The happy life of a prodigal

Fang Xiu dipped this piece of scalded beef on the dish prepared by the back kitchen, and put it in the small bowl in front of Zhao Yan.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Yan understood how to eat this hot pot, and little stars twinkled in her beautiful eyes.

This is the first time she has seen this way of eating in so many years.

Even the chefs in the imperial dining room in the palace have never had such a novel way of eating. I really don't know how Fang Xiu came up with it.

However, with this guy's brain, it is really not difficult to come up with something to eat.

Looking at the beef roll in her bowl, Zhao Yan was a little curious about what it tasted like, and regardless of other things, she picked it up and put it in her mouth.

Suddenly, a strong aroma filled the whole taste buds.

The umami taste of beef mixed with the aroma of special dipping sauce is almost comparable to any delicacy made by the master chef of Yushanfang.

Most importantly, she tasted this kind of delicacy once after so many years.

In an instant, she was attracted by this way of eating called 'hot pot', and hurriedly stretched out her chopsticks, picked up a piece of beef, put it in the pot, and couldn't help saying: "It's delicious!"

Chapter 229 It's a deal

It's been a long time since I ate something so delicious...

Zhao Yan looked at the steaming bone soup in the copper pot, her eyes sparkled.

Seeing this scene, Fang Xiu was quite helpless and shook his head.

It was the first time he knew that the little girl Zhao Yan had such a soft spot for food.

Soon, in less than a stick of incense, Zhao Yan swept away all the beef, mutton and fresh vegetables on the plate.

You know, in this day and age, beef is not so easy to buy.

With just a few slices of beef, Bai Xiaochun visited countless vegetable farms, almost the entire capital, before he found a farmer in the suburbs.

The farmer just happened to have a calf that ran out and was killed by a tiger, wolf or other wild beast, and then it was sold in the market.

The next time I want to eat such fresh and tender beef, I don't know when I will have to wait.

After all, in ancient times when agriculture was highly valued, cattle were the primary productive force.

The imperial court also attached great importance to the protection of cattle.

Zhao Yan picked up the last piece of beef on the plate, rinsed it in the copper pot, and stuffed it into her mouth. When she tried to pick it up again, she found that it was gone.

Seeing this scene, her pretty face immediately revealed an unsatisfactory expression, looked at Fang Xiu beside her, and said with a little dissatisfaction: "Why are you so stingy, you only prepared such a little mutton, it's not enough for the princess to eat alone Woolen cloth!"

When Fang Xiu heard this, he immediately became angry, glanced at Zhao Yan, and said, "Does your mutton taste like this?"

Zhao Yan was slightly taken aback, and then thought about it. Although the mutton that he ate just now was very tender, it seemed to lack a lot of smell compared to the mutton he had eaten before.

If it's not lamb, what is it?

"Is that beef?"

After a while, Zhao Yan suddenly thought of something, looked at Fang Xiu, and asked in a little surprise.

Fang Xiu glanced at her angrily, and replied, "What else?"

When Zhao Yan heard this, she seemed to have thought of something, looked at Fang Xiu, and said, "Okay, how dare you eat beef...

Do you know that killing farm cattle privately is against the laws of Da Chu! "

Seeing what she said, Fang Xiu became even more unhappy, and said: "Slaughtering cattle privately is a violation of the law, but what if there is a certificate issued by the court for slaughtering cattle?

What's more, my young master invites you to dinner, but you still make irresponsible remarks, do you still have a conscience?

Even if the Yamen wants to arrest people, they will be the first to arrest you! "

When Zhao Yan heard this, a blush appeared on her pretty face. Although she was a little embarrassed, she still raised her head stubbornly, looked at Fang Xiu, and said, "If you want to be arrested, everyone will be arrested together. Why should I be the only one?" ?”

Fang Xiu glanced at the small bowl in front of Zhao Yan, and said angrily, "You ate all of the beef by yourself, why did you say you were the only one arrested.

Look at Xiu'er, who only ate a piece of mutton from the beginning to the end, and it was from the beginning. "

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yan subconsciously glanced at the plate in front of Fang Xiu and Xiu'er.

