After the salted fish is married

94. Late Night Fried Rice

When Ji Song returned to Wenzhang Garden, it was already midnight.A bean lantern was lit in the main room of Wenzhang Garden, which was specially reserved for Ji Song.The dim light attracted countless flying insects, and the flying insects crashed against the door, but they couldn't break through the tight gauze curtain hanging at the door.

Sheer curtains are very common in modern times, but they are new in Chu and Liao.At the beginning of June, all kinds of mosquitoes appeared in Wenzhang Garden.Yan Xining is especially attracted to mosquitoes, and if she doesn't pay attention, a few swollen bumps will appear on her body.

Yan Xining, who was irritated by mosquito bites, used magnets and light gauze to make gauze curtains that could be hung on doors and windows. The fine gauze curtains blocked mosquitoes and made him less uncomfortable from being bitten.

Not long after the screen was installed, the guards discovered the beauty of the screen.

As soon as summer comes in previous years, mosquitoes swarm in and bite people's hearts.A gauze net can be installed on the bed, but as long as the gauze net is out, what awaits them is an all-pervasive army of mosquitoes.In order to repel mosquitoes, they put a lot of mosquito repellents indoors. However, the taste of mosquito repellents is not good.

The sheer curtain is installed inside the door and window and does not affect the opening and closing of the door and window.Even if the doors and windows are open at night, mosquitoes cannot fly in.With screens, they no longer have to worry about being bitten by mosquitoes in the house.

The guards followed Yan Xining's example and hung gauze curtains in their residences, and it didn't take long for the gauze curtains to spread from the palace to the palace.This summer, the sales of light gauze have skyrocketed, and the vendors who make gauze curtains are making a lot of money.

Yan Xining had already fallen asleep when Ji Song entered the room, even though he relaxed his movements, the sound of the wheelchair rolling woke Yan Xining awake.Yan Xining was sleepy, he yawned and sat up: "You're back?"

After being busy for half a month, Ji Song was not in a good mood because he didn't get what he wanted during the interrogation tonight.However, when he saw Yan Xining, most of the depression in his heart dissipated.Ji Song said softly, "Did it wake you up?"

Yan Xining poked her feet to find her shoes: "Fortunately, I'm about to get up at night. You should pack up and go to sleep, it's almost dawn..." Fortunately, I will have a rest tomorrow, otherwise Ji Song wouldn't be able to sleep today.

After relaxing his mind, Ji Song's body also relaxed.Just as Yan Xining walked past him with his slippers on, Ji Song's stomach made a "gu—" sound.

Ji Song quickly pressed his stomach, but his movements were still half a beat slow, and the sound of his stomach was still clearly caught by Yan Xining.Yan Xining frowned: "Hungry?"

Although the interrogation of Mo Le was not long, Ji Song was busy all day for it.Not to mention he didn't eat dinner, he didn't even eat lunch.He lowered his eyes to hide the embarrassment in his eyes: "It's okay, just fall asleep."

Yan Xining put on her coat rustlingly: "How can I do that, I won't be able to fall asleep if I go to bed hungry. It happens that I'm also a little hungry, let's find something to eat."

A lantern was lit in Wenzhangyuan's kitchen, and through the half-closed door, one could see Ji Song sitting under the lamp and Yan Xining looking for ingredients.

Ji Song didn't come back for dinner last night, there was a lot of food left at home.Yan Xining kept the remaining rice in a water tank. The temperature of the water tank was lower than other places. When the wooden basin was taken out, the rice grains inside were slightly hard.

After thinking for a while, Yan Xining asked Ji Song for advice: "Do you want fried rice with eggs?"

Ji Song had no objection: "Okay."

Yan Xining took out five eggs from the bamboo basket hanging beside the cupboard, and he knocked the eggs into a large bowl.Just as he was about to pour oil into the pot, he thought of an important thing: "Oh, onion, I forgot the onion."

As he spoke, he hurried out of the kitchen, and when he came back, he had a small handful of green chives in his hand.

After the pan is hot, pour the oil, add the beaten egg liquid and stir-fry until tender yellow egg flower.While the egg flower is soft and tender, dig out more than half of the pot of rice and put it into the pot.The rice grains become loose after being heated. Add two tablespoons of soy sauce for color, and two tablespoons of mushroom oil for flavor. The fried rice with eggs in a pot immediately has a color and fragrance.

