Chapter 249 The Four Treasures That Pierce the Heart
Chapter 249 The four heart-breaking treasures
Liu Shuyang watched the shopkeeper staring at Chu Nanzhi with a stern look, and when he thought about the fact that he had just mentioned Master Tan, he immediately became vigilant, stopped in front of her, glared angrily, and asked loudly: "What do you want?
My eldest sister is just voicing grievances for others, Master Tan deserves his punishment, do you still want to seek revenge for Master Tan?"
"Everyone has misunderstood."
The store owner immediately knelt down and said with a sincere face: "I don't have the eyes to recognize Mount Tai, and I couldn't recognize Madam Chu at first sight. Then the Prime Minister of Zhu County is so kind to me. I have always been heartbroken over his death. Wan
I didn't expect it to be Master Tan's killer."
Hearing this, Chu Nanzhi pushed away Liu Shuyang, who was still wary, and said slowly: "Shop owner, please get up. There is no need to perform this grand ceremony."
The shopkeeper stood up slowly, took the three pairs of brush boxes stacked together, and said generously: "Ms. Chu has avenged Lord Zhu, and Lord Lin has made the decision for us people in Haikang County. I am so grateful that I can't help but express my gratitude."
I would like to give three pairs of Tulan pens to my wife."
"The store owner's words are serious. As a lawyer hired by the Sun family, I should plead the grievances on behalf of the criminal. Since I am the magistrate of six counties, it is also his unshirkable responsibility to plead for the people."
Chu Nanzhi took out forty-five taels of silver from his purse and put it on the table, and said solemnly: "These three pairs of Tulan pens are indeed top-grade and worth the price. I bought them. It's not easy for everyone."
, I appreciate the store’s kindness.”
When the shopkeeper saw this, he had no choice but to give up. He also brought a few copybooks and four pairs of writing brushes from the shop, wrapped them together and forced them on her, saying in a sincere voice:
"Although these four pairs of Haikang pens are not as precious as Tulan pens, they are also made by the best pen makers in our county. Several copybooks are copied by everyone in the county from the handwriting of Chang Yanjue Changlao, a great scholar from Luyan Port.
It is most suitable for practicing calligraphy, I will definitely accept it."
Hearing Chang Yanjue's name, Sibao pulled Chu Nanzhi with her tender forehead wrinkled, and asked confusedly: "Auntie, why do we need to use other people's copying posts to learn Grandpa Chang's calligraphy?
Can't we just ask Grandpa Chang for it?"
This is really heartbreaking!
Chu Nanzhi glanced at the little one with a bitter look on her face, quickly took the copybook and four pairs of writing brushes from the store, and said thank you: "Thank you very much to the store."
Before Wenbaozhai's shopkeeper could react, he hurriedly left with Sibao in his arms.
After all, people have good intentions, so it's not appropriate to hurt people's hearts like this.
Liu Shuyang followed the mother and daughter carrying large and small bags, and asked with a puzzled look: "Sister, you don't really want the little ones to copy Chang Lao's handwriting copied by others, do you?"
"certainly."
Chu Nanzhi looked at the little one in her arms and warned her seriously: "Sibao, you and Sanbao must use these copybooks to practice calligraphy now, otherwise you won't be able to write the calligraphy he asked Grandpa Chang to do well when you have class with him.
, his old man will definitely scold you and your third brother."
Thinking of Grandpa Chang's serious look, Si Bao felt a little scared and immediately nodded: "Mom, I'll practice my calligraphy well when I get back."
Chu Nanzhi smiled with satisfaction, and then led Sibao to buy new clothes for the quadruplets and Xiao Muci and began to return to the inn to prepare the evening meal.
With the help of the cook from the post house, she became even more comfortable in cooking.
Although the food cooked by the cooks in the post house was not to her liking, the food was quite complete. The kitchen was filled with all kinds of utensils and dishes.
According to the methods in her world, she cooked a grilled fish and put it into a copper pot, then braised the other yellow croaker, and then used the ingredients prepared in the post house to make a dry pot rabbit dish and a plate of saliva chicken.
And a plate of fried squid, and finally two vegetables.
He led the handymen to bring the prepared dishes to the elegant room on the east side. Lin Jinxiao had already led Hu Maoxi, Peng Pai, and Li Ce to sit at the tea table and talk. When he saw the rich and unusual dishes being brought in, Hu Maoxi was the first to greet them.
