Chapter 14: Halva
On the fifteenth day of the first month of each month, the master of the Hou Mansion had dinner together in Shouyongtang to show filial piety.
After the meal, the servants served tea, and Mrs. Shen hugged Yan Yang and asked him about reading.
Yan Yang, who was originally smiling, immediately smiled when he heard it.
Old Madam Shen frowned when she saw it, and asked with concern: "What's wrong?" But not going well with your studies? Or is someone bullying you?"
Yan Yang was just about to speak, but was preempted by Cheng Jinchu.
"Grandmother Lao is worried, Yan Yang will inevitably be a little uncomfortable when he first enters the school, and it will be fine in a few days."
Old Madam Shen glanced at Cheng Jinchu unhappily, and then asked Yan Yang kindly: "Is that so?"
"Hmm." Yan Yang replied sullenly.
Mother didn't let him say it, he could only not say it.
"Good boy, reading is the most important thing, you must pay attention. Like your second uncle, he relied on his own ability to pass the Jinshi examination, and glorified his ancestors. ”
Speaking of Shen Changhuai, Old Madam Shen showed a proud look on her face, and she was honored.
Shen Changze agreed very much and took the opportunity to advise: "Remember your great-grandmother's words, study hard, and gain fame." ”
Yan Yang glanced up at him, pursed his lips and did not speak.
The atmosphere was a little depressed for a while, and Jiang soothed and said: "Last time, I promised to give Yan Huan's head, I ordered someone to fight it, and by the way, I bought a set of pen, ink, paper, and inkstones for Yan Yang." ”
The jade sandalwood presented a gift, giving Yan Yang the four treasures of the study and a sunflower, and giving Yan Huan a set of gemstone heads.
"Sunflower means to win the sunflower, and Yan Yang will definitely win the championship in one fell swoop in the future." Mother Shen looked at the sunflower and loved it very much.
It's only May, and it's not yet the sunflower blooming season, so this sunflower Jiang Shu definitely took a lot of effort to find it.
As for the ruby head and face, it is worth a lot of money at a glance, and when Yan Huan grows up and wears it, it must be very dignified.
"Yan Yang Yan Huan, don't thank your mother soon." Shen's mother reminded the two children.
"Thank you, Mother." Yan Huan thanked him happily, but Yan Yang was a little reluctant.
For no other reason, he didn't like the gift.
But Shen Changze was very satisfied, and even dispelled his resentment against Jiang Shu because of this.
In his eyes, Jiang Shu's move was not only to take care of the overall situation, but also to show favor to him.
"My sister has a heart." Cheng Jinchu looked at the red dazzling gem head, and felt very uncomfortable.
She, a mother, has never given her child such a valuable thing, and Jiang Shu, she gave it casually, obviously slapping her in the face.
Coming out of Shouyongtang, Jiang Shu and Shen Changze were on the same road.
The night was as thick as ink, and the subordinates carried two lanterns to lead the way in front, Cheng Jinchu led the two children in front, and Jiang Shu and Shen Changze followed behind.
Walking through the corridor into the garden, when passing a corner, Jiang Shu tripped over a stone on the side of the path and almost fell.
A strong arm came across the air and held her in time.
"Master Xie." After standing firmly, Jiang Shu thanked him in shock.
"You should call me husband." Shen Changze held her hand and stared affectionately.
The dim light outlines the hazy figure, and the fragrance of clear plum mixed with the unique fragrance of women pours into the nose, which makes people's hearts ripple and think about what is wrong.
"Ma'am." Shen Changze was a little emotional, and pulled Jiang Shu into his arms.
The man's palms were wide and warm, and the hot Jiang Shu's heart trembled, and her low voice gave her goosebumps.
She took a step back and pulled out her hand uncomfortably and said, "Outside, it's time for people to gossip." ”
"Okay, let's go back and talk about it." Shen Changze was in a good mood, and a happy chuckle overflowed from his throat.
Jiang Shu couldn't laugh at it.
What did he take her for? If you are not happy, you will hang it, and if you are happy, you will be pampered?
Jiang Shu was annoyed in his heart and wanted to refuse on the grounds of physical discomfort, but he saw Cheng Jinchu in front of him repeatedly turning his head to peek at them.
