The next day, everyone got up early. The three Nestorian women and Tang Ziyan discussed it and decided to follow Yin and Zhang to Xiajiabao. Everyone got together and went to the market to buy a few horses and rode straight to Xiajiabao.

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After traveling for a few days, it was already the twelfth lunar month, and everyone arrived at Xiajiabao. After entering the fort, they saw that the fort was decorated with lights and colorful decorations everywhere, filled with a festive atmosphere. People were very happy. Xia Ming took Panda with him, and Zheng Xun arranged for everyone to be properly placed.

, a big banquet is not a problem.

During the banquet, everyone gathered around a large table with all kinds of delicacies. After introducing each other, everyone was attracted by the dishes brought by the chef: the chef brought a copper pot and sat on the charcoal brazier.

Above, there is hot soup in the pot, with white meat and shredded cabbage inside. Dark red intestine-shaped food is surrounding the pot. The dishes in the pot are roasted under the heat of the charcoal fire. The soup is boiling, steaming and turning.

The white flowers are fragrant and make everyone salivate after seeing them.

Xia Ming looked at everyone's surprised expressions and said: "This dish is a local dish I tasted when I was trading with the Heishui Mohe tribe. It's called white meat pickled cabbage hot pot. Although the cooking method is not very detailed, it is unique.

Here, the newly slaughtered black pig is cooked. After the meat is cooked, the sliced ​​and pickled cabbage is shredded and put into the broth. It is boiled over charcoal fire. The top is surrounded by pig blood sausage. This pig blood sausage is made of

Fresh pig blood mixed with seasonings and hot broth are poured into the pig intestines and cooked, and then put into the hot pot. It tastes very delicious. It is the middle of winter and the weather is freezing. This dish is a good way to keep out the cold. Everyone

You're welcome, use your chopsticks to taste."

Everyone was jolted for several days, and then they were hungry, so they didn't show politeness to each other. They picked up slices of meat and blood sausage with chopsticks, dipped them in the sauce, and ate them hot. The aroma was overflowing, and the shredded cabbage was pickled to give it a sour taste.

Yes, it is sour and refreshing after entering the mouth. It has the effect of opening up the spleen and stomach. It is very delicious. It warms the body and everyone praises it.

After a few days of settling down, Yin Zhantu explained the matter of Shen Zixiao and Wang Qunding to Xia Ming. After discussion, the two decided that Yin Zhantu and Zhang Sujian would lead Tang Ziyan and the three Nestorian women to Yangzhou together, and Xia Ming

Lead Panda and Zheng Xun to guard Xiajia Fort.

When everyone was about to leave, Han Ning learned the news and insisted on following. The printed exhibition map saw that he was determined to go, and there were many women accompanying him and taking care of him, so he agreed. Xia Ming calculated it and decided to go.

There were seven people in total, and Panda was asked to select seven horses and distribute them to everyone to ride on. After everyone said goodbye, they set off on the same day and headed straight to Yangzhou in the Southern Tang Dynasty.

Running south without stopping, more than twenty days passed in the blink of an eye, and everyone arrived at Yangzhou City in the Southern Tang Dynasty. Although it was the twelfth lunar month, the temperature in Yangzhou was warmer than that in Xiajiabao. It was almost New Year's Eve, and the city was already full of festive atmosphere.

, lanterns were hung high, full of joy, and there were several sounds of firecrackers from time to time.

Among the crowd, Sui Yunzhu and Wu Suxin knew the location of the branch church of Nestorianism, so everyone followed what they said and looked for a place called Xiaoxian Pavilion. After being directed by the locals, they walked through several streets and alleys and finally came to Xiaoxian Pavilion.

In front of the gate of the Immortal Pavilion, I saw a four-story pavilion in front of me. There was a plaque hanging on the door lattice with the three characters "Xiao Xian Pavilion" written on it. The two girls Sui and Wu led everyone straight into the building. Only one person said:

"Dear guests, please come and bring glory to our little shop!" After saying this, the door curtain was lifted, and a person appeared. She was tall and graceful, with clouded temples on top of her head, and a longing look in her eyes. She was a beautiful woman.

