Ninefold above

Chapter 78 New Year (1)

The next day just after dawn, Lu Chengfeng woke up early, before going to the Hu Mansion, Zhuo San took Liu Xiaoxiao to put the spring stickers on, and then set off firecrackers before leaving for the Hu Mansion.

It takes more than half an hour from the east of the city to the south of the city. Liu Xiaoxiao leaned in the car, drowsy from getting up early.

First light snow.

When I entered the door, it was just in time for the firecrackers to be set off. Liu Xiaoxiao loved the excitement and joined in happily.

Lu Chengfeng paid homage to Hu Rong for a whole year, and got a bag of pressured money. Liu Xiaoxiao called Grandpa Hu in a similar manner, which made Hu Rong laugh, and also got a bag of pressured money. .

Hu's house was busy all morning, and at noon, more than [-] dishes were served, as well as fermented glutinous rice balls and sweet-scented osmanthus wine. Hu Rong was really happy today, and asked several people to sit along, and had a good time with Lu Chengfeng Talking about it, Lu Chengfeng's alcohol capacity is not bad, and he can't drink without alcohol in the military camp. After drinking for three rounds, he talked about many opinions on recent affairs, and finally happily punched Liu Xiaoxiao who came to have dinner with him.

Lu Chengfeng didn't plan to go anywhere today. He stayed with Hu Rong for a whole day in the Hu Mansion, and was picked up by him on a whim to take an academic test. He barely managed it, and finally ended the day.

In the evening, she received a letter from Qingfeng, Lu Chengfeng read the letter and replied, the carrier pigeon spread its wings and disappeared into the night sky, and then she was called to the kitchen.

There was a stove in the kitchen, and meat slices and eggplants were being grilled on the stove. When Liu Xiaoxiao saw Zhuo San bringing her here, she immediately waved excitedly: "Come and taste my cooking."

Lu Chengfeng sat down by the fire and asked doubtfully, "Aren't you full today?"

Liu Xiaoxiao held up the baked bamboo stick and handed it over: "I don't want to delay this meal if I'm full, Xiaoxue's new year's barbecue and hot wine... Doesn't it sound good?"

She was wearing a bright red embroidered short satin jacket, which Zhuo San bought according to her figure. Her hair was neatly tied into two small braids, her eyes were as round as two copper coins, and she was full of wit. strength.

Lu Chengfeng took a bite. The pork should have been marinated in advance, and it was roasted so tender and delicious. The craftsmanship is really good.

Liu Xiaoxiao turned the big eggplant over, beckoned to Zhuo San and said, "Uncle Zhuo Chili."

Zhuo San calmly handed over a small jar.

Lu Chengfeng looked around and said, "Uncle Zhuo? When did you two get so close?"

Liu Xiaoxiao grinned, skillfully sprinkled chili noodles on the eggplant.

Lu Chengfeng smiled faintly.

The long-lost fun belongs to her.

Lu Chengfeng drank hot wine and ate meat skewers, didn't say anything, and even helped them out. The three of them didn't go to sleep until the third watch.

Naturally, I got up late the next day, and when I opened the door, there was a shallow layer of snowflakes falling on the ground. Zhuo San and Liu Xiaoxiao had already swept most of it away. Hearing the movement of the door, he called out from a distance: "Master."

Liu Xiaoxiao put her hips on her hips and shouted, "Sister Lu."

Lu Chengfeng leaned against the door of the room, with a new laziness on his face: "What did you call me?"

Liu Xiaoxiao shouted again: "Sister Lu!"

She was still wearing the festive red satin short jacket from yesterday, and she was only as high as Zhuo San's chest. From a distance, she looked like a father with a child, but Zhuo San was indeed old enough to be her father.

Lu Chengfeng smiled suddenly, gathered his cloak with his fingers, and looked up at the snowflakes in the sky quietly.

It was already late after dinner, Zhuo San had a good car, Liu Xiaoxiao followed Lu Chengfeng up, and she asked in confusion, "What are you doing with me today?"

Liu Xiaoxiao said: "Uncle Zhuo said that you will come back very late today, just in time to see you off and we will go to the Hu Mansion for another meal."

Lu Chengfeng said: "You can really get away with it everywhere, you have the guts to go to the Hu's house for a meal."

"Grandpa Hu said yesterday that it's called hospitality."

Lu Chengfeng frightened her: "Do you know who your Grandpa Hu is?"

Liu Xiaoxiao asked: "Master Guan."

Lu Chengfeng raised his eyebrows: "You can see this too?"

"Look at the servants in Grandpa Hu's garden, the grand hall, and his aura, he must be a fourth-rank official no matter what."

Lu Chengfeng smiled lightly: "Fourth rank official?"

She thought for a while and said, "Then do you know what grade I am?"

Liu Xiaoxiao shook her head. Although she wandered around the market all year round, she didn't know about these officials, and she had never inquired about them.

