I'm watching the gate in the jail

"Wang's Mansion" is a five-entry courtyard completely in the Han style.If it is not known in advance that the owner of this room is Yaomin, just looking at the layout of the main room, I really would not be able to detect it at all.

The courtyard is full of flowers and trees. On the ridge of the roof sits auspicious beasts. On the fascia, there are beautifully carved colorful flowers, birds, insects and fish, stories of characters and landscapes and pagodas. It is lively and magnificent, which is a typical style of Lingnan dwellings.

Entering through the corner gate, one can only see one step at a time, and there are colorful flowers and plants everywhere. It can be seen that the owner is also a lively, open-minded person.

Although there is still a big gap with the Earl's Mansion of the Wan Family in the capital, being able to build such a courtyard in this remote mountain city shows that the owner is rich and powerful.

The most important thing is that this place is a typical area of ​​"the mountains are high and the emperor is far away".

The master has no scruples when he puts on a show.

From the perspective of Yang Xiuxian and Qiu Zijin, the scale of this house, whether it is the main hall or the courtyard outside, has long far exceeded the standard regulations promulgated by the imperial court.

Soon after the Ming Dynasty established the tripod, Hongwu Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang had clear requirements for the housing system ranging from the prince's mansion, civil and military officials, down to ordinary dwellings.

For people of all grades, how many rooms, how many frames, and how many houses they live in; the materials and colors of tiles and brick walls; whether they can use brackets and carved beams;

For example, the simplest one: ordinary merchants and civilians without grades should have no more than three huts, no more than five beams, and the houses are not allowed to use brackets, paint or paint—— The house appears to have been completely violated.

But this is not a big deal, after all, apart from the hard times in the early years of the founding of the People's Republic of China, and since the Yongle period, there has been a wave of building beautiful houses in the whole country.

If it is said that the capital city still has some scruples because it is close to the emperor and the factory guards are rampant, then today, more than 100 years later, such places as the affluent Jiangnan and Hanzhong have almost forgotten this regulation.

It is said that the face-saving Jiangnan people would rather go hungry than buy good white rice paper to paste the wall.After all, everyone can see Gaowuguangsha.As for what you ate last night, only you know.

It's just this problem, which is naturally not a problem when "Hello, I, Hello, everyone".

But once someone is watching, deliberately finding fault... I have to say, it is a "crime" that can be serious but light.

Yang Xiuxian withdrew his gaze and followed the crowd into the side hall.

As soon as Wanda entered the carved door with Mr. Wang in his arms, a nanny immediately came up to welcome him.

Xiao Wang reluctantly rubbed Wanda's neck for a while, rubbing his body with the fragrance of milk, and then the nanny hugged him inside.

Girl Duoduo bowed to them, saying that someone had notified the housekeeper, and the master would be here in a while, and all the distinguished guests were invited to drink fragrant tea first.

The so-called "fragrant tea" is naturally Camellia oleifera.

However, compared to the three bowls I drank at the entrance of the Guilin teahouse that day, the ones prepared now are really "a lot of ingredients and ample portions".

I saw that besides a bowl of thick camellia oil, there were also a bunch of small plates on the tray.

Take peanuts, coriander, ginger slices, fried rice, salt, pepper, sugar cubes, and five or six kinds of candied dried fruits.

Had it not been for the fermented bean curd sauce and vinegar, it would have been like coming to the optional seasoning area of ​​"Haidilao" hot pot.

This is what the Yao people prepare when entertaining important guests. It is said that the more tea ingredients you prepare, the more sincere your heart is.

Looking at the tray full of tea ingredients now, one can feel how grateful the owner of the house is to Wanda and the others for retrieving his son.

It should be explained that some people in the dynasty drank "clear tea" like modern people, especially the scholar-official class, who regarded it as elegant.

But the general public in the folk, drinking tea is full of smoke and fire, and they admire "ordering tea" even more.

The tea stalls in the market sell more than just a cup of clear tea.There are usually some fruits and pine nuts in it.For example, tea with walnut and pine nuts, tea with smoked bamboo shoots made of osmanthus sesame seeds, tea made with candied golden oranges, etc., can all be drunk in ordinary teahouses in the capital.

