Pastoral Jiaoyi's mother and father are here

Chapter 242 Ice Eating Competition (Part [-])
次日，西陵滟听说了西陵誉昨日又挨揍的事后，他搂着他家爱妃，送上一支白玉玉兰花簪，温柔笑说：“相思，还是你最好。”

"Huh? Why did you suddenly give me a gift and praise me? It wouldn't be you..." Sitting on his lap, Gu Xiangsi reached out and grabbed one of his ears, leaning closer to him and asking, "Tell me, did you do something to apologize to me?" what happened?"

"No, stop thinking about it." Xilingyan said with a helpless smile. Seeing her questioning and disbelieving look on her face, she explained frankly and leniently: "Something happened to Zhenxihou's mansion yesterday. I got drunk at Aunt Shen's wedding, went home and hugged a girl as the third sister, and then...the third sister got angry, he stood upside down on the vat, Yu Liqu went to persuade the fight, and after returning home...I don't know if Xiling Yu is there again What stupid thing did you do, and you got beaten up again by Fatty."

"Oh! So you thought I was better than them all, so you gave me this jade hairpin?" Gu Xiangsi let go of his ear, put one arm around his neck, and pointed the jade hairpin to the tip of his nose with the other hand, and moved close to his cheek Kissed, and said with a charming smile: "Knowing that I'm well, then I can't just have a hosta, I want a set of ruby ​​hair, because everyone says red looks good."

"Okay! Tomorrow, I will go to the warehouse to pick out some excellent rubies for my husband, and find the most famous master to make a set for you." Xiling Yan saw that she was in such a good mood when she smiled, so she kissed the corner of her mouth, which made her angry. She laughed, but his heart was really itchy.

Gu Xiangsi even teased him on purpose, leaned over and kissed his thin lips again and again, and was held down by him for a deep kiss, she even laughed and teased him, really wanting someone to beat her up.

"Hehe..." Gu Xiangsi dodged and pushed him, but he still bit him on the slender neck. She held the hairpin in one hand, pressed it against his neck and said with a charming smile, "Don't move, my little girl is afraid." , it will hurt people!"

"Naughty!" Xiling Yan kissed her on the cheek with a smile, took the jade hairpin from her hand helplessly, inserted it into her bun for her, held her slender wrist, lowered her head and kissed her again, the more she Dodge him with a smile, the more he wants to kiss her, this little rascal.

When Dongfang Ao arrived, seeing this scene, he looked at their absurd couple with a handsome face as black as ink. They just kissed each other so indecently in the garden gazebo under the blue sky and daylight... Sigh!He was so angry that he waved his sleeves and wanted to leave.

"Cousin, why do you have to leave when you're here?" Gu Xiangsi put her arms around Xilingyan's neck, leaned on his shoulders, waved to Dongfang Ao, her smile was really brighter than a spring flower, and a spring day is brighter.

Dongfang Ao's face became even darker, he turned around and walked over with his hands behind his back, entered the pavilion and sat down, seeing that she was still sitting on Xiling Yan's lap and couldn't get up, he looked at Xiling Yan with an even uglier face and said coldly: "You Is that how you got used to her? I'm not afraid to pamper a living ancestor."

"Hey, cousin, what are you talking about? I didn't offend you. You're so provoking a wedge between our husband and wife, do you still want my son to help?" Gu Xiangsi gave Dongfang Ao a feigned angry look. She couldn't get off Xiling Yan's lap, but still hugged his neck, whispered to him in his ear, and even kissed him on the cheek in anger. A husband who can control her and kiss her seriously is no good.

"Hey, don't make trouble." Xi Lingyan reluctantly held her small hand that teased him in her palm, put one arm around her waist, looked at the black-faced Dongfang Ao, and said with an apologetic smile: "Don't be offended, cousin, she hates lovesickness." The stone bench is too cold, so I hold her here and bask in the sun for a while."

"Can't you wear an embroidered mat if you think it's cold?" Dongfang Ao stared at Xiling Yan. No matter how hard it is, you can also put furs on it. They have no shortage of these things in the King's Palace, so they need to hug her... Also, in the pavilion is there sunIf you want to bask in the sun, why not sit in the courtyard?

Xilingyan has nothing to say now, alas!His cousin is too serious about everything.

