[Yes, Master. 】
Even if it's just a show, a banquet must be held during the New Year's Day and all officials should be invited to congratulate them.
Zhu Qinghong took stock of the grain in the warehouse and called Jiang Shan.
As people celebrate the New Year, food stores should offer something different. The egg-filled buns are limited to two per person and are available for two years during the New Year. Jiang Shan took the order, took the token and went to redeem the eggs with joy.
They have never made egg-filled buns.
You should always try it and only dare to take it out if it tastes good. I have been busy with this for a while.
In the busy schedule, time flies by.
On the day of the New Year, a banquet was held at the city lord's mansion. The officials either went together or met at the door.
They bowed their hands to each other and asked the other person to go first.
After a lot of pushing and shoving, it was decided that the senior official or senior person would go first, and then the others would leave.
The city lord's mansion was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, making it very lively.
The officials recited poems and composed poems, played chess and drank tea in the courtyard, and the atmosphere was quite good.
Zhu Qinghong was dressed in red today, with a phoenix spreading its wings embroidered with gold thread. She wears a golden hair crown, with a step rocker inserted diagonally on her right side.
Su Rui and Fang You'an were by her side and appeared with her. All the officials hurriedly took their seats, saluted and said hello.
"Everyone, get up." Zhu Qinghong raised his hand with a smile, "Today is a festive day, you don't have to be formal."
The officials sat down, and after the banquet was over, cups were exchanged.
Different from Zhu Qinghong's rich and elegant dress, today's Su Rui is elegant and refined in a blue dress.
Fang You'an is taller, wearing a white robe and looking high-spirited. The two of them are closest to Zhu Qinghong.
Wei Xuanyu and Su Rui's eyes met, they smiled and raised their glasses politely. She took a polite sip and then peeled the orange carefully.
When Zhu Qinghong saw the quarrel between their eyebrows, he smiled and said nothing. Wonwoo is competing with the fish in the bowl. He likes to eat fish, but he doesn't like to pick fish.
Fang Youan frowned after taking two sips of wine, then changed his hand to juice. Those who wanted to toast stopped their thoughts.
The city lord's mansion was bustling with activity, and the people outside the city lord's mansion did not hesitate to give way. I heard that the newly baked buns are filled with eggs, and people lined up to buy them early in the morning.
Fortunately, there are more food shops on the main street, otherwise you might not be able to buy something even if you queue for a whole day.
Tieniu got up early, put on new clothes and knocked on Dongshuang's door. He stood outside, and she didn't dare to enter the house without saying anything.
While the child was still sleeping, Dongshuang invited people into the main room.
Seeing that Tieniu was wearing new clothes, she stretched out her hand to adjust the collar: "It still fits well."
"What you made, it fits naturally." Tie Niu held Dong Shuang's hand nervously.
She smiled and lowered her eyes, nervous and excited.
When the atmosphere was just right, the child opened his eyes and didn't see his mother, so he grunted in displeasure.
Dongshuang pulled back his hand: "I'm going to see the child."
"Can I come with you?" Tienniu's eyes were filled with anticipation.
Dongshuang smiled and nodded.
He happily held her hand.
The two of them entered the house together.
Dongshuang picked up the child, coaxed him, and helped him get dressed. Tieniu sat by the bed and handed over clothes and shoes, smiling stupidly.
"Look at your silly look." Dongshuang chuckled. Tieniu was stunned. He wanted to hug her but didn't dare. He was at a loss.
Dongshuang was happy and took the initiative to lean over.
Tieniu hurriedly hugged the person, no, he hugged Dongshuang and the child together.
When a child is touched by a stranger, he curls his lips and is not unhappy. Dongshuang leaned in his arms, feeling that her life was very complete at this moment.
The two hugged each other for a while, then packed up and took the child out. Apart from the main street, there is not much to see in the city.
Tieniu asked the two to wait while he queued up to buy steamed buns. Dongshuang stood on the roadside with a smile, looking at Tieniu's figure with tenderness in his eyes.
This man took great care of her and took care of her everywhere. It’s hard not to be tempted.
And he treats his children very well...
"Standing on the street and missing a man?" A sinister voice interrupted Dong Shuang's thoughts.
She turned around and saw a strange man.
He's not a stranger either, he's met a few times. He seems to be someone who works with Tieniu.
Dongshuang hugged the child tightly and took a few steps away without saying a word. The man was Leng Yi, and his eyes turned red with jealousy when he saw the sweet and happy look of Tieniu and Dongshuang. Why?
Why can even Tieniu live better than him? A woman who has been married and had children is still a treasure.
madness!
Leng Yi approaches.
Dongshuang was afraid to back away and glanced around.
If you dare to mess around, she will call someone immediately. In broad daylight, Dong Shuang didn't believe this man was so bold.
Leng Yi smiled evilly, women are vile and a widow does not deserve happiness.
His eyes were stern, and he reached out to grab Dongshuang. She turned around and ran, shouting as she ran: "Help, someone is coming."
Leng Yi's eyes were about to burst and he was so angry that he chased after him.
Dong Shuang couldn't run fast with her child in her arms, just when Leng Yi was about to catch someone. A man rushed up and kicked him to the ground.
Tieniu protected Dongshuang behind him, furious: "What are you doing!"
Rolling on the ground uncontrollably, Leng Yi raised his head and glared at Tieniu: "I'm just a widow, is it worth your worry and anger?"
Tieniu wanted to go up and kick someone again, but was held back by several workers. If someone is beaten for good or bad, Tien Niu will be the one who suffers. Dongshuang grabbed his sleeve and shook his head.
After all, she was not actually harmed, so even if she sued, she would not get any benefits. Tieniu patted her hand to comfort her.
