In the courtyard of the Zheng family, Zheng Chan greeted with a crisp greeting, "It's time to eat!" Then he held a wooden tray high in both hands, placed a large porcelain bowl on the table, and gently lifted the rice bowl on top, revealing a bowl full of oily and shiny fat in the large bowl.

Fan Jin sat at the table, looked at the meat in this bowl and couldn't help but praise: "Good! The food pays attention to the color, flavor, shape and meaning, just look at it like this, the aroma is enough, a piece of firewood will be the skin of the pig's head burned to the flesh, it is really a good craft. ”

Zheng Chan smiled embarrassedly, "I have learned to make banquets with others, but there are not many opportunities to cook well, so I go to Yin Shi's house to help the kitchen run the greenhouse, and it is rare to see particularly good meals." This firewood roasted pig's head is the chef's specialty, I fell in love with her and she taught me, the master tasted whether it tasted. If you like to eat it, there is still it in the pot, enough to eat. ”

Fan Jin made a gesture to sit down and said, "Sit down and eat together." Such a big bowl of meat can't be eaten by one person. Uncle Zheng, they ...... over there"

"It's all there. Guan and Fan, the two eldest brothers, I asked them to serve them themselves, I know that the two of them have a large amount of food, and they burned a total of two pigs' heads, and the one was specially for them to eat. Master Fan just needs to eat with confidence, it is definitely enough. ”

She sat opposite Fan Jin as she spoke, lifted the chopsticks and put a piece of meat in her mouth, chewed it carefully, and smiled very confidently: "It's okay." I haven't started it for a few years, and I thought my hand was born, but guess what, as soon as I picked up the knife, the energy in my body suddenly felt different, and I got all the strength back. Where to take it, this pig's head is still the same taste as it was at the beginning. ”

Qian Caiyin also came out at this time, sat next to Fan Jin, and said with a smile: "People say that Lao Wang sells melons and boasts, but I don't want Miss Zheng to do the same." It's the first time I've heard someone boast about her good craftsmanship. Speaking of which, Miss Zheng is also hard, not long after she has been born, she has to run the kitchen again, and it is smoke and fire, can she stand it? In fact, I have always made the food at home in the past, and I also know the tastes of the master and several people, and I still cook and serve, and Miss Zheng is resting. ”

"It's okay, the girl from the poor family is not so expensive, and besides, Master Fan's Liao ginseng is extraordinary, and as soon as this ginseng soup is supplemented, I have the strength in my body. The old man accompanied me to see the big business trip two days ago, and he watched the knife cut and cut on Zhu Guochen's body, yes, just like Miss Qian, the thickness of the meat slice you are holding now, I don't want to mention how happy I am. When the heart is happy, this body is also refreshed, and there is endless strength. The lord knows, I saw Zhu Guochen that day, and when the two of us visited the Fire God Temple, the lord also praised me for my strength to walk, right? By the way, Miss Qian, I heard that the women in Qinglou are actually no better than us poor girls, and some of them have children and will take them the next day, is it true? ”

Qian Caiyin gently put the chopsticks down, raised her eyebrows, and didn't make a sound. After all, she is a woman who takes the literary route, and scolding and fighting with women in the market is not her forte. Moreover, in her mind, a scholar like Fan Jin would definitely not like this kind of vulgar woman, and not opening her mouth at this time was the best choice.

Fan Jin looked at the two of them and shook his head secretly, Qian Caiyin has always known advance and retreat, although he has been staying with him, he does not expect fame, this kind of consciousness makes him very satisfied. Zheng Chan is considered to be the bold type of woman nowadays, after losing the child, she intentionally or unintentionally teased herself, of course, this is also related to her lack of background, and she can't flirt if she wants to be literary and artistic, and the hint is more obvious. However, this relatively simple and vulgar way is like adding a flavor of chili pepper to a porridge side dish, which is quite refreshing, and Fan Jin is not disgusted by it. It's just that considering her body and what the Zheng family has arranged for her, she hasn't done anything at the moment.

However, as long as the two women meet, they will inevitably quarrel, and they are not good at being people, so now they just want not to develop to the point of tearing and beating. He coughed twice, "Miss Zheng, be cautious, when you say things about cutting human flesh during dinner, you are not afraid of spoiling your appetite." ”

Zheng Chan smiled slightly, "I dare to say it when I know that the master's appetite will not be affected." On the day when Zhu Guochen was killed, didn't the old man still say that the ancients Yue Fei said that Zhuang was hungry for Hulu meat, which shows that human flesh can be eaten. If you are an official, cut off Zhu Guochen's meat and sell it, and let the people who have been harmed by him buy it and eat it at home, and let out the evil anger in your chest. If you don't care, I don't care, we don't care, so what's the matter? ”