"I said King Fengxiang, he is my husband. I don't like to sit on a stool, but I like to sit on his lap and let him hug him. What's wrong? Is there a violation of the national law? Is there any harm to Shui's interests?" Gu Xiangsi's temper , I slapped the table on the spot.

Dongfang Ao was yelled at by her so viciously. Thinking about it carefully, they are a husband and wife. They are making out in their own home, and the Emperor and I can't care about it. It's too much for him.

Seeing that Dongfang Ao seemed to realize that she was wrong, Gu Xiangsi softened her tone and said, "Cousin, don't always think that only you men are tired when you stand upright, and women are even more tired when you are pregnant? I have a few kilograms in my stomach. , legs cramped and swollen, walking is becoming more and more strenuous, my Ayan doesn’t feel sorry for me any more, just make me happy, how can I live? My heart must be more bitter than Coptis chinensis?”

Dongfang Ao felt that what she said just now was too much.

"Okay, it's fine if you know you're wrong, talk about it if you have something to do! I'll find a place to bask in the sun and take a nap first." Gu Xiangsi's change of subject was too sudden, and her legs and feet were too quick to get up and walk. .

Dongfang's proud chest hurts, this woman was born to piss people off, right?With her sharp legs, how can she be as miserable as she said before the pregnancy?

Chuqing supported their princess, and she was holding an umbrella, followed by six maidservants carrying things, including cloaks, tea trays, snacks, five-color trays of preserved fruit, seven-color trays of nuts, fruit trays, and so on.

After Gu Xiangsi walked away, Dongfang Ao turned his head and stared at Xiling Yan and said coldly: "You just spoil her so much? Aren't you afraid to spoil her to heaven?"

"Cousin, a woman has to be pampered and loved. She is made of water, and she is also a delicate flower. If you don't take good care of it, the water will dry up, and the flower will wither. There will be no time to regret it." Xi Lingyan looked at Dongfang Ao, who didn't know what a person was Husband's man shook his head and said, "Forget it, cousin, let me tell you the latest news from Dugu's family!"

Dongfang proudly lowered his eyes thoughtfully, if he could unite with Liuqing forever, would he love Liuqing like this?

Loving someone is the way it is. Xilingyan didn't go too far, at least in some things, he won't let Gu Xiangsi do whatever he wants.

Of course, Gu Xiangsi is a calm and wise woman who handles things well. She is not a woman who makes trouble for no reason regardless of the occasion.

Xiling Yan and Dongfang Ao talked about the new news found by the Dugu family. According to some things found by the two black and white Yan Wangye of the Dugu family, more than three years ago, it was probably the Hundred Flowers Festival in March. Many people went to Luna Gong Jinxiang worshiped the gods, and among them was a little master who was extremely skilled in mechanics.

The reason why he is called a little master is because he was only 15 years old at the time, with red lips and white teeth, very delicate, not ordinary in the crowd, but not too conspicuous.

After all, most of the people who went to the Moon God Palace that day were young princes and ladies, and there were countless people with outstanding looks. Naturally, no one would pay too much attention to a handsome young man.

This young man is said to be a descendant of the Dan family, whose name is Dan Xueji.

"Dan Xueji? He stole Liu Qing's body?" Dongfang Ao's eyes showed a strong murderous look, and he got up and wanted to leave.He wants to find this Danxueji and tear him into pieces.

"Cousin, it was Dan Xueji who helped to open the mechanism of the underground palace, but someone else stole the body of Sister Liuqing." Xiling Yan got up and said hurriedly, turning her head in Dongfang Aozhi and looked at him coldly At that time, he smiled wryly and said: "This person is a well-known tomb robber in the Jianghu. He also takes money to do things. Now the Dugu family...hasn't found out who is behind the scenes. Cousin, don't worry, Dugu Since the family members can find out about Dan Xueji and the tomb robber, it won't take long to find out who is behind the scenes, cousin, just wait patiently for a few more days."

"Thank you." Dongfang Ao left a word of thanks and left.

Xiling Yan looked at Dongfang Ao's leaving back, but what she was thinking about was those individuals in Dugu's family.

From this we can see how powerful the Dugu family is, and how far-sighted Jun'er was back then.

Now, the Dugu family and the Xiling royal family have become in-laws. Dugu Zhe will enter the central palace in the future and give birth to the prince. Dugu Zhe will definitely help his daughter and grandson wholeheartedly. Achu also respected and cared for his queen. The Dugu family, the Yue family, was the greatest help that could reach the civil and military affairs of the Manchu Dynasty, help him secure the throne, and stabilize the Xihe Kingdom.

