The residence of the Protector General is generally known to everyone in Jinling. After Pan Suxuan and Zhao Niantong inquired a little, someone informed them of the route. In less than a stick of incense, the two of them arrived at the door of Chen's mansion.
Zhao Niantong was about to lift his legs and walk in, but was held back by Pan Suxuan. "Wait a minute! There's something fishy about this!"
Zhao Niantong said impatiently: "What's wrong? My brother Pan? This is already at the door of the house, why don't you go in again?"
Pan Suxuan frowned and said: "I just ignored an important detail..."
Zhao Niantong said: "What details?! Senior brother, I found out why you suddenly became such a mother-in-law recently?"
"Junior sister, I only want to ask you one question, why is the fish scale soft armor in the Chen Mansion?!"
"This...this, how do I know?!"
"So, there must be something fishy about this matter, let me think about it..."
Looking at Pan Suxuan who was bowing his head in thought, Zhao Niantong also frowned. She felt that her senior brother had changed since he came down the mountain. He was always hesitant and hesitant in doing things. He was completely different from the decisive and high-spirited guardian in white on the mountain. Little did she know that Pan Suxuan was worried about her safety. If he was alone, he would have broken into the dragon's den and the tiger's den, not to mention the palace of the general who protects the country.
Zhao Niantong was watching Pan Suxuan worried, when suddenly the door of the Protector General's Mansion opened, and a group of people came out of the mansion, led by the young man in black wearing fish scale soft armor.
Zhao Niantong had sharp eyes and recognized him at a glance. He hurriedly patted Pan Suxuan and said, "Brother, look at that kid coming out!"
Pan Suxuan looked up and recognized the boy in black. The young man in black came to the door, jumped on his horse, and walked eastward surrounded by a group of people.
Pan Suxuan whispered: "Junior sister, let's follow quickly!" Just as he was about to lean down and chase, he heard Zhao Niantong say: "Senior brother, you can go ahead, I won't go!"
Pan Suxuan said anxiously: "What did you say? Why don't you go? Let's follow this boy to find out why the fish scale soft armor is here!"
Unexpectedly, Zhao Niantong asked instead: "Brother, what is our main task when going down the mountain this time? Are we to deliver the letter to Chen Xiaotian as instructed by the master?"
Pan Suxuan replied: "That's true, but..."
Zhao Niantong said: "But what? I know that this fish scale soft armor is a treasure that has been lost for many years and is very important to our sect, but it has nothing to do with our mission down the mountain. In other words, we only need to complete the task of master The tasks assigned to you are enough. As for the matter of fish scales and soft armor, you can go back to the mountain and report it to the master or the palace master, and ask them to send another man to investigate. Why be so timid like now and spend all day at the expense of others? Like a thief, he is either following this or that, and in the end, he finds nothing, and maybe it will delay the business assigned by the master!"
Pan Suxuan was speechless for a moment when Zhao Niantong said this. At first, he did not tell all the tasks assigned by his master, but now that he was telling his thoughts, he was afraid that Zhao Niantong would not believe him. Seeing that the young man in black and his group had gone away, he had no choice but to sigh and said: "Alas... Junior Sister, You are right, I have complicated things, so let’s go into the mansion and give the letter to Senior Chen.”
After hearing this, Zhao Niantong said happily: "This is the youngest Dharma protector in white I know! However, we don't have to rush for this moment. Senior brother, it's already past noon. Let's eat first and wait for the wine to finish. It’s not too late to pay a visit after you’ve eaten, what do you think?”
After Zhao Niantong said this, Pan Suxuan also felt hungry. The two of them had been traveling continuously for the past few days and had never had a good rest. Today they finally arrived in Jinling. It was really time for them to have a good rest, so they nodded in agreement, left Chen Mansion and headed west.
Just walking not far away, I saw a five-story high-rise building by the roadside. There was a large gilt plaque hanging above the high-rise building, with the four characters "Ma's Restaurant" written on it. The aroma of wine and meat wafted from the building, people were coming and going in front of the building, and there was a lot of noise and excitement upstairs.
