Chapter 398: A Treat
Not surprisingly, it was Li Xia who walked down the first carriage. Li Xia, the www.biquge.info of the pen "Fun" Pavilion, wore a dark fox fur today, and wore a black fur hat on his head, looking like a standard winter dress for a noble son of Fucheng. He smiled and walked towards the summer solstice, his eyes full of winter sunshine, warm and brilliant.
"Sixteen ......" Li Xia's voice is not high, but it is particularly pleasant to the ear.
"Li Xia. Seeing Li Xia, Xia Solstice was inexplicably happy. But before she could walk over and talk to Li Xia, the little black fish had already cheered and pounced on Li Xia with Daqing.
Xia Zhi raised her hand to support her forehead, and she simply didn't see the next scene. However, unexpectedly, Li Xia actually caught Xiao Heiyuer and Daqing.
There are probably few teenagers in the world who can catch Xiao Heiyuer and Daqing who are so enthusiastic. Li Xia was still personable, but Xia Zhi still hurried over to rescue him.
Li Xia pressed Daqing's big head with one hand and pressed Daqing to the ground, and held the little black fish with the other hand.
"Sixteen, long time no see. Li Xia smiled and said to Xia Zhi who came over.
"It didn't take long. Xia Zhi said with a smile.
"It's been a long time. Li Xia's eyes were full of summer solstice.
"Li Xia, have you practiced?" Xia Zhi asked Li Xia.
Li Xia looked at the little black fish in his arms, and then at Da Qing, who was frantically wagging his tail around him, and showed a somewhat smug smile.
"I practiced a little. "In the days when he lived in Daxingzhuang, he was often pounced on by Daqing. Later, they reunited, and were greeted by Xiao Heiyuer and Daqing's enthusiasm, but he almost didn't catch it. After that, he secretly paid attention. The Li family has been scholarly for generations, and the six arts of a gentleman have been learned by Li Xia since he was a child. He has the skills of riding and archery, and asked Tian Qi's subordinate masters for advice, although he didn't dare to say how high he had exercised, his physique was getting better and better.
Waiting for Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia to come over, Li Xia put down the little black fish and respectfully greeted the old couple.
At this time, Xia Zhi noticed that someone else followed Li Xia out of the same car.
This person is Xia Xiucai.
“…… It just so happened that I asked Mr. Xia to come back together. Li Xia said with a gentle smile.
Old Man Xia saw that his eldest son was also back, so he didn't want to mention the joy. Immediately after, the second and third cars arrived. Tian Kuo, Tian Laibao and Changsheng got out of the car respectively. Because there were so many cars to Daxingzhuang, Changsheng did not use his own car, but took Tian Laibao's car to come with him.
Everyone was happy to see each other.
Behind these two carriages, there is also an exceptionally elaborate carriage. Xia Zhi was secretly surprised, and guessed in his heart which family's female relatives actually came from Fucheng.
It can't be Mrs. Jiugu. Although Mrs. Jiugu does not stick to clichés, if she comes from Fucheng, she will definitely inform the summer solstice in advance. Not sticking to the cliché does not mean that she does not understand the world, Mrs. Jiugu has the demeanor of a big family, and she is very good at thinking about others.
"It's not Jiugu. Li Xia was standing beside Xia Zhi, he seemed to have guessed Xia Zhi's thoughts, so he told Xia Zhi in a low voice, "If Jiu Gu comes, there must be a letter in advance." …… Tian Mi'er has to come to see you and my uncle, I can only take her. ”
The carriage stopped, and it was Tian Mi'er who was picked up from the car by the nurse.
Jiu Gu will not come without knowing it, because her identity and status are there. She knew that if she suddenly visited, she would definitely greatly disturb the Xia family. But Tian Mi'er is different. Although her status is equally valuable, Tian Mi'er is a child after all.
Moreover, Tian Mi'er was rescued by Xia Zhi and Little Black Fish. The Xia family is her benefactor.
Tian Mi'er is already good-looking, wrapped in silk and satin, more like a delicate porcelain doll. Seeing her, Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia were shocked.
The summer solstice was busy and greeted first.
Tian Mi'er got out of the car and asked the nurse to put her down. The little girl had just arrived in such a very strange place, but she didn't show much nervousness, but her upright appearance was much more reserved than usual. When she saw the summer solstice, she saluted the summer solstice in a dignified manner, and called sixteen, with a milk sound in her voice.
Xia Zhi was busy and picked up Tian Mi'er.
"Mi'er, why are you here? Don't tell me in advance, my uncle and I will pick you up. Then Xia Zhi asked Tian Mi'er if it was cold on the road, and what time of day was the departure.
