In front of the shogunate's gate, there was a lot of traffic and people coming and going.
Inside the mansion.
It was even more crowded with dignitaries from the court, officials, ministers, etc. that ordinary people would never see in their lifetime.
For nothing else.
Just because today is the wedding day of Huo Qubing, the favorite general of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty, they came to congratulate him.
In the kitchen, all kinds of delicacies are being prepared.
But this is the Han Dynasty.
Regarding delicacies, at most they can be steamed, boiled, stewed, fried, cooked, etc. There is absolutely no way of making delicacies such as stir-frying.
because.
The wok was invented in the Song Dynasty.
In the Han Dynasty, there was no such thing as a cooking pot.
But today at Huo Qubing's wedding banquet, all kinds of stir-fried dishes appeared. And in the kitchen, things like woks are also used.
Why?
Because of Huo Guang!
When he opened the restaurant earlier, he had already established a good relationship with the officials who were in charge of making iron utensils in the name of the restaurant, and developed a cooking pot.
And also spent a lot of money on it.
Although there were no woks in the Han Dynasty, Huo Guang gave him enough money and explained the shape of the woks to the iron craftsmen, so something like a wok came out.
It's considered private customization.
Because General Huo Qubing is now a popular figure in front of Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty and is favored by His Majesty.
Huo Yilang doesn't have much power, but the champion brother Hou still has a lot of say.
Getting a wok is a very simple matter.
Of course.
Since arriving in Chang'anle, something happened today that Huo Guang did not expect. That is, there are too many guests coming to congratulate the general's residence today.
For example, Dong Yan, the pretty-faced protagonist raised by Princess Guantao, has a relationship with His Majesty, so there are usually many guests in the house.
How could this champion be comparable to a male doting hero like Dong Yan?
At the Hussars General's wedding, the huge shogunate was about to be packed with guests wishing to congratulate them.
no way.
Huo Guang and his father discussed it, and in the end they could only bring those guests who were not "very important" to the Le Restaurant here, and Huo Guang and Mrs. Huo would entertain them.
Those distinguished guests remain.
For example, the three princes and nine ministers in the imperial court, or people from the Wei family, the royal family, or relatives, etc., stay in the general's mansion.
And the guests at the general's residence.
Naturally, Huo Zhongru and General Wei came to receive him.
only.
What's more embarrassing is that basically no one among the guests knows Huo Zhongru. If it weren't for Wei Qing's introduction, those people would even think of him as a member of the Wei family in the general's residence.
no way.
How could Huo Zhongru, a lecherous and timid guy, spend his whole life serving no more than a county official in the small place of Pingyang?
Where is Chang'an?
That is the Kyoto of the Han Dynasty!
Here, Huo Zhongru couldn't afford to mess with even the trash at the city gate.
Of course.
This is not meant to belittle Huo Zhongru, but to belittle all people outside Chang'an who are similar to Huo Zhongru.
As guests come one after another.
Finally it is.
Huo Zhongru met a person who he least wanted to see but could not avoid today.
——Wei Shaoer!
She is the wife of Zhan Shi Chen Zhang, the sister of the current empress, and the biological mother of today's protagonist, the groom.
Back then, Huo Zhongru dared to be a heroine that he dared not take on.
It’s just that time flies.
What happened twenty years ago has changed. When they met this time, Wei Shaoer looked at him with a very indifferent look, like a passerby.
Facing her, Huo Zhongru looked guilty.
「
Sister, brother-in-law, please come this way. Wei Qing naturally saw Huo Zhongru's embarrassment, so he stepped forward to greet Wei Shao'er and his husband.
Wei Shao'er nodded and walked forward.
But Chen Zhang did not know Huo Zhongru, so he pointed at him and asked Wei Qing: "General, why is the face of the man next to you so ugly? Who is he? Why is he wearing such an ugly face on the day when my son is cured of illness?" !」
Logically speaking.
Chen Zhang married Wei Shaoer and became Huo Qubing's stepfather.
He called the Cavalry General "my son," and that was all right.
pity.
He doesn't know Huo Zhongru yet!
then.
Wei Qing had no choice but to smile awkwardly and said, "It's better not to ask. Tell me. I'm afraid you won't be able to accept it."
The words fell.
The general patted his honest brother-in-law and motioned for him to hurry in.
"Hey, General, what do you mean by that? My son is cured of illness and I'm so happy today. Is there anything I can't accept?" Chen Zhang smacked his mouth, somewhat dissatisfied with what his brother-in-law said.
However, Chen Zhang had not yet finished his somewhat complaining words.
ahead.
Then Wei Shao'er's shout came.
"Husband, why are you lingering outside? Come here quickly."
"Oh, it's coming."
When he heard Young Master Wei calling him from the front, Chen Zhang ran in without saying anything else.
no way.
