When Chen Yang and the imperial physicians and his team were preparing to return to Beijing, the season had already passed the great heat, the heat had passed its peak, the lotus was red at dusk, the rotten grass had turned into fireflies, and it was raining intermittently from the sky. It's slowly getting cooler in autumn. The pandemic has been tossing around for several months, but luckily, the weather has finally calmed down. It really fulfilled Ji Hong's promise before leaving, saying that he could go back before the eve of the moon at the latest.
Yan Sining originally came to take credit for the water control, but he didn't want to get seriously ill for no reason, wading back and forth in the yellow spring water a few times, although it was Yu Jinnian who dragged him back, but in the end it was because he was young and hurt his foundation. Still a little sick at this point.
Yu Jinnian found a vacant room by the window in the building, and was sitting looking through the medical records, summarizing similar cases, Yan Sining was surrounded by a group of servants. When the eldest prince came to Chunan, the brocade clothes that fit him looked a little empty, and his face was no longer round. He didn't bother Yu Jinnian's reading when he came in, he only left Qi En who was close to him, and asked the others to retreat, and he chose the place opposite Yu Jinnian to sit down.
After a while, Yu Jinnian raised his head from the medical case, knocked on the small bowl at hand, and said to the clerk who came in: "Please trouble me, give Your Highness a Green Gate Green Jade Cup."
Yan Sining wanted to say something, but after hearing what he said, he sat down obediently, and not long after, he saw the waiter bring a palm-sized watermelon, it was strange, and there was a smell of vegetables in his nostrils. The man put the watermelon in a slightly concave round dish, stood it upright, and then reached out and lifted the top melon cover—it turned out that there was a hole in it.
It looks like a complete small watermelon from the outside, but the flesh inside has been gouged out, replaced by various diced vegetables, such as early season longan, round white and fat lotus seeds, finely chopped walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, And a grain of soybean-sized chicken and diced ham. Take a spoonful of it and chew it in your mouth. The aroma of nuts and the tenderness of ham and chicken fill your tongue, and there is a faint sweetness of watermelon.
After eating half of the cup, Yan Sining remembered to speak: "It seems that you can only cook pig food, isn't this dish delicious?"
Yu Jinnian chuckled when he heard the words: "It turns out that His Majesty also praises people?"
"..." Yan Sining became angry for a while, and opened his mouth to habitually sarcasm, but was stabbed by Qi En beside him. He closed his mouth, ate up the watermelon cup with a dull head, cleared his throat, and raised his head He said awkwardly, "You have made meritorious service in saving Bengong, what reward do you want?"
Yu Jinnian glanced at him, and suddenly asked an irrelevant question: "This chicken is made of pheasants from the mountains. It is very cheap recently, but the meat is tender. The removed bones are boiled into a pot of chicken soup, which is very delicious. There are also freshly killed chickens." I will see you off for Your Highness." Then he raised his hand and knocked on the small bowl on the table, called a young man in, and ordered, "Serve Your Highness a stewed rabbit, a cup of Guiqi chicken soup, and other Let the chef watch the cooking."
Guiqi chicken soup has the effect of nourishing blood, which is suitable for Yan Sining who is just recovering from a serious illness.
Not long after, the clerk presented several dishes and thoughtfully added a bowl of five-grain rice.
These days, in order to save his life and heal his illness, Yan Sining hadn't seen meaty oil or water for more than half a month. Now when he sees a table full of delicacies, just smelling the smell, he feels fluid in his mouth. It's obviously not such a precious dish, but he feels that it's more delicious The imperial banquet eaten in the palace is more fragrant. As soon as the dishes were served, Yan Sining took a couple of mouthfuls with the bamboo chopsticks. He heard Qi En clearing his mouth for a while, and then realized that the food was inelegant, so he quickly sat upright and slowly put it into his mouth.
