But fortunately, no accidents or other incidents occurred next. After passing through a moon-shaped gate hidden at the end of the winding alleyway; and after retreating from the many women with swords who appeared from the shadows to salute; Jiang Tian and others
Appeared in a large garden that suddenly opened up;
Under the moonlight, the garden is full of flowers and trees in bloom, and the breeze brings the compound aroma of day lilies, calamus, laurel, tung flowers and hibiscus, peonies and peonies; it makes people feel a little bit hot in summer along the way.
, suddenly everything became calm and comfortable from the outside to the inside.
However, just in the distance of the huge courtyard, looking at the stacks of multi-story high-rise buildings and pavilions, the brightly lit lights vaguely reveal the sound of joyous banquets, shining in the orchid dome-like night; this huge contrast between movement and stillness
, which further highlights the elegance and tranquility of the garden.
When Jiang Tian walked on the winding gravel path, he could even see the colorful swaying banana trees and poppies under the shade of the nearby trees with blooming flowers; there were also groups of young women in thin dresses.
Or they are plucking strings in harmony, or they are singing gracefully, or they are dancing gracefully.
There were even some who were raising their swords and stabbing them like butterflies piercing flowers. Obviously, in this quiet and private place, they seemed very relaxed, natural and comfortable, and their sleeves and hems were lifted up slightly with sweat, and even
Loosen the waist and chest, revealing the snow-white and pink inner.
Therefore, when viewed from a distance, it looks quite fragrant and eye-catching. Only when people get closer, they quietly disappear into the bamboo shadows and flowers and trees like a frightened bird. Occasionally, someone jumps onto the trees with a whooshing sound, or
The top of the rockery pavilion disappeared like a nimble night cat.
Such a scene also made Jiang Tian couldn't help but slow down and slowly appreciate the scenery along the way. But when he listened carefully to the singing and the melody of silk and bamboo sent by the wind, his expression became slightly weird; because Jiang Tian listened
What I arrived at were the "Lanting Preface" and "Blue and White Porcelain" in different tunes.
However, as he strolled along the paths of flowers, trees, mountains and rocks, the faint melody gradually turned into "Chrysanthemum Terrace" and "White Moonlight". Well, needless to say, this is also a number.
The legacy of Liang Gong, the senior traveler who changed the Tang Dynasty a hundred years ago.
In other words, it represents some direct or indirect historical connection between this senior traveler and the local owner. With this strange thought, Jiang Tian finally followed Du Zhi Du Niang to a mountain full of cherry blossoms and holes.
On the rockery, a red and white tower is hidden among it.
However, when Jiang Tian stepped into the corridor of this balcony, he discovered that this seemingly small balcony actually had another side that was tall and majestic. That was along the steep face of the rockery that was more than ten feet high; it was like a staircase.
Terraces and floors descend; all the way to the small lake below.
And this small terrace is just a small part of the building complex with dozens of levels going down, located at the top of the rockery. At this time, everyone knew that Du Niang also bowed and saluted again: "Dear guest An Tai, my shop owner is already inside
We have prepared a little entertainment banquet, just waiting for your visit and viewing."
As she kindly opened the wooden door inlaid with white glazed glass and clam shells, a banquet hall that was transparent and spacious from top to bottom appeared in front of Jiang Tian. And under the dougong ceiling in the center of the banquet hall, there was another
The railings of the circle; through the spiral staircase, you turn to the building below, and there is a faint sound of instrumental music.
However, in a space of hundreds of square meters, there are only two ebony table seats placed next to the railings. Following Jiang Tian and Koda Ya, one after another,
Entering; behind the curtains on the four walls of the octagonal banquet hall, the clear sound of chimes and golden bells could also be heard.
As these clear calls echoed, two rows of maids in colorful skirts and temples poured in from the outside, holding various washing utensils in their hands, and lovingly served Jiang Tian and Kodak for a little cleansing; and then it spread like water.
We serve seasonal fruits, carved snacks, candied fruits, and appetizing seasonal side dishes.
After they all quietly retreated with light steps, Ke Ke Ya, who had been sullen, relaxed his body, leaned on the cushioned railing, and smiled at Jiang Tian: "It seems that this is the real place.
The Yiying Building is located, but I was intimidated by the facade outside before."
"Look at these three crispy honey combinations, five-flower buns, snow-topped milk jelly, and dragon crystal jelly; I'm afraid it's not a recent summer snack that has become popular in the palace; and these lychees from Jianchuan and new oranges from Jianghuai
, I’m afraid it wasn’t just delivered and chilled in the ice cellar; it seems that he values you very much!”
"You must know that the kindness that the Tianjia bestows on you clans and noble relatives, as well as the princes and vassals in Beijing, is nothing more than this; the rumors that Qixiufang has a close relationship with Ouchi are not groundless." Ke Ke Ya said.
As he said this, he stuffed it into his mouth unscrupulously:
"To be honest, everything else about where I live in Haidong is fine, but the local food-related products are a bit lacking. Even if I brought a chef from Beijing, it would be difficult for a skilled woman to cook without rice, and she wouldn't be able to make so many projects.
