I sell hot pot in Dasong [farming]

In order to satisfy his desire to "suck officials", Si Nan arranged Zhao Zhen, Zhao Zongshi, and Zhao Zhongzhen's grandparents and grandchildren into the same private room.

The officials said that they dare not bother the officials, but in fact they just didn't want to sit at the same table with them - there was no way to grab food properly!

In the end, only Bao Zheng sat down.

Si Nan personally served the table, serving the dishes up and down, putting the bottom of the pot, and adjusting the ingredients. He also specially scooped up a bowl of drunken hawthorn for Zhao Zhongzhen, which was marinated in very low alcohol liqueur, and children could eat it.

Because of Tang Xuan's relationship, Zhao Zhongzhen always regarded Si Nan as an elder, and thanked him politely.

This future petty official was born handsome, and his words and deeds were as standard as if they were framed by a mold. Si Nan looked at him with surprise.

You are worthy of being a generation of Mingjun who dared to support Wang Anshi's reform!

In contrast, Zhao Zongshi was like a good old man, smiling all the way: "Brother Nan, stop busy, sit down and eat together."

Si Nan thanked him with a smile, but he really didn't dare to sit down.

After he left, Zhao Zongshi couldn't help boasting: "It's a pity that Brother Nan didn't study for fame. What he did today shows his heart and skill."

Zhao Zhen glanced at him, "What do you want to say?"

Zhao Zongshi cleared his throat, and secretly rubbed the side drum, "Qiuqiu is quite discerning. I saw that Brother Nan is a piece of jade in the early morning."

Zhao Zhen hehehe.

I knew you were all in the same group!

In a fit of rage, he ate three mouthfuls of mutton.

Although Zhao Zhongzhen was young, he was extremely filial. He didn't let the palace people do it, but served Zhao Zhen himself.

Zhao Zhen looked at him, satisfied no matter how he looked.

Bao Zheng finished nibbling the sweet pig's trotters in the jujube pot, wiped his mouth, pretended to be casual and said: "Isn't the official going to send someone to Hejian Mansion, I see, this Si Xiaowa is quite clever. "

Zhao Zhen snorted: "How long have you been plotting?"

Bao Zheng said calmly: "Not long, just half a day."

Zhao Zhen sneered, "Xuan'er knows how to plot against me with one or two. Let me tell you, it's impossible."

Bao Zheng was not at all frustrated at being rejected, but instead threw the question to Zhao Zongshi, "What do you think of the thirteenth regiment training?"

Zhao Zongshi supported this proposal, not for Bao Zheng, but for Si Nan and Tang Xuan.

He hoped that Si Nan would take this opportunity to make a great contribution, so that the officials could completely let go of their worries and agree to his marriage with Tang Xuan.

Correspondingly, there will be dangers, and Tang Xuan will definitely not let Sinan take risks.

Therefore, it is not good for Zhao Zongshi to nod or shake his head directly.

It was Zhao Zhongzhen, who thought for a while, and said, "Why don't grandfather let Uncle Nan decide for himself? Uncle Nan is a man of his own mind, if he wants to go or not, he must have an idea."

Zhao Zongshi hurriedly said: "If the officials open their mouths, but Brother Nan doesn't want to go, wouldn't it be embarrassing?"

Zhao Zhen snorted and said with a smile: "You might as well judge a person with a needle. Si Xiaowa is indeed an opinionated person, and he really won't make things difficult."

When Bao Zheng heard it, there was a reason for it.

Without waiting for the official to repent, he called Sinan into the private room.

Don't look upright and honest on the outside, in fact, this person is a thief. In order to get Sinan to agree, he deliberately exaggerated Tang Xuan's situation in the Hejian Army.

"There are many ignorant people in the local area. They don't know the wickedness of the Liao people. For the sake of profit, they did not hesitate to inform the Liao people. The king of Yanjun went for several days and led people to surround him many times, but the Liao thief escaped."

"This is considered light. If there is a war, and someone tipped off the news, it will not only be as simple as rushing to nothing, but there may be injuries or even death."

Si Nan knew that he couldn't believe what he said, but he still couldn't help worrying.If given the chance, he would naturally want to do something for Tang Xuan.

However, Si Nan didn't directly agree. Since Bao Zheng lied to him, he wouldn't be polite, "I have a condition. If the officials agree, I will leave at a later date."

