After dinner, Zhu Junyang went back to the other courtyard. The three of Xiaocao, mother and daughter, huddled together on a kang and chatted. Xiaocao told Liu some of her experiences in Beijing, as well as some of her own plans.
As she was talking, she suddenly remembered the house left by Zhao's family halfway up the mountain, and asked, "Mother, I once visited Aunt Zhao in Beijing, and she said that the house halfway up the mountain should be handled by us. If there are often no people, I'm afraid it will soon be damaged and collapsed."
Mrs. Liu seemed to remember something, and said, "The Zhao family's house has not been idle for many days. Before our house was built, we lived on the mountainside for more than three months. Your father also passed by from time to time. Look, help repair and repair the roof. Your sister Xiaolian and I often go to help clean. Oh, yes! Your brother Zhao Han also joined the army last year. But he didn’t go to the northwest frontier. His grandfather and father There, he participated in the training of the navy. A while ago, the village next door built a Hundred Households Office, and he was transferred there. It is said that he has made meritorious service and became a small leader... "
Xiao Lian giggled, and said, "Mother, that's called Zongqi, and he has more than fifty people under his command. What kind of boss, he's not a bandit!"
"Go! As long as you know a lot, you dare to tease your mother, isn't it itchy?" Mrs. Liu glared at her eldest daughter. This little girl is getting more and more courageous, and she dares to insult anyone.
Xiao Lian was afraid that her old mother would become angry, so she hurriedly said: "Okay, okay, okay! Whatever you say, you can be the little boss! Little girl, during the time you were in the capital, Brother Zhao Han came several times, and he is still there. I have eaten a few meals at home. Seeing that you are not here, I asked you a few words. "
"What's so special? People are just asking casually, the little girl is from everyone, don't talk nonsense!" Mrs. Liu has already seen the thoughts of the king of Yangjun on her little daughter, and she is afraid that it will spread to his ears and the influence will be bad, so she hurriedly interrupted Her words continued, "Zhao Han's child is benevolent. Every time he rests, he comes to help. After our family moved into the new house, he lived in the old house halfway up the mountain when he was not on duty. So, that house It’s not unpopular either.”
"When I went to visit Aunt Zhao, I heard her say something, and complained that Brother Zhao Han would not go to the Northwest Army, and insisted on joining the navy fleet. When the Japanese pirates attacked last time, he came with the reinforcements I didn't expect that the place where he works is so close to us."
In Yu Xiaocao's heart, Zhao Han is the first person who gave her kindness and warmth besides her family after she passed through. He is like a big brother, not only taking care of her and Xiao Shitou as best he can, but also tolerant of some of her whims.
After the calculation, Brother Zhao Han is only eighteen years old. After all, he was born in a family of military generals with a long history of education. He made great achievements at a young age and raised the general flag. If you have a chance, make some cakes and go over to see him, ask him about his recent situation, and return to Beijing to explain to Auntie Zhao.
In the early morning of the second day, King Yang sat in the living room of Yu Mansion with a big face. When I was in the capital, every time I came to visit, Mrs. Fang was either present, or she sent a maid to watch over her. The little girl seldom cooks by herself on weekdays, and he misses her cooking.
Yu Xiaocao consciously woke up quite early, came over after washing up, and saw that the king of Yang County had already drank a few cups of tea at his home. Seeing Zhu Junyang's pitiful expression of "please feed", Yu Xiaocao came to the kitchen resignedly, saw a pot of grass shrimps in the water, and immediately directed him: "If you want to eat breakfast, come and help Peel the shrimp."
Looking at the lively shrimps in the basin, Zhu Junyang looked stunned: He has eaten shrimps before, but he has never done the peeling of shrimps, even if he has seen them.
Yu Xiaocao sighed, picked up a shrimp, pinched off the head and tail, picked out the shrimp thread, and made a demonstration for Zhu Junyang to follow suit. With a shrimp flicking its tail stuffed in his hand, Zhu Junyang frowned so much that he could almost pinch a fly to death. Glancing at the little girl who was busy cooking noodles, he squatted down helplessly, struggling clumsily with a pot of grass shrimp. He knew very well that this little girl was very tricky and weird. If he asked others to help, he probably wouldn't want to eat the crystal shrimp dumplings this morning.
This time, Zhu Junyang's personal bodyguard and servant Dong Dali, who came along with Manager Liu Fusheng, came in from outside with prey in their arms. When he came to the door of the kitchen, he suddenly stopped, blinked his eyes hard a few times, and had a look on his face—his wise and mighty master squatted down at the door of the kitchen to peel shrimps.
Mr. Liu is no longer surprised. He patted the frightened Dong Dali and reminded him: "Go and clean up the prey. Let's have extra lunch at noon. I advise you, don't watch what you shouldn't, and don't talk about what you shouldn't say." Don't say it!"
When the crystal shrimp dumplings came out of the cage, Yu Hai and his son got the news and rushed back from Zhuangzi, along with Xiao Shitou and Qian Wen who were catching up with Xiu Mu.