In a certain masterpiece "Jin X Plum", the protagonist Pan Jinlian once made a cup by herself-sesame salt bamboo shoots, loofah kernels, loofah kernels, walnut kernels, spring immortal sea green, swan osmanthus roses, and Liu'an sparrow bud tea.

A cup is definitely not enough for her to play, and it probably takes a milk pot to hold it.

When Wanda was reborn in this era, he was shocked when he saw this kind of milk tea with [-] kinds of small ingredients added at the same time. When he called "ordering tea", he was completely accepted now. This dark cuisine is set.

Pick up your favorite seasoning with a tong and throw it into the oil tea bowl, and dry three cups in one go.The servant standing opposite finally showed a happy smile.

Wanda touched her stomach, thinking: I'm full, I'm really full.

The tea bowl was removed, and upon hearing hearty laughter from the corridor, Wanda knew that the mysterious "master" had finally appeared.Everyone got up and looked in the direction of the door.

The bamboo curtain at the door was raised, and the person who stepped in was a pair of big feet wearing wooden planks.The next thing to see is black trousers, a white belt and a red turban.

Wanda and the others were taken aback for a moment, and then burst out laughing.

Isn't it a coincidence that a "big acquaintance" came.

"I heard a lot of mentions, and I knew it was you, Shopkeeper Wan!"

The one who came was none other than the boss of the Pan family, Pan Guang, whom they had called "unknown before in Xiaogang" in Xiaogang.

"Ah, I mentioned you to the master yesterday, saying that you are a chivalrous and open-minded person. I wanted to introduce you to him, but unexpectedly, we will meet today."

Pan Guang grabbed Wanda's arm, turned around and said to the tall man standing behind him, "Brother, this is the Han friend I mentioned to you. You had a great meal with your sister-in-law and young master yesterday." The endless box of snacks was made by the shopkeeper Wan!"

Wanda raised his eyes and finally saw this thunderous "master".

Standing behind Pan Guang was a middle-aged man in his forties.

The end is a great-looking man.

He is more than seven feet tall, with a broad chest, a square denomination, and a neat beard.The stars are like electricity, and the equipment is magnificent.While walking, the wind, thunder and clouds move, and at first glance, he looks like a dragon and a phoenix among people, a hero in the world.

Although this person is also wearing silk and satin material, but like Xiao Wang, the style of clothes should still be the Yao people's standard.There is also a red turban wrapped around her head, but a big bead is dropped on it, which makes her look even more magnificent.

"Thanks to this friend for saving my son. My surname is Wang, and my Chinese name is Wang Zheng."

Wang Zheng used the etiquette of the Han people to bow to Wanda to the end.

Wanda didn't dare to ask too much, so he also returned the gift.

After paying homage to each other, they saluted one by one, and then sat down one by one.

The corner of Wanda's mouth twitched when the servant came in with a small plate full of oil tea.

Not only Wanda, but even Qiu Zijin and Yang Xiuxian showed embarrassment at the same time - this time they really couldn't drink anymore.

"Haha, feel free, everyone. Since we are friends, you don't need to pay too much attention to these red tapes."

This Wang Zheng was really a bold person, he only drank three bowls by himself, and asked Pan Guang to drink it, and he didn't mean to embarrass Wanda and the others.

"Everyone, to be honest, Ah Zhi is my only only son, the only hope of my Wang family. In the words of your Han people, he is the so-called 'Pearl in the Palm'."

Everyone nodded.

Indeed, that child is cute, rare and harmonious, and is a veritable "treasure like treasure".

"The family is unlucky, and his personal entourage was actually bought by the gangsters outside. For two or three small money, he was tricked out on the pretext of a temple fair... Fortunately, my son was lucky enough to meet all of you."

As Wang Zheng said, he gave instructions to the people around him.

I saw two tall men pushing a man who was tied up in five flowers into the hall.

The man seemed to be in his early twenties, with an ordinary appearance. When he saw the room full of people, he hurriedly knelt and kowtowed one by one, as if he was begging for something.

Unfortunately, Wanda couldn't understand what he said at all.

Even if he understood, he wouldn't intercede for a guy who betrayed his little master by cheating.

Yang Xiuxian lowered his head, watching the man kowtow to him, and kept talking.Yang Xiuxian pretended not to understand, and even showed a disgusted expression on purpose.