Even if the carriage of the Li family and the Tian family was fast and could arrive at Daxingzhuang at this hour, after all, they would set off from home before dawn.
This is very rare for Tian Mi'er, who is young and pampered.
Tian Mi'er replied in a low voice. A pair of big eyes looked behind Xia Solstice.
The little black fish walked over with Daqing. "Mi'er, you're here!"
Dry sentence, but this is already the most enthusiastic greeting to the little girl for the little black fish.
"Well, Brother Xiaolong......" Tian Mi'er's cheeks showed two cute little dimples, and then she still struggled in Xia Zhi's arms.
Xia Zhi wants to hold this cute little Lori all the time, a beautiful doll in ancient costumes, who doesn't like it. However, sensing Tian Mi'er's intentions, Xia Zhi gently put her on the ground.
Tian Mi'er greeted the little black fish again. Because Tian Mi'er was too formal, the little black fish's face turned suspiciously red.
"Brother Xiaolong, I'm coming to see you. Tian Mi'er whispered.
"Ah, I'll take you to play in a moment. My family kills pigs, but it's fun. Little Black Fish proudly announced.
"Hmm. Tian Mi'er's two small dimples were a little deeper.
Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia also came over.
"Whose little girl is this, she looks really good. Mrs. Xia sighed quietly.
Xia Zhi was busy and introduced the old couple that this was Tian Mi'er. Tian Mi'er's name has long been familiar to Old Man Xia and Old Lady Xia. However, they never expected that the little girl would come to Daxingzhuang today.
"My father, my mother. The little black fish introduced to Tian Mi'er.
Tian Mi'er saluted in a proper manner.
Mrs. Xia was busy and stepped forward to help the little girl. "This kid is so thoughtful, it's exactly like the one who walked down from the painting. Then Mrs. Xia said that it was cold outside, and the old men and young men were not afraid, but they couldn't freeze such a delicate little girl.
So everyone went out into the courtyard.
There are several carriages in the back, all of which are New Year's gifts from various families. On the summer solstice, the bridge and the little tree were taken care of in the back, and naturally the Li family and the Tian family moved things.
When I arrived at the upper room, cotton mattresses and cotton cushions had been laid on the kang and the Taishi chairs on the ground. Although it is not the silk of the rich and noble families in Fucheng, the auspicious patterns of various colors on the red background are also quite festive.
Mrs. Xia wanted to sit on the kang with Tian Mi'er, but Tian Mi'er refused. At this time, there were nurses and daughters-in-law who followed and served and spread brocade mats on the ground. Tian Mi'er knelt on the brocade mat, ignoring Mrs. Xia's obstruction, and kowtowed to Old Man Xia and Old Mrs. Xia three times.
This is actually thanking Xia Zhi and the little black fish for saving their lives. Although she had never made such a big gift to Xia Solstice and Little Black Fish before.
Tian Mi'er said that she was giving Old Man Xia and Mrs. Xia an early greeting, and she also brought her parents' share, and at the same time, she also said the meaning of gratitude.
The little girl is only a few years old, but she has a clear and clear words.
Mrs. Xia likes it very much. When Tian Mi'er finished kowtowing, she hurriedly carried the little girl to the kang and sat next to her.
Tian Mi'er behaved very well-behaved beside Mrs. Xia.
"This kid is too rare. Old Mrs. Xia turned her head and whispered to Xia Zhi.
Tian Mi'er's little girl is indeed cute, Xia Zhi nodded.
Needless to say, this gathering of relatives and friends is lively. Li Xia is very familiar with the Xia family, the Chen family and Qian Yuelai, and this time he met the people of the Qian family, as well as Tian Daidi's family and others. Among the guests, he is the most comfortable in water. Changsheng is the grandson of the Xia family, Tian Kuo and Tian Laibao are both exquisite people, and the atmosphere in the house is very harmonious.
When everyone met, they were polite words at the beginning.
After saying these words, Mrs. Xia discussed with Xia Zhi and brought Tian Mi'er to the West House to sit.
"They're making a fuss, let's be quiet in this room. Mrs. Xia personally sent the washed pear dates to Tian Mi'er. Tian Mi'er took a jujube and ate it, and then knew that Mrs. Xia.
"Auntie, you have to sit. ”
"Hey, hey. "Mrs. Xia is busy.
Xia Zhi didn't say anything on the side, he was not a blood relative, and this kind of thing could really only be a matter of opinion.
As soon as Mrs. Xia sat down, she began to worry again, because she had to kill three pigs, so she hadn't finished killing it yet. Mrs. Xia was worried that when the pig barked for a while, she would scare Tian Mi'er.
"It's okay, I'm not afraid. Tian Mi'er sat upright and said.
