No matter what the Tang family's plan was, Lan Zhi borrowed the Linhu Water Pavilion, Qiu Chen agreed with his mouth, and asked in detail about the date of Lan Zhi's treat, and said that he would send someone over to clean up and arrange it in advance, and hand it over to Lan Zhi two days in advance. also said that she arranged a big boat, a boat girl, as well as fishing, fish feeding and other utensils and supplies for Lan Zhi, which would definitely ensure that Lan Zhi's hospitality was smooth and successful.

Lan Zhi was overjoyed when she heard this, her little face smiled brightly, and she was so hot that she simply sat down beside Qiu Chen, holding one of Qiu Chen's arms and talking about the utensils, furnishings, snacks, meals and other matters during the treat.

"Alas, Aunt Begonia, you don't know what to say, it's cold at this time, and there is nothing new to entertain...... I'm dying of sorrow. Lan Zhi sighed with a beautiful face, cute and cute, Qiu Chen also put aside all kinds of worries and speculations for the time being, and accompanied her to think of a way.

"Well, if you had come to me earlier, you would have saved yourself from sighing...... Look at such a good-looking little face, it's all crumpled into buns! Qiu Chen smiled and pinched Lan Zhi's face, and said pettingly, "If you don't say anything about other places, you will lose the artistic conception of the lake." Let me tell you, we are stepping on lotus root in the lake, and the tender lotus root that has just been touched out of the bottom of the lake can be used to make many dishes, both meat and vegetarian. There are also fresh fish and crab roe in the lake...... Eating female crabs in this season is a bit out of season, but male crabs are just in time, and it is a good season to be full of cream...... It is used to make crab roe soup dumplings, crab roe lion head, and drunk crab and drunk shrimp, all of which are extremely delicious......"

Speaking of Hu Xianlai, Qiu Chen's eyebrows danced, and Lan Zhi listened to it as if she was drunk.

It was until the end of the day, and under the repeated urging of Mama Qiu, Lan Zhi reluctantly said goodbye and left. Qiu Chen ordered someone to bring several dim sum recipes, along with two baskets of oil chestnuts to Lan Zhi, and watched Lan Zhi get into the car, Qiu Chen turned back to Qiu and greeted Mama Qiu with a smile: "I am simple here, and the tea food is also coarse, can Mama use it well?" ”

Mama Qiu was no longer as proud as she was at the beginning, and bowed respectfully: "The lady is polite, the slave and maid dare not be." Moreover, the lady's hospitality today is excellent, and it should be the slave and maid who thank you. ”

Qiu Chen smiled, stretched out his hand to help him, and took two bottles of medicinal wine from Yufeng's hand with a smile: "I know a little bit of medical skills, seeing that Mama's face is slightly pale, I boldly guess that Mama has a cold?" There are two bottles of medicinal wine that I prepare myself to go cold and invigorate the blood, if Mama doesn't dislike it, take it back and take it, if it works, just send someone over, and I'll mix it for Mama! ”

"Uh...... The lady is really smart, and her eyes are extraordinary, and the slave maid is suffering from body cold, and her legs will ache when the autumn wind rises...... Since it is a lady's compassion, the slave and maid are also disrespectful. This time, Mama Qiu seemed to be more respectful, and bowed her knees again to thank her, and then took the medicinal wine handed by Yufeng, said goodbye to Qiu Chen, boarded the carriage, and left together.

Watching the Tang family's car go out of the gate, Qiu Chen stood silently for a moment before turning around and returning to Sanjin.

After a brief wash, I changed into a narrow waist gown embroidered with fine entwined flowers in green bamboo-colored silk storage, a primrose-yellow heavy crepe floor-length skirt, a cloaked with a heavy crepe embroidered magnolia, a little rouge, and a little powder under my eyes to cover the tiredness on my face, and took Yufeng and Yuegui out in the car, all the way to Guo's mansion on the shore of Nanhu.

Guo's eldest grandmother Xu and the second young grandmother Jin welcomed Qiu Chen outside the second gate, met Mrs. Guo Ning, and said a word about the chestnuts, walnuts, and persimmons sent by Qiu Chen.

Qiu Chen said goodbye to the three mother-in-law and daughter-in-law of the Ning family, and took the girl to follow the mother-in-law all the way to the inner study.

