Chapter 249： Heartbroken Four Treasures

Chapter 249 Heart-piercing Four Treasures

Liu Shuyang stared at Chu Nanzhi with vicious eyebrows from the shopkeeper, and when he thought about Mr. Tan just now, he immediately became vigilant, stopped in front of her, glared angrily, and asked loudly: "What do you want, My eldest sister is just complaining for others, Master Tan deserves what he deserves, do you still want to seek revenge for Master Tan?"

"Everyone misunderstood."

The store owner immediately knelt down on the ground, and said with a sincere face: "I don't know Taishan, and I didn't recognize Mrs. Chu at first sight. Then Zhu County Prime Minister is kind to me, and I have been grieved over his death. I didn't expect it to be the killer under Master Tan's book."

Hearing this, Chu Nanzhi pushed away Liu Shuyang, who was still on guard, and said slowly: "The store please get up, there is no need to perform such a big gift."

The shopkeeper got up slowly, took the three pairs of brush boxes stacked together, and gestured generously: "Miss Chu avenged Master Zhu, and Master Lin made decisions for the people of Haikang County. I am grateful. Three pairs of Turan pens are to be given to the lady."

"The shop owner is serious. As a lawyer hired by the Sun family, I should plead guilty for the culprit. Since I am the magistrate of the six counties, it is his bounden duty to plead for the people."

Chu Nanzhi took out forty-five taels of silver from the purse and put it on the table, and said solemnly: "These three pairs of Turan pens are indeed top-grade, and they are worth the price. I bought them. It's not easy for everyone. , I appreciate the kindness of the shopkeeper."

Seeing this, the shopkeeper had no choice but to give up, and brought some copybooks and four pairs of brushes from the shop, wrapped them together and forced them to her, and said sincerely:

"Although these four pairs of Haikang brushes are not more precious than Turan pens, they are also made by the best pensmiths in our county. These copybooks are the handwriting of Chang Yanjue, a great Confucian in Luyan Port, copied by everyone in this county. It is most suitable for practicing calligraphy, and the lady will definitely accept it."

Hearing Chang Yanjue's name, Sibao held Chu Nanzhi with a wrinkled forehead, and asked confusedly: "Mother, why do we have to use other people's copybooks to learn Grandpa Chang's calligraphy? Can't we just ask Grandpa Chang for it?"

This is really heartbreaking!

Chu Nanzhi glanced at the little one with a bitter face, quickly took the copybook and four pairs of brushes from the store, and thanked: "Then thank the store."

Before the shopkeeper of Wenbaozhai could react, he hurried away with Sibao in his arms.

After all, he also had good intentions, so it's not appropriate to hurt people's hearts like this.

Liu Shuyang followed the mother and daughter with big bags and small bags, and asked with a puzzled look: "Sister, you don't really want the little treasures to copy Chang Lao's handwriting copied by others, do you?"

"certainly."

Chu Nanzhi looked at the little one in her arms, and said seriously: "Sibao, you and Sanbao should use these copybooks to practice calligraphy more now, otherwise, when you are in class with Grandpa Chang, you will not be able to write the words he told you. , the old man will definitely scold you and your third brother."

Thinking of Grandpa Chang's serious look, Sibao felt a little scared, and nodded immediately: "Aniang, then I will practice calligraphy after I go back."

Chu Nanzhi smiled with satisfaction, and then led the four treasures to buy new clothes for the quadruplets and Xiao Muci and began to return to the post house to prepare dinner for the evening.

With the help of the cook from the post house, she is more comfortable in cooking.

Although the meals of the guys in the post house were not to her liking, they were quite complete, and the kitchen was filled with all kinds of utensils and dishes.

According to the practice of her world, she made a grilled fish and put it in a copper pot, then braised the other yellow croaker, and then made a dry pot rabbit meat and a plate of saliva chicken with the ingredients prepared by the posthouse. And a plate of fried squid, and finally fried two vegetables.

Leading the servants to bring the prepared dishes to the elegant room on the east side, Lin Jinxiao had already led Hu Maoxi, Peng Pai, and Li Ce to sit at the tea table talking, seeing the rich and unusual dishes brought in, Hu Maoxi greeted them first When I came up, I could not help swallowing when I smelled the strong and strange umami smell.

