Chapter 11 Mantou Enters the Palace
In the Taiji Hall of the Imperial Palace, when I was in court the next day, Cheng Yaojin grabbed Li Ji and grabbed his sleeve and tangled, "Why did your son kidnap my Dalang from you? My children were all taken by your son. You must give me an explanation today, otherwise we will ask Your Majesty to judge."
Before the emperor came, Cheng Yaojin and Li Ji became lively. Many people expressed their desire to watch. Li Ji was a little confused and said in surprise: "What? Chu Mo also went out with Zhen'er?"
"I'm still pretending to be garlic here? The man who left a book said that it was your uncle, and you pretend not to know. Old bull's nose, that's my son, you should say hello to me, he is not your soldier for the time being." Cheng Yaojin was just a mess. The two of them had a good relationship on weekdays, and they wouldn't have to do anything small. Li Ji knew in his heart that this old guy must have wanted to cheat a good drink from him.
"Okay, okay, Lao Cheng, this is wrong with me. I'll just ask you to drink and apologize after I go to court." Li Ji grabbed Cheng Yaojin, and at the same time added a Taoist force to signal him not to make trouble. Cheng Yaojin was also a clever person and immediately understood.
But by chance, at this time, Emperor Li Er came to court and ran into it.
"Oh, Maogong, Zhijie, are you? The old brothers are pulling and pulling, what's the matter?"
Without waiting for the two of them to answer, Yuchi Gong, who had been smiling aside for a long time, spoke: "Maogong sent his son and Cheng Chumo to work together. Old Cheng is not happy anymore. He is looking for trouble here. Hahaha, everyone can tell that it is Old Cheng..."
"You old man, do you want to talk too much? Your Majesty, we..."
Cheng Yaojin scolded Yuchi Gong and wanted to explain. Li Er waved his hand and said, "What's the matter? Old Cheng, you are the same. Why can't Maogong be used as an uncle? I'm afraid you're looking for trouble and greedy for wine.
By the way, Maogong, what did you ask the two young boys to do? What can they do if they have not completed their military experience?”
Li Ji thought in his mind that since he had said this and Lao Cheng's children were also involved, everyone would pay attention now, so it would be better to make things clear.
"That's right. Yesterday, the dog and Chumo got a food called steamed bun on the street. The two children were determined and thought that this thing could be used as dry food for military logistics, so they brought it back for me to see it. Not to mention, this is really a good thing. If you can make military rations, it will definitely be more than ten times more than the bread.
Unfortunately, this steamed bun was invented by a rural person. It was not in Chang'an and I was in a hurry to follow the power, so I sent two children to find the man to buy this recipe."
Cheng Yaojin heard it clearly from behind and thoughts very quickly. He thought that this old bull had a good nose and was very helpful. He did not forget to share the credit with his son. This kind of thing was definitely not something that the kid could do.
"Hehe, Your Majesty's wise eyes, Old Cheng, I just want to find this guy to have a drink?" Cheng Yaojin said with a smile.
Li Er laughed and cursed, turned to Li Ji and asked, "What kind of good thing is it that can exceed ten times more than a bread? But if there are finished products, please take them to see them.
The two children Zhen'er and Chumo are really promising. They know how to share the worries of the country. It's good. I think they can join the army and serve as a lieutenant first."
The two of them bowed and thanked each other, and they were envious of them when they looked at them, saying that they were lucky and good things made them catch up.
Li Ji sent someone back to get the remaining steamed buns. When Li Er saw that he was also praised by the enemy, he said that no matter how much it cost this time, it was all considered to be a court official, and there was also a reward for the two children.
After the court came to the court, Li Er immediately came to Lizheng Hall to visit his queen. The emperor in a good mood talked about the court. "Guanyin maid, there are so many geniuses in the countryside. Today I got a delicious food from the people. I have already asked the imperial kitchen to heat it up. You can try it later?"
"Haha, since ancient times, many of hermits and masters have been among the people, this is true. Congratulations to Your Majesty.
