Knowing that the longevity lock was also washed by Ruan's with grapefruit water, Xu Yunyao was always worried about Yan Wu who was possessed inside, but couldn't find a chance to call Yan Wu to ask what happened.
On the night of the accident, out of love for her daughter, Mrs Ruan moved the little girl to live in the green gauze closet in the main room. The next day, she personally cleaned Xu Yunyao's place inside and out with grapefruit water. He also tied the grapefruit leaves with red ropes and hung them at the door to ward off evil spirits. In addition, Xu Yunyao was not used to changing to a new place, and was making a fuss about going back to the original place. Ruan thought about it and felt that after her repeated actions, "No." The clean stuff' should be gone, so agreed.
It's just that after Ruan's coaxed her daughter to sleep every night, she must stay in her room for half an hour, making sure that the little girl is really asleep, and there is nothing unusual in the room, so she is willing to leave.
That's not all, she would come to visit a few times from time to time at night. One time, it was about the third watch. Xu Yunyao thought that everyone in the house should be asleep, so she secretly took the longevity lock and was right. She wanted to call Yan Wu out in her heart, but she thought that the door was pushed open by Ruan again, so frightened that she immediately pretended to fall asleep and dared not move.
She was young, and when she was growing up, she naturally couldn't last for long. After being raided a few times, she fell asleep unknowingly, and she couldn't find a suitable opportunity to call out Yan Wu.
Until that day, Mrs. Li and Mrs. Qian came to the door to cry, and Mrs. Wang and Mrs. Ruan couldn't get away. Cuiwen and Biwen had other errands. Xu Yunyao pretended to rest and waited quietly for a while. After making sure that no one would come in again, only then did Yan Wu's name evoke in his heart.
She called several times in a row, but no Yan Wu responded, and she became more anxious.
Could it be that Mrs. Baozi washed the longevity lock with grapefruit water that day and washed Yan Wu away
She didn't give up and called again: A-Wu, A-Wu, are you still there? If you are there, let me know!
After a while, she heard a faint voice behind her: "I'm gone, I'm gone, and you don't want people, what else should people do!"
She was stunned for a moment, then turned around in surprise, and sure enough, she saw a person huddled in the corner, no, a ghost.
She complained, "So you're still here, why shouldn't I have called you so many times when you were here?"
Yan Wu stared straight at her with those resentful and aggrieved eyes, and then turned away silently.
Xu Junyao waved to her: Come over, it's too far away to speak.
Yan Wu struggled for a moment, but in the end she drifted towards her awkwardly, all the way to her, then turned away from her, just pretended to be seriously appreciating the layout of the room, and looked around. Looking around, sneaking a glance at her and then quickly moving away.
Xu Yunyao looked amused, and the little pear vortex on her cheek was looming, so she hurriedly asked her in her heart: My mother hit you with a peach wood comb that day, but did it hurt you
Hearing her mentioning what happened that day, Yan Wu felt even more wronged, and started to shed tears again. Something smashed into someone's place, uh... I'm ashamed, I'm ashamed..."
Xu Yunyao was stunned, and did not understand what she meant for a while: what and that place? Where did my mother hit you
"You still ask? You're ashamed, you're ashamed, you don't feel bad for anyone at all, you're ashamed..." Yan Wu was ashamed and aggrieved, and her tears suddenly fell even harder.
Xu Yunyao: "..."
She tried to recall the scene when Ruan Shi held the peach wood comb at Yan Wu, and the impression seemed to be... After a while, she suddenly opened her eyes, and then looked towards Yan Wu's chest.
Yan Wu noticed her gaze, 'ah', immediately crossed her hands to block her chest, and stammered, "What are you looking at? You are not allowed to look!"
Xu Yunyao is funny: Seeing how you can cry and float, I think that the peach comb did no harm to you, so I'm relieved.