Zhao Zhen raised his eyebrows, "Tell me about it."

Si Nan said: "I want the contact point of the hidden pile in Hejian Mansion, at least let me know who to turn to for help in an emergency."

Zhao Zhen was silent for a moment, then nodded, "I also have a condition - I will tell Xuan'er to arrange a helper for him, and you will have the opportunity to correspond with him, but you must not let him know that it is you."

Si Nan immediately understood that the officials were worried that if Tang Xuan knew that he had sent him there, he would lose his temper.

Zhao Zhen ate three big mouthfuls of meat again.

You have to worry about your son's safety, and you have to prevent your son from turning his back on him. Is it easy to be a father?

It's really not easy being a father, not only for officials, but also for Sinan.

If he wanted to leave Bianjing City, what he was most worried about were the young ones at home.

Little Wood and Puppy are fine, they are taken care of by villagers.

Erlang, Xiaozai, and Dongzao are safe in Ruoshui Academy.

Erdou, Little Eggplant and Little Mantou are what he misses the most. The three children are back home, and there is not even an adult at home. How can he be relieved?

It's getting cold just by looking at the sky. If something happens to the charcoal, he won't regret it for the rest of his life?

How straightforward he was when he agreed, and how self-blaming he was at this moment. He only thought about Tang Xuan, why didn't he think about the child more?

Just as he was thinking, the sisters from the Yu family came over.

Aunt Yu said softly: "I heard from Sanniang that Erdou and the three are still young, so it's really inconvenient to wash up on weekdays. If Brother Nan trusts me, why don't you let the three young ones move to my house, and Erlang and the others will rest. There is also a place to eat during the ten-day holiday."

Yu Sanniang also said: "I have discussed it with my eldest sister. Tomorrow, I will dismantle the old kang and turn it into a fire-burning one like yours. I will also build a new stove. By then, it will be able to heat water and warm the kang." , don’t worry if it snows.”

Yu Erniang and Yu Qibao also nodded.

Especially Yu Qibao, he wished Erlang could live in his house!

Si Nan didn't expect them to be so thoughtful, and it would be a lie to say that they were not moved.

Facing the expectant eyes of the four siblings, he smiled, and simply said: "Succeed, then the two families will become one family, and let's spend this year together!"

Two in one?

The Yu family siblings looked at each other with unspeakable joy in their eyes.

They like that statement.

The next day, Sinan didn't go anywhere, but just stayed at home baking bread, drying meat, making bacon, filling blood sausage, wishing he could prepare all winter's food,

Taking the children home in the evening, Sinan cooked a large table full of vegetables, all of which were meat, and allowed the children to eat as much as they could, without forcing them to eat vegetables at all.

The children got into bed obediently after taking a bath.

After saying good night, Si Nan was reluctant to leave, sitting on the edge of the kang, touching this little head, pinching that little face, the more he looked at it, the more he couldn't bear it.

Ugh!

If it wasn't dangerous, he would definitely take the children with him.

Erlang comforted him in turn: "Brother, I know you must miss your brother-in-law, it's okay, you can rest assured, we don't need you anymore."

Simon: ...

There were too many slots, and he didn't know how to refute for a while.

He turned the little guy's face and emphasized very solemnly: "I don't want to be the king of the county, I have a business to go to Hejian."

Erlang's face was pinched by him, and his voice changed: "It's okay, even if you say you miss the county king, I won't laugh at you. Mr. said, seven emotions and six desires are human nature."

Simon: "I still have to thank you!"

Erlang stretched out his small hand and waved it generously, "No need."

Si Nan clicked his tongue, put his hand under the quilt, and scratched.

Erlang curled up, preferring to itch rather than submit.

Xiao Zai pouted, and whispered in Dongzao's ear: "It turns out that Brother Master doesn't care about 'brother' the most, so can I call the county king 'Daddy' in the future?"

Si Nan turned his face around, and asked fiercely: "I seem to hear a voice that needs to be spanked, who is it?"

Xiao Zai became obedient in a second, and said in a cute little milk voice: "It's Xiao Zai who said, Xiao Zai told Dongzao, 'Even though Brother Erlang said that he doesn't need Brother Master, he actually needs it very much in his heart', Why does Xiao Zai know, because, Xiao Zai will miss Brother Master very much!"

hehehe...

