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When she got home, she went into her room to write a book, and she also kept a copy for dinner, and it was not until the night was dark that she rubbed her sore wrists and neck and went out of the house.

Bringing out the warm food in the pot, Wang Jincao ate a few bites and then cleaned up the dishes and chopsticks. Then use the hot water on the stove to brew a small pinch of lotus heart tea. She sat in the courtyard, holding hot tea, looking up at the night sky, stunned.

After all, it is difficult to settle.

Since coming into this world, she has struggled to adapt to the rules of survival here. Everywhere is low-key, no gold finger, no blockbuster, just want to live with your family in peace and joy.

In this society, which is very particular about the defense of men and women, she also tried her best to abide by the etiquette and religious norms, and never exceeded it. However, her father died, and before her brother could really grow up, she had to take on the responsibility of the family, and it was inevitable that she would show up.

Whether it was Jiang Qingliu or Li Mingqian, she treated each other politely, and even deliberately avoided too close contact with them, let alone had other ideas. may have had a shallow affection, but she immediately nibbled it in the bud.

However, Chen Huilan and Mingzhu's two plots against her made her often toss and turn, and she doubted her own way of living and attitude in this life.

The basin of dirty water that Zhang poured on her for no reason today made her confused again.

The lotus heart tea in the cup is fragrant and slightly bitter, with a long aftertaste. This faint bitterness makes people unconsciously taste it one bite at a time, as if looking forward to tasting some sweetness in the next bite.

Siping the slight bitterness on the tip of her tongue, she began to think seriously. Do you follow the rules so well, try to follow the rules, and live a low-key and peaceful life, so that you can exchange for a peaceful and stable life?

This night, she thought about it a lot, thought about it for a long time, and still didn't seem to have an answer...

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A few days later, on the official road dozens of miles away from SD Dengzhou Mansion, Jiang Qingliu sat in a carriage and held a thick letter in his hand.

With a very happy expression and a hint of anticipation, he cautiously opened the envelope.

"It's okay to see the word. This month has been busy with the autumn harvest, and I rarely have time, so I have to write some on the spot these days. There may be a typo, but it shouldn't affect the reading, so please don't take it personally. ”

The delicate and elegant handwriting catches your eye. The slightly mischievous tone made Jiang Qingliu can't help but curl the corners of his mouth.

The letter paper in his hand was turned page by page, and the results of Wang Jin's hard work for several days were digested by Jiang Qingliu in just a stick of incense.

Without putting the letter away immediately, he flipped through it several times, savored it carefully, and then put it into the sandalwood box beside him. After a little thought, he spread out the paper on the small table and wrote the words.

Even though the official road was flat, the carriage was still bumpy from time to time. Jiang Qingliu's hand has always been as steady as a rock, and his pen is like flying.

He wrote this letter for a long time.

Previously, because of the faint concern in his heart, the letter he wrote to Wang Jian was only a few words, extremely brief. This time he changed his mind.

He wrote about what he was busy with every day after returning to Jinling, who people he met on that day, what special food he ate there, and something that was big or small, but it might have an impact on Wang Hibiscus, and told her that she just knew, don't worry.

He was full of joy and depicted many details of his life on paper. He is also quick and eloquent, and those little things that are just ordinary are also very interesting in his writing. told it so eloquently, and in the end, it was also thick, and it was not worse than what Wang Jian sent.

He put the letter in place, looked slightly paused, then sighed helplessly, relaid the paper, and picked up the pen.

"Shu'er, Zhanxin is well..."

The letter was quickly written. He packed the letter, lifted the curtain, and summoned Qin Ziming, who was riding on one side.

"Send someone to deliver these two letters." He handed the envelope to Qin Ziming and paused: "The thick one must be delivered as soon as possible." ”

After saying that, he couldn't help but chuckle, it turned out that he couldn't wait so much.

Qin Ziming took the two letters, stuffed them into his chest, whipped his horse and drove into a small road on the side of the official road.

At twilight, Jiang Qingliu's carriage entered Dengzhou Mansion and stopped outside the gate of Zhongyan Mansion in Jiuli Lane.

Yan Rui and Fang Weiyuan had been waiting here for a long time, and they immediately went out to greet them when they heard the announcement, and the three of them had their own greetings after meeting.

