Compared with the previous emperors, Emperor Rong Ji could be regarded as a diligent emperor. He would get up at three hours every day just to issue memorials.
Tired of reading, he put down the memorial.
The chamberlain Geng Hai served a cup of brewed scented tea.
Rong Ji preferred scented tea to Longjing. He took a sip, raised his eyebrows, and looked at Geng Hai, "This scented tea tastes different from the one I was sent before. It has a little more sour and sweet flavor."
He only felt that the fragrance of lotus was in his mouth, coupled with the vague sweetness and sourness, it was like a breeze that could blow away the heat of the hot summer.
Geng Hai had a gentle smile on his lips, "Yes, this scented tea is made by cutting oranges into fine pieces, drying them together with good tea, then putting the tea into blooming lotus petals, wrapping them up, and after a
Take it out to dry at night and repeat this process several times before using it again.”
Therefore, this tea retains the aroma of lotus, and also has the sweet and sour flavor of orange peel, making this scented tea full of layers and leaving a fragrance in your mouth.
Rong Ji was very surprised, "When did you do this research on scented tea?"
"I don't dare to take credit. It's just a matter of borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha. I was drinking the tea at Weiguo Xiangjun's place and thought the tea was good. I thought your majesty might like it, so I asked Xiangjun for advice."
Rong Ji showed an expression of sudden realization, "That's it."
I didn't expect that Su Yueling would be so generous, and she would give it to Fang Zi whenever he asked. If it were those aristocratic families with such elegant tea-making techniques, they would just like to hide it.
He ordered them to make more scented tea according to this method. He drank this scented tea well, it was very suitable for summer, and the queen mother and empress should also like it, and they could also try it when the time comes.
Geng Hai continued: "Wei Guoxiang is really a gentle and amiable person. He also gave me three more recipes. The younger one has been cooked by the imperial chef."
"Is it delicious?" Rong Ji couldn't help but blurt out, and then realized that this question was in vain. If Geng Hai told him specifically and asked the imperial chef to do it, it must taste good.
Rong Ji suddenly felt a sense of anticipation.
It took several days of repeated practice for the imperial chefs to master the appropriate heat and time.
Not long after, lunch was served.
Rong Ji sent people to invite Empress Gu and his only daughter, Princess Wenmin. He had been on the throne for so many years and had only one daughter under his knees. He loved her as much as jewels, otherwise he would not have directly asked the Confucian scholar to consecrate the princess.
The emperor's lunch naturally could not include these three dishes, and there were also five dishes that the imperial chef was good at.
However, these three people were obviously more interested in the three new dishes. Rong Ji especially liked the white chicken, and he never stopped using his chopsticks from beginning to end. He also did not admit that the other two dishes were rare delicacies. Empress Gu even added
She liked Buddha Jumping Over the Wall, so she pointed at Buddha Jumping Over the Wall and said, "The Queen Mother must like this."
The emperor felt the same way, so he ordered the imperial chef to send a copy to the Queen Mother.
As for the young Princess Wenmin, she likes the eight-treasure fat duck and eats it very happily. Princess Wenmin's biological mother died young, so she was raised under the Queen's knees. The Queen has no children, and she loves this little person very much.
"Eat slowly. If you like it, I'll make it for you tomorrow."
After enjoying a delicious meal, Rong Ji became more interested in the country king of Wei whom he had conferred, so he asked Geng Hai.
Geng Hai unhurriedly told the villagers of Lushan Village what they thought of Na Xiangjun, and also talked about what he saw and heard in Lushan Village. His words were objective, but his position was unconsciously that of Su Yueling.
side.
Rong Ji couldn't help but smile, "It seems that this Weiguo Xiangjun is indeed a rare and strange woman."
Not everyone will risk the whole world to build a school for girls.
Queen Gu listened quietly. When she heard about the girls' school, her eyes twinkled and her smile was gentle, "This country gentleman is certainly kind-hearted, but not everyone in the world has a broad mind like your majesty. I'm afraid he will use it."
To speculate on her with malicious intent."
