I sell hot pot in Dasong [farming]

Tang Xuan didn't do the push-ups, he owed it first.

That afternoon, Si Nan went to Man Ting Fang.

Bai Ye is indeed a bit capable, he is locked up in the Imperial City Department, and he can play Man Tingfang around.

There are two properties under his name, one is Man Ting Fang and the other is Bai Lou.However, these two jobs do not belong to him entirely, but they were "laundered" from the gray industry in Wuyoudong, besides him, there are two other managers.

Man Tingfang's turmoil this time was actually planned by Bai Ye, just to test the loyalty of the managers in the building.

In fact, not only Man Tingfang, but also several stewards of Bailou were forced to stand in line.Although Bai Ye's life and death are unpredictable, there are quite a few people standing on his side.

These things were told by Tang Xuan to Sinan.

Since Bai Ye was imprisoned in the Imperial City Division, he sent people to monitor the movements of Man Tingfang and Bai Lou, especially those who were loyal to Bai Ye.

Not to mention, it really made him discover the problem.

There are two merchant ships at Tokyo Wharf, which are listed under the name of Jingxi Shipping Co., but the owner of the ship secretly has close contacts with Zhao De.

There is an old cook in Zhao De's house, who looks inconspicuous at all, and no one cares if she is thrown into the crowd.

This is the kind of person who would go to the Tokyo pier every ten days, seemingly buying fish and shrimp, but actually meeting with the boss of the boat.

The reason why this important clue was discovered had something to do with Si Nan.

This season mandarin fish is fat, and Sinan likes to eat it. Tang Xuan would go to the pier from time to time to pick two for him.

That day he went there after his morning work. He was wearing heavy clothes, carrying a heavy bow, and tied with rivets on his wrists and ankles.

At most, others would look at him curiously and greet him respectfully, but the old cook looked at him from a distance, turned around and ran away.Those brisk steps are not like an old man with a hunched body.

At that time, there were a lot of people on the pier, and that person was unremarkable among the crowd. If Tang Xuan hadn't been looking for mandarin fish on purpose, he really wouldn't have found it.

He didn't say anything, and secretly sent someone to follow, and only then did he touch Zhao De's vine.

Therefore, Bai Ye had to continue to shut it down to make the situation outside a little more chaotic. Only when the time was ripe could they pick off the big winter melon hidden under layers of melon leaves.

Whether the "noble man" behind Zhao De is him or not, we will know in due time.

Because of the official's secret order, Tang Xuan didn't tell Sinan in detail, but only told him that Bai Ye would not die if he ate and drank, and he would only be released when he needed to play a role.

Si Nan got the word, and rode a tricycle to Man Ting Fang.

Before entering the door, he still looked relaxed and at ease, but after stepping in the door, he changed into a bitter face in seconds.

"Oh, no, it's a bit difficult!" Shaking his head, he sighed again and again.

Die Lianhua was in a hurry, "Just tell me what you need? Whether it's money or begging, it's the same as you say. We will try our best to do what we can."

Although she thought that Bai Ye was not a very good person, seeing Yu Meiren not thinking about tea and food because of him, she was also anxious.

Si Nan looked at the calm Poppy, then at Die Lianhua who was anxious like a monkey, and smiled secretly, silly girl.

The play still has to go on, "I asked, and the county king said there is only one way."

"What way?"

"If the government wants to hold a Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, it needs to gather a group of kabuki performers from the people. If Man Tingfang's leaders are willing to show their skills and win the appreciation of the government, they will naturally make up for their mistakes."

Die Lianhua was indeed hesitant.

There is a difference between "ji" and "prostitute" in the Song Dynasty. Ordinary people trained the young ladies at home to sing, dance, and instrument skills in the hope of earning a good income or marriage. This is "ji".

Craftsmen such as cooks and embroiderers also belong to the category of "tricksters".

The "prostitute" is a registered lowly status, and anyone who has a record in the government is an official prostitute.

Man Tingfang's woman is the latter.

The reason why they are praised by people is because they have always been known for their aloofness and arrogance, they never go out of the building, do not receive guests, and always keep their innocence.However, in the final analysis, it is still a lowly nationality, and the reputation sounds better.

If the exception is broken this time, it may be difficult to shirk when dignitaries come to invite them in the future.After going back and forth, it is unknown whether this innocence can be kept.

Of course, this is the worst plan.

Yu Meiren pondered for a moment, and said: "Mr. Si Lang is serious. It is my honor to be able to perform for the palace banquet. However, this is what I asked for. I just take the maids below, so I don't have to bother the rest of the line."

"No." Die Lianhua made up her mind, "It's agreed to advance together and retreat together, so don't push me out before leaving."

