Li Huang

Naturally, Xu Zhengyuan would not let the master do it, and even strode forward to the two.

At this moment, a chubby middle-aged man stopped in while wiping his sweat, holding his fists and saluting each side, and said with a smile: "A few, a few, I have something to say. Liu Gongzi and Li Gongzi belong to our family. Frequent visitors, today’s meal will be spared.” Then he turned to us and coaxed and said, “My surname is Huang, the shopkeeper of Juxian Pavilion. Some of you are afraid that it’s the first time to come, so I must find a good one for you. Location! The third floor has the best view, quiet and comfortable, much better than here. If you want to give our people a face, let me do it."

Shen Xiyao didn't intend to make trouble, but was annoyed by seeing me being humiliated. I nodded to the shopkeeper Huang: "Then please lead the way."

So the four of them went up to the third floor, and sure enough, there was an empty room with excellent scenery. The shopkeeper Huang was both in the mood and in the act, and again and again instructed the little Er to serve good wine and food, and wanted to chat with Shen Xiyao. Helpless, Shen Xiyao was in anger and ignored it. However, Xu Zhengyuan occasionally answered a few words when he saw that he couldn't get through.

The wine and dishes came up quickly, with all-in-one color, aroma, and fame. Shopkeeper Huang poured a glass of respect to Shen Xiyao, "This guest officer, I really can't stand it. It's not that the shop doesn't understand the rules, but that the two of us can't afford it, so please ask Haihan."

Seeing his humble apology, Shen Xiyao didn't want to be embarrassed and took a drink.

When the shopkeeper Huang saw him drinking, he relaxed a little and said, "The guest officer was wronged today. I have asked for this meal. What else do you think?"

Shen Xi looked at the bustling street scene outside the window. Although his face was still ugly, he was a little better. He said solemnly: "Who are those two people?"

Shopkeeper Huang was taken aback, as if looking at Shen Xiyao puzzledly: "The guest officer is not from the capital? But your accent???"

Xu Zhengyuan said, "My host is not very busy until recently."

"Oh, is the guest official doing business or is it?" The treasurer Huang glanced at Shen Xiyao carefully, before he answered, "The two, the son of the gray robe is the youngest son of Master Xu, Shaoqing of Guanglu Temple. The red robe. The son is the eldest son of Master Liu, the servant of Zhongshu."

"Master Liu? Isn't it?" Huiju was about to speak of Concubine Liu, but my eyes stopped.

"Exactly!" The shopkeeper Huang seemed to know what Huiju wanted to say, waved his hand to let Xiao Er go down, and sighed: "This Young Master Liu is a master in Beijing, how dare we provoke a small business."

Shen Xiyao's expression of dissatisfaction on the face was even more serious, and he solemnly said: "Even if it is the family of Zhongshu Shilang, we should abide by the law and set an example for the people." After a while, he said, "Besides, how can a servant be so arrogant?"

Shopkeeper Huang hissed hurriedly: "This guest officer, dare not talk nonsense! The attendant is a second-rank official."

"This is the capital city. Is there still a small number of first grades?" Shen Xiyao was very unhappy, as if he was angry with someone.

Shopkeeper Huang shook his head: "It seems that the guest officials really don't know. Although there are many positive second grades, Master Liu's daughter is a lady in the palace, and she is very favored. There are too many officials attached to Master Liu, Wan Chunlou knows. I heard that it was Mr. Liu’s relative who opened it. Without a high official as a backer, could Wanchun Tower be opened so big?"

Shen Xiyao only hummed, disdainfully.

I smiled lowly and stood up to make the rounds: "We don’t go out often, and we don’t understand this. I just think that if this is the case, then the Liu family should be a role model, otherwise it’s not like losing the emperor’s face? It’s unpleasant, and we don’t want to get into trouble. I heard that pigeon eggs here are a must, and we want to taste it."

The boss Nono went down. Just when he left the house, there was a "pop" around me. When I turned back, Shen Xiyao's face was pale, with a faint blue vein bursting out of his forehead.

"What a great Master Liu?" A pair of ivory chopsticks were smashed into two pieces with his hands hard.