Suddenly, he didn't know what he heard, his eyes flashed, he picked up the tea bowl, and quickly covered it up.

"Drag it down, cut off your hands and feet, and throw it out to feed the dogs!"

Pan Guang yelled at those big men.

Two healthy servants stepped forward and dragged the man out.

"Hey, this should be reported to the authorities, abuse of lynching is wrong..."

Qiu Zijin sat aside, and when he heard this, he immediately wanted to protest.

Mei Qianzhang, who was standing behind him, covered her mouth.

"This is someone else's territory, little scholar, don't cause trouble."

Mei Qianzhang whispered in his ear.

Qiu Zijin blinked and nodded helplessly.

The man wailed all the way, and the heart-piercing call could still be heard from a long distance away.

Wanda and Yang Xiuxian exchanged a look, and they saw the meaning in each other's eyes by coincidence: Wang Zheng is deliberately trying to scare others.

The one who "killed" was naturally the "chicken" just now, but which "monkey" did he want to "warn"?

Moreover, why do this trick in front of these "outsiders"?

Still want to test something?

"elder brother!"

A small figure flew towards him from the direction of the inner hall. Wanda lowered his head, and saw Ah Zhi, who had already been dressed up, rushing towards him, plunged into his arms, and called him crisply.

Wanda couldn't hold the little fat man anymore, so she had to wrap him around her thighs and pinch his round face.

"Eat! Sweet."

Ah Zhi raised his hand high, as if offering a treasure, he lifted a piece of pastry to Wanda's mouth.

Wanda was amused when she saw it. Isn't this the Shaqima she made herself?

In the entire Ming Dynasty, not counting the group of Jurchens outside the customs, it is estimated that there is no second person who can make this kind of dim sum.

It turned out that it was you, a gluttonous "little friend", who made me encounter so many adventures in the last port.The two of us are really destined.

Naturally, it was impossible for Wanda to compete with the child for food, so she still stuffed Shaqima into his little mouth, and then rubbed his head against his little head wearing the new hat.

Little Ah Zhi closed his eyes, and hugged Wanda's neck, which was quite intimate, and Wang Zheng was amazed to see it.

"Although my child is never afraid of strangers, a father like me has never seen him hugging and hugging strangers like this."

"I have a fate with him."

Ever since Wanda realized her sexual orientation, no matter in this life or in her previous life, she has already prepared to have no children and be alone for the rest of her life.

Fortunately, his family has no throne to inherit.I didn't mention it in the past, but now at least he has an older brother standing in front of him, sharing the pressure of having children.

For children, Wanda is dispensable, neither like nor dislike.

But the child in front of him is different, as if they were born to meet.

Wanda regretted it a little bit. If she had known that she was making snacks for this child, she would have made more. How could one box be enough?

"You saved him, and you are destined... How about this, I will let him kowtow to you, and you will be his godfather!"

This father Wang is also impatient. He just made up his mind on one side, and then asked his son to kowtow to Wanda on the other side.

"Hey, Wang Da is in charge, you can't do it, you can't do it."

Seeing that the child was about to kneel down with one arch of his hands, Wanda hurriedly pulled him up.

"I'm only 17 years old this year. This kid must be at least five or six years old, right? How can I have such a big son? No, no, no."

Wanda declined again and again.

"That's right... Well, if this is the case, why don't you and I become brothers with different surnames. In this way, you will be his uncle. Aren't uncles and fathers of the same generation? Let him continue to honor you in the future."

After listening to Wanda's words, Wang Zheng turned around and decided to "save the country with a curve".

This time, no matter how much Wanda refused, he refused to agree. He immediately turned his head and told Pan Guang to look at the almanac and Mr. Yin Yang to see what good days he had recently.

He wants to have a big banquet for the guests and announce to the whole city that he has recognized a Han Chinese righteous brother.

"It really doesn't need to be like this..."

All this happened so suddenly, before Wanda had time to react, a group of servants rushed over and called him "Little Master".

"Uncle...Su?"

Wang Zheng took his son back and asked him to call Wanda Uncle.

The child opened and closed his mouth several times before finally accepting the new vocabulary.

"Susu, Susu...Susu."

