Zhenguan three years, the fifth day of the first month, light snow.
The New Year had just passed, and the weather was still cold. A light snow silently covered the entire Chang 'an City.
In the Dew Palace, Du Ruhui's voice fell.
Suddenly, a surprised and happy voice sounded.
"Is it really Ba 'er?"
The Emperor Li Shimin stood up and walked quickly to Du Ruhui, his expression agitated and his demeanor completely lost.
Du Ruhui was slightly stunned, but he quickly regained his senses and spoke with a firm tone.
"Absolutely."
"Putting aside the fact that the youth is somewhat similar to Your Majesty, just say that the jade pendant was personally forged by this minister.”
"There's no possibility of mistaking it."
Hearing the affirmative answer, Li Shimin felt both happy and guilty.
As an ambitious man of his generation, he failed to protect his first son.
He had lost it in the chaotic battle.
Therefore, he felt extremely guilty towards the Guanyin maid and Li Chaoba.
Li Shi Min tried his best to calm himself down, but his voice was still filled with excitement.
"It's good that you found it! It's good that you found it!"
"Where is Ba 'er now? Quickly bring me to him."
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West City, Yong 'an Canal, a ferry was moored at the pier.
Although it was called a ferry, there was actually a hidden universe inside.
There were two wooden tables inside the boat, which could only accommodate four people at most.
Du Wine House was a well-known tavern in the west of Chang 'an City. There was an endless stream of customers who came to drink.
The wine in this winery was indeed good.
Dream Entangling Brew, this wine was strong enough.
However, there was a strange rule in the wine tavern. It only served four tables of guests a day.
The white-robed youth stood at the bow of the ship, looking at the falling snow in a daze.
"It's been two months. The Great Tang is somewhat different.”
Sighing for no reason, Li Qin couldn't help but smile bitterly." Reunion is hard, it's hard to reunite.”
He was originally one of the top ten young men of the 21st century. Who knew that he would transmigrate here after a car accident?
All that was left for him was a larger ferry, a house, and a system that had fallen into a deep sleep.
If that was all, Li Qin could accept it. In his previous life, he had studied the history of the Tang Dynasty.
He would often read novels about the Tang Dynasty when he was free, and he thought that he would be able to do well here with his memories.
But who knew that this Tang Chao was different from what he knew.
For example, there was no curfew here.
As such, how could he not miss home?
"Why would Young Master say such a thing at the end of the year?”
Just as Li Qin was sighing endlessly, two uninvited guests arrived in front of his wine shop.
Among the two guests today, one of them was a regular customer, the current Minister of Personnel, Du Ruhui.
The other one was dressed in a brocade dress, with a strong crown and curly beard, and an extraordinary bearing.
"Greetings, Lord Du." Li Qin shook off the snow on his body and went forward to pay his respects.
"As an official in the court, you should serve the people. Young Master Li doesn't need to be so polite.”Du Ruhui quietly turned his body and dodged the bow.
Since he already knew Li Qin's true identity, he naturally didn't dare to accept this greeting.
"This is my childhood friend, Old Li. He's a businessman. Business has been bad recently, so I'm drinking with him to relax.”
Li Qin bowed again.
"Young Master Li, I wonder if there's still a place for us to drink in the tavern today?" Du Ruhui asked.”
Li Qin smiled frankly." Today, four tables are full in Du Wine House. However, I owe you a favor. How would I dare to not welcome you?"”
"It's just that the rules can't be broken."
"I am preparing dinner here. If the two sirs do not mind, how about eating with me?”
Du Ruhui laughed loudly." Then the two of us are going to eat for free."”
At this moment, Li Qin was also amused." A few days ago, Milord helped me drive away those rascals from the wine tavern. I haven't had the time to thank you yet. This wine can be considered a thank-you gift.”
Then, Li Qin hurriedly called Du Ruhui and Li Shimin to sit on the ship.
During this period, Li Shiming had been secretly sizing up and observing this child.
The child was dressed in snow-white clothes, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes. He was in high spirits and was gentle and refined.
Between his eyebrows, he really looked like the Guanyin maid. He was really a young man in white.
Li Shiming liked this child from the bottom of his heart at first sight.
Dinner was already prepared, and Li Qin took out a jar of wine.
"Just now at the bow of the ship, Young Master said that it was difficult to reunite. It's the new year now.”
Li Shimin couldn't help but ask Li Qin as soon as he sat down.
For this middle-aged man to be able to travel with the prime minister, even if he was a merchant, his status was probably not low.
Li Qin's eyes were blank. He sighed lightly and explained,"Ever since I can remember, I have no parents. Two months ago, the servant who relied on me also died of illness.”