A meal was dull and tasteless, and Shen Xiyao cared very much about the misfortune of his family. After all, pretending to be a blessing in the name of the emperor not only lost his sage, but also caused many malpractices. He was jealous of the Ling family who worked so hard and low-key as mine. What's more, the Liu family was so brazen and domineering in Beijing, and even ran into him today. How could he swallow this breath?

Because of no interest, he returned to the palace after dinner. I just feel as if I have been blessed by God. Everything is done without any effort, but I can’t express the slightest joy on my face. I only lower my eyebrows and follow Shen Xiyao back to the Hall of Yangxin. After waiting for him to rest, I will go to the side hall to see. Xuaner.

Xuan'er's illness is almost cured, Zhilan has been with him for three days, almost unable to undress. I saw her eye sockets were dark, and her spirit was a little haggard. I knew that she must be very tired these few days, and I was not so grateful for her to let her rest. I sat on Xuan'er's small bed and patted lightly.

Xuan'er slept soundly, her white and tender face flushed in sleep, very cute. I kissed him lightly, and saw him smash his mouth, as if he was surprised by his dream, and fell asleep again.

My heart is soft as cotton wool, and I feel that as long as I can accompany him every day and watch him grow up healthily and peacefully, whatever the name of the queen, the honorable pets, the wealth and power, can't compare to Xuan'er's smiling face.

However, if you don't get rid of Concubine Liu, Concubine Hui, and the enemies who will emerge in an endless stream from now on, how can you guarantee Xuan'er's peace and harmony?

Rubbing her eyes, calling Huiju to come in, and instructed her to go out of the palace in three days to find her eldest brother, and let her follow up on what I entrusted to Xiuhe.

When Liuhuo arrives in July, things are ready to go.

One day, my eldest brother was ordered to enter the palace to discuss matters. A few days ago, I saw a painting by Shen Xiyao. I said that my eldest brother liked it, but I also felt that I had not seen my family for a long time. So, Shen Xiyao specially allowed him to greet me today. At that time, I was taking Xuan'er through Wanfang Turui's imperial garden with water and orchid fragrance, watching the last blooming flowers in summer.

"The minister has obtained evidence of Liu Shilang selling officials and accepting bribes, and Wan Chunlou's forced purchase of the people's daughters also found evidence. The account book stolen by Xiuhe is very important, and it can almost make Master Liu lose office." The eldest brother teased Xuan'er. One side whispered. From an outsider's perspective, they thought that my brother and sister were gossiping.

I nodded: "Xiuhe must make arrangements. I'm afraid she will be implicated."

"Don't worry, I've arranged for a cron to pick her up in the name of Baoshen, and wait until the matter is done to see her wishes." The older brother replied.

"Can the emperor do a test?" I thought of Shen Xiyao's unhappy expression that day, but he didn't move afterwards, as if nothing happened.

"It just so happens that the emperor sent someone to do a secret investigation. At that time, I will write a copy. It is estimated that getting rid of Master Liu will be a good deal." The elder brother said lightly.

I shook my head: "It's not just Master Liu I want to get rid of, but the Liu family!"

The eldest brother nodded slightly: "I know, I just have to take it slowly, not in a hurry."

I know what the big brother's embarrassment is, I can't help but sigh: "I know it's difficult. After all, Concubine Liu is the princess's birth mother, and she has been a holy favorite for a long time, and she can't easily shake her because of her meritorious service."

The eldest brother hesitated for a while, and whispered: "The things you asked me to pay attention to that day have also been checked. It's just that the foreigner can't be found, and I don't know if it was killed."

I smiled softly, as if I was talking about the weather: "I can't find the best one, so we can arrange one."

Brother looked at me in surprise: "You mean?"

I nodded, "No matter what happened back then is true or false, now I want it to become Master Liu's instructions, and I want to come to my brother to know what to do."

The eldest brother pondered for a moment, cast a quick glance at me, and shook his head insignificantly, his eyes full of regret. But for a moment, he had calmed down and said, "I see."

