Mrs. Li looked at the fragrant and attractive strawberries and tomatoes, thinking in her heart that she should treat this concubine better in the future, maybe she could get on the line of Ms. Yu through her...
The ladies looked at the bright red fruits on the table, and the room fell silent for a moment, even the youngest Li Haoming didn't make a fuss about wanting to eat small tomatoes. At this time, Master Li, Minister of Honglu Temple, came in, and he showed a surprised expression when he saw that it was lunch time, but no bowls, plates and cups were placed.
Seeing the small tomatoes and strawberries on the table, Mr. Li opened his eyebrows slightly, and said with a smile: "Today I was lucky, and I actually bought this rare item. It just so happens that I will have a banquet for some former classmates tomorrow. This rare Fruits can come in handy."
Unexpectedly, when his youngest son Li Haoming heard this, he pursed his mouth unhappily: "Father, these fruits were not brought over by the servants who bought them from the kitchen. They were gifts from Fifth Sister when she was a guest at Master Yu's house! !"
After finishing speaking, he looked at Dad helplessly, and said on his face: These fruits belong to Fifth Sister, Dad, you don't even say hello, just take it, is it really okay
"Ru'er?" Master Li looked at the normally taciturn concubine in surprise. He never expected that she would be able to date Miss Yu, and was lucky enough to receive a gift from her.
After listening to his daughter's explanation, he pondered for a moment, and said, "Three generations up from our ancestors, they also came from farming and studying. We must not rely on our own background to ridicule others! Li Shilang's family is a negative example, remember it! Miss Yu, at such a young age, has made such achievements in farming, and will definitely be used by the emperor in the future. Since Ru'er has caught her eye, she should work hard with others, and don't rely on her skills to be arrogant!"
"Follow my father's teachings!" Li Mengru rarely had the opportunity to talk to her father, let alone listen to his teachings, and she felt a little excited.
Li Mengqi smiled and said, "Father, don't you know what kind of temperament my sister is? If she is arrogant, no matter how capable she is, Ms. Yu might not like her. When my daughter attended the plum blossom feast, she heard that Yu The girl will open a scented tea shop in spring, selling beauty-beautifying peach blossom tea. Even if she doesn’t have my sister’s rouge powder, she will not worry about losing business.”
Mr. Li pondered for a moment, and said: "Your ability to make rouge and gouache with your hands is usually a trivial matter, and it's hard to be elegant—how about this, let your mother allocate some money from the public to you. For any materials, feel free to ask your mother. Take advantage of the gap before the shop opens, practice your hands more, and don't miss Miss Yu's business!"
"Yes! Thank you, father!" Li Mengru was a little cautious, but her expression revealed a look of joy. If there are high-quality materials, she firmly believes that she can make more natural and better rouge powder than Fu Yuanchun.
Seeing his daughter so well-behaved and obedient, Mr. Li's worries eased a little. Looking at the children in the house, he felt rather proud - the children were obedient and sensible, and they would never do something like the girl from Li Shilang's family that caused trouble for the family!
The eldest son is only ten years old. He is already familiar with poetry and books. The youngest son is lively and intelligent. Although he is not as determined as the elder son, he is not stupid. My wife is virtuous and generous. People often say that "a good wife and husband have less troubles." The ancients did not deceive me! Then, isn't Li Shilang the laughing stock in Beijing because his wife is short-sighted and spoils her daughter so much
"Ahem..." Master Li looked at the precious fruits on the table, there are strawberries in this season? So Miss Yu's house can easily take out such a rare fruit as a gift? He glanced at Li Mengru, and asked somewhat unnaturally: "Ru'er, how do you plan to arrange these fruits?"
Although Li Mengru has a weak temperament, she is not stupid, she hurriedly said: "I would like to listen to my father's order..."
"There are no outsiders here, so you don't have to be cautious. In my father's heart, you, like Qi'er, Ming'er, and Yu'er, are all good sons and daughters of my father!" Master Li mentioned this humble concubine as the same as the sons and daughters of the first son. His status shows that he attaches great importance to this matter.
Mrs. Li is the best at guessing her husband's heart, and hurriedly said: "Ru'er has lost her aunt since she was a child, and she is a sensible and well-behaved girl. I feel pity for her. Master, why don't you record Ru'er under my name? Have a great future!"
"Just do as madam says!" Master Li admired madam's generosity and reason, and valued her a little more.
Li Mengru couldn't believe her ears, what a great honor it was for the sons and daughters of the concubine to be recorded under the name of his wife. In other words, in the future, she will be the wife's child just like the sister-in-law and the younger brothers...
She couldn't help crying with joy, and thanked repeatedly: "Thank you mother for your love..."
The smile on Li Mengqi's face did not change, and she said: "In the future, I will have another younger sister! We are similar in age, and we should get closer in the future. Mother, the Qinglan Garden next door to me is still empty, why don't you let Sister Ru Moving here will make it easier for us sisters to communicate with each other."