"Wow! The crystal shrimp dumplings made by the second sister! Brother Xiaowen, you are lucky. It's better to meet by chance, stay and eat steamed dumplings together?" Xiao Shitou has grown a lot in the past six months and is about to catch up Grass. Although there is still a bit of childishness in the words, it also adds a bit of elegance.
Qian Wen looked at the familiar figure who was busy in the kitchen. She was no longer the thin, small girl at the beginning. She was still slender, but she already showed the figure of a young girl. As if aware of his gaze, Xiaocao looked back and smiled brightly at him.
She seems to be beautiful again. The facial features are wide open, the eyes are big and energetic, the skin is fair and delicate, and the dimples on her lips are faintly visible as she looks back and smiles. I heard that she made a greenhouse for vegetables and fruits in Beijing, which was well received by many people; I heard that she is going to open a new pharmaceutical workshop in Beijing; I heard that she was named the county head and rewarded I heard that she used the money she earned in the past six months to buy an official residence, which was recorded under Uncle Yu Hai's name...
I thought that if I worked harder, I would be able to shorten the distance between me and her in the future high school imperial examination. But why is the gap between them widening? The little girl who was hungry earlier and dug wild vegetables in the cold wind gradually faded from his memory. Why did he feel an inexplicable sense of strangeness and distance in front of this obviously familiar girl
Taking a deep breath, before the words of farewell could be said, the girl had already said one step ahead of him: "Qian Wen, I made crystal shrimp dumplings, siu mai and soup dumplings, stay and eat some together!"
"No." Although that bright smile made him feel dazed for a moment, he still rejected her offer, "I went out with some classmates a while ago, and I haven't been home for a long time. I'd better go home and have a look first! When are you... about to leave for the capital?"
On the way back with Yu's father and son, he had already learned that Yu's family was going to Beijing to celebrate the New Year.
"It should take a few more days! My mother said she still has some things left!" Yu Xiaocao paused, took a few small steamers from the kitchen, stuffed them into his hands, and said, "In this case, I I won't leave you at home for breakfast. Take these and let Uncle Qian and Aunt Qian taste them. Also, let Xiao Wu and Avon come over to play when they have time!"
Qian Wen didn't refuse, took the steamer and went out silently. Xiao Shishi stuffed a steaming steamed dumpling into his mouth, and grinned from the heat: "Second sister, I miss your craftsmanship so much! The steamed dumpling is so delicious and looks great! If you open an early shop, you will definitely Business is booming!"
Yu Hai slapped him on the back of the head, and said: "You treat your sister like you, and you have nothing to do? She is in charge of the harvest of thousands of mu of land in the Huangzhuang. How can you be half-hearted when doing errands for the emperor?" ?”
The food in Xiaoshi's mouth hadn't been swallowed, and he almost choked on it. He covered the back of his head, wrinkled his little face, and complained to Xiaocao: "Second sister, look at our father. Our family is only your relatives, and we all picked them up from the side of the road. Father, if you beat me Stupid, who will be the number one scholar in the future, the glory of the ancestors?"
"You don't want a nose, you are so sure that you will be admitted to the first prize in the future? Don't talk about being so full, so as not to embarrass our old Yu's family." Yu Hai felt that this kid's self-confidence should be hit, so as not to swell!
"Father, are you really my real father? My confidence has been trampled under my feet, Second Sister, I need food to comfort me!" Xiao Shitou was in the academy, just like a primary school student, and the gentlemen said he was young and mature. But once in front of Xiaocao, he immediately returned to his original form - a naive little monkey who loves to act like a baby!
Yu Xiaocao said to her father: "Father, don't beat Shi Shi when he is eating in the future. If the food chokes into the air pipe, it will be fatal."
When Yu Hai saw that Xiao Shitou coughed so much that his face was flushed, he regretted it a little. Fortunately, his son recovered quickly, and he still had the energy to be poor with him, so he completely let go of it. Hearing what my little daughter said, I also felt that it was quite dangerous just now. So he took the words of his little daughter deeply in his heart.
"Xiaocao, check to see if the corn porridge in the pot is ready!" Yu Hai and Xiao Shitou heard a familiar voice, followed it and almost laughed out loud. King Yang Jun, dressed in fine attire, stood up from the stove in disgrace, looking rather embarrassed and down-to-earth.
Yu Hai pretended to cough a few times, concealed his smile, and pretended to reprimand: "Cao'er, how could you let Yang County King set the fire? Where's your mother, where's your sister?"
"Why can't he make a fire? After ordering a lot of hard-to-cook breakfasts, don't think about hiding alone. Don't think that he is the county king and just spoil him. I am also the county lord. Why don't you cook as usual when you get home?" Yu Xiaocao also saw the gray marks on Zhu Junyang's forehead, and felt that the handsome and coquettish Prince Yang was pulled down from the altar in an instant, adding a sense of cuteness. Such a king of Yangjun is full of life. nice!
King Yangjun cleared his throat and said solemnly: "What Xiaocao said is that this king can be regarded as experiencing life and understanding the people's feelings! The emperor said that if you want to know the suffering of the people, you must first replace it with yourself..."