Zhang Fan and Feng Bao said goodbye to Zhu Xuanqi. The two came to Zhang Fan's room. Zhang Fan was a little curious. Because Feng Bao was before coming with him. beckoned the little eunuch who had come with him. Took something from his hand. The outside is wrapped in cloth. So Zhang Fan didn't know what it was. But it feels. It's like a jar of wine. But Zhang Fan always felt that he had guessed wrong. After all, Feng Bao came here this time. Even with a jar of exceptional wine. It's not appropriate.

But after Feng Bao entered Zhang Fan's room. Turn that thing on. Zhang Fan was surprised. That's really a jar of wine. Perhaps. It doesn't necessarily contain wine. But it's definitely a wine jar.

Zhang Fan was suddenly a little confused. Looking at Feng Bao. I couldn't help asking, "Father-in-law." You're ......."

"What's wrong, Lord Zhang." Feng Bao couldn't figure out what Zhang Fan was asking at first. But see him looking at the jar of wine that was placed on the table. Feng Bao laughed. Said. "It's wine. Master Zhang won't be unrecognizable. ”

"This ......," Feng Bao replied bluntly. Suddenly Zhang Fan was a little confused. "Father-in-law. Thousands of miles away. Deliver the Holy Decree. In a hurry. But he still had to bring such a jar of wine to Zhang Fan. It's really hard work. ”

"Alas. Mr. Zhang, this is a misunderstanding. Feng Bao heard Zhang Fan say this. I immediately understood Zhang Fan's thoughts. Knowing he misunderstood. Hurry up and say. "We're not good drinkers. Even on weekdays, you have to have two drinks. But it didn't look like this. Not for a drinking friend like Mr. Zhang. Thousands of miles away, I had to bring a jar of wine. ”

Listen to Feng Bao say this. Zhang Fan naturally believed him. That's it. Zhang Fan was even more puzzled. Pointing to the jar of wine on the table. Said to Feng Bao: "That." Father-in-law. It's ......"

"But ......" Feng Bao didn't care about Zhang Fan's questions. A look of self-care. Said. "If someone asks us to bring something. But there is no way for our family to refuse. Besides. Bring a jar of wine. Although it is true that the purpose of this trip is inappropriate. But it's not a hassle. ”

"Father-in-law means. This is someone asking my father-in-law to bring me wine. Zhang Fan asked. After seeing Feng Bao nodded. He was even more puzzled. If someone gives him something else. Let's say money. Or something of value. That Zhang Fan figured it out. Even if he never took these things. The number of people who sent him has also become very few. But there will always be people who try it.

But. There is such a thing as sending alcohol. Zhang Fan has never seen it yet. It's not that I haven't seen it. In the past, when someone sent something. There will also be a few jars of fine wine. But like this, a jar of wine was sent alone. Zhang Fan has never encountered it. Not to mention. This jar of wine. Although wipe it clean. But this jar looks very old at first glance. Although said. Only in the old jar can you hold good wine. But if it's a gift. This is also a bit of a faux pas.

In a word. Zhang Fan was a little puzzled.

"This jar of wine. We've heard of it before. But I never drank it. Feng Bao looked at Zhang Fan's face. But they don't explain. Continue to talk to himself. "It's called Huang Gui Thick Wine. We've heard it since I was a child. But I've never drunk it. ”

"What did my father-in-law say?" When Zhang Fan heard Feng Bao say the words "Huang Gui Thick Wine". I was stunned for a moment. this thing. Zhang Fan is too familiar.

Speaking of this thick wine. It's rice wine. In fact, it was before the appearance of soju and steamed wine in the Tang Dynasty. Our ancestors have always drunk this rice wine. By the time of the Ming Dynasty. Although shochu and steamed sake are already very popular. But there is no shortage of rice wine.

Merely. Speaking of this thick wine. Then we have to mention Shaanxi. Arguably. Shaanxi's thick wine. It's a must.

And Feng Baoyi said that this is thick wine. Zhang Fan immediately thought of it. This jar. It's definitely made by my own mother.

Speaking of which. Before Zhang Fan, he didn't drink less. When I was little. Zhang Fan's father is still alive. The Zhao family brews one or two jars every year. Because the thick wine has been left for a long time. It will precipitate and ferment. So it's best when it's fresh. Because the teacher drinks it at home. In addition, Zhang Fan's father is not the kind of good drinker. So there aren't many brews per year. And because of the thick wine in comparison. It's closer to drinks. So when I was little. Zhang Fan's father drank a bowl. will always let Zhang Fan taste it. This always made Zhao scold a few words.

And these memories. also exists in Zhang Fan's mind. But. Even after the current Zhang Fan came to this era. He also drank it a few times. Nature. It is also brewed by the Zhao family. Merely. Zhang Fan at that time. I've been busy reading. So I didn't pay much attention to these things.