Their family is really talented!

If this little guy can become an official, he will stand in the court hall with Erlang Yiwen and Wu, and quarrel with him. Is there anything else to do with the last remonstrance?

Si Nan threw himself on the kang with a smirk, "Catch the lamb!"

"Bah!"

The children rolled up their quilts cooperatively and fled quickly.

The cub is the best at cooperating, pretending to run hard, and then taking the initiative to throw himself into the trap.Erlang said that he was childish and had more fun than anyone else.

In order to avoid the fate of being caught, Huaishu took the initiative to serve as Sinan's "little minion" and helped him catch him.

Dongzao is a simple-minded person who plays a game so seriously that he almost breaks the window.The rest of the children ran earnestly, laughed loudly, and shouted "help" in cooperation when they were caught.

Si Nan fished one from the left, one from the right, and caught two more on his legs, catching one after another.The whole family laughed and fell on the hot kang.

Si Nan didn't go back to his own room, the children generously gave up the quilts and took the initiative to act as a small heater.Si Nan hugged one on the left and one on the right, his heart warmed.

The next day, Si Nan found a mason, left enough money for Aunt Yu, asked Cui Shi and Mrs. Liu to take care of it, and made a small hot wonton meal for the children.

Once everything is done, it's time to go.

Dongzao rode a tricycle, pulled the children, and sent them all the way out of the city gate.

When parting, the little ones cried.

Sinan didn't dare to look back, he didn't want the children to see him crying so stupidly, so he turned his back and waved his hands, "Brother will be back in two months, I miss him and write to him."

The children cried louder.

The employees of the hot pot restaurant stood by and couldn't hold back their tears.

Yu Sanniang took two quick steps, and stuffed a bulging bundle into the locust tree, "I brought you what you left behind."

"Thank you." Huai Shu didn't expose her, just grinning, "I'll buy you flowers when I come back."

"Who cares?" Yu Sanniang muttered in a low voice, "Just come back whole."

The locust tree responded crisply.

Everyone laughed.

The originally sad scene was warmed up by the two young people.

Si Nan still couldn't hold it back, jumped off the horse, and hugged his children one by one, "Go back, wait for my brother to come back and cook Laba porridge. Every teardrop will lose a raisin."

The children cried and laughed, and quickly wiped away their tears.

Zhong Jiang's daughter-in-law also burst into laughter.

Zhong Jiang followed Si Nan's example and hugged her, which made the little lady blush.

The crowd laughed again.

There are small snow particles floating in the world, which is the first snow of this year.Everyone is very happy, always think this is a good sign.

Si Nan raised his whip and slapped it handsomely, "Let's go!"

The four behind raised their whips and set off gracefully.

This time, there were four candidates for Sinan to bring to Hejian Mansion.

The first one was Zhong Jiang, who was appointed by the government to protect Sinan.

The officials don't know that Sinan is hiding everything, and it's not certain who will protect who when the time comes!

The second one is pagoda tree, which Sinan chose himself.

Huaishu is now in the Xiang army, and if he wants to be elected to the imperial army after the new year, he needs a chance to make meritorious service.

However, Huai Shu didn't stay with them, and they separated when they arrived at Hejian Mansion.He would take Xiang Jun's recommendation letter and go to the camp to find Tang Xuan. Once the battle started, he had to be ready to go to the battlefield.

Although he would be worried, this was the future Huaishu had always wanted. Sinan chose to respect it and tried his best to pave the way for him.

The third is Xiao Guo.

Sinan said to the outside world that he would open a branch in Hejian, and the boys in the store had to bring at least one of them. Xiao Guo was smart and came from Wuyou Cave, so feel free to bring him, Sinan.

However, he didn't decide on his own, but said to Xiao Guo cryptically: "This trip is not just to open a branch, it may be dangerous. I know, you want to provide for Granny Yuan, if you don't want to go, don't force it."

Xiao Guo chuckled, "My boss doesn't know yet, right? My mother-in-law's hometown is in Hejian Mansion. She told me the day before yesterday that she would let me go home for her if she had a chance. Unexpectedly, the opportunity came so soon!"

Sinan knew that he agreed.

He didn't say much, just patted Xiao Guo's shoulder heavily, "I'm afraid it will be very hard for the next period of time."

