After the court was over, Yang Jisheng returned to his home feeling dizzy as if he had drunk a pound of old wine.
This is a typical small courtyard upon entering the capital. It is the same as Xiao Feng's small courtyard next to Lao Wang. It is slightly shabbier according to Yang Jisheng's status as a fifth-rank official.
Yang Jisheng stood at the door for a moment, then raised his hand to knock on the door. After a long time, a trembling voice came from the door: "Who is here to report the news? What happened to my master?"
Yang Jisheng felt hot in his heart: "Madam, it's me, I'm back."
The door was opened with a clang, and the door panel hit the wall with force and almost bounced back. Mrs. Zhang stood at the door, looking at Yang Jisheng infatuatedly, as if she were looking at her husband who had come back from the dead.
Afterwards, Mrs. Zhang rushed up and hugged Yang Jisheng's neck, sobbing. Yang Jisheng looked around guiltily and found that there was no one in the alley, so he quickly walked into the courtyard with his wife and closed the door behind him.
Two sons, one couldn't walk yet, sat on the ground and screamed, the other was a little older, riding a wooden horse, holding a piece of cake in his hand, looking at the affectionate gestures of his parents that he had never seen before in surprise.
Yang Jisheng blushed and gently supported his wife: "Don't cry, don't cry, the child is watching."
Mrs. Zhang then let go of Yang Jisheng's neck, wiped her tears, and returned to her usual strong self. When she saw her son was so surprised that all the cakes in his hand fell to the floor, she couldn't help but blush.
"Master, what are you going to do? I know very well. You stole the family's money and ordered the coffin. I didn't expose you. I was originally planning to go with you. I really didn't expect you to come back safely.
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Yang Jisheng patted his wife on the shoulder and said with deep emotion: "Today I planned to use my passion to awaken Long Live and punish my daughter for doing evil.
But Mr. Xiao had someone stop me, and at the critical moment, he personally rescued me. Mr. Xiao is profound in Taoism and has already anticipated what I am going to do."
Mrs. Zhang was puzzled: "That Master Xiao? Didn't the master say that he and Yan Dang are mortal enemies? It is a good thing for the master to come forward, so why should he stop it?"
Yang Jisheng did have a bit of heat stroke today. He had never thought of this before. Now when his wife reminded him, he was stunned and felt disappointed for a long time.
"I am going against the current and blocking it alone. I, Yang Jisheng, have no connection with him, but he is willing to lose the opportunity to attack the strict party to save me.
No wonder, with Shen Lian's straightness, Zhang Juzheng's pride, Yu Dayou's bravery, and Hu Zongxian's wisdom, they all admired him so much that we know it today."
Zhang was silent. She knew that although the master usually praised Xiao Feng, he always believed that using Taoist techniques to invite favors was not the right way. After listening to today's words, the master has put down this level.
"Master, help me look after the child. I haven't bought groceries all day. I'll go buy groceries and cook you more delicious food tonight!"
"No, ma'am, I'll go buy it. You'd better look after the kids. It's much easier to buy groceries than taking care of the kids. Just give me some money."
"Do you want me to get it for you? Don't you know where the money is hidden? Otherwise, where would you get the money to order a coffin?"
Yang Jisheng blushed again. He had always prided himself on not caring about money, but this time he did something disgraceful in order to secretly order a coffin without letting his wife know about it.
"I remembered, there is no need to take the money. I will return the coffin and take the deposit to buy groceries..."
The owner of the coffin shop was naturally very reluctant to refund the deposit. How could he just give up on the business he had finally built? But Yang Jisheng was a fifth-rank official after all, and the coffin shop did not dare to act arrogant, so he had to ask him tactfully.
"Mr. Yang, are you in a hurry for money? Why do you want to return the coffin? You must know that it is the Double Ten event. After passing this village, you will not be able to take advantage of it!"
Yang Jisheng was surprised and said: "It's not October yet, why is it Double Eleven?"
"Adults, don't worry about these details. The Double Ten event is always carried out in advance. Otherwise, we will not be able to deliver the goods in time if we rush to that day."
