In the fifth year of Xingtong Yuan, on the third day after the beginning of winter, the Qing Dynasty's imperial army conducted arrests inside and outside the capital to no avail.
In the early morning, Zhao Tianshi, who was at the level of a great master, went out of the city for dozens of miles and captured Zhang Ziya on the northwest county road in Beijing and returned to Beijing.
On that day, all the Confucian scholars in the capital were in an uproar. They complained about the culprit who insulted the civil servants and scholars, and even implicated Zhao Zhengli of the Tianshi Mansion. They were afraid of his back, so the Tianshi Mansion transferred the blame to the dark side. The innocent Taoist priest Zhao did not respond. I visited Zhang Ziya once when he was imprisoned by the Ministry of War.
On this day, Zhao Zhengli returned to his residence from Tianshi Mansion and met Li Zhanyi and Yu Xiaowei. It had been more than a month since the last time he had beaten Zhang Ziya. Over the past few months, Yu Xiaowei's appearance had become more and more attractive, and Li Zhanyi's charm had become even better. point.
Without Zhao Zhengli's instructions, the Bi sisters knew how to greet the guests, taking out the chestnuts, dried dates, dried apricots, walnuts and other items that Birou had just bought on the street today. They also took out the papaya, which they regarded as a treasure, and cut it into a fruit plate. On the table, he kept asking Yu Xiaowei to eat more.
Although Yu Xiaowei was born into a wealthy family, she naturally understands the benefits of papaya. The more she was warmly greeted by the Bi family sisters to eat papaya, the scarier her face became. The four women surrounding the fireplace made eye contact and smiled in unison, as if flowers were blooming. Daochang Zhao was so fascinated that he finally understood why bees like flowers, because they can freely harvest flowers to make honey, but Daochang Zhao did not dare.
Yu Xiaowei and Li Zhanyi came to visit for two reasons. One was to inform Zhang Ziya, who was being held in the military cell, and the other was to ask the Taoist priest for advice on swordsmanship. Yu Xiaowei endured it for a long time. She came alone and was afraid of being gossiped, so she waited for most of the time to go out. Li Zhanyi, who has been here for 1 month, returned to Beijing all the way.
After learning about it, the sisters from the Bi family decided to invite Daoist Zhao to come more often in the future. They said that Daoist Zhao was at the Tianshi Mansion all day long, and the two sisters were bored. Miss Yu, who was usually reserved, actually readily agreed this time. Daoist Zhao naturally welcomed him warmly. After all, there are many Beauty is like many beautiful views, who would refuse beautiful views?
Subsequently, Yu Xiaowei took the initiative to compete with the Bi family sisters. What was surprising was that Yu Xiaowei's swordsmanship improved greatly. Biyu, who was at the peak of the little master's level, had to concentrate all his attention to barely gain the upper hand.
After the three people finished practicing, they went to the Taoist priest who was watching the game to give suggestions one by one. Taoist priest Zhao was not stingy, pointing out the pros and cons for each of the three, and corrected them.
After a while, it was almost dark, and the Bi sisters left Yu Xiaowei and Li Zhanyi to have dinner before letting them go.
The next day, Zhao Zhengli returned to his normal state. He traveled back and forth between the Tianshi Mansion and his residence. Occasionally there were competitions in the Tianshi Mansion, and he spent most of his time reading quietly in the attic.
Time flies by quietly; since that day, Yu Xiaowei has been coming to the mansion every now and then, staying there all day long, waiting for Taoist priest Zhao to come back to give instructions on swordsmanship, have a meal, and then go back. Of course, he must report on Zhang Ziya's situation, and Zhao Zhengli is from Tianshi Mansion. The second floor saw the third floor.
At the end of October of the lunar calendar, there was light snow on the 24th solar term, but there was no snow, but the weather was surprisingly cold.
The entire inner and outer capital has entered the winter preparation period, which is the peak season for farmhouse firewoodmen to make money during the New Year. Dry firewood and charcoal are extremely in demand. Daochang Zhao's residence is no exception. Everything is kept in order by Birou, and several maids and servants are also governed by them. .
It snowed heavily on November 14th of the lunar calendar.