Yan Wu pouted and wanted to say something to refute, but she saw Xu Yunyao's face suddenly change, and she heard her sternly: in the final analysis, it was caused by your carelessness. Why do you have to shake it twice? With such a sound in the big night, isn't it pure intention to call people to see it? Isn't that a three-year-old ignorant child who doesn't understand this
Yan Wu opened her mouth, then drooped her head, her fingers kept wrapping around her cuffs, she didn't dare to say a word, and she didn't even dare to shed tears.
Xu Yunyao continued to teach her a lesson in her heart: Thankfully, my mother is fine, if I really frighten her, see if I will spare you!
Thinking of how Ruan Shi was so frightened that he fell to the ground, Xu Yunyao was frightened for a while, and wanted to stab the mindless fool with his fleshy fingers, but found that the other party was standing a little too high. Immediately he shouted again: What are you doing standing so high? Squat down!
Yan Wu squatted down half-sullenly, and was immediately stabbed by a small fleshy finger on the forehead.
You idiot, how can there be such a stupid person in the world, no, such a stupid ghost! It's stupid, it's not that you haven't played the rattle before, and you have to shake it twice when you encounter it! Xu Yunyao stared at her round eyes, her little round face was stern, and she gave a serious look.
Yan Wu replied aggrievedly: "I really haven't played it before!"
Xu Yunyao was choked by her, and she rubbed her forehead with a bit of a headache: I have three chapters with you, one is not to peep into my heart without my permission; It's scary to come out; third, you are not allowed to touch anything casually after you come out!
Yan Wu murmured: "It used to be a rule, but now there are two more, do you want to make an appointment for chapters 4, 5, and 6 in the future..."
Xu Junyao glared at her: Do you agree
"Promise, promise, whatever you say." Yan Wu was taken aback by her and answered hastily.
Xu Junyao was satisfied now, and followed Ruan's usual movements, rubbed the seeds on her head, and praised the tunnel: That's right, okay, go back! I'll go to sleep first.
Yan Wu's face was flushed, her eyes were watery, her footsteps were fluttering, and she was a little confused when she returned to the longevity lock.
Yaoyao touched my head... She curled up happily, with a sweet smile on her lips, she closed her eyes with satisfaction, and planned to rest for a while.
Xu Yunyao slept soundly and was picked up by Bi Wen. This was because Ruan Shi was afraid that she would sleep too much during the day and would not be able to sleep for a long time at night, so she limited the time for her daily rest, and she would be there when it was time. Someone came in and picked her up.
She rubbed her eyes, was led out by Bi Wen, and suddenly heard Qian's scolding voice from a distance, and she suddenly woke up.
By the way, that nasty woman and the one from the big house are here to look for bad luck today. With the temperament of the old lady and Mrs. Baozi, how could they be bullied!
Thinking of this, she immediately broke away from Bi Wen's hand and ran towards the place where the voice sounded, running and running, when she saw the old man Tang Songnian in front of him with his hands behind his back, with a hideous expression on his face that was not smiling. I don't know what he said to Qian and Li, but the two women's expressions changed, and they didn't dare to make a sound, and hurried away.
Mrs Wang looked at her son without speaking, while Mrs Ruan was obviously relieved when she saw her husband's arrival, and showed a gentle smile as always towards Tang Songnian.
Xu Yunyao stopped, knowing that the crisis had been lifted. After all, with the insidiousness of the old man, it is not easy for ordinary people to get benefits from him.
"Don't go too fast, girl." Bi Wen gasped and caught up, holding her little hand again, disapproving of the tunnel.
Xu Yunyao pursed her lips and smiled at her, her expression looking extremely well-behaved.
Tang Songnian didn't notice the movement here. From the corner of his eyes, he saw Wang Shi's appearance that he wanted to say something but didn't dare to say it. He frowned, and finally said, "Big brother's means of obtaining an official position are not right. His mind as an official is not correct, and it is a good thing for him to be deprived of his official position at this time. His Royal Highness is generous and generous, and he will not investigate and suppress the former abolition of the prince. Those who do not match their virtues will never be soft-hearted, and Big Brother…”
"I understand, you don't need to say more. Anyway, this world is not the way to be an official. Your eldest brother will figure it out one day." Wang understood what he meant and interrupted him with a sigh.