I have been with Your Majesty for many years. My mother has been very honored and favored in the world. I have tasted all the delicious foods in the world. Now I have not had much time and I no longer care about this desire. Why should I pay attention to me again?"
One sentence made Li Er feel sad. The person in front of him was not only the queen, not only his first wife, but also his own love. How could he bear to leave before she could even grow old? She is only 36 years old!
Li Er personally took a plate of white-floured steamed buns brought by the eunuch, placed them on several tables, and took one in his hand to the queen's palm, "Don't worry, I will never let you go if I have everything."
After saying that, he turned around and left with moist eyes, but his tears were tightly held down. He came out to establish the Zheng Palace. Li Er shouted: "Come on, I will offer a reward for the world again, summon famous doctors, and check how Master Sun Simiao is doing. Regardless of success or failure, please ask Master Sun to come back immediately."
After Li Er left, the princess slowly walked out of the bedroom behind. Empress Changsun sighed: "Are you still blaming him? No matter what, he loves your father the most, but you also know that he can admit his mistakes to his ministers, but he will never admit his mistakes to his children. Why do you do this?"
"My daughter dare not complain. Now she just wants to take care of her mother forever, so that you can recover and live a long life."
"Haha, silly child, wouldn't he become an old monster if he really lived for a hundred years? But I have been making a wish, wishing that I can accompany you for a while in the world." The queen took her daughter's hand and said kindly.
"My mother!" the princess cried and hugged her mother and started crying.
"Okay, okay, let's not talk about it. This is the fresh food that your father accidentally got today. It is said that there are only a few of them in Chang'an, and I can't bear to eat them. I've been sent here. You can try it too. The mother's teeth are not good, so I can't eat them."
The princess wiped away her tears and ate one with the queen, but after eating two bites of her half steamed bun, she couldn't swallow it anymore. She felt sad in her heart. She had been frugal since she was a child, and the cakes she ate were made of meat. However, her youngest daughter is three years old and has only eaten coarse noodles and wild vegetable cakes since she was a child. She also ate it with relish. She couldn't even eat such simple steamed buns. Her mother is really not a good mother.
The queen looked at her daughter crying while eating, thinking that it was because of her illness, and sighed for her daughter's filial piety, but she didn't know that her daughter was also sad for her child.
Luoxia Town is located 200 miles east of Chang'an City. It is under the jurisdiction of Zheng County under Huazhou. Luoxia Town is located 30 miles south of Zheng County. Because it is separated from the county town, transportation is very inconvenient. It is also a remote area that is almost forgotten by the county.
But on this day, Lao Li in the town was bringing an official dressed up to Yunlai Inn. The reason why he recognized this person as an official was because his clothes were made of silk. The technology was underdeveloped during the Tang Dynasty and the handicraft industry was relatively backward. Most ordinary people wore coarse linen clothes, and wealthy families could afford silk. However, even wealthy people from large merchants had strict etiquette regulations on their clothes and could not exceed their identity level.
But this official is different. The official uniforms are handled and distributed by the court, and the officials belong to the court's storefront. They only look more decent if they have a set of silk clothes.
"Shopkeeper Du, are you busy? Come out to greet us quickly. The county magistrate of our Zheng County is here to visit Luoxia Town. He called him to see your steamed bun business. He was very happy." Lao Li was shouting loudly and entered the inn.
Du Shaoqing knew that this was what Huang Shengcai said before. His county magistrate brother-in-law didn't expect that it took three days to invite someone. It seemed that Huang Shengcai might not be favored.
"Why don't you know the county magistrate come and find me?"
The county magistrate named Wang came to the inn, like an inspection, and was leading the inn. He looked at Yunlai Inn inside and out, which made Du Shaoqing very puzzled. What big cloves of garlic are this guy filling? Can you learn to make steamed buns by just reading it?
But then the county magistrate's words made Du Shaoqing frown, "I heard that Luoxia Town has a good food called steamed bun, so of course I want to take a look.
Chapter completed!