Without a Trace Volume 9 Jiangshan Chapter 9 Travel
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At this time, it was close to the end of the year, and Feng Wuxian rarely stole a day's free time, so he took Xiao Fangzi to wander around the street, and secretly followed a few guards. He had this temperament when he was a prince, and many people persuaded him many times to no avail, and now although he has ascended the throne as the emperor, he still likes the white dragon fish suit. For this reason, Hai Guanyu and several other loyal courtiers did not know how many times they had admonished, but Feng Wuxian did not go to his heart. In his opinion, instead of listening to those courtiers report on the situation outside, it is better to see it as believing.
At this time, he really felt the atmosphere of the New Year. The weather in Layue was originally extremely cold, but at this time, looking at the crowded appearance of the market, Feng Wuxian felt a burst of heat, and there was a sense of cordiality in his heart. However, he rushed into the crowd, but he suffered a few guards who followed him, except for the one who could easily follow him, the rest of them were squeezed out of the crowd with a stinky sweat. It was easy to wait until this master wanted to rest, and they wanted to find a shop to clear customers as usual, but they were stopped by Feng Wuxian waving his hand, and they could only follow the master with a bitter face, but their eyes were shining with vigilance.
Shui Yushengyan's business is still booming, but the bottom floor is already crowded with people drinking and guessing boxing, Feng Wuxian couldn't help but smile, and Shi Shiran paced to the second floor. As soon as he went upstairs, the sharp-eyed shopkeeper Li Qiao caught a glimpse of everyone's figures, and immediately greeted him in shock, and diligently led the group to the elegant seat on the third floor. While leading the way, he secretly complained in his heart, although it was a good thing to meet this new gentleman at this moment, but if a customer in the store poked out something wrong, he would not be enough to cut off even ten heads.
Feng Wuxian originally wanted to find a place to rest for a while, and he was almost terrified when he saw that the other party was attentive.
I couldn't help but laugh to myself. He is no longer the prince of the past, and Li Qiao is a person who knows his identity, so he should be cautious. He saw that the figure of the other party seemed to be tougher than it had been back then. couldn't help but quip curiously: "Shopkeeper Li, I haven't seen you for many years." You're getting more and more energetic, and you're really getting stronger! ”
Li Qiao heard Feng Wuxian praise him for his youth, and his spirit couldn't help but rise, and he said all the way: "Childe said that he laughed, the old man just earned a bite to eat." Where can you get something to grow old and strong? However, in the past few years, life has been much more comfortable than before, and of course there are a few fewer wrinkles. But this is still the blessing of the son, otherwise the old man is still guarding the teahouse, and the hard days are really not people's lives. Now even those two young men are doing a good job, and their wages are several times more than before. ”
Feng Wuxian thought of the lively scene he saw downstairs, and said with a smile: "Shopkeeper Li is really capable, but downstairs was originally a teahouse, why does it seem to be a place to eat and drink now?" Aren't you afraid that your old sign will disappear completely? ”
Li Qiao shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Although the old man sold his ancestral estate. But if you really want to abandon the signboard, you can't do it. It was Boss Wei who saw that business was booming, so he came to discuss and asked me to move the teahouse across the street. Only then did the downstairs be converted into a tavern. However, it was all ordinary people, and business was really good. Boss Wei is really a happy person, and now this water jade is smoking. The old man and I took 20% of the profits, but he didn't feel heartache at all. ”
Li Qiao was about to go on and on, but was interrupted by Feng Wuxian with a smile, "Okay, Shopkeeper Li, Boss Wei is an iron abacus, you can naturally manage it better for him if you get more profits, and he will benefit the most, how can he be stingy at this time?" The two of them accosted each other and entered the box, only to see that it was as neat and elegant as it was at the beginning, obviously specially prepared for dignitaries.
Although Feng Wuxian had only been to the land a handful of times before, Li Qiao still remembered the habits of this master. Without waiting for Feng Wuxi's instructions, he served tea as usual, and even reported a series of dish names with a smile. "Childe is unspeakably expensive now, naturally he doesn't have much effort to come to the shop again, even if the shop honors you today, you can see if the old man's memory is still wrong. It's a pity that Boss Wei went far away, otherwise I would have sent someone to invite him, maybe he would be happy! ”
Several guards next to him were suddenly surprised, they were all newcomers who had just followed the emperor, although they had to be trained by Ling Renjie and others on weekdays, they still didn't know much about the emperor's temperament and habits. Their master and the shopkeeper had a very happy conversation, and at first they thought that the master had no shelf and was just approachable, but they were a little skeptical when they listened to it. Now that they found out that this shopkeeper knew the emperor, they were a little panicked, and they had the heart to ask about the darkness, but they were taken by the other party's cold look, and finally had to go downstairs to the kitchen by a guard to watch, lest something go wrong.
Feng Wuxian didn't care what these guards thought, and looked out the window with a rather leisurely expression. The affairs in the palace are complicated, and he has almost fainted these days, so he is tired of leaving the palace. Although there were only a few guards behind him, he knew that Shi Zong and the others would not be at ease, and they might have informed Xu Chun, the commander of the Nine Gates, that there were still many people staring at the secret sentry on the street.
