Chapter Ninety-Five: Honey is Sweet, Ming'an Checks In
Fang Tianji smiled, and he touched Jin Ran's head affectionately: "You have a very smart mouth." That's right, this is winter melon. Peel the winter melon, cut it into half-finger-wide slices, and then fry the winter melon in a pan to golden brown, add mushrooms and various color sauces. Cook slowly, and after a while, the juice is cleaned and weighed on the plate, and the dish is ready. ”
Jin Ran curiously filled the piece of "button meat" into his mouth, and the sweetness of the soup instantly filled his mouth, this winter melon slice has been cooked for a long time, and now he gently puts it in his mouth and takes a sip, and the winter melon flesh has melted in his mouth, leaving only the abundant soup in the winter melon. The sweetness of the winter melon and the salty aroma of soy sauce and honey are skillfully blended, and the winter melon has been flavored after cooking.
This vegetarian meal really surprised Jinran, she couldn't help but eat chopsticks one after another, and she couldn't stop at all. Fang Tianji watched from the side, and put a little clip on Jin Ran from time to time, but he didn't eat much.
Jin Ran's eating slowed down slowly, and she used the chopsticks on the table to clip a vegetarian lion head to Fang Tianji: "Don't just watch me eat?" Let's eat some of it yourself, too. ”
Fang Tianji took a few chopsticks and ate them.
Dinner was eaten quickly, and both of them were very hungry, so they ate quickly, and they finished dinner in almost a moment.
"Shall we stay here today?" It was getting dark, and Fang Tianji also wanted to stay with Jin Ran for another night, if the two of them stayed in Hanli Temple, then they would be able to stay with Jin Ran for a long time on the way back the next morning for breakfast and sending Jin Ran back.
Fang Tianji's wishful thinking was destined to fail, Jin Ran didn't talk to the people of the Sheng family when he came, and Fang Tianji didn't expect that it would drag on for so long today, almost all afternoon, so Fang Tianji didn't send someone to tell the people of the Sheng Mansion that he was going to stay with Jin Ran in Hanli Temple overnight, if he didn't go back tonight, Jin Ran's parents would have to worry.
Jin Ran said worriedly: "I'd like to stay with you for one night, but my parents don't know about it, so let's go back today." If you want to come out next time, why don't you make an appointment in advance? ”
Therefore, Fang Tianji and Jin Ran packed up and planned to go back. The journey back was extremely fast, and there was no carriage on the way, and the two of them were in a hurry, so the speed of the carriage was not as slow as when they came, so the two of them arrived in Kyoto very quickly, and the time to close the city gate at night was a little earlier.
Fang Tianji first drove Jin Ran back to his home, and he put the pear nectar and cakes he took for Jin Ran into a small bag and handed them to the maid beside Jin Ran: "You take these things back and eat them slowly, this pear nectar is the most nourishing, add a little when you make snacks or drink tea every day, and accumulate it day by day, which is very good for your body." ”
Jin Ran hurriedly nodded and took the small package: "I have memorized your words, I will definitely eat it every day!" ”
After Jinran returned to the house with the small package, she found that her mother was waiting for her at the door! And not only the Zhang family, but also the wives and ladies of the Zhang family, as well as their third brother Sheng Jinyi and their good sister Princess Ming'an, are all waiting in the main room of the Sheng family.
Jin Ran was taken aback, she thought about going home late at night, her father and mother probably had to sleep, but she came back so late, no matter what, she had to say hello to her parents, so she planned to go through the door, and not disturb her parents, and salute her heart from afar, so Jin Ran came to the main room.
But what Jin Ran didn't expect was that when he arrived at the main room, he saw his parents and sisters, all of whom had to wait in this main room! Jin Ran's father was fine, and when he saw Jin Ran returning home, he touched a handful of his beard and went back to the study to continue to approve the official documents. But Zhang Shi stared: "Ran'er? Didn't you go to the Hanli Temple in the afternoon to worship the Buddha? Why did the Buddha go all afternoon and come back at this hour? ”
Jin Ran was keenly aware of her mother's misdeeds, and she replied cautiously, "Mother, don't be angry. We don't want to come back so late. When we went, I didn't know why there were so many people going to this Hanli Temple today, and there were so many carriages on the official road. We wasted a lot of effort just to go to Hanli Temple. Coupled with the chanting of the Buddha or something, it is necessary to waste another time. As soon as we were done with all our work, we hurried back despite the fact that it was already dark. ”
Jin Ran's explanation is reasonable, mainly because today is also a rare auspicious day, and it is reasonable to say that there are many people who worship the Buddha. In addition, Jin Ran admitted his mistake as soon as he came back, and this Zhang's face slowly eased, and he was not so angry in his heart: "You, you, you, are still too young, thanks to the fact that you have already been engaged to General Fang and become an unmarried couple, so the two of you go out to play once, and the world will not criticize you when you come back a few times." If the two of you have nothing to do with each other, or if you go out with another son, then the ladies of Kyoto don't know what to say about you! ”
As she spoke, Zhang also clenched the handkerchief in her hand, obviously thinking of the eldest ladies whose reputation was ruined by the mouths of powerful ladies who were idle in Su Ri. Some of those young ladies have gone out a few times with the sons who are in love with them, but they have been ruined by the long-tongued women who say behind their backs.
Zhang is also afraid that this kind of thing will happen to Jinran, she has always disciplined Jinran strictly, just to let Jinran find a good relative in the future, live a comfortable and satisfactory life, seeing that this is just half of the success, she can't let others ruin her daughter's lifelong happiness no matter what.
