The sun was very warm, and it shone obliquely from the branches of spring, reflecting the fine fluff on the little boy's face, like a newly produced peach, pink and red, and very cute.

His eyes were shining, and he stared at the movements of the old servant in front of him without blinking, handing him water, scissors, and flower pots. is a small person, moving such a big thing, and there is a clumsy innocence, which makes people smile.

"Xiao Yan, you remember, delicate flowers like peonies and orchids, when they are repotted every spring, they have to wash and dry their roots before they can be potted. Like these old and useless ones, they have to be cut off so as not to affect their future growth. ”

The old servant chattered, and the little boy listened attentively, and although he could not speak, he could see that he had memorized every word in his heart.

After a new bush of oleanders, Nianfu, who had only returned home, stopped.

Wangcai, who was originally fluttering butterflies among the flowers, found her coming, and immediately ran over to say hello affectionately, but Nianfu looked at the pair of masters and apprentices, but only patted the wolf cub's head and shhhed softly.

The child is Luo Xiaoyan, and the old servant is Lao Huang, the gardener in the family.

After discussing with Mu Shaoqin for a long time, the father and daughter decided to leave Luo Xiaoyan in the mansion. On the one hand, he let him read and write with the learned subordinates in the family, and on the other hand, he also taught him a serious craft.

When Luo Xiaoyan broke the garden, he showed great interest in planting flowers and grasses. So Nianfu decided to teach him this.

The gardener Lao Huang was recommended by Ah Shun. He has been oppressed in the house for a long time, and he knows everyone's character too well. Lao Huang is a lonely old man. Although he is taciturn and has a cold appearance, he is a very loyal character, and he has a good skill in tending to flowers, otherwise he would not be picked by Empress Dowager Mu and sent to his younger brother's mansion.

Originally, Nianfu was worried that such an old man would not get along with Luo Xiaoyan, who couldn't speak, but he didn't expect that this old man and young man would be a surprising deed.

Within two days of getting along, Luo Xiaoyan took the initiative to ask to move to the flower house and live in the same room with Lao Huang, just like his grandson. Soak in the flower garden every day from morning to night. There's always something to say.

Of course, it was Lao Huang who was talking, and Luo Xiaoyan was listening.

But looking at the happiness and satisfaction in the eyes of the two, Nianfu was relieved.

Use your eyes to signal prosperity. Guard Luo Xiaoyan well. When I saw the wolf cub squatting down beside the little boy obediently. Only then did he leave with peace of mind.

Originally, Mu Shaoqin thought about sending Luo Xiaoyan far away to the countryside and giving him a grange. Change your identity and start a new life.

But this is not appropriate.

Because of the disappearance of the leper Chen and the pawnshop owner, it has already shown that Luo Xiaoyan's identity has been exposed. In case someone wants to make a fuss about this, then the Mu family will hide people in the sky, and it will be useless.

In the end, it was Nian Fu's words that helped Mu Shaoqin make up his mind.

"It's a blessing or a curse, it's a curse that can't be avoided. No matter what Xiao Yan has to do with the Mu family, the more we hide it, the more suspicious it will be, so it is better to leave him generously. If the emperor asks about it one day, he will say that we also have doubts about his identity, but there is no evidence, and we are not sure, so we will leave him in the palace, so that someone will not make trouble, and with the wisdom of the emperor, he will not be blamed. ”

After thinking about it, Mu Shao agreed.

If Luo Xiaoyan had nothing to do with the Mu family, they would not indiscriminately hurt the innocent. If Luo Xiaoyan has a relationship with the Mu family, then what place can be more reassuring than putting it in his own home?

What's more, if he is really from Mu Sangirl, then he will shed half of the blood of the Mu family, no matter who his father is, Mu Shaoqin feels that he has this necessity and this obligation to protect him.

Some things, once decided, are not really that difficult to do.

There is no more than a small gardener in the Pingwang Mansion, just like throwing a small pebble on the surface of the lake, and the ripples soon calmed down.

