Xu Yang knelt neatly in front of Xu Jinfei with a sudden brake, and at the same time commanded his subordinates: "Xiao Yi, just keep chasing, don't come back if you can't catch up." Xu Jinfei's wheelchair has always been wide, in order to facilitate the camouflage to the outside world, there are a lot of organs, at this moment moved a little, simply put Hua Manxi on the side and sat down, then asked calmly and coldly: "Tell me carefully, what's the matter?" ”

Xu Yang was also a little bitter in his heart, he thought it was a beauty difference, just buy some wine, no matter whether the old man who produced partridge wine cooperated or not, at least buy some wine, he would never refuse, right? Who knew that the doors and windows of the wine shop were closed today, and I asked the place of residence and knocked on the door a few times, but it didn't open, and there was a trace of blood, and then a line of knife light flew out, and several Beidi people actually ran out.

They moved extremely fast, and their strength was also heavy, although Xu Yang reacted in time, he blocked the sword light and immediately received several hidden weapons. He ordered his two subordinates to stay where they were, first, to prevent anyone from destroying the corpses, second, to check the surrounding clues, and third, to wait for the people from the government to come. The rest of the people followed him.

Although this is the edge of the capital, it is also close to the important land, and these Beidi people can lurk in, maybe it is some kind of danger signal. Xu Yang scolded secretly in his heart, this disguise is inferior enough, I really don't know how he got in. After he explained a lot, Xu Jinfei fell silent, neither reproaching nor praising him for his quick reaction. It made Xu Yang's heart go up and down, and fine sweat broke out in his hands.

After a while, Shen Shao's light voice sounded: "Don't kneel, your master doesn't blame you." It's just that we are feasting and drinking here, and we are disturbed and displeased. Xu Jinfei let go of Hua Manxi's hand and said thoughtfully: "The case is reported to Jing Zhaoyin, and everything goes according to the process." Since you are no longer interested, it is better to disperse while the hour is still early. ”

Chen Xiuli and Shen Shao were greetings and polite again, and in the end, everyone had a good relationship, so they dispersed in twos and threes, ready to go home. Chen Xiuli hesitated for a moment, looked at Qin Shengsheng and said, "The girl has scars on her face, I know a good old gentleman, who specializes in scar removal, but do you want an address?" It's not too difficult to find, it's in Wanzhitang in the east of the city. ”

Qin Shengsheng waved his hand heroically and said, "This little injury is really nothing compared to when I practiced martial arts. I used to fall off my horse and raise it for three months. I'm glad to be with you today, that ......" She paused, then turned to look at Hua Manxi with affection: "Cousin-in-law, do you have time to teach me how to cook, I think I'm very talented." ”

The crowd burst out laughing, waved goodbye, and got into their own carriages. Hua Manxi got into the carriage, and then exclaimed slightly: "Oh no, I think of one thing, that partridge wine, it seems that only the old man can brew it, and now I am afraid it will be extinct, when the time comes, we will quickly buy it short first, I think it may not be enough to make condiments." ”

Xu Jinfei brushed off a strand of broken hair from her sideburns for her, and said very dotingly: "Okay, I'll tell Danyun to carry it all back, don't take today's matter to heart, just continue to do what you have to do." Hua Manxi nodded slightly, secretly deciding to think of new dishes. Wang Shishi was originally preparing for a new restaurant in Hehuamanxi, but she also put aside the progress for the time being, and ran over to find a way together.

The Empress Dowager felt very good about Hua Manxi, and was summoned into the palace twice, Hua Manxi was a little apprehensive at first, but later found out that she was really old, and they all said that the old man was a child, in fact, as long as she followed her temperament, it was still quite easy to coax. When Hua Manxi entered the palace, he also met the prince's two concubines, one side was Zhao Yingying and Lin Fengxuan.

Zhao Yingying has no dislike for Hua Manxi, a person who is beautiful and kind, and does not like to fight, what kind of evil can he have? Besides, she knew everything about the Lin Mansion in her heart, she originally thought that Hua Manxi was back, just to be a top daughter, but she didn't expect her daughter to have a thorn, but instead she jumped up and became the eldest daughter on the family tree, which made Lin Fengxuan not embarrassed.

Lin Fengxuan's enemies are, in a sense, her friends.

It's just that when their group of brides came to meet the Queen Mother, Princess Mingzhu was also present, and she was too close. Otherwise, you can ask her for advice or two, and learn a few quick and simple and delicious side dishes. The crown prince will never lack women, if there is no performance, how can she sit firmly in the position of the crown princess.

Zhao Yingying's mind was in a hurry, but there was still a gentle smile on her face, and Lin Fengxuan felt disgusted and disgusted when she saw it, and wanted to pull her hair up and smash it against the wall. She was a little surprised by her irritability, and felt that something was not right, but after thinking about it, her diet had been relatively peaceful recently, and it came down to Zhao Yingying being really an eyesore.

