Suburban greenhouse.

Every noon, the maid who delivered the food in the county lord's mansion would come to the greenhouse, because the lunch sent by Lu Li was large, so he always sent Lu Li there first, and then the coachman drove the carriage to the greenhouse.

After all, the two places are not far apart, so every time I send it to the greenhouse, the lunch in the box is still hot.

In the past few days, Xiao Man has been staying in the greenhouse in the suburbs, because the county lord's mansion sends people to deliver food every day is a little maid, Xiao Man often chats with each other, the other party occasionally helps Lu Li bring a message, and occasionally tells Xiao Man about the interesting things that happened in Bei'an City, so even if Xiao Man is in the suburbs, he also has a little understanding of the recent situation in the city.

On this day, the little maid sent a food box, and while placing it on the dining table, she said: "Mrs. Qiyu, Grandpa Guo just said, wait for something to come to Mrs. You, let Mrs. don't go out." ”

"What's the matter?" Xiao Man couldn't help but ask curiously.

"This minion doesn't know, Grandpa Guo didn't say it, he just asked you to wait for him." The little maid put down the dishes, saluted, and said seriously.

Xiao Man nodded, "Got it." ”

Because it was in the suburbs, Xiaoman, Pearl, Jade and others didn't have so many rules, and the three masters and servants all went to the dinner table and ate together.

After eating, the little maid cleaned up the tableware and told Xiaoman about the recent interesting things that happened in Bei'an City, and several people talked and laughed, but they were also at ease.

After learning that Mrs. Zhang was looking for a suitable person for Zhou Xiaoxiao everywhere, but none of them satisfied Zhou Xiaoxiao, Xiaoman couldn't help but sigh and sighed: "I didn't expect that such a beautiful girl, no one in the huge Bei'an City took the initiative to propose marriage, it's really strange." ”

"What's so strange about this, it must be that the girl has high vision that week, and ordinary people don't look down on it." Jade has always been quick to talk, even if she has never met Zhou Xiaoxiao, but through the descriptions of Xiaoman and Pearl, she can barely guess.

In addition, the food delivery person comes here every day, and the gossip and gossip she heard from her alone is enough for Jade to know a rough idea.

However, Xiaoman and Pearl, who had really seen Zhou Xiaoxiao, didn't think so, especially Pearl, and retorted: "That girl's family was not bad, if she wanted to choose a son-in-law, she would hand over most of her life to each other, of course, she wouldn't look for someone worse than her own family." ”

"Hush." Jade snorted, not stubble.

Xiao Man also echoed: "Pearl is right, this Zhou girl is indeed beautiful, and her manners are generous, and her speech and demeanor are quite dignified, she is definitely not the kind of person who is greedy for power, Jade, you think too much." ”

Jade pouted and muttered, "It's me who lives the belly of a gentleman with the heart of a villain, okay?" ”

"You'll find out when you meet Miss Zhou." Pearl chuckled and stopped arguing with Jade.

A few people were talking, and there was a knock on the door outside the courtyard, and Pearl thought it was someone from Lu Li's side who came, so she hurriedly answered and hurriedly went out to open the door.

However, when Pearl opened the door, she saw that it was Mrs. Zhou's mother and daughter.

"Mrs. Zhou?" Pearl was really surprised, she hurriedly invited the two of them in, and called into the hall as she walked: "Madam, it's Mrs. Zhou and Miss Zhou who are here!" ”

As soon as the jade in the house heard this, she immediately raised her eyebrows and laughed in a low voice: "This is really a coincidence, Cao Cao Cao will arrive, I have to see if this Zhou girl is really as good as you said today." ”

Hearing this, Xiao Man hurriedly pressed Jade's hand, frowned and instructed: "Don't be rude." ”

Jade smiled, "Madame, don't worry, I've been with you for so many years, what should be done and what should not be done, what should be said and what should not be said, Jade knows it in her heart." ”

"That's good."

After tidying up his clothes and jewelry slightly, Xiaoman coughed lightly and took the jade out to meet the guests.

When the master and servant came out, the mother and daughter of the Zhou family were already sitting in their seats drinking tea, and when they saw Xiaoman and Jade coming, they hurriedly put down the teacup and got up to salute.

"Sit down, it's not that much here, just relax." As he spoke, Xiao Man walked up to the two with a smile, took care of each other, and then went to the right seat and sat down, picked up the teacup and took a sip of tea.

The mother and daughter of the Zhou family came this time, of course, they were able to take a carriage out of Zhengda Guangming while Mrs. Zhang was not in the house, but because they were a little anxious for quick success last time, and Xiaoman was still in a hurry to come to the suburbs, Mrs. Zhou's purpose was not achieved.

After the two discussed it, it was definitely better to take it step by step first, and then make plans slowly in the future. In this way, it will neither arouse the disgust of the county lord, nor make Mrs. Zhang suspicious.

