[Comprehensive] leaning on flowers and bamboo

Coming out of the palace, Gongsun Ce and Hua Manlou found that there were fewer soldiers patrolling the streets, the city had returned to calm, and the people were not as panic-stricken as before, worrying that they would be arrested for no reason.

After looking around, Gongsun Ce approached Hua Manlou and said, "It seems that this is an order from Zhao Jue. This matter really has ulterior motives."

"Maybe it's self-stealing."

"In this case, wouldn't it just let us eat and drink in the palace for nothing, what do you think? I want to have a good meal now, and I've been on the road for days and I'm nervous about those two guys, Zhan Zhao and Yutang, no Take a good rest, and your life will be reduced." Gongsun Ce took Hua Manlou and went straight into a restaurant after speaking, "Shopkeeper, give us a private room."

"Oh, the two guest officers are really distinguished guests. What are you doing here? You have to go quickly and take the guests upstairs. It's not easy at all, and you are procrastinating." The shopkeeper kicked the little boy next to him. Two, "Guest officer, we are really negligent. This Shunzi is usually very clever. Don't mind if he has been out of his mind these two days."

"do not mind."

Only then did Shunzi come back to his senses, and immediately regained his alertness, with piercing eyes, smiled and bent down to lead the two of them to the box upstairs, "Come with me, two guest officers, we are here in Xiangyang One of the best restaurants in the city, you can get anything you want, there are all things flying in the sky, swimming in the water, and crawling on the ground, I guarantee that you will have a good time eating, come, come, this is here, you sit, I will give you the name of the dish."

Gongsun Ce and Hua Manlou felt that Shunzi was a little bit interesting. Such guys are rare, and they are cute and not noisy.

A list of dish names was reported, Gongsun Ce has always had a good memory, he memorized roughly, ordered a few and asked Huamanlou, but Huamanlou asked a few dish names that he didn't remember, Xiaoer's eyes Bright, gave Hua Manlou a thumbs up, "Young master has a good memory, these are the housekeeping skills of us juniors, practice makes perfect, and you can remember it after listening to it once."

"I'm sorry, you guys are the real ones." Hua Manlou never followed other people's words and said proudly, "Please bring us another pot of tea."

"Okay, please wait. I'll go and bring the tea. I'll report this dish to the back kitchen. There are also some pastries and snacks. You two should fill your stomachs first. You can't just sit down." Xiao Er After finishing speaking, he nodded, threw the handkerchief over his shoulder and walked out, closing the door softly for them.

Gongsun Ce glanced at Huamanlou, and raised his eyebrows, "This Shunzi is really interesting. I didn't expect there to be such a character in the restaurant. He is really the best in his career."

"No wonder the shopkeeper values ​​him so much."

"kindness?"

"You didn't see it, the shopkeeper wouldn't be polite to a distracted guy and stay in the inn for no reason. This is smashing his own brand."

Hearing this, Gongsun Ce nodded, "Shunzi is a living sign here."

When the dishes came up one by one, Huamanlou and Gongsun Ce were a real treat. The dishes in this restaurant are really delicious.Shunzi was bringing in the last dish, looking at the dishes on the table, the smile on his face deepened, "You two are quite handsome, I didn't lie to you, did I? The dishes in our restaurant are even liked by King Xiangyang very much. , Did you pay attention when you came up just now? The box on the farthest east belongs to King Xiangyang, and he was here today too, but he left before you came."

The King of Xiangyang is actually a regular visitor here?It seems that it is really easy to come by.

If you know that King Xiangyang often touches here, things will be much easier, and this guy in front of you is a clue.

Gongsun Ce put down his chopsticks and put his arms on the table and looked up at Shunzi, "Shunzi, you said the prince is a regular visitor here? Do you know if the prince usually comes here alone or with others? What time do you come here? "

"Hey, well, the time when the lord comes here is not certain, but he comes three or four times a month, and the people he brings are those from the palace, but a while ago he brought a black man here, After staying in the box for a while, neither of them looked very good when they came out, and there were two more people looking outside the door that day than usual." Shunzi stretched out four fingers to compare, then looked at Looking around, "The sunspot must be someone."

Gongsun Ce raised his eyebrows, his eyes brightened, "Your lord left the restaurant with that sunspot?"

"I took a look at the door. We went out together. I haven't seen that black man since then, and I don't know if he went to work for the prince." Shunzi quickly covered his mouth after speaking, "Oh, I just can't help it. With my mouth, I can say everything outside, so don't say it, or... click!" Shunzi made a movement of wiping his neck, and Gongsun Ce nodded.

Shunzi cleared away the plates, filled the corridor with flowers and said, "It seems that the person Shunzi is talking about must be Bao Zheng."

"How black is Bao Zheng? I don't know if I'm used to seeing him, but I don't think he is so black." After Gongsun Ce answered this sentence, Hua Manlou picked up his chopsticks with a smile. "The last dish, go out for a walk when you are full."

"Helps in digestion."

Partition walls have ears, and some things cannot be said casually.

There will always be times when one of them doesn't pay attention, and at this time, another person is needed to remind them. Huamanlou and Gongsun Ce just complement each other.

When paying the bill, Shunzi looked at the two of them, "Two guest officers, the total is 35 taels."

