Chapter 121 Self-inflicted Trouble
On the dining table.
Steaming hot, the mutton smells delicious.
Stewed lamb, roasted lamb, braised lamb...
A perfect mutton feast!
The people of Daliang particularly love to eat mutton, and it is said that they almost ate sheep to extinction.
The emperor and his concubines were all fans of mutton.
Because among the nobles there was a saying that sheep were more valuable than pigs, they believed that pork was greasy and grew in a poor environment, while mutton was warm in nature and very nutritious, and its medicinal value was comparable to ginseng.
As for cattle, horses, and donkeys, they are all used for fighting, farming, and transporting goods. Slaughtering them at will will result in lawsuits.
Moreover, sheep are gentle in nature, so wealthy families use them to entertain guests as a sign of friendship.
This is in line with the style of Daliang literati.
So, Jiang Miaomiao's family started trading sheep again.
The sheep introduced was a special breed called Hu Sheep.
Unlike local goats in the south, these lake sheep are northern sheep that grow up eating southern aquatic plants.
It can be said that this is a sheep breed that combines the characteristics of the north and the south. It has a light smell and the meat is tender and plump.
It is said that an emperor fled to the south of the Yangtze River and could not live without mutton for three meals a day, but he was not used to the strong smell of mutton in the south.
So they started raising northern sheep in the south.
This gave rise to the Hu sheep.
Lu Qingyao felt that the place with the most dignitaries and wealthy families at the foot of the imperial city was the place in Daliang.
The daily consumption of mutton is inestimable.
The mutton consumed by northerners was mostly purchased from the nomadic peoples of the northwest, but the northern border was often disturbed by wars, and the supply of mutton was extremely unstable.
The north-south trade routes were now open, and Lu Qingyao had quietly introduced a batch of Hu sheep at the beginning of the year.
Naturally, these sheep are supplied to Yipinju.
As the second owner of Yipinju, I came here today with a mission to taste the flavor of this batch of lake sheep.
Lu Qingyao and her son came from the north and lived in the south for some time. They were of noble birth.
He also understands aristocrats the best.
If we want to make this mutton banquet popular in both the north and the south, we cannot do without the valuable advice of this mother and son.
I was enjoying the food tasting when I suddenly heard Xiuxiu exclaim, "Where's Miaomiao? Where's Miaomiao?"
The little baby was full and had just taken a nap on the couch.
Now there is only one pillow left.
Naughty little fellow...
Everyone started looking everywhere, and even alarmed Sun Yanshu's family.
Jiang Zijin, who had originally pulled up the curtain and was taking a nap on the couch, secretly went downstairs and went to the backyard.
It was dinner time and there were not many people in the backyard.
I hid and dodged and didn't meet anyone along the way.
There is a dense bamboo forest beside the pond, which is still lush and green even in the cold winter.
Very suitable for Tibetans.
Jiang Zijin planned to hide in the bamboo forest for a while and then quietly return to the house when the chaos broke out.
Without anyone knowing.
She didn't plan to ask anyone else to do it because she felt that Nanny Gong had infiltrated her circle.
She vaguely remembered that in her previous life, after Jiang Miaomiao passed away, Lu and her two brothers were not in good condition.
This made them uneasy and lose their guard, leading to an ambush and a fatal blow...
So the key to the key lies in that little baby.
Then, defeat them one by one!
A child is a mother's life. This is the experience she has summed up after living for two lifetimes.
It can make a mother lose her mind, lose her fighting spirit, and even drive her crazy...
Just like those concubines in the palace who lost their children.
Originally, she had only lost a child and could have another one, but she had to beg the emperor for help in a very embarrassing way, and even did not hesitate to contradict the emperor.
As a result, she fell out of favor, became insane, and was sent to the cold palace...
Jiang Zijin tiptoed to the bamboo forest behind Jiang Miaomiao.
I looked around and found that there was no one around. No one would come looking for me for a while.
I saw the little girl concentrating on sprinkling something into the water, muttering to herself.
"Fish, fish, come and eat... Come and eat... Don't snatch it away..."
The full fish gradually dispersed, and the hungry fish swam over from a distance.
Jiang Zijin observed for a while and saw that the light was dimming, so he walked quickly towards Jiang Miaomiao against the light.
Using all my strength to lunge forward...
"thump……"
Someone fell into the water.
There was a huge splash in the lake.
A little red bird was chirping in the tree, its voice a little hurried.
Jiang Miaomiao stood up and took a few steps back, staring blankly at the person struggling in the water.
Patting his chest, he said, "I was scared to death... The baby was scared to death..."
Jiang Zijin in the water rose and fell, shouting, "Help... Help..."
As a result, I choked on some water and vaguely saw a small figure standing quietly on the shore, not moving.
It's not dark yet.
At this moment, the lights in Yipinju were lit and it was brightly lit.
Lu Qingyao and Xiuxiu climbed up the eaves and walls, stepped on the tiles, and reached the highest point of the eaves.
The maids and servants at Yipinju lit the lights and searched everywhere.
Jiang Miaomiao thought, my third sister wouldn’t be drowned, she is still a baby, I don’t want to commit murder in vain!
It won't grow big.
He ran back, shouting as he walked: "Someone fell into the water...Someone fell into the water..."
The voice is soft and sticky, without any penetration.
The baby’s legs are too short and he can’t run fast!
Jiang Zijin vaguely watched the small figure leave.
This moment.
Her heart was broken and tears of despair rolled down her cheeks.
She was destined to be the queen, how could she die like this?
How can that be?
She was unwilling to accept this! Unwilling to accept this...
Jiang Miaomiao walked out of the bamboo forest with her short legs, and saw a young man passing by with unsteady steps.
Our eyes met and upon closer inspection, they felt somewhat familiar.
The boy looked around, then walked over to her and squatted down.
"Little kid...where's your brother? Why is he here alone? Isn't he afraid of being kidnapped by bad guys..."
After saying that, he burped.
Xiao Miaomiao covered her nose.
"Fell into the water..."
The little hand pointed in the direction she came from, "Brother...over there, sister fell into the water..."
Before Jiang Miaomiao could finish her words, Cui Xingzhou grabbed his clothes and ran quickly towards the pond.
It’s over!
Jiang Miaomiao thought, could this brother have gone out to rescue someone?
But he seemed to have been drinking.
It's easy for people who drink alcohol to drown while swimming, and they might even get leg cramps if they're not careful...
She just thought her brother had long legs and wanted him to help call someone, but she didn't expect...
A servant came up breathlessly, "Little girl, have you seen my master?"
"Over there!..." Jiang Miaomiao pointed in the direction of the pond.
After the man left, she remembered who his son was. Was it the brother from before?
Can he swim?
Little Miaomiao started running again with her short legs. After running a few steps, she ran into a familiar embrace.
A familiar scent...it's mother!
Her mother had a stern face and looked a little fierce. She slapped her little butt twice and said, "Jiang Miaomiao, who told you to run out alone?"
Little brat, I really want to pick him up and give him a good beating, but I can’t bear to do it.
Jiang Miaomiao lowered her head and didn't dare to look at her mother.
Whenever their mother called them by their full names, she was really angry.
He'll beat people up!
Suddenly I remembered that there were still three people wandering at the door of Yama's Palace.
Pointing in the direction of the pond, he said, "Mom, Auntie, there...someone fell into the water there..."
Hopefully it's not too late.
Aunt Xiuxiu disappeared in front of them like a gust of wind...
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