Wangfu Shenyuan

"My lord, is it delicious?"

Rong Li swallowed a mouthful of the fish gracefully, and said, "It's mushy on the outside and not cooked on the inside."

"It's still a bit bitter." Xia An looked at the fish in his hand sadly, and he ruined all the good fish.

"That's because you cut the fish's internal organs, and this king's will not be bitter." Rong Li shook the fish in his hand, and there was an obvious smugness in his eyebrows.

Xia An lowered her eyes, said "Your Majesty is really powerful" and gnawed the fish in her hand one by one.

The two fell silent.Although Rong Li ate politely, he ate very fast. He finished eating two, while Xia An was still eating the first one, and he didn't even finish half of it.

Rong Li wiped his mouth and ordered: "My king, go upstream to drink some water, clean up here, and follow quickly."

Xia An was happy in his heart, but on the face he obeyed like a servant: "Yes." When Rongli's figure disappeared, he quickly threw away the fish in his hand, picked up the one left by the prince, and gnawed on it in no time. The fish bones are left.Although it is not as delicious as the fish I ate before, at least there is no strange taste.

Going up the river, the birds chirped and the leaves fell, and the river water tinkled along the way.Xia An's frustration of failing to find his relatives, yesterday he was overwhelmed with shock and had no time to think, but now because the external environment is extremely beautiful and harmonious, his dissatisfaction is even more sad.

Back at the palace, Fang Xia will look for him with family affection in mind.Xia An's nose was sour. Speaking of it, he only had such a family of relatives, and it was more utilitarian. This was the most hopeful way out.

If Fang Xiatong doesn't come, he can only stay in Wutong Courtyard, being called as a coolie day by day, or making a mistake one day, being beaten to death and dragged to the back mountain to feed the dogs, or accidentally injured, Like Zheng Da, he died in agony.

Or, he can change to a safer job in the palace, preferably with money, so that he can redeem himself with his own hands.This is the best way, like Xia Tong redeeming him, at least he won't owe favors, and the other family will be equal in the future.

How can I climb up? Xia An's eyes fell on the man who was leaning against the tree trunk not far ahead in a daze. Not even a speck of dust.Xia An looked down at himself, the trousers were blue and black wide trousers taken off Mr. Gui, and the gray robe was lent to him by Manager Han. Like a clown.

He doesn't want to be a clown, but he has to lower his soul to the clown's posture to cater to his master in exchange for a free life in the future.

Xia An raised his head, with a smile on his lips, walked forward quickly, bowed and said, "My lord, the servants have cleaned up, I guarantee that the pursuers will not find any clues."

With such a big change, it is so happy to feed a fish.Rongli nodded, it was easy to feed.Xia An thought the lord was satisfied with his quick hands and feet, so she hurriedly recommended herself: "My lord, this slave has nothing else to do, except that he is careful and flexible in his hands and feet."

Rong Li gave him a strange look, and walked forward.Xia An didn't dare to speak too clearly, for fear that his master would think that he was thick-skinned and restless.

After walking for another three or four hours, I arrived at Shilin Town, east of Linshui Town.When the two entered the town, it was already past lunch time, and they were both hungry.

Rong Li ordered: "Go and buy some food. Let's go out to the north gate, pass through Bozi City, and cross a river to the west, which is the back mountain of Wangfu."

Xia An turned around and saw the steaming steamed buns. The peddler yelled, "Five cents." Xia An calculated that the prince only ate two fish in the morning, and his appetite didn't seem to be big. If he bought two steamed buns, he should You can get one too.

"My lord, the steamed buns are still warm." Xia An specially asked the vendor to wrap a steamed bun with a piece of paper, and he respectfully lifted up the two steamed buns and handed them over.

Do you want him to eat steamed buns alone?Rong Li couldn't take it anymore, he waved the steamed bun down.

The steamed bun rolled far away on the ground, Xia An let out an "ah" and hurriedly chased after it to pick it up.One of them was stepped on by a passerby and was flattened.Xia An peeled off the steamed bun skin, asked the stunned peddler for clean paper, rewrapped it, and put it in her arms.