Under the dim candlelight, Yan Xining deftly stir-fried the rice grains in the pot.The rice in the iron pot made a "squeaky" sound, and the fried rice was not yet cooked, and an attractive aroma permeated the entire kitchen.

Yan Xining patiently held up the spatula, pressing every lump of rice, trying to taste every grain of rice.Seeing Yan Xining who was busy and smelling the delicious aroma of egg fried rice, Ji Song felt warm in his heart.

Put chopped scallions into the pot and stir-fry a few times, and the fried rice with eggs is ready. Yan Xining looked at the fried rice in the pot, and her stomach growled: "Fried rice is ready~"

Hearing this, Ji Song took out two large bowls from a bamboo basket covered with gauze on one side, and he put the large bowls on the stove.Yan Xining picked up one of the big bowls and filled it with a bowl of egg fried rice: "You're starving, eat quickly."

The rice grains stained with maroon color are distinct, and each grain of rice reflects the warm oily light under the candlelight.The rice grains are mixed with golden egg flowers and green green onions, and the aroma of mushroom oil adds a more mellow aroma to the rice.Take a sip of the hot grill, and the fragrance of rice, sauce and egg is intertwined.At this moment, Ji Song just wanted to eat, and those annoying things were left behind by him.

The kitchen was so quiet that only the clinking of bowls and chopsticks and the sound of chewing could be heard. Fearing that Ji Song's food would be too dry, Yan Xining made him a cup of sweet and sour plum tea: "Eat slowly, don't choke."

Ji Song picked up half a bowl of fried rice in one go, and the restlessness in his stomach subsided: "It's delicious, so leftover rice can be so delicious."

Yan Xining smiled and said, "I thought you went to a social event today, but I didn't expect you to come back hungry. If I had known this, I would have prepared more meals." Where the leftover rice was delicious, Ji Song was starving.Ji Song must be the most down-to-earth prince he has ever met, no matter what he does, he is very respectful.

Ji Song's heart was soft, and the corners of his lips turned up involuntarily: "This is already very good, and the fried rice with eggs is also delicious."

Yan Xining picked up the bowl and took a mouthful of rice: "Just as long as you like it. There's still some in the pot, eat slowly."

Ji Song responded, seeing Yan Xining eating seriously, he suddenly wanted to tell him: "I... caught someone today."

Yan Xining raised his head subconsciously: "Is it Blue Wind's master?" For some reason, he felt that the person Ji Song caught must be related to his broken leg.

Ji Song shook his head: "No, it's the general of the Liao Xia soldiers who ambushed me in Shizi River."

Yan Xining was surprised and said: "Isn't he from Liaoxia? Did you send the guards to arrest people in Liaoxia?" After thinking about it, he himself rejected the idea: "How is it possible? Liaoxia is so far away, how can it be so fast to go back and forth?" .”

Ji Song didn't give a shit: "Liao Xia wants to negotiate peace with Chu Liao, and that person is in the mission. I asked Divine Doctor Ye to prepare some medicine, and then let Yan Ke and the others sneak attack the peace mission."

Yan Xining's eyes widened: "Good guy!" No wonder Ji Song and the others have been secretive lately, so they are busy with such a big deal.Is it really okay to just tell yourself this kind of thing?

After being surprised, Yan Xining was a little nervous: "Well... I promise I won't say anything, don't worry."

Ji Song smiled gently: "I know you won't say it."

Originally, he didn't want to tell Yan Xining, fearing that he would cause unnecessary troubles.But he still said it, not only said it, but also said it so naturally.

Yan Xining nodded and then suddenly remembered an important thing: "You said, you caught the general who ambushed you, so did you ask about the whereabouts of Master Cangfeng? Did Master Cangfeng really betray you? ?”

Ji Song's eyes were a little dark: "I didn't ask, maybe it's because my interrogation was not strong enough."

Anger appeared in Yan Xining's eyes: "It's unreasonable. If you have the ability to ambush, you don't have the guts to admit it. You have to show him some color, and you must dig something out of his mouth."

As soon as the words fell, Yan Xining saw Ji Song looking at him in surprise, and touched his nose: "What's wrong?"

Ji Song smiled and said, "It's nothing, I didn't expect you to be so excited."

