Zilazila.

The kitchen in the small courtyard kept making the sound of stir-frying hot oil.

The flames were tumbling in the iron pot, and the iron spoon was constantly pulsing in Zhu Yunwen's hands.

The matter of the gentleman's cooking has long been forgotten because he was hungry when he had no food in China.

Qiu Niang was wrapped in a thick cotton coat and stood at the kitchen door, looking at the man who was cooking food for herself with a proud smile on her face.

Zhu Yunwen's movements in his hands were very fast, and the next plate of bacon and fried garlic sprouts was ready.

put all the prepared dishes in a tray, but Zhu Yunwen kept moving.

While washing, he was busy looking back at Qiu Niang who was standing at the door.

Zhu Yunwen frowned and said softly: "It's good to make another soup, there is a lot of smoke in the kitchen, you go to the house and stay." ”

Qiu Niang shook her head silently, and her hands had become a habit to put on her stomach: "I just want to stay by Erlang's side." ”

"Silly girl." Zhu Yunwen smiled bitterly: "Wait until I'm done eating, I'll go out, you stay at home with peace of mind, don't go anywhere." ”

Qiu Niang bowed her head and said in a low voice: "Is Erlang going to the birthday banquet of Uncle Sanwang?" ”

Zhu Yunwen had already brushed the pot at this time and began to pour oil into the pot.

The oil is hot.

The big carp in Fenshui is put into the pot whole.

There was another sizzling sound.

Zhu Yunwen quietly paid attention to the doneness of the fish in the pot, turned his head to look at Qiu Niang, and shook his head: "I can't go, I just look at the situation outside." ”

After speaking, Zhu Yunwen began to turn over the fish in the pot.

Turning over, the side of the fish has been fried golden brown. Zhu Yunwen turned to the back of the stove, carefully sorted out the firewood at the bottom of the pot, and then stood in front of the pot again.

Qiu Niang hesitated and asked softly, "Will it be dangerous?" ”

"What danger can it be?" Zhu Yunwen laughed and comforted: "There are large armies everywhere in the city and outside the city, and tonight the palace is full of dignitaries, and the government will definitely arrange messengers to patrol the city, and there will be nothing wrong." ”

Qiu Niang looked at Zhu Yunwen, who was busy standing in front of the stove, with a worried look in her eyes.

Her face was full of hesitation, and she hesitated for a long time.

Qiu Niang finally spoke: "The tunnel in the cellar ......"

Zila......

Zhu Yunwen, who had fried the fish on both sides, had just poured a basin of water into the pot, and a cloud of white smoke rose in a sizzling sound.

He turned his head a little unexpectedly, looked at Qiu Niang with a nervous face, and his brows couldn't help but wrinkle.

Zhu Yunwen sighed lightly, poured the tofu and a few slices of green vegetables on the side into the pot, covered the pot, and turned around and walked in front of Qiu Niang.

"That's what we save our lives, with this, there won't be anything big in Taiyuan City."

Zhu Yunwen thought about it a lot, but in the end he didn't say everything.

Qiu Niang didn't know very much, the tunnel was very dark and long, so that she didn't have the courage to see what the end of the tunnel would be.

She whispered, "You fell asleep for a long time last night. ”

Zhu Yunwen's eyes flickered, and he held Qiu Niang's hands: "Don't worry, after tonight, maybe we can still go home in time for the New Year." ”

"Really?"

Qiu Niang was looking forward to it, but she was still nervous.

Zhu Yunwen nodded heavily: "It will be." ”

With that, he turned his head to look at the steaming stove.

"The fish soup is almost ready, let's go back to the house and clean up the table first."

Qiu Niang nodded, and walked towards the house with mixed emotions.

Zhu Yunwen rushed to the stove and lifted the lid of the pot.

A burst of steam came to the face, accompanied by the fresh smell of fish soup and tofu, and it couldn't stop drilling into the nose.

