In fact, in the beginning, Niu Youdao felt that such long hair was very troublesome, so he casually tied it into a ponytail. It was Shang Shuqing who made him feel that tying up his hair was also a kind of enjoyment, so he gradually had the habit of tying up his hair.
"It's more comfortable to comb the princess's hair." Niu Youdao, who had his eyes closed, praised.
Shang Shuqing pursed his lips and said softly, "It's the same."
Niu Youdao said in a negative tone, "It's really not the same. It's just that it's not suitable for you to do this kind of thing as a princess."
Shang Shuqing whispered, "It doesn't matter."
Niu Youdao smiled slightly and did not dwell on this matter. He asked, "Have you had breakfast?"
Shang Shuqing, who was carefully combing his hair, didn't stop his hands, "It's still early. It's not too late to eat it when we go back."
Niu Youdao, "Do you smell the fragrance?"
Shang Shuqing sniffed and looked around. When he walked to this courtyard, he smelled a strange fragrance. Now hearing his question, he was more or less curious, "Is it related to breakfast?"
Niu Youdao smiled. When Yuan Gang checked this courtyard yesterday, he found that the original owner of the courtyard left a pile of so-called 'muzi' which was used as medicine in a room. In fact, it was camellia seeds which could be used to extract oil. With this camellia oil, it could be used to make a lot of food. Yuan Gang naturally would not miss it. He had already taught the group of monks how to make it. The fragrance should be from the oil being extracted.
Niu Youdao said with a smile, "Yuan Gang said yesterday that he would teach those monks to make some youtiao for breakfast this morning. Stay and have a taste."
"Youtiao?" Shang Shuqing was surprised. He had never heard of it.
Niu Youdao, "Now there is at least a stable environment. Yuan Gang will start to teach those monks some cooking skills … When Lao Xiong heard this, he immediately asked for the right to control it. Lao Xiong is a little stingy. You know, in the future, the food here may not be eaten by anyone outside. Princess, you've been combing my hair for a long time, and I can't repay you. If you don't mind, you can come and have a meal with me in the future. "
Shang Shuqing also smiled and agreed. "Alright!"
Black Peony brought the water for washing up and combed her hair.
When Black Peony took a proper look, she couldn't help but admire Shang Shuqing's dexterity with his hands. He had helped Daoye comb his hair so that it was neat and tidy.
After washing up, the two women left together to look at the fried dough sticks.
At dawn, Niu Youdao paced back and forth in the courtyard, deep in thought. Yuan Gang came to his side.
Niu Youdao took a whiff of the oily smell on him. He didn't ask about the youtiao but asked, "Do you have a problem with the black peony?"
Yuan Gang shook his head. "No!"
He didn't mean what he said. In fact, he didn't like some of Black Peony's behavior and thought she was shameless. However, he understood Daoye. Daoye would never deny a person because of their shortcomings. He would look at a person's shortcomings as well as their strengths. He would accept a suitable person even if they had shortcomings. He knew that Daoye didn't care about Black Peony's small shortcomings. He knew it was useless to say it, so he didn't say it.
Niu Youdao didn't mention this matter anymore. "Bring Lu Shengzhong to see me later."
Yuan Gang nodded, indicating that he understood.
"She's a princess!"
Black Peony, who was blocked at the kitchen door, was annoyed and amused at the same time. She and Shang Shuqing wanted to see what was up with the fried dough sticks, but Yuan Fang blocked the door and didn't let them enter. Black Peony could only point at Shang Shuqing at the side as a shield.
Yuan Fang cupped his hands at Shang Shuqing and said, "Princess, this is a private matter. Daoye promised to give Nanshan Temple a secret recipe, which is the source of income that Nanshan Temple will rely on to survive in the future. Daoye also promised that Nanshan Temple will be in charge of the kitchen in the future. Please forgive us, Princess." It was obvious that he wasn't willing to give in, afraid that someone would steal the secret recipe.
Shang Shuqing wasn't a thick-skinned person. He was embarrassed by Yuan Fang's words and had no choice but to give up on the idea of seeing it.
Black Peony, who turned around and left, despised Yuan Fang, "Old Bear, the kitchen doesn't belong to your house. You might as well hang the signboard of your Nanshan Temple at the door of the kitchen."
After watching the two leave, Yuan Fang went into the kitchen and took out a golden fried dough stick. He chewed it, which was crispy and crispy. The more he chewed, the more fragrant it was. He looked back at the lintel of the kitchen, chewing something in his mouth, and muttered thoughtfully, "Nanshan Temple … makes sense …"
He stuffed the fried dough stick into his mouth and chewed it quickly. He clapped his hands and asked someone to summon Ru Ming, the head of the West Courtyard, and Ru Hui, the head of the East Courtyard.
"Abbot!" The two Chiefs put their palms together and saluted.
Yuan Fang pointed to the kitchen and said, "In the future, remember to let someone guard this place well. Don't let anyone steal the secret recipe."
"Yes, Abbot!" The two answered.
Yuan Fang pointed to the lintel of the kitchen and said, "Get a horizontal board of Nanshan Temple immediately and hang it at the door."
"…" The two Chiefs thought they had heard it wrong.
Ru Ming asked suspiciously, "Abbot, is it appropriate to hang the signboard of our Nanshan Temple in the kitchen?"
Yuan Fang quickly looked around like a thief. "Do you know why I shamelessly asked Daoye for the right to control the kitchen? It's a way to make money, do you understand? If we can't survive here in the future, we don't have to worry about not being able to survive anywhere we go with the secret recipe. Do you understand? "
The two nodded and understood. However, Ru Hui looked back at the kitchen and still couldn't understand. She said awkwardly, "But isn't it a little unfair to Buddha to hang the signboard of our temple at the door of the kitchen?"
