Flower picking thief, where are you going!

Chapter 46

Bao Heihei stood up and tugged at the hem of his clothes, "Thank you for your hospitality, the emperor is full, so I will take my leave first!"

"Is Bao Aiqing not sleepy?" Tang Helin raised his jaw slightly and asked with a smile.

Bao Heihei pursed his lips, "Chen...Chen is very energetic, besides, I promise not to doze off in the morning."

"That's all right!" Tang Helin stood up, seeing that Bao Heihei kept his head down, a little uncomfortable, so he didn't say much, "Let Zheng Xuan take Bao Aiqing to familiarize you with Guanglu Temple later, what don't you understand? Just ask him where you are."

"I understand!" Bao Heihei bowed and said, "Then I will take my leave first!"

Tang Helin nodded, with warmth in his eyes.

Bao Heihei wanted to step out of the door of the Hall of Supreme Harmony in one step, but his legs were not that long, and if he walked too quickly, he would look frizzy and unseemly.

Let's go step by step!

Soon to be at the door, seeing the victory is just ahead, and gradually feeling the bright sunshine, Bao Heihei's heart is jumping for joy.

"Bao Aiqing -" the emperor's voice came from behind.

Bao Heihei paused, but didn't turn around immediately.

"Don't forget what you promised me!" Tang Helin said with a smile.

"The minister obeys the order!"

After Bao Heihei finished speaking, he "escaped" from the Hall of Supreme Harmony.

He naturally understood what the emperor was referring to, and it was nothing more than eating with him.

But I always feel that I am alone with the emperor, and the atmosphere is a little weird.

Although the emperor is not a violent and stupid king, but as the saying goes, "Walk along the river, how can you not get your shoes wet!"

If one day the emperor is accidentally offended, the emperor will lose his head if he is upset.

Be careful what you say and do!Be careful what you say and do!Bao Heihei recited it silently in his heart many times.

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The sky is clear and clear, and the sky in autumn becomes blue and clear.

Heihei was so blinded by the sun that he couldn't open his eyes. He blocked the light with his hands while walking forward.

"Brother Bao!"

When Zheng Xuan saw Bao Heihei approaching, he trotted forward immediately.

"Brother Zheng Xian, why didn't you go back?" Bao Heihei lowered his arms and asked with half-closed eyes.

"Just now, the prince passed the decree and asked me to wait here for a while. It must be because he was worried that Brother Bao would not find his way, so he asked me to lead you there." Zheng Xuan asked curiously, "Brother Bao, what is the emperor looking for you for?"

"Ah!" Bao Heihei wrote lightly: "The emperor asked me to accompany him for dinner!"

"Dinner?" Zheng Xuan picked his ears, thinking he heard it wrong, "Brother Bao, why did the Emperor ask you to have dinner with him?"

"It's a new rule!" Bao Heihei sighed, stepped forward, and walked forward, "If you like it, brother, you can go eat with the emperor tomorrow!"

Zheng Xuan followed closely, shook his head, "Farewell, my house is not short of food."

When it came to food, Zheng Xuan talked endlessly, Bao Heihei was a little perfunctory, he seemed to think of something, turned his face and asked: "Brother Zheng Xian, you grew up in Yanjing City, have you heard of a The son with the surname 'Tang' is named Tang Helin."

It has been a few days since I arrived in Yanjing City, but there is still no news from Tang Xiaohua. I wanted to ask Imperial Physician Wen, but Imperial Physician Wen never came to the banquet that day.

So far, Bao Heihei has not even seen Wen Qizhi's face, and has no chance to ask.

He pinned his hopes on Zheng Xuan, although he is a dude and not motivated, but he is still very righteous, and he is rich and well-connected, maybe he can find out Tang Xiaohua's whereabouts.

"Tang Helin?" Zheng Xuan scratched his head, wondering: "Brother Bao, I've never heard of this person. Besides, Yanjing City is so big, it's impossible for me to know all of them!"

A trace of disappointment flashed deep in Bao Heihei's eyes, and he said softly: "Yes! Yanjing City is so big, it's normal not to know it."

"Brother Bao, why are you looking for this person?" Zheng Xuan asked.

"Debt collection!" Bao Heihei said slightly angrily, "He left without a word, and I still have a lot of debts to settle with him."

"Then this person must owe you a lot of money, Brother Bao!" Zheng Xuan heard that Bao Heihei was a little angry, and comforted him: "Brother's business is my business, don't worry! I will help Brother Bao find this person."

"In this way, there is Brother Lao Xian." Bao Heihei didn't explain much, but nodded slightly to show his gratitude.

Zheng Xuan patted his chest, "Wrap it on me."

Bao Heihei looked forward, the palace was magnificent, dignified and majestic, and he couldn't see the end at a glance...

The imperial palace is so big, and Yanjing City has eight streets and nine streets, and there is an endless stream of pedestrians.In the vast sea of ​​people, trying to find Tang Xiaohua is no less than looking for a needle in a haystack.

Damn Tang Xiaohua, it's best not to let me find you!

