Liaozhai: I just want salted fish with invincible magical powers

Chapter 300 There Are Snakes...

The old father-in-law had just moved in, and Axiu's parents also came to pick her up.

This is just a concubine's room after all, Hutong and Zhao did not show up at all, but were led into the courtyard by Erzhu.

Hu Qian stood at the courtyard gate and waited, while Axiu stood aside holding the child.

After meeting each other, Axiu led the two of them into her yard after saying a few words.

The two of them thought the courtyard was very big before. After walking for a while, they entered Axiu's courtyard and couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "This courtyard is really huge, I think it is almost the same as that of the imperial palace."

After finishing speaking, he felt something was wrong, Hu Qian didn't care too much, and had a cup of tea with him for a while, then retreated, leaving Axiu to have a good conversation with his parents.

29 On this day, the house was decorated, and the lanterns and window grilles were all bright red. .

Because there are more people in the family, Hu Qian did not call everyone together this time, but first asked Hu Jiu to gather the servants and take out 100 taels of silver, and asked Hu Jiu to distribute it to everyone. Have a great year everyone.

Naturally, He Sanniang was on the back kitchen and the rough envoy, and Xiaohuan sent the servant girls.

After receiving the New Year's reward, everyone's faces were full of smiles, and the maidservants even discussed whether they should add jewelry or buy new clothes to wear.

On New Year's Eve, I heard early on that there was a dragon boat festival in Anhu Mansion.

It is said that the flower boats were arranged by the Taiping River on the west side of the city, by the big chamber of commerce or by people who wished to fulfill their wishes. After the New Year’s Eve dinner, the flower boats will go down the river one by one, starting from the west, and going around the city a few times. Turn and drive onto Lake An.

Those who have prepared fireworks will set off on the lake after the flower boat sails into the lake.

Rong Ning'er loves to play by nature, so she begged Hu Qian if he could also build a flower boat.

Hu Qian came to Anhu mansion from Jinling to several people, and he stayed in the mansion all day, so he agreed, but the flower boats were all prepared in advance, and I don't know if it's too late to get them now.

After asking Hu Jiu to inquire, he learned that Chao Sihai's cousin, Wang Heng, had built a big boat. He originally planned to go out on the boat, but Wang Heng lost his interest because of his broken leg. Although he wanted to sell it, everyone knew him Arrogant and domineering, no one wants to get involved with him.

Hu Qian asked Hu Jiu to discuss it. When Wang Heng heard that Hu Qian wanted it, he didn't dare to accept a tael of silver.

In the end, Hu Jiu stuffed 100 taels of silver and took the flower boat down.

Hearing this news, everyone including Shen Yuzhen was very excited.

For a while they clamored to participate, and in the end even Jiaona, Zhiying and Nie Xiaoqian wanted to go.

Hu Qian simply waved his hand, and the whole family went to forget it.

So they called Hu Butong and Zhao Shi, Shen Sanshi and Yang Shi, and Axiu's parents.

It's just that the two of them didn't want to go because of their identities, so as not to disturb the interest of other people.

If the two of them don't go, neither can Axiu and Lianlian.

Hu Qian said to Axiu: "After you get on the boat, take them to sit on the boat, don't just walk around randomly, there is nothing inappropriate."

Only then did Axiu agree.

In the morning, after changing the peach charms, Hu Jiu took a group of servants to arrange the flower boat.

After hearing this, Rong Ning'er wanted to go, but was stopped by Hu Qian.

Gein still has to say hello to his parents, and there are various customs and rules, plus Shen Sanshi and Yang are also there, so the family must have a reunion dinner.

After lunch, Hu Qian arranged to go to the flower boat.

First of all, there is no restriction this time, anyone in the mansion can go if they want.

For a while, except for a few rough envoys and He Sanniang, everyone else went.

Kong Xueli, Songniang, and Xu Fengnian needless to say, even Wu Wannian, sisters Baihe and Baitou all wanted to join in the fun.

After dinner, everyone began to prepare.

Just in case, Hu Qian only made one rule.

"Get on the boat together, and get off the boat together. You are not allowed to go down without permission in between, otherwise you will be served by family law."

Everyone agrees.

Seeing that the sky was getting dark, Hu Qian and his party took the carriage that Hu Jiu had rented a long time ago, and drove across the west city.

Looking up, one after another, uniquely shaped and carefully arranged flower boats are parked by the river.

There are tiger-headed flower boats, lion-headed ones, some with statues of gods erected on the bow, some surrounded by rice poles symbolizing a good harvest, some hung with gold ingots, and some as a whole in the shape of pavilions. There are so many different kinds, it is dizzying.

Most of the flower boats will hang colorful flags on the bow and stern, and write a letter to a certain chamber of commerce, a certain restaurant, a certain family to congratulate a certain family on their birthday, or a certain family to thank the gods.

