A Thousand Hills

Chapter 59

Of course Li Qiao is excellent, and not unusually excellent.

If it is just a scholar who can write two beautiful articles, Xie Bai and Su Buyu would not have such a friendship with him. Take things as your own business.

Mr. Li's reputation, Xie Moru really didn't see where Mr. Li was anxious, but Xie Bai and Su Buyu, one took Li Xuan's way, the other took the princess's wife's way, and both of them refused to give up when they hit a wall...

It's not without a reason to be able to do this, isn't it?

Mr. Ji is teaching two female students how to make tea. In fact, Xie Moru is not very interested in making tea. She just likes this kind of quiet time.A stream of water was poured into the purple sand cup, and Mr. Ji handed one to Xie Moru.Xie Moru leaned forward to take it, the tea has a clear and long fragrance, it is indeed the new tea of ​​this spring.Mr. Ji handed another cup to Xie Moyou. Xie Moyou sniffed the fragrance of the tea, took a sip, and said, "It is only the master's tea making skills that can be regarded as worthy of this good tea."

Mr. Ji smiled, "It's tea."

Xie Mo smiled sadly, "The tea is good, the husband is better, both are good."

After Mr. Ji's demonstration, the two sisters learned to do it for a while. Mr. Ji said, "Cooking tea is refreshing, but if you have leisure time, brewing a cup of tea can relieve fatigue and calm your mind."

Xie Moru put down the purple sand cup and asked, "What kind of tea do you like?"

"In the past, by chance, I have seen quite a few famous teas. If you want to say which tea is particularly good, it's different." Mr. Ji smiled. "For me, I prefer Mengding tea."

The Xie family is noble, and the family attaches great importance to children's education.As soon as Mr. Ji mentioned Mengding tea, Xie Moyou knew about it, and said, "I heard that Mengding tea is a tribute tea, which is extremely rare." Even in her family, there is no top quality Mengding tea, I think Mr. Ji saw it when he was a female official in the palace.

Mr. Ji smiled.Talking about tea thinks about old things, but it has nothing to do with the court.She was born as a female official in the palace, even though she was made an enshrinement to the Xie Mansion, she kept her mouth very tight and never talked about the old affairs in the palace.Therefore, when Xie Moyou mentioned tribute tea, Mr. Ji didn't say much, instead he told some tea ceremony stories with the two sisters until noon after school.

Xie Moru found out that Xie Bo was going to go to Ximan in the evening, now she and Xie Moyou only have half-day classes, and in the afternoon, they will study theory with Mrs. Xie.Xie Shangshu, Xie Song and his son returned home with happy faces, Xie Moru and Xie Moyou got up to greet, Mrs. Xie smiled, "What's so happy?" It's rare to see these two people beaming with joy.

Xie Bo smiled, "It's Abo. This morning, His Majesty appointed Abo as his deputy envoy to Ximan."

Xie's father and son were very happy, but Mrs. Xie thought she was hallucinating when she first heard about it, so she couldn't help asking, "A mission to the West?"

Xie Shangshu sat in the chair, took a few sips of the warm tea offered by Mrs. Xie, and looked very relieved, "Yes, I will leave next month, and I will be back in two or three months." Xie Moru mentioned at the time Wake up is really right.

Mrs. Xie is not the kind of mother who just dotes on her son. She was born in a family of officials, so she naturally knows that she must have a job in order to be an official.Although his son Shangzhu is decent and honorable, he has no better future in Honglu Temple than Hanlin Academy.I thought being a son-in-law would be idle, but unexpectedly, His Majesty sent me a long-distance mission. Mrs. Xie was also very happy, and said with a smile, "This is a happy event! I am leaving next month, so there is no rush. I have some things to prepare for the trip. I can do these trivial things, but I have to send two useful stewards to follow Abo. Although he is a married man, it is the first time he has been sent such a long-distance errand when he grows up. "

Xie Shangshu smiled, "Just don't worry." He naturally knew that.

Xie Song looked at Xie Moru with a softer look, and Xie Moru owed much to Xie Bai for having this opportunity.Xie Moru was still the same, neither arrogant nor impetuous, nor talkative.Xie Moyou is much more lively, she was very curious, and said, "I don't know what the Western Man looks like? I heard that it produces fur and eats mutton."

