He originally thought that today would pass peacefully.
As a result, it turned out that he really thought too much.
Since mid-morning, people have been visiting the house.
The first person to come to the door surprised him.
The eldest disciple Ma Zhou, whom he had almost forgotten, said he was older because he was older, much older than Wang Zi'an. He was about to turn thirty after the Chinese New Year, and he was still alone, floating alone in Chang'an.
"Student Ma Zhou, I met Mr.——"
Seeing Ma Zhou, who had changed into some decent new clothes, but had turned darker and lost weight, Wang Zi'an couldn't help but be shocked, and couldn't help but joke.
"Prince Bin, what are you doing here? Have you been arrested and taken to mine?"
Hearing Wang Zi'an's joke, Ma Zhou rubbed his hands slightly unnaturally.
"Mr. Hui, Dongshan has been a little busier lately -"
Wang Zi'an keenly discovered that after not seeing each other for a while, Ma Zhou's palms had become enlarged, covered with calluses, and had dry and cracked frostbite. How could they still be the palms of a scholar holding a pen?
Even the neighbors in the villages to the east of the city are nothing more than this.
He was startled slightly and smiled.
"What are you busy with——"
Hearing this, Ma Zhou hesitated for a moment, and finally answered honestly.
"Building a house - Spring is about to start after the Chinese New Year. The students are thinking that if they don't build houses for the homeless before the weather gets warmer, they will soon become homeless again -"
Seeing Wang Zi'an's eyes looking a little weird, he thought Wang Zi'an was blaming him for making the decision without permission, so he quickly said.
"The student originally wanted to inform the husband, but, but - the master's wife, Miss Changsun, and Kong Jijiu said no, no need to trouble you..."
The more Ma Zhou spoke, the lower his voice became, and the more he spoke, the less confident he felt.
Wang Zi'an was very happy.
"Why don't you bother me? You are worried that I won't agree, so why not work together to hide it from me..."
When Wang Zi'an told him the truth, Ma Zhou couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
Wang Zi'an waved his hand angrily.
"Okay, what's the big deal - go ahead and burn your hands. After you're done, go and get a box of chilblain ointment from Butler Gu. Your hands are frozen like this and you don't want them anymore? I'm upset when I see your worthless bear look.
…”
Since the last recruitment, he knew that every one of his friends in the coal trading company was a scam, and he had no hope of getting his money back.
Anyway, that's it. If you can take care of your own profits and losses and stop taking money from yourself, then everything will be fine.
Listening to his husband's scolding, which was called blaming, but actually showed concern, Ma Zhou's hopeless nose felt sour, and he felt ashamed and ashamed. He quickly lowered his head, turned around and ran out in a hurry.
He has been an orphan since he was a child, and now he is living alone in Chang'an. This is the first time that someone cares about him so much.
See Ma Zhou get out.
Wang Zi'an picked up the dough with one hand and was wrapping the dumplings by himself while educating Xue Rengui.
"Ren Gui, you are an honest person, but please don't imitate this piece of shit like Ma Zhou. You haven't learned the skills of a fart, but you have learned a lot of crooked ideas——"
Xue Rengui:......
Quickly lower your head and make dumplings.
Now, with Wang Meng's big mouth in his house, it's impossible for him to even know about this master's past.
Naturally, he also knew what mysterious operations his master's wife, who was about to pass, the legendary eldest grandson, and Kong Yingda, the current minister of the Imperial Academy, had done in the past.
They jointly opened a small coal trading company, but it turned out to be a refugee shelter.
Tens of thousands of refugees have been recruited, but the key is that nearly half of them are old, weak, women and children.
I almost bankrupted my master.
Of course, Wang Meng did not express it this way at the beginning. He said that his prince was compassionate and had a bodhisattva heart. He saved the suffering and saved the people. He spent all his family property to save the homeless people...
But he understood the core of the meaning, which was that the few of him teamed up and almost bankrupted the master.
This time, I secretly built a house for the refugees without telling my master. I didn’t even have to think about it. I must have been afraid that my master would object!
No one can do this anymore.
However, it is not my place to interfere in this matter.
On one side is the master, on the other side is the master's wife, a proper fight between gods——
As a result, Wang Zi'an made a dumpling and put it down, then cursed angrily.
"No wonder they all come to my door. I'm still surprised. Why don't they bother me anymore? They are doing things behind my back. That bitch Lao Li must also know about this. This bitch actually does it too."
If you don't tell me, it's a shame that he has the nerve to bring people over here every day to eat and drink..."
Xue Rengui:......
Ah, this——
Master is so miserable!
On the other hand, Ms. Liu, who was helping to make dumplings, chuckled beside her.
"That's not all because they all know that Master, you are kind-hearted and don't want to see others suffer..."
Wang Zi’an:……
Ah, this——
Wang Zi'an shook his head helplessly.
"Is my shortcoming so obvious?"