After entering the door, Master Guo smiled and said, "Okay, don't be so formal, sit down and talk!" ”

Qiu Chen bent his knees and thanked him, got up and came to the seat of Master Guo, took the tea cup sent by the girl, gently took a sip and put it on the high table next to his hand, raised his eyes and smiled: "When I saw my uncle this time, my complexion looked really better." ”

Guo Jingquan stroked his beard with a smile and said: "It's just a loss, it's been more than a year, and I make up for it every day, how can I never see it!" ”

After a pause, Guo Jingquan said with a smile: "Speaking of which, I should also congratulate you, girl...... Jingbei Hou is young and promising, with good character, it is really a rare good son-in-law, the girl can marry Jingbei Hou as Qin Jin, and it can be regarded as a beautiful hero, a good story. ”

Qiu Chen smiled slightly, and said generously: "Thank you Uncle Jiyan." ”

Guo Jingquan's gaze froze slightly on Qiu Chen's calm and indifferent face, and then he smiled and said, "The old man appreciates your girl's generosity, dignity and calmness...... Well, Jingbei Hou really has a vicious eye, and I think I also like your elegant and open-minded bearing...... Not in general! ”

Qiu Chen smiled slightly, lowered his head and drank tea, but did not reply.

Guo Jingquan seemed to only feel something, and he didn't expect Qiu Chen to answer, paused, changed the topic, and talked about Lin Xu's studies: "You must have already known that I won't let Min Wen take the exam this year!" ”

Qiu Chen nodded, "Last night, Brother Xu came home and told me. ”

Guo Jingquan glanced at Qiu Chen, nodded and said: "Although Minwen started late, the first few gentlemen before him were extremely rigorous people, and if they were taught properly, Minwen's foundation would be very solid." It's just that, after all, it's late, and he's too young...... No matter how hard he studied, he couldn't read poetry and books all at once. Instead of letting him take the exam in a hurry, he may be able to pass the township exam, but if he really enters Beijing and gathers with young talents from all over the country to discuss knowledge, he is very likely to suffer the loss of young age and shallow experience, and if he fails to pass the first attempt, he will inevitably be afraid and depressed...... Just as the cloud in the book 'one drum, then decline, three and exhaustion', it may hurt his sharpness. Anyway, he is young and is not in a hurry to get out, so it is better to let him wait for three years and then take the exam, although he dare not say that he is completely sure, but it is much better than now. However, there is hope that the momentum is like a rainbow, and it will be achieved, and the golden palace will be spread. ”

Qiu Chen listened, still with a faint smile on his face, and nodded his head: "I heard the news last night and told Brother Xu that this is what I said, and I knew that Uncle Lu Dao's intentions were good. ”

Guo Jingquan smiled and nodded, and he was not polite.

Qiu Chen said again: "Yesterday, I heard Brother Xu talk about this, my niece thought about it, but I didn't figure it out, and now I see my uncle naturally want to ask for advice, I don't know how Uncle Lu Dao plans to let Brother Xu increase his experience?" ”

Guo Jingquan stroked his beard, nodded approvingly, looked at Qiu Chen and said, "It's good that you can understand what I mean...... I've thought about it, it's going to be October. Not to mention the cold weather in October, it is only two months away from the Chinese New Year, and it is not suitable to travel far. After the New Year, in February, when the weather became warmer, I took Minwen and Xiao Si'er out to study, took them to see the rivers and mountains of the Ming Dynasty, and saw the people and customs of various places, so as to increase their experience At the same time, they can also observe the people's feelings and understand the state of the three religions and nine streams. In addition, looking at the picturesque scenery of the lakes and mountains can also broaden their minds and temperaments, and make them more open-minded and sophisticated...... This is good for them to participate in the examination later, and even to become officials in the court. ”

The smile on Qiu Chen's face deepened slightly, and he nodded again and again: "Uncle's plan is really thoughtful and complete for them...... It's just that my uncle's body is going on a long trip......"

