The Rebirth of Han Yuxi - Chapter 2265

[Chapter 2265 Yuxi Fanwai (14)]

When Yun Qing abdicated, he took Yu Xi back to the northwest. That time they stayed in Haocheng for ten days and then rushed to Yucheng. I didn’t expect to step into this place again, it turned out to be more than 30 years later. Time flies so fast!

Looking at the four big characters ‘Pingxi Palace’ on the plaque, Yuxi sighed and said, “It’s really different.”

Qiyou supported her and said, “Mother, let’s go in and have a look!” This is where he grew up, so his feelings are extraordinarily different. Even after being away for decades, I still have a nostalgia for this place.

Back then, it was very lively with people going in and out. But now, it is deserted.

Going around the main hall, Qiyou looked at the bare yard and asked, “Where is the old tree here?”

The manager said, “This tree was devoured by termites, and it was blown down by a strong wind three years ago.”

Qiyou was a little embarrassed. If they have been living here, there will be special personnel to inspect these flowers and trees every year. Today, there are only twenty servants left in the Pingxi Palace to be responsible for the daily cleaning work, and they have no time to take care of them.

After Oakxi was settled, Qiyou went to the yard where he lived before, and the layout of the house remained basically the same. But the flowers and trees in the yard are gone.

During dinner in the evening, Qiyou said, “Mother, this house is in a lot of dilapidation now. Mother, if you keep this house empty, it will collapse sooner or later.”

“Who do you want to live in?” Unless it’s from the Yun family, no one else has the courage to live in.

Qiyou didn’t think too much about it, so he just said it casually. Pingxi Palace, but where they lived. Only the feudal lord can live, and no one else is qualified to live there.

Oak-hee made no comment.

After two days of rest, Qi Xuan asked Yu Xi, “Mother, when are we going to Yucheng.” It was June now, and the sky was getting hot. If you want to go to Yucheng, you have to be early. Otherwise, before the winter, I will not be able to return to the capital.

Yuxi shook her head and said, “I won’t go to Yucheng anymore. When I come back this time, I will stay in the palace for a little longer.” She didn’t miss Yucheng very much, and she only stayed in Yucheng for more than three years. And those years were not good memories.

The two brothers had no objection. This time, they mainly accompanied Yuxi to relax, and Yuxi had the final say on where to go, and they just obeyed.

Yuxi said, “If it wasn’t for my age, I would still want to go to Huashan again.” She and Yunqing had been to Huashan once, and at that time they were both healthy and climbed up by themselves. In the evening, I spent the night on the mountain. On the second day, watching the sun rise, it was a wonderful feeling.

Thinking of Yun Qing, Yu Xi looked a little sad. Before she knew it, the old man had left her for more than half a year.

Seeing Yuxi’s expression, Qiyou hurriedly changed the subject: “Mother, let’s have mutton bubbles for lunch! The mutton bubbles we ate in the capital are not as delicious as the ones here.”

Yuxi smiled and said, “Your father always said that the mutton eaten in the capital is not as delicious as the one in Yucheng.” Even if the lamb was sent by Yucheng, he still felt that it was not delicious.

In fact, it’s not that the meat is not delicious, but that the atmosphere and mood of the past are no longer there when eating.

Of course, eating too much good food and making your mouth tricky is also a reason.

Qi Xuan said, “Speaking of which, it’s been a long time since I’ve eaten roasted whole lamb. Mother, why don’t I eat a whole plate of roasted whole lamb at noon.” I remember the first time I ate Daddy’s roasted lamb, and I really feel that there is nothing more delicious than this in the world. of food. It’s a pity that it is only left in memory now, and I can’t eat it anymore.

Qiyou didn’t want it anymore: “If you want to eat roast lamb, let’s go to Fuyun Restaurant! The food at home is so tasteless.” Fuyun Restaurant has branches in every provincial capital, and even some particularly wealthy states.

Because of this, the annual profit of Fortune Restaurant is astonishing.

“Let’s go to Fuyun Restaurant!” The cook who brought him cooked very well, especially the vegetarian dishes. But he doesn’t know how to roast whole lamb.

Qiyou said with a smile: “Mother, what do you want to eat, I’ll ask someone to order it first.” It’ll be fine to go there and wait, anyway, they have a lot of time. But if you don’t make a reservation in advance, some dishes may not be available.

Yuxi said, “Lian Peng chicken, stir-fried lotus root, and a stir fry!”

Just as he was talking, he heard the guard reply that Cao Ren, the governor of Shaanxi, was asking to see him.

Yuxi was impatient to see the ministers below, and said to Qiyou, “Go and greet him!” Since those ministers knew that they were coming to Haocheng, it was impossible not to come to visit.

Qiyou said with a bitter face: “Okay!” He all stepped back, really impatient to deal with these officials. But besides him, there is no other suitable candidate here.

After chatting with the chief envoy for a long time, he sent them away. When he returned to the backyard, he heard that Oak-hee had rested.

Qiyou said, “Third brother, let’s go out for a walk!” He was an impatient person, not to mention how he could stay in the house and not go out.

