Shipin Dalizheng

Chapter 317 Mystery

He Daban seemed to be choked by the cold wind and started coughing violently, gasping for breath.

Emperor Xuanning came back to his senses, "Big Companion, what's wrong with you?"

He Daban said, "Ahem, this old servant may be old. He caught a cold after being exposed to the wind for a while. Ahem, this cold will take at least ten days or half a month to recover."

Emperor Xuanning also thought that he was not much younger than He Daban, and quickly pushed away the cold Concubine Xie, "My beloved concubine, please go back to the palace to change into some clothes. I will go back to the bedroom to warm myself by the fire. Daban, pass on the order. Today we will have a grand banquet for the entire new army. I will provide the money from my private treasury. Tomorrow we will have a celebration banquet. Let the Earl of Jian'an choose his own attendees, and then give him..."

My head hurts when I think of that long list of achievements. "Give him twenty spots."

"Your Majesty, Your Majesty..."

Concubine Xie stamped her feet, but failed to keep Emperor Xuanning.

He Daban gave a wink to his godson Xiaoji, and Xiaoji ran to Fengqi Palace quickly.

When Concubine Rong Xian learned about Concubine Xie's drama, she cursed, "That bitch, she even seduced a child."

This was not the first time that Concubine Xie had danced on the road. Occasionally, officials from the previous dynasty would see her, and if they showed any sign of obsession, their official career would be over.

Xiaoji said, "And Miss Tang, you should also be careful."

Concubine Rong was even more angry. Concubine Xie was cruel and ruthless. She would not tolerate any girl in the palace being prettier than her. Anyone who was more beautiful would be dealt with by her for various reasons.

"Madam You, find a chance to leave the palace and tell Tang'er that Miss Tang shouldn't come to the palace if she can."

Nanny You agreed and turned to go inside to offer Xiaoji a reward. Xiaoji didn't dare to accept it. "My queen, if you have good things in the future, please give me a reward. I will be happy to share in your joy. I dare not ask for money for this message. Godfather said that the Earl of Jian'an is very particular. Who knows when we will have to rely on him to save our lives."

As soon as Xiaoji left, Nanny You also rushed out of the palace.

As soon as Rong Tang left the palace, He Daban also brought the imperial edict to read out. When they learned that His Majesty was going to treat everyone to a big meal, the three thousand new soldiers raised their arms and shouted "Long live the emperor".

Three thousand people is not a small number. They booked ten large restaurants, arranged three hundred people in each restaurant, and thirty tables. They had enough wine and meat to eat until the sun set. While they were still not drunk, Rong Tang drove them to Fuxinzhuang to set up camp.

Although he was sitting there with the guests, he did not drink a drop of alcohol the entire time. He twirled his Buddhist beads like an old monk in meditation, squinting his eyes and not saying a word.

Of course, He Daban also learned this scene and told it to Emperor Xuanning.

"You really don't eat meat anymore?"

He Daban said, "He didn't eat a single bite. How pitiful."

Li Dequan also attended the banquet and interrupted, "Alas, they say the sin of killing was too great, and they need to atone for it."

Emperor Xuanning smacked his lips, feeling quite weird.

As soon as Rong Tang returned to Jian'an's mansion, he immediately ordered the housekeeper Tao, "Bring me a plate of pork elbow, a lotus leaf chicken, and a roasted lamb leg. I'm so greedy."

Before Butler Tao could react, Rong Zhan was shouted at and walked away, holding his neck.

When several plates of meat came up, Rong Tang ate them up so much that oil came out of the corners of his mouth and he burped before he stopped.

"It's really not easy to be a monk."

Rong Wanli was a little dumbfounded. "Master can eat meat, so why does he let outsiders think that killing is a serious sin and that he can't eat meat?"

Rong Zhan smacked him on the head and said, "Don't be so nosy. If anyone asks, just tell them that the master can't eat meat."

Rong Tang wiped the oil from the corners of his mouth and said, "Because I want to influence the emperor's reverence for gods and Buddhas, and let him know that there is karma in this world."

Don’t kill people who can be killed or not.

Only then did Rong Tang walk out of his yard, meet with the servants in the mansion, and accept congratulations.

The little girl Chuncao's eyes were filled with tears. "Master, I've been waiting for you all day."

