A sudden sneeze disrupted the two people who were missing each other.

Xiao Mo rubbed his nose and said, "The weather is getting cold."

"It's a bit cold, but it's possible that someone else misses you." Shu Yan said with a smile.

"What does sneezing have to do with missing?"

"Yes, this is from the famous line in the Book of Songs. 'The wind blows at the end of the day, and soon there will be blowback. I can't sleep when I talk, but I sneeze when I want to talk.' That is to say, if someone talks to you, you will sneeze.

"

"I can't sleep when I talk, but I sneeze when I want to talk." Xiao Mo repeatedly recited this poem, talking to himself, saying for a while: "Well, this is wonderful, this is wonderful." After a while, he said: "Is it really so magical?"

"This is just a romantic imagination, how can it be taken seriously? It's important to go back and get dressed."

"I won't go back. It's rare to see such a beautiful moonlight. It would be a pity to go to bed early." Xiao Mo picked up a small stone mortar and said, "Brother Shu, let's smash walnuts and eat them."

After smashing a few walnuts with a bang, Xiao Mo peeled the walnut kernels out of the hard skin and handed them to Shu Yan. This kind of thing is originally from the Western Regions and is not yet popular in the Central Plains. It is the only one Shu Yan has ever eaten.

One time was when he was five or six years old. That day in his family's field by the Ru River, he and Zhixin, two young children, made clay figurines and went to the church to get married. They were having fun, but...

Xiao Shi De broke the clay figurine, and Zhi Xin kept crying. Shi Hui gave Zhi Xin a lot of fresh fruits as compensation, including walnuts. Zhi Xin got these fruits that she had never eaten before. The first one

I just wanted to share it with Shu Yan. Shu Yan still thinks it’s funny when he thinks about it now. It seems like the president’s banquet was just yesterday, but now - how are you doing in heaven?

Shu Yan looked up at the sky, and suddenly felt that the black shadow in the moon slowly turned into Zhixin, gradually separated from the moon and floated down, landing on the orchid, looking at himself and Xiao Mo.

…

That night, Shu Yan had a dream. In the dream, Zhi Xin was wearing gorgeous clothes, still dignified, still affectionate, but not so affectionate. She said to herself: Brother Yan, I didn’t expect you to be here, calling me easy to find. You and me.

I'm so far away, but you don't look for me.

Shu Yan shouted: "Zhixin, where are you? Tell me quickly and I will look for you!"

Zhixin just sneered: "You already have someone by your side, why bother looking for me!" Suddenly her eyes filled with tears, "Brother Yan, I feel relieved to see you doing well." After saying that, she turned around without looking back,

Went directly.

Shu Yan shouted anxiously, but Zhixin ignored him. She wanted to catch up, but she couldn't.

Suddenly his left arm was grabbed by someone, and he woke up suddenly. It turned out that Xiao Mo heard him shouting in his dream, came out of the room, woke him up, and saw his shoulders that were exposed due to excitement and the flower on his shoulders.

Red plum blossom scar.

Xiao Mo had heard the story of this plum blossom, and knew that it was the scar that Brother Shu got scratched by a wolf's claw when he was trying to save Zhi Xin. Zhi Xin, who was so infatuated, foolishly burned her left arm with fire.

There were identical plum blossom scars. This was proof that the two of them were in love with each other, and it served as a token of their separation. She smiled sadly, said nothing, settled Shu Yan down, and went to bed separately.

The next day, after the morning court, Shu Yan was arranging documents at the minister's desk. Suddenly he saw the minister ordered Wei Guan to come back from the court in a hurry and said to Shu Yan: "Hurry up and follow me to see your majesty."

Shu Yan was startled after hearing this, and asked: "I shouldn't be on duty in the palace today. Why did the emperor call me?" In the Jin Dynasty, there were twenty-three ministers, except for one or two people who were sent to take turns in the palace every day.

Except for the emperor issuing edicts from time to time, the rest serve within the Shangshutai headquarters.

"It's not about writing an edict to the emperor."

"It's not about writing an edict. What else does the Emperor have to ask me for?"

"Uh," Wei Guan hesitated, "It might be a little troublesome, it's about Jiang Xiaomo. You don't have to ask, just let me go."

The court had dispersed early in the morning, and Sima Yan was playing chess with the ministers in the side hall. After Shu Yan saluted, he didn't dare to disturb him, so he just waited by the side. From time to time, he glanced furtively, and it seemed that the emperor was not very angry. There shouldn't be anything big going on.

Otherwise, how could the emperor play chess so quietly?

At the end of the game, Sima Yan laughed loudly, obviously winning. He looked down, saw Shu Yan, and asked: "Shu Yan, do you know your guilt?"

Shu Yan had already thought that it was because of taking in Xiao Mo. No wonder the emperor knew that, after all, people had been coming and going in the mansion for such a long time. He bowed his head on the ground and was speechless.

"Everyone knows that you are knowledgeable and talented. You must also know what kind of crime it is to leave a foreigner in the library?"

Shu Yan remained silent and kowtowed on the ground.

Shi Hui shouted from the side: "The emperor is asking you, please speak."

This kind of thing is serious when it comes to big things, and small when it is small. At the most serious level, it can bring hidden dangers to the court, and at the most small level, it is a small violation. "I know the law, and my crime can go up to execution." Shu.

Yan can't lie.

With a "pop" sound, Sima Yan suddenly slapped Yuan: "Okay, drag him out and behead him."

"Ah?" This frightened Wei Guan, Shi Hui and others. They all knew that the emperor would definitely punish Shu Yan, but His Majesty has always been generous, and they never expected that he would kill Shu Yan. Even Shi Hui also

He didn't want Shu Yan to die, so he made things difficult for Shu Yan in every way. He just didn't want Shu Yan to surpass his son in the Zhongzheng evaluation.

