In the evening, there was a lot of wind on the canal, and the cabin of the ship was shaking slightly. Wen Xi, Kong Shangren, and Cao Yin were having dinner together in the same room. A large pot of twice-cooked pork was sizzling on the charcoal stove.
The tempting aroma of meat. However, Cao Yin resisted eating it. During the period of hot mourning, meat and wine should not be allowed to touch his mouth. Wen Xi and Kong Shangren were full of food and drink, so they hurriedly removed the remaining meat to avoid temptation.
Man! Wenxi also heated up a large bowl of milk for Cao Yin. It was a cold day and his body couldn’t be warmed up without eating something hot. Just eating some vegetarian dishes, how nutritious is that?
Broken people.
Wen Xi smiled and said: "It was originally prepared for my little girl. Brother Cao, don't dislike it!"
When Wen Xi said this, Cao Yin felt uncomfortable and asked while drinking hot milk: "Are peanuts added here?"
It is the peanut cheese that can remove the milky smell of milk. Wen Xi nodded and said: "They are all vegetarian, don't worry. Although Brother Cao is observing filial piety, he should also pay attention to his body."
After a large bowl of hot peanut cheese was poured down, Cao Yin broke out in a hot sweat and cupped his hands towards Wen Xi and said, "Thank you so much, brother Wen? I don't know, is this year your brother?"
Wen Xi said: "I was born in the sixth year of Kangxi's reign, and I am nineteen years old this year." This is the truth. There is no need to lie about my age, and they won't believe it even if I say it is older.
Cao Yin smiled and said: "I was born in the 15th year of Shunzhi. I am twenty-nine this year, which is exactly ten years older than brother Wen!"
Kong Shangren suddenly raised his hands and laughed and said, "How wonderful! Kong was born in the fifth year of Shunzhi. He is thirty-nine years old this year. He is exactly ten years older than Brother Cao!"
Nineteen years old, twenty-nine years old, thirty-nine years old! What a coincidence! However, both Cao Yin and Kong Shangren look younger than their actual age. From their faces, they both look like they are in their early twenties or early thirties!
Unexpectedly, they are all people who are running for the third and fourth years! (All of them are false years)
Cao Yin laughed loudly and said: "Isn't it fate? God's will brings the three of us together! He should arrive tonight and talk about it until dawn!"
Maybe it was really fate. Both Cao Yin and Kong Shangren were celebrities in the Qing Dynasty. If they continued to be her concubines, they would not be able to get along with each other so freely! There were too many rules and restrictions in the palace. After they came out, they would not be able to get along so freely.
Every ounce of air you breathe is free!
When they were chatting happily, Kong Shangren suggested that they go out on the deck to watch the stars together. Wen Xi took a lynx fur cloak, a sea dragon skin cloak and a sable fur cloak and went out wearing them one by one. Cao Yin's was a sea dragon skin cloak, and Hailong was the one who wore it.
It's a fur seal. Fur seals live in the coldest Northeast region. Their fur is thick, soft and slender. It is a precious fur that is extremely warm and waterproof. Cao Yin touched this silver-gray seal fur cloak and couldn't help but said in surprise: "This is the best."
Except for those in the palace, it is rare for high-ranking officials to have a few pieces of good quality like this sea dragon skin! Brother Wen is really not that simple!"
This was originally brought from the palace. Before lighting the fire, Wen Xi thought that instead of burning everything, she might as well take away everything she could. Even the fine furniture in the main hall of Chengqian Palace was brought into the space.
There are several large jars of silks, clothing materials, leathers, Shifeng Longjing, Junshan Silver Needle, and good tea leaves, gold and silver jewelry, etc. in the warehouse. Everything that can be taken away! Before leaving, I have to give Kangxi a hard blow.
, so happy!
Kong Shangren also said: "First-grade black fox and second-grade mink. This black mink is as black as ink. It feels warm when you wear it. It must be a good mink! The best leather in Beijing is expensive, so a piece like this I'm afraid it costs four to five thousand taels, right?" As he said this, he couldn't help but sigh, such a good thing was taken out and lent to others casually!
In addition to the Two Palaces and the Qianqing Palace, all the good leathers can be found in the Chengqian Palace. Wenxi naturally has a lot of good things in stock! There is also a precious black fox skin in the Wenxi space, but there is only one piece. It was not enough to make the big cloak, and the other parts had to be dismembered. I couldn’t bear to let it go, so I kept it there. There were also four or five large lynx skins, a few black mink skins, a dozen, and twenty white mink skins. Zhang, five or six pieces of silver fox skin, two pieces of fire fox skin, three pieces of sea dragon skin, raccoon dog skin, silver rat skin, etc. are countless.