Although Chen Zhang is the son of Qu Nihou Chen Hui, because he is not a legitimate heir, his life is not as good as that of a child from a wealthy family.
later.
Because of her relationship with Wei Shao'er, the Queen had some kind words for her.
Only then was Chen Zhang summoned by Emperor Wu of the Han Dynasty. From then on, his status became prominent and he became a minister of Zhan.
so.
Chen Zhangcai obeyed his wife Wei Shaoer's words. Without Shaoer Wei, Chen Zhang would not be where he is today.
And there is more than one Chen Zhang among the dignitaries of the Wei family.
Pity.
If Huo Zhongru hadn't been timid and fearful back then, but had faced it bravely and with responsibility.
Him today.
His achievements are more than just a minor official in the county.
This way.
The elegant and easy-going general Wei Qing saw Huo Zhongru's bad expression and immediately said, "Brother Zhongru looks bad, do you want to take a rest? You don't need to worry about welcoming the guests. I can do it myself."
But Huo Zhongru was no longer happy at this time and said, "No, no, today is my son's big day, no matter how tired he is, it's worth it."
Say it.
So he took the initiative to greet the guests, fearing that his only right to do something for his son would be deprived of him.
See Huo Zhongru like this.
The general could only sigh helplessly and shake his head.
At this time.
Princess Pingyang arrived, and Wei Qing rushed to greet her.
Once upon a time.
Wei Qing was just a riding slave next to Princess Pingyang. At that time, the young and beautiful Princess Pingyang was like a phoenix on the sycamore tree that was out of reach for him.
Princess Pingyang glanced at Huo Zhongru next to her, smiled faintly, and said, "Are you here too?"
Huo Zhongru looked ashamed, but he still said: "My son's happy event is bound to come."
It's a coincidence. :
Huo Zhongru also worked in Pingyang Mansion back then, and Wei Qing was also Princess Pingyang's slave.
even.
Wei Qing was not as good as Huo Zhongru back then, but times have changed, one is a general who intimidates everyone, and the other is just an unknown Pingyang official.
Princess Pingyang snorted and said: "If you had half the courage of Chen Zhang, you wouldn't be so embarrassed today. Forget it, after all, you are recovering from illness and giving birth to a father. Today is the grand celebration of the champion, so I won't talk about you. Already."
The words fell.
Princess Pingyang walked towards the main hall.
Wei Qing was responsible for taking care of Princess Pingyang.
thereafter.
Huo Zhongru was the only one left in the place where guests were received. He didn't know who the guests were. Fortunately, it was almost noon, and there weren't many late guests, so Huo Zhongru didn't have to worry too much.
The end.
Two guests came in a hurry.
Huo Zhongru stepped forward to talk to him and said: "You two, today is my son's big day. The people who are supposed to come are guests and should not be stopped. But there are really too many guests and the banquet needs to be held in two places. I hope you can bear with me." "
"so."
"Can you show me your invitations?"
If Wei Qing was here, there would be no need to see this so-called invitation.
How could he, the general, not recognize those dignitaries in Chang'an?
But Huo Zhongru doesn’t know him.
The leading man among the two looked at Huo Zhongru, frowned and said, "Is your son overjoyed? Oh, you must be Hussar General's father, Huo Zhongru!"
As soon as these words came out.
Huo Zhongru was surprised at first, and then his face showed joy.
did not expect.
In Chang'an City, there are actually people who know him as a Pingyang County official.
immediately.
Huo Zhongru nodded quickly, fearing that it was too late, and said, "Yes, yes, yes, I am Qu Bing's father. I have received guests all morning today, and you are the second person to recognize me."
"Can I ask..."
"How do you know my name?"
Faced with Huo Zhongru's statement.
The leading man opposite not only did not answer, but asked Huo Zhongru curiously: "I am the second person to recognize you, so who is the first?"
Huo Zhongru immediately said: "I should be Princess Pingyang."
When the man heard that Princess Pingyang had arrived, he immediately smiled and said, "That's not surprising. Okay, then you watch the door first, and I'll go see her."
in discourse.
The man in charge could not help but sound arrogant and arrogant.
Huo Zhongru was slightly disgusted, but when he saw him barging in with a sword, he immediately stepped forward to stop him and said, "Dear guest, distinguished guest, can you let me see the invitation?"
Huo Zhongru stretched out his hand to stop the leading man.
But beside the man, the guy dressed as a guard directly pushed Huo Zhongru away.
This made Huo Zhongru take a look at the guard.
He didn't know it, but he was shocked when he saw it. He looked at the appearance of the young guard and said immediately: "Human!"
However.
The guard who was called a Hu Ren immediately responded: "What's wrong with the Hu Ren? The Han court has said that as long as you submit to the Han, you will be a subject of the Han!"
