At the end of the month, the old general, who had been stationed outside the Yanmen Pass, brought back a letter, saying that the neighboring Khan had been mourned, and the whole country had fallen into civil strife in the struggle for the throne, and the country's economy had also suffered heavy losses. He will be able to leave for Beijing in a few days and be able to celebrate a reunion with his family. And, along with the letters, there are also some precious local mountain delicacies and dried meat.

The old lady was overjoyed, and on this ground, she set up a banquet in the house, and made a special trip to the second uncle and his wife for Bailijiu.

Baili Jiu's second uncle served as the commander of the capital in the middle of the court, and he was the brother of the old general who died on the battlefield.

Noah remembered that on the day of the wedding, thanks to the conductor's wife who helped him round the field, he was able to avoid embarrassment, and he was grateful to this aunt he had never met.

So when the kitchen steward came to her to ask her how to cook the dried mushrooms and how to draw up the banquet menu, Noah was very attentive to his own suggestions.

The kitchen steward went back like a treasure, but he still had no bottom in his heart, lest he would be overwhelmed and waste the ingredients he had brought back from thousands of miles.

He had to come to the house a second time to ask Noah to come to the kitchen for advice.

This steward has taken a lot of care of himself since he took office. At the beginning, it was indeed because of Noah's power that he had a lot of stammers, but later he admired Noah's craftsmanship, was convinced, often came to ask for advice, and was humble and studious. Noah had a good impression of him, so he didn't say a word, rolled up his sleeves, and went to the kitchen.

Although the cooks disdain Noah's identity and the way they are in the house on weekdays, they are sincerely impressed by Noah's craftsmanship and erudition in cooking, so they are willing to listen to her dispatch. Noah was also happy to teach, so he quickly gained the respect of several chefs in the kitchen.

Noah's cooking skills are derived from previous memories, how each ingredient is processed, and what kind of seasoning is needed to highlight its most primitive umami, as if it is innately perceived, and it is easy to come by. Moreover, she has always dared to be bold and innovative in cooking, and pursued a unique taste, so the chef who is tired of her tepid traditional craftsmanship will have a shock to her taste buds.

Similarly, the conductor of the banquet, as the guest of honor, also praised the craftsmanship of the banquet and added two more bowls of rice. The old lady was happy, so she announced that the kitchen steward came in to give a reward. The steward is a person who will come to things, so he naturally does not dare to take credit, and frankly admits that it is all the credit of Noah.

The conductor reminded the lady that at the time of the wedding, the aunt, who had aroused a lot of criticism from everyone, proposed to the old lady to meet her.

Noya just came out of the kitchen, with the fragrance of fresh peppers, the handkerchief of lotus lotus flowers covered her hair, and her freshly washed face was like a freshly peeled water chestnut, and the water was delicate and delicate.

The conductor's wife couldn't help but praise secretly: What a handsome appearance! No wonder Xiao Jiu did not hesitate to disobey his own mother, redeemed her and married her home, and was fascinated.

Then I turned my head to look at Qin and An's two daughters, dressed exquisitely, talking and polite, with a board and a glance, just like the meals prepared by the chef in the house every day, shrouded in a cage drawer, tepid or hot, salty and palatable, but I ate too much, I can no longer arouse my appetite, I have a little appetite, and three meals a day are just a routine.

I have long heard the old lady say that this Aunt Lin is as hot as chili peppers, with a hot temper like chestnuts, and she is also contaminated with the smell of wind and dust in Linlang Pavilion. Today, I don't know how the temperament is, and the old lady's comments are biased in terms of this temperament.

Noah was grateful for her help in the past, so when they met, they bowed down and fell down, and they were extraordinarily supple and well-behaved.

This command made the lady have only two sons under her knees, and no daughters, so she was overjoyed when she saw the girl who had fallen in love, and was especially happy. beckoned the subordinates to move the chair, let Noya sit closer, held hands, laughed, praised the old lady for her blessings, and gathered all the promising women in the capital into the house. Next year, I will be able to have my children and grandchildren around my knees and enjoy my family.

The old lady was envious, and while she was proud, she seemed to have regrets in her heart, and sighed repeatedly.

The conductor's wife naturally couldn't help but ask what she was worried about. The old lady must have had a good personal relationship with her, so she did not hide it, and secretly made a look, pulled her behind the screen on the side, and spoke in a low voice.

Noya was too lazy to be hypocritical and polite with Qin and An, and sat on the sidelines and watched his nose and nose, and did not speak. I vaguely heard the old lady mention her name, sighed, and couldn't help but stretch out her ears to listen.

It's just that the commander and Baili Jiu are on top of each other, staggering, talking, and no one is around, so I can't really hear what the old lady is arranging herself.

Noah had probably drunk tea twice before the old lady and the conductor turned the screen hand in hand and walked out to sit down in the banquet.

