Chapter 144 Gift Box
After leaving the palace and returning to the backyard of the mansion, Tang Li was served by Baozhu sisters to change his official uniforms, while talking to Li Tengjiao and Zheng Lianqing.
"Hmph, white crane, what's so strange about elk? My father's backyard also has it, but our little white is really strange. How many tigers can there be in Chang'an City?" Hearing Tang Li's eyebrows and the white cranes welcoming guests on the little Penglai and the miraculous scenery of elk leading the elk, Li Tengjiao was dissatisfied and fiddled with the little tiger at his feet and said, and the little white seemed to be able to understand people's words. He cooperated to shake his furry head and made a "whimper" sound in his throat. Speaking of the love he has become more and more popular these days, Li Tengjiao also clearly regarded it as a pet like a cat. Except for sending it back to the tiger slave at night, he kept it with him almost all the time during the day.
Seeing Li Tengjiao's little daughter's condition, Tang Li smiled and deliberately teased her: "Chang'an is not short of tigers. At least there are still a few in the forbidden garden in the palace. I have never had the chance to see that place. However, last time I heard from others that there are not only tigers in the forbidden garden, but many rare birds and beasts that have been tributed to foreign countries."
"If there is a tiger there, can there be a white tiger? Can it be as beautiful as Xiaobai? Not to mention Chang'an, my Xiaobai is unique even in the Tang Dynasty!" If Li Tengjiao is good to something, he will no longer tolerate others saying anything bad, even comparisons cannot be done. This is true for Tang Li, and now for Xiaobai.
"Yes! My little white is the best and the most beautiful! If you raise it every day, how can you not be beautiful?" Tang Li naturally would not argue with Li Tengjiao about this matter. He smiled and praised her for a few words. When he was about to speak again, he felt a sudden itch in his waist. When he looked down, he was wearing a jade bead that was tied to him with a pair of spring onion-like hands to rub it gently on his waist with a pair of spring onion-like hands. On his eyes, he had a spring feeling that was almost overflowing. Baozhu next to him obviously saw his sister's movement, but he also blushed and did not speak. He just moved his body gently to block the other people's eyes.
Among these girls in the inner courtyard, Yuzhu is the most courageous. This is far from the first time. When Tang Li saw her sisters joining forces to perform this, he raised his hand and gently pinched Yuzhu's face. After feeling the tenderness of her skin for a moment, he then withdrew his hand.
Seeing that his young master was still the same movement, Yuzhu inevitably showed a faint disappointment on her face. They had played such a "game" many times, but it seemed that the romantic young master was just not moving, and only disappointed Yuzhu, the "maid of the house" who was extremely disappointed.
While the master and servant were doing small movements, they saw the curtain at the door lifting up. The grasshopper who was not good to go to the backyard on weekdays walked in. Four healthy women followed her, holding a mud gold gift box with her companions.
After entering the room, he instructed the four healthy women to put the gift box carefully, Guagua leaned over and bowed, "Sister, I have seen two sisters-in-law!" Zheng Lianqing and the others stood up and returned the gift. Li Tengjiao had already come forward and hugged Guagua's shoulder and said, "Sister, the last time you ordered someone to buy the Kuquan Yang Xiaobai loves food, I will buy some next time. In addition, I promise to give him a piece of silk cloth, and you will do it together, sister."
There is a "bitter spring" in Fufeng County, Gyeonggi Province. The water in this spring is both astringent and bitter. Although people cannot drink it, it is most suitable for sheep. Therefore, the mutton produced here tastes particularly sweet, especially the mutton. Over time, it has been able to enjoy the reputation. It is said that "bitter spring sheep, Luoshui slurry". However, the area has limited sheep and there are too many people who want to eat, so the price is extremely expensive. One is about three times the price of an ordinary sheep. The too big grasshopper in the bitter days heard that Li Tengjiao wanted to feed the little tiger with this mutton, and he couldn't help but frown and smiled: "Sister-in-law, the second sister-in-law has taken over the purchase under the kitchen in the front yard. You should tell her this. As for the silk cloth in the door, my sister will do it later."
After greetings here, Guagua waved his hand to signal the girls not to salute, and turned to look at Tang Li and said, "Young Master, about two hours ago, the deputy envoy of Longxi Jiedushi Geshuhan came. After hearing from the internet, he left these two gift boxes, saying that it was for the old woman's little intention, and that he would come back to visit again. The internet had no idea to let him stay. Later, when I returned to the warehouse, I went to see it, and then I realized that the gift was too heavy. Should I accept it? Young Master, you have to make an idea." She said this, and she had already opened the gift box.
