Jian An Kee

Note 1: Tiaozhi, about the Mesopotamia of the present-day Middle East.

Note 2: Shendu, now India.

Sun Quan showed the expression of offering treasures, and said very proudly: "Have you ever tasted this apple wine? I heard that it came from Tiaozhi (Note 1) overseas, and it probably traveled thousands of miles."

I curled my lips: "It's not a rare thing, and it's not a bunch of people offering it during the New Year's Eve."

With a big wave of his hand, the person standing beside him knelt down and lifted the bottle cap neatly, and sifted the wine into the clear porcelain cup.

I gave a "tsk", my mind moved slightly, and I also sat by the food table, raised the cup and handed it to Sun Quan: "It's... a rare and strong fragrance."

He looked at the light with the cup, and deliberately put it off: "Alan doesn't know, this wine is a spoil of war that my Jiangdong navy got a few days ago."

I took a small sip and wondered, "Cao Jun brought such an expensive thing to the front line?"

"No, no, this wine was obtained from the sea by my son from Jiangdong. A few years ago, a businessman in Panyu had some conflicts with that poisonous (Note 2) merchant, and then pirates from nowhere invaded the front line of Fujian and Vietnam. Isn't it too coincidental?" He persuasively.

"I think it has something to do with the poisonous merchant."

"Exactly. The local population is sparsely populated, and this time it was affected by the flames of war. It is even more uninhabited. Fortunately, the ship sent out by Kuaiji won the battle and took back the people and property that the pirate plundered. return."

The more I listened, the more curious I became: "So, our navy fought against that pirate and seized rose peach wine?"

"Yeah." He smiled slightly, "This time it's a complete victory, forgive them for not daring to land on the shore this summer. In the Ming Dynasty, I appointed a general to go to Yecheng to supervise the shipbuilding, and our navy can't be left behind." .”

So I praised him sincerely for a long time, and sifted half a glass for him: "I don't know how strong this wine is, just take a few sips, I'm afraid there are many things to do tomorrow, don't delay the business."

"That's right." Seeing me fondling the bottle, he said, "Take it away if you like it."

"Really?" I was overjoyed: "In return, General, I will grind it for you."

He ordered someone to put away the wine vessel, and sat down before the presentation to start his work. I spread out the paper for him, and handed him a pen that was stained with thick ink.He immersed himself in writing a few lines, and seeing that I was still by his side, he said, "After a long day, go take a bath and rest."

I kowtowed to him and withdrew without mentioning it.

After the implementation of the new tax share, the burden on the common people has increased dramatically. Fortunately, due to the reduction of the links of corruption, and for some reason, the wealthy families "actively" apportioned a considerable amount of raw materials and labor. Therefore, there have been no complaints or the like for the time being.

Liu Ji came over to thank me that day and brought the news.

I hosted a banquet in honor of him, and my mind wandered frequently during the dinner. When the little girl next to Le Ling came over and told me that Sun Li was crying, I couldn't help standing up.

Liu Ji lost his father when he was young, and he lived in the family uncle's house. He learned to read words and emotions early on.

I held back while sighing: "Mr. Liu, I'm really sorry. It's not that Alan was negligent on purpose, it's really because there is a child around me.

He showed a little bewildered expression, and I couldn't help but wry smile.

Yes, Sun Li is not well known outside the world.I also know that when Sun Li's mother has an unmarried status, the situation becomes a little delicate.People say that there are no waves without wind, and the last time Liu Ji visited, his last performance obviously also vaguely heard the rumors.

Sun Quan and I had a long talk on this matter a few months ago.He intends that I move to live with him, and it won't be too late to disclose Sun Li's identity after Wu Guotai agrees to the marriage.

I absolutely don't want to live with Wu Guotai. If she and that Xie didn't join hands to punish me, why would I lose face in front of the elders, and how could I be alienated from my aunt?Not to mention her design to frame my innocence, every time I think about it, I can't help but get angry.

The old lady probably had the same idea as hugging me, but whenever Sun Quan mentioned moving me into the mansion, she would be so angry that she would be sick for a few days.At this point, I really appreciate her.I don't think I have the courage to reject Sun Quan's tough request several times.

