The Concubine of Crossing

When Li Xiao rejected Prince En, he didn't know that his wine was being put on the table by the person he was about to reject.

Naturally, the things of His Majesty the Emperor can’t be brought to the eyes casually, especially the imported things, even ordinary concubines dare not give them casually, if there is something wrong with eating them carelessly, it will implicate the whole family. matter.

The wine of Xiaolai Restaurant is quite famous in Kyoto, especially the warm spring wine and health wine, which are widely circulated among the courtiers, and the rejuvenating wine is so effective that even many empresses in the palace drink it. drink.

That is to say, the status of the emperor is too noble, no one dares to give him these things casually.

It was this recollection of being grateful for Li Xiao's help that was brought up in front of him.

I heard that Gu En also often went to drink. The emperor got interested and asked someone to send a few pots. He thought the effect was good, so he recommended it to the national teacher.

The emperor has become more and more trusting of the national teacher over the years. Every time he receives something good, he will immediately think of the national teacher. This time he thinks the wine is good, so it is really normal to send it to the national teacher for a taste.

Wu Wang picked up the wine glass and sniffed slightly, his eyes narrowed slightly.

Emperor Tai'an smiled, "What do the national teachers think?"

Wu Wang took a sip and said with a smile, "That's right, the medicinal materials added in it are all good things, and they are prepared in moderation. Drinking it regularly is really good for the body."

Emperor Tai'an's eyes lit up immediately, "I'll ask someone to send more."

Wu Wang shook his head, "Things are good things, but Your Majesty eats the elixir I made every day. If you drink this kind of wine often, there may be conflicts. If you overdo it, it will not be beautiful."

When Emperor Tai'an heard it, it was indeed the reason, and the interest that had just arisen disappeared immediately.To be honest, the effect of this wine is indeed good, but the taste is very ordinary, and some people may not even be able to stand the taste.Now this effect is not only not good for him but only bad for him, Emperor Tai'an immediately threw the wine aside.

Wu Wang was somewhat interested in this, "This wine really suits my taste, where does Your Majesty get it from?"

"Oh, this one, En'er sent it." Emperor Tai'an yawned, "It is said that it was bought from a restaurant called Xiaolai Restaurant outside the palace."

Wu Wang's eyes flickered, and seeing Emperor Tai'an yawned again, he stood up voluntarily, "Since His Majesty is tired, I will take my leave first."

Emperor Tai'an yawned again, and waved his hand at him, "Okay. I seem to be getting tired more and more recently... Yawn, if you like that wine, take it away."

"Thank you, Your Majesty." Wu Wang bowed slightly, saluted the emperor, then picked up the wine on the table, turned and left.

The attendant who was going to help was stunned. In the past, no matter what good things Emperor Tai'an rewarded, Guoshi Wu would take his time to thank him, and then these servants would take them back. Take away the reward.

Although the attendant was a little puzzled, he didn't dare to think too much, and quietly followed behind the national teacher.

Wu Wang returned to his Zhaxing Pavilion, waved to the attendant, and the attendant immediately retreated quietly, leaving Wu Wang alone in the room.

He took out the flagon and poured himself a glass of wine. Smelling the familiar aroma of medicine in the wine, his mind was racing with thoughts, and the sound of two people talking seemed to be heard in his ears.

[Sir, with so many tonics, don’t they have contradictory properties? ] The boy's voice was clear and clear, and seemed to be full of puzzlement.

[Ah Wang is really talented, to know the conflict of medicinal properties so quickly...Too many tonics will indeed conflict. At this time, it is necessary to find medicinal materials to combine their medicinal properties, so that their medicinal properties can be completely integrated to achieve the best effect. ] The young man pointed to a medicine, [This is Bairongcao, although it has ordinary medicinal properties, it is very suitable for combining the medicinal properties of various herbs. ]

The young man nodded earnestly, [Thank you, sir, for your reminder. ]

[Ha, Ah Wang, you are young, don't be so strict...]

The sound of the conversation between the two was still recalled in his mind, Wu Wang narrowed his eyes, wondering if the alcohol was too strong, making him feel a little tipsy.

Bairongcao... that is a very common plant, with almost no medicinal effect, so common that no one in the entire Gu country uses them as medicine.

"Sir..." Wu Wang leaned on the chair, his eyes gradually closed, and his thousands of thoughts finally turned into these two words, which he murmured.

No matter how much it is, it is a luxury that I dare not dream of.

***

The next day, a guest came to Xiaolai Restaurant. The visitor was wearing a simple white dress, and his hair was simply tied up with a wooden hairpin. Apart from that, he did not wear any decorations all over his body, and his face was also long. His hair is very ordinary, and at first glance he looks like a gentleman with elegant temperament.

It's still the kind of poor literati who don't have much money at home and can't even afford a little decoration.

When the scribe walked into the restaurant, he was warmly received by Xiaoer, "Guest officer, please~ Do you want to drink or eat?"