Just yesterday, the imperial commissioner who was instructed to inspect the pros and cons of the officials dismissed Tang Bainian's official position, which he had just received for a few days. How could the Qian and Li family be reconciled and naturally come to the door to make trouble. I hope that Tang Songnian will come forward and save Tang Bainian's black gauze hat. .
But Tang Songnian was already very annoyed at the unkind things that Tang Bainian had done to him and Wang in recent years, and even more hated him for disregarding his brotherhood earlier and even trying to take the opportunity to kill himself. help him.
And Tang Songnian didn't expect that Tang Bainian lost his office and spent almost the same amount of silver. After selling it cleanly, with the money from the sale and the five hundred taels coaxed from the Wang family, the family went to the capital in a mighty way to find new opportunities.
But that's another story.
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He Shaoting's aunt He Niangzi arrived in Anping County two days later, three days later than what Mrs Ruan said that day.
Nguyen Shi personally greeted Mrs. He who came to pick up He Shaoting. Although she didn't talk much, she couldn't avoid her eyes, and her demeanor was neither humble nor arrogant. The little girl named 'Sister Fang' beside her was a little afraid of life, but But I also understand the etiquette that I should have, and the hanging heart finally fell into place.
She was afraid that it was those people with poor character who came. If Brother Ting followed such people, would he not be destroyed in the future? She is an outsider in the end, and no matter how worried she is, she can't interfere in other people's family affairs.
And this lady He was able to support her daughter by herself after her husband's death, she could see that she was determined and capable. Ruan's heart was relieved, and her attitude towards Mrs. He became a little more enthusiastic.
"Brother Ting is cleaning up with my naughty boy in the house right now. If Sister Zeng is not busy, why not stay in the house for a few more days?"
Mrs. He thanked her politely and said, "Madam sincerely invites you, so I shouldn't have to say no, but the journey is long, and if I go back one day, I won't have time to prepare for the spring ploughing next year."
Although Nguyen felt a bit regretful, she also understood her eagerness to return home.
Xu Yunyao sat on the Taishi chair next to her, with her short legs dangling, she kept looking at the mother and daughter He, and noticed that Sister Fang was secretly looking at her with an unconcealed love in her eyes. He grabbed a straight face and showed her a timid smile that was somewhat flattering.
Mrs. He also noticed her daughter's movements and gave her a disapproving look. Sister Fang hurriedly lowered her head and didn't dare to look again, but she still felt a little regretful in her heart: Why is it not a little cousin but a little cousin? If only I had a little cousin who was as good-looking as that little girl.
At this moment, He Shaoting was packing his luggage in the room. Brother Zhou looked at him with teary eyes, and asked pitifully, "Brother Ting, can you not leave? Stay and play with me."
He Shaoting folded his clothes for a while, then looked at him and replied seriously, "No way! My aunt and cousin are here to pick me up."
"Then let your aunt and cousin stay together, so that everyone can be together without being separated." Brother Zhou said quickly.
He Shaoting didn't know how to answer for a while, so he turned his eyes for help to Cuiwen who was walking into the house.
Cui Wen chuckled, put the new clothes in his hands into his hands, and said, "These are the clothes that Bi Wen and I made for you. The fabrics used were picked by the lady herself, you see. Do you like it?"
"I like it, I like it all." He Shaoting replied in a low voice, his eyes were a little wet, and he spoke in a nasal voice.
Cuiwen patted him on the shoulder, turned around and helped him clean up, while asking: "Is everything cleaned up? Is there any leakage?"
"No, it's all here!" He Shaoting's voice sounded a little dull, and he was also a little confused about the future. After all, he had no impression of that aunt, and he didn't know if she would like him. good yourself.
Cuiwen could guess what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "I just watched in the hall for a long time. Mrs. He is a kind person, and the well-bred sister Fang is also a girl who is easy to get along with."
