In this way, Ji Zhaozhang had no choice but to say: "Then go to the kitchen and take a look, if there is any leftover, bring it over, if not, let the kitchen people simply cook three or two side dishes, and the three of us can't eat much." ”

Naturally, the subordinates did not dare to be sloppy, and after receiving the order, they hurriedly retreated and went to the kitchen.

After all, Uncle Zhang has taken the position of housekeeper, and the master has just come, if he just leaves, it will be a bit unreasonable.

Uncle Zhang then asked: "My lord, someone just sent a lot of things, but he didn't say what his identity is, do you want to go over and have a look?"

Among the people who came to deliver things, the woman was not serious at first glance, and smiled immorally at the little girl at home, while the man who was the leader had a fierce and vicious look, like the murderous demon in the mouth of the storyteller in the teahouse.

The new adults of their family have not yet arrived, so such a group of people have come to give gifts

Uncle Zhang's face was not obvious, but his heart was full of suspicion.

He heard that the newly appointed Shaoqing of their family was only from a small place, and now it seems that his identity background is probably not ordinary.

"No need, I know about this, you tell the people below to take care of their foreheads and mouths, and don't talk about today's events." When Ji Zhaozhang said this, there was a bit of warning in his tone.

As a master, such an order could not be more normal.

Uncle Zhang didn't think there was anything wrong with this, and hurriedly said: "Yes, the old slave wrote it down, and he will go and tell the young people below in a while." ”

Ji Zhaozhang said "um", then closed his eyes again, looking very tired.

When Uncle Zhang saw this, he didn't dare to disturb.

But the master didn't say to let him leave, and he didn't dare to make decisions on his own now.

I knew that it would be good to go out with those little ones just now Uncle Zhang thought silently in his heart.

The young master in front of him gave him a sense of approachability at first, but after saying such a thing, he found that the new master had an aura that could not be ignored.

This kind of momentum was formed about the environment he was in before, although it was not domineering, but it was also not light

Slow down.

Obviously, his previous living environment and status should not be bad.

Uncle Zhang had a plan in his heart, and he became more and more concerned.

According to Ji Zhaozhang's request, the kitchen really only made a few home-cooked side dishes.

Si Qi and Si Qin grew up with Ji Zhaozhang since they were children, and although they were masters and servants, Ji Zhaozhang did not treat them as outsiders.

Today, the delay on the road was too long, and the two servants were really hungry, so Ji Zhaozhang asked the two of them to eat at the same table with him.

In the past, when Ji Zhaozhang took the two of them out, they often did this, but Si Qin and Si Qi were not too surprised or honestly afraid, and after saying thank you, they obediently sat down with Ji Zhaozhang.

Uncle Zhang and a few people who came back again were surprised, and naturally attached a little importance to Si Qin and Si Qi in their hearts.

Uncle Zhang said: "It's really a hurry to take three dishes, my lord, you and these two little brothers"

"My name is Si Qin," Si Qin, who was about to pick up vegetables, raised his head, "This is Si Qi, the two of us have been with my son-in-law since childhood." We are young, Steward Zhang and the rest of the brothers, just call us by name. ”

"Yes, yes," Steward Zhang nodded hurriedly, "You eat first, and then I'll go to the kitchen to urge the chef to cook a few more dishes." ”

"No need." Ji Zhaozhang swallowed the food in his mouth. "That's all there is to it."

One of the little servants who had just come back from the kitchen said helplessly: "Steward Zhang, even if you want to get it again, it won't be done, there is no food in the kitchen, if you fry it again, you have to go to the market to buy it now." But at the moment, I'm afraid there is nothing to buy in the market. ”

These large households in the capital, with good conditions, generally buy once in the morning and evening, and those with poor conditions are mostly once, either in the morning or at night.

At the moment, just after noon, the vendors in the market know that there is little business, so they basically do not come out to set up stalls. Even if it is placed, as soon as it is dried by the poisonous sun, the vegetables will wilt, and they will not be able to sell at a good price.

Uncle Zhang opened his mouth, and for a while, he didn't know what to say.

Before Ji Zhaozhang's arrival, Uncle Zhang had done enough psychological construction for himself, and he was determined to behave well in front of his new master, so that he could live a decent life in his later years

A little.

But who would have thought that he would get such a situation without success

"My lord, it's all the fault of the old slave, it's the old slave who didn't plan it before, and I'm really wronged my lord," Uncle Zhang accused.

"It has nothing to do with you," after all, it was a subordinate in the emperor's imperial mansion, and Ji Zhaozhang was not good at being too cold to others, "I didn't tell you when you would come, and after entering the city, I was delayed on the road for a while, so I missed the meal." ”

Saying that, Ji Zhaozhang put down his chopsticks, "Just take this opportunity, let me talk about it by the way." In the future, as long as there are no guests at home, my meals will be controlled within five dishes, and the amount will not be too much. Can be written down."

He suddenly got Shaoqing from Sanpin Dali Temple, although he was injured in exchange, but in the eyes of the world, it is tantamount to a pie in the sky, after coming to the capital, he must be cautious in everything.

Extravagance and waste are absolutely unacceptable.

Taking a step back, he is the only master in the family, and he can't eat too many dishes, isn't that a waste of money?

Uncle Zhang hurriedly said, "Write it down." When I got back, I went to the kitchen and told them to go. ”

The master and servant ate unhurriedly and slowly, and after rinsing their mouths, they each rested.

When I woke up again, it was already evening.

The burning clouds on the horizon are bright red and dazzling, and everything around them is also dyed with a bit of honey, and now it has passed the hottest season, the weather has cooled down a little, and the gentle breeze with this natural beautiful scenery makes people feel comfortable.

Ji Zhaozhang summoned Si Qin and Si Qi and asked the two of them to accompany him to visit the new house.

"It is worthy of being rewarded by the emperor, it is good-looking," Si Qin sighed. "Young master, look, the bricks on the wall are carved with flowers."

Si Qi had seen the private house of Princess Allure in the morning, and he was looking at his new house at this time, so he was naturally not so surprised.

After all, no matter how exquisite the house of a third-grade official is, it is impossible to compare it to the house of the princess of the dynasty

"It's pretty." Ji Zhaozhang had a shallow smile on his face.

The area of this house is not small, and when the time comes, the father and mother of the family and a few old servants who are used to it will be taken over, and they will be able to live in it.