The cannon fodder through the book will live to the end

The New Year's Eve dinner is particularly rich, with a table of chicken, duck and fish.In the lobby of the front yard, the master and master had a table, and the servants also set up a few tables behind the screen.

It's just Tao Anran's table, he's the only one.Originally, Bai Lu and Han Lu who followed behind had to serve him a meal, but at this time today, Tao Anran didn't ask them to serve him, and let them go to the table to eat by themselves.

Originally, Qu Zhishui could sit at the main table as a guest, but he thought it was troublesome, so he just set up a small table in the Dansha Courtyard to eat with Angelica as usual.

In the very center of the hall, with the best location, Tao Anran was alone facing the table full of meals.Tao Anran hadn't moved his chopsticks yet, he looked at the tables next to him and didn't move his chopsticks, so he reacted, and hurriedly moved the chopsticks first and put the fish meat into the bowl.Sure enough, after he moved his chopsticks, other talents began to move their chopsticks one after another.

Eating and drinking, drinking must be indispensable at this New Year's Eve dinner.Among them, Steward Li came to toast on behalf of the servants in the mansion, and Tao Anran accepted it with a smile.Later, Bai Lu and Han Lu came to toast, and Tao Anran also accepted.After only drinking three glasses of wine, Tao Anran felt that it was enough.

Fortunately, it may be seen later that he doesn't like drinking, so no one came to toast.

Tao Anran was enjoying a rich meal by himself, and he could still hear the noise and laughter of the servants after drinking too much.He watched all this with interest.

One side is quiet, the other side is noisy, and the two sides of the hall are clearly separated.

After drinking for three rounds, it is also full of wine and food.Tao Anran left the table first and returned to Xueji Courtyard.Bai Lu Han Lu immediately left the table and followed behind.

Along the way, there was no sound.There is no moon tonight, only the stars in the sky are shining slightly, and the snow on the ground also shimmers.

As the noisy front yard recedes, a sense of loneliness begins to creep in.Before entering the Xueji courtyard, Tao Anran looked at the sky full of stars, and thought of a poem inappropriately.

To be a stranger in a foreign country alone, think of love every time during the festive season.

It was inappropriate, but it suited his state of mind at this time.At this time, no one can say what is in my heart.Tao Anran thought of Xiao Jingyu unexpectedly, wondering what he was doing now?But watch the year with the lieutenant?

Watching the New Year's Eve is a tradition, and Tao Anran sat on the kang, bored, staring at the flickering candles in a daze.The candle flame swayed from side to side, the wick crackled as it burned, and candle tears dripped down the body of the candle and left traces on the bottom.

At this time, I only felt that the world was completely silent.But at this moment of silence, Tao Anran seemed to hear the sound of horseshoes.He raised his head and listened attentively, as if there was nothing there again, presumably the sound he heard just now was an illusion.

Tao Anran picked up a book of Customs and Travels and read it. He heard the sound of the door curtain being pulled open. He didn't pay attention to it. He just thought it was Bai Lu and the others who came in to get things.

After not hearing anything for a long time, Tao Anran looked up suspiciously, and there was Bai Lu Han Lu standing by the door, and it was clearly Xiao Jingyu who was dressed in wind and frost.

Tao Anran was full of surprise, "The prince is back!"

Xiao Jingyu couldn't help but stepped forward with a gentle expression, and replied: "What is the princess looking at?"

Tao Anran quickly showed him the book in his hand, "This is a custom travelogue I bought outside, just to pass the time now."

Xiao Jingyu took it, flipped through it casually, and indeed talked about some scenic travel notes of Dachuan and rivers.He replied: "It's boring to just read a book. I'll take you for an outing in spring and summer when the grass grows and the warblers fly. There are also several good scenic spots near Yunzhou."

"Really?" Tao Anran began to look forward to it.He looked at Xiao Jingyu's armor and equipment, as if he had hurried back from the barracks.

He hurriedly said: "My lord, why did you come back from the army suddenly? Didn't you say that you are going to celebrate the New Year in the army? If you are not in a hurry to leave now, let's change into casual clothes and get on the kang to warm up."

Xiao Jingyu didn't speak when he heard the words, but just took off his armor and got on the kang.Then he said: "The princess first came to Yunzhou, in this foreign land, how can I let you watch the year alone."

Tao Anran looked at him, did he rush back from the army because he was worried about himself?

Feeling a little touched in his heart, Tao Anran said with a smile, "Thank you, my lord, for coming back to watch the new year with me."

Xiao Jingyu glanced at him, and replied, "Was the concubine's thanks just lip service?"

Tao Anran was taken aback for a moment, but didn't understand the meaning.

Seeing this, Xiao Jingyu continued, "Didn't you say when you left the mansion last time that you wanted to write more stories about Journey to the West? Now that I have time, I can read Journey to the West."

That's what he meant, but Tao Anran was a little embarrassed.Because he was busy distilling alcohol later, coupled with the cold weather and laziness, and he was busy with the New Year, he didn't write a few more words.

At this time, Tao Anran was suddenly urged to change, so he had no choice but to play tricks and said: "My lord, it's too dark tonight, reading is not good for the eyes. Let's play chess."

Xiao Jingyu raised his eyebrows, looked at the customs and travel notes that were put aside, and then at Tao Anran.The meaning is clear at a glance. You were reading books before, but now you don’t let me read them. What do you mean?