The Hu guard looked younger than Huo Qubing.
But he is four or five years older than Huo Guang.
But his voice was as thick as that of a middle-aged man.
Under the gaze of this foreigner, Huo Zhongru had no choice but to take two steps back, but he still said: "I didn't say anything about the foreigner, I was just surprised. Anyway, today is my son's big day. You two distinguished guests, you must take a look. Invitation?"
Hear this.
The leading man frowned, searched his whole body, and found that he didn't bring the so-called invitation.
Secondly.
Then he asked the guard: "Did you bring it with you?"
The barbarian guard quickly shook his head and said, "I didn't have one in the first place!"
communication between the two.
Huo Zhongru heard it clearly, after all, he was standing in front of him.
present.
He looked at the two of them again and was convinced that they were here to eat and drink at the wedding banquet.
after all.
He has seen a lot of this kind of thing.
but.
Huo Zhongru had always been timid. Seeing the ferocious barbarian guards, he did not dare to scold him, so he said, "It doesn't matter if you two don't have an invitation. You are here as a guest."
"so."
"You tell me your identity, and I will take you to the wedding banquet at this Le Restaurant."
"I don't mean to neglect you two."
"It's really because there are too many people. The guests sitting in the general's mansion are all the princes and the emperor's relatives. There is no room to sit down."
The leading man heard this.
I was immediately furious.
He stared at Huo Zhongru and said cursingly: "What's wrong with the three princes and nine ministers, the emperor's relatives and the country's relatives? There are no seats, so let them move out voluntarily."
This statement is simply arrogant.
at least!
In Huo Zhongru's ears, it sounded like this.
But the people in Chang'an City were all of high status, and he did not dare to offend him, so he asked, "May I ask, what is the identity of this distinguished guest?"
The man opposite said his name without thinking, "Marquis Pingyang!"
"So it's Pingyang...huh?" Huo Zhongru was about to compliment him, but suddenly his voice rose and he said, "Pingyang Marquis Cao Shou has been dead for many years, and now it is his son Cao Xiang who inherits the title of Marquis!"
"......"
...
...
At this moment.
Huo Guang and his mother are here to receive those distinguished guests who cannot sit down in the general's mansion.
Who is the hussar general?
Even if he didn't hold his wedding deliberately, the people coming and going to congratulate him would trample the threshold of the General's Mansion to pieces.
At this time.
Huo Guang watched Sang Hongyang and Yang Yin drag their families with them and walked towards him with a smile on their faces.
He suddenly became confused and asked: "Hey, why are you two here? Sang Danong is one of the Nine Qings, and Yang Shugui is the Marquis of Chiquan. With their status, they should be able to stay in my uncle's house. !」
Hear this.
Sang Hongyang and Yang Yin ignored it, then laughed and said, "We have distinguished status, but after all, we are not very familiar with the general and the hussar general."
"Besides."
"It's too embarrassing to take up so many seats when you bring your whole family here to eat and drink!"
Huo Guang glanced at both of them with their families and said with a smile, "That's fine. Come here to have fun. The food and wine are much better than my uncle's."
At this time.
There is a gorgeous woman beside Yang Yin, and her smile and frown exude the feeling of seducing men.
Such a woman.
If you were to describe it to a man of letters, you would probably use the word "all kinds of charming", right?
pity.
Huo Guang is uneducated.
When he first saw this woman, he could only think of one word.
——Saucy!
The woman looked at Huo Guang and asked Yang Yin, "Is this the smart Huo boy you mentioned?"
Yang Yin immediately scolded: "What kid? It's a little friend."
In fact, Huo Guang believed that when the old guy returned, he would definitely talk about "boy" instead of "little friend".
but.
Huo Guang didn't mind what others said behind his back. He pretended not to hear and said calmly: "Marquis Chiquan, who is this person next to you?"
"Newly married concubine!" Yang Yin patted the woman with his hand quite proudly, and then said, "Get to know Huo Yilang."
Too.
At this age, you can still maintain your original intention, which is indeed something to be proud of.
When the woman heard Yang Yin's words, she immediately saluted and said, "My concubine, Feng Yixue, has met Huo Yilang."
"Oh!"
Looking at Feng Yixue's seductive eyes, Huo Guang couldn't help but rub his forehead.
Such a woman.
I really don’t know how Yang Yin can bear this with his old body.
Not much to say.
He then led everyone into the Le Restaurant and arranged seats for them.
Because of the partnership, Huo Guang
I originally thought about hosting Yang Yin and Sang Hongyang's table in person. But at this time, a servant came from the general's house and anxiously said to Huo Guang:
"It's not good, Huo Alang."
"Your Majesty."
"I scolded His Majesty!"
