I, Jiajing, successfully cultivated immortality

Since the sacrifice of the stove on the 24th day of the twelfth lunar month two years ago, the palace officials have all put on gourd-view embroidery and python robes. The embroidery commonly used in the palace usually has dragon, python and other patterns.

Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve, and the palace was extremely festive.

There are two peach boards with paintings of Shen Tu and Yu Lei hanging on every door in the palace, which are used to ward off evil spirits. In addition, on both sides of the door, there are generals made of charcoal powder. The statue was named General Tan.

There is a door god posted on the door. In addition, there are paintings such as the God of Fortune, Ghost Judge, and Zhong Kui hanging in the room. There are also eight treasures of gold and silver hanging on the bed.

In the imperial dining room, a lot of snacks and meats were prepared early, enough to last until the end of the year.

In the evening, inside the Forbidden City and the Manna Palace.

At this moment, Jiajing was supporting his chin with one hand and looking boredly at the concubines in the harem who were busy together not far away.

In addition to Queen Shen, Concubine Kang Du Ying, Concubine Su Jiang and other concubines were also present. At this time, the concubines in the harem were preparing cakes for the evening with Queen Shen.

Jiajing was relieved to see his concubines in the harem looking happy and happy.

"I'm really not used to being free all of a sudden!"

Afterwards, Jiajing looked away from the many concubines in front of him and sighed secretly.

Not long ago, Jiajing distributed Zhengdan Festival money to all civil and military officials in Beijing.

Among them, the princes and uncles each have 30 ingots of silver, the military officers have 20 ingots each for the first and second ranks, the third to eighth ranks have 10 ingots each, the civil servants have 20 ingots for the second to sixth ranks, the seventh to ninth ranks have three ingots, and the supervisors who have not entered the stream have one. ingot.

In addition, Jiajing also received envoys sent by King Li Ao of North Korea to congratulate the Zhengdan Festival. Every year when the Zhengdan Festival is approaching, North Korea will send envoys to congratulate them with many gifts. This has long become a convention.

Just when Jiajing subconsciously wanted to say a few words to Lu Fang as usual, he suddenly realized that Lu Fang was not around.

"How could I have forgotten this matter? I was the one who proposed it in the first place and wanted Lu Fang to rest for a few days!"

Afterwards, Jiajing was seen bored, looking at the concubines not far away who were indulging in making pastries, shook his head, and said silently to himself: "If I continue to stay like this, I'm afraid I'll fall asleep. Why not go out for a spin!"

After making up his mind, Jiajing walked out of the room without attracting the attention of the concubines.

As soon as he walked out of the room, Jiajing felt a biting chill, but for Jiajing now, he didn't need to take it seriously.

Jiajing just wandered around in the Ganlu Palace. Along the way, the eunuchs and maids saw the emperor coming, and they all avoided him in fear.

"As soon as spring arrives, the imperial court will officially start a war with Anda Khan. With the current strength of our Ming Dynasty, it can be said that it is effortless to fight against Anda Khan. Once the serious problem of Anda Khan is eliminated, we will fight again in the future. No one can threaten my Ming Dynasty’s borders!”

"When the two naval divisions of the imperial court are completed, then we can officially send out troops to attack the Kyushu region of Japan. There are also many silver mines there. As long as we take them, my Ming Dynasty will make a lot of money, and it will all be mine. money!"

After wandering around for a while, Jiajing shook his head, suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, and immediately walked back to the room where the concubines were.

As soon as Jiajing returned to the room, he saw all the concubines hurriedly looking for him in the room.

"Hey, where has your Majesty been? You were here just now?"

"Yes, where has Your Majesty been? It's such a cold day. Could it be that His Majesty went out for a stroll?"

"No, we have to have someone go out and look for it immediately. It's such a cold day. What should we do if we freeze to death?"

While many concubines in the room were anxiously turning around, the sharp-eyed Shen saw Jiajing not far away.

Seeing this situation, Mrs. Shen couldn't care less about anything else and immediately stepped forward with a look of concern on her face. She touched this and that and felt relieved after confirming that there was nothing wrong.

Then, a hint of resentment flashed across Shen's face, and she asked: "Where did your Majesty go just now? I hope you can find me easily!"

Jiajing had a clear view of the expression on Shen's face and had no intention of hiding it. He immediately said, "I was just bored and went out for a walk!"

Not far away, Kang Fei Du Ying heard what Jiajing said, as if she suddenly thought of something, and boldly suggested: "Your Majesty is naturally bored just watching from the side, why don't you join in too?" ?”

