Only then did he receive the wine sent by Du Chuan, and Wu Mian sent the cook at home to report the menu, this time it was not only Ouyang Kang and Su Cheng who invited guests, Wu Mian also invited some relatives and friends in the capital, so there were a lot of people.

But there is nothing else in the broken garden, that is, the house is big enough. In particular, the newly repaired pavilions are very spacious, and they are enough to entertain guests.

After the doors and windows were repaired in the courtyard first, it was enough to accommodate the servants brought by these people. It's just that the place where the carriage is parked still needs to be cleaned up, Zhong Shan has already led the people to open a gate on the side, and rebuilt a grass shed in the style of the activity shed made by Nianfu. When the time comes, put the horses there, and you won't be afraid of rain or snow.

However, the most important thing for the banquet is the food.

This time, Nianfu has made a lot of progress, compared to the last time, she could only prepare a few side dishes, this time she plans to launch two more hot dishes. However, she also knew that her level was not enough, so she still asked Song Siyuan and Sun Baixi to help.

Song Siyuan was happy to come and see what good dishes she was going to make, but Sun Baixi couldn't come. said that there were also distinguished guests over there who wanted to come and couldn't leave, but he recommended his two proud disciples to help.

That's enough. It's just that I heard that the little phoenix brother who saw the head and the end of the dragon finally came back, and Nianfu was a little moved. Since she apprenticed, she has always wanted to meet Brother Xiaofeng and talk about Zhu Silin. Although Zhu Silin said that he had made a vow to sell himself to the Chai family for the rest of his life. But Nianfu always felt that as a disciple, he couldn't help but do his best.

But Brother Xiaofeng has been here, and since he finally came back, he has to hurry up and see him. It's a pity. Nianfu made a special trip over, but the person still went out, so she had to leave an invitation.

"Although Zhilu Dao is a bit presumptuous, but my family has a drink, and I also want to invite my son to sit down. Although the conditions are a little simpler, they are also our intentions. ”

The chief steward was a shrewd and polite person, and he received her post and said tactfully, "If our master is free, he will definitely go." ”

When Nianfu left, he turned around and went into the backyard. Walk into a study. Then turn one of the vases on the Dobao grid. Then a secret door opened on the wall next to him.

I entered the secret door, closed it again, went down a staircase, and turned a corner. He walked into a secret room. "Master. It's me. ”

"Come in."

Hearing a familiar voice, the mechanism in front of the secret room was removed, and the chief steward dared to enter.

before stepping into the house. Only smelled a strong smell of blood, Xiao Feng Ge was lying on a delicate bed, described as haggard, and there were faint traces of blood on the white clothes on his chest, which showed that the injury was not light.

There was a mute girl beside him who was serving him, and when the chief steward came in, she bowed and withdrew into the compartment outside.

The chief steward handed over Nianfu's post, "That Sister Mu is here again, probably because she wanted to talk about Lao Zhutou, and she left this after saying that you were not there." ”

Brother Xiaofeng took the post and looked at it, "I really can't see that the old Zhu Tou is a talent, but since you know the way, why do you still let him carry the charcoal?" ”

The chief steward said, "Master, you don't know, when Lao Zhutou was just rescued by us, he used to be very drunk when he was depressed, and although he got rid of this problem, his hands were useless, always trembling, and he could no longer do fine work." He is teaching that sister now, but he can't go into battle in person. I once asked him if he could give us some recipes. But he said that they have rules and regulations, and they don't pay attention to the recipe, but only the shape and meaning, so they can't pass it on. At present, although Sister Mu wants to redeem him again and again, he is loyal, saying that since he sold himself to the Chai family, he will still be a slave here in his lifetime. ”

Brother Xiaofeng's eyes showed a hint of satisfaction, and he looked at the invitation thoughtfully, and said, "This girl is really good, she has become popular in the capital so quickly, and their family has invited a lot of people with heads and faces to drink this time, right?" ”

The chief steward quickly realized, "Yes, this is also a good opportunity!" We've been putting the two chess pieces for so long, can we send them away? It's just that I'm a little sorry for this girl. ”

Brother Xiaofeng looked at the invitation, the pity in his eyes flashed, but he quickly said firmly, "Once you will succeed in ten thousand bones, how can you have the kindness of a woman if you become a great thing?" But now is not the time. It's just to invite some celebrities in the capital, and their influence is limited after all. The Queen Mother's Qianqiu banquet is coming soon, and that woman will definitely return to Beijing to congratulate her. Wouldn't it be better to give such a big gift at that time? ”

Looking at his cold gaze, the chief steward was a little timid, "It's still thoughtful, but in this way, this girl is afraid that ......"