Sprinkle a handful of chopped green onions, iron spoons and chopsticks, put the fish in a bowl, and put the fish soup and tofu spoonful by spoonful.

Zhu Yunwen finished everything, and he already had a tray full of food in his hand.

house.

Qiu Niang let out an exclamation.

This is not the first time Erlang has cooked, but every time it can move Qiu Niang for a long time.

At this time, the sun is getting dark outside.

Faintly, there was already the sound of drums in the distance.

Thinking that she might be able to leave Taiyuan City soon and return home, Qiu Niang had a faint joy on her face.

This joy and expectation also infected Zhu Yunwen.

So much so that he drank a small half a catty of northern soju tonight.

"I'll clean up the dishes and chopsticks, Erlang still has to go out, remember to go early and return early. The road is difficult to walk in the middle of the night, the road is wet and slippery, so be careful with your step. ”

Qiu Niang was very gentle but stubborn and stopped Zhu Yunwen, who still wanted to clean up the dishes and chopsticks, and pushed him to the back room.

The woman rummaged through the house for a while and took out a large piece of paper.

"This is when the snow fell a few days ago, Mr. Liu asked someone to send it, so let's wear it tonight."

Qiu Niang carefully and gently put on a big coat for Zhu Yunwen and tied her clothes.

Then, she took out a sachet from under the box and hung it on Zhu Yunwen's waist.

"This is what I asked for a few days ago at the Bao'en Temple on the side of the Gongji Gate, Erlang must not lose it."

Zhu Yunwen smiled, silently staring at the woman who did all this for herself, and reached out to stroke the other party's full hair.

"Don't worry, rest early, if I come back late, you don't have to wait for me."

Qiu Niang nodded, but she couldn't wait for a man, but it wasn't for him to be the master.

Zhu Yunwen walked outside the door, looked back at Qiu Niang, and smiled on his face: "Let's go." ”

"Go ahead."

The woman stood under the door, her face full of tenderness and expectation.

……

Knock knock.

Bang bang bang.

As night falls, the city's red lanterns are lit.

At the beginning of the lanterns, it was already a noisy day of singing and dancing.

The street in front of the Jin Wang's Mansion was overcrowded, and if it weren't for the official officials and palace guards who had set aside an aisle on the street that could be passed, I am afraid that this place would have been impassable and difficult to move.

Those in the city who were in front of the Sansi Yamen and the rich Jin merchants could only be regarded as small families, and they entered the Jin Wang's Mansion early with congratulatory gifts.

These people could not enter the palace yet, but could only have a place in the seats arranged in front of them, and the deputy of the palace guarded the front to greet the people.

When night falls and the stars shine brightly.

It was when the big men in Taiyuan City arrived at the scene.

The higher the status, the later it comes.

Shi Wangfu, the head of the Jin Palace, was full of red faces, stood in front of the palace with his hands together, and greeted the people who came to congratulate the King of Jin into the palace.

"The lower officials greet the mansion and have seen the county honor."

Wang Mansion Changshi looked at Song Shenggui, the prefect of Taiyuan Mansion, who also had a smile on his face, and came together with Yue Xinghui, the county magistrate of Yangqu County.

Song Shenggui stepped forward quickly and came to the palace Changshi: "Changshi is serious, my Taiyuan Mansion is also within the Jin Dynasty, and many places in Taiyuan Mansion have to rely on Changshi's kind words in front of the prince." ”

The prince of the palace had a smile on his face, and glanced at Yue Xinghui, the county magistrate of Yangqu County, whose face was a little wrong: "The prince is already in the main hall, the two of you should go over quickly, I still have to wait here for the Shangguan of the Third Division Yamen to come over." ”

Song Shenggui nodded: "Changshi is working hard today, and Taiyuan Mansion will be the east before the New Year, and I invited Changshi and the palace to celebrate the New Year together." ”

Although he knew that something big would happen tonight, the head of the Jin Palace, Shi was still full of smiles, nodded and agreed to Song Shenggui's invitation.

