Qiu Yu had a good temper. After nodding to Baisu, he didn't care about her cold face.
Instead, he showed the bag in his hand to Lin Mengya, as if he was presenting a treasure.
"I just knew that you must not have eaten well or slept well since you just came to the palace. I went to the imperial kitchen to get you some delicious food. Although it's not delicious, it's enough to satisfy your appetite. "
Maybe it was because Qiu Yu had a face that was suitable for all ages, and he always greeted everyone with a smile. She always felt very close to this young imperial physician.
Whiffs of appetizing aroma wafted out from the table.
Lin Mengya saw him take out two oil bags from the bag. She peeled them off carefully, and it turned out to be a roast duck that was still glistening with oil.
"This is our chef's specialty dish. I begged him for three whole days before he made it for me. You're so lucky to have good food. "
In addition to the roast duck, there were also braised duck feet, braised duck wings, lotus root slices, and other vegetarian dishes. There were so many of them that they took up almost half of the table.
"Are you going to have a get-together here?"
Lin Mengya couldn't help laughing. Qiu Yu was stunned. Obviously, he didn't understand the meaning of the get-together. But he was a smart man, and he could guess what Lin Mengya meant.
He smiled, and finally took out a small wine pot and a delicate wine cup from his arms, as if he was performing a magic trick. He poured himself a cup and drank by himself, which was like his free and easy character.
"Today should be the first day of the New Year. But we can't help ourselves, so we can only find joy in hardship. "
Qiu Yu's self-deprecating words seemed to make Lin Mengya understand.
Yes, no matter how busy she was in the past, she would always rest for a few days during the New Year.
She didn't pretend, and pulled Baisu to sit at the table. She reached out to take a spicy duck wing and tasted it carefully.
"Before I entered the palace, I saw red lanterns all over the street. I heard that there will be many dragon and lion dance performances today, and it will last until daybreak. "
Lin Mengya said with a little pity. She had discussed it with her four maids. In the first month of the New Year, she would bring them to have fun.
But in the palace, it could only be quiet.
Even the silver coals in the brazier seemed to be oppressed by this atmosphere and only dared to burn quietly.
"So what if this family is rich and powerful? In my opinion, it's not as good as an ordinary family. "
Qiu Yu's words were full of envy for his daily life.
Lin Mengya saw that although he was just an imperial physician, his food and clothes were not ordinary. However, the surname Qiu was not a famous big family in the capital. Presumably, this person was also a wealthy young master from another province.
"The commoners might not be happy either. Although they might be restricted in the big clans, they don't have to worry about food and clothing. What they said about envying the lives of the poor people was just their nonsense. Digging for food in the soil also required planting in spring and harvesting in autumn. If there was a famine or war, the poor would have no clothes or food. For a mouthful of food, they would sell their children. Even living has become an extravagant hope, what happiness is there to speak of? "
Qiu Yu's mouth that was eating the duck leg suddenly stopped.
With some admiration in his eyes, he looked at the beautiful woman in luxurious clothes in front of him.
He had thought that this woman, who was born in an aristocratic family and had a prominent husband, was just more knowledgeable than ordinary women.
However, from the rescue in the military camp to the painting in the North Tower, he gradually realized that the woman in front of him was not a flawless piece of jade.
She was a real rare treasure. She was not arrogant, but like a lotus out of the water, not stained at all. However, what she said today was far from what a woman who had been raised in the boudoir could say.
"When I was at home, my father and brother always praised General Lin, saying that he was a rare hero in the world. But I didn't think so, thinking that he was just a boorish man. Today, I realized that even his daughter was so broad-minded. It was enough to show that General Lin was definitely a wise and farsighted hero. Qiu Yu is like a frog at the bottom of a well. I'm sorry. "
After that, he bowed deeply to Lin Mengya with his hands folded in front.
Lin Mengya didn't expect that he was such a free and easy person. At that moment, she had a better impression of this imperial physician.
At the same time, she became more curious.
Just where in the world did such an outstanding person come from to raise such a reckless and unrestrained man?
"Ignorance is not a crime. I have an elder brother. If you meet him, you will feel like old friends at first sight."
Qiu Yu's eyes lit up.
"That's for sure. When I saw you and General Lin in the military camp, I felt very close to you. But I was busy at that time, so I didn't have the chance to get close to you. If there is a chance, I will definitely drink with General Lin. "
Qiu Yu was forthright, but it was a pity that he was holding a small wine glass in front of him. Otherwise, this guy would definitely get drunk.
"Oh yes, it's my first time in the Court of Imperial Physicians, so there are some things I'm not very clear about. If it's convenient for you, why don't you do me a favor and give me some advice? "
Qiu Yu thought for a while and put down the wine glass in his hand.
