Xiaoyao Xiaojunhou

Chapter 416 416. Flies
After the winter solstice festival ended, two full days passed.

This day is already the third day of the "Winter Solstice Golden Week".

During the first two days of vacation, Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Shuzhen and the others ate and played like crazy.

Visited all the famous attractions near the capital.

Such places as Mochou Lake, Xuanwu Lake, Shenlie Mountain, various historical sites, and even temples and Taoist temples have left their footprints in all these places.

To this day, Dong Shuzhen and the others are just traveling around.

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This morning.

In the main house of Jiangcheng Bo's Mansion, the Flower Hall.

Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Cheng, and the Dong sisters gathered around a table and were having breakfast.

It was also like the scene where everyone gathered around a table for breakfast in the back hall of the Dong Mansion in Jiangzhou.

Breakfast time is also a rare time for everyone to get together.

Usually at this time, a "family meeting" is usually "held" to discuss some major and minor matters.

This is the "family culture" of Dong's Mansion in Jiangzhou.

Now it has been passed down seamlessly to Jiangcheng Bofu.

"Father-in-law, is the reconstruction of the Jiangning County government office going smoothly? Then the governor of Runzhou Prefecture is not deliberately making things difficult, right?" Zhu Xiuyuan put down the bowl and chopsticks, wiped his mouth, and looked at Dong Cheng with a slightly worried expression.Let’s start with today’s “issue”.

"Overall, it's okay. Everything is going... quite smoothly." Dong Cheng chewed the steamed buns calmly, his beard trembling as he chewed.

After swallowing it all, he took another mouthful of porridge.

"The documents, files, etc. that were previously kept in the county government were all destroyed in the fire... Oh, what a pity!" Dong Cheng's expression changed, and it was obvious that he was very sad about those documents.

"As for Mr. Fu Yin... although he doesn't like me very much, he doesn't make things obviously difficult for me." Dong Cheng smiled bitterly, "Good son-in-law, I'm afraid your 'name' is too loud and makes Mr. Fu Yin afraid. Bar."

Zhu Xiuyuan also smiled bitterly and said: "That's good. This 'disaster' hat at least has a protective shell. This is an unexpected surprise, haha..."

Zhu Xiuyuan laughed dryly for a while, and saw that Dong Shuyu and Dong Shuzhen were motionless, only looking at him blankly, as if there was a crow flying above their heads...

awkward!

They didn't even hear this cold joke.

Zhu Xiuyuan laughed to cover up his embarrassment.

Then he turned his expression "brutally" to solemn, cupped his hands to Dong Cheng, and said: "It's just the winter solstice festival, a day when the whole world celebrates and the whole city rejoices. We have had enough fun, but my father-in-law has been working hard. The Jiangning County government’s mess.”

Zhu Xiuyuan actually knew that since Dong Cheng went to Beijing, he had been so non-stop, never resting for a moment, and immediately started to deal with the mess of the Jiangning county government.In fact, it is to form a "combat power" as soon as possible, so as to provide him with some assistance.

What Dong Cheng did was all for juniors like them!

In Zhu Xiuyuan's impression, when he was in Jiangzhou, Dong Cheng was very busy, and sometimes he didn't stop for a moment.Now that he has arrived in the capital and is the county magistrate of Jiangning County, Dong Cheng is still busy...

"Daddy, thank you for your hard work, let's have another big meat bun!" Dong Shuzhen felt very filial after hearing this, and immediately put a delicious big meat bun into Dong Cheng's bowl.

"Okay, okay..." Dong Cheng grinned from ear to ear.

Dong Cheng has been in Beijing for a few days, and observing from the sidelines, his little daughter has actually become a lot more sensible since becoming Mrs. Jiang Chengbo.Although there are childish behaviors from time to time, she is also working hard, trying her best to be a countess...

Dong Cheng could naturally see these changes.So Dong Cheng was quite pleased.

"Father, no matter how busy the county government is, you should also pay attention to rest. Later, my daughter will cook a pot of soup for you." Dong Shuyu also spoke. She looked at the haggard father and felt very distressed.

Because Dong Shuyu had no intention of getting married, she had already regarded the people and affairs at home as the targets of her care.Therefore, she was particularly concerned about Dong Cheng's health.

Some time ago, Dong Shuyu didn't want to move to the capital. Her excuse was that she couldn't worry about her father... In fact, this was not a lie. She really couldn't worry about Dong Cheng staying alone in Jiangzhou.

What a sweet little padded jacket...

"Okay, okay..." Dong Cheng continued to laugh, grinning from ear to ear.

Now that the two daughters are sensible, Dong Cheng is so happy that he straightened his beard.

After he was happy, Dong Cheng looked at Zhu Xiuyuan again and said: "By the way, dear son-in-law, weren't you discussing the formation of a family general a few days ago? I see, you have already had fun, so why not take advantage of this winter solstice? It’s a long holiday, so let’s start dealing with this matter as soon as possible.”

"Well, my son-in-law also has this intention. The Jinwu Guards are the emperor's personal army, so it is really inappropriate to keep borrowing them." Zhu Xiuyuan nodded in agreement.