Otherwise, this officer will definitely beat you up to relieve the hatred in your heart.

Bao Heihei clenched his fists tightly. He didn't know how scary his expression was, but it scared Zheng Xuan who was beside him so much that he didn't dare to speak much along the way.

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Guanglu Temple is located in Dong'an Gate of Yanjing City, not far from the imperial palace.

This institution is mainly responsible for sacrificial offerings, banquets, court meals, and the preparation of high-end banquets.

To put it bluntly, it is nothing more than the emperor eating and who the emperor invites to dinner. The preparations for this are all undertaken by Guanglu Temple.

Of course, Guanglu Temple is only responsible for the procurement of ingredients for the imperial meal, and the cooking is left to other institutions.

Inside, there is one Qing, from the third rank, two Shaoqing, from the fifth rank, and two temple ministers, from the sixth rank.And Bao Heihei served as Shaoqing, which is equivalent to the second in command of Guanglu Temple.

In this way, there is a lot of money in it!

Just as Bao Heihei took office, he started to use his brains.

"Brother Bao, let me show you around!" Zheng Xuan suggested.

"Okay!" Bao Heihei agreed with a smile.

Following Zheng Xuan around, the servants saluted Bao Heihei one after another. Bao Heihei straightened his back and waved to them cheerfully.

Not far ahead, countless walnuts are very eye-catching, filling a whole carriage, "Brother Zheng Xian, let's go ahead and have a look."

Bao Heihei stepped forward, picked up a walnut and wanted to taste it.

"Master Bao, you can't eat this walnut." Seeing this, the subordinate immediately stepped forward to stop it.

"I just want to taste it?" Bao Heihei asked with some embarrassment while holding the unopened walnut.

With such a large truckload of walnuts, one or two missing would not be noticeable at all!

"Brother Bao, if you like to eat, you can just eat it, it doesn't matter." Zheng Xuan picked up a few more walnuts and stuffed them into Bao Heihei's hands.

"It's not that you can't eat it, but you can't eat it." The subordinate quickly explained: "The walnuts presented by Huangping County this time taste bitter and astringent, and they are inedible at all. Master Zhao has ordered that this batch of walnuts will be removed later. Get rid of it all."

Mr. Zhao is referring to the Zhengqing of Guanglu Temple——Zhao Hezhou.

"Astringent?" Bao Heihei cracked open the walnut, put it in his mouth and tasted it.

Generally, the skin of walnuts will have a bit of bitterness, but this batch of walnuts has a slightly more bitter taste, but it does not affect the consumption.

It must be something for the emperor to eat, there can be no ambiguity in the slightest.

"You guys are too wasteful, you must know how to cherish food!" Bao Heihei finished the walnuts in his mouth, and ordered: "Leave these walnuts to me to deal with!"

"Brother Bao, what do you want to do?" Zheng Xuan was puzzled.

"It's very simple! Since walnuts have a bitter taste, it's better to remove the taste." Bao Heihei cracked open another walnut and squeezed the nut in his hands. "There are many ways to remove the bitter taste, so it's better to find a simple try it."

"How to try?" Zheng Xuan asked.

"Are there dates here?" Bao Heihei emphasized, "Dried red dates."

"Brother Bao, what do you want jujube for?" Zheng Xuan picked up a walnut and bit it with his teeth for a long time without breaking it.

Bao Heihei pretended to be mysterious, "Be safe and don't be impatient, you will know after a while."

Zheng Xuan ordered someone to fetch dried dates, and some walnuts, and brought a bag of Hei Hei to a spare room.

"Jujube with walnuts!" Bao Heihei smiled, "The method is very simple, so be careful."

Zheng Xuan nodded and watched intently.

Baoheihei first cuts the jujube in half, takes out the jujube core, then cracks open the walnuts, puts them in a bowl, pours a few drops of honey and mixes well, and finally stuffs the walnut kernels into the jujubes.

The popular "jujube with walnut" is finished.

The softness of red dates combined with the crunchiness of walnuts is sweet and delicious.

"Not bad!" Bao Heihei tasted one first.

Seeing this, Zheng Xuan also imitated Bao Heihei's practice and tried it himself.

"Good... delicious! It's so delicious." Zheng Xuan said vaguely with his mouth full.

"Isn't it delicious?" Bao Heihei raised his eyebrows proudly, after all, it was a popular snack, and he didn't expect it to be useful here.

Bao Heihei suddenly thought of a good way to make money!

If these "jujubes with walnuts" are sold, wouldn't it be a lot of money!

There are still so many walnuts outside, and there is no need to pay a penny. Why didn't he think of such a good thing before!

"Brother Zheng Xian, why don't we sell these 'jujubes with walnuts'? ​​How much money do you think is suitable?" Bao Heihei asked impatiently.

But Zheng Xuan's words undoubtedly poured a basin of cold water on him.

"Brother Bao, my younger brother advises you not to have such thoughts." Zheng Xuan explained: "If someone gets involved with you because of this matter, and the matter reaches the emperor's ears, dismissal and investigation will be light, and you might lose your life." No guarantee."

