The maid served Bai Yu tea, took a peek at Bai Yu, lowered her head and slowly backed away from the Nuan Pavilion. Maybe she was guessing in her heart, what was the background of this little ninth-grade person, so that the Marquis personally asked her to serve tea so seriously?
Even if you are the nephew of the Right Minister, the Marquis does not need to pay such attention to him.
Bai Yu looked around boredly at the furnishings of the Nuan Pavilion. All he could see was the word "hao". It looked like it was a place where he usually rested and read. There must be no important documents or anything like that, otherwise he would not be allowed to wait here alone.
The animal gold charcoal burned red in the brazier. There should be floor heating buried underground. A brazier alone would not be so warm. It might be too comfortable. Bai Yu felt drowsy. Of course, it might also be carbon monoxide...
He got up, walked to the window, opened the window for ventilation, and saw a beautiful landscape, which was a small lawn with a girl jumping around holding a kite string.
She is about fourteen or fifteen years old, wearing simple and elegant rain silk brocade, with delicate eyebrows and picturesque eyes, a nose of goose fat, teeth like braided shells, and a waist as thick as a bunch of silk, like a white rose in bud.
She looked at the kite flying higher and higher, and chuckled. For some reason, despite her young age, she actually felt a little bit charming.
Bah, bah, bah! Bai Yu quickly looked away. The Marquis of Jinnan asked him to wait in the Nuan Pavilion. He actually peeked at his daughter. It can't be called peeking. He just saw it unintentionally. After all, considering his character, there is no such thing as peeking.
explain.
Of course, it may not be a daughter, but a concubine or something. This dynasty cannot judge the relationship based on age. If it is a concubine, Bai Yu would definitely want to give the Marquis of Jin Nan a sword manual to ward off evil spirits. Why not the Sunflower Book, because the Marquis of Jin Nan is a military attaché?
The system matches well with the evil-repelling sword manual.
Bai Yu came to the bookshelf and looked up at the dazzling array of books. He couldn't help but think of the magical river when he returned to Jingzhao Mansion from Linfu County and started looking for it on the bookshelf.
Soon, he found a book called "The God of Mountains and Rivers". The title of the book was very middle-grade. According to his experience in reading, the more middle-grade the title of the book, the more beautiful it is.
He leaned against the bookshelf and flipped through the book with relish. The book said that famous mountains and rivers originally had spirituality and were revered, praised and worshiped by people. Over time, the spirituality would turn into tangible gods, which are called "
"Mountain God" and "River God".
The strength of river gods and mountain gods is related to "fame". The so-called "fame" means people's reverence, praise and worship.
The greater the "fame", the stronger the mountain gods and river gods are. In the same way, if they are gradually forgotten by people, the mountain gods and river gods will weaken and eventually die.
In order to gain the allegiance of the mountain gods and river gods and stabilize the country, every dynasty would conduct a massive god-conferment ceremony.
Emperor Taizu of Daqian overthrew the Dajing Dynasty and established the world, so he held a ceremony to confer gods. Some mountain gods and river gods were willing to surrender and accepted the conferment. There were also a small number of mountain gods and river gods who were loyal to Dajing and refused to be conferred by Daqian.
, Emperor Taizu could only suppress and seal the "Crickhead Mountain Divine River God" and let them reflect on it.
One thing caught Bai Yu's attention. Mountain gods and river gods could sense what happened in places with mountain gods and river gods. He secretly rejoiced. Fortunately, there were no mountain gods and river gods on the road from Bajiao Pavilion to Linfu County, otherwise he would have been killed long ago.
Found out.
After reading this volume, he started reading other books. Until noon, the Marquis of Jin Nan and the Right Minister hadn't come back. As a cook, Bai Yu was hungry as soon as it was time to eat. But looking left and right, it seemed that no one had given him anything.
It means rice.
Bai Yu had no choice but to call the maid in, "Miss, have you eaten?"
The maid looked at him strangely and didn't understand why he asked, "Sir, I have used it."
Bai Yu asked, "Why don't you give me food?"
The maid was a little stubborn, "But the Marquis didn't ask the maid to bring you food."
Is it unreasonable that the Marquis of Jinnan didn’t ask you to bring me food and you didn’t do it? The Marquis of Jinnan asked you to serve me tea. Now that I have the tea, where can I serve it? Bai Yu was very angry and said, “If the Marquis of Jinnan knew that you treat the nobles like this,
Guest, he will definitely punish you, why don't you go and get me some food?"
When the maid heard that she was about to be punished, her face turned pale and she said, "Whatever you want to eat, sir, I'll ask the kitchen to cook it for you."
Bai Yu thought for a while and didn't know what he wanted to eat. Since the seasonings in this world are single, none of them are very delicious, except of course the demon snake meat. The demon snake meat contains spiritual energy and is delicious even without seasoning. He
I wanted to ask "Is there any demon meat?" but I thought it would be too embarrassing for the young lady.
Seeing the brazier burning brightly next to him, he had an idea. It would be good to make hot pot in this winter.
