The little lady of the dude's family, she is tea and rustic

Chapter 262 The scholar from the gardener’s family
The He family has a martial arts training ground exclusively for He Zong, and Ruan Jiaojiao has been there more frequently than He Zong recently.

He would go there every morning when he got up early at home, but he was too busy and didn't really have much time at home during the day, and Ruan Jiaojiao went there in the morning, so the two of them staggered the time without being crowded.

Usually Chu Hua or Yao Huang accompanies her, and no one else is allowed to get close. The servants in the house don't know what the lady is doing inside.

Even if he heard Yao Huang applauding, he would not think that his wife was playing with a knife, so He Zong didn't know about it for several months.

However, he also discovered something. His wife used that big bottle of high-fat to wipe her hands more often. One bottle used to last for more than a month, and now one bottle lasts for half a month.

It was smooth and soft to the touch with his little hands, and He Zong liked it very much.

One morning at the end of October, Yao Huang launched his attack. Unfortunately, Zhao Sheng was not at home. A little girl who was guarding her discovered the situation and quickly reported it to Cao.

Because it was her first birth, it was more difficult. Fortunately, Yao Huang was in good health and was not usually able to sit still. The more she moved, the easier it would be for her to give birth.

But it was only in the middle of the afternoon that the baby was born. Mother and baby were safe.

Zhao Sheng came back on the morning of the third day. He hurriedly rushed but still did not catch up with his wife's delivery.

He came to show his master his son in his arms, but He Zong kicked him out without saying a few words.

Without him, He Zong would be jealous.

He Yufen started preparing for the New Year's gift more than a month ago, and the journey to her old home in Yecheng took nearly a month.

She looked at the people in single clothes and sighed, "It turns out that eldest brother has been giving gifts to the clan."

Ruan Jiaojiao looked at her and smiled, "It's because the family has been separated, but not exterminated. Remember to prepare a generous portion for Mr. Gu. Add more local specialties, and give him two more cups of newly brewed wine." altar."

The Gu family has a rich background and is not a family that is short of money, and Mr. Gu has just entered the officialdom and needs to keep a low profile.

As for the Gu family's shares in Yangzhou and Baoning City, they were sent out early. In the first half of the month, Ruan Jiaojiao also received New Year's gifts from others.

Things from Yangzhou were first sent to Yecheng by He Zong's fleet, and then sorted out by Butler Jiang and sent to Wangcheng.

Last year she sent gifts to the Gu family, and this year the Gu family sent them early, including a letter written by Gu Yuanyuan to her.

She and Wei Yan were engaged, and the wedding would be next spring. Wei Yan had already written to her happily about this happy event.

Gu Yuanyuan also mentioned it in her letter, asking her to go back to attend their wedding banquet if they were able to go back.

The letter couldn't help lamenting the difficulty of meeting each other, and also said that the osmanthus wine she brewed this year was particularly mellow.

Ruan Jiaojiao wrote her a reply and said that she would go back if nothing unexpected happened. At this time, Ruan Jiaojiao could not imagine what she would be busy with at that time.

Liquor business?It has been given away as a New Year gift.

I gave four jars to the palace and one jar to an acquaintance, both weighing two kilograms. The cost of the jars was worth several taels of silver, and they also came with a wine cup.

That day, He Zong came back and told her, "The prince is going to hold a New Year's Eve banquet, so I want you to take your family."

She was He Zong's family member, and He Yufen could only stay at home.

He Zong was still worried that she wouldn't want to go, "If I think it's going to be troublesome then I'll find an excuse, and the banquet won't last long. I'll come back after it's over."

"No trouble, no trouble, I'll go with you."

She also wanted to see if that person was a dragon and a phoenix. She heard that he was a humble and wise man, and the people of Yongzhou were indeed happy under his governance.

At least, this is the scene inside the royal city.

The couple agreed to let the matter go, but He Yufen was the only one who became increasingly nervous.

She was the only one at home during the Chinese New Year. If her eldest brother wasn't around, why would she take her sister-in-law away with her?There are so many things, what if she didn't notice that she didn't do them well?
One day when the aunt and sister-in-law were having lunch together, He Yufen couldn't help but murmured, and then looked at the person pitifully.

"Aunt Fang will stay to help. If you have any questions, just ask Aunt Fang."

Grandma Fang heard this and said, "There aren't many people in the family and there isn't much to do, so Miss Fourth, don't worry.

With experience this year, you won’t be nervous next year, so you can relax. "

On this day, 28 years ago, the palace distributed rewards to the servants. Ruan Jiaojiao sat in the Taishi chair, not moving her mouth or moving her hands. Those who had received the rewards lined up to kowtow to her.

He Yufen had only seen this scene before, but this year she and her sister-in-law sat side by side to accept it. The feeling was very subtle.

After the reward, Ruan Jiaojiao was ready to go back, but He Yufen still had some chores to deal with.

When she walked to the corner of the corridor, she saw a man dressed like a scholar being led in by a servant. She had no impression of this man.

"Sister Cao, who is that person?"

Mrs. Cao is now in charge of all the affairs in the backyard, but she also knows some things in the front yard.

"I heard from Steward Jiang that he is the son of the gardener Lao Hu, and he is a scholar. He should be here to see Lao Hu.

Lao Hu will have a day off tomorrow, so he may ask his son to help pick up things. "

Having just received a reward, it was reasonable for my son to come and take it home.

After asking, she found out that Ruan Jiaojiao didn't take it to heart at first. She was walking in the garden at night and suddenly thought of this person.

So he asked Mrs. Cao, "How often does the gardener Lao Hu's son come here?"

“I’ve been here three or five times, always to deliver things to Lao Hu, and sometimes I also help Lao Hu with some things.

Although he is a scholar, he does not have the aloof and aloof temperament of a scholar. He is a filial son. "

Mrs. Cao had a good impression of Hu Xiucai. He was polite to everyone and helped his father. He was indeed a filial son.

Looking at the beautifully manicured garden, Ruan Jiaojiao also felt that Lao Hu, the gardener, had done a good job.

The next day she mentioned Lao Hu and his son in front of He Yufen, and He Yufen nodded.

He also said, "Lao Hu is an honest man with good craftsmanship. Thanks to him, all the flowers in the greenhouse are blooming now."

When we hold a banquet after the New Year, if the weather is good, we can move it out to watch. He is a very meticulous person.

His son Hu Xiucai sympathized with his father's hard work. He would come to help during breaks in the academy and would also bring Lao Hu some food from home.

Lao Hu was very proud when he mentioned his son. He said that his ancestors had a spiritual spirit and his son was proud of him. "

Listening to He Yufen sighing, Ruan Jiaojiao also admitted that it was indeed the ancestors of the Hu family who had spirits. It was not easy for a family like Lao Hu to produce a scholar.

Ruan Jiaojiao didn't want to ask any more, but suddenly He Yufen said again, "The lotus root starch cake made by Lao Hu's wife is very delicious, almost the same as what is sold in shops outside."

The speaker was unintentional but the listener was interested. Ruan Jiaojiao looked at her calmly and asked with a smile.

"Really? When did you taste it?"

"One time I bumped into Hu Xiucai in the garden bringing something to Lao Hu. They invited me to eat again and again. I couldn't stand it anymore so I tasted a piece."

(End of this chapter)