Chapter 54, New Year's Eve
Pan Huchen could not control his sadness, tears were uncontrollable, and he slid down his cheeks. He was also tough in his heart and did not cry out. The elder brother was his guide since he was a child, and the battle in the Western Regions made him extremely proud. When he was a child, he always bragged to his companions that his elder brother died in Bingzhou. He heard that it was the bargaining chip used by the emperor to exchange military power in Hedong. Is military power more important than the elder brother's life? Pan Huchen could not understand, but just stared at his father fiercely.
Pan Xing was helpless. How could he tell Pan Huchen that there was another reason for the matter? How could he tell Pan Huchen the truth? What should he do if the news leaked? The purpose was not only to establish the Duke Zhenguo Mansion, nor was it just Hedong military power. He could not kill the snake and suffer the harm. He was unable to explain, so he became strong and ordered Pan Huchen to tell Cao Xian not to care about revenge anymore. If he had everything, it would be not too late to take revenge for ten years. He would uproot the Duke Zhenguo Mansion. Pan Gongyou died and the military power in Hedong changed hands. Who can guarantee what would happen if Chen Qi died? Will the emperor make other compensation out of helplessness?
The Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion had no military power, but they also had a hidden secret guards under them. The Black Armored Wolf Cavalry, which was dispersed in the Western Regions. Except for the major armies, the Peacock Guards were incorporated into part. A small group of people with the highest kung fu were loyal to Chen Chong. After the black Armored Wolf Cavalry was dispersed, they were not reorganized. All the elite soldiers left behind entered the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. As the private soldiers of Duke of Zhenguo Chen Chong, they wanted to move the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Except for the emperor's pass to deal with, the most important obstacle was this secret guard. If the secret guards did not come out, no one could act rashly.
The end of the year is approaching, and the literary style of the Qin Dynasty is growing. Various poetry meetings are organized by famous families who have passed down from generation to generation. They are held every few days. The top ten major schools in the capital follow the literary and elegant young masters. The most solemn is the courtesan competition prepared for the Shangyuan Festival.
Chen Qi is just a famous scholar, far less than his father, and is not very enthusiastic about these activities. Chen Qi is a person who has seen the world in later generations. No matter how lively and prosperous this era is, it is not the case. He also wants to plagiarize some poems to decorate the storefront. However, he only remembers the sun and the songs of the songs facing the sky during the day. It is not complete. Just forget it. The name of the literary name is of no use to him. He is useless to scholars. He still depends on his fists in troubled times.
The poetry and literary gatherings overshadowed the upcoming wild hunting army during the Chinese New Year. The wild hunting army was just an activity of the upper royal family. There were many people's riots, fish and dragon dances all over the streets, and riddles guessing. This is the life Chen Qi wanted. To make some money in a good life, watch the performances of major industries. Since he is a playboy, he should look like a playboy. Teasing beautiful women is what a playboy should do. Don't be as excessive as Gao Yanei, you are in love with me.
Chen Qi is not a playboy, but he is still timid when he meets a real playboy. He has no intention of participating in the jealousy in the restaurant. In the past, Chen Qi was the first. Chen Qi took his nominal woman Su Qianqian to the streets. Grandpa also heard about it, but he didn't care about Chen Qi, and just told him to be kind to the little girl. His father told himself that you can play, don't be able to stop playing. Think about his identity. Chen Qi nodded and said that he knew and would not defile the style of the Duke of Zhenguo. Lu Qing teased, Princess Lihua is still watching, is your prince consort?
I wanted to be a princess, Chen Qi smiled. If he had to be a princess, he would rather not be a princess. Look at Bai Shijie, what's the point? Su Qianqian was angry immediately and threw a lot of face on Chen Qi. Chen Qi didn't care. You have the ability to make an appointment with Prince Bai, why do you follow me? Besides, you still want to inquire about Prince Bai from me. The New Year atmosphere is very strong, and firecrackers are set off everywhere. When you hear the sound of firecrackers and see the fireworks, Chen Qi realized that gunpowder has been developed in this era, and Taoist alchemy is not enough to use military practice.
Before the New Year, Dong Lie sent half a pig. Once tofu, there were several baskets of cabbage and radishes. The most precious thing was the aged vinegar obtained from the old cellar of Qingxu. You could smell a scent of vinegar from afar. In winter, there was really no vegetables to eat. Chen Qi made a unique New Year's Eve dinner. In addition to pork, cabbage, mutton, radish dumplings, he took out the cabbage and radish that had just been pickled from time to time and made several plates of side dishes. A rare plate of greenhouses mixed with greenhouses in the villa. The old Duke hadn't eaten it so well for many years.
