Chapter 18

Everyone nodded, helped carry their things, and went home together.

Although Hu Po is unforgiving, she is a warm-hearted person, and she is willing to help out if there is anything between the neighbors on weekdays, so her popularity is very good.

At this time, a little daughter-in-law had just delivered chicken soup, and when she was about to go home, she didn't want to see Zuo Yuanhao standing outside the door as soon as she opened the door, he was already soaked, and he was blown all the way by the cold wind, and he was almost frozen like an iceman, so frightened that the little daughter-in-law ran forward and shouted: "Tuan Tuan Dad, what's wrong with you?" Did you fall into the water? Come inside, it's easy to freeze to death in this weather! ”

Zuo Yuanhao's half-squinted phoenix eyes slowly opened, his eyes looked through the door to the room where his wife and children lived, faintly seemed to be able to hear the sound of talking inside, he could even guess that his son and daughter were sleeping soundly, and the woman was twisting her son's little nose again, the old lady must be scolding, and the old lady was smiling......

As soon as he walked in, they would gather around, warm clothes, smiles, everything that had pleased him the most in the past, but now it was like a great net carefully woven, binding him tightly, so that he could not move a bit.

They knew their identity, but they made up such a ridiculous story, thinking that he was a loyal and brave prince who actually sold baked cakes on the street for more than half a year, which made him extremely annoyed

Moreover, he did not report the great revenge that he was tragically besieged and killed that day, and even now that the enemy country has planned to invade, he actually stayed here for more than half a year at the moment of 100,000 urgency......

"I'm sorry you to send these two fish in, and if they ask, they'll say I've left beforehand."

"Ah, okay." The little daughter-in-law took the carp suspiciously, and felt that something was wrong for some reason, and wanted to ask a few more words, but Zuo Yuanhao had already turned around and left, disappearing into the north wind.

The snowflakes on the wall were blown and fell, and the little daughter-in-law shivered excitedly, and quickly turned around and entered the courtyard of the Hu family.

Hu Bozheng came out of the stove, and when he saw her like this, he smiled and said, "Dahe daughter-in-law, didn't you just send chicken soup, why did you bring fish again?" This is not deserved, you can take it back and give it to your child. ”

The little daughter-in-law hurriedly waved her hand and responded: "Uncle Hu, this is what your father brought back just now, he said that he had something to do, let me help send it in." ”

"Really? Haha, I was thinking about helping him out for a while, but I didn't expect him to be so capable. Huber was very pleased, and when he caught the carp, he was full of praise.

The little daughter-in-law thought about it, and swallowed it back when it came to her mouth.

At lunchtime, Ye Lan drank a bowl of chicken soup and ate a few boiled eggs, although the milk was still a little small, but the two children did not eat much for the time being, and they could barely cope with it.

Hu Bo Hu Po waited left and right and didn't see Zuo Yuanhao come back, so he heated the food in the pot.

However, they still didn't see him until dark, and the two were a little worried, and Hu Bo went out to look for two circles, but there was no result, Hu Po remembered the little daughter-in-law next door, and asked the old man to ask someone to ask.

This little daughter-in-law was also flustered after staying at home for most of the day, and always felt that Zuo Yuanhao's appearance was a little weird before, and when she heard the old man come to invite, she hurriedly came over, and carefully said that Zuo Yuanhao's clothes were wet and frozen at that time, and his face was not good.

The more she listened, the paler her face became, and finally she didn't want to believe it, so she grabbed her little daughter-in-law's hand and asked, "Didn't he say what happened to him, where did he go?" ”

The little daughter-in-law shook her head with a bitter face, and said embarrassedly: "Po Hu, Tuan Tuan's father is not at all different from usual, his face is dark, I was a little scared at the time, and I didn't dare to ask more, I knew it earlier...... In this way, I have to ask more questions even if I am beaten by him. ”

"I don't blame you, it's all ......" Hu Po's mouth was open for a long time and she couldn't tell who to blame, and finally waved her hand weakly.

Ye Lan fell asleep, woke up and heard as if someone was talking, and then saw that it was completely dark outside, so she shouted a little loudly: "Auntie, is Brother Yong back?" ”

The three people in the hall looked at each other when they heard the sound, and they were all extremely embarrassed. The little daughter-in-law hurriedly said goodbye and ran back to her house, the old couple was helpless, and there was no good way to hide the matter if they wanted to break their heads, so Hu Po had to go into the back room.

