Chapter 2 Small Banquet
(I can't wait to wait for me to post and read it again. Why would I finish writing before the 20th? I thought no one would read it anymore. But when I saw that I was talking about me now, I laughed. Haha, I'm not afraid of everyone scolding me, but I'm afraid of being deserted. There was something wrong a few days ago, and the update was unstable. I should say it. I'm sorry, mainly I thought I had watched a lot, so I didn't care. I will update it continuously in the past few days until it was posted)
Yuanyuan sat down again, saw the dishes on the table, and asked, "Don't you like meat or fish?"
Concubine Wang didn't know what she would say again, and interrupted: "That's not the case, the bear paw is the favorite thing for the emperor."
Sure enough, before he finished speaking, two palace maids walked into the courtyard, put a plate of braised bear paws with a strong fragrance on the table, and left the courtyard.
Wu Zhi smiled and said, "I still remember that my younger brother likes bear paws? I'm really a little frightened."
Concubine Wang said, "The second brother will be frightened, try it. I specifically ordered it to cook according to the taste of my second brother, and I don't know how it tastes."
The bear paw was soaked in more than 20 seasonings such as chicken soup, shrimp, crab roe, pork, etc. The juice was bright red and paired with exquisitely carved white radish and green vegetables, which made people salivate. Wu Zhi picked up the chopsticks, but asked worriedly: "Did the emperor's wife choose the wrong left and right palms?"
Concubine Wang nodded slightly, but Yuan Yuan curiously said, "Left and Left Palm? I heard that the front palm of the bear paw tastes fresher than the back palm. What does the left and right palm mean?"
Concubine Wang covered her mouth and smiled, "This is what I want to ask your uncle." She looked a little embarrassed, obviously unable to say it.
Yuan Yuan rarely saw his mother so happy, and felt that her mother was happy with her own heart. She looked at her mother strangely before looking at Wu Zhi. Wu Zhi smiled indifferently: "It is rumored that when the bear hibernates, one forefoot is used to lick it, which tastes delicious, but the other forefoot is placed on the butt, which has a slight smell, so the bear's paw that you should lick when cooking."
Yuan Yuan said: "The Zuo Zhuan records that Duke Ling of Jin killed his husband because he killed him, but the emperor's uncle also had the style of an ancient man."
After hearing this, Concubine Wang's face changed and she glared: "Don't talk nonsense, you are all pampered and you are lawless!"
Yuanyuan seemed to have not heard her scolding, and she filled the wine for Concubine Wang.
Yuanyuan said that when Duke Ling of Jin was picky about the chef, he killed him because he was not familiar with the bear paws cooked by the chef. However, Wu Zhi didn't understand and asked, "What can I avoid the bear pan without being familiar with it?"
The a little angry Concubine Wang couldn't help but laugh, and looked at Wu Zhi with anger and amused. She thought to herself that the most unlearning prince in all dynasties is afraid that this one is the one who is the most unsophisticated. The fact that the Song Dynasty slowly moves towards prosperity.
Yuanyuan blinked her big eyes. In Wu Zhi's eyes, she looked at her as if she had seen an alien, which made Wu Zhi very embarrassed.
Yuan Yuan was stunned for a long time and said, "Don't my uncle read the biography of the court?"
Wu Zhixin said that not to mention the biographies of the dynasties, I have never read the Four Books and Five Classics. I cannot express this, otherwise I would have been denounced as a scum of the royal family by contemporary great scholars?
Xiaoxiao said, "What are the biographies of the dynasties that are easy to read? Knowledge lies in learning and applying it. It is better to travel a hundred miles than to read thousands of books."
Concubine Wang said: "Yes, my second brother has been inspecting the local area and attacking Japan over the years, but what interesting things are there?" Naturally, he wanted to change the topic so as not to be embarrassed by Wu Zhi.
Wu Zhi said: "How many interesting things are there? It's just a trip to the mountains and rivers. The emperor's sister-in-law has time but she should go out for a walk."
