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Chapter Thirteen The Uninvited Guests Banquet

Early the next morning, Zhikarizhen rang the silk-wrapped bell on the bedside, and four maids filed in carrying gold basins, silver bowls, agate bottles, and emerald jars to serve him, comb and oil his hair, wash and apply perfume.

, wear a jade hairpin and wear a belt to change clothes.

Breakfast is four-color dried fruits, four-color fresh fruits, Changchun jujube and Shouwu cake, golden-spotted guava and fire kudzu cake, Qiongyao sunflower and night sesame cake, bamboo dew, cloud osmanthus and iced ginseng cake, pine-stuffed astragalus and leopard fetus fried rolls, and plum-stuffed white chives.

Fried pith rolls, steamed honey wing feta cheese cake, amber pollen dragon beard cake, purple lotus mandarin duck soup, ice rhinoceros golden snake gall soup, exquisite shrimp dumplings, rouge crab buns, green lip fish cake, red snail steamed bun, Baihua silver

Silk noodles, braised turtle noodles with broth, rice-flavored rice porridge, abalone mushroom porridge...all of them are treasures that nourish the blood, nourish the spirit, and replenish qi.

Even the food utensils are diverse and unique in shape. For example, the plate holding dried fruits is shaped like a flower, with its own subtle fragrance. The tube holding the fried rolls is shaped like a barracuda and is steaming hot. The edges of the food utensils are decorated with carefully crafted candied fruits of various colors.

Made with sugar juice, the colors and materials are all the same.

After finishing the meal, Zhi Kaizhen felt that his lips and tongue were full of fluids, his whole body was filled with energy, his sea of ​​consciousness was clear and abundant, and his three killing machines and swords were eager to move. It seemed that he was about to break through on his own, so he had to suppress it forcibly.
Not long after, Wang Yifu took him to see Zhao Dieniang, informed the guards and servants, and formally determined the crown prince's title. Then he received the crown prince's ribbon, private seal, entry and exit talismans and other things in the warehouse, and then went

The accountant receives the monthly payment - a piece of honey jade and thirty taels of gold.

Along the way, Wang Yifu warned Zhikarizhen about many family rules and Kyoto laws, and said: "If the prince has time, you can go to Wenyuan Pavilion to read, which contains a large number of basic books on spiritual practice and the secrets of the Eight Wildernesses. There are also

Only the Marquis and the Crown Prince can refer to the Yuan clan's ancestral Dharma scroll, "The Midas Turning Stone into Gold". The Huizhen Building next to it contains a collection of swords, guns, halberds, chess, calligraphy and paintings, and talismans and curse scrolls... all of which are rare.

It's a treasure at first sight. Whatever the prince likes, you can use it. In a few days, I will invite several elders to serve as teachers to give guidance on the prince's art and martial arts practice. Then the pharmacist will decide on the right treatment according to the prince's constitution and the way of practice.

Of the four maids of the Crown Prince, Chun Hua is good at acupuncture, Xia Feng is proficient in medical science, Qiu Yue specializes in massage, and Dong Xue is knowledgeable in miscellaneous knowledge. They can all help the Crown Prince restore his energy and blood, dredge his muscles and collaterals, and eliminate the hidden dangers of excessive practice.



Zhi Shou was really like listening to a book from heaven. Only now did he realize that aristocratic families have such complicated and specialized ways to practice.

Wang Yifu continued: "After the Double Ninth Festival, when the four major academies of Jiankang enroll students, the Marquis will arrange for the prince to enter one of them to learn literature, martial arts, techniques and strategies. After the twenty-first crown ceremony, he will then join the Taoist sect and specialize in cultivation.

"He deliberately omitted one link. In fact, the first-class children of aristocratic families can be pre-recorded as Taoist disciples, and they can be taught magic techniques and lay a solid foundation. However, the Boling tribe will definitely interfere with it, and the Pan family will also secretly do it. Zhao Die

My mother's background as a commoner was her biggest weakness. In Wang Yifu's opinion, Zhi Shou's hope of becoming a Taoist disciple was too slim, so he didn't mention it to avoid the prince's uneasy state of mind and affecting his Taoism.

"I will abide by the arrangements of the long history." Zhi Shouzhen nodded, thinking about being spied on in the middle of the night, and wanted to make some inquiries. At this time, a servant came to report that it was Xie Xuan of the Xie family who came to visit the prince.

Waiting in Zhuxuan Hall.

"Xie Xuan?" Zhi Shou was slightly surprised. He didn't know this person. He only heard Wang Yifu mention that the boat he bumped into yesterday belonged to the Xie family.

