Chapter 191 Jin丨Exclusive publication of Jiangwenxue

The Spring Festival came in a flash, the court began to take a vacation, and Pei Rui also returned to the Taiping Palace.

The Taiping King did not go to the military camp these days, but he was still very busy.

Although the Jurchens also farmed, the weather in the north was cold and the grain production was not high, so they mainly lived on nomadism. When the winter was tough, they would choose to go south to plunder resources.

This year's snow was particularly heavy, and many people in the capital froze to death. The temperature was even lower further north. The atmosphere of anxiety gradually spread with the arrival of the New Year, and the wars on the front line became more frequent.

The Taiping King spent at least half of his time every day meeting with his subordinates, and rarely showed up except for meals.

Xue Chen did not plan to go to the border under his own pseudonym, and there were not many available manpower, so he did not take the initiative to find work for himself, and focused his attention on the kitchen.

Liu Yixuan cleaned the dirt of chicken, duck, fish and other foods, marinated them with marinade, and turned to deal with other ingredients.

The portion he made was very large, and even if there was one more person in the family, they might not be able to finish it.

System: [Are you making New Year's Eve dinner?]

Xue Chen: [It's lunch, I'm going to invite us to my house for a good meal.]

System: [……]

I'm still not used to him talking like this.

Liu Yixuan asked the original chef to help her mix the stuffing, and she made some batter with mung bean powder, put the shredded radish in, added the appropriate amount of seasoning, heated the oil in the pan, and started frying the radish balls.

The kitchen was full of the aroma of frying, and Liu Yixuan couldn't help but secretly ate a few after frying.

System: [Have you sent invitations to the vest and the original body?]

Xue Chen: [We are all family, there is no need to be so polite, just come directly when the time comes.]

System: [Why should I see if I don't invite him?]

Xue Chen: [Why invite him? I'm not sick, why do I make myself uncomfortable during the New Year. 】

System:【Then Gong Jiu and Di Fei were surprised, and what about Zhui Ming?】

Xue Chen:【They can, when they leave, I will ask these people if they are free.】

Liu Yixuan took out the meatballs, and took a pot of lotus roots, coating them with batter while frying them in the pan.

The sunlight shone on the stove from behind, suddenly casting a shadow. Liu Yixuan turned around and saw Wanyan Kang leaning on the door frame and looking inside.

Seeing that he was caught peeping, the young man straightened up and said awkwardly: "Let me see if I can help."

Liu Yixuan took a white porcelain plate, picked out a few meatballs and two pieces of lotus roots, put them in it, stuffed it into Wanyan Kang's hand, waved at him, and signaled him to eat it while it was hot.

Wanyan Kang whispered: "Thank you, brother."

Liu Yixuan smiled and pushed him out of the kitchen.

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Pei Rui came to the Shenhou Mansion from the Taiping Palace and heard laughter from afar.

There are many things to do in the Shenhou Mansion on weekdays. Even though the Four Famous Detectives and Zhuge Zhengwo are as close as father and son, they rarely have time to talk. After they meet, they mostly discuss various cases, and after finishing the business, they go to deal with their own things. Now you should put your work aside for the time being and relax.

Pei Rui lingered at the door, hesitating and was about to leave. Just when he wanted to turn around, he heard Xiao Licking barking.

Xiao Licking should be tied up in the backyard and can't run around. One person heard the dog barking and came out of the house. When he saw Pei Rui, he said in surprise: "Xiao Mian, why are you here? Did the two sons of the Xue family bully you?"

"No." Pei Rui said, "Xiao Liu invited us to lunch, do you want to go with us?"

Zhui Ming looked back at his fellow apprentices and said softly: "Do you know who he invited?"

Pei Rui: "Brother, Xiao Mian, Xiao Fen, Xiao Qi, Baldhead."

System: [Why did you call out all the nicknames of the vests?]

Xue Chen: [Don't you usually call the vests like this? I'm just maintaining my character.]

System: [You copied me too! And I never called Qingtan like this. You called him like this yourself!]

Xue Chen: [Can't you be smarter? A few changes, it doesn't matter.]

System: [......] Zhui

Ming was also speechless.

Is this really a proper title?

Except for the first two, he didn't know any of the others!

Pei Rui tilted his head: "Big brother may bring the second brother, Xiaofen is inviting his senior brother, Xiaoqi and Baldy to go together."

You can bring relatives and friends to this game.

Zhui Ming understood. Everyone else had someone to accompany them, only Xiao Mian was alone. He immediately agreed: "I will go with you, but I have to tell my uncle and my senior brothers first. Please wait a moment."

According to the etiquette of entertaining guests, Zhui Ming should ask Pei Rui to sit in the house for a while and say hello to the others.

But he has been worrying about the affairs of the Taiping Palace, not to mention that this dinner was organized by the new Secretary Liu Yixuan. Some important things will definitely be discussed at the table. Since Zhui Ming is qualified to sit at the table, he will not miss this opportunity.

He just wanted to see what those people were doing behind the scenes.

Xiao Mian was young and simple-minded, so there was no need to let him know these things. Even if he knew, he might not be able to understand, but it would only add to his troubles. Zhui Ming only needed to protect him, that was enough.

Fortunately, Xiao Mian didn't understand the ways of the world, so even if he waited outside, he wouldn't feel that he was being treated coldly.

Zhui Ming went inside and said something.

Leng Xue felt a little sorry, as they brothers finally got together...

Wu Qing pondered: "That little powder, could it be Yuan Feishuang from Liufenbantang?" Zhui Ming

: "Xiao Mian said that little powder went with his senior brother, so I think it was Yuan Feishuang."