Sui Yunzhu walked in the front and made a sign of the cross at the woman. The woman also made a sign of the cross with both hands on her chest. Then both parties nodded, and the woman winked and led everyone upstairs.

When they arrived at the second floor, there were all designed private rooms. The woman chose a secluded location for everyone and said, "Everyone, rest first. I'll report to the Lord." After that, she turned around and went out.

Sui Yunzhu motioned for everyone to sit down, and Zhang Sujian asked: "Miss Sui, who is this woman? Are you familiar with her?"

Sui Yunzhu shook his head and replied: "Young master Shen is fully responsible for the affairs of the church in Yangzhou. This is my first time here in the branch hall. I don't recognize this person."

Han Ning was very eccentric. She printed and displayed the picture and said, "Brother Yin, that sister is so pretty. Look at how big brother Su Jian keeps asking questions."

Wu Li listened and said, "Ask a girl if you know her. What's wrong? If you don't know someone, you will naturally ask. You are a little girl, you will talk too much!"

Wu Li and Han Ning were similar in age and both had cheerful personalities. Along the way, the two little girls were chattering like two magpies, bickering and refusing to give in to each other. At this time, Wu Li heard that Han Ning

Ning's words were quite mocking to Zhang Sujian, so naturally she refused to agree.

Han Ning didn't show any weakness and said sarcastically: "That sister is already pretty. If Brother Su Jian doesn't like it, why would he ask Sister Yunzhu about it? I don't know what your girl is thinking. I'm afraid that Brother Su Jian will be seduced."

Let’s go!”

When everyone heard Han Ning's random talk, they burst into laughter.

At this moment, someone suddenly heard someone say: "Who was seduced by whom?"

Before he finished speaking, the door curtain was lifted and a man leaned in. It was Shen Zixiao whom he had not seen for a month.

I saw that Shen Zixiao had already changed out of his dark robe, and today he was wearing a snow-white fur with exquisite workmanship and a big fur collar around his neck. His tall figure, set off by the white fur, made him even more wealthy.

Stylish and elegant.

Yin Zhantu and everyone stood up and saluted, saying: "Brother Shen has not been seen for many days, he looks even more noble! There is a beautiful woman accompanying him, he is very carefree!"

Shen Zixiao laughed and said: "I don't have any beautiful people to accompany me. When I came back at the beginning of the month, there was indeed trouble among the jianghu Xiaoxiao in the branch hall. Fortunately, the two pavilion masters Mianyi and Wanshu helped to clear up the Xiaoxian Pavilion.

A little bit of leisure.”

Zhang Sujian said: "As long as it's okay, the one who brought us in just now... isn't Brother Shen's beauty?"

"Oh? Which beauty?" Shen Zixiao didn't seem to understand what she meant.

Wu Li rushed to ask: "Who is the sister who came to report to you just now?"

Shen Zixiao patted his forehead and said with a smile: "Ask Miss Ruwei, she is the head of our branch hall, that is, the steward of Xiaoxian Pavilion, her name is Li Ruwei, she is the number one in Xiaoxian Pavilion, she is famous in Yangzhou City

The Rose Fairy."

When Yin Zhantu heard the first card, he asked in confusion: "Brother Shen, where is Xiaoxian Pavilion?"

Shen Zixiao glanced at the print exhibition picture in surprise and said, "Brother, you don't know where Xiaoxian Pavilion is?"

Han Ning interjected: "Not only does Brother Yin not know, but everyone here, I don't think very clearly."

Shen Zixiao laughed loudly: "Xiaoxian Pavilion is a happy village where dignitaries and nobles drink flower wine. Nestorianism was affected by the extermination of Buddhism during the reign of Emperor Wuzong. They did not dare to preach openly, so they all turned into underground associations. In order to cover up people's eyes, they opened this place in Yangzhou.

Xiaoxian Pavilion, as a branch church, can firstly understand the situation in the south of the Yangtze River, and secondly, win over officials and wealthy officials from the Southern Tang Dynasty to join the religion for my use."

After hearing Shen Zixiao's explanation, Yin Zhantu was very impressed: Xiaoxian Pavilion is of such use. It is no wonder that Nestorianism has grown so rapidly in recent years. Changsun Hao has such a layout and painstaking planning. He is really the master of the resurgence of Nestorianism. .

