Fang entered the courtyard, Ren Lan's eyes were attracted by a pomegranate tree. The fiery red pomegranate flowers are adorned on the green branches, and there are a few small fruits hidden in the middle.
The spring in the corner was silent, and the circles of ripples made people seem to see the fish playing. The willows hang down toward the water, as quiet and gentle as those who read books under the trees.
Lu Fei, who was throwing fish food, looked up to see Renlan standing opposite Xiaochi with her two maids. She got up and said with a smile, "Is the girl here?"
Hearing this, Fu Ming also raised his head and greeted, "It's hot outside, sister Renlan, come in and sit down."
As Ren Lan entered the room with them, she smiled and said, "Although it's hot outside, it's cool in Brother Ming's yard."
The maid opened the bamboo-colored sunshade, and after entering the house, Ren Lan glanced over and said, "Yan'er explained that brother's house is a fairy cave, so it looks good. Not to mention, this screen is one of my favorites. Look, I like it very much. Why didn't you know that there are such good things in our mansion?"
Seeing that Renlan's words were so kind and unobtrusive, Fu Ming didn't show any courtesy, and said, "It's right that the screen belongs to the family, and the painting on it was painted by me."
"So that's the case. Brother Ming is a good painter. When I saw this picture, from narrow to wide, I suddenly felt a sense of openness. It is really refreshing to be here."
Renlan was more than ten years old, and her childishness had not yet escaped. Fu Ming was a little surprised when she said such appreciative words. Seeing Renlan's gaze lingering on the screen, he couldn't bear it and smiled, "If sister Renlan likes it, I'll give you this screen."
Ren Lan was stunned for a moment, but then she shook her head and said, "Although I like it, I still think it's worthy to be placed in this room. My boudoir can't contain such mountains and rivers."
This girl has the same temperament as her own young master Zhaoyan, no matter how much you admire her, she will not be loved by others. Fu Ming felt that the family education of the Jin family was actually good, otherwise they would not be able to teach children with such a heart.
But Renlan didn't intend to miss Fu Ming's skills, so she still smiled and said, "If Brother Ming has the time, can you paint another screen for Renlan?"
Being generous and straightforward without being coy, is this also a good performance of tutoring
However, even if Ren Lan didn't say anything, Fu Ming had such a plan. Since he married into Jin's mansion, there are very few sincere friends with him. If there is a chance, he is still willing to fight for his nominal family to be his real family. So he replied:
"Naturally."
Hearing that Fu Ming agreed so happily, Ren Lan smiled and thanked her, and then said, "Brother Ming, Ren Lan is here this time because she really wants something."
"Please say."
"The last time Brother Ming went out, I liked the things that he brought me. I used to ask someone to help me with some outside things, but they didn't quite fit my heart. Brother Ming has a good eye, so if Brother Ming Next time you go out, can you choose some more for Renlan?"
Fu Ming nodded in agreement.
"Then, Brother Ming will keep the money first. If it's all over, I'll send someone to deliver it." Ren Lan took the change bag in Cai Rui's hand and handed it to Fu Ming.
"Some gadgets are not very valuable."
Fu Ming didn't accept it, but Ren Lan insisted on giving it, "It's nothing to do once or twice, but I hope Brother Ming can bring me more. If Brother Ming doesn't accept it, Renlan won't be able to accept Brother Ming's gift next time. ."
Fu Ming understood and knew Renlan's temperament, so he accepted the purse in Renlan's hand.
Ren Lan was happy and said with a smile, "That's it. Although women can go out now, it's always been a rule in our house that women's family members can't go to the market if they have nothing to do. That's why I have to ask Brother Ming."
I heard that the old lady made this rule, and Fu Ming also heard about it. Although Wei Wei felt sorry for Renlan, the other party's attitude was normal, and he would not make judgments.
When the two of them didn't know what to say and felt a little embarrassed, Xian Lan, who just brought the fruit tray in, took the purse from Fu Ming's hand, looked at the embroidered flower above and asked with a smile, "Is this the girl embroidered by herself? Okay. The unique and fine patterns, the craftsmanship is amazing!"
