Qianshan Cake business is very good.
I bought two shops next door and built a small teahouse. In addition to selling cakes, they also sell tea.
Song Heng and Chi Moyan made an appointment at Qianshansu Tea House.
Three cups of tea were served.
The two chatted about what they had been doing recently. Review old cases, build water canals...
The two young people who once studied hard under the lamp have now embarked on their own paths and are moving forward firmly.
"Song Heng!" Xie Ruojiao came over carrying two pastry gift boxes and waved to Song Heng:
"I just went to buy pastries, and I heard from Shen Li that you guys are drinking tea here. Mr. Chi, long time no see! You actually brought back a strange medicine. It's really amazing!"
Chi Moyan responded politely, "Thank you, Miss Second, thank you."
Xie Ruojiao sat down next to Song Heng. She had a familiar temperament. Apart from being shy and embarrassed towards Song Heng, she was like a chirping little bird to outsiders. She asked curiously:
"Mr. Chi, please tell me your legendary story of searching for medicine! It must be particularly exciting!"
Song Heng suppressed a smile, "Hmm...I'm also curious, what can Mo Yan tell me?"
Seeing that both of them were looking forward to seeing him, Chi Moyan sighed helplessly and described the process of getting the medicine in a short story.
Song Heng was very cooperative and poured tea for Chi Moyan to prevent him from getting thirsty.
Xie Ruojiao was very happy when she heard the story. Although Song Heng didn't talk much, he always picked up the right words.
The three of them were talking and laughing.
Shen Li walked in with a new pot of hot tea.
She noticed Chi Moyan when he came in, but she didn't have the nerve to step forward to say hello.
She really envied Xie Ruojiao's frankness.
Now I hesitated for a long time before I mustered up the courage to come.
"Shen Li, are you here to listen to the story too?" Xie Ruojiao waved enthusiastically.
Shen Li lowered her cheeks slightly, "I... several of you are regular customers. I'm here to deliver a pot of hot tea."
Xie Ruojiao and Song Heng often come to support her.
This is my mentor/sister-in-law's shop.
"Oh, my family, why are you so polite?" Xie Ruojiao responded and said with a smile, "The stories Mr. Chi tells are very interesting. Do you want to listen to them too?"
Shen Li's eyes fell on Chi Moyan, and she really wanted to know about him.
So I sat down and sat down.
When Chi Moyan downplayed his experience of searching for medicine, Shen Li was frightened and turned pale.
The thought of going to Lingnan became more and more intense.
At sunset.
Everyone dispersed.
Chi Moyan left later. He planned to buy some cakes to take back to comfort his mother.
Lin Yide was asked to behead today.
Her mother must be sad.
It’s time to have a good meal, it’s really not a celebration (smile).
Shen Li packed the pastries himself and gave him a large box as a gift.
"You will lose money if you do this business." Chi Moyan put another piece of silver on the table.
Shen Li's cheeks couldn't help but blush slightly, "Young Master Chi has shown great kindness to me. It should be... it should be..."
Chi Moyan was somewhat impressed by her and said calmly, "Don't worry, I'm just following orders."
Shen Li lowered his head nervously, pursed his lips and stopped talking.
Seeing Chi Moyan carrying two gift boxes and about to leave...
Shen Li couldn't help but said: "Mr. Chi, our Qianshan Cake has a workshop in Lingnan. I recently planned to visit it, but my family is worried about going to Lingnan alone. I wonder...if I can go with Mr. Chi. To take care of you?"
This idea has been swirling in my mind for a long time.
She knew that he had a career to do, and if she stayed where she was, she would never have anything to do with him again.
She wanted to get closer to him.
Chi Moyan turned around and his eyes fell on her face. He probably understood something and declined politely:
"My followers are all men. It is inconvenient to bring a female companion."
Shen Li's face turned pale, "I'm sorry, I was rude and disturbed Mr. Chi..."
"It's okay." Chi Moyan said politely, turned and left Qianshansu.
Shen Li silently watched his leaving figure.
I felt very sad.
Maybe not every story can have an ending. But at least she tried.
That's it, no regrets.
……
Song Heng and Xie Ruojiao walked side by side on the street.
Send her back to Beiwang Mansion.
"I heard that you have been staying up late lately, which is not good for your health. Our cook just made a pot of Yangyuan soup today, please take a cup back! Take a good tonic." Xie Ruojiao said with a slight blush.
This pot of soup was actually what she asked the cook to prepare specially for Song Heng to replenish his health.
"This is too tiring..." Song Heng said.
"No trouble, you are my second brother's important minister, so you can't let your body collapse. I am doing this... also for the imperial court!" Xie Ruojiao gave an excuse and forced herself to serve the public good.
Song Heng was startled and laughed softly.
"What are you laughing at..." Xie Ruojiao didn't dare to look at him.
Song Heng said warmly, "Thank you. I wrote a guide to practicing calligraphy. Aren't you practicing calligraphy recently? Take it and take a look. It might be of some use."
"Okay, okay!" Xie Ruojiao clenched her fists happily.
The rays of the setting sun shrouded the two of them, creating a pair of slanting shadows.
……
Since the new king ascended the throne, his reign name has been changed to Hongning.
At the end of the winter of the first year of Hongning, the emperor and empress who had traveled far away from the East China Sea returned to Beijing and found the last strange medicine.
The following year, the prince was born.
In the Western Year of Hongning, Chi Moyan completed his three-year term, but he did not return to Beijing. He was transferred to the prefectures and counties in the north.
In this way, from south to north, from east to west, traveling around various places for twelve years.
At the beginning of the thirteenth year of Hongning, Chi Moyan, then the chief envoy to Pingchuan, was transferred back to the capital.
Later, he served as an official all the way to Zuocheng, becoming the youngest civil official in Daxia.
In Daxia's political arena, another person who was as dazzling as him was Song Heng.
He joined the Ministry of Punishment and served successively as Minister of Punishment, Shaoqing of Dali Temple, and Minister of Punishment.
Enforce the law impartially and redress justice for the people.
He is the first criminal officer in Daxia.
In the 10th year of Hongning's reign, Chu Shouchen resigned from the post of commander.
As I get older and have less energy, I am no longer able to handle the heavy tasks of the Mingxin Division.
The issues he worries about now are still the same as they were ten years ago.
Without him as the commander's father, what would happen to his son?
Over the years, Chu Jue has grown older, but his ability to offend others has also increased day by day.
"Dad!" Chu Jue ran in excitedly.
Chu Shouchen waved his hands sadly, "Waiting outside. The new commander is here to hand over today and has business to do."
"I, I, I, I am!" Chu Jue raised the appointment letter he had just received.
Chu Shouchen: Huh?
What will my father do without his commander?
It’s okay, then become the commander!
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