Yang Jisheng was speechless. Are there so many people lining up to wait for the coffin? But he is an honest person, and he also feels that he can make up his mind, and it is not very strict to back out at his word. He needs to give others a reason.
"Nash
Well, my family is going to make delicious food tonight, so I refunded the money so I can buy groceries."
That night, a shocking legend spread throughout the capital: Yang Jisheng, a fifth-rank official in the Military Selection Department of the Ming Dynasty Ministry of War, ate his own coffin in one meal!
Liu Ruyun, who was shopping for vegetables with his apprentice on the street, was also shocked. What a luxurious meal this was.
The food I bought in person for Princess Chang An's meal was luxurious enough, but it couldn't be eaten by an ordinary person's coffin.
As a good chef, you must not only be able to cook, but also be able to select raw materials. Liu Ruyun brought two apprentices to buy them to teach this aspect.
As usual, the female apprentice relied on her gender advantage to study closely next to Liu Ruyun, while the male apprentice could only hold the vegetable basket in the back and listen to the lecture with his ears stretched out.
Liu Ruyun was also very worried. The princess's food was not easy to serve. Many of her specialty dishes were killed by the imperial doctor. He said that the princess's constitution was weak and cold. Either the cold was added to the cold or the deficiency was not replenished. In short, she could do what she could.
not much.
It's not enough if you don't do it. The princess keeps saying that since she lives in the Xiao Mansion, she can't go out. Sending meals from the palace every day is too ostentatious and will disturb the Xiao Mansion. Just eat Liu Ruyun's cooking.
And Princess Chang'an didn't know if she was very concerned about Xiao Feng's marriage. She was not very friendly to Liu Ruyun and found faults at every turn. In addition, she was indeed weak and had a poor appetite, so Liu Ruyun didn't know what to do for her.
What's good.
Seeing the sad look on the master's face, the female apprentice was also racking her brains to help her master think of new dishes. Suddenly she saw tender and fresh cucumbers on a vegetable stall, and the female apprentice's eyes lit up.
"Master, look at how fresh those cucumbers are, I have a bold idea..."
So Princess Chang'an's dinner had the moonlight of the lotus pond added to it.
Thin slices of cucumber float on the clear chicken soup, as well as small lotus flowers kneaded from gluten, and moons made from poached eggs, which are not only full of color and flavor, but also light and delicious.
Princess Chang An really couldn't find anything wrong with it. After taking a sip of the soup, she asked Liu Ruyun suspiciously: "Are you serious chicken soup? Is this what real chicken soup tastes like?"
Liu Ruyun replied helplessly: "Your Highness, I guarantee that this chicken is absolutely serious. The chicken seller also said that his family does not raise roosters at all, but only hens."
An Qingyue heard the two of them answering questions that were wrong, and felt funny but not easy to expose. At this time, Xiao Feng pushed the door open and Liu Ruyun finally saw the backer. Tears of grievance filled her eyes and rolled in her eyes.
Princess Chang An was shocked. She didn't expect that this female cook looked like a strong woman, but she also smelled like green tea in front of men. It seemed that she had underestimated her opponent.
She immediately squeaked, the spoon in her hand fell weakly into the soup bowl, and her whole body went limp on the bed: "Mr. Xiao, I'm dizzy."
Xiao Feng didn't waste any time. He picked up the moonlight in the lotus pond and drank half of the pot himself. Then he nodded: "It tastes good, and he's good at craftsmanship."
Liu Ruyun blinked her tears back, and then left with her head held high. Princess Chang An looked at Xiao Feng dissatisfied, meaning that you were trying to sidestep the situation. Xiao Feng didn't waste any words and went straight to the point.
"Do you know why Tang Ruji wanted to marry you?"
Princess Chang An blushed, could this topic be asked so directly? The female man An Qingyue didn't think there was anything wrong, but she quickly reminded Xiao Feng in a low voice.
"Master Xiao, this... this is so rude. Of course, it's because our princess is naturally beautiful and has conquered the country. All the talented people in the world dream of becoming the prince-consort."
Xiao Feng shook his head unceremoniously: "I don't think that's the case. There are many naturally beautiful girls. Tang Ruji is the number one scholar with a bright future. Logically, he shouldn't be interested in the princess."
