Dinner is stewed chicken, braised fish, and a few delicious stir-fried or cold mountain vegetables, although it is not sumptuous, it is also unique!

Da Niu Niang's craftsmanship is good, and every dish is cooked just right, and it can be seen that she is a very wise and careful person.

"Sister-in-law, let's come over and eat together!" Zhen Bei watched Da Niu keep swallowing his saliva secretly, thinking of the conversation between the three dolls in the village, and guessed that this mother and son must be living in poverty, and they would never cook so many meals on weekdays, so she said.

"After preparing such a big table of meals, my sister-in-law has really worked hard, so don't be restrained, come over and eat together!" Nangong Ke also smiled.

Although he is a prince, when he thinks of the difficult days he experienced when he was a child, he understands Zhenbei's intentions and understands the mood of Da Niu's mother and son.

"No need! Thank you for your kindness, the slave family and the big cow can eat outside, and our mother's meal has already been left on the stove! The big cow lady blushed all of a sudden, and hurriedly waved her hand.

Princess Keya grew up in the desert and grassland, where the people are as open-minded as heaven and earth, and they take these rules very lightly, so she stood up early, took the little hand of the big cow, and said with a smile: "Little guy, just sit next to my father, oh no, sister next to me, okay?" ”

Da Niu secretly glanced at the dishes on the table with an attractive aroma, took a quick look at his mother, lowered his head and pursed his mouth tightly without speaking.

"Miss Keya, Da Niu can eat with the slave's family, he is young and doesn't know the rules, so don't sit with the distinguished guests, so as not to cause trouble to you!" Da Niu Niang hurriedly walked over, patted Da Niu's little shoulder, and motioned for him to go out with him.

However, Da Niu didn't seem to have received his mother's code at all, and his feet were rooted, and he didn't move.

Seeing that her son, who has always been well-behaved, was so ignorant, Da Niu Niang was a little angry, and her tone was a little stern: "Da Niu, why are you still stunned, go out with your mother, don't delay the guests' meal!" ”

A blush crept up on Da Niu's face, and his lips pursed tighter, but he still didn't move.

Seeing this, Zhenbei was about to get up and persuade her, but she saw that the big cow girl let out a long sigh and turned to go outside.

The disappointed eyes of the mother made the big cow wake up like a dream, he called "mother" and chased out.

Princess Keya looked at the backs of the mother and son, and showed a look of surprise: "Isn't it just a meal, why do you want to make a fuss like parting with life and death!" ”

Zhen Bei sighed: "They have their own hardships and their own beliefs, so they don't need to force them!" ”

Princess Keya shook her head, determined not to think more about these unanswered questions, sat back at the table, and said, "Oh, I can see it!" Sometimes this person still doesn't have to be bound by too many rules, and lives more freely! Like us, no matter who the other party is, as long as they have a similar temper and look at each other, they can sit in one place and drink and talk! ”

Zhen Bei smiled and said no more.

After dinner, the sky was still dark, Zhenbei leaned in front of the window, looking at the scroll in her hand at a glance.

I heard the voice of Princess Koya coming from the courtyard.

"Da Niu, look at what is this in my sister's hand?"

"Wow! What a beautiful flower! ”

"It's called Rose Cake, and it's made from rose petals. Sweet and glutinous, delicious, it is my sister's favorite snack in Nanyang! Now, can my sister give them to you? ”

"Is this really possible? Can the big bull really take it? The child's voice trembled slightly with excitement.

"Absolutely. Before going to bed at night, take them out again, the tea tastes beautiful, remember to give your mother two pieces! ”

"That big cow accepted it, thank you sister! My mother used to say that when someone gave us a gift, it was polite to give them a gift in return, but I didn't have a gift for my sister......"

"It doesn't matter! Da Niu owes his sister first! ”

"Well, sister, why don't I give my sister the new gem I picked up by the river a few days ago? Niuniu, they have been pestering me for a long time, and I don't want to! ”

"Okay!"

One big and one small voice was quiet, and it should have gone to the side room, Zhen Bei put down the scroll, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but rise slightly.

Thinking of the gift, she took out a whistling thing from her bosom, thinking secretly about her thoughts, I don't know where the person is now, when he will come back again?

It's only been a short dozen days apart, and she has the illusion that she has been separated from the vicissitudes of life!

doesn't belong to herself, too much pressure can only increase her troubles, she is confident that she can cut through the mess quickly, and she is definitely not a person who cares about Ying and self-pity!

Thinking of this, she put the whistle back into her arms and changed it to a book that could calm people's minds.

Nangong Ke has not been recovering from a serious illness for a long time, and the running around these days has made his body a little unbearable, and his face has been pale recently, although he is still stubborn on his mouth, he must be secretly enduring the pain of the recurrence of the old disease.

If he hadn't been in a hurry to return to the Imperial City to resume his life, Zhen Bei would definitely forcibly leave him to rest for a while before setting off back to the Imperial City.