The flowers and colors come; people miss the beauty of the capital even more."
While the two were slowly tasting and chatting, chatting about various anecdotes about Kodak Duck in Haidong, the crisp golden bell rang again; then, a faint hot wind blew towards their faces;
The woman used a thick wooden pole to carry the main dishes placed in a long lacquer box.
"Hun Yang Di Hu" Jiang Tian couldn't help but whispered: This is a very popular and famous dish in this era. It first came from the palace banquet in the Kaiyuan period, and is one of the products of the grassland Hu style integrated into Han customs. But after the Taiping years
The evolution has become popular among the people.
The method is to first wash the carefully selected fat goose, put the meat and glutinous rice into the goose cavity with the five-flavor seasoning, then slaughter the sheep, peel the skin, remove the internal organs, then put the goose into the belly of the sheep and sew it up properly.
After roasting over high heat, fill the belly of the goose and lamb with stuffing and eat the skin and meat.
And this is just the most common practice in folk restaurants and restaurants. It is said that in the homes of officials and nobles, roasted cows and camels will be used as the third dish, and in the palace banquets,
There is also a five-course set of camel, calf, lamb, duck and quail.
Of course, the "Hun Sheep Shihu" in front of me is not that big, at most it is bigger than a roast suckling pig; from the appearance, it is a "Bili" that is only found in the grassland outside the Great Wall, from the Songmo Dudu Mansion.
One of the special tributes of the Linhuang vassals, the game is famous for its tender and delicious meat.
"Bili, oh Bili, I have only seen you at the vassal state banquet five years ago!" Kodak duck even murmured, and with a light stroke of the familiar food dagger, it was already browned.
The overcooked meat comes off the bones, revealing the whole roasted rabbit wrapped inside.
I saw him poke the roasted rabbit's back lightly with the head of his chopsticks; the whole roasted rabbit was decomposed in the middle; and a shelled goose egg wrapped with many preserved fruits was revealed; and then , Kodak Duck carefully picked up the goose egg with a flat-headed silver spoon, placed it in front of Jiang Tian and said:
"Brother-in-law...this is the benefit you should take advantage of as the guest of honor."
Then, Jiang Tian nodded and scooped out a piece with a spoon. He put it in his mouth and immediately felt the delicious aroma of shrimp, fish paste, crab roe, and shredded scallops filled in instead of egg yolk; they layered on the tip of his tongue one after another. A distinctly blooming, joyful and continuous taste.
The rabbit meat picked up with chopsticks also melts in the mouth and the soup is full; the small pieces of rabbit meat cut with a dagger are also charred on the outside and tender on the inside, with a good chewy texture and are delicious even without any seasoning. The same goes for it. Coupled with the light and mellow fruit wine, it becomes even more addictive.
They saw that most of the main course was eaten, and a bottle of fruit wine with tangerine peel and sweet plums was also consumed. The twelve snacks as appetizers and condiments were also tasted by the two of them in turn. The maid who was waiting at the scene listened carefully and rang the bell twice with great consideration.
"Since the master has arrived, why don't you come out and meet us." Then Jiang Tian, who was slightly satisfied, suddenly raised his head and said coldly to the outside: "Since I have received such warm hospitality from the master, what do you have to say? Yes, why not explain it in detail in person?"
"Your distinguished guest is really perceptive and insightful inside and outside! This seems to be a slave's pretense." A slightly older female voice sounded from the outer corridor: Then two women with tall and muscular postures, dressed in light clothes and futou, wearing long swords with tasseled red scabbards on their waists. The guard opened the curtain and entered, then stood sideways and solemnly by the door.
"The master of Qixiufang, Gong Sun, has met Jiang Jianxian." Immediately afterwards, a woman with a slightly fatter figure, wearing a high-waisted and wide-width skirt in a warm yellow color, walked in. She saw her gray hair, high temples, short hairpins, and a round face The round and plump eyebrows, with fine lines between the eyebrows, reveal a youthful charm and brilliance.
"Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah... I seem to be a little sleepy. Someone, help me out to change clothes and rest for a while." At this time, Kodakya also stood up with a serious look on his face; then he couldn't wait to lean against a nearby person. The maid who came to help her mumbled and was helped out.
"You are the contemporary Aunt Gongsun, but you have been famous for a long time. How lucky are you to meet us today?" At the same time, Jiang Tian did not get up, and still leaned on the couch. He looked at the other party without any courtesy and said calmly: "Thank you for this. He invites and entertains me generously, but I don’t know what he has learned from me.”
However, after hearing these words, the two female guards standing next to them couldn't help showing resentment with their raised eyebrows; even in front of the court ministers, they would not be so rude and ignorant to the boss. However, Gongsun's family With just one look, they became submissive again.
"Of course, this is just a way to express my feelings and repay Jianxian's kindness." Gongsun chuckled lightly, showing a breathtaking expression and said: "In other words, it also represents the views of the entire Qixiu Fang and the generations of owners. The hatred and great vengeance left behind will be put to rest, just a little repayment."