Go back to ancient times to be a royal merchant

At night, there was less noise in the city. A bright yellow carriage drove from the city to the outside. When it reached the city gate, the driver of the carriage threw out a token. The soldiers guarding the city saw the order card, immediately stepped forward respectfully to send the token back, and then asked other soldiers to get out of the way.The carriage quickly left the city gate and went straight to a certain Zhuangzi.There was a very majestic face in the carriage, with a heroic young man sitting beside him, and a half-grown child leaning on the young man.The driver was very careful, even though the speed was very fast, there was no slightest shaking in the carriage.

The members of the Li family sat around the fire, their faces red from being roasted by the fire, and the lambs on the fire were put on a shelf, and the oil dripped into the fire, making a sizzling sound. When staring at the whole lamb that has not been roasted, don't forget the meat skewers on the iron stick in your hand.The difference from everyone else is that Wang Xiujin baked dried tofu wrapped with green vegetables and meat on iron sticks. Everyone didn’t think such things were delicious, but they didn’t say anything. Wang Xiujin asked the cook to make more, which was enough Everyone try it out.

Old man Li can't eat too hard food when he is old, and it doesn't spoil the temperament of his children and grandchildren. He sits in the first place and watches happily. From time to time, he will also drink some soft boiled broth. The old man likes the tonic wine very much, but at the moment he is not allowed to have a few drinks. When he arrives at the farm at noon, the old man has already broken his usual eating habits. He has eaten some meat and drank a small pot of wine , the old man seems to be in a pretty good mood.

Wang Xiujin took a small brush and brushed some seasonings on his skewers from time to time to ensure that the taste would be good. While doing it, he did not forget to look at the iron pick in his son's hand, and saw his son with a calm and strict face. , Wang Xiujin was a little bit tangled, did his son spend so much time with Li Sushan that he even began to imitate his expression?This is not a good thing and must be corrected.

The eldest master of the Li family and his two younger brothers sat together, grilling the stuffed sausage, while talking about military affairs, the two younger brothers listened carefully, especially the second master who was about to leave for the border, so he couldn't be by the old man's side Being filial, the second master felt ashamed. The elder master patted his brother on the shoulder. He wanted to say that loyalty and filial piety have been difficult since ancient times, but he felt that it was not so appropriate to say it, so he remained silent.The third master is indifferent. If he can, he would like to go out, but he is destined to stay in the capital. Even if the Li family has a descendant, they still need someone to stay behind. Even though he is not as brave and experienced as his elder brother Although the second elder brother insisted on guarding against the cold, there was still a kind of hope in his heart.

Sitting together with the old family and the second family, Shopkeeper Mi said that there are some good young ladies and gentlemen whom he has entrusted to see these few days, do you want to let the children take a closer look?You can also let Xiu Jin go to check first.The second child's family wanted to settle the children's marriage before they left the capital, and they couldn't get married when the father was not there, so they asked the children to look at each other from a distance. , if there are not too many shortcomings, it will be settled.

Li Sushan and his younger brothers were speechless, so they stayed with Wang Xiujin and his son, eating meat skewers with green vegetables cooked by Wang Xiujin from time to time, and delivered the meat he had roasted to Wang Xiujin's mouth. As for his son, he was ignored by Li Sushan up.Sitting together with her brothers, the Miss Li family was dressed like a man. At first glance, she thought he was a handsome man. The Miss Li family would secretly give some pieces of roasted meat to her grandfather, but she didn't dare to give more. Give.The old man was like an old urchin, sneaking around with his granddaughter. Everyone could see their actions clearly, but no one pointed it out.

The whole family was bustling, and saw the steward of Zhuangzi rushing in and whispered something in Wang Xiujin's ear. Wang Xiujin's eyes widened after hearing this. The fourth prince is not staying in the palace. Why is it so late at night? He left the city and came here.Unable to guess the reason, Wang Xiujin could only get up to meet the fourth prince.

The steward of Zhuangzi knew the fourth prince. The fourth prince often brought people to the Zhuangzi to pull beef and mutton.Hearing the door call, and after a while, the servant reported that the fourth prince had brought someone over, and the steward immediately went outside to greet him.Looking at the people brought by the fourth prince, they were full of nobility. Although they didn't know their identities, they were not small pawns.Of course, the steward didn't guess the person on the emperor, who would have thought that the emperor would leave the palace at night.

On the way, the steward told the owner that the fourth prince brought a noble person, which prince should it be.Wang Xiujin felt that it was impossible, the fourth prince was not very close to the old prince, let alone lead someone to look for him at night, he had some guesses in his heart, but he was not sure, he could only confirm after seeing someone.After entering Zhuangzi's main hall, looking at the person sitting at the head, Wang Xiujin was still surprised, why did the emperor leave the palace.Wang Xiujin had doubts in his heart, but he didn't stop his movements. He was about to salute the emperor, but he was stopped by the fourth prince on the side, and said in a low voice, "Be simple, just call me master."

