Chapter 118: Manchu-Han Banquet
Xu Wude was trustworthy and sent someone to deliver the keys to the five shops.
"Our master said that if Madam Sang doesn't need so many shops, she can come into the mansion to discuss it, and our master can offer something else in exchange." The servant took the key but did not hand it over.
That's great. She really doesn't need so many shops.
Besides, it is easy to attract envy.
It's best to be able to exchange things.
Look at Xu Wude, he is clearly feeling the pain and can't bear to let go!
It would be better to sell him one, so that life will be better in Liangzhou City in the future.
But after all, it was Huo Changan who asked for it, so Sang Ning still told him about it.
"You are the head of our family."
Huo Changan lowered his head and looked very obedient.
As long as the topic of marital relations is not brought up, he is a harmless little puppy.
Sang Ning still remembered that time when he suddenly became full of thorns and said he wanted to commit suicide. He was really as unruly as a wolf cub.
If you are soft, he is soft too; if you are hard, he is even harder.
"Okay, I'll go over there then."
"Wait." Huo Changan called her.
"Can I go with you?"
His eyes were filled with anticipation, and he said in a particularly lonely voice, "I want to go out for some fresh air."
"I don't know why, but sometimes I feel like I'm still in prison, even though the sun is so bright outside..."
"Okay, okay, let's go together."
Sang Ning originally wanted to go with Huo Jingya, but now let's change to Huo Changan.
Kid, don’t be depressed!
She hurried to push the wheelchair, but then she thought of the mothers pushing strollers, who seemed to be carrying a lot of supplies.
So she found the water bag and filled it with warm water.
There's no need for food. I was planning to kill Fatty.
"What else should I bring?"
toilet paper?
Yes, I also need to bring a change of clothes, in case he doesn't have time to go to the bathroom...
The people here are very casual about how they wipe their butts, using a variety of things such as stones, dry grass, tree bark or corn cobs.
Sang Ning couldn't stand it, so as soon as he arrived here, he went to the street to buy bamboo and wooden toilet paper and wheat straw paper.
If you go out, of course you should take straw paper.
She took out two pieces of paper and folded a set of clothes and put them into her bag.
Huo Changan waited for a while and saw her coming out with a bag and a water bag, hanging them on the handle of the wheelchair.
My heart was shaken suddenly.
In the past, when he attended banquets, he had servants around him to take care of this. In order to prevent his clothes from being soiled by spilled wine, he usually had two sets of spare clothes and accessories.
Unexpectedly, even in such a situation, Ning'er was still so particular and considerate of him so thoroughly.
She never despised him in the slightest because of his poverty and still treated him like a gentleman.
How can I be so worthy and capable?
Huo Changan felt a mixture of sour, sweet and bitter feelings in his heart.
I wish I could be as fast as I can at this moment, kill the treacherous officials, restore order in the court, and avenge my family.
Then, hug the girl who gave him everything...
When he reached the carriage, he supported himself on the edge with his hands and was about to jump up using his arms, when a huge force came from behind and dragged him up.
I almost got into trouble again!
Forget it.
Ning'er can be a little reckless sometimes, but she's straightforward and still very cute.
"Fourth brother, Master Fatty is a generous man. You must eat more when you go there. If you can bring some back, please do so. Our family, young and old, are all waiting to eat it."
Huo Jingya instructed loudly.
She couldn't say she was going to kill someone in front of the servant, so she could only remind her fourth brother like this.
Huo Changan turned around angrily, his eyes almost spitting fire, and even the scar that had not yet healed was dyed pink.
"Huo Jingya! You are so rude and crazy all day long! Do I need you to teach me how to do things?"
Huo Jingya shrank her neck.
Fourth brother is moody again!
She used to call her rude and she's still calling her rude now. What's the point of paying attention to etiquette in this situation?
Sang Ning moved the wheelchair into the car, got in himself, winked at Huo Jingya, and gave her a reassuring look.
Huo Jingya grinned: There is delicious food again today!
Make a big table!
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Last time, Sang Ning saw the "magnificence" of the county magistrate's mansion, and today he saw the "wealth" of the richest man's family in Liangzhou.