The whole family was happy for Xie Bai, Xie Zhi smiled, "It's not the second sister, do you want to eat mutton?"

"I heard Su Caizi say that people over there like to eat mutton, and they eat it before it's cooked."

"How can you eat it if you don't cook it?"

"It's only time to make two cups of tea." Xie Moyou said, "Eldest sister also knows, right?" Pull Xie Moru as a witness.

Xie Moru said, "It's okay to eat a little raw mutton, it's very fresh and tender, but it's not good if it's old, unless it's stewed soft."

Xie Lan couldn't understand, and said, "Isn't that eating raw meat?" Immediately, the appearance of Western barbarians eating raw meat appeared in his mind.
"It's half a lifetime." Xie Moru had eaten it in Zhuangzi. Su Buyu personally made the boiled lamb, a three-month-old lamb, and the meat was fresh and tender, but Su Buyu said at the time that the quality of the meat was not good. Compared with Ximan sheep, it can be seen that Ximan sheep is delicious.Xie Mo really envied the second uncle, who can go to Ximan to broaden his horizons and taste such delicious food.

Xie Moru was imagining the various benefits of West Man, Mrs. Xie was already worried, "Oh, don't they eat cooked food there, what should I do?" Feeling sorry for his son, he thought of an idea, "How about sending two cooks to follow?"

Xie Shangshu laughed, and reprimanded lightly, "Nonsense. It's not shameful enough to bring a cook. He is just a deputy envoy, and there is also an envoy. At that time, he will eat whatever others eat, and no one can raise such a Come coquettish."

Mrs. Xie said, "The two brothers were never coquettish even when they were young. I was worried that if this is a half-baked thing, what will happen if you get sick after eating it? What should you do if you are not acclimatized to the acclimatization?"

Xie Shangshu didn't take it seriously, and said, "Western barbarians eat like that, what are you afraid of?"

Mrs. Xie didn't think so, she said, "Are people the same as people? They are also trees, and there is a reason why they are orange in the south and blazing in the north."

Xie Moyou said, "Grandmother, don't worry, my second uncle has eaten it long ago, and my eldest sister has also eaten it."

Seeing Mrs. Xie looking at her, Xie Moru said, "It's quite fresh." After thinking about it, Xie Moru said, "Second Uncle went to Ximan, even if he was not acclimatized for a while, it doesn't matter. In a place, the best local people The second uncle will eat whatever he eats. Food is also a kind of medicine, and the products of each place are produced according to the local climate, water and soil. According to medical books, eating local food should be the most suitable."

Everyone persuaded her like this, and Mrs. Xie also laughed, "Forget it." She also knew that it was not appropriate to bring a cook to her son.Mrs. Xie said to Shang Xie again, "Call Abo back tomorrow, let's have a good meal."

Xie Song thought of something, and said to Xie Zhi, "Mr. Beiling is coming to the Imperial Capital to give lectures. The first session will be held in the Imperial College. I asked someone to arrange a seat for you. When the time comes, you can go together, so I can listen to you. Learn more."

The three of Xie Zhi agreed in unison.

Xie Moyou was a little confused, and asked, "Father, who is Mr. Beiling? Is he a teacher?"

Xie Song smiled, "Mr. Beiling is a great Confucianist, with profound knowledge, rare in the world, this time he was invited to give lectures in the imperial capital."

Xie Moru said, "Being able to go to the Imperial College to give lectures, I think I must be a scholar." Otherwise, his father couldn't so solemnly allow his son to go through the back door to listen to other people's lectures.

Xie Song laughed, "It's natural. Mr. Beiling has three thousand disciples in Beiling. He has written books and made lectures, especially in the field of classics and history. His attainments are beyond human reach."

Xie Moru said, "It seems that this is a famous person."

"Vulgar, really vulgar." Xie Song has always been polite, and said with a rare laugh, "It's true to say that."

Xie Moru asked again, "Isn't this Mr. Beiling not too young?"

Xie Song's laughter stopped abruptly, not because there was something wrong with Xie Moru's question, but last time Xie Moru asked, "The king of the northern barbarians is not young", which indirectly led to Xie Bai's mission to the western barbarians. Today, Xie Moru He also asked Mr. Beiling's age, could it be that she found something wrong?Xie Song coughed slightly, and said calmly, "Yes, it's almost seventy. Mr. Beiling was originally a historian of the former dynasty. He was born in Sanyuan. He was taught by Xue Dongli when he was young. He was very talented. He was invited to be an official in the court, but why did he refuse to be called repeatedly? The late emperor cherished his talent, so he followed him to set up an altar to give lectures in Beiling, and eventually he became a great master of his generation."