After hearing Concubine Kang's suggestion, Mrs. Shen also expressed her deep agreement. Then, Mrs. Shen held Jiajing's hand, blinked her eyes, and then said: "Your Majesty, why don't you come and prepare together?" , the pastries at tonight’s banquet?”

By the time Shen finished speaking, the remaining concubines had consciously made way for Jiajing.

"In that case, let me give it a try!"

After Jiajing pondered for a moment, he also rolled up his sleeves and joined in.

……

On the other side, the capital, Yan Mansion.

Since today is New Year's Eve, there is an endless stream of people coming to visit, and the entrance of Yan's mansion has already been crowded with sedan chairs of various colors parked.

At this time, there was a long queue of people coming to Yan's Mansion to congratulate them, and there were many servants of Yan's Mansion beside them, who kept carrying the gifts sent by the visiting guests to Yan's Mansion through the back door.

At this moment, two sedan chairs of different colors stopped, attracting the attention of everyone present.

Later, with the support of the bearers, Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian were seen getting off the sedan one after another.

When they saw each other's figures, both parties couldn't help but be stunned for a moment.

After all, before this, no one expected that things would be so coincidental and that they would meet each other at this time.

After being stunned for a moment, Hu Zongxian came to his senses, followed three steps and two steps to come to Xu Jie, leaned down and said respectfully: "I have met Mr. Xu Ge!"

Hearing this, Xu Jie looked Hu Zongxian up and down, nodded, and asked, "Are you here to pay your respects too?"

Facing Xu Jie's gaze, Hu Zongxian nodded and responded with a smile: "Yes, Mr. Xu Ge, isn't it the New Year's Eve? I just wanted to visit the teacher!"

When Xu Jie heard Hu Zongxian's words, there was no surprise on his face.

After all, as a student of Yan Song, it was only natural for Hu Zongxian to come to visit on the eve of the New Year.

On the other side, as early as when Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian's sedans stopped at the gate of Yan's mansion, a servant ran to report to Yan Shifan.

After learning the news of Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian's visit from the panting slave, Yan Shifan's face was full of surprise.

It’s just that Hu Zongxian came to visit, but why did Xu Jie also come?

After sending his servant to inform Yan Song of the news, Yan Shifan rushed to the door of Yan's mansion without stopping. As soon as Yan Shifan walked out of the door, he saw Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian chatting together not far away.

Then, Yan Shifan suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his heart, came to Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian, leaned down, and said respectfully: "Mr. Xu Ge, Mr. Hu Ge, come in with me!"

"Well, I'm sorry to bother Xiao Ge!"

Afterwards, Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian stopped talking, nodded, and entered the Yan Mansion together under the guidance of Yan Shifan.

At this time, in the hall where Yan Mansion was used to entertain guests, Yan Song was sitting at the main seat, sipping tea from the cup, and occasionally picking up a piece of pastry and putting it into his mouth.

When he learned from the slaves earlier that Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian had come together to pay their respects, even Yan Song, who had always been calm and unfazed, couldn't help but be surprised for a moment.

You must know that before this, the annual blessings were either done by Xu Jie's son Xu Fan, or the blessings were not received.

But this year, for the first time, Xu Jie came to Yan Mansion in person to congratulate him!

But after thinking about it, Yan Song felt relieved. After all, Xu Jie's current situation was far more dangerous than his own. When the strength between them was unequal, they naturally had to avoid the edge for the time being and tolerate it.

If it were in the past, Yan Song would never let go of this opportunity to beat the drowned dog, but now the situation has changed. He and Xu Jie have a mutually prosperous and mutually destructive relationship. No one can leave each other. Don't open anyone.

"Ugh!"

Yan Song thought of this and shook his head, with a helpless expression on his face.

……

At this moment, Yan Shifan was seen stepping into the hall, followed by Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian behind him.

After entering the room, Yan Shifan leaned down, looked in the direction of Yan Song, and said respectfully: "Father!"

When Yan Song heard the words, he responded in a subtle way, waved his hand, and said: "Yan Shifan, go and see how the preparations are in the kitchen!"

Although Yan Shifan couldn't understand why Yan Song wanted to get away from him at this time, he still lowered his head and responded respectfully: "Yes, father, let's go and have a look, kid!"

Before leaving, Yan Shifan glanced at Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian calmly, trying to detect any clues from their faces.

But until the end, Yan Shifan didn't see anything wrong.

After Yan Shifan left, Hu Zongxian took a step forward, leaned down and said respectfully: "The New Year is coming, the cold has not passed away, the teacher's kindness is as good as Kongli, the students sincerely wish the teacher good health and everything goes well in the coming year!"