So an embarrassing deadlock gradually formed: some relatives in the general's mansion and the Zhou family knew about Sun Li's existence, but for the others, they either pretended to understand or were really confused.

Tai Shiheng came to deliver things on behalf of Sun Quan more than once during my recuperation period. He knew all about it, and his iron buddy Liu Ji had no reason why he didn't know, but it was hard to say it outright.

Today I brought things up casually, and seeing his embarrassed expression, I couldn't help but smile wryly: "Mr. Liu, this matter... why did you bother to hide it?"

He still struggled to suppress his surprise, he probably never saw a girl with such a righteous attitude towards illegitimate children as I did.

When I left the table, he also hurriedly stood up.I saluted him: "Guests, continue to enjoy, I need to take care of my son."

He nodded hurriedly, probably feeling impolite, and added: "Please don't worry too much. The young master has great blessings, and he will definitely be fine."

"Thank you."

The night wind is as soft as a dream.The breath of tuberose came with the wind, and their flowers raised their necks delicately, blooming indifferently and enthusiastically in the chaotic world.Standing against the wind in this warm and fragrant environment, Dong Yuan has a very strange expression on his face, which seems to be dignified, but also seems to be smiling.

My heart skipped a beat, and I immediately stepped forward and asked, "Doctor Dong, Mr. Lu, is he okay?"

He was always cold in front of everyone, and solemnly replied: "Madam, don't worry, Caomin has already prescribed the medicine. This time, you will be fine after taking it."

I breathed a sigh of relief, and asked Dong Yuan to sit in the front hall for a while, and went to see Sun Li first.

He is breastfeeding now, his face is red from crying, and when he heard me go in, he let go of the breast and looked at me, sobbed a bit, and blinked his eyes.I was fooled by his pitiful appearance, and my heart was very sad, so I hurriedly told Le Ling a few words, and then I followed him and walked out.

Zhu'er kept barking at the back, and I turned around and said to her: "It is said that children are the debts of parents in their previous life. This little guy, when he can talk, even if he wants the moon in the sky outside, I have to give it to him." Take it off."

She pursed her lips and laughed straight: "Look at what Miss said, we are worried that the young master really wants the moon, and it was General Sun who ordered someone to pick it off. How can you do it yourself?"

I chatted and laughed with Zhu'er and entered the front hall. Dong Yuan was drinking tea. When he saw us entering, he nodded his head as a salute.

I didn't really mind, Zhuer muttered a few words behind herself, which meant that she was dissatisfied. I turned around and shook her hand comfortingly, asked her to bring tea, and went over to talk politely: "Dare to ask the miracle doctor, I don't know if my child is here today. What is the reason for crying?"

It is said that Dong Yuan is not a native of the South, but his addiction to tea can be said to be terrible, and now he is drinking tea like a marijuana addict.

I was impatient in my heart, but there was still a smile on my face: "Genius doctor?"

He put down the teacup slowly, shook his sleeves and stood up.How can I say that he is also my savior, isn't he?Seeing him like this, I quickly stood aside, the smile on my face twitching a bit.

Perhaps my humble appearance was admirable, and he said slowly, "Madam, your performance in front of the grassroots today is quite different from your usual temperament."

Is this turning a corner and saying that I'm duplicity?I scolded my mother secretly, and continued to make a gesture of listening respectfully.

He looked up at the roof and said, "Please forgive Caomin for his incompetence. The young master has nothing to do with his illness."

I suddenly felt a thunder explode in my ear.I have seen him before, and I know his ability. This kind of statement is no different from the doctor who performed the surgery and the patient's family saying: We have tried our best.

"I don't understand what you said. Didn't you say that Ah Li will be fine after taking the medicine?" I stared at him closely.

He stabbed and said: "Madam is always smart, how can you not understand the meaning of Caomin's words? Young Master's body is naturally cold, if not, why can't even bear the shade of ordinary willow trees? General Sun and you have worked hard to call Cao Min, I'm afraid you've always understood it in your heart. Or, you're hiding it from the general..."