Everyone sat around the dining table, Peng Pai opened the two bottles of high-quality aged wine he had brought, filled them up for everyone himself, first raised the wine cup, looked at Lin Jinxiao with respect, and said eloquently:

"Today, these two bottles of wine are still brought from my hometown when I took office in Haikang County. They have been buried under the ancient trees in the humble house. I thought I would take them out when I became famous, but I didn't expect it to be eight years later. In the past, today I had to meet a confidant, and I specially brought it here to drink with you."

After finishing speaking, he held up the wine bowl again and signaled with Lin Jinxiao and Chu Nanzhi: "I respect Yushi and Mrs. Yushi for this first bowl of wine. It is you who gave me a chance to see the light of day again. Daddy I don’t want to thank you, I can only do my best and spare no effort to clean up Haikang County to repay the kindness of the two of you, and I will drink this bowl of wine first.”

Afterwards, he drank it down with a "gudong".

Lin Jinxiao picked up the wine bowl thoughtfully, but Chu Nanzhi couldn't help raising his eyebrows when he saw it.

Although the strong aroma of this wine smells fresh and tangy, it is not as light as the Zhuse wine I drank two days ago.

She was a little worried.

Lin Jinxiao noticed the strangeness in her eyes, and whispered to her first: "It's okay, I'll drink less."

Then he drank it.

In my impression, I seldom see this little boy drinking alcohol, and he will only be interested in it when he is either sad or happy.

It can be seen that he was very satisfied with this trip to Haikang County, and he was even more happy to meet such a proud and ambitious family member like Peng Pai, so he didn't say any more, and drank Peng Pai's respectful bowl together liquor.

A unique mellow fragrance spreads in the mouth and nose, but it has a special taste.

Chu Nanzhi experienced this different taste, and felt the comfort of the ancients drinking and having fun.

Waiting for Peng Pai to finish respecting Hu Maoxi, Li Ce, and Liu Shuyang, he ordered everyone to taste the dishes he made.

Hu Maoxi looked around at the dishes on the table and was at a loss for what to do. Every time he heard Mr. Nie praise the woman’s cooking skills in front of him, he would smile like an uncle. It was a bit embarrassing to see it today, except for the grilled fish and braised fish. It looks closer to what I have eaten in the past, and the rest of the dishes are a bit different.

Seeing Chu Nanzhi put a squid tendril into the Four Treasures Bowl, the little guy ate it with great relish, so he also tried to put a squid tendril into his mouth.

Then the strong smell of sauce came to the nostrils, and finally experienced the uncle Nie's smile that day, and praised: "It really has a special charm."

Then he started to gobble it up and put food into his mouth continuously.

After drinking for three rounds, Hu Maoxi sat down satisfied, and looked at Lin Jinxiao with a satisfied expression, and asked meaningfully: "I wonder what Lin Xiandi's plan is next?"

"Punishing powerful and evil gentry in Luyan Port."

Lin Jinxiao's tone was indifferent, and he replied casually.

Hu Maoxi's face gradually became stiff. After pondering for a long time, he said slowly: "Brother Yu suggests starting with Haining County, which is also an important coastal defense area."

Chu Nanzhi could hear his implication, presumably it was a kind advice.

Although Luyan Port looks prosperous and peaceful, it is actually undercurrents, and various forces are intertwined here. It is only said that the Zhao Taigong Mansion and Qi Family she is familiar with are all supported by Pingning County bureaucrats.

She knew very well that Lin Jinxiao and Hu Maoxi had completely different temperaments. Lin Jinxiao showed his sharpness as an official and showed no mercy to others, while Hu Maoxi was reserved and reserved, and knew how to judge the situation. I took the opportunity to make a lot of money.

Presumably this is also the reason why the imperial court ordered Lin Jinxiao to be the magistrate of the six counties.

It's just that he is going to shake the big trees in Luyan Port when he first took office, which is really worrying.

Looking at Lin Jinxiao with some anxiety, he saw his eyes firmly facing Hu Maoxi, and replied with a smile: "I will consider Mr. Hu's suggestion as appropriate."

Hu Maoxi nodded thoughtfully, and said nothing.

(end of this chapter)