Chuncao now feels empty inside. She feels that the young master is no longer her own young master and is getting further and further away from her.

It’s all my fault. I’m useless. I’m just a girl with little knowledge and can’t stay by the young master’s side to help him.

Rong Tang comforted her and took out a small box of gems, asking her to divide them up and make jewelry.

Both Tongqian's mother and son came to kowtow, and Mrs. Gui's tears never stopped. She really couldn't dare to dream that the mother and son could really be reunited safely. She heard that her son had learned to write, and although he had some difficulties, he could manage a wine shop independently.

I also heard that a matchmaker had taken a fancy to the copper coin and was going to arrange a marriage for him.

I also exchanged greetings with several village elders and talked about the current situation in the village. After not seeing each other for a few months, it was quite pleasant.

Finally, as it was getting late, he let them stay at Bo's house and returned to the village at dawn.

After everyone went to rest, Nanny Xi, who was introduced by Aunt Cailan, stayed alone and seemed to have something to say.

"Madam Xi, if you have anything to say, just say it. There is no other master in the mansion now. You only need to be responsible to me."

Nanny Xi breathed a sigh of relief. "I was a little worried at first, but now that Master has said this, I understand. Everyone else is doing their job well, except for Madam Tai..."

Rong Tang paused, "What did Rong Xiu do again?"

"I can't tell. Didn't your uncle notice anything different about her?"

Rong Tang thought of the impression of Rong Xiu when she was greeting everyone in the crowd just now. She was wearing a peach-colored brocade jacket and skirt, with bright jewelry on her hair, her face was rosy, and she seemed to be in a good mood.

He also said that Rong Xiu had figured it out and knew how to enjoy his life.

"What's the problem?"

Nanny Xi felt that one could not rely on guessing when talking to the young master.

"The Madam's brightly colored clothes are unbecoming of her station. Furthermore, I've noticed she goes out every few days, always bringing a lot of stuff with her, and always coming back empty-handed. I've asked her what she does, and she says an old friend is having a hard time, and she occasionally goes to help out. I've told her to just send a servant, but if I keep asking her that, the Madam gets really upset, saying I'm just a servant and shouldn't be meddling in the mistress's affairs."

"Moving things out? Did she move a lot?"

"I have taken over the internal affairs and financial management of the mansion. Considering the wealth of the mansion, the amount I have taken out is not much, but if it were placed in the homes of ordinary people, it would be enough to buy a small property. I dare not speculate on the inner workings of the matter."

"When she went out, did Mother Yao follow her?"

"This is the second person I felt uneasy about. I asked her about the Madam's whereabouts, and she also said that a servant shouldn't interfere with the master. But when I came, Sister Cailan said that I am the head nanny of the courtyard, and I have to ask about the interpersonal relationships and the income and expenditure accounts. Butler Tao is in charge of the outer courtyard, and I am in charge of the inner courtyard. We each have our own responsibilities, so why can't I ask?"

Rong Tang stroked the top of his hair and almost knocked it off. He felt bad.

"I understand. You continue with your work and I'll take care of this."

As soon as Nanny Xi left, Rong Tang asked Rong Zhan to call in a few servants and assign them tasks.

Rong Zhan asked, "Do you need me to do anything?"

Rong Tang yawned. "You must be tired after enduring so much hardship outside. Go and have a good rest. Go to Fuxinzhuang tomorrow and see if you need anything. Get enough supplies before the New Year."

The new army has been formed, but it is too expensive to maintain it on our own, so the court must pay the bulk of the cost.

Lying in bed, my dream was filled with snow. A red plum blossom bloomed in the snow. Concubine Xie, as gentle as a boneless woman, smiled sweetly, "Do I look good?"

Rong Tang sat up in shock.

After thinking for a long time, he still had no time to meet Gao Zhiyuan, and many doubts had not been resolved. It would be unfair to make any judgment at the moment.

Concubine Xie, are you the lotus on Mount Tianshan or the man-eating plant in hell? Which face is the real you?

At daybreak, Chuncao brought in hot water and insisted on helping Rongtang wash and groom himself.

At that time, Rong Tang had just put on his wig, but Chuncao saw that it was crooked and insisted on taking it off and combing it again. But after just a few combs, the entire scalp and hair fell off, leaving it shiny and bright.

Chuncao covered her face and screamed, "Ah..."