The three sisters of the Chu family sat on the three chairs on the left-hand side in turn.

Zeng, as an elder, couldn't care for a while, and asked, "I heard that Sister Dan was sick a while ago, but is she better?" He sighed to Huiyu again: "I used to be friends with your mother in the capital, and I married here again, and it was also very fateful, I never thought that your mother would die early, and I will have a confidant in the northwest in the future." Finally, he took a closer look at Duo Yu and praised: "That is, she is older than our sister Zhen, but she looks much more sensible and polite." ”

After saying that, he didn't pull it alone, and he said just the right words, which shows Zeng's communication skills on weekdays.

After a while, Li Bihua and Li Yinhua also came. One is dressed in gold, and the other is dressed in silver, but they also complement each other.

Zeng's greetings to the Li sisters were also a few words, and then he said: "You sisters go to the garden to enjoy the lotus flowers, and the kitchen has prepared some fashionable pastries. Sister Zhen'er is the first time to be in charge, if there is anything inappropriate, please bear with me. ”

The sisters of the Chu family and the Li family responded one after another.

Qi Zhen and her mother, who had just led the way, took everyone to the garden together.

The Qifu Garden is also small and exquisite, and the layout is well organized. Because it occupies a small area, it does not plant too many flowers and plants, but opens up a small lake on the right half, a pavilion is built in the lake, and a small tree is planted on the left half, and a tree-lined path is built in the forest, which is quite cool to walk.

Hui Yu and the others were walking on this path at this time. The mother in front of me led the way. Qi Zhen whispered about his garden: "This poplar tree was planted by my father from the saplings brought from the gate, when I was a child, my brother and I divided a few plants, and I came to water them when I had time on weekdays, and my father said that these trees are the guardian trees of me and my brother, and they will grow up with us..."

Xu felt that this was a bit mysterious, "poof" Li Yinhua laughed, Qi Zhen was not used to doing this kind of master's thing, his face turned red, and he didn't speak.

Li Bihua also felt that her sister was rude, and hurriedly said: "I think these trees are very good, how shady they are in the summer, and I also want to plant some at home." ”

Qi Zhen didn't say anything, still pursing her lips.

Huiyu looked at Qi Zhen's ears were red, and said: "Sister Zhen is so happy, there are so many small trees to grow up with, I can also like these small flowers and trees when I was young, but my mother has always cherished the flowers and plants in the garden, but she doesn't let me get close, and I can see that my heart is itchy." ”

Duo Yu also smiled: "Sister can't get close to flowers and plants now, my own sister feels miserable when she sees it, Sister Zhen has to be optimistic about your flowers and plants, don't be ruined by the third sister." ”

was ridiculed by Hui Yu and Duo Yu like this, and the atmosphere eased down.

It is said that the forest is not very big, but after walking a few steps, you will come out, and you will see a lake of lotus leaves, dotted with pink lotus flowers.

Hui Yu sighed secretly, the garden of this Qi Mansion is cleverly arranged, the forest is next to the pond, and as soon as the forest comes out, there will be a feeling of sudden enlightenment, and even the garden feels a lot bigger. Seeing Qi Zhen standing aside without speaking, he reminded in a low voice: "Sister Zhen, do you want to tell us about this lotus?" ”

Qi Zhen reacted to the friendship of the landlord, and hurriedly said: "This pond was opened by my mother, because of the lack of water in the northwest, my mother was very worried about the scenery in the original capital, so she deliberately opened this pond, and brought lotus seeds from Beijing and planted lotus flowers. ”

Li Bihua praised: "The lotus flower is not suitable for growing in the northwest, but my sister's house grows so well, and I must take more care of it on weekdays." ”

Qi Zhen nodded and said: "Mother loves lotus flowers very much, saying that they are out of the mud but not stained, and they are clear and ripples but not demons, so they are very loving." ”

Li Yinhua Xu felt that Fang Cai couldn't help Qi Zhen, and also said: "In the northwest area, except for the Chu family, it is estimated that no family can raise lotus flowers so well, right?" ”

Even if the Chu family was mentioned, Hui Yu naturally had to talk about it.