Therefore, Mrs. Zhou came to visit Xiaoman today, and naturally found a reason, she said: "County Lord, I was disturbed a lot last time, and after I went back, I thought about it carefully, and I always felt that it was too abrupt, although the county lord didn't care a lot, but I was really scared in my heart, and I couldn't sleep well for several days." ”

"Mrs. Zhou is exaggerating, I have never blamed you, why should you be afraid?" Xiao Man smiled faintly and said, "Mrs. Zhou doesn't need to be afraid, and there is no need to worry about this matter, otherwise if something goes wrong with my body because of this, it will make me uneasy." ”

"Yes, the county lord is massive." Mrs. Zhou nodded, and said with some embarrassment: "However, there are a lot of county lords, but I am sad about myself, and I always feel sorry for the county lord." ”

Speaking of which, it was just Mrs. Zhou who came in too suddenly that day, which frightened Xiao Man, and in addition, Xiao Man vaguely remembered that the other party seemed to have something to ask for her, but she couldn't remember what it was.

Xiao Man only remembered that she was in a hurry to go back to the suburbs, and Mrs. Zhou seemed a little reluctant, but she didn't think much about it at all.

The suburbs have been busy recently, Xiao Man has been thinking about the vegetables in the greenhouse, and has long forgotten these things to the clouds, if it weren't for Mrs. Zhou's visit today, and she specially mentioned this matter, she didn't take these things seriously at all.

Therefore, Xiao Man had to persuade again: "Mrs. Zhou is too polite, to be honest, I have long forgotten the events of that day, Mrs. Zhou really doesn't have to remember to appreciate it, it's nothing." ”

"What the county lord said is that my heart is heavy." Mrs. Zhou replied.

Somehow, because this Mrs. Zhou is too fussy and exaggerated, Xiaoman always feels very uncomfortable talking to her, far less relaxed than talking and laughing with Zhou Xiaoxiao.

"The county lord has been in Bei'an City for so long, and he hasn't done a good job, has he?" Mrs. Zhou suddenly opened her mouth and led the topic to the other side, she said: "In a few days, it will be the Lantern Festival in Bei'an City, I wonder if the county lord is interested in this?" ”

"Lanterns?" It's the first time Xiaoman has heard of such a festival.

Mrs. Zhou nodded and explained: "Actually, I also listened to my sister say that since the capital of Canglan moved to Bei'an, there has been such a festival. At this time of year, every household in Bei'an City, as well as those shops, especially those who sell lanterns, will set up lanterns in advance and then light them up at night, which is very beautiful. ”

According to Mrs. Zhou, Xiaoman learned that this is a unique festival in Bei'an City, and its prosperity and liveliness are no less than the Dragon Boat Festival and Mid-Autumn Festival in Beijing.

didn't expect that in such a cold place, there would be such a festival at his daughter's house, Xiaoman immediately became interested.

Seeing that Xiao Man was very curious about this, Zhou Xiaoxiao also smiled softly and echoed: "County Lord, we have booked a place in the Drunken Immortal Building with the best location for viewing the lanterns, you must enjoy the light at that time, this is your first time coming to Bei'an, and you will definitely go to join in the fun." ”

"You've already set a spot?" Xiao Man was even more surprised, and then reacted, "You came here today, it turned out that you were here for this matter?" ”

"The county lord is smart, and he really can't hide anything from your eyes." Mrs. Zhou praised.

Xiao Man smiled, and then looked sideways at Pearl and Jade, his eyes flashed with expectation, and asked in a low voice, "Do you want to go?" ”

Such a lively festival, of course Jade wants to join in the fun, so she nodded again and again, and couldn't wait to say: "I've been here for many days, the slave has long been bored, Madame must take us out for a walk!" ”

Then, Xiao Man looked at Pearl again and asked the other party with his eyes.

"Then let Jade accompany you, and the pearl will stay here and guard the greenhouse." Pearl said.

"Hey, you're boring." Jade muttered: "It's lively when everyone goes, there are so many little people watching this greenhouse, how can something happen?" Pearl, you can come with us. ”

Seeing this, Zhou Xiaoxiao also persuaded: "Pearl girl, this lantern festival is once a year, and it would be a pity that you don't go to see the lanterns when you come to Bei'an now." ”

Seeing so many people come to persuade herself, Pearl became more and more embarrassed, she bit her lip, "Madam, in fact, I'm really not very interested in this, if you want to go, let Jade accompany you, I'm guarding the greenhouse here, you can also play with more peace of mind." ”

It's not that Pearl is disappointed, it's that she's not interested in it, and the temperature has changed greatly in the past two days, so she wants to take better care of the vegetables that haven't grown in the greenhouse yet.

"Pearl, you're really not going?" Xiaoman was a little regretful, "If you don't go this time, I don't know when it will be next time, and there are so many people in the greenhouse, there is no shortage of you to take care of alone." ”

Pearl nodded firmly, and was about to speak, but she didn't want a familiar male voice to suddenly come from outside the door: "Where are you masters and servants discussing where to go?" ”

Hearing the sound, Xiao Man smiled inexplicably, got up and was about to walk outside, but Lu Li had already arrived at the door at that time.

I saw a man walking in in a blue-gray shirt, looking at Xiaoman with a smile on his eyebrows, with infinite pampering and gentleness.

However, when Lu Li entered the door and found that there were still female dependents in the house, he couldn't help coughing lightly in embarrassment, and bowed slightly to Zhou Xiaoxiao and Mrs. Zhou to apologize.