Sir, I just want to be a salted fish

Chapter 13 Thank you
Under the puzzled looks of the three people across from them, they briefly explained the story of Tang Wenzhu being taken away by Pai Huazi at the Shangsi Festival temple fair the day before yesterday, and Jiang Shuheng leading people to rescue him.

"The Duke's wife is too polite. The dog is only responsible for his duties and cannot bear the kindness of saving his life." Mrs. Qiao politely declined Mrs. Liu's gift of thanks.

"Madam is a few years older than me, so I will call her Sister Qiao." Madam Liu held Madam Qiao's hand with a friendly smile.

"Whether it is the eldest son's duty or not, it is a fact that he saved the child. We are just expressing our feelings and hope that Sister Qiao can accept it."

Mr. Qiao looked hesitant. His eldest son was just following orders, but he really didn't dare to take it seriously.

"We parents are most worried when something happens to our children. Sister Qiao should understand that I, as a mother, are sincere and don't refuse."

Seeing Mrs. Liu's sincerity, Mrs. Qiao couldn't refuse anymore, so she had to accept the thank you gift.

"The 25th of this month is my mother-in-law's 50th birthday. I hope Sister Qiao and her family can come to attend if they have time." Mrs. Liu said, taking out an invitation and handing it directly to Mrs. Qiao.

"Your wife's birthday will definitely be a grand event. I will definitely go to pay my respects to your wife." Mrs. Qiao agreed directly.

The royal family of Rongguo Duke's Mansion is distinguished, and this can also be regarded as the Yongning Marquis Mansion. After three years, it once again appeared in the aristocratic circle of Kyoto.

With her master's attention, Mrs. Qiao happily agreed and was grateful for the goodwill of Duke Rongguo.

A few people chatted for another two-quarters of an hour before Mrs. Liu said goodbye and returned to the Duke's Mansion.

Because of their young age, Tang Wenzhu and Tang Bingyan still lived in the main courtyard of the Duke's wife Liu's family. One lived in the East Nuan Pavilion and the other lived in the West Nuan Pavilion.

In Dongnuan Pavilion, Tang Wenzhu, who had stayed in the Songhe Courtyard of Mrs. Tai for one night, came back with Tang Wenhong to pick up his paper kites and go to Mingyue Xiaozhu to fly them.

Dongchu's head was wrapped in gauze. When he saw the intact fourth young master, his eyes turned red. He hugged the little man and burst into tears.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuu".

"Master, I'm glad you're safe and sound. I thought I'd never see you again."

Tang Wenzhu felt a little sad when he saw Dongchu, who was seven or eight years older than him, crying so sadly.

"Didn't I ask you to go back and recuperate? Why did you come here? Don't let the wind blow. No matter how serious it is, how can you accompany me to class and play." Tang Wenzhu patted Dongchu's shoulder like a young adult.

"Master, do you still want me to follow you? From now on, I will practice martial arts with Zhang Huwei and protect the young master. I will also supervise Xi Chu so that he cannot be lazy. The young master cannot be lazy either. I am better off relying on others than relying on others." Dongchu was overjoyed and a little incoherent.

"Dongchu, please go back and recuperate quickly, and then come and serve me when you are well." Tang Wenzhu wanted to go out and play eagerly, and did not want to be delayed by Dongchu's thoughts.

"Don't worry, young master. I will go back and recuperate now, and come back to serve the young master as soon as possible." Dongchu immediately returned to the servant's room with a fighting spirit to rest and recuperate.

"Fourth brother, hurry up and get the paper kite, let's go play." Xiao Wu urged Xiao Si holding his own paper kite.

The two brothers each held a paper kite and went to Mingyue Xiaozhu to play.

In the evening, Marquis Jiang arrived at Fanlou as scheduled.

"Brother Jiang, please sit down quickly." Rong Guogong asked Jiang Marquis to sit down.

"Your Majesty, you're welcome."

"Hey, Brother Jiang, today we only discuss age, regardless of title." Rong Guogong poured wine for Marquis Jiang diligently.

"Then I'll take care of you, Brother Tang Xian."