Yan Xining snorted twice: "Of course, Liaoxia has repeatedly caused troubles in the borderland of Chu and Liao. The people are miserable. I am from Chu and Liao, and that person is from Liaoxia. If it is not my race, their hearts will be different. If you let go If he goes back, it’s not guaranteed that he’s waiting for you with evil intentions.”

Ji Song nodded seriously: "I will."

After a pause, he looked seriously into Yan Xining's eyes: "Ah Ning, Beijing may not be peaceful in the future, and what I am going to do may cause you trouble. If one day, what I did will be exposed. Just say you don’t know anything, and I will do my best to keep you safe.”

After thinking for a moment, Yan Xining asked seriously: "What about you? What will happen to you?"

Ji Song smiled: "As long as it's not a conspiracy to usurp the throne, the Holy Majesty will not want my life, at most I will be exiled."

Yan Xining chuckled: "Then are you going to usurp the throne?"

Ji Song shook his head: "I don't have any plans for now, I just want to find out who is behind me."

Yan Xining breathed a sigh of relief, and he let go of his heart: "If you are born as a human being, if you can't even seek justice for yourself, isn't that too pitiful? Just do whatever you want, and I support you. Although I may help you It’s nothing to do for you, but if one day you are exiled, I’ll just go with you.”

Ji Song was one of Chu Liao's best people to him. Without Ji Song's protection, he believed that what awaited him would be a disaster.He is not very flexible in his mind, and he usually does not change his decision.Since he has a good life with Ji Song, no matter whether Ji Song is a prince or a criminal, he will follow him.

It's a big deal to change to another place and start again. As long as the person is still there, everything is possible.

Ji Song's eyes flickered with joy: "You really think so? If you really follow me into exile, will you be too wronged?"

Yan Xining smiled and picked up the empty bowl in front of Ji Song: "What's wrong with this, have you forgotten? I am your princess."

It was as if fireworks were set off in Ji Song's mind, and the bright fireworks exploded one after another, and his whole body seemed to fly into the air.So this is life and death?

Yan Xining put all the egg fried rice in the pot into a bowl: "The truth must come to light. We cannot be harmed for no reason. Justice must be sought. Whoever hurts us will have to pay the price. Whether it is to arrest Liao The Xia mission is still in the capital to track down the real culprit, and I will fully support you. But... I believe that you will not be caught so easily."

Ji Song took the bowl with a smile: "Yes." For Yan Xining and his brothers, he will minimize the risk of exposure.

The warm air blows into the kitchen through the gauze curtain, and the two gossiping in low voices under the lamp.Outside the door, Ye Linfeng slapped a few mosquitoes buzzing around him to death, but he complained in a low voice with a smile on his face: "Tsk, two little white-eyed wolves, they hide and eat without calling me."

95. Settle accounts

Yan Xining thought that Ji Song would disappear again the next day, but Ji Song stayed in Wenzhang Garden after sleeping late.After Yan Xining finished his work in the field, Ji Song called him: "A Ning, today we have to settle the score."

Yan Xining looked confused: "Settling the score? What kind of score?"

Ji Song said softly, "You will know as soon as you come with me."

Yan Xining originally thought that Ji Song would take him to listen to the Pine Tower, but unexpectedly, after passing the Huxin Pavilion, Ji Song did not go east as usual, instead, he went west.

The corridor on the other side of Lanyue Lake is very long, and there are several forked roads leading to other courtyards in the palace.Yan Xining has only been to the Fuliu Courtyard, and he has never been to the other courtyards.

The other courtyard that Ji Song took him to was called Wangfeng Pavilion, as soon as he walked to the other courtyard, he saw a few fiery red maple leaves protruding from the empty window on the courtyard wall, looking quite artistic.

The gate of Wangfeng Pavilion was open, and Yan Ke and Wang Chunfa were standing at the gate of the courtyard with long knives in their hands.Seeing Ji Song and the others, Yan Ke and the others saluted: "My lord, my concubine, the accountant is already in the courtyard."

Seeing the cautious appearance of the guards, Yan Xining was even more puzzled: "What kind of account is it?" What kind of account does it need to use Mr. Accountant?

There is a two-story building in Wangfeng Pavilion. It is said that this used to be the residence of Concubine Yue, the mother of the second prince Ji Liu.Concubine Yue comes from the royal family of Qinghe, the Wang family has a great business, and the courtyard where Concubine Yue lives is better than other concubines.