The Mo family also spent New Year's Eve at the Duke of Zhenguo's Mansion. Juzi was invited by the emperor. Mo Yibai, Qiushi and others were there, and Han Xing from the Coin Street. Uncle Gong Liu sent a few baskets of buns. The down-to-earth food was not only the old duke, but also the father. The second brother was very happy to eat. Chen Qi was at the same time and took out the latest distilled liquor. The only regret was that the eldest brother was not there. It would be great if the eldest brother could be there. The old duke was chatting at the banquet, and the father also scolded him in a straight face, just want to hold his great-grandson early. The second brother was one big and Chen Qi was two big. Chen Qi said, "Second brother, please catch it." The second brother said, "You haven't yet, why are you anxious? Filial piety and brotherly filial piety. You must first. After the New Year, I will go to Mayi. You can take good care of your grandfather and father at home."
As soon as he came out of the wine cellar, the second son Chen Yu followed him quietly and kicked Chen Qi on the butt, "You kid hides such good wine, and you don't take it out for your second brother to taste it, and say, how long have you been hiding it?"
Chen Qi rubbed his butt, "Oh, can you stop doing it? It's just brewed, and it's the first time I've been born today." Then he lowered his voice, "I still have several jars, I'll give you two jars in my mind."
Chen Yu pointed at Chen Qi and smiled, "You know what you know, I didn't do it. You kid, bring it up quickly and let me taste what you have done in the past six months." As he said that, he thrust hard with his nose, "It's great."
Mo Yibai was also surprised by the color of the dishes. He ate this for the New Year’s Eve dinner at the Duke of Zhenguo’s Mansion. Everyone’s table was filled with a plate of pickled radish, a plate of spicy cabbage, a plate of shallots and tofu, a plate of soy sauce and a plate of aged vinegar, and two plates of dumplings. Chen Qi showed them the dishes to them, and the flavor was absolutely not simple.
Mo Yibai ate the wind and clouds, and he praised it endlessly. Maybe it was because the Mo family was used to hard cultivation. After ate six plates, he stopped and patted his stomach and said it was comfortable and comfortable. Qiushi laughed at him. It is a promising person who practices martial arts. He should not be greedy. Mo Yibai didn't listen to him at all. In terms of kung fu, Mo Yibai was good at talent. Qiushi practiced hard for many years before he could keep up with Mo Yibai's footsteps and shook his head. If you could be as serious as me, there would be no rivals in the world. Sooner or later, he would be the next hero. Like Li Muchen, he would be a sword immortal-level figure. Mo Yibai smiled. There would be such a day, and it had nothing to do with eating. Brother Qiu, I said that the food in the palace is not as delicious as the Sanlang family. Eat quickly and eat quickly.
On the first day of the Lunar New Year, Qiushi did not let Chen Qi go. Chen Qi followed his second brother to stay up all night. The old father and the old man were old and stopped staying up again. After eating the New Year's Eve dinner, they slept and pulled Chen Qi out of the quilt. After practicing for about two months, Chen Qi's muscles had improved slightly. He felt that he could not hold on anymore. "Brother Qiu, it's enough to practice to this level."
The autumn fruits are not allowed, "Winter practice is 39, since you have chosen to start, you cannot give up halfway."
"Then what level do I want to practice?"
"The principles of learning martial arts are the same. It is like sailing against the current and not advancing, and you will retreat. You will practice the rules every day."
"Hey, I'll be a general honestly."
"Don't be lazy, you have to be lazy, and wait for me to leave. Whether you practice or not will be up to you."
After escorting Chen Qi to finish the morning exercise, the east side had just revealed white fish belly. There were not many clouds in the sky, and the sun was occasionally exposed. The weather was probably even colder. Chen Qi breathed a sigh of relief and walked into the house. Han Xing’s yard and the house in the villa had been renovated. He found an opportunity for his father and grandfather to experience it, so that he could start to renovate the house at home. It was too difficult to endure winter. Chen Qi stayed in the room, burning the modified warmer, writing and painting on paper with a quill pen, and three words on the book cover. Chen Qi was designing his own business empire and how to build his team.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter completed!