"Okay! Just do what Qi'er says!" Mrs. Li naturally wouldn't refute her daughter's wishes.
At this time, Master Li pointed to the two fruits on the table, and under the tense expression of his youngest son, he made a decision: "These two kinds of fruits are indeed rare, if my father takes them all, it will spoil everyone's happiness. How about this?" Keep half of each item as fruit for lunch! Ru'er, from now on, you stay in the main courtyard and eat with your mother!"
Before Li Mengru could respond, Li Haoming had already let out a cheer, asked his servants to take the plate, and divided half of it from the small bamboo basket with his own hands.
Li Mengru felt that this day was like a dream. First, Mr. Yu, who was in the limelight, invited him to his house and signed a business cooperation contract. She was valued by her parents again, and somehow became a first daughter under the wife's name from a concubine daughter!
Just when the family of the concubine and concubine were enjoying the small tomatoes and strawberries in the residence of Master Li of Honglu Temple, at the residence of General Zhongqin, the king of Yangjun was holding a piece of red fox fur in Yu Xiaocao's house. Gestures on the body.
"The fur of these foxes is the best way to keep warm. The winter in central Beijing is no worse than Tanggu's. It's dry and cold. You use it to make a sweater, and you go between the capital and Huangzhuang every day. How can you do it if you don't wear something warmer?"
Mrs. Fang smiled and looked at the boxes of top-quality leather in the hall, and she was a little more satisfied with King Yang in her heart. Originally, when she realized that King Yang had thoughts about her twelve-year-old daughter, she was against it. In the early years, the "fierce reputation" of King Yang was widely spread in Beijing. It was even more terrifying than the legendary beasts, and it was out of control.
Her family's girl is delicate and soft, if the king of Yang County erupts, she won't even have the ability to protect herself. She would rather choose a gentle and reliable man from a more ordinary family background for her daughter, rather than let her daughter fall into the trap of a tiger.
But after observing it for a while, King Yang is cool and indifferent to others, but he treats her Cao'er as docile as a tamed horse. Bickering, contradicting, teasing, and even showing him face, the well-behaved and sensible daughter, on the contrary, is a little self-willed in front of King Yang from time to time. It's like a naughty cat teasing a loyal giant dog with its paws. That giant dog, which could swallow a small cat with one mouth, was reluctant to show its teeth at the kitten when its paws were scratching its face, and let her do whatever it wanted with a good temper.
In recent years, the reputation of King Yang has not been as popular as it used to be. Especially in the past two years, King Yang has never accidentally injured anyone, and the beast in his heart seems to have been tamed. The emperor paid more and more attention to him, and he was able to complete the errands to the satisfaction of his superiors every time. Even though he was away on an errand, King Yang always thought about her daughter. Just like the temporary decision to send him to the frontier for reinforcements this time, during the break in the battle, he still remembered to buy Xiaocao leather for the winter.
This house full of top-quality leather is really something money can't buy in Beijing. Because of this friendship, Mrs. Fang couldn't help but relax a lot.
When she came back to her senses, she could only hear her daughter complaining dissatisfiedly: "It's such a red color, it's okay to make a scarf or a hat, but if it's made into a sweater, isn't it like a red envelope, red from head to toe?"
"It's so red? It's almost Chinese New Year, how festive is red? When you wear it, it will definitely look like a girl doll in a New Year picture. It's cute!" Yang Junwang persuaded him nicely!
Yu Xiaocao was unmoved, frowned and looked at the fur of Firefox, shook her head, and said, "What kind of aesthetics do you have? Master, what do you know! Let's make it into a cloak! There is a circle of white fox on the neckline and the side. Mao. This is my biggest concession!!"
"Cao'er, why did you talk to King Yang? It's a good intention to give you the skin!" Mrs. Fang was afraid that King Yang would be unhappy, so she hurriedly reprimanded him.
Seeing Xiaocao pouted unhappily, Zhu Junyang hurriedly said: "It's okay, I'm used to her like this! If she is polite to you, I'm still not used to it! Mrs. Fang, this box is for you and Fang. General, put it in order to see if there is anything that needs to be added?"
Well, he thought she was in the way, so he sent her out of the way! Mrs. Fang had no choice but to keep Linglong, and gave Xiaocao's girls a "smart" look. With so many maids here, it's not a melon field!
After the "obscure" elder left, Zhu Junyang staged a "touching the head to kill", gently rubbing the top of the little girl's head, smiling very softly, Junyan's lethality index broke the table: "These two boxes are for you!" You can do whatever you like. I just came back from the battlefield, and I didn’t come to quarrel with you. You girl, why are you like a fighting cock all day long, full of fighting spirit? This little bad temper, except for the master, Who can tolerate you?"
Yu Xiaocao was a little embarrassed by what he said. A few days ago, there was no news from Prince Yang, she was worried all day long, no matter how delicious the food was, she felt that it was not tasty. The chubby little face that was raised by the godmother has also returned to its original melon-seeded face.
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On the last day of 2017, Happy New Year's Day in advance...