Because I was dressed thickly, I didn’t feel cold even when the cold wind hit my face, but I was in the mood to enjoy the bright starry sky.
Lao Guan was watching the ship at the end of the deck, adding a thick cotton-padded jacket to his body, and said: "Three gentlemen, although the journey is a bit slow at night, we can reach the boundary of Qufu early tomorrow morning!"
Wen Xi also brought out a pot of hot wine, handed it to Lao Guan and said, "Old man, drink some wine to warm yourself up!"
Lao Guan happily took it and took a big sip, saying: "Good wine! Really good wine!"
Wen Xi asked: "Why don't you see Brother Xiaoguan?"
Lao Guan said with a smile: "My son must stay up until midnight!"
Wenxi said, "It's colder in the second half of the night than in the first half of the night! Xiaoguan is a filial son!"
Kong Shangren was sitting on the deck, smelling the smell of wine, and couldn't help but feel a little greedy, saying: "Although I can't drink today, I should write poems for entertainment under the bright starry sky!"
Cao Yin smiled and said: "Brother Kong, do you have any good poems to start with?"
Kong Shangren laughed and said shyly: "I really can't think of anything at the moment, but I can recite a seven-character quatrain that I composed when I passed through Beigu Mountain a few years ago!"
"All ears!"
"The isolated city of Iron Urn is surrounded by mountains, and the sky is high and the autumn sun shines on it.
Seeing the Yangtze River flowing towards the sea, the blue sky seems to be flying towards the west."
Cao Yin held up his palms and smiled and said: "What a 'blue sky but seems to be flying to the west', wonderful! Just in time, I also have a poem to read!"
"Visitors are on the Dongjiang River, and the moon is dimmed by the mist of the river. The sound of wild geese comes outside the pond, and the fishing fires emerge from the reed roots. I am indifferent to my friends who have forgotten their years, and they talk diligently and quietly at night. Since good times have gradually become blocked, how can I leave the hustle and bustle of the world."
Listening to them reciting poems, I heard that they were very gentle and very incompetent at composing poems! And at this time in the Qing Dynasty, there was nothing to plagiarize! Nalan Rongruo's "A Life of Two People" had already been written out. If you dared to plagiarize, You will definitely be beaten to death!
Sure enough, Cao Yin turned around and said: "Brother Wen, why don't you say no? How about making a song too?!"
Wen Xi hurriedly waved her hands and said: "After listening to the poems of the two elder brothers, I don't dare to show my shame anymore! I can only do two limericks on weekdays, which is really embarrassing!" Sure enough, traveling to the Qing Dynasty was the most unlucky thing. , nothing can be copied!
Kong Shangren laughed loudly, stroking his beard and said: "Brother Wen is really a real person!"
As the night went on, it became increasingly cold, and Xiaoguan came out to take over Laoguan's place. Wenxi and the other three fell asleep in the room because they were too sleepy. Wenxi excused herself: "I woke up in the middle of the night, so I took the Give me the outermost position!"
Kong Shangren and Cao Yin were already yawning again and again, so there was nothing to argue about. They went inside and fell asleep with their heads covered. Wenxi took a long breath, and hurriedly replaced the agarwood in the room with benzoin and called them
It lasted all night until dawn! Fortunately, it was cold in winter, so everyone just took off their coats and went to sleep, which saved a lot of embarrassment. Wenxi left a trace of mental energy to pay attention here, and saw that they all fell asleep. She ran behind the screen and ducked in
in space.
After entering the space, Wen Xi naturally dozed off again and again, but she didn't dare to fall asleep, so she had to meditate and perform the second level of the Breathing and Inhalation Sutra. When you reach the second level, you don't have to work hard for three or four hours like the first level, and you can start at any time.
You can stop at any time, so you can have a good rest and pay attention to what's going on outside.
Now the Dantian is still very empty. All the savings that I had saved were given to Yu Ludai. Although I practiced for a while after giving birth, I was not in the mood because of all the messy things. Now that I am out, I can finally practice well.
Because they went to bed late at night, Kong Shangren and Cao Yin got up a little late in the morning. Kong Shangren didn't get up until Xiaoguan knocked on the door and said that he had reached the border of Qufu. When they got up, Wen Xi was already preparing to wash their faces. Kong Shangren said
: "Brother Wen got up so early!"