As soon as you enter the gate of Wangfeng Pavilion, you will face a large courtyard.There are small bridges, flowing water, rockery and strange rocks in the courtyard, and every scene is beautiful.In the courtyard stood dozens of accountants in gray round-neck robes holding abacus in their hands. They lowered their eyebrows and dared not look around.At first glance, only their heads and curved backs can be seen.

The windows of Wangfeng Pavilion were closed tightly, and guards with knives stood at the gate.Seeing Ji Song and the others coming, the guards pushed open the door, and the inside was completely red.Taking a closer look, I saw a lot of big boxes inside the door, and each box was covered with bright red silk and tied with red flowers.

Yan Xining's eyelids twitched: "Ah, this..." Such a bright red flower is similar to the silk and satin used to hang himself the day he came to Wenzhang Garden.

Ji Song said with a smile: "Your dowry has been placed in Wangfeng Pavilion all the time, you should count it today, you must know it well."

It was indeed the dowry of the original owner.Yan Xining couldn't laugh or cry: "You can just deal with this kind of thing, why did you call me here?"

Ji Song said seriously: "These are your things, and no one can touch them without you being present." Wangfeng Pavilion has guards on duty all day long, and the fear is that the little thief with no eyesight will take the dowry.A long time ago, Ji Song proposed to give the dowry to Yan Xining and let him handle it by himself, but he refused.

After confessing what he did to Yan Xining yesterday, Ji Song felt that this matter could not be dragged on any longer.If there is a mistake, he may be able to protect Yan Xining's people, but he may not be able to protect the dowry.

You must know that Emperor Pingyuan rewarded Yan Ziyue voluntarily in order to make Yan Ziyue very generous.In addition, Yan Boyong also added a lot of dowry, which caused Yan Xining's dowry to be astronomical.This is a huge amount of wealth, and it is also Ah Ning's selling money, Ji Song doesn't want to take advantage of anyone.

The red silk on the big wooden box was peeled off, and the beautifully shaped mahogany boxes were opened one by one.Some of these boxes are filled with gold and silver jewelry, some are filled with silk and satin, there are antique calligraphy and paintings as well as rare treasures.Yan Xining had never seen so many treasures before, his eyes were in a trance: "So rich."

An ordinary family in Chu and Liao can earn ten taels of silver a year, and four or fifty taels of silver is enough to buy a three-room house.In short, one silver ingot can be exchanged for one apartment, and he has several boxes of gold and silver.This is not over yet, the first floor of Wangfeng Pavilion is filled with ordinary items, and the second floor is filled with imperial treasures, which are priceless and cannot be estimated.

Seeing Yan Xining sitting at the window looking at the maple leaves in a daze, Ji Song smiled and said, "What are you going to do with these things?"

Yan Xining turned around in a daze, his eyes wandering: "What are you dealing with?"

Ji Song said in a deep voice, "Your dowry must be kept properly."

Yan Xining was a little dazed: "I don't know either." With so many treasures, Wen Zhangyuan couldn't fit them.Besides, even if he guards the golden mountain and silver mountain, he doesn't know how to use it.

After waiting for a while, his chaotic brain became clear.He looked at Ji Song for help: "Songsong, what do you think I should do?"

Ji Song's smile deepened: "Except for the things that the Holy Majesty rewarded, sell everything else. The money from the sale is exchanged for bank notes, which can be exchanged wherever you go."

Yan Xining nodded quickly: "Yes, you are right."

But Yan Xining quickly thought of another possibility: "But, what if someone snatches my bank notes?" Bank notes are convenient to keep, but they are also easy to be swept away.

Ji Song frowned slightly: "There shouldn't be anyone in the palace who is so bold, but..." If it really comes to the last moment, there will be chaos and chaos, and it will be easy to lose the box containing the banknotes.

Yan Xining's Adam's apple twitched slightly, a voice in his heart was clamoring, and after a pause, he said, "Rong Chuan, I don't want a bank note."

Ji Song stared at Yan Xining: "What do you want?"

Yan Xining felt that something was covering her ears, and her voice sounded a little erratic: "I want land, I want a house. Bank notes are easy to be robbed, but land is not. As long as there is land, a house can be built and planted." thing."

Ji Song's eyes lit up, and he encouraged: "Speak."

