The little lady in the dining room

Chapter 113
After a busy afternoon, she didn't tidy up. After dinner, Sydney felt quite tired, so she took a shower early, put on a light and soft collar skirt, went to bed, and told Ayao a story.

A