The eyes of the subordinates are more focused on their own county lord, her small courtyard has just opened, and she has begun to buy servants from outside, and she has to send some people over to serve, so everyone is naturally more jealous there.

However, the county lord has high requirements, and anyone who wants to go can sign up, but he must first pass the interview of a new big girl, and then he has to go through a probationary period before he can stay.

Some people worked hard to get in, but they were brushed back in less than three days. Some people who lack confidence don't dare to try it easily. I heard that I brought a few more from outside the house today, and I don't know who will be lucky enough to stay.

The ninety-nine eighty-one days of solitary confinement is over, and today Empress Dowager Mu has officially returned to the palace.

In order to get closer, Nianfu and his father and mother rushed to greet each other early in the morning. Although the effect may not be great, the appearance is enough after all.

came back to see Luo Xiaoyan, and Nianfu also went back to the room.

At this time, a bowl of just right hot tea was placed at hand, Nianfu picked it up, smelled the faint fragrance of tea, and sighed happily in his heart.

This Cui Rong is really a talent.

I've only been here for a few days, but the whole feeling around me is completely different. To say that in the past, when I went home, I fell into the nest of blessings, but now when I go home, I fall into the nest of blessings specially tailored for her.

No wonder Princess Yongning is willing to be so attentive to a rival in love, it really makes sense.

This cuirong is like spring rain, silently changing everything around her in a silent way.

Nianfu now feels more and more that she is like a finger to the maid and woman around her, and sometimes she doesn't need Nianfu, the central brain, to give orders, and the "body" can respond quickly.

After she drank the second sip of tea and put the teacup down, Cui Rong spoke, "County Lord, Yazi brought a few newcomers over, I took a rough look, and left three to use for you to choose." But now it's almost time for dinner, do you send them food and take a look, or do you want to pick it now? ”

Table manners can sometimes be a test of a person's upbringing. Nianfu said decisively, "Then pick it after dinner, I finally bought some fresh bamboo shoots and live fish in the kitchen in the morning, I will clean up those first, or I will be old in the evening." ”

Cui Rong lowered her eyes, but a kind smile flashed in her eyes.

After a few days, she also saw that the new master was keen on cooking. Far more than anything else. Besides, tomorrow is the day of Dabi, and she is in a hurry to cook, for what it goes without saying.

But before leaving, she had to stop Nianfu for a while, "The study has been completed, please take a look at the county lord's face, if you have any dissatisfaction, you can change it again." ”

So fast? Nian Fu was a little surprised. But the study is close, just next door. I changed my clothes for cooking. Lift your feet and pass.

"That's great! Better than I thought! ”

It's not perfunctory, it's a genuine compliment. Nianfu is not a well-read lady, she wants the study mainly to deal with things, so when she made the request. I just said that it should be convenient and comfortable. It doesn't have to be too high-end. I just didn't expect them to make it so much to her liking.

The study is small and decorated with bamboo furniture and pink fabrics. Freshness with tenderness. Delicate and elegant, it not only matches the bamboo forest outside, but also is very suitable for the side and age of Nianfu.

The wall on the left is a bookcase, and a soft couch is installed in front of the window next to it, so you can easily nest there and read a book. There is a large desk at the back right, and there are newly made cushions and pillows on the chair behind it, which are in the shape of small animals that Nianfu likes. A cute pink cat that makes people fall cutely at a glance.

Cui Rong didn't take credit, and said with a smile, "Most of this is the credit of Liu Er, I only have some ideas." She has been following the county lord for so long, and she has put her mind on it. ”

Well. Nianfu nodded very satisfied, walked to the desk and sat down to feel it, and was even more satisfied.

Not only is it arranged to her liking, but many small details are also taken into account her habits. For example, there is a row of pencils wrapped in thin charcoal strips of paper on the table, all sharpened, and they can be used when they are picked up.

Of course, Nianfu's usual red drawing post is also there, neatly cleaned up, and there is a delicate small abacus next to it.

