The wealth of rebirth is deep in the mountains

Chapter 131 Mother and Daughter

The emperor naturally knew what his son was thinking, so he cursed in a funny mood, "Prince, what are you laughing at? If you didn't present such a good thing sooner, why are you still waiting for me to leave the palace and go to that restaurant?"

The prince didn't look panicked at all, he motioned for Eunuch Lu to come over to serve him, and instead he scalded the meat, dipped it in sauce and put it in his mouth, but raised his eyebrows slightly.

The same sliced ​​vegetables and meat, the same bone broth made from the same recipe, and the same sauce, but the taste is much worse than what I ate in Laoxiongling.

Perhaps, it's not because of the lack of seasoning in the recipe, but because of the tenderness and joy of the person preparing the soup with his own hands...

"My child has eaten better than this."

The emperor glanced at the jug, Eunuch Lu hurriedly put down his chopsticks, and lightly filled the white jade cup of the emperor and the crown prince with ten-year-old lotus white wine. , specially ordered to change it up.

The prince held up the wine glass with both hands, and said sincerely, "I wish my father, the dragon body, to be healthy and happy."

The emperor nodded with a smile, lightly clinked glasses with his son, and finally drank it down.Instead, he asked casually, "What do you think of today's court discussion on water conservancy and flood control in the south of the Yangtze River?"

"I believe that blocking is worse than sparse. Taking advantage of the lack of work for the people in winter, they will start corvee labor and add a small amount of money and rice to start construction. Otherwise, it will be too late to start again next spring."

Whatever the prince said, he had no scruples at all in front of the emperor.If the courtiers see it, they will be shocked.

Monarchs and ministers, father and son, the emperor's family is different from ordinary people. Monarchs and ministers are involved in government affairs before father and son. Even if the emperor is honored and trusted, the prince can't speak so easily, and he will inevitably be suspected of overstepping his authority.Authority is something that can take a person to the sky in one step, and it can also bring a person to hell in an instant.

But no matter whether it was Eunuch Lu who was serving the dish, or Eunuch Fu who was standing by, the expressions on both of them were the same, it was obvious that they were already used to it.

After all, since the prince was eight or nine years old, the emperor has been getting along with him in private like this, never shy away from speaking.There is no such thing as authority, the emperor's suspicion, and the father's and son's suspicion, none of which exist.The emperor seemed to be ready to pass on the throne to the prince at any time, the reason why he still sat quietly for a day was to wait for the prince to grow up one more day.

The father and son talked about the political affairs for a long time, and they were both full. The wine got drunk, and the emperor's eyes were a little blurred. In the haze, he could see the side face of his son, with sharp edges and corners, and his eyebrows and eyes were the same as when he was young.

It was at this age that he met the most beloved woman. Although she couldn't grow old, she spent her whole life with her heart.

Thinking of this, his heart softened, and he asked in a low voice, "Prince, do you like Lu's daughter?"

The prince was stunned for a moment, but nodded solemnly, "Yes, father, my child is willing to stay with her forever."

"Won't you regret it?"

"No, as long as she is by my side, there will be no cruelty in midsummer, and no coldness in severe winter."

Thinking of the year when he was out of the palace, those peaceful and happy days together, the prince's expression became more gentle, "I didn't know the taste of love at first, and I envied your mother-in-law, but now I realize that without that person, the sun and the moon will be dark, Difficulty sleeping and eating."

The emperor's expression darkened. After the queen died of illness, he also lived like a year, and life was worse than death.

But as an emperor, the harem is inextricably linked with the previous dynasty, it's not just as simple as putting a woman by his side.

The Lu family's status is still too low.Even if it is not easy for a daughter of the Lu family to be concubine, let alone with the appearance of the prince, I am afraid it will be...

The emperor wanted to speak, but when he saw the boiling hot pot on the table, he paused again.Cannibalism is short-spoken, and the same is true for the emperor.

Xu Shi had a good idea, and the prince added lightly, "I asked someone to open an open space in the northwest corner of the imperial garden, and planned to build a greenhouse. Father, if he wants to eat vegetables in a while, he can pick them by himself. Maybe he can see them during the Chinese New Year." Peach blossoms."

"Okay, the crown prince has a heart. This kind of cooking method is a good job for the common people to make a living in winter. If the people below intend to offer it... next winter, the whole of Kyoto will have no shortage of vegetables to eat."

The emperor picked up another spinach and scalded it, and finally put it into his mouth, letting the fragrance spread on the tip of his tongue.

Forget it, some things are part of God's will and seven parts of man's work. It depends on her ability to decide where the Lu family girl will sit.Maybe there will be an unexpected ending, but he is looking forward to it...

The tumbling bone broth, because the charcoal fire has been steamed and roasted by a third, the remaining half is still full of aroma.

The fragrance escaped through the slightly opened palace door, and drifted across the entire palace with the winter breeze.

In Lixiu Palace, the imperial concubine was having dinner with the princess, and seven or eight beautiful maids served the master with dishes, rinsing their mouths, carefully and meticulously.

But the princess didn't know what to think, she was a little absent-minded, she raised her hand and overturned the soup bowl, which scared all the maids to their knees.

"Princess forgive me!"

Princess Huimin glanced at the stern-faced concubine mother, and said dejectedly, "Get up, it's not your fault."

The imperial concubine put down the bowls and chopsticks, and ordered lightly, "Everyone go down."

The court ladies quickly left the hall as if they were pardoned, leaving only Madam Su to wait on them.