I hope Empress Zhao can teach Xiling Zun well, so that he will not be a passionate emperor in the future, and don't let his wife Duguzhen down!

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The eighth day of the twelfth lunar month is a traditional festival of the Xihe Kingdom. On this day, the people of the Xihe Kingdom will celebrate the harvest, offer sacrifices to the gods, and hold large-scale sacrificial ceremonies.

In short, this festival is still very lively.

People from the other three countries left earlier, and stayed for a maximum of two months. Everyone gathered together, and the talents of the four countries competed for a test, and the bragging was gone.

But this year is different, there are many things to discuss, and envoys from various countries have come all the way, seeing that Xihe Kingdom has developed so well in the past few years, the people are rich and healthy, and there are many novel foods, and all walks of life, too. Talented people.

The students of Xihe country are even more eye-catching. The major colleges no longer look at their status when recruiting students, but treat them equally and admit them on the basis of their ability.

What's more, their college is no longer dedicated to studying, but people from all walks of life, based on reading, and other things they learn are all they like, and they even have excellent knowledge in this area.

In short, Xihe country's academy hires all kinds of teachers, carpenters, gardeners, old farmers, such people will also be hired as teachers.

Really did it, 360 lines, every line will be the champion.

It has really been done, and everyone in the world can be a teacher.

The eyes of the envoys from the four countries were brightened when they saw the changes in Xiga Kingdom, and because of this, they decided to stay in Xiga Kingdom and visit the towns and villages near the imperial capital of Xiga Kingdom.

Today is the Laba Festival, that is, the Laba Festival, and the people will wantonly perform sacrifices and other activities.

Xilan city is also very lively on this day, every household is offering sacrifices to door gods, household gods, house gods, kitchen gods, well gods and so on.

Of course, on this day, they will also offer sacrifices to their ancestors, and of course they will use bacon for the winter sacrifice.

Similarly, on this day, big families in the city will also give porridge to pray for good fortune and good luck.

In previous years, the porridge was just white porridge with minced bacon, but this year is different, and someone has spread the news that the King’s Mansion of the Town will give everyone eight-treasure porridge, sweet and salty, very delicious.

The reason is that the husband and wife of Xiling Yan and Gu Xiangsi accumulated blessings for their unborn child. Everyone in the city can eat porridge in front of Baiweiju and get a blessing sachet.

Naturally, the sachets are also custom-made, but the herbs inside are made by Gu Xiangsi, there are sachets for refreshing, and sachets for sleep.

Two kinds of sachets are given according to the other party's choice.

The King's Mansion of the Zhen Dynasty started serving porridge in front of Baiweiju like this, and every household heard it, so how can they still be idle?One by one, they were afraid that their porridge would not be given out, and they would be ashamed later, but they all added good ingredients to the porridge.

Bei Gongzhen was curious about this kind of green Laba garlic, so she ate one, let alone it!The taste is really good.

"Ah Zen, can't you be more reserved?" Bei Gongli regretted taking his younger sister out to play. They went to line up to get the porridge, and she went as soon as she passed the princess.

Now it is even more embarrassing to see, a royal princess, holding a bowl in one hand, drinking Laba porridge and gnawing Laba garlic in the street?
"There was a competition over there to eat ice, and there was a pine flower stone inkstone from Youlan, a bamboo forest, and a set of high-quality Langhao brushes with sapphire rods!" The two walked together, and their words were full of excitement.

"Inkstone? Writing brush?" Bei Gongzhen held the bowl in one hand and Laba garlic in the other, tilted her head slightly and pondered for a moment, then stuffed the porridge and garlic into her second brother's hands.

As for her?hehe!In Xihe Kingdom, who dares to say that eating ice can compare to her, the goddess of Beiju Kingdom?
"Ah Zen, where are you going?" Bei Gongli stuffed the bowl and garlic to Luo E, and he hurriedly chased after his worry-free younger sister.

Luo E saw that the guards and maidservants had all caught up, so he didn't want to join in the fun.It just so happens that the Hongchen Tavern is not far from here. It is more enjoyable to drink some wine and eat some beef in winter.