"Not afraid." Xiao Guo said briskly.

No matter how hard it is, can it be harder than the days in Wuyoudong before?

It was Sinan who pulled him out of the mud, let him study and become capable, and now Sinan was using him, not to mention just going to Hejian Mansion, he would not hesitate even if he went up the mountain of swords and into the sea of ​​fire.

The fourth is Lai Da.

Xiao Guo and Lai Da have become friends since they dealt with Bai Ye last time.He promised to invite Lai Da to eat free hot pot for the rest of his life.

In the past, if there was such a good thing, Lai Da would wish to grow up in a hot pot restaurant.This time he could eat it openly, but he would lose face instead.

At first, he only came once every three to five days, and he didn't eat for nothing. He rushed to help Xiao Guo move the table, tally the goods, and take out the trash.

Cui Shi saw that he was capable, so he simply hired him as a part-time job, and he was paid every day.

Lai Da cherishes this job very much and works harder than anyone else.

Sinan originally thought that if he could persist after the new year, he would formally sign a contract with him.Now that I hear that Xiao Guo is going to Hejian with Si Nan, Lai Da will follow whatever he says.

At first, Sinan didn't believe him, not knowing what kind of relationship Lai Dazou had, but in the end it was Bao Zheng who made the decision and asked Sinan to take him with him.

Needless to say, this man is really talented.

Speaking of the road from Bianjing to Hejian, it was like walking countless times. He knew where to rest, where there were wild forests, where there were delicious and cheap restaurants, and which villages were warm and righteous.

Speaking of the starting point, he forgot to catch the car and let the old horse run forward by itself.

Xiao Guo made a joke next to him: "Brother Lai knows a lot!"

Lai Da laughed, but felt embarrassed, "My whole family is from the Xiang Army on Hebei Road. I have been listening to my grandpa and grandpa talking about ancient times since I was a child, and I can recite them all."

Zhong Jiang was surprised, "Brother Lai is a military household?"

Speaking of this, Lai Da's tone was obviously lowered: "Three generations up, all of them died on the battlefield. In order to leave a root for the Lai family, my mother adopted me to my uncle. She didn't change my surname, but sold me Military registration."

When they heard this, they were all silent.

Xiao Guo patted Lai Da on the shoulder, not knowing how to comfort him.

On the contrary, Lai Da laughed, and said: "If my father knows that I am now on the side of Tang Jiajun, he might brag about it!"

Sinan wondered, "Why did you get on the side of Tang Jiajun?"

Lai Da smiled ambiguously, "Isn't the king of Yan County a descendant of the Tang family army? Aren't you the little princess of the county king?

Simon... was unable to refute.

There was a woods next to it, and there was a rustling sound occasionally. At first, the few people didn't pay attention to it, thinking it was the nearby villagers.

At this moment, there was a charming laugh.

Several people looked at each other in blank dismay, it was still snowing in the wilderness, how could there be a little lady?

The other party seemed to know that he was exposed, and the footsteps suddenly became hurried.

Running like this made Sinan see clearly.

He sighed helplessly, "Come out."

Not only did the little lady not come out, but she ran even faster.

Si Nandao: "If you don't come out, I'll let Brother Zhong arrest you. Tell me, should you send it back to the Prince's Mansion, or to the General's Mansion?"

"What does it have to do with the General's Mansion?"

After speaking, Zhao Lingxi regretted it.

Sinan is clearly defrauding her!

Si Nan got off his horse and dragged her out.

Zhao Lingxi resorted to leg hugging, squatting on the ground to act shamelessly, "I won't go back, don't try to drive me back, I really can't stay in that house, you don't know, ever since my marriage with Brother Qiuqiu was ruined, My aunt wants to eat me every time she sees me!"

Si Nan looked at the mud on her shoes, and his heart softened.

Although it was snowing, they walked slowly, and Zhao Lingxi was very tired after running all the way over.

He asked: "Just ran out like that, but did you tell the family?"

Zhao Lingxi hurriedly said, "I told my sister-in-law."

Sinan: "Sister Taotao didn't stop you?"

"No..." Zhao Lingxi felt a little guilty, "Don't worry, I will be honest and will never try to rob you as a male favourite."

Si Nan raised his eyebrows, "Have you ever thought about it?"

Zhao Lingxi:! ! !

