The sound of firecrackers marks the end of the year, and the spring breeze brings warmth to Tusu. The New Year atmosphere in Mojing City is at its strongest. The vendors get up early to set up stalls, counting the time in their minds, and shouting to attract business, all hoping to get a good start, so early
Go home and reunite with your wife, children, and children. Reputable restaurants and teahouses hang banners high, polish their signboards, chop wood and light fires to prepare for the banquets that guests have booked early.
There is a straw hut along the street, with red paper spread out on a small table, and an inkstone with pen and ink. Sitting behind it is a scholar in a robe, who writes Spring Festival couplets and the word "blessing" for others. There are not many competitors, and you can see your peers a block or two away.
, and an old man with gray beard and hair, obviously just out to stretch his muscles and have fun.
Genius polished, Sheriff Yuan led his men to patrol the streets. Passing by an alley, there was a child who couldn't hold back the joy of celebrating the New Year. He secretly lit a firecracker, startling the yellow dog who had just woken up and jumped out.
, he joined the team carelessly and almost bit the adult's trouser leg.
He was not angry, but rather good-naturedly persuaded the woman who came out to apologize not to beat or scold her children during the New Year, and then continued on the road to patrol. The Sheriff was always so diligent and believed that the closer the New Year was, the easier it would be for trouble to occur, so
There will never be any omissions.
"My lord, thank you for your hard work, but I thought that your lord would not be willing to come in and accept Yan'er's kindness." It was still early in the morning, and the Lengxiang Pavilion was still empty. The oiran lady found a quiet corner in the hall and placed two plates with her own hands.
side dish, sour
It is cool and appetizing, slightly sweet and clears the mouth. It is a good breakfast with almond glutinous rice porridge and butter pancakes. The Sheriff's men were driven to the backyard, where long benches were lined up next to the well mouth, but they still had a simple meal.
Hearty.
Perhaps it was because the New Year was approaching, or perhaps because he was short-tongued, Sheriff Yuan also had a smile on his face: "We were not very familiar with each other before, and Yuan didn't know how to adapt. He offended the girl a lot, so I hope Haihan can do it."
"How dare you say the word 'offend'? Your Excellency is pure in nature and upright, and Yan'er respects you." Shen Yuan was not wearing makeup, and was wearing a homely aqua blue silk gauze gown with butterflies all over the floor. He half lifted his chin and joked: "I'll tell you the truth."
, these years
Your Excellency patrols the streets and often passes by the building. He is always exposed to the wind and the sun without any delay. Yan'er is a female and doesn't know anything about being an official, so she doesn't dare to speak nonsense. She only knows that you are a good official and should treat you with courtesy.
Just wait and show your kindness."
The Sheriff held the chopsticks in his hand. Hearing what the oiran said, he paused slightly and cast two incredulous glances. There was also a vague sense of relief. The beauty looked at him with a smile on her face, knowing that this
You adults have been keeping a low profile for a long time, and Chad's unabashed compliment made him feel uncomfortable all over.
"I remembered something," the Sheriff looked away, picking up a pair of chopsticks to eat some cress. "Last time, the girl asked me about the envoys. Not long ago, I heard that they were on their way back..."
"I know, I have forgotten about it." Before he finished speaking, the oiran had already taken it on his own initiative, sat up straight, put down his arms, and looked regretful: "Lengxiang Pavilion has received a letter. Miss Xu's beloved was killed. Before her death,
The tokens handed over by the trustee were all delivered to Jin Shu. It is also pitiful. I thought before that he was a heartless and ill-fated Jin Yilang. Now that he is dead, I know better."
Sheriff Yuan showed no surprise and nodded silently. The oiran waved and ordered the little girl to bring another cup of stewed white pears with lotus seeds. All the fruit juices came out and merged with the white fungus soup. It was clear, sweet, soft and thick.
:
"The weather is dry and things are dry. You work hard every day, and there are few people around you who are considerate. Listening to your words, my voice is a little hoarse. Is it because I have a slight cold? Yan'er doesn't understand medicine. Eating this pear can clear fire and moisturize the lungs. Please help me, sir."
Not too crude."
Eating pears as a meal is an extremely delicate and warm way of eating. There are many people in Mojing City who use this method to nourish women and children, but it is rarely used by grown men - unless they have a sweetheart who is willing to wash their hands and make soup. A woman's attentiveness to details can often be seen as such. The spring breeze turned into rain, which touched even the most upright people. Mr. Yuan thanked him sternly. Even if he didn't like sweets, he couldn't refuse the offer, so he ate all the hard work.
It just happened that after breakfast, the government officials in the backyard came to the front in twos and threes to look for the leader. Some of the more lively ones saw this scene with sharp eyes and even shouted, "I want to have a taste too."
As expected, the Sheriff lowered his face, reprimanded him a few words, finished his breakfast quickly, settled the money as he would in an ordinary restaurant, and led his men away in stride. While the servants were clearing away the dishes, Shen Yuan watched the officers and soldiers go. After leaving, I was escorted back to the room by two maids, who brought warm water for washing again. The diamond mirror was wiped brightly, reflecting the sunlight coming in from the window, and my eyes were full of colorful lights, as if it was spring.
"It's been snowing for so long. I thought it would be extremely cold during the New Year this year." Feiyue unscrewed a bottle of osmanthus oil, applied it on the ebony fine-toothed grate, and trimmed the tips of Shen Yuan's hair. The oiran lady took good care of herself. , The long hair is as black as a waterfall, and when held in the hand, it is as smooth as the finest silk in the clothes pavilion. Shen Yuan is naturally very fond of Chong, and nourishes it with Shouwu and Osmanthus all the year round. Except for the personal maids who need it, others Even if she is touched, she can't help but lose her temper.
"Now it seems that you guessed wrong. This year will be a warm spring, the fields will have a good harvest, and the next year will be smooth and the grain will be plentiful." Lengxiang Oiran casually took a silver hairpin, and the threads were overlapping and intertwined to form wings. Butterflies about to fly, she likes this kind of pattern very much recently, and she decorates her body and head. Although she knows that such beautiful creatures have a short lifespan, blooming for a moment and then disappearing, but it is so fleeting, just like in Lengxiang Pavilion. Too many women's lives.
She was saying auspicious words, but she suddenly felt empty in her heart. She was looking forward to Shen Han coming back suddenly and staying with her more than ever. According to the past practice, Li Xuecheng would probably not come to the building to be with her and Mo Zhang. Madam was having a reunion dinner. Shen Yuan never asked where the other party would go, preferring to wait for the day when he would take the initiative to speak.
When he got up early in the morning, the oiran ordered the maid to remove the incense burner in the room and replace it with a large yellow Buddha's hand, which smelled more fresh and pleasant. He then took some plum branches and put them in a vase, and placed them on the long table along the wall, with a blue and white flower next to them. A shallow porcelain plate shaped like lotus leaves held several narcissus plants with emerald green leaves and slender white jade buds. Shen Yuan put down the silver butterfly hairpin and asked the maid to comb a crescent moon bun for him, or choose another pair of red ones. The golden lotus hairpin is just custom-made for the head and face. The stamens are inlaid with pearls and lined with fine glass bells. They sparkle as you walk, making it really festive and catering to the season.
Furthermore, the lotus flower has a compassionate nature. She has seen too much joy and sorrow in the world recently, and she increasingly feels that she cannot withstand the strong winds and waves. How about cultivating her moral character and becoming a good person. This chapter has been completed!