He immediately stated his request again, "Just ask the kitchen for a small pot, put some bone broth in it, some sliced meat, cut it thinner, and some fresh vegetables. Remember the sliced meat and vegetables."
It will definitely happen."
The maid felt confused and hesitated to speak, but she went anyway. The guests could eat whatever they wanted, and it had nothing to do with her.
In a large family, there are cooks and cooks, so efficiency is high, and what Bai Yu wants is delivered quickly.
He put the small pot in the brazier, and after the bone soup "Gululu" in the pot boiled, he could start cooking the vegetables.
Somehow, a lot of people gathered outside the window, sneaking their heads into the thermal pavilion. It turned out to be a group of naughty half-year-old children, maids, maids, etc. The beautiful girl who flew the kite before was also there, laughing and playing like a group of people.
Little sparrow.
"I heard from the cook that the guests in Nuan Pavilion need to eat raw meat and lettuce. How can I eat raw meat and lettuce? Are you not afraid of diarrhea?"
"Look, he put the small pot into the brazier. He put the raw meat and lettuce down and blanched it before sucking it into his mouth. Hahaha, it must not be cooked yet."
"The food he eats seems to be delicious. Is it so delicious?"...
Bai Yu turned his head and glanced at them, his eyes unconsciously resting on the beautiful girl's face. He couldn't help it, she was so beautiful, as if a swan had slipped in among a group of ducks, and it was hard not to notice.
The beautiful girl looked at him and seemed to realize that he was looking at her. She turned her little head to the side and hid against the wall.
After waiting for a while, the beautiful girl secretly came out to take a look.
Bai Yu ignored them and continued to cook in silence.
When they were about to finish eating, the Marquis of Jin Nan and the Right Minister came back. They were smiling and obviously in a good mood.
Seeing Bai Yu eating strangely, Jin Nanhou was startled for a moment, and saw a group of people peeking outside the window.
The Marquis of Jin Nan slightly glared at the beautiful girl and said, "Jinhua, what's the etiquette of you guys peeking at the guests while they're eating? It's unruly, so hurry up and leave."
The beautiful girl reacted quickly. Before Jin Nanhou finished speaking, she ran away, and the remaining group of children also followed and dispersed.
Jinhua? Bai Yu pondered the tone of the Marquis of Jin Nan. He should be a daughter, not a concubine. The concubine was not so bold to come and peek at the male guests eating. He took back the sword manual to ward off evil spirits. Seeing that the Marquis of Jin Nan was not good-looking, he actually had
If you have such a beautiful daughter, please give birth to more children.
He put down his bowl and chopsticks and bowed to the Marquis of Jinnan, "Master Marquis, I'm really sorry. I felt hungry, so I took it upon myself to have food delivered to me."
"It's okay. I didn't expect it to take so long, but I didn't entertain you well."
Jin Nanhou smiled and waved his hands slightly, looking at the small pot and raw meat and lettuce strangely, "Why do you eat like this?"
Bai Yu explained, "This is my original way of eating."
"You created something as good as Tianxiang Jade Dew, so this original way of eating it should be good too."
The Marquis of Jin Nan might find it strange, "Do you mind if I, the Marquis, eat together?"
This is your home, do I mind? Bai Yu was a little speechless. The Marquis of Jin Nan was too polite or too polite. He was worthy of being a distinguished noble. It was not as vulgar as being a distinguished noble in ancient TV dramas.
He smiled and made a gesture of invitation, "Of course I don't mind, Lord Marquis, please."
Jin Nanhou asked his servants to bring in two pairs of bowls and chopsticks.
After eating this, the eyes of the Marquis of Jin Nan and the Right Minister of the Ministry of Punishment lit up and they couldn't stop at all. They quickly understood the essence of eating like this. They boiled it before eating, retaining the freshness of the food to the maximum extent. Naturally,
tasty.
"Hey, bring in some more slices of raw meat and lettuce, the more the better, hurry up!"
The Marquis of Jin Nan no longer cared about his honorable image. He breathed out with a burning sensation in his mouth and waved to his servants vaguely.
In the end, the three of them were all full, and they sat with their stomachs full and sipping tea without any image.
The right minister of the Ministry of Justice muttered, "The Marquis and I went to the palace to meet the Holy Spirit and reported that you wanted to offer Tianxiang Jade Dew. His Majesty Long Yan was very pleased and ordered the Marquis and I to take care of Tianxiang Jade Dew with you. Of course, you are mainly responsible for it.
Take care of it, the Marquis and I will supervise it. In name, Tianxiang Jade Dew is still your private property. The profits will not go directly to the national treasury, but will be received by His Majesty’s internal funds. Your Majesty did not specify how much or how much, but you can understand it from His Majesty’s words.
, it should be 80%.”
Internal money is the emperor's "private money". It seems that the old emperor is also a thoughtful person, but he doesn't know what to do with so much private money... Bai Yu understood it and smiled, "The remaining two
OK, how about sharing it equally between the lower official and the two adults?"
Don’t underestimate 20%, it is also a huge wealth.
