Chapter 320: Own People and Outsiders
When we met in Uogawa Mansion a few months ago, I didn't have a sense of familiarity, why did I feel so familiar when I arrived in the capital? This Yan jade quality, in addition to being a little similar to the three girls of Zongzheng, who else is close to her eyebrows? !
After thinking about it, Pei Junshao had one more thing on his mind. Since he returned to Beijing, he has always felt that there is an invisible undercurrent lurking under the seemingly calm capital. But he was suffering from being unofficial and unemployed, just trying to find something, and he also felt a little constrained - after all, this was not Yuchuan County, let alone Qinghe Mansion.
It seems that not only does the little uncle have to arrange for him to join the army, but it is also time for him to become a leader. Originally, Pei Junshao planned to take the imperial examination this year, but Yunhang Mansion and his party disrupted his plan. Xiao Pengju's sudden departure also put his trip to the Great Qi Empire to refer to the Mirror Court Academy on hold indefinitely.
Whether to end up next year, or directly seek a vacancy, Pei Junshao is still hesitating. After thinking about it, the group finally arrived at the place.
This is actually a huge greenhouse flower garden, it is already late autumn and early winter, the flowers and branches outside are withering, but here it is still purple and red, and the flowers are in full bloom.
Myrrh approached Pei Junshao and muttered in a low voice: "My brother said that the fresh vegetables and vegetables supplied to the wealthy families in Beijing in autumn and winter are all from Xiao's hot spring Zhuangzi on the outskirts of Beijing. Because you and the three girls are very good, the vegetables in our house are less than the market price by 20% silver. ”
Pei Junshao was taken aback, he didn't care about the housework, so he naturally didn't know that there was such an inside story. He frowned slightly and said, "Keep an eye on me to see how many other money I don't know have anything to do with the Xiao family." ”
"Yes, young master." After myrrh finished speaking, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said with a smile, "The rosary girl and the wooden fish girl are here." ”
Pei Junshao looked up. Sure enough, I saw two pretty rings of girls wearing purple and red embroidered large entwined flower gowns walking not far away. As early as when he was in Yunhang Mansion, the rosary often came and went to him, and they were all familiar with each other. Although the wooden fish is less frequent, it is not a stranger.
At one moment, the two girls approached and saluted Pei Si and the two county lords. The rosary took the lead and said with a smile: "Refreshments have been prepared in the flower room, and the fourth young master and the two county lords are invited to come in to enjoy the flowers and taste the tea." I also tried the snacks made by the slaves and maids. ”
The county lord of Nancheng said strangely: "You are the Jokhang clan?" Or did you learn this kind of dim sum on purpose? ”
The rosary knew that this was Pei Junshao's cousin. He hurriedly replied: "I want to teach the county lord of Nancheng to learn that the slave and maid rosary are the Great Wei people's clan." But then I went to Jokhang. In fact, not only the dim sum of the Great Zhao, but also the pastry slaves of the Great Wei Kingdom will also make it. ”
He secretly glanced at Pei Si, and said with a rosary on her pretty face: "When I was in Yunhang Mansion, the slave maid once sent some snacks to the fourth young master to taste on the order of the girl-among them, there is a sweet taste of Dazhao. There is also the salty and fragrant mouth of Da Wei. ”
The county lord of Nancheng clapped his hands and smiled excitedly: "Then you can do it all for us to taste." Anyway, the county lord has made up his mind today. It is necessary to disturb Sister Ke all day. I only hope that Sister Ke will not get tired of the good of this evil guest of the county lord! ”
The rosary had the intention to please the county lord of Nancheng, so she naturally responded one after another, and came up to help the county lord of Nancheng to go to the flower room. Muyu curtsied to the county lord of Tongcheng and said, "County lord, slave Muyu." Let the slave maid take you in and rest your feet. ”
This is what it looks like to abide by her duty! That rosary doesn't seem to be very peaceful...... Glancing at Pei Junshao with a light smile on his face, the county lord of Tongcheng frowned slightly, and was worried about the three girls of Zongzheng in his heart.
A few of them entered the first house in the flower room. It didn't take long for me to feel the heat coming up from the soles of my feet, and my whole body was warm. Even Pei Junshao took off his thick cloak. Lean in front of the window and watch the exotic flowers outside.
The rosary and the wooden fish, one lively and the other calm, but they served everyone very well. The refreshments they served were also very delicate and delicious, because it was almost time for lunch, and it was not long before they brought fruit wine and food to everyone.
In the meantime, Xu personally came over to explain. Xiao Kun and Zong Zhengke are accompanying Her Majesty the Jokhang Empress and the envoys of the Great King of the Northern Courtyard of the Far Northern Khanate, and they will come over to meet their friends in a moment. As for the princess of Taicheng, she is also accompanied by a big girl.
Pei Junshao and the two county lords expressed their understanding, after all, the two groups of envoys came thousands of miles to send congratulatory gifts, and it was reasonable that Zong Zhengke, the master, had to receive them in person. Pei Si also said that if Zong Zhengke really can't be separated, he doesn't have to be reluctant.
However, he suddenly asked, "What about Yan Shizi?" Is he also in the flower room? ”
Xu replied respectfully: "There are a lot of princes, and I was invited by my girl to have a few drinks with the distinguished guests." ”
The reason is a good reason, but Pei Junshao is really difficult to understand, when Yan Yuzhen's relationship with Zong Zhengke has become so good. But immediately, Xu followed again: "His Royal Highness the King of Linzi of the Eastern Tang Dynasty also arrived early in the morning, and he also sat down at the banquet." ”
Aunt Xu's words...... It seems to have something else! Pei Junshao looked at Xu, and Xu's face had a respectful smile that did not change at all. After saluting a few people, Xu retreated.
Pei Junshao took a glass of warm fruit wine and tasted it slowly. It is said to be fruit wine, but what can be taken out for the woman and his sick person to drink is actually a little fruity aroma, not real wine. But Pei Junshao felt a little drunk after taking a sip, and his heart also ached faintly.
Ah Ke, is this distinguishing between oneself and outsiders? Yan Yuzhen and Li Yi are her confidants and friends as her own. And he, Pei Junshao, has been excluded from her close friends.
He smiled in disbelief, no wonder Ah Ke would do this. She was so smart, how could she not see her suspicion of her? If you can't do it yourself, how can you ask her to do it?
Suddenly, someone behind him spoke timidly: "Fourth cousin, although this fruit wine is not strong at all, it is better not to drink too much." ”
Pei Junshao turned his head to look, and saw the county lord of Tongcheng standing beside him prettyly, staring at him with a pair of gentle and wonderful eyes, and the care in his eyes was full of concern. He raised his head and drank the wine in his glass, and said with a smile: "Just one glass." ”
The lord of Tongcheng County stepped forward and said softly: "Fourth cousin, you see that the flowers in this flower room are blooming so well, but I don't know how much effort the master's family has spent to create them. Don't look at the flowers so delicate, maybe they don't want to bloom in the season when they shouldn't. ”
Pei Junshao's heart moved, this cousin, who has always been gentle and quiet, didn't expect to be a person who is also a showman. She was trying to persuade herself. He was silent for a moment and said: "Tongcheng, the Queen Mother and your father have agreed to let you go to the Great Qin Empire to make peace, do you know ......?"
The county lord of Tongcheng's face turned slightly white, and he said silently: "I know, I'll go." ”
She was so submissive, Pei Junshao was quite surprised. The two of them stood side by side, both looking out the window. (To be continued.) )>