Siheyuan: Tanjia Cuisine He Daqing, destroying Yi Zhonghai

There were several old books and some jewelry in the wooden box, which were obviously family heirlooms. Daqing opened an old book that recorded the family's history and some important events. He finally understood that this courtyard was not only a residence, but also a witness to the family's history.

As time went by, Daqing discovered more and more secrets in the Siheyuan. He shared these discoveries with his family, and everyone was proud of the wisdom and courage of their ancestors. Every corner of the Siheyuan began to show a new look, as if a colorful historical picture scroll was slowly unfolding before his eyes.

Although life is still peaceful, Daqing has a greater sense of responsibility. He is determined to pass on the family history and let more people know this long-forgotten story. The Siheyuan has also become more vivid and meaningful because of these new discoveries.

On a sunny afternoon, Daqing sat under a locust tree, flipping through the ancient books. His heart was filled with longing for the future and respect for the past.

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He Daqing saw Jia Xiaoying and Niu Tinggui getting married, and he felt very sad.

He Daqing sat under the locust tree, the sunlight shining through the gaps in the leaves onto him. He flipped through the old books, but he was a little dazed. Just yesterday, he witnessed the wedding of Jia Xiaoying and Niu Tinggui. Xiaoying was his playmate when he grew up. They played together in the courtyard and shared each other's secrets. Daqing always thought that he and Xiaoying had a special tacit understanding, but reality dealt him a heavy blow.

Xiaoying wore a white wedding dress and had a bright smile, while Niu Tinggui wore a neat suit and had a proud look on his face. Daqing stood in the crowd, watching all this silently, feeling as if a stone was pressing on his heart. His eyes followed Xiaoying's figure, and he was filled with mixed feelings. At that moment, he suddenly realized that he had never really expressed his feelings.

"What's wrong with you? You look worried." His mother came over with a cup of tea and sat next to him.

Da Qing came back to his senses from his thoughts and forced a smile, "Nothing, just a little tired."

His mother patted his shoulder and said gently, "Don't force yourself on some things. You can't force fate."

Daqing nodded and looked at the ancient book in his hand again. This book recorded some important historical events of the family, which made him feel as if he had a sense of sustenance and belonging. He focused his attention on the yellowed pages, trying to forget the pain in his heart.

At night, the courtyard was shrouded in tranquility. The moonlight sprinkled on the ancient bricks and tiles, making it seem particularly quiet. Daqing lay on the bed, but Xiaoying's smile kept appearing in his mind. He knew that he had to do something to fill the emptiness in his heart.

The next morning, Daqing got up early and decided to continue to follow the instructions on the map to find more secrets. He came to the southwest corner of the yard, where some flowers and plants were usually planted, and it didn't look special. Daqing observed carefully for a while and found that the stone slabs on the ground seemed to be loose.

He pried the stone slab open with force, and indeed a small secret compartment was revealed underneath. Daqing reached in and touched a piece of cold metal. He took it out and saw that it was an ancient copper lock. The lock was engraved with complex patterns and looked very exquisite, but Daqing knew that this was just the beginning.

He took the copper lock back into the house and cleaned it carefully. At this time, the uncle came over and saw the copper lock in Daqing's hand, revealing a hint of surprise.

"Daqing, I think I've seen this lock before." The uncle took the lock and examined it carefully. "Where did you find it?"

"It's in the secret compartment in the southwest corner of the courtyard. Uncle, is there anything special about this lock?"

The uncle thought for a moment and said, "I remember your grandfather once mentioned that this lock is an important artifact of the family. It is said that there is some important information hidden in it. However, I don't know how to open it."

After hearing this, Daqing felt that this lock was even more unusual. He decided to continue looking for relevant clues, hoping to uncover the secret of this copper lock. In the next few days, he looked through all the ancient books and documents in his home, and finally found some clues in an old book.

The booklet states that this copper lock requires a special key to open, and the key is said to be hidden in a secret place in the courtyard. Daqing followed the instructions in the booklet and came to the northeast corner of the courtyard. This is a place full of weeds, and few people come here usually.

Daqing used a hoe to clear the weeds and found a few irregular stones on the ground. He moved the stones away and a blue brick was exposed underneath. Daqing tapped the blue brick gently with his hand and found that it was empty. He carefully pried open the blue brick and found a small iron box.

The iron box was locked with a rusty lock, which Daqing carefully pried open with tools, and inside was an antique copper key. Seeing the key, Daqing's heartbeat quickened, and he knew he was one step closer to the truth.

Back in the house, Daqing couldn't wait to insert the key into the copper lock, and turned it gently, and the lock opened. After opening the lock, there was a neatly folded parchment inside. Daqing carefully unfolded the parchment and found a beautiful map drawn on it.

This map was obviously a detailed layout of the Siheyuan, with several special locations marked on it. Daqing knew that these locations must contain more secrets and treasures. He decided to explore them one by one according to the instructions on the map.

As time went by, Daqing discovered more and more secrets in the Siheyuan. Each discovery gave him a deeper understanding and awe of his family's history. He recorded these discoveries and shared them with his family. His family was also surprised and proud of these discoveries, and the Siheyuan seemed to have a new vitality.

On a sunny afternoon, Daqing decided to follow the instructions on the map and go to the last marked location in the yard. This location is under the main house and is said to be the secret hiding place of the family's ancestors. Daqing brought tools and came to the floor of the main house, carefully looking for the entrance.

After some effort, he finally found a loose floor. After prying the floor open, a hidden underground passage was revealed. Daqing lit a candle and entered the passage carefully. The passage was not long, but it was very narrow and difficult to walk through.

When he finally reached the end of the passage, a heavy iron door appeared in front of him. Daqing pushed open the iron door and found a spacious basement inside. Various antiques and cultural relics were displayed in the basement, each of which exuded a strong historical atmosphere.