The conductor's wife was still holding Noah's hand enthusiastically, talking and laughing. is not like other women like some boring topics of the juniors in the school examination, such as what books have been read, what female celebrities have been studied, etc., but to tell some humorous jokes, or to ridicule the troubles of Baili Jiu when he was a child, witty and funny, which suddenly narrowed the distance between him and Noya.

There was sweet wine in front of her, the degree was not high, and it was made of pure fruit, so she asked someone to fill the cup and pull Noya to accompany her. Noah is also straightforward, laughing when she wants to laugh, without pretentiousness, dragging mud and water, drinking with her until the glass is dry, and the conversation is very in line with the commander's wife.

After three rounds of drinking, the commanding lady stood up and said to Noah: "It's warm in this dining room, I'm wearing heavy clothes today, a few glasses of wine are in my stomach, it's a little hot, you accompany me to the side hall to change." ”

Noah was smart, and knew that she must have something to say to herself, so she stood up and followed.

When the family members of the big families went out, the girls all carried a change of clothes and jewelry with the car, and the two went to the side hall to sit down, and the girl hurriedly went out of the house to the carriage to get the baggage, and quietly closed the door.

The conductor's wife pulled Noah to sit on the soft couch and leaned back to rest.

"Girl, you've known Xiao Jiu for a while, haven't you?" She asked tentatively.

Noah didn't know why, and said, "It didn't take long. ”

"I see that Xiao Jiu is very good to you, a person who was so fancy in the past, but now he can't tolerate other women in his heart." She seemed to be casually talking.

Noya pursed her lips secretly, and really didn't understand where the word "good" came from in her mouth: "The ninth master is a person who pities the fragrance and cherishes the jade, and he is good to everyone. ”

"I don't think so, how did I hear that Xiao Jiu has been lukewarm to Qin Darling and An Ruoxi since he got married. On the surface, it looks like a guest, you and I are nong, but I have never refused to stay in the courtyard of the two, and only spoil you alone. The conductor's wife smiled and teased, with a deep meaning.

Sure enough, it came, although Noah couldn't guess what she meant by this, but Noah already knew in his heart that it must be the old lady who came to her as a lobbyist, so he was wary of the conductor's wife and skillfully maneuvered.

The second aunt joked, the ninth master has always praised Mrs. Qin and Mrs. An for their knowledge of books and etiquette, and their generosity, so that Noya can learn more from the two ladies. It may be that Noah is stupid, so the Ninth Master is extra bothered. ”

"Xiao Jiu, this child has always been used to hanging his son, and now he can stabilize his temperament, start a family, and inherit the lineage, so he has gone to his mother's heart disease. I only hope that you will give birth to a noble son as soon as possible, and it will be fulfilled. ”

Noya was stunned, could it be that the old lady asked the second aunt to give birth? No, didn't the old lady always avoid it and dislike her background?

Nuoya lowered her head and pretended to smile shyly: "The Ninth Master and the two ladies have a deep love, and I think the old lady will soon be able to get her wish." ”

"It's great that you can think of it that way. Xiao Jiu is obedient to you, you have to persuade a little more, and open up branches and leaves for the Baili family as soon as possible. ”

Noah smacked and felt that something was wrong. Could it be that the second aunt meant that she was secretly beating herself too jealous and hindering him from having a happy relationship with Qin and An?

She still left three points of thin noodles, and said with a straight face: "The second aunt has raised Noya." Noya has no power and power, and he beggs for life in the cracks, which can be described as a compromise, how can he say 'obey his words'? ”

The conductor's wife didn't expect that Noah, a seemingly outspoken person, could speak without leaking. simply open the skylight and say something bright, and don't beat around the bush.

"I'll tell you the truth, it's really uncomfortable to ask questions like this, it's not your and my nature. The second aunt is not an eventful person, she is entrusted by your mother-in-law, and she asks you if she has something difficult to say. ”

"The second aunt doesn't hurt to talk about it, Noya knows everything."

"I just heard from your mother-in-law that since this Xiaojiu got married, except for staying at your place overnight, he has never had a round room with his darling and Ruoxi. She forced Xiao Jiu to go, and secretly came out in the middle of the night and went back to sleep in her study, and the mother-in-law who served her never received a red silk handkerchief. She once asked about her darling and Ruoxi in private, but both of them were speechless, and they were aggrieved and shed tears, which was simply anxious. ”

Noya was stunned, she always thought that the hundred miles and nine hugged the left and right, and enjoyed the blessings of Qi people every day, why did she not achieve good things for so long? The old lady can't settle this account on her own head, does she?

That time it was indeed his own recklessness, which interrupted the love between the two of them, and even acquiesced in his jealousy and jealousy, and did not defend himself, but this ...... In the dead of night, lonely men and widows, dry firewood...... Can't click, what's your business?

Looks like I can't help with this, right? Can't you cheer on the sidelines, or tie him up for a hundred miles and nine miles, and help her An Ruoxi with a strong force?

That's the eye of the needle!