The Marquis of Jinnan shook his head slightly, "On the way back, I and the Vice Minister discussed it. You will take 10%, and I and the Vice Minister will share 10%. If Tianxiang Yulu encounters any trouble, I and the Vice Minister will
Come forward and solve it.”
"Thank you two adults."
Bai Yu didn't refuse anymore. After all, the Tianxiang Jade Dew came from him. Maybe the two adults were too embarrassed to share it equally with him because of their dignity.
With the royal family's "industry" as his background, he believed that no one would be able to think of trouble with Tianxiang Jade Dew.
"If there is no trouble, then create trouble...like Zhang Qicai?"
Bai Yu's heart moved, he sneered secretly, and came up with a little idea.
He stood up and was about to say goodbye and leave, but the Marquis of Jinnan stopped him and asked him to wait. He asked if there was anything else, but the Marquis of Jinnan smiled and said nothing. He looked at the right servant, who also looked mysterious.
It's rare to sell it out.
Could it be... that the Marquis of Jinnan is planning to recruit me as his son-in-law? Bai Yu had a whim, thinking that he already "had a wife and children", and he felt a pang of regret. It seemed that he had to have an identity of his own.
Otherwise, how can I get a wife in the future?
After waiting for about half an hour, a man wearing a eunuch's uniform came with Fuchen in his arm. He seemed to be the father-in-law of the palace, followed by a group of palace guards.
Jin Nanhou, the right servant stood up to greet him.
Bai Yu quickly stood up.
Jin Nanhou exchanged a few words with the eunuch, then pointed at Bai Yu with a smile, "He is Mr. He, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment."
The eunuch opened the brocade box held by the guard and faced Bai Yu solemnly, "Master He, please accept the order."
In the Daqian Dynasty, there was no need to kneel when meeting the Holy Emperor or receiving an edict, so it was still somewhat dignified. Bai Yu bowed and bowed his hands in salute to the edict.
The eunuch took out the imperial edict, spread out his hands, and began to recite in a measured tone, "The Emperor is entrusted by heaven to carry this edict: He Zhiyu, the Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment, who is loyal to the Holy Dynasty, self-denial and dedicated to the public, diligent, frugal and honest, is awarded the title of Prince of Qifeng County, and is given a mansion, a bullfighting uniform, and a hundred taels of gold. I hereby express my gratitude to you." ."
This tone! This tone! There is something inside... Bai Yu was pleasantly surprised. Qifeng County Man, which means baron, even though he has the lowest title, he has become a noble.
"Thank you for your kindness, Your Majesty."
He held the imperial edict in his hands.
The eunuch said congratulations expressionlessly, asked the guards to put down the rewards, and left with the guards. As a father-in-law in the palace, the most taboo thing is to be too close to foreign ministers, so he seemed relatively indifferent.
Jin Nanhou joked, "Congratulations, Sir."
"Congratulations."
The right minister of the Ministry of Justice also rarely smiled. You must know that the requirements for a title are extremely high. You must make a huge contribution to the dynasty or have great military exploits. As a concubine, his father did not have a title. Of course, he himself is a high-quality civil servant. , and no title is needed to show status.
Bai Yu did not dare to be arrogant and quickly bowed his hands in return, "Thank you two adults for your cultivation. I will keep this in mind."
He knew that the two adults must have given him a "good word" in front of the emperor. Of course, it was mainly the huge wealth brought by Tianxiang Jade Dew that impressed the old emperor, and that was why he was awarded the title of baron.
It is worth mentioning that in the Daqian Dynasty, except for the prince, any other title did not have a fief, it was just an honor, and of course there was a salary.
【Character Card 2 Advanced!】
[Name: Bai Yu (He Zhiyu, courtesy name Zhongjing)]
[Race: human]
[Identity: Baron (Male from Qifeng County); Secretary of the Ministry of Punishment (ninth rank, one of the twelve officials of the Ministry of Punishment)]
[Skills: Roll call (anyone named by you will fall into a state of freeze); Investigation (you have a pair of investigative eyes and can see the essence through false appearances); Domain (as a baron, you have your own domain, with a range of three feet )]
[Props: None]
Bai Yu was overjoyed. Compared with the title, this was a bigger surprise, but he didn't know what the additional [Field] skill meant?
Within three feet, I am the only one who dominates...
No matter how strong the enemy is, as long as it is close to three feet, it can be defeated in seconds...
It shouldn't be so arrogant, otherwise wouldn't it be invincible?
In addition to the title of baron, there are also rewards such as a mansion, a bullfighting uniform, and a hundred taels of gold.
He now has half a warehouse filled with money, and he is constantly receiving large amounts of money. There is no shortage of money at all, so a mansion and a hundred taels of gold are meaningless.
However, this bullfighting uniform is still very good, and it will definitely look majestic when worn!
Bullfighting uniforms cannot be bought even if you have money. They are given as a gift to show your status.
He still remembered that young and promising young man Jinyiwei Qianhu, who was in the fifth rank and wore a bullfight uniform, which was very impressive.
I also have a bullfighting suit, it's newer than yours... He has already imagined the scene where he will meet the young guard Qianhu in the future. It's so childish...