[R18] Will drink wine – “About Wine” Chapter 61 [English]

Chapter 59: Fengyue

Yuan Liu died violently in prison, and Chen Yang collected his body. According to Xiao Chiye’s wishes, he arranged a new house for his wife and children in Dancheng, and hired a good gentleman for his son.

Xiao Chiye’s illness was so severe that the capital was snowed. By the time he could go out to court, Xi Hongxuan had been promoted to the head of the Examination Department of the Ministry of Personnel.

Shen Zechuan returned the Forbidden Army’s waist card to Xiao Chiye, and Xiao Chiye took the opportunity to take the card and looked up and down with his eyes.

“Thank you,” Xiao Chiye took out his waist card, “Sir Zhenfu.”

“I don’t dare to take it.” Shen Zechuan curled his fingers slightly, as if he couldn’t bear it.

Xiao Chiye waved the sign and said, “Is it rare?”

Shen Zechuan smiled and said, “It’s rare, I’m used to it these days.”

When Xiao Chiye saw everyone on the left and right retreating away, he said, “Just touching my badge is too useless.”

Shen Zechuan put his hands behind his hands and said to him: “I have just recovered from a serious illness, and the second young master has to find a way out even when he is wandering.”

“I have been devoid of desire for more than half a month,” Xiao Chiye felt sleepy due to the sun and moved his feet. “The lover who has been thinking about me day and night has never even looked at me. Now that he is out, he must find a way to heal his emotional wounds.”

Shen Zechuan was blown away by the wind and said: “That kind of bad guy who often has strange thoughts and changes, and has countless new and old loves, forget about it as soon as possible. It’s not worth wasting your time in the world for him.”

Xiao Chiye said: “What’s bad?”

Shen Zechuan said: “Second Young Master.”

Xiao Chiye wanted to pinch the back of his neck, but it was inappropriate to pinch him here, so he said, “Well said, well said. Second Young Master will want to applaud you.”

“That’s too polite,” Shen Zechuan said modestly, “It will be done as long as it comes to your mind.”

“So you went out of your way to check out your old loves,” Xiao Chiye said, “You care.”

“I haven’t checked at all,” Shen Zechuan said. “Sitting in Xiangyunfang and having a glass of wine, you can find out all the romantic affairs. For example, the second young master is a frequent visitor and is an expert in romantic affairs.”

“Are you impressed?” Xiao Chiye said.

“I admire it, I admire it.” Shen Zechuan said, looking at he and slowing down his voice, “But it’s better to try it yourself than to hear it. The legendary person doesn’t look like the same person I met.”

“There are few opportunities,” Xiao Chiye raised his finger and hung up his belt. “The more you play, the better you will understand. It’s not like we haven’t tried ‘chew slowly’ before. Does it taste good?”

Shen Zechuan pursed his lips under he’s gaze.

Xiao Chiye smiled and said, “It seems that you still remember it. Then you still remember what you promised me, right?”

“I’ll send a message to Xiangyun for you,” Shen Zechuan said, “I’ll help you bridge the gap and earn a wedding drink. Of course I’ll remember it.”

“I knew you were reliable,” Xiao Chiye said, “If this thing comes to pass, how should I thank you?”

“Just treat it as part money.” Shen Zechuan was a little lazy, looking out along the stone slab and said absently.

Han Cheng happened to come out of the hall and waved to the two of them. The little eunuch next to him ran over quickly.

“Please, gentlemen, the emperor is waiting!”

Li Jianheng sat on the dragon chair and listened to people discussing matters. Spring was about to begin, and mulberry and hemp planting was a major event everywhere.During this period, Cen Yu, the censor of Zuodu of the Metropolitan Procuratorate, made a report, mentioning that various residential areas in Qudu were occupying official ditches. The snow was now beginning to melt. If the blocked official ditches could not be kept clear, they would surely flood the streets during the rainy season.

This matter is too small, at least it seems so insignificant compared to the matters being discussed around it.Li Jianheng didn’t even hear clearly, so he let it go, but was attracted by the loud voice of the chief minister from Zhongbo.

Cen Yu tried to speak again several times, but was interrupted.

When Cen Yu left the palace at the end of the dynasty, he suddenly heard someone calling “he” from behind.he looked back and saw it was Shen Zechuan.

Shen Zechuan saluted and said, “I have taken the liberty to stop Yushi Cen. I am humble and have something to ask for advice.”