"This brother Shu is indeed an impatient person, so..." Tang Li, who was talking, suddenly saw the golden radiance in the gift box, stepped forward with a "huh".
It turns out that the two gift boxes contain a golden Buddha and a Bodhisattva. The three-foot golden Buddha scripture made of pure gold emits a bright golden light after the sand. The more dazzling are the foreheads of these two golden Buddhas, the arms and lotus seats are decorated with various pearls and jade, which makes these two golden Buddhas full of pearls and treasures.
In other words, people in the room have seen the world now, but anyone who sees these two large pieces of gold swaying in front of him will inevitably be shocked. After Tang Li carefully looked at the Golden Buddha, he smiled and sighed: "I heard that Hexi and the Western Regions are good at producing sand gold, but Ge Shu's work is really shocking."
"If you don't count those pearls and jade stones, how much is these two golden Buddhas worth? Young Master, what is the matter with you, and you are willing to do such a big deal?" This time, the one who answered the conversation was Yuzhu. At this time, she looked at these two golden Buddhas and her breathing was a little uncomfortable.
He reached out and rubbed the golden Buddha gently, feeling the chill from above, Tang Li sighed for a long time, "Wang Zhongsi knows people with a wise eye!" After a moment of silence, he suddenly withdrew his hand and turned to the grasshopper and said, "Since there is a gift box, there must be a greeting. Girl, please send these two gift boxes carefully to Lord Geshu, and tell him, I respect the general better than the golden Buddha, and I will wait for the big drive in the mansion tomorrow. If the general is willing to make friends with Tang, please come empty-handed!"
When he heard that Tang Li was going to send these two golden Buddhas back, Yuzhu's eyes suddenly shrank, and then he said: "Young master, the old lady believes in Buddhism, why are you doing..."
But before she could finish her words, Li Tengjiao came to Tang Li and picked up his arms and swayed, "Know heroes and value heroes, heroes should regard golden pearls as dirt. Tang Li, I really like you like this."
After Li Tengjiao finished speaking, Zheng Lianqing also continued: "My sister is right. A gentleman's friendship is as light as water. This gift is too heavy and I can't accept it."
Seeing that Tang Li was determined to send the Golden Buddha back, the grasshopper exclaimed as if he had untied a knot. Then he covered the gift box and said, "Young Master, Yang Yuzhao sent a servant in the morning and said that he wanted to invite the young master and two sisters-in-law to the house to have a small gathering, but he did not leave any posts. He just said that he would go after he returned home."
A few days ago, he was recovering from his injuries. In the past two days, Tang Li had no chance to go out with his two wives. At this time, he heard that Yang Yuzhao invited his wife together, so it would be fine for Zheng Lianqing. Li Tengjiao's eyebrows and eyes moved, and his expression was even more joyful than when he saw the Golden Buddha just now. He even had three more strength in his hand shaking Tang Li's arm.
Seeing Li Tengjiao's eyes, Tang Li grabbed her hand and smiled indulgently, "Old Yang comes to us like going home on weekdays, and looks like he is not polite. Today it is rare that he wants to treat him, can he let him go? Let's go! Go and eat him!"
The three of them took a bus to Yang's mansion. After walking in a few steps, they saw Yang Yuzhao leading his newly acquired concubine and greeting him with a smile. But seeing that he rolled up his sleeves, he was actually busy with something.
The concubine went to meet Li Tengjiao and the others. Tang Li smiled and patted Yang Yuzhao on the shoulder and whispered: "Old Yang, you have also bought your new house. Why don't you take your wife over?"
"Where can the yellow-faced woman get on the table? I have already sent money and goods to stay in Shannan. She is also free, and I am also free." Yang Yuzhao, who was grinning by Tang Li, was talking with a smile. When she turned her head and saw Li Tengjiao who was giggling, she lowered her voice and said, "I dare not let your big tiger hear this. Otherwise, she can demolish my house."
"I know I'm sorry!" Tang Li was not surprised to say this to him when he knew Yang Yuzhao's tone. Anyway, many people are not in trouble when they are officials outside and do not bring regular women to office. It's not a strange thing. When the two of them walked side by side, they asked the smell of oil smoke from Yang Yuzhao. Tang Li sniffed and asked in surprise: "Old Yang, where does it smell?"