Yu Meiren patted her, "Don't be self-willed, you promised your mother that you would never leave the building."

Die Lianhua said stubbornly: "It's not called going out, it's just a performance for the officials, if my mother finds out from below, maybe she will be happy for me!"

Poppy's eyes turned red, "You don't need to be like this..."

Die Lianhua twitched her lips, "Although Master Bai is not very good, he is our boss after all. If something happens to him, who knows who will sell the deed to him, I am planning for myself."

Although the words are beautiful, the actual face is pale.

Seeing that they were almost done talking, Si Nan asked, "Have you thought about it? If you like, the rehearsal will start tomorrow."

Poppy bowed profusely, "Then I will trouble Mr. Si Lang."

Si Nan nodded, and handed her a scented envelope, "I'll open it after I leave."

After finishing speaking, he went downstairs without looking back.

Die Lianhua felt that something was wrong, grabbed the envelope and opened it, and found a big piece of letter paper with only three words written on it——

"Evened out."

Poppy's face suddenly changed.

It turned out that Sinan knew all about it.

In Man Tingfang, she is Bai Ye's most trusted person - this is what Bai Ye said personally - she knows that Bai Ye is responsible for the recent turmoil in the building, and this time it was Bai Ye who asked her to go to Sinan.

In the final analysis, they took advantage of their past friendship.

Instead of telling the truth to Si Nan, she pretended to be pitiful, trying to win his sympathy.

It turned out that he had already seen through.

At the Mid-Autumn Festival banquet, Sinan really needs to find a few tricksters to perform a funny show, but poppies are not necessary.The reason for doing this is to show your attitude.

He had poppies as his friend.When he was poor and white, this friend gave him a hand intentionally or unintentionally, which was a favor to him.

Because of this favor, he was willing to help her inquire about Bai Ye.However, she plotted against him in order to save Bai Ye, and Sinan would not swallow this bitterness like a virgin.

As a "gift in return", he dug a hole for her, and she could choose whether to jump or not.After digging, I left a letter because I still had a little expectation.

He pities the girls of this era, and hopes to treat them as well as possible, but he will not give away their heads foolishly.

Sinan put his head down and rode forward, feeling a little blocked in his heart.

After this incident, this friendship is estimated to be over.

Just as he was about to turn a corner, he heard a call from behind, a voice as gentle as water, with a bit of anxiety.

It's poppies.

Sinan pinched the brake and stopped in place.

Yu Meiren didn't change her clothes, she didn't even put on her hat, she just chased her out with her face turned to the sky.

Originally running in a hurry, his thin body was like a cloud, but Si Nan watched it with his eyes, fearing that the wind would blow it away.

He was a little timid when he ran close, and looked at Sinan complicatedly with tears in his eyes.

Si Nan looked at her and couldn't help laughing, "It's the first time Xingshou has gone out so unpretentiously!"

His smile made Poppy's eyes turn red.

She bowed her knees and gave a deep salute.

I didn't get up for a long time.

Without further ado, Sinan understood.

The onlookers didn't understand.

Is Si Xiaodong's family in debt of love?

Not only the frightening Duke Yan, but even Yu Meili, who has always been cold and arrogant, has moved his heart for him?

Grandpa Tian, ​​what a great ability!

As a man, Si Nan couldn't bear to see a little lady like her being judged by people on the street, "It doesn't have to be like this, it's even if it's even."

Poppy lowered her eyes, and tears fell down, "From now on... never again."

There are more and more people watching, and the voice of discussion is getting louder.

Si Nan put a bamboo hat on her head, "Well, I believe you. Go back quickly, everyone is watching you!"

Yu Meiren supported the brim of her hat, wiped away the tears with restraint, and straightened her back. It was that Yu Xingshou who was famous in Jinghua again.

She looked at Si Nan, and said hesitantly: "There is something, I think Mr. Si Lang may not know..."

Yu Meiren told him what happened that night, and also told him that Tang Xuan had resigned from the post of commander of the Imperial City Department, and now he is just an idle clan member with the name of regiment training envoy.

After listening to her words, Si Nan couldn't tell what it felt like.He seemed to bid farewell to Poppies calmly, but in fact there were waves of ripples in his heart.

It wasn't that he was arrogant, but Si Nan believed that the reason why Tang Xuan was so reckless was because of him.

If it was Tang Xuan himself who was being gossiped about, he didn't care at all. It was because the children were bullied, and because he cried, that Tang Xuan would get mad.

Si Nan suddenly discovered that he was not without support.

Tang Xuan is his backer.