Rong Li suppressed the urge to hit someone, and reprimanded: "What are you doing, are you picking it up and letting me eat it?"

"My lord, I brought six pennies with me when I went out, and I can't afford anything else. Your lord, you will be ready soon, and we can return to the palace soon. There is still one penny to buy a bowl of tea, and you can have some tea, my lord." Let's eat steamed buns, it's delicious and sweet." Xia An nodded while talking, as if saying: Really, I won't lie to you, I've tried everything.

Seeing that the prince didn't answer for a long time, Xia An pointed to the tea stand next to him: "Will the prince want a bowl?"

Rong Li remained silent, striding into the restaurant behind him, Xia An was relieved, it turned out that the prince was going out to bring money.That's great, even if he can't eat with the prince, at least the prince won't grab those two steamed buns from him, they are delicious white flour steamed buns, they smell better than Ah Fu's steamed ones, and they are still warm in his arms , warm his chest also warmed up.

As soon as Rong Li, a person with such an aura, enters the store, a second servant greets him graciously: "Guest officer, there is a wing upstairs, please come here."

Xia An obediently followed upstairs, and the two were welcomed into a luxuriously furnished single room. Before ordering food, Xiao Er brought hot tea and hot towels. "What would you like to eat, sir?"

"One serving of all the dishes, one pot of sweet-scented osmanthus wine."

Xiao Er wondered: "Although the shop is small, there are many chefs. If all the dishes are served, I am afraid that you, the guest officer, will not be able to finish them all by yourself."

Xia An pursed her lips and retreated to a corner of the room.Feel the two bulging bags in your arms, and you can smell all kinds of vegetables after a while, it must be delicious.

"So much nonsense, slap your mouth."

Xiao Er was taken aback, and realized that this guest had a bad temper, but he couldn't offend him, so he smacked himself twice in a decent manner, and smiled flatteringly: "Guest officer, don't be as knowledgeable as the little one, the little one will rush to remind you immediately." The kitchen will serve you first."

Xia An sympathized with the waiter in the shop, and when he heard the table rang twice, he quickly walked over to pour tea for the prince.The prince drank three cups in a row before he picked up the cup again.Xia An licked his lips, he was also very thirsty, but Xiao Er completely ignored him, and only took one cup, um, there were two pairs of chopsticks.

Dishes were served quickly.Xia An retreated to a corner to make way for Xiao Er who was serving food.When the dishes were almost served, Xiaoer looked at the young man standing aside, then at the nobleman who had ordered a table full of dishes, and asked, "Guest officer, do you need the younger one to serve you, or can you choose two?" The girl who accompanied the drink came over."

"No need."

Xiao Er understands and backs down.Many well-behaved sons from rich families don't like mistresses serving or courting women.They will bring their own servants with them when they go out, and all the things will be handled by the servants, so the service is naturally much more considerate than that of outsiders.However, the masters enjoy it, but they suffer from those who are personal servants.For other servants, the master will reward them with a table in the hall, but those who serve the master don't have such a good fortune, they can only go hungry.

Compared with Xiao Er's thoughts, Xia An's thoughts are very simple.Naturally, a slave cannot sit at the same table as his master, let alone a cruel prince who treats his slave like ants.He just waited for the prince to pick up the chopsticks to eat, then quietly turned his back and ate the two steamed buns that were still slightly hot.Swallowing saliva, I am so hungry and thirsty, it would be nice if I had some saliva to drink.Next time Xiao Er comes in to deliver food, ask him for some water.Master shouldn't mind drinking saliva or something.

It's just, why did the prince not move his chopsticks when there were so many dishes?Could it be——

Xia An approached and took a piece of secret meat for the prince.Sure enough, the prince picked it up and ate it leisurely.I really didn't starve you to death, Xia An stuck out her tongue when she turned her back, expressing her anger.All kinds of dishes were served quickly for the prince. Seeing the noble and elegant way of eating, Xia An's stomach groaned several times in cooperation.

I don't know how long the lord is going to grind, and whether he can still eat steamed buns while they are hot.Pulling the clothes tighter, I can only hope that the steamed buns will cool down more slowly.

