Chapter 775: The Best of You and Me
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The eldest grandson sat down in Orchid Garden, looked at Jiang Chengzi who was busy coming and going, and thought to himself: If time stands still, it would be best to see her figure busy in the house.
It's a pity that Jiang Chengzi quickly brought a backpack and packed the dried meat, dry food, tea, condiments, and some pastries that Abi took out one by one. Tell you how to store and use these items while loading.
"Although it is dry food, it cannot be damp, and it cannot be left for too long and practical. Otherwise you will get sick. Jiang Chengzi checked the backpack and handed it over.
"Thank you, Azhi. The eldest grandson took the backpack and put it aside, his eyes smiling.
Jiang Chengzi thought for a while, and then asked, "Uncle is going with you too, right?"
The eldest grandson nodded and said, "Originally, I was invited to propose marriage for Mr. Dugu, but Your Majesty saw the needle, saying that someone impeached the Luoyang officialdom and asked my father to deal with it together, and also sent me and Wang Xie to assist in a thorough investigation." β
"It seems that Luoyang is going to be bloody. Jiang Chengzi said with a smile as he picked from the most recent fighting blades made of meteorite iron on the Jiang Mansion's side.
"Back then, Wang Shichong ran Luoyang and left a lot of hidden piles there. Now they are still entrenched in Luoyang. Those people thought that the court didn't know about it, and they were secretly making wind and rain. Now the north is temporarily peaceful, and on Longyou Road, Tuyuhun is retreating. Jiannan Province and Shannan Province are already in control, and your uncle is in charge of Liangjiang. Of course, Your Majesty has time to clean up Luoyang. The eldest grandson chuckled.
Jiang Chengzi picked a handful of fighting blades from a pile of fighting blades that were suitable for the eldest grandson and handed it over, saying, "This is for you to defend yourself." β
The eldest grandson took it, played it, listened to the crisp voice, and praised it: "Good iron and good craftsmanship." β
"It's a meteorite that fell from the sky, and I thought it was good, so I invited a craftsman to make a batch. Jiang Chengzi said, "Although it is not as good as cutting iron like mud, the hardness and toughness are excellent, and it is easy to carry." Hand-to-hand combat is much more useful than a dagger or something. β
"I see you've used it. The eldest grandson said directly.
Jiang Chengzi was stunned for a moment, remembering the masked man who fought that night in Qin Qiong's mansion, so he smiled and said, "The night in General Qin's mansion, the masked man was you, right?"
"Hmm. He graciously admitted.
He didn't want to hide it, anyway, he just wanted to see her and worry about her. The people of the Changsun Mansion were arguing again, and they always wanted to get rid of her. He was terribly worried. If she wanted to ask why she went, he wanted to tell her the truth. Fortunately, she didn't ask, just smiled and said, "I knew it was you." β
"How do you know?" he was curious. His ordinary outfit is not very recognizable even by the waiters who grew up together.
"Your eyes are beautiful. And, there is your breath in the wind. She replied with a smile.
The eldest grandson looked at her clean eyes and felt that those eyebrows and eyes were like a crescent moon, bright and beautiful. He couldn't help but lose his mind, and only looked at her.
Jiang Chengzi suddenly noticed that the atmosphere was a little ambiguous, so he lowered his head and said, "I can't do anything else, my nose and ears are sensitive." β
"Well, you're a dog. The eldest grandson also reacted and teased her.
"Not really. Jiang Chengzi retorted.
The eldest grandson suddenly said solemnly: "In half an hour, we will set off, and we will rest at the post station tonight." β
Jiang Chengzi was stunned for a moment by his sudden change, and then said, "Then I'll ask Abi to prepare some pastries for you to eat, and then pack some herbal tea to cool off, and you can take it with you." β
"Good. The eldest grandson laughed.
Jiang Chengzi immediately got up and told Dongmei to do it. Bi Tao was pruning flowers and trees on the side, and when Dongmei went to prepare for food, she also whispered to Bi Tao to guard against her eldest grandson. So, Bi Tao pruned the flowers and trees under the eaves, but in fact, a heart is always paying attention to the movement here.
Jiang Chengzi really couldn't cry or laugh, these maids really loved her.
Jiang Chengzi turned around with his forehead on his forehead, and saw that the eldest grandson was looking at her, his eyes narrowing slightly. She was stunned, so in order to avoid embarrassment, she hurriedly asked, "But what else do you want to eat?"
"I don't think I will be able to come back for months. Your family's food has not been eaten for a long time. The eldest grandson smiled playfully.
"This" Jiang Chengzi was a little embarrassed, and then said, "If you don't dislike it, it's okay to take a few disciples of the kitchen master to Luoyang together?"
"For me?" the eldest grandson was also happy.
"It's beautiful. That's the master apprentice of the kitchen master, let you bring it, and cook for you. But you have to give them the opportunity to travel and learn from Luoyang to improve their cooking skills, preferably by collecting some lost recipes. Jiang Chengzi said. Yesterday, she listened to the small talk of the kitchen masters, and said that the apprentices were advancing by leaps and bounds, and they always needed to go out to travel, but they were not at ease.
