Xiao Concubine coughed fiercely, and Zhao Zun's big palm lightly placed Xiao Concubine's back to help her breathe.
It took a while for Xiao Concubine to regain her composure, raised her eyebrows and glanced at Zhao Zun, "Both chess and calligraphy and painting and martial arts are good, didn't they take a lot of effort to cultivate?"
Zhao Zun nodded unsurprisingly, the smile in his eyes couldn't be concealed.
Xiao Concubine was immediately timid when she heard this, and the delicacies in front of her were also tasteless, she hesitated for a while, and then bit the bullet and explained everything.
"As soon as my brain got hot, I... I agreed, woo, don't be angry."
Seeing Zhao Zun's stern face, Miss Xiao immediately put her arms around Zhao Zun's neck, not to mention how pitiful her mouth was.
Zhao Zun didn't know whether to laugh or cry, "Did you really give it away?"
Xiao Yu nodded, her eyes were soaked in water, and the clear obsidian shone like stars, "You won't be angry, will you?"
"Then if there is no painting, calligraphy and chess in today's fight..."
"Then I reckon I'm the one who fell into the water today. I'll freeze to death in such a cold weather, or I'll suffer and be beaten. Thanks to calligraphy, painting and calligraphy."
There was still some excitement in Xiao Concubine's tone, as soon as he let go of his hands and gestured, Zhao Zun glared at Xiao Concubine, and Xiao Concubine immediately hugged her obediently, and jumped up like a puppy.
"You are definitely not a stingy person. I will remember your kindness. In the future... if there is anyone who I, Concubine Xiao, can do for you, I will definitely not refuse. Qingle is my best friend. I have no one to protect me. Don't worry."
Zhao Zun was really defeated by her, and before he could hold back, he immediately disarmed and surrendered. I really don't know what kind of demon he was possessed by.
"I gave it all away, and it doesn't make sense to come back. I gave it to you, so you can do whatever you want."
After Zhao Zun finished speaking, Xiao Mi's eyes narrowed into crescents.
"Thank you Boss Zhao for your generosity."
Zhao Zun changed the subject and squinted at Xiao Concubine, "But it took me a lot of effort to find these two people, and you didn't tell me beforehand that since we are friends, we should respect each other. You are also at fault!"
Concubine Xiao nodded, and admitted it openly, "Then tell me, how can you forgive me?"
Zhao Zun pursed his lips, "Eat first, and I'll tell you when I'm done."
"become!"
Zhao Zun's appetite was also much better than usual. After eating two bowls of rice, there was a lot less food on the table.
Concubine Xiao ate a meal, touched her stomach after eating and drinking, and burped very comfortably.
"Can we talk about it this time?" Xiao Concubine glanced at Zhao Zun.
"Oh, it's too bad, and he said he was going to deliver food to Qingle, how could he forget about it." Xiao Concubine slapped her forehead before she remembered it.
Zhao Zun squinted at Xiao Concubine angrily, "When you think about it, she is starving to death, and the maid beside you has already been sent away."
Concubine Xiao grinned, "I forgot in a moment of anxiety."
"Let's go, just go out to eat." Zhao Zun led Xiao Concubine all the way west, and there was no one there.
"Don't worry, I will disperse them all, no one will see you, let alone affect your reputation." Zhao Zun explained.
Only then did Xiao Cong feel relieved, and followed Zhao Zun all the way to a courtyard.
Xiao Yu's eyes lit up immediately, and she let go of Zhao Zun's hand. In front of her eyes was a large field of peonies, which were in bud and were very rare.
The most conspicuous one is the colorful one in the middle, with large petals that seem to be about to bloom in the next moment.
"This is the best peony. I saw it once in the palace, but I didn't expect you to have it here." Xiao Yu said in surprise.
Enchanting pink, dazzling red, pure white, and pleasing blue.
Zhao Zun saw her standing among the flowers. Although she was in a state of distress, her blushing blush was reflected in the flowers. She was so beautiful that she was so beautiful that she couldn't compare with those peonies.