The door of memory opened suddenly, and the bits and pieces since the acquaintance flooded into my mind.

Tang Xuan is like a summoned beast, every time he encounters difficulties, he will appear in time.

It was when he was fighting with the hammer, when he was held hostage by a flower ghost, when he wanted to rent a shop, and when he was bullied.

He has been pampering and protecting him behind his back, even when the two of them don't have the same heart, he has already given silently.

Si Nan suddenly felt that his little resentment a few days ago was a bit silly.

Why compare with Tang Xuan?

Why stand against him?

He is his backer.

Likewise, he is also his.

Although not as rich as Tang Xuan, Si Nan has no inferiority complex at all, he knows very well what Tang Xuan needs, and he can give him all these.

The love of a partner, the warmth of a family, a big smile, an upbeat mood, even simple and delicious meals three times a day.

How many life and death events can one experience in life?On the contrary, it is these seemingly small daily routines that make up the majority of life.

Two people support each other, why bother to distinguish between superiors and inferiors?Whoever is better is a rising tide for this family.

Sinan's heart seemed to have undergone a deep cleaning, and suddenly became lighter, as if stepping on a hot wheel on the soles of his feet, and rode home in two or three strokes.

There is a rest tomorrow, and the children only have half a day of class today, so they are already waiting at home.Huaishu came back from the barracks, and brought Erlang back along the way.

As soon as Si Nan entered the house, all he saw was a row of cute little heads.

Erlang crossed his hips and said loudly, "Where did you fool around? Why are you only here now?"

Si Nan was in a good mood, ignoring the little guy's butler-like tone, he scooped him up in his arms, wrapped him like a small sack from front to back, and put him back on the ground.

"Too childish." Erlang pretended to be serious with a sullen face, but his eyes were bright.

"The cub wants too!" The little guy opened his arms and raised them high.

Si Nan picked it up as usual, and played around like a magic trick.Xiao Zai was much more sincere than Erlang, and he yelled excitedly.

In fact, children also want to be hugged, but they are too embarrassed to say so.They are too big, afraid of tiring Sinan.

Needless to say, Si Nan carried them one by one, including the tallest and strongest winter dates.

Originally, he wanted to hug the locust tree, but this boy refused to give up, and almost hid in the tree.Simon still felt quite sorry.

The children blushed with excitement.

Before they were adopted by Sinan, they had never been treated like this.

Erlang watched from the side, and he was actually a little bit jealous, but he didn't say anything.He knew that the older brothers and the younger brothers needed the stinky brother more than he did.

"What's for dinner? I'm hungry!" The little guy found another way to express his jealousy.

Si Nan winked, "Today we are making 'family carnival snacks'."

"What the hell?" Erlang was a little wary, every time Brother Smelly showed such an expression, it was most likely a sign of mischief.

Sure enough, Si Nan showed a smirk, "The so-called 'family carnival' means 'the whole family can do it together'."

Erlang: ...

He knows it!

The weather is good today, and the mood is also good.

Simon wanted to come up with a new trick.

Assign tasks first, Dongzao to move bricks, locust trees to pull soil, Erlang and mud, and the rest of the children follow Sinan to cook rice soup, pluck furs, and make ancient "adhesives".

Si Nan wanted to make a bread kiln, the kind with panda heads, his grandfather made one for him when he was a child.Every time he wants to eat bread, grandma bakes it for him in a bread kiln.

Elderly people in the village seldom go to the supermarket to buy high-gluten flour, so they grind the flour with ordinary wheat, soak the gluten in water, add egg white and sugar, increase the protein content, and fully ferment the bread. flavor.

Simon suddenly wanted to eat.

I also want Tang Xuan to try it.

When the cubs were mixing mud happily, Sinan distributed the dough.

In the Song Dynasty, the alkali had not been purified, and only in winter, a small amount of alkali crystals would be precipitated in the salt lake.Si Nan asked Tang Xuan to help find some, and processed it a little to make edible alkali, which he would use when he wanted to eat alkali-noodle steamed buns.

There is no baking powder in this era. Fortunately, old dough and sugar can be used as a primer. Mix the dough in the morning, put it in a sunny place, and use it at night.

If you are in a hurry, boil a pot of warm water, about [-] to [-] degrees, put the basin in it, and it will be ready in two or three hours.

At that time, the bread kiln was just drying, and Tang Xuan came back.

The children were still playing mud happily, so Sinan went to the street to buy some flower branches, wanting to surprise Tang Xuan.

Before entering the house, I heard people yelling and dogs barking in the yard, which was very lively.

Neighbors sitting in the alley, chatting and doing needlework, saw him coming and greeted him one after another.

"Brother Nan bought flowers?"