"I know what you mean. I've seen those chicken belly stones too, but I can't control this matter." Yan Sining said, "I heard that a few days ago, when the Qin Tianjian was watching the sky at night, there was a flash of Taibai Jinxing. It is a bad omen, now there are endless criticisms inside and outside the court, and the songs from the south have even spread to the capital, and the folks have spread. The father is hard to convince the public, so he has no choice but to seal Zhaoyang Palace and concubine Ji."
"At this time, no officials in Beijing would dare to have anything to do with Duke Li's mansion. It would be good if they didn't fall into trouble, and very few were willing to speak for Ji's family. Although Xiang Min spoke out righteously, the effect was minimal. Being impeached for collaborating with the eunuchs in the palace, ruining the court order - this matter is also a headache for my father, even if I am a prince, what can I do?"
Yu Jinnian said: "I don't want you to do anything. When you go back, you will tell the story of Chunan in detail, how our Lord Ji blocked the knife for you from the hands of the rioting refugees, and how we did not fear the epidemic. The epidemic, and how to take care of His Highness day and night in front of the sick bed... In short, our Master Ji's loyalty to the emperor can be learned from all over the world. His Highness is best to say it in the court hall, when the court is scattered, and where there are many people. "
Yan Sining interrupted: "Wait a minute, when did he take care of me day and night?"
Yu Jinnian said unreasonably: "I said yes, what I took care of was the same as what he took care of. Can you still live and drink chicken soup without me?"
Yan Sining: "..."
Yu Jinnian smiled "kindly", still looking down at the book, sometimes making notes on the paper.
"You are really weird. Maybe you don't want ten thousand taels of gold or a thousand houses." Yan Sining didn't bother to reason with him. It's a bit ugly, but between the twists and turns, there is a hint of Qingluan's brushwork. Do you also read Qingluan's brushwork?"
"Coincidentally." Yu Jinnian said without raising his head, "I didn't learn this word by looking at the brush, it was Mr. Qingluan who taught me stroke by stroke."
"..." Yan Sining was busy eating, but forgot about it, and heard him describe how Ji Shuluan taught him calligraphy "hand in hand", and his mouth became sore with jealousy, and he was so angry that he took the soup in his hand. He set the cup heavily, "This chicken soup is so unpalatable! Take it away!"
Yu Jinnian nodded, and ordered his servants: "I think the cook accidentally put too much vinegar, which made His Highness sour. Go, make another one, and bring some milk jelly along the way." After finishing the order, he turned to Yan Sining He said, "I heard from Director Qi that His Highness also likes dairy products. When I got up in the morning, an aunt who sold milk came, so I asked the chef to make some milk jelly to eat."
Yan Sining gave Qi En a look, and Qi En quickly lowered his head.
So being coaxed by Yu Jinnian, Yan Sining stuffed a lot of things into his stomach, and when Yu Jinnian saw the last medical record, he was already full of food, lying on the window, holding Xiaoshi tea and looking at the growth under the window. People come and go on the street. It is really unimaginable that the Chunan Mansion, which was wailing everywhere before, can be restored to life so quickly, and I am a person who has personally experienced this miraculous medical technique.
Although Yan Sining didn't deal with Yu Jinnian very much because of jealousy, but seeing the bustling scene in the market, he still couldn't help but sigh with emotion: "You are really a medicine fairy."
Yu Jinnian couldn't help laughing: "There is no medicine fairy in this world, but I have seen many of them, and I am not afraid of danger."
Yan Sining looked at him carefully for a long time, and said curiously: "I heard that Ji Shuluan is as cold as ice, he has the guts to refuse my father's banquet, even his best friend, Mr. He is even more indifferent to other things... How did this person fall into your hands?" He leaned closer to observe Yu Jinnian, "Didn't you put some kind of Gu on him!"
Yu Jin shook his head thoughtfully: "You should ask him that! Maybe it's him... because his knowledge is too short."
How dare he say that Ji Shuluan, who is the most talented in the world, is short-sighted!
Yu Jinnian put down the medical record, took out a new piece of paper, neatly wrote down a few prescriptions and handed them to Director Qi, saying that they are the medicines to be taken on the road, there are prescriptions for strengthening, and there are also pills for nourishing the body and blood , and some things to pay attention to on the road.