I smiled and said, "On the emperor's side, I will find a way to make him dissatisfied with the Liu family. Therefore, everything outside depends on my brother." Then he gestured to Huiju, and Huiju held up a brocade box and said to the elder brother with a smile: "This is a painting by Yan Liben, who was awarded to Niang Niang by the previous emperor. Niang Niang said that the adults like it, and today the slave and maidservant brought it.

My brother saluted me: "Xie Niangniang rewards, the minister will retire first."

After half a month, Shen Xiyao had dinner at Kunning Palace. Before dinner, he held Xuan'er to make him happy, and Xuan'er kept giggling somehow. Seeing him Long Yan Joye, I also had a few percent certainty in my heart.

"The emperor," Lianbu moved lightly, with a golden brocade trim on the bottom of the elegant Xuesi Yuehua skirt, which was radiant when walking. I gently hugged Xuan'er and gave it to the nursing mother, then smiled and said, "The emperor, it's time to eat."

Shen Xiyao followed Xuan'er into the apse, reluctantly in his eyes, and sat down at the table with joy and said, "Xuan'er has grown stronger after coming in. Fortunately, there were no hidden dangers left last time."

I didn't answer the conversation, and took an agate jade cover plate from Huiju. Shen Xiyao was watching the table full of dishes, all of which were simple home-cooked dishes, which were different from those used in Su Ri. Seeing this one I was holding, I couldn't help asking: "What is this?"

I opened it with a mysterious smile, and a dozen or so thumb-sized round objects inside showed a soft light, all of them were light golden colors, lined on the red agate, very alluring.

Shen Xiyao said in surprise: "Isn't this?"

I nodded: "The emperor recognizes it? It's the pigeon egg." Then I put a piece on his plate: "The emperor has a taste, is it that taste?"

Shen Xiyao tasted one, nodded repeatedly, and then suspiciously said: "It tastes right, but the pigeon eggs must be delicious just after they are out of the oven. You ask them to buy it from Juxian Pavilion, it won't taste so tender."

Hui Ju and I looked at each other and smiled: "The emperor just likes it. If you want to eat it later, tell the concubine."

Shen Xiyao put aside his chopsticks: "Although I like this thing, if I often ask people to bring it from outside, it will inevitably stir the crowd." I understand his implicit meaning. Shen Xiyao seldom expresses what he prefers, just because he is afraid of doing things.

I picked up a cup of sweet-scented osmanthus soup in front of me and said, "Don't worry about this, the emperor."

Huiju explained to the side: "This is made by the mother herself, not bought."

Shen Xiyao looked at me in a daze, I just drank the soup quietly, looking back at his gentle gaze. He didn't seem to believe it, he took another one and tasted it carefully, with a puzzled look on his face: "This pigeon egg is made by the secret method of the Juxian Pavilion. I asked the royal chef to try it, but I couldn't do the same. taste."

I said lightly: "It is indeed the secret recipe, but it happened that the third brother knew the owner of the Juxian Pavilion and bought the secret recipe." After a pause, I said, "As for the imperial kitchen, I think there is no century-old soup of the Juxian Pavilion. "

Shen Xiyao nodded slightly. I knew he was not interested in why the Royal Kitchen couldn’t make it, so I stopped talking, and added other dishes to his plate: “Don’t just eat that. If you want to eat it later, tell the concubine when Both."

Shen Xiyao smiled and put another one in his mouth: "This thing, it's best to make sweet-scented osmanthus honey."

I gestured to Huiju, she smiled and filled Shen Xiyao with the fragrant wine, and I also held a glass to respect him: "My concubine wishes the emperor to be so happy every day."

Shen Xiyao was stunned, and drank it all in one instant.

"How do you think of doing this?" he curiously asked while eating, "You are a queen, you shouldn't do it yourself."

I lowered my eyes and expressed a little regret: "The Emperor's concubine's affairs in the Juxian Pavilion that day caused discomfort with the emperor and those people. It was a good day to be distracted by others, and I really regret it. But the emperor was so busy all day. It's hard to have it at night, and that's what made the third brother come to the secret recipe."