This is not a lie. Although Tian Mi'er's little girl is pampered, she is also Tian Qi's daughter. A mere cry of killing a pig didn't scare her. And the little black fish just told her clearly, killing pigs is fun. How could she be frightened by what the little black fish thought was fun.
The little black fish should have been outside to watch the pig killing at this time, but he was still thinking about Tian Mi'er, so he ran over to talk to Tian Mi'er.
"Why are you here, it's far away, it's cold. ”
"It's not far, it's not cold, I want to come, my mother brought me here with Brother Li Xia. ”
"I'll take you to see the pig slaughter. The little black fish stretched out her hand towards Tian Mi'er, but was immediately stopped by Mrs. Xia.
"That's what the little girl can see, everyone is as naughty as you, and then scare the little girl. You should be honest, you learn from other little girls. "Mrs. Xia counted the little black fish.
The little black fish was not convinced.
"Brother Xiaolong is very good. Tian Mi'er said in a low voice, but extremely clearly.
The little black fish smiled hesitantly, very proud.
"Look at how many little girls can talk, how rare they are. Look at you again. "Mrs. Xia has two faces to Little Black Fish and Tian Mi'er.
The little black fish didn't care at all: "Mi'er, if you don't go, I'll go and see it." I'll buy you sugar gourds later. After saying that, the little black fish ran away.
Mrs. Xia was angry and laughing, and had some inexplicable emotions. The little black fish actually wanted to buy sugar gourds for Tian Mi'er's little girl. Her little son had never been so kind to other little girls.
It seems that the little black fish and Tian Mi'er should have played very well.
Her own leather boy was able to get along with the little girl friendly, and Mrs. Xia was surprised and delighted. After that, Mrs. Xia chatted with Tian Mi'er.
The summer solstice came out to see the pig killing.
Li Xia, Tian Kuo, Tian Laibao, and Changsheng all followed Old Man Xia to watch the pig killing outside. All three pigs have been killed. Today, the Xia family is full of distinguished guests, and Du Butcher and Lao Hei are all energetic, and they use their best skills to do their work, and they do it cleanly.
All three pigs were washed and skinned, and they were placed on the cutting board steaming hot to be divided.
"Old man, how do you divide this pork?" Du Butcher asked Old Man Xia while sharpening his knife.
"Just tear down the meat of this fan, and just leave everything else on hold. Old Man Xia commanded happily. The more guests came to the house, the happier the old man became, and today he was going to entertain the guests with a whole fan of pork.
"Okay. Butcher Du shook his spirits and began to split the pork.
Lao Hei is not as showy as Du Butcher. He heard that Old Man Xia said that he only split one pork fan, so he cleaned up the rest again, and then cleaned up the guys.
"There are two pigs in the front yard, right? Lao Hei looked at the summer solstice.
The little black fish jumped out from Xia Zhi'er: "I'll take you there." ”
There are still two pigs to be killed in the front yard. The strong laborers had work to do again, Second Uncle Xia, Third Uncle Xia, the eldest brother of the Chen family, the second brother of the Chen family, Qian Yuelai and others dismantled the shelves and boards, and took the wooden poles and hemp ropes used just now to the front yard.
"Master, let's go, let's go and have a look. "On the summer solstice, I called Old Man Xia.
The little black fish didn't need to be shouted, and had already pulled Tian Laibao to take the lead to the front yard.
Old Man Xia hesitated. He hadn't been to the front yard for too long.
"Sixteen, Li Xia, if they like to watch it, you can take them to see it......" Old Man Xia meant, he didn't want to watch it.
In fact, what's so good about killing pigs, Li Xia and Tian Kuo just love to be lively and talk around there.
"Master, let's go over and have a look. As for my dad, my dad must have passed first. Xia Zhi looked left and right, and didn't see Xia Xiucai, so he knew that Xia Xiucai must have been taken away by the Tian family.
"Big~ Master, let's go over and have a look. Li Xia said with a smile.
Old Man Xia no longer hesitated, "Let's go, let's go over and have a look." ”
The big guys came to the front yard with a hug, and the little radish heads hated that it was inconvenient for so many people to go through the door, so they all ran in front and wanted to enter the yard directly from the front. Xia Zhi and Old Man Xia came to the back door of the front yard.
Their movement was not small, and the back door was open, but neither Tian nor Xia Xiucai came to the door to greet them.
Xia Zhi secretly pursed his lips and led people into the house.
Tian and Xia Xiucai came out of the East House at this time.
Everyone in the yard had already caught a pig and was ready to slaughter it, but Tian and Xia Xiucai didn't look at it at all.
Seeing Old Man Xia coming, Tian was a little uncomfortable.
Old Man Xia was also a little uncomfortable.