Hua Zhuo was also very happy to see Aunt Shuangcheng. When he was free, he ran to chat with Aunt Shuangcheng. Hearing Aunt Shuangcheng talk about his father's diligence during this period, and thinking about the hard work in the wind and sun, he was moved again. , and warmth again. Parents' love is often not expressed in words. Only by experiencing it carefully can we feel the depth and weight of that love.
Hua Yan was obviously a little afraid of his father, so he immediately shrank his head and went straight into Fang's arms.
But... Hua Zhuo thought this was good. If Hua Yan hadn't stood in front of him, she might have been the one to be scolded. After all, in the capital, there were some things she did that went too far.
As soon as the embankment was completed, Hua Xu ran away. The two aunts couldn't laugh or cry, but they didn't dare to cross paths with the master and his wife when they reunited after a long separation, so they wisely fell behind. Hua Xu jumped on the horse. The rain rushed back, but she waited until the rain subsided a little the next day, and then came back slowly in a carriage, so she arrived home two days late.
Ms. Fang stood in the corridor, looking at the man walking quickly from the rain, tears filling her eyes unknowingly. Her husband had become darker and thinner, half of his clothes were wet with mud and water, and he looked very embarrassed with spots and spots.
Hua Zhuo couldn't help laughing until his stomach almost hurt. He was enlightened at the age of three, and could recite hundreds of poems at the age of five. He was a child prodigy that was rare in a century, okay? Dad, my daughter knows that you hope that your son will succeed, but you are too anxious. , and, daddy, can you please stop lecturing me with a sip of ginger soup? This is very uninspiring.
However, his eyes were still so gentle and his expression was still so serious. Only his hurried steps revealed his slightly anxious mood.
"Look at how you pamper your child. Which child is as coquettish as him... He hides when he sees someone, how will he support Rongan Hall in the future... Don't tell me that he is still young. Others are enlightened at the age of three and can recite hundreds of poems at the age of five. , didn’t you just say that he can already recite a few lines of "Young Learning Qionglin"? Let's recite it and listen..."
When Hua Zhuo came after hearing the news, Hua Xu was still in the house. She was so happy that she hugged her younger brother Hua Yan and stood outside the house circling around. Fang, who brought her ginger soup, looked at her seriously. With.
Hua Xu nodded slightly and strode inside. When he reached the threshold, he seemed to suddenly remember. He replied and asked: "Zhuo'er, Yan'er... how are you?"
She wanted to say a few words that were auspicious and endearing, but as soon as she opened her mouth, her voice choked up unconsciously. She was so panicked that she quickly stopped talking. It was useless. How could she cry at this time? She also wanted her father to see it. Look at her dignified and quiet side.
The emotions of choking and wanting to cry were all gone at once, and Hua Zhuo couldn't help but laugh out loud. As a result, she was also glared at by Hua Xu. She was startled and quickly stood up straight, with a dignified posture and a serious expression. Only her crescent eyes were as cute as crescent moons.
Hua Zhuo was startled and immediately knew that his father finally had time to ask about Feng Pei. He immediately smiled at Aunt Shuangcheng and said, "I wanted to talk to Auntie for a while, but I didn't want Daddy to teach me a lesson."
Hua Zhuo looked at it and chuckled. She thought that when she was this young, she was also afraid of her father. If she hadn't seen through her father's nature as a paper tiger, I'm afraid he would still be the same now. When his father had a serious face, he was indeed extremely majestic. of.
Since mid-March, I have never seen a sunny day again. The first few days were fine. It was just a soft drizzle, as long as mist. Walking outside the house, without an umbrella, my clothes will not get wet, but the sky has never been seen. It was sunny, and then with a few thunders one day, the rain gradually became heavier and heavier. In just five or six days, the water level in Xinjiang rose by nearly a foot.
Mrs. Fang picked up the dry cloth from the tea tray, gently brushed the moisture from her husband's face and hair, and said softly: "Look at you, you are almost soaked. I have asked someone to prepare hot water. You can wash it first." Once it's washed and dry, we can talk again."
Then Hua Xu's face darkened a bit, and he glared at his son again, of course, into the air. Hua Yan hid behind Fang, determined not to come out.
She meditated as she walked, slowly sorting out the thoughts in her mind, and soon she was outside the study. Hongxiu was guarding the door. When he saw her coming, he curtsied, then turned around and went inside to report. After a while, he invited Hua Zhuo in. This maid was very discerning. After exiting the study, she spontaneously pulled Baxiu aside to talk. The angle where I stand is very suitable. I can see the path outside the study. If anyone comes over, I can see it immediately.
"Put it down, put it down quickly, don't make your brother faint."
Hua Yan was trained so hard that he couldn't even lift his head, so he used his tried-and-tested trick. Just like that, after returning home, Hua Zhuo's first meeting with his father ended with Hua Yan wailing. There were no thoughtful words to say.
After about half a stick of incense, Hua Xu's slightly deep voice came from the room: "Come in, everyone."
"Pfft..."
"There has never been such rain in March in previous years. Will the flood season really be brought forward this year?"
