Dingjiangshan

In fact, the capital city is not like the south. People have to go out to offer incense and worship gods on New Year's Eve.The rules in the north are more to stay at home, and the family will keep the door behind closed doors to watch the new year. At most, they will set up an ancestral tablet at home.

But at the foot of the emperor in the capital, there are many dignitaries and dignitaries, and on big days like New Year's Eve, princes and ladies from aristocratic families often come out to play, so the night market in central Beijing is not much better than that in Nanyang Prefecture. Although there are fewer shops on the street, but Fortunately, there are a lot of small vendors, which can be regarded as lively.

Ning Yan had earlier sent someone to the Chunri Building in the middle of the capital to book a table. As soon as it got dark, he took Ning Huaijin out of the palace, planning to go to the Chunri Building to have dinner. The lights were all lit up, and I went downstairs with Ning Huaijin for a stroll.

Sitting in a private room drinking tea and tasting dishes is of course easier for Ning Huaijin to accept than strolling on the street, and Ning Yan obviously planned it in advance, even Chunri Building has opened a new menu this year.When he went out, he told Ning Huaijin that his storekeeper had frozen a batch of peach blossoms alive in the early spring, and dug them out on the day of the winter solstice. The peach blossom stuffed fish he made was a must in Beijing.

Ning Huaijin originally just wanted to relax with him, but after listening to Ning Yan talk for a long time, she was actually moved by what he said.

"In addition to the fish, I also want a stewed deer tendon in a casserole, a three-fresh duck, shrimp roe and winter bamboo shoots, pearl tofu... add a plate of small stir-fry, light and refreshing, you can do it yourself. The rest of the fruit refreshments are optional. Delicate and soft ones are fine, and the tea should be Biluochun." Ning Yan knew Ning Huaijin's taste well, so he didn't ask any further questions, and only ordered: "Two servings of peach blossom soup are also served, and one of them can be served with more honey. .”

The two of them dressed low-key, but their hands were generous.The waiter from Jingzhong Restaurant greeted and sent him every day, his eyes were very poisonous. Although he was good at recognizing people, he didn't underestimate Ning Yan because of his clothes. After receiving the reward, he smiled and said a few words of good luck, Then I went downstairs to order the kitchen.

The people in the palace did their business well, so the private room they chose was not small, with a big table for eating outside, and a small private room for drinking tea, which was only separated by a bamboo curtain. Also, arty seems nice too.

In addition, the windows of this elegant room are facing the main street, which is the most suitable for enjoying the scenery and watching the bustle.

Ning Huaijin was sitting by the window, watching the small street vendors at work through the half-open window.

It wasn't until the little girl went out with the menu that Ning Huaijin turned around and said with a smile, "Why do you choose what I like?"

"I mostly follow my taste in the palace. Of course I have to follow you when I come out." Ning Yan leaned over, looked out along his line of sight, and said, "What is Huai Jin looking at?"

"The brothers and sisters of the Jiang family passed by just now." Ning Huaijin said with a smile, "Second Miss Jiang also bought bunches of candied haws on the opposite side."

"Hey, it's a good thing that Uncle Huang didn't say anything." Ning Yan patted his chest, and said fearfully after making a gesture: "Otherwise, it's likely that he will come up and blackmail us."

Ning Huaijin was amused by him, turned his head to look at him, and said half-jokingly: "Anyway, I live in the palace now, and I leave the palace for food, clothing and flowers. Otherwise, I will save my salary and give it to Your Majesty." Fill in your own money."

"That can't be done." Ning Yan said solemnly: "It's so embarrassing to say that it's so embarrassing to say it."

Ning Huaijin raised his eyebrows, Ning Yan made a gesture to react, and begged for mercy with a smile: "Wrong, wrong, outsider, outsider, let's do it."

"Outsiders?" Ning Huaijin took a sip of tea and said leisurely, "Which outsider lives in your bedroom?"

"Let's not talk about the emperor—" Ning Yan said with a smile: "The rules in the palace are so strict, and it takes half an hour to go up and down, and I'm tired of living here. If it weren't for so many people staring in and out, I would I want to live in the palace with my uncle, it's a bit fresher."

"What's so new." Ning Huaijin said strangely: "It's not like you didn't live in it when you were a child. Although you have changed to a new house now, it's not bad. There is nothing new except the garden."

"How can it be the same." Ning Yan said brazenly: "At that time, I was going to borrow it! Now I am another master of the palace, and the palace has half of me."

What a prospect, Ning Huaijin said heartily.

Ning Yan appreciated his entire house, not to mention half pulling the yard, even giving it all to him, there is nothing wrong with emotion and reason.

"If you want, you can take it back." Ning Huaijin joked: "Or change it to a separate courtyard or something, and you can live in it logically—"

Ning Yan actually thought about it seriously, and shook his head after a while.

"Forget it." Ning Yan looked quite regretful, shaking his head and said: "If I really take over the emperor's house, the outsiders will probably start guessing when I will kill you for my sake. For the sake of reputation, let it be placed in the hands of the emperor."

Ning Huaijin finally couldn't help it, she smiled brightly, and reached out to touch Ning Yan's temple hair with gentle brows.