So, after dinner, at Zhenbei's insistence, he went back to the room early to rest!

The next morning, the sky was overcast without warning, and by the time a few people had breakfast, it was already pouring rain.

"Looks like we're going to stay one more day!" Nangong Ke looked at the rain curtain and sighed.

This is exactly what Zhen Bei wants, and it can make Nangong Ke rest more.

Princess Keya seemed to have become friends with Da Niu, and the two moved wooden chairs to sit in front of the door, playing with the rope in their hands, and chatting with each other.

"Sister Keya, do you really have to have so many brothers and sisters?" Da Niu asked.

"Yes, sister, I have five older brothers, three sisters, two younger sisters, and I lack a few little brothers! Don't worry about that, because when I go back, I might have a younger brother at home! Princess Koya replied nonchalantly.

"Sister, you must be very happy if you have so many relatives!" Da Niu said enviously, "If I can have more brothers and sisters in my family, Da Niu will not be so lonely!" Niuniu and Dongzi have sisters at home! ”

"How to say this, there are more brothers and sisters, but it is more lively, but it is not necessarily happy!" Keya sighed deeply and said.

Da Niu obviously didn't pay attention to the meaning of her words, and still said to himself: "Originally, I should have a younger brother and sister at this time, my father said that I would let my mother go to the river to catch a doll, but later, for some reason, my father changed his mind again!" Not only does he never mention picking up dolls anymore, but he is also much indifferent to Da Niu! ”

"What? Da Niu, your father is still alive? Princess Keye rushed out of her mouth.

She has always been straightforward, although she knows that this is too rude, but she can't take it back, so she has to quickly explain: "I didn't mean that, don't be angry!" It's just that I haven't seen your father since we lived in your house, and I thought - anyway, it's great that your father is still alive! ”

Da Niu pouted, stared at a pair of big black and white eyes and said, "If it weren't for Sister Keya, Da Niu would definitely be angry!" My father is naturally alive and well, but he is the only one in the village who works in the yamen of the town town! ”

Princess Khaya was about to ask more about his father, but was interrupted by two small shadows rushing in from the rain.

It was the day before, the two dolls who were playing with the big cow catching crickets in the village.

"Big cow, the rain is lighter, my dad said that the puddle we dug last time was flooded by the river, and a few small fish were stored in it! Would you like to take a look with us? Dongzi Xingchong said.

"I'm going!" Da Niu hurriedly left the rope, "Sister Keya, I'll continue to play this with you when I come back!" ”

"Huh?" Before Keya came back to her senses, Da Niu had already grabbed her coat and rushed out with her friends.

Zhen Bei was studying a chess game, and when she heard this, she couldn't help but raise her eyes and look out the window a few times, only to see that the rain was already light, but it was still dripping.

"Don't you think it's a little strange for the big cow and their family?"

Princess Keya put away the rope, sat down opposite Zhenbei, and said with her chin propped up.

Zhen Bei's brows frowned slightly when she heard this, it was true!

It's no wonder that Princess Keya thinks that Da Niu's father has passed away!

Since they came to this house, the mother and son of Da Niu have not mentioned a word about Da Niu's father, and they live in such poverty, it is inevitable that they will think more about it!

It's just that Zhen Bei also listened to their conversation, and in the eyes of ordinary people, it is a very decent thing to be able to do an errand in an official family, and Nanyang Country is also acceptable for the work of the month.

It stands to reason that there is a father who is doing errands in the yamen, and the mother and son of the big cow should have no worries about food and clothing, why are they so down?

Her eyes fell on the tea cup at hand, although the workmanship is not high-quality, but the pattern is clear and delicate, which can only be purchased by a family with a better family!

Moreover, although the clothes on Da Niu's body are a little older, it can still be seen that the fabric used is much better than that of the other two children.

It is not difficult to guess from Da Niu's words that something must have happened between his father and mother, or some kind of change in the family, that will cause this originally well-fed family to fall into trouble.

But in any case, this is someone else's family matter, and it is inconvenient for others to ask.

Zhen Bei smiled slightly, then focused on the chess game, did not answer Princess Keya's question, but secretly decided in her heart to leave some more silver for the mother and son before leaving.

Moreover, if she guessed correctly, at this time, their next target, the magistrate of Poplar City, must have already learned the news of the upcoming arrival of the Ten Princes, and had already prepared comfortable guest rooms and sumptuous banquets, just waiting for them to patronize!

And the resting place is naturally the official mansion, and then there will naturally be a chance to meet Da Niu's father, and the last trace of doubt about this problem will be solved immediately!

The rain continued until dusk, when Fang finally stopped, and a rainbow hung silently in the sky.

Zhen Bei read a book for a day, her eyes were astringent, and after dinner, she went back to her room early and went to sleep.

In a trance, she felt someone walking towards her couch, and she sat up suddenly.

Then I saw that the man was dressed in black, holding a sharp blade that shone with cold light, and his handsome face was covered with frost.