and meet

After all, he came here on leave, and Luo Qingqiu can't stay in Shuzhou for too long, so it's time to go back.

Although he was very reluctant to give up, there was a farewell. After having a meal with Feng Siyu, Luo Qingqiu set off for Beijing.

The journey went smoothly, and finally arrived at Kaifeng Mansion.Naturally, Luo Qingqiu was going to go back to the room to put down his luggage. When he passed by the flower hall, he heard voices inside and seemed very angry.

"I want to investigate people's sentiments, are you afraid that others will not see it if you arrange it like this?!"

I?

Luo Qingqiu was taken aback for a moment, this seemed to be Renzong's voice indeed.Looking outside the flower hall, there are two rows of yamen servants standing neatly. Although they are dressed in casual clothes, judging from their neatness, they can be seen to be well-trained.

Hearing Bao Zheng's voice again: "Officials, your safety is the most important thing, these people are indispensable."

"Hmph, good. My safety is the most important thing, so I'd better go back to the palace, the palace is safe!"

Then, Luo Qingqiu saw Renzong walking out of the house, he seemed to be... full of anger?

This is... Where did the trouble come from?

Luo Qingqiu didn't know why.Of course, this matter has nothing to do with her, so she didn't take it to heart and continued to pack her luggage.

But during the meal, Luo Qingqiu clearly observed that Bao Zheng's complexion was very ugly.

Although Bao Zheng's complexion was dark and Luo Qingqiu's eyesight was not good, but the "unhappy" aura reflected in him was still very obvious.

But being scolded by the boss, you probably won't be happy.

Luo Qingqiu was a little curious, with Bao Zheng's ability to handle affairs, what things Renzong entrusted would fail?

Recalling the conversation I heard, could it be that... Renzong wanted to subdue, but Bao Zheng prepared many people to accompany him to protect him, so he was unhappy?

After dinner, Luo Qingqiu went to find Gongsun Ce to sell his vacation, seeing Gongsun Ce's expression was also very sad.

"Sir...why is it so boring?"

"Ah." Gongsun Ce just sighed, and didn't intend to tell Luo Qingqiu.

But there shouldn't be many things that can make the think tank Gongsun Ce worry.

Luo Qingqiu said: "When I came back just now, I saw the official's house. Sir, are you worried about the official's affairs?"

"you saw it?"

"Yeah. I saw it from a distance, and I heard the officials say that they want to investigate the people's situation?"

Seeing that Luo Qingqiu had already heard the point, Gongsun Ce sighed and said, "The officials want to investigate the people's sentiments in a subdued manner, but they don't want people to follow them. Your lord is very embarrassed."

"This is easy." Luo Qingqiu said without thinking, "Plan the route of the officials in advance, and arrange for people to hide on the roads that the officials must pass, so that the identity of the officials will not be exposed, and they can protect the officials."

Gongsun Ce looked at Luo Qingqiu, his eyes widened.This is really the mountains and rivers, there is no way out, and there is another village.It's because they are too stubborn, they have been thinking about how to persuade the officials, but they never thought of this method.Maybe this can be regarded as, "the authorities are obsessed, but the bystanders are clear"?But it's not entirely true, if it wasn't for Luo Qingqiu, a clever girl, others might not have figured it out.

"Miss really came up with a good idea, I really want to thank you." Gongsun Ce said happily.

"Mr. is serious."

Renzong was also very satisfied with Luo Qingqiu's idea.

Therefore, Renzong first went to Kaifeng Mansion to have a meal on this day, and then followed the arranged route to look around Kaifeng City.

Regarding the fact that Renzong was coming to Kaifeng Mansion for dinner, Luo Qingqiu felt that it was just that Renzong was tired of eating in the palace, and wanted to change his taste while taking advantage of the microservices.But if they eat outside, Bao Zheng will definitely not agree, so they can only eat in Kaifeng mansion.

However, even if eating in Kaifeng Mansion, it is not in the public kitchen, but in a guest room, so that Renzong can eat in a comfortable environment.

In view of Luo Qingqiu's friendship with Renzong, the key is that Luo Qingqiu came out of a big restaurant before, and the Kaifeng mansion entrusted her to serve Renzong's meal.Luo Qingqiu has always handled things safely, and everyone can rest assured that they will be entrusted to her.Luo Qingqiu didn't plan to make it very good, so he just cooked a few special dishes.

Sending the cooked dishes over in person, Luo Qingqiu looked at the table full of dishes, only Renzong ate them alone, and said without much thought: "Officials, it's too wasteful for you to eat these alone, it's better to eat all the dishes Dial out some first, can you see if you can?"

"You think... a waste?" Renzong raised his eyebrows.

Luo Qingqiu's heart sank, and he forgot that he was the emperor, so why bother with this, he didn't pay for the vegetables himself.But after thinking about it, at least my attitude just now was good, and I still used the tone of asking for instructions.Renzong is a Mingjun, if he is afraid of waste, he shouldn't embarrass himself, right?

Sui said: "Yes."

Renzong smiled, and sure enough, he didn't make things difficult for Luo Qingqiu, he just said: "Very good, very good. Then there is no need to dial, you can eat with me."

what?

Luo Qingqiu's mind went blank for a moment.

