Return to the Qing Dynasty 85

"Are you going to the south?" Twelve glanced at the other party and lowered their eyelids, "Have you asked your name yet?"

"Toyotomi...Sabato." The other party paused clearly when he answered, which was called Shi Er looking at the other party again.

The self-proclaimed Saburo Toyotomi frowned slightly, "Does the Twelfth Master think that is wrong?"

I really feel that nothing is right.

"Your Chinese is very good." Twelve showed a sincere smile, "The priest who has been in the capital for half his life is not as good as your Chinese is very good."

Toyotomi Saburo put the felt blanket at his feet under his lower body and replied casually, "You are really over-reward."

But he did not explain why he spoke so well in Chinese.

Twelve withdrew their gaze, but they were a little confused. The other party had obvious evasion on this question. When answering the question, they did not answer directly, but avoided his gaze. There were many people in his position, all kinds of people. Who was telling the truth, who was telling lies, and who was hiding something, could see it in one glance.

It was just a name, and after asking an inconspicuous question, he avoided it.

Twelve was not going to look at this person, but talked about the serious matter, "What do you want to get when you come over to me?"

Toyotomi Saburo was stunned for a moment, "The Twelve Master was joking. It was not that we found the Twelve Master, but that someone said the Twelve Master was looking for us."

Twelve raised their eyebrows, raised their hand and slapped their foreheads, and said repeatedly: "Blame me and blame me! I was disturbed by this Yun Gu during this period, and my mind was messed up. I didn't have much rest for several nights."

Toyotomi Saburo couldn't answer this. At this moment, two knocks sounded at the door. He raised his hand to interrupt the Twelve Master, walked over, opened a gap in the door, and handed a tray inside, and a set of tea sets were placed on the tray. He saw him take it and waved his hand to ask someone to leave. The door was closed again.

Toyotomi Saburo looked at Twelve in embarrassment with a tray. Twelve looked around. He looked like he suddenly realized, got up and gave up the small table under his butt, and then sat cross-legged on the futon.

Toyotomi Saburo put the tray on the table, sat down with Twelve Master cross-legged, and then began to fiddle with the tea sets.

Twelve really laughed this time, all the props were fine, but this detail betrayed him. I heard Lao Jiu talk about how the tea ceremony in Japan was before, and I also saw it with the Japanese businessmen brought back by Lao Jiu.

Their tea ceremony must follow the rules to drink tea, and the spirit of their tea ceremony is contained in these seemingly cumbersome tea drinking procedures. Before entering the tea room, you must pass through a small natural landscape area. This is to allow tea guests to calm down before entering the tea room, remove all mortal thoughts, and completely integrate their body and mind into nature. Then, in a water tank outside the tea room door, use a long-handled scoop of water to fill water, wash their hands, and then slowly put the water into their mouths. The purpose is to wash the mortal dust inside and outside the body, then put a clean handkerchief into the front bra, then take a small folding fan, insert it on the belt behind them, and after calming down, you will enter the tea room. After entering the tea room, the rules are even more cumbersome.

I was so tired at that time that I saw this Toyotomi Saburo sitting cross-legged across the street, cooking tea, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes. People say that only one nobleman had appeared in three generations, and this is not fake. Some things are less flavorless without the background. It is difficult to draw bones when drawing tigers and skins, and this person cannot even draw skins.

Suddenly, he was completely out of interest in inquiring. If you want to know which group of these people are, in fact, it is better to ask Lao Jiu than to waste time with them here.

When Toyotomi Saburo handed over the tea, the 12th Master smiled. Lao Jiu often deals with envoys and merchants from various countries, and is very familiar with this. He remembers that Lao Jiu said when talking to these brothers that when celebrating tea, the owner should kneel down with his left palm and hold the bowl with his right five fingers holding the bowl, and then raise the tea bowl, and send it to the front of the guest. Looking at this person again, he sat down cross-legged, and he also sat cross-legged. He would not talk about making tea. He only served tea and held the tea bowl with both hands. What is the rule?

