As soon as the snow fell, Zheng Wuji took Mr. Wu to visit the King of Huaiyang.
When Zheng Wuji met, he smiled and said, "I had a lot of official work in the past few days before I was born, so I finally got some free time today.
In October, I received a few bottles of royal wine as a reward from the imperial court, but I didn’t dare to do it on my own. So I brought them to the prince. Thanks to the prince for his strong support in repairing the canals, most of the credit belongs to you."
"Master Zheng, you are too polite. You have made great achievements in governing the place and you deserve to be rewarded by the imperial court.
This king is just an idler, and has neither made any plans nor contributed any efforts. I should thank you for marking me on the monument of merit." The King of Huaiyang was gentle and kind, just like a loving elder.
"My lord, you are truly humble. I suddenly heard that you were feeling slightly unwell. Are you feeling better now?" Zheng Wuji asked with concern.
"It's nothing serious. It's just that I'm old and often feel a little uncomfortable. Don't take it to heart, it's okay." King Huaiyang waved his hand and said.
"Your Majesty is the king of the country, so you must take good care of yourself!" Zheng Wuji said with great sincerity, "Now that the weather is cold, you should take better care of yourself."
"What Lord Zheng said is true," King Huaiyang nodded, "As an elder, I have to tell you not to work too hard. Although official duties are important, you must do what you can.
You are a smart man, you should know how to relax and slow down, which is the long-term solution."
At this time, a maid had brought tea. Zheng Wuji took a few sips of tea, pointed at Mr. Wu and said to the King of Huaiyang: "My master is not only proficient in Confucianism, but also a sage doctor.
If the prince doesn't mind, you might as well ask him to take a look at it. Mr. Wu uses very light medicine. If Chunjun and I feel any discomfort, we ask him to take a look."
"Thank you, Mr. Zheng, for your kindness. I've been feeling much better a few days ago, and now I no longer need to take medicine. If you have any further discomfort, please call Mr. Wu!" King Huaiyang said with a very natural expression.
"Mr. Wu is good at treating diseases before they are ill. Your Majesty, you might as well ask him to diagnose and diagnose the pulse. Preventing it with diet or massage is smarter than treating the disease after it has already occurred." Zheng Wuji went a little deeper.
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This time, before the King of Huaiyang could speak, the steward Yao Yi walked in and said to everyone with a smile: "The banquet is ready. Please move over, Lord Zheng. "
"It's rare that Mr. Zheng is able to reward you today," King Huaiyang stood up and said with a smile, "Life is short, so let's be open-minded and say something happy!"
Zheng Wuji also smiled and said: "Thanks to the prince, this junior can also steal half a day's leisure."
Zheng Wuji brought Mr. Wu here today with the intention of further testing the King of Huaiyang.
Seeing that he was resisting the pulse test, the suspicion towards him naturally deepened.
But on the surface, he didn't show it at all, and he happily went drinking with King Huaiyang.
Zheng Wuji was trying every means to find fault with King Huaiyang, and why was King Huaiyang not looking for faults in him?
Both parties knew in their hearts that they wanted to kill each other, but on the surface they were still in harmony and the host and guest were enjoying themselves.
When the banquet was over, Zheng Wuji expressed his thanks again and again.
The King of Huaiyang was half drunk and said: "Master Zheng, you are really a wonderful person. If you were not too busy with official duties, I really hope that you can come here to drink and chat with me every now and then.
There are really not many interesting people like you in this world."
"Your Majesty is really too generous. It's my blessing to be in your eyes." Zheng Wuji bowed deeply and said, "I will hold a fireside banquet at my house the next day. If you dare to ask Your Majesty for your favor, I will take my family to go with you."
"It's easy to say. As long as my health allows, I will definitely go." King Huaiyang agreed with a smile.
Zheng Wuji and Mr. Wu said goodbye, and the King of Huaiyang ordered his son Yao Zheng and the steward to send them out together.
After walking to the second door, Zheng Wuji said to Yao Zheng: "Master Hou, please come back quickly! I will set up a table for you to get together some other day."
Coming out of the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion, Zheng Wuji and Mr. Wu rode horses side by side.
Mr. Wu said: "Sir, it seems that the identity of King Huaiyang is really suspicious now."
"We have to further verify it. Just suspicion is of no use." Zheng Wuji shook his head lightly and said.
"Then let's...
Let's go back and discuss the layout." Mr. Wu said.
"It's such a big game!" Zheng Wuji said and pinched the horse's belly, and the horse rushed forward violently.
Mr. Wu also cracked his whip twice and followed closely behind.
When Zheng Wuji passed by a pastry stall, he reined in his horse and came down to buy Xu Chunjun a cage of freshly baked pearl cakes.
The shopkeeper refused to take the money no matter what he said: "Sir, since you came here, the ground has been much quieter. Our small business is no longer restricted, and life is much better."
After Zheng Wuji arrived here, he was exempted from many excessive taxes and miscellaneous taxes. These small businessmen could live in peace and contentment, so they were very grateful to him.
"Then I can't start this thing." Zheng Wuji smiled and handed over a few coins, "If I take your money today for nothing, someone will come later."
After saying that, he put the wrapped pastries into his arms. The weather was cold now. If he didn't put them in his arms to warm, they would be cold when he got home. _o_m
Xu Chunjun knew that Zheng Wuji had gone to the Huaiyang Prince's Mansion, and guessed that he would not have lunch at home, so he ate at the same table as Ziling.
After walking for a while, I went to bed to rest.
When she woke up from her sleep, Zheng Wuji happened to come back.
As soon as he entered the door, he said: "Hurry up, Mr. Haochun. I remember you said you wanted to eat something sweet yesterday. This cake is still hot. Eat two pieces and then lie down."
Xu Chunjun slowly stood up and said with a smile: "What has become of me? I sleep when I'm full, and I have to eat again when I wake up."
"You just need to eat well and sleep well at this time." Zheng Wuji said as he walked to the bed and took out the pastry from his arms.
While carefully unwrapping the paper bag, he said: "You are digesting it by yourself now, and you can't eat too much at one time. Snacks like this are indispensable."
"I'm just a little plumper and look better." Zheng Wuji looked at her happily.
Xu Chunjun, who is slightly fat, looks sweet and pleasant, losing a bit of intelligence and adding a bit of femininity.
"I think this child has grown up a lot recently. It's hard for me to turn over in bed." Xu Chunjun touched his abdomen lovingly.
When you are six or seven months pregnant, your baby grows the fastest.
Xu Chunjun also has to admit that she has been particularly greedy recently.
Not only do you need to eat two snacks during the day, but you often wake up hungry in the middle of the night.
She was originally a very patient person, but now she felt like she was on fire when she was hungry, and she couldn't sleep without eating.
"Here, let's eat together while it's hot." Zheng Wuji held the snacks and said, "The ones they make are the best. It's a craft passed down from ancestors."
Xu Chunjun pinched a small piece of cake and put it in his mouth. It was soft and waxy, and not sticky to the teeth.
"Eat a few more pieces, and I'll pour you a bowl of tea." Zheng Wuji put the cake down and said, "Then I'll discuss something with you."
