Chapter 41 Section Eleven

No one can deny that Shentu Jia is a talented cook.He used a seemingly complicated but actually very simple method to cure Princess Taiping's anorexia. First, Shentu Jia set up a timetable for Qi'er. While stretching out the paper and rubbing the ink, Qi'er pouted at Shentu Jia's calligraphy.In fact, Shentu Jia could read and write well. Apart from not being able to compose poems, he had a solid background in chivalry and history, so he could basically be regarded as a literate person. Compared with chess, of course it is far behind. Shentujia made it clear to Qi'er that she was required to supervise Princess Taiping to eat strictly according to the schedule he set, and as for what to eat, it was Shentujia's business.

Although this breakfast was extremely simple, it also moved Shentu Jia a lot.First of all, he found out from Qi'er that Princess Taiping's teeth were well maintained, so he prepared a pretzel pancake baked with millet for her.Princess Taiping probably has never seen this kind of coarse grains that only the poor would eat. Secondly, for Princess Taiping's daily breakfast of 20 to 30 kinds of food, of which there are as many as six or seven kinds of desserts, Shentu Jia only prepared for her a cup of watery onion tofu soup and two sticks of whipped bamboo shoots in sauce. This is the simplest breakfast that Princess Taiping has never encountered in her life.

Princess Taiping moved her knees that were a little numb under the pressure of her fat body, and put a small piece of pretzel into her mouth.Princess Taiping eats very elegantly, revealing that she has received strict and elegant training since she was a child. "What do the imperial doctors say?" After taking a sip of clear soup and sending down the scorched rice cakes, Princess Taiping asked the chess player standing beside her. "The imperial physicians said that the princess became sick from worrying because she was busy with state affairs, and she was not afraid of worrying about it. If the medicine is given immediately, the medicine can be taken early."

"Bullshit." The shrewd Princess Taiping sneered at this clumsy flattery.She scooped up another spoonful of soup with a paint spoon, and seeing a green onion on the snow-white tofu, she hesitated, but still put it in her mouth.This soup is indeed refreshing and delicious. From dozens of kinds of food in each meal to the simplicity of it now, Princess Taiping has long thought that this is Qier's mischief, but she deliberately doesn't tell the truth, let's see what this naughty little girl has to say. Qi'er saw Princess Taiping eating this simple and simple breakfast unhurriedly, with no expression on her face, her heart was already beating drums.She could only continue what she said just now: "When the imperial physicians left, they wrote pulse records and prescribed prescriptions. They are still the same, such as ginseng, aconite, pearl powder and so on."

"nothing else?" "No." "Then, what's the matter with breakfast today?" Princess Taiping asked with a drawn out voice. "Princess forgive me." Qi'er knelt in front of Princess Taiping in fear. "This is all the servant girl's own decision, please punish the princess." "Self-assessment?" Princess Taiping shook her head, raised the last piece of rice cake in her hand and asked the chess player, "Then tell me, what is this?" Qi'er suddenly realized that he was clever but was mistaken by cleverness. "I don't know. You have been by my side since childhood, how could you know such things." While speaking, Princess Taiping put the last piece of millet rice cake into her mouth, and then looked at the calendula in front of her. There was only one shallot in it If it sticks to the wall of the cup, the soup is gone.She shook her head and said: "Actually, I don't know what it is, but I can be sure that it is a kind of rough food, a kind of rough food eaten by inferior people."

At this moment, Qi'er regretted her recklessness, but she secretly looked at Princess Taiping's face, and found that the always strict princess was not angry. "Are you still saying you made your own claim?" Qi'er honestly shook his head.She knew that she couldn't play tricks in front of Princess Taiping, otherwise she would suffer. "Since you have admitted everything, go and tell the person who gave you the idea, and ask him to give me another copy as it is." Speaking of this, Princess Taiping couldn't hold back anymore, and couldn't help laughing.

"Princess, please forgive me. That person said, it's just this one. What the princess wants to eat, we'll talk about it after lunch." Qi'er let out a long sigh. "What a big tone!" Princess Taiping laughed. "Then tell me, who is that person?" The teasing taste in Princess Taiping's words is very obvious. "It's the one who practiced the sledgehammer in Qujiang a few days ago." "Falling in love with him?" Princess Taiping is very familiar with human affairs, and she knows the affairs of these young children like the back of the hand.

That was a young man with outstanding talents.Princess Taiping has a good impression of Shentu Jia. "The servant girl dare not." Having said this, Qi'er raised his head and said seriously. "The servant girl can't either." "It's good to know that you can't. You will be a noble concubine in the future, don't ruin yourself." Princess Taiping told Qi'er very seriously. "Bring that person to see me in the afternoon." When Qi'er came to look for Shentu Jia again, the maids and women who followed behind were holding a lot of things in their hands.

"This is a reward for you." Qi'er said generously, and asked the people who came to bring up the items and explain everything clearly.Among them are one end of colorful satin and a piece of cloth from Xue Chongjian, the eldest son of Princess Taiping, and all kinds of wonderful things from the three daughters-in-law of the princess. ten copper coins.One qian is consistent money, which is 1,000 wen, and 10 qian is 10,000 qian.This Lord Dou made a big move. Shentu Jia didn't pay attention to those valuables, but focused on Qi'er's face with a smile in his eyes. "You guys wait here, I have something to talk to him." Qi'er left the people who came with him in the courtyard, and walked into Shentu Jia's room.

