Chapter Seventy-Three Seventeen Requests for Merit
An unpretentious carriage drove out from the inn. In addition to the coachman, there was also a young man sitting on the shaft of the carriage. Inside the carriage, there were five girls sitting, none other than Tian Minyan and his party.
Because the bed he slept in last night was not good, Tian Huairen tossed and turned for most of the night. He fell asleep just before dawn. He was so sleepy that he couldn't go out and needed to catch up on his sleep.
Even so, Tian Minyan also left a servant to serve her. This was a newly bought servant named Ping An.
On the carriage shaft, Xie Chengzhong and the coachman kept talking. The driver was also very cheerful. He told them where there was fun, delicious food, and where to go. In this way, he got a lot of information.
In the car, Lan'er also talked about interesting things about Kyoto and talked about some humanities. During this period, Ji Xiang asked questions with admiration, and the atmosphere did not feel dull.
The inn was built on the outskirts of Xicheng. Although Xicheng was not the main city, it was not a slum either. The buildings were lined up in rows, with white walls and black tiles, and high-walled courtyards. Many of the roofs were even inlaid with glazed tiles, indicating wealth.
It was at the end of the hour, and the carriage entered the main street of Xicheng. There were more pedestrians and the road was much narrower.
Shopping on the street is naturally called shopping by walking, and you can also understand the local people's livelihood. Tian Minyan asked Ziyi to order the carriage to go to the center of the city where there are dense shops, and the few of them got off the car and walked.
"Girl." Ziyi handed over a gauze hat and motioned to Tian Minyan to put it on.
When boudoir ladies in Kyoto go out, they either wear gauze hats or veils, so that their appearance cannot be easily seen. Of course, there are also those who don't pay much attention to etiquette, especially those with a cheerful temperament, such as Nari
Princess Ning, Xu grew up in Northern Xinjiang, where people's customs are open, and she didn't wear a veil even when she entered the inn.
Tian Minyan didn't like being so secretive. Compared with her appearance, Bai Mei was more beautiful than her. But when Ziyi insisted, she had to compromise, but she only covered her face with a gauze scarf to reveal a pair of eyes. She wanted to take a good look at the scenery.
"Girl, there is a girl's elegant residence on West Street. There are all kinds of music, chess, calligraphy and paintings. You can also play with each other and rest inside. Do you want to go and have a look?" Lan'er enthusiastically recommended.
Tian Minyan raised her eyebrows, turned around and said with a smile: "Sister Lan'er may have forgotten that I come from the countryside. On weekdays, I only have much contact with the agricultural business, and I don't have the opportunity to learn music, chess, calligraphy and painting."
Lan'er's charming smile froze, and she immediately said nervously: "Girl, I didn't mean this on purpose, it's just, it's just..."
Ziyi frowned, Lan'er was like this sometimes, she always spoke without thinking, and straight-faced. If there was something wrong in her heart, wouldn't it mean that she was deliberately sarcastic?
Zi Yi was about to plead for mercy, but Tian Minyan smiled and said: "Sister Lan'er, don't be nervous, I don't blame you, what I said is the truth."
"Girl." Lan'er became even more nervous after hearing this, and her face turned pale. She was not afraid of what Tian Minyan would do to her, but if these words reached the prince's ears, she might be climbed out.
Tian Minyan actually didn't think much about it. When she saw her face turned pale with fright, she changed the subject and said: "I don't like music, chess, calligraphy and painting, why don't you sister Lan'er take me to see the jewelry shop here? Other women like it.
, I like it too.”
Lan'er looked at her carefully and saw that she seemed lifeless. Her heart in her throat fell back into the distance, and she responded tremblingly.
Ziyi shook his head when he saw it, and took another look at Tian Minyan's smiling face. He put away his arrogance and cheered up. No matter whether Tian Minyan really didn't care or was lying, just saying "truth" was enough to get him beaten.
People have a face.
Tian Minyan may not dare to do anything to them, but the prince can decide their life or death. Moreover, this is also related to the face of the prince, and cannot be taken lightly.
"Girl, in addition to Tianyi Fang, there is a room in front that embroiders clouds and clothes, which is also highly praised by the ladies." Ziyi said with a smile.
"Oh? Now that it's here, let's go and have a look." Tian Minyan said with great interest.
Lan'er got Zi Yi's hint and hurriedly put on a smile and led the way while introducing Xiu Yunshang in a casual manner. Tian Minyan also listened carefully and nodded from time to time. Zi Yi breathed a sigh of relief.
Two flower watches. In the imperial study room of the imperial palace, the emperor finished discussing government affairs with several ministers. He looked at Qi Shiqi, who was leaning aside and leaning against his head. He shook his head and ordered the ministers to step back, while he threw
I passed by with a booklet.
Qi Qi Shiqi was awakened. He held the book with both hands and frowned: "Early in the morning, the emperor was so angry. Eunuch Gao, how did you serve me? Why don't you go get a cup of lotus heart tea?"
Eunuch Gao glanced at the emperor, and seeing his expression of love and hate, the corners of his lips curled up slightly: "No." He said and withdrew.
"I asked you to listen to the government, but you regarded the imperial study as the black jade bed in your mansion." The emperor laughed and scolded angrily.
"Brother, it's not like you don't know that I'm not interested in these things." Qi Shiqi yawned and said, "As long as you have ministers, how about supporting them with so much salary?"
"You, you." The emperor shook his head and said, "In a few days, the envoy from Brunei will arrive, or should you take over?"
"Brother Imperial, I have gone out to farm this time and am very tired. Let my nephews take care of these chores. I ask for a favor from Brother Imperial and let me take care of myself."
"But what about the cotton treaty?" The emperor frowned.
"Brother Emperor will always give palace banquets. Are you afraid that you won't be able to disgrace the envoy?" Qi Shiqi snorted: "My nephews are getting older. Brother Emperor, you should also give them a banquet. You have nothing to do all day long."
It’s impossible to find something to do.”
The emperor narrowed his eyes: "What? Who is upset?"
"Ansheng is unsettled. Brother Huang, don't you see that?" Qi Shiqi seemed to be smiling, but changed his voice: "By the way, the Tian family's father and daughter have come to Beijing with my brother. When does Brother Huang plan to meet him?"
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"Didn't I say that everyone who grows cotton this time will be allowed to attend the palace banquet?" The emperor was stunned for a moment.
Qi Shiqi pursed his lips. His original intention was not to let Tian Minyan and the others attend the banquet. He just wanted to accept the reward. But the words had been spoken and the emperor had opened his mouth, and he could not take them back.
"Brother Emperor, the Tian family has done a great job in growing cotton this time. Without that girl from the Tian family, I might not be able to grow it." Qi Shiqi thought for a while and said.
"Are you asking for credit for the Natian family?" The emperor was a little surprised. He looked at his younger brother with inquiry, when did this child care so much about a non-Taoist?
"Imperial brother has always given rewards based on merit, right?" Qi Qiqi curled his lips and smiled: "When I was farming, I heard a saying that requires the horses to run and not eat grass. This is not possible.
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The emperor laughed and said, "That's right. How do you want to reward me?"
"This is the matter of the imperial brother." Qi Shiqi flicked the dust on his sleeves and said: "By the way, my brother also disturbed the Tian family for many days when he was farming in Qingping.