Shu Yan was also confused, thinking: Yesterday Zhixin gave me a dream, saying that I would not look for her. Unexpectedly, I would actually look for her today. Thinking of this, I felt relieved.

"Come back." The warrior in the palace pushed Shu Yan to the door of the palace, but Sima Yan suddenly stopped.

Shu Yan knelt on the ground again. Seeing that Shu Yan's expression remained unchanged and his heart did not beat, Sima Yan could not help but admire him and asked, "Why don't you beg for mercy?"

Shu Yan said: "I knew the law and broke the law. I deserved my punishment. I have no shame to beg for mercy."

Sima Yan twirled his beard and said, "The imperial decree cannot be violated, but I don't want to kill you. Can you give me a reason not to kill you?"

When Shu Yan heard this, he knew that the emperor intended to absolve him, so he thought for a moment silently, and with a very reasonable reason, he said: "Actually, the Jiang Xiaomo I took in is also called Huazhong. Although he claims to be a Qiang, his

My grandfather is Han Chinese, from Chang'an Hua

From this point of view, he should be regarded as half Chinese; his ancestors were still officials in the Taiguan Office of the Later Han Dynasty, and his grandfather, as an official and merchant, exchanged goods with the Western Regions, and exchanged our silk for a lot of Western Regions

Specialty products not only strengthened trade, but also

Our Chinese civilization has spread far and wide to the countries in the Western Regions, which helps to establish the prestige of our Chinese dynasty. Although his grandfather was a businessman, when the country was in crisis, he gave up the stable life of Dawan and was not afraid of the danger.

The fiancée returned to China and was later raped by the Qiang people

After the plunder, he still did not forget the Han Dynasty. Since his grandfather was an official and businessman who contributed to the country, he can be regarded as half an official and not an ordinary citizen. In this way, he is both half Chinese and half an official.

, so my sin can be mitigated."

"According to your wishes, what crime should I punish you for?"

"I will go back immediately to persuade Jiang Xiaomo to leave the hotel immediately."

Wei Guan was overjoyed after hearing Shu Yan's words, and followed suit: "Your Majesty, I have indeed heard that there was a Hua family in Chang'an during the Han Dynasty, who were loyal and loyal for generations. And according to Shu Yan, since Jiang Xiaomo's grandfather was a Han, then according to the usual

Traditionally, children follow their father's ancestry, so there is no doubt that Jiang Xiaomo is Chinese. In this case, as long as Jiang Xiaomo is kicked out of the Chancery, there will be no need to pursue Shu Yan in this matter."

Before Wei Guan finished speaking, Xun Xu, the supervisor of the Zhongshu, said: "As for the fact that Shu Yan kept Jiang Xiaomo privately, Wei Gong, as the head of the Shangshutai, must also be responsible, right? Your words are suspected of excusing yourself. If this matter is

That’s it, I’m afraid it’s hard to convince the public.”

Sima Yan ignored these two people and asked Shu Yan: "I heard that Jiang Xiaomo's cooking skills are extraordinary and he is known as the 'divine chef'. Many wealthy young men covet his cooking skills. Is this the case?"

What's this about?"

Shu Yan replied truthfully: "Your Majesty, this is indeed the case. In the past few months, Wei Chen's meals have all been cooked by Jiang Xiaomo. The dishes he makes not only taste first-class, but also pay attention to meat and vegetables, and are nutritious.

The combination is truly rare.”

Sima Yan smiled and said: "Well, no wonder you want to tolerate him. You kid is really lucky. You have such a good thing all by yourself."

Shi Hui observed the emperor's words and guessed the emperor's intention, and said: "In my opinion, your majesty does not need to deal with the matter of Shu Yanrong keeping Jiang Xiaomo according to common sense. Since Jiang Xiaomo has such good cooking skills, it would be a pity to kick him out, why not

Wouldn't it be good to send him to the palace and let him serve His Majesty's royal meals?"

"Well, yes, yes, I also have this intention. I am tired of the delicacies made by the imperial chefs in the Taiguan Office. If Jiang Xiaomo is willing to enter the palace to cook delicacies for me, then Wei Guan, Shu Yan and others will be equally guilty.

There will be no further investigation. Shu Yan, what do you think?"

Shu Yan thought: Although Xiao Mo is bohemian, he has excellent cooking skills. Wouldn't it be a pity to be buried here all day long? Now that he has such a good opportunity, he can personally cook meals for the emperor. How big is that?

This is an honor that must not be missed. Thinking of this, he hurriedly replied: "Being able to serve your Majesty is a blessing inherited from our ancestors. Although I don't know whether Jiang Xiaomo agrees, I am willing to convince him and guarantee that he will

Agreed."

"Well, that's good." After Sima Yan finished speaking, he looked down and said, "Where is the Minister of Civil Affairs?"

Wang Rongzhuan's origin: "I, Wang Rong, am here."

"The day before yesterday, I established two departments, namely, the Department of Fine Cuisine and the Department of Fine Wine, outside the Taiguan Office. Do you have the candidates needed for these two departments?"

Wang Rong bowed and replied: "There is still a shortage of the delicacy order in charge of the delicacies department, and the department of fine wines is also in need of an assistant officer, Liangjiao Cheng, and the candidate has not been decided. In my opinion, this Jiang Xiaomo is completely suitable to be the delicacy order."

"It's in line with my wishes! Wang Aiqing has always chosen the right talents as Minister of the Ministry of Civil Affairs. As long as Jiang Xiaomo is willing to come to the palace to cook delicious food for me, then I will make an exception and let him make this delicacy and serve my food at any time.
Chapter completed!