Chapter Fifty-Six: Killing Intent
Volume 1 Chapter 56 Killing Intent (II)
Li Keji saw that Li Bao was so eager, and immediately said: "Lang Jun is slow, today is New Year's Day, and the musicians of the Jiaofang Division are also resting at home." ”
Li Bao thought about it, the Spring Festival holiday in the Tang Dynasty was seven days, and like later generations, it was also Golden Week, but the difference was that there were three days before and after the first day of the new year, and the first day of the new year was exactly seven days.
In addition to the Spring Festival, the winter solstice and the Cold Food Festival are all seven-day holidays, so that the civil servants of Datang have three Golden Week holidays, which are much happier than the people in later generations. However, high-ranking officials, such as the prime minister of the government office, could not enjoy the holidays so comfortably, and they came to work on a single and double day basis during the seven-day vacation.
Thinking that the musicians of the Teaching Workshop Division were going home for the New Year, Li Bao had to give up. But the matter of dealing with Yang Gongqing cannot be stopped, and the matter of rectifying Guo Shufei must also be carried out. Li Bao is a person who does not relax when he makes up his mind, and in such a dangerous place, he must brace himself and nip the hidden dangers in the bud.
Li Keji and Li Bao talked about some gossip again, and then Li Keji said goodbye and left. Li Bao personally sent it to the door before turning around.
Li Bao returned to the hall, thinking that there were some things that could be prepared first, so he went to the study by himself, and wrote a letter in a short time. Summoned Hu Sanbao to him and instructed: "You go to Zhang Situ's mansion outside the palace now, and hand over this letter to Weiyangzi Daoist, this matter is very confidential and must not be leaked out, understand?" ”
Hu Sanbao saw Li Bao's solemn expression, and immediately replied: "Lang Jun rest assured, the slave and maid will not disgrace their mission, and the slave and maid will not lose this secret letter even if they die." ”
Looking at Hu Sanbao's expression, Li Bao pressed his thin shoulders and said: "Be careful on the road, the access control in the palace is all Tian Yuanjun's subordinates, they all recognize you, and they will not embarrass you, but when you go outside the palace, you must be careful not to be watched." ”
Li Bao told Hu Sanbao, and sent two more yellow doors to accompany Hu Sanbao to deliver the letter.
After sending Hu Sanbao away, Li Baoyou summoned Cui Niang and instructed her to send a letter to her sister Chunniang first, stabilize the people in Concubine Guo Shufei's palace first, and then give her instructions when she is ready. Cui Niang said that Nuo left, and Ling'er watched Li Bao return to a high-spirited state, and the worry in her heart was much lighter.
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East Market, Meiya Ya store.
Since the opening of Meiyaya, business has been booming day by day, and Zhao Qiancheng and Liang Hongmei looked at the hot scene in front of them, and their hearts were full of joy for a better future. Thinking of Li Bao's decision when he opened this store, Liang Hongmei regretted that she was a little family at that time.
At that time, when Li Bao said that he wanted to open a big store, he also expressed his worries. After the opening, Meiya quickly became a legend in Chang'an City, and people were curious about what kind of magic this store had when it opened to find so many powerful people.
It is even more curious why there is a "birthday cake" dedicated to the official family in this store. Although the price of each "birthday cake" is 30 yuan, which is a little more expensive, but you can enjoy the same treatment as the powerful people by spending money, what is money, you can still earn money when you spend it, and isn't making money just to enjoy?
The magnates and wealthy businessmen in Chang'an City spent money one after another in order to try new things and enjoy the same treatment as the official family.
But this beautiful girl has a rule, only 30 are sold every day, and no more will be supplied. Look at the money that can't be spent. The nobles are in a hurry, but there is no way, after all, no matter how big the magnates are, they don't dare to move, there is a political hall behind them, Wei Xianggong, and the beautiful girl store supported by the inner court.
Of course, there are also people who don't believe in evil, there is a gentleman surnamed Han in Xicheng, who thinks that the elder of the family is a little powerful in the court, and wants to make a fuss with the beautiful girl. But as soon as he opened his mouth to curse, he was surrounded by a group of soldiers from Wuhou and Jin Wuwei.
Han Kun easily escaped from the encirclement of Wuhou and Jin Wuwei, but met Zhang Taisui, who was feared in Dongcheng, and repaired it fiercely.
