Zhu Youde, Zhu Youci and Liu Wang finally had a summer vacation. According to the agreement, Song Yi took his three children to a suburban farm to escape the summer and experience life.

On this day, King Zhen personally sent Song Yi and them to Zhuangzi.

Zhuangzi's jujube village in Yanjiao, Kyoto, is famous for its abundance of winter dates. There are mountains and rivers around, the scenery is pleasant, the folk customs are simple, and the natural wind brings down the heat, which is a rare summer resort.

Song Yi and others set off early in the morning, took a carriage, passed through the West Gate, and went to Hebei along the official road. It wasn't until I traveled more than ten miles that I came to a manor.

The scenery along the way has already excited the children, and even Song Yi is relaxed and very peaceful.

Although it was the middle of summer, the fields on the outskirts were empty and fresh, and the breeze was exceptionally cool on the face.

When the carriage stopped and Song Yi and the others got off the carriage, they noticed that the so-called suburban Zhuangzi was also a large courtyard with two entrances, which was not small at all. It looks very comfortable.

The steward of Zhuangzi is an old man in his fifties who lives in Zhuangzi with his family.

Song Yi had asked people to say hello in advance, so they had long known that the princess was going to take the child to live in Zhuangzi for a few days.

The steward's surname is Lin, he has a son, a daughter, and a son who is married and has a son, and the three generations of grandparents live together, and they seem to be very harmonious.

Because since Song Yi saw Steward Lin, their family was happy, and the smile on their faces never disappeared.

"Lord, princess, you are finally here. It's been hard all the way," Steward Lin said with a smile.

"Steward Lin, the princess, the prince, and the county lord are going to live in Zhuangzi for a few days. You've got it all packed, right? Zhu Xi asked.

"A few days ago, someone in the palace sent a letter. The old slave already knew, and he had already asked people to clean up the four big tiled houses in the backyard. Please rest assured, the old slave is also an old man in the palace, so it is naturally arranged. Prince, don't worry."

Although Steward Lin was kind on the surface, he was very natural when he spoke to the true king, and he did not feel cautious.

Song Yi had heard before he came that this steward had followed the old prince from birth to death, he was old and in poor health, the old prince understood his hard work, let him marry a wife and have children, and brought a family to this manor.

Steward Lin did not rely on his friendship with the old prince, and asked for many things. Over the years, it has been self-sufficient, and the True King's Mansion rarely cares about things here.

Song Yi wanted to come to the countryside to escape the summer this time, so the true king thought of this. First, it is not very far from Kyoto, so if you have something urgent, you can go back to Beijing immediately; Second, the mountains and rivers here are beautiful, the trees are green, it is very cool, and it is suitable for summer vacation; Sanlai Lin's family is loyal to the True Palace, and Zhu Xi believes in them.

Therefore, Song Yi was not too surprised, looking at Steward Lin's family, he said with a smile, "Uncle Lin, don't be so polite. You are the person next to the old prince, and you have watched the prince grow up since childhood. Naturally, they are also our elders, and if we treat us casually, we can be more comfortable."

"Princess, don't worry. Although the food and accommodation conditions in our village are not as good as those in the city, everything is fresh and healthy. Also, the beds in the house, the old slave has changed the female dependents to new ones. You and the little master can live with peace of mind."

Steward Lin took the opportunity to introduce his family, his wife Zheng, his son is called Lin Yu, his daughter-in-law Hu, his daughter Lin Wei, and his grandson Lin Hai. A family of six, very enthusiastic.

"Okay, Steward Lin's family is all his own people. If you have anything you want, just go to him. I'll go" Zhu Xi hurried back, so he didn't plan to stay.

"Are you going to leave now?" Song Yi knew that men had been busy lately, but he didn't expect that he really wouldn't stay for one night. Leave your wife and children behind and leave.

"What, lord, won't you live with the princess?" Steward Lin asked.

"No, I still have business to do, and I'm going back tonight," Zhu Xi said.

"Lord Wang, you haven't been here for so many years. It's not easy to come here, so why don't you stay for a meal? Steward Lin said with some sadness.

When Song Yi saw it, he understood that Steward Lin didn't expect that the true king would leave after coming, and he must be prepared. So, he whispered, "No matter how urgent things are, I don't care about delaying a little longer." You sent us here early in the morning, and even if you go back now, it's night. It's better to have dinner here and then go."

"Moreover, I see that Steward Lin's family must have prepared a lot of things for your arrival. If you don't stay for a meal and then leave, won't you be a disappointer to their wishes? Song Yi persuaded.

Steward Lin hurriedly said, "What the princess said is extremely true. Lord Wang, the old slave asked the female relatives of the family to pack up the chickens, ducks, and mutton fed in the Zhuangzi early in the morning. There are also fruits and vegetables planted in the field, and they have also been brought back. No matter how busy you are, you can't skip dinner."

After everyone's persuasion, Zhu Xi stayed. I'll go back after dinner.

The prince decided to stay, and Steward Lin's family began to get busy. Because he knew that the prince was in a hurry to return to Beijing, the sun had not yet set, so he was in a hurry to eat.

The table was full of meals, all farmhouse meals. Not to mention the freshness of the ingredients, it also makes people look very appetizing.

Song Yi looked at the table full of food and knew that this table would cost at least dozens of taels of silver. So, he smiled and said to the true king, "Lord Wang, today is really borrowing your light." ”

Zhu Xi knew the meaning of the woman's words, so he could only smile helplessly and did not speak.

When Steward Lin heard this, he thought that the princess had misunderstood herself, and prepared such a large table of meals just to let the prince stay, so he hurriedly explained, "Princess, don't misunderstand. These chickens, ducks and sheep are all fed in the Zhuangzi, and these materials are also picked from geography, so they don't cost much money at all. The princess can come to our village, and it's too late for me to welcome it, so naturally I have to present all the good things in the village."

"Steward Lin, don't get me wrong, I didn't say that you were hiding your secrets, nor did I say that you prepared these things for the prince. I'm just joking with the prince. I believe that even if the prince does not stay for dinner, you will be enthusiastic about entertaining us."

Song Yi hurriedly explained, so as not to be misunderstood. After resolving the misunderstanding of Steward Lin, Song Yi found that none of the female dependents he saw during the day today were on the table, so he asked curiously, "Steward Lin, where are your wives and children?" ”

"Oh," Steward Lin said without an embarrassed expression, "they're eating in the kitchen." Not on the table"

"It's all family, why stay in the kitchen. You might as well let them eat with you. Anyway, we can't finish this table" Song Yi didn't expect at first that in ancient times, if a guest came to the house, women could not serve it.