Sure enough, as Fang Xiu said, it was empty.

Seeing this scene, her face became even redder, and she said a little embarrassedly: "Didn't I just eat some of your beef, as for saying that to others?

In a few days, it's my princess's birthday, and I invite you all to have a big meal in my palace.

Let Master Zhang from the Imperial Dining Room cook for you, and you can eat whatever you want! "

When Fang Xiu heard this, he didn't take it seriously.

The level of the chefs in the Imperial Dining Room is indeed top-notch among the chefs of this era, but compared with the chefs of later generations, it is still far behind.

After living on the earth for so many years, especially after staying in school to work, what delicacies have not been eaten, what is a small imperial dining room?

Fang Xiu put the chopsticks on the table, looked at Zhao Yan, and said four words very calmly: "It's a deal!"

As for Xiu'er who was sitting on the other side of him, she was a little panicked when she heard Zhao Yan's words.

I am a little servant girl, how can I have the qualifications to go to the palace with the young master.

Besides, don't all the chefs in the imperial dining room cook for His Majesty the Emperor?

Let him cook for himself, that is something that I dare not even think about.

She was just about to stand up and say something to Her Royal Highness, Miss Zhao.

Before he got up, he was pushed back by Fang Xiu.

"Xiu'er, when the time comes, go with me to taste the craftsmanship of the master of the imperial dining room..."

Fang Xiu looked at Xiu'er, with a smile on his face, and said with a smile.

Seeing the young master's warm smile, Xiu'er didn't know what to think of, a blush appeared on her pretty face, she lowered her head subconsciously, and stopped talking.

Seeing this scene, Zhao Yan twitched the corner of her mouth, looked at the small bowl in front of her, and said rather complainingly: "There is no more beef, there must be mutton...

Tell Bai Xiaochun to get some more mutton, the princess is not full yet! "

"Go on your own."

Fang Xiu heard this, glanced at Zhao Yan, and said angrily.

"you sure?"

Zhao Yan looked at Fang Xiu with unkind eyes, a pair of catkins were placed on her waist, and there was a beautiful leather scabbard hanging there.

Fang Xiu knew that there was a dagger in the scabbard that was as sharp as iron. It was a birthday present given to her by King Kang a few years ago.

Seeing this scene, Fang Xiu showed a look of disdain on his face, as if he didn't care about her threat at all.

Then, looking behind her, she shouted: "Xiaochun, go get some more mutton!"

............

After Zhao Yan finished eating the hot pot, the sky was getting dark.

According to the previous practice, she didn't bother to go back to the palace, she just slept in the house she used to live in the backyard for one night, and went back the next day.

But after what happened last time, Emperor Chu has become extremely concerned about the safety of his precious daughter.

The sky had just darkened. In the Chunfeng Tower, the martial arts master who used chopsticks as a hidden weapon, that is, the ordinary-looking old woman, appeared in the backyard of Fang Mansion.

Respectfully sent Zhao Yan back to Miyagi.

Seeing this scene, Fang Xiu felt a chill in his heart.

Although Fang Mansion's guards are not as comprehensive as the protection of various pro-military and royal priests like the Imperial Palace, they can be regarded as top-notch in this capital.

Many of the guards are old soldiers who fought bloody battles with Uncle Anping in the southwest. Their combat effectiveness is very strong. Although their martial arts are not so strong, they are united together.

Even top-notch martial arts masters have no way to break through their defenses.

But this old woman who looked like she was about to die, as if she was going to die on the spot in the next second, could treat her as nothing and freely enter and leave Fangfu without being discovered by anyone. This is really terrifying...

Fang Xiu looked at the back of Zhao Yan and the old woman leaving, since he came to this world, it was the first time that he felt a chill all over his body.

2 Thirty Chapters

However, after thinking for a moment, he was relieved.

After all, the royal family of Great Chu is the strongest in this world except for the royal family of the Qiyan Department, and it is reasonable to raise a few top masters with outstanding strength.

Without the silent protection of these masters in the dark, so many royal relatives and relatives would inevitably be looted by some rebellious officials and thieves, and the consequences would be disastrous.

