Da'an came back from the capital in two carriages. The carriage in front was filled with books except for himself and two sets of clothes.

The carriage at the back was filled with all New Year's goods, some for my family and some for my nephews.

In addition, things dedicated to Lao Yangtou, Tan, Lao Suntou and Tuoba Xian were also purchased separately.

So when Yang Ruoqing and Xiao Hua Xiaoduo helped Da'an organize the New Year's goods in the backyard, Yang Ruoqing couldn't help but sigh: "Da'an is becoming more and more calm now, and he is thorough in everything he does!"

Hearing Yang Ruoqing praise Daan, as Daan's daughter-in-law, Xiaohua naturally had a happy smile on her face.

Xiaoduo joked: "Hua'er, could it be that you made a list for Brother Da'an in the book at home, and then he followed the list to buy it?"

Hearing this, Yang Ruoqing also looked at Xiaohua with a smile.

Xiaohua blushed, shook her head and waved her hands: "No, no, I really don't, these are all things he figured out by himself, really!"

Xiao Duo's eyes flashed, probably teasing Xiao Hua: "But these jobs are what women should do. How can Brother Da'an, a big man, know how to do these? Is it possible that other women helped him do it?

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As soon as these words came out, Xiaohua was a little embarrassed and subconsciously looked at Yang Ruoqing.

Yang Ruoqing glared at Xiaoduo: "You know how to talk nonsense. Da'an is not that kind of person. Chen'er told me when he came back that my uncle is in the capital and there are only two servants around him."

"The cooks and washers at home are also two elderly servants."

"Uncle Da'an never goes out to drink wine. After finishing his duties at the Hanlin Academy, he goes home to read. He is famous for keeping his integrity!"

What Yang Ruoqing told was the truth, but it was a little exaggerated.

Because Chen'er also said that Uncle Da'an would still participate in the social interactions that he should have.

In places like the capital, you can walk around with literati, classmates, or colleagues, either in high-end restaurants or special courtyards, enjoy flowers, meet friends through literature, or have some other social gatherings.

Da'an is not that kind of dull person, he does not form any political affiliations for personal gain, but in that circle you will easily be squeezed out if you bury your head in learning.

Therefore, he will definitely manage the relationship that needs to be managed well.

And on those occasions, it is not uncommon to have beautiful maids waiting on you.

But just be careful. Not everyone is Luo Fengtang, a beauty who can directly refuse the Emperor's reward in person...

"Don't worry, Xiaohua, our Da'an is a good man, family-oriented, and responsible!"

Yang Ruoqing took Xiaohua's hand again and patted it gently to express relief.

Xiaohua nodded sheepishly and whispered: "Of course I believe him."

Xiaoduo's eyes flashed. Seeing Yang Ruoqing say this, she must have realized that some jokes are not suitable to be made, and some things are not suitable to be ridiculed.

Even with such a close relationship, there are still taboos.

So Xiao Duo quickly smiled and said: "I deliberately scared Hua'er. In my opinion, there are only two good men in the world, my brother-in-law, and my brother Da'an!"

"I believe these New Year's goods were either ordered by Hua'er or arranged by Brother Da'an!"

Yang Ruoqing nodded, "I believe in Hua'er, and I also believe in Da'an."

"He is now twenty-two years old, and Feng'er is already two years old. How can such an old man not understand anything? What etiquette is unclear?" she said.

"Come on, let's go ahead and sort out the New Year's goods. Tomorrow your brother-in-law and I will go to the county town. Then you can deliver these New Year's goods to Grandma and Grandpa next to Shun'er."

"Well... I can take the share for Grandma Chen'er back later," she added.

Xiao Hua said: "Okay, sister will make arrangements."

Mrs. Sun is here.

"You three are all here? That's just right." After Mrs. Sun entered the door, she saw the three of them sorting out the New Year's goods and said with a smile.

Yang Ruoqing said to Mrs. Sun: "Mom, Da'an just came back today. If you weren't chatting with him in the front yard and getting close to him, why did you come to the back yard?"

Sun said: "Chen'er and Bao Bao are here, and they are talking to Daan in the front yard. I will take the time to come to the backyard to discuss something with Hua'er."

Yang Ruoqing nodded, then stepped aside and continued to sort out the New Year's goods.

Xiaohua raised her head and looked at Mrs. Sun: "Mom, what's going on? Just give me your orders."

Sun said: "Hua'er, Da'an is back. He still has a few days to relax before the end of the year. I discussed it with your father before."

"What we mean is that we want Da'an to accompany you to Xujiacun, and give some cigarettes, wine, meat and other things to your biological father and the others. After all, it's the New Year!"

Hearing this, Xiaohua's eyes showed surprise, but then she hesitated a little.

"Does Brother Da'an know? Does he know that I have a biological father and a natal family?" Xiaohua asked.

Yang Ruoqing couldn't help laughing.

"Hua'er, you use the word 'risk' very well!" she said.

"It feels like winter bamboo shoots in the bamboo forest behind the mountain."

Hearing this, Xiaohua also laughed.

Here, Mrs. Sun gave Yang Ruoqing a deliberately bluffing look and said, "We are discussing business, please don't interrupt!"

Yang Ruoqing stuck out her tongue and quickly turned around to continue sorting it out, but her ears stood up like a rabbit to catch their conversation.

Sun returned to the topic and continued: "Da'an knows. Your father and I have told him that he is also willing to accompany you to Xujiacun!"

Xiaohua's face was filled with surprise, and the previous anxiety disappeared without a trace in an instant.

"Mom, can you take Feng'er with you?" Yang Ruoqing interrupted again.

Mrs. Sun looked at Xiao Hua and said, "It depends on what Hua'er wants."

Xiaohua thought for a while and said, "I won't take it with me this time. Da'an and I will go over and deliver some things and come back. If it's okay over there, we can take Feng'er with us when we go to pay New Year's greetings in the first month."

If it's not good, then I won't go there anymore, Xiaohua thought silently in her heart.

Mrs. Sun nodded: "It's okay, it's windy again these days, it's okay for Feng'er to stay at home."

The matter was finalized. Two days later, I woke up in the morning and found a heavy fog.

But the decided itinerary will not change due to the bad weather.

No, a carriage drove out of the Luo family yard. The driver was Luo Fengtang. Inside the carriage was Yang Ruoqing, who was wearing a cloak and rabbit fur to warm his hands and muff.

A carriage also drove out of the yard of Yang Huazhong's house, driven by a servant and coachman brought back from the capital by Da'an.

Da'an and Xiaohua were sitting in the carriage. Inside the carriage were some snacks and tonics, two jars of good wine, and two packs of fine tobacco leaves.
Chapter completed!