Stepmother Shaoguang

Chapter 56 Winter Solstice
He Shaoguang leaned on the window sill, opened a small gap, and looked at the vast expanse of whiteness in the courtyard.The cold air on her face chilled her neck, and she hastily closed the window.

Not just He Shaoguang, everyone locked themselves in the house and refused to move, stealing the winter leisure.

He Shaoguang got tired of lying on the bed, so he changed to the low bed by the window.

A small tea bench was placed on the low bed, and hot milk tea was boiled in the teapot, and two sugars were put in it. He Shaoguang read a book with sweet milk and snacks.

He Shaoguang was so absorbed in watching it that he forgot the time.

It wasn't until the night was getting dark that Zhijun lit an oil lamp in the house and brought a brocade quilt to cover He Shaoguang's lap, and she realized that it was getting late.

"I was fascinated by it, but you didn't call me." He Shaoguang felt his neck hurt, stretched himself, put down the book in his hand, and said angrily.

Nijun spoke quickly, with a look of grievance on his face: "It's because we didn't call, it's clear that you read a book and got into a sedation, and the servant girl and Zhijun called you three times and didn't hear you."

He Shaoguang showed embarrassment and could only laugh dryly.

"Young lady ate a lot for lunch, but she didn't eat dinner just now, she must be hungry now?" Zhi Jun helped her out.

He Shaoguang glanced at the sky outside, it was quite late.Thinking that although I wasn't hungry, the two servant girls didn't get to eat after serving me, so I felt a little guilty.

She got off the bed, walked two steps slowly in the room, and at the same time ordered someone to order food: "Since it's so late, just serve what's in the kitchen, and hurry up."

When there were only three of their masters and servants left in the room, He Shaoguang took their hands and apologized: "It's all my fault, you must be hungry, will you eat with me later? It's just the three of us anyway, Don't care about these anymore."

She can't control too many people, only those close to her.

The two of them thought, no one would come to visit us in this snowy day.My girl is sympathetic, so she agrees.

The kitchen quickly brought some food, opened the food box, and made them from ready-made ones.

Dishes include braised lamb chops with radish and mixed mushrooms, three shredded bacon, stuffed tofu, fish fillet in milk sauce, and stewed chicken soup with yam
There are two staple foods, freshly baked corn tortillas and pearl rice.

Knowing that He Shaoguang likes to eat rice, the rice was specially delivered.

It's just that the tortillas just out of the pan still smelled of hot corn, so He Shaoguang couldn't help but use a few more, dipped in the mutton soup, it tasted very tough.

On the contrary, the rice didn't move much.

The mutton chops were stewed so soft and boneless, and the radishes were tasty. He Shaoguang even tasted more delicious than the meat.

She licked her lips: "Tomorrow's winter solstice, are there any lamb chops in the kitchen? Bring some back and let's make it ourselves."

Let's make dumplings during the winter solstice, and grill some lamb chops to eat.

Vaguely, He Shaoguang felt that something important had been forgotten.

Soon she knew that Yuanjin, who had been serving Lu Xiaowen in the front yard, had rarely stepped into her rose garden with a smile on her face.

Yuanjin asked her, Mrs. Lu was going to send winter clothes and family letters to Lu Xiaowen, did she have anything to take with her?

He Shaoguang thought about it for a while, and wrote a letter to his family, which mentioned that Lu Mingyan was admitted to the school by Liu Jijiu of the Imperial College, and the other party was very satisfied. He also mentioned that Lu Mingzhen passed his birthday, and now the mansion also invited female teachers. I'm teaching her. Birthday?

correct!birthday!
The winter solstice is Lu Xiaowen's birthday.

He Shaoguang's hair stood on end, she completely forgot about her cheap husband's birthday, and did not prepare any birthday gift.

She didn't dare to look at Yuanjin's expectant expression, and turned around with a guilty conscience: "You go back first, I still have some things, I'll ask Zhijun to deliver them to you in the afternoon."

Yuanjin was in a happy mood, thinking that Madam had prepared a gift for Second Lord, and she was embarrassed to show her what it was, so she readily agreed.

I still did not forget to remind: "Madam, don't forget the time." Before leaving, she saw the mangosteen dozing by the door. They were looking for it on purpose."

Pointing out Lu Xiaowen's concern for her birthday, He Shaoguang felt even more guilty, laughed dryly, and quickly asked Nijun to send her away.

what to give?
With only half a day, it must be too late for He Shaoguang to do it now.

Zhijun reminded her: "Some time ago, on Xiao Xuejian's birthday, did the girl prepare a congratulatory gift for the embroiderer to embroider a hand stove cover?"

He Shaoguang's eyes lit up, but after he turned it out, his face sank again, and he pointed to the pattern on it and asked her, "Giving this?"

Zhijun covered her face: "Miss, is there any other way?"

This hand stove cover is exquisitely embroidered, and it can be used in Yanbei, but... considering Xue Ran's age, this pattern is embroidered like Nezha Naohai
This hand stove cover is still a set of four, and the other three are Havoc in Heaven, Flooding Jinshan, and Wu Song Fighting the Tiger, all of which are children's favorite stories.

It's really embarrassing to give this to Lu Xiaowen.

But thinking that there was nothing else suitable, He Shaoguang gritted his teeth: "Give it up! Can he still dislike it?" He wouldn't say it outright.

It was just a guilty conscience, and I stuffed a few cans of the same bibimbap sauce into the bag as when I was sending him off, hoping that he would not be angry for the sake of the sauce.

Lu Xiaowen found it funny when he got the burden and family letter.For him now, these bibimbap sauces are indeed more useful than the hand stove cover, not to mention that the hand stove cover is not for him.

Lu Xiaowen thought of He Shaoguang's guilty face when he did something bad, and carefully put away the bibimbap sauce with a smile on his face.

Could this be seen by those wolf cubs?

Speaking of the statistics of everyone's military achievements in the camp, although He Changjie suffered some injuries this time, fortunately, they were all flesh and blood injuries, and his head count was actually ranked tenth.

Hearing the brothers around him praise him for his unparalleled bravery, He Changjie felt a surge of pride in his chest.When his name was read, he endured the pain from the wound and stood upright.

When he goes back this time, he will be able to become an official, and the old parents at home will say goodbye to him.

The innocent He Changjie never thought that his father would not let him start a family as long as his elder brother He Changfeng didn't say goodbye.

But General Lu was so powerful that he cut off Min Ri's right arm!After this battle, He Changjie admired Lu Xiaowen even more.Because he was his brother-in-law, He Changjie was quite secretive and straightforward.

What's more, there are several beautiful female slaves captured this time. They look different from their Duan dynasty women, but they are also beautiful.

Someone asked Lu Xiaowen to pick two and bring them back to the tent. He Changjie felt a little uncomfortable, but there was no room for him to talk.

However, Lu Xiaowen refused, and instead, the two lieutenants took a few of them away that day and returned them to their tents.

It can be seen that Lu Xiaowen's character is also good, and he can endure loneliness!
Lu Xiaowen wouldn't know about his brother-in-law's on-the-spot investigation and thoughts about him. He was counting supplies and preparing to return to court.

Although I can't go back before the Chinese New Year, I should make preparations early and not be in a hurry before going on the road.

(End of this chapter)