Concubine Wang said: "I think so too, but it's not that easy to go out for a walk?"
Wu Zhi smiled and said, "What's the difficulty? The emperor's sister-in-law pretends to be a palace maid. As long as the emperor doesn't say it, who knows that the empress dowager will leave the palace? I will go to Jiangnan to visit my father-in-law in a few days. If the emperor's sister-in-law is interested, she can go with her."
Concubine Wang smiled and shook her head: "I'm not so chaotic."
Originally, Yuan Yuan was already despised Wu Zhi and stopped talking, but only savored tea quietly. When he heard this, he couldn't help but say, "My mother, it's time for you to go out and relax. The emperor's words make sense."
Concubine Wang scolded lightly: "What do you know in the child's family? I think it's because you, little girl, want to go out to play?"
Yuanyuan said: "It is natural that the best thing for my mother to bring Yuanyuan with me. Yuanyuan has been so old and hasn't left the palace yet? In a few years, I may be sent to marry by my brother. I heard that many foreign countries have already submitted letters to the country and hope that I will marry. Hehe, then I will never have the chance to go out with my mother again."
Although Yuanyuan spoke with a smile, Wu Zhi could hear the faint sorrow in his words and sighed in his heart. How could this child have such many worries at such a young age? But what she said would come true nineteen. Among the princesses who were not married, Yuanyuan is the oldest. There are many countries in the Song Dynasty now. There are more than a dozen vassal states that I hope to marry with the Song Dynasty. Even if Zhao Huan loves his sister, it is useless. Under the pressure of court officials, Yuanyuan's future fate will most likely be sent to marry.
Concubine Wang was obviously also feeling the same, her face slightly darkened, and she lowered her head and said nothing.
"Hey, this bear paw is delicious too... Mother, why don't you eat it?" Yuanyuan smiled and told a few jokes to Wu Zhi and Concubine Wang, which made Wu Zhi laugh and Concubine Wang laugh. Wu Zhi smiled and sighed even more. It's no wonder that Zhao Huan likes this sister. She seems noble and proud, but in fact she is an understanding little girl.
"My mother, just promise me and take me out for a trip." After a while of laughter, Yuanyuan picked up the conversation again.
Concubine Wang couldn't bear to refuse, but she and she went to Jiangnan with Wu Zhi? That was absolutely impossible. She couldn't help but look at Wu Zhi in embarrassment. Wu Zhi knew the intention and smiled: "Yuanyuan, if the emperor's sister-in-law refuses to go, my uncle will take you to go there. Jiangnan has beautiful mountains and rivers, you should go and see it."
Yuanyuan shook his head and said, "If the queen of mother doesn't go, I won't go myself."
Concubine Wang said, "Don't mess around, you know I will definitely not go."
Yuanyuan smiled and said, "Yes, so, I'm just talking about it." He turned to Wu Zhi and said, "Uncle Emperor, I heard from the guards that some people outside are very fierce and they always use knives to kill people, right? I heard that these people are called heroes in the martial arts world?"
Wu Zhi said: "That's the case."
Yuan Yuan said, "The murderer is respected by the world. Are people really stupid?" But he didn't ask Wu Zhi, but he was just talking to himself, shaking his head slightly, and clearly disagreed.
Wu Zhi smiled and said, "It's not like this. People who have been in the past dynasties are rare today. Since officials and officials protect each other, a group will naturally be born, violently confronting the government, so there is a saying that kills the rich and helps the poor, and they are naturally supported by the poor. They also represent the interests of the poor and vulnerable groups. Today, ordinary people still worship these people who dare to fight against the court. This concept is not easy to reverse. However, if the government is in the clear and clear, there will naturally be fewer and fewer such heroes in the past."
Yuanyuan nodded slightly and smiled, "I don't dislike these heroes after listening to the emperor's words. However, the emperor's words are a vulnerable group? Although it is the first time I heard about it, it is appropriate."