"I no longer have any relatives in this world. If I want to reunite, I'm afraid I can only go underground to reunite.”
"It's just that I've never seen Father and Mother. I wonder if I'll be able to recognize Father and Mother underground.”
After saying that, Li Qin shook his head slightly and mocked himself." Reunion is difficult.”
Although he had already guessed it in his heart, when he heard Li Qin's words.
Li Shi Min's heart ached.
This child had been living like this for the past sixteen years.
How lonely it must have been to have no parents to accompany her since she was young.
Seeing the Emperor's sadness, Du Ruhui quickly changed the topic.
"Young Master Li, quickly open this wine. I've been thinking about your Dream Wrapping Brew on the way here.”
Li Qin didn't say much about these sad things.
He was not a sentimental person. It was a snowy day, and he was alone, so he spoke.
He patted the wine jar with a smile." Today, the two of you are in luck. I'll let you have a taste of the wine I just brewed.”
As he spoke, Li Qin lifted the red cloth covering the wine jar.
In an instant, a unique fragrance of wine permeated the air.
The Great Tang revered martial arts, and the civil officials and generals loved alcohol, especially the current Emperor. When he led his troops to war, he drank as much as his life.
To Li Shiming, what good wine in the Great Tang hadn't he drunk?
It didn't exist!
Thus, when Du Ruhui praised the wine in Du Winery, he did not take it seriously.
However, Li Shimin's eyes lit up when he saw the seal.
He picked up the wine bowl and downed it in one gulp.
In the blink of an eye.
Li Shi Min's face flushed red as if he couldn't breathe.
He wanted to grimace, but he was worried about his face.
He frowned.
The wine of the Tang Dynasty was all soju, and the alcohol content was extremely low. Even the Sanle pulp was only about the same as modern beer.
Even the low-alcohol fruit wine specially brewed by Li Qin was much higher than the three-legged pulp.
on the battlefields I've spent half my life fighting.
Li Shi Min felt like he was swallowing fire as he drank the wine.
However, after the fire left, the cold snow dissipated, and there was a faint fragrance in his mouth.
"Good! What a strong wine!"
For a moment, Li Shi Min felt a little dizzy and couldn't straighten his tongue.
Du Ruhui was a regular customer and had long understood the domineering nature of this wine.
She lowered her head and stifled her laughter.
Seeing him like this, Li Shimin was angry and helpless.
This time, they had already agreed not to reveal their identities.
Li Qinran had been alone for so many years, and now he had a father who was the current Emperor.
If it was anyone else, they would probably find it difficult to accept it for a moment.
Moreover, now that the Crown Prince had been established, it would be troublesome to recognize him rashly.
Du Ruhui chuckled and sighed as he picked up the wine bowl and looked at Li Shimin." The wine in Du Tavern is not drunk like you."”
"This kind of strong wine must be slowly drunk and tasted.”
"This is my first time drinking this wine, so I have to be more careful.”
"It's just that I came here a few more times and practiced it.”
As he spoke, Du Ruhui brought the wine bowl to his mouth and drank it in one gulp.
"Hiss ~"
It was burning.
The bowl of wine was three taels in total.
Du Ruhui's brows twitched. He was about to grit his teeth when he thought of the big talk just now and could only hold it in.
She looked at the teapot on the table and was about to go get it.
Who knew that someone would beat him to it and grab the teapot.
Li Shi Min's eyes flashed, but he didn't pour the tea. Instead, he praised,"Lord Du, you have a good alcohol tolerance. As expected of a regular customer of Du Wine House.”
"Look, after drinking this bowl of wine, his expression is as normal as ever. He has the demeanor of a wine immortal!”
Du Ruhui's mouth was dry and his stomach seemed to be burning.
He closed his mouth tightly and swallowed his saliva.
A moment later, Du Ruhui caught his breath and shouted,""What a donkey! Good wine!"
Li Qin looked at the two people who were fighting and smiled, not daring to speak.
He could make jokes and be sarcastic, but that was definitely not something a merchant's son like him could say.
The status of these two people was like clouds and mud compared to him. Merchants were a lowly profession, and any small official could bully them.
Even if Lord Du had said,'In court, you are an official, but in the land, you are a citizen,' how many words of an official could be trusted?
Not to mention that his system was still asleep!
Thinking of this, Li Qin secretly cursed the unreliable system.
"Ding…"
Just as Li Qin was gnashing his teeth at the system, the system's nagging voice suddenly sounded.
Congratulations to the host for triggering the awakening condition. The 'salted fish' system has awakened.
Due to the host insulting the system, novice benefits are halved. Reward: Newbie Super Gift Bag X0.5
The system will distribute points and rewards according to the host's salted fish level.
Points can be exchanged for corresponding attributes or items in the system store.
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