Is this not enough to convince you?

After the Spring Banquet, a trend of meditation became popular in the capital.

Many people asked their fathers/relatives/friends/acquaintances who were officials: "Really? Do you officials really have the habit of meditating during your days off?"

The officials who were asked: "..."

What can they do? They can only clean up the mess for their colleagues at the Spring Banquet.

"...Of course."

"...Yes."

"...It is true."

After being proven, this trend became even stronger.

Although we can't be officials, we can do the same things as officials - many people think so in their hearts.

And the most fundamental "culprit" who caused this incident, after much difficulty, picked a reason and finally sent a white crane to the home of the official who loves cranes.

And he sighed from the bottom of his heart: "I am really a salted fish. Before, meditation was popular among officials, but I didn't hear any news at all."

Behind him, the crane-loving official sobbed.

Maybe he was too surprised. He carefully selected this crane, and it is of excellent quality!

*

After sending the crane, Xu Yanmiao felt that a worry was solved, and his thoughts began to fly.

[Speaking of which, now my life is nothing but reading gossip. Should I find something else to do? ]

[For example, raising a cat or a dog - Ouch! What is that! ]

Xu Yanmiao lowered his head and found that it was a bundle, which happened to fall in the middle of the road, and was stepped on by him who was distracted. When

he bent down and picked it up, he found a warm aroma coming out of the bundle.

Xu Yanmiao couldn't tell what the aroma was, and he didn't open other people's bundles randomly. He turned around and handed it to the government.

As a result, a few days later, the owner of the bundle came to thank him and even forced him to have dinner, saying that it was difficult to express his gratitude in this way.

In the wine shop.

"Xu Lang, don't you know that the things in the package are berberine cakes, and the best plum blossom slices. My master sent someone to the country of Buddha to ask for them. If I lose them, I'm afraid..."

The middle-aged man who claimed to be surnamed Liu seemed to be unable to continue, and his face showed a little fear.

The innocent college student sympathized with his experience very much. After chatting, he vaguely agreed to visit his master's house.

However, he was also cautious. He used money to ask three guests to go to a house in a certain neighborhood in half an hour, look for the owner of that house, Lian Hang, and bring him a note.

- Of course, if Lian Hang was not at home, or because of some accidents, he did not see the note, then Xu Yanmiao would have to make other plans.

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Walking on the road.

Liu Changshi calculated what a thousand taels of gold could do, and then he glanced sideways at Xu Yanmiao and sighed in his heart.

Originally, the best way was to make the other party grateful, but Zhao Li was a hopeless case, unwilling to take ruthless action, and his luck was too bad. Twice, someone happened to take action to interrupt the development of things. Now he can only reverse the offense and defense and force himself to rely on repaying a favor.

I hope nothing unexpected will happen next...

"Xu Lang, it's the garden in front."

- He quickly used the identity of Prince Fu to forcefully buy it.

"My master is temporarily staying in the capital..."

- He found someone to pretend.

"He heard that Xu Lang was of good character and returned the lost money, so he wanted to make friends with Xu Lang. Thank you very much, Xu Lang, for doing me a favor and being willing to attend the banquet."

When they arrived at the mansion, there were a group of maids and servants, and at least they were handsome. The two beauties who led Xu Yanmiao to the table were even more charming, wearing golden lace clothes, and their imprints on the surrounding crystal glass furniture were like the sunlight competing with the snow waves. There were

actually many familiar officials at the table.

Liu Changshi introduced Xu Yanmiao in a low voice, saying that these were his master's connections.

——Actually, after Liu Changshi wrote to Prince Fu, Prince Fu wrote another letter to the Crown Prince, asking him in the tone of a good brother to find someone to help him save face, saying that someone had picked up his dragon brain biscuits and returned them with dignity, but he was particularly stingy and did not show any appreciation at all, which was too embarrassing.

——Of course, Prince Fu also had officials in the capital who were close to him, but exposing them for a banquet would be more trouble than gain.

After Liu Changshi introduced the people, a slight smile appeared on his face.

Both wealth and connections were shown. Even if a minister who had not seen much of the world and whose house in the capital was pitifully small would not bow down to him, he would more or less want to make friends, right?

Then, after a quick inspection, he found that Xu Yanmiao's face remained calm and his eyes did not look to the side, as if he did not see the clear glass.

He quickly winked at his own people at the table.

The official sitting next to Xu Yanmiao turned to Xu Yanmiao and said, "Mr. Xu, I never thought I could see you here. I am Huang Long, the right assistant minister of the Ministry of Justice, and I have heard of Mr. Xu's name for a long time."

Assistant ministers are deputy heads of the Ministry of Justice. Who would have thought that he would be the Prince of Fu's man?

Xu Yanmiao did not go out of his way to look up gossip about him, so naturally he did not know. After talking to this third-rank official for a few words, he heard the official say with a smile, "The owner of this place is really rich and extravagant. There are so many glass furniture. It's just a villa. When I first entered, I thought I had mistakenly entered the world of jewelry."

[It is indeed beautifully decorated. The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice

smiled and said, "Especially those windows, which are inlaid with a whole piece of glass. Even the Dou family cannot afford such a large amount of money. I am really jealous of them."

Xu Yanmiao glanced at the glass window. Subconsciously: [Eh? It's not a French window. It's my fault. When I heard a whole piece of glass, I thought it was a large French window.]

