Chapter Seventy-Seven: The Audience

As he spoke, Chen Shuangchuan thought of the scene where He Jinbao and Li Lanpei met. I thought that He Jinbao should always have some explanation, but He Jinbao didn't say a word, and Chen Shuang's tone inevitably brought some resentment.

He Jinbao could hear that Chen Shuangchuan was unhappy, but he didn't expect it to be so far, and thought that Chen Shuangchuan was resenting him for refusing to give gifts to others last time in her name, so he couldn't help but mutter: "You woman, why are you so stingy, such a trivial matter, and remember it for so long?" ”

Seeing that Chen Shuangchuan was concentrating on writing with a pen and ignoring him, He Jinbao felt bored again, and suddenly remembered that during the meal, He Ruyu kept talking about going on the street today, and He Jinbao said, "Did you go shopping today?" ”

"Well, I bought some ready-to-wear clothes, and I also bought two for the master, and put them on the top, can the master see it?" Chen Shuang lowered his head and pointed to the cabinet without raising his head.

"Why did I suddenly remember to buy ready-to-wear clothes, I used to make them at home, so why don't I make clothes anymore? The previous ...... It's comfortable to wear. I don't know if He Jinbao remembered it, and the black face suddenly flushed slightly.

For making clothes, Chen Shuangchuan is not very easy, the first clothes he made was when he first got married, he took his dowry cloth and made a shirt for He Jinbao, every stitch and thread were finely sewn, but later, things gradually increased, Chen Shuangchuan slowly felt a little cold, so he never did it for him again. This was suddenly raised, and Chen Shuangchuan was also stunned, and it was hard to say that he didn't want to do it for him, so he only lied and said: "I also made a few things before, but I didn't have time to bring them at home, and I don't know if it's still there." It's just that the master is now a dignified marquis, and this place is not smaller than the countryside, and no matter how much you wear my rough craftsmanship, you are not afraid of people seeing jokes. ”

"The ones that are sold are not as warm as they are homemade." He Jinbao is somewhat similar to He Ruyu, always unconsciously purses his lower lip slightly when he is unhappy, looking very childish.

Chen Shuangchuan looked funny, and agreed indiscriminately, He Jinbao slowly leaned over, just wanted to take off Chen Shuangchuan's pen, but Chen Shuangchuan suddenly turned his head and said: "Luzhu has been with the master for a long time, if the master likes it, just put a wine, accept it." ”

For the things of the inner house. He Jinbao has always been impatient, he looks at Luzhu like this, a woman who will shed tears at every turn like water, he can't say that he hates it, and he doesn't like it much, and there are many things in the court, if he doesn't mention it specifically, it is estimated that He Jinbao is about to forget that there is such a person as Luzhu.

And Chen Shuangchuan has always disliked the green beads, put them far away, and never let the green beads have a chance to get close, this sudden mention really made He Jinbao a little surprised, carefully observed Chen Shuangzhuan's face, it seemed that he was really not angry.

Chen Shuangchuan said again: "It's good that I've been with the master for so many years, and I have no credit and hard work, so it's not good to chill people's hearts." ”

He Jinbao nodded dispensably and said, "It's up to you to call these questions." ”

With He Jinbao's words, Chen Shuangchuan picked a day, because it was a concubine, and he didn't make a noise, just simply set up a table. Let Luzhu toast the tea, even if it is a gift, Luzhu has also restored her surname and become Aunt Wang.

After King Wen escaped from the capital, Aunt Wang suddenly became much more honest, and she didn't come up with those tricks like being bullied when she was sick and encountered, and she was diligent in her work, probably because she had extinguished that thought. It's just that she didn't expect that Chen Shuang suddenly gave her dignity, and Aunt Wang seemed to be a little dizzy by this unexpected joy, and she was also a little grateful to Chen Shuang.

