Chapter 292 Matsutake
Zeng arrived late at the Lucky Fair. Firstly, the Mansion of Marquis Wu was far away from the Mansion of Duke Zheng, and secondly, something happened on the way.
"Zheng Mingzhu suddenly rushed out. If my coachman hadn't turned the reins very quickly, something would have almost happened." Zeng Zhaofu was frightened just thinking about it.
If Zheng Mingzhu is killed and injured, the Xinwuhou Mansion will be in big trouble.
"Why does the Princess Mansion let her run around on the street in such a cold winter?" Wen Bingqing asked with a frown.
"She is not a baby. Even though her brain is broken, she is still a big girl after all. If she goes out making a fuss, no one in the family would dare to stop her," Jiang Changning said.
Princess Changshan waved to the three of them, motioning them to come closer. She lowered her voice and said, "I heard that she is not stupid, but has epilepsy."
"Is there such a disease?" Jiang Changning asked with a frown.
"This disease has a famous name: nymphomaniac disease." Zeng Zhaofu curled his lips, "The daughter of the eldest princess Yiya is in trouble."
"It's your own fault." Jiang Changning said coldly.
Zheng Mingzhu obsessed over Zhou Duxin, forcing Zhou Duxin to reveal the truth and avoid it. The three of them all knew some of the inside story, and they generally agreed with what Jiang Changning said.
"Stop talking about this, we should go and greet the Duke's wife." Prince Changshan's Princess smiled.
Although Jiang Changning is a princess and she is the princess of the county prince, and her rank is higher than Mrs. Zheng Guogong, they are the younger generation and have to give Mrs. Zheng Guogong face when they come to Zheng Guogong's mansion as guests.
Several people put on their cloaks and, guided by Wen Bingqing, went to see Mrs. Zheng Guogong.
It was impossible for Mrs. Zheng Guogong to touch Qiao in front of Jiang Changning and the others. After chatting politely for a few words, she smiled and said: "You young people, you can have fun, I won't restrain you here."
Wen Bingqing sent Mrs. Zheng Guogong out, turned around and came back and said with a smile: "Let's play cards. It came from the south. It's quite interesting."
"Let's play, let's play." Princess Changshan said with great interest.
The four people sat down at the card table. Wen Bingqing asked the maid to bring the cards, "This card is commonly known as the four-color card, and its elegant name is the gentleman card."
The cards have four colors, yellow, red, white, and green. I guess this is the origin of the name four-color cards.
"Each color is divided into: officers and soldiers, chariots, horses and artillery, seven groups of cards, four cards in each group, and five head cards of men, princes and uncles." Wen Bingqing explained the rules again.
It's just that she was new to it, so the rules weren't very clear, and Jiang Changning and the other three didn't understand them very well either.
Zeng waved his hand and said, "No need to say so much. Let's get familiar with each other while playing. Come, come, touch the cards."
The four-color cards are like character cards, and the handling is similar to that of a horse crane. Soon, Zeng Zhaofu and Princess Changshan, who love to play cards, understood the rules and started to play several numbers.
Jiang Changning knew how to count cards and also played a few tricks.
Among the four, Wen Bingqing lost the most, "It's true that the disciples of the church starve to death of the master."
"You didn't teach us, we figured it out on our own." Zeng Zhaofu put down the cards, "I'm acting up again, come on, come on, give me the silver dice."
Wen Bingqing gave the silver coin and said, "You are acting too fast. My cards are still loose. Look, I am short of a major general."
"I am the general who always wins at the poker table." Zeng Zhaofu said proudly.
After playing a few more games, it was noon. Wen Bingqing had lost only three silver coins in the small box, and said quickly: "Let's continue in the afternoon, let's eat first."
"You sent a message to invite us, but what delicious food are there for us to eat?" Princess Changshan asked with a smile.
"Want to eat matsutake?" Wen Bingqing asked with a smile.
"Who wouldn't want to eat the king of fungi?" Jiang Changning smiled, "Thank you for thinking of us."
Matsutake is born under the pine forest, and its buds are like deer antlers, hence the name: Matsutake. It is a nourishing treasure. It takes at least five or six years to grow from a spherical spore into a matsutake, making it extremely precious.
Even in modern times, matsutake cannot be cultivated artificially, only wild ones.
Wild matsutake mushrooms are very rare and not in large quantities. Wen Bingqing couldn't send them to every house, so he invited people over for a meal.
The chef in Zheng Guogong's mansion is very good at cooking. A cup of steamed eggs with pine mushrooms is tender and smooth.
The unique fragrance of matsutake is perfectly locked in the egg custard. Take a spoonful and put it in your mouth. The freshness is a taste experience you have never had before, making people addicted to it.
Several people finished eating the matsutake steamed eggs elegantly and quickly. Princess Changshan smiled and said: "It is indeed a treasure from the mountain. The taste is really great."
After having a good meal and having a great time at the Duke of Zheng's Mansion, he took his leave at three o'clock in the afternoon.
The next day, Lord Kangren went to Jiping County as a guest.
Jiang Changning repeatedly warned, "Don't go to the waterside."
"Don't go to high places."
"Don't go to remote places."
"You must have someone with you, never alone."
"When someone asks a question, don't answer in a hurry. Think about it before answering."
Then she told Xiulan, "Take good care of the princess and don't let anyone rush into her."
After sending Princess Kangren away, Jiang Changning went to see Zeng Mi.
"Cousin Aunt, Mi'er's illness has recovered. Can you stop taking medicine? The medicine is so bitter." Zeng Mi rushed over and hugged her legs, looking up and begging.
"It doesn't matter what my cousin says about this matter. You have to listen to your mother." Jiang Changning touched her little face, which had lost a lot of weight.
"Cousin, the best, best cousin, please help Mi'er talk to my mother. My mother will listen to you."
"Your mother will listen to my cousin about other things, but your mother will not listen to this matter. Good boy, drink the medicine obediently, and I will ask your mother to give you an extra candied fruit." Jiang Changning held her hand.
road.
"Three." Zeng Mi bargained with her.
"Okay, three." Jiang Changning agreed.
After coaxing Zeng Mi to drink the medicine and playing with Yan Yinyao for a while, Jiang Changning returned to Rujing Courtyard to accompany his son.
In the afternoon, Shen Shizheng and Princess Kangren came back.
When he saw Jiang Changning, without waiting for her to ask, he truthfully told what happened at Jiping County Mansion, "Miss Lu invited a total of eight people, namely"
"They say that men should be married when they are older, and women should be married when they are older. They don't know what kind of man their family will choose for them to accompany them for life?"
"I also talked about the most popular young men in the capital today. They asked me, which of these young men do I think is better?"
Talents have emerged from generation to generation, and each has led the way for hundreds of years.
The handsome men like the King of Jin and Qin Zhaoxi, who were already married and getting older, had withdrawn from the marriage market, and were replaced by another group of young men of the right age.
Jiang Changning, who had been silent until now, asked curiously: "How did you answer them?"
"I have been observing mourning at home for three years and have never gone out. I don't recognize them and can't judge their quality. I let them tell."
Jiang Changning smiled, "Then what did they say?"
"One of these young masters is the young master of Jiping County. I heard from the eldest daughter of Baorongbo that Mr. Lu is handsome and talented."
Jiang Changning's eyes flashed slightly, "This Duke Lu, Young Master, has such a good reputation. Does Kang Ren want to meet him?"
"I've already met him."
Jiang Changning was shocked, "Where have you seen him?"
Chapter completed!