Dong Shuyu glanced at Zhu Xiuyuan, then immediately looked away, and said: "Dad, Xiuyuan, I can't get involved in raising a family general. But if you want to raise so many family members, it will cost a lot of money and food... Last time we It’s time to start working on the restaurant we were discussing.”

Dong Shuyu was "shy and timid". During the whole process of speaking, he only glanced at Zhu Xiuyuan at the beginning, and then kept looking away, which was a little unnatural.

In fact, since that night, she has deliberately avoided Zhu Xiuyuan.Sometimes when Zhu Xiuyuan looked at her, she would deliberately avoid and avoid being alone with Zhu Xiuyuan.She knew that Zhu Xiuyuan already wanted to take her as a concubine, but...she couldn't destroy him.This matter must be terminated and cannot continue.

But what is troubling is that Zhu Xiuyuan is not a stranger on the street, but a family member she cares about. It is difficult to avoid him if he can't see her when she looks up.She had also thought about moving out of Jiangcheng's uncle's house, but she was afraid that Zhu Xiuyuan and Zhen'er would think too much about it, so she hesitated and finally didn't bring it up.

It can be said that since that night, Dong Shuyu has lived in fear every day.We must avoid "eye-catching" with Zhu Xiuyuan, and we must also avoid giving Zhu Xiuyuan the opportunity to proceed to the next step...

She could clearly feel Zhu Xiuyuan's love and fire for her. It was so intense and strong that it would really burn her to the point where she couldn't extricate herself!
It must be stopped at the source!

Zhu Xiuyuan realized that Dong Shuyu deliberately avoided him, thinking he was shy and didn't think much about it.

He smiled and said: "Well... I will leave it to Yan Dashan to handle the matter of forming a family. As for the restaurant... let's go out today and find a good location. Two days ago, when we went out to play, I I have carefully observed it, and there are a few places that are very suitable. Let’s take a look at it again, and if everyone is satisfied, we will take it down.”

Dong Shuyu continued to look away, but took over the conversation: "Okay, actually I also observed it carefully and found several good locations. Then I can compare them together and choose the best one."

Although Dong Shuyu accepted Zhu Xiuyuan's words, she looked at other people talking, which felt a little strange.

Dong Cheng was an old man and noticed this strange atmosphere immediately.His eyebrows moved, but he didn't say anything, nor did he pay attention to it or investigate it. He just thought it was his eldest daughter trying to avoid suspicion.

"Husband, I want to go too..."

Dong Shuzhen didn't notice this at all. She looked at Zhu Xiuyuan pitifully and prayed there.

At the same time, Dong Shuzhen was also complaining to herself in her heart. Why didn't she pay attention to a few good locations when traveling?He just went to play.If so, wouldn't it be possible to follow it openly?
"Okay, let's go together!" Zhu Xiuyuan smiled and nodded, but did not refuse.

On the other side, Dong Cheng moved his lips.

Just now, he almost reprimanded Dong Shuzhen.

But he still endured it.

Because it is no longer the same as it was in Jiangzhou. …

Breakfast time is over and everyone is busy.

Dong Cheng rushed to the ruins of the Jiangning County government office and continued to deal with the reconstruction of the county government office.

Zhu Xiuyuan brought Dong Shuyu and Dong Shuzhen, plus Yan Dashan, four maids in Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, and several Jinwu guards.The group of people set off in a carriage and wandered around the city, inspecting the area they wanted and choosing a location for the planned restaurant.

An hour later.

Somewhere in the city, a certain room in a certain restaurant.

Zhu Xiuyuan had a good chat with the shopkeeper of this restaurant.

The location of this restaurant is actually good, but the shopkeeper is old and has no intention of running it, so he has long thought of selling it.

The two sides hit it off.

Even the price has been negotiated.

But at the end, when Zhu Xiuyuan sent someone to the Yamen to invite the public servant to guarantee the transfer document, the shopkeeper was called out by the clerk in the store.

Zhu Xiuyuan didn't take it seriously and waited here for a while.

After a while, the shopkeeper returned and bowed his hands repeatedly, his face full of apologies: "Oh, this young man, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, this restaurant... I can't pass it on to you anymore."

Because Zhu Xiuyuan deliberately concealed his identity, the owner of the restaurant did not recognize him, so he called him "Little Langjun".

"What's happening to the shopkeeper? We've already agreed on the price!" Zhu Xiuyuan stood up with a surprised look on his face. He didn't know why the shopkeeper suddenly regretted his decision.

The two sisters Dong Shuyu and Dong Shuzhen, as well as the four servant girls Chun, Xia, Qiu and Dong also stood up and looked at the shopkeeper in confusion.

Dong Shuyu was okay, just very surprised.

As for Dong Shuzhen, she had already clenched her small fists, but they were covered in her long sleeves so that no one could see her.She walked over slowly and stood behind Zhu Xiuyuan, staring at the shopkeeper with her big eyes.

It was like staring at a prey, she was the hunter, ready to strike at any moment.