Until Zhang Fan entered the court as an official. The family moved to the capital. The Zhao family didn't brew it again. And not because of anything else. It's just that there has been no suitable glutinous rice in the capital. To know. in Shaanxi. Every household has an exclusive set of secret recipes for making thick sake. And among them. Glutinous rice as the main raw material. It's definitely the key to the taste.

Zhang Fan pointed to a jar of wine placed in front of him. Intermittently said to Feng Bao: "This ...... It's hard to ......."

"It seems that Master Zhang already knows." Feng Bao saw Zhang Fan's appearance. How could I not understand it in my heart? Said with a smile. "This is what Lingtang asked our family to bring. This is made by Ling Tang himself. I heard that Lingtang wanted to brew the flavor that Lord Zhang was used to drinking. It took a lot of thought. I got rice from Shaanxi. On the way to brewing. I don't want anyone in the house to help. It's all made by Ling Tang. Originally. Ling Tang wanted to wait until Master Zhang went back before taking it out. But this time, I heard that our family was coming to Sichuan. That's why I let my family bring it over. ”

"......" listened to Feng Bao's words. Zhang Fan didn't know what to say for a while. Just standing there in a daze. After a while. This is just turning his head to look at Feng Bao. said: "Did my mother say anything?" ”

"It's nature." Feng Bao nodded. Said. "Lingtang asked our family to tell Master Zhang. Said that everything was fine at home. Don't worry too much about it. Let's get down to business first. Wait until you return to Beijing. Family members. It's good to be together. That's right. Our family didn't dare to say that there is war again here in Sichuan now. It's just that I'm afraid that Lingtang will be worried. Besides. Things are happening here now. Although the capital knows. But he is only a person in the court. No one knows yet. The imperial court also felt it. It's never too late to solve it first. so as not to mess up. So Ling Tang doesn't know yet. ”

"Thank you, father-in-law." Zhang Fan looked at Feng Bao. Said very sincerely. He really wanted to thank Feng Bao. Last time in Gangnam. And those things that I encountered last time in Mobei. Zhao was extremely frightened when he heard it twice. And now Zhang Fan is here in Sichuan. But that's what happened. If you let the Zhao family know. I'm afraid it's just to tell her openly. Zhang Fan is absolutely impossible to be in any danger. Thinking about it, the Zhao family will still be worried to death.

Case. It's better to just say nothing. Wait until the mother and son meet. Even if the Zhao family knew about it at that time. blamed Zhang Fan and didn't say a word to her. But after all, at that time. Zhang Fan is already safe.

All in all. This thing. Zhang Fan was really grateful to Feng Bao.

"That's right. My father-in-law said just now. I haven't drunk thick wine yet. Zhang Fan said suddenly. Case. Now is the time to go. I asked my father-in-law to drink with me. "Finished. also didn't wait for Feng Bao to speak. Zhang Fan called the maid. and told her to go and warm the jar. I brought two bowls.

Feng Bao wanted to open his mouth to refuse. But seeing Zhang Fan so enthusiastic. Nothing more.

Wait for the time of the hot wine. The two sat down. Zhang Fan asked Feng Bao, "Father-in-law." At home in my home. But is there any news about it? Zhang Fan didn't say it too clearly.

But this kind of thing is human nature. Even if it's not clear. Who can't see that?

"Ling Tang and the ladies didn't write any letters." Feng Bao said. "Originally, our family was a little strange. After all, Master Zhang has been away from home for so long. I think it doesn't matter if it's Lingtang or a few ladies. I think I have a lot to say to Mr. Zhang. Later, our family asked. That's what it is. It turns out that they all knew. Mr. Zhang came here for an important matter. So I didn't write a letter. So as not to distract Master Zhang. ”

This made Zhang Fan even more speechless. Since he came to Sichuan. Because of busyness. Where do you want to write home. Speaking of which. This is true even during the Chinese New Year. And the family didn't know what he was doing in Sichuan. But it is also absolutely understood. Not an easy task. So. Afraid of him being distracted. That's why I didn't write to him. Fear. Whether it's the Zhao family. It's still Ru Xue and a few of them. I miss Zhang Fan very much. But they were able to hold back the thought. That's really ......

"That's right. One more thing. Feng Bao didn't give Zhang Fan any relief. While talking. While taking something out of his bosom. Hand it to Zhang Fan.

Zhang Fan took a look. It is a small and delicate jade pendant. At first glance, it is not ordinary.

This made Zhang Fan confused. He understood that Feng Bao was not that kind of person. But again, it's clear that it's a gift for him. This made Zhang Fan confused.

"That's a congratulatory gift." Feng Bao said with a smile. "Our family is here. But congratulations to Mr. Zhang. ”

"This ...... Father-in-law. I don't know Zhang Fan. Where does the joy come from? Zhang Fan could only ask.

"Huh." Feng Bao smiled. Said. "When our family left Beijing. The fourth lady is three months pregnant. ”

"What did you say?" Hearing Feng Bao say this. Zhang Fan immediately stood up. Asked out loud.

This one drinks. Let the maid who came in with the wine almost spill the wine.

And the next moment. Zhang Fan's laughter rang out.