Crown Jewels

Chapter 59

Seemingly aware of Gu Baozhu's question, Song Leyi automatically explained.

"My sister, my brother and the master learned archery, and I often rubbed it for him."

After finishing speaking, Song Leyi seemed to remember something, pursed her pink lips and said in disgust.

"My brother is very picky—"

"If it wasn't for him to help me say something nice in front of my grandmother, I wouldn't rub it for him."

Hearing this, Gu Baozhu pursed her red lips and just smiled, but in her heart she was somewhat envious of the relationship between their siblings.

She originally wanted to take Shen Lanqing away after the rain stopped.

But who would have imagined that in the middle of the night, the patter of raindrops actually became bigger and bigger, quite pouring.

The rain was too heavy, and it didn't prevent the night walk from the wind and cold. Gu Baozhu and Shen Lanqing were invited by Song Leyi to make do with the night in her small courtyard.

Regardless of Song Leyi's young age, even though it is passable, the bed and bedding are all brand new.

Even the washing utensils, dinner and supper are arranged in an orderly manner.

Regarding this, Gu Baozhu also looked at the little girl with admiration.

Xiao Yueyi has a bit of talent as a housekeeper and mistress.

The next morning, when Gu Baozhu looked at the bronze mirror, he saw himself with tired eyes.

After getting up to wash and tidy up, Gu Baozhu simply put some makeup on his eyes, and then he and Shen Lanqing came to the hall together.

Unexpectedly, he saw Qi Yuan.

The rain outside was easing, but still pattering.

The green cloth robe on Qi Yuan's body was also stained with rain, but what was rare was that his demeanor did not make him look embarrassed, but rather unspeakably calm.

Seeing Shen Lanqing who came with Gu Baozhu, Qi Yuan thought of Lu Jiuxi's entrustment before, and felt relieved.

He simply greeted the two of them and explained his purpose.

Song Yan frowned slightly, and asked in surprise.

"You mean, which road from the academy to Lin'an City—"

"Because of the heavy rain last night, there was a landslide?"

Qi Yuan nodded, "That's right——"

"Although in Lin'an City, the government has sent people to repair it."

"But I guess it will take at least a day."

"Besides, the rain has not stopped, and there will inevitably be other accidents along the way."

"So, you guys can only stay at Zhuangzi during the Mid-Autumn Festival."

After getting Qi Yuan's affirmative reply, Song Yan subconsciously looked at Gu Baozhu.

After the experience in the dream, Song Yan knew that during the Mid-Autumn Festival, the original Gu Baozhu would definitely return to Prince Gong's Mansion.

If it is said that the few of them go home, it is more for the purpose of reunion during the festive season, but...

Gu Baozhu came home because the Mid-Autumn Festival was also the anniversary of her mother's death!
The curtain hanging from the sound of rain kept coming, accompanied by a cool breeze.

After a few people discussed briefly, Qi Yuan simply stayed at the Zhuangzi with the help of Song Yan's brothers and sisters, so it was convenient for them to take care of them;

Seeing that Qi Yuan would stay, Shen Lanqing voluntarily stayed to ask him some questions.

Qi Yuan is talented, and Shen Lanqing is also preparing to take the exam to become a scholar, so there are still many questions to ask;

As for Fu Sinian, seeing that Shen Lanqing stayed, he naturally stayed with Zhuangzi.

Gu Baozhu hesitated for a while, but finally decided to brave the rain and go back to his village.

Song Yan was not surprised by this, and naturally took the responsibility of sending her back.

Sending Gu Baozhu back to her Zhuangzi, Song Yan stood there for a while, but did not go back immediately.

He casually put on a coir raincoat, and walked towards the road leading to Lin'an City University alone.

The road was muddy and rough, and it was difficult to walk alone in the rain. It was inevitable to be embarrassed.

The rocks and soil piled up in the center of the main road, making it impossible for pedestrians to pass through.

After a brief inquiry, Song Yan estimated the time in his mind and hurried back to Zhuangzi.

After drinking the ginger soup sent by Song Leyi, taking a hot bath, and changing into dry and comfortable clothes, I feel refreshed all over.