It's over, it's revealed!

In the end, Si Nan took Zhao Lingxi with him.

She gave Sinan a letter, which was written by Gao Taotao.The letter said that Zhao Lingxi's situation at home was indeed not very good, and this trip to Hejian was to let her relax, and secondly, to bring her and Di Yong together.

Due to emotion and reason, Sinan couldn't refuse.

Most importantly, Si Nan didn't think Zhao Lingxi would become a burden.On the contrary, it can be of great help.

A few strong and strong old men are easily feared when they go to a strange place, but it will be different if there is a young lady.

Zhao Lingxi was charming and eloquent. When she passed through several villages, it was she who went down to buy water and firewood. She could always make the village women burst into laughter and warmly invite them to eat at home.

At first, Sinan and the others would subconsciously take care of her, let her sit on the flatbed cart, and light the charcoal stove for her.

Unexpectedly, Zhao Lingxi can endure hardships better than them. She wears men's clothing in winter and drinks snow water with a blushing face. Sinan deliberately boils it for her to refuse to drink.

This girl is also good at whipping. There are a few mountain persimmons hanging from the tree, and she whipped them down with one whip.

Zhao Lingxi hurried over to pick it up, and shook her head regretfully, "It's too strong, it's dead...Xiao Guo, can you and Brother Lai make half of it? We'll meet again later, and I'll give it to you two first."

Xiao Guo nodded blankly.

Lai Da shrunk his neck, and quietly moved away from her whip.

Persimmon juice was still flowing from the tip of the whip, it was so red that it looked like blood beads no matter how you looked at it.

Simon suppressed a smile.

Who says women are inferior to men?

Zhao Lingxi was the first to refuse.

With the participation of the little lady, the boring itinerary suddenly became lively.

Zhao Lingxi is full of unrestrained fantasies, and before he arrives, he is already looking forward to the life in Hejian Mansion, where to rent shops, how to sell hot pot, and what to do if someone makes trouble.

Originally, Sinan and the others went there with a mission, so they felt a little heavy, but when she said that, they couldn't help but yearn for it.

"Is there a bridge in Hejian Mansion? Otherwise, it will be the same as before. Set up a stall by the bridge and sell small hot pot, which is cheaper than renting a shop." Xiao Guo admired Sinan's experience of starting from scratch.

Lai Da shook his head, "No, no, we're here to find out the news, we need a meeting place, but if it's by the bridge, the customer will leave after buying, and we won't find out anything."

Zhong Jiang cleared his throat and reminded: "Even if you have the intention to do the task, you can't show it. You have to tell yourself every day that we are brothers and sisters from Bianjing. We went to Hejian Mansion to find relatives and open a shop."

"That's right!" Zhao Lingxi echoed, "When we are at home, we are also called brothers and sisters. Brother Lai and Brother Zhong are two cousins, and Brother Nan, me, and Xiao Guo are three siblings."

Xiao Guo asked, "Should we still use the current name?"

"Of course not. I've already thought about it. Our surname is Yue, following Brother Nan's mother's surname. Brother Nan's name is 'Yue Junjun', I'm called 'Yue Qiaoqiao', and your name is 'Yue Yuanyuan'." Bar!"

Xiao Guo wrinkled his face, "You are 'handsome' siblings, why do you become 'round' when you come to me?"

Zhao Lingxi: "Could it be that you want to bend?"

puff--

Si Nan almost fell off his horse.

Zhao Lingxi clapped her hands, "Look, Brother Nan is so happy."

Xiao Guo had no choice but to accept it with his head drooping.

Several people were discussing how to open a store, and Sinan was thinking about Tang Xuan.

He has not seen his Tang Qiuqiu for ten days and three hours.

While resting, he wrote a letter to Tang Xuan.Written with the left hand, signed "Yue Junjun".

It wasn't until Si Nan left the capital that he realized that Tang Xuan was actually the connector arranged for him by the officials.

The premise is that he can't meet Tang Xuan, and can't let Tang Xuan know it's him.

There was only one sentence in the letter: "I am a hidden stake of the new official sect, and for the next two months, I will be under the command of the handsome and incomparable Lord King of the County."

There is also a heart drawn on the back.

Tang Xuan ignored him, and only made a note to the official, and mentioned by the way: "This hidden pile is not serious, replace it."