Wu Zhi said: "The emperor should do the way for the heavens. If the emperor does not do the affairs of the emperor, it will cause people to be resentful. Naturally, the more these heroes, the better. Unfortunately, most of these people cannot do it. Occasionally, there are only a few more powerful people who are arrogant and blessed. The people put their hopes on these heroes, but it is useless."
Yuan Yuan said: "Yes, after reading the history books of all dynasties, all those who established the country were born into nobles, and they were born with strange phenomena. Emperor Gaozu of Han might have been born in a humble family, but the record of the Grand Historian said that he would meet the gods in the pond of the Great Lakes. At that time, the lightning was hidden, and Taigong looked at him, and saw a dragon on it. He had a body and gave birth to Emperor Gaozu. Is everything really the will of heaven? Wealth, poverty, and heaven's destiny?"
Wu Zhi smiled and said nothing. After all, in this era, if you insist on saying that these records are all made up, then you will become a madman. What's more, who knows the truth or falsehood without seeing it with your own eyes?
Yuan Yuan said: "The historian of this dynasty also recorded that when his brother was born, he also said that Ganoderma lucidum was everywhere. It was the appearance of the sage emperor coming. Is it true that the mother and queen?"
Concubine Wang hesitated slightly and said, "I was not here when I was born, so I didn't know. I thought it must be true. How could the historian write randomly?"
Yuan Yuan suddenly burst into laughter and said, "Mother, my brother told me that it was written randomly, and you also covered it up for him. My brother said that he had asked the midwife who was present at that time and was scared to chop off the midwife's head. Then the midwife told the truth, but you don't tell the truth, my mother."
Concubine Wang glared at her angrily: "You can't tell the emperor anything else? It's all these messy things. Most of the emperor's jokes are urging you to instigate him."
Yuanyuan smiled and said, "Who loves to talk to him? I always talk about it. I just ask about it casually. He sent someone to bring his mother-in-law who was retired hundreds of miles away to the capital. He likes to make trouble, but his mother does not scold him."
Concubine Wang sighed and turned her head to Wu Zhi and said, "Second brother laughed. This child is so naughty. How could he be as good as when he was a child? I still remember that she was very close to you at that time, and I am afraid that I forgot it."
Wu Zhi smiled and said, "I was well-behaved and cute when I was a child, but now I am beautiful and smart, and I am generally likable."
When Concubine Wang said this, Yuan Yuan remembered Zhao Huan's words. Although she was young at that time, she was now sitting next to the man who had hugged her. Her face turned slightly red and she lowered her head and stopped talking.
Wu Zhi said again: "In fact, Yuan Yuan's behavior is not a bad person. He just likes to explore the truth. Even if the various strange phenomena mentioned in history books are probably mostly fabricated to cater to the will of the superiors. History is written by the winner."
Yuan Yuan looked up and said, "Yes, the emperor's sentence is the most appropriate. History is written by the victor. This is a great saying."
Wu Zhi sighed and said, "If Yuan Yuan was a man, he might become a scientist or something in the future." He sighed even more in his heart. What if the smartest woman is now? In the future, she will still marry, take care of her husband, and adopt her son, and she will never become an outstanding person.
Yuan Yuanqi said: "Scientist?"
Wu Zhi patted his head and smiled and said, "It means to investigate things and the like." In fact, mathematics and physics have quietly emerged with the Confucian theory of studying things and are also the basis of mathematics and science.
Yuan Yuan clapped his hands and smiled, "Yes, how did the emperor know that I like to study things and learn, but Master Huang said this is a side-minded person. What did my uncle say?"
Wu Zhi smiled and said, "The study of investigating things can only show its profound influence after a hundred years. The pioneers of investigating things will be repeatedly written in history."
Yuan Yuan nodded slightly. When he looked at Wu Zhi, he no longer looked down on him, but he was not fond of Wu Zhi's favor. After all, although Yuan Yuan likes astronomy and geography such as investigating things, how could he know what impact would the world be exploring the object? Her change to Wu Zhi's view was because of Wu Zhi's confidence in pointing out the country. When he saw him speaking, he truly had the style of leading the helm of the Song Dynasty to ride the wind and waves. However, his brother was far inferior to him. If those legends, historical records recorded that the deeds of the emperor's uncle were 60% true, then the one who brought earth-shaking changes to the Song Dynasty was the emperor uncle who had never read Zuo Zhuan, rather than the dead emperor and the current holy emperor.