Although Yan Sining muttered in his mouth "There is an imperial physician accompanying us all the way, why should you worry about it", but he received Yu Jinnian's kindness in his hand, and couldn't help asking after a while: "Aren't you going back to Beijing together? After returning to Beijing, the emperor will definitely reward you."
Yu Jinnian shook his head: "There are still some aftermath matters that need to be dealt with in this building. I need a few nights."
The two of them said, Doctor Chen downstairs and the others had already packed up the horses and horses, Yan Sining had no choice but to get up and go downstairs, and as soon as he went out, he met Ji Hong who had been waiting for a long time at the stairs. Mr. Ji has changed into a capable riding outfit, and the black hair that usually hangs on his shoulders has been tied up high and fixed with a small jade hairpin. Seeing this, Yu Jinnian came downstairs, stepped on the first step of the higher stairs, supported Ji Hong's shoulder to help him straighten out the crooked jade hairpin, and softly told him to be careful on the road.
Ji Hong held his wrist, frowned slightly and said: "Are you sure you won't go with us? Just ask Duan Ming and the others to do the things here."
Yu Jinnian laughed and said, "They don't know medicine, how can they do it well?"
Ji Hong: "I will leave Shi Xing to you, and I will leave you a good horse."
Yu Jinnian shook his head: "No need, it doesn't matter what kind of horse I take to go back. Besides, it's chaotic right now, I don't know how many people are staring at you, let Shi Xing and the others follow you."
"..." Yan Sining had already gotten into the carriage, and when he turned around to see the two people in front of the building, they were sticky and greasy, like shredded taro that couldn't be pulled apart. He felt that his back molars were about to fall out, so he couldn't help rolling his eyes. Listening to them struggling for a long time on who the guards should leave, I couldn't take it any longer, raised my hand and knocked on the wall of the car, and said loudly, "Master Ji! I'm looking at the river embankment that has just been repaired. It's not very strong, Master Ji, if you stay and make arrangements, let's go on the road with Master Yu at that time!"
Yu Jinnian wanted to ask if it was inappropriate, but Ji Hong turned around and thanked him without saying a word.
Yan Sining was stunned for a moment, he didn't expect that he didn't even bother to take a vacation, so he lowered the curtain of the car angrily, and snorted: "What a Ji Shuluan, I'm just waiting for my words!"
Sitting in front of the car, Eunuch Qi couldn't help but secretly smiled.
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Although the eldest prince had spoken, Yili still had to be sent ten miles outside the city. Ji Hong rode a tall maroon horse with Yu Jinnian in his arms, and hung slowly behind the chariot and horse team. In front of the boy's waist, the flesh on the waist and abdomen was a few catties less than before.
Yu Jinnian leaned against Ji Hong's chest for half a year, put his palm on his fingers, rubbed them lightly, and whispered, "What are you going to do when you return to Beijing?"
"Soldiers come to block, water comes to cover." Ji Hong lowered his head, and then kissed his neck with the advantage of height, "It's just that you may be implicated."
Yan Sining stomped her feet a few times in the car: "It's a big crowd, in broad daylight! It's really an eyesore!"
Qi En waved his whip: "Your Highness will be fifteen next year, and it's time to leave the palace. Does Your Highness like those who are talented, or those who are beautiful? There are quite a few people in Beijing who are both talented and beautiful. I heard that Li Shangshu The youngest daughter of the family is thirteen this year, and she will have a good piano sound."
Yan Sining said strangely: "How can you bring this up so well?"
Manager Qi: "Seeing that you have been staring at those two adults, I thought you were envious and wanted to get married!"
Yan Sining became angry from embarrassment: "If you talk too much, your tongue will be cut off!"
"..." Zion nodded a few times.
After ten miles, Ji Hong's men stopped, bowed to Director Qi and bowed to each other, and then went back on their way. The bamboo grove beside the road was rustling, and the breeze was gentle. Compared with the sweltering heat of the previous days, there was a bit of coolness in the forest. The white jade is covered with a layer of gold leaf.