Strange to say, people seem to pick up each other's habits after being together for a long time.Ning Huaijin and Ning Yan used to be on good terms. After being a favorite for so many years, he didn't dare to do anything out of line. As a result, in less than a month, Ning Yan has been killed by Ning Yan. The belt is broken.

It can be seen that if something like the bottom line is moved back an inch, it will fall step by step.

Ning Yan turned her head and kissed him on the wrist affectionately, sat beside him affectionately, and put her arms around his waist.

"I'm not completely joking." Ning Yan said with a smile: "It's hard to come out, but don't be caught by the two of them. It's okay for Ah Zhan to say, at most I shouldn't go out, Ah Ling, that girl Not necessarily, when I entered the palace a few days ago, I was still arguing that I should take her with me when I go hunting next year."

"Isn't she still going to the border town with Xie Jue?" Ning Huaijin asked.

"Zhaoming won't be able to leave yet. There will be dispatching matters in the army after the year. When he comes back from the battle this time, the military register will have to be reworked." Ning Yan made the calculations and said, "After all the calculations, when he leaves, I guess it will be the end of spring at least."

"That's why I'm avoiding my little sister now—" Ning Yan shook his head helplessly, looked down at his hands, and said, "I don't know if there will be spring hunting in the coming year."

Ning Huaijin could clearly hear the imperceptible loneliness in Ning Yan's tone, he turned his head halfway, as if he wanted to say something, but the words spun around his lips, and he held back again.

"However, it's good not to go to the hunting ground to run around." Ning Yan said: "The late emperor had a hot spring courtyard in the suburbs of Beijing. Let's go live together for a few days, just the two of us, no one will take us with us."

"It's all good." Ning Huaijin followed Ning Yan all the time, only smiled and said, "I'll listen to you."

It so happened that Xiao Er knocked on the door from the outside at this time, and wanted to come in to serve food, so Ning Yan temporarily let go of Ning Huaijin, straightened the hem of his clothes, sat down at the table, and called to come in.

That Xiaoer felt so good, even if Ning Yan told him to do it casually, he didn't dare to kill this fool.The refreshments that were picked up were not many, only four or five bowls in total, but the styles looked exquisite and fresh, obviously thoughtful.

Ning Yan was satisfied, and threw him a piece of silver as a reward.

"Thank you, my lord." The little girl put away the money with a smile on her face, and said with a smile: "You two are here today, and we have some winter brewed wine from the south of the Yangtze River in our store. .This wine is produced in the south of the Yangtze River. It is brewed with sweet-scented osmanthus in summer. It tastes sweet and not overpowering. It is just right to drink in winter. Would you like to try something new?"

"Thank you, there's no need." Ning Yan said, "No drinking."

Although the Xiaoer was sorry, he didn't say anything. The guests in front of him were easy-going and generous, and the reward was enough for his two months' wages. It didn't make much difference to him whether he wanted an extra drink or not.

He was about to leave, but the older young man sitting by the bed stopped him.

"Bring two jugs." Ning Huaijin said, "Don't drink cold wine, and don't let it be too hot. It's slightly hot. Bring it up when it's warm."

Xiao Er was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously looked at Ning Yan.

"Listen to him." Ning Yan said.

In these two short sentences, Xiaoer could tell who was in charge of the two of them, so he quickly responded and started to prepare swiftly.

"Why does Huaijin suddenly want to drink?" Ning Yan was curious.

Ning Huaijin pursed her lips, did not answer him, but asked instead: "Don't you try it?"

How well Ning Yan knew him. Over the years, he didn't say that he could guess Ning Huaijin's thoughts 100%, but it was not bad. He heard the words and knew that he wanted to invite him for a drink, but he didn't want to. I am ashamed to open my mouth to make an exception for myself.

Ning Yan didn't want to embarrass him too much for the New Year's Eve, so he smiled and complied smoothly.

"What Huaijin said is a bit interesting." Ning Yan licked his lips and said meaningfully: "Anyway, Huaijin invited me to have a drink at the beginning. There's nothing wrong with replacing it."

It's good that Ning Yan didn't mention this, but when this was mentioned, Ning Huaijin's expression became a little uncomfortable.

He coughed dryly, his eyes dodged for a moment, as if he was guilty of something.

Ning Yan was puzzled at first about why he reacted like this, but immediately afterward, some interesting guesses vaguely popped up in his mind.

"Huaijin doesn't know..." Ning Yan clicked his tongue, concealed the second half of the sentence, and only looked at Ning Huaijin with a smile.

Ning Huaijin coughed again, picked up the teacup and took a sip to hide it, and said, "No."

Ning Yan smiled and said nothing, just wanted to ask He Wenting after returning to the palace, to see if there is any cook in the palace who can make wine, and Ning Huaijin arrested him.

During the time of speaking, the dishes Ning Yan ordered were also delivered like flowing water.

With outsiders around, Ning Yan didn't say much, and turned the page over with gestures.

Ning Huaijin breathed a sigh of relief, he was really afraid that Ning Yan would ask him to the bottom of it, he knew himself very well, if Ning Yan really wanted to know something from him, he would not be able to hide it ninety percent of the time.