Chapter 3 Coaxing children
Shen Zetang heard the sound of footsteps, he opened his eyes, and the Yingge outside the big red curtain was lighting the candle, and the window paper faintly let in the clear light.
Today is the day of the Shang Dynasty, although he is in marriage, but according to the rules of the court, he must not be absent.
Looking down at Tian Jiang in his arms, his face was red from sleep, his eyes were full of love, she had fallen asleep when she came back last night, and she hadn't woken up yet.
couldn't help but peck at the delicate lip flap, as if disturbing the dream, she frowned slightly, turned over and fell asleep inside.
Shen Zetang sat up and walked out of bed and washed his hands, but when he saw a set of official clothes, yarn hats and official shoes, neatly stacked on the low couch, he took off his shirt, bare and strong chest, and was about to take the white gauze Qingyuan Zhongdan, but saw that Yingge had already held it in her hand first, and she whispered: "The slave and maid came to serve the master to change clothes." ”
The gaze met his gaze and quickly moved away.
"You go back!" Shen Zetang's eyes were cold, his tone was light, he took the middle order and dressed it skillfully, Yingge saw that his majesty was obvious, so he had to bow and leave the room in a sneer.
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Tian Jiang woke up and sat up, it was already bright outside the window, and on the branches of Qiugui, there were all the chirping sounds of house birds.
As if hearing the movement, Cui Xiang, who had been waiting for a long time, picked up the tent and pulled it into the gilded copper hook, and said with a chuckle: "Madame sleeps well!" ”
Tian Jiang was a little surprised, fortunately the old lady went to Tianning Temple to eat the Buddha, otherwise it would be a big deal to invite Anke by mistake, she asked Cuixiang: "Why don't you wake me up?" ”
Cuimei came in with a copper basin of hot water, and when she heard it, she replied: "The second master ordered that Mrs. was tired last night, so she should sleep a little longer, and don't come to make noise." ”
Tian Jiang's ears were red, she went to bed early last night, where was she tired, but it was not easy to distinguish, let Cai Rong wait for dressing, think about it and asked: "Where did the second master go?" ”
Second Master Shen has three days of marriage, and it is the second day.
Cai Rong said with a smile: "The second master has a permanent dynasty today, and Ying Geyin came to serve him." ”
Tian Jiang was silent, Yingge should have told her that it was.
Suddenly, I heard a mother-in-law in the courtyard asking, "Is anyone there?" ”
Cuixiang went to lift the curtain and leaned in to take a look, but she didn't recognize her, so she asked her, "Who are you looking for?" ”
The woman carried a double-layered food box with bamboo carving lacquer and gold, and replied with a smile: "I am the fan in charge of the kitchen, and I came to give the second lady a gift while I was sending breakfast." ”
Cuixiang went out to take the food box, and then returned to Tian Jiang, Tian Jiang asked her to come to see her, the woman entered the house, knelt down and kowtowed in front of Tian Jiang.
Tian Jiang excused her from the courtesy, and said with a smile: "I usually want to get some food, although the small kitchen in the courtyard has oil, salt, sauce and vinegar, etc., it must not be as complete as the kitchen at Fan Dangjia's side, from time to time I have to ask you for bay leaf star anise, or ginger, onion and garlic cloves, you don't want to annoy me." ”
Fan Dangjia hurriedly laughed: "What did the second lady say, if you need anything to make a list, let my sister bring it to me, and I will choose the best one." “
"That's going to bother you." Tian Jiang glanced at Cuixiang, Cuimei understood, went to fetch three strings of money, handed it to her and said: "One string of money will be rewarded for you, and the other two strings will be given to your subordinates to do things. “
The Fan master was naturally smiling, took the money and thanked him, and chatted a few more words before leaving.
Cui Xiang opened the lid and there was a bowl of boiled and drained noodles, a bowl of fresh and thick chicken soup, a plate of black and red soy sauce, a plate of white garlic juice, a plate of red chili oil, a bowl of fat and thin stewed and crispy meat marinade, and a dish of sticky rice cakes sprinkled with wooden flowers.