Ren Lan replied, "I'm also busy with nothing, so I'm willing to put some effort into this."
Fu Ming said: "My maid is very keen on embroidery."
Ren Lan asked about Xianlan's name, only to find out that both of them had "Lan" in their names. Although she had the same name as the maid, she was not annoyed, but was very happy, and asked Xianlan to have time to be a female celebrity together.
When I was young, Akihiko also came. Fang Manting was bustling like never before, and it wasn't until the sun set that Ren Lan took Zhao Yan's hand and went to the old lady's place for dinner together.
On the way, Zhaoyan asked Renlan, "Little aunt, do you often go to Fangmanting in the future?"
Lin Lan said with a hint of regret, "Although brother Ming is the eldest brother's wife, he is a man after all, so the little aunt can't go too much."
Akihiko said "Oh" unhappily.
Ren Lan laughed again and teased him: "Although little aunt can't go to Fangmanting often, but Yan'er can often come to see little aunt to play. Yan'er has never been here recently. Very sad!"
Yan'er thought for a while and replied, "Then, Yan'er will go to see Uncle Ming every other day, and Auntie the next day, okay?"
"Okay!" Ren Lan smiled back, "Our Yan'er is really a good boy."
... The two laughed and talked and laughed in the old lady's house. The old lady was very happy when she saw how happy and affectionate they were. She asked them where they came from. Knowing that they came from Fangmanting, she didn't say much. It was only the next day that someone invited Fu Ming to come over for tea and snacks.
After returning to Fang Manting from the old lady, Lu Fei smiled and said, "Although the old lady is still not very kind today, it is also a good sign."
Qian Lan said: "With such a good character as our son, the old lady will definitely be more liked in the future."
Fu Ming wanted to say that he was not a woman, so he didn't need to invite pets, but thinking about his situation, he didn't say much. At least, if the palm family values you, the people around you don't have to live with fear, right
Before the next outing, Fu Ming rushed to paint the screen for Renlan. This time, he painted a set of four pictures of the passage of time, spring and summer, autumn and winter. Looking back, it was another year of spring. The colors are simple and change gradually. It is not the change of the seasons that can be seen at a glance, but the time in the subtleties. There is a poem in the corner:
All things are self-satisfied, and the four seasons are the same as people.
Renlan liked it so much that she even put it in the room.
At this time, it has been raining for a long time, and the summer is deep.
Fu Ming took Bai Hua out of the door again.
This time, they went out as early as possible, the sun had not yet risen, and the dew was still on the grass. The street market was already lively. Those selling noodle soup, various kinds of buns, fresh fruits and vegetables, and aquatic products were the first to shout, and the voices came one after another, and the morning market was full of vigor, which started the day of excitement.
Fu Ming stopped in front of each stall for a while, and packed a lot of breakfasts, including bean porridge, steamed cakes, filling, fried chicken noodles, fried fruits, four-color steamed buns, etc. Bai Hua carried them with both hands. Ming Ye was not free, and the two of them rushed to the Salesian Bureau in the morning breeze with the aroma of food all the way.
The Salesian Bureau had not yet started dinner, and the children were kicking and punching in the courtyard. When they saw Fu Ming coming, they rushed around in a rush. Fortunately, there was an early rescue for Fu Ming.
After the meal, Fu Ming took the children to read the "Thousand Characters" for an hour, and told the allusions of "The ink is sad and the silk is dyed, and the poem praises the lamb". He just told the children what these two sentences meant in plain language, but he did not follow a strict father's example and took the opportunity to teach the children what to do. The children of the Salesian Bureau are mostly abandoned girls or disabled children, and they are destined to live more difficult lives in the future. Fu Ming's father was the luckier one among them, but it was nothing more than that, and he had many childhood playmates, so what happened later? The future is out of his control, all he can do is take care of the moment and some blessings that may not be helpful.
Sun Cangyu served Fu Ming's lunch in his own room, and made tea for him with his own hands after the meal.
