Cangmang City is poor, and Wen Liunian is as clean as water. Although his salary is not low, it is mostly used by him to help the people, so there are not many servants in the mansion. The old woman who cooks is a local, and can only cook local home-cooked dishes, and the rest of the dishes are unheard of, so on the twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, Wen Liu Nian got up before dawn, rolled up his sleeves and worked in the kitchen himself.
Mu Qingshan originally wanted to help, but after staying by the chopping board for less than half a cup of tea, he started to sneeze furiously with tears streaming down his face, and was finally dragged away by Shang Yunze.
"It's so hot." Mu Qingshan's nose turned red.
Shang Yunze handed him a cup of longan tea, "Tomorrow is thirty, where do you plan to have New Year's Eve dinner?"
"Naturally go home." Mu Qingshan said, "I ran into my sister-in-law on the street yesterday, and she said she wanted to make my favorite sour bamboo shoots and pork ribs."
Shang Yunze asked, "Can I go?"
"Ah?" Mu Qingshan was a little surprised.
Shang Yunze looked at him and repeated, "Can I go?"
"Of course I can. My brother and sister-in-law also welcome the owner of the castle to visit us." Mu Qingshan wondered, "But on New Year's Eve, you should have a reunion dinner with your family. Is it okay in Tengyun Castle?"
"Let them go, it's more comfortable without me." Shang Yunze smiled, "Master Wen looks like he's going to cook a table of Sichuan cuisine, and I can't eat spicy food, so I have to go home with you, how about it?"
"Naturally." Mu Qingshan nodded happily, and said with a smile, "Then tomorrow afternoon, let's go back together."
Shang Yunze felt extremely happy in his heart.
The little nerd is so good.
Since the kitchen is occupied by all kinds of chili peppers, there is not much room for cooking stoves, so lunch is extremely light Yangchun noodles and fried shredded pork with sauerkraut. Shang Yunze's tooth hurts when he sees it, but Mu Qingshan likes it very much, and he specially chose one. Big sea bowl.
Shang Yunze began to think seriously about how to solve the problem of eating in the future - it's not good if the taste is too far apart.
"What the hell are you doing?" Mu Qingshan asked, "It smells like chili oil."
"Beef jerky." Wen Liunian said, "After it's done, Master can taste it."
Mu Qingshan quickly shook his head, he would sneeze every time he stood, if he tasted it, he would be fine.
Shang Yunze picked the minced sauerkraut from the plate into his bowl bit by bit, very considerate. Before he had eaten a few mouthfuls of the meal, a yamen servant suddenly rushed in, "My lord, it's not good!"
"The bandits have entered the city?" Wen Liunian put down his chopsticks with a "snap".
The rest followed suit.
"I don't know." The yamen servant gasped.
"I don't know?" Wen Liunian frowned, obviously dissatisfied with this answer.
"I don't know if they are bandits." The yamen servant continued, "Looking at the tall and burly people, there are seven or eight people in total, and Uncle Zhang is still asking who they are, but they have already broken into the government office, looking very happy. "
Shang Yunze instinctively started to have a headache.
Mu Qingshan was still puzzled.
Only Wen Liunian heaved a sigh of relief, straightened his clothes and stepped out the door with a smile.
"I've met Mr. Wen!" The roar was deafening in a uniform manner, and one could tell that it was from a big place, and it was very qualified.
"You heroes have worked hard." Wen Liunian bowed.
The person who came was naturally the dark guard of the Chasing Shadow Palace in the middle of Shu. Qin Shaoyu and Wen Liunian had a very good relationship, so it was inevitable to give New Year’s goods for the New Year. This kind of errand was originally left to ordinary disciples, but the dark guard hadn’t seen Wen Liunian for many days In 2010, I also wanted to see how he was doing, so I strongly requested to go there in person, and I couldn't wait.
"You are the heroes of Shadow Chasing Palace?" Mu Qingshan stepped out of the threshold.
Shang Yunze had no choice but to follow out, "Don't come here without any harm." There was still half a word left, when are you going to leave
"Master Shang has not changed at all, he is still so handsome and extraordinary." The dark guard immediately praised us sincerely, and lamented that we could talk, we really did not embarrass the young palace master, we are worthy of being the mascots of the world.
