Mrs. Zhao had a cheerful temperament, and she quickly struck up a conversation with the Queen.
Mr. Sun also has a non-vegetarian personality. She talks about whatever comes to her mind, and the privacy between the couple is unambiguous.
The Queen met many people who spoke with trepidation, and chatting with people from the old Zhao family made her feel the happiness she had not seen for a long time, and she accidentally talked too much.
At the same time, the emperor and old man Zhao in the front yard were also having a pleasant conversation.
Old man Zhao told some interesting farm stories, and Zhao Youyin and Zhao Youcai were responsible for supplementing the information. Some neighbors would also share their own opinions. Everyone could say what they wanted and would not hesitate for a long time before speaking out of fear of being accused.
"Our Dahe Town is doing great now." Old Man Zhao was beaming. "In the past, people in the village relied on those acres of land to make a living, and life was miserable. Now that there is a market, more and more people are starting to do business. Some people say The status of a businessman is low, so be low, as long as you can make money and not starve to death. Speaking of farming, since we have waterwheels and threshing machines, farming has become much easier..."
"How old is the old man this year?" the emperor asked gently, "do you still go to the ground at such an old age?"
"I am sixty-three years old this year, and my body is very strong." Old Man Zhao said with a smile, "In our village, unless they are lying in bed and unable to move, everyone will work in the fields. Our Dahe Village has become Dahe Town. Things are getting better and better, and they are all made possible by the hands of us ordinary people... However, the eldest daughter-in-law said that we will not be allowed to work anymore after this year is over, so that we can enjoy the blessings of our children and grandchildren."
Zhao Youyin then said, "Life has been much better for my family in the past few years. My parents really shouldn't have to work so hard now that they are old. In a few months, my father will turn sixty-four. Although it is not an integer birthday, we thought about it. We decided to hold a big birthday party anyway, since the family is not so short of money now, so that the old man can be happy and live a few more years."
Zhao Youcai said: "When the time comes, I will ask our county magistrate to write a calligraphy painting for our father, wishing him a long life."
The emperor moved his fingers and glanced at Eunuch Ming beside him.
Eunuch Ming immediately understood the meaning and said, "Our Mr. Huang is a good calligrapher, why not write a calligraphy for Mr. Zhao?"
"That's great!" Old Man Zhao said immediately, "Second brother, go to Si Dan's study and get the best pen, ink, paper and inkstone!"
This Mr. Huang should be at least a second- and third-rank official, much higher than the county magistrate. If he returns to the village with the calligraphy treasure of a second- and third-rank official, I don’t know how many people will envy him, especially the county magistrate. That old fellow Cheng, after he became the county magistrate, showed off in front of him every day. When he returned to the village, he had to show off too, making that old fellow so angry!
Pens, ink, paper and inkstones were quickly brought over and placed neatly on the table.
The emperor picked up the Langhao pen, dipped it in ink, and began to write. He wrote four words: happiness, longevity, and health.
"Mr. Huang's handwriting is so beautiful." Old man Zhao said with surprise on his face, "It's like a dancing dragon and a phoenix. It's exciting to look at it."
The courtiers at the next table silently complained: The current emperor started practicing calligraphy when he was three years old, and he was already good at calligraphy when he was nine years old. However, the civil and military officials of the dynasty, the concubines and princes in the harem, none of them have ever received the emperor's favor. calligraphy.
Unexpectedly, the first person given the calligraphy treasure by the emperor turned out to be an ordinary old farmer.
After finishing writing, the emperor was in a very good mood and said with a smile: "Dahe Town is really a geomantic treasure land. If I can find time in the future, I will definitely go there for half a month. When the time comes, the old man will be responsible for hosting him."
Old Man Zhao nodded hurriedly: "Of course, of course, we have to give him a good reception. I guarantee that Mr. Huang won't want to leave after he goes there."
It can be said that this No. 1 Scholar Banquet was very successful.
The emperor and empress experienced the joy of sharing with the people, and they were in a very happy mood.
After the banquet, Cheng Wanwan and Zhao Sidan personally sent the emperor and empress out.
"After you have finished your work with your son, are you ready to go back to Dahe Town?" The queen held her hand and asked, "Can you wait a little longer before leaving?"
Cheng Wanwan did not give a direct answer, but asked: "Is there something wrong with Sister Yan?"
"The emperor mentioned it to me and said that the Asab royal family will come to our Dayu Kingdom in a few months. If they want to do business, Honglu Temple can handle it, but the royal family needs the Dayu Dynasty royal family to entertain them, and the Xiao family does not have it. People understand the Assab language, so I was thinking, how about letting you stay a little longer, and after the Assab royal family leaves, you can return to Dahe Town?" The queen said slowly, "It just so happens that during this time, you can also help Jing Jing. I want to establish myself in the capital."
The emperor and empress had given Cheng Wanwan such great honor, so naturally she couldn't refuse.
Moreover, she was originally the chief minister of Honglu Temple and received a salary from the court every year. She could not do anything but translate.
She nodded immediately: "This is the duty of my wife. I will do my best to help the queen entertain the royal family of Assab."
The queen patted the back of her hand, then stepped on the horse stool and got into the carriage.
Eunuch Ming got on the carriage, flicked his whip, and the carriage slowly drove away.
At this time, the guests in the courtyard said their goodbyes one by one.
After these people went out, they couldn't help but whisper.
"The emperor and the empress came to drink champion wine in person. This has never happened before."
"Mrs. Sui herself is great, and the son she trained is also great. Naturally, the Emperor and Queen must give her some face."
"I see, this is the emperor's plan to promote Madam Sui's group. There is Master Cheng in the front, and there is Zhao Si Zhuangyuan in the back. Madam Sui's group should not be underestimated in the future."
"There are quite a few people on Madam Sui's boat. Her own son is in the Hanlin Academy, and another son is in the military. The Shen family is related by marriage, the Lin family is the in-laws of the Shen family, the Cheng family is married to the Situ family, and they are also married to Mrs. Ruan. I have recognized my sister... In short, we cannot say that Mrs. Sui has no financial background in the future."
"In another three to five years, the landscape of the capital will really change."
"..."
Old Mrs. Zhao listened for a while outside, turned around and ran into the yard, grabbed Cheng Wanwan's arm, stared at her eyes and asked: "The ladies outside said that the emperor and the queen are here, that Mrs. Huang, Could it be the Queen?"
"Grandma, how do you know this?" Donghua said while cracking melon seeds, "When I was wandering around the yard with Xiaozhuzhu, I heard Mrs. Lin say this, and Xiaozhuzhu even looked closely at the Queen. Several glances.”
"What, Mrs. Huang is the Queen, oh my God!" Mrs. Sun slapped her thigh, "You damn girl, why didn't you come and tell me earlier... What did I say to the Queen? I, I have no face. Goodbye Queen Empress..."
Donghua said with a smile: "The Empress is not an aunt on the street. Anyone who wants to see her can meet her. You are lucky if you can meet her once in your life. Besides, my mother and the Empress are eating at the same table. If this matter is The aunties and aunts in Dahe Town know how envious my mother must be."
Mrs. Sun immediately became happy: "That's true. I am someone who has dined and talked with the Queen..."
Old man Zhao over there was completely shocked: "Huang, Mr. Huang is the emperor... That calligraphy, isn't it the emperor's calligraphy treasure! My mother, what kind of luck did I have to get the title of the current emperor? Reward... Second brother, where is the writing? Where is the writing? Take it out quickly and I will take a look..."
Zhao Youyin and Zhao Youcai carefully "lifted" the fluttering words together, and the whole family immediately gathered around to watch.
