Even if it's just a show, you have to hold a banquet during the New Year and invite all the officials to congratulate you.
Zhu Qinghong took stock of the grain in the warehouse and called Jiang Shan.
During the Chinese New Year, the food store should offer something different. Each person is limited to two egg-filled buns, which will be supplied for two years during the New Year. Jiang Shan accepted the order, took the token and went to redeem the eggs with joy.
They have never made egg-filled buns.
I always try to make it, and then I dare to take it out if it tastes good. I have been busy for a while.
When you are busy, time flies.
On the day of the New Year, a banquet was held at the city lord's mansion. The officials either went there together or met at the door.
They bowed their hands to each other and asked the other person to go first.
After a lot of pushing and shoving, it turns out that the senior official or senior person goes first, and then others leave.
The city lord's mansion is decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it very lively.
The officials recited poems and composed poems in the courtyard, played chess and drank tea, and the atmosphere was quite good.
Zhu Qinghong is dressed in red today, with a phoenix spread out and about to fly embroidered with gold thread. She wears a golden hair crown, with a step rocker inserted diagonally on her right side.
Su Rui and Fang Youan were by her side and appeared with her. All the officials quickly stood up and saluted and said hello.
"Everyone, get up." Zhu Qinghong raised his hand with a smile, "Today is a festive day, you don't have to be formal."
The officials sat down, and after the banquet was over, cups were exchanged.
Different from Zhu Qinghong's rich and elegant dress, today's Su Rui is dressed in a blue dress, elegant and refined.
Fang You'an is taller and dressed in a white robe with high spirits. The two of them are seated closest to Zhu Qinghong.
Wei Xuanyu and Su Rui's eyes met, and they smiled and raised their glasses politely. She took a polite sip, and then peeled the orange carefully.
Zhu Qinghong saw the quarrel between their eyebrows, smiled and said nothing. Yuanyou was competing with the fish in the bowl. He likes to eat fish, but he doesn't like to find fault.
Fang Youan frowned after taking two sips of wine, and changed his hand to juice. Those who wanted to toast stopped their thoughts.
The city lord's palace was bustling, and the people outside the city lord's palace were making no concessions. I heard that the newly baked buns were stuffed with eggs, and people lined up to buy them early in the morning.
Fortunately, there are more food shops on the main street, otherwise you might not be able to buy something even if you queue for a whole day.
Tieniu got up early, put on new clothes and knocked on Dongshuang's door. He stood outside, and she didn't dare to enter the house without saying anything.
While the child was still sleeping, Dongshuang invited people into the main room.
Seeing that Tieniu was wearing new clothes, she stretched out her hand to adjust the collar: "It still fits well."
"What you made, it fits naturally." Tie Niu nervously held Dong Shuang's hand.
She smiled and lowered her eyes, nervous and excited.
When the atmosphere was good, the child opened his eyes but did not see his mother, and grunted in displeasure.
Dongshuang pulled back his hand: "I'm going to see the child."
"Can I come with you?" Iron Bull's eyes looked forward to it.
Dongshuang smiled and nodded.
He happily held her hand.
The two of them entered the house together.
Dongshuang picked up the child, coaxed him, and helped him get dressed. Tieniu sat by the bed and handed over clothes and shoes, smiling like a fool.
"Look at your silly look." Dongshuang chuckled. Tieniu was stunned. He wanted to hug her but didn't dare, and was at a loss for a moment.
Dongshuang was so happy that he took the initiative to lean over.
Tieniu hurriedly hugged the person, no, he hugged Dongshuang and the child together.
The child was not unhappy when he was touched by a stranger. Dongshuang leaned in his arms and felt that his life was very complete at this moment.
The two hugged each other for a while, then packed up and took the children out. There was nothing to see in the city except the main street.
Tie Niu asked the two to wait while he queued up to buy steamed buns. Dong Shuang stood on the roadside with a smile, looking at Tie Niu's figure with tenderness in his eyes.
This man cared so much about her and took care of her everywhere. It was hard not to be moved.
And he treats his children very well...
"Standing on the street and missing a man?" A strange voice interrupted Dong Shuang's thoughts.
She turned around and saw a strange man.
He's not a stranger either. We've met him a few times. He seems to be someone who works with Tieniu.
Dongshuang hugged the child tightly and stepped back without saying a word. The man was Leng Yi. Seeing the sweet and happy look of Tieniu and Dongshuang, his eyes turned red with jealousy. Why?
Why can even Tieniu live better than him? A woman who has been married and had children is still a treasure.
Stupid!
Leng Yi approaches.
Dongshuang was afraid to back away and glanced around.
If he dared to act recklessly, she would call someone immediately. In broad daylight, Dong Shuang did not believe how audacious this person was.
Leng Yi smiled evilly, women are all despicable, and a widow does not deserve happiness.
His eyes were fierce and he reached out to grab Dongshuang. She turned around and ran away, shouting as she ran: "Help, someone is coming."
Leng Yi's eyes were about to burst and he was so angry that he chased after him.
Dong Shuang couldn't run fast with the child in his arms. Just when Leng Yi was about to catch him, a man rushed up and kicked him to the ground.
Tieniu protected Dongshuang behind him and was furious: "What are you doing!"
Uncontrollably rolling around on the ground, Leng Yi raised his head and glared at Tieniu: "I'm just a widow, is it worth your worry and anger?"
Tieniu wanted to go up and kick someone again, but was held back by several workers. If someone were to be beaten up, it would be Tieniu who suffered. Dongshuang grabbed his sleeve and shook his head.
After all, she was not actually harmed, and even if she sued, she would not get any benefits. Tieniu patted her hand to comfort her.
Several workers immediately chased her away: "Why don't you leave quickly? Do you want to be beaten again? There are so many people watching and you don't do anything."