The capital city was covered with snow overnight, and the snow was like a fairyland, making the earth clean. Birou sewed a fur robe for Daochang Zhao, and it fit perfectly. For a time, the Taoist priest was very noble. The two sisters looked intoxicated. Daozhang Zhao Smiling and joking: "Birou! How can I live without you after being so considerate!"
Birou smiled lightly and said half-jokingly: "Then Birou will always serve the Taoist Priest from now on!"
Taoist Zhao glanced at her in an unceremonious manner: "Don't regret it!" Then he turned his gaze to Biyu: "Look! Birou is so considerate, Biyu, what have you prepared for this Dao?"
Biyu stuck out her tongue. Naturally, she was not as considerate about details as Birou, but her mouth was powerful: "Sister prepared a fur robe for the Taoist Priest to keep him warm during the day. Biyu can keep the Taoist Priest warm at night, so that the Taoist Priest will be warm during the day and night." It’s cold!”
Hearing Daozhang Zhao's thoughts, he carefully looked at the two beauties in front of him. He didn't know whether it was because he had avenged his sect or because he had not traveled around in the world for several months, which made the two sisters' complexions fair and dewy, and even their chests were a bit proud. Is it really because of papaya?
His aggressive eyes looked greedily, and he smiled evilly: "Lying will make your nose grow! But you can only warm one side, what about the other half?"
Turning his attention to Biore again, Biore opened his arms directly: "Come on, I will give it to you now, see if I am warmer or the fur robe is warmer!"
Daochang Zhao was defeated because there were maids and servants snickering beside him. For the first time, he felt that the maids and servants were an eyesore. It didn't matter who he hired, but it was arranged by the old emperor.
The three of them fooled around for a while and then went out to enjoy the snow. Today the old emperor specially allowed the whole court to rest because he wanted to enjoy the snow.
Zhao Zhengli did not go with the large army to Jingshan outside the city in the north of the capital. Instead, he took the Bi sisters to have fun in the capital. After all, there were not many days like this. From the inner city to the outer city, from the south gate to the north gate, there were places related to food. Eat them all.
Passing by the east gate is a training ground for soldiers and horses. This place is mostly used for military generals in the capital and special training grounds for the Forbidden Army. The three of them simply wandered around for a while and then returned without much interest. Unexpectedly, a powerful voice came from behind: "Master Zhao Huang, are you there?" Would you like to have a glass of strong wine with me?"
The three of them turned around to look for a voice. Standing in the white snow was a burly man wearing a black fur robe. He was in his thirties, with a heroic brow, tough and resolute eyes, and a restrained domineering air. Although Zhao Zhengli was the first to Seeing him, he could also tell that he was very handsome, so he raised his hand and said, "See the King of the City!"
The sisters of the Bi family also bowed and saluted: "See the King of the City!"
The burly city king laughed and waved his hand: "No need for cliché etiquette, how about entering the tent and drinking a glass of soju?"
Zhao Zhengli looked around at the snow-covered streets and declined politely: "His Royal Highness, I'm afraid it will be inconvenient today. I'll come back to visit you on the trail another day!"
The city king seemed to have expected it. He smiled and took out a stack of letters: "I have been coming here with the Taoist priest from the capital. The king's spies are all in Nancheng. There is no need for the Taoist priest to be alert. I have collected a lot of information for the Taoist priest. What the young Taoist Master is looking for."
Zhao Zhengli's eyes lit up and he looked at the City King warily: "It is said that the City King is quick to talk and bold in doing things. Why does he also like to win over people in this way?"
The king of the city walked towards Zhao Zhengli on the thick snow and made a creaking sound: "The Taoist priest is really careful. These are just small things. Over time, the Taoist priest will naturally find out the clues. I just informed him in advance." That’s all, how can you count it as winning over people?”
When he arrived, he took the initiative to pick up Zhao Zhengli's hand, put the letter in his hand, and patted Zhao Zhengli's shoulder: "I have always been aboveboard in doing things, and I have never bribed anyone. If I really want to use means, how can those civil servants be my rivals? If you take advantage of the ancestral home of various officials, why don’t you suddenly faint from tears in the palace in the capital?"
After finishing speaking, without waiting for Zhao Zhengli's reply, he turned around and left in a stride: "I just admire the Taoist priest's bravery in Shu and his achievements on the way north. Although you are not a soldier, you can be regarded as an upper half in terms of resisting foreign enemies. , this is why I am interested in coming to meet him in person."