Xie Song thought that Xie Moru had some insight, but after hearing it, Xie Moru just said, "This Mr. Beiling is a man of integrity."

Mr. Beiling has more than a backbone. Xie Bai said to Xie Moru like this, "I heard that the late emperor personally invited him three times to be an official in the court. Mr. Beiling refused to resign. Later, he couldn't resign. , I will go to Xishan Temple to become a monk, the first emperor has no choice, this is all." Master Wenxiu is completely voluntary to become a monk, Mr. Beiling, who forced him to become a monk, the time-consuming effort would be in vain, so , had to forget.

Xie Moru laughed, "Everyone has his own ambitions, so you can't force them. Besides, with such a character, the late emperor may have thought that Mr. Beiling was a bit stubborn. However, as a king, who wouldn't want more people like this in his courtiers? So." That's why, if Mr. Beiling didn't buy it anymore, Emperor Taizu tolerated him and put up with him.

Shepherd said, "Yes."

Xie Moru took a sip of tea and asked, "Did Second Uncle tell Mr. Li about going to Ximan?"

Xie Bai said, "Not yet. This time Mr. Beiling came to the imperial capital, he didn't talk to me about it. If Mr. Beiling can be invited to come forward and say something fair for Li Jiujiang, Mingke will not have to worry about Li Jiujiang." Li Qiao , No. Jiujiang Jushi.

Xie Moru saw that Xie Bai's face was not full of joy, and said, "Second Uncle still has something to say."

Xie Baitan, "Lord Ning has a friendship with Mr. Beiling. This time Mr. Beiling came to the Imperial Capital to give lectures, it was Mr. Ning's personal arrangements."

Xie Moru listened carefully, her face was as usual, her eyes were not disturbed, she said, "If the second uncle is worried about me here, there is no need. Although I don't like the Ning family, it's just my opinion. In this world, there is no such thing as Innocent people. When it’s time to cooperate, just cooperate, and don’t harm big things because of selfishness.”

Xie Moru has always been considerate, Xie Bai knew it, but he still shook his head, "It's none of your business, I'm willing to help Li Jiujiang, but what I'm worried about is that Li Jiujiang doesn't want to."

Xie Moru understood what Xie Bai meant, and asked the eldest princess to rectify Li Qiao's name because the eldest princess is the aunt's mother, and the principle of etiquette and righteousness lies in it.Although Mr. Beiling's place here is an opportunity this time, Mr. Beiling's reputation and status are enough to stand up for Li Qiao, but once the favor is owed, he is afraid that he will sell himself to pay it back.Even if Mr. Beiling is as pure as a white lotus in the snow, favors are favors and have nothing to do with status.Xie Moru said, "Why don't you ask Mr. Li what he means."

"That's right." Xie Bai smiled, "I guess Li Jiujiang will definitely come to listen to Mr. Beiling's lecture. Besides, Li Jiujiang has always been talented and learned. If he can learn from Mr. Jiujiang's favor, it would be great. There is no need to find anyone Referral, but it is inferior."

Xie Moru nodded, not only did he not have to go to Ning's house to owe favors, Mr. Beiling is a good touchstone.What Li Qiao is like, you will know after this test.

Xie Moru asked, "Second uncle, does Mr. Beiling intend to enter the palace to give a banquet?"

Xie Bai said, "If he wants to, I don't think His Majesty will be unhappy." As a result, Mr. Beiling actually held the first lecture banquet in the Imperial College, one can imagine his intentions.

The spring is beautiful, Xie Moru heard the sound of the spring breeze blowing through the wisteria strings, and her voice seemed to bring some laziness and softness of spring, she said, "If Mr. Beiling can stay in the court as an official, I would like to come to His Majesty It will also make the dragon's heart happy."

"It's only natural!" People who were not able to be kept by the first emperor are now kept, so how can we be displeased now!It's just... Xie Bo shook his head, "I'm afraid it won't be easy."

"I feel that Master Ning must have a perfect plan to keep Mr. Beiling in this world."

(End of this chapter)