In an instant, she changed her mind.
is just fighting for one breath, and Shen Changze will have to stay in the bamboo building tonight.
Even if you don't sleep with her.
Walking to the fork in the road, Cheng Jinchu stopped and waited for Shen Changze without giving up.
"It's getting late, go back and rest early." Leaving this sentence, Shen Changze raised his feet and walked towards the listening bamboo building.
Cheng Jinchu looked at his back, his face stiff and pale.
"Mother, I'm sleepy." Yan Huan rubbed his eyes and called her.
Cheng Jinchu came back to his senses and led the two children into Lanyun Courtyard.
After washing, Yan Huan recovered a little bit of his spirit and pestered Cheng Jinchu to tell stories.
Cheng Jinchu was absent, his eyes kept staring at the dancing candle flame.
The white candle shed tears, just like her heart.
"The story told by my mother is not as good as my father, I want my father to tell it." Yan Huan's dissatisfied accusation.
Cheng Jinchu's eyes flashed slightly: "You want Daddy?"
"Hmm." Yan Huan nodded.
"Then you will listen to your mother......"
Cheng Jinchu called Yinhuan and instructed her a few words.
Yinhuan was surprised, looked at Cheng Jinchu in disbelief, and hesitated.
"One servant is unfaithful to the other master, you think clearly." Cheng Jinchu's displeased warning.
Yinhuan's scalp tightened, and heaven and man fought in his heart.
Madame is gentle and modest, never embarrassed people, she should not harm her.
But now that the Hou Mansion is in charge of Mrs. Jin, the Hou Ye also obviously prefers Mrs. Jin, and with her children, Mrs. Jin's status is unshakable.
It is Mrs. Jin who gave birth to children in the future, and Mrs. Jin's children are also the eldest sons and eldest daughters......
She simply had no choice.
Listen to the bamboo building.
Jiang Shu and Shen Changze were playing against each other, and Tan Yu suddenly entered the room, his face full of unhappiness.
"Master Hou, Yinhuan asked to see him, saying that there was something important."
"What?" Shen Changze pinched the sunspot in his hand and stared at the chess game and thought, not impressed.
Yinhuan, who was allowed to enter the house, reported anxiously: "Master Hou, Miss has a terrible stomach ache, and she is clamoring to see you." ”
"What's going on? It's not okay. Shen Changze threw away the chess pieces and got up quickly.
"Hurry up and ask for a doctor." Jiang Shu instructed Tan Yu.
At last she hesitated for a moment, and decided to go with her.
But Shen Changze walked quickly, leaving her far behind.
"What's wrong with Yan Huan?" As soon as he entered the room, Shen Changze asked eagerly.
Cheng Jinchu stayed by the bed, and Yan Huan lay on the bed holding his swollen stomach and screamed.
"Daddy, my stomach hurts, it hurts......"
Shen Changze's brows frowned when he heard this, his heart was clenched, and he sat in front of the bed and coaxed softly: "Yan Huan, the doctor will be here soon." ”
Jiang Shu stood at the door and didn't go in to disturb.
Yinhuan glanced at Jiang Shu, who was frowning worriedly, and lowered his head guiltily.
After a while, Tan Yu came with Fang Yinu, Jiang Shu stopped them from saluting, and asked Fang Yinu to hurry in to treat Yan Huan.
Doctor Fang first touched Yan Huan's belly, and then probed her pulse.
"Why?" Shen Changze kept looking at Doctor Fang, and when he saw her hand retracting the pulse, he immediately asked.
Doctor Fang replied: "Miss has eaten too much, and the accumulation of food causes abdominal pain. ”
"How can she accumulate food, I don't see that she doesn't eat much at dinner." Shen's mother, who rushed to hear the news, felt strange.
Jiang Shu was also quite puzzled.
Everyone looked at Cheng Jinchu.
She is Yan Huan's mother, and no one knows it better than her.
In front of everyone's eyes, Cheng Jinchu pursed his lips and said, "I asked, and Yan Huan said that she came back and ate half a pack of halva." ”
Halva?
Hearing these two words, Jiang Shu keenly felt that something was wrong.