Chapter 2: Wu Hook (5 I)
Xuzi slowly walked out of his small courtyard, turned around and gently closed the somewhat dilapidated wooden door.
She had already fallen asleep, and after the conclusion of the matter, she first chirped and told Xuzi about the "interesting" experience on the road for a while, and then began to yawn incessantly. The funny things that are in her mouth are just slightly childish nonsense for Asahiko, who is much older than her, and sometimes even unnecessary adventures. But Xuzi didn't interject, smiled and made a good listener, until Qian'er couldn't support herself and fell sideways on the bed, then she pulled down the curtain for her and straightened the pillow.
"She suffered a lot for me!" Xu Zi said secretly in his heart. Therefore, no matter what trouble Ying'er has caused on the road, he should not blame. Because those experiences that are no different from ordeal for girls of the same age are a valuable asset for him and Ying'er. This is enough to make up for the lack of mutual understanding.
There were no idlers near the courtyard gate, and several personal soldiers blocked the mouth of the alley, almost sealing the entire alley. And Luo Shixin, the initiator of all this, was foaming at the mouth and splashing with Wu Yulin, who rushed to congratulate him after hearing the news, and when he saw Li Xu going out, the two greeted him at the same time.
"You're going out so soon, why don't you talk to your sister-in-law for a while!" Luo Shixin looked Xuzi up and down, and there was a little ridicule in his words.
"That's right, there is Luo Shixin to open the door for you, and you can't usually ask for this kind of good thing. What about my brother and sister, are you settled? Wu Yulin, who was already familiar with everyone, smiled and helped.
"Their master and servant are all asleep, and they have been running for thousands of miles for months, and it is very hard!" Asahiko smiled and replied in a low voice. Now that he has decided to accept Ying'er, he has nothing to hide. Besides, such a big happy event suddenly fell from the sky, and it should be lively with the temperament of a few friends.
"Lao Wu, you have no eyes, your age and seniority are there, you can't make a fuss about your younger siblings. As for me, I'm better than Zhong Jian for more than ten days, and I'm usually cheeky to ask my sister-in-law for a few sips of wine to drink, and I won't be beaten out of the door with a big stick! Luo Shixin sighed deliberately, the spearhead was clearly aimed at Wu Yulin, and secretly still pointed at Xuzi.
"Go, my old Wu is a civil official, how can I be as useless as you ruffian. Zhong Jian and his younger siblings are all knowledgeable, how could they not take the initiative to come to meet the brothers! Wu Yulin's style of speech was also very strong, and while counting Luo Shixin, he put forward his own requirements.
was hit with a gun and a stick, and Luo Shixin immediately resisted, "Look, in the end, he is a scholar, and he can tell a set of big truths in everything." What's the matter, Zhong Jian, are we going out to eat at noon today, or are we going to eat at your house? ”
"Let's go out to eat, the house hasn't been cleaned up yet. Another day, I'll have a family banquet for you to come to the door! Xuzi accompanied a smile and suggested.
The three of them turned around with a smile, and before they could move their steps, they saw Qin Shubao and Captain Zhang Jiang walking side by side from a distance. Behind the two, there were more than a dozen pro-soldiers. Some carried cabinets, tables and chairs, some carried pots and pans, and some carried a big fat pig that had just been killed and washed, and more than a dozen verdant and lovely vegetables.
"Since my brother and sister are here, we have to set up a nest for you." Without waiting for Xu Zi to recover from his surprise, Qin Shubao put down the string of wine baskets in his hand and explained with a smile. "People come all the way and work hard. I don't think we can be too slow, although the place of Yuanwu is small, fortunately, there is no shortage of things to live at home! ”
"Thank you, Second Brother Qin, thank you, brothers!" Li Xu was so moved that he didn't know what to say. Qin Shubao and others bought all the tables, chairs, vegetables and vegetables, and it was obviously rude to push everyone out. can rashly lead everyone into the door, and it is too difficult for the sake of Ying'er. "We haven't officially married yet!" He blushed and explained to Qin Shubao, "She was still young when she was married, and then I was busy fighting around, so I delayed the marriage!"
"That is, you Li Zhongjian, such a good daughter-in-law can bear it. If it were my Lao Luo, he would have carried the sedan chair home a long time ago. Entering the door early is a day, so as not to worry about others! Hearing Xuzi say that the two were not married yet, Luo Shixin punched him with a smile and joked.
"It's just you Luo Shixin, as long as you see a beautiful woman, hide it from home!" Qin Shubao repaid Li Xu's grievances. "Tell me, how many daughters-in-law have you married, can you still be counted?"
"Aren't we the only seedling of the Luo family?" Luo Shixin scratched his scalp and replied with a sneer. He grew up to be a jade tree and had a wealthy family, so he began to marry concubines at the age of fifteen, and now the women in the family are close to half a dozen. And many women love him to be handsome, and he wishes that his father and mother would allow him to enter the Luo family. Therefore, Luo Shixin's ass was followed by a bunch of romantic debts, and he was always caught by Qin Shubao, who is known as his dedication.
