The concubine's family lives in the west of the lotus leaf. Lang returned to the east of the lotus leaf.

Try to pick new lotus. Low mantle and green day.

Lu Yuanhua splashed tears. Lotus seeds are as clear as water.

The eyebrows and the moon are both delicate. The lotus heart is thoroughly sweet.

Tonight's Da Sima Mansion can be described as very lively.

At the beginning of the unitary time, Wang Mang came back from the palace. When I saw Du Wu, I couldn't help but feel happy. Today, when listening to Lin Lan's account of the disaster relief situation in the court, everyone not only sighed at the hardships of the survival of the people of Qingzhou, but also rejoiced that Lin Lan and them were able to escape from the pursuit of the Liukou. Among the five states of disaster relief, the other four states were relatively smooth, only Qingzhou caused a civil uprising, one of which is that Qingzhou is the farthest away from Chang'an, and the time when disaster relief materials arrived was the latest compared to other states. The second is that the people of Qingzhou are fierce, and it has always been the source of troops for the imperial court forbidden army and the northern and southern armies. Wang Mang agreed that Du Wu would go with Lin Lan for disaster relief this time, and he also wanted to take the opportunity to test Du Wu's level. After all, the sentence that scholars mislead the country is still said by Du Wu. Wang Mang already regarded Du Wu as his first strategist in his heart, and he naturally became the top priority in the school examination. Lin Lan's narration made Wang Mang realize that this Du Wu did have some ability to plan and act. It's just that Lin Lan seems to have hidden how they escaped from the pursuers and entered Yanzhou. It seems that this matter can only be inquired about by Yanzhou Taishou.

During the Han Dynasty, ordinary people could only eat two meals a day, and all of them were vegetarian. The minister can only eat three meals a day, and he is also particular about meat. The emperor could eat beef, and the high-ranking officials at the rank of doctor and above could eat mutton, because livestock such as cattle and sheep needed to have a large enough pasture to raise, and in those days, the arable land was so small that it was impossible to use so much open land to raise these livestock. Moreover, cattle are the main means of production in agrarian societies and cannot be slaughtered arbitrarily. The "Nine Chapters of Law" clearly stipulates that killing cattle without reason is a capital crime. Civil servants below the level of doctor can eat pork and dog meat, while ordinary people can only eat grilled fish. When Du Wu first arrived at Lao Li's house, the meat dish he ate the most was grilled fish or stewed fish soup.

Tonight, it was said that it was for Du Wu to catch the wind and wash the dust, but there were not many dishes on the table. Most of them are leeks, bacon, okra, lotus roots, etc., and they also drink cypress leaf wine, so it seems that Jiuyu Ganli is indeed out of stock. Everyone sat down, and Du Wu was now accustomed to the kneeling posture of the Han Dynasty, and his legs didn't hurt as before.

Wang Mang first raised his glass and delivered a speech: "Mr. Jing of the old man, this Qingzhou disaster relief, although there are small words, but the flaws are not hidden, and Mr. can arrange troops at a critical juncture, protect Lin Sinong to escape, and not make the face of the court damaged, this great achievement, enough to show Mr. talent, come, please drink this cup, in order to show the old man's admiration." ”

Everyone echoed and toasted Du Wu together, and the scene suddenly became lively.

More than a year of living in the Han Dynasty has made Du Wu more cautious, although in addition to the Wang family, there is only one Xinxiang Marquis Liu Tong who attended the banquet tonight, and it is obvious that Liu Tong has become Wang Mang's henchman. He cautiously echoed all the toasters, and it is not an exaggeration to say that it is left and right. Wang Mang looked at it and frowned slightly. got up to go to the toilet, and after a while, Wang Shu also went out.

"Hou'er, have you noticed that Mr. seems to be more cautious than before when he returned to Beijing for disaster relief, it stands to reason that he has lived in the house for more than half a year, so it is not a good sign if he is in this direction!"

Wang Shu knew his father's methods very well, and hurriedly returned: "Father, don't doubt it, Mr. Xu has just returned to Beijing, and it is caused by fatigue, and besides, the presence of the Marquis of Xinxiang, it is understandable that he can't let go." ”

Wang Mang thought for a while, nodded, and said, "What my son said is not unreasonable, I have an idea, you have to help your father tonight." ”

"Oh?" Wang Shu blinked, "Please show my father." ”

"I want to give the pipa to my husband as a concubine, what do I think?"

Wang Shu smiled: "My son has long had this intention, but the young and old are orderly, and this matter needs to be appropriate for the father to speak." I will do my best to match. ”

Wang Mang was stunned for a moment, then both of them stood up, Wang Shuchao snorted inside, and went back first, Wang Mang smiled and turned back.

When the wine was half-drunk, Wang Mang raised his hand slightly, and everyone quieted down. Clearing his throat, Wang Mang smiled and said: "Today's wind for Mr. should be more abundant, but now that there is a hunger in Wuzhou, the old man follows Mr.'s words and everything is simple, so the wine and food are meager, please forgive me." In order to apologize, the old man decided to give the maid pipa in the house to Mr. as a concubine, and Mr. should not refuse! ”

As soon as this remark came out, the audience was shocked. Everyone looked at Du Wu with a smile and said that he would have a treat. Du Wu was made a big face, hurriedly stood up, and waved his hand again and again: "Pipa is only sixteen years old, old man, no!" ”

Wang Shu stood up and helped Du Wu, who was a little drunk, crooked: "Master, don't be like this." Now that the Master is nearing his prime, he should be taken care of by his side. Pipa has been waiting for the master for more than half a year, diligent and considerate, and is the best choice for concubines. Besides, the year of the pipa has reached the end of the year, if there is no one to match, I am afraid that in two years I will have to leave the house to find a way to survive. The master and the concubine not only solved the problem of life, but also preserved the pipa, so why not do it? If the master falls in love with a lady in the future, the three media and six can be hired as the main wife, and the master is not asked not to resign. ”

Wang Mang glanced at Wang Yu appreciatively, this second son really showed a big face to himself, Lao Huai Dayue, drank two cups with Liu Tong beside him, and said, "Sir, don't shirk anymore." This matter has already been asked about the pipa, but the woman is looking forward to the husband's reply, if the husband refuses, I am afraid that the woman will find a short time. ”

Du Wu also woke up at this moment. If you don't want to, it's a lie, the longer you live in Dahan, the more you want to find someone to talk to, and Pipa is just the most suitable person. I don't know when I started, but I'm a little attached to this little girl. I just think that she is only sixteen years old, she is still a child, and she has a bit of a psychological disorder, of course, in Dahan, a sixteen-year-old woman is already an adult. After thinking about it, I felt that what Wang Mang said made sense, if he refused directly, according to Pipa's temperament, it was really possible to find a short-sightedness. Maybe it's even if you have been in Dahan for so long, God will reward you.

Thinking of this, Du Wu smiled: "Thank you, my lord, for your love." Since the eldest and the middle grandson are dedicated to me, how can I brush off your kindness. It's just that I've just returned, and I'm still allowed to repair for a while, and I'll choose a good day, and then decide on this matter? It's just that the latter application degree depends on the boss and you, and I would like to thank you for this wine. After speaking, everyone shouted hello, raised their glasses, and the whole hall opened a moment of laughter.