Chapter 68
After Zhao Changqing returned home, he happily said to Ling and Mrs. Zhao, "The old lady of the Zheng family, are all very friendly people. () Brother Zheng, Sister Zheng is also a knowledgeable person. We said for a long time and I also learned a new dish." Then Zhao Changqing talked about the way to cut white chicken.
Ling smiled, "When will you ask Mrs. Liu to try it? This is the way for southerners to eat it, so let's try it too."
Zhao Changqing nodded and smiled, "My mother has never met the brother of the Zheng family. I have opened my eyes this time and I am so handsome."
Ling asked with a smile, "Is it better than your cousin?" The Zhao family is not a very particular family, and the folk customs in the border town are already open, so Ling did not care about Zhao Changqing's appearance about Zheng Miaojia, but instead asked a question with a funny question.
Zhao Changqing laughed as soon as he heard this, "Although Cousin Teng was born well, he was much worse than Brother Zheng. I think only Ah Bai can have such a descriptive appearance when he grows up, and he is better than Cousin Teng and Brother Chu."
Ling smiled, "Don't always pay attention to these useless things."
"I'll just go home and talk, are you going out?" Zhao Changqing asked with a smile, "Arong hasn't come back yet?"
Ling smiled, "Maybe your second uncle's house is lively, and he forgets the hour when he gets fun."
Zhao Changqing smiled and drank a sip of water, "Arong and third cousin, Teng's cousin are very close."
Ling smiled, "Your third cousin is not very stable, and your cousin has always been very good to you." Ling's mother and daughter, Ling's second wife, Ling's third sister, was speechless, but Ling's brother and nephew have always been good to her.
"I know, am I not bad about him? Cousin Teng is a sensible person. This is a good thing alone." A person's vision is broadened and his mind is also broadened. Even though he had so many resentments in his previous life, now thinking about it, it is not just Ling Teng. She and Ling Teng are actually not compatible. If a wife of a gang don't leave the court, how many gang don't leave the court? Besides, Ling Teng has never liked her. When a person like Ling Teng has a better choice, you can't expect him to still remember the old friendship. Such a person can go far and climb high, but it is not suitable for her.
Zhao Rong only returned home in the evening and looked in a good mood.
The next day, a dentist brought a row of girls to pick up the Ling family. Ling called the two sisters over and said, "You guys learn to pick and pick?"
Zhao Changqing said, "Sister, should I choose it first?"
Zhao Rong gave in and said, "Sister, let's first."
Mrs. Liu smiled and praised, "The two girls are so courteous, and the wife is so lucky. There are two girls who are both talented and beautiful and sensible."
Ling smiled and said, "Where is what you said? Now that their sisters are growing older, they should ask them to choose a close maid, but they should take a look at each other."
"Yes, yes." Mrs. Liu flattered Ling again and said, "Madam, should I choose a companion for you, too?" Otherwise, why would she have to bring some kids?
"I think so, I just see if it's right." Ling smiled and said, "Changqing is my sister, let's choose it first."
Seeing that these little girls were just coarse linen clothes, they were all clean. Since Ling said that, Zhao Changqing was no longer polite and asked the row of little girls with a smile, asking, "Who can cook for you guys?"
A few little girls stood up.
Zhao Changqing asked again, "Who else can do needlework and thread when cooking?"
Finally, five little girls stood up. Liu Pozi talked carefully about the origins of the little girls with Zhao Changqing. In fact, it is not necessarily all poor families who sell their children. Liu Pozi pointed to one of them and said, "Taohua'er was originally a maid from a wealthy family. She made good needlework and thread, and she also recognized a few words." He pointed to another, "Huahua'er was sold by her family during the deserted years. She had needlework and threads. She had a nimble hand and feet, but she didn't do it very carefully."
Zhao Changqing saw that the peach blossom girl was indeed a bit beautiful, while the locust flowers were born more ordinary. Zhao Changqing said, "Extend your hand and I'll take a look."
