Chapter 467: A Country Bum is a Country Bum

Yan Shirong smiled and said, "My grandson is actually a little nervous today. I have only been studying for three years at most, and I know very little... Today, my sixth uncle and I met a lot of young talents, and my grandson almost made a fool of himself."

Emperor Mingpei said: "Oh?"

Yan Shirong smiled and said, "Mu Yi said that he would invite me out next spring to wear flowers and drink wine. My mind was blank at that time, and all I could think of was 'Li Bai drank a hundred cups of wine and wrote a hundred poems'. I agreed with him, but I kept thinking about this story in my heart. When I glanced at the melon on the table, I suddenly remembered..."

Emperor Mingpei laughed.

Xinbao and the other illiterate people didn't understand anything at all.

Yan Shirong explained to them with a smile.

There are many allusions to drinking contests, such as "Drinking contest with a hundred essays" and "Drinking contest with pig shoulders", but in fact, the allusion used by Li Muyi comes from "Drinking contest with two tangerines" and "Drinking contest with a pig shoulder", which literally means two tangerines and a bucket of wine. In fact, it refers to the wine and food brought during spring outing, and later it came to refer to spring outing.

This is truly a joke that only intellectuals like. Even if it is explained, a few illiterate people will not find it funny at all.

After they chatted for a while, Yan Shirong glanced at his third brother.

Yan Shichang received the signal.

But Hanhan didn't know what to say in such an occasion, but he wasn't too afraid of Emperor Mingpei, so he said honestly: "My grandson thinks it's pretty good, quite lively, especially the dance, I don't know what it's called, although the dancer is a woman, but my grandson thinks the movements when turning sideways are particularly good, and can be used in martial arts. My grandson wants to tell Master that he can try it."

Emperor Mingpei smiled but said nothing.

The fourth brother didn't know what to say at this time. He just said, "Grandson thinks everything is good. It is the grandest scene he has ever seen." He paused and said, "Everything is good."

Emperor Mingpei raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "Sheng'er, feel free to speak up."

Yan Shisheng was speechless, Yan Qingshan said: "Since Ye Ye has said it, just go ahead."

Yan Shisheng said: "My grandson just feels that some places have been wasted."

Emperor Mingpei said: "Oh?"

Yan Shisheng said, "In fact, at first, I was just appreciating the music and dance, but later, when it came to the feather dance, there were dozens of dancers. The dancers in the middle couldn't show their full potential, and their movements were small, while the dancers around them danced openly and beautifully, and their sleeves were particularly beautiful. I don't know how this dance should be performed, but I just think, why can't there be fewer people? If there are fewer people, wouldn't everyone be able to have their own beauty?"

"Then my grandson was a little distracted. For the dance, dozens of cowhide drums were newly made. They were so huge, but in fact, they could only be beaten a few times during a dance. Why did they have to be newly made? Their clothes were so old-fashioned and simple, and they were obviously dancing an ancient dance. Wouldn't it be more appropriate to use old drums? My grandson is a mercenary person, and he doesn't think about elegant things. My grandson thought, it is forbidden to kill cattle casually, and a cow can be sold for twenty or thirty taels of silver, which is much more expensive than a horse. How much silver did they cost? Where did the old drums go..."

Emperor Mingpei nodded to him with a smile, and he couldn't help but talk more.

The Fifth Prince and several others were listening behind.

The fifth prince secretly sneered in his heart.

So, a country bumpkin is a country bumpkin. Even if he recognizes his ancestors, he still has a poor air! ! He came to the state banquet to calculate these trifles, saying a cow! ! A horse! ! Twenty or thirty taels of silver? ? Ha! Ha! It's really ridiculous! He didn't dare to show anything on his face. He just exchanged glances with the fifth prince's wife. Both of them were very amused.

Yan Shisheng finished talking, and then said embarrassedly: "My grandson is shallow. I understand that sometimes, some appearances are necessary, but I think..."