He Shaoting breathed a sigh of relief.
Brother Zhou pouted unhappily: "Then let them stay in our house too, wouldn't it be better for everyone to be together?"
Cui Wen smiled and shook his head, coaxed him a few words, and at least he was coaxed, and then he went to see Ruan Shi wearing He Shaoting.
Xu Yunyao was very reluctant to leave the little moonlight boy who had been with him for several months. She looked at He Shaoting who was being pulled by Mrs. He and thanked Wang, Ruan and others, and felt extremely lost.
I don't know if we parted today. If there is a chance to meet again in the future, will he still remember this palace? After all, the child's forgetfulness is the greatest.
"Brother Ting, Brother Ting, this is for you, remember to miss me when you get home! I will miss you very much!" Brother Zhou ran over, holding the cloth in his hand. The tiger was stuffed into He Shaoting's arms, pitiful and authentic.
He Shaoting naturally recognized that this cloth tiger was Brother Zhou's favorite. He used to see him playing with it in his hand, but now he gave it to him, and was moved.
Xu Yunyao nervously shook the jade unicorn in the handshake. This was a gift to He Shaoting after she asked Mrs. Ruan what she meant. This jade unicorn was also one of the 'magic tools' that Mrs.
She remembered that He Shaoting died of illness on the way to the Eastern Expedition in her previous life. Although she had been with him for a while, she did not feel that he was weak, but in the long life, no one could guarantee that she would be free from disease and pain in her life. It is a 'magic tool' that can eliminate disasters and ward off evil spirits, so I simply gave it to him, hoping that it can really protect him for the rest of his life.
He Shaoting did not expect that the little girl had prepared a gift for him, and was immediately surprised.
"Take it, this is what Baoya chose for you personally. It's her heart." Ruan said with a smile.
Only then did He Shaoting dare to accept it. After thinking about it, he squeezed the little girl's face lightly, and whispered, "Listen to your parents and don't bully your brother."
After speaking, for fear that he would be reluctant, he turned around and left first.
Mrs. He took her daughter to say goodbye to everyone in the Tang Mansion again, and quickly caught up with He Shaoting. The three figures slowly disappeared in front of everyone's eyes.
Xu Yunyao was secretly happy because the young man took the initiative to get close to him, but the next moment he heard the phrase 'don't bully brother', and his face changed suddenly.
What does this mean? Hey, don't go, come back and make it clear to Ben Gong! When did Ben Gong bully Lord Xiao Tang? It was clearly Mr. Tang who was always bullying Ben Gong! Stop, come back and make it clear to Ben Gong before leaving! !
She ran in the direction where the little boy disappeared, and after a few steps, she was hugged by Ruan's small arm, and her face flushed with anger.
After He Shaoting left, Brother Zhou was always depressed. When no one played with him before, he could poke an ant's nest for a whole day by himself, and chase a butterfly for a few days. The good days of my companions, there is no one to accompany at this moment, and Brother Zhou has no energy to do anything.
Xu Yunyao's parting emotions disappeared as early as the young boy said "Don't bully brother". Every day, he was either playing shuttlecock alone, or running wildly in the garden, occasionally following Ruan. The back of Shi's ass acts as a 'little tail' for a while, or secretly adds a small block to the old man, and the life is not known how happy.
Tang Songnian was also appointed to temporarily serve as the prefect of He'an.
It took Tang Songnian a lot of time to sort out the mess he left behind. He finally got a free time today. Seeing the first snow falling outside, on a whim, he took Ruan's family and a pair of children to Meizhuang outside the city to reward him. The first plum of winter.
Xu Junyao was well-dressed, and she was still wearing the little red cloak that Wang gave her. Holding Ruan's hand, she happily went out. As soon as the hood was put on, at first glance from the back, it looked like a The red ball has a pair of feet, which is very interesting to look at.