"Come in and sit down, it's cold outside." Mu Qingshan stepped sideways to get out of the way.
"Thank you very much." The dark guard was still restrained when facing the nerd, so while entering the room happily, he said that Cangwu City looked pretty good, much better than previously thought.
"Since your lord came here, you have worked hard to improve the people here." Mu Qingshan made hot tea for everyone, "Drink some to warm up."
The dark guard asked, "Is there anything to eat?"
"Yes." Mu Qingshan hurriedly stood up, "I'm going to let the kitchen cook the noodles."
The dark guard glanced at the Yangchun noodles on the table, and immediately said with a smile on his face, "Don't bother the cook, we will do it ourselves."
"How embarrassing." Mu Qingshan said.
"It's okay." Wen Liunian said with a smile, "When we were in Sichuan, we often cooked together."
The secret guard called people to bring over the new year's goods, not only sausages, bacon, dried goods, salted fish, but also bright red peppers and peppercorns, a lot of wine jars and pastry gift boxes on the bottom, and a lot of kimchi on the top.
Mu Qingshan was taken aback by this kind of New Year's goods battle, where it was a gift, it was clearly a move.
The sound of frying and frying sounded again in the kitchen, and the dark guard and Wen Liunian were busy working together. Although Shang Yunze wanted to keep out of sight so as not to be dragged back to reminiscing about the old days, Mu Qingshan couldn't stop Mu Qingshan from being interested in this group of people, and sat there all the time. Watching the excitement in the back kitchen yard, he had no choice but to grit his teeth and accompany him.
The oil pan crackled, and Mu Qingshan sneezed three or four times in one breath, "It's so spicy, so spicy."
Too spicy and refused to leave. Shang Yunze had no choice but to rub his red nose.
There are many people doing things quickly, and after only half an hour, a large table of food has already been placed on the table. All were bright red and oily, Mu Qingshan wanted to sneeze when he saw it, Shang Yunze just wanted to take him out to eat, but Wen Liunian brought out a few light dishes, saying that they were specially made for the master.
Shang Yunze rubbed his nose, at a time like this, he would rather have Wen Liunian forget about him.
Many people in the mansion have already gone back to celebrate the New Year, and the remaining people just sat at two tables. Although Sichuan cuisine is mostly heavy, the taste is really good, so the big guys also ate very happily, drinking while sucking air-conditioning, it is considered to have eaten the New Year's Eve dinner in advance.
"How long do you plan to stay this time?" Wen Liunian asked while eating.
"Before you came, the young master told you that if your lord needs it, we can go back after suppressing the bandits." The dark guard was very enthusiastic.
"Really?" Wen Liunian was pleasantly surprised, "Thank you so much."
Shang Yunze really wanted to bombard Cangmang Mountain immediately and send him away.
"Delicious." Mu Qingshan's mouth was burnt red, and he was still eating crab yellow bean curd.
Shang Yunze shook his head with a smile, and gently stirred the contents of the small bowl, "Eat slowly."
This kind of scene... the dark guard was instantly refreshed, and the soul of the matchmaker was burning.
It's a good couple to be able to make a couple, besides, Lord Chambord still has some ball-and-ball handsomeness, so it's worth getting married right away.
Shang Yunze gave everyone a menacing look.
The dark guard's face is full of longing. Can't we really be a matchmaker? We are good at it.
Shang Yunze calmly crushed a teacup.
"Yeah." Mu Qingshan was taken aback, and quickly held his hand to see, "Is there any injury?"
"It's okay." Shang Yunze felt a little better.
How can you say it's okay! The dark guard was very anxious. At this time, shouldn't he use his internal strength to force out a mouthful of blood, and then fall weakly into the arms of his beloved? This is a beautiful scene that the common people love to see!
Just hate iron but not steel.
Looking at the disgusting gazes around him, Shang Yunze really wanted to flip the table.
But before he lifted the table, fortunately, a servant came to report that there was another visitor, this time a man and a woman.
"Another visitor?" Wen Liunian was a little surprised, "I haven't received a letter yet."
After hearing the words, the dark guard immediately said that since he didn't communicate in advance, he must be here for the New Year's Eve dinner. It's better not to see the adults, why don't we drive them away.
It's really very witty, and it doesn't give others a chance to take advantage of it.