He paused and said, "For example, in the past in the countryside, when distinguished guests came to visit, we would try to wear the best clothes, and even borrow some decent furniture and utensils to decorate the house. This was not considered a waste. But if we pulled up the vegetables in the yard, leveled the ground, and laid blue bricks to welcome the guests, even if we only pulled up one vegetable, it would be a waste, because vegetables are useful."

He was a little embarrassed: "My grandson is not good at poetry and literature, and can't speak, but this is what I mean."

The Fifth Prince's wife covered her mouth with a handkerchief to hide her smile. She exchanged glances with the Fifth Prince and thought that he was really poor and pitiful. How could he say such things to the Emperor? Emperor Mingpei usually only saw Yan Shifan and Yan Shirong, and he really didn't talk to the younger ones. Today, when she suddenly heard this child, she felt that he was so young, but he really had something to say.

Emperor Mingpei smiled and encouraged: "Sheng'er is good, you can see things. You can go to manage the inner court next year."

Yan Shisheng was stunned, and quickly stood up and said, "Yes. Grandson obeys your order."

The Fifth Prince and the Fifth Prince's wife's snickers froze on their faces at the same time, and they were both dumbfounded.

They really didn't expect this result.

The Neifu that Emperor Mingpei mentioned refers to the Neifu Yamen, which manages the internal affairs of the imperial family. It has four departments, eight bureaus and twelve prisons, most of whom are eunuchs, but the chief officials are not. The second prince used to be in charge of it, and the third prince also did. Regardless of whether they are rich or not, they are basically in charge of this matter. All the servants in the entire palace have to greet you with a smile.

It is indeed a very useful job!! Why did it fall to such a country bumpkin? ?

Emperor Mingpei sighed, "Sheng'er's words today really touched my heart. Small things add up to a lot, and trickles make a river. For example, you said that the common people only had 20 or 30 taels of silver, but if you check the accounts, you should report at least 200 or 300 taels of silver! How much of this was spent on the drums, and how much went into the pockets of people at all levels? I have long wanted to take care of these rats and borers, but I have never had the time. Sheng'er, just go ahead and do it. I support you!"

Yan Shisheng bowed again: "Thank you, grandson."

Emperor Mingpei nodded.

The twins looked at each other.

They were young, and because of family matters, they were late in learning, so they said frankly: "My grandson doesn't have any ideas, I just think... that duck tongue soup is delicious!"

Then, in Mingpeidi's arms, Xinbao sat up straight all of a sudden, as if to say that I won't be sleepy anymore: "That steamed fish is the most delicious!"

"Bear paws are still delicious!"

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“The Buddha’s Hand Golden Roll is delicious!”

The three people argued fiercely about which dish was more delicious, and the discussion was in full swing.

Emperor Mingpei laughed as he heard this, but did not try to stop it.

Xinbao was so greedy after hearing what he said that he swallowed his saliva and said, "Yeah, Xinbao wants to eat fish."

"No," Mingpeidi patted her belly and said, "Feel it yourself, is there any room for the fish?"

Xinbao touched it himself and thought for a while: "Squeeze it."

"No, there's no room," Mingpeidi said, "We have to eat dumplings later."

Xinbao could only give up with regret.

Brother Xiaowu cleverly changed the subject: "There was a dance performance, and the dancing ribbon flew to my face. It was like flying high! It was so beautiful!"

"That pipa can actually be carried on one's back!"

Xinbao was really led away: "The third girl on the right side of the Nichang Dance is so pretty!!"

"The one who's stomping his feet, the one closest to me, looks like Brother Xiao Yuan!!"

The three of them had another heated discussion.

Yan Qingshan coughed, and the three of them gradually stopped.

Then everyone turned to look at number 689.

Let alone others, the second elder brother is quite looking forward to it. What is said at this time can really reveal one's thoughts and personality. Even if he makes excuses and doesn't say anything, even the twins have said it, so why wouldn't they say anything?

Either he is very deep-minded and has real ideas, or he is not very smart but can still see through things.

(End of this chapter)