Then I started to cycle through the singles non-stop, without knowing that I had become a generation younger before I knew it.

That night, Wang Zheng left Wanda and the others behind and ate a solid meal of local delicacies, both wine and meat.

I heard that Wanda and others thought that the original shop in the smelly ditch was not good, and wanted to open a restaurant in another place.Wang Zheng patted his chest and said that within three days, the custody of your new shop will be settled.

It seems that rescuing this little child, Ah Zhi, has really benefited a lot. Not only has the biggest problem that plagued them been solved, but it has also benefited from the wealth and wealth of Papa Wang. Their lives in Guangxi will definitely be much better in the future.

The crowd came out from Wang's house full of wine and food, declined Wang Zheng's offer to take them back in a carriage, held a lantern, and walked slowly along the main road in the direction of the hotel.

"It scared me to death. I almost had multiple sons come out."

Wanda stroked her round belly and hiccupped while walking.

The food in southwestern Guangdong is indeed different from that in Beijing. The taste is a bit heavy and the ingredients are more vigorous.

When he goes back, he has to think carefully about what kind of dishes he will cook after the hotel reopens in order to win the love of the local people.

Otherwise, no matter how good the location is, no matter how luxurious the decoration is, if no one comes in to eat, it will still be useless.

"Speaking of which, my lord has reached the age when he should marry a wife and have children..."

Yang Xiuxian walked slowly behind him, and when he heard this, he deliberately asked, "What if no one at home has mentioned marriage to you yet?"

He licked his lips, feeling a little nervous in his heart, but he still didn't show anything on his face.

"Huang... Before going out, my brother-in-law mentioned something. I said I was still young, so I didn't think about it for the time being. My brother-in-law didn't ask any more questions."

Wanda didn't understand what he meant, and answered honestly.

Hearing that His Majesty has started to pay attention to Wanda's marriage, Yang Xiuxian seemed to be hit hard in the chest.

For a split second, he even forgot to breathe.

"My lord, be careful where you step."

If it wasn't for Gao Hui's reminder, Yang Xiuxian would have almost stepped into the ditch.

"Then what kind of person does your lord like? At that time, when the family proposed marriage, there should be a reference."

He deliberately tried to say.

"Me? I don't want to get married."

Wanda glanced at him out of the corner of his eye. The moonlight was not good today, and the lantern he was carrying was not very bright, so he couldn't see the other party's face clearly.

"Why? Is it... so far no one you like?"

Yang Xiuxian squeezed his fist.

I can't tell if I'm happy or disappointed.

"That's not... that is, hey, why ask this!"

Wanda scratched her head irritably, "Master Yang himself is not married, you are much older than me."

According to the general marriage age of Ming people, this Lord Yang and that Gao Hui should have gotten married long ago.

Not like now, their "Beijing Undercover Squad" consists of four people, plus Mei Qianzhang, a temporary worker outside the establishment, a total of five single dogs, it is simply a bachelor's club.

Not to mention that Gao Hui is single by his own ability, it is strange that a rich and talented "high, rich and handsome" like Mr. Yang is still single.

It stands to reason that no matter whether it is official media or private media, they should have broken through the threshold of the Yang family long ago.

"I'm a concubine..."

Yang Xiuxian smiled bitterly, "Father means that I will hand over all the meritorious titles I have earned to my younger brother's children to inherit... If that is the case, why should I have a child and wrong him for the sake of being born? "

Speaking of this, Yang Xiuxian felt a burst of resentment in his heart.

Before the Chinese New Year this year, I handled the case of the Ministry of Household Affairs and won a reward.When I went to Xishan to pay New Year's greetings, my father and mother-in-law rarely gave me a good look.

Unexpectedly, such a request was made.

He didn't say anything right away, but said that his younger brother didn't have a family either, so we'll talk about it later.

Then, he ate two supercilious looks from his aunt and younger brother.

The word "filial piety" is very heavy, even if he is a thousand households from Fusi in Jinyiwei North Town, no matter how intimidating he is outside, if the word "filial piety" is suppressed, there is nothing he can do.

"What? Your father is too much."

Wanda knew that he was the eldest son of an unfavored dowry girl, and was later adopted by his uncle.

But never expected that this old father Yang and the so-called aunt would be so brazen.

