Chapter 60: Arriving in the capital
After three days of hurrying, I finally arrived in the capital in the evening of the third day.
When Xiang Zixi drove the carriage through the long city gate and stood on the bustling and wide streets, Xiang Zixi finally understood what prosperity was and what the imperial capital was.
I remember when I was a child, when I looked at the Qingming Riverside map, I thought it was quite exaggerated, how could an ancient city be so lively?
In fact, everything in front of me is far more lively than that Qingming Shanghe Park!
The crowd was bustling and bustling, all with satisfied smiles on their faces. It turns out that this is the landscape of the peaceful and prosperous world!
"What are you looking at? With such a serious expression? Jin Haoxuan gently took the reins from her hand and said with a smile: "I happen to have a small house in the capital, if you don't mind, go and live with me!" Although the place is not big, the environment is quite quiet! ”
"Oh my God! It's just great! Xiang Zixi was ecstatic: "We can finally save a lot of money on accommodation!" ”
Yes? ———— that's all she thought about?
Jin Haoxuan shook the reins, drove the carriage through the south gate, and galloped all the way to the west.
Xiang Zixi couldn't sit still, this capital is too prosperous! With so much traffic, if you do the business here, then you will really make a fortune! Okay, let's start with potatoes and use potatoes and women's underwear to open up the market in Beijing!
Xin Zeyang also lay on the carriage and looked out, exclaiming as he watched: "It turns out that this is the capital!" It's really prosperous! Compared with the capital, Wuxian is nothing! ”
"Because the capital is a political, cultural, military, and economic center, it has naturally become the most prosperous existence!" Xiang Zixi sighed in admiration while looking out, "Looking at a country, you can see it from the whole picture of a capital, if the capital is prosperous enough, then it can explain a few things." First, the people are rich, and the country and the people are safe. Second, there are no internal and external troubles, and the wind and rain are smooth. Third, the incumbent is wise and resolute, and acts resolutely. ”
"But how can you see that?" Xin Zeyang looked at Xiang Zixi puzzled
Xiang Zixi gently explained: "Because, if the people are not rich enough and there are too many homeless, then there will be a lot of beggars and wanderers on the streets. If it is a disaster year, the purchasing power of these pedestrians on the street will be visible, and the buying and selling will be depressed. And along the way, we have not encountered a single brawl or dispute on the street, which shows that the officials in charge of the capital are still working hard and conscientious. ”
Xiang Zixi's voice was not very high, and he also lowered his voice when he explained to Xin Zeyang, but a pedestrian who passed by the carriage still glanced back at Xiang Zixi intentionally or unintentionally, and the surprise in his eyes was so obvious.
"So you're not such a stupid woman!" Xin Zeyang hugged his arms, lowered his hat all of a sudden, and went to enjoy the scenery by himself.
Xiang Zixi, who was still in high spirits, was blocked by Xin Zeyang, and almost didn't ease his breath, pinched Xin Zeyang's nose fiercely, and said viciously: "Ahhhhh ”
"Violent Woman!" Xin Zeyang screamed: "You like violence so much, see which man dares to marry you!" Don't blame me for not reminding you when you can't get married in the future! ”
"If I can't get married, I won't marry! I'm following your ass every day, so you can't get a wife! Xiang Zixi crooked his mouth, and held Xin Zeyang in front of his chest with one arm, which made Xin Zeyang red-faced again.
Jin Haoxuan watched the two of them fight with a smile, and couldn't help but say, "Okay, don't make trouble, you see that everyone else is looking at you and us!" ”
Xiang Zixi laughed, let go of Xin Zeyang, clenched his fist hard, and said loudly: "I will definitely make a difference!" ”
The carriage traveled all the way, and soon came to the door of an extremely ordinary house.
Jin Haoxuan was the first to jump out of the carriage, helped Xiang Zixi get out of the carriage, and said: "The environment here is quiet, and I sometimes come here to stay for a few days when I have nothing to do!" The place is not very big, only seven or eight houses. ”
"Enough, enough!" Xiang Zixi jumped out of the carriage and went in first to take a turn inside and out.
The house is really not big, there are only seven houses, one large side house, and the rest of the place has been opened up as a vegetable garden and garden, so the open space is used effectively, and it does not feel empty.
"Isn't there anyone cleaning here?" Xin Zeyang complained and said: "We can't wait to arrive tired, and we have to start cleaning!" ”
"It doesn't matter, someone here cleans it regularly, you see, the flowers here are also watered on time!" Xiang Zixi's eyes were sharp, and he pointed to a bush of flowers on the ground and said, "Look, how brilliant this spring flower is, it has obviously been built!" ”
"Come on, let's unload the things first!" Jin Haoxuan smiled lightly: "But because there have been no people living here for a long time, it is estimated that there are not many things that can be used." But it doesn't matter, there will be a night market nearby in a while, let's go buy something, anyway, we're going to stay here for a month! Whatever you say, you have to buy something! ”
"Great! My favorite night market is my favorite! Xiang Zixi smiled and said, "You bring things in, and I'll prepare dinner." ”
"A woman who can spend money can't get married!" Xin Zeyang grimaced at Xiang Zixi while carrying the potatoes.
