At the end of May, the weather was already a bit hot. The triplets practiced boxing under the big sun, sweating profusely within half an hour. But the master did not stop, and no one dared to stop.
After another half an hour, Master Dou watched that Brother Xuan was about to be unable to support it, and then he said, "rest for a quarter of an hour." After a quarter of an hour, continue.
The triplets took the towel handed over by their entourage and wiped off the sweat on their heads. Brother Xuan said while drinking water, "It's too hot. Later, we will tell my mother to change the exercises of boxing to indoors!" There is no way for projects like archery and horse riding to be outside. It can still be indoors.
Brother Rui said, "We will be exposed to the sun. We are not a girl, and we are afraid of the dark." He doesn't like to be indoors, because the indoor space is small and comfortable.
Brother You also wants to go indoors, but doesn't want to practice outside against the big sun. "Second brother, it's too hot this day. I'm worried that if you continue like this, you will get heat stroke."
One-to-two, Brother Rui was defeated.
During the second break, the entourage brought three plates of cherries. Brother Xuan was a little surprised, "Cherry? Are there cherries now?" I remember that cherries are only available in June!
Alluo smiled and said, "This is an early-maturing variety." These cherries had just been delivered to the palace, and Liu'er was sent to the front yard with the triplets after receiving the news. This thing is so rare that the palace has got two baskets, Liuer will divide these into several parts, and then send them to each house.
At the end of Shen Shimo, the triplets returned to the yard to take a bath after finishing their exercises. After changing their clothes, the three of them went to the main courtyard.
Seeing Zaozao and Liu'er were there, Brother Xuan smiled and asked, "Second sister, are there any cherries?" How many times have it been
Liu'er smiled and nodded, "There are three more." It's not that Liu'er is generous, but that these cherries have taken some time on the road, and they will be broken if they are left.
Zaozao smiled and said, "If you like, let the people below send more."
Brother Xuan shook his head and said, "I don't want it anymore." Brother Xuan knows how expensive this cherry is. Just because he likes to let the people below keep sending it, it's too expensive.
Liuer said, "In addition to cherries, there are strawberries, watermelons, plums, etc. These are not rare things. If you like, tell me, I will send them from the people below." Summer is the season with the most fruits. It's not like winter, I don't want to eat anything.
"The lychees are also ripe at this time, so let the people below send a few baskets of lychees to eat." In Guangxi the year before, I ate a lot of lychees. However, when the litchi gets angry, Yin Zhaofeng only gives her one bowl at a time, and no more.
Liu'er shook his head and said, "It's too far, it's not new to be sent here." From Fujian to Haocheng, unless it is delivered quickly, it won't taste good when it is sent to Haocheng.
"Just make them faster."
Brother You disagreed, and said, "Sister, mother must scold you if I hear this."
Zaozao was puzzled, and asked, "I just asked the people below to send lychees to eat. Why do you scold me?"
Brother You shook his head and thought of the Huaqing Palace that Du Mu had done, "Chang'an looks back and embroiders are piled up, the top of the mountain opens for the first time. A ride on the Hongchen concubine laughs, no one knows that it is lychee..."
"What's the meaning?"
Brother Rui said cheerfully, "Sister, you wouldn't want to ask you to read more, are you blind?" Of the six siblings, only Zaozao is worse than him in studying. And Rui Geer did not feel inferior under multiple blows, because every time he was frustrated, he thought that Zao Zao was worse than him, and he was balanced in his heart.
Brother Xuan was a good boy, and immediately explained to Zaozao, "The meaning of this poem, Tang Xuanzong, the emperor of the Tang Dynasty, smiled to win the beauty, he did not hesitate to open up the litchi road, and then sent litchi from Fujian to the capital at a speedy speed of Baili. This way. The lychees delivered to the capital are very fresh."
Zaozao was stunned, "Bai Li is in a hurry to send lychees? Is this crazy?" Only emergency events such as wars or ground movements would use this to convey information.
Brother You smiled and said, "It's not crazy. The Tang Dynasty turned from its heyday to weakness because of him."
At this moment, Yuxi and Yun Qing entered the door. Yuxi smiled and asked, "What are you talking about? How happy are you talking?"
Zaozao grabbed in front of the crowd and quickly said, "Mother, I want to eat lychees." She just wanted to eat lychees, so she gave it to Tang Xuanzong's concubine. If she hadn't reacted quickly, she almost walked in.