When Song Shenggui and the two entered the palace, they entered the palace.

Not long after, Li Wenxiang, the head of the Jin merchants in Shanxi Province and the helmsman of the Li Mansion Compound, had already taken Li Bengan out of the carriage and walked to the gate of the palace.

"Ask Chang Shi'an, the old man came with his son today, and he prepared a small gift, especially to congratulate the prince on his birthday."

As he spoke, Li Wenxiang had already turned around and signaled to the servants at home, and sent a gift list to the clerk in charge of recording in front of the palace.

If it is placed in the past, or elsewhere, these people who are responsible for keeping a record of the gift list must have announced the congratulatory gifts on the gift list aloud.

It's just that today is the birthday of King Jin, and there are some rules that still have to be observed.

The clerk in charge of recording glanced at the gift list sent by the Li family, just a glance, and a touch of surprise appeared on his face, and he couldn't help but look up at Changshi.

The head of the Jin Palace, Shi just glanced at the clerk lightly, and then looked at Li Wenxiang with a smile on his face: "Mr. Li's family has worked hard for so many years, and has contributed a lot to the taxation of Taiyuan Mansion, so it should be the prince who rewards Mr. Li." Come in, please come in. ”

Changshi bowed his head sideways, led Li Wenxiang into the side door of the palace, and then turned around and returned to the door.

And the clerk in charge of recording was already with some uneasiness on his face, and his eyes never left Changshi.

Shi Xin, the head of the Jin Palace, was puzzled, and when he came to him, he said in a low voice: "What's the matter?" ”

The text was embarrassed, and after thinking about it, he pushed the gift list sent by Li Fu in front of Changshi.

Wang Changshi looked down, and his face also showed surprise.

I saw that on the gift list brought by Li Wenxiang, it was not the dazzling congratulatory gifts, but only a few paragraphs.

It is not worth much Fulu Shou rice cake, a Shoushan stone sculpture ornament, 18 pieces of Shu brocade, and 18 pieces of Suzhou embroidery.

If this kind of gift list is someone else, it may be regarded as a large sum.

can be put on the head of the Li family, that is a drop in the bucket.

Or it can be said that on the birthday of King Jin this year, the Li family did not pay attention to it at all, and it was a matter of coping with things.

"His heart is clear!"

The palace chief Shi whispered twice, and looked at the document with a restrained expression: "Put away the gift list, don't be passed on!" ”

The clerk didn't dare to squeak, nodded again and again, and carefully stuffed the Li family's gift list into his arms.

The prince returned to the door at this time.

It is also this that the sedan chair of the chief official of the Yamen of the Third Division of Shanxi Road has appeared in front of the Jin Wangfu at the same time.

Changsun Gong, Zhou Yunkun, Liu Liang, and Guo Yuchuang appeared in front of the palace at the same time as if they had agreed.

The four of them climbed the steps together and arrived in front of Changshi.

"Today is a day of great joy, the birthday of the prince of Jin, and the city of Taiyuan is full of congratulations. I'll wait for tonight, and I'll come and ask for a few drinks. ”

As a member of the Shanxi Dao Domain, Changsun Gong was the first to speak and said some polite words.

The head of the palace, Shi bowed and bent over: "The domain is polite, right now, the prince is waiting for a few people to come." The lower officials will lead everyone into the mansion, and welcome the grandson into the city together later. ”

Changsun Gong nodded.

In previous years, King Jin's birthday, after a few of them arrived, this banquet could also begin.

But this year is different.

Zhu Yunxi was the grandson of the emperor of the Ming Dynasty, and after leaving Beijing, he was the authority of the emperor in person. Tonight, only when Zhu Yunxi enters Taiyuan City, including the King of Jin, has to walk out of the palace, open the main gate of the palace, and welcome Zhu Yunxi into the palace, and then the banquet can be opened.

Several people entered the palace.

The palace has long been bustling with drums.