Taohua'er's hands were white, tender and cute, while Huaihua'er's hands were much rougher. Zhao Changqing nodded slightly and said to Ling, "Mother, I think Huaihua is good." Seeing a hint of hesitation flashing in Huaihua'er's eyes, Zhao Changqing asked with a smile, "What, don't you want to?"
Huai Huaer looked at Zhao Changqing carefully, then lowered her head and stuttered, "Can a girl buy it with my brother?"
Zhao Changqing narrowed his eyes and looked into the row of boys. He knew it in his heart and asked, "Which is your brother?"
Although the locust flowers were born in ordinary times, she was really smart. She quickly pulled out a little boy from the row of boys, knelt down and said, "I and my younger brother Doubing are kowtowing to the lady."
Zhao Changqing smiled and said to Ling, "She sees her younger brother is not big, but she can be a companion with Aning."
Ling nodded, and felt a little willing, saying, "Sister Rong will choose one too."
Zhao Rong had a long time to make up her mind and said directly, "Mom, I want peach blossoms."
Seeing that the peach blossoms were born well, Ling agreed.
I bought three of them in total, but because they were young and not expensive, they spent a total of twenty-five taels. Liu Pozi flattered Ling's words a few more words, and happily carried the silver and took a group of girls and boys away.
"The name Taohuaer is not very elegant." Zhao Rong said casually, "The Tao is young and beautiful, and the flowers are bright; the son is back, and it is better to call him Yihua."
Taohua'er, no, Yihua was really clever and quickly looked at Zhao Rong with a blessing, "I thank the girl for giving her a name."
Zhao Changqing didn't think that the flowers were not good, mainly because most girls took the names of flowers and grass. However, she was familiar with Little Pear Flower, so it would be a bit inappropriate for the girl to call them Huaer again. Zhao Changqing nodded, "The locust flower is called Yongfu, your brother should not call them Doubing, it's Yongshou."
Yongfu and Yongshou also gave tribute to the brother-in-law. Ling ordered the white woman to say, "Take them down and teach some rules, take a shower and change your clothes, and then clean up a set of bedding."
After a few people left, Ling said to her sisters, "If you have your own girl in the future, you should also act like a master. If they have any disobedient ones, just come and tell me." She was not worried about her eldest daughter. After all, Yongfu was only ten years old, only one year older than Zhao Changqing. However, Yihua, life is good and he is smart. When his youngest daughter is only five years old, Ling was worried that slaves would bully the master. When she thought about it, she felt that she was too worried. Her children were guarding her every day, so she could not allow a maid to bully her daughter. Ling smiled and let go.
I stayed in the evening and told Zhao Changning that he had another companion. At that time, Zhao Changning was also very happy and pulled Yongshou to ask questions.
Yongshou is only one year older than Zhao Changning, and is shorter than Zhao Changning. He is also thin. Although he is a little timid, he still has questions and answers. After dinner, Zhao Changqing took the three of them to see Mr. Su.
Yongfu didn't talk much, but he was very slim in his work. There was no need for Zhao Changqing to say that she had taken the initiative to ask about Zhao Changqing's habits, when to get up, when to sleep, when to be a girl, and when to study, and then familiarized herself with the things in the house under Liu'er's guidance. She prepared hot water to serve and wash in the evening, and got up early in the morning, combed her hair to serve and serve. But there was one thing, Yongfu didn't know how to comb her hair, she just had a big braid behind her head. She didn't know how to comb her double flat buns that Zhao Changqing used to combing, and she didn't know how to comb her hair.
Fortunately, Zhao Changqing didn't need to serve everyone. She could comb her in front of the mirror. She picked up silk flowers and put them on them. By the way, she chose two old silk flowers for Yongfu and smiled, "You can wear this."
Yongfu hurriedly said, "Thank you for your reward."
Zhao Changqing looked at Yongfu with a smile, "This dress is my last year. You see, you are wearing a big dress. You know that you know the needle and thread basket in the house. It doesn't matter when you can change it." Of course, it's not silk clothes. She also makes silk clothes every year, but she only wears them when she goes out to meet, and more of them are Songjiang cloth clothes. Zhao Changqing took out a small box from the bookshelf and gave it to Yongfu, "to put silk flowers."