Cai Rong took the bowl of noodles, poured soy sauce garlic sauce and red pepper, scooped two large spoons of meat stew, picked up chopsticks and skillfully mixed well, and then put it in front of Tian Jiang, and said with a smile: "The chef in the house is from the north and is good at cooking noodles. “
Tian Jiang heard her say this, but it was not easy to push back, picked a few chopsticks and noodles and ate them, only to feel salty and spicy, think about it and ask: "The second master is cute to eat this?" “
Cai Rong waved her hand: "The second master doesn't touch this, he thinks it tastes like he eats it." “
Tian Jiang pursed his lips and smiled when he heard this, so he didn't touch it again, just ate two sticky rice cakes with tea, and asked the maid to clean up the table and remove the rice, and bring the tea fruit again.
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In the garden, Mama Wu led Shen Li across the bridge and happened to meet the eldest lady who was watching the koi swimming in the water.
He smiled and asked her kindly, where is she going?
Shen Li raised her face and replied: "Go to Qitong Courtyard to ask my father and mother for peace." ”
He touched her head: "Unfortunately, your father often went to the court in the morning." ”
Looking at Shen Li's somewhat disappointed expression, she said again: "Your mother is so young and delicate, Sister Li should not provoke her, if you give you something, you should be more cautious, beware of your father being angry." ”
Mama Wu only said that it was too late, and led Shen Li to leave in a hurry.
Nothing to say all the way.
After Shen Li finished saluting Tian Jiang, she still looked panicked and scared, and hid behind Mama Wu.
Mama Wu looked a little embarrassed: "Sister Li is timid when she meets a living person, and I hope that the second lady will not blame." “
........ Is she a human being?! Tian Jiang's expression did not change, he only took Shen Li's eyes, suddenly pulled out an emerald blue carved hairpin from his sideburns, and asked with a soft smile: "Sister Li'er likes it?" ”
Shen Li actually saw the good-looking hairpin on her mother's head as soon as she entered the door, and she was very envious in her heart.
"Come here!" Tian Jiang said kindly, and when she walked timidly, he pinned the hairpin into her bun, and then held the rhombic mirror to shine.
Shen Li stared at herself in the mirror, and suddenly pouted: "The eldest aunt said that if you can't ask for your mother's things, your father will be unhappy." ”
Tian Jiang calmly glanced at Mama Wu, then raised his hand to take down a jade-colored palace flower from Shen Li's sideburns: "You don't want anything from me, let's just change it." “
"Wear it instead?" Shen Li repeated, she didn't understand.
Tian Jiang said "um": "Sister Li is wearing a shallow lotus root and a jade gauze trimmed skirt today, which looks refreshing and plain, and it is advisable to wear strong ornaments, such as this emerald blue hairpin." You see me wearing a purple silk shirt, an ink flower skirt, and wearing your jade-colored palace flower, isn't it better? ”
Seeing Shen Li nodding, she said again: "When Sister Li doesn't like this hairpin, I don't like your palace flower either, let's change it again." ”
Shen Li said confidently, Tian Jiang looked at her at ease, and felt cute and a little pitiful.
At this time, the nurse came over and replied that the master who learned the piano had arrived, and Shen Li gave a farewell, still led by Mama Wu, and wanted to leave.
Tian Jiang suddenly stopped her, grabbed a handful of osmanthus candy, wrapped it in a silk handkerchief, got up and handed it to her, Shen Li hesitated, and the nurse laughed and said: "Second Mrs. Xie is kind, Sister Li thinks osmanthus candy is too sweet and doesn't like to eat it." “
Tian Jiang said with a smile: "I made this osmanthus candy myself, but it's not sweet, and your father loves to eat it." “
Daddy loves to eat too...... Shen Li's eyes sparkled, and she hurriedly took it obediently, and then left happily.