He was so straightforward when he kicked him out of the house, but when he saw that he was promoted and made a fortune, he still wanted the military merits that others earned with his life!

If you want to be kind, let that so-called "sister-in-law" go to the battlefield to earn money.

Everyone is from Jinyiwei, and there is no technical threshold.

"Damn, hate, it's so annoying."

Wanda may have drunk too much tonight, and his temper is a little grumpy.

"My lord Yang, next time you celebrate the festival...don't go to that Yang Mansion in Xishan."

He patted his chest, "You come to the Earl's Mansion, and we celebrate the holiday together. Otherwise, I will go to your mansion, and I will celebrate the holiday with you! Let's ignore that top-notch family, and we will live alone. Make a big table Cai, piss them off."

Yang Xiuxian lowered his head, looked at Wanda's flushed face because he was slightly drunk, and nodded slightly.

Let's live alone?

These four words are really wonderful.

Hope that in the future, every festival, they can spend together.

"Hey, scholar, you are not young anymore, why didn't your family say goodbye to you?"

Hearing all the discussion about marriage, Mei Qianzhang clasped her hands behind her head and touched Qiu Zijin with her shoulder.

Qiu Zijin gave him a blank look, stepped forward and took two quick steps, not wanting to talk to him.

This guy is really stingy, why don't you just eat some of his fruits, and pay him back later.

"Hey, tell me, there is still a long way to go back, let's chat too."

He lingered on Qiu Zijin relentlessly.

"What did you say? 'There is Yan Ruyu in the book'."

Qiu Zijin was impatient with him, and said casually, "Anyway, we can arrange whatever we want at home. Originally, this matter was 'the order of the parents and the words of the matchmaker'."

Good boy Qiu Zijin is no different from ordinary people in the Ming Dynasty in other respects except that he has a different obsession with eating.

He is the hope of the Qiu family, and there is only such a scholar in several generations.

His father asked him to study, so he studied.Let him test his fame, and he will test his fame.In the future, he will marry whoever he is asked to marry... Whoever didn't come here like this.

Hearing what Qiu Zijin said, Mei Qianzhang's eyes darkened slightly.

"Then...then you don't have anyone you like in your heart?"

He didn't know why he was so persistent, and he insisted on hearing the general idea from him.

"Me? I like people who cook delicious food."

Qiu Zijin was cornered by him, thought for a while and said, "Then... be upright."

"Upright?"

Mei Qianzhang could understand the first point, but he was confused by the second point.

"The Master said: You are straight, you are understanding, and you hear a lot, it is beneficial."

Qiu Zijin said solemnly, "Although I have never had any relationship with any woman, it is always the same as making friends. I, Qiu Zijin, don't ask for 'friends to learn more'... Do you think Shopkeeper Wan is 'more heard'? But Integrity and honesty are the most basic qualities."

Others said that Jin Yiwei should not associate with them, and that being in the same rank as them would be a lowering of the status of a scholar.

Qiu Zijin never felt that way.

A year ago, when I saw Mr. Wan and Mr. Yang solve the case in "Linshuiju".He knew that these two were good people and trusted friends.

This is how to interact with them without any grievances.

As for Mei Qianzhang in front of him... Qiu Zijin wrinkled his nose.

Mei Qianzhang was taken aback, "It turns out...you never regarded me as a 'friend'."

Youzhi, Youliang...he is the antonym of these two words.

So, it's not that he hates stealing his candy, but he hates him at all...

Rescuing him on the mountainside that day was exactly the same as when he was in Wang's mansion just now and wanted to stop him when he saw Wang was about to torture his servants.

But it's just an instinctive maintenance of the laws of Ming Dynasty...

"Heh, hehe..."

Mei Qianzhang lowered her head and laughed sadly twice.

Sure enough, I was thinking too much... People like me.

Scoundrels, thieves, bastards without parents, bastards born to bitches in the courtyard... How could anyone take a second look and like it a little bit.

Except for the godmother, no one in this world cares about him at all, there will be no...

He clenched his fists, bit his lips unconsciously, and didn't even have the strength to take another half step forward.