Cen Yu said, “Shen Zhenfu, please speak.”

Shen Zechuan said: “Just now I heard the imperial censor reported to the court that the official ditch was blocked, but was it referring to the sudden increase in ditch water in the residential area of Donglong Street?”

Cen Yu signaled Shen Zechuan to walk and said, “Yes, Donglong Street has occupied Guangou since the Xiande period. In previous springs, residential areas would also be flooded, but because no one died or anything happened, no one took it to heart.”

Shen Zechuan smiled bitterly and said, “To be honest, sir, I am living there.”

Cen Yu was quite surprised and said quickly: “Has it been flooded in the past few days?”

Shen Zechuan said: “Bizhong’s residence occupies a relatively high area. The houses on the left and right have occupied the official ditch and enlarged the yard. The eaves of the houses have reached the edge of Beizhong’s roof. The sewage has been blocked and difficult to pass through. It has overflowed into the yard last night. Before going to court this morning, Beizhong made a special trip to the surrounding residential areas. The houses in the low-lying areas are already soaked in water.”

Cen Yu said sadly: “If there is any epidemic, it will be bad. Let’s not talk about flooding first, because everyone wants to grab those few inches of space, so that the houses are close to each other, with no bricks and stones in between, and they are all wooden boards. If there is a fire, something big will happen.”

Shen Zechuan thought for a while and said comfortingly: “Sir, don’t be anxious. I humble myself and talk to the commander to see if I can report it to the emperor and send someone to clear it up as soon as possible.”

“Okay, I’ll talk to Mr. Ge again.” Cen Yu started to leave, but at the end he turned back and smiled at Shen Zechuan, “The governor is interested. If this matter can be resolved as soon as possible, it will be considered a merit.”

Shen Zechuan handed him over.

* * *

The red plums in the house were defeated. When Shen Zechuan arrived, Xiao Chiye was standing in the study looking at the broken plums.

“The snow has melted in the past few days, and the tide has been severe everywhere.” Xiao Chiye moved the plum branches, “You can’t live in your house.”

Shen Zechuan has really been worried about this matter recently. He gently pulled his collar, changed his shoes and said, “The yard has been flooded.”

“I went there five years ago, and Zhaohui mentioned the matter of Guangou.” Xiao Chiye turned around, “I didn’t expect that after so long, there is no one to solve it.”

“Anyway, those who get ruined are all lowly bitches, and it will take time and effort to solve it.” Shen Zechuan sneered on his face, “Who is willing to do it?”

“Aren’t you ready to do something?” Xiao Chiye looked at him and walked over, “This is the year of Tianchen. There is a merit assessment by Ducha. If anything happens, the civil and military forces of the whole dynasty will rush to do it.”

“I don’t think so.” Shen Zechuan held on to the wall and was about to step onto the mat, but was blocked by Xiao Chiye. He raised his eyes and said, “Huh?”

Xiao Chiye leaned over and picked up Shen Zechuan’s boots, pressed them on the leather surface a few times, and said, “Jin Yiwei is so stingy that he can’t even give him a pair of deerskin boots?”

Shen Zechuan’s socks were half wet, and Xiao Chiye ordered people to put them on the charcoal basin, which heated up the room.Shen Zechuan looked bad today, it turned out that he was frozen.

“Deerskin boots can’t withstand soaking.” Shen Zechuan moved his feet to prevent Xiao Chiye from grabbing them. He lowered his eyes and looked at Xiao Chiye and said, “The low-lying areas of Donglong Street are full of poor brothels, and now they are all soaked in dirty water.”

Xiao Chiye just squatted like this, raised his head and said: “Those kilns usually don’t pick customers. They accept anyone and use a few copper coins casually. They can’t pay the tax and money, and they are in debt every year. The people under the household department who live by counting copper coins are not a thing, and they are deliberately keeping them dry.”

“There are also residential areas that have been soaked.” Shen Zechuan said.

“We are all used to waiting. It will be fine after spring.” Xiao Chiye stood up and said, “There are many people doing things, but there are too few people who are willing to do things without merit. There is no food after the court today, so let’s go eat together.”

The maid came to prepare wooden clogs for Shen Zechuan. He was not as good as Xiao Chiye in wearing wooden clogs.Xiao Chiye looked at his slender and beautiful ankles wearing clean socks, and then remembered the medicine he had been taking in the past.