Seeing this big and small talk, Concubine Wang was becoming more and more speculative. What is the arithmetic nature, animals and plants, and finally talked about the earth and sky air, he couldn't help but smile bitterly. Seeing Yuanyuan's mouth wider and bigger, it was even more funny. In the past, only others would show this expression when they heard Yuanyuan's words, but now after hearing Wu Zhi's incredible words, it can be said that the little witch saw the big witch. Now Yuanyuan knows what there is heaven outside? Concubine Wang smiled and shook her head. Just as he watched the two talk, Concubine Wang gradually became dazed, and in a daze, it seemed that the three of them had become a family of three. The father and daughter were talking intimately, and the mother was smiling and listening next to her...
Wu Zhi was thirsty after a big discussion. He picked up the teacup and took a sip. He saw Concubine Wang who was insane and had a smile on the corner of his mouth. He ignored her and said with a smile: "Sister-in-law, I will tell you a few interesting things."
Yuanyuan Lala the clothes of the Princess Wang Guixian, and the Princess Wang came back to his senses and said, "What?"
Yuanyuan said, "Uncle Emperor is going to tell a story." Concubine Wang nodded slightly.
Wu Zhi was so excited that he made several interesting things vividly, which made the mother and daughter laugh. Until he talked about Jiangnan's encounter with "Immortals" and Yuan Yuan sighed: "Uncle knows these many martial arts, but he doesn't know whether he can see the magic of Lin..."
When Concubine Wang heard this, her face changed and she said angrily: "Don't say nonsense to annoy God!" This time she was obviously really angry.
Immortal Lin was a Taoist Lin who had accidentally helped Wu Zhi, who was later named "Miaotong Zhenren" by Zhao Ji. He has become more famous in recent years. Because of his magical skills, he was regarded as an immortal in the palace. Even the Concubine Wang respected him very much, and he could not tolerate Yuan Yuan's words.
Wu Zhi smiled and picked up the teacup, but saw Yuanyuan pursing his lips hard, and tears were dripping. I am afraid that he was rarely scolded by Concubine Wang with a harsh expression, so he felt so wronged.
Concubine Wang said again: "It's fine if you say anything, how can you dare to betray the immortal? If you cause a big disaster to my court, can the little girl afford it?"
Wu Zhi frowned slightly and smiled, "Sister-in-law, does Fairy Lin still like to lie?"
The words from Wu Zhi's mouth are different. Concubine Wang could only smile bitterly and shake her head. I don't know why. Fairy Lin obeyed Wu Zhi's orders and even felt afraid. Others didn't pay attention, but Concubine Wang deliberately or unintentionally liked to pay attention to Wu Zhi, so she had noticed it.
"Yuanyuan, don't cry! I'll take you to the interesting place after the meal." Wu Zhi smiled and touched Yuanyuan's head. Yuanyuan, who was full of grievance, only felt Wu Zhi's warm big hand gently stroked the head, feeling indescribable comfort and peace of mind, and even a little intoxicated by this feeling. He had all the worries in his heart and nodded slightly.
After having a meal while chatting and laughing, Wu Zhi stood up and said, "Sister-in-law, I will take Yuanyuan to play for a while, and I will see you later."
Concubine Wang smiled and said, "Don't take her to make trouble." She was really worried. She didn't seem to be a big or small person, and she might cause something to happen together.
Wu Zhi said, "Don't worry, sister-in-law." He bowed slightly, turned around and pulled Yuanyuan and walked out, staring at the backs of the big and small. Concubine Wang stood for a long time...