Before Yuxi spoke, Yun Qing said, "Tell Han Ji about this and let him buy two baskets of lychees." Why should I tell them such a small matter
Yuxi added, “There are too many baskets for two baskets, and it’s almost the same to buy ten catties. This is too much to get angry.” There are lychees sold in Haocheng, but they are very expensive. But if you want to eat jujube, it's expensive!
Brother You asked badly, "Mother, how much does the lychee sell for a catty?"
Yuxi thought for a while and said, "Litches at this time last year seemed to be ten taels of silver a catty. I don't know this year. But I think the price should be the same."
"Twelve taels of silver a catty? Why don't they grab them? When I was in Guangxi, lychees were only four dollars a catty." Although it is far away from Lingnan, it is not so outrageous.
The triplets unanimously said, "So cheap?" Lingnan's four cents cost ten taels of silver here, which is incredible.
Yuxi felt that everyone was making a fuss, "Lingnan is too far away, and a lot of ice must be used to keep it fresh. That's it, there are a lot of them broken." The cost is too high, and the selling price is naturally high.
Zaozao hurriedly waved his hand and said, "Then I will not eat anymore." She couldn't bear to be so expensive.
Liuer and the triplets also felt so extravagant.
Yuxi laughed and said, "Our family is not so nervous yet. It's okay to buy ten catties and try something fresh." It's better to plan carefully than to spend a lot of money.
After having dinner, Brother You stayed and asked, "Mother, I said the eldest brother is coming back a few days ago. Why hasn't he returned yet? Mother, when will eldest brother come back?"
Yun Qing smiled and said, "If there is no delay, you should be home in two or three days!" There are many uncertainties on the road, and it is normal for one or two days at night.
Brother You said, "Mother, you promised me that you will let me go to Jiangnan when the eldest brother comes back." There are delicious and fun things in Jiangnan, and he is still very longing for it.
Yuxi laughed, "My mother counts for words. But are you sure you are going to Jiangnan this time?" It's hard for ordinary people to drive on such a hot day.
Brother You focused his head and said, "Naturally. By the way, the second and third brothers will definitely go if they know." This is fighting for opportunities for Brother Rui and Brother You.
Yuxi smiled and said, "I'll talk about this until your elder brother comes back." If the two insist on going to Jiangnan, she won't stop. The triplets are ten years old, and it's time to let them go for a walk and see the outside world.
In the afternoon two days later, Qi Hao returned.
When the triplets got the news, they took leave of absence from Master Dou, and then hurriedly went to Qihao's yard. Seeing Brother Hua in the house, he hurriedly asked, "Cousin, where is my eldest brother?"
Brother Hua said with a smile, "Second Master just went to the clean room to take a bath, Second Young Master, wait a moment."
Brother You said, "Second brother, third brother, since the eldest brother is taking a bath, let's change clothes first!" No matter who takes a bath, it takes at least a quarter of an hour. So long is enough for them to change their clothes after the shower.
After Qi Hao finished bathing, he dragged his wet hair and asked Brother Hua, "Did your father and mother send someone over?"
Brother Hua shook his head, "No. The Second Young Master and the others have been here just now, and the other big princess and the second princess sent someone over."
Qi Hao immediately suffered a bit.
Brother Hua knows Qihao's concerns, "You tell aunt the truth, I believe aunt can forgive it."
"Back then, my grandfather used my elder sister as a bait to draw out Yucheng's meticulous work. My mother knew that she would be furious in the future, and she would not be able to see Grandpa for a long time. This time I committed a risk, and my mother must be very angry." Fined.
Brother Hua said, "Shi Ziye, you did not commit a personal risk." The person who went to Liangshan Temple was a substitute, not Shi Ziye himself. How could this be considered a personal risk!
Qi Hao shook his head and said, "You don't understand."
As he was talking, he saw Brother Rui's triplets coming in. Brother You rushed up and hugged Qihao and said, "Brother, you are finally back, but you want to kill me."
Brother Rui said with a loud voice, "Brother, tell me, what did you gain from this trip to Mianzhou?" The triplets didn't know Qihao's trouble at Liangshan Temple.
Qi Hao briefly recounted what he saw and heard along the way, only avoiding Liangshan Temple.
Brother Xuan was very surprised, "I was so poor that I had no clothes to wear, so I could only lie in bed?" He only thought that these people would have no food to eat when they encountered natural disasters, but he didn't expect that they couldn't wear clothes.
Brother Rui’s focus is different from that of Brother Xuan. "Brother, you said you sent the two girls you saved back to the house? Why haven't I heard of such a big thing?"