After hearing what he said, girl Su Su, who was holding a rolling pin and learning to roll out dough, stopped her movements with a puzzled look on her face.
"Is it bad to be kind-hearted? Why is it said to be a shortcoming?"
When she interrupted like this, Xue Rengui and his wife, who were still suppressing their laughter, suddenly couldn't help it anymore.
When Wang Zi'an saw this, he couldn't help but feel happy.
This made Miss Su Su laugh out loud.
Although she hadn't yet figured out why Wang Zi'an and the others were laughing, she knew they were definitely making fun of her, and she was so angry that she turned her face on Wang Zi'an and was confused.
Wang Zi'an had quick eyes and quick hands. He stretched out his little finger and caught the dough with a light movement. With a stroke, the dough turned lightly on his fingers like a handkerchief.
Gee, it’s so good to know kung fu!
Even if it was just for fun, Su Su would not really make trouble with him. She rolled her eyes at him and lowered her head to roll out the dough again.
But rolling out dough and being good at kung fu seem to be two different things. The hands that wield swords and wield the rolling pin don't seem that dexterous. The dough they roll out is big or small, and some have irregular edges and corners.
Each shape is different.
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With a lot of effort, I actually rolled it out into a decent shape.
While several people were chatting and laughing, Ma Zhou came back from outside after applying the ointment.
But after he came back, he regretted it.
How could he know how to make dumplings?
But the master was doing the packing, so it was inappropriate for him to stand beside him. It would also be rude to leave directly. He hesitated for a while, then hesitantly pulled up a stool and sat down next to Wang Zi'an.
Wang Zi'an smiled, stepped aside and said jokingly.
"I never thought you would do this -"
Ma Zhou clumsily pinched a piece of dough, imitating Wang Zi'an and others' gesture and smearing stuffing into it, while smiling sheepishly.
"No, it's my first time..."
After a while, Ma Zhou's first dumpling was completed.
Looking at the crooked and twisted dumplings in his hands, and looking at the dumplings covered with lace made by his husband and Mr. Liu, he was too embarrassed to put them on the chopping board next to them.
Already.
Seeing his embarrassed look, Xue Rengui comforted him.
"It's okay, senior brother, this skill is much better than when I first learned it -"
Ma Zhou glanced at the small ingot-shaped dumpling in his hand, and suddenly didn't want to talk.
Then, he heard his husband's considerate comforting voice.
"Prince Bin, it's okay. This is the first time. Most people are like this. These dumplings are a bit ugly, but they should still be edible. Wrap them well and let the kitchen prepare them for you to eat alone later..."
Ma Zhou:……
Ma Zhou had just sat down and packed a few bags when Li Yuan came with a woman in her thirties, with a voluptuous figure and still charming charm.
"Brother, why are you free to come here today——"
Wang Zi'an patted the flour on his hands, stood up with a smile and said hello. Xue Rengui and his wife quickly followed behind and saluted respectfully. Seeing this, Ma Zhou also hurriedly put down the dumplings in his hands and followed them.
The couple salutes behind them.
Although I don’t know who these two people are, I just follow them and salute.
"I've met my uncle, and I want to say hello to him..."
His master could greet the Supreme Emperor casually, but he could not. Xue Rengui knew this very well.
Of course, this is what Li Yuan requested last time, and he should continue to be called this.
Regarding this request, Wang Zi'an was naturally obedient.
Do you really think it’s fun to entertain an emperor at home?
If he were to be served by the Supreme Emperor, everyone would be bored. That's fine. Just treat him as an ordinary friend, and everyone would be at ease.
"I'm a retired old man, what do I have to do with my time? If I weren't afraid of annoying you, I wish I could stay with you every day..."
Li Yuan joked half-seriously, and then nodded slightly from Xue Rengui and his wife.
"You two don't need to give me any gifts - you don't need so many gifts in private. We are all family members, so relax."
Although Li Yuan said this, Xue Rengui and his wife did not dare to be really presumptuous. They still showed their full courtesy and then stepped aside with a respectful expression, which made Li Yuan bored for a while.
Shaking his head, he pointed at Xue Rengui with his finger.
"Ren Gui, that's what's wrong with you, you're too rigid. Look at your master, he's much more free and easy than you..."
Xue Rengui smiled bitterly in his heart.
You can say that, but how dare we?
You are the Supreme Emperor. If it weren't for Master's presence, we wouldn't even have the right to meet you.
On Wang Zi'an's side, he naturally follows the good deeds.
He called me brother in a friendly tone, and then looked at the young lady standing next to Li Yuan with a smile.
"Brother, this is-"
Li Yuan smiled and looked back at Zhang Jieyu, who was leaning against him, and waved his hand casually.
"This is your sister-in-law - she has heard of your name a long time ago, and she insisted on following you to have a look..."
sister in law?
Which sister-in-law is she?
Don’t you think you, an old guy, have too many wives?
Wang Zi'an complained in his heart, but the smile on his face suddenly became brighter.