The dinner was extraordinary, and the guests and hosts enjoyed each other. Because the things he planned were going well, Fang Weiyuan was in a very happy mood, drank a few glasses in a row, twisted his beard and laughed: "This time, our brothers in the dart game are raising their eyebrows. In the past few months, he has been responsible for the transportation of military salaries and the allocation of food in the imperial court, and several officials of the military department and the household department have met a menqing, and they have also had a hot fight with the commander of the nine gates. Walking outside, you don't have to suffer anyone's bird anger anymore, it's really happy! He took the wine glass and drank it all, shook his head, and sighed with some emotion: "Speaking of which, it is really much more convenient to have acquaintances in this court." In the past, we knew that we would work with our heads down, and we didn't understand the truth that it was good to enjoy the shade with our backs against a big tree, and we could only knock out our teeth and swallow blood when we suffered losses. From now on, with this face, we will be very different! ”

Although he was happy, he also had a trace of depression in his heart. Could it be that people who do things in a down-to-earth manner, no matter how hard they work, can't compare to the affection of others and the official and powerful people? How unjust!

"Brother Fang's words are wrong." Jiang Qingliu put down his wine glass, looked at him with clear eyes, and said aloud: "The reason why the brothers of the Guidart Bureau are treated differently by the officials of the DPRK and China is because they are as Brother Fang said, diligent, meticulous, and trustworthy. It can be compared with those who are incompetent, sycophants, and only know how to take advantage of other people's power to seek their own interests. Brother Fang should look at the honor and disgrace of the moment with a normal heart. ”

His words seemed to be admonishing, but he was actually explaining Fang Weiyuan.

"What the fourth master said is extremely true. The love of those big and small officials gives face to whoever gives face, as long as we do what needs to be done, no one can not give us face. You say yes, Brother Fang! Yan Rui understood what Jiang Qingliu meant, and smiled at Fang Weiyuan.

"Alas, I'm confused!" Fang Weiyuan sighed with relief, picked up the wine jug with his big hand, and said in a heroic tone: "I punish myself with a pot!" ”

"Brother Fang punished himself so simply, I'm afraid that he wants to drink a few more sips of Brother Yan's treasured Yufen Bar!" Jiang Qingliu chuckled.

"Haha, the fourth master's eyes are like torches, I see, that's what happened!" Yan Rui also laughed.

Fang Weiyuan didn't care about the jokes of the two, and drank the wine in a big gulp, as if he was tasting the elixir and jade dew, and his expression was extremely enjoyable.

At this time, a steamed sea bass was served in the middle of the banquet. Jiang Qingliu picked up a piece and felt that the touch was not as soft as ordinary steamed fish, but extremely elastic. When you put it in your mouth, the fish is firm and delicate, smooth and delicious.

"Brother Yan, why does this steamed sea bass taste so smooth?" He asked.

Yan Rui was very surprised. Jiang Qingliu was born rich and noble, and the delicacies and jade dishes he ate must be countless, how could he be so interested in a simple steamed fish. But he was still very happy, which at least showed that his own chef was still a little skilled.

"Hehe, I've been eating this fish for many years, I just think it's good, I don't have the heart to ask, the fourth master's words really stumped me." He smiled and said to the servant who was waiting, "Go and call the cook, I have something to ask him." ”

The little servant retreated, and after a while, he led a man in his forties to walk in with a slight bow.

"Don't be afraid, today's dishes are all good, and I'll go to the housekeeper to get a tael of silver later." Yan Rui saw that he looked trembling, smiled and comforted, and then said, "This guest wants to ask you how to make this steamed fish, so you can tell me carefully." ”

"Yes, sir." Seeing that nothing went wrong and that he was rewarded with money, the man immediately calmed down a lot, "Actually, this dish is very simple to make." The sea bass is washed and dissected, and the green onion, ginger and garlic wine are marinated for a while, then coated with a layer of sweet potato flour, smeared with a layer of oil, and then steamed in a pot. As soon as it is steamed, serve it out immediately, and then mix the sauce and pour it over. ”

Yan Rui saw that he finished speaking in a few words, he was not very satisfied, and wanted him to say more detailed, but he heard Jiang Qingliu open his mouth.

"So, the key to the smooth and tender taste of this fish is the two steps of powdering and oiling?"

The man seemed to be very surprised, and was stunned for a moment before he panicked: "Yes, yes, what this master said is exact." ”

"I see, thank you master." Jiang Qingliu smiled slightly.

After the cook was taken out, Fang Weiyuan couldn't help but ask, "The fourth master knows how to cook?" ”

Jiang Qingliu shook his head and said with a smile: "No." ”

"Then why is the fourth master so interested in the method of this fish, and as soon as the cook said it just now, he can know the key?" Fang Weiyuan frowned and said incomprehensibly.