Having figured this out, Fang Xiu stopped being entangled and asked a few maids to clean up the copper pot on the stone bench, then turned and walked into his room, lay down and slept.

Although nothing major happened during the court meeting this time, I was a little tired after debating with Yang Zheng for a long time in the warm pavilion.

As soon as he lay down on the bed, he fell asleep and opened his eyes again, it was already noon the next day.

Fortunately, he doesn't have to participate in today's court meeting. Of course, according to the rules, he is not qualified to participate.

The previous pro-military review has been completely over, Liang Hu is watching over the Youba Linwei, and the banquet at the Honglu Temple is not known until when it will be held next time.

The Spring Breeze Tower, Beijing Normal University Theater and Zhuxuanzhai have been calm recently, and nothing special has happened.

For a while, Fang Xiu was at ease.

You know, since he participated in the pro-military review, various things have happened one after another, and he has never been idle for a moment.

One thing after another, sometimes, he thought about it, and simply ignored everything, just like his cheap brother.

Find an excuse and run back to my hometown in Qingzhou to spend a few days of leisurely and happy fairy days.

However, when he thought about what Emperor Chu said before, he thought about it carefully, and decided... Forget it.

After all, in the whole world, there is no king.

According to his memory, the territory of Chu State is almost the same as that of the Tang and Song Dynasties on earth. In this era without trains, planes, or even bicycles.

To rely on the carriage, leave Chu State's control, and still avoid being caught by the Chu Emperor, the difficulty is as difficult as climbing the sky.

Thinking of this, Fang Xiu couldn't help but sighed, shook his head, pushed open the door, and walked out of the room.

The sun is shining outside the house, a ray of sunlight penetrates the willow tree in front of the door, and shines on the ground, leaving spots of traces, creating a very peaceful atmosphere.

"Master..."

With a soft call, Fang Xiu turned his head to look, and saw that Xiu'er had prepared the toiletries and was standing outside the door, waiting for her.

After Fang Xiu finished washing, he asked someone to move a rocking chair to bask in the sun in the backyard.

After resting for a while, and playing Landlord Fight with the little maid, I still felt a little boring.

So, she looked at the little maid with a smile, and asked, "Xiu'er, do you want to go outing in the countryside?"

When Xiu'er heard the word 'outing green', her beautiful big eyes flickered for a moment, then she lowered her head and said, "Xiu'er listens to the young master."

When Fang Xiu heard this, a smile appeared on his face.

Summer is coming to an end, the weather is getting cooler, and the leaves on some unnamed trees have gradually changed from dark green to yellow.

Fang Xiu suddenly remembered that he had never flown a kite before.

Kites have existed since ancient times, and Chu State also exists. Generally, only in spring, children will play.

Of course, there are many differences between the kites in Chu State and the kites in Fang Xiu's memory, the most obvious of which is the height of the kites.

In the state of Chu, the strings of kites are generally very short, and they can only be released when the wind is relatively strong. On weekdays, when the wind is weak, they cannot be released.

Therefore, it is generally only used as a toy for children, and few adults who have reached the crown pay attention to kites.

Thinking of this, Fang Xiu suddenly wanted to make a huge kite and fly it in the suburbs on a whim.

Anyway, there is nothing to do during this time, so when the time comes, I will bring Xiu'er and Bai Xiaochun, call my apprentice and his arrogant sister, and take advantage of the fact that it is not too cold yet and the weather is not too cold. Go out for an outing.

"Master..."

Fang Xiu thought so in his heart, and suddenly a soft call came from his ear.

Looking up, he saw a familiar figure standing in front of him.

Fang Xiu looked at him, with a smile on his face, and said: "So it's Shopkeeper Wang, what's the shopkeeper Wang doing today, come to my young master?"

The shopkeeper of Baolefang, Wang Baole, was standing in front of Fang Xiu with a smile all over his face. Hearing what Fang Xiu said, he hurriedly waved his hands and said: "The young one is just a pawn under the young master, not the shopkeeper, especially It was in front of the young master.

It would be good for the young master to call the little Baole, and calling the little shopkeeper is really too small. "