Chapter Ninety-Five: Heavy Rain

In July, the sky became extremely fast, and it was clear that the sun was shining brightly, and the slate was hot, but in the blink of an eye, dark clouds pressed down on the ridge of the roof, and half of the sky was as dark as the bottom of a pot.

The whole house was busy, the doors were closed, and all the clothes that were drying were put away. Even the flowers and trees planted in pots under the eaves were moved into the house. Their house had only just been repaired, and the roof pillars were strong enough to be finished, when a flash of lightning made people dizzy, and thunder rumbled, and the house was so dark that it seemed that it was night, and they had to light the lamps and candles before they could continue to do their work.

The rain finally fell, crackling on the roof tiles. It had been sparse at first, but then it had gradually intensified, and the tumult was one after another, drowning out all the other sounds.

Xiao Dong stood in the window and looked out, it was white outside, except for the water or water, and he couldn't see the side.

The three boys of the Li family let Qin Lie pull them back from the garden, and the big and three children were all drenched, like chickens in soup.

Xiao Dong hurriedly ordered people to boil hot water to cook ginger soup, and asked with a wrecked smile: "What's wrong with you?" ”

"Well, I wanted to see what the three of them were doing when it rained, but there wasn't a single one in the house. Look for the back, and I'm teasing the water birds by the pool, and I'm not afraid of falling into the water."

The pond where lotus flowers are planted behind is not too deep, and it probably won't drown the three of them if they fall. Xiao Dong said with a smile: "Although the weather is hot, it is easy to get sick when the rain is poured, and you can drink a few more bowls when the ginger soup is cooked." ”

The three little ones were taken away by the maid to change their clothes, Qin Lie wiped his face, and his hair and clothes were dripping down.

"Go soak in the hot water and change your clothes."

Qin Lie responded, and just said, "I'm fine...... Sneeze"

Xiao Dong threw him with a roll of his eyes: "Okay, okay, don't hold on here, go to you." ”

Qin Lie touched his nose and finally went obediently. Xiao Dong opened the cabinet to find clothes for him. Listening to Qin Lie shouting at her from afar, Xiao Dong hugged his clothes and took a pair of socks over: "What's the matter?" ”

Qin Lie poked his head and said, "Help me wipe my back." ”

"Phew, think beautiful."

That being said, Xiao Dong still rolled up his sleeves and pushed open the door. Qin Lie was leaning on the edge of the barrel, turned his head to see her, and smiled.

"Lie down, I'll wash your hair."

Xiao Dong carried the wooden basin, spread his hair and combed it, and then scooped water to wash his hair. Qin Lie half-squinted, only to feel that the hot water soaked his whole body was hot, his scalp was rubbed by Xiao Dong's fingertips, and occasionally scratched a few times, the peace and happiness in this place at this time and place are really not changed for a fairy.

"Alas, if there is another pot of wine now, it will be all there."

Xiao Dong sneered: "Vested Long, looking back at Shu, it is said that you are so greedy and insufficient." However, she turned around and carried a small pot of two taels and handed it to Qin Lie: "Drink it." ”

Qin Lie was overjoyed, holding Xiao Dong's hand and kissing it twice: "It's still my daughter-in-law who feels sorry for me." ”

Xiao Dong retracted his hand and patted him: "Lie down, it's time to flush." ”

Qin Lie took a sip of wine and sighed comfortably.

Xiao Dong smiled and scooped up water to flush his hair, and suddenly saw a silver light idle. She lowered her head and flicked it, slightly surprised: "You have gray hair." ”

Qin Lie's eyebrows moved: "Pull it out." ”

"No, you don't." Xiao Dong said: "As the saying goes, pulling one grows ten." I'll get you some black sesame seeds, black beans or something. Don't be too tired, just earn enough money, don't worry about that. ”

Qin Lie took her hand and put it against his cheek. Xiao Dong's hands are soft and small, with a little light fragrance on his fingertips. He closed his eyes and said, "Well, I see. I just asked for such a good daughter-in-law, and I will definitely live to be seventy or eighty years old and accompany you well. ”

"Okay, get on your stomach, I'll wipe your back."

After taking a bath, Qin Lie was refreshed, but Xiao Dong was sweaty, his clothes were all attached to his body, and he was not very comfortable, so she simply asked people to prepare water and she also washed it out. The rain wasn't as heavy as it had been at first, but it was still raining. Qin Lie went to take a look at the restless man who was being watched by the Hu family drinking ginger soup. To say that the Hu family is not fierce at all, and her voice is not high, but after all, she is Xiaodong's nurse, and there is no one in the house who can surpass her, the two boys of the Li family and a girl poured ginger soup one bite at a time with a bitter face, and when they saw Qin Lie coming over, they hurriedly made their eyes and begged him to intercede.

It's a pity that Qin Lie couldn't save them this time, as soon as Hu Shi saw that his hair was still wet, he came over, and without saying a word, he sat down and brought the ginger soup in front of him. Qin Lie looked at the three little ones with a bitter face, and said in his heart that this time it was really difficult to share the same problem.