So Hui Yu said: "Although the lotus flowers in our house are also well planted, but if the scenery is compatible, it is still my sister's lotus flower that accompanies the poplar skillfully." Populus euphratica is towering to the sky, and it is extremely drought-resistant, and the lotus only stands on the lotus pond, and it is inseparable from the water, on one side is the northwest scenery, on the other hand, it is the famous flower of the capital, it is really a garden to see the scenery of the world. ”

Duo Yu also chimed in: "When I came in, I felt that Sister Zhen's garden was different, but I couldn't tell what was different. ”

The guest gave face like this, Qi Zhen was naturally happy as the host, and his eyes were also filled with joy, and he said: "My brother also said the same, and said that my brother and I were born in the capital and grew up in the northwest, just like this garden, we must not forget our roots on both sides in order to be suitable for both." ”

I just said it casually, but I didn't expect anyone else to have the same opinion. Hui Yu thought to herself.

The crowd laughed and went to the pavilion in the lake.

Tables and chairs have already been set up in the pavilion, as well as fresh melons and fruits.

The girls sat down next to each other as guests of honor.

The maids held various brocade boxes and put them on the table, and when they opened them, they were all snacks suitable for the occasion.

Qi Zhen said: "These are all snacks that my mother came up with, and my brother and I love to eat them very much on weekdays, and my sisters also taste them." ”

Hui Yu picked up a small pink round sam, bit it gently, and suddenly a fragrance of lotus flowers filled her mouth, and said, "Isn't this dim sum made of lotus flowers?" It's fragrant and refreshing, and it's delicious. ”

Qi Zhen said: "Sister Huiyu is right, this lotus cake is made by crushing the lotus flowers and taking the lotus juice. Therefore, the fragrance of lotus flowers is very strong. ”

He pointed to one of the green pastries and said, "This is a lotus leaf cake, wrapped in lotus leaves and steamed, and the taste is extremely pleasant." He added: "That is a small pot filled with lotus flowers, which is made by picking the dew on the lotus flowers and placing lotus flowers." ”

Hui Yu looked at what Qi Zhen said, completely lost her shyness, guessed that she was a person who likes to cook, and said: "After listening to Sister Zhen's introduction, I feel even more delicious when I eat it." I wonder if there is Sister Zhen's craftsmanship in this? ”

Qi Zhen said embarrassedly: "These three things are all done by my sister, but my mother also helps, so it's not my craft." ”

When everyone heard that it was done by Qi Zhen himself, it was another compliment. Only Danyu is always faint, and she doesn't speak or eat much.

Qi Zhen also noticed that something was wrong with Danyu and asked, "Sister Danyu, do you think it's not delicious?" ”

Danyu said lightly: "Xu is eating too many of these snacks at home, so I can't arouse my interest." ”

This sentence was tantamount to overturning everyone's previous praises, and everyone was silent for a while, and Qi Zhen blushed for a while.

Hui Yu only felt that Dan Yu's state was wrong today, although she was usually arrogant, but she was not the kind of person who was ignorant of the world, and such ruthless words really didn't look like what she said. Seeing that Qi Zhen looked at a loss again, Hui Yu sighed in her heart, the face of the Chu family still needs to be maintained, and said: "People say that the chef generally doesn't like to eat the dishes he makes, but the chef cooks a lot on weekdays, but he is not interested in eating." The second sister also likes to make these small snacks on weekdays, but she is not interested in trying them if she has done too much. Isn't it, second sister? ”

Danyu was stared at by Hui Yu, so she said, "Well, the third sister still understands me." ”

With such a step, everyone breathed a sigh of relief, talked about other topics, and revealed the past.

In the study, Qi Peng was practicing calligraphy while listening to a maid talking, and finally said: "Okay, I already know the situation in the garden, you go back quickly, and come back if you have something." ”

The maid answered and withdrew.

The little guy next to him said softly: "Young master, it seems that the master and the lady have locked the girls of the Chu family and the Li family." ”

Qi Peng replied with an "um" sound.

The second girl of the Chu family seems to be determined to look down on the Qi family, so it's okay, the Subei Hou Mansion still doesn't know where to go, and it's good not to stick to the relationship.

Qi Peng thought to himself in his heart, and the pen in his hand fell a little unconsciously, and the paper was suddenly dirty.