A two-meter-long door that is even more shabby than the county magistrate's mansion.
Fortunately, it is newer than the county magistrate's mansion and the paint is not peeling.
Her expectations for Liangzhou City were completely shattered.
I also feel sad that the regional wealth gap in this era is so huge. The people living in the capital are like two completely different worlds compared to those here.
But everyone has their own suffering and difficulties.
The servant and Sang Ning carried Huo Chang'an over the threshold. Just as they closed the door, they heard a dog barking behind them.
A white shadow pounced towards Sanning like lightning and tried to bite her leg.
But the next moment, it twitched and turned into a corpse.
A palm-long wooden arrow pierced the white dog's throat. The wooden arrow flew out from Huo Changan's sleeve.
It was a poodle, a bit like a larger Bichon Frise, with a silver bell hanging around its neck. It looked like a wealthy family's pet.
The servant collapsed immediately.
"It's over, it's over. This is the Second Madam's fortune-bringing trick. We're done..."
"Last time, Lu Tao made Zhao Cai sick from eating, and she was beaten with ten boards. This, this, this is fatal!"
The Second Madam will take his life!
No, this wasn't murder at all, it was...
The servant looked at Huo Changan.
"Isn't that stupid?"
Sang Ning pulled out the wooden arrow, picked up the dead dog, threw it out the door in a parabola.
I believe that it will be picked up and eaten by someone in a short while, without leaving any trace.
"If you dare tell anyone, I'll say it was you who did it."
Sang Ning pinched the corner of the boy's clothes, pushed the wooden arrow head inward and pulled it back, wiping off the bloodstains.
Then return the arrow to Huo Changan.
The servant was stunned by this action, and when he came to his senses, he realized that he was in the same boat with them.
Oh my God!
How could this woman be so cunning!
"Attract wealth, attract wealth——"
Not far away, a woman's voice was heard calling.
"Take us to see your master!" Sang Ning kicked the stupid servant.
"Oh, yes, come with me."
This insignificant incident passed quickly.
Sang Ning and Huo Changan came to the front hall.
In fact, when I came in, I found that the house was quite luxurious. Although it was not aesthetically pleasing, it was obvious that a lot of money was spent on its construction.
As for why the entrance was built so small, Huo Changan said that it was because it could not go beyond the county magistrate's mansion!
Sanning understood.
Fatty is rich!
But the rich Xu Wude was really stingy and only served four dishes, all of which were vegetarian.
Rolled noodles, cold shredded radish, green leafy vegetables with garlic, and scrambled eggs with chopped green onions.
At least there are still two bowls of noodles, made of fine flour.
"Oh! Master Huo is here too? Look at me, I've prepared four dishes."
Xu Wude slapped his round head, looking quite annoyed.
"It doesn't matter. I don't have an appetite anyway." Huo Changan said indifferently.
He is so fat, it's obvious that he eats too much meat. He invites someone and doesn't serve any main dish, which means he doesn't take the person seriously.
I guess he just wants to exchange the least amount for the shop.
He didn't give him that thought.
Xu Wude couldn't pretend anymore and the smile on his face disappeared.
"Mr. Huo, you don't know this is not the capital, and supplies are scarce! You eat stewed chicken, fish, and pig's trotters every day, but I only eat them once a month."
What bullshit?
Eat this amount once a month.
Sonning laughed.
Correction: "He doesn't eat these in the capital."
"Then what to eat?" Xu Wude had never been to the capital, so he was really curious.
"We had: steamed lamb, steamed bear paws... glutinous rice stuffed duck, potted quail, braised goose... stir-fried mushrooms, smoked three fresh vegetables, assorted sausages, stir-fried green clams, stir-fried silver thread, smoked saury... stir-fried crab meat, steamed pumpkin... three fresh osmanthus soup, red meatballs..."
Sang Ning recited the entire Manchu-Han banquet in one breath.
Finally, he said, "Occasionally I eat: Buddha Jumps Over the Wall with Ten Ginseng and Ten Abalone, Fish with Rock Sugar and Bird's Nest, Roasted Kangaroo with Pebbles, and Stewed Giraffe with Elephant."
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