How can the concubine be a lady in women's clothing!

In the early winter of this year, two major events happened in Yancheng.

First, there was a fire in Jinyi Palace. Due to the delay in putting out the fire, when the guards and others rushed there, there were only two charred bones left in the palace, while the magnificent Jinyi Palace was a black ruin.

Fortunately, the tunnel entrance in the inner hall was not exposed, but was covered by collapsed beams and other objects.

The area smelled strongly of smoke.

Yan Zhuangze looked at the ruins and the bones of Chi Jin and his maid Xia Mian who had been identified as Chi Jin and his maid Xia Mian. He was silent for a while. He couldn't imagine that such a resolute woman was buried in the sea of ​​fire.

Died unintentionally.

He still remembered the sharp pain in his heart when his eyes touched the scorched black corpse, which came out of nowhere.

It actually affected him so deeply, but Chi Jin is indeed a unique woman who dares to act and think, and he admires it very much.

For some reason, Yan Zhuangze suddenly remembered the familiar figure and eyes that he saw in the imperial garden, a flash of light flashed from his brain, but he couldn't grasp it.

Probably because he thought about Jing Chi again, and he didn't know where Jing Chi was now. These days were not peaceful, so he was a little worried.

Qing Guo moved frequently and became more and more unscrupulous, as if he had some trump card to win, so Yan Zhuangze felt a little uneasy. He had already solved the Jiangnan incident, so where did Qing Guo's trump card come from?

Yan Zhuangze couldn't think of it no matter what, and he didn't think about the north far away from the Qing Kingdom. He could only wait and watch the changes and keep an eye on it, trying to minimize all losses.

In addition, Jing Chi was what he was most worried about. Jing Chi always liked to get involved in various matters, and it was inevitable that he would not get involved in the matter of Qing Guo.

He looked at the guard who was about to clean up, his eyes moved slightly and said: "There is no need to clean up, this place is sealed off, and no one is allowed to enter."

Even if it is, let's remember the last bit of Chi Jin.

It's useless to leave the harem left and right, just leave it alone, and it can also warn everyone to be careful about fire prevention.

He returned to the Hall of Mental Cultivation, and told the secret guard: "Go find where Jing Chi is, and then let someone secretly protect you, and then report to me."

"Yes."

Just this search is doomed to no results.

And the second major event still happened in the harem.

Qing Guo gave up the chess piece of Concubine Xian in advance, and sent people to assassinate and seal the silence in the middle of the night, and Concubine Xian escaped death because of being placed under house arrest by Yan Zhuangze in advance, but Concubine Xian is no longer useless.

Not long after, it was announced that Concubine Xian had died from the cold, which also reassured Qing Guo, and put an end to the idea of ​​sending someone into the palace to silence her again.

First, Concubine Jin, who was the only one favored, died, and then Concubine Xian, the atmosphere in the palace was depressed for a while, and everyone was in danger.

At that time, Chi Jin had already come to the north and successfully settled in Tai'an City. The original owner of the yard was a warm-hearted and strong man Li Zhuang. After buying the yard, he and Xia Mian decided to go hunting in the mountain village the next day.

It's just that before that, they had to go to the street to buy two bows and arrows, as well as baskets, quilts, washbasins and other things. Since they didn't know the prices here, they had a lot of things to buy, so Chi Jin took all their belongings bring it on.

The two walked on the street and looked around, getting acquainted with the shops here by the way. After buying some daily necessities, the two walked on the street with their things in their arms, looking for a bow and arrow basket, and they had to rent a donkey cart.

Suddenly, Chi Jin felt that someone bumped into him. Because there was a child in his belly, the two stood still in fear, then turned around but saw no one.

Maybe they were careless in something urgent, and they didn't take it to heart. They didn't realize that the money bag was missing until they found a place to buy bows and arrows and were about to pay for something.

The matter of buying bows and arrows can only end without a problem, and tomorrow's hunting plan has to be shelved.

Back home, Xia Mian had a bitter face: "That damned thief, what should we do, master, do we still have any money?"

Chi Jin sighed, deducted a small money bag from the bottom of the bag, opened it and said, "Yes, there are some broken silver."

The two looked at each other silently, gloomy.

Thinking about the fact that the master still has a child in his stomach, Xia Mian cheered up and said, "It's okay! If you lose money, you will avoid disaster. If you lose money, you may be able to avoid disaster."

Chi Jin thinks about it too, worrying is not an option now, the most urgent thing is how to make money and how to live well here.

He also cheered up and clenched his fists: "Yes, if you lose money, you can still earn it again. We have to think about how to make a living."

Xia Mian looked at the few pieces of silver in the bag, pondered for a moment and said, "Why don't you cook, I can only cook."

Chi Jin's eyes lit up: "That's good, that's all. Now let's go to the street and see what we can do."

In his previous life, he liked to eat all kinds of snacks, and he could probably make some simple things after seeing a lot, and the snacks were cheap and could be made at any stall, so it was perfect for them now.

The two went to the street to have a look, to see what other people were doing, and to think about what they could do. In the end, Chi Jin decided to make pancakes.