Now I understand why there is only one teacup but two pairs of chopsticks.

Xiao Er brought a large pot of fish soup, and as soon as he entered the door, the aroma quickly pushed out the aroma of other dishes, making it mouth-watering.The main reason is to make Xia An drool, damn it, it's actually his favorite "Don't Leap the Dragon's Gate".

"Guest officer, this is our restaurant's signature dish. It's called "Buyuelongmen". It's made by a master chef specially invited from Jinling. It's delicious and fresh, and the aftertaste will be unforgettable for three days. The fish we choose is sickle fish from the deep sea , because it is very precious, it is on a par with the dragon, so it is called 'No Leaping over the Dragon's Gate'. Try it, is it to your liking?" Xiaoer served Rongli a bowl graciously.

Rong Li picked up the white jade spoon and took a sip. Xia An swallowed heavily and sniffed hard, as if the taste was the same as the one he had eaten before. Could the master chef invited from Jinling be Master Liu from Tianxiangju? ?

"Is the food ready?"

"Returning to the guest officer, everything is complete."

"Back off, don't come in and disturb without your order."

Xia An took a step forward: "Second brother, can you bring me a bowl of clean water, if possible, it's better to be hot." He said it a little loudly on purpose, if the master doesn't allow the slaves to drink water when they eat, then they will be punished at this time. It's okay to scold.If you break the rules in front of the master without authorization, then the consequences will be unpredictable.

The prince didn't say anything, Xia An breathed a sigh of relief.Seeing that your young master did not object, Xiaoer took it as a tacit consent, and quickly brought it in. It was still tea, although it was obvious at a glance that it was low-quality tea, the kind that cost two cents a bag, but as an additional service, it was still Ling Xia. An was very satisfied.

Quickly picked up a lot of dishes for the lord, and when the lord's bowl was piled up with a high arc, Xia An felt that he was serving well, and he might not be needed for half a quarter of an hour, so he took this opportunity to hide and finish his lunch .

Holding the tea bowl and standing far away in the corner, Xia An couldn't wait to "gulu gulu" and drank it in two big mouthfuls. It was almost bottomed out, and then reluctantly put it on the ground, and took out the steamed bun from his arms.Alas, it's a bit cold, but it's still quite fragrant.

Just as he was about to open his mouth to bite, he heard the prince knock on the table.Disappointed, Xia An put the steamed buns into her arms, and went to serve at the table, only to find that the prince's bowl was still full of vegetables.

Do you want to drink?Oh, why did he forget to pour wine for the prince, the wine jars have been delivered for a long time.It is estimated that the prince also forgot, and he remembered it just now when he heard his voice drinking tea.

Pour wine for the prince.The prince took a drink and frowned.Xia An poured it again, but the prince stopped drinking.Is it not good to drink?That's right, no matter how prosperous a small town is, how can there be any good wine that can satisfy a prince.

Xia An thought: If you stop drinking, then concentrate on eating, the slaves will also eat steamed buns.

After waiting for a while, seeing the prince picked up the chopsticks, Xia An retreated quietly again, took out the steamed bun from his arms, and bit——

"come over."

Xia An lowered his head and put away the steamed bun that had just bitten out a tooth mark. "My lord, what are your orders?"

"Pour out the smelly tea in your bowl."

What?It's bad quality, but it doesn't smell that bad.Xia An thought that he absolutely must not offend the prince, and he still wants to use this precious time to win the prince's favor. If you are thirsty or something, bear with it.

There was only tea at the bottom of a bowl, Xia An licked her dry lips, gritted her teeth, and spilled it.

"come over."

Thinking that the prince wanted to check, Xia An showed the bottom of the bowl to the prince.

"Put it on the table."

Putting the teacup away, Xia An took a deep breath and forced out an ugly smile: "My lord, there is nothing good about being a little one, but there is absolutely no taboo in not making the master angry."

Why are you emphasizing this?Rong Li glanced at Xia An, and the latter stared at him with wide eyes shining brightly. Could it be that he was waiting for his answer?What to answer, not a question!