"I have a friend who is a good cook and likes to think about all kinds of dishes. I guess she would be interested in what the fish was doing, so she asked. Jiang Qingliu explained.

"This friend of the fourth master... It's a woman, right? Yan Rui said suddenly.

"Indeed, it is a woman." Jiang Qingliu said calmly.

"Oh, I see!" Fang Weiyuan slapped the table and said, a discordant look of ridicule appeared on his rough face, "This friend must be the fourth master's sweetheart!" ”

Yan Rui also stroked his beard and looked at Jiang Qingliu and laughed meaninglessly.

"Well, that's... Is it obvious? Jiang Qingliu unabashedly admitted it.

Fang Weiyuan was full of wine at this time, and his excitement was just right, and the gossip fire in his chest also took the opportunity to burn.

"Really?! Where are the people? How long have the fourth masters known each other? How did you meet? He asked silently, and laughed twice, "If you can get the fourth master to treat each other with blue eyes, she must be a strange woman with both talents and appearances!" ”

Suddenly, he slapped the table again, and said hurriedly: "Fourth master, have you shown your heart to others?" Did you make peace with the matchmaker? Have you been hired? Oh, such a good girl, Fourth Master, you have to start quickly, otherwise you will be snatched away by others! If my lady hadn't been quick to see back then, she would have been someone else's daughter-in-law! ”

Seeing that the more he spoke, the more he spoke, Yan Rui hurriedly raised his hand to cover his mouth, but Jiang Qingliu sighed softly: "What Brother Fang said is that it really has to be faster." ”

The hand he had just stretched out couldn't help but pause, and his heart was really shocked. He turned his head to look at Jiang Qingliu, and couldn't help but be curious: "What kind of girl is it that provokes the fourth master to be so worried?" ”

In his opinion, Jiang Qingliu not only has a prominent background, but also has a far-sighted and strategic background. The appearance is more like Zhilan Yushu, a talent. Such a person can also be lovesick?

He felt that such an idea was simply incredible, so he didn't wait for Jiang Qingliu to answer, and said with a smile: "Fourth master, don't worry, since that girl is in love with you and has a heart-to-heart relationship, how can others get into her eyes again, she will wait patiently." ”

Who knew that Jiang Qingliu sighed again: "I'm afraid that the falling flowers are intentional, and the flowing water is ruthless." ”

It's still unrequited love?! Yan Rui was even more unbelievable.

Fang Weiyuan didn't slap the table this time, but patted Jiang Qingliu's shoulder, and said with a smile: "If someone else says this, forget it, Fourth Master, I definitely don't believe you when you say this." Even if the girl doesn't figure it out for a while, you don't have to worry, Fourth Master. Dangling in front of her for three days and two times, I gave her something that her daughter's family liked. Oh yes, the fourth master, you are so well educated, you can also write a poem for her. It won't be long before this girl thinks about you every day! ”

"Brother Fang used this method to win the heart of his sister-in-law back then?" Jiang Qingliu asked quite seriously.

"That's not it. Your sister-in-law was a famous beauty in our area back then, and anyone who wanted to marry her could line up. It took me a year to get her to die for me, and I didn't marry her! Fang Weiyuan raised his eyebrows and said proudly.

"What about Brother Yan?" Jiang Qingliu looked at Yan Rui.

Yan Rui thought that Fang Weiyuan's words just now were too unsophisticated, how could Jiang Qingliu, who was so glorious and elegant as jade, use this method of stalking. He had the heart to refute, but he remembered that a long time ago, he secretly climbed the courtyard wall of his wife's mother's house and secretly gave her a carved pony carved by himself. His old face flushed, and he said vaguely with great reluctance: "Poor... Almost! ”

Jiang Qingliu nodded, thoughtful.

Not... It's not okay to stalk, and if you give gifts, I'm afraid it will be too much according to Wang Jin's character. But often appearing in front of her is exactly what I want. It's just that he has to travel north and south in the past two years, and he can't get out of his way to see her often. Thinking of the letter he had sent earlier, the corners of his mouth curled and his eyes brightened: this is a coincidence. I already have an idea in my heart.

The three of them did not leave the meeting until the middle of the month, and they were all very drunk.

Jiang Qingliu finally insisted on finishing washing, and then fell on the bed, and in a drowsy voice, he heard him muttering indistinctly: "Jin'er... Jin'er..."