Seeing the embarrassment of the princess, Su Momo stepped forward to help him wipe off a drop of soup stained on his clothes, and said with a smile, "Princess, but this soup doesn't suit your taste? The old slave asked the imperial dining room to serve another cup..."

"No need," Princess Huimin rarely interrupted the old mother, looked up at the noble concubine, and said, "Mother, I heard that the prince actually bought vegetables from outside and ate that hot pot. The restaurant in the city is booming." ..."

"No," the imperial concubine refused as if she didn't see the expectation in her daughter's eyes, "Your father and the prince have political affairs to discuss, so you don't want to disturb them. Also, you have been neglecting your homework these few days. Start to study hard. I have invited Cao Shangshu of the Ministry of War to explain the "Ancient Talk on the Way of War" to you as soon as possible. At that time, I will ask you every three days. If you can't learn something, you don't have to leave the gate of Lixiu Palace. "

"Mother concubine!"

The princess was in a hurry, she stood up and wanted to explain a few words, but the noble concubine's face became more serious, "Go down, there is absolutely no room for change in this matter."

The princess was helpless, saluted with a dark face, turned around and walked out the door quickly.

The noble concubine threw the chopsticks casually, and became even more annoyed.

Su Momo carefully stepped forward to help the imperial concubine to sit on the soft couch in front of the window, and persuaded in a low voice, "Your Majesty, the princess is still young, so you don't have to be so impatient."

"How can I not be in a hurry, that day..." The imperial concubine stopped in time after speaking halfway, "In short, look after the princess and don't go to the Guangming Palace. Since she was born as a child of this palace, she is destined to lose something. But one day in the future, she will definitely thank me for what I did today."

"Yes, empress, the princess will definitely be grateful for your painstaking efforts."

The imperial concubine closed her eyes tiredly, and just when the old mother thought she was asleep, she heard her ask again, "What is the prince doing shopping for vegetables? Is there something strange?"

Su Momo hurriedly said in a low voice, "I heard that there is a steward in the family of Master Chu, the servant of the Eastern Palace. The Beidi family has figured out a way to grow vegetables in the greenhouse, and specially dedicated it to the master's family to open a restaurant. The business is booming. When I was in the palace, I went to celebrate the show, and today I sent people to the hothouse in the suburbs to buy green vegetables, and held a banquet in the Yangxing Pavilion, to give His Majesty a fresh meal first. I heard that the emperor was very happy and praised the prince for his filial piety."

"Hmph," Concubine Su Gui sneered, the look in her eyes was dark and unclear, "What a loving father and filial son."

The old mother didn't dare to speak up, so she could only say again, "The prince has always treated everyone in the East Palace kindly, so there is nothing strange about this matter."

"In any case, keep an eye on the East Palace, and report to us at any time."

"Yes, ma'am."

Su Momo said a few more words of comfort, and then opened the door of the hall. The maids and eunuchs filed in, and quietly cleaned up the table. The golden toad incense burner in the corner lit up the cold plum fragrance, which quickly covered the dullness of the room...

The winter night came earlier and earlier, but it was just the middle of the day, and the sky and the earth were shrouded in darkness.

Fortunately, there were two snowfalls earlier, which reflected the light of the moon, which was considered convenient for passers-by returning home.

In West City, this time is the busiest.

In the brothel, still dressed in cool clothes, the flower girl is smiling and inviting lovers, and in the restaurant, there are also exchanges of wine and cups, changing cups.

The Xiyangyang Hot Pot, the most promoted restaurant leader in Kyoto, is naturally overcrowded and the voices are boiling.

The copper pots on each table are rolling milky white or red bone soup, and the steam gathers, making the lobby as hot as spring.

Chen Xin was busy shuttling among the guests, occasionally meeting people he knew acquaintances to chat and joke, his easy-going appearance made many colleagues envy.

When the servant of the Wang family found him, he finally waited until Chen Xin returned to the counter, and then he leaned forward and whispered his master's message.

Chen Xin's eyes sparkled when he heard this, and the joy on his face almost turned into magma and flowed out.

Present the method of growing vegetables. Before he came back, he had discussed it with Xiaomi.Needless to say, this matter cannot be avoided.The only thing that needs to be fought for is to hold this unique source of wealth in his hands for a while longer before that.

Now, since the higher-ups want to promote the method of growing vegetables next year, it means that no one dares to fight for it this winter, and can only watch the joyous day make money...

"well!"

The more Chen Xin thought about it, the happier he was, he directly grabbed a handful of copper coins and rewarded the young servant of the Wang family, but he didn't care about greeting the guests, and directly called his confidant in charge to make arrangements.

But in three days, there were eight more partners next to the two greenhouses in the small village outside the city.Li Wuye and Jiang Dali Cuilan and his wife were too busy to touch the ground, and brought the servants sent by the Chen family to start growing vegetables on a large scale.

As for the city, Xi Yangyang also quickly opened a branch, and even added a "takeaway business."

After all, it is convenient for men to go in and out of the restaurant, but it is extremely difficult for the women and ladies in the back house to come out once.In this way, the hot pot and various dishes are delivered to the door, whether it is to enjoy the snow around the stove or a gathering of ladies, it is fresh and hot.

Coincidentally at this time, the steward of the Chen family who rushed to Quanzhou to build a workshop with Lu and his wife also sent the first batch of vermicelli and cornstarch.

With the momentum of joy, vermicelli and raw noodles are also booming.

For a while, in the restaurants in Kyoto, each restaurant launched a new menu, which caused countless diners to discuss it for a few days.

(End of this chapter)