"Erlang is back?"

"Are you going to make something delicious again?"

Si Nan smiled kindly, "That's right, I'm going to make some new food. If it tastes good, I'll ask Erlang to deliver it to my aunts."

The women did not refuse.

Who doesn't know that what Sinan makes is even approved by the officials.When the time comes, bring something else to Erlang, just don't let him go back empty-handed.

This is the friendship between neighbors.

Si Nan exchanged a few pleasantries and went back to the yard.

The women sighed with emotion.

"You said such a good child, which little lady is worthy of it?"

"I originally wanted to tell him about a little niece of my third aunt's second sister-in-law's natal family. The little lady was born beautiful, good at sewing, and went to women's school for two years. I thought I would be a good match with Brother Nan. Now look at her. It seems that it is not enough."

"Isn't it? Look at those people Nan Ge'er is dealing with now, which one is not the most respectable in Bianjing? If you want me to say, even the daughter of an official family is worthy."

Mrs. Hu was also there, and when she heard this, she sneered coldly: "Don't say that there is only one adult daughter of the official family, even if there are ten or eight, it is impossible to match a small merchant."

The originally lively atmosphere suddenly turned cold.

Since Yu San'er's accident, Mrs. Hu seldom went out. Recently, because of Mrs. Yu's marriage, she had to go out for a walk.In the past, she was also a good talker, and there were a few close friends in the neighborhood, but because of this incident, no one wanted to talk to her anymore.

Now when she speaks, no one picks up, which is very embarrassing.

Feeling ashamed, Hu gritted his teeth bitterly, thinking it was all Si Nan's fault.

Thinking of the unfamiliar third girl at home, Mrs. Hu secretly made up her mind.

As soon as Si Nan entered the hospital, he almost withdrew.

No wonder it sounds so lively outside, it's all over the place!

What was the lamb like?

Fluffy, white and soft, with a little goofy hair on top, it runs up and down.

What now?

It's still jumping and jumping, but there are more mud marks wherever it jumps.The little white sheep has turned into a little mud sheep, and his mother doesn't even recognize it!

The little yellow dog was not much better, he could toss better than the little lamb, and the whole basket of dried taro that Sinan had just dried was overturned by him.

Tiaotiao cub seemed to have eaten popping candy, and stepped on the mud. The cub tried to catch it, but not only failed to catch it, but rolled into the mud pit together with it.

The rest of the children looked at the fun and grabbed the mud and threw it at each other.It is Erlang who throws the most accurately.

The locust tree was furious, and chased and beat them one by one with a fire stick.

As a result, the drying rack fell down, the clothes were dirty, and the little black ferret took them back to make a nest.Going up to the locust tree to snatch it, the little black ferret hooked it with its claws and hissed——

I can only make a nest.

Sinan took a deep breath and smiled.

Very good, very good.

A quarter of an hour later.

The cubs, with their butts bare, squeezed into the shower to take a bath, plus a little mud sheep, a little mud dog, and a little mud weasel.

Huaishu helped Si Nan build the bread kiln, with a worried expression on his face, afraid that he would be unhappy.

Sinan wasn't unhappy at first, but seeing him like this, he was really unhappy, "Huaishu, do you think I treat you as outsiders?"

"No, Master treats us better than our own father." Huai Shu did not hesitate.

Si Nan looked sad, "But, I think you look like you treat me like an outsider."

The locust tree was startled, and suddenly recalled, "Master, I..."

Si Zeng waved his hand, "Just say, will it be like this next time?"

"No, absolutely not." Huai Shu looked serious, and just stood at attention to salute.

Si Nan smiled, "Sure, I'll trust you once."

Huaishu still looked apologetic, "Master, don't take it to heart, I'm just..."

"It's just taking these bastards as your responsibility."

Afraid that they would cause him trouble, that he would not like them, and that they would lose this family.

Si Nan said warmly: "Huaishu, now they are not your responsibility, but mine, including you."

Pagoda tree's eyes suddenly turned red, and then nodded vigorously.

Si Nan glanced at the mess in the yard, and said with a smile: "Look how good it is now, the cubs can laugh loudly, fight with others, and play in the mud mischievously, do you still want them to return to the timid and timid way before? "

Locust Tree shook his head again and again.

No, not at all.

Sinan patted him on the shoulder, "Hurry up, I have to give you an important task later."

"Yes!" Huai Shu was instantly full of energy.

When Tang Xuan entered the courtyard, he noticed the difference at a glance.

At the bottom of the south wall, the place where the firewood piled up had been cleaned up, and there was a weird... small kiln?