When the wine and food were ready, he took out the silver needles and tried them one by one, and then stepped forward to taste them all. Li Qiao had already sent out all the guys who delivered the food, and only stood aside and watched, as if he was not surprised by this move. Feng Wuxian didn't suspect that Li Qiao would poison it, but when he saw that the action was over, he just smiled slightly, and used it unhurriedly. Compared with the food outside, the imperial dining room in the palace is just a gimmick, and he even prefers to use the meals made by Kang Hai, the chef of the young man's room of Fenghua Palace, after all, it is to his taste.
"Well, the color and fragrance are complete, and the craftsmanship is really good." He praised him, Li Qiao was immediately overjoyed, and said repeatedly: "As long as the son likes it, I have already instructed the kitchen to do their best, presumably they don't dare to be lazy." If you say a good word, the signboard of Shui Yu Shengyan will be lit up, or how to say that other restaurants in the capital do not have this blessing! ”
Feng Wuxian dealt with Li Qiao's greetings without a match, and he was secretly amused in his heart.
When it was almost used, he motioned to a few guards to retreat outside the door to watch first, and then said in a low voice: "Shopkeeper Li, you have worked hard over the years, although it is all trivial things, it is difficult for you to worry about it, I really didn't look at the wrong person back then." ”
Seeing that the other party's words had changed, Li Qiao hurriedly fell to his knees and replied in a trembling voice:
"If Xiaomin hadn't been rescued by the emperor that day, and he wouldn't have a good life today, how could he dare not do his best? Now that the emperor has ascended the throne, it is a blessing for all the people in the world, and the small people are naturally very happy. I can't imagine that there is a chance to see the emperor today, if the emperor needs Xiaomin for something, please just ask. ”
Li Qiao knew that his errand back then was not glorious, and what he was most afraid of was that this new gentleman would come to cut the grass and eradicate the roots. Although Feng Wuxian smiled and was extremely polite today, he was still trembling, lest he say the wrong word. It's not that he doesn't know what happened to the rabbit and the dog, but he thinks that this emperor doesn't seem to be a merciless character, so he still has a little hope.
"I only come here once in a while today, so you don't need to be so panicked." Feng Wuxian said disapprerovingly, of course he knew what the other party was thinking, but he didn't reveal it, "Now that I am the Son of Heaven, the events of the day are just that, you don't have to worry about it anymore." However, this kind of restaurant restaurant is a place where the three sects and nine streams gather, if you find any obstructive characters or secret deeds, although you go to the infantry army to lead the yamen to report, Xu Chun, the commander of the nine gates, you also know it, and you know how to phrase it? ”
Li Qiao immediately kowtowed in understanding, "Xiaomin understands, if there is anything to inform Lord Xu, please rest assured." Seeing that there was no major stake to bear by himself, he immediately put his mind at ease, and hurriedly folded his spirit to meet again.
It wasn't until he came out of the water jade that Feng Wuxian showed a meaningful smile, and he suddenly remembered the two characters in the wind and dust, and his eyes deepened. He waved his hand and summoned the Immortal Jue and Xiao Fangzi behind him, gave a few words, and after seeing that the two of them understood the meaning, he embarked on the return journey. Although today's political affairs were almost finished, he didn't dare to stay outside for too long.
You can not listen to the nagging of others, but if the Empress Dowager Xiao knows about it, a lesson will be inevitable.
Brother Lang and Cui Niang were not complacent because of Feng Wuxi's ascension to the throne, although they only calculated each other's gains back then, but the sudden change to the emperor still greatly troubled them. After all, the emperor is no better than the prince who holds great power, and it is not impossible to clear them both together at that time, so the two began to secretly arrange it from a month ago, for fear that the other party would cross the river and tear down the bridge.
However, Feng Wuxian had obviously not forgotten them, and this time it was Xiao Fangzi and Immortal who came together. Although he has ascended the throne as the king, with the lessons of the past, Feng Wuxian knows how important the forces in the shadows are, so he does not want to give up this stronghold that has been painstakingly operated for a long time. Not only that, "Bu Fangzi and Immortal also brought a new task, that is, to order the two of them to go all out to track down a few people who the old prince corresponded to, and also drew a portrait for the two to visit in detail." "Master Lang, the master said, thanks to the great help of the two of them over the years, he still remembers the promise back then, so you don't have to worry too far. The master is not such a gloomy person, and besides, he also knows that you have a secret hand. As long as you don't get into big trouble or plot against the scenes, he will never do it lightly, please remember that. Xiao Fangzi repeated word by word the words that Feng Wuxian had commanded before leaving, "The last time I went to the grassland to report the news and the previous credits, the master still remembers it, and he will not forget your benefits." ”
Brother Lang and Cui Niang glanced at each other and smiled at the same time. Although it can't be said that Feng Wuxian is really true to his words, this kind of commitment is undoubtedly what they need the most. Brother Lang said meaningfully: "You go back to report to the emperor, I will do my best in this matter, and I will give him a satisfactory answer when the time comes." Xiao Fangzi, you haven't seen your brother for a long time, do you want me to arrange it? ”
Xiao Fangzi's face changed, and then he shook his head resolutely and said, "Ah Cai already has his own life, so it's better not to see it." He bowed his head gloomily, apparently remembering the sad events of the past. Lingyun Zhiwei Without a Trace Volume 9 Jiangshan Chapter 9 Travel