"No way! Such an exaggeration!" Bao Heihei opened his mouth wide, "Don't you want all of these?"

"I just said it was dealt with, I didn't say I don't want it! Even if I really don't want it, these are the things in the palace, and you must not take them for profit without authorization."

After Zheng Xuan finished speaking, he made one by himself and put it in his mouth, "It's okay to try, Brother Bao, eat more!"

This money is too dangerous to earn, Bao Heihei instantly dismissed the idea.

What else can it be used for?Bao Heihe held his chin and thought.

It's better to dedicate these to the emperor, if the emperor likes it, maybe there will be a reward.

Bao Heihei nodded to himself, "That's it."

"What do you do? Brother Bao, what do you want to do?" Zheng Xuan was like a little hamster, eating non-stop.

"I want to take this thing to the emperor to taste."

Bao Heihei made a lot more and neatly filled a plate, "Come with me? Maybe there will be rewards."

"Brother Bao, I won't go, I haven't eaten enough yet!"

Zheng Xuan's family has plenty of money, and he has no interest in rewards or anything.

"Eat less!" Bao Heihei had no choice but to go to the palace alone.

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When Bao Heihei came to the palace with a plate full of "jujubes with walnuts", Tang Helin was still reading the memorial.

The memorial is in his hand, but his mind has already drifted elsewhere.

Thinking of Bao Heihei's fear of him and trying to hide from him, Tang Helin felt very depressed and frowning.

If he knew his true identity, he would probably resign immediately and go home, and he would never say a word to him in his life.

Tang Helin closed the memorial and sighed heavily.

"Your Majesty, Mr. Bao, please see me!"

Tang Helin was a little surprised, and straightened the mask on his face, "Hurry up!"

"I greet the emperor!" Bao Heihe stepped forward to salute.

"Bao Aiqing doesn't need to be too polite." Tang Helin raised his hand to stop him, and asked with a smile: "I don't know why Bao Aiqing wants to ask me?"

"My minister has made some snacks, and I want to present them to the emperor to taste." Bao Heihei lifted the red cloth that was covering it, and handed it to the prince, who would present it to the emperor.

"Did Bao Aiqing do it herself?" Tang Helin's worries disappeared in an instant, and he was in a very good mood.

"Exactly, I hope the emperor will not dislike you."

Tang Helin picked up one and put it in his mouth without hesitation, showing with practical actions that he would not dislike it.

"What's this?" Tang Helin nodded with satisfaction, "Crispy and sweet, Bao Aiqing's craftsmanship!"

In fact, Tang Helin even wanted to say: It is delicious, but you are not as delicious as Mr. Bao!

Due to his status, he could only think about it, but couldn't speak it out.

"Jujube and walnut." Bao Heihei added: "Also known as 'jujube', I want 'nucleus' to be with you."

Tang Helin blushed suddenly, "I've long wanted to be with you...a good name!"

If he didn't know very well that Bao Heihei hadn't discovered his identity, he would really think that he was expressing his heart to him.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your compliment!" The corners of Bao Hei Hei's lips curled up, it seemed that the Emperor liked it very much!

"I like it very much, and I deserve a big reward!" Tang Helin ate another one.

"Thank you, Your Majesty!" Seeing that the goal had been achieved, Bao Heihei did not hide his excitement, but he didn't know what the Emperor would reward.

"Go get me a brush and ink." Tang Helin ordered with a smirk.

Waiting for someone to fetch the pen and paper, Tang Helin swiped the pen, and the pen went like a snake, and a few large characters were completed in one go.

Finally, don't forget to stamp your seal.

The words "I want to be with you a long time ago" are written on the paper, and the meaning to be expressed is very obvious.

"Do you still like Bao Aiqing?" Tang Helin stood up and handed the words to Bao Heihei himself.

"..."

Bao Heihei held the letter from the emperor, his smile disappeared little by little.

Just these few words...

Why is it so difficult for him to reward silver!

Just write and write!He also wrote the words "jujube" and "nuclei" wrongly.

"Hi... I like it!" Bao Heihei forced a smile and said.

Tang Helin smiled and said meaningfully: "As long as Bao Aiqing likes it, I like it very much too."

[The author has something to say: Tang Helin (walking around): "What are you eating?"

Subordinate: "Back to the emperor! This is the 'jujube' sent by Mr. Bao who wants to 'core' you together."

Tang Helin (angry): "Whoever allows you to eat, you are not allowed to eat!"

Subordinate: "Your Majesty, forgive me, this subordinate... this subordinate will never dare again."

Tang Helin: "Come here! Go and check to see who still has the 'Jujube with Walnut' made by Mr. Bao in their hands. I will take all of them back, and they will not be allowed to eat this stuff in the future."

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Prince Wang: "Your Majesty, it's time to eat."

Tang Helin: "I don't want to eat it anymore, the 'I want to be with you' made by Master Bao is enough."

Master Bao made it, and only I can eat it!

★The Flower Picker hasn’t shown up for a long time~ It’s time to come back~]