Brother You'er twitched the corners of his mouth, but there were two more maids in the mansion. It's worth telling their brothers, "Big Brother, are these two people extraordinary?"
Qi Hao nodded and said, "That big man disguised himself as a woman and went to school to study. This kid is not only courageous but also very thoughtful. I think my mother will like her, so I sent her back." Actually, I saw Yin Kangle. , Qi Hao remembered Zaozao. All of them don't feel inferior for being a woman, and they are all working hard for their goals.
The chat time passed quickly, and it was time for dinner in a blink of an eye.
The four brothers were very surprised when they saw Yuxi and Yun Qing in the main courtyard. Brother You said, "Father, mother." They thought they hadn't arrived yet!
Yuxi said with an unfavorable expression, "The food is already on the table, please wash your hands and eat quickly."
Even Zaozuo, the slowest responder, could tell that Yuxi was in a bad mood. At this time, she did not dare to speak, otherwise she would definitely be punished.
Everyone ate this meal very quietly. Brother Rui, who makes noise when eating on weekdays, also chewed slowly this time.
The jujube was the first to finish eating, and then stood up and said, "Mother, I have something to do, so I'll go back first." Although she was curious about what Qihao did to make her so angry, she couldn't control her mouth, just in case. If you talk too much, you can be wronged. Furthermore, she had faith in Qi Hao, even if she did something wrong, her mother was reluctant to punish him severely.
Liuer saw this and went out with him.
The triplets were very loyal, and waited aside after eating, and did not go back. Yuxi glanced at the three of them and said, "There is nothing to do with you here, so all go back to do your homework."
The triplets looked at Qi Hao.
Yun Qing was very satisfied when he saw the brothers' such friendship. Brothers should be like this, having blessings and sharing difficulties at the same time.
Yuxi said angrily, "I'm not leaving yet? Isn't Mr. today not doing enough homework?" The subtext is that she will do more homework if she doesn't leave.
Brother Rui said hurriedly, "Father, mother, eldest brother, then let's go back first." Her mother can be cruel, so it's better to slip away quickly.
Seeing the triplets from behind, Yun Qing was speechless. I just felt that the triplets are very brotherly, but I didn't expect to be so vulnerable.
There were only three people left in the room. Qi Hao knelt down in front of Yuxi and said, "Mother, I was wrong, don't be angry."
Yuxi's expression was cold, "Have you ever thought that if your strategy is seen through, taking the soul can easily kill you. At that time, what would you let me and your father do?"
Qi Hao lowered his head and said, "Mother, those two who have been hiding in the secret room, eating and drinking Lhasa are inside, even if the strategy fails, I won't be able to find me." Yi Kun and Yu Zhi are too conspicuous, they can't help but follow. However, Brother Hua was relatively less important, so he told the public that he was not satisfied with the situation and asked him to stay to protect Qi Hao.
Yuxi didn't know about this.
Qi Hao said, "It is precisely because of this secret room that Yi Kun and Yu Zhi agree with this strategy." There are only a handful of people who know this secret room.
Yuxi's expression was still cold, but the anger in her heart dissipated a lot.
Yun Qing was a little distressed and hurriedly finished the game. "Yuxi, don't be angry. Qihao got rid of the seizures this time and wiped out the meticulous work of Mianzhou, but made a great contribution. This is also considered a defeat."
Yuxi looked at Qi Hao and asked, "Do you think you can offset the merits?" If Qi Hao thinks like this, then all of her efforts over the years have been wasted.
Qi Hao hurriedly shook his head and said, "The son is not filial, so my father and mother are worried." On weekdays, their sister and brother have a headache and brain fever, and they are worried too much.
Yuxi said, "How many times has my mother told you before that the gentleman shouldn't stand under the dangerous wall, have you forgotten the root of your ear?"
Qi Hao didn't dare to argue, lowered his head and said, "It's my son who is wrong, I beg my mother to punish him." Arguing will only make his mother more angry. And it is a bit dangerous to do this, because the secret room is not 100% insured.
Seeing that Qihao admitted his mistake was not bad, Yuxi's anger dissipated. "Forget it this time. If you dare to do this next time, you won't go out again in the future."
Qi Hao immediately said, "Mother don't worry, there will be no next time." This threat is much more serious for Qi Hao than copying scriptures.
Seeing that the alert was lifted, Yun Qing hurriedly stepped forward to support Qi Hao, patted Qi Hao's shoulder and said, "You, don't move and kneel down in the future."
For Qi Hao, apart from the sky and the earth, only the ancestors, Yun Qing and Yuxi could make him kneel. (..)