I always felt very tired, Chen Shuangchuan only sat for a while, gave Aunt Wang two golden hairpins, and went back to the room, Mama Fang helped her rub her shoulders, and said, "Mrs. is suffering." ”

"In fact, I should have known a long time ago that there would be blue beads and red beads without green beads, and I wouldn't feel bitter if I wanted to open it." Chen Shuangchuan closed her eyes slightly, as if she was asleep, Mama Fang was about to walk away quietly, but Chen Shuangchuan said softly, "Help me thank the queen mother." ”

Because of the new Aunt Wang, He Jinbao has naturally stayed at the new aunt's side these days, and Chen Shuangchuan has no heart to take care of it, she is busy counting her private room. Because he wanted to be his retreat, Chen Shuangchuan didn't want to have anything to do with the He family, but strictly calculated, even Chen Shuangchuan himself was a member of the He family, and it seemed that there was no private house that had nothing to do with the He family, and there was no way to do it.

There are not many private houses in Chen Shuangxia. There are still many rewards in the palace, but most of them can't be sold, but there are still some golden buns that can be used. Chen Shuangchuan also went to inquire and found that all her possessions were not enough to buy a small village in the middle of the city.

If you can't buy Zhuangzi, then rent a small shop and do some small business?

It's just that these things have never been handled, and Chen Shuang has no confidence in his heart.

These thoughts wandered in Chen Shuang's heart for several days, and soon it was the beginning of the month, according to the usual practice, the five grades or more in Beijing outside the order of the woman to enter the palace on the first day of the new month to ask the queen for peace, before because of the new dynasty and the new emperor, this invitation stopped several times, March is the first time that the queen Tong ordered the foreign woman to enter the palace.

But just after two o'clock, Mama Fang and Chunhong came to call, Chen Shuangchuan fell asleep lightly, woke up at once, rubbed his eyes, saw that the sky was still dark, couldn't help yawning, and said, "It's still so early." ”

Put on the court clothes, comb the hair bun, this preparation actually took more than a little time, Chen Shuangchuan looked in the mirror. If you don't exceed the limit, that's good.

Chunhong came in and asked, "But if you want to eat, the kitchen has already been cooked." Seeing Chen Shuang nodding, he brought it up after a while, white porridge, side dishes, and two eggs.

"I don't know how long it will take to go in, but my wife still doesn't want to eat soup, so as not to ......," Mama Fang said after her.

Chen Shuangchuan just wanted to take the porridge, but immediately stopped and took an egg. Mama Fang is not wrong, this court dress is no better than ordinary clothes, they are embroidered with gold and silver threads, looking magnificent, but the dress is heavy, like carrying a sandbag, and this skirt is also the most cumbersome, with the help of Mama Fang and Chunhong, it is easy to put on.

The white eggs are the most choking, and Chen Shuangchuan didn't dare to drink water, so he swallowed one hard, and he couldn't eat it anymore.

Mama Fang looked at the sky and signaled that Chen Shuang should go.

Chen Shuangchuan rubbed for a while, and then whispered: "Otherwise, when I go to relieve my hands, I'm afraid that in case ......"

I really haven't seen Chen Shuangchuan show such a nervous expression, even Mama Fang, who is usually serious, couldn't help but smile a little, and comforted: "Mrs. This is nervous, you have also seen the queen mother, the most peaceful, and I won't eat you." ”

After laughing for a while, it seemed to be better, Chen Shuangchuan still went to the toilet and rearranged it, and saw that there was no mistake, so he got into the car.

The carriage staggered to the Taichang Gate, checked the token, and changed to a mother-in-law to drive, this gate is considered the palace, and sat until the Dongchang Gate, and heard the voices of some eunuchs, Chen Shuangchuan was invited to get out of the car, leaving others to wait outside the door, and only brought one to Mama Fang. Stepping from the outside of the Tojo Gate to the inside of the Tojo Gate, this is the only step that can be regarded as officially entering the inner palace area.

Because he was specially told by Mama Fang, Chen Shuangchuan kept his head down and walked behind the little eunuch, only to feel that there were some big houses with red bricks and black tiles passing by in the corners of his eyes, knowing that this was the residence of the lady in the palace, Chen Shuangchuan didn't dare to look closely, but slowly counted the bluestone slabs on the ground.

After walking for about half an hour, he walked to a door, Chen Shuangchuan quietly looked up, but it was a small side hall, Mama Fang was left at the door of the hall to wait, but Chen Shuangchuan was led in by a little palace maid, and whispered: "Madam, please wait here." ”

This should be the place where the foreign women are waiting to be seen, and Chen Shuang is neither early nor too late, and there are already many people in the same costumes waiting there.