His eyes fell on the invitation card in his hand, and Brother Xiaofeng's eyes were indifferent, "When the sky falls, there are tall people on it, at most she can't get along in the capital, so she will give her more silver taels at that time." But if I had known that she was so capable of making trouble, I might as well have stayed in the capital that day, even if I took advantage of the incident in the Pingguo Mansion, I don't know how much trouble I could make. went to Longmen Mountain in vain, and suffered this knife in vain, almost giving him his life! ”

Seeing that he was angry, the chief steward exhorted, "Who can tell the prophet? It is said that it is already blessed by God to come back. Who knew that killing such a team of people in the sky happened to save your life? This is the great calamity that will not die, and there will be blessings in the future. ”

Brother Xiaofeng likes to listen to this, "That Mr. Zhuo is only afraid that it will be a lot, you are so angry that someone is greeting." ”

The chief steward nodded, "At the moment, let Master Sun serve here, but they are not used to eating rice and pork, and prefer beef and mutton and pasta, I think it is from the grassland, but I don't know which tribe it is." ”

"No matter which tribe it is, if you want to oppose the court, you are our friend. Moreover, the steppe cavalry has always been fierce and can make good friends, and it may be of great use in the future. ”

The chief steward said, "This time there was an incident in Longmen Mountain, and the master did his best to help them, but the rabble was a mess of scattered sand, tens of thousands of men and horses, how could they rush thousands of officers and soldiers?" ”

Brother Xiaofeng sighed lightly, "It's not to blame them, it's really that everyone doesn't have a master who can be worshipped together, so they can't work together." ”

The chief steward said, "Then why don't you yourself-"

Brother Xiaofeng shook his head, "In the troubled times like a few years ago, my family couldn't find a chance, let alone me now?" It's true that our Chai family is rich, but after all, it has been in decline for so many years, and if you want people to follow, you can't just rely on silver to make it move. ”

The chief steward said a little unwillingly, "But do you really want to make wedding dresses for others?" ”

"It can also be to coerce the Son of Heaven to order the princes." Brother Xiaofeng sighed lightly, "I just want to find this person who makes everyone surrender, but I really have a headache." Over the years, I have asked you to track down the affairs of the princes and grandsons of the previous dynasty, but are there any whereabouts? ”

The chief steward shook his head in embarrassment, "There was such a thing back then, but it's a pity that the old palace maid is still in vain." I don't know where she hid that child, and I don't know if it's dead or alive right now. ”

"Find! I've been waiting for so many years, and I can't just give up. ”

Brother Xiaofeng's eyes showed a stoic stoicism, "Don't keep staring at the emperor who is the most stubborn, even his father and his grandfather will check together, as long as it is the orthodox royal bloodline!" By the way, you pay attention to the situation in the capital, the rumors of choosing a concubine have been put on for so long, and there should be a lot of people in the capital right now. Appropriately find someone to pick up trouble, this can be regarded as a return gift from our majesty, see how he has to deal with it! ”

The chief steward agreed to retire, and Brother Xiaofeng leaned back on the pillow, glanced at the invitation, and threw it into the brazier casually, allowing it to be swallowed by the merciless fireworks.

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Pingguo Mansion.

Mrs. Tan looked at the newly appointed head of the treasury with a smile, "The Queen Mother's Thousand Autumn Festival is coming, I want to pick a few good horses to make a few needles and threads for the Queen Mother, do you have time to accompany me to the treasury this time?" ”

The manager frowned slightly, but replied quickly, "If Madame only wants to do small needlework, she doesn't need to go to the entire warehouse in person. Let the small one pick a few plain colors and send them to you, and you can see what you want to do, and cut it. ”

Mrs. Tan's smile was a little stiff, but she could only respond with a good word. When she left, she slapped the table so hard that she almost broke her long nails.

The maid stood aside, not daring to say a word. Although Mu Shaoqin is gone, the sky of the Guogong Mansion is no longer the day it used to be. Mrs. Tan's good days of taking whatever she wanted, using whatever she wanted, and using whatever she wanted, are gone. The stewards would not withhold her food and clothing, but she wanted to stretch her hand a little longer, but she couldn't.

When I got angry, I saw Lu's mother hurrying back.

The maid retired wittily and let her master and servant say something disgraceful. Anyway, her errand is not to keep an eye on their master and servant, and someone will worry about what to do.

Mother Lu didn't even bother to take a sip of water, and said flatteringly, "Madame, do you know what I've found?" ”

Looking at her look, Mrs. Tan knew that there must be good news, "Say it quickly!" ”

"It turns out that the girl who lives in the broken garden and the most famous actor in the city, Xiao Juxian, have partnered to set up a pastry shop."

Mrs. Tan frowned, "What's the big deal?" If you have something to say at once, don't ramble. ”

"Yes." Mother Lu didn't dare to show off anymore, so she stepped forward and whispered.

Mrs. Tan hesitated for a moment after hearing this, "This is a good opportunity, but-" She glanced out of the door and lowered her voice very low, "This matter has to be put aside, Grandpa Guo likes that girl so much, I heard that when he left, he called her outside the city to meet her, and Bao Buqi also had some explanations for the people in this mansion." If we want to do it, we have to do it without leakage, and we can't let anyone suspect us. ”

She suddenly remembered someone and felt quite sorry, "It's a pity that the cheap girl is not here, otherwise it would be very good for her to make trouble." ”

Lu's mother thought for a while, "That's not difficult." The Queen Mother's Thousand Autumn Festival is coming, and Baoguang Temple will definitely prepare rituals to pray for the Queen Mother. If you take advantage of the chaos over there, the girl sneaks out by herself, but it's none of the business of others. ”

(There are three shifts today...... (To be continued......)