"It turned out that Shixin was not inferior to Pan An. Wang Xianling's house was sent by mistake, and he should have prepared a big mansion for Shixin. Otherwise, we will go on the expedition for a year and a half, and there will be no place to hide the women brought back by Shixin! Wu Yulin saw that Luo Shixin was embarrassed, and he also stepped forward to beat the water dog.
Everyone burst into laughter, gave up Li Xu, and turned to Luo Shixin to ask for experience. "Don't talk nonsense, don't talk nonsense." Today is a good day for Zhongjian, you don't look for the right master, and look for my old Luo to do something. Besides, there are many women in my family, but they are all unable to do it. Unlike Zhong Jian, who can not only keep it at home, but also fight side by side! ”
"Yes, I didn't expect my brother and sister's martial arts to be so good, and in these chaotic years, I can find this place safely!" Everyone's attention was successfully diverted by Luo Shixin, and they all praised Li Xu's good life.
Just as everyone was busy talking, the door creaked open from the inside. Cui'er, who had changed into a maidservant dress, smiled and saluted everyone, and then turned her head to Li Xu and said, "Master Qiyu, the young grandmother said that she has already made tea, and you can invite guests to taste it." If a few distinguished guests don't dislike it, she will personally cook a few side dishes at noon today, thank Qin Ye and Luo Ye for taking care of her! ”
"I can't wait for it!" When Qin Shubao and the others heard this, how could they be polite to Li Xu again. followed behind Cui'er and coaxed into the small courtyard. Everyone cleaned up the layout of the main hall and set up the table. does not pay attention to status and humility, like the Hu people, they gathered around the three tables, waiting for the newcomer to offer tea.
The door to the inner house was gently pulled back, and a young woman in a light blue curl dress with a smile on her face slowly walked out. The aroma of freshly boiled tea instantly filled the room, and everyone's eyes were filled with smiles at the same time.
"What a refreshing and neat beautiful girl!" Even after reading all the flowers, Luo Shixin still secretly admired in his heart. Before that, he had seen Li Qian'er once, and at that time, she was in the dust, so although she looked beautiful, she was not as radiant as she is now. And now her face and the corners of her eyes are obviously filled with happiness, and her smile exudes the unique youthful vitality of a girl.
"I've seen all your uncles and uncles! I didn't know that the distinguished guests had arrived, so I couldn't prepare well in a hurry, so I had to ask you to drink some tea first, sit down for a while, and then let the little woman carefully clean up some dishes. Ying'er handed the teapot to the maid, squatted down, and saluted with a smile.
"Enough, enough!" Everyone didn't dare to hold it up, and they all stood up and hugged their fists back. Qi'er smiled and lowered her head, picked up the new tea that had just been brewed, and slowly stepped forward.
The relatives and soldiers didn't plan to ask for tea from Xuzi's house, so they stayed in the house purely because of the excitement. When everyone found out that there were too many people, Qi'er had already come out to greet her, and it was too late to say goodbye. Many people were afraid that the host would not be able to greet them, so they took the initiative to cover the tea cup with their hands. Unexpectedly, the hostess here was quite well prepared, and before a pot of tea was poured, the clever maid had already brought out another pot of boiling new tea. The master and servant cooperated tacitly, and after a while, they filled the tea bowl in front of everyone.
At this time, even Qin Shubao secretly admired Li Xu's life. It is not possible for ordinary women to judge the number of uninvited guests outside the courtyard in a short period of time, and to be able to prepare so quickly. Thinking of this, he thought of some rumors in the officialdom recently, and couldn't help but take a look at Xuan'er. But from the other party, I didn't see the squeamishness common to wealthy women, but found a rare sincerity.
Like Qin Shubao, all the relatives and soldiers also felt the kindness and consideration of the hostess in their hearts. They were sincerely happy for General Lee, and at the same time did not want to cause more trouble to General Lee, so they got up and took their leave. Xu Zi and Yu'er sent everyone out of the gate side by side, watched everyone go away, and then walked back side by side, continuing to greet their friends who stayed at home.
After greeting Qin Shubao and others, Qian'er left the maid to add tea to the guests, and went straight into the kitchen. "I can't see it, my brother and sister are still in the kitchen!" Qin Shubao and the others secretly wondered and praised with a smile. Xuzi accompanied the smiling face, not wanting to deny it, and not daring to admit it. Several times I wanted to sneak over to say hard work to Ying'er, but I was afraid that Luo Shixin and others would be treated as a joke, so I had to calm down and sit quietly and drink tea.
Originally, he decided to accept Qian'er, half because he was moved by the other party's love for thousands of miles, and the other half was because he saw the shadow of Tao Kuotuosi and Wan'er from Qi'er. was tossed by Qin Shubao and others, at this moment, in addition to the touching and regretful memories of his youth, there was a faint warmth in his heart.
With the fragrance of vegetables wafting from the kitchen, this warmth that belongs to Ying'er is getting stronger and stronger, and it is getting stronger and stronger, gradually gaining a firm foothold in Xuzi's heart, drowning the shadow of Tao Kuo and Wan'er.
Ying'er's temperament is stronger than Wan'er, and she is older than Tao Kuodesi, and the current Li Xu is no longer the Li Xu who had nothing back then.
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