The two children were blushing from sleep, Ye Lan was smiling and looking at them, turned her head to see the old lady entering the house, and said like a treasure: "Auntie, these two little ones will open their eyes." ”

As soon as Hu Po remembered that the child was still waiting to be fed, she was left behind by her father, and she couldn't hold back any longer, and tears fell down her eyes.

"Auntie, what's wrong with you? But what happened at home? Ye Lan panicked, and quickly pulled the old lady to sit on the edge of the kang.

I didn't want Hu Po to hug her and cry even more fiercely, "Miss, you have a hard life, how is this good?" The prince who killed a thousand knives is gone, and he left without even washing the child three times! ”

"Gone?" Ye Lan didn't understand, and asked while comforting her, "Aunt is talking about Brother Yong?" Where did he go? ”

"My poor eldest lady, he didn't go into the yard at all after he came back from catching fish, and told his daughter-in-law that he had something to do, and then he never came back, he ...... He left your mother and son behind. Hu Po cried very sadly, if she said that Ye Lan suffered those hardships before, she was also distressed after hearing about it, but after all, she didn't see it with her own eyes, now, Ye Lan just gave birth to a child, and was left behind by the child's father, how can she not break her liver and intestines?

Ye Lan's body became stiff little by little, she wanted to comfort the old lady a few words, but the windows at home seemed to be not tightly sealed, and this winter was extremely cold, so cold that she trembled in her heart, and wanted to speak, but her lips were frozen together.

After a long time, she pulled the corners of her mouth with all her strength, "Auntie, he ...... I'm afraid I remember the past. ”

"What?" Hu Po was shocked, wiped a handful of tears and asked, "Are you saying that he remembered that he was the prince?" ”

Ye Lan nodded slowly, "If he hadn't remembered the past, he wouldn't have left so suddenly." Tell my uncle that you don't have to look for him, let's go on with our lives. ”

"Even if he remembers, you have to explain a few words, even if you have a big mistake, you always gave birth to two children for him, and the children are right." Hu Po gritted her teeth in anger, and wanted to say something more, but finally closed her mouth in hindsight. "That's it, with him or not, we can still open the door for business, don't worry, if you have an aunt in one day, you won't be hungry!"

"Okay, in the future, our mother will rely on my aunt, and when the reunion grows up, let them be filial to my aunt."

Hu Po helped Ye Lan lie down, tucked the quilt for her, and turned around when she saw that she closed her eyes.

A candle was lit on the table in the corner of the room, the candlelight was dim, and it looked warm in the past, but today it was full of loneliness.

Ye Lan slowly got up and went to the ground, blew out the candle, and the darkness immediately occupied the whole world, and the north wind secretly ran out of the window to eavesdrop, and the choked sobs made it sad, and left with a silent sigh......

If there has not been a reunion, then the separation will not be too sad.

If you haven't loved, then loneliness won't be so unbearable......

There are no secrets in the small town, not to mention that the previous love story of chasing his wife for thousands of miles was so popular, so early the next morning, the news of the cold-faced son's abandonment of his wife and children was known to everyone.

It is said that how thick the love is, how deep the hatred will be, the little daughters-in-law and daughters who have buried their love deep in their hearts before, they don't believe it at all when they hear the news, how many people are scolding by their parents at home, and secretly go to look outside the Hu Po cake shop, but unfortunately the door that was wide open in the past is closed tightly today.

Needless to say, something must have happened to the Hu family, the man who is as affectionate and beautiful as he sang in the drama still exposed his true colors in the cold winter, ruthless and ruthless, and left his wife who had just given birth to a child and left.

So, the women who felt that the beauty in their hearts were broken, they were furious, everyone dropped the cup, the little family Jasper scolded, and everyone looked for it inside and outside the city as soon as they had time, and they must find out this negative man, as for finding out whether he spit on him or beat him to the Hu family, then let's talk about it.

Some people said that Zuo Yuanhao was picked up by a big carriage, some people said that Zuo Yuanhao entered the county office, and some people said that Zuo Yuanhao flew out of the city gate...... In short, there are all kinds of news, but no one knows his whereabouts.

After a few days of tossing like this, the city gradually quieted down, everyone sighed a few times after tea and dinner, and secretly guessed how the Hu family should be gloomy, but everyone didn't expect that not all flowers in this world died in the cold, and there was a kind of flower not only not afraid, but also proud of the snow blooming, Ye Lan was named after a noble orchid, but the actual temperament was as strong as plum blossoms.

The two elders of the Hu family and those close to her were originally worried that Ye Lan was looking for death and life, but except for the sobbing sound that night, there were no traces of tears on her face.