However, for some reason, there was a hint of disdain in his eyes.
"This is not the Court of Imperial Physicians. Doctors are supposed to be benevolent. But they are just a group of wolves in human skin. Even if I wasn't there today, I could imagine the ugly behavior of that group of people. What you saw today is just a group of people who came to the palace to take turns on duty on New Year's Eve. If you see all the people in the Court of Imperial Physicians, you will know what it means to be a beast in human skin. "
In fact, Lin Mengya could guess some of this evaluation. Her teacher had once given her some advice. Those who could enter the palace to become imperial physicians were not lacking in ambition and means.
However, Lin Mengya was curious. Her teacher had never set foot in the Court of Imperial Physicians in his life. Why did he know so much about it?
"There's a doggerel in the palace that goes like this: The King of Hell, who hastens death, seduces people's souls, and the little ghosts on the river eat people's hearts. Don't tie the reins to the wolf's mouth, and horses don't eat grass but love gold and silver. It's talking about the four bigwigs in the Court of Imperial Physicians. With them, countless innocent lives are lost in the palace every year. "
Unexpectedly, the Court of Imperial Physicians in the palace was also so dark.
Lin Mengya listened to him quietly. Although Qiu Yu tried to restrain himself, she could still hear the resentment in his tone.
"You must have met Jiang Kai today. Speaking of which, he is somewhat related to you. He is considered a member of Concubine De's family. When he first entered the palace, he relied on Concubine De's recommendation. However, it is said that the most favored son of the Jiang Family was also introduced to a famous doctor by him. Therefore, he is valued by the Jiang Family. He is hot-tempered, but among the four of them, he is the easiest to deal with. He wants to get your hands on the art of controlling needles no matter what. Given your identity, he can't act rashly. As for the other three, it is not so easy to deal with them. "
Lin Mengya did not expect that there was such a relationship.
"The deputy court judge, Cui Shi, Imperial Physician He Tianhe, Ma Beiming, and Jiang Kai are known as the Four Kings of Hell in the Court of Imperial Physicians. On the surface, they appear to be benevolent and virtuous, but behind the scenes, they are ruthless. You can't finish talking about these people even if you talk for three days and three nights. You just have to remember, don't provoke them if you can. They all have power in the palace. Although you are a princess, you are still very powerful. As for me, I was just an unknown pawn, and my teacher had already been pushed out by them. Even if I want to protect you, I can't. "
Qiu Yu's expression was full of self-mockery for his powerlessness.
Lin Mengya shook her head and poured him a cup of wine.
"This cup is to thank you, Brother Qiu. If it weren't for you, no one would have said these words to me. You've already done me a great favor by being so honest with me. In the future, no matter what you ask of me, I will try my best to help you. I'm determined to be your friend. "
Lin Mengya had a good eye for people. If Qiu Yu was just an ordinary imperial physician, he would have long disappeared.
The fact that he came tonight could only mean two things.
First, he really did not have bad intentions towards her. Otherwise, he would not have told her in such detail that he would be pushed out if others knew about it. Second, this guy might really be a great person, although his words were full of dissatisfaction and fear towards the Court of Imperial Physicians. But she could tell that he did not care much about the Court of Imperial Physicians.
She did not expect to meet such an interesting person when she just entered the palace.
"Since you call me Brother Qiu, I will try my best to protect you. It's getting late, I'll visit you another day. By the way, here is the sleeping incense I prepared for you. Don't get me wrong, it's for the two people in the side room. Mix it in a charcoal basin or incense, and it can make people feel tired. It won't make people feel dizzy like ordinary sleeping incense. It just makes people feel tired and sleepy. "
Before leaving, Qiu Yu did not forget to take out a delicate small box from his cuff.
After giving it to Lin Mengya, he carefully told her a few words. He also told her that if she needed his help, she could use a red brick to press a feather on the wall in the northwest corner of the courtyard. He would find an opportunity to meet her.
After accepting Qiu Yu's kindness one by one, he sneaked out of the small courtyard.
Fortunately, Lin Mengya had scared Pearl and Agate a lot today. Otherwise, Qiu Yu would not be able to sneak in and out so easily.
She did not expect to meet such an uninvited guest tonight. When she came to herself, the moon was already in the middle of the sky.
After washing their faces and hands with warm water, Baisu and Lin Mengya felt no different from master and servant. They wrapped themselves in two quilts and chatted on the bed.
"Master, you seem to be very close to this Imperial Physician Qiu. Master, there are some things that we have to guard against in the palace. "
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