Qi Xuan hesitated a bit and said, “Let’s go out with my mother before she wakes up.” After leaving her alone in the house, the two brothers ran out to eat, drink, and have fun. Qi Xuan felt bad about it.

Qiyou smiled and said, “You don’t know your mother’s temperament yet? If she doesn’t see us, she will find something to do.”

In the end, Qi Xuan went out with Qi You.

Yuxi woke up, heard the two brothers go out and laughed, and then asked Bingmei, “Have you written down everything about Chen Xuan?”

Bingmei nodded and said, “It’s all written down. The Queen Mother, will she still use her original name when making up this story in the future?”

Yuxi glanced at Bingmei and said, “I must use a pseudonym, and the background must be changed, so that no one can tell her identity.” Using her real name and surname, the girls of the Chen family will not be known in the future. When you get married, you have to die of old age at home.

Bingmei smiled: “The Queen Mother is wise.”

In the evening, Qiyou brought back two baskets of soup dumplings for Yuxi: “Mother, it’s still hot, eat it quickly.” These dumplings are not delicious when cold.

Oak-hee stopped eating after eating two soup dumplings, and gave the rest to those around him.

In addition to eating two soup dumplings, Yuxi also ate a bowl of Gorilla Barley porridge, a plate of fried cucumbers and a plate of fried cabbage in the evening.

After the age of sixty, Oak-hee drank porridge in the morning and at night. However, the morning should be richer, and sometimes you will drink goat milk eggs or chicken soup. But at night, I only drink porridge and eat some vegetables. However, she eats a medicated meal every day.

After Yuxi finished eating, Qiyou said with admiration: “Mother, I really admire you.” After decades of eating so lightly, not everyone can hold on to it.

Oak-hee said, “You don’t listen to me now, eat lightly, and in two years you will find all kinds of problems, and you won’t be able to regret it at that time.”

Oak Xi, who is 87 years old this year, has a great relationship with her insistence on a light diet and exercise all these years. It can be said that Qi Hao’s body is not as good as hers.

Qiyou shook his head and said, “I don’t want it anymore.” He would rather live a few years less than eat bland food every day. If you can’t eat and drink, what’s the fun in living.

While walking in the courtyard, Oak-hee said, “Tomorrow, let’s go to Caotang Temple for a walk.”

Qiyou was taken aback: “Mother, are you going to Caotang Temple?” I don’t blame him for making a fuss, but Yuxi has never been to a temple.

Yuxi smiled and said, “I don’t want to burn incense and worship Buddha, but to see the ‘Eight Treasures Jade Pagoda.'”

This pagoda is said to be made of jade from the Western Regions. The jade color is brilliant and lustrous, and each piece of jade is different. Oak-hee had lived in Haocheng for nearly 20 years, but he had only heard its name but had never been to the Temple of Tobacco. The last time I came to the Northwest with Yunqing, I came and went in a hurry. This time, Oak-hee wanted to check it out.

The next day before dawn, the mother and son set off. On the way, I met many people who went to the Tobacco Temple. Some of these people go to burn incense and worship Buddha, and some go to play.

When they got to Yanyan Temple, Oak-hee got off the carriage and saw many young men and women. These young people came with their elders.

Qiyou said, “Mother, should we burn incense and worship Buddha first, or should we go to see the pagoda and the lying stone?” It is rumored that there is a big stone in the well of Yanyan Temple. Every time a snake is lying on the stone, a white mist will rise to the sky and linger in the imperial capital. city. Therefore, this bedroom is also a scene in the temple.

Yuxi chuckled lightly, “Just look at the pagoda.” A stone, there is nothing to see.

After seeing the jade pagoda and seeing that it was still early for lunch, Yuxi went to the back mountain for a walk. This time Qi Xuan and Qi You did not follow, but went to the temple for a walk.

Oak-hee picked up a quiet place to walk, but the more she walked, the more remote she went.

Just as they were about to turn around and go back, they heard a burst of crying.

A clear and soft voice said, “Juniang, come with me!”

The woman cried and said, “If I leave with you, what will my parents do? Lilang, I can’t be so selfish.”

Oak-hee shook her head helplessly. It’s her fault that she didn’t let Supervisor Qin Tian count the days when she went out this time. Otherwise, this would not always happen.

The man said in a cold voice, “If they really love you, they won’t give you to that old thief Cao Ren as a concubine. Jiuniang, if you don’t come with me, will it be impossible for you to be a concubine for Cao Ren?”

Oak-hee sneered, and the envoy called Cao Ren. I don’t know if the Cao Ren they were talking about was him. If it was Cao Ren, this matter would have to be taken care of.

The woman cried and said, “Lilang, I…” She really couldn’t make up her mind to elope with her.

Oak-hee turned around and walked back.

When she could no longer hear the voices of the two of them, Yuxi said to Yu Zhi, “Let someone check the identities of these two people. Also, check Cao Ren well.” The servants around her should leave. Otherwise, you will be out of shape. On the other hand, Yu Zhi’s health has always been by her side.