Yu Jinnian turned his head to look at him, and saw that the scar that blocked Yan Sining's knife had healed into a thin scar. The scars on his face were always the most difficult to heal, and now this scar is even more painful now. People can see it with a glance. Such a beautiful woman, if there is a scar on her face, she will regret how many princes and noble daughters who have a crush on him.
Ji Hong also noticed that the young man was watching him, so he raised the corners of his mouth and teased him: "Why, is it okay to dislike your husband and become ugly?"
"..." Yu Jinnian was thinking about a prescription for scar cream, but when he heard him teasing himself like this, he snorted, "Why are you a husband, when did your eight-carriage sedan pass by my door? Don’t think that I’m going to back you up if your words don’t go your way.”
"Okay, okay." Ji Hong changed his words with a smile, "You are a husband, and I posted it to you."
He stretched out his hand to touch Yu Jinnian's waist again: "When we return to Beijing, invite some embroiderers with the best embroidery skills in Beijing to make you a robe, and roll a few gold threads on the sleeves. Well, the hem is also Roll on the silver cloud pattern, and then let the jade craftsman make some waist ornaments for you."
Yu Jinnian was puzzled: "What do I need such a good robe for?"
The horse under Ren's crotch was walking slowly, Ji Hong hugged him and kissed him softly, and whispered into the boy's ear: "If you come to marry me, you must have a good outfit, and you can't let others see the joke. When the time comes You ride a red-headed horse, and I will take a sedan chair with eight lifts, step over the brazier, and enter your house."
Yu Jinnian imagined the scene, Ji Hong wearing a gold hairpin, red lips and cherry muscles, and a happy dress with big sleeves, being led by Qing Niangmother to enter the door happily, suddenly burst into laughter, and called him "Ji Xiao Niangzi" loudly, There was a burst of laughter and laughter in the forest, accompanied by the lazy chirping of the horse.
Ji Hong followed him and played around without refuting.
The epidemic has basically subsided. As for the rumors in the market, it will not be solved for a while. Why don't you take a break from your busy schedule and live a comfortable life for a few days.
Behind them were Duan Ming and others, and there were dozens of guards hiding in the dark. They were all pretending to be deaf and dumb at this time, and they were used to the loving behavior of their two masters, young and old. Shi Xing was even more emotional, thinking of Young Master Jiang who was waiting in Chunan City, and when he turned around and saw Duan Ming's dumbfounded look, he couldn't help giving him a hand, and asked : "Fifth brother, what about you, when will your marriage with Miss Qinghuan be scheduled?"
Duan Ming's wooden face suddenly turned red, and he said inarticulately, "What are you talking about!"
"What are you pretending to do?" Shi Xing laughed at him and said, "I don't know who it is. When I was in Jinyouting, I took the little lady to look at the stars every night. I told the story of the Weaver Girl Cowherd more than ten times. How about sending flowers? What flowers?" Did you send hairpins? I see people send hairpins and jade pendants to confirm their love."
Duan Ming coughed twice in embarrassment: "No, no, no."
Shi Xing frowned: "I didn't give you a hairpin, so what did you give? - You didn't give me a knife, did you? Wow, what are you doing? The prince and the young master gave the knife as a pledge of love. That has some deep meaning. You can't give it to others The little lady also sent a knife! Wood!"
"No knife!" Duan Ming was eager to clarify, and quickly refuted him, "Bracelet!"
After finishing speaking, I was shocked to realize that I had slipped my mouth, so I shut it tightly again.
Shi Xing laughed meaningfully a few times, but returned to the question at the beginning: "So it was a wrist bracelet. Then fifth brother, when will we hold the wedding wine?"
"Shut up!" Duan Ming kicked his horse's belly hard, raised his whip and slapped the horse's buttocks, and the horse jumped three feet away, roaring and heading straight towards Yu Jinnian and the others.