The scribe looked around, found an inconspicuous place on the second floor and sat down, "Bring me a jug of all your wine."

Xiao Er was taken aback, "This... the guest officer is alone?"

The scribe nodded, "Exactly."

Xiao Er laughed, "Is this the first time for a guest officer?"

Scribe raised his eyebrows, "How?"

Xiao Er explained with a smile, "The wines in our shop are all purchased in limited quantities, and they cannot be taken away. The guest officer orders so much wine at once, you may not be able to drink it all by yourself. The guest officer can order two at will. If you have If you are interested, you can try other flavors next time.”

The scribe raised his eyebrows, "It's interesting. Others want more from others, but you restrict others from buying here... Can you still make money if you open a business like you?"

Xiaoer smiled and said, "Small business, there is no way around it. We can't sell out all the customers in front and let the customers in the back run away for nothing, right?"

The scribe thought for a moment that this was indeed the case, so he said, "Give me a share of warm spring and health preservation."

Xiao Er was stunned again, health preservation is nothing more than that, many old men like to come here every now and then to drink a small pot because they can't grab the purchase limit, it's not surprising that customers order this.

But warm spring wine... Xiaoer looked at the hot sun outside, with a strange expression on his face, "Guest officer, are you sure you want warm spring wine? Now is not the season to drink this wine."

"But it's out of stock?" the scribe asked, seeing Xiao Er shaking his head, he said, "Just these two."

Because he drank a familiar taste from these two wines.

Now that the guests have said so, Xiaoer no longer insisted, turned around and went to fetch the wine, and then told the back kitchen to cook, wait for the things to be delivered, smiled and told the guests to take it easy, and then returned it.

Xiao Er, who just left, didn't stop managing people anymore, and even whispered a few words in Zhao Cai's ear.Zhao Cai frowned, "You said he smelled like medicine?"

Xiao Er nodded, "I guess they are colleagues."

Zhaocai pondered for a while, "Let people all stare at him, as long as he is not here to make trouble, just ignore him, if he is here to make trouble..." A cold light flashed in his eyes, and he frowned slightly when he thought of something, "If he is making trouble, then If you get dizzy, send it to the young master."

There was a little more smile in Xiaoer's eyes, "Okay, brother Zhaocai~"

Zhaocai gave him a blank look, "Okay, hurry over and watch, if something happens, go and explain to the young master yourself!"

Xiao Er hurriedly backed out with a smile.

Wu Huaneng could vaguely feel the vague sights falling on him, but he didn't care, instead the corners of his mouth slightly curled up.

The more this is the case, the more it shows that this restaurant is not simple. Thinking of the flowers he found at Li's last time, he felt a little hot in his heart.

He knew that Dayan's people were chasing and killing him, and he didn't give up after so many years. He was almost hit by the trick several times. If it wasn't for the holy medicine, he wouldn't be able to sit here today.

He modified his face to make him look like a complete stranger, even Emperor Tai'an would have difficulty recognizing him if he sat in front of him.

But he knew that his attire was actually very risky under the eyes of these Dayan people who wanted to tear him apart.

But he couldn't help himself, and couldn't help but want to take a look.

It's been ten years, and he hasn't seen that person for a full ten years. The people who assassinated him came one after another, but he still hasn't been able to see that familiar figure.

He used to be very afraid of confronting him, afraid of that person questioning him, afraid of the disappointment and hatred in his eyes.

However, when that person never appeared in front of him, while he was thankful, he couldn't help thinking about it. Every time someone who assassinated him appeared, he couldn't help but go to see if there was that familiar person.

It's just that the time has passed year by year, because Emperor Tai'an has become more and more fancy to him, and it has become more and more difficult to assassinate him. In recent years, few people have shot him.

He... actually felt a little disappointed.Does that person have no feelings for him, even hatred?

Wu Fan was inexplicably panicked, so when he found out that Prime Minister Li's house had been tampered with by Dayan's people last time, Wu Fan immediately became excited.

One must know that for so many years, except for the assassination of him, Dayan's people have always kept a low profile. This is the first time that such a big commotion has been caused.

Can he guess that someone who can take charge has come to Kyoto?

Wu Wang immediately thought of that person, and his heart became hot, but unfortunately his people couldn't find out the source of those potted flowers, so he couldn't find any clues.

Until yesterday, I drank that jug of wine from Emperor Tai'an.

He immediately drank the taste of Bairongcao.

Some things are like a lake that has broken its embankment. Once it is opened, it can no longer be controlled.

So knowing that there would be danger, he came without hesitation.

Maybe, he thought, he could talk to him.Just give him a little more time, just give him another year, no, just half a year, and he will personally bring the holy object back to plead guilty.

When the time comes, he will absolutely not complain at all if he wants to be killed or cut.

I just don't know...whether that person would be willing to trust him again.