Jiuxi

Chapter 338 Chapter 336 [Wish the wine to the east wind]

Walking slowly on the spring mountain, the spring days are long, the orioles are silent and the swallows are busy.

No one can see where the peach blossoms have fallen, but I can only smell the fragrance of the stream when I wash my hands.

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In late spring, there are crowds of people outside Lai'an City.

Xiao Wangzhi and the Huaizhou troops were still in Dingzhou in the north, assisting the newly established Dingzhou Governor's Office to stabilize the situation in various places. However, the Zhenbei Army and two thousand cavalry escorted Shanyang Marquis Lu Shen in triumph, which naturally attracted the gentry in the city. and the enthusiasm of the people.

The gongs and drums outside the city are very lively, and the courtyard inside the city is also very busy.

In the kitchen in the northeast corner, Wang Chulong cooked delicious food in an orderly manner, with Jin Shu and several cooks all becoming her helpers.

This scene made the Lu family servants secretly amazed.

They still don't know Wang Chulong's true identity, and they dare not discuss it in private.

Both Lu Tong and Lu Chen were very generous when it came to the treatment of servants in the mansion, but the rules were very strict, almost akin to military rule of law, so no one dared to gossip.

Although they don't know her identity, the servants can sense Wang Chulong's extraordinaryness from the details. This woman is definitely not from a small family.

Ladies like this are very particular about not touching the spring water with their fingers. When they occasionally see Wang Chulong holding a scroll, they can't help but sigh that she really looks like the person in the painting. However, looking at Wang Chulong handling the kitchen utensils, they felt that there was nothing wrong with it. It was really a very magical thing.

"Miss, wipe your sweat, please?"

Jin Shu walked closer with the handkerchief and looked at the beads of sweat on Wang Chulong's forehead, feeling a little distressed.

In the past, when he was at the Wang family's mansion in Heluo City, Wang Chulong would cook occasionally, but that was just to practice his cooking skills. He had never managed a table like he does today. After all, the royal family would not allow it.

Wang Chulong took the handkerchief and wiped his forehead, asking, "What time is it now?"

A woman next to her replied: "Girl, it's already the first quarter of noon."

Wang Chulong nodded slightly and said: "Sister-in-law Liu, the oven-roasted chicken needs to be simmered dry and then add half and half of vinegar and wine. If you do this three times, it will be ready. Don't lose the heat."

The woman smiled and agreed: "Don't worry, girl, I will definitely not forget it."

Wang Chulong then smiled and said, "Thank you, please watch carefully."

Everyone quickly responded respectfully.

Wang Chulong then returned to his courtyard with the brocade book. After washing and changing clothes, Song Pei came to deliver the message: "Girl, the young master and the master are back."

"it is good."

Wang Chulong came to the main hall with his two maids. The first thing he saw was the gentle smile on Lu Chen's face. Compared with when we parted more than half a year ago, he had lost a lot of weight but was also much energetic. It can be seen that war is very hard on people. , now there is no trace of childishness in his face.

Lu Chen was also sizing up this noble lady from an aristocratic family. Her skin was fair and rosy, and her temperament was as gentle as before. She had not changed much from before, except that her eyes had a hint of separation and sadness.

Wang Chulong stepped forward and saluted Lu Tong: "Greetings to Uncle Lu's family."

Lu Tong smiled kindly and said, "Miss Wang, there is no need to be polite."

In the past few months, he had also lived in Lai'an, but in another house nearby. He had met Wang Chulong several times and talked about some topics in the north.

He had told Lu Chen at the beginning that Lin Xi was the best candidate for his daughter-in-law in his mind, but after a brief contact with Wang Chulong, the old man had to admit that this legitimate daughter of the Wang family in Zhai Lin almost satisfied a big man. All the requirements of a family matron.

Wang Chulong smiled slightly and said politely to Lu Chen: "Congratulations to Mr. Lu on his victory and his fame throughout the world."

Lu Chen returned the gift and said warmly, "Miss Wang is interested."

Wang Chulong blinked, wondering where the word "youxin" came from.

When her eyes moved and saw Song Pei standing next to her, she immediately came back to her senses and chuckled: "Master Lu is tired from the journey and must not have the leisure and elegance to satisfy his appetite. Chulong happened to know a little about cooking, so he made a few I’d like to invite my uncle and Mr. Lu to appreciate the famous dishes from Daobei.”

Lu Chen was convinced, but Lu Tong shook his head and said: "Miss Wang is so kind, I shouldn't refuse it, but when I came to the city, I came to the prefect An to specially invite her, so I couldn't deny his face. Now I have to go to the government office for a meeting. Besides, you young people should speak more lightly together."

Song Pei and Jin Shu couldn't help but chuckle.

Lu Chen thought to himself that his father was really lying. They walked all the way into the city. Where did they get the invitation from the prefect?

Wang Chulong's heart was like a bright mirror, his face was as usual, he lowered his head slightly and said: "In this case, uncle, please go to the appointment and don't delay the business."

Lu Tong left with a smile, and the young man and woman came to the flower hall side by side.

After a while, the dishes were served.

Lu Chen had already learned from Song Pei in advance about the reception banquet prepared by Wang Chulong. He originally thought that she would cook a few special dishes. However, looking at the table full of delicacies, he couldn't help but said in surprise: "Miss Wang, these are all Did you do it?"

Wang Chulong nodded slightly, and Jin Shu said beside him: "Mr. Lu, my girl learned that you arrived today, so she asked people to prepare all the ingredients yesterday. She got up before dawn this morning and was busy until noon. .”

Song Pei also said: "Yes, young master, Miss Wang is working hard, and she doesn't want us to do it for her."

