The concubine is also very good today

Chapter 25 Returning to Ning Banquet ([-])
After all the dishes were served, Xu Changjiao saw that there was no jug of wine on the table, and asked suspiciously, "Eh? Is the wine not ready yet?"

At this time, Xu Ruyi winked at the maids, and the maids brought up the teapot and bought a set of tea sets for each of them.

Xu Ruyi said that how Jing Yu behaved in front of the officials must follow her instructions and must not act recklessly.

After the tea sets were all set, Xu Ruyi gave Jing Yu a wink, and Jing Yu stood up from his seat and said respectfully: "At this Guining Banquet, there is an old imperial grandmother who is pregnant with Liujia. My big sister, and my younger brother, so we might as well replace wine with tea. What I bring to you is the barley tea brought back from last year’s wheat harvest period, and let everyone feel the atmosphere of the folk harvest. This year's autumn harvest is auspicious."

Xu Yinghong nodded lightly upon hearing this.

Then, Xu Jin'er took the lead in replying: "This idea is really good! My palace has the habit of drinking tea on weekdays, and this tea culture is a treasure handed down from our ancestors. Today, let's replace wine with tea and experience the folk harvest weather!"

Xu Changjiao originally wanted to drink more, but the atmosphere was brought here, so she followed suit and said: "It just so happens that there are old and young people at today's banquet, and there are big sisters who can't drink. Everyone gather together Drinking tea together is quite appropriate."

Jing Yu then raised his glass and said, "Then I'll drink first as a respect!"

After that, he drank the cup of barley tea first.

Xu Ruyi also raised his glass as a signal, and took a sip, intending to correct his behavior of drinking too quickly, and then motioned him to sit down.

Xu Yinghong picked up the teapot and poured a cup of barley tea into his own bowl. The rich aroma of barley came to his nostrils. He took a sip and said with emotion: "The taste of this barley tea is very mellow, not only can you feel the breath of harvest, I can still feel the rare peace at this moment.”

Last year, there was a dispute between Dazhou and the border barbarians. It was Xu Mingshu's son-in-law, General Fu Ziyuan, who led the troops to fight. Jing Xi also went to the battlefield as a deputy general. When the environment was peaceful, he went to work on the affairs of Dali Temple.

Seeing that Xu Yinghong took a sip of tea, Empress Dowager Jiang also picked up the teacup and said with emotion: "The current peace is really worth tasting."

Seeing that Xu Yinghong and Empress Dowager Jiang were drinking tea, Xu Changjiao also picked up the teacup and took a sip, but the taste of the barley tea was really bitter, so she put down the teacup and started to talk: "Although it is peaceful outside , but Erchen still feels that this world makes people feel insecure."

Thinking about this kind of remarks, only Xu Changjiao dared to say it, and the other princesses and princes did not take it up. Xu Yinghong asked with great interest: "How do you say that?"

Xu Changjiao continued: "You probably have heard about it? The editor of the Imperial Academy, Lin Chengqing, didn't he go to Xiangzhou a while ago? Then he broke a leg and almost fell into the water and drowned. The locals said that he was a dyer. He came back and invited an eminent monk, and he also said that he was infected with Xie Chong, but until now he has not figured out what kind of Xie Chong he was infected with! Do you think this evil sect is not evil?"

Empress Dowager Jiang replied: "The Ai family has also heard about this matter, and the Ai family went to invite two eminent monks. After all, Xiangzhou is located in a remote place, and the place where he goes is full of grave mounds. It is inevitable that there will be collisions. The court has already let him rest at home, and he will return to take office after he fully recovers."

Empress Dowager Jiang believes in Buddhism, and there are many Buddha statues in Ci'an Palace, but Xu Yinghong has a different view on this, he solemnly said: "Getting rid of evil spirits is one aspect, but what is more important is that he was assassinated in Xiangzhou, who is it?" What did you do? This matter cannot be treated as evil, otherwise, what is the proper way? This matter must be thoroughly investigated, and an explanation should be given to Lin Xiang's family, as well as to the courtiers who are loyal to the court."

Empress Dowager Jiang nodded and said: "He is a good boy, he has always been very filial and mourning for his family. This matter really needs to be thoroughly investigated."

Xu Yinghong replied: "Mother, don't worry, I have arranged a special person for this matter, and I will definitely investigate all the ins and outs in the future."

After hearing the words of Empress Dowager Jiang and Xu Yinghong, Xu Ruyi suddenly suggested: "Although I don't know how Editor Lin contracted the disease, he often walks around the palace these years, and always thinks about us during festivals. Now he In such misfortune, why don't we visit him in a few days?"

As soon as Xu Ruyi's words fell, Jing Yu's heart skipped a beat in shock, but he didn't dare to turn his head to signal Xu Ruyi, only to see that after she finished speaking, Empress Dowager Jiang said: "Zhao Rong is right, this child usually talks to Xu Ruyi. Everyone has contacts, and you should visit him for reasons. Zhaorong, you can visit him on behalf of Ai’s family in two days. Lou Yang, Shou’an, if you two have time, please follow Zhaorong. go together."

Xu Changjiao and Xu Jin'er nodded after hearing the words.

Empress Dowager Jiang continued: "Chongning, you don't have to go. Your sisters can do this little thing very well."

Xu Mingshu smiled gently at Empress Dowager Jiang.

At the banquet, everyone was talking and laughing, and the scene was very warm.

But ever since Xu Ruyi proposed to visit Lin Chengqing in person, Jing Yu was in a bad mood.

Does this little aunt think she didn't die fast enough?Why did you go to visit Lin Chengqing?

This made Jing Yu so worried that he couldn't taste the taste of the meal, and let the maids put roast chicken, salt and pepper chicken, hibiscus chicken on the banquet...

He can't eat any chicken now.

Until the end of the banquet, Xu Changjiao cheerfully carried the birdcage, ran over to Xu Ruyi and said, "I see that the son-in-law of the third sister's family is very skilled. He must be very good at riding and shooting. I must ask him to come and accompany my eldest son to the hunting grounds in the future." Let's go. Such a good skill can't be wasted."

Xu Ruyi smiled and said: "That's easy to say. In the future, the prince can send a post to invite him, so that he can go out and exercise his muscles."

In the end, Xu Ruyi and Jing Yu left the Imperial Garden together. When they left, Jing Yu led Xu Ruyi by the hand as always. Before leaving, Xu Ruyi exchanged a few words with others.

After getting into the carriage, he let go of his hand and leaned against the carriage, looking completely exhausted.

But Xu Ruyi didn't fall for his tricks, so she stared straight at Jing Yu and asked, "To be honest, what other skills do you have that I don't know?"

Jing Yu let out a "squeak": "I just caught a bird..."

"After catching a bird, can you make the bird stand obediently on your hand?"

Xu Ruyi almost suspected that he also had some ulterior secret.

Xu Ruyi asked bluntly, "Do you have any secrets to hide from me?"

These words made Jing Yu sullen: "Then you also have a secret from me?"

Seeing the little guy's angry appearance, Xu Ruyi said patiently: "Oh? What did I hide from you? Tell me!"

Then Jing Yu was not polite.

"Do you have an old relationship with Lin Chengqing?"

(End of this chapter)