"Oh, Young Master, I'm sorry, I'm really sorry..." The restaurant owner bowed his hands repeatedly with a smile on his face, "Young Master, I don't know, the location of this restaurant is very good. . But the old man is getting old and has no intention of running the business anymore, so he hopes to transfer it, get some money, and go back to his hometown to live in his old age... The young man is kind and the price he gives is very generous... But... but …”

The owner of the restaurant was stuck, and his expression was a little uneasy. It seemed that he himself felt that breaking the contract at this time was really a matter of ruining one's character.

"Hey, but what? Say it!" Behind Zhu Xiuyuan, Dong Shuzhen's eyes widened and her tone was unkind.

Zhu Xiuyuan turned around, and when he saw Dong Shuzhen's appearance, he thought that he was going to suffer, and his "violent girl" attribute was about to explode.So he quickly grabbed Dong Shuzhen to prevent her from jumping up and beating someone.

"But...but...hey...but just now, a nobleman came to visit. The nobleman made bold words and said...that no matter what the young man's price is, the nobleman will pay double and advance 1000 taels... ..." The old face of the restaurant owner was already red.

He also has a sense of shame, but wealth touches people's hearts...

"Young gentleman, I know I have done this improperly... But I am old and still have a wife and children at home..." The restaurant owner began to complain again, and it was really tragic...

"What noble person?" Zhu Xiuyuan's eyebrows immediately stood up.According to the restaurant owner, there was someone specifically working against him!Where is this bastard jumping out of?

Really, it’s not easy to buy a restaurant...

"What nobleman?" After Zhu Xiuyuan finished asking, Dong Shuzhen, who was dragged tightly by him, also followed the formation beside him.

Dong Shuzhen's eyes widened as she shouted and asked. In terms of momentum, she was already much more ferocious than Zhu Xiuyuan.Moreover, she wanted to rush forward and take action, but Zhu Xiuyuan held her tightly.

"Young Master... The noble man told me that his name and appearance cannot be revealed..." The restaurant owner couldn't help but take a step back. He felt Dong Shuzhen's malice, which was so strong.

"What!" Dong Shuzhen was furious, struggled hard, and threw herself at the restaurant owner.

Dong Shuzhen was a martial arts practitioner and was very strong, but Zhu Xiuyuan was a novice and couldn't move at all.However, Dong Shuyu saw the opportunity quickly and rushed over to help, calling to Xia Wu: "Xia Wu, come here quickly..."

In terms of force value, Dong Shuyu and Zhu Xiuyuan were both powerless. If they wanted to hold back the rampaging Dong Shuzhen, Xia Wu had to take action.

"Oh, it's coming!" Xia Wu shouted, flew towards her, and grabbed Dong Shuzhen tightly.

"Young...young gentleman, please excuse me for not entertaining...I'm taking my leave..." The restaurant manager was frightened and ran out of the door in a panic. He stumbled and ran away without knowing where he was in the blink of an eye.

"Don't run, shopkeeper, if you dare to fool your husband, I'll kill you..." Dong Shuzhen struggled and yelled.But with Xia Wu's joining, she finally caught her.

"Madam, stop it, the shopkeeper has been scared away by you..." Zhu Xiuyuan grinned and shouted.

"Husband, let me go. I'm going to beat him up. He's such a bully. How dare you fool me..." Dong Shuzhen was still aggrieved.

"Zhen'er, stop fooling around. You scared the shopkeeper away by making such a fuss. Now we don't know who to ask, who is that so-called nobleman!" Dong Shuyu also tried to persuade him.

However, Dong Shuyu was as light as a swallow, and she said she was here to pull Dong Shuzhen, but in the end, she was pulled like a weak willow in the wind. She stumbled, and her hairpin, Bu Yao, earrings, etc. swayed together, which looked quite funny.

"hold head high?"

Dong Shuzhen reacted instantly and stopped struggling, but she still kept the posture of rushing forward. She turned her head and looked at her sister first, and then at her husband.

In fact, what Dong Shuyu said just now, Zhu Xiuyuan also wanted to say.But Dong Shuyu "preempted" him. This incident also showed from the side that he and Dong Shuyu really had a good understanding... Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't help but look at Dong Shuyu, wanting to make eye contact or have some spiritual resonance.

But Dong Shuyu averted his gaze first...

Zhu Xiuyuan couldn't help but be stunned.

At this time, Zhu Xiuyuan finally noticed something unusual about Dong Shuyu.In the past... they could often look at each other and make eye contact anytime and anywhere.

But now, why...

Zhu Xiuyuan was lost in thought, and then Dong Shuzhen shouted: "Yes, that noble person is the big bad guy!"

Dong Shuzhen finally understood!

However, Dong Shuzhen was still being pulled or dragged by everyone at this time, and her posture of struggling forward was still maintained, which looked a bit funny.

"Husband...husband, I'm sorry, I scared away the restaurant manager, so I don't know who the noble man is." Dong Shuzhen lowered her head and apologized, looking completely different from the previous appearance.

"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter." Zhu Xiuyuan touched her head and said with a smile: "Let's go to the next house. If this happens again, madam, you must hold back and wait until my husband finds out the so-called noble man. !”

"Well, I remember!" Dong Shuzhen nodded solemnly, her two big eyes were full of seriousness.

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(End of this chapter)