If Jin Shu was the only one who spoke up, Wang Chulong could still accuse her of talking too much, but after Song Pei said it, she didn't want to show off, and just looked at the young man opposite with a smile.

Lu Chen sighed: "Miss Wang, thank you for your hard work. Lu deserves it."

Wang Chulong didn't ask where he came from, he just said softly: "It's not hard work, Mr. Lu is fighting in the field. It's hard work. Please use the vegetables and taste my craftsmanship."

Facing this table full of delicious food, Lu Chen didn't know where to start for a moment, so he raised his chopsticks and looked towards the dish in front of him. When Wang Chulong saw this, he said, "This oven-roasted chicken is our Wang family's specialty."

The chicken is delicious and full of flavor.

Lu Chen's eyes lit up and he praised: "Good craftsmanship!"

Wang Chulong looked at him with a smile and said, "Since Mr. Lu likes it, please use more."

"I just hope I don't scare you."

Lu Chen felt his appetite was whetted, so he said with a bit of ridicule.

"Ok?"

Wang Chulong was slightly puzzled.

Lu Chen explained: "I have been in the army for a long time and have eaten with the soldiers every day. I have long developed the habit of devouring food, and the amount of food is surprisingly large."

Wang Chulong covered his mouth and said, "I see, Mr. Lu, you don't have to worry about it. It's best to be casual."

"Then I won't be polite."

Lu Chen joked with a smile, and then angrily attacked the table full of delicacies.

Not to mention Jinshu, not even Song Pei had ever seen this kind of eating posture.

They, the housewives, can only eat a small bowl at a meal. They usually don't need to do any menial work and consume very little physical energy. In addition, the Lu family is quite wealthy, so naturally they have never experienced the feeling of hunger.

When Lu Chen was leading troops outside, he often couldn't eat on time, and sometimes he would even be ravenous with hunger. Moreover, during the war, soldiers were very fast, and the time for meals would be compressed very short. As he said, gobbling has become a habit.

They saw Lu Chen finish a bowl of rice in just a few seconds. The two maids looked at it in a daze, but Wang Chulong looked gentle and said to Jin Shu, "Help Mr. Lu get some rice."

Lu Chen ate quickly, but his posture was not embarrassing, let alone reincarnated as a starving ghost. He was slightly embarrassed and said to Wang Chulong, "I made Miss Wang laugh."

Wang Chulong shook his head and said softly: "How could it be? Seeing Mr. Lu enjoying his meal, the glutton in my stomach was also brought out. I will definitely be able to eat an extra bowl of rice today."

Lu Chen's heart moved slightly and he nodded towards her.

The sound of birds and insects can be heard faintly outside the hall.

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely harmonious. As expected, Wang Chulong added half a bowl of rice and occasionally explained to Lu Chen the allusions to the dishes on the table. He was always calm and calm.

After Lu Chen was five minutes full, he slowed down. Seeing that the dishes on the table had not been reduced much, he couldn't help but smile: "Miss Wang's craftsmanship is extraordinary. This should be the most luxurious table I have seen this year." , just a little less charming.”

Wang Chulong heard the elegant meaning of Xiange and said leisurely: "Actually, I prepared two jugs of wine. I originally thought that Mr. Lu would not be suitable for drinking after traveling a long distance. Jin Shu, go and boil the wine and get it."

At this moment, Lu Chen couldn't help but sigh in his heart. He had seen too many smart people in his two lives, and some of them deserved the word wisdom. But in terms of knowledge, warmth, warmth, thoughtfulness, and kindness, no one should be able to compare with this noble lady from a noble family in front of him. .

After about half a stick of incense, Jin Shu fetched the wine, and then poured wine for the two of them with Song Pei.

Wang Chulong held the white porcelain wine cup in both hands and said slowly: "Mr. Lu, this glass of wine is for you to live up to your youth and rise to the top."

Lu Chen raised his glass and said, "Thank you very much."

Wang Chulong drank it all in one gulp. The wine she asked Jin Shu to prepare was extremely soft and light, otherwise she would not have been able to drink it so easily. This was enough to show that she had already been prepared to drink with Lu Chen.

Lu Chen drank the wine and said warmly when he saw this, "Miss Wang, slow down."

Wang Chulong smiled and shook his head, poured the wine from the pot himself, and said: "This second glass of wine, I wish you to never forget the past, the beginning and the end."

Drink up again.

Lu Chen held the wine cup, and his heart gradually began to ripple.

"The third glass of wine is for you to be worthy of your country and your country, and to have the common people in your heart."

Wang Chulong held the wine cup in both hands. It was obvious that she seldom drank alcohol and her posture was a little childish, but the words coming out of her mouth were like spring breeze blowing on her face, which made people feel emotional.

She drank the third glass of wine a little slowly, but not a drop escaped her lips.

She put the wine cup down, and then, as if remembering some rules, she turned the wine cup towards Lu Chen and illuminated the bottom of the cup.

Lu Chen looked at her rosy cheeks and said softly, "Okay, I'll drink."

A glass of wine enters the throat. Although the wine is extremely soft, it makes people feel as if their internal organs have been stabbed by a gentle knife.

Song Pei winked at Jin Shu, and the two maids quietly retreated and walked to the corridor outside the hall to stand side by side, like a pair of door gods communicating with each other with their eyes.

In the hall, Wang Chulong was about to continue pouring wine when he heard Lu Chen say: "Miss Wang, please stop for a moment."

She froze and raised her eyes to look at the young man opposite. She seemed to be able to read a lot of unfinished words in his eyes.

So she put down the wine bottle and said softly: "Okay."

(End of this chapter)