," Renzong said, "Then tell me, you are close to Yunchu, do you know what's going on? He really doesn't have anyone he likes? I don't have to marry the concubine's niece, he If you have someone you like, it doesn’t matter if I am fulfilled. It is my brother’s concern."

Yun Yan replied: "..."

Yun Yanhui has always been savvy, but now she doesn't know how to answer. He glanced at Zhao Yunchu. Zhao Yunchu was the best to speak at this time. Who knew that when he looked over, Zhao Yunchu was also in a daze, looking at him in a daze.

Yun Yan turned back slightly with a guilty conscience, bit the scalp and replied: "No..."

"Since you even said no, it seems that it is really gone." Renzong didn't notice some undercurrents in front of him, and was a little bit sorrowful. A little pure-hearted."

Pure heart and less lustful...

Yun Yan said something in his heart, turned to look at Zhao Yunchu, and found that he was smiling very cutely.

Zhao Yunchu: "Brother Emperor, don't say this, it's boring."

Actually recognized it.

Yun Yan replied: "..."

Renzong looked at him helplessly. Although he was the emperor, he did not manage the marriage of his cousins ​​one by one.

Yun Yan felt cramped when he was back. Fortunately, Chen Lin led the people to present the watermelon. The watermelon was placed in a copper basin with ice water with crushed ice in it.

Yun Yan quickly went over with a muffled voice, took a knife, and cut the watermelon open.

Chen Lin also brought a few silver bowls over, and Yun Yan used a spoon to dig out the flesh inside and put them in the silver bowl.

Renzong looked at it and said, "The flesh is bright red and cute. It makes people appetite at first sight."

The skin of the melon is still green, with red and green, and the color is very bright. And because it had been iced, there was still a bit of chill on it.

Renzong took a fork and ate it. It was as sweet and juicy as he imagined. One bite it down. It was full of sweet water and ice-cold, with a fresh, light sweet fragrance, which was very refreshing.

Yun Yan asked someone to squeeze a glass of watermelon juice and said, "It's a pity that there are melon seeds...the juice is also good, and you don't need to spit out the seeds to quench your thirst and heat."

Renzong: "Why are you thinking about how to make the melon more delicious when we are thinking about it?"

Yun Yan chuckled twice. It's not because the modern seedless watermelon makes him more critical. "Serve the officials. When the time comes, I have to pay attention to those with more flesh and less seeds. With such eugenics, the watermelon after a few generations will be even more delicious."

"The watermelon in that palace, you have to pack it." Renzong was not polite, and by the way asked someone to send the remaining iced watermelon to various palaces for the queen mothers and concubines to taste.

"It's necessary." Yun Yan reminded again, "Watermelon is cold in nature, ladies should be careful not to eat too much. In addition, the watermelon skin can be dried and pickled, and it can also be cooked. It is the same as carrot sticks. ."

"Yes, do you still have it? There is only enough food for the harem. My court officials haven't yet." Renzong said again.

"..." Yun Yan replied speechlessly, "Officials, are you looting? The quantity of this item is limited this year. You can give it to the ministers, but only once."

Renzong nodded reluctantly and agreed, "Big deal, you use them to make signs for free."

Renzong is also shrewd and knows to use advertising fees instead.

Yun Yanhui said in his heart, what signs are there, this year's number is limited, is it absolutely sold out?

"...Next year, next year, it is estimated that there will be as many as possible." Yun Yan replied, "Don't you think this watermelon is particularly promising? I think I must replace the melon and become the prime minister of the melon."

When Renzong heard his analogy, the corners of his mouth twitched, and he said, "It's not bad, but the melon has been deeply rooted in the hearts of the people for so many years, so you may not lose."

He originally thought that watermelon was good, but Yun Yan came back here to boast, and he appeared to be self-proclaimed, and Renzong didn't want him to be happy.

Yun Yan chuckled back and didn't say to bet, because he knew that Renzong would lose. It’s not that it’s a melon. Even if the watermelon is an ancient version, isn’t it casual to crush the melon?

When leaving the palace, Yun Yan recalled the matter of Renzong who wanted to be a matchmaker before. He originally wanted to say something to Zhao Yunchu, but when he opened his mouth, he found that nothing was appropriate.

Finally, I opened my mouth a few times and closed it. It is better to shut my mouth. It feels wrong to say anything.

Zhao Yunchu didn't seem to notice it at all. When he left, he brought a few watermelons to eat for his family who hadn't been to Daxiangguo Temple, and smiled brilliantly at Yun Yanhui.

The brighter he smiled, the more depressed Yun Yan turned back. He always felt silly and sweet, as if he was hiding things more than before. However, after careful investigation, there was no trace, which made him feel that it was his own illusion, probably because of that thing. I can’t help being suspicious, it’s really bad...

I don't know why, but Zhao Yunchu didn't say any extra words, but he was so cramped, so Zhao Yunchu smiled. He felt that he was thinking too much, so he could only scratch his head and say goodbye, and then went back to see the melon.

This batch of watermelons planted by Yun Yanhui this year is a warm-up to the millions of citizens in Bianjing, that is, some people can taste it. And in this way, it is much more convenient for him to promote seeds.

However, Yunyanhui has already anticipated it. Because the quantity of watermelons is small this year, they will definitely sell more expensively. If it is promoted by ordinary farmers this year, then everyone will flock to plant watermelons, neglecting the grain, or because of the high quantity and low price. Losing money is not good.

Therefore, Yun Yanhui will only sell the seeds to various monasteries and Taoist temples this year. These people are big landlords and he can make sense. Everyone is their own people. Religious institutions will often cooperate with the government to hire the poor to work. It's a good thing to ask the poor to be responsible for growing watermelons.

When the number increases, it is not so unusual, and then promoted to ordinary farmers for planting.

And this year, the watermelon and the scented tea have left a deep impression on countless citizens of Bianjing. Since this year, it has been "eating watermelon everywhere".