Brother Zhou's situation is not much better than hers. He still wears two more pieces than usual. He wears a small cloak of the same style and different color as his sister's. His two little hands are open, each holding one side of the cloak and running fast. Whispering 'woo woo' in his mouth, and then laughing loudly: "I'm a little bird..."
"Don't run too fast, come back quickly!" Ruan urged behind him.
Brother Zhou responded with an 'hey', but the speed under his feet did not change. He fluttered his 'wings' and ran away with a laugh.
A big hand suddenly came out horizontally and hugged him by the waist. He was still ignorant, so he slapped his little butt, making him cry out with an 'ah', and when he looked up, he saw the board Daddy with a face, immediately showed him a pleasing smile: "Daddy!"
"You are a little bird, your father and I are a hunter!" Tang Songnian said angrily while hugging his son.
Brother Zhou didn't know what a hunter was, so he continued to laugh at him to please him, laughing, laughing, laughing until his father didn't get annoyed, no matter whether he was a hunter or a foot-hunter.
Tang Songnian patted his little butt again, and then put him down, holding his hand to meet the Ruan family.
Plum Village is located on the outskirts of the city, and there are many red plums planted in the village.
At this time, the red plums in Meizhuang were first released, which attracted many people to come and watch. On the way to Meizhuang, Xu Yunyao saw a lot of carriages that were consistent with their destination.
When he arrived in Meizhuang, he saw that he was not a single romantic talent, but a beautiful couple with a beautiful woman by his side. Tang Songnian looked at the gentle lady beside him, tenderness and sweetness in his eyes, only when he saw the two 'little boys of different colors'. Ball', and couldn't help but sigh.
Obviously this is a good time for the couple to travel together to deepen their relationship, but he had to bring his family and his family, and he also brought these two little peas with him.
You say, why did he give birth so early? In my lifetime, I gave birth to two!
Xu Yunyao was very excited about every opportunity to go out. She grabbed Ruan's skirt with her small hands, her eyes rolled around, and she looked at everything around her curiously.
Suddenly, her eyes were attracted by a carriage that was parked on the side of the road not far away. The carriage seemed to be in trouble. Two middle-aged men were squatting to check, and then a man stepped out of the carriage. The woman in Tsing Yi, what did she say to those two, when Xu Yunyao saw the woman's face clearly, her heart suddenly burst.
Isn't that a tuxedo? The other woman in the car in blue is...
She stared at the car window closely. Another woman in the car was waiting impatiently. She was attracted by the hustle and bustle outside. She opened the curtain and looked over, and Xu Yunyao recognized her.
That person is none other than Fang Yi.
Immediately, Xu Yunyao saw two other carriages parked behind Fangyi's carriage, and two men in black stepped down from above, walked towards Fangyi quickly, and said something respectfully.
Xu Yunyao stirred up a storm in his heart. Who is this Fang Yi
The people who got down from the other two carriages, Xu Yunyao knew at a glance that they were trainees, and their martial arts skills were not weak. Even such people respected Fang Yi. Her identity was definitely not simple, but she was in the last life How did you get to the East Palace and become the teaching aunt of the East Palace
Soon, Fangyi's carriage was repaired. Seeing them preparing to leave, Xu Yunyao was in a hurry and was busy calling Yan Wu in her heart.
Yan Wu yawned in response.
Xu Yunyao couldn't stand by, and hurriedly ordered: hurry up, hurry up and follow that carriage to see who the two women in the carriage are and what to do
Yan Wu looked in the direction she pointed, and suddenly felt cold all over her body, a kind of fear that penetrated into the bone marrow, and said with a loud voice: "No, no, I won't go, I won't go, don't call me, don't call me. , I'm not going, I'm not going..."
Xu Yunyao heard the fear contained in her voice, and for a moment, Fang Yi's carriage had already left.
"Baoya, let's go!" Ruan shi gently pulled on her little hood, took her little hand and followed Tang Songnian into the village gate.
Xu Yunyao turned around as she walked, looked in the direction where the carriage disappeared, and thought about Yan Wu's trembling voice, her expression thoughtful.