Yongfu took it with a smile and thanked him again and again.
Zhao Changqing sat in an old elm-mu chair next to the table and said, "I have asked you about what I have to do every day. Usually, when I am at home, I don't need anyone to serve you very much. Just clean up the house. During these two days, I will be familiar with the people at home." He said, "I met Mr. Su yesterday. At home, you should treat Mr. Su like me, and treat Abai like Changning."
Yongfu hurriedly said, "I have written it down."
"There is another thing. In addition to grandmother, mother, and father, please don't talk about anything else in our room, just be strict with me."
"yes."
Zhao Changqing smiled, "It's basically all." He stood up and went to Mrs. Zhao's house for breakfast, and said to Yongfu, "If you don't understand anything, just ask Liu'er."
"Yes, I have recorded it. Sister Liu'er taught me a lot yesterday."
Zhao Changqing went to Ling's place to pay his respects after breakfast. He saw Yihua serving in her old clothes from last year, with a silver hairpin on her neatly combed buns. It was supposed to be Zhao Rong for her.
Ling asked with a smile, "Where is your maid?"
"Yongfu is cleaning up the house." Zhao Changqing smiled, "I let her get familiar with the things in my house."
Zhao Changqing smiled, "In recent years, the roses outside my house are getting bigger and bigger. The ones planted in the west are fine. The ones planted along the corridor are taller than the windows. I thought, so I simply tied them along the columns and railings under the corridor and asked these flowers to be more regular. Otherwise, they would grow into trees."
“That’s good too.”
After a few gossips, Zhao Changqing took Zhao Changning Yongshou to Mr. Su's place to attend class.
Influenced by Mr. Su, Zhao Changqing likes to clean up the house and tidy up the yard. Now Zhao Changning and Zhao Rong each have their own houses. The furniture that was originally locked in the west side was taken out for use. Especially this year, Zhao Rong moved from Mrs. Zhao's compartment to Ling's Xier Room, and moved a lot of things away. Zhao Changqing simply took the opportunity to clean up the west side of the house and made a study.
Zhao Changqing first only grew flowers in the house, but later he simply planted roses in the outdoor corridor. This kind of flowers are best raised. It is best to water them back again a few days ago. The flowers are bright and fragrant. The flowering period is from April to September, which is only half a year. It is a very practical flower. Zhao Changqing planted a row in front of his house and in front of the old lady's house. After a few years, he raised branches and leaves. However, the roses grew too fast and are almost growing into trees now. They are pruned a few times a year. Zhao Changqing had this idea.
By the end of the afternoon class, Zhao Changqing took Liu'er and Changfu to tie the branches of roses along the corridor. Changfu smiled, "When the weather is warmer, the roses will be full along the corridor, which will definitely be very beautiful."
Liu'er said quickly, "When it's April and May, the peach trees in front of the girl's window will bloom, and these roses will look good. The girl's birthday is also in April, and every year people praise our girl's yard for being well cleaned." Liu'er was actually quite regretful. She was originally going out with the two girls, but now the girls have their own personal maids, so she can concentrate on serving the old lady. Although the workload has been reduced, she feels a little disappointed.
Zhao Changqing smiled, "That's all just others compliment me, don't take it seriously."
Liu'er smiled, "I know that it was someone who specifically said that the girl is good, but I have been to other people's houses. Although the girl's house may not be as gorgeous as others, I think the girl's house is also very good." Liu'er didn't know how to describe it, and thought for a long time, "It's the kind of indescribable kind that is indescribable."
Zhao Changqing smiled and Liu'er said, "Yongfu went to fetch water to serve the girl to wash her hands. I should use supper if I cleaned the branches and leaves that fell to the ground."
Yongfu is busy.