Luo E went to Wen's Hongchen Tavern to drink, but Bei Gongzhen signed up for the ice-eating competition before her brother caught up with her.

The day before Laba, everyone will use a basin to scoop water to freeze, and when the Laba Festival comes, they will remove the ice from the basin and break the ice into pieces to eat.

It is said that the ice on this day is miraculous. If you eat it, you will not have a stomachache in the next year.

It's also a festival, today the owner of the wine shop uses various fruit wines, freezes them into ice, and invites everyone to participate in the ice-eating competition.

To be honest, the participants in this competition include scholars and strong men, there are all kinds of men.

And Bei Gongzhen, a little girl, was the first girl to participate in the ice eating, which made these men feel sorry for her, and couldn't bear to bully her as a little girl.

"Ah Yuan, you..." Bei Gongli squeezed into the crowd with an expression of anger on his face, but his sister's eyes were too fierce, he was still intimidated by her power, closed his mouth, and felt sullen in his heart Liver pain.

Although Bei Gongzhen is a girl, she is really fierce in eating ice. The ice ruler is as long as a ruler. She is like eating green onions, chewing and chewing, and eats one in a while.

Now, no one has to feel sorry for her, this girl is much more fierce than them.

The owner of this shop specially asks people to make molds, including peony bayberry wine, maple green plum wine, peach blossom and blueberry wine, winter plum and osmanthus wine, etc. Together, there are more than ten colors of fruit wine!
These people eat ice of different shapes from the big basins in front of them, whoever finishes eating first wins.

All the onlookers in the audience could only hear the sound of crunching ice, and felt that they were eating very well, right?

Li Mingjing went shopping with his younger sister to watch the fun today, because Gu Yuyan has no time recently and is very busy, so he can't accompany his sister, so he can only come to accompany her.

"Second brother, look, it's so lively over there! Let's go and have a look!" Li Siyan excitedly pulled his second brother, ran over, squeezed and squeezed in.

Take a look, eh?Eat ice?Now people can really play.

However, isn't it a bit too much for a group of big men to bully a young lady?
As soon as Li Mingjing came in, he saw Bei Gongzhen who was eating ice, he frowned, strode over with anger, pulled her over, and stretched out his hand to pinch her mouth. ice.

Bei Gongzhen whimpered, tears were in her eyes when she was caught by his rude actions, woo woo woo... How could anyone forcefully choke someone else's mouth?
Li Mingjing's fingers stuck into her mouth, the soft mouth and flexible tongue were both cold, and she still desperately ate ice?Does she know that women are naturally cold, so they can't eat more ice in summer, let alone this winter when a drop of water turns into ice?

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuukuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu...

Li Mingjing took out a pure white handkerchief from his bosom, and wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth for her, that delicate and gentle force was enough to stir any woman's spring heart.

Bei Gongzhen looked at his serious face stupidly, at this moment he was very angry, but he treated her very tenderly.

"Why do you want to compete with others to eat ice?" Li Mingjing felt that his tone was very gentle. In fact, when he was angry, his voice was really cold like someone chewing ice scum.

Bei Gongzhen was really afraid that he would get angry, so she could only bite her fingers and pretend to be pitiful, and mumbled something, probably other than herself who knew what she was talking about, no one else could hear her muttering clearly. What.

Li Mingjing lowered his head to meet her eyes, and asked again in a colder voice: "Why do you want to compare yourself to others?"

Bei Gongzhen didn't dare to fool him with vague words this time, she put down her fingers, said a little shyly and aggrievedly: "I heard people say that the prizes for the ice-eating competition include inkstones and brushes, so I just I think... I just want to win that inkstone and brush, and then... I will give it to you as a gift. You Xihe Kingdom, don’t you give gifts during festivals?"

Li Mingjing was really going to be pissed off by her, but in his heart, because of her intentions, he felt quite touched.

What a silly girl, if you want to give a boxing gift, can't you buy it?She has no shortage of money.

Taking advantage of his inattention, Bei Gongzhen turned around and ran over to continue eating ice.

Seeing that she dared to continue eating, Li Mingjing walked over and snatched the ice from her hand, slapped it on the back with one hand, and vomited her.

Bei Gongzhen spat out the ice cubes in her mouth with tears in her eyes, and said aggrievedly: "It's only a few short, I'll win after eating it!"

Woooooo...it's all useless now.

(End of this chapter)