delicious little cook

Chapter 1033 The Grandfather and Grandson

Bai Kou's carriage entered the workshop from the gate by the moat, walked along the tall wall, and circled from the back door to the front door. The plaque, because the door was locked after acceptance, has not been cleaned, and the outside of the street door is full of fallen leaves and dust. Even the door looks gray and plain, not at all like a newly renovated house.

This new house is not on the main street, but the street is wide enough for a carriage to turn around. The neighbors on the opposite side also have a row of back doors. Looking at the material and height of the walls, it can be seen that they are all houses of well-off families in Zhongping, except for children running around playing. , and besides seeing a woman sitting on the back door doing needlework, there was no traffic of people coming and going. Bai Kou came in a carriage, accompanied by Gu Yun and the guards of the palace, and the neighbors were only in the distance. Looking around curiously, he didn't step forward to watch.

Bai Kou took the key to open the door, Gu Yun looked around the environment and was also very satisfied.

"I can see that the saint really loves you and picked such a good house for you."

"That's it." Bai Kou turned to look at him, a little proud.

However, the hairs on Gu Yun's back suddenly stood up, feeling as if he had dug a hole for himself.

"The house with such a good environment, I don't want to leave after living in it. After working so hard for so many years, it's my turn to enjoy life."

Bai Kou gently pushed open the door, and the door hinges turned silently. The front of him suddenly opened up, and the lush scenery of the front yard came into view.

"I think it's quite deserted to live alone in such a big house."

"No, the sage rewarded me with 180 servants and servants. With so many people accompanying me, how could I be deserted?"

"Like a long night, lonely and lonely?"

"It's funny. I'm exhausted during the day, and I just want to sleep at night. I don't have time to be lonely. Only the full-fledged young masters and ladies have leisure time to play this elegant fun."

Gu Yun was speechless.

Bai Kou turned back to the door and signaled Cui to go to the stables, and then she took out a floor plan of the house from her satchel. The main room, guest room, kitchen, warehouse, down room, chores and yard were all clearly marked on it, and there was even a handout for the housekeeper. She called a guard to point him to the location of the stable on the map, and asked him to open the door to let Lao Cui in. The guard noted down the route and left quickly.

Gu Yun left the guards and soldiers at the gate to wait for the officials and servants in the palace. He followed Bai Kou to the courtyard where the servants lived. The house occupies a large area, even if the interior is rebuilt into a mansion for dignitaries, there is still enough land. There are many large and small yards inside, and there are also many green plants. Towering trees that are decades old and idle flower bed nurseries can be seen everywhere.

Bai Kou took Gu Yun to check all the places where the servants live. The furniture is complete, and there are some bedding, clothes and daily necessities. , the things that were originally prepared were not enough, so she had to write down the missing quantity first, and make up for it in a few days.

When the two of them walked both ends of the house and returned to the main gate, they saw that the palace had already sent the officials and servants, and they were waiting for her to come to receive them, but at a glance, it didn't look like there were more than 100 people, although There are men and women, but judging from their appearance and temperament, they all seem to be people who are used to rough work.

The eunuch who sent him over came forward to salute and explained with a smile.

"This group of people used to be servants who were used to rough work in their respective owners' homes. The saint knew that Boss Bai's house had been idle for a while, so he sent these people over to clean it up first, and then sent the rest to make up for it in a few days. Quantity." As he spoke, the eunuch's entourage handed over a small bundle, "This is the roster and deeds of their people, please take it away, Boss Bai."

"Thank you, father-in-law. I'm sorry. I heard that the palace has been busy rewarding these officials and servants recently. There are all kinds of messy and trivial things. You are also working hard." A big purse was stuffed into the opponent's hand, "It's a little fun, buy some tea."

The weight of the purse made the eunuch smile, and nodded to Bai Kou again and again, "Boss Bai, you are welcome, these rough envoys don't say anything, just tell me what Boss Bai wants from the servants who are waiting around you, we will pick one for you within the scope." .”

"If possible, I will all be able to read and write, regardless of gender, they must be able to write and count, so that I can assign errands to them."

"Okay, that's no problem. There are many people who can write and count. We must make a complete team for Mr. Bai."

"Like the big housekeeper, accountant, warehouse, etc., it is best if you can find an experienced old man. Let the old man lead the newcomer. I don't have to worry about it. I don't have to teach it from scratch. I really don't have the time. I don't care about the age of the girls in the inner house. , anyway, there is only one requirement, someone who can read and write can work directly in my hands."

"Understood, Boss Bai, don't worry, there are all of them, all of them."

With such a generous reward, it's easy to say what Bai Kou wants. The palace has a huge number of officials and servants, so it's trivial to pick dozens of the best ones.

After seeing off the guests, Bai Kou took the roster and called them one by one, and then took them to arrange a place to live. A large group of people walked up and down in the big house.

These official servants were born in the original master's house, and for them, they just changed to a new master. As for whether they are born in the family or official servants, there is no difference, and the new master is still a commoner female master, and she is more honest when she is stunned. , In addition, the convenient living facilities in the house also opened everyone's eyes.

Taking advantage of Bai Kou's inattention, Gu Yun played a trick and asked these servants to call him uncle. When Bai Kou heard it, he didn't get angry, but just pinched Gu Yun's soft waist hard, pinching Gu Yun straight. Jump feet.

On their side, they were busily cleaning up the house and settling in the newcomers. Shi Tianqi was crying aggrievedly in his grandmother's arms, and the grandparents and grandson retreated from the servants, sitting in the shade of the small garden and talking softly.

Gu Yun is a fantasy that Shi Tianqi once had a chance but could not touch. Seeing that Bai Kou might become the young wife of Duke Ye's mansion, those who want to flatter her will bring up the old case of the Bai family sooner or later. He especially said that once someone started from the relationship between Wang Xiaodong and Shao Yiping, traced back to his grandmother, and the princess concubine was manipulated by the imperial kitchen when she was pregnant but fortunately saved by Bai Kou, Shi Tianqi felt a strong uneasiness in his heart.

"Grandma, what should we do? We can't let Bai Kou marry Gu Yun! No!"

"Then kill her! Kill her at all costs! Don't worry about her status as a civilian again, we are all in danger if she lives!"

"Grandma, Bai Kou lives in Prince Cheng's mansion. Our people can't get in. She is also protected by the mansion soldiers when she goes in and out, so it's hard to attack her outside."

"Is the person I gave you still in hand?"

"Here I am."

"I heard that the palace has rewarded her with a group of servants and servants in recent days. Let your people sneak in and find out the situation first. If she is still living in the palace, we will find another way. If she really moves, It’s a good opportunity to do it.”

"She is so lucky! Kill her directly?"

"If you can be by her side, it's better to use chronic medicine. It's hot now, and the disease comes from the mouth. If you eat it badly, you will die. For the sake of women, don't see blood. You can die. Clean it up."

"Yes, I see, I'll go back and make arrangements."

"Well, go, remember to tell your mother to take good rest and come to see me in the palace next month."

"Ah."

Shi Tianqi hugged her grandma, packed up her things and went home immediately. Concubine Zhao picked up the scissors and went back to the house to rest after pruning the flower branches. Soon the small garden was empty, and in the shaded corner under the eaves where the sun could not reach, A figure in a hard suit rolled over, jumped over the wall and ran away with agility.

(End of this chapter)