Watching the city king go away.
Zhao Zhengli and the other three did not return home directly. He put away the letter and took the Bi sisters to the south east gate, where there was a street full of clothing and jewelry. He planned to give the two sisters a set of decent winter clothes in return.
The South East Gate is very lively. There are people from outside the city who come into the city to sell furs, and there are also vendors from nearby counties collecting other goods. After all, the capital city is at the top of the trend; there are many styles and types of jewelry and goods.
There is no shortage of beauties in the capital, and few can stand out among the beauties. However, the sisters from the Bi family stood out immediately after changing into beautiful clothes. They wore a green-white bottoming silk shirt under Bire, a narrow-sleeved single jacket, and a light blouse. The embroidered turn-on jacket made of pink cotton, the close-fitting silk blouse is silky, and the outer turn-on jacket is noble. The key is just right to keep the proudly shaped breasts warm and set off, and the narrow-sleeved single jacket also tightens the waist.
Jasper's figure is almost completely different, but she likes purple-pink satin with narrow sleeves, which looks noble and charming, and the outer spiral coat is white brown.
Zhao Zhengli looked at it carefully, and the more he looked at her figure, the more satisfied he became. This outfit would have been wrong a few months ago. At that time, the two sisters had dark skin and could not control the colorful clothes. Now, their faces are soft and smooth, and their lips are smooth. The mountains are getting taller and taller, and they are so carefully matched that they directly attract people's soul. The shop owner couldn't help but look at them again and again, and praise them again and again.
The two of them spent nearly a hundred taels of silver on Zhao Zhengli. Although Taoist Zhao felt a little pain in his body, it was worth it when he thought of being able to appreciate these two beauties in the future.
As soon as the three of them stepped out of the store, a gentle and melodious voice came from behind: "Hey! Is Taoist Zhao taking the two family members to pick out clothes?"
When the Bi sisters heard the sound, their faces turned red to the roots of their ears, which made them even more moved. Zhao Zhengli recognized Ji Yanyu's voice without turning around. He put on a perfunctory smile and turned his head. It turned out to be that terrible beauty, dressed in The white fox-like mink robe brought out her original beautiful face to the extreme. Unfortunately, the fluffy white fur of the mink robe did not fully reveal her more terrible figure. However, the tall figure can still make people think of the crazy figure under the mink robe. Jade body.
Daozhang Zhao smiled politely: "What a coincidence, Miss Ji! Are you here to buy clothes too?"
The sisters of the Bi family were unaware of the subtle relationship between her and Daozhang Zhao. They still remembered the kindness they had shown when they first came to the capital to stay overnight, and they greeted her warmly: "Miss Ji, long time no see. You are even more beautiful!"
Ji Yanyu looked carefully before confirming that it was a sister from the Bi family. She wondered to herself whether that guy had any beauty secrets. The two ordinary beauties a few months ago have now become fair and supple! She smiled and said, "I happened to be passing by and stopped by to take a look."
One handsome man and three beauties caused a jam in the crowded street, and there were too many onlookers!
The four of them had to walk and talk, while the crowd of onlookers also walked and watched.
Ji Yanyu had no idea what she was saying to the sisters of the Bi family, trying to see if they knew her identity. However, no matter how much she observed her words and made insinuations, there was no clue. She accidentally glanced at the handsome Taoist Zhao who was standing by, as if to say, "You have a conscience, you don't." Leak!"
Later, I had a few witty chats with Zhao Zhengli, saying that there were many ladies in Miaoyin Pavilion who missed Director Zhao when he went back to listen to music. He also said that because of his departure, most of the VIP seats that had been reserved for several months had receded in the blink of an eye.
The Bi sisters were confused when they heard this, but Zhao Zhengli himself was so full of black lines that he looked like he had sold it in Miaoyin Pavilion!
Because Ji Yanyu talked from beginning to end, her tone was soft and crisp, and she was no stranger to Taoist Master Zhao. When talking about an acute situation, she even hit Zhao Zhengli with her delicate hands. All these performances surprised the Bi family sisters.
Zhao Zhengli knew that this beauty was acting like a monster in front of everyone, so he decisively distanced himself from her, thinking to himself, if I don't take some time to go to Miaoyin Pavilion to deal with it, I will be sorry for today's slander!