Wen Xi smiled and said: "I just woke up. It's already four quarters of the hour now! It's already three o'clock in the morning!"
Kong Shangren hurriedly put on his coat and said: "We have arrived in Qufu. I was thinking about my mother at home, so I left first!"
Wen Xi pointed at the food on the table and said, "Let's eat something to cushion the bottom of the table!"
Kong Shangren put on his hat and hurriedly put on his boots and said, "No, I'll eat when I get home!"
Seeing his anxious look, Wen Xi hurriedly wrapped two meat patties in brown paper and gave them to him, saying, "It's still a long way from Kong's house, so take them with you to eat on the way!"
Kong Shangren couldn't help but be moved. Holding the hot meat pie in his arms, he cupped his hands and said, "When my little brother comes to Qufu in the future, Kong will definitely sweep up the couch to welcome me!"
Wen Xi returned the gift and said: "If I have a chance in the future, I will definitely visit!" But in her heart, she was thinking that she might not have a chance to meet him in the future!
Cao Yin woke up in a daze and asked, "Brother Kong, are you leaving now?"
Kong Shangren smiled and said: "Brother Cao, there is no need to see each other off. I will only stay in Qufu for one day and then go south to Yangzhou to meet Master Nalan. I am also going to Jiangning. I will have a chance to meet again then!"
Cao Yin exclaimed, "Brother Kong must go to Zhizao Mansion!"
Kong Shangren hurriedly responded, put on his robe, and ran out of the cabin quickly. Wen Xi could only wave to see him off on the deck. Because he ran in a hurry, he even realized that his robe was bulging with more stuff than before.
!
The ship stayed in Qufu for an hour. It was necessary to take this time to disembark and buy some food. Lao Guan Xiaoguan also wanted to buy food and liquor. After a short pause, he set off again.
Cao Yin said: "There were three people sharing a bed last night, so we didn't feel crowded at all!"
Of course it's not crowded anymore, and Wen Xi didn't sleep with them! Wen Xi smiled and said, "In the next few days, Brother Cao and I can live in one room as a family of three!"
Cao Yin smiled and patted Wen Xi on the shoulder and said, "Why are little brothers Wen so shy?" Then he raised his head and laughed.
So gentle and embarrassed! I can only smile sarcastically.
Cao Yin said: "When we get to Jiangning, let's go to Zhizao Mansion together!"
Wen Xi hurriedly declined, "I am going to Hangzhou on this trip. Besides, Brother Cao has a great sense of filial piety, so I don't want to disturb him!" Mrs. Sun of Zhizao Mansion recognized her, so what if her secret is revealed?! Wen of Zhizao Mansion
Xi can only stay away from it!
When Wen Xi said this, Cao Yin couldn't force him, so he took off Liuyun Baifu's white jade pendant from his waist and gave it to Wen Xi, saying: "If you need anything in the future, little brother Wen, just come to Zhizao Mansion to find me! Even if I want
You must keep your filial piety, but the Cao family still has some abilities in the Jiangnan area!"
More than just some ability? Cao Yin was Kangxi's imperial guard, his mother was Kangxi's wet nurse, and his sister was a noble of Kangxi. The close relationship with the royal family was evident! Wen Xi also knew that Cao Yin would definitely succeed his father after observing filial piety for three years.
Inheriting the official position of Jiangning Weaving! The Cao and Li families are the local tyrants in Suzhou and Hangzhou! Cao Yin's wife, Li, is the daughter of Li Shizhen and the sister of the imperial guard Li Xu. The two families have a very close and attentive relationship! They cooperate with each other.
, the Cao family is considered top-notch in the Suzhou and Hangzhou areas, and there is almost nothing that cannot be accomplished!
Wen Xi also knew that Cao Yin gave her such a personal token not just out of temporary help and goodwill, but also because he did not dare to underestimate Wen Xi's "family background" that he refused to explain clearly.
They have the best leather in the palace, the best boats, their father has a promising future, and they are also related by marriage to the Tong Jia family. No matter how you look at it, they are a prosperous family! That’s why it’s like this!
Wen Xi smiled and cupped her hands and said, "Thank you very much. I'll come and bother you of course in the future." Although she said this, Wen Xi had no plans to interact with Cao Yin anymore, and she didn't even plan to go to Jiangning again! Not only for safety reasons,
It’s even more because she was the one who indirectly caused Cao Xi’s death. It’s hard to avoid feeling guilty, so let’s forget it! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is mine.