Yuan Fang glared and said, "The kitchen doesn't belong to us. Why can't we let others in? If we hang our signboard, then that's our territory. I'm one of Daoye's people. People are giving face to Daoye. If I'm here, it'll be easy to stop outsiders. I can't just stay here all the time. What right do you have to stop others? If we hang our signboard, it'll be different. Whoever wants to tear down our signboard in the future will have to think twice. In this way, the kitchen will be under our control in the future. We don't have much use here. Besides doing odd jobs, what else can we do? We have to control something, right? Why can't you understand this poor monk's painstaking efforts? "
"Amitabha!" The two Chiefs were filled with deep veneration. They put their palms together and bowed to him.
Ru Ming then left quickly. He did what he said and went to get the signboard.
Not long after, a wooden board with the words' Nanshan Temple 'was hung on the lintel of the kitchen …
The youtiao was delicious. Shang Shuqing, who was eating with him, also praised it greatly.
Duan Hu, who was also nodding, took a youtiao and bit it. He turned around and asked, "Old Xiong, there's a signboard with the words' Nanshan Temple 'hanging on the kitchen door. Why are you not letting people in?"
"Cough cough …" Yuan Gang covered his mouth and coughed. He almost spat out the porridge in his mouth.
Niu Youdao suddenly raised his head and looked at Yuan Fang in astonishment. He said in astonishment, "You hung the signboard of Nanshan Temple at the kitchen door?" It was a little unbelievable. Nanshan Temple had a special place in the hearts of these monks. How could it be profaned like this?
Yuan Fang rubbed his hands and chuckled. "Our Nanshan Temple will do the dirty work. If Daoye wants to eat anything in the future, just let him know. There's no need for us to worry. You can eat the food cooked by your own people without worry, right?"
Niu Youdao was speechless. He looked at Yuan Gang, dumbfounded. Others might not know, but how could the two of them not understand Yuan Fang's intentions? He was really shameless just to take advantage of others. They had never seen such a weirdo, and they had to give it to him.
Shang Shuqing and Black Peony looked at each other. Black Peony's words were just a joke. They did not expect Yuan Fang to really do it.
Niu Youdao looked at the porridge in his bowl and immediately embarrassed Yuan Fang, who was reciting scriptures. "I want to eat meat. Make a few meat dishes tonight!"
"…" It was Yuan Fang's turn to be dumbfounded.
In the end, Yuan Gang came up with a good idea and comforted the sorrowful Yuan Fang. Thus, a pair of couplets appeared at the kitchen door: Wine and meat pass through the intestines, but Buddha remains in the heart!
After the meal, Shang Shuqing left. Lu Shengzhong brought him to Niu Youdao.
A golden wing that chirped from time to time hung in the pavilion.
Niu Youdao, who was sitting in the pavilion, looked at Lu Shengzhong, who had washed up and returned to normal. He sighed and said, "Brother Lu has suffered during this period of time." He gestured for Lu Shengzhong to sit.
Lu Shengzhong did not sit. Thinking of how he had been detained like a pig or a dog, his tone was filled with grief and indignation. "Niu Youdao, what do you want? If you really want to harm me, why don't you just give me a quick death! "
"Sit down and talk." Niu Youdao gestured for Lu Shengzhong to sit down again.
Lu Shengzhong smiled helplessly and slowly sat opposite Niu Youdao. He watched as Niu Youdao personally poured tea for him and asked, "You kept me alive and didn't kill me. Could it be that I'm still useful to you?"
"You're indeed a smart person." Niu Youdao put down his teacup and smiled. "Actually, I admire Brother Lu! Speaking of which, Brother Lu was just unlucky to use the poem I gave to Song Yanqing. Otherwise, who knows what would have happened in the end. "
Lu Shengzhong laughed self-deprecatingly. "What do you want? Just say it."
Niu Youdao asked, "Brother Lu, do you know what's the situation at Mount Five Liang now?"
Lu Shengzhong replied, "Most of the time, I'm detained in a dark place. Those monks who do odd jobs don't even talk to me. How would I know what's going on in the sect? However, after offending Wang Heng and the rest, I don't think it's going to be any better. "
Niu Youdao raised his cup and signaled for Lu Shengzhong to drink tea. "Then, Brother Lu, do you know what's going on with the Song family in Yan Capital?"
Lu Shengzhong was rather calm. He picked up the teacup and slowly took a sip. He closed his eyes. It had been a long time since he had tasted the fragrance of tea. He seemed to be slowly savoring the aftertaste. He closed his eyes and said, "How would I know? Why ask when you already know the answer? "
"Song Jiuming has fallen from power. Someone sent me the heads of his entire family. The heads of Song Jiuming, Liu Lu, Song Quan, and the rest are buried outside the city. If Brother Lu is interested, I can get someone to dig them out for you to see." Niu Youdao raised his cup and pointed to the direction outside the city.
Lu Shengzhong was rather shocked. "You killed the Song family?"
Niu Youdao raised his cup to his lips and did not answer Lu Shengzhong's question. "How do Celestial Retaining Sect, Fuyun Sect, and Lingxiu Mountain compare to your Mount Five Liang? Now that all three sects have come to join me, their leaders are just outside in their residences. I can summon them at my beck and call! "
Lu Shengzhong's eyes widened. Those three sects were naturally much stronger than Mount Five Liang.
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