"It turns out to be my sister-in-law. I thought it was another princess who had not left the government and came with her -"
Although she knew that Wang Zi'an was deliberately complimenting her, Zhang Jieyu couldn't help but smile.
"Sure enough, it's better to be famous after meeting each other. Brother Zian is not only handsome and elegant, but also has a clever tongue that can trick people..."
Wang Zi'an laughed and gave way without being polite.
"Come on, you and your sister-in-law just happened to be here today. I am worried about having no one to help me make dumplings here. Come on, wash your hands and sit down and make them together. Today we will eat dumplings for noon - the so-called dumplings are not as delicious as dumplings, they are fun -
Ahem, in short, if you pair dumplings with wine, the more you drink, the better..."
When I saw the Supreme Emperor meeting with his old friend for many years, he was talking and laughing freely and behaved casually.
Zhang Jieyu, who was still a bit reserved at first, immediately lowered her figure, sat down next to the prince very naturally, and skillfully pinched a piece of dough and wrapped it up.
Not to mention, his movements are brisk and skillful, and you can tell he is a veteran at first glance.
On the contrary, Li Yuan, who has lived a long life, is probably making dumplings for the first time. The shape and quality of the dumplings are really hard to describe.
Ma Zhou, who was a little aggrieved because his position was taken away by Zhang Jieyu, suddenly felt happy when he saw the dumplings made by Li Yuan.
Ah, this——
I'm afraid of comparison shopping.
Comparing with Li Yuan, Ma Zhou's self-confidence immediately increased, right?
However, although Li Yuan's wrapping was uglier than him, he was not embarrassed at all and instead enjoyed it. While wrapping it, he did not forget to appreciate his masterpiece.
"I've made these for you. Leave them to me alone later. I want to try my own skills -"
Seeing this old guy enjoying himself, he couldn't help but treasure the "dumplings" he made that looked like donkey dung eggs.
Wang Zi'an didn't even know how to complain.
"Don't worry, brother, even if I don't leave you alone with this thing you pack, you can still distinguish it clearly and clearly——"
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Seeing Wang Zi'an laughing at him, Li Yuan couldn't help laughing.
"That's not necessarily true. At my level, I have to be smaller than the one you accept - well, this apprentice must be better!"
Hearing this, Wang Zi'an subconsciously glanced at the dumplings made by Ma Zhou and Li Yuan.
Yes, it turns out that when you meet your opponent in chess, you will meet a talented person; the tiger going up the mountain will meet the tiger coming down the mountain; the dragon in the cloud will meet the dragon in the mist.
These are dumplings!
Ma Zhou immediately became unhappy.
Is this old guy blind? My level is obviously much better than yours, okay?
You actually have the nerve to dislike me.
But this was Master's friend and he didn't dare to say anything.
He had to use all his skills to make a dumpling, and then put it together deliberately for Li Yuan. When Li Yuan saw this, he couldn't help laughing.
He turned and glanced at Wang Zi'an.
"This kid is an old apprentice you took on when you took him on. He's quite an interesting person——"
Ma Zhou:……
An apprentice is an apprentice. What is an old apprentice?
I am only thirty years old after New Year!
"I collected it some time ago, yes, together with Yifu. Although he is a bit older, he is still a talented person. From now on, I guess he will just be a prime minister or something for fun, with no future.
…”
Li Yuan:......
What kind of future do you still want?
Ma Zhou was a little embarrassed by his husband's remarks.
"Sir, that's too much praise, that's too much praise—"
Wang Zi'an glanced at him with disgust.
"Look at your potential—"
Ma Zhou:……
What else do you want me to achieve?
Seeing what Wang Zi'an said, Zhang Jieyu couldn't help but take another look at this old apprentice who looked several years older than Wang Zi'an.
He is dark and thin, with thick joints and cracks on his palms. He looks like an old farmer in the countryside. His clothes are quite neat, but he has a wine gourd tied around his waist.
An unruly look.
How could he still be so favored by the Marquis of Chang'an?
She almost doubted whether Wang Zi'an's gaze was good enough.
Li Yuan looked at Ma Zhou with interest, who was holding back his energy to compete with him in dumplings, and suddenly smiled.
"You haven't become an official yet? How about it? Are you preparing to take the Spring Examination next year?"
Hearing this, Ma Zhou pondered for a moment, with a wry smile on his face.
"The students originally planned to participate, but they are a little busy and may not be able to do it..."
Having said this, although his face looked calm, there was still a trace of regret that could not be concealed in his eyes.
When Li Yuan heard this, he couldn't help but raise his eyebrows, showing a hint of curiosity.
Before he could ask, Wang Zi'an was beside him and explained for him angrily.
"I am a stupid apprentice who is busy building houses for the refugees in Dongshan - I have never seen such a stupid person. I don't know how to use my brain, but I still have to build it by myself. I can't read anything like this."
Is it in your stomach?"
Ma Zhou did not dare to talk back to his husband's scolding, so he could only smile bitterly.