The Zhao family has a simple population, so the servants have not yet developed the problem of favoring high and crossing low. Zhao Changqing often wants to go out, and Liu'er also explained everything he should pay attention to when going out. Last time Zheng Miaoying sent a post to invite him, Zhao Rong went to the Ling family, but did not go to the Zheng family. Zhao Rong wanted to go to the Chu family's post this time, but the post indicated that Zhao Changqing was only invited, and Zhao Rong was disappointed.
Zhao Changqing smiled, "Maybe he was going out to ride a horse, but Sister Chu also specifically told me to wear men's clothes."
Ling smiled, "Don't play too crazy."
Zhao Changqing smiled, "Don't worry, Mother, Sister Chu is a person with a proper sense. I just follow her, don't worry."
Zhao Changning wanted to go very much and asked, "Sister, can you take me on a horse?"
Ling immediately said, "How old are you, and you want to ride a horse? Be careful to fall and fall."
Zhao Changning was not convinced, "Mom, I am already five years old, why can't I ride it?"
Zhao Changqing smiled, "When you are older, you must be at least eight years old to take you on a horse. You should first practice the fists and feet that your father taught you."
Zhao Changning said, "I am very familiar with it."
Zhao Changqing smiled, "Then can you beat Daddy?"
"How strong is Daddy? How can he beat this?"
Zhao Changqing smiled, "Think about it, you need to be very strong when riding a horse. When you have more strength, I will teach you how to ride a horse, okay?"
Zhao Changning then responded.
Ling felt strange and asked Zhao Changqing, "Where did you learn how to ride a horse?" The Zhao family has no horses. Nowadays, regardless of the price of horses, the cost of raising horses alone is quite a lot of money. People will definitely not be able to afford horses. For example, the Zhao family really wants to raise them, but raising horses is not worth it, and it is better to rent a car when going out.
Zhao Changqing smiled, "Sister Chu taught me that there is a foal in her family. She has ridden it for me before, but it is actually easy to learn. I will become familiar with it after riding it a few times."
Ling smiled, "Although you're going out to play, don't come back too late."
"Don't worry, Mother, I know it in my heart."
Yongfu thought of Liu'er's instructions and it was the easiest thing to go to the General's Mansion. She usually didn't have to serve her when she went out. She just needed to stay in the General's Mansion honestly.
Zhao Changqing also found a men's clothing for Yongfu to wear. He was wearing a men's spring shirt with a black belt with a wide black belt around his waist and a jade pendant and a purse. He just tied his ponytail on his head and tied it up with a colorful ribbon. Both Mrs. Zhao and Ling laughed, "Which young man is this?" Zhao Changqing's life is beautiful, and he bursts out a vitality from head to toe. Even if he dresses like a boy, he is very popular. Zhao Changqing clenched his fists and covered his lips and coughed lightly, bowed, "I have met the old lady, madam."
Old Mrs. Zhao and Ling were so happy. Today, Zhao Yong was at home, and couldn't help but laugh, "Changning may not be as handsome as Changqing when he grew up."
Ling smiled, "How can a boy look like a girl?" Ling has no high requirements for his son's appearance. Men mainly look at their abilities. As long as they have the ability, they are not afraid of losing their good wife if they have the ability.
Zhao Rong rolled her eyes secretly, and a hint of envy flashed in Yihua's eyes.
For a moment, the carriage from the general's mansion came over, and Zhao Changqing resigned and took Yongfu with him.
Sure enough, the carriage did not go to the General's Mansion at all. After going directly to the street to meet with another carriage from the General's Mansion, Chu Yue called Zhao Changqing into her car and changed his close maid Zhuer to Zhao Changqing's car. Zhao Changqing did not leave Liang Qingyuan, who was riding a horse with Chu Yu, and knew that he had become the shield for Chu Yue and Liang Qingyuan again.
Zhao Changqing didn't show any worries on his face and asked Chu Yue with a smile, "Sister Chu, where are we going to play this time?"
"It's rare that Ayu and the others will take a break. The weather is right now, so let's go out for a walk."
The author has something to say: Good night, my heart~~~~~~
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