After half a cup of tea, the meal in the small kitchen was ready. The bursts of vegetable aroma, or yellow, green or red, are really full of color and flavor. Not to mention Mengying's little gluttonous cat, even Qianning has a wide open index finger.

"Oh, these dishes are so fragrant, I don't know where to start." Meng Ying's eyes couldn't wait to melt on the food, and her hand couldn't wait to stretch out the chopsticks, but the dish had just been taken out, and it couldn't help but be a little hot.

The maid on the side hurriedly took a handkerchief to help Mengying wipe the corners of her mouth, and the wind eased. Liu Shi was also anxious to look at the burns on Mengying's mouth, and kept saying, "Ying'er, but it hurts badly?" ”

Mengqian threw a sentence coldly: "Who let her be greedy, no one moved the chopsticks, so she hurriedly sent it to her mouth." ”

Meng Ying flattened her mouth and showed grievances: "It's not that the food here is too tempting, I really can't help it." ”

Liu Shi laughed when he heard this: "I shouldn't have brought a good meal to entertain Ying'er." ”

As soon as she heard this, Meng Ying didn't follow it, she didn't care that there was still some pain in her mouth, and hurriedly leaned on Liu's body and begged: "No, auntie, the whole Hou Mansion is the best food for you, if you don't let me eat it, you might as well expel me from the mansion." ”

Mengqian picked a bamboo shoot and threw it into Mengying's bowl: "You, it's better to eat quickly, otherwise nothing will stop your mouth." ”

Meng Ying stuck out her tongue at Meng Qian and began to eat.

Qian Ning watched the interaction of the Liu family from the side, and a wave of envy arose. Since arriving at the Hou Mansion, Mengqian has been cold and indifferent, although he often cares, but with a hint of politeness, he will never laugh as casually as he did tonight. It seems that I need to put more effort into this family.

Qian Ning cheered up and paid attention to Liu's food, only to see that she ate more light materials, and those meaty ones were rarely touched, which was enough to see that Liu knew how to cultivate his body. In line with Liu's preference, Qianning sandwiched the fried broccoli and gently put it in Liu's bowl: "This dish is far away from my mother, it is not easy to clip, but it is extremely delicious, you can taste more." ”

The Hou Mansion does not have the habit of maids and vegetables, especially the Liu family, and they don't like to wait for people to take the vegetables to eat, so the maids just stand behind them and do not come forward to serve.

The broccoli with the chopsticks fell into the bowl, a trace of surprise flashed in Liu's eyes, and he immediately changed to a pleased smile: "Qianning should also eat more," and called someone to serve a cup of hot soup, "You are weak these days, I asked the cook to stew black chicken and red date soup, you drink more to replenish your body." ”

Qianning's small days this month have just passed, and it is time to make supplements. Obediently took a spoon and took a sip, the strong black chicken fragrance, mixed with the fragrance of red dates, seems to have some faint citrus fragrance, one sip of drinking, not only the whole body is warm and smooth, but the lips and teeth are more fragrant. It's really refreshing.

"Mother, this soup is really delicious." Qian Ning sincerely praised.

Meng Ying was also aroused: "Auntie, I want to drink it too." ”

Liu Shi stopped Mengying: "This soup is not suitable for you to drink, you can drink it after a while, and you can drink it when you are older." ”

Meng Ying was a little puzzled, and turned to Qianning: "Then why can my sister-in-law drink it?" ”

The maids next to them couldn't help but laugh when they heard such coquettish words.

Qianning has been in love with Mengying's innocence and cuteness for a long time, and now looking at her ignorant appearance, she can't help but quip: "I heard that Mrs. Li intends to see the third sister, it must not be too long, and the third sister can also drink this soup." ”

Meng Ying seemed to understand, but she also blushed: "Sister-in-law also laughs at me." ”

"What's the joke? Two days ago, Mrs. Li came to visit in person with many good gifts, isn't it just to discuss family affairs? "The old man of the Li family is a squire in the court, and he is quite prestigious in the court. Being able to get this family business is excellent for Meng Ying. Although it has not yet been completely decided, with Cui's refreshed appearance when he got up in the morning to say goodbye, Qian Ning estimated that this matter was already eight or nine times out of ten.

It's just that Mengying has this family business, so who should Mengqian find?

While laughing, Qian Ning looked at Mengqian, only to see that there was no unhappiness in her expression, she was still indifferent, and from time to time she also revealed her love for Mengying.