Zhao Zun was in a daze, staring at it for a moment.
Xiao Concubine looked back at Zhao Zun, "You haven't said anything yet."
Zhao Zun also walked over, pursing his lips and pretending to sigh, "Originally there was a gardener in this garden, and he went home a few days ago because of important matters at home. Isn't it a pity that there is no one to take care of such a big garden now?" ?”
Concubine Xiao nodded, "Peonies are very delicate, they must be taken care of properly."
"Yeah, I don't know a lot of people when I first arrived here, and I want to breed a few varieties, and it's not easy to trouble others with her. After thinking about it, you are the only one who is familiar with peonies in Kyoto."
Zhao Zun said solemnly, "The new gardener damaged several trees in the past few days. It's a pity that he doesn't know how to do it."
As he said that, Zhao Zun pointed to the withered flower branches beside him. There were about a hundred or so branches, which made Miss Xiao feel very distressed.
"The southern peony and the northern peony are all different. Some peonies like to be warm but not dry, and some are the opposite. How can they be confused?"
Concubine Xiao rubbed her chin and began to comment, while Zhao Zun seemed to be open-minded and receptive.
"How about this, why don't you spare two hours a day to come to Zhao's Mansion, and I'll send a few more gardeners to learn from you, if you have time, come and look at the flowers, how about it?"
Looking at the withered flowers, Zhao Zun kept sighing and feeling helpless.
Xiao Yu followed her gaze and hesitated for a while, she estimated that it would not take too long, three to five days would not be a problem, so she nodded and agreed.
"Okay, it's my debt to you. I will take good care of these flowers for you. Don't be angry about the painting, calligraphy and chess."
Zhao Zun nodded solemnly, "Success, I will try my best to train two maidservants later, but this time I can't give them away easily. If I want to give them away, I will pick the other two."
Concubine Xiao was ashamed to ask for it again, and was about to refuse, when Zhao Zun sighed, "It's better to have a servant girl by your side than to be beaten. The water in March is icy cold, let alone the girl who fell into the water and couldn't get out of it in one month." Door."
Just as Xiao Concubine was about to refuse, she immediately swallowed it back and nodded, "You're right, if my father would definitely not be able to prepare a maidservant for me, it would save me the trouble of helping me clean up the mess, but cleaning up the mess is better than getting beaten."
Xiao Concubine was quickly persuaded by Zhao Zun, and made up her mind to come to Zhao's mansion every day to see flowers and teach those gardeners well.
Zhao Zun's mouth curled into a smile, which showed that he was in a very happy mood.
"Then this courtyard will be prepared for you first. Don't worry, no one is allowed to approach here, so you can stay here at ease. If you need anything, just ask the housekeeper."
Concubine Xiao nodded, thinking that Zhao Zun attached great importance to these flowers and was determined to do his best.
"Okay, it's getting late, you should go back quickly." Zhao Zun was reluctant, but if he didn't go back at this hour, the right prime minister would go to the government to ask for someone.
"Then I'll go first." Xiao Yu nodded, finally settled the matter, and felt extremely happy.
Zhao Zun watched Xiao Concubine leave with a smile until she disappeared.
"Zhao Qi!"
Zhao Qi's figure flashed, "The subordinate is here."
"Prepare a few more cooks, and the daily patterns cannot be repeated, especially when Miss Xiao is here."
Zhao Zun ordered in a cold voice, and the corner of Zhao Qi's mouth twitched, "This subordinate knows."
"Also, those gardeners..." Zhao Zun squinted at Zhao Qi, Zhao Qi's scalp was numb, "Master, don't worry, these gardeners don't have a good memory, and they may not be able to teach them by hand. A lot of urging."
Zhao Zun smiled, "Go down and receive the reward!"
"Thank you, Lord." Zhao Qi cupped his hands, the corners of his mouth twitched violently, and he must tell the housekeeper that his skin is going to be tight recently, so don't mess with the little ancestor.