Gongsun Ce patted his sleeves, "It will be recorded in the prince's account."

"what?"

"I forgot to tell you, we are from the palace." Gongsun Ce looked at Shunzi's complexion with satisfaction, and the look of dumbfounding was very funny, "Let's go, tell the shopkeeper, and send a box of food later Go to the Yuelai Inn in the city and give it to a young master surnamed Bai."

"It's over! My mouth, I told you not to lock the door, I told you not to lock the door!"

Shunzi slapped himself on the mouth, carried the teapot and went downstairs to complain to the shopkeeper.

Walking on the street, Gongsun Ce stroked his chin and said, "Just now I should have asked Shunzi how many flower farmers there are in Xiangyang City."

"It's better to ask nearby."

"kindness?"

Seeing Huamanlou pointing in one direction, Gongsun Ce looked up and saw that it was a flower shop. He turned around and looked at Huamanlou with a smile. Rose, maybe you know."

Gongsun Ce nodded and walked into the flower shop. The flower seller saw the two handsome young masters and smiled gently, "I don't know what kind of flowers the two young masters like. There are many kinds of flowers in the shop, but—— —”

"Is there a rose season?"

"Yes, but the young master next to you seems to be an expert and knows these flowers." The flower seller looked at Huamanlou after she finished speaking, but she saw that Huamanlou was always facing in one direction, and she frowned strangely but In view of being polite, he didn't ask too much, "Young master, come with me."

"kindness."

As soon as Huamanlou entered the store, the expression on his face became extraordinarily gentle——I really missed Baihualou.These days, I am used to smelling the smell of blood and the smell of the soil of the mountains, and even went outside the Great Wall, but after so many days, I still can't erase the leisurely days in Baihualou from my heart.

How could Gongsun Ce not understand Huamanlou's thoughts, but now he couldn't get away, and he had no choice but to be in the bureau, otherwise he would have accompanied Huamanlou back to Jiangnan.

"Master, do you think this is suitable? Are you putting it in your room or are you going to take it back and grow it in the flower garden?" The proprietress looked at Gongsun Ce and asked, "If you take it back to plant, I'm afraid the soil should be more particular."

Hearing this, Gongsun Ce said immediately: "Miss, can you tell me, did you plant this rose yourself?"

"Ah?" The proprietress was startled when she heard the words, and then she smiled and said, "I don't have many skills. I'm not an expert in this kind of rose. I just bought it from other places. I like lilies more."

It's not this flower shop, but it's the right place.

"May I ask who planted this rose. We need a lot. The girl told us that we will not lose the introduction fee." Although Gongsun Ce doesn't know how to do business, no boss will give himself business away.

The proprietress smiled and said, "My lord, you misunderstood me, I'm not worried about this, but the owner of the flower garden usually doesn't see outsiders, if you really want to go, then wait for me, I'll tidy up and take you there. "

"This……"

"The usual business of a flower shop is like this, and I don't make a living from it. You don't have to worry about it." The proprietress changed her blouse and took off the scarf on her head. "Is that young master over there a friend of the young master? It seems that he is very good at flowers and plants." I like it more than I do, because I really regard these flowers and plants as friends."

"Well, he is a person who understands flowers." After finishing speaking, Gongsun Ce continued, "My servant, Gongsun Ce, is my friend named Hua."

"It turned out to be Gongsun Gongzi and Hua Gongzi. The little girl's surname is Shan, and the single name has a jade character."

"Miss Shan."

Gongsun Ce and Hua Manlou left the flower shop first, Shan Yu locked the door, and walked to the two of them, "I'm afraid the road is a bit far, but there is no carriage today, so we can only walk across."

"Miss Shan, a girl can walk over, why can't we."

"Gongsun Gongzi really loves to joke."

Shan Yu is a talkative person, coupled with her temperament, she does not give in to men, which makes Gongsun Ce and Hua Manlou admire her.To see how much a person can tell from his conversation, Shan Yu in front of him is a very simple example.

After walking for a while, Gongsun Ce looked at the city gate in front of him and frowned—it seemed that the owner of the flower garden in Shan Yukou was not an ordinary person even if he wasn't the thief that night.

"Ms. Shan has a pure heart, cherishes flowers and loves flowers. It's really rare."

"Some of these flowers and plants are more delicate than humans, but it's hard to calm down when serving them. Sometimes, looking at them, you can understand things that you don't understand." Shan Yu answered Hua Manlou's words with a smile like a flower. , She is really more charming than a flower.

Hua Manlou smiled and said, "It's true that I can calm down, as if all the troubles don't exist."

Hearing this, Gongsun Ce next to him glanced at Huamanlou and then at Shanyu. He didn't know what it was like in his heart, but Huamanlou's love for flowers and plants was indeed beyond his reach, even though he also had moments of elegance. , but it is not worth mentioning compared to Huamanlou, who cherishes and loves flowers.

But everyone has their own preferences, for example, he likes to solve crimes.

"Gongsun Gongzi, is there anything strange here?" Shan Yu suddenly asked, which made Gongsun Ce stunned.

"It's really time to open a flower garden in this place. The flower grower really took the trouble." Gongsun Ce didn't expect Shan Yu to be so good at observing words and expressions, even he could spot the frown just now, and it was when he was talking to Hua Manlou.

What is the origin of this single jade?