Below the earthen kiln is a stove, burning wood, emitting green smoke, and a sweet smell wafts out of the kiln.

Sinan cat bent his back and was digging out something, while the children were holding a large tray, with blushing faces and eyes full of anticipation.

"OK OK."

"Have you gained weight?"

"It's fatter and yellower, and it's even more successful than the last one!"

The child jumped up happily, and handed the tray over like little flower petals.

Si Nan took a big, weird-looking fork, and lifted the cover in front of the kiln, and pulled out a huge and thin iron plate from inside.

There are a few scorched, chubby, fist-sized... steamed buns lying on the iron plate?

This is the first time Tang Xuan has seen "steamed buns" like ox horns.

Unlike ordinary steamed buns, the surface is burnt yellow in color, very crispy, rich in aroma, and mixed with a sweetness like honey.

Si Nan changed to a clean clip, and clipped them one by one into the children's trays.Every time one is picked up, the children will cheer, as if they have dug up a treasure.

"Keep the first one for the Duke, who eats a lot!"

"The second one belongs to Brother Master. It is very hard for Brother Master to make 'Family Carnival Dim Sum'."

"The third is Erlang's..."

"Give it to Brother Huaishu." Erlang said, "According to the order from oldest to youngest, the third one should be given to him."

"The fourth one is Erdou's!"

"There are also Xiao Dai and Tiao Zai, they also want to eat 'family carnival snacks'!" Xiao Zai softly reminded.

Si Nan wiped the fine sweat off his forehead, listening to the cheerful voices of the children, it didn't matter how tired he was.

Everyone was so happy that Tang Xuan stood at the door for a long time, but no one noticed him.

Instead, Tiao Tiao was the first to notice him, raised his front paws, and squeaked.

The mighty Twolegs are coming!

Ordinary Twolegs are ready to pick you up!

Si Nan took a look and smiled brightly, "Are you here?"

"Hmm." The Duke was a little short-tempered.

Si Nan blinked at the children, and the children immediately put down the trays in their hands and ran into the room in a hurry.

Si Nan covered Tang Xuan's eyes, "Today, there is a very, very important thing to announce. Don't open your eyes until I agree."

There was a deep smile in the clear voice, and the warm breath lingered in his ears. Tang Xuan nodded obediently as if he had been bewitched.

Si Nan took his hand away, "Don't open it."

"Hmm." The same reply, this time visibly more pleasant.

Si Nan beckoned, and the children ran back quickly, this time with more things in their hands.And according to the rehearsal in advance, the formation was lined up, and the cubs sullenly recited the lines nervously.

Sinan mouthed and asked, "Are you ready?"

The children nodded heavily.

Si Nan cleared his throat, "You can open your eyes."

Tang Xuan moved his eyelids, and as soon as he opened them, he saw the pagoda tree rushing in front of him, and stuffed a large piece of rice paper into his hand, on which were written two large characters——

Certificate of Merit.

Xiao Zai recited his lines in a loud voice: "In order to protect us, the king of the county has done very, very powerful things, but he lost his position and was scolded by the old man and ministers... I am posting this as an encouragement!"

Before Tang Xuan could react, another garland was wrapped around his neck.

Xiao Zai continued to recite: "Although the officials in the court are lost, the officials in the family are still there. From today on, the Lord County King is the commander of our family, commanding all of us!"

Si Nan glanced at the garland and almost laughed.

He bought several kinds of flowers, some red, some pink, and some white. When the children made wreaths, they chose small yellow chrysanthemums.

Little chrysanthemum!

The general attack is evil.

The locust tree reminded in a low voice: "There is one more sentence."

The cub blinked and said loudly, "You have sacrificed too much for this family!"

puff--

Simon burst out laughing.

There was some indescribable emotion in Tang Xuan's eyes.

He said in a deep voice: "Shu, take them back to the house."

Needless to say about the locust tree, the little ones had already run back in a hurry.

Si Nan smiled and asked, "Why did you let them--um..."

Tang Xuan hooked him and kissed him deeply.

The author has something to say: I am worried that some babies want to watch [Strong Plot], let me tell you here, this article uses the operation of hot pot restaurants as a clue to connect some strange or interesting characters, crying, laughing, playing Playing around, falling in love, just like living at home, who you meet and what happens, just write down like this, there will be no very exciting plots, and there will be no very bad villains.

For example, the private salt case will not go too deep. In the final analysis, it is for the "upgrade" service of the hot pot restaurant; there is no plot of seizing the throne. As for the queen, she is not a bad person, but a bit stubborn. The starting point is also for the stability of the Zhao family. ——If you want to watch a fast-paced, big story, you may disappoint the babies!Take a small bow~