Wang Yifu thought about it for a while and said: "Xie Xuan is the eldest grandson of the Xie family in Yanwu. Because of his naughty temper and outspokenness, he was nicknamed 'Xie Big Mouth'. But he has always been known as Xie Qingfeng, the head of the Xie family.

His favor is also quite prestigious among the younger generation of the Xie family. Since you have come to Jiankang, you should make more friends and ask for help."

Zhi Shouzhen said happily: "Then I will meet him and see what medicine this guy sold in the gourd." He secretly guessed Xie Xuan's purpose of coming.

"Your Majesty, Xie Xuan and Pan Anren are just close friends. What's more, in the circle of aristocratic families, it's common to fight one day and drink the next. Personal small favors and grudges are nothing. The interests of the family must come first in everything." Wang Yifu was behind him.

Reminder.

"I know, you have to be good at everything." Zhikarizhen chuckled and walked away, "But I don't like it."

In front of the Zhuxuan Hall, there are green bamboo trees standing tall, and the gentle breeze is swaying the light. Xie Xuan stands under the dense green shadow, his posture is high, and he is wearing a scarlet cloak that makes the bamboo leaves seem to be on fire.

"Brother Yuan An, you won't be surprised if I take the liberty to visit you, right?" Xie Xuan turned around, smiled playfully and cupped his hands to Zhikarizhen, the orb in the center of his forehead belt was so bright that it was dazzling.

Zhi Kaizhen smiled faintly: "How could it be possible? Brother Xie Xuan crashed my boat yesterday, and I didn't dare to be surprised."

Xie Xuan was stunned, this kid is really a thorn, he can't even say a polite word. But it doesn't matter, I will kill your majesty this time. He laughed immediately: "Yuan An, you are quick to talk, and I won't beat around the bush. Then.

It was all Pan Sanyan’s fault, and I was kept in the dark. My old man even scolded me when I got home. No, I came to apologize to you early in the morning!"

He waved his hand, and the waiter brought the eight-color gift box, bowed and handed it to Zhikarizhen.

Zhi Shouzhen took a look: "Brother Xie Xuan is too polite. Come, prepare a double gift in return."

The corner of Xie Xuan's mouth twitched. Is this a disguised slap in the face? "Xiao An, what does a little vulgar thing mean?" He laughed and said affectionately, "Let's go, I've made a reservation at Yangliuju at Qingxi Bridge in the east of the city.

Firstly, I want to apologize to you, and secondly, I want to support you and wish you success in Kyoto and show your talents!"

Xiaoan...Zhikarizhen couldn't help but twitch the corners of his mouth.

Xie Xuan hugged Zhi Karuzhen's shoulders without any surprise: "Xiao An, you can't be so stingy. Do you still remember the embarrassing incident of the ship collision? Isn't it just to have a drink and have fun? We brothers hit it off right away, so you must

I want a reward!"

Xie Xuan's words were not entirely true, and Zhi Shou was really ready to refuse. Then he thought of the beast souls in Qinghua Lane, and couldn't help but feel a little moved in his heart. "Then I won't be polite, Big Mouth."

Big mouth... Xie Xuan's smile froze, and the young men looked at each other, with the bamboo shadows swaying in the wind reflected in their clear eyes.

Xie Xuan's horse-drawn carriage was waiting outside the mansion. Just as Xie Xuan was about to get on the carriage, Zhi Karuzhen suddenly said: "Big mouth, it's not interesting to just watch the flowers. Why don't we take a stroll together so that we can appreciate the prosperity of Kyoto."

Xie Xuan's eyes flashed: "Xiao An is so elegant, of course I will accompany him."

The two of them walked side by side, and the Blue and White Alley in the daytime was a wonderful scene again: flowers in full bloom, colorful purples and reds, carved beams and painted buildings, colorful tiles and eaves, orioles flying in the air, cutting into the gorgeous sunshine in the alley. Cars and horses were coming.

Continuously, the grinding patterns on the bluestone slabs rippled, flowing like water, as if they were wading in the veins of water.

The white jade dice in Zhikarizhen's arms began to heat up again. He stopped and stared at the image of the ferocious beast on the alley wall.

"Is Xiao An interested in these beast souls?" Xie Xuan asked casually. After all, this boy is a country bumpkin. He must have a good show later and let Wang Liangmi see his ugliness.

"How can I have a big mouth and you know so much?" Zhikarizhen stretched out his hand and pressed it against the wall with a curious look on his face.


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