Because it was the first time for Hu Qian, Hu Jiu was asked to make a simple arrangement, hanging red lanterns, auspicious wishes on the bow, and Guotai Minan on the stern.

At this moment, it was time for everyone to prepare the flower boats, and after only a while, many people dared to come in a hurry, all beaming, going down the steps facing the river, and boarding their own boats.

There are even troupes and jugglers, dragon and lion dances, big-headed masks, gongs, drums and firecrackers, and fireworks and colorful flags are carried on board.

It was the first time for Shen Yuzhen and many other people to see this custom, and they all looked at it curiously.

Because of Hu Qian's instructions, all female relatives, whether they are wives, aunts or maidservants, wear face scarves.

Even so, Yingyingyanyan's group of people immediately attracted countless eyes.

But when they heard that it was the Hu family's flower boat, everyone was very honest.

Everyone slowly went down the steps. Although Nie Xiaoqian was special, but there was a magic talisman, everyone didn't notice anything unusual, and they went to the boat talking and laughing with Jiaona.

After a while, the sky was completely dark, and candles were lit and lanterns were registered on each boat.

At first it was just a flower boat, but when the lanterns were hung, it looked like a fire dragon in the water, winding forward, extremely beautiful.

Shen Yuzhen and the others were full of admiration, standing in the bow of the boat and talking and laughing.

Hu Qian, Hu Butong, and Shen Sanshi are in the middle of the cabin, behind it is Axiu chatting and laughing with her parents, and in the last room are a group of servants.

The boat is very big, so you don't have to worry about not being able to sit on it, not to mention that there are many people and it looks more lively.

The flower boat team slowly drove out of the alley, and immediately there were many watching people on both sides of the bank, some with children in their arms, some with wives and concubines, and many more were selling snacks.

From the exit of the alley, people stood on both sides of the strait, and there was a lot of noise, and there were many cheers and shouts.

Shen Yuzhen and the others had a lot of fun watching, walking here and there, without stopping for a moment.

Xiaohuan and Xing'er were holding fruit plates and melon seeds, and when they saw the fire-breathing performance on the big boat ahead, they all opened their mouths in shock and laughed so hard.

Seeing that Hu Budong and Shen Sanshi were just drinking, Hu Qian accompanied him for a few drinks, and then went to talk to Axiu's parents.

Seeing Nie Xiaoqian standing aside talking to Jiaona, she walked over.

"That yaksha hasn't shown his face recently, and there's really nothing to be found outside, so you'll have to wait all these days in vain."

Nie Xiaoqian said: "My lord is serious. My parents were killed. Xiaoqian is obliged to take revenge and investigate the case. However, my skills are low. Now that my lord is willing to help, Xiaoqian is already grateful. How dare I say anything else."

Just as they were talking, Lu Huanniang and Chu Chu played the qin and played the huqin one by one, while Shen Yuzhen and the others recited poems against each other, attracting many eyes from both sides of the strait.

Hu Qian said: "Don't worry, as long as that Yasha appears, I will find a way to find out the truth."

Xiaoqian said: "Thank you, sir.

It’s rare to come out today, seeing so many scenery, sometimes it’s like a dream. "

"Since that's the case, we can get closer to Jiaona more in the future, but try not to go outside as much as possible recently. It's very uneasy outside."

Xiaoqian suddenly became hesitant, "I heard that adults have a method of cultivation, I don't know..."

Hu Qian looked at Jiaona strangely, and the latter immediately said, "I also heard... I heard..."

Hu Qian nodded, "This method does exist, but..."

Xiaoqian said again: "My lord, no matter what difficulties and obstacles there are, Xiaoqian is willing to do so, just beg your lord to teach me."

Hu Qian said: "It's not that I don't want to teach, it's just that this method is very special..."

"Whether it's special or difficult, Xiaoqian is willing, and I heard that if you practice this method deeply, you can live forever and stay young forever. If I can practice, maybe I can increase my mana."

Hu Qian looked at Jiaona again, who was a little embarrassed.

"Sir, I..."

Jiaona was about to speak when she suddenly exclaimed, "Ah! There is a snake!"

When she was about to catch her, she saw Hu Qian looking at her. Her expression changed, her face turned red, as if she was drunk, and she couldn't stand steadily.

Shen Yuzhen and the others were about to chant poems against each other, but when they heard her shout, they were immediately taken aback.

"Sir, are there any snakes on board?"

Hu Qian shook his head, "There was a snake on the water just now, but it ran away now."

Shen Yuzhen and the others breathed a sigh of relief, and continued joking.

Hu Qian said: "Come on, you two come here, and I will introduce you."

Then she led Jiaona and Xiaoqian to Shen Yuzhen and the others.