There are several people who have seen Chen Shuang when he was full moon wine, and when he saw Chen Shuang coming, he smiled and said hello, and several people sat together and chatted some gossip slowly, but they didn't feel bored.

At seven o'clock, a little palace maid came, and the ladies immediately stood up and entered the Huaguang Hall in turn according to their ranks.

Honestly knelt down with everyone and bowed, only then did I hear Queen Tong say that she would give a seat.

Although it is said to enter the palace to meet her, but there is no big event, just a few words of gossip, this is the first time that Queen Tong has summoned a woman into the palace, and most of them are restrained, so Queen Tong said, everyone nodded and echoed a few times.

Chen Shuangchuan didn't dare to talk much, just sat upright, and finally passed an hour, Queen Tong took a sip of tea, and the wife knew that this was a send-off, so she quickly got up and bowed, and slowly retreated and walked out.

Queen Tong suddenly shouted: "Mrs. He will stay for a while." ”

Chen Shuang was stunned for a moment, only to know that this was calling her, and she didn't know why, but she quickly stopped and waited in place with some confusion.

Queen Tong seemed to be tired, closed her eyes slightly, and waved her hand to let everyone who was waiting go down.

After waiting for a long time and not seeing Queen Tong speak, Chen Shuangchuan couldn't help but quietly look up, and was bumping into Queen Tong's extremely bright eyes, cold and a little bloody and fierce.

During the period of escape, this kind of look Chen Shuang fell saw a lot, whether it was a beast or a person who was almost like a beast, hungry, greedy, aggressive, and in the end, Chen Shuangchuan himself looked no different from them, like a beast with claws clenched at any time, once he found a flaw, he would not hesitate to pounce on it.

I have been eating and drinking for many months, and that tyrannical look has gradually faded.

At first glance, seeing Empress Tong showing such hostile eyes, Chen Shuangchuan subconsciously took a step back, like an annoyed kitten, making a defensive gesture with his teeth and claws.

"People with such eyes will never be bullied, and I really believe those rumors." Queen Tong smiled lightly, looking at Chen Shuang's appearance of hurriedly pleading guilty, as if she thought it was very interesting.

"Don't be restrained, just talk to me casually. It's good in this palace, but everywhere you go, there are a large number of people following, Niangniang can't do this, Niangniang doesn't follow the rules, and it's annoying. Queen Tong stretched out her hands and feet, and complained in a low voice like a child.

Although he felt that what Queen Tong said was reasonable, Chen Shuangchuan didn't dare to echo or interrupt, so he could only listen stiffly.

Empress Tong complained for a while, and then chatted with Chen Shuangchuan about the difference between Jiangzhou and the capital, so she didn't say anything about the side things, but just rewarded some things as usual.

Until she withdrew from the Middle Palace, Chen Shuangchuan didn't understand whether Queen Tong wanted to keep her alone, so she went out of the palace gate and got into the car, Chen Shuangchuan couldn't help but ask Mama Fang: "Mama look, Niangniang, is this for?" ”

"Mrs. is confused, the mother specially kept you, naturally it is a grace." Mama Fang said lightly.

Chen Shuangchuan thought of He Jinbao, Queen Tong had come when He Jue was full moon wine, and He Jinbao's performance was a little strange at that time, if Queen Tong was expressing support for Chen Shuangchuan, between He Jinbao and Li Lanpei...... You have to weigh it again.

Thinking about it left and thinking about it right, the more Chen Shuangchuan felt like falling into a sea of clouds, mountains and fog, the more he couldn't think clearly, he couldn't help but rub his brows, and felt that he knew too few things now, and he should always know more before he could make a judgment.

In the palace, Chen Shuangchuan has always felt nervous but didn't feel it, and when he got out of the palace gate, as soon as he relaxed, Chen Shuangchuan immediately felt uncomfortable, as soon as he went home, he hurriedly entered the thatched house, and when he came out, he poured a pot of boiling water, which made him feel better.