Twelve was in a more than ambition, and then he held it out and drank it directly. Then he shook his head bitterly, "No, I can't get used to drinking." As he said that, he stood up directly, "See... I've seen you today. If you have anything else, look for Yun

It’s not convenient for us to meet.”

Toyotomi Saburo quickly stood up, "You are leaving."

Twelve laughed, looked at the tea set on the small table, and then said something was a bit meaningful. "I heard that in the tea ceremony of your country, you will never be allowed to talk about money, politics, etc.... secular topics, and you cannot use them to discuss business..." He put his hand between the two and pointed back and forth, "The deal between us is just a transaction after all... it will be inappropriate if we continue..."

Toyotomi Saburo smiled and bowed, "Then wait for the good news of the Twelve Master."

Whatever you say is good news?

After leaving the Toyotomi Tavern, Twelve returned home without much delay. As soon as they entered the study, the nanny beside Fujin came, "...Miss Qiaoer is sick and has severe abdominal pain. The imperial doctor in the mansion saw it, it's nothing serious..."

I was sick and had severe abdominal pain, which means that the piece of meat in my stomach had been solved. I saw the imperial physician in the mansion, which means that it did not alarm outsiders. This outsider not only talked about anyone outside the mansion, but also those with ulterior motives. The concubine handled this matter with her confidant.

I came to beat someone and said it specifically, to reassure myself that she did it neatly.

The 12th Master nodded, beat the person, and quickly wrote a memorial. This time, he did not go to the Thirteenth Mansion in person, but called him to the confidant, "Remember, be sure to hand it over to you Thirteenth Master in person."

Thirteenth Master is still the same rule, he doesn’t look at him or asks him, but only hits someone and asks him to send him away.

The Fourth Master is actually very close to the capital, and it will be half a day away. After receiving the secret letter from Thirteen, he opened it and took a look at it, and then ordered Su Peisheng, "Call you, Master Jiu and Master Ten, come here."

These two people came out with the Fourth Master this time, but they had a great sense of existence. They called them to the dragon chariot from time to time. To be honest, even when the late emperor was there, it was not their turn to have such honors.

Therefore, when the two of them came up, they were a little cramped. They seemed to have nails under their butts, twisted left and right, and interpreted the four words "flattered" to the extreme.

The Fourth Master laughed: "Okay, it won't be."

Master Jiu laughed and said, "My brother is not pretending to be afraid. You know, when the Emperor Ahma is here, he never brings me, let alone such an honor."

Speaking of the late emperor, it has been a long time since the Fourth Master.

Sure enough, the Fourth Master looked a little sad. The three brothers were silent for a long time before the Fourth Master said, "If Emperor Ahma saw that we brothers are united now, I think we should be satisfied." As he said that, he handed the twelve letter to Lao Jiu, "Look at this."

The words "Brother" are familiar with each other. The words "Thirteen" on the cover, but they open them.

Master Jiu frowned slightly, looked up at Master Fourth. Seeing that the man holding the tea kept wide, he took his gaze back and looked in every word.

After reading it, I handed it to Lao Shi and then said, "Old Shi Er means that those groups are not Japanese."

"What do you mean?" The Fourth Master didn't say his opinion, just asked Lao Jiu.

Master Jiu shook his head, "The situation outside is now much more complicated than expected. The ships of real money and silver are definitely not the only one who has ideas for us."

Therefore, it cannot be completely ruled out that it is the Japanese.

The Fourth Master understood Lao Jiu’s subtext and signaled him to continue talking.

The expression on Jiu Ye’s face was very complicated for a moment, but his voice came smoothly, "No matter when, no matter which country, there is no lack of ambitious people..." Just like the eighth brother and himself in the past, such as the twelfth brother Hongli in the past, and the White Lotus Sect Heaven and Earth Society that are now jumping around.

Speaking of this, Jiu Ye added another place, "Now on some small islands in the South China Sea, there are some people who regard themselves as subordinates of the Zheng clan of Taiwan... These people are far away from the rear to replenish supplies, and their lives are actually not easy. They also make a living by robbing merchant ships... In the past, they were our own people, and when they got on the shore, they were pirates. However, when Thirteenth formed the navy, they recruited most of these people, which was less people who made a living by relying on these people. Therefore, sometimes, the people and the thieves cannot be so clear."