When Yan Song heard this, a look of relief flashed across his face, he stroked his beard, and said with emotion: "Well, Ruzhen, you don't have to be so polite, it's enough if you have this heart!"

After that, Xu Jie's face was filled with a warm smile, he bowed his hands to Yan Song, and then said: "I would like to wish Mr. Yan Ge as long as the moon, as long as the sun, as high as the Nanshan Mountain." Longevity will never collapse, just like the luxuriance of pines and cypresses, everything will be preserved!"

After hearing Xu Jie's congratulations, Yan Song's face was full of smiles. Then, he glanced at Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian respectively, pointed to the empty seat aside, and said: " Sit down, everyone, sit down!"

When Xu Jie and Hu Zongxian heard Yan Song's words, they didn't mean to refuse and sat down on the seats next to them.

Not long after they sat down, a maid came forward and brought them each a bowl of hot tea, as well as fruit plates containing persimmons, lychees, round eyes, chestnuts, and ripe dates.

Although he knew that Xu Jie's son Xu Fan had returned home due to illness, Yan Song still pretended not to know and mentioned the matter to Xu Jie.

"Mr. Xu Ge, in the past, it was your son Xu Fan who came to wish you the best. Why this year..."

Hearing Yan Song's words, Xu Jie couldn't help but have a stiff look on his face. Then he smiled and explained: "Old Yan Ge, I'm telling you the truth. Not long ago, the dog suddenly fell ill and had to tell the police." Return home after illness and rest for a while!"

Hearing this, a look of worry appeared on Yan Song's face. Then, he looked in the direction of Xu Jie and asked with concern: "Is the illness serious? I happen to know a few doctors with superb medical skills. need or not……"

Before Yan Song could finish his words, he was interrupted by Xu Jie: "Mr. Yan Ge, don't worry too much. He has already been diagnosed and treated by a doctor. It's just a minor illness caused by overwork!"

At this moment, Xu Jie's heart was far from as calm as it seemed on the surface. Xu Jie had already clenched his fists without Yan Song noticing.

"This Yan Song is really asking questions knowingly. I don't believe you don't know anything about this. Isn't this a clear attempt to humiliate me?"

"Just wait, after I finish taking care of the trouble here, you will have something to watch next!"

While Xu Jie was still calculating in his mind, Hu Zongxian on the side narrowed his eyes, then picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip.

At this moment, Hu Zongxian felt that he had detected some clues from the conversation between Yan Song and Xu Jie.

The words Yan Song had said in front of him before gradually began to linger in his mind.

"Xu Jie and I have a mutually prosperous and mutually destructive relationship. Neither of us can live without the other."

"If Xu Jie falls, I will not be able to serve as the chief minister of the cabinet. On the contrary, if I fall, Xu Jie will not be able to sit as the chief minister of the cabinet!"

Immediately, Hu Zongxian suppressed all the chaotic thoughts in his mind and thought: "Logically speaking, if you just come to wish me well, you should leave after a few polite words, but the teacher suddenly changed the topic. It’s on Xu Fan, the son of Mr. Xu Ge!”

"Combined with what the teacher reminded Mr. Xu Ge at the previous banquet, could it be that Mr. Xu Ge asked his eldest son Xu Fan to return to his hometown in Songjiang Mansion to deal with the aftermath on the grounds of complaining of illness?"

The more Hu Zongxian thought about it, the more he felt it was possible, with a look of determination on his face.

Then, Xu Jie's voice was heard, bringing Hu Zongxian back to reality: "In that case, Mr. Yan Ge, I'll take my leave first!"

When Hu Zongxian came to his senses, he saw Xu Jie slowly getting up from his seat and bidding farewell to Yan Song.

Seeing this, Hu Zongxian followed Xu Jie's footsteps, stood up from his seat, and said goodbye to Yan Song: "Teacher, students also say goodbye!"

When Yan Song heard this, he just nodded slightly and did not say anything to persuade him to stay: "Well, you two go slowly!"

After that, Hu Zongxian and Xu Jie immediately left the room without any hesitation.

Shortly after Hu Zongxian and Xu Jie left, Yan Shifan ran in quickly and reported respectfully: "Father, everything is ready in the kitchen, you can do it at any time..."

Yan Shifan got stuck midway through his words. Then, he looked in the direction of Yan Song and asked, "Hey, father, where are Hu Zongxian and the others?"

When Yan Song heard this, he just glanced at Yan Shifan and said in agreement: "They just left not long ago, okay, let the kitchen hurry up and serve the food!"

"Yes, Father!" (End of Chapter)