"Well, my own body is in good health. Besides, the deficit at that time last year has long been healed after more than a year of replenishment, where is there anything to worry about. Alright, since you also agree with me to take them on a tour, don't worry about the rest. Don't be in a hurry before the year, go out in February, and it's not too late to take care of it after the New Year. ”

Qiu Chen had no choice but to agree again and again, and the two talked about the medicine prescription again, talking and talking, and talking about the walnut cheese made by Qiu Chen, Guo Jingquan said with a smile: "Speaking of food, I have to blame you a few words." Lin Xu's kid showed off to Xiao Si'er today and said that the new dim sum you made, there is a kind of crisp cheese with walnuts that is very delicious, you girl is my niece, why don't you know how to honor your uncle? ”

Qiu Chen pursed his lips, he didn't dare to laugh if he wanted to, and endured it for a while, before he happily admitted his mistake: "It's my niece's daughter, I don't know my uncle's preferences, it's getting late now, it's too late to do it now...... My niece Ming'er got up early and asked Brother Xu to send it to her uncle. ”

Guo Jingquan stroked his beard and nodded with satisfaction, Qiu Chen said again, "I will also silence the recipe and let Brother Xu bring it over, and when the time comes, I can make the kitchen in the house for my uncle to taste at any time." ”

"No, no!" Guo Jingquan refused repeatedly, waved his hand and said, "If you bring the recipe, they won't be able to make a proper taste." You don't have to take the recipe, when you do it, remember to let Minwen bring it to me. ”

This dim sum really varies from person to person, the same recipe and the same heat, and the taste of the things made are also different. Qiu Chen didn't know how the dim sum she made would be different from others, what she ate and gave away at home was also made by Xiaoxi's girl, and in terms of taste, it was even better than Jia's family, which was dedicated to white cases. However, Guo Jingquan doesn't ask about this kind of thing, and she won't say that dim sum is delicious, and as for whose hand it is, there is no need to investigate.

After another gossip, Qiu Chen said goodbye and left the Guo Mansion.

Thinking that Lan Zhi wanted to use the Linhu Water Pavilion, the two people at home Yufeng and Yuegui couldn't support it at all, so Qiu Chen sent Shunzi to ride back to Liujiaao on horseback, and brought Qingxing Chunxiang and Chen into the city, and the two girls from Man'er, Ling'er and Meizi, were also brought into the city by name. I don't feel that there are not enough manpower, but every time I encounter something, I always feel that there is a lack of manpower. It seems that when the Chen family comes, they are busy with the affairs of the lakeside water pavilion, and it is time to start buying some more people to teach.

Early the next morning, after Qiu Chen got up, as soon as he finished washing and combing, Qin Li rushed to ask to see him. Qiu Chen wondered in his heart, he went to the front yard with a cloak, and as soon as he went out, Qin Li smiled and walked up quickly, and handed Qiu Chen a bamboo tube, however, this bamboo tube Qiu Chen noticed that the seal of the fire paint had been opened.

Qin Li didn't wait for Qiu Chen to open the bamboo tube to read the letter, so he directly smiled and arched his hand: "Madam, good news, I went to the southwest to deliver the letter back, they have successfully found Old Man Mu and the eldest lady, and they set off from Nanyi a month ago, according to the distance, in another month, the eldest lady will be able to arrive home." ”

Qiu Chen's face was full of surprise, and he responded continuously, lowered his head and opened the bamboo tube to look at it. When she saw the letterhead inside, she suddenly realized that this letterhead was not a letter written by Qin Zheng to her, but a message from the people sent by Qin Zheng to the south. Thinking that after Qin Li got the news, he was afraid that Qiu Chen would have some concerns, so he deliberately passed it on to her to reassure her.

"Amitabha!" After reading the letterhead, Qiu Chen subconsciously folded his hands and chanted the Buddha, and then said with a happy face, "Coming from the south, it's this season again, but the more you walk, the colder it gets, and I don't know if the clothes Man'er brings are enough...... If you send someone to meet you, what can you do? ”

Qin Li was slightly stunned, and then smiled: "It's not that this can't be done......

Qiu Chen heard some meaning from this, and he could send someone to pick it up, but he was afraid that ordinary people were a little inconvenient. Come to think of it, at this time, it is very likely that the information that can be transmitted over long distances is a confidential base, and if it is known to outsiders, it will always add a lot of insecurity.

Qiu Chen nodded clearly, returned the bamboo tube in his hand to Qin Li with a smile, and said, "Well, I was in love for a while. There is an old man Mu to take care of him, where will he not be warm...... Okay, you go get busy, thank you for sending this letter, I'll prepare it at home, and it's enough to take Man'er home. ”

Qin Li breathed a sigh of relief, lowered his hand with a smile on his face, and only watched Qiu Chen turn around and enter the second door, and then left with the bamboo tube.