Huh?What is the lord doing, have you taken a fancy to his bowl and want to drink from his bowl?

Rong Li put down the wine jar and raised his chin to show grace: "Although you, a lowly servant, cannot sit at the same table with the master, but this king has always treated his servants seriously. You can drink a bowl of wine, reward you with flower rolls, and you can also choose dishes. One plate, eat standing up."

Treat your servants seriously?Xia An endured her cheeks twitching.

Forget it, for the sake of long-term development and the tempting meal in front of you, let's reluctantly admit this sentence.Xia An suppressed the integrity and self-esteem of the so-called scholar for the time being, and knelt down on the ground: "Thank you, my lord." But the words "My lord is kind" can't be suppressed no matter what.

Xia An cleared a small space on the table and brought over wine. After hesitating for a while, he decided to make up for his wounded heart due to flattery, and brought "Don't Jump over the Dragon's Gate" to his place.This move made Rong Li look at Xia An more.

Almost gulping dates, Rong Li only took a few mouthfuls, and Xia An had already finished most of the fish soup, belching contentedly while stroking his round belly.The wine and Hanamaki remained largely unchanged.What a vulgar slave, but sure enough, he is fatter and more pleasing to the eye.

It is a pity to look at the remaining fish soup. According to the pride of the master, he will never pack it away.Xia An stared at the fish soup reluctantly. After waiting for a while, he felt that he was not so full, so he hurriedly picked up the spoon and ate two more mouthfuls.

Rong Li turned his head away, but couldn't help but raise the corners of his mouth.So gluttonous.

"Eat well." He was not asking Xia An, but stating that he was leaving.

Xia An handed the prince tea to rinse his mouth, and handed over the clean cloth prepared by Xiaoer in advance with both hands, letting the prince wipe his mouth.Xia An asked: "Do you want to ask Xiao Er to come in and pay the bill?"

Rong Li asked strangely: "Aren't you out of money?"

Xia An was frightened: "Didn't you bring money?"

"Do you think this king is someone who needs to bring money out in person?" His tone was already very displeased.Why did he try to tire him out over and over again.

"My lord, what do you think we should do?" Xia An's gaze stayed on the emerald wrench on the lord's thumb, and then moved to the jade pendant hanging around his waist.

Rong Li stood up calmly, grabbed Xia An's shoulders, and jumped down from the window on the second floor amidst Xia An's screams that he didn't know that he wanted to escape the order to be quiet, and quickly disappeared on the street of Shilin Town.From behind came Xiao Er's shout: "Someone is free food—"

Afterwards, on the way back to the palace, Xia An couldn't cheer up all the time, and he was a little listless in trying to please him.On the one hand, the reason was that he was surprised by the prince's weird way of doing things and character, and on the other hand, it was because of his stomach discomfort.Probably because my stomach, which has always been eating lightly, couldn't bear the sudden infusion of a large amount of meat, coupled with overeating, I reported several times of emergency along the way, and the prince's face became uglier each time.

Every time Xia An tremblingly thought, will the prince kill me in anger if I say I want to go to the tuba again?

Finally, he returned to the palace safely.That hour on the boat would have suffocated Xia An to death, and he was spinning around the stern anxiously.

There is no need to climb the mountain. There is a back door on the side of the back mountain.There were many twists and turns, if the prince hadn't personally led the way, Xia An would never have discovered it.

"I will go in first, and you will come in later. Remember what I said on the road, you have never met me before, you were deceived by bad guys, and you fled back to the palace by yourself."

Xia An broke into a cold sweat: "Your servant obeys, my lord, can you let me go in first. I really can't hold back, my servant."

"Okay." Although he offended himself, Rong Li felt that it would be very difficult to get along with Xia An alone after returning to the palace, and pampering him once or twice was actually nothing.

Xia An bent over and immediately jumped into the door.Rong Li thought he was gone, and just about to laugh undisguisedly, suddenly a figure appeared at the door: "My lord, the servant has no merits, but... um, I can't, I have to go." After finishing speaking, there was another burst of laughter. The whirlwind disappeared.

The corners of the half-curled mouth froze.Rong Li frowned, what do you mean?