When I came up, I smelled the rich and strange umami smell, and I couldn't help but swallow.
Everyone sat around the dining table. Peng Pai opened the two bottles of fine old wine he had brought and filled them for everyone himself. He first raised the wine cup, looked at Lin Jinxiao with respect, and said:
"Today's two bottles of wine are the ones I brought from my hometown when I took office in Haikang County. They have been buried under the old trees in the courtyard of the humble house. I thought I would take them out when I became successful, but I didn't expect that it would be eight years later.
In the past, I met a close friend today, so I brought it here to drink with you all."
After saying that, he once again raised the wine bowl and gestured with Lin Jinxiao and Chu Nanzhi: "This is the first bowl of wine. I respect the censor and his wife. It is you who have allowed me to see the light of day again and have the opportunity to show my ambition.
I won’t say thank you for your kindness, so I can only repay your kindness by working hard and sparing no effort to clean up Haikang County. I’ll drink this bowl of wine first.”
Then, with a "gudong" sound, he drank it all in one gulp.
Lin Jinxiao picked up the wine bowl thoughtfully, but Chu Nanzhi couldn't help but raise her eyebrows when she saw it.
Although this rich aroma of wine smells refreshing, it is not as light as the Zhuse wine I drank two days ago.
She was a little worried.
Lin Jinxiao noticed something strange in her eyes, and whispered to her: "It's okay, I'll drink less."
Then he drank it.
In my memory, it is rare to see this pretty boy drinking. He only gets interested when he is feeling sad or happy.
It can be seen that he was very satisfied with this trip to Haikang County, and he was even more happy to meet such a proud and ambitious member of the family like Peng Pai, so he didn't say anything more and drank Peng Pai Jing's bowl together.
liquor.
A unique mellow fragrance spreads in the mouth and nose, which is a unique taste.
Chu Nanzhi experienced this different taste and felt the pleasure of drinking and having fun in ancient times.
After Peng Pai had finished paying homage to Hu Maoxi, Li Ce, and Liu Shuyang, he ordered everyone to try the dishes he had cooked.
Hu Maoxi looked around at the dishes on the table and had no idea what to do. Every time he heard Mr. Nie praising the woman's cooking skills in front of him, he would smile like an uncle. Today, he felt a little embarrassed when he saw it. In addition to grilled fish, the cooking method of braised fish
It's closer to what I've had in the past, but the rest of the dishes are a bit different.
Seeing Chu Nanzhi put a squid tentacle into the Four Treasures Bowl, the little guy ate it with gusto. He also tried to put a squid tentacle into his mouth.
Then the rich flavor of the sauce hit my nostrils, and I finally experienced the uncle's smile that Mr. Nie showed that day, and praised it: "It really has a unique charm."
Then he started to wolf down the food and put it into his mouth.
After three rounds of drinking, Hu Maoxi sat down and sat down, faced Lin Jinxiao with a contented expression, and asked pointedly: "I wonder what Lin Xiandi's next plans are?"
"Punish the powerful and evil gentry in Luyan Port."
Lin Jinxiao's tone was calm and he replied casually.
Hu Maoxi's face gradually stiffened, and after pondering for a long time, he slowly said: "Brother Yu, I suggest starting with Haining County, which is also an important coastal defense area."
Chu Nanzhi could hear the implication behind his words and thought it was well-intentioned advice.
Although Luyan Port looks prosperous and peaceful, in fact, there are undercurrents and various forces are intricately intertwined here. Only the Zhao Taigong Mansion and the Qi family that she is familiar with have Pingning County bureaucrats relying on them.
She knew very well that Lin Jinxiao and Hu Maoxi had completely different personalities. Lin Jinxiao was very sharp as an official and showed no mercy to others, while Hu Maoxi was reserved and knew how to assess the situation. Over the years, he had been caught in the middle of the rich and powerful squires in Luyan Port and had everything he wanted. No one could be offended.
I took the opportunity to make a lot of money.
Presumably, this was also the reason why the imperial court appointed Lin Jinxiao as the magistrate of six counties.
It's just that when he first took office, he had to shake up the big trees in Luyan Port, both openly and secretly, which is really worrying.
He looked at Lin Jinxiao with some anxiety, but saw him facing Hu Maoxi with firm eyes, and replied with a smile: "I will consider Mr. Hu's suggestion as appropriate."