Chang An was so angry that he could no longer pretend to be sick. He raised his right hand and pointed at Xiao Feng, his fingers shaking with anger.
"What do you mean? What happened to the number one scholar? Doesn't the number one scholar look down on me? Not everyone is as obsessed with officials as you think! Maybe Tang Ruji is just a romantic and talented man who only loves beauties and not women!"
Xiao Feng grinned. There were so many women around him, including Yan Niang, but this was the first one to blatantly
She said she was beautiful...
"Princess, I'm not saying that you are unattractive. But do you know that Tang Ruji's father, Tang Long, has passed away many years ago. He is the only son in the family and has no heirs yet.
Even if he is willing to give up his official career, shouldn't he think about the family's good fortune? With the princess' situation, she is not the choice for a prosperous family. What's more, Princess Shang cannot take concubines, doesn't he think of this? "
This statement is very straightforward. The translation is, look at your little body and bones. Even if it can be cured, do you look like a good child? I'm afraid it's useless to expect you to flourish.
But when you become a concubine, you cannot take concubines. This is the rule. Then Tang Ruji will risk his life to marry you. If you take a good look in the mirror, is it really worth Tang Ruji's sacrifice?
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Chang An's face flushed with anger, but after all, she had green tea attributes and was quick-thinking. She quickly followed Xiao Feng's train of thought and asked Xiao Feng angrily.
"Then tell me, why did Tang Ruji propose marriage to his father?"
Xiao Feng pointed to the pen and paper next to him and said in a low voice, "How do I know? I'm not a god."
The gesture of pointing at the pen and paper meant that I had died, so I should have a somewhat privileged and arrogant attitude. Saying this was to save some face for Tianshu: You see, after all, I didn't tell her directly that you had to take a calligraphy test.
Princess Chang'an curled her lips, picked up Xiao Feng's remaining half bowl of Lotus Pond Moonlight and drank a few sips. Unfortunately, Xiao Feng drank too hard and ate both the lotus and Moonlight. She only ate a few cucumber slices.
Made of lotus leaves.
Xiao Feng couldn't help laughing and said to the painting: "Go and tell Miss Liu that the princess likes this dish and can make it more often. But in the future, you are not allowed to worry about whether the chicken soup is serious or not, otherwise you will go back to the palace to eat it."
Ru Hua secretly looked at Chang An, Chang An turned his face away and nodded with a small movement. Ru Hua covered his mouth and went to the kitchen with the bowl in hand.
Chang An picked up the pen, thought for a moment, and wrote the word "marry" on the paper. Because she was not supported by the painting, she was weak, and her hands were shaking slightly because of Xiao Feng's anger just now, so the words were a little skewed.
Chang An put down his pen dissatisfied, pointed at the word "marry" and said, "Master Xiao, I would like to ask, what is Tang Ruji's real purpose in marrying this princess?"
Xiao Feng picked up the paper and saw An Qingyue stretching her neck to wait. He suddenly remembered that she seemed to have secretly added chili oil to Yu Dayou's rice last night.
"Zhang Wuxin lost again, didn't he?"
An Qingyue was anxious: "Nonsense, it's obviously a tie, isn't it? Senior brother said that his Kung Fu now is different from before. It's both good and evil, and his moves are aimed at killing people.
In a competition with Brother Yu, it’s difficult to exert all your strength! But Brother Yu also said that if you fight to the death, you may not be my senior brother’s opponent!”
Xiao Feng nodded: "I heard it. When Yu Dayou said this, he was so hot that he almost couldn't open his mouth."
An Qingyue was jumping with anger, but Xiao Feng stopped paying attention to her and concentrated on reading the words. As soon as the man concentrated on his work, he immediately looked so handsome. Princess Chang An supported the table with two arms and held her chin with both hands, concentrating.
looked at Xiao Feng.
"'Marry' means 'take down' the girl, and take her as a girl. He's not here for your status as a princess, he's really here for you as a person!"
Chang An immediately became happy: "Look, just say it's because of who I am when I enter the painting. No matter if I'm a princess or not, those men will flock to me!"