Han Kun sighed to himself and sighed unlucky, dragging his broken arm and lame leg back home, thinking that this should be the end of it, take care of it, and soon after that, Han was still a good man. Who knew that the next day, the head of the family was dismissed and exiled. A good home is ruined like this.
Since then, both the powerful and the businessmen in Chang'an City have obediently booked in advance in the store in accordance with the rules of Meiyaya. Of course, this beautiful girl is not inflexible, and some old relatives just take it whenever they go.
But people don't dare to say much, these old relatives such as Zhang Situ's Mansion, Wei Xianggong's Mansion, and Li Jinwu's Mansion are all dignitaries in the court, and ordinary people can't climb such high branches.
So people decided that it was still honest to wait in line, Meiya did a little well, and the thirty "birthday cakes" sold every day never decreased.
The first floor is crowded with customers, and the tea room on the second floor is relatively quiet. The people who came to the second floor to taste tea were all powerful and wealthy literati, and most of the customers who came here were not poor in money.
Moreover, there is no limit to the consumption of guests in the lobby on the second floor of Meiyaya, and guests who come can spend one or two dollars to stay in the tea room for half a day, but the tea and pastries that can be bought are the most ordinary, and you must spend more money if you want high-end pastries and tea.
The private room on the second floor requires a private room fee, and the private room fee for a private room is five dollars. A pot of high-end tea and a plate of seasonal fresh fruits are provided, as well as a signature "birthday cake".
There are two kinds of tea in Meiya Tea House, the traditional way of drinking, and the new way of drinking. The traditional is the tea soup with condiments, and the new way to drink it is clear tea. In order to try the freshness, the guests will choose the tea, and there are also those who are not used to drinking the tea soup.
Meiya Tea House relies on the requirements of the guests and never insists on it. In addition, the waiters in this store are all young girls, young and beautiful, dressed in pink clothes, and the end is eye-catching.
There are also many people who ask what kind of costume this is, and the girls who serve often don't say a word and smile away. The guests didn't dare to use force, so they had to be curious and depressed alone.
The magnates came here mainly to meet their friends, and the literati and artists wanted to find a quiet place to express their thoughts.
The window of a private room by the window on the second floor was opened, and a pretty face like snow and frost appeared in the window. Ten eleven or twelve-year-old boys, there was a woman in the private room, and the woman sitting in the tea room was her nurse Yun Niang.
The girl leaned against the window in a daze at the snow, Yun Niang took the "birthday cake" in her hand and sighed: "This cake is so delicious, Yan'er come and try it." ”
When the girl heard this, she turned around, came to Yun Niang and sat down, picked up the "birthday cake" and slowly sipped some cakes into the cherry sip, stretched out her tongue and added a mouthful of cream on it, and also praised: "Well, this thing is indeed delicious, I can't imagine that the guy who can only fight bravely can make such a delicacy." ”
"Yan'er seems to be very interested in that Liulang-kun?" Yun Niang said tentatively.
"Well, of course it's curious that such a talented guy has come out of this filthy court." Yan'er looked at Yun Niang and replied seriously.
Yun Niang looked at the young lady opposite, this child has gradually revealed an amazing talent since he became sensible, not only proficient in piano, chess, calligraphy and painting, but also has a unique insight into the political affairs of the court.
Ah Lang sighed more than once, it would be nice if this daughter was born as a boy, although he said so, he did not hide his love for his daughter. All major matters in the family must be decided after listening to her daughter's analysis and suggestions.
Now this girl, who has always been above the top, has become interested in a prince in the palace, which is really a strange story, if she goes back and tells those servant women to know, I don't know what it will be arranged.
Yun Niang was distracted, and listened again, Yan'er said: "I heard that this Langjun organized the ministers to kill the former prime minister Lu Yan, I really don't know where he got the courage." ”
"Where did the lady hear this rumor, you can't talk nonsense." After speaking, Yun Niang went to the door and looked to see if the door of the private room was closed.
"As my father said yesterday, that Luyan has been in the court for more than ten years, but he doesn't want to be planted in the hands of a ten-year-old prince. From this point of view, this sixth prince is really an interesting person, and I really want to talk to him. ”
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ps: The second watch is delivered, kneeling and begging for collection tickets.