Fan Jin saw that Qian Caiyin's face was displeased, and hurriedly changed the topic and said, "Let's not talk about human flesh, let's talk about this pork." The taste of this roasted pig's head is really good, I have only read it in a book before, and it is the first time I have eaten it so fragrant. When this dish is brought to the restaurant, it is a good appetizer. I had thought about opening a restaurant in Jingshi before, but I couldn't find a suitable chef, so I was relieved this time. ”

Qian Caiyin said: "Master, the chef is not easy to be. There are many rich and noble people in Beijing, and it is okay to eat occasionally, but if you go to the banquet, you can't go to the banquet. ”

"I can make both swallow wing mats and duck wing mats. Besides, since the master said this, I have my own plans, and I can also go and learn. Zheng Chan snatched the words.

Qian Caiyin said: "If you cook a good dish, you can open a restaurant, and I'm afraid that there will be restaurants everywhere in this Jingshi." It is not easy to be a shopkeeper, and it is not much more difficult to be a chef than to be able to manage and settle accounts. Miss Zheng should not only see the majesty of being a shopkeeper, but also the hard work of others. ”

"I know I can't do anything, but what does it matter? No one is born with it, and it can always be learned. Anyway, the master will teach the concubine, right? Zheng Chan was unceremonious to Qian Caiyin, and there was no fear in her attitude. Thinking about it, I still remember that she almost gave herself to Hou Shouyong for the holiday, and as soon as she found an opportunity, she had to ridicule each other.

Fan Jin said: "That's right, people can learn, and you can also help Caiyin." Haven't you heard anyone say that Sour Hanlin is poor and admonishes him to eat and be a clean master. The dynasty employs the most seniority, if I really choose the museum, with my age, I will have to stay in the Hanlin Academy for more than ten years before I have a chance to come out. Just rely on that little money, don't want to eat and drink spicy food in Beijing, you have to do something to make a living. Now, we have a little capital in our hands, plus we also have some personal relationships, and I have also talked to Qingyunhou that we can work together. When the time comes, Cai Yin will be the shopkeeper, and Miss Zheng will be the cook, so we can open the restaurant first. ”

When Qian Caiyin heard that she was allowed to be the shopkeeper and that the Zheng family was just the chef, she felt happy in her heart, and nodded: "Don't worry, the concubine will definitely run the restaurant well." In fact, with the master's painting skills, he is to draw some portraits of the dignitaries and nobles, and he does not worry about the use of money, no matter what, he will not be poor. ”

Zheng Chan said disapprovingly: "What is the portrait? If you open a restaurant, you can be a proprietor and be at ease, even if you don't become an official, you will have a place to live in the future, so it's better to open a restaurant. Although the Qingyun Hou family was defeated, there are still a few properties in the capital, which is also a bit related. If you're willing to help, finding a tavern doesn't take much effort. ”

Although the power of the Zhou clan of Qingyun Hou is not as strong as it was at the beginning, it is still a family that was once wide after all, and it still has some background. After the dust settled on Zhu Guochen's case, the patriarch of this generation of the Zhou family, who is also Zhou Shichen's cousin, found Fan Jin, in addition to expressing his gratitude to Fan Jin for catching the real murderer and comforting Zhou Shichen's soul in the sky, but also to thank Fan Jin for his kindness.

As soon as this kind of case happened, there were some rumors in the capital, saying that the Qingyun Hou family was bullying people and wanted to blackmail the government to make a fool of people's lives. In recent years, civil officials generally have a bad opinion of this kind of relatives, and if Fan Jin really takes the opportunity to make trouble, the life of the Zhou family will be very difficult. Fortunately, he didn't involve half a word of the Zhou family from beginning to end, and these Zhou clan people were grateful to Dade. After talking between the two, Fan Jin's restaurant proposal was also recognized by the Zhou family, and the two families were proposed to work together.

The Zhou family's momentum is far less than it was at the beginning, and the family business has fallen badly, and the one hundred and fifty taels of silver that Zhou Shichen got at the beginning was the money that the Zhou family received from others to ask for favors to buy the lawsuit. The person was killed and didn't do anything, and he had to return the silver, and the Zhou family was very passive in that matter. As soon as they heard that there was a chance to make a fortune, they were very enthusiastic, and becoming friends with a second-class heir was also a great thing that could not be met for this kind of noble person. Even some people in the Zhou family are actually thinking about finding a suitable female relative from the family to marry Fan Jin, and they will recruit such a son-in-law without a bride price and a dowry.