Zhao Niantong looked at it and said, "Brother Pan, shall we have dinner here?" Pan Suxuan nodded. So the two of them went upstairs and found a seat by the window on the third floor and sat down. When the waiter saw the guests coming, he hurried over to greet them: "Hey, gentlemen, what do you want to eat? What do you want to drink? We have some excellent daughter's red. Would you like to come and try it?" "
Pan Suxuan was about to refuse, but Zhao Niantong said quickly: "One jar, two big bowls, and all your signature dishes. I want to get drunk with this dear friend!"
The waiter said happily: "Well done! You'll be waiting for me later. I'll get you a drink!" Then he turned and went downstairs, shouting as he walked: "We are waiting for my daughter to become famous on the third floor!"
Looking at the waiter's back, Pan Suxuan shook his head slightly and said to Zhao Niantong: "Brother Zhao, we haven't settled the matter yet, so it's not appropriate to drink. Please ask for some food and leave quickly after you're full."
Zhao Niantong laughed loudly and said: "Brother Pan, what you said is wrong. There is a saying that if you have wine today, you will be drunk today, and you will have worries tomorrow. The matter between you and me will soon be settled, and there will be no more worries. In such a state of mind, why not raise a glass and have a drink? Turn it over?" Then he whispered: "Brother, I heard the master and other senior brothers say what this wine tastes like when I was on the mountain. I haven't drunk it yet! They all say that wine is both a good thing and a harmful thing. I have to try it today to see if what they say is true!"
Zhao Niantong's words made Pan Suxuan feel helpless and funny, and did not answer. He just thought about sending the letter to Chen's house after finishing the meal. As for the matter of fish scales and soft armor, maybe it would be easier if he could ask Chen Xiaotian in person. There will be answers...
Soon the food and wine were served, a total of four hot dishes, one cold dish and a bowl of soup. The delicacies of Jiangnan are just like the beautiful scenery here. They are also famous for their freshness and beauty, especially the salted duck with Jinling characteristics. It has white skin, tender meat, fat but not greasy, and delicious flavor. It is a must-have!
Although early spring and March are not the best time to taste Jiangnan delicacies, these exquisite Huaiyang side dishes are already a feast for Pan and Zhao who have lived in the mountains for a long time, especially when paired with Ner Hong, who is so familiar. Aged wine, bathed in the spring sunshine on the bank of willows, with Wu Nong's soft words filled with the sound of swallows and orioles, a pair of talented people and beautiful women ascended to drink, it was really intoxicating and dreamlike...
It didn't take long for the two of them to drink up a jar of Nuerhong. Pan Suxuan's drinking capacity was acceptable, but Zhao Niantong was drinking for the first time. Especially this Nuerhong is one of the Shaoxing rice wines. It is famous for its softness and roundness. When it first enters the mouth, it is sweet and sweet, with a mellow flavor that makes people want to stop. Many people who have a lot of money can't escape getting drunk after just one drink of rice wine, let alone Zhao Niantong, who is new to Jinbo?
At this time, Zhao Niantong's cheeks were red, his eyes were hazy with drunkenness, and he was looking at Pan Suxuan lovingly, but he shouted: "Xiao Er, give me another jar of daughter's red!"
Pan Suxuan woke up a little and hurriedly stopped him: "Brother Zhao, you are already drunk, don't drink anymore! We will pay the bill and leave quickly!" At the same time, he kept winking at the waiter, indicating that he could not take the wine.
Zhao Niantong refused to give in, but still shouted for wine, urging the waiter to get it quickly... At this moment, a woman's voice was heard. "Waiter, Mr. Zhao's wine money will be charged to my account. Hurry up and get all the fine wines in your store!" The waiter immediately agreed: "Okay, Miss Wang, you can buy it upstairs! Here's the wine!" Sent to you!"