Wang Xiujin felt bitter, but he could only follow the words of the fourth prince, and respectfully called out to the emperor the master, he wanted to ask the emperor why he came, but before he could open his mouth, he heard the master say, "Zhen... what a beautiful night, I heard that Huangshang has roasted whole lamb here, so I brought the fourth brother... I'll come and have a look, and join in the fun." The emperor laughed heartily after finishing speaking.

Wang Xiujin could hear the corners of his mouth twitching again and again, the words were so harsh, and the night was really good..., he kept vomiting in his heart, but he didn't show it on the face, Wang Xiujin respectfully invited the emperor, the fourth prince and the little grandson to the backyard Go, and then gave the steward a wink.The steward just heard the word "zhen" not so clearly, but looking at the way the boss spoke, it was obvious that the visitor was unusual, and the fourth prince always respected noble people, so he couldn't help but let the steward think too much. I feel that the visitor is not an ordinary prince, and it may even be...

The steward secretly took a look at the noble man, shivered, and hurriedly exited the main hall and ran to the backyard. He had to explain carefully to the host that he must not offend the nobleman, otherwise he would not get it if he blamed him good.

Wang Xiujin led the emperor, the fourth prince and the emperor's grandson to walk back. The emperor's grandson walked steadily, and looked around curiously while walking. This was his first time here, and he felt that everything was novel.Stepping into the backyard, one could smell a unique fragrance. The emperor laughed out loud at the smell, saying that this trip was worthwhile.The fourth prince hurriedly said that the special sauce made by the chef of the imperial merchant was the best, and when he brushed it on the roasted meat, it tasted delicious.The little emperor's grandson tugged at the skirt of his grandfather's clothes, telling him that he wanted to eat particularly delicious meat.

The emperor was overjoyed, and said with a smile, "The emperor's grandson should eat more, the meat here in Huangshang is very fragrant, plus what kind of sauce he makes, if you don't eat more, how can you be worthy of sneaking out for a while?" It was a hard trip."

Wang Xiujin was ashamed, he didn't know how to describe the complicated emotions in his heart at this moment, is this the emperor? It feels like a bandit.

The people in the backyard received the news from the steward, and the eldest lady of the Li family left the backyard to avoid seeing the outsider. When she left, she looked at the unbaked chicken legs and was extremely reluctant. She was very displeased, but she couldn't say it out, so she could only give her brother a look, telling them not to forget to bring her food.Yachang also left with the eldest lady, but Yachang was holding an iron skewer in his hand. If you look carefully, his iron skewer was not the meat he roasted, but the vegetable rolls roasted by Wang Xiujin.

When the emperor brought his son and grandson to the fire, Old General Li wanted to salute, but the emperor stopped him, "Old General, this is not in the city. Keep everything simple, simple."

"Grandfather, the master said that he is here to taste the barbecue." Wang Xiujin helped the old man to sit still, and winked at the others. The others all respectfully bowed their hands to the emperor and said hello, sir.Old General Li gave up the throne to the emperor, and he sat on the left hand side of the emperor. The fourth prince took his son and sat on the right hand side of the emperor. None of the entourage who followed behind came forward to test the poison or something. For the Li family, the emperor can rest assured that there is no need for them to do anything extra.

The emperor came out of the city to Zhuangzi with only his relatives in private, which moved Old General Li's heart. The emperor trusted the Li family quite a lot.However, this kind of thought just passed by in a flash. He is not a child who is not involved in the world, and it is true that he is moved, but there are no more.

The emperor took the iron stick from the fourth prince and looked at the roasted whole lamb, "It seems that I am not too late, the lamb has not been roasted yet."

"Master came just in time. This lamb is almost roasted, and it's time to share." Wang Xiujin called the cook and disassembled the whole lamb in the yard. When the knife cut the roasted lamb, there was a crisp sound. Great work, I divided the roasted meat in a short time. If there were no distinguished guests, the whole family would let the cook divide it, so everyone took it apart and ate it.

Wang Xiujin brought the first plate that had been disassembled to the emperor, and everyone grabbed it with their hands, but it was not the case when the emperor came here. The servant gave the chopsticks with a wink, and the emperor took a bite and put it in his mouth to chew. Chewing, "Not bad, delicious, could it be... The fourth brother said that your sauce is good, and you don't feel any smell of mutton at all when you eat it."

"The fourth prince is absurd." Wang Xiujin looked at the fourth prince, and saw that he was burying his head in hard work. He didn't notice Wang Xiujin's gaze. However, it has to be said that the fourth prince is a very good father. As far as he is concerned, he is definitely a good father. The fourth prince shared the food with his son while eating. He also paid attention to the oil on his son's mouth, and wiped his mouth with a handkerchief from time to time, very attentively.

The emperor's grandson felt Wang Xiujin's gaze, raised his head to meet him, and swallowed the meat in his mouth, "Where's younger brother?"

"It's getting late, go to bed."