"Pearl, you and the others stand back." I said coldly.

I looked up at him, feeling cold all over.Yuan naively thought that all kinds of conspiracies and plots around him disappeared with Sun Li's birth, but it turned out that he had only been dormant for a few months and gained momentum.

I have tried several times in the past six months, but I have never found the slightest abnormality in this person, and I have to suspect that what I saw on the day Ah Li was born was just a boring extension of my hallucinations.

It turned out that this game was waiting here.I'm afraid it will start after February [-]rd, and it's just waiting for me to get here in a daze.

I gritted my teeth and said, "A person like you can still be a doctor."

He turned his back to the window, his face was hidden in the darkness, his laughter was erratic: "Caomin is just telling the truth."

The first thought that popped into my mind was to draw the dagger and finish him off, but then I knew that was impossible.I took a step back, stood under the candlelight, and chuckled: "What do you want from me?"

"Back then, General Sun threatened me with my younger brother, ordering me to save your life no matter what. It's unbelievable that the woman he values ​​so much is actually a monster, let alone the son he has with this woman, maybe also a monster."

I was suffocated for a while: "You have been trapped in this house for half a year, right? You really have to hold your breath. Empty words are nothing, how do you prove it?"

He sat down again, and I stared at him, took a seat opposite him, and moved the tea pot to refill him.

"It's true that I have no evidence, but there are some things, as long as you catch wind and shadow, it will be a catastrophe."

I saw him raise his hand to reject, so I stroked the ebony hairpin on the back of my head, and said with a smile: "Is it because I am afraid that I will poison the tea? It doesn't matter if you don't drink it."

He laughed and said, "I'm afraid it's not too late for you to poison me."

He stared at me: "I really can't imagine that all the traces of your son's birth day will be erased by your husband. Fortunately, it seems that the young master's body can't bear it and lives in the world."

"What exactly do you want to say?"

He stretched his arms first, and then pressed his finger on the rim of the cup, caressing it carefully: "General Sun is very polite to my family, but Cao Min still hopes to go back to Yecheng with them."

"Okay, next one." I didn't even frown.

He looked very interested: "Oh? If you want to mention it, I'm afraid I need to increase the price."

"A Li's illness, you must know the cure."

He didn't answer, he seemed to be thinking, and after a full cup of tea, he said: "Yecheng is under the rule of General Sun, so I'm going back, if Madam gets up someday, what if I want to raise my teacher to ask for a crime? "

"Stop talking nonsense." I hated his jabbering, "If I can really give you a cure, I will swear that I will never ask you and your family about your sins in my whole life."

"Madam is so refreshing. I'm going to say it straight. Don't be surprised. As long as you give me half of the "bundle" in your hand, I will give you the prescription immediately. And what I saw and heard on the day you gave birth , never mentioned again.”

I took a deep breath and stood up suddenly: "Who the hell are you?"

Big appetite!Opening his mouth is about half of it, and he still looks confident.

He just laughs.I leaned down and put one hand on his neck, ready to scare him: "It's been so long, at least I can see that you don't know martial arts, the worst is Ah Li's illness, I'll find another skill, but you can't keep it." .”

His clothes smelled of acacia mixed with traditional Chinese medicine. I saw his face flickering, and continued to threaten: "I'm afraid you don't understand. When I kill people, I always blink and lightly."

He froze, then pretended to be relaxed, and sighed while rubbing his knees: "Your master is getting more and more powerful. I don't know where to find you, who is neither human nor demon. You are also very loyal."

"I'm not a demon, I'm a human." I couldn't help distinguishing.

He bowed his body: "I haven't seen you for many years. His old man always sees his head but doesn't see his tail. Could it be that he has become a feather?"

Pooh, you've come to snatch half of this "bundle", and you're still pretending to ask people how you are, how disgusting it is.I refused to answer this question, and sat down again in my clothes.

I asked him, "Who the hell are you?"

He stood up triumphantly, before leaving, he said: "Madam should make arrangements as soon as possible, otherwise I'm afraid the young master's delicate body won't be able to withstand it."