Rong Ji felt quite comfortable listening to the Queen's subtle compliments. He nodded, "You are right. If you do good things, you will be attacked. Who will dare to do good things in the future?"
He does not think that women cannot read and write. For example, families in Beijing who have the conditions will try their best to find suitable female teachers for their children.
He pondered for a moment and then said: "Since the female school is about to be built, why don't I inscribe a plaque for her."
Geng Hai polished ink for him.
Rong Ji quickly wrote four big characters on the rice paper - "Pioneering Women's Education".
Since this women's school is the first of its kind, it would be okay to name it the Pioneer Women's School.
Queen Gu couldn't help but twitch her lips when she saw these four big characters.
Your Majesty's handwriting... is still as bad as ever. If you hang it on a plaque, will you really not be laughed at? Anyway, the symbolic meaning of this plaque is much more important than the quality of the handwriting. Likewise, as a woman
, given the opportunity, Queen Gu is still willing to lend a hand to those women at the bottom.
Soon, the piece of paper was rushed out of the palace and sent to Guangning County.
And Rong Ji's behavior of inscribing the plaque spread from inside the palace to outside the palace under the indulgence of thoughtful people. This also invisibly expressed his attitude to the outside world.
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On the way to deliver the plaque to Guangning County.
The Zhang family in the city finally cleaned up their new house inside and out. Compared to other first-time houses, this house is relatively cheap. But the disadvantage is that it is a little dilapidated, and there are a lot of debris and bricks piled up in the yard.
After Zhang Chengwang and the others moved here, they had to spend several days cleaning it up. They also spent one or two silver dollars to hire craftsmen to repair part of the fallen wall.
Only now can I clean up my appearance.
During this process, Su Yuewei was naturally the most tired. Zhang Chengwang directly became the shopkeeper because he had to review his books. If it weren't for the help of his brother-in-law Zhang Wanli, she would be very tired.
Tired as hell, Su Yuewei was still overjoyed when she saw the much new house.
They finally left Lushan Village and would have a new life in the future. Moreover, the county seat is much larger than Lushan Village. Their house is located in the north, and her natal family is located in the south, one south and one north. From here to return to her natal home, the distance is the same as Lushan Village.
It's almost time to arrive at her parents' house. There are almost no people in the area who recognize her.
She thought that she could grow some vegetables in the yard to save money on buying vegetables. After all, vegetables in the city were much more expensive than in the village.
After she finished cleaning up, she said to Zhang Chengwang: "Ms. sir, do we have to have a housewarming party to entertain the neighbors?"
As for the villagers in Lushan Village, she doesn't plan to invite any of them. Her mother's family doesn't need them either. Her mother has already said that she wants to sever ties with her, so why should she put her hot butt against other people's cold faces?
She knows the virtues of her parents, and they will be licking their faces when they win the election in August. She will not forgive them so easily, and will have to teach them an unforgettable lesson.
No matter how unsophisticated Zhang Chengwang is, he still knows how to deal well with his neighbors. He nodded, "You can arrange these."
Don't bother him with this.
Su Yuewei started to prepare happily. If she cooked by herself, she could prepare a banquet with wine and meat for about 300 yuan.
Neighbors nearby heard that Zhang Chengwang was a scholar, so they naturally accepted the invitation.
They had great admiration for Zhang Chengwang, who had become a scholar at a young age, and they praised him a lot in their words.
Su Yuewei's heart was filled with excitement.
This was the life she wanted, so she couldn't help but drink two more glasses of wine.
Halfway through the meal, the neighbors saw that they looked like a couple and asked a few more questions, asking them where they moved from.
Su Yuewei said: "We came from Lushan Village."
When the neighbors heard the words "Lushan Village", they immediately became excited.
"Lushan Village! Is this the Lushan Village where Wei Guoxiang Jun came from? You are actually from the same village as her, so have you ever met Wei Guoxiang Jun?"
"I remember the lady's maiden name is Su Yueling."
The smile on Su Yuewei's face froze.
Su Yueling, why is it still Su Yueling?
She has moved to the city, why can't she escape this name?