When Han Ning heard Shen Zixiao's words, she said shyly: "It turns out to be a place for drinking flower wine, so wouldn't our arrival disturb Brother Shen's business??"

Shen Zixiao waved his hand and said: "It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter. We are all good friends. Now that we are here, let's have a good rest. Although the group of young people have retreated for the time being, we still don't know if the black hands behind them will come again. In addition, New Year's Eve is approaching soon. , this is the Chinese New Year, let’s have a good time together.”

When Han Ning heard that she could have a good Spring Festival, she said happily: "That would be great." She looked back at Wu Li and continued: "Xiao Li, this is my first time in Yangzhou, let's go out for a walk together!"

Wu Lidao: "That's the best. It's my first time to come to Yangzhou. I heard that Yangzhou has many beautiful scenery. Brother Sujian, why don't you go for the two of us to go shopping?"

Zhang Sujian shook his head: "You two go, Brother Yin and I have something to talk about while we stay here. You two go out and pay attention to safety. Sister Li, take care of sister Han Ning."

Wu Li agreed, and the two of them jumped downstairs.

Tang Ziyan came in together and listened to Zhang Sujian and the others talking without interrupting. He looked around and didn't see Jiang Mianyi, so he asked Shen Zixiao: "Master Shen, where is Mianyi now?"

Shen Zixiao said: "Before you came in just now, she and Miss Wanshu went out to inquire about news."

Tang Ziyan said: "Since she's not here, I'll go shopping in the market." After saying that, he got up and went downstairs.

When Sui Yunzhu and Wu Suxin saw the women leaving one after another, they quietly withdrew and went downstairs to help.

The three of them had a good time reminiscing in the private room, and Shen Zixiao recounted in detail what happened after the breakup: On that day, Shen and Wang said goodbye to everyone and rode back to Yangzhou City, which took half a month. , when they arrived at Xiaoxian Pavilion, the besieging Xiao Xiao had already been repelled by Jiang Yiyi and Dong Wanshu who had arrived in advance.

It turns out that after Shen and Wang left, nothing happened in Xiaoxian Pavilion. After entering the winter moon, a group of Jianghu people suddenly came and frequently made trouble in Xiaoxian Pavilion. Li Ruwei led a group of charming girls to deal with high-ranking officials, and they were able to capture them easily. , but when encountering a group of gangsters who are fighting and killing, they can't deal with it. They have people from all sects, and they are obviously well-prepared. When they enter, they ask for help and ask about the whereabouts of You Longtu. The two sides are not talking about speculation. Then they began to make gestures, and there were many masters from various factions in the Xiaoxiao Xiaoxiao. They all started a wheel battle. From Li Ruwei on down, Xiaoxian Pavilion had mediocre martial arts. Li Ruwei was unable to stand alone and was injured by the opponent. Seeing that the leader suffered a loss, the Charming Girls hurriedly sent someone to deliver a message to the goddess. Feng Zongtang recounted what happened to the branch hall with added detail.

When the main hall received the news, it took it very seriously. Changsun Hao personally ordered Jiang Yiyi and Dong Wanshu to go to the rescue.

After Jiang Yinyi and Dong Wanshu arrived in Yangzhou, they cleared away the Xiao Xiaoxiao without any effort. However, Jiang Yinyi was thoughtful and found that the Xiaoxia Xiaoxiao was well organized and there must be a black hand behind it. Moreover, the people who came were all said to be people from the Wuji Sect, which made Jiang Yinyi feel that Qi Qi, after discussing with Shen Zixiao who came back later, he went to inquire about the news himself.

After listening to Shen Zixiao's story, Zhang Sujian and Yin Zhantu felt relieved and sighed that fortunately nothing major happened.

The three of them were chatting when the door curtain opened and someone came in. It was Li Ruwei who came up with a tea tray to serve tea. Shen Zixiao introduced everyone to each other. Li Ruwei approached Shen Zixiao and whispered. Shen Zixiao's expression suddenly changed and he stood up and said: "Two My dear friend, come with me." The two stood up and followed Li and Shen hurriedly downstairs.
Chapter completed!