Tao Anran didn't mean anything, she just wanted to avoid reminders.So he pretended not to understand Xiao Jingyu's teasing, and went to find a set of Go with the cheek.If it was before, he might still be a little cautious and apprehensive, but now he is more and more comfortable with Xiao Jingyu.

Xiao Jingyu looked at the Go chess set, and was not going to pursue Wang Hao's evasion.Even if the princess doesn't say anything, he can probably guess it, probably because the story behind it hasn't been written.That's why the princess changed the subject to avoid it.However, he originally only wanted to pass the time while watching the new year, whether it is reading a book or playing chess, it doesn't matter.

Xiao Jingyu picked up the sunspot next to him, and the sunspot went first, so he was about to go first, but was stopped.He didn't know why, so he asked: "Does the princess want to take the sunspot first? That's fine, then let the princess go."

Tao Anran shook his head, then smiled under his puzzled gaze: "My lord, we don't play Go. Let's play something new, backgammon."

"Gobang?" Xiao Jingyu was a little puzzled, as if he had never heard of it.

Tao Anran nodded, and then told the rules of backgammon one by one.The simple understanding is that if the five pieces of one side can be connected into a line, it is considered a win.

After listening to the rules, Xiao Jingyu was thoughtful and said, "It's interesting, let's play backgammon. But winning or losing always has a lottery. What is the princess going to do to get a lottery?"

Tao Anran didn't expect this, but Xiao Xiaoyiqing is all right.After thinking about what he could do for a lottery, Tao Anran still said: "I have nothing to gamble on, and the lord doesn't need anything, so why not just bet a little money. But don't gamble too much, just ten dollars a round."

Xiao Jingyu had never seen such a small bet, but seeing that the princess was still distressed, he still agreed.

"Then it's ten coins a round. I'm the king with the sunspots, come first."

Tao Anran nodded, he had no objection to who would play chess first.

At the beginning, Tao Anran relied on his understanding of the rules, and came easily, winning several rounds.Although the money was not much, it still made him smile and feel happy.

But as the chess game progressed, Xiao Jingyu quickly got the hang of it, and it was very difficult for Tao Anran to win again.Later, Tao Anran lost more than he won.

Seeing the winning money in front of Xiao Jingyu, Tao Anran felt sore.Unexpectedly, he has played backgammon for many years, and he is not as good as a person who has just learned how to play backgammon.He feels years of experience are worthless.

Xiao Jingyu made easy moves on the chessboard, and saw that the princess was thinking hard, not knowing where to start.Seeing the concubine's brows furrowed tightly and her mouth puffed up in hard thinking, the corners of Xiao Jingyu's lips curled up slightly.

This backgammon is really interesting, simpler than Go, but more entertaining.He watched the princess finally confirm the location of the bet, but his eyes looked at the money he had won without any trace.Xiao Jingyu laughed inwardly, and then made a bet on the connecting point of the white chess.Then he fulfilled his wish to see the princess thinking hard about the next chess move again.

The two people in this room were fighting in the chess game in full swing, and there were also two people in the barracks on the other side, but this time they were really playing Go.

It's still early, and although it's not suitable for everyone to watch the year on duty in the military, some people still follow the tradition and wait until the end of the day to rest.

In the camp of deputy general Zhu Tao, several people also gathered together to watch the new year.But it's still a long time, and it's boring to just get together.So He Zheng, who loves to play chess, took Zhu Tao to play Go.Tian Tuhu didn't like these brain exercises, so he got a jar and played the game of throwing pots.Seeing this, Sun Fen and Zhou Beixiang naturally started playing Touhu together.

He Zheng and Zhu Tao were on the chess game. At the beginning, you came and went, but soon the speed slowed down.

Zhu Tao thought about it, and asked casually: "Why did the military adviser suddenly think of asking the general to return to the mansion? He even asked us to agree."

He Zheng didn't raise his eyebrows, his eyes were fixed on the chess game, and when he heard this, he replied casually: "It's me who asked the general to return to the mansion, it's clear that the general himself wants to return to the mansion."

Zhu Tao didn't understand, and Sun Fen, who was next to him, couldn't understand either.He asked directly: "When did the general want to go back to the mansion? He didn't say anything. Didn't he still watch the New Year with us last year?"

He Zheng finally looked up and said, "What do you bastards know? Since yesterday, I have seen the general staring in the direction of the palace, and sighed in the direction of the palace early this morning. He obviously wants to return home, but he can't easily return home because he is in the army."

He Zheng continued: "Besides, I have told you a long time ago that there is an extra master in the mansion this year. And judging from some behaviors, the princess should be a gentle, intelligent and understanding person. There is such a princess in the mansion Keeping the New Year's Eve alone, can the General still think about keeping the New Year's Eve with us stinky men? So, as long as we give the General a step, the General will definitely return home."

After hearing this analysis, everyone recalled that the general rode away after dinner, and couldn't help giving He Zheng a thumbs up.

Zhu Tao also sighed: "As expected of a military advisor, he observes the details carefully. And this time, the general has accepted your affection."

He Zheng waved his hand and said modestly: "It's nothing, and thanks to everyone's cooperation this time, otherwise the steps would not be very stable. General Zhu, it's up to you."

So those who played chess played chess, those who threw pots threw pots, and the atmosphere in the tent suddenly became alive again.