At this time, Shen Yuzhen, Rong Ning'er, Lu Huanniang, Chu Chu, Xue Ningshuang, Xiaohuan Xing'er and other maidservants were all standing at the bow of the boat, together with Zhiying, Cai'er and others, there were no less than 20 Yingyingyanyans.

Xiaoqian originally wanted to hide behind Jiaona, but seeing that her legs seemed unable to move, she thought she was scared by the snake, so she helped her to come in front of everyone.

Shen Yuzhen and the others knew about Nie Xiaoqian's details, but the new maid and Zhiying didn't. Seeing her glamorous appearance, although she was not a peerless beauty, she had a very special aura.

Especially Zhiying, I really like it very much.

Nie Xiaoqian knew her identity, and she didn't dare to get too close to the crowd. Just when she wanted Jiao Na to help her say a few words, she saw that Jiao Na's face was flushed and her whole body trembled slightly, as if she had been poisoned.

Everyone also saw her abnormal state, Shen Yuzhen said: "Miss Jiaona is seasick, or she was frightened."

Hu Qian said: "No problem, I will use my magical powers to help her see."

As he spoke, he led Jiao Na to sit aside, and put his hands on her wrists pretendingly.

Shen Yuzhen and the others were usually helped by Jiaona, seeing that she was not doing well, they naturally looked around with concern.

The flower boat moved forward slowly, and the voices of the two remained the same.

I thought that with Hu Qian's magical powers, Jiaona would be fine, but after a while, her face became even more blushing, and Xiaoqian touched it with her hand, and she was actually sweating.

Hu Qian said: "No problem, it will be fine in a while."

The flower boat enters the big lake, and the flower boat preparing for fireworks is set off.

With the sound of "bang bang", the fireworks bloomed, illuminating the night sky, and Jiaona also calmed down, and her face became normal.

It's just that when Xiaoqian wanted to pull her to stand up to watch the fireworks, she said nothing and refused to stand up.

When Shen Yuzhen and the others saw that she had recovered, they stopped worrying and turned to watch the fireworks.

Unexpectedly, after watching for a while, Lu Huanniang and Chu Chu also yelled at the same time.

Shen Yuzhen hurriedly asked: "What's wrong?"

Chu Chu frowned and couldn't speak, while Lu Huanniang shook her lips, looked at the water and said, "Sure enough, there are snakes..."

The two looked at Hu Qian at the same time, and then at Jiao Na who seemed a little dehydrated, and instantly understood.

Then, ignoring any fireworks, he just walked slowly to Hu Qian and sat down.

"Master, you are..."

Hu Qian smiled and said, "I used this supernatural power to cure Jiaona's illness..."

Lu Huanniang said: "But this..."

"There are still many people here..."

"If you don't want to..."

"No, just take it slow."

Seeing the two of them, Lu Huanniang and Chuchu frowning at the same time, Jiaona was a little surprised. Seeing that Hu Qian lost two fingers on his right hand, she understood.

After a while, Rong Ning'er ran over, and Hu Qian and the three of them sat here staring at each other, wondering, "Why don't you go watch the fireworks, what's the point of sitting here?"

Chu Chu forced a smile, "We are not feeling well."

Lu Huanniang said: "Besides, it's quite interesting to do..."

Rong Ning'er was always active, and often joked with a few people, she immediately wanted to pull Lu Huanniang up, but just as she pulled up, she saw something shaking under the table.

She was so scared that she let go of her hand quickly, her eyes widened and she couldn't speak.

Hu Qian said: "Don't make trouble, I will treat them again."

Rong Ning'er was stunned for a moment, and then he breathed a sigh of relief, "I thought it was a snake, I almost stepped on it."

But after thinking about it, he said again: "Didn't Huan Niang and Chu Chu be fine just now? Why are they sick?
Besides, what did Xianggong use to treat them? "

Hu Qian laughed, stretched out his left hand, and shook it in front of her.

She asked strangely: "Hand? What happened to the hand?"

Just when I didn't know why, I saw the hand in front of me break apart suddenly, and before I could scream, I felt chest tightness and almost fell.

"This this……"

She was shocked and speechless, and when she went to see Jiaona, Lu Huanniang and Chuchu, her face was full of resentment, "Okay, I said what kind of snake, it turned out to be this snake.

No wonder the three of you are sick at the same time, all three of you are eating snake meat here. "

Hu Qian said: "Don't speak loudly."

Rong Ning'er pouted and said, "No, I'm sick too, and I want to eat snake soup."

Hu Qian said: "You haven't recovered yet, so it's not your turn, just wait."

"Well, when I get better, I must..."

Before she finished speaking, Xue Ningshuang walked over slowly, touched Rong Ning'er's heart, looked at Jiaona and the others, and understood everything.

Hu Qian said with a smile: "You sisters' telepathy is really powerful."

(End of this chapter)