I became auspicious

When I stepped into the kitchen, the palace ladies looked at me in surprise, as if I was an uninvited guest. I smiled and joked:"Go ahead, leave one person to help me get angry, and everyone else can go out." They looked at each other, and then they all left.

I rolled up my sleeves and put on my apron. Start working on the kitchen counter. Vegetarian assorted vegetables, vegetarian stir-fried lettuce, stir-fried pork with garlic moss, stir-fried beef with cucumber and money. These four dishes are neither spicy nor suitable for Zhao Jihuan's mild taste. Being able to cook these dishes is also attributed to the cooking skills I learned at home during the epidemic. My parents were both pregnant, and during that time, taking care of their food and daily life fell on my shoulders. I learned cooking videos on Douyin and learned how to cook step by step.

After the sunset completely disappeared, Zhao Jihuan had not yet appeared. I heard the noise outside and ran out to greet him. Hongmei followed closely behind.

"You are here."I smiled and signaled Hongmei to step back. Zhao Jihuan smiled and said,"What happened today? I couldn't hide my joy and replied:"To thank you, I will cook a meal for you tonight." Don't think it tastes too bad."

The palace attendants brought the dishes into the room one after another, and Hongmei led them all to retreat. There seemed to be ripples in Zhao Jihuan's eyes. He picked up his chopsticks and took a bite of lettuce. I stared at him nervously and asked,"How is it?"Zhao Jihuan nodded and said that the taste was very good. I said proudly:"My cooking skills are not bad, but they are definitely much worse than those of the royal chefs in the palace. I don't have anything else to do to thank you, I can only cook for you. I really appreciate you."Zhao Jihuan stared at me for a moment and said softly:"Okay."Then he lowered his head and continued eating quietly. I also picked up the vegetables and tasted them. The taste was actually pretty good. Is it because he was in a bad mood? I asked curiously:"What's wrong with you today? Is this dish delicious?"Zhao Jihuan raised his head and said with a smile in his eyes:"It's really delicious. Let's eat."When I heard him say this, I felt relieved.

We sat opposite each other, and the dishes on the table were steaming hot with an alluring aroma. The atmosphere in the room was warm and harmonious. The breeze blew through the window, bringing with it a hint of coolness, and The room was warm.

The palace attendant had quickly cleared the dining table and removed the leftovers. Next, as usual, we took a bath together. I thought beautifully in my heart: Zhao Jihuan is now my best friend. , this is good. Hahaha

"What do you think of what Ah Ling wants to do when she returns to her fiefdom?"I asked with a smile. I already had the answer in my mind, but I still wanted to hear Zhao Jihuan's opinion.

Zhao Jihuan said,"It must have been your idea."There was a hint of understanding smile in his words.

"This matter still needs to be discussed."She said seriously,"Especially for the matter of girls' schools, the imperial capital has no relevant edicts. This will affect the whole body."

I nodded in agreement:"That's true, but ordinary aristocratic courses, such as etiquette, music, archery, horsemanship, calligraphy, and mathematics, should be acceptable."

Zhao Jihuan also nodded and said:"These are no problem, and the teacher must be from the imperial capital."

"That's a coincidence," I said with a smile,"Aren't all the people Ah Ling chooses for her husband to be teachers? Each one is so outstanding."

Zhao Jihuan also laughed:"Yes, they are not satisfied with this. Among your guards tomorrow will be Zhang Zhenyun, Li Hongsu, and Sun Canjing.

I thought for a moment:"Zhang Zhenyun is the one with strong martial arts, Li Hongsu is the archery master, and Sun Canjing writes poems about peony flowers."

A hint of approval flashed in Zhao Jihuan's eyes:"You have a really good memory." But why do you remember Sun Canjing’s poems? Do you like peony?

I asked in surprise:"Don't you know Ah Ling likes peony?" Her parents are determined by peony."

Zhao Jihuan showed a surprised expression:"Really? I never knew Ling'er liked flowers and plants"

"Yes," I nodded,"It just so happened that Sun Canjing showed pity to Ah Ling that day, otherwise he would be the consort now."

Zhao Jihuan smiled and said:"Fate is destined by God. She stood up and began to wipe her hands,"Where are you going tomorrow?" Have you decided yet?

I replied softly:"In the morning, we will go to Jinxiu Cloth Shop on Suimian Street and Tianxiang House on Zhuque Street for lunch. In the afternoon, we will go to Yueshi Thatched Cottage and Blacksmith Shop on Sajin Street." Zhao

Jihuan put on his clothes and asked with a hint of doubt:"Why do you want to go to the blacksmith shop?"