Qian Caiyin was also concerned about Fan Jin's affairs, and the two women made an exception and did not quarrel, but talked about the planning of the restaurant. While eating pork head meat, Fan Jin talked about the separation of pots and stoves and the development of new cuisines. At this moment, Zheng Wan suddenly pushed the door in, saw her sister eating with Fan Jin, nodded at her, and then said to Fan Jin: "Brother Fan, your teacher is here again." ”

"What do you mean? You girl can't speak, so I'll go out to meet you. ”

Zheng Chan hurriedly spread her hair out, blocking most of her face, then lifted her skirt and walked outside, saying as she walked: "I'll go back to the room first, and I'll look for me when Master Hou leaves." ”

Fan Jin and the others came to the door, but saw that Hou Shouyong had a somewhat anxious look on his face, and hurriedly led the way in front of him, and asked casually, "Teacher, but what happened to Hua Lao?" ”

"No, no, Brother Hua's body is still like that, but it hasn't deteriorated. I heard a message from a friend of the General Secretary. ”

Walking into Fan Jin's room, Hou Shouyong only waved her impatiently to drive her out, and ignored the braised meat on the table. After sitting down, he took the door with him, and then lowered his voice and said to Fan Jin: "Retreat, I have a very good fellow villager in the General Administration Department for the teacher, and I heard a message from him, which is extremely accurate." The eight hundred miles sent by Huguang were urgent, and Zhang Wenming was breathless! ”

When he said this, Hou Shouyong's voice unconsciously lowered a little, and there was a rare trace of panic in his expression.

Ever since Fan Jin met him, this mentor has always been a standard gentleman, and rarely shows negative emotions such as panic or frustration. Even when he was suppressed by Tao Jianzhai that day, he was still righteous and awe-inspiring, always like a man of lofty ideals who was ready to sacrifice his life for martyrdom, and it was the first time he was seen so panicked.

Actually, this is not surprising. Hou Shouyong didn't have any Austrian aid in the court in the past, although Zhang Juzheng promoted him to the position in the matter, it was also a normal official transfer rather than a private promotion, and the connection between the two was relatively weak, and he was not considered a Jiangling faction. No matter who is the prime minister, he is still him, nothing remarkable. But the current situation is different, since Zhou Shichen's case, no matter how he looks at it, the label of a Jiangling henchman on his body cannot be washed away. That is, Hua Zhengfang is sick and doesn't know about this situation, otherwise he doesn't know what to think of him.

Originally, the Gangneung Party was the Gangneung Party, anyway, there were so many Huguang people in the imperial court, most of them were Gangneung Party, and it didn't matter if they were Gangneung Party. However, Zhang Juzheng's old father will not die sooner or later, but he will die at this time, if Zhang Juzheng Ding returns to his hometown to guard the system and the phase of the DPRK and China changes, it is difficult to predict what the situation of the Gangneung Party will be.

Even if the new Zaichen is not an inverted Zhang faction like Gao Gong, it is difficult to say whether he is pro-Zhang or not. Those hardcore Gangneung Party are in high positions, and if they don't want to cause large-scale changes, they won't hit them too hard. However, Hou Shou used this kind of new Jiangling party that was out of reach, and his position was neither high nor low, but it was the most dangerous.

Originally, it was at your fingertips in the matter, but now it may not even be able to keep the position in the matter. No matter how calm Hou Shouyong is, he will inevitably panic at this time. Fan Jin is not only his own person, but also wise, so it is reasonable to ask him at this time.

Fan Jin pondered in his heart: As far as he knows about the history of the Ming Dynasty, it seems that Zhang Juzheng has done the most famous thing, that is, he did not mourn after his father's death, but made a love affair. He was not flustered by Zhang Wenming's death, but was relieved:

"The teacher doesn't have to be impatient, Zhang Jiangling is busy with affairs at the moment, if Ding Nei is difficult to return to his hometown, who will take over so much work? Even if Zhang Wenming dies of illness, he doesn't necessarily have to return to his hometown to keep filial piety. ”

As soon as the words came out, Hou Shouyong's face sank. "Retreat, the teacher is anxious now, why are you still laughing and playing with the teacher?"

"Where's the word? How dare a disciple make fun of his teacher? ”

"If it wasn't meant to be funny, where did this affectionate remark come from? Zhang Jiangling, as the leader of the civil ministers, set an example for hundreds of officials in every word and deed, and the dynasty ruled the world with filial piety, and the loyal ministers would come out of the house of filial piety. As Shousuke, how can he do something to steal love? Even if the Son of Heaven is edicted, he will inevitably refuse to accept the order, and go home to mourn. What's more, the world is peaceful now, and there is no major event, if he takes love, won't he be scolded by the people of the world for 10,000 years. Zhang Juzheng is not a fool, and he will not let himself be ruined. You know how to say so absurdly this time. Zhang Juzheng's worries are already a foregone conclusion, and now we still want to think about how to make amends, so as not to make a bamboo basket for water, work hard for a long time, and finally make wedding clothes for others. ”