Chapter 28: Counting the Heart
Zhong Yuliang originally planned to eat stinky osmanthus fish and drink in Pei's house, both of which were his favorites, and he was indeed annoyed and angry, the fish was not eaten, and the wine was not in the mood to drink, so he got up and flicked his sleeves and left.
Pei's mother-in-law came over and asked, "Madam, ...... that fish?"
"Did the fish go to the pot?"
"Not yet!"
"Then don't get out of the pot!" Pei Shi waved his hand, "You also know that I really can't love that taste." Don't get up the wine, just bury it under the peach tree, and drink it when the weather is a little warmer. ”
Over the years, she also likes to drink a little, when she is older, she always can't sleep well at night, she likes to think about it, if she drinks a few sips at dinner, she sleeps at night and tastes better. These carvings were all sent by her mother's family, made with good koji and grain, and only used in her yard on weekdays, if Zhong Yuliang wanted to drink two cups, he had to come.
Pei Shi called the housekeeper and handed her a post, "Ask your man to go to the Xiao family's courtyard to inquire, is the Zhu family girl leaving early tomorrow morning or another day?" If he leaves early tomorrow morning, ask him to tell the girl of the Zhu family that I will send her at the dock early tomorrow morning! ”
The housekeeper's lady went and came back soon," the girl from the Zhu family said that the eldest sister in Beijing remembered it carefully, and someone came to urge her to enter Beijing as soon as possible. She also thought about the queen, and said that she hadn't seen each other for many years, so it was better to pass it earlier. Although it was spring, it was still very cold in the morning, and he said that Mrs. really shouldn't get up so early to go to the wharf, and told Mrs. not to go. ”
Pei Shi was stunned for a long time when she heard this, then turned her head and smiled at the mother-in-law beside her, "You say, if I have such a caring daughter, how can I be willing to give it up?" However, God he won't give me a man and a woman, alas! ”
It was the first time for the mothers-in-law to hear Pei's sigh, and they didn't know what to say for a while. Fortunately, Pei didn't want to hear what they said, and waved his hand, "Bring me the gift list!" ”
When Zhu Yuyan came, she brought a lot of gifts, all of which were taken out of her dowry. There are a few things Pei Shi looked familiar with, and after thinking about it carefully, he understood that no matter how capable a motherless child is, he couldn't help but shake his head, she carefully looked at the gift list listed by people, ticked a few items, and handed them back, "Get out of my library, and triple it, just for the sisterhood of the Pang family's sister back then." Besides, this child is really pitiful, and I am blind if I keep these things. ”
She has no children and no daughters, who will be cheaper in the future? After a hundred years, the Zhong family may send her dowry back to the Pei family, and it will not be given to her own children after all. A little bit apart is always a little bit apart, and once money is involved, it will inevitably make people panic.
At night, the candles in the house are bright. After Zhu Yuyan bathed, he was crooked on the couch to read. Granny Dong is helping her rub her calves, she has an excellent massage technique, she has been helping her massage these few nights, and she has slept much better at night.
Yuyan put down the book, squinted her eyes to recuperate, and after a while, Hongdou came in and asked her, "The Zhong family sent a housekeeper to ask the girl, maybe stay in Yizhou for a day tomorrow, and have a good visit to Yizhou, there are a few historical sites, the girl should like it." Presumably this is what Mrs. Pei meant, what did the girl say? ”
Granny Dong glanced at Yuyan and knew that this matter was probably solved.
Yuyan shook her head and said that she would leave tomorrow. Granny Dong was puzzled, "Mrs. Pei is sincere in keeping the girl, why does the girl stay for another day?" This trip is also extremely hard, and I am not in a hurry to return to Beijing. ”
"I'm not a likable person. The reason why Mrs. Pei is so good to me is that she is willing to help me even if she confronts the concubines in the house, but it is because of the old relationship with my mother. If I leave, she will have a thought in her heart. But if I stay, it's good to vote for her, but if I don't like her, it's counterproductive. ”
The Zhong family is Xiao Dingquan's uncle, and in order to safeguard Xiao Dingquan's interests, they have long regarded Xiao Jingyong as a thorn in their side. Once Pei Shi sees through her scheme, he will definitely make it more difficult for Xiao Jingyong. She didn't dare take that risk.
In the previous life, from the death of the old king, Xiao Dingquan succeeded to the throne, until Xiao Dingquan's death, her son succeeded to the throne, Xiao Jingyong was like walking on the blade, blood marks every step, and if he didn't pay attention to it, he was buried in the abyss. Ten years of wandering between life and death almost drove him crazy.
Early the next morning, Pei Shi still came to the dock early to see off the Zhu sisters. She thought she had come earlier, but who knows, Zhu Yuyan came earlier. She was dressed in a peach-colored satin cloak and did not wear a hood, standing on the edge of the pier, looking at the scenery in the distance, but she did not expect that one of her silhouettes happened to be cast on the cliff face of the thousand rocks on the other side of the rolling river.
Pei Shi pointed at Zhu Yuyan and smiled at the mother-in-law in front of him, "See? I've lived so much, and people from the north and south have seen a lot, how have I ever seen such a wonderful girl? If I had a son, I would have taken her to be my daughter-in-law. ”
The mothers-in-law all covered their mouths and laughed, and their eyes were staring straight at Zhu Yuyan, and no one refused to miss this beautiful scenery.
The people around Zhu Yuyan saw Pei Shi and hurriedly reminded Zhu Yuyan that she turned her head and saw Pei Shi, her face was already full of joyful smiles, carrying her skirt and trotting over, although she lost the dignified look of a lady, but this naughty and cute appearance became more and more likable. Pei Shi was also taken by her to feel comfortable, stretched out his arms, took two steps forward, hugged her in his arms, and patted her gently, "This is like what you should be like at your age, always so old and reserved, so that the elders feel distressed." ”
"Yuyan dared to do this in front of Aunt Pei, and Yuyan didn't dare in front of others." As she spoke, she raised her head and glanced at Pei Shi carefully, her eyes reddened slightly, "Yuyan is afraid that others will laugh at Yuyan's lack of motherly upbringing, and her words and deeds are not dignified." ”
Pei's heart froze, followed by red circles, and stroked her hair, "You are right, how can a daughter raised by a person like your mother make people laugh?" In the future, with Aunt Pei here, don't be afraid of people's jokes, whoever dares to laugh at you, I'll spit back! ”
Zhu Yuyan has the same child's temperament, laughing, her smile is really good-looking, like a blooming peach blossom, delicate and pink, facing the best sunshine in spring, can illuminate people's hearts. Pei Shi saw it, sighed in his heart, and was reluctant. It's a pity that such a good girl is not her daughter.
If it was her daughter, she didn't know how to spoil her.
The mother-in-law of the Zhong family sent a gift list, Linglong took it, and when she saw it, it was too valuable, and she didn't know what to do, so she brought it over to Yuyan to see. Yuyan looked at it, tears fell, and she choked up and shouted, "Aunt Pei!" ”
How can she afford it?
Pei Shi was extremely hearty, she pushed Zhu Yuyan and walked towards the boat, "Don't recruit me, I'm old, the wind is strong here, and I can't cry for a long time." Hurry up and get on the boat and go, take advantage of the strong wind and good wind direction, and walk more. There will be a day to meet in the future. The king's birthday has arrived, and there was no grand ceremony when he ascended to the pole before, and this time it should be a big event, if the general goes to Beijing, I will follow and run a trip to get together with your sisters. ”