"Fifth brother, why are you still angry! Then you can't bully my horse!" Shi Xing laughed while galloping the horse, and turned around to complain to Yu Jinnian, "Young master, look at my fifth brother, Why is he like this? Aren’t I just concerned about his marriage with Qing Huan? People say that the younger brother can’t get married before the elder brother gets married. My Ya’er and I want to have a drink earlier. Brother Wu is not delaying me Is it a good thing!"
Duan Ming chased him angrily: "Shi Xing! You still say it!"
A pair of horses were scrambling to catch up, Duan Ming drew out his sword, and had a few moves with him on horseback, Yu Jinnian couldn't get enough of it, and fanned the flames: "How about this, whoever wins the fight will get married first ! I will pay for the wedding banquet!"
Shi Xing: "Hey, the young master has spoken! Fifth brother, come to make gestures?"
Ji Hong sighed helplessly: "You just want to watch the excitement."
The two chased and went far away. Ji Hong held the rein with both hands and shook the horse under his crotch to catch up. Shi Xing's long sword was like chopping iron and cutting mud. It stirred the branches extending from the side of the road and fell down one after another. The forest leaves rustled and flew all over the sky. The other guards at the back were also very excited, and they started arguing with each other, urging Duan Ming to work harder, so that Shi Xing could fully experience the majesty of an elder brother.
Yu Jinnian said: "Oh, it's a pity, my little lady can be literate or not martial arts, I don't know if those few fists and embroidered legs can defeat the robbers who have robbed the way?"
Ji Hong wanted to show him what it means to show fists and embroidered legs, when he suddenly heard Shi Xing yelling in front of him: "—Fifth Brother, be careful!"
As soon as the words fell, a horse whimpered like blood, and an unmanned carriage rushed out from the depths of the forest road. Its speed was so fast that it didn't stop even hitting several thick bamboos. Duan Ming saw the situation It was difficult to dodge with the horse, so he jumped up from the horse's back with a kick, and jumped onto the carriage. Shi Xing also immediately reined in and regained his senses, the iron horse's paw made a deep crease on the muddy ground, before it managed to make a sharp turn before colliding with the carriage, and avoided it.
Yu Jinnian was in a bad mood, could it be that what Crow's Mouth said came from, that bandits could not rob in broad daylight
A few black shadows flashed across the forest.
"Be alert! Someone!" shouted a guard.
Shi Xing immediately drew his saber and rushed out with a few people under his command into the forest, chasing the black shadows in the forest.
Duan Mingqu sat on the rampaging carriage, tightened the reins between his fingers, and shouted several times to stop the horse, but the horse seemed to be deaf, and slammed straight into the tree. Duan Ming wanted to jump out of the car and run away, but in a hurry, he heard a few faint groans coming from inside the car. He was in a bad mood, there was actually a living person in the car! After hesitating for a while, he finally clenched the reins tightly.
The rein made of leather drew several blood marks in his hand, strangling the horse so painfully that the speed finally slowed down, and Duan Ming discovered that a small arrow had been pierced into the horse's right buttock. There was still blood gurgling everywhere.
Looking at the blood, it must have been injured not long ago, so the horse ran wildly.
Ji Hong waved his hand, and a few more guards rushed up, a few stopped the carriage from the front, and a few helped from the back. It really took a lot of effort to make the carriage stop before it hit a tree trunk and was destroyed. down.
Duan Ming let go of his hand, the palm had been strangled to see flesh and blood, he didn't take it seriously, he lifted the hem of his clothes and wiped it casually, then turned back to check the people in the car. Only when the curtain was lifted, Duan Ming was taken aback, and he repeatedly called out "It's dangerous", but fortunately he was moved with compassion just now, and he didn't let go of the rein, otherwise, if the car crashes and people die, I don't know what will happen. What a mess!
Seeing that Duan Ming was stagnant, the other guards hurried up to see who was in the car. These four or five heads squeezed together, and after just one glance, they were all startled, and hurriedly got in. Help him up to check: "It's Mr. Min!"
"My son, young master, it's the second son of Min!"
Ji Hong was startled: "Xue Fei?"