The ginger soup was cooked so thick and spicy, and when I drank it hot, I sweated again. Hu Shi was satisfied that he let people collect the empty bowl, Qin Lie thought that this was fine, but Hu Shi turned his head and stopped him: "Uncle, wait, I still have something to do." ”

Qin Lie thought it was another bowl of ginger soup, and thought about gritting his teeth and pouring it down. Hu sat down unhurriedly, opened his mouth and said, "My uncle led the county lord to Pingkangli a few days ago?" ”

Qin Lie was startled, and suddenly the sweat came down again, but this time it was a cold sweat.

"This ...... Just passing through ...... I went to sit down and had a cup of tea......"

"My uncle was very kind, passed by the way, and specially prepared a change of clothes."

Yes, even knowing this, Qin Lie couldn't quibble, he could only honestly admit his mistakes.

From very early on, he was a little scared. Not for anything else, just because she is not a mother to Xiaodong, but she is like a mother. In the past, he climbed over the wall to look at Xiaodong secretly, and he estimated that even if the Hu family didn't know before, he must have known it later. Otherwise, when King Jingjun rebelled, the Hu family would not have said that word to him.

"Actually, my uncle has the heart to accompany the county lord more, which is not a bad thing. It's the place where fish and dragons are mixed, so it's better to go less. Hu Shi didn't give him any hardship, and said very politely: "Like Luoxia Pond, Xiaochang Mountain, and the hot springs in the western suburbs, those places can be walked more." In fact, the county lord is so big, and he really hasn't been out a few times,"

Qin Lie naturally agreed, and by the way, he promised that he would not take Xiaodong to any abnormal places in the future. Hu Shi was very satisfied, and without waiting for Qin Lie to breathe a sigh of relief, he asked another question that made him want to break out in a cold sweat: "By the way, when the day before yesterday, when the aunt and the county lord had not come back, that Shixiu girl came once. ”

"What is she here for?"

Hu Shi looked at him with a smile: "Uncle asked very much." ”

Qin Lie's head suddenly drooped again.

In front of the Hu family, he is the strength of the shortcomings, even if the Hu family does not rely on his seniority, he can steadily suppress him with his old spicy composure.

"That's what I asked Miss Shi, and Miss Shi told me a lot of interesting stories about your childhood." Hu Shi bit the word "childhood" clearly: "I persuaded her a few words and sent her away." ”

God knows how the Hu family "persuaded", Qin Lie felt that the designation was not a kind and gentle persuasion.

"I've already made arrangements, and after a few busy days, I'll send them back to Suizhou together."

Hu Shi nodded, looking at the smile should be very satisfied.

actually passed the customs safely, Qin Lie felt a little unreal when he went out.

Hongfu dried Xiaodong's hair, combed it finely, and dipped the comb in some jasmine oil to comb her hair fragrant and smooth. Xiao Dong smiled and said, "Your craftsmanship is really getting better and better, combing me so much that I almost fell asleep." ”

Hongfu smiled and said, "The county mainly likes it, and I will comb your hair for the rest of your life." ”

"That's not going to happen." Xiao Dong smiled and said, "I can't delay you." Two days ago, Hu's mother talked about this. There's no one else at this time, tell me, what are you planning in your own heart? ”

Hongfu's face turned red: "What's the plan...... Look at how the county lord and Mother Hu arrange, anyway, ......"

Xiao Dong pulled his hair and turned his head: "This is not the time to be ashamed, we have been together for all these years, and you know who I am." Do you want to go home, or do you want to be in charge of the house in the future? ”

Hongfu held the comb and said like a gnat: "I...... Of course, I want to serve the county lord for a long time. I left home when I was young, and now my mother is gone, so if I want to live with my brother and sister-in-law when I go back......"

Xiao Dong understood what she meant.

My brother is my brother, but my sister-in-law is not. First, there is no blood, and secondly, there is no affection, I'm afraid it's not good. In this way, Hu is right. Finding a reliable person in the mansion or under Qin Lie's men, knowing the roots on both sides, is much better than letting her go home. Hongfu is also careful and cautious, and has been serving by Xiaodong's side. It is very suitable to be a housekeeper's daughter-in-law in the future, and after going to her, Xiaodong can't find such a suitable person.

Xiao Dong took her hand and whispered, "I know everything, don't worry." ”

Hongfu nodded and whispered, "I'll pour you tea." ”

Qin Lie came in from outside, and Hongfu walked past him with her head down, without bothering to say hello.

Xiao Dong heard footsteps and turned his head to look at him: "You're back?" How are the three of them? ”

"Don't worry, Mother Hu watched them drink ginger soup before leaving."

Xiao Dong smiled: "Someone can finally cure them." She leaned closer and sniffed: "Have you drunk ginger soup too?" ”

Lie sat down next to her, the rain outside had not stopped, and the sky was much brighter than just now. Raindrops hit the rooftops in the distance, splashing water that seemed to cover the roof with a layer of white mist.

Hongfu came in with two bowls of lotus seed tea, and went out again without saying a word.

Qin Lie was a little strange: "What's wrong with her?" ”

"Hmm...... Shame. Xiao Dong said softly: "She is not young anymore, and it will be really delayed if she waits any longer." Hu's mother told me a few days ago that depending on her own meaning, whether she wants to go back to her hometown or find someone in the house......"

Lie nodded, scooped a plump lotus seed and fed it to Xiao Dong, and ate two bites himself: "Is there a suitable person in the house?" ”

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It's raining here in my house today, and the temperature has dropped by more than ten degrees all of a sudden~~