Chunhong also glanced at Chen Shuang, and said: "Mrs. This court dress is really luxurious and beautiful, so you have to wear it more." ”

"It's about to break my head and neck, poor mouth, hurry up and help me change my clothes." Chen Shuangchuan rubbed his shoulders and sighed, "It's not easy to enter the palace this time, it makes me hungry and suffocated, and it's finally ......."

When I looked up, it was already noon, but I didn't expect that I would just go once, but I would get it from midnight to now, and I would have to go to see it once a month in the future, and it was not easy for this official's wife to do it.

After eating and taking a nap, Xiaocao came to say that there was a tooth woman.

This tooth woman was found by Chen Shuang a few days ago, and originally wanted to ask if there was a Zhuangzi on the outskirts of the city to sell, but then I counted the money, but I found that I didn't save much, and I forgot about it for a while.

Thinking that it was okay now, it would be okay to ask first, so Chen Shuangchuan got up and called the Yapo in.

As soon as she said this, Ya Po asked, "Madame, do you want Zhuangzi in the east or in the south?" ”

After asking carefully, I found out that the southeast side of the capital is full of good fertile land, and most of the people who live there are high-ranking officials and nobles, so the land price is naturally ridiculously expensive. The north side is sparsely populated, rocky, and desolate, and the west side is a place where the poor gather, which is not as stable as the city, and the Zhuangzi in those two places are naturally cheap, but the Zhuangzi in these two places are also very few, and few are sold.

After asking carefully, Chen Shuangchuan silently calculated in his heart, but felt that he could buy a piece of land in a remote place, but in that case, even if he built a Zhuangzi and slowly planted plants and trees, he would not be able to see the yield for several years, and Chen Shuangchuan would not be able to come up with so much spare money.

"Do you want to go back to the countryside and buy it?" Sent away Ya Po, Chen Shuang groaned, it was cheap, but there was no one around her who could be trusted, and even if she bought it, no one could go back to take care of it.

Thinking about this, Chen Shuang was a little sullen for several days, He Jinbao saw her unhappy appearance, and thought she was tired, He Jinbao's temperament was rough, and he couldn't say those words of concern, just passing by a shop selling southern snacks, He Jinbao went in and weighed some southern cakes and came back.

He Jinbao said that the southern cake, Chen Shuangchuan thought it was a rare thing, but as soon as he took it out, it was some amaranth cake, Chen Shuangchuan couldn't help laughing, and said, "I really haven't eaten it for a long time." ”

"Eh, you've eaten this, why haven't I ever seen it?" He Jinbao was surprised.

"It's all eaten by the poor, and the fourth young master naturally hasn't seen it." Chen Shuangchuan smiled, and it was not easy to tell He Jinbao that the amaranth in it is purslane, and when it is in the countryside, it can be seen almost everywhere.

Although the long place is not very glorious, but the cooked purslane is slippery and slightly sour, Chen Shuang is fond of eating, this capital sells no more than the countryside, with good ingredients, it is indeed better than the taste that Chen Shuang has eaten before.

He Jinbao is still talking about why the people in the capital are so strange, the poor and cheap things in the countryside are actually worth a lot of money when they come here, and they are still in short supply, and this southern cake has been selling quite well recently.

"Probably there are a lot of southerners in the capital." Starting from Emperor Sima Zixia to the officials under him, almost more than half of them are old members from Jiangzhou, and naturally there are people who like southern snacks.

Chen Shuangchuan said that he was moved, if he opened a shop for southern snacks in the capital, it should be good.

I made up my mind here, and in the next few days, as soon as I was free, Chen Shuangchuan went to the streets to take a look around. Also gave her a suitable shop, here in Changmen Straight Street, a two-story house, with a small yard that can live in the back, although the store is not big, the back is still spacious, and some sundries can be stacked around the edge of the well.

Chen Shuangchuan asked people to inquire, the original owner of this shop died in the war, and the children and grandchildren were not familiar with these things, and they didn't have this heart, so they felt that they couldn't support it, so they could only dispose of it cheaply.

Seeing that the price is still cheap, Chen Shuang was afraid that there was a cat in it, and he specially asked the tooth woman to ask, because the store is really small, and it is not a very good location, if you rent, only two copper baht a month, if you buy it, it is not very cost-effective, and the owner of the house is five hundred copper baht as soon as he opens his mouth.

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