into the bosom

Chapter 74 Be Sober, Girl

The afternoon sun was blazing, and Xu Jiao was hanging on the railing of the veranda bored, like the flowers and trees in the garden, his head drooping.

On the other side of the main courtyard, it was quiet, Mrs. Zhao was ill.Early this morning, Qinniang invited Dr. Zhou to see her, but Xu Jiao was stopped and she was not allowed to visit.

Xu Jiao felt a little uncomfortable in her heart. If she had known this, she would not have been curious and talkative last night.

Looking in the direction of the main courtyard, she let out another long sigh.

The sound of fine footsteps came slowly from the other end of the veranda, and there were two sounds.

Xu Jiao turned her head and saw Ban Lan leading the way, followed by a young girl with a face, and the little girl was carrying a big food box in her hand.

When the two arrived in front of them, they bowed their knees and saluted Xu Jiao, and the little girl said, "Miss Jing Er, my wife sent a maid to deliver this food box to Mistress Jing Er."

Xu Jiao frowned suspiciously, and when she saw the half-lan scripture she signaled, she took the food box and opened it.

Xu Jiao glanced into the food box, and his eyes lit up immediately, "Are you pretty?" There were several snacks in the food box, and the first one was arranged in the shape of a lotus flower. Look, it is indeed made of lotus petals and flour. The one who sent this at this time, the lady in the little girl's mouth can only be Zhou Qiao.

"That's right! The maid, Qiaoling, is Miss Zhou's maidservant. Since my wife came back from enjoying the lotus feast, she has been thinking about making food with lotus flowers and lotus leaves every day. She has tried many times. I think it’s good, I thought it’s hot today, so I hurriedly made it, and asked the servant girl to bring it quickly, so that it can cool off for Mrs. Jing Er.”

Xu Jiao was a little embarrassed at the time, she said casually that day, that little girl Zhou Qiao was so serious? "Banlan, just put it on the stone table under the tree, and I'll eat it right now." It seems that the only way to live up to Zhou Qiao's intentions is to take action to win her reputation, right?She has worked so hard to make food, and she will eat nothing left.Although she just had lunch, the weather is hot and she is in a bad mood, and she has no appetite at all, but she can't let the little girl down!
"Miss Jinger is not allowed!" Qiaoling stepped aside and brought the food box away, "These kinds of food have to be refrigerated before they are delicious, and it would be even better if they can be splashed with well water. My wife Let the maid bring it here at this time, just to cool it down and use it for dinner."

Is there such a thing to pay attention to?Xu Jiao was very interested in hearing it, and hurriedly said to Ban Lan, "Did you hear what Qiaoling said? Hurry up and splash it with well water."

Banlan bowed her knees and saluted, took the food box from behind Qiaoling, and carried it away.

After Qiaoling handed in the errand, her expression was relaxed, she gave Xu Jiao a deep blessing, and was about to get up and leave.

"Sit here and have a sip of herbal tea for a rest, I have something for Qiaoqiao!" Xu Jiao glanced at the sweat on Qiaoling's forehead and said.

Prepared a return gift for Zhou Qiao and Mrs. Yuan, and asked Ban Lan to send Qiao Ling out of the mansion. Xu Jiao sighed, she had nothing to do, the rising heat made her drowsy, and she was really on the bed after a while fell asleep.

When she woke up again, the room was already dark, and she was woken up by the movement of Banlan holding the lamp.

He put his hands on his eyes, unwilling to get up, and unwilling to open his eyes, "What time is it?"

"It's almost you hour." Ban Lan replied.

Xu Jiao was startled, moved his hand away, opened his eyes and looked out the window, there were dark clouds, and it might rain soon, no wonder the sky was so dark that it was almost nightfall before Youshi.

"Is the lady going to have dinner?" Ban Lan asked.

"What about the main courtyard? Is mother better?" Xu Jiao asked without answering.

"Just now, Qin Niang sent someone to say that Madam is fine, and she can get up and walk around in the afternoon. Just now, she ate a bowl of fish porridge and drank some medicine, and now she has fallen asleep. Madam can feel at ease. If it is true Hang on, see you tomorrow."

This means that she can go to see Mrs. Zhao.Xu Jiao couldn't tell what it was like in his heart, he was in a trance for a while, and in the next moment, he slapped himself hard in his heart with excitement.Wake up, girl!But please don't pretend to be real, Mrs. Zhao and the Jing family don't seem to get along better than He Lianshu, and if family affection hurts others, it will not be gentler than love.

"Miss?" Banlan raised her voice.

Xu Jiao woke up and looked at her with raised eyebrows.

Now Banlan is less cautious in front of her, but still has a serious look, lowered her eyes, and repeated what she said just now, "Madam, do you want to have dinner at this time, or go to Ximoju first and then come back? "

Wash ink house?Xu Jiao let out an "ah", and then remembered, "I almost forgot, I have to hand in my homework at Ximoju today." How could she sit still?Turning over from the couch, she grabbed her shoes and ran to the desk, picking up the papers she had been practicing calligraphy for the past few days.

After tidying up for a while, after a slight pause, he raised his head and said to Ban Lan, "The snacks sent by Mrs. Zhou just now can be boiled with well water?"

Ban Lan nodded.

Xu Jiao's eyes lit up and said, "Go, pick up the food box, let's go wash Moju."

This was what she had agreed with Jing Qin earlier.Jing Qin was a very principled person. He said that since Xu Jiao wanted to learn the characters of the Jie nationality, he must fulfill his duties as a teacher, teach and supervise, and never slack off.

So Xu Jiao was given homework every day, and every three days he was taken to Ximoju for inspection.

Been there once before.Jing Qin circled all the bad ones she wrote, and called back to punish her for copying. Although Xu Jiao copied softly, she did write a lot better. Dare to be sloppy and perfunctory.

Only by being strict, sir, can progress be made rapidly!

However, with delicious food, it is only natural to show filial piety to your husband. If you can use this to build a good relationship with your husband, that would be even better.

Xu Jiao made a good plan, but he didn't expect that before he reached the door of Ximoju, he saw two people standing in front of him. Xu Jiao had sharp eyes and quick hands, grabbed Banlan, and hid in a plant next to the flower wall. After peonies.

Looking through the branches and leaves, Cai Cai glanced right, it really was Mrs. Yan and Jing Qin.

The mother and son didn't know what they were talking about, and their expressions were a little ugly.You know, after so many days of dealing with each other, whether it is true or not, both Mrs. Yan and Jing Qin always greet people with a smile. The reason why they changed their faces without any scruples is because there is no need to wear a mask in front of their own family. Or is it because even the most invulnerable mask may crack?
On the other side, the mother and son finally had nothing to say, Madam Yan left a word with a pale face, and walked away.

Jing Qin stood in the same place with his hands behind his back, the corners of his mouth were tightly pursed, and suddenly he turned his head to look at the hiding place of Xu Jiao and the others, his eyes were like sharp arrows, without the slightest trace of the gentle and jade-like appearance he usually has, " who?"

Xu Jiao came out from behind the clump of peonies, looked at Jing Qin and said with a dry smile, "Second Brother! I..." I didn't mean to eavesdrop!It's just that it's embarrassing to bump into the scene just now, or is it eavesdropping and peeking at the side, and it's terrible to be caught at this time?

(End of this chapter)