[But it's true. It seems to be very expensive to make such small windows with glass. If we knock down the wall and replace them with French windows, it will be bright, but it will cost a fortune, right? Besides, it will lose its antique charm.]

The smile on the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice's face almost disappeared.

He wanted to find evidence that Xu Yanmiao was just pretending not to be shocked by the wealth, but from his expression to his inner voice... this person actually thought that Prince Fu's glass window was a "small thing" and not worth mentioning? !

Xu Yanmiao thought a lot in his mind, still with a polite social smile on his face: "It is indeed enviable. The glass looks very transparent, it must have taken a lot of thought."

The right minister of the Ministry of Justice: "..."

Other officials who heard the conversation: "..."

I can't tell the envy from your words.

Moreover, why is the focus on polishing the glass to make it translucent? It always felt like Xu Lang was praising the craftsmen's superb skills. It seemed that in his eyes, craftsmanship deserved much more attention than wasting billions of dollars.

Liu Changshi also felt that Xu Yanqi was indifferent to the luxury in the room.

"Okay, wealth can't attract you, what about having fun?"

It's even a pity.

"It's not June now, otherwise the constant stream of ice cubes during the hot summer would surely have amazed him."

*

After dinner at this place, Xu Yanqi heard that they had prepared an entertainment project called "Aoshan Lanterns" ".

Liu Changshi explained: "This lantern should have been lit during the Lantern Festival, but now it is April. However, the moonlight is beautiful tonight, so it is the most suitable time to light this lantern."

The Aoshan Lantern is not just one lantern. It is composed of thousands of lanterns. The colorful lights are stacked up, and from a distance they look like mountains or turtles.

The dark and cold place suddenly became bright, with lights and candles shining and shadows floating, and thousands of colorful lights scattered in a magnificent manner.

[The fire trees and silver flowers are so beautiful. 】

Hearing Xu Yanmiao's sigh, the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice smiled slightly.

Sure enough, there is still something that can take you.

So he nodded to Liu Changshi.

Continue! Work hard in this direction! Let him feel the luxury of Prince Fu !

Then, the huge Aoshan lantern actually moved.

Many officials in the room exclaimed in amazement.

The mechanism turned, and the thousands of lanterns seemed to come alive. The twin dragons playing with pearls shook their heads and tails, revealing the magic beads; the fiery red phoenix The tail feathers drooped and the radiant ribbons floated in layers of colors...

"This lamp is thirteen stories high—" Liu Changshi said proudly: "You can climb it!"

The voices of praise from the audience became louder.

Liu Changshi He raised his eyebrows and looked at Xu Yanmiao.

Not this time...

His thoughts came to a standstill. Liu Changshi only saw admiration in Xu Yanmiao's eyes, without a trace of envy, as if... this thing was just a play, which only amazed him at the time, and he would forget it after watching it.

Liu Changshi: "..."

Do young people today have such good concentration?

Officials present: "..."

They clearly heard Xu Yanmiao's inner voice: [It's so beautiful, so beautiful, the light and shadow are amazing ! It's like watching 3D.

Although they didn't know what "Third Brother" was, even a fool could tell. Xu Yanmiao was used to such scenes.

Now she was just appreciating it . That's all.

*

Liu Changshi and the Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice secretly contacted each other.

"You are colleagues. Tell me, what does he like? Everyone has weaknesses. If you cater to his preferences, I don't believe he won't be moved!"

The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Justice thought for a while and said reluctantly, "He is more approachable. , maybe you prefer something more ordinary?"

Liu Changshi was so excited that he couldn't help but say, "I know!" Xu

Yanmo was invited to stay overnight at the house, and he agreed.

The young colleague also stayed here, and this place was close to the court. He could stay in bed for a while in the morning.

In the evening, the servant came and asked, "Sir, do you want to wash your face and feet?"

Xu Yanmiao nodded.

The other party asked again: "Is it a big face wash or a small face wash, a big foot wash or a small foot wash?"

A big face wash means washing to the shoulders and neck, and a small face wash means only washing the face. The big foot washing is to wash to the knees and thighs, and the small foot washing is only to the ankles.

The servant added: "Don't worry, my lord. There is plenty of firewood at home and enough soup."

Originally, he was just thinking about whether to wash his shoulders, neck and thighs. Xu Yanmiao: "?"

[Does this need to be mentioned specifically?]

The servant continued, "Also, my master has specially prepared a set of towels for each of the gentlemen, and has specially informed you."

Xu Yanmiao was even more confused.

[What? Is there still a need to share a face towel with someone else in this world? 】

In another room, Liu Changshi slapped his head and said, "Oh no! I forgot to tell the servants to tell Xu Yanmiao that he can take a bath whenever he wants tonight! He can take as many baths as he wants!

" He must have been impressed that he could wash his face at any time after smoking. If he could take a bath at any time, he would definitely be more impressed!

You know! Even if the prime minister wanted to take a bath, he could only do so every other day, and usually only with Three hu of water (40 to 60 liters)! Even this would be considered excessive.

If you take a bath many times a day, it is called "water abuse"!

In short, Liu Changshi's eyes lit up

. With such luxury, are you afraid that it won't feed Xu Yanmo's extravagant heart?

Next door, Xu Yanmiao only went to the big bathhouse every three days in winter. At other times, she boiled water for bathing, washing face and feet every day. She didn't realize that this was a very luxurious behavior in the eyes of others