Since his wife is so concerned, he can't look at his wife's worry, although he can't let the family send someone, but he can send a message to the past, remind the people going south, and equip Miss Man'er with warmth and comfort, so that his wife will not be too distressed when she sees it.

The news that Man'er was about to return made Qiu Chen feel very encouraged, and he even walked briskly as if he was carrying the wind. Back in the backyard, waiting patiently for Lin Xu to come over for breakfast, Qiu Chen told Lin Xu the good news as soon as possible, and then after sending Lin Xu to school, he took Yufeng to take out Man'er's newly made winter clothes.

Man'er has been gone for almost a year, and I don't know how tall Lu Dao has grown, fat or thin...... The new winter clothes are all made about touching, leaving a slight margin in the size, just wait for Man'er to come back and try them on, and then change them, and you can put them on.

After the New Year, Man'er will be four years old, and she is also a little beauty, and the small pigtails should be able to be combed into a bag and a bun before, so some jewelry and hair accessories can also be worn, as well as a warm sleeping rabbit and a hand tube...... And small leather boots...... Such things, Qiu Chen pondered and listed them one by one, and selected the leather and fabric, and handed over the lying rabbit and the hand tube to a few girls to do, the size is not too rigorous, the small boots will not work, it will be uncomfortable if it is wide and thin, big or small, or prepare the materials, and wait for Man'er to come back and make it.

It's just that I hope the little girl won't delay too late, otherwise after entering the wax moon, the shops that make shoes, hats and clothes will be busy, and it will not be easy to catch up.

After a busy day, at the end of the Shen period, Chen rushed over with Qingxing and Chunxiang. When he saw Qiu Chen and saw the ceremony, he was naturally happy.

Hearing that Man'er was coming back, the Chen family also rejoiced. Especially Qingxing and Ling'er Meizi, Qingxing has often taken care of Fu'er Man'er since she entered the Lin family, and her feelings for the two little masters are naturally not ordinary. Ling'er and Meizi are Man'er's girls, this year, the young lady is not at home, and they are also panicking every day, and now they heard that their young lady is back, and they are naturally extremely happy.

Chen brought some late-ripening sour dates and some fresh vegetables from the greenhouse from home, Qiu Chen said a few words, and sent the girls to pack their luggage for Chen, while she left Chen to speak.

“…… Mrs. rest assured, everything is fine at home, the old lady and the eldest uncle's wife, the second uncle, the young master and several cousins are also fine...... Before coming, the garden has begun to prepare for the construction of a new greenhouse, built, just before the greenhouse to raise seedlings, transplanted in the past, into the wax moon, heavy snow closed the season, our greens, eggplant, pepper and cucumber can be eaten. ”

Qiu Chen nodded, not too concerned.

It's not that greenhouses can't be built in this era, but there is no significance in promoting them at all. Not to mention anything else, as far as glass is concerned, almost no one can afford to use it. Even if the rich family is not short of silver, few people put such expensive glass into the shed just to grow vegetables in winter...... This is Qiu Chen's own glass-burning kiln, and no one is willing to use an expensive glass greenhouse to grow vegetables...... The house where people live has not been replaced with glass, where can a few green vegetables be more expensive than people!

After saying a word, Qiu Chen sent Chen to go down to wash and rest for a while, she called Ling'er and Meizi to come and told her carefully, and then after a little thought, she asked Ling'er and Meizi to clean up the Xili room...... Man'er has been out for a year, and I'm afraid I'm used to sleeping by myself, so it's not bad to take this opportunity to separate the little girl from a separate bedroom. There is also Ah Fu, when she comes home, she will also move to the wing room to live, the child is old, and there will always be a day when he will live alone from his parents. This trend is inevitably irreversible...... Instead of letting the children make their own choices and entanglements, it is better for her to let go of her hands earlier and urge the children to grow up quickly and have their independent lives and relatively independent thoughts.

A day passed in a hurry, and early the next morning, Chen took Yufeng and Chunxiang, as well as a few mothers-in-law, to Nannuma Lake.

Qiu Chen couldn't do it at home, so he simply took Qingxing out of the house: "Let's go, let's go to Ruifuxiang to have a look, if there is a suitable one, buy a few hairpin ring jewelry for the little lady!" ”

Qingxing and Yuegui looked at each other and smiled, Mrs. was looking forward to the return of the young lady, and she couldn't sit still at home......

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