Yan Xining comes from modern times. For ordinary working-class people, buying a house is almost a waste of money.The house and land are a sense of security for him, and he is not a homeless little boy with a red book recognized by the state.

Yan Xining looked straight into Ji Song's eyes: "As long as Chu Liao is still there, as long as the imperial power is still there, the registered real estate and land will be ours. I want to buy a house or land. I don't want to buy it in the capital, I want to buy it in every prefecture in Chu Liao The county buys houses and land. It doesn’t matter how good the location is, even if it’s a dilapidated house and a barren hill, as long as it can be traded, it will be useful in the future.”

Ji Song understood what Yan Xining meant, but he didn't understand: "Why buy land in various states and counties? Wouldn't it be better to buy a large piece of land together?" The larger the land, the more things can be done.

Yan Xining scratched her hair with a smile: "Didn't you say yesterday that we might be exiled? If we are indeed exiled, no matter where we are exiled, there will be our home and land. How wonderful it is. "

Ji Song was stunned, his sweet taste swept his whole body in a daze.After recovering, his tone was as gentle as the wind in June: "But...if we are exiled, all property under our name will be taken back."

Yan Xining was stunned for a moment: "Ah..." He didn't think about it.

Ji Song smiled, and he comforted: "Don't worry, if you trust me, I will handle this matter."

Yan Xining nodded again and again: "Of course." In fact, except for Ji Song, no one can trust him.

It took more than half a day for the accountants to count Yan Xining's dowry.The dowry includes 8000 taels of gold, 20 taels of silver, and more than 1000 antique calligraphy and paintings that can be realized.

Hearing these numbers, Yan Xining's eyes were straightened: "A lot of money..." If he could have so much money in modern times, he would have been lying flat for a long time.

Ji Song teased, "Ah Ning is richer than me now."

Yan Xining said sincerely, "The money is yours."

In fact, the money is just a number to him, and he has no concept.He is used to living an ordinary life, even if he has money, he will not spend it.He has a feeling that the money can only be used to its maximum effect in the hands of Ji Song.

After re-counting the imperial gifts, they were left intact on the second floor of Fengwang Pavilion. Yan Xining sighed, "What a wonderful thing, but it's a pity that they can't be sold for money." God knows how much he wants to cash these imperial gifts. !

Ji Song comforted: "It's okay, there are already many things that can be sold." Those antique calligraphy and paintings are all rare treasures, and they will definitely sell for a high price in the future.

In addition, the accountants also found a wooden box in the dowry. After opening the box, it was full of land deeds.Yan Xining looked around with the title deed: "What is this?"

Ji Song looked around in the box and said affirmatively: "It should be the Zhuangzi and the shop that Shangshufu married you with."

There are two shops on the street around the palace, and the business is quite good.Zhuangzi's location is also good, it doesn't look like a deserted place.

Yan Xining was even more surprised: "Oh, there are these in my dowry? How come I don't know at all?"

It stands to reason that after Yan Xining married into the palace, the dowry Zhuangzi and the store manager had to come to the palace to report the income and expenditure every month.But Yan Xining has been in the palace for so long, and no one has come to look for him.If these land deeds hadn't been found out during the calculation today, Yan Xining would not have known that there was such a hidden wealth in her name.

Ji Song held the title deed with some sarcasm: "They may think that I will control the dowry after you enter the palace." But since he is unwell, he will not be able to find the title deed for a while.

Ji Song took the title deed and looked through it: "The shops in Zhuangzi are good, and they must have made a lot of money in the past few months. Ah Ning, do you have time to collect rent?"

He actually didn't care about the few shops, what he cared about was the Yan family's contempt for Aning, and what he cared about was the Yan family's perfunctory treatment of Prince Rong's house.Is it true that there is no one in their palace?

Yan Xining got excited: "Go, go, go."

Since we have to consider the future, every penny now cannot be wasted.It's fine if the original owner's family didn't give him something, but since he gave it, it's his stuff, so he will definitely get it back.

Ji Song put the title deed in the box: "Take a rest today, let's go around." After a pause, he raised his voice and said, "Yan Ke, please wait for the accountants."

Yan Xining was very surprised: "Do you still have to take them to collect the rent?"

Ji Song smiled slightly: "That's natural, since it's a matter of reckoning, it must be settled clearly."