"Chess." Just as Shentu Jia was about to speak, Qi'er waved his hand to stop him.It seemed that Qi'er was a little nervous. She went to the door and opened her eyes. Seeing that the people who came with her were standing far away, she returned to Shentu Jia and said in a low voice, "The princess wants to see you in the afternoon." , what are your plans?" "What plans can I have? I will do whatever the princess orders." This chess player probably spent too long in the center of power, and he had to make several detours when thinking about everything.Shentu Jia thought that Princess Taiping wanted to see him because the breakfast impressed her deeply, and she wanted to hear about my next arrangement.

"Since I came back from the Qujiang banquet that day, many people have whispered in the princess's ears, saying that you are the best in the world, and you are a downtown hero. Is there such a thing?" "They exalt me ​​too much. That iron spine is just my chopping block." "The princess may not see it that way. If the princess wants you to use that iron spine to do things for her, what will you do?" Shentu Jia stared at Qi'er's face, trying to see what other meanings there were in her rash question. He said: "General Li sent me into the mansion to be a cook, not to play tricks, I don't want to be a showman." There must be a shallow exchange between the two, and Shentu Jia can't show it in front of the celebrity of Princess Taiping tells. "Besides, the world is peaceful now, and it's not a tyranny of the Qin and the country. Can I use that thing?" Qi'er didn't answer Shentu Jia's question, she just lowered her head slightly, trying to sort out her thoughts.The person in front of him can be seen from several exchanges, he is a man of loyalty and integrity.He was evasive when he tried his words a few times. If he came here for something, it would be normal for him to behave like this, but in this way, his affairs would be difficult to handle. Although Shentujia concealed himself very well, Qi'er knew in his heart that the current political situation is unstable and the country will be in chaos.At this time, any force would spare no expense to snare a person with unique skills like Shentu Jia, so he didn't need to rely on cooking skills for a living.And he entered the mansion at this time, there is only one possibility, he was sent in by the princess' opponent. Qi'er stretched out his hand to grab Shentu Jia's sleeve, and the two sat beside Shentu Jia's bed.What Qi'er thought in his heart was that if he wanted to win this person's help, he had to tell the truth first, in exchange for the other party's sincerity. "You must still remember that I told you about me here yesterday. That's only part of it. I don't want to go into the palace. Whether it's a concubine or a queen, it doesn't matter to me. Because I have no relatives You need my care, you can be rich because of me; second, the status and power of the imperial concubine and empress may not be much higher than mine now. I am already tired of fighting here, let alone going to the palace? That will only make me more Troubled, so, I would like to ask you to help me." Then, Qi'er bowed deeply and said, "This is really an unsolicited request, please forgive me." Shentu Jia was puzzled: "I see you are enjoying yourself here, and thought you were so happy, but it doesn't look like that." "No. The princess is very good to me. Although she is using me, how many children in the world are not used by their parents? I am just tired and a little scared. After a battle in the future, no matter who wins or loses, I will I don’t like it. I just want to live in peace and raise some chickens and ducklings for fun.” "How do you want me to help you?" Shentu Jia put away the air of teasing with Qi'er the day before yesterday, and asked seriously. "I would like to ask you to take me out of Chang'an before or at the beginning of the chaos. At that time, if you still want to come out and start a career, I can help you." Qi'er said seriously. "I'm rich, you can't imagine how rich I am. In the past two or three years, I have been working for the princess, and almost all the princes and ministers have tried their best to send me money. Even the current emperor sent someone to send money to me when he was the prince. Give me the treasure. If you want to retreat to the countryside, that's even better." Speaking of this, a burst of red flooded Qi'er's cheeks. "We can find a place with beautiful mountains and clear waters and build a big village. It will be a day like a fairy. What do you think?" Looking at Qi'er's expectant eyes, Shentu Jia hesitated.This always strong and alert girl suddenly became tender and tender, and entrusted her wealth and life to herself, but her own life belonged to her benefactor Li Chonghuan.This is a big problem for Shentu Jia who takes righteousness as his life. How happy it would be to have children with such a charming girl! Shentujia put his hand on Qi'er's head, and said softly: "I'm very embarrassed about this matter." Qi'er is a woman who has been trained in power for many years. She has already learned to listen to people's speech, and she also really wants Shentu Jia to confess his true feelings and thoughts after she reveals her heart. Therefore, she did not act like those frizzy girls. He kept interrupting his lover's speech. He said: "I have owed a heavy debt in my life, and it is a debt that cannot be paid with money." "Is it kindness?" "You are very smart, it is kindness, I must first repay the kindness, and then I can help you." "Then you are willing to help me?" "Yes." When talking about kindness, Shentu Jia resumed his stern and deep expression. "If I do my best to help you repay your kindness, will you do my best to save me?" The shrewd chess player was eager to make a decision, clarifying Shentu Jia's responsibility. "I can handle my own affairs, and I can also handle yours." Shentu Jia's words were equivalent to agreeing to Shogi's request. Seeing that her goal was finally achieved, Qi'er felt relieved, and her clever thinking returned to normal, so she smiled and said: "Stop putting on airs like a big man. Don't forget that besides money, I also have money. Power, I can help you do many things that you cannot." "I don't want you to be an ungrateful person." Seeing Qi'er's joyful look, Shentu Jia felt a little sad, but as soon as he said the words, he found that the smile on Qi'er's face suddenly froze, and his eyes were full of heartbreak . "I'm ungrateful? You mean..., so you are really the princess' enemy!" The extremely clever Qi'er guessed what Shentu Jia was thinking right away.She realized that she seemed to be having a wonderful dream, and all the good things were shattered by a single cock crow.