"You're a man, you're the same path as Your Majesty. Don't suffer at all. The eldest grandson was full of smiles, in a very good mood, and after a few sentences, he responded happily.
When Jiang Chengzi heard this, she beckoned Bi Tao to serve tea to her eldest grandson, and she went to the kitchen in person.
The eldest grandson wanted to stop her, and be careful about the scorching sun. But she was extremely fast, and she didn't shout a word, only to see the green figure flash, and she had already left the door of the Orchid Garden.
Bi Tao has knelt upright and added water to the eldest grandson. The eldest grandson smiled and said, "Your girl's speed is really fast. β
"Don't look at who my girl's teacher is. Bi Tao glanced at the eldest grandson, meaning that you were really making a fuss.
The eldest grandson was more contemptuous than the little maid, and he was very embarrassed, but he didn't say much, so he had to drink tea and wait for Jiang Chengzi to come back. After only drinking two cups of tea, Jiang Chengzi had already returned, and as soon as he entered the house, he sat down and said to the eldest grandson breathlessly: "My family has five masters and eight apprentices, and half of them will be taken out for you to travel." You're responsible for their safety and travel arrangements. β
"Then they have to provide delicious meals. The eldest grandson also smiled and made a request, he liked to talk to Jiang Chengzi like this.
"Of course, they will all know the dishes of the Yang Mansion. For other dishes, as long as you tell them the name and basic recipe, it should be inseparable. Jiang Chengzi said proudly.
"That's a good idea. The eldest grandson was happy.
"They went back to pack their bags, and I gave them a quarter of an hour to get ready. Jiang Chengzi said.
"Thank you. The eldest grandson suddenly said solemnly.
Jiang Chengzi raised his eyes to look at him and said softly: "We are friends, how can we say thank you for this little thing as a friend?"
The eldest grandson narrowed his eyes slightly, smiled and said, "Yes, we are friends." So, come, replace wine with tea, and have a toast?"
"Good. Jiang Chengzi replied crisply, took the cup, and drank it all.
The eldest grandson only felt that the breeze was gentle, with coolness, very pleasant, but there was also a trace of sadness. However, sadness is only fleeting in the hot weather. Today's quiet years are his former extravagant hopes, and they are possibilities that he thought he could not get before. But now that it has been realized, then people should be content. In this life, that's fine.
He drank a cup of tea, felt that the emptiness and impetuosity of the past were gone, and a strange tranquility and steadfastness rose in his heart. Although this tranquility and steadfastness made him feel slightly bitter, he still liked it.
"It's not too early, and I won't keep you. When you return to Chang'an in triumph, I invite you to drink new tea and age. Jiang Chengzi said.
Because when she put down the teacup, she saw that the four young cooks were already outside the Orchid Garden, carrying their backpacks and standing straight. The four young men who love the kitchen stand in the shade of a tree, eager to travel and study. Jiang Chengzi also knows that they are outstanding in terms of culinary talent, with such talent and diligence, and such opportunities, these ambitious young people are likely to be the leaders of Datang food culture in the future.
"It's a deal. The eldest grandson smiled.
"Do you want to give a high-five?" the eldest grandson teased as he lifted his backpack.
"Don't. She shook her head and sent him out.
"The sun is too scorching, don't send it. The eldest grandson turned around and admonished.
Jiang Chengzi shook his head and walked side by side with him. It's just that the eldest grandson is tall, and Jiang Chengzi feels that he is standing with him, and he has a sense of immediacy between father and daughter. Of course, the eldest grandson was the first time he had walked with her in such a formal way, and he also felt absurdly like his daughter. So, he hurriedly took a few more steps, and then stopped to stop Jiang Chengzi from sending him out.
Jiang Chengzi had no choice but to stand and watch. The eldest grandson walked for a while, and was about to turn the corridor, when he suddenly turned around and walked quickly, and whispered, "If you get married, I will definitely come back to give you a marriage." β
"Ahh Jiang Chengzi raised his eyes to look at him.
"I want to marry you with Qing Rang. In this case, you will have my eldest grandson behind you. That guy dares to bully you, that is to be the enemy of the eldest grandson. He said seriously.
"Haha, I can't ask for it. Jiang Chengzi said with a smile.
"Well, so, the wedding date is set, and I have to send someone to tell me. That guy brought it up this morning, and now he should ask about it at the Ministry of Rites. The eldest grandson said.
"Definitely. Jiang Chengzi promised.
The eldest grandson nodded, didn't say anything more, turned around and walked away quickly.
It was hot, but the breeze was blowing around. Walking on the cool corridor, the eldest grandson was confused by something, and he shed tears. He tightened his backpack, put away his fighting blade better, looked up at the blue sky, and went out, rode away, and the wind passed by his ears.
Some are doomed, no longer possible, but now, they are the best. He kept admonishing himself.
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