Tai'an City is located in the north, and its main food is pasta. There are many kinds of noodles, but the types of pancakes are very single. Fried, fried, and grilled are served with green onions and miso. No one has ever heard of other things wrapped in pancakes.

Chi Jinhui’s pancakes are thin and crispy, and are wrapped with various vegetables and meat. Not only are they easy to make and easy to carry, they are also cooked very quickly. You can make one in 2 minutes, and you can definitely make it.

When they make money in the future, they will buy a shop and expand the pancake business, and they will be able to settle down in this far north.

The remaining scraps of silver were used to find a carpenter to customize a wooden stall, the stove and an iron round table, and to buy some flour and other ingredients, everything was ready.

Just close to opening.

The second year Chi Jin left, autumn.

There are many more pancake stalls in Tai'an City, and there are also various pancake shops, but the one with the most authentic taste is the first shop: Jinnian Pancake.

It is said that the owner of this pancake shop moved here two years ago. From a small stall to a well-known shop in the city now, it is amazing.

Besides, the pancakes made by that family are also delicious and filling. When you want to go out, you can take one or two with you, and you can eat them for a day.

Other schools followed suit, but in the hearts of everyone, Jinnian pancakes are still the best.

Anyway, Chi Jin's pancake shop is on fire.

In the same year, Qing's conspiracy broke out, and the north fell into chaos. The army of Yan came to station, but the damage caused by Qing was still serious. It is said that the emperor went out in person, and the situation in the north was stabilized.

As for Tai'an City, because the city lord acted cautiously from the beginning, Tai'an City was impregnable under his governance, and the impact was far less than that of other towns.

Although the people in the city were worried about the war outside, they were generally able to get by.

Chi Jin carried Xiao Jinnian, who was one and a half years old, on his back, and walked up the street to his shop with a puppy at his feet.

The dog was picked up not long ago. It was dying at the time. After Chi Jin worked hard to save him, the dog also knew how to repay his kindness and followed Chi Jin every day.

Pedestrians in twos and threes on the street walked together and whispered. Listening to the people on the street discussing the war outside, Chi Jin sighed in his heart: Yan Guo...has nothing to do with him. I hope Yan Zhuangze goes well.

After all, they were partners in the past, and he was still eating and drinking in his harem for so long.

Thinking about it now, the days in Yancheng were still so clear, as if yesterday, so... I have been away for three years, and I haven't seen Yu An, Yuning, Lin Yan, and... Zhuang Nian for three years.

I don't know how he is now.

Chi Jin shook off the redundant thoughts in his mind and came to the store.

Now that the pancake shop has hired someone to help, the pancake technique is simple and he doesn't need to do it himself, so he hired a pancake maker, and he can take care of Xiao Jinnian in his spare time.

The little girl lay quietly on Chi Jin's back, with her long and narrow eyes trying to widen, looking around, interested in everything.

Jinnian's store was named after her, but of course what else Jinnian meant was unknown, and only Chi Jin knew it.

Some things, some people, no matter how far you go, no matter how long time passes, you can't forget them, you don't want to forget them.

But fortunately, he and the child are safe and sound now. I believe that Zhuang Nian is also safe and sound now. As long as everyone is well, that is a good thing. Chi Jin's goal has also been satisfied. As for the others...

Let’s put it another way, you can’t expect too much.

It was still autumn in the third year after Chi Jin left. The war in the north was initially calmed down. After all, the Qing Kingdom was defeated and retreated steadily. It would not be long before the stability of the past would be restored.

It’s just that the losses in this battle were heavy. This autumn’s harvest has been visibly reduced. Even Tai’an City has been affected. People’s faces are full of melancholy. The war is terrible, and the post-war reconstruction is even more terrible.

Even Tai'an City, which is in better condition, is like this, not to mention other seriously damaged towns.

Outside Tai'an City, Yan Zhuangze rode in the lead, followed by General Meng and an army.

After more than half a month of fierce fighting, Qing Kingdom was repulsed by them, and the northern war was completely over. After making arrangements for staying behind and rebuilding, Yan Zhuangze led his people back to Yancheng overnight.

Counting it, he hadn't had a good rest for more than half a month. At this time, he was slightly dizzy while riding a horse, but fortunately, he was able to hold on because of his strong willpower.

After being out for so long, things piled up in the hall, and I still have to go back.

Therefore, Yan Zhuangze and others left in a hurry. When passing by Tai'ancheng, he saw the relatively undeveloped city walls of Tai'an City from a distance, and remembered that this was a city that was still stable during the war.

Feeling relieved, Xin Dao said that after returning to the capital, he would definitely give Tai'an City Lord a big reward, he is indeed a capable person.

The top priority is to return to Beijing as soon as possible to avoid turmoil in the court, and...

Yan Zhuangze's eyes darkened, his hand holding the rein tightened, and the veins on the back of his hand were bulging, and he had to go back to find someone. It had been three years, and Jing Chi hadn't shown up once in three full years.

For three years, it was still firmly in his heart.

Yan Zhuangze's breathing was stagnant, how could Jing Chi be so decisive, leave as soon as he said to leave, doesn't he have himself at all in his heart?Did he forget the three-year agreement?