The Fourth Master put down the teacup and said, "Tell me your conclusion."

Master Jiu pursed his lips and put a bit serious on his face. "I think that the ambitions of Western countries are the most terrifying... A few months ago, I received a handwritten letter from Hongchen, saying that a Dutch merchant ship boarded a small island, and the island you marked on the map of me. Later, Hongchen sent people to me there again... The two almost had a conflict, but that place was within the scope of our navy patrol. If there was no major conflict, the matter would be resolved..."

The Fourth Master understood where the Ninth Master was talking about as soon as he heard it. It must be the later Aomen.

"It's all at the door of the house." Master Jiu sighed, "his ambition is obvious. Besides, the advantages and disadvantages of the warships are clear at a glance. It is human nature to covet good things. The purpose of these people may not be to kill the monarch. This is ridiculous."

The Tenth Master nodded, "The White Lotus Sect thinks that they have drawings in their hands. If these people want drawings, they will inevitably make a deal with the White Lotus Sect. The purpose of the White Lotus Sect is different from these people. The transactions between the two parties are considered to be necessary, and they can also be considered to be a way to make up for their weaknesses. The White Lotus Sect was severely damaged and wanted to jump around, but no one could use them. But these people wanted drawings but had no way to go. So the two sides hit it off." He put the letter in front of the Fourth Master, "In fact, which side of this person is not what we are anxious to know now. The key is that their plan is on the southern tour. Therefore, I suspect that there is a shadow of the Cao Gang here."

Master Jiu's brows moved, and when he thought of the secret move that the queen played half a year ago, he couldn't help but feel moved in his heart. He raised his eyes and looked at the Fourth Master. Obviously, the two of them thought of going together.

While talking here, Su Peisheng's voice came from outside, "Long live the emperor, the fourth prince is here to welcome the emperor."

Hongli?

The Fourth Master frowned and picked up the tea again. The Ninth Master and the Tenth Master looked at each other and said with a chance to leave.

Su Peisheng personally helped the two people down, then went up again and whispered to the Fourth Master: "The Fourth Prince is here, I don't dare to stop me..."

"Then call me here." The Fourth Master lifted up the curtain and tightened his cloak. "Call Hongzhou over here and have a meal together." Fortunately, he asked, "What are you going to eat today?"

"Mushroom soup pot, freshly made silver silk noodles..." Su Peisheng was stunned for a moment before replying.

The Fourth Master doesn’t look very entertaining, “Is there any pickles your master asked to bring?”

"Yes." Su Peisheng immediately understood. The master missed the empress, so he quickly laughed. "The empress turned to someone to send pancakes yesterday, and today they asked them to bake and present them?"

"No more noodles, just scone the cakes. Just cut the pickles and serve them up." After eating, only the rice made by Tongtong has a homey taste.

Su Peisheng went there happily and told the fifth prince by the way, and the emperor announced him.

Hongzhou looked at Su Peisheng's smile and thought it was something good, but as soon as he got on the imperial chariot, Hongli came to his mind.

He was stunned for a moment, then smiled and greeted him Ama first, and then hugged Hongli intimately, "The Fourth Brother is here, I miss you so much."

Hongli was so disgusted by Hongzhou. As soon as he pushed him away, he heard a wave of questions coming over, "...Is the emperor's grandmother better? Where is the emperor's mother? Xiaoqi and the others are also very tiring. The fourth sister-in-law didn't go to the garden to help take her? Are you going back to the palace? Is it okay for Xi's mother? I heard that you have a little nephew for me, and I have prepared the gifts..."

With one sentence, Hongli answered patiently, but said in his heart: When he was in the capital, he never saw you so attentively. Now in front of the Emperor Ama, you are the only filial son.

The Fourth Master listened to the two of them with a smile. After Hongli finished speaking, he had not had time to say anything else to the Fourth Master, lunch was served. There was a strong-scented soup pot in the middle, surrounded by small plates, and roasted yellow and orange cakes were placed beside various pickles.