The black and white soup is like leaping into the vast landscape between square inches. The tea soup smells light, the taste is first bitter and then sweet, and the aftertaste and aftertaste are lasting. This time, it finally fulfilled a wish that Fu Ming had been thinking about for a long time.
After coming out of the Salesian Bureau, it was still early, so Fu Ming suggested to go for a walk and come back, and Bai Hua naturally had no objection.
The two entered the city. Although the weather was hot, it did not affect the enthusiasm of the merchants and vendors. Carts loaded with cold drinks such as Bingxue Lengyuanzi, Liangshui Litchi Cream, Xuebuo Spleen Drink, and Perilla Drink are very popular among the crowd. Fu Ming bought two bowls of cool water lychee paste. The color is just like its name, exquisite and clear. The white porcelain bowls are filled with crushed ice, black plum meat and ginger juice to add color and flavor. Base of tongue overflows. Bai Hua shared a bowl, swish a few mouthfuls, and said it was delicious. Although it is not impossible to buy it on weekdays, the master rewarded it, and it tasted very refreshing.
After eating the cold drink, Fu Ming walked and found a toy shop on the side of the road. The business seemed to be very good.
There were a lot of customers in the store, and the guys were a little too busy. Almost at the same time as Fu Ming, there was a 14- or 15-year-old girl with a maid and guards. The guy who came up didn't know who to greet first, Fu Ming made a gesture of please, and the guy began to greet the girl diligently. The girl nodded and smiled to Fu Ming and followed the guy, while Fu Ming watched the selection by himself. .
The store is rich in furnishings and not cluttered. There are counterfeit knives, guns, plates, pots, etc., as well as horses and chess, hanging silk lions and leopards, branch puppets, etc. Dazzling and fascinating.
The girl was playing with a melon under the introduction of the guy, when she heard someone whispering: "Isn't that the son of the Fu family? It's been a long time since he went out!"
"Which son of the Fu family?"
"Which one is there? Fu Shangshu's nephew, the one who married into Suiguo Gongfu."
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Putting down Huagua, the girl motioned for her buddy to greet the new guest, and she turned around and walked over to Fu Ming casually, and said softly, "This one, it turns out to be the famous Master Fu."
Fu Ming didn't know how she recognized him or who she was. He just smiled and replied, "It's just mere."
The girl smiled coldly: "Dignified man, do you actually like the things these women and children play with?"
The tone and words were very rude. Fu Ming noticed that the visitor was unkind, so he stopped talking and moved a few steps away, unwilling to pay attention to the other party.
Who knew that the girl refused to let Fu Ming go, and took the initiative to move over, "Why, you are so embarrassed? Although you are married now, you don't need to take responsibility like a man, but how can you disregard your husband's face and come and go here? Waiting for a place? It's okay to be embarrassed. After all, your reputation has never been very good, but how do you let outsiders see your brother-in-law and Jin's family? If my sister is alive, how can Jin's house have a foothold for you? "
Brother-in-law? elder sister? Fu Ming thought about it, this is probably the family of Jin Yi's deceased wife and mother. Did she really fight for Jin's family and her sister, or did she have ulterior motives
Since it was a close relationship, Fu Ming said a little more: "Thank you for reminding me, but although girls and children like toys a lot, some gadgets are not simple. Besides, don't underestimate women and children Children's eyes." After Fu Ming finished speaking, he picked up two or three things that he had already liked and went to the counter to check out.
As a result, he didn't want to play anymore, so as not to meet the Miss Zhou who was very dissatisfied with him.
Fu Ming took Bai Hua back to the house. After crossing the crowded Hongqiao, he walked along the green bank of willows for a short distance, and then he could hear the sing-songs faintly. Fu Ming raised his head, followed the sound, and saw someone upstairs leaning on the rail to look in his direction, a familiar figure. Seeing Fu Ming looking over, the man waved his hand, Fu Ming smiled and waved as well. But without stopping, he went straight to Jin Mansion.
The author has something to say:
"Everything is self-satisfied, and the four seasons are the same as people." - Cheng Hao, "Autumn Day Occasionally Becomes"