"Hey……"

The three people in front had been walking out for a long time, Qiu Zijin didn't hear footsteps for a long time, and when he turned his head, he saw Mei Qianzhang standing in place as if frozen, and couldn't help feeling a little uneasy.

He... Could it be that what he said just now was too much?

Qiu Zijin thought for a while, then turned back and walked in front of Mei Qianzhang.

He thought for a while and said.

"During the Spring and Autumn Period, Shi Ji said: "Who has no faults? There is no great good if you can correct your faults."

He tilted his head, pinched his ears, thought for a while and said, "Since your godmother asked you to follow Mrs. Wan, she just wanted you to change from now on and be a new person... If you change in the future, then we can still do it." friend's."

"Really?"

Mei Qian's eyes lit up.

"I... think you can still save it."

Stealing... If you catch the most, you will be exiled.Sin is not unto death.

Besides, learning from past mistakes to avoid future ones, curing illnesses and saving lives should be what saints prefer to see.

"Then I swear, I will never steal again."

Mei Qianzhang held up three fingers resolutely, "If I steal anything again, or go to those cronies from the past again, you will chop off my hands."

"I don't know how to use a knife."

Qiu Zijin shook his head again and again.

"It's okay, I will."

At some point, Yang Xiuxian and Wanda also turned back.

"If he dares to make a mess again, I will do it myself."

Yang Xiuxian raised his eyebrows in a good mood.

Mei Qianzhang subconsciously wanted to swear, looked at Qiu Zijin beside her, and had no choice but to lower her head unwillingly, nodding in agreement.

Yang Xiuxian pursed his lips proudly.

Sure enough, as he had speculated before, this Mei Qianzhang didn't care about him at all.As long as Qiu Zijin is around, he can be tidied up.

One thing falls one thing, such a little rascal deserves to be subdued by the little scholar.

But it's not enough to "wash your hands in a golden basin". His "skills" and contacts are a rare wealth.

Wanda and Yang Xiuxian looked at each other, and they both saw the deep calculation in each other's eyes.

"Wait... just now, the head of the Wang family, what did he say his son's name is?"

Back at the hotel, everyone rested for a while, preparing to go back to their rooms to wash and rest.

Suddenly, as if thinking of something, Wanda grabbed Mei Qianzhang's sleeve who was about to go upstairs.

"What's his son's name? Ah Zhi? Ah Zhi? Or Ah Zhi? You southerners have too strong accents, I couldn't catch it."

If this is called "A Zhi", "Wang Zhi"... the name sounds familiar.

Wanda racked her brains, as if, possibly, maybe, she felt that this was the name of an eunuch.

And it's also the name of the villain eunuch in a certain movie.

Mr. Wang is so cute, Xue Tuanzi looks like a villain, it can't be "that person", right?

"I didn't hear clearly either. It seems to be 'A Zhi'."

Seeing Wanda's complexion changed drastically, everyone couldn't help but become curious.

"What's wrong? What's wrong with the name?"

"Impossible, absolutely impossible..."

Wanda hugged her head in disbelief and shook her head, muttering in a low voice, "I must have misremembered. The history teacher will not be wiped out by the physical education teacher. Such a young child can't speak a few words in Chinese." ,How can it be……"

Isn't it true that only children from poor families are sold into the palace as servants?

The Wang family has a big business, and young master Wang's life is much better than when he was a child.Moreover, Guangxi is far away from Tiangao Road in Beijing, how could it be...

It must be the same name and surname, he is scaring himself.

Thinking of this, Wanda felt a little relieved.

Yang Xiuxian looked at him for only a short moment, and his face turned pale with fright. He felt distressed and strange at the same time, and asked him what happened, and what was so special about that child's name.

"It's because I think too much, it's okay."

Wanda shook her head.

"Maybe I like him too much, and if I care about him, it will be messy."

He said with lingering fear.

It's just that uneasiness has been deeply buried in my heart.

For countless nights after that, he regretted endlessly because he was confused and didn't investigate deeply tonight.

The author has something to say: 1. Wanda: Who would have thought that I almost became the father of the factory owner!

2. Wanda: Hey!I remembered!The villain in the movie is called "Yuhuatian", which has nothing to do with "Wang Zhi"!

PS: The name Wang Zheng was made up by me, and there is no reason to verify it.Don't worry about this, everyone.