Not only that, but she ate and slept more, fed more and more milk, and fed the two children white and cute, so that the two dairy sheep that Hu Bofei tried his best to find outside the city were useless.

When she was tired of lying down on weekdays, she would do needlework and cut beautiful clothes for the children to wear for the full moon.

Hu Po was originally a strong character, but seeing Ye Lan like this, she loved her more and more in her heart, and she followed her temperament, bought a variety of wine, meat, vegetables and vegetables, and prepared for a full moon banquet.

When the neighbors heard the news, some sighed, some applauded, and some said cool words, but on the day of the full moon banquet, the courtyard of the Hu family was still full of people.

The thick linoleum shed was erected, large pieces of pork and bones were stewed in the newly built earthen stove in the corner of the courtyard, and a row of eight tables of banquets occupied the entire small courtyard, and the chef invited by the restaurant was sweating profusely in the stove room, and the two young men held the tray, and from time to time shouted and played with children, and brought a plate of dishes to the table, which made the guests who sat and gossiped coveted.

Before the banquet, Ye Lan came out to meet the guests with her two children, the mother and son were all dressed in new clothes, Ye Lan wore a silver-red brocade jacket, with a green plain brocade pleated skirt, a strong color contrast, which made her white and tender face more happy.

One of the two children wore royal blue brocade jackets and trousers, and the other was crimson, wrapped in a big red brocade cloak with rabbit fur piping.

Everyone came forward one after another, saying festive words, and the two little ones were not afraid, staring at everyone with wide eyes, occasionally gnawing on their fingers, and finally when they were tired, they simply closed their eyes and slept soundly.

Everyone loved it very much, and they all said that these two children were blessed, Ye Lan responded one by one with a smile, and there was no sadness in her expression, which made those women who wanted to take the opportunity to sour a few words hold back their words.

Soon, the banquet began, the good wine in the big altar was slapped open and the mud seal was opened, and the aroma of wine immediately filled the courtyard, and the old and young masters all smiled, and pulled Hu Bo, who was toasting from the table, to raise their glasses and drink bitterly.

When it was officially lively, a half-sized boy suddenly ran in from outside the courtyard and shouted, "It's back, it's back!" ”

Everyone was stunned for a moment, and then stood up in unison. Could it be that the child's father is back? This is a change of heart, can't you let go of your wife and children in your heart?

Hu Bo was so happy that the wine glass in his hand fell to the ground, and Hu Po was just about to enter the house to report the news, but Ye Lan ran out wearing socks, "Is Brother Yong back?" Where is he, where is he? ”

Without waiting for everyone to answer, a dusty man walked in at the gate of the courtyard, dressed in a black jacket and black pants, carrying a ripple on his shoulders, holding a longbow in his hand, and his eyebrows were full of exhaustion.

Xu didn't expect so many people in the yard, a flash of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he asked, "Is there any happy event at home?" ”

"Ah, it's Shanzi......"

Everyone was deflated, and when they turned their heads to look at Ye Lan again, their eyes were full of sympathy.

Ye Lan lowered her head and slowly turned around and went back to the house.

Shanzi saw everything in his eyes, and his doubts were even heavier, he had been away for less than a year, could he miss something?

Hu Po motioned to the old man to make a toast, beckoned everyone to eat and drink, and then quickly stepped forward and pulled Shanzi into the house.

No matter how silent Shanzi was, he couldn't help but ask at this time: "Po Hu, is there something at home?" ”

Hu Po poured a bowl of tea and handed it to him, sighing: "It's a bit of a thing, but it's hard to say at this time, the guests disperse in the evening, and I'll talk to you in detail." ”

Shanzi nodded, the tea bowl had just been brought to his lips, but there was a loud baby cry from the West House.

The tea bowl fell in response, and the tea spilled on the bluestone floor tiles, splashing water droplets everywhere.

"Oh, I scared you, Shanzi." Hu Po hurriedly pulled the handkerchief to wipe the tea on Shanzi's clothes, and explained: "Those are the two children just born to Lan Yatou, a girl and a little boy, today's full moon wine, and the family is treated." ”

Shanzi's mouth opened slightly, and he didn't say a word for a long time.

Hu Po was afraid that he would think Ye Lan was of bad character, so she said, "Don't worry about it, I'll talk to you carefully at night." ”

Shanzi nodded stiffly.

In the dead of night, the city has been quiet except for a few lights that have been busy all day.

The old dog at the entrance of the alley originally wanted to dutifully guard the peace of the master's house, but the north wind was too cold, and after barking a few times, he hurriedly went back to the nest to sleep with his tail between his legs.