However, Zhao Yingying was gentle, without any anger, but there was a smile in her heart, the strange fragrance of the Western Regions that she just asked for a few days ago was used on Lin Fengxuan, and she still felt a pity. Colorless and tasteless, the onset is very slow, which can not only make a woman's physique cold, not easy to conceive, but also disturb the mind and make people irritable. It's a pity that the effect is slightly longer, and it will take about a year to take effect.

The coming day is long, who hasn't walked and won?

Hua Manxi ignored the turbulent undercurrent, and concentrated on telling some interesting stories with the Empress Dowager, she grew up in the market and had seen a lot, and the Empress Dowager was old, and she didn't like to listen to that elegant but awkward set of rhetoric. Princess Mingzhu sat in the hall, thinking about Shen Shao stupidly. Hua Manxi has a good relationship with Shen Shao, and she is married again, so there should be no threat, she wanted to inquire about Shen Shao's tastes and the like several times, but she was at odds with Hua Manxi before, and she couldn't pull this face.

The Empress Dowager squinted at this group of young women, each warbler was red and willow green, and in her youth, she was so delicate. When she was tired, everyone retreated one by one, and Hua Manxi took a carriage to find Wang Shishi, which made Xu Jinfei anxious. In the past few days, his daughter-in-law has either run to the palace or to Wang Shishi's house, and only left home at night, and said that she should have a healthy work and rest. It's been almost two hours at night, and after doing a set of strange movements, it's time to wash and sleep.

Xu Jinfei was almost dizzy, and when no one asked his daughter-in-law to kiss him, he pretended to be unintentional and said, "What's the use of your set?" If you want to practice martial arts, I'll teach you, although you can't break a big stone in your chest, but as long as you keep practicing, there's no problem in beating a little thief. Hua Manxi was encircled in his arms and laughed with a poof.

She tilted her head and rubbed Xu Jinfei's cheek before she said softly: "This is called yoga, it is just a set of movements to exercise a woman's body and posture. I also want to accompany you more, when it is my birthday, I will be free, how about we go fishing together then? ”

Xu Jinfei kissed her hair, and said with some dissatisfaction: "Didn't you say that you would open a restaurant in the future?" When the time comes, you're going to cook for someone else? Hua Manxi slapped her thigh violently, and thought about it: "Yes, yes, Shishi also told me that she can't decide the style of the layout of the third floor, and she hopes that each floor will change slightly." ”

Xu Jinfei grinned and sighed: "Lady, you can talk as you speak, don't be so excited, you slapped my thigh." Hua Manxi was stunned for a moment, and fell under the quilt with a smile.

The Empress Dowager's birthday is approaching, and her Shoukang Palace has been hung with purple and gold gauze, draped curtains, and various decal decorations. On the same day, the hall will light up a thousand lanterns, in order to show the meaning of longevity, the empress dowager likes the Buddha, there are many decorations, are all in the lotus, heaven and man and so on as the background, even the dome has been replaced with a high-priced gold ware from Persia, very complex and beautiful.

Only ministers with more than three grades in the court are eligible to enter the banquet and can bring their female dependents. The birthday banquet was organized, by the newly married wife of the Zhenguo Mansion, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, Hua Manxi was in charge, some people watched the jokes quietly, and some people were ready to make friends.

Before that, the royal family also raised an extremely rare nine-colored deer and a five-colored golden pheasant, which were ready to be released at the birthday banquet to show the royal generosity and the queen mother's mercy. Hua Manxi was very busy, there were one hundred and eight dishes for the Queen Mother at the birthday banquet, and she was mainly responsible for thirty-six, and most of the rest were just commanding and tasting. Not to mention the exclusive offerings of other adults, and they must not be neglected.

The one in charge of the emperor's meals was the commander of the imperial dining room. Although the Empress Dowager's birthday banquet needs to be grand, what is more needed is obviously a new meaning. Otherwise, even if she is mediocre, she can be regarded as a disadvantage. Hua Manxi is ingenious, ready to make a hundred flowers delicacies, and there are also some beauty and beauty effects.

One hundred and eight dishes, one hundred and eight kinds of flowers, each of which has exquisite shapes, gold, jade, glass, silver, and other flower plates. Together, hanging on a bronze jade tree. When Hua Manxi pushed it over, everyone was taken aback. This tree is exquisitely shaped, looking several feet high, and there is a roller tray at the bottom, which is pushed forward by Huamanxi.

Some ministers were curious, and dared to ask: "I heard that Mrs. Xu is a golden knife imperial chef with excellent skills, but I don't know how to bring out a tree above the birthday banquet?" Hua Manxi smiled slightly, and stopped when he pushed to the middle position. Gently patting the palm of his hand, there was a light smoke-like thing slowly floating up at the bottom of the root of the tree, and then the lowest flower cracked with a soft sound, it was a white magnolia.

Suddenly, a refreshing fragrance wafted out, and the minister sniffed vigorously a few times, estimating that it was a dessert, full of milky fragrance, but with the fragrance of fruit. Hua Manxi picked up the plate, bowed down and said: "Qi Yu Empress Dowager, this is the first dish made by the kitchen, Yulou Chun, and please taste it for the Empress Dowager." ”

One hundred and eight courses, even if you taste only one bite each, it is enough to fill your stomach.