Yan Zhuangze would think about these words every night in the dead of night, and then he wanted to find someone even more urgently, and asked him why, or what difficulties?Then……

Lock Jing Chi up and lock him beside him.

This is also the reason why Yan Zhuangze piled up all the things on his body during the day, and was busy all the time, rushing about for the war.

Thinking of Jing Chi, it hurts even to breathe.

After making up his mind, Yan Zhuangze was about to turn around and leave. The whip in his hand hadn't fallen yet. Suddenly, he felt uneasy, as if he missed something, and he couldn't help but turn his eyes back to Tai'an City.

The heart suddenly settled down.

Suddenly a voice in my heart said: Go in, go in and have a look, then come out, you must go in and have a look, or you will regret it.

My heart, which had been quiet for three years, suddenly jumped and started beating vigorously. The sound of bang bang seemed to explode in my ears, and the idea of ​​going to the city became stronger and stronger.

By coincidence, he ordered others to wait outside the city. Yan Zhuangze gently clamped the horse's belly, and the belly headed for Tai'an City not far away.

Tai'an City was strictly guarded, but this couldn't stop Yan Zhuangze, who entered the city smoothly and wandered aimlessly in the streets.

After I came in, I felt at ease, but I didn't know what I wanted to do.

Looking at the people passing by and the shops on the street, due to the lack of sleep for more than half a month, Yan Zhuangze's footsteps were not as steady as before. Go sideways.

"I'm sorry, brother, I'm busy on my way."

Seeing that Yan Zhuangze was fine, the bumper left a word of apology and hurried away again.

Yan Zhuangze stroked his dizzy head, closed his eyes and shook his head fiercely, and then became clearer, opened his eyes and looked forward, and a shop not far away came into view.

It was a pancake shop, and the diners in the shop were very busy coming and going. It was really rare for the business to be so good in this not-so-stable post-war period.

Yan Zhuangze couldn't help but take a second look, Jinnian pancakes, the name of the shop is pretty good.

At this time, he noticed that the diners inside suddenly started commotion, and he could hear a thick man's voice from inside: "Today, the boss will do it himself! Brothers, buy it!"

Immediately afterwards, other diners also made a fuss: "The boss made the pancakes himself, and the portion must be full. I'll have two first!"

"I want three!"

"Give me ten and take them away!"

Business is not so good, Yan Zhuangze smiled, his heavy heart was relieved by the noise, and then he heard a familiar and clear voice.

It wasn't very clear, but it was captured by Yan Zhuangze's keen sense of hearing.

"Don't worry, everyone has it. The chef is back on vacation. I'm the one who cooks today. The portion is enough!"

this sound...

Yan Zhuangze had already stepped forward in a panic, and then saw a person squeezed out of the shop, holding a few bags of pancakes in his hand, smiling and saying to the waiting diners: "Here, get the pancakes, hot Pancakes!"

This smiling face just broke into Yan Zhuangze's eyes, and he was caught off guard.

Yan Zhuangze stopped walking in disorder, and looked at the person not far away in disbelief, he was so familiar, three years seemed to have left no trace on that person's face, and it was exactly the same as before.

That familiar silhouette, familiar little face, and bright cat pupils who think day and night, that person is... Jing Chi!

Yan Zhuangze's heart was beating wildly, his breath was short of breath, and a surge of hot blood rushed to his brain. He felt dizzy and confused, but these were not enough to resist his excitement.

Jing Chi, whom he has been looking for for three years, is here?Selling pancakes in a small town far north?

Yan Zhuangze felt a burst of ecstasy at first. He looked very busy, but he was very happy. He followed a fat dog at his feet. It seemed that he was doing well. Yan Zhuangze let go of his worries, and then other confusions came to his mind.

Why don't you go back?Why haven't I seen him for three years?Why settle here?Have you really forgotten the three-year agreement?Yan Zhuangze suddenly felt a stabbing pain in his head, and his eyes suddenly turned red.

He clenched his fists with his hands hanging by his sides, and walked towards the Jinnian shop. He wanted to ask clearly, why was it me?Does Jing Chi have any difficulties?What difficulties can not tell him? !

Chi Jin in the store finished distributing pancakes, and the atmosphere in the store was heated up. He also went back to the back kitchen to continue making pancakes.

It was also at this moment that Yan Zhuangze saw clearly what was behind Chi Jin's back - a child, who looked like a small child of one or two years old.

His hurried steps stopped suddenly, and his upper body almost fell forward due to inertia, but Yan Zhuangze didn't care about it, and kept his stiff movements as he watched Chi Jin approaching him with his back turned in disbelief.

His eyes widened, and he looked at the child on Chi Jin's back in disbelief.

Is that... Jingchi's child?Don't they have a three-year contract?It's only been three years.

At this moment, Yan Zhuangze's heart trembled, and a bloody smell welled up in his throat, which he suppressed firmly.

I can't guess by myself, maybe it's not Jing Chi's, I'll ask first before talking.

Yan Zhuangze swallowed the blood in his throat, settled his mind and went to Jinnian's shop again, but this time his steps were heavy and slow, as if expecting and fearing.