Several workers immediately chased her away: "Why don't you leave quickly? Do you want to be beaten again? There are so many people watching and you don't do anything."
Leng Yi glanced at the faces of these people one by one, his sinister eyes filled with resentment. He stood up and left angrily.
Seeing that nothing happened, everyone dispersed.
A co-worker brought two steamed buns and said, "Give me the money and treat it as yours."
"Thank you." Tieniu gave him the money.
The co-workers smiled and asked them to get along well.
Tieniu was grateful and took Dongshuang away.
On the way back, he stuffed two buns into Dongshuang. She quickly took out a bun and handed it over: "You can eat it too."
"No, I don't need to." Tieniu waved his hand, "One for you to eat and one for the child. It's just right."
Dong Shuang giggled happily when he saw him, and quickly put the buns into his hands and said, "My child and I will eat one, and you will eat one."
Tieniu chuckled and took a bite of the bun, then thought about Leng Yi and his expression narrowed: "Even if I didn't know a single Chinese character before, I still know that a friend's wife should not be bullied. If he bullies you, he just doesn't treat me as a friend. From now on, he and I will Set a clear boundary and don’t be polite to him.”
"Yes." Dongshuang gently pulled his arm, "Both the child and I are fine, please don't be angry, okay?"
Even though he encountered that kind of thing, he comforted him in turn. Tieniu hugged her and the child and said in a deep voice, "Okay."
Dongshuang smiled, happiness resting in his arms.
That person looked good before, why did he become like that now?
The banquet at the City Lord's Mansion will end in the afternoon.
Yuanyou sent everyone to the door as usual.
Wei Xuanyu invited Su Rui to go with him.
"Okay." She agreed.
Yuanyou saluted and watched them go away. Mr. Wei wants to marry Miss Su?
When I first came to Tianchong City, the foundation was unstable.
Marriage is indeed a good idea. Yuanyou shook his head, but unfortunately Miss Su may not be willing.
Wei Xuanyu wanted to talk to Su Rui more and chose a street with fewer people. They are not stupid, some of them know their thoughts clearly.
Su Rui's lips curled up slightly: "Second Young Master Wei, you and I are not suitable. I hope you find someone else for marriage."
Stopping, Wei Xuanyu looked at Su Rui and said: "Since the girl has made it clear, I can't hide it. We all know the situation in Chongcheng today. Miss Zhu has lofty aspirations, and our small place cannot trap her. People. The more you have, the more power you have.”
Zhu Qinghong's strength is there, they only need to think about the position below. One is Fang Youan, the other is Yuanyou, and their status is extraordinary.
Now that the distribution of power has not yet been determined, it is a good time to take action.
Who doesn’t want to be inferior to one person and superior to ten thousand people?
"You and I can indeed gain more power by joining forces." Su Rui looked directly at him with a smile, "Higher position means more responsibility and more sacrifice. I am so good now, I don't want to have more. Mr. Wei Er, You do not know me."
Wei Xuanyu looked at her, many words of persuasion swirling in his throat. But her calm eyes made him unable to say anything.
"I see." Wei Xuanyu sighed, "It's a pity, but that's not your ambition. I respect your choice."
After saying that, he took the first step.
Su Rui smiled faintly, seemingly free and easy, but she hadn't given up yet. Your sincerity is as high as the sky.
City Lord's Mansion.
Everyone had dispersed, and the mechanical arm cleared away the tables and chairs. Zhu Qinghong stood under the plum tree and sniffed the fragrance.
"City Lord." Yuanyou came in and saluted respectfully, "The guests have been sent away."
"Yuanyou, why aren't you anxious or worried?" Zhu Qinghong caught the falling plum blossom petals, "Aren't you afraid of their marriage?"
Yuan You lowered his eyes: "Mr. Wei has both political integrity and talent. If Miss Su likes him, he will definitely make a good story. There is no need for others to worry."
"You have been working hard since we met." Zhu Qinghong turned his hand and let the petals fall into the pond. "What you do is very complicated and tiring. Aren't you unwilling? A lot of hard work is nothing compared to weighing the pros and cons and getting married. court."
"I don't care." Yuan You handed over his hand, "I just want to do more practical things for the people. The rest will be at the command of the city lord."
Completely sincere, without any impurities.
Such a pure heart is really rare.
Zhu Qinghong smiled: "Go back."
"Yes." Yuanyou stepped back. When I walked out of the yard, I turned back and looked at the red figure under the plum tree.
Regardless of whether to fight or not, to rob or not, the city lord knew what was going on. Unlike Mr. Wei, who has the whole city as his backing, he only has himself, who works hard and never complains.
Yuanyou raised his feet and left.
He never cared about being in a high position. He just wanted to fulfill the wishes of the city lord and himself.
Create a prosperous age with ample food and clothing for the people. His abilities are limited, so what if he can't give way?
Making decisions at a high position is for the benefit of the people, and working with the people is also to create a better future.
They are all the same, no matter how high or low they are.
When Yuanyou returned home, it was already dark.
The candles were lit and he picked up a book to read. The books in the Mechanical Bird were obscure and difficult to understand, so he could only memorize them by rote and figure them out bit by bit.
Only by learning more knowledge and using it more can you do more things.
In the dark night, some people study diligently, while others go to bed early. There are also people who have just separated from their friends and are going home carrying lanterns.
The patrolling soldiers passed by and the woman nodded in greeting. She was in a great mood holding the gift from her friend.
Whether it was an illusion or not, she heard footsteps behind her. Stopping, the woman caught sight of a figure from the corner of her eyes.
She was shocked, picked up her skirt and ran forward. The people behind were faster, covering her mouth and dragging her to the alley. The woman struggled hard, but was gradually submerged in the night.
The subtle sound was especially clear in the night. When the soldiers patrolled here again, they found something was wrong.