Nianfu dialed twice and said, "Tell the housekeeper to promote Liu'er to a first-class maid, and add her points from this month on." ”

Cui Rong smiled and blessed, "The slave maid thanked the county lord for her first, and then asked her to kowtow to you in person." ”

"Let her be a good errand boy, it will work better than kowtowing a hundred heads." Nianfu said and smiled, rolled up his sleeves and went to the kitchen.

Although it was to improve the food for his fiancé, when he ate, the whole family also benefited.

The spring bamboo shoots are fresh and fragrant, with the unique secret sauerkraut, plus the thin pork belly slices, which are fried fresh and refreshing, and the fragrance is delicious. It is Ouyang Kang's favorite dish.

There is another chopped pepper fish head, which is Mu Shaoqin's great love, and it also makes Hui Niang hate and love. There is also a good intention to do this, that is, to take the lead.

Another dish of scallion oil chicken, let's not talk about the taste, just the taste that is served on the table makes people's appetite move and their saliva flows. And the chicken is also through, look at the high crested head, you know that it is the meaning of the champion and the first.

Shi Gui couldn't stop putting down his chopsticks, and said with emotion, "It would be nice if my brother-in-law took exams every day." ”

Father Shi smiled and slapped his grandson on the back of the head, "Then you are not afraid of roasting him!" But he was also worried, "I don't know if that kid can do it." ”

Aunt Shi deliberately teased her granddaughter, "If he doesn't do well in the exam, he won't be allowed to marry us." ”

Nian Fu peeked at his father with a little apprehension, but listened to him say seriously, "What my mother-in-law said is very true, not this year, then come back next year." ”

You can't judge heroes by exams!

Nian Fu was angry and resentful in his heart, and commanded people to bring up the last dish of Yuyuan soup that symbolized reunion.

Scooping up the only two meatballs in the bowl, Father Shi said dissatisfiedly, "You can't do this, because your father won't let you get married, so you won't be full." ”

The whole family burst into laughter for a while, and Nianfu blushed and tried to explain, "It's all the same table, and it's not good to eat so much meat......"

But Daddy Shi didn't do it, and played a scoundrel like a child, "Your grandfather is old, and those dishes are very chewy, but this ball is good, tender and smooth, but no matter how bad it is, I have to eat a few more." ”

Aunt Shi said angrily, "Just your teeth, what else do you chew hard?" Forgot that you ate too much last time, and you were so uncomfortable that I had to fry barley tea for you? Nian Fu, don't pay attention to your grandfather! ”

The family was happily pulling their skins and tendons, of course, Nianfu did not forget to send it to the master, as well as Luo Xiaoyan's master and apprentice. I was worried about it again, I don't know if Ouyang Kang ate well, how he slept, and what he could do in the exam tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, the person she sent didn't leave for a while, and Poyuan also sent someone to send something to Nianfu.

A bowl of porridge with preserved eggs and meat, and a small plate of green vegetables.

Nianfu's eyebrows jumped when he saw it, why did Sister-in-law Zhang's craftsmanship regress so much all at once?

Zhong Shan said with a smile, "This is made by the eldest young master himself after a busy morning, although it is not good, please also ask the county lord to appreciate his face and taste it." ”

Hui Niang saw the corners of her daughter's mouth tilting up uncontrollably, and couldn't help but quip, "Okay, okay, I know that you can be full just by looking at this, let's go quickly, go back to your house to eat, one less, we will eat more!" ”

Nianfu glared at his mother, asked his subordinates to take Zhong Shan to have a meal before leaving, and happily took her love porridge and side dishes back to the house to taste them.

Not...... It's not very tasty. But, it's not like you can't eat it.

At least it's much better than when I came back to the exam last time, and I've improved!

Nianfu was eating the love snacks sent by Ouyang Kang here, but Ouyang Kang had to dedicate the love snacks he received to the whole family to share.

These guys, nominally, came back to eat with him and help him eliminate his tension, but which one wasn't staring at his food box with bright eyes?

But it's all a family, and he can't refuse, so Ouyang Dashao can only secretly force himself on the one hand, and cheer up on the other hand, and start robbing!

(Yesterday I was too busy to buy zongzi to eat, and I occasionally asked for pink comfort~~~) (To be continued......)