"Brother Jiang, thank you very much, Mr. Ling, for saving my son the day before yesterday. Come, let me toast you."

"Brother Tang Xian, it's just the responsibility of the dog. I don't dare to thank you." After Lord Jiang understood the whole story, he didn't dare to take credit.

"That's right, Brother Jiang, don't refuse. Come, Brother Jiang, friendship is in the wine, let's have another drink." After the two drank from the wine glasses, Rong Guogong got down to business.

"Brother Jiang, the position of Right Assistant Minister of the Ministry of War is vacant. Tang wants to recommend Brother Jiang. I wonder if Brother Jiang is willing to do so?"

When Marquis Jiang heard this, he was suddenly confused. It took him a while to find his words.

"Thank you Tang Xiandi for your kindness. I am ashamed of myself." Lord Jiang paused and declined politely.

"Brother Jiang has just returned to Kyoto, don't you want to do something else?"

"Thank you Tang Xiandi for your kindness. Now that Jianghe is at peace, Jiang, as a military general, cannot go to the battlefield to kill the enemy. He should just be a wealthy and idle man and let his children and grandchildren work hard." Marquis Jiang declined again.

"Brother Jiang is in his forties and has lost his ambitions?" Rong Guogong was a little puzzled.

I extended an olive branch, but the other party actually refused to accept it.

"I am ashamed of Brother Tang Xian's kindness." Jiang Houye hesitated to speak, as if he had something to hide, and declined again.

The two of them lost interest in chatting and hurriedly ended the banquet and returned home.

It's the fifth day of March, and the breeze is blowing. It's a waste to sleep in the house on such a day.

In the Rongguo Palace, if boys do not take the imperial examination, they will enter the military camp for training after the age of fourteen; girls will stop studying piano, chess, calligraphy and painting after the age of twelve, and specialize in needlework and housekeeping.

Therefore, at this time, the second sister is free.

Tang Bingxuan asked Zhidong to make some snacks, and took Zhixia to Huanxi Courtyard to chat with Tang Bingqing.

"Sister, you haven't been to my yard for a long time. Let's see if there are any changes?" Tang Bingqing was rarely excited.

Tang Bingxuan stood up and walked around Tang Bingqing's living room.

"Well, your bed tent has been changed from pink to sky blue, the landscape screen in the inner room has been changed to a screen with fish playing among lotus leaves, and the double-eared plum vase with baby playing pattern on the Duobao grid has been replaced with a pastel vase with Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea. The famous calligraphy and paintings hanging on the study room walls have been replaced by my second uncle’s calligraphy."

"Sister, you are absolutely right, so amazing!" Tang Bingqing has admired her eldest sister since she was a child and thinks she is the smartest and most astute among the sisters.

Because the things you changed were very conspicuous, Tang Bingxuan couldn't complain.

"Come over and have some snacks. You are the first person besides me to use the new product that Zhidong has been thinking about recently."

"Thank you, eldest sister. Since eldest sister opened the small kitchen, our sisters' tastes have become more sophisticated. Alas! In the future, eldest sister will get married, so we won't be able to eat Zhidong's cooking often."

"There's nothing I can do about it. Zhidong is my favorite and I carry it with me wherever I go. I'll ask Zhidong to give you a copy of your favorite snack recipe." Tang Bingxuan said generously that she didn't hide anything.

"I don't want it anymore. If you want to eat it, then I'll go to my eldest sister's house to enjoy the autumn breeze."

Tang Bingqing knows how to measure things. If you have food, it's good. If you ask for more prescriptions, it's better.

The sisters were chatting happily when Zhichun came to Huanxi Courtyard to find Tang Bingxuan.

"Miss, the eldest lady of the Chengguo Palace is here and is visiting the madam in the main courtyard. The madam asked you and the second lady to go together to entertain the guests."

What is Qiao Waner doing here? Our relationship was not close to begin with, and after what happened last time, I no longer wanted to have anything to do with her.

Are you here to apologize? But it’s been too long. Did she know that I heard what happened in her corner last time and came to investigate?

They're already engaged, and they're still thinking about their cousin. Shouldn't they just admit it and pretend that it's okay?

(End of this chapter)