"I'm going to cook for you three, brother, I personally." Seeing that Tang Li seemed to be disbelief, Yang Yuzhao smiled proudly and said, "Brother Yu, I used to hard life before, and I have practiced this skill. I don't love the three, and I'll change it to others, don't even think about it!"
When he entered the flower hall, he saw that there were a few cold dishes on the table in the hall. The concubine had to follow the customs of the times when they sat down. Yang Yuzhao looked up and said, "My love and I are the best family. You just imitate your two younger siblings, what should I avoid?"
No one moved the cold dish, but the first hot dish came up was a small bowl of soup. Tang Li lowered his head and saw a small taro rising and falling in the milky white soup. The little taros were hugging the bright red shrimps tightly, which was very pleasing to the eyes. He lowered his head and took a sip. A stream of the mellow flavor of taro and the fresh fragrance of shrimps came into his mouth. At this point, Tang Li couldn't help but praise: "Okay!"
The word "good" in Tang Li just turned out, and Li Tengjiao's praise came next to him, and Zheng Lianqing nodded slightly.
Seeing the first soup, the three of them praised it. Yang Yuzhao proudly touched his hair bun and smiled, "This is the soup of carving taro, which was the first in Baiyue people. In fact, the method is very simple. These barbarians use shrimp as the flavor. Every year when there is new taro, they use a pot to put small taros, and then put shrimps after the soup boils. These shrimps are like water to hold taros and cook. If you want to eat it, you can put other ingredients. Otherwise, add a little salt to the fresh soup." In this regard, he kept it in a silly manner and said, "But there is only one secret to making soup. Those with scabies are the best. Do not take off the brocade jacket."
After a little stunned, Tang Li realized that the "brilliant jacket" he said was taro scalp. He smiled slightly and didn't say anything. He ate the taro soup with a big mouthful. He was vegetarian, but he never realized it. He started to do it with all his strength. In just a few bites, he ate a bowl of soup and then knocked on the chopsticks and said, "No, it tastes really good. Lao Yang, give me another bowl."
"What I eat with taro soup is fresh. What's the point of having too much? One person only has one bowl, waiting for the one below." Seeing Tang Li, who was so elegant in the past, Yang Yuzhao almost laughed out loud, but it finally got in the way of Li Tengjiao and the others. He endured it very hard.
Tang Li didn't care about him so much. Seeing that Yang Yuzhao was just talking, the bowl of soup in front of him didn't move, he took it over and poured it into his bowl. When everyone reacted, he had eaten it clean again.
At this point, the people in the seat couldn't help laughing out loud anymore. Li Tengjiao was giggling, and Zheng Lianqing blushed slightly and whispered: "Honeyone!"
"It is for the sake of enjoying the tea and wine. You should drink it lightly and slowly, and make elegance first. However, three meals a day are for filling your stomach, so why should you pretend to be hypocritical!" Tang Li smiled with confidence at the laughter of several people. After saying this, he immediately urged Yang Yuzhao to say, "Old Yang, don't eat wine first, bring any good dishes quickly."
After the soup was served, Yang Yuzhao saw Tang Li look like a glutton, so he stopped keeping him in the air. With a wave of his hand, a mermaid came to him to bring the dishes.
In the meantime, Yang Yuzhao said slightly, "I heard that many deputy envoys of Longxi Jiedu have visited the Farewell Love Mansion in the past two days?"
Tang Li was not surprised that Yang Yuzhao's information was well-informed. Hearing this, he turned his face from a plate of candy crabs and said, "This is indeed the case! The Big Dipper is high, and Brother Shuye is carrying a knife. This person has a heroic spirit, which is very consistent with my heart!"
Seeing that Tang Li's eyes were full of praise for Ge Shu Han, Yang Yuzhao couldn't help but frown slightly and said, "Don't love, you haven't forgotten Ge Shu's origin! This person was known to Wang Zhongsi's old dog, but the hard-core East Palace. You are so close to him, where is the old prime minister..."
After picking up a candy crab, Tang Li glanced at Yang Yuzhao and said, "This is a bad thing! Brother Shu knew that Wang Zhongsi was right, and this person had a deep affection for Wang Zhongsi, but he was still loyal to the Eastern Palace. Lao Yang, do you think that based on our prince's affectionate and cold nature, this hero can be loved by such a hero?" While talking, he was cooking the candy crab in his hand. Who knew that after working for a long time, he couldn't help but say, "Lao Yang, did you deliberately cook something and don't want people to eat?"
Chapter completed!