Liu didn't seem to be in a hurry, and between his words was also a reminder and care for Meng Ying, seeing that Qian Ning just listened to the words and didn't move the dishes and chopsticks, he pushed the soup in front of Qian Ning: "Drink more soup, don't waste it." ”

Liu's care, Qian Ning couldn't shirk it, and the soup was really well cooked, so she drank it unceremoniously.

Liu seemed to be very happy, and specially instructed his subordinates: "Since the eldest and youngest grandmothers love to drink, in the future, you will cook soup every day and send it to Tingyuxuan." ”

"Mother, this is too troublesome...... Qian Ning hurriedly excused herself.

"If it's not in the way, they will cook me soup every day. It's just a bowl for you. "Liu's ancestor is a southerner, and he has been drinking soup at home since he was a child, and when he arrived at the Hou Mansion, he had a small kitchen, so he drank soup every day according to his own preferences.

Qianning still doesn't want to trouble Liu: "Mother's heart, Qianning understands it, but every day she bothers her mother to send someone to deliver soup, and Qianning really can't go." Saying that, Qian Ning smiled slyly, "Mother's soup is so fragrant, Qian Ning will smell the smell and find Yunhuatang." As long as the mother doesn't dislike Qianning's greed. ”

Qianning was unwilling, and Liu was no longer reluctant, but Qianning's determination to supplement did not change, but changed the way: "Since this is the case, then you can come to my place for dinner every day." ”

Qianning didn't expect Liu to be so persistent, but after thinking about it, she could shorten the distance between each other by coming and going often, and she was willing to respond.

"I also want to come to my aunt's place for dinner every day." Meng Ying also wanted to get a piece of the pie, and used a coquettish trump card.

Liu smiled happily, and touched Mengying's hair very lovingly: "Okay, Ying'er often comes, and it's too late for my aunt to be happy." ”

A meal was spent in laughter. During this period, Liu's concern from time to time, although it was still a little polite, still made Qianning feel warm, and she couldn't help but bring some heartfelt intimacy to Liu.

Qian Ning has a little more confidence in gaining a firm foothold in the Hou Mansion.

The days that followed were the most ordinary. Mengying's relatives, due to the approval of both parents, soon issued a formal letter of appointment. Meng Ying was also detained by Cui's and became a female celebrity in her yard to prepare a dowry.

Although the Li family is a rising star, whether it is Lord Li or Mrs. Li, they are all people who respect the rules, according to Mengying's current temperament, marrying the Li family will inevitably be uncomfortable, Cui's own can't spare time to teach, so he specially invited a grandmother to teach Mengying the rules, and called the lady on the needle and thread to help Mengying prepare the dowry. is so exciting, and it can also be seen that the importance of this marriage is also seen.

Meng Ying is a person who has escaped, and suddenly has to face a heavy task, and some dissatisfaction is inevitable.

Qian Ning visited her from time to time, and every time she was pulled to complain: "It's so annoying, I just learn the rules and do embroidery all day long, and I'm almost annoyed." He cupped his cheeks again and asked curiously, "Was my sister-in-law also locked up in the room like this when she was about to get married?" ”

Qianning smiled bitterly, Zhong didn't like herself, and she didn't bother to get married, let alone when she was preparing for marriage? It's just that the grandmother next to him told him what he needed to prepare, and then let it go. I am not good at female popularity, and I mostly rely on dew and buying from the embroidery village outside, so that I can be regarded as having a dowry.

"I don't have such a good fortune as my third sister, and I can have my aunt so painstakingly help prepare the dowry." Qian Ning had no intention of concealing her disgrace in her mother's family, "My dowry was finally gathered, how can it be compared to the careful preparation of the third sister?" ”

Meng Ying had also heard about the situation of this sister-in-law in her mother's house, but she didn't expect Qian Ning to talk about it so calmly, and she was a little embarrassed for a while: "Sister-in-law, am I making you unhappy?" ”

Qian Ning was stunned for a moment, and then realized that Meng Ying was afraid of arousing her sadness, and couldn't help but be a little moved by this sister's thoughtfulness: "No, that's not a particularly bad thing." He took her hand again and said carefully: "I heard that the second son of the Li family is a person who values love and righteousness, is filial and motivated, and I want to treat you well in the future." Mrs. Li is also a good match, as long as the third sister manages well in the future, she will naturally be able to have a happy life. ”

"What about you? Does my sister-in-law think that marrying her second brother is happy? Meng Ying asked rhetorically.