Yu Zhi nodded and said, “Okay.”

Halfway through, they met Qiyou and Qixuan who came to look for her. Seeing the fearful expressions on their faces, Yuxi smiled and said, “What’s the matter? I only took two steps in the back mountain, so I can still lose it.”

Qiyou said, “Mother, there are poisonous snakes in this mountain. Just now, I heard that a few people were bitten by poisonous snakes playing in the back mountain.”

“With Azhi and the others here, the poisonous snakes are not afraid.” After speaking, Yuxi asked, “I was bitten by a poisonous snake. If you don’t detoxify it in time, your life will be in danger.”

Qiyou said: “The monks in the temple gave them drugs and prescribed medicines, and now they are fine.”

Qi Xuan added: “Originally, I wanted to give them antidote pills, but it didn’t work.” When he went out, he brought not only the imperial doctor, but also a lot of medicinal materials and precious pills.

At noon, there are six vegetarian dishes and one soup, namely Luohanzhai, steamed egg with tofu, jade roll, sweet and sour lotus root steak, five treasures fresh vegetables, vegetarian pork, and mushroom soup.

Qiyou took two bites and said, “It’s far worse than the vegetarian food in Lingshan Temple.” The vegetarian food in Lingshan Temple is notoriously delicious. Qiyou went to eat it because of his admiration, and was full of praise when he came back. He said that he had moved Qi Xuan to eat twice, but Oak Xi was indifferent.

Yuxi smiled and said, “If you don’t like it, don’t eat it. When you go down the mountain, you can find food by yourself.”

Qiyou really saved this plan.

In the evening, Yu Zhi told Yuxi about the information he had inquired about: “Queen Mother, the couple you met during the day were nine girls from the salt merchant Lu’s family. These nine girls were raised by Mrs. Lu. Yes. The man is the third young master of Zhaoji Grain Shop.”

Seeing that Yu Zhi’s voice was hoarse, Yu Xi said, “Take a sip of tea, don’t worry.”

After drinking a cup of tea, Yu Zhicai said: “The Lu family has offended them and transferred them to the salt transport envoy. They were worried that they would not be able to get the salt, so they wanted to give these nine girls to Cao Ren as concubines.”

“How old is Cao Ren this year?” As he got older, Oak-hee didn’t pay much attention to the affairs of the court. Not to mention the local officials, even those important officials in the capital, she didn’t know much about them. However, to be able to be a political envoy, the age is certainly not young.

Yu Zhi said: “Cao Ren is fifty-three this year. This man likes young and beautiful girls very much. In the past five years as the governor of Shaanxi, he has adopted four concubines. Moreover, he has also raised a group of dance girls.” These concubines are all delicate and delicate young women of 28 years old.

“anything else?”

Knowing what Yuxi wanted to know, Yu Zhi said, “Except for her lustful problems, everything else is fine. I haven’t made money in Shaanxi for the past five years, and my political achievements are not bad.”

Oak Xi said, “Let the dark guard check carefully.” It’s fine if there is no corruption or bribes, but if there is, he will not forgive him.

After two days, the mother and son went to Qujiang for a tour. As a result, it rained halfway through, and Oak-hee blew a cold wind on the boat, which made him feel a little uncomfortable that night.

Seeing that she was not feeling well, Bingmei quickly called Zhang Yuyi. As soon as the imperial doctor was called, Qiyou and Qixuan were naturally alarmed.

After examining the pulse, Zhang Yu said, “I’m a little cold, so I’ll prescribe two medicines first.” Oak Xi’s body has always been healthy, and taking two medicines should be fine. But just in case, I didn’t dare to say too much.

Qiyou was a little annoyed knowing the reason, and he should have persuaded her mother not to take the boat.

Yuxi leaned against the bedside and said with a smile, “It’s too old to catch a cold while swimming on a boat. It’s useless.”

Qiyou coaxed Yuxi and said, “Mother, you are not old at all. When we go out with you, others think we are siblings!”

Yuxi laughed and said, “You’re a brother and sister, so you won’t grow old? Qiyou, you’re a bad old man too.”

Qiyou disagreed with Oak Xi’s words: “I’m not a bad old man, I’m an old man with temperament, charm, elegance and humor.”

Qi Xuan felt that Qi You was becoming more and more limitless.

After taking the medicine for three days, Oak-hee was cured. However, Yuxi didn’t dare to go out again, but stayed in the mansion to continue resting.

Qiyou asked, “Mother, shall we go back to the capital when the weather cools down?”

Yuxi shook his head and said, “If we don’t go back to the capital, we will go to Jiangnan instead.”

Qi Xuan said, “Mother, we’re afraid we won’t be able to go back to the capital for Chinese New Year.”

In the past three years, she and Yunqing stayed in Jiangnan for three months. The scenery in Jiangnan is really picturesque. Every time I think about it, I want to go again: “This year, I will be in Jiangnan for the New Year, and I won’t go back to Beijing.” If I don’t go to Jiangnan this time, I won’t have the chance again.