Qiu Yu had a good temper. After nodding his greetings to Bai Su, he didn't care about the cold face he saw.
Instead, he showed the baggage in his hand to Lin Mengya like a treasure.
"I just learned that you have just arrived in the palace, and you must not be able to eat well or sleep well. I went to the imperial kitchen and brought you some delicious food. Although it is not a delicious delicacy, it is still okay to make a tooth ceremony."
Probably because Qiu Yu has a face that appeals to both young and old, plus he always greets everyone with a smile. She always felt very kind to this young imperial physician.
Waves of aroma that make your index fingers tickle emanate from the table.
Lin Mengya saw him take out two oil bags from the baggage. Peeling it open carefully, it turned out to be a roast duck that was still shiny with oil.
"This is the specialty dish of our master in the imperial kitchen. I begged him for three days to cook it for me. You are lucky, you are really blessed."
In addition to roast duck, there are also vegetarian dishes such as braised duck feet, braised duck wings, lotus root slices and kelp. There are all kinds of things, which actually occupy less than half of the table.
"Are you planning to come to my place for a party?"
Lin Mengya couldn't help but laugh. Qiu Yu was stunned, obviously not understanding the meaning of the party. However, he is a smart man and he can easily guess what Lin Mengya means.
He smiled, and finally, like a magic trick, he took out a small wine bottle and an exquisite wine glass from his arms. Pouring and drinking by himself is like his free and easy temperament.
"According to tradition, today should be the first day of the Lunar New Year. But those of us cannot help ourselves, so we can only have fun in the midst of hardships."
Qiu Yu's rather self-deprecating words made Lin Mengya realize something.
Yes, no matter how busy I was in the past, I would always take a few days off during the Chinese New Year.
Without any pretense, she pulled Bai Su to sit at the edge of the table. He reached out and took out a spicy duck wing and tasted it carefully.
"Before I entered the palace, I saw red lanterns all over the street. I heard that there will be many dragon and lion dance performances today until dawn tonight."
Lin Mengya said with a bit of regret, originally, she had discussed this with the four girls. In the first month of the year, I will lead them to have a lot of fun.
But in the palace, it can only be quiet.
Even the silver charcoal in the charcoal basin seemed to be suppressed by this atmosphere, and could only burn quietly.
"What's the deal with the wealth of this heavenly family? In my opinion, it's not as good as the ordinary people's family."
Qiu Yu's words were full of envy for ordinary life.
Lin Mengya saw that although he was just an imperial doctor, his food and clothing expenses were not ordinary. However, Qiu's surname is not from a well-known big family in the capital. Presumably, this person is also a son of Fugui from other provinces.
"Ordinary people may not be happy. In a big family, although they will be constrained, they have no worries about food and clothing. Those words that envy the lives of poor people are just their idle moans. Even if you dig food in the soil, you also have to go through spring planting. Autumn harvest. If there is famine and war, the poor will be even more deprived of food and clothing. In order to have enough food, they will sell their children and daughters. Even living has become a luxury. What kind of happiness can there be?"
Qiu Yu suddenly stopped while eating the duck leg.
With a hint of appreciation in his eyes, he looked at the beautiful woman in gorgeous clothes in front of him.
He originally thought that this woman who came from a noble family and her husband's family was just more knowledgeable than ordinary women.
However, after rescuing people from the military camp and later leaving paintings in Beilou, he gradually realized that what was in front of him was not some flawless jade.
She is a true rare treasure. She is not arrogant, but like a clear lotus emerging from the water, she is not stained by any stain. However, today's words are far from what a woman raised in a boudoir can say.
"When I was at home, my father and brother always praised General Lin as a rare hero in this world. But I didn't think so. I thought he was just a reckless man. Today, I know that even my daughter has been raised to be so broad-minded. It's enough. You see, General Lin is definitely a wise and wise hero. Qiu Yu is like a frog at the bottom of a well, so rude."
After saying that, he bowed his hands and bowed deeply to Lin Mengya.
Lin Mengya didn't expect that he was such a free and honest person. At that moment, her favorable impression of Imperial Physician Qiu increased a lot.
In my heart, I became more and more curious.
What kind of mountain hero and earth spirit could raise such a willful and willful man
"He who doesn't know is not guilty. I also have a brother. If you guys meet him, you will definitely hit it off."
Qiu Yu's eyes lit up and he hurriedly said:
"That's natural. When I saw you and Major General Lin in the military camp, I felt very friendly. But at the beginning, I had important things to do and I didn't have the chance to get close. If I had the chance, I would definitely have a drink with Major General Lin. "
Qiu Yu was quite generous, but it was a pity that the one in front of him was a small wine glass. Otherwise, this guy would definitely get drunk.