Hongzhou cleaned his hands, grabbed it and ate it. After a bite of the cake, his eyes lit up, and he said in a vague way: "It's the craft of the emperor." The cake was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, layer by layer, mixed with sesame, fennel and various fragrances came to his nose. Then he sipped with salty or sweet and spicy pickles, and sour and spicy pickles, and then took a sip of hot soup into it. "It's amazing."

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The Fourth Master pushed Hongzhou's favorite kimchi in front of him, "I heard that you have been raising the chef in your house for twenty years, why are you still so greedy?"

Hongzhou laughed and said, "Then you don't know. My son raises these chefs and takes his apprentices at home. These apprentices are now in the past, and the restaurants outside are waiting to be used. You said that their skills are all for good service. You said that being treated as a guest all day long is not fucked by? If you want to be resistant to food, it must be the craftsmanship of the emperor's mother. It tastes the taste of home. Whether it is a bowl of porridge or a piece of cake, it is all done with thoughts." This is a compliment, but it is indeed sincere. Half of the pickles are eaten by me. When I came to ask someone to send them, I brought my own portion.

To be honest, the emperor is really good to him.

After eating two cakes in a row, the Fourth Master said, "...I am still conscientious and know what's wrong. No matter who you are with, don't take it for granted. There are no such things in this world that are taken for granted, even if it's your own parents. Is this the truth?"

Hongzhou's heart skipped a beat. There was something in his words. He responded whisperedly, wishing he could bury his face in the soup bowl.

Hongli's hand holding the chopsticks tightened. Who did Huang Ama say this?

Who is said to be unaware of the best? Who is said to be too natural?

This meal was a bit hard to swallow.

After dinner, Hongzhou looked left and right, and said, "The son took his leave first. When he came here just now, the child was still making a fuss."

The Fourth Master's expression softened, "Go quickly. Don't bother back to the capital, go to the garden first."

Hongzhou responded, and got off from above and couldn't help but reach out and wiped his sweat. Why did the atmosphere feel a little scary?

As soon as he turned around and raised his legs to leave, someone shouted behind him, "Old Wu."

When Hongzhou turned his head, Hongli also came down. He raised his eyebrows. The emperor did not give Hongli a chance to speak alone. What are the meanings? Thinking of this, he immediately raised his smile, "Fourth brother, thank you all the hard work, go! Let's have some drinks!"

The Fourth Master listened inside and sighed slightly. It was either he didn't give Hongli a chance to speak. This time he just wanted to see where Hongli's bottom line was. Emperor Qianlong in history had just walked too smoothly. He never thought of asking him to bear the hardships of his life, but he paved a smooth road for him. Emperor Qianlong, who had been smooth all the way, and the current Fourth Prince Hongli, had a very different mindset. He wanted to see how Hongli wanted to end this matter.

Lin Yutong really didn't expect Hongli to pick up the Fourth Master like this. Without asking for an order, he ran away by himself.

This would never happen when the late emperor was the last emperor. Even the Prince Zhi and the former crown prince did not dare. But now, Hongli has done it.

"This is testing my bottom line."

It was evening when the Fourth Master came back, and all the four young men went to bed. After washing, the couple was in the bed, so the Fourth Master said that.

Lin Yutong put his hand on her chest and patted her gently, "You have read the news from Qi Master. Hongli is young and can't understand it as much as Twelve. When Twelve went to see the Japanese, they submitted a secret letter when they came back. Hongli also went to see it, but after seeing it, no one told me. As for what they said, no one knew." She frowned at the Fourth Master, "This southern tour..."

The Fourth Master patted Lin Yutong's back, grabbed her hand that was constantly chaotic, and put it to her mouth and kissed her gently, "This time... someone wants to use a trick, so of course we can use a trick..."

Lin Yutong paused, "You want to..."

The Fourth Master smiled, shrewd, then pressed himself up, and kissed her gently, "What if you didn't have you?" He reached out and pulled her head to the top of his head, revealing his smooth forehead, "What do you think about this mind? That move is a good chess..."

Lin Yutong's heart was shaking by him, "Do you want to use the force to fight?"
To be continued...