After leaving the yard, Yuanyuan blushed his face and broke free from Wu Zhi's hand. Wu Zhi only then saved it. In this era, Thirteenth and fourteen could not be a child and said a little embarrassedly: "Uncle Isn't I trying to molest you..." After saying that, he was even more embarrassed and walked forward strode forward. Looking at Wu Zhi's embarrassment, Yuanyuan, who was originally a little shy, couldn't help but smile and followed.
Seeing Wu Zhi turn left and right, although he doesn't know where he wants to go, Yuan Yuan doesn't ask. He just follows him silently and walks forward silently. In his little thoughts, a strange emotion arose, as if he hopes that the road will never end. He just keeps looking at the broad back, keeps walking...
No matter how far the road is, there will be an end. Wu Zhi suddenly stood firm and smiled and said, "Here." Yuanyuan looked up and saw that he had arrived outside the "Deshun Palace". Deshun Palace is the place where Lao Tzu is worshipped. Taoist priests in the palace also live here. Outside the tall palace walls of Deshun Palace, you can also smell the faint sound of bells, and there is a faint sandalwood in the air, which makes people feel refreshed and respectful.
Yuanyuan was a little strange and asked, "What are the emperors doing here?"
Wu Zhi smiled and walked in first, shouting, "Is Xianren Lin here? There is a distinguished guest, Princess Roufu is here!"
Yuanyuan smiled "giggled" and followed in, but she felt a little nervous. Xianren Lin seemed to be even more proud of her brother, and she didn't care much about herself. She didn't know if the emperor would be rejected. And what if she saw Xianren Lin? Although she didn't believe it, Xianren Lin saw it with her own eyes.
A young Taoist priest who was cleaning himself at the palace gate heard Wu Zhi shouting and said angrily: "Who is making noise here? Is it annoying that you will be guilty of being guilty..." Finally, he screamed, but before he finished speaking, a whisk came from behind by a year-old Taoist priest. The old Taoist priest ran over with a flattering smile and said: "It's Qiansui of the noble king, you are well."
Yuan Yuan widened his eyes in surprise. The old Taoist priest was second only to the real person Lin Xianren. He usually had a higher eye than the top. Yuan Yuan had never seen such a flattering expression. He always gave people the impression that he was upright and solemn and fairy-like.
Wu Zhi smiled and said, "Take me to see Xianren Lin." The old Taoist priest nodded in a hurry and led the way in front. The three of them passed through several courtyards and arrived at the main hall. Wu Zhi waved his hand slightly and said, "Take me to the side house and ask him to see me." The Taoist priest responded repeatedly, and respectfully led Wu Zhi and Yuanyuan to a side hall, and ordered the little Taoist priest to send tea and then retreated.
After the little Taoist priest also retreated, Yuanyuan could no longer help but be curious and asked, "Uncle, they seem to be afraid of you."
Wu Zhi smiled, but before he could speak, he heard a burst of rapid footsteps. Fairy Lin hurried in, her big sleeves and long beards floating, as if she was out of the world.
Originally, when Xianren Lin saw Wu Zhi leaning over and was about to speak, she suddenly caught a glimpse of Yuanyuan, coughed, straightened her body, and stroked her beard and said, "What's the precious thing about the noble king here? Is it my Song Dynasty praying for blessings?"
Although Yuanyuan had no good feelings for him, he had developed a habit for a long time. He stood up from the chair and said hello: "Yuanyuan has seen an immortal."
Wu Zhi waved his hand carelessly and said, "Old Dao Lin, don't pretend there. My little niece said she likes to see you make tricks, so I'll bring her here."
Yuanyuan almost didn't sit back on the chair. I heard that the emperor's uncle was arrogant, but he was not so arrogant.
But strangely, Xianren Lin not only did not get furious, but immediately changed into a flattering smile and said, "Can you always give some face to the little Taoist priest?" As he said that, he turned around and closed the palace gate. He thought he was worried that Wu Zhi's tone was too high and was heard by the Taoist priests in the distance. When he turned around, Xianren Lin, who had a fairy-like Taoist priest, had already bowed his knees, just like the little officials outside the imperial city when they saw Shangguan.
Chapter completed!