"By the way, I'm new to the Taiyuan Hospital, and some things are not very clear yet. If it's convenient, you might as well do it and give me some advice."
Qiu Yu pondered for a moment and put down the wine glass in his hand.
But for some reason, there was a bit more disdain in his eyes.
"This is not a hospital. Doctors should be kind-hearted and kind. But they are just a group of evil wolves disguised as a crowd. Even if I am not here today, I can only imagine the ugly appearance of those people. What you saw today Yes, they just come to the palace to take turns on duty on New Year's Eve. Only if you see all the people in the Taiyuan Hospital, will you know what the words "human face and animal heart" really mean."
This comment... In fact, Lin Mengya could guess a certain amount. The teacher had already mentioned it to her. Those who can enter the palace and become an imperial doctor have both ambition and means.
However, Lin Mengya was curious. The teacher had never set foot in Taiyuan Hospital in his life. Why did he know so much about everything inside
"There is a limerick in the palace that tells the story: The King of Hell seduces people's souls; The devil on the river eats people's hearts; The reins are not fastened to the jackal's mouth; The horse does not eat grass and loves gold and silver. It is talking about the four big figures in the Taiyuan Hospital. With them here, this I don’t know how many innocent lives were lost in the palace in one year.”
Unexpectedly, the Imperial Hospital within the palace was also so dark.
Lin Mengya listened quietly. Although Qiu Yu repeatedly endured, she could still hear some resentment in his tone.
"You must have met Jiang Kai today. Speaking of which, he is somewhat related to you. He is considered Concubine De's natal family, and it was because of Concubine De's recommendation that he entered the palace. However, it is said that the most favored member of the Jiang family It was he who introduced the young master to study under a famous doctor. Therefore, he was highly regarded by the Jiang family. This man has a bad temper, but he is the easiest to deal with among the four people. Your hand-controlled needle skills, he He wants to get it no matter what. With your identity, he can't act rashly. The remaining three are not so easy to deal with."
Lin Mengya didn't expect that there was such a relationship.
"The vice-president judged Cui Shi, He Tianhe, the imperial physician, Ma Beiming, the imperial physician, and Jiang Kai to be the Four Great Yamas of the imperial hospital. On the surface, they look kind-hearted and virtuous, but secretly, they are all cannibals. Hands that spit out bones. I can't finish talking about these people for three days and three nights. Just remember that these people will not be provoked if you can. They are all powerful in the palace, although you She is a princess, but she is still very capable. And I am just an unknown pawn, and my teacher has been squeezed out by them. Even if I want to protect you, I am powerless. "
Qiu Yu's expression was full of self-mockery at his own powerlessness.
Lin Mengya shook her head, poured him a glass of wine with her backhand.
"I want to thank Brother Qiu for this cup. If it weren't for you, no one would have told me these words. You have done me a great favor by being so sincere to me. From now on, no matter what you have, If you ask for anything, I will do my best to help you. I am determined to be your friend."
Lin Mengya was very good at reading people. If Qiu Yu was just an ordinary doctor, he would have disappeared by now.
His arrival tonight can only mean two things.
First, he really doesn't have any bad intentions towards him. Otherwise, if someone knew about it, he would be ostracized. He wouldn't have said it in such detail. Second, this guy may really be a great person, although his words are full of dissatisfaction and fear of Taiyuan Hospital. But she could tell that this person didn't care too much about the hospital.
Unexpectedly, just after entering the palace, I would meet such an interesting person.
"Brother Qiu, I will try my best to protect you. It's getting late today, so I'll visit you another day. By the way, here is the incense I prepared for you. Don't get me wrong, this is for the person in the side room. Two preparations. Mix it in a charcoal basin or incense to make people feel tired. There will not be the drowsy feeling of ordinary incense, but it will make people feel sleepy and tired. Just a sleep.”
Before leaving, Qiu Yu did not forget to take out an exquisite small box from his sleeve.
After giving it to Lin Mengya, he gave her a few detailed instructions. He also told her that if she needed his help, he would use a red brick to press a feather on the wall in the northwest corner of the yard. He will find an opportunity to meet her.
After accepting Qiu Yu's kindness one by one, the man secretly walked out of the small courtyard.
Fortunately, Lin Mengya scared Pearl and Agate today, otherwise, Qiu Yu really wouldn't be able to sneak in and out easily.
She didn't expect that there would be such an uninvited guest tonight. By the time she came to her senses, it was already the moon.
After washing her face, hands and feet with warm water, she and Bai Su were no different than master and servant. They gathered around two quilts and started chatting on the bed.
"This Doctor Qiu, I think Master seems to be very close to him. Master, there are some things we have to guard against in the palace."
Bai Su said worriedly while warming Lin Mengya's hands and feet.