As the end of the year approached, the atmosphere in the capital became more and more intense. On the streets of Chang 'an City, people could be seen purchasing New Year goods everywhere. The price of pork in the Eastern and Western Cities quietly rose. Although it was cheap meat in the eyes of the rich, it was a supreme delicacy to the poor. Furthermore, Zuixian Restaurant had introduced a few new dishes that were related to pork. There were more and more ways to cook pork among the people, but they were not as delicious as Zuixian Restaurant's. Even so, the pork dishes among the people were many times more delicious than before!
Therefore, no matter if it was rich or poor, they would stock up on pork at home as the end of the year approached. As a result, the demand for pork in Chang 'an City naturally soared. It was difficult for the price of pork not to rise!
However, with the previous example of "cloth prices skyrocketing in Chang 'an City and cloth merchants being arrested," the peddlers did not dare to go overboard. The price of pork was still within a controllable range!
In addition to pork, the sales of other goods were also booming, such as cloth, silk, jade Buddha, porcelain, and so on. All kinds of small items for children to play with also filled the streets and alleys. Jianghu merchants also hoped to take advantage of this annual festival to make a fortune.
Although Yunshan City was far away from the bustling city, one could still feel the flavor of the New Year.
Li Gang had two sons. The eldest son was called Li Shaozhi. He left behind Li Anren, who died a few years ago. The youngest son, Li Liyan, had been an official in another city and had returned to Chang 'an two days ago.
The old man had lived in Yunshan City for a long time and was used to the elegant atmosphere here. He insisted on celebrating the New Year here. Li Liyan was not by his father's side all year round. Naturally, he had to stay by Li Gang's side to fulfill his filial piety. Therefore, he brought his wife and servants to Yunshan City.
The couple had stayed in the Cloud Mountain Courtyard for two days. They were actually reluctant to go back because the house and furniture in the courtyard were too comfortable to live in!
As the end of the year approached, Li Liyan's wife also began to arrange for the servants to buy New Year's goods. She and Li Liyan were very respectful to Li Zexuan, the owner of Yun Shan. Therefore, when buying New Year's goods, they would often come over to ask Li Zexuan or Han Yuxi if they wanted to help bring anything. Sometimes, Han Yuxi would go to the Chang 'an Warm Tang Foundation and often use a carriage to give Li Liyan's wife a ride.
After a few exchanges, the two families quickly became familiar with each other, and there was a sense of closeness between them.
Recently, Yan Lide had been coming to Cloud Mountain more frequently. In a few days, the officials of the imperial court would welcome a rare seven days of "annual leave". Yan Lide also planned to bring his family to Cloud Mountain for the new year. As a person grew older, he preferred peace and quiet.
Therefore, at Yun Shan, the Yan Family's residence was also decorated with lanterns and colored banners to welcome the new year.
As for Sun Simiao, the old Daoist had always been a loner. He had no concept of celebrating the new year, but he had a good disciple!
After failing to invite Sun Simiao to his home for the New Year, he asked Hu Hanyun to go to Yunshan Mountain to buy New Year's goods for his master. Of course, Old Hu agreed. Even Liu Yuee, who had always been "stingy", became generous at this time. She let Hu Hanyun carry the pork and fish bought at home to Yunshan Mountain as if they were free.
Hu Jing and Hu Zhen, on the other hand, helped Sun Simiao tidy up the courtyard inside and out after the free medical consultation every day. The two of them claimed that they would definitely go to Yunshan during the New Year to celebrate with Sun Simiao. As for the free medical consultation in the surrounding counties, they would definitely have to stop in a few days and could only continue after the New Year.
Yan Silu returned to Chang 'an after the holidays. He still had a big family in Chang' an. Wang Ji was unwilling to go to his brother's house, so he stayed in the Academy. He bragged to the bearded man all day long and drank some wine. He was quite carefree.
Ma Zhou rented a house in Chang 'an City, so he had somewhere to go. However, he spent more time in the editorial department of Datang Daily recently.
Mo Huai and Mo Lingwei went down the mountain and returned to their mansion in Plum Village, which was the house of Liu Shiren and his son. As for the rest of the Mo Family, the "civilian staff" returned to their homes in Plum Village, while the "military staff" continued to guard the Academy. This was because there were many "scientific secrets" in Yanhuang College. If they were stolen by someone with ill intentions, the loss would be huge!
In fact, people like Ma Zhou, Wang Ji, Yan Silu, and Mo Huai were very likely to be evaluated as professors in the Academy's teacher title evaluation at the beginning of next year. When that time came, they would naturally obtain a "modern" residence in Yunshan Mountain that everyone envied.
Li Zexuan did not lack money or residences. He lacked talents! If there were ten thousand talents like Ma Zhou and Wang Ji, he would dare to take them all. Wasn't it just a "house" for each of them? In Li Zexuan's eyes, it was just a small amount of money!
However, if he did this in the modern world, he would really be a super rich boss! Even the richest man in the country would not dare to play like this.
"Fei Ji! Go and invite Mr. Li Gang over. Tell him that I've warmed a pot of good wine and invited him to taste it! "
Li Zexuan saw that the house was decorated with lanterns and colored banners, but he still felt that something was missing. Suddenly, he thought of something and gave the order.
"Yes! Marquis! "
Pang Feiji immediately received the order and left.
After half an hour, Li Gang's laughter came from outside. "You must be lying to me. You said that you've warmed a pot of good wine? Haha! I'm afraid you have something to ask me, right? "
His voice arrived before his person.
Although Li Gang was already over eighty years old, his voice was still full of energy. As soon as he finished speaking, the old man had already arrived at the door. Li Zexuan quickly stood up and greeted him. "What are you talking about, old man? Look at this stove. Isn't there a pot of good wine that I've warmed for you? "
"Oh! It really is! Judging from the smell, it doesn't smell like a gentle village, and it doesn't smell like Drunken Immortal either. Why does it smell like herbs? "
Li Gang sniffed lightly, and his face was filled with confusion.
Li Zexuan laughed and stretched out his hand. "This is a medicinal wine recipe that I got from Sun Daozhang last month. Drinking it can strengthen the bones, strengthen the muscles, and nourish the blood. Moreover, the method of making this medicinal wine is quite unique, causing the taste of this medicinal wine to be even more unique. Mr. Li, would you like to try it?"
He wasn't making this up. The prescription for the medicinal wine was real. Originally, it was meant for his father, but Li Jingmo felt that his body was still strong and didn't need to drink it. After drinking it a few times, he didn't drink it.
Now, it was a good idea to give it to Li Gang.
At his age, the old man's ability to produce blood was insufficient, and his muscles and bones were seriously aging. He needed nourishment like this!
"Haha! Yamachō, you've praised this medicinal wine as if it's the only thing in the world. How can I not give it a try? "
Li Gang sat down and smiled while stroking his beard. Suddenly, he changed the topic. "Yamachō, why don't you tell me why you're looking for me first? Otherwise, I won't feel comfortable drinking this wine! "
"Uh …"
Li Zexuan's old face, or rather, his small face, immediately stiffened.
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