I smiled and explained:"I'm just curious about what kind of weapons there will be." If Ling'er wants to play something else, I've prepared something else.

Zhao Jihuan smiled and said,"Just take a look at the weapons. If you like them, you can buy them.""After that, I walked out of the door. The whole room returned to silence again. I quickly tidied myself up and walked out of the inner room.

However, when I saw Zhao Jihuan sitting at the desk, flipping through my guide, I couldn't help but be a little surprised.. I rushed over immediately and said angrily:"How could you peek at my things?" Zhao Jihuan heard what I said, put down the strategy, crossed his arms, with a teasing smile on his face:"If you want to buy a yard, I suggest you buy it near Jingshan. The environment there is quiet and the people are not complicated. It’s not far from Yueshi Thatched Cottage, and there is also Jingci Temple nearby. You should be interested."

I couldn't help but asked curiously:"How do you know?"Zhao Jihuan stood up, still with that joking smile on his face:"It's written on your face."When I heard what he said, I immediately ran to the bronze mirror to take a look, and asked doubtfully:"Why didn't I see it?"Zhao Jihuan suddenly laughed:"You little fool, I lied to you. My guess. I put my hands on my hips humorously and retorted not to be outdone:"You guessed wrong. I want to go to a brothel." It's a pity that it's not on your map? Isn't there one here?"When Zhao Jihuan heard my words, the smile on his face disappeared instantly. He shook his head helplessly:"You can't go to that kind of place, otherwise the palace secrets will be revealed again. There's really nothing to see."

I approached him and asked curiously:"Have you been there? How else would you know?"Zhao Jihuan patted my head gently and said softly:"The young woman in the brothel hangs a bright hat and wears soft gold embroidery. The slender songs reverberate around the beams, and people sit around the screen to drink wine. The two mandarin ducks in the tasseled brocade tent make the dreaming soul drunk into a gentle land. The east wind breaks the warmth and blows the red fragrance, and the fallen flowers grow longer. The gossamer is flying in the vast spring, and the soft intestines are filled with autumn frost. The Wushan Mountains are green, the rivers are green, and the orioles are singing with their hearts broken.

Then, he turned and stared at me and said:"Businessmen go to brothels to discuss business, rich and idle people go to meet their physical needs, unrestrained literati go to find spiritual satisfaction, and heroes go to brothels." It is to hear a lot of useful news and gain knowledge. Only those who have desires will go to brothels, but those who have no desires need not go. What are you going to do? After listening to what he said

, I was stunned for a long time before I realized:"Are you going to teach me?" I'm kidding, I'm just curious, I've never been there. After you said that, I wanted to go even more."Zhao Jihuan shook his head helplessly:"Naughty, it's just that your hair is too conspicuous. Let's find a way to cover it up when we leave the palace tomorrow."

I walked to the dressing table and sat down, untying my bun. Two inches of black hair appeared in the bronze mirror. I touched the wood chips in my arms, and I couldn't help but feel a faint sadness in my heart. It's been four months. , I miss my parents.

Zhao Jihuan gently combed my hair and said carefully:"Otherwise, use herbs to dye your hair black. I immediately shook my head and said,"No, I want to keep it." I'll just use a bun to cover my red hair tomorrow."I thought to myself that my red hair was the only connection between me and my parents' world, and I would not dye it black.

I grabbed his hand tightly and said,"Don't comb it and rest. I'm going to do it tomorrow. Get up early and leave the palace."Zhao Jihuan nodded, and I strode to the bedside and lay down on the inside. Zhao Jihuan turned off the lights and lay down obediently on the outside.

Zhao Jihuan nodded, and I strode to the bedside and lay down neatly on the inside. Zhao Jihuan blew gently I turned off the lights and then lay down obediently outside.

In the darkness, I clearly felt the presence of this person beside me, and a sense of security came to my heart. I said softly:"Zhao Jihuan, good night, sweet dreams.""He responded softly,"Yes", and then said"Sweet dreams".

With this good night, the whole room fell into silence. There was no other sound, only the breathing of the two of us intertwined, Like a gentle lullaby. Soon, I fell into a sweet dream.

And Zhao Jihuan, he was lying there quietly, with a warmth that he had never felt before in his heart. This feeling was as moist as spring rain. The object was silent, but it was enough to make people's hearts surge. His eyes were slightly moist. This was an emotion he had never experienced before, the kind of happiness in the ordinary, the kind of warmth in simplicity.

He smiled slightly, feeling this The hard-won tranquility and warmth. In the darkness, he closed his eyes, filled with gratitude. That night, they slept and dreamed together, sharing this tranquility and warmth.