In the study room, Song Yan stared at the "Martial Arts", but his mind was always restless.

Finally, he simply closed the book, Song Yan rubbed his brows, opened the bedside box, put the contents into his arms, put on his shoes and put on an umbrella, and walked towards Gu Baozhu's village.

"Boom boom boom——"

The sound of knocking on the door mixed with the sound of the pattering rain reached the gatekeeper's ears, which was unavoidably a little dull.

Song Yan waited for a long time before being invited into the pavilion on the Zhuangzi for guests.

"Young Master Song, wait a moment, the old slave has ordered someone to invite Nanping Princess, you can do it yourself!"

The rain curtain fell to the ground, and each one hit the ground, breaking into several petals.

In the wing room, Gu Baozhu was lying in front of the dressing table, looking tired.

She didn't feel sleepy at all, she was just playing with the wooden carved rabbit in her hand.

The rabbit is stepping on a simple moon cake under its four hooves.

"Princess, Mr. Song is here."

Gu Baozhu's eyes focused, and he put the small things in his hand into the wooden box alone.

Hearing the person coming, there was a bit of surprise in his eyebrows and eyes, and he hesitated for a while.

"Take me there!"

Song Yan was leaning on the gazebo pillars, closing his eyes and resting his mind, when he heard footsteps gradually rising, he raised his eyelids.

Wherever he looked, he could see Gu Baozhu in a moon-white dress, holding a paper umbrella, walking towards him slowly.

"Song Yan, are you okay?"

His eyes fell on Gu Baozhu's eyes for a while, Song Yan pursed his lips and found his voice.

"Princess, there is news from the front that the road is cleared, at least until noon tomorrow."

Gu Baozhu was a little suspicious, someone came up ahead?Why did no one report to himself?
Sensing her doubts, Song Yan lowered his head and lowered his eyes, and quickly changed the subject.

"By the way, Princess, Song Yan came here to borrow some ingredients from your farm?"

"Ingredients?" Gu Baozhu was a little confused, "What do you need, I'll let the small kitchen deliver it to you?"

After pondering for a while, Song Yan gestured seriously.

"I'm going to make roasted duck with skewers, squirrel mandarin fish, smoked whitefish, eight-treasure gourd duck, and Yuhua double-flavored shrimp..."

"and many more--"

Gu Baozhu looked at Song Yan in disbelief.

"If I remember correctly, these dishes are all Jiangnan dishes, and they belong to Jinling."

"Are you sure you can cook these dishes?"

Meeting her suspicious gaze, Song Yan pressed the tip of his tongue against his left cheek, and after a while he snorted and said in an arrogant tone.

"What's the matter, the princess doesn't believe it?"

Gu Baozhu choked, pursing her red lips, not knowing how to answer.

She didn't understand how the topic between her and Song Yan always got to the point where she "believed or not" him.

and.

She really didn't believe it.

But you can't think like this in your heart, just say it blatantly in front of Song Yan.

It's a bit shocking.

But you also need to know that she and her father didn't find many authentic Jiangnan dishes in the restaurants in Lin'an City.

In my impression, she was lucky enough to taste it a few times only when her mother was still there.

That was also the scene before she was eight years old, and it has long since become a taste that has been sealed in her memory.

Seeing that Gu Baozhu didn't speak, Song Yan raised his eyebrows and explained after a while.

"My mother is from Jinling. When Leyi was a child, she pestered me to see her."

"At that time, I really couldn't handle it, so I simply found the old lady who my mother married as a dowry, and specially learned some special dishes from her to make her happy."

Gu Baozhu murmured, unable to hold back his curiosity.

"So, today you are going to do all this, and it's also for Yueyi?"

Song Yan raised his eyebrows, and after a while he only spit out four words inexplicably, "Yes and no!"

"Huh?" Gu Baozhu didn't understand.

In the end is or not, how so ambiguous?

　On the first day of the Lunar New Year, double updates today!
　　I wish you all a new start in the new year, the year of the tiger will bring you luck hahaha
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