"Okay! When you marry your daughter-in-law, I will definitely tell her that you are not willing to spend money on her! Xiang Zixi also grimaced at Xin Zeyang, turned around and left.
"Brother Jin, do you dare to ask for such a woman? You're so brave! Xin Zeyang pursed his lips, and then said: "So you have to work hard to make money!" She is so good at spending money, and she will definitely not be used to being too nervous in the future! ”
"Then you care about her?" Jin Haoxuan laughed softly, as long as she wants to buy something, she can buy it as much as she wants, as long as she is happy! It's just that when the time comes, I'm afraid she won't know what else is missing.
"Humph! Not at all! Xin Zeyang was always so disagreeable, turned his head, and continued to carry things.
When it was time for dinner, Xiang Zixi came out with a plate of shredded potatoes and a night of beef stewed potatoes, and said with a smile: "Let you try it first, taste the potatoes we grow ourselves!" ”
The two men's eyes widened instantly: "This is really edible?" ”
"Of course! And it's delicious! Xiang Zixi said with a funny face, and by the way, he used the chopsticks that he hadn't eaten yet, put some food in the bowls of the two people, and looked at them with encouragement: "Taste it!" ”
Jin Haoxuan and Xin Zeyang hesitated for a moment, picked up chopsticks, gently picked up a shredded potato and stuffed it into their mouths, and after chewing it slowly, the eyes of the two suddenly brightened!
"Wow! Sure enough, it tastes good! After all, Xin Zeyang is a child's temper, grabbed the chopsticks, did not hesitate any longer, took a big gulp, and said while eating: "It's really delicious!" It's really strange, why is the same thing, one is crispy to eat, and the other is very soft? ”
"Of course, the processing method is different, and the natural taste is different!" Xiang Zixi said with a satisfied face.
Jin Haoxuan also tasted it slowly, and nodded while eating: "Xiang Xiang, I didn't expect your craftsmanship to be so good!" ”
"Nope! Because there was nothing to eat at that time, I had to eat this, so this is the best way to do it! Xiang Zixi replied without thinking about it.
Jin Haoxuan and Xin Zeyang looked at Xiang Zixi in surprise at the same time: "Wasn't this thing just cultivated by us?" Have you eaten it before? ”
Xiang Zixi reacted at this time: "Well, well, how is it possible!" I also read it from an old book and memorized it. The book describes how to eat this potato and how it tastes! Aha, that's what it looks like! Ahahaha——————"
"You! It's really quirky! Jin Haoxuan couldn't help laughing: "After eating for a while, we will go to the night market, if you have anything you want, just buy it, don't care about the money!" ”
Xiang Zixi said to Xin Zeyang: "Did you hear that?" This is the real man! You, learn slowly! Yes! ”
Xin Zeyang didn't pay any attention to Xiang Zixi, and just buried his head in eating.
In other words, today's dinner is really delicious!
When the three of them have a round stomach, they can't go out for a walk, because they really eat too much and can't digest it!
The three of them wandered around the night market, some selling antiques, some selling their own cloth, some selling vegetables, and some selling gadgets. From time to time, children play and run around on the street, circling around the old man who sells rock sugar gourds. There are also some that are purely out for fun, with bits and pieces in their hands.
Suddenly, Jin Haoxuan gently grabbed Xiang Zixi, and said with a little crampedness: "Xiang Xiang, I have a gift for you!" ”
Xin Zeyang turned his body in amusement, but his mouth didn't stop at all: "After hesitating for three days, I finally mustered up the courage to send it out!" ”
Xiang Zixi looked at Jin Haoxuan in surprise: "What is it!" It still makes you hesitate for so long! ”
Jin Haoxuan's face floated with a touch of clouds, and he took out a very simple and generous hosta from his arms with some nervousness, and slowly inserted it into Xiang Xiang's sideburns.
Xiang Zixi stood there in surprise, she never thought that Jin Haoxuan would actually give her jewelry!
She was about to reach out and take it off, but was stopped by Jin Haoxuan at once: "It's not a particularly valuable thing, I went out that day, I happened to meet it, and I think it looks very suitable for you." So ————"
"Oh no! Stupid woman! This hosta is worth a hundred taels of gold! Although Xin Zeyang turned his back to Jin Haoxuan, he still said to himself: "I saw the price that day!" It's so expensive! It is said to be the treasure of the store! Haha, you're in luck! ”
Xiang Zixi's heart was moved, and he gently held Jin Haoxuan's hand, happy and sweet.
Xin Zeyang also laughed softly, and although his back was to the two people, he still showed a blessed look.
"Is this a gift you've wanted to give me a long time ago?" Xiang Zixi cares about this issue very much, if he says yes, it proves that he is definitely not unrequited love!
Sure enough, Jin Haoxuan nodded lightly with some embarrassment: "I'm afraid you don't like it, or you dislike it a little shabby————"
Xiang Zixi covered his mouth all of a sudden, and said softly: "I like it very much, I like it very much!" Thank you! Haoxuan! This is the happiest gift I have ever received! ”
"Ahhh Xin Zeyang looked up at the bright moon, and said unintentionally: "I said, can we continue to move forward?" ”
Xiang Zixi suddenly felt that she was very happy, she had a lover who was close to her heart, and a younger brother with a very poisonous mouth but a good heart. This kind of life is probably the life you want most, right?