Leng Yi glanced at the faces of these people one by one, his sinister eyes filled with resentment. He stood up and left angrily.
Seeing that nothing happened, everyone dispersed.
A co-worker brought two steamed buns: "Give me the money and treat it as yours."
"Thank you." Tieniu gave him the money.
The workers smiled and asked them to get along well.
Tieniu was grateful and took Dongshuang away.
On the way back, he stuffed two buns into Dongshuang. She quickly took out a bun and handed it over: "You can eat it too."
"No, I don't need to." Tieniu waved his hand, "One for you to eat and one for the children. It's just right."
Dongshuang giggled happily when she saw him, and quickly put the buns into his hands and said, "My child and I will eat one, and you will eat one."
Tieniu chuckled and took a bite of the bun, then thought about Leng Yi and his expression narrowed: "Even if I didn't know a single Chinese character before, I still know that a friend's wife should not be bullied. If he bullies you, he just doesn't treat me as a friend. From now on, he and I will
Draw a clear line and don't be polite to him."
"Yeah." Dongshuang gently pulled his arm, "Both the child and I are fine, please don't be angry, okay?"
It was clear that he had encountered such a thing, but he comforted him in turn. Tieniu hugged her and the child, and said in a low voice: "Okay."
Dongshuang smiled, happiness resting in his arms.
That person looked good before, why did he become like that now?
The banquet at the City Lord's Mansion will end in the afternoon.
Yuanyou will send everyone to the door as usual.
Wei Xuanyu invites Su Rui to go with him.
"Okay." She agreed immediately.
Yuanyou saluted and watched them go away. Mr. Wei wants to marry Miss Su?
When I first came to Tianchong City, the foundation was unstable.
Marriage is indeed a good idea. Yuanyou shook his head, but unfortunately Miss Su may not be willing.
Wei Xuanyu wanted to talk to Su Rui more and chose a street with fewer people. He was not stupid, and he knew some of his thoughts.
Su Rui's lips curled up slightly: "Second Young Master Wei, you and I are not suitable. For marriage, I hope you find someone else."
Stopping, Wei Xuanyu looked at Su Rui and said: "Since the girl has made it clear, I can't hide it. Now we all know the situation in Chongcheng today. Miss Zhu has lofty aspirations, and our small place cannot hold her back. People.
The more you have, the more power you have."
Zhu Qinghong's strength is there, they only need to think about the position below. One Fang You'an and the other Yuan You have an extraordinary status.
Now that the distribution of power has not yet been determined, it is a good time to take action.
Who doesn’t want to be inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people?
"You and I can indeed gain more power by joining forces." Su Rui looked directly at him with a smile, "Having a high position means taking more responsibility and paying more. I am so good now that I don't want to have more. Mr. Wei Er,
You don’t understand me.”
Wei Xuanyu looked at her, with many words of persuasion swirling in his throat. But her calm eyes made him unable to say anything.
"I see." Wei Xuanyu sighed, "It's a pity, but that's not your ambition. I respect your choice."
After saying that, he took the first step.
Su Rui smiled faintly, seemingly free and easy, but she has not given up yet. Her sincerity is as high as the sky.
City Lord's Mansion.
Everyone had dispersed, and the mechanical arm cleared the tables and chairs. Zhu Qinghong stood under the plum blossom tree, sniffing the fragrance.
"City Lord." Yuanyou came in and bowed respectfully, "The guests have been sent away."
"Yuanyou, why aren't you anxious or worried?" Zhu Qinghong caught the falling plum blossom petals, "Aren't you afraid of their marriage?"
Yuan You lowered his eyes: "Mr. Wei has both political integrity and talent. If Miss Su likes him, he will definitely make a good story. There is no need for others to worry."
"Since we met, you have been working hard." Zhu Qinghong turned over his hands and let the petals fall into the pond. "What you do is very complicated and tiring. Aren't you unwilling to accept it? A lot of hard work is nothing compared to weighing the pros and cons and getting married.
Show goodwill."
"I don't care." Yuan You handed over his hand, "I just want to do more practical things for the people. The rest is at the command of the city lord."
Completely sincere, without any impurities.
Such an innocent heart is really rare.
Zhu Qinghong smiled: "Go back."
"Yes." Yuanyou stepped back. When he walked out of the yard, he turned back and looked at the red figure under the plum tree.
Regardless of whether to fight or not, to rob or not to rob, the city lord knows it well. He has the whole city to back him up compared to Mr. Wei. He only has himself, who works hard and never complains.
Yuanyou raised his feet and left.
He never cares about being in a high position. He just wants to fulfill the wishes of the city lord and himself.
Create a prosperous age with plenty of food and clothing for the people. His ability is limited, so what if he can't give up his position?
Making decisions at a high position is for the benefit of the people, and working with the people is also to create a better future.
They are all the same, regardless of high or low.
When Yuanyou returned home, it was already dark.
The candle was lit, and he picked up a book to read. The books in the bird were obscure and difficult to understand, so he could only memorize them by rote and figure them out bit by bit.
Only by learning more knowledge and using it more can you do more things.
In the dark night, some people study diligently, some go to bed early. Some people have just separated from their friends and go home carrying lanterns.
The patrolling soldiers passed by, and the woman nodded in greeting. She was in a good mood, holding a gift from her friend.
Whether it was an illusion or not, she heard footsteps behind her. She stopped and saw a figure in the corner of her eyes.
She was so frightened that she picked up her skirt and ran forward. The people behind her were faster, covering her mouth and dragging her to the alley. The woman struggled hard, but was gradually submerged in the night.
The subtle sound was especially clear in the night. When the soldiers patrolled here again, they found something was wrong.