Thinking of this, Zhang warned again: "Ran'er, you are still young, you don't know the trick of this, although you have been engaged to the child of Tian Ji, but it is better to be careful in everything." Even if you are not for yourself, you have to think about it for your mother's heart! ”
Jin Ran looked at his mother with an overly worried look, and couldn't help but swear: "Mother, I remember what you said, I will come back with Fang Tianji late this time, and there will definitely be no next time." When I go out with him in the future, I will definitely come back early, so that you don't worry about me. ”
Jin Ran's obedient appearance also made Zhang's heart feel a lot better, she touched Jin Ran's head with a smile, and didn't say anything.
On the side, Mrs. Zhang Jiada saw that the atmosphere had eased up, and she couldn't help but laugh and said: "Auntie, don't worry, I think Jin Ran is the most polite and careful one among the girls of this generation, what are you worried about?" Children and grandchildren have their own children and grandchildren. ”
Hearing this, Zhang also waved his hand, and said with a wry smile: "I also understand what you mean." We have to be adults, and we will accommodate our children. It's late today, I'll go back to sleep first, everyone should go back quickly, tomorrow you have to make a whole day of dresses! The last sentence was said to the ladies of the Zhang family.
While speaking, the Zhang family stood up and stroked the arm of the little maid on the side, and slowly went back with the ladies, leaving the girls of the Zhang family, the Jinran brothers and sisters, and Princess Ming'an, who had been sitting on the side.
Jin Ran was so affectionate that she walked to Princess Ming'an's side and grabbed the hand of her good sister: "Why don't you tell me that you are coming today, and I will prepare some delicious food and fun for you earlier." I'm in a hurry today, and I don't have anything good to entertain you here. ”
Princess Ming'an is very clever, she put on an uncle's forehead, and deliberately commanded: "Didn't you see it when you were the princess?" You just brought in a little baby with a burden, I guess it was given to you by your general? Your general Fang loves you so much, and he must have given you some good things. I don't ask for anything good, I just want what is in your baggage, and I will be satisfied if you give me a little through my fingers. ”
Sheng Jinyi, who was sitting on the side drinking tea, also put down the teacup and said seriously: "That's right, as General Fang's brother-in-law, I don't have to get a few benefits to eat, otherwise I wouldn't easily give my sister to others." ”
Although Jin Ran is more mature in Su Ri, she is a girl who is less than sixteen years old, the little girl is very thin-skinned, that Princess Ming'an has a general in your family on the left, and a brother-in-law on the right of her second brother, which makes her face rise two flushes, Jinran's eyes keep glancing, she looks left and right, just don't look at the two people who just ridiculed, but she still said hardly: "You two!" What nonsense is there to talk about! ”
Jin Ran stomped her feet, hugged Princess Ming'an's arm embarrassedly, and she whispered: "Look at you, you know that you are making fun of me, where do I have several jars of good honey, and I was thinking of sending you a jar just now, but you actually made fun of me!" While speaking, Jin Ran reluctantly attacked Princess Ming'an's waist that was most afraid of itching.
This Princess Ming'an immediately sued for mercy, she was most afraid of others tickling her, and at this time she even laughed with tears: "Okay, okay, Jinran, I was wrong, I won't say it, I won't say it." ”
Princess Ming'an said two times in a row, I won't say anything, she stretched out her hand to block Jinran's attack, wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes, and melted her face: "Okay, I won't mess with you." You're tired of the day, so go back and rest. ”
Princess Ming'an's skin was already better than snow, she moved like this, laughed a few more times, her face was even more flushed, and her whole face was pink, which was cute. Every movement of the beauty is reverie, not to mention that Sheng Jinyi already has that love for Princess Ming'an, so when he saw Princess Ming'an so beautiful, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Sheng Jinyi was stunned for a while before he realized his gaffe, he scratched his head embarrassedly, and coughed lightly to hide his gaffe.
Jin Ran was stunned in his kung fu, and even the cakes and honey in the package were divided among the people in the Sheng Mansion and the Zhang Mansion, in addition to leaving a little more for himself, the rest of the Zhang family's young ladies and several female dependents of her Sheng family had a share, after all, this honey has a good tonic effect on the female body, and Fang Tianji also gave a lot, so Jin Ran simply gave everyone a share.
Jin Ran took Princess Ming'an's hand and said, "Today, you still live in Taoyuan, right?" Where are the perennial packs, and there are still some things you left here before! ”
Princess Ming'an and Jinran are sisters, so when they were okay before, Princess Ming'an often came to Shengfu to play with Jinran, and when she was tired at night, she simply rested in Shengfu.
This courtyard was originally built temporarily when the old lady of the Sheng family just got married, and it was used for fun and rest at that time. Therefore, the whole Tingtao Garden is very big, and there are many rare flowers and rockeries and flowing water, which is really a good place to live, and it is not a humiliation for Princess Ming'an, who has been pampered and raised in the palace since childhood.
Princess Ming'an actually hoped to sleep with Jinran in her heart, after all, the two little sisters could chat in the same room at night. But after all, her identity is a princess, and if the two of them sleep together, Jinran's identity is not enough.
This Tingtao Garden is cleaned by someone on weekdays, always prepared, and very clean, so even if this Princess Ming'an comes here temporarily today, there is enough place to live. No need to pick up on the fly.