Tie Shou: "Do you want me to go with you?"

Zhui Ming shook his head: "The two sons of King Taiping are at the dinner this time, so it may not be dangerous. I can handle it alone. If you go, I'm afraid it will alert others."

Tie Shou: "That's true. You and Pei Rui have a close relationship, and everyone knows it. Pei Rui invited you to go this time, which shows that he values ​​you very much. He is the nominal younger brother of the Xue family twins, and he has made military achievements under the command of King Taiping. With him protecting you, even if others are dissatisfied with you, they won't say anything."

Zhui Ming smiled. It was indeed Xiao Mian who protected him.

After he finished explaining to a few people, he turned around and left. He returned to the old building with Pei Rui, took a few bottles of good wine, and went to Liu Yixuan's residence.

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"Since Liu Yixuan invited you, then you should go. I won't join in the fun." Di Fei lowered his head in shock and said with a weak breath.

His neck was broken, which had affected his breathing. His voice was intermittent. Coupled with the way he always lowered his head, people who didn't know him might think he was shy.

Yuan Feishuang plucked the pen from his senior brother's hand and said unhappily, "Don't you have time to rest?"

Di Fei was shocked and said helplessly, "Of course I do, but not now."

The Spring Festival is not like the Tianying Festival, Tianqing Festival, Tianfu Festival, and Tianning Festival, which are small festivals that only the royal family and the nobles will celebrate. Everyone will participate in this festival.

Festivals are not only holidays, but also preparations for cleaning, sacrifices, new clothes and various foods, as well as many interpersonal relationships.

Liufenbantang is a mixed bag, with all kinds of people. The more it gets to this time, the easier it is to cause chaos.

For example, if someone wants to eat something good, or prepare generous gifts, and take the opportunity to improve their relationship, but does not have enough money, they will choose to steal or rob, causing all kinds of chaos.

The power in the capital is not only their Liufenbantang, but also the Jinfengxiyulou. Conflicts are most likely to arise at this time. The people below have offended this or that, and there are even some brave ones who secretly kidnapped the children of officials and only reported the name of Liufenbantang when they were caught.

They all paid money to Liufenbantang. Even if what these people did was not instructed by the hall, Liufenbantang would protect them.

And there are undercovers from other gangs in Liufenbantang...

Di Fei was busy dealing with these things and had no time to think about other things.

Yuan Feishuang dragged out his voice and said softly: "Senior brother, you haven't paid attention to me for a long time. Why don't you accompany me during the New Year?"

Di Fei sighed in surprise.

He always kept his head down. Yuan Feishuang couldn't see his expression, so she came to the senior brother, squatted down and looked at him sideways. He said pitifully: "I am an orphan. My master abandoned me and my senior brother doesn't love me either."

Di Fei was surprised and laughed: "What nonsense are you talking about."

Yuan Feishuang: "Just go for a meal and come back right after. Xiao Liu's food is delicious. You will regret it if you don't go."

Di Fei was disturbed by him and couldn't calm down at all , he simply put the paper away and asked: "That Lord Liu is in the center of the storm, you are the confidant of Prime Minister Cai, and everyone is watching your every move. You are so close to Lord Liu, does Prime Minister Cai know?"

Yuan Feishuang snorted and laughed: "So what if that old guy knows? He can think whatever he wants, he can't control me anyway."

Di Feijing has always known that his junior brother is dissatisfied with Prime Minister Cai, but he is still shocked to hear him say this.

He has been so impolite to Cai Jing, but Cai Jing actually treats him as his confidant, and specially created Lubing Hall for him and appointed him as the head of the hall.

Thinking of Cai Jing's age, Di Feijing couldn't help but feel that he might really be old and confused.

No matter what he felt, Di Fei was surprised but didn't show it on the surface. He whispered and rebuked: "How can you say that about Prime Minister Cai? If there was no Prime Minister Cai, how could you be where you are today?"

Yuan Feishuang was puzzled: "What does he have to do with my current situation? Even if there was no him, the emperor would still like me, Xue Chen and I could still be good friends, and I would still be your good brother's junior brother. I deserve it all. Let's go, senior brother, the banquet will start soon."

Di Fei was almost knocked down by him, but he stood up and followed him out of the room.

He hadn't seen the sun for a long time, and suddenly appeared in the sun. He was a little dazed and relaxed.

Yuan Feishuang smiled and said, "I thought you were unwilling."

Di Fei was shocked and thought, you have already taken action, how can I refuse?

Yuan Feishuang leaned over slightly, leaned close to his ear, and whispered, "There are a few people from the outside who almost killed Xue Chen. The young prince of King Taiping may not have a good attitude towards us. Those people are really annoying. They hid the benefits they got, and when the matter was exposed, they used the name of Liufenbantang to ward off disaster. I am an innocent person, but I was implicated by them."

Di Fei was also aware of this matter. He didn't take it to heart and comforted his junior brother: "Those people are not considered to be people in the hall. Didn't the Shenbu Division already investigate? Just explain it clearly."

System: [Why is he reacting like this? 】

Xue Chen: 【Cai Jing's faction has the least intersection with me, and the information obtained is the least, so Senior Brother has no chance to make up his mind.】

Yuan Feishuang chuckled: "But others don't think so. They all think that the Taiping King is ambitious and is ready to kill people with borrowed knives."

Di Fei was shocked and looked solemn: "Who did Lord Liu invite to this meal?"

Xue Chen: 【Look, now we have it.】

System: 【……】