"Grab your aunt's meal!" came a voice from the courtyard.
The dark guard gasped for an instant, and Shula stood up, and ran out together.
Mu Qingshan was startled, what's going on.
Shang Yunze patted him on the back lightly, and led others to follow him out.
A young woman was standing in the courtyard, dressed in red and holding a dagger, her eyebrows were as bright as peaches and plums, and her figure was ready to be revealed.
It was the first time Mu Qingshan saw a female hero, so he couldn't help but take a few more glances.
Shang Yunze really wanted to cover his eyes.
"This subordinate has seen Guardian Zuo!" The dark guards saluted in unison.
The Zuo Guardian of Chasing Shadow Palace, who is famous all over the world, is actually such a young and good-looking girl? Mu Qingshan was even more curious when he heard the words, and even wanted to go up and have a chat.
Shang Yunze: ...
"Guard Zuo is here anyway." Wen Liunian was also pleasantly surprised.
"By the way." The woman said, "I went to Qijue Country in the desert with Xiaowu, but I encountered wind and sand on the way back, which delayed the time to go back to Chasing Shadow Palace, so I decided to come to Cangwu City to celebrate the New Year." After all, there are acquaintances , it is also more lively.
"Where's Xiao Wu?" The guards looked out one after another, obviously the couple went out together, why is there only one Guardian Zuo left now, could it be that Xiao Wu was sold again? This is really miserable, we brothers, we will definitely not collect money to redeem it.
"Prepare the new year's goods outside." Hua Tang said, "Bring gifts over here." While speaking, a man in black has already stepped into the courtyard gate. He is very tall and his facial features have some characteristics of people from the south. "Master Wen, Lord Chambord."
Shang Yunze was obviously relieved... It can be regarded as a reliable one.
The man in black is named Zhao Wu, he is taciturn and silent, he is second only to Qin Shaoyu's master in Chasing Shadow Palace, and his lightness kung fu is especially superb. After the two got married, they had a pair of sons. They were very affectionate, and it was a good story in the world.
Seeing so many old friends all of a sudden, Wen Liunian was in a great mood and had a great appetite, and even drank a few glasses of wine.
"How about banditry in Cangwu Mountain?" Hua Tang helped everyone refill wine.
"A group was exterminated earlier, but it has stopped recently." Wen Liunian said, "The imperial court has dispatched artillery, and it will arrive in about ten days."
"If that's the case, then we might as well stay for a while longer." Hua Tang looked at Zhao Wu, "I'll help you finish suppressing the bandits before leaving."
Zhao Wu nodded, "You can decide."
The secret guards were collectively tsk tsk in their hearts, as expected they were still afraid of their daughter-in-law, they hadn't improved at all.
"Thank you for your kindness." Wen Liunian was a little moved.
"It's a trivial matter." Huatang smiled, "Don't worry about it, sir."
"There is one more thing, just to ask together." Wen Liunian said, "There is a sect in Miaojiang called Mujiazhuang, have you ever heard of it?"
"Mujiazhuang?" Huatang frowned upon hearing this, and glanced at Zhao Wu, "Why are they again?"
"What happened to Mujiazhuang?" Zhao Wu asked.
Wen Liunian talked about the letter again.
"That's not the way to stir up water." Hua Tang shook her head, "Mu Wanlei is not a good person, and his younger brother Mu Wanxiong is even mentally ill. It's better for you to stay away."
Wen Liunian asked the bottom line, "For example?"
"I don't do good things, but I think about being a matchmaker every day." Huatang sneered.
The dark guard felt that he had been hurt, and there was nothing wrong with being a matchmaker. The people in Yunlan City liked it very much, and they even queued up.
This feeling of lying on the gun is simply sad.
"A matchmaker?" Wen Liunian was also a little puzzled, "Guardian Zuo?"
Huatang glanced at the person beside him who had been drinking.
Zhao Wu had no choice but to put down his wine glass, "Give it to me."
Mommy, there is such a thing! The dark guards all opened their mouths.
Xiao Wu is a man who protects the left law! Who is Zuo Hufa, who is so powerful that the mountains and rivers are overwhelming, the wind is rustling, the water is cold, and there is still someone who dares to match Xiao Wu
Really worth lighting a basket of candles.