Lu Chengfeng reached out and touched the top of her head, causing Liu Xiaoxiao to hug her head in dissatisfaction: "...What are you doing!"

Lu Chengfeng said: "It's just that your head is very festive."

Liu Xiaoxiao glared: "Can the head be described as festive?"

Lu Chengfeng rested his chin: "I say yes."

Liu Xiaoxiao stared blankly, she really couldn't speak for her.

After walking for a while, Lu Chengfeng said suddenly: "Since you like Uncle Hu, why don't you go to his house and be a maid?"

The maid in the first-rank official's residence should be safe and sound in the future.

Liu Xiaoxiao was stunned for a moment: "Are you driving me away?"

Lu Chengfeng said: "Didn't you always want to leave? I said at the beginning that you can leave anytime after you recover from illness."

Liu Xiaoxiao sat up straight, opened her mouth, but was speechless again.

Lu Chengfeng didn't pay attention to her expression, thinking about what he wanted to tell Xie Yunqian when he came to the door today. If Xie Yunqian disagreed with this matter, he wondered if he could still eat today's meal?
If he agrees, how should he tell Xie Jiuxiao about staying?
If he doesn't see anyone for a year or so, will he change his mind in this year or a half?

With too many uncertain factors mixed in, Lu Chengfeng felt a little hesitant.

She thought about it for a while, until Zhuo San said it, then she came back to get out of the car, and took the things Zhuo San had bought in advance to the front steps.

The butler had been waiting for a long time, came up to take the things and handed them to the boy, and personally led the way with an umbrella, with a warm smile: "Miss Lu, the eldest son and young lady are waiting in the living room."

Lu Chengfeng smiled slightly: "Thank you."

Xie Yunqian supported Zhou Lihua to stand on the porch outside the living room. After climbing up the steps, the butler put away the umbrella, and the two of them cupped their hands.

"Miss Lu."

"Thank you sir."

Lu Chengfeng and Zhou Lihua nodded and smiled, and Zhou Lihua walked in with her arm in arm: "I wanted you to come here yesterday, but Jiu Xiao said you were going to Hu's Mansion, so my husband and I just gave up."

Lu Chengfeng smiled politely and said, "I have a note from sister Zhou."

She glanced at it and said, "Where are people?"

Zhou Lihua said: "Ask Jiuxiao?"

Zhou Lihua pursed her lips and smiled, "He is busy in his small kitchen."

Lu Chengfeng was puzzled, before he asked what he was up to, Zhou Lihua turned his gaze to the outside: "Here, someone is here."

It's still snowing today.

Xie Jiuxiao was holding an ink-colored paper umbrella, and was wearing a bright red brocade gown with dark patterns, which was even brighter than her official gown. Xie Jiuxiao's skin was very fair, and his facial features looked particularly distinct. His slender peach eyes were smiling, and he stepped up the steps in two or three steps. Before entering the door, he called out, "Sister."

Lu Chengfeng admitted that he was stunned for a moment, and when he came back to his senses, Xie Jiuxiao had already stepped into the hall door and walked towards her.

If this scene was normal, it would be absolutely nothing, but for some reason, under the eyes of Xie Yunqian and Zhou Lihua, Lu Chengfeng felt an inexplicable embarrassment, as if he was caught by someone.

Lu Chengfeng coughed "calmly" and nodded towards him.

Zhou Lihua pulled people into the table: "Okay, don't stand around, let's chat while eating."

Xie Yunqian's banquet did not have any deep meaning, the two of them tacitly put aside all matters related to the imperial court and officialdom for the time being, and only talked about dishes, drinks, local customs...

The guests and hosts had a good meal, and after the table was withdrawn, the best Maojian was served. Xie Yunqian slowly shook the teacup and said, "Miss Lu, there is something I want to discuss with you."

Lu Chengfeng put down the teacup: "It just so happens that I also have something to tell you."

Xie Yunqian smiled and said, "Oh? Miss Lu, please tell me."

Lu Chengfeng raised his eyes and glanced at Xie Jiuxiao who was sitting beside him, thought for a moment, and said, "I'm here for my marriage."

As soon as the voice finished speaking, both the husband and wife on the opposite side looked at her.

Lu Chengfeng didn't look at Xie Jiuxiao, and kept a faint smile: "I met the boy Jiuxiao, and we met again in Yanjing. After several times of ups and downs, we have similar feelings for each other, so we came here to ask for marriage."

Xie Yunqian was considered a character after all, he nodded slowly and said, "...that's it."

On the other hand, Zhou Lihua was shocked with a bit of disbelief, and with a bit of disbelief, she also had a look that was okay.

Tell yourself that you are close, not to mention Yanjing, it is also second to none in the entire Yasukuni.

Zhou Lihua was in a trance, Miss Lu is really not an ordinary person!

(End of this chapter)