“I haven’t seen you fat during the Chinese New Year.” Xiao Chiye opened the door and walked out with he.

“I’m so busy that I can only sleep for two hours every day.” Shen Zechuan knocked lightly on his wooden clogs, “I thought Nan Zhenfu was just a sinecure, but who knew there were many different weapons and craftsmanships.”

“If Xi Hongxuan can’t protect you,” Xiao Chiye tilted his head, “change it to the Second Young Master’s flag as soon as possible.”

“Then I probably won’t even be able to sleep for two hours,” Shen Zechuan followed. “Most of the people left in Jinyiwei inherited their father’s legacy and relied on their ancestors for food. They look down on the support of the Forbidden Army.”

The snow is melting these days, and the yard is also wet.Xiao Chiye stepped over the puddle, turned around, and looked at Shen Zechuan for a while.

Shen Zechuan was wearing his clogs, and he had to run into the water without holding up the hem of his moon-white robe.It was already dark now, and the pretty white moon sat on the far horizon, making the surroundings clear and bright. It also made Shen Zechuan’s reflection in the puddles thin and beautiful.While he was talking, he was concentrating on looking at the road. He didn’t notice that Xiao Chiye stopped, lifted up his white robe, jumped over like a child, and jumped in front of Xiao Chiye.

Without thinking, Xiao Chiye leaned over and hugged He’s waist and lifted He on his shoulders.The clogs fell to the ground, and Xiao Chiye picked them up in his hands. He carried the clogs in one hand and circled the people with the other as he went back to the drinking room.

Chen Yang took a few steps back, gestured to the guards behind him, and silently waved away the people in the courtyard.Ding Tao, who was on the roof, didn’t dare to say anything, and watched the second young master carrying people with his eyes open.Qiao Tianya and Gu Jin each squatted on a corner and took a sip of wine in unison.

“My face looked bad this morning,” Xiao Chiye said, “It’s so hot, are you sick?”

Shen Zechuan lay on he’s shoulder, looked at the moon on the ground, and said, “… maybe.”

“Ambition and hegemony are not something that can be achieved overnight,” Xiao Chiye stepped up and kicked open the door, “Life is the most precious thing.”

“That’s not what happens when you hate me.” Shen Zechuan fell softly to the ground and looked at Xiao Chiye, “It’s a minor illness and it’ll be fine after a little sleep.”

Xiao Chiye didn’t look at he, he took off his shoes and then his coat.The maids were filing in and serving dishes on the small table.

After Shen Zechuan finished cleaning his hands, he wanted to pull up his collar again.Xiao Chiye reached out his hand from the side and pulled it open. He gently opened the collar with his fingers and saw a little red rash.

“It’s been too trendy recently,” Shen Zechuan pushed away He’s hand with the back of his hand. “The neighbors have blocked the light with their eaves in order to occupy space.”

Xiao Chiye didn’t seem to care, he just said “hmm” and passed away.

The two of them sat down and while eating, Xiao Chiye said, “Your house is no longer suitable for your status. Why don’t you move?”

Shen Zechuan said: “It’s next to Zhaosu Temple, so it’s convenient to see the master, and it’s also on Donglong Street, so it’s easy to check if there is any movement in Xi Hongxuan.”

Xiao Chiye watched he eat and said, “Master Ji Gang can’t always stay in Zhaosu Temple as a handyman. It’s more convenient to change his house and live together.”

Shen Zechuan said: “Let me see if there is any suitable house recently.”

He actually still has Taifu Qi’s house in his hands, but that house can’t be lived in now, it’s too ostentatious.Moving was easy, but the difficulty was that Xi Hongxuan kept a close eye on him and he did not dare to risk his master and husband.

It was very late after dinner and it was still cold.Shen Zechuan stood up and was about to leave. Xiao Chiye opened the window and whistled to the roof.

Three guards and one Meng poked their heads together.

Xiao Chiye held the edge of the window, watching Shen Zechuan take his coat, and said to them: “Close the door, Mr. Zhenfu will not leave tonight.”

Shen Zechuan looked back.

Xiao Chiye didn’t smile, he The licentiousness of the day seemed to be blown away by the night wind, and the secluded forest and thick fog were hidden in those eyes, which looked hazy and deep in the moonlight.

He may really be a seasoned veteran.

Shen Zechuan thought.

The look he has is enough.