The emperor... just invited me to have dinner with him so calmly?

Seeing that Luo Qingqiu didn't agree, Renzong thought that she was concerned about the etiquette of dividing the table between men and women.Renzong thought at first that he was the emperor, and inviting Luo Qingqiu, a cook, to dinner should be considered a reward, but since Luo Qingqiu felt it was inappropriate, let it go.

Just before he said "That's all", Luo Qingqiu had already smiled and thanked him, and then sat down.

Renzong also smiled, moved his chopsticks first, and picked up a piece of braised pork.

After eating, I was a little confused: "What kind of meat is this?"

"Pork, can't you eat it?" Suddenly, it occurred to me that eating pork was not popular in the Song Dynasty. Su Shi said that pork was "the noble would not eat it". The palace must use more beef, mutton and fish, and rarely eat pork.

"Pork, you can make such a good taste, you are really good at cooking." Renzong praised, and put another piece into his mouth.

Being praised, Luo Qingqiu was very happy and got a piece of it himself.It stands to reason that if the emperor invites you to dinner, it means to move two chopsticks to express, mainly to accompany the emperor.But Luo Qingqiu is honest, Renzong really can't eat anyway, and because he is entertaining Renzong, half of the dishes on this table are big fish and meat, let alone himself, the officials of Kaifeng Mansion usually can't eat so good, so he eats it himself Have relish.

Although it is said that "don't talk when you eat, don't talk when you sleep", as an emperor, these things have been practiced enough in the palace. Renzong thought that he would simply be subdued, so it is better to be more casual, so he ate and talked with Luo Qingqiu Small talk: "How did you get the idea to cook pork?"

Good question, who knows.Luo Qingqiu chewed a mouthful of vegetables while thinking, swallowed the food, and said: "Pork is cheap. Wouldn't it be a good thing if we could find a way to make cheap ingredients delicious?"

"Then would you mind announcing the cooking method of this pork to the common people?" Renzong asked.

Luo Qingqiu guessed that Renzong probably wanted to benefit the common people, but she hesitated.It's not that she wants to hide her secrets, she knows, and there are many delicacies that people in the Northern Song Dynasty don't know.It's just that if the method is in the hands of even a few people, those who eat it will eat it, and there will be nothing left.But if the practice is widely spread and every household will do it, then Su Shi will have nothing to invent. Will it affect his or even other people's life trajectory?

But Renzong has asked this question, if he refuses to agree, wouldn't it appear that he is selfish?It will also leave a bad impression on Renzong.Hmm... Anyway, Su Shi's achievements in life are not mainly reflected in Dongpo meat. Luo Qingqiu nodded and agreed after weighing it.

Renzong was very satisfied with Luo Qingqiu's answer, and said: "Girl, I always feel that you are much more generous than ordinary girls." Renzong has always felt this way, and he has met other folk girls before. .Not to mention folk girls, even the show girls in the draft, those who are ready to meet him, most of them are half shy and half timid, and don't dare to look him in the eye.But Luo Qingqiu, except that he didn't look at him out of politeness when they first met and saluted, he was quite daring to meet his gaze.

"Ah? Then...thank you for the compliment from the officials." Luo Qingqiu didn't expect Renzong to praise people so directly.But after thinking about it, he is the emperor, there is no need to beat around the bush, he just said what he wanted to say.

"Speaking of which, with your cooking skills, why are you willing to work in Kaifeng Mansion? I think, if you go to a big restaurant in the capital, you can also find a good job."

"Because Kaifeng Mansion is a good government office in the hearts of the people, Master Bao is the blue sky in the hearts of the people." Luo Qingqiu answered very officially.

Renzong didn't delve into it. Although Luo Qingqiu's words didn't sound real, he wasn't particularly interested in Luo Qingqiu's personal affairs. He just said: "Bao Zheng is indeed a good official, but he is too inflexible. This time , if he hadn’t come up with a good idea at the end, he would have sent dozens of people to follow me in “Weifu”. This idea was probably thought up by Gongsun Ce.”

"No." Luo Qingqiu retorted with a smile, "I came up with this idea."

"What do you think?" Renzong didn't believe it.

"Well... I heard about this, so I casually said this idea, but I didn't expect it to be feasible."

"..." Renzong looked at Luo Qingqiu fixedly, and Luo Qingqiu was a little hairy.

"The girl is very clever. What can you do for a while?"

"Ah?" Luo Qingqiu was taken aback again, "There's nothing to do for a while, but if it's later, the next meal will be ready."

"I'll help you take a leave of absence, and I'll be with you later."

"...with you?" Luo Qingqiu was stunned, what did he say that made Renzong so happy that he invited him to take a walk with him?The point is, I don't seem to know him very well, I only met twice until today, and it's just a meal.He didn't even bring out an accompanying person from the palace, and he actually asked himself a cook who cooked for him to accompany him?

But obviously, Renzong did not use the tone of inquiry this time, that is the imperial decree.Moreover, Renzong was not annoying, and Luo Qingqiu didn't feel particularly restrained when getting along with him, and there seemed to be no reason to refuse, so he agreed.

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It would be a pity if this kind of domineering president fell in love with me, if it didn't develop into a relationship line.