Aunt Shuangcheng couldn't help but feel happy: "The master is a reasonable person. What did you do wrong that made him want to punish you?"
Hua Xu hummed heavily, and then he had a long training session.
Mrs. Fang put Hua Yan down and entered the house first. Hua Zhuo took her brother's little hand and followed step by step. The maids brought up two soft cushions. She and Hua Yan knelt on them, one each. Hua Xu made a great ceremony.
He didn't even attend the completion ceremony. He was eager to return home. Even the hail couldn't stop him, let alone the rain.
Hua Yan was obviously much more eloquent than her. After making a big salute, he ran to Fang's side in a few steps on his short legs, hid half of his body, only exposed his head, and said in a milky voice: "Daddy, Yan'er misses you."
Amidst Fang's worried murmurs, the maids came to report happily: "The master is back."
Sansheng was lucky enough to teach her to be born in Rong'an Hall.
Fang bent her knees slightly and said, "Master is the one who has worked the hardest." Then he raised his hand and took off Hua Xu's raincoat, and said softly: "It's raining so hard, why bother to rush back and rest in the county post house for a few more days?" Isn’t it better?”
Hua Yan was four or five years old, and when he was a little sensible but still didn't understand anything, his sister held him and twirled him around, and he clapped his hands happily. Hua Zhuo stopped spinning, and he wasn't happy anymore, so he pulled her. My sister's hand muttered: "Turn... sister... turn... it's fun..."
How can Hua Zhuo tell the truth? He turned around and said to Baxiu: "Look, my aunt's heart is all about daddy, and what she says is also towards daddy. I, I have to stand aside. I got punished. It's also my fault." "
Hua Zhuo laughed, then stood up and left. When he left the house, the smile on his face gradually faded. Feng Pei was at stake, and he didn't know what his father would decide.
Hua Yan was pulled out. When he saw his father's face, which was much darker than before, he immediately became nervous. When he was nervous, he couldn't even call his father, let alone memorize "Young Learning Qionglin".
"Um… "
In the next few days, Hua Zhuo wisely did not disturb his parents' reunion after a long absence. Hua Xu had not been home for a long time and had some things to deal with that had been put aside for a long time. For the time being, he could not pay attention to the mess of things his daughter brought back. The lost properties of Rong'an Hall happened decades ago. Even though we have clues now, we don't care if it takes another ten and a half days.
"Woo... wow..."
It took Aunt Shuangcheng two more days to come back. She was originally serving Hua Xu. When she was in the county town, Hua Xu was busy building the river embankment, and he ignored all other social interactions. Thanks to Aunt Shuangcheng went back and forth among the noble ladies in the county, which alleviated the resentment of those noble families who were inconvenienced by the construction of river embankments. Although she was only an aunt, the Fang family had already been there long before she left the capital. Anticipating such a situation, I gave her the status of Madam Ru, and she was barely qualified to exchange favors.
Although the raincoat was good, the rain was too strong and it couldn't stop the water drops from soaking into my body.
"Madam, thank you for your hard work." A simple greeting warmed people's hearts.
Fang couldn't help laughing and replied: "Yan'er is a little naughty again. I usually have to take care of the housework and don't have time to take care of him. Fortunately, Zhuo'er is back and I have the patience to discipline him. The weather is bad these days. She didn't run out either, she only prepared pen and ink to teach Yan'er how to read and write. Now Yan'er can recite a few sentences of "Young Learning Qionglin"."
"Daddy..."
This day she ran into Aunt Shuangcheng's room again. Before the chair was warm, Baxiu ran over and said, "Miss, Sister Hongxiu just came here and said that the master invited you to go to the study."
Hua Xu picked it up casually, drank it all in one gulp, and responded casually: "I'm done with my business, so I'll just come back."
Fang was so angry and funny that she handed the ginger soup to the girl and took her into the house. Then she picked up Hua Yan, pinched the tip of his nose and said, "It's just fun. Your father is back. Be careful if he sees it and teaches you a lesson."
Liushun held the tea tray and served the freshly brewed hot tea.
Time flies by, and in a blink of an eye, the river embankment has been completed. This day is the first day of April. Hua Xu, wearing a raincoat, stepped into the door of his house despite a heavy rain.
Mrs. Fang was so happy that she didn't care about whether it was raining or not. She ordered the maids around. One went to boil water and make tea, another went to the kitchen and shouted to cook some of the master's favorite dishes tonight, and another Some went to fetch hot water and prepare dry towels, while others went to get clean casual clothes and soft shoes for a change of clothes.
Aunt Shuangcheng's face turned red because of her teasing, and she said: "Where did the young lady learn to be sharp-tongued and sharp-tongued? Master calls you. If you don't go quickly, you will have to endure a little more training."
Hua Xu obviously didn't like to hear the words about waiting for children to grow up, at least on the surface. As for what he was thinking, others didn't know. Anyway, Hua Zhuo only saw his father sternly sternly glaring at Hua Yan, and then the baby girl shrank behind Fang with a "whoosh".
Hua Xu said nothing more and entered the house. He didn't mention taking a bath or changing clothes. Fang was not idle either and cooked a bowl of ginger soup herself.
"Daddy..."