Even a few days ago, outside Taiyuan City, in order to welcome Zhu Yunxi's northward journey, the Taiyuan gongs and drums were prepared, and several classes were prepared in the Jin Wangfu today.

Not to mention that it is a must-have troupe for all palace banquets in the Imperial City.

The Jin Wangfu did not have an opera troupe, but among the Jin merchants in Taiyuan City, which one did not raise a troupe.

On the square in front of the main hall of the palace, several theater troupes were screened on the same stage.

The Eight Immortal Tables were lined up from the palace gate to the steps in front of the main hall.

The main hall of the royal palace.

Today, Zhu Li, the king of Jin, who was dressed in red clothes, was putting one hand on the jade belt around his waist, and the other hand was constantly greeting the people who came to congratulate him.

When the eldest grandson Gong and several people walked into the hall under the greeting of the palace governor, everyone cast their eyes with attention.

Zhu Li stretched out his hands and laughed: "It's time to wait for a few of you!" Come quickly, this king will keep you drunk tonight. ”

Changsun Gong and several people hurriedly stepped forward.

Liu Liang's eyes swept over the environment in the hall, and said on the side: "The huge amount of the prince, who doesn't know about Shanxi?" Even if I and a few others combined, they can't compare to half a point of the prince. ”

Zhou Yunkun laughed out loud on the side, pointed at Liu Liang and teased: "I still remember that last year, you were the first to lose in front of the prince in the military gate. ”

Liu Liang's face turned red: "I was unprepared. ”

Eldest Sun Gong smiled but said nothing.

Zhu Li grabbed Liu Liang: "Let's compare today, let's talk about our platform first." ”

Liu Liang immediately echoed: "Xia Guan is determined to be the precursor of the prince, and he will take down Zhou Zhentai!" ”

Zhou Yunkun's face was stunned: "Didn't you say today that you would bring down the prince, why are you Liu Liang now defecting?" ”

"Who told you to go through old accounts?"

Liu Liang moved his mouth and glanced at Zhou Yunkun.

The atmosphere was extremely good at this moment.

Changsun Gong turned his head to look outside the hall: "Come to think of it, His Royal Highness Taisun should be coming over soon." ”

Zhu Li immediately hahad: "Look at my memory, I almost forgot to get down to business, let's go outside and wait together." ”

With that, he should take the first step.

In the palace, Taiyuan City has officials from the Si Yamen, Jin merchants and gentry, and the leaders have followed.

Outside the city of Taiyuan, under the gate of Zhenyuan.

Zhu Yunxi was dressed in a bright yellow costume and walked slowly, with soldiers and horses guarding him on the left and right.

The officers and soldiers of the battalion guarding outside the city gate, as well as the officers and soldiers of the Taiyuan garrison inside the city gate, had already cleared the road.

"The last general welcomes His Royal Highness the Imperial Prince into the city!"

The thousands of household officials of the guard station at the far gate of Taiyuan Town, led a group of subordinates, stood under the far gate of the town, shouting loudly.

Zhu Yunxi's face did not change, he was silent, and he walked past these people with a horse.

Walk through the city gates.

Suddenly there was a bright light in front of me, and there were big red lanterns everywhere in front of me.

On the street in front, there were government officials and palace guards who saw Zhu Yunxi's team entering the city from a distance, so they immediately turned around and rushed over in the direction of the Jin Palace.

Zhu Yunxi looked at Taiyuan City at this moment with a smile.

"Your Highness, the officers and soldiers in the big battalion have begun to enter the tunnel one after another at this moment, and the first ones will wait in the small courtyard of the Burning Waste.

At the sound of an order, the army can rush into the city and go to arrest the thieves according to the list and location given by the wasters. ”

Cao Zhen, Marquis of Jingchuan, was wearing heavy armor and a war knife at his waist, and his eyes swept gloomily towards the alley in the surrounding corners.

Zhu Yunxi nodded.

"Then let's take the birthday of Uncle Sanwang to stage a good show for Taiyuan City."

………………

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