Because it was snowing outside, Grandma Shen San smiled and said that she would let the Zhang family take Lian Man'er to stay.

"I didn't pay attention for a while, this snow is falling so hard!" The third grandmother smiled and said, "It's snowing here, it's dark outside, and the road is slippery." Don't go, you two mothers and sons, we don't have anything else in this house, there are many houses. Otherwise, let's just look at the lights, fight cards, and make it lively all night. …… There are only a few festivals a year, so you can't get together! ”

"It's not a few steps, it's not in the way." Zhang and Lian Man'er also said with a smile.

The winter in Liaodong Prefecture is icy and snowy, and the roads are often icy. And the mules and horses that pull the cart generally have horseshoes nailed to their hooves. It was made of iron, which protected the hooves of the mule and horse, but did not prevent slipping. Therefore, when the roads are particularly slippery in winter, the drivers have to wrap hay and other things on the hooves of mules and horses to prevent slipping. The results are pretty good.

This is not only non-slip, but also sound-dampening. Now that Lian Man'er's family is going home, their coachman will naturally do the same. There will be no problems with security, and there will be no disturbance to the sleep of residents on the street. There are rules in the city, for a large number of carts that bring water, vegetables and other goods into the city in the early morning, the hooves of the animals pulling the carts must be wrapped with things, so as not to disturb the people.

Of course, today is Shangyuan Night, although it is snowing outside, but it has not greatly affected the enthusiasm of the lantern watchers, and the lamp market outside is still crowded.

People generally believe that after the fifteenth day of the first lunar month, the year is really over, and it is time to prepare for the livelihood of the new year. On the last day of the festival, everyone inevitably wants to stretch this day for a long time.

Grandma Shen San knew that Lian Man'er and they would not stay overnight, so she didn't force it anymore, she just called a little girl over, whispered a few words, and the little girl went out busily, and then Shen San's grandmother took someone to personally send Zhang and Lian Man'er downstairs.

Walking to the corner of the second floor, the little girl who was sent out by Shen San's grandmother just now hurriedly walked over,

"Even the old man and the two old men have come down from the third floor... The little girl said that Lian Shouxin had come down from the third floor with Gorou and Xiaoqi, and was now in a study next to him, "The sixth master is talking to the two masters of the Lian family and the Lian family, and Mr. Chu is also there, saying that it will take a while, please ask the wife and the girl to come over." ”

"You bring Mrs. Lian and Miss Lian over and serve them well." Grandma Shen San pointed to a little girl and commanded, and then said to Zhang and Lian Man'er with a smile, "I won't send it if I ・・・・・・, just tell the girls if you have anything." ”

"There is the third grandmother Lao, and I will invite the third grandmother to bring two girls to our house to sit next day..." Lian Man'er blessed the third grandmother and said with a smile.

"Okay, good," the third grandmother agreed with a smile, "I'm waiting for that." Even if you don't invite me, I'm going to go. I've heard that you have a master chef who specializes in making Su Dicks, and I've wanted to try it for a long time. My two girls also said they wanted to play with you. ”

A few people laughed and broke up in the corridor, and Grandma Shen San still went upstairs with people. Some of the guests left, some stayed behind and were fighting cards, and the third grandmother had to go back to accompany the guests.

Lian Man'er and Zhang's were accompanied by two little girls, and they went to the small study on the second floor. This small study is exclusive to Shen Liu, and even Man'er and they have been here. The two little girls accompanied Lian Man'er and Zhang to the door of the study, and then retreated to the staircase, saying that they had orders to call them.

There were four girls standing at the door of the study, and when they saw Zhang's and Lian Man'er, they all curtsied. Two of them looked familiar, and they should have seen them when they were in Nianyuan. These are all served by Shen Liu's side.

Lian Man'er turned around and gave Xiaoxi, the girl who followed, a look, and Xiaoxi took out the purse that had been prepared from her sleeve, and smiled and handed it to the girls waiting at the door. A big girl in the lead said a few words, then accepted it with a smile, and took a few girls to salute Zhang and Lian Man'er.

The two girls opened the curtain and invited Lian Man'er and Zhang to go in.

Entering the small study, Lian Man'er saw Shen Liu's ・・・・・・ eyes at a glance, a pair of eyes shining in the melting lights of the room, looking towards the door.

Lian Man'er's gaze met Shen Liu's gaze and couldn't help but smile. This smile is not the kind of social, polite laughter, but from the heart. It's been a long time since I've seen Shen Liu, and I'm very happy to be able to see him today.

Compared with the ladies of the official family in the Shen family's eldest wife's mansion city, Shen Liu was naturally more imposing and coercive. But I don't know why, when Lian Man'er saw Shen Liu, she was more relaxed and comfortable than in front of those female dependents.

"Coming?" Shen Liu's eyes narrowed slightly, and he greeted in a deep voice.

"Here we are." Lian Man'er agreed, so she and the Zhang family stepped forward and saluted Shen Liu.

"Excuse me, take a seat." Shen Liu waved his hand and said.

A little girl moved the embroidery pier and asked Zhang and Lian Man'er to sit down. Zhang and Lian Man'er saluted Mr. Chu who was sitting on the side, Mr. Chu accepted Lian Man'er's salute, and got up and returned Zhang and Lian Man'er to Zhang's before they sat on the embroidery pier, Wulang and Xiaoqi stood up when Zhang entered the door, and sat down together at this time.

Shen Liu did not sit behind the table today, but sat on a Taishi chair in front of the table, which seemed to be like this, so that he could get closer to his guests. On Shen Liu's right-hand side, Mr. Chu and Lian Shouxin sat on the left-hand side, and on the left-hand side sat Wulang and Xiaoqi, and Zhang's and Lian Man'er's seats were naturally arranged under Lian Shouxin.

When Lian Man'er came in, everyone was talking about Xiao Qi's studies, and when they sat down, the topic continued.

“… "If you want to see and see," Mr. Chu said, "He is still young, and it will be good if he will be in a year or two." … ・・・It's not difficult to be a child, but Xiucai has to wait a little longer. ”

Mr. Chu meant that Xiao Qi could participate in this year's children's exam, and thought that Xiao Qi could pass the exam. But he wants Xiao Qi to regard this as an experience, and it doesn't matter if he can't pass the test.

It can be seen from his words that Mr. Chu even didn't want Xiao Qi to pass the exam early. A genius boy is good, but Mr. Chu hopes that when Xiao Qi and others are more mature and have a more solid foundation, it will be more secure to take the exam again.

But as he said, it's not a bad thing to go to the exam room to see and learn.

Regarding this matter, Gorou also wrote to ask Mr. Lu what he meant. Mr. Lu just corrected Xiao Qi's article very carefully, and did not express an opinion on this matter, only asked them to ask Mr. Chu what he meant.

Although Lian Man'er's family hoped that Xiao Qi could pass the exam as soon as possible, they also felt that Mr. Chu's words made sense. And Mr. Chu's way of thinking is actually more in line with the simplicity and steadiness of Lian Shouxin, which is unique to croppers.

This is a major matter that Lian Man'er's family came to Fucheng to solve, and now that it is clear, everyone is very happy.

“… ・・・How about the lantern festival? Shen Liu asked suddenly, and obviously asked Lian Man

"Back to the sixth master, it's very good." Lian Man'er hurriedly got up and said.

"Sit down and talk," Shen Liu raised his eyebrows, looked at Lian Man'er and said, "I haven't seen you for a long time, why did you get separated?" ”

"It's not a birth, it's that I see that the sixth master is still diligent in military affairs under the New Year, and he can't rest. Now everyone is so happy, it is thanks to the hard work of the sixth master, I admire it very much in my heart. Seeing Shen Liu say this, Lian Man'er said with a smile, and then sat down again.

"Even what the girl said is very true." Mr. Chu smiled and said, "Now the people of Liaodong Mansion live and work in peace and contentment, all industries are prosperous, and the sixth master has made great contributions." ”

"I don't dare to take this seriously, it's all the emperor's grace." Shen Liu said, hugging his fists in the direction of the capital.

"The sixth master came back this time, how long do you plan to stay in Fucheng, do you still want to go to the border city?" Lian Man'er asked Shen Liu in a homely manner.

“… ・・・I can only stay for two or three days, and then I have to go back. Shen Liu nodded, "This winter is colder than in previous years, our Liaodong Mansion is nothing, and there have been several heavy snowfalls in the north, and there have been a lot of losses." If there is really nothing to eat, those people will have to think about it. Although it has been peaceful for a few years, there have been such things in previous years, and in the end they all came over safely, but they still have to be guarded against. ”

"That's what the sixth master said." Mr. Chu said with an extremely solemn face.

Lian Man'er's heart sank slightly, and her eyes fell on Shen Liu's body. In the study, Shen Liu only wore a jade-colored brocade robe, with a jade belt around his waist, the outfit was simple but gorgeous, and his face was like a crown of jade, and his eyes were like stars.

The northern border is unstable, and Shen Liu must have not stopped this year. And even so, there was no fatigue or frost on his face. Thinking of Shen Liu's experience when he was young, it is not strange to see Shen Liu like this now. Although Shen Liu is not very old, he has experienced a lot of winds and waves. He was used to the burden on his shoulders. Otherwise, it is impossible to sit in Liaodong at a young age and keep one side safe.

"Sixth Master, are the supplies in the border city still sufficient? I mean, we need to do something. Donate money and materials, the sixth master said, there is nothing that can't be done. There should be no shortage of food in Liaodong Mansion. It's the border city, it's colder than this, cotton clothes, quilts and cotton shoes, do you want us to donate some? Lian Man'er said quite urgently.

Shen Liu quietly waited for Lian Man'er to finish speaking, and then smiled.

“… ・・・You bothered. Shen Liu's tone contained a thick smile and warmth, "There is nothing missing for the time being." But I made a note of what you said, and if there is any shortage, I don't have to look for anyone else, only you. ”

"No problem." Even Man'er smiled. The soldiers of Liaodong Mansion are full of food, Shen Liu is strategizing, he should have been prepared, how can there be a shortage of materials. "Sixth Master, just look for me. It's not that I'm talking big, in this matter, our family doesn't need to discuss, we must all be in the same mind as me. I don't dare to guarantee anything else, just four words, do my best. ”

In the end, even Man'er became solemn.