Then they'll give you some fabric and jewelry, maybe a few words of calligraphy, and then they'll take an extra 10% or 20% in taxes.
(It must be said that the emperor and his ministers saw through each other completely!)
So, having a general idea of what was going on, the two of them enjoyed the New Year in peace after sending the glass away, without giving a second thought to what was happening in Beijing.
However, now that the manor has something, it's necessary to strengthen its defenses. Xie Yushu was thinking of upgrading the weapons and adding more manpower after the New Year, but she's already worked hard for half a year, so she should enjoy the New Year first!
Han Zhongyu spent the New Year at Xie Yushu's manor as he wished. Not only him, but also his right-hand men, Han Zhong and Han Yi, Lan Ting, and his secret guards also spent the New Year at the manor.
As for what excuse to use?
Of course, it's because the cook in the household is sick and can't cook the New Year's meal!
This clumsy excuse was something Han Zhongyu came up with after thinking about it for half the night, sneaking around to the cook's place and poking two holes in the window paper.
The guards on night watch all shrank back into their wolf-skin cloaks before they believed his lies!
Thus, Lan Ting carried out the most humiliating mission of his life as a bodyguard: to get medicine from Xie Yushu.
There was no way around it; those brats knew something was wrong the moment they saw him glance at them, so they ran off!
On the morning of New Year's Eve, Xie Yushu was stunned when she saw Lanting, wondering what had happened to Han Zhongyu.
What could possibly warrant the arrival of the dignified leader of the secret guards on New Year's Eve?
Lanting touched her nose sheepishly and said...
"The cook in the manor caught a cold. He has a headache, and his nose is also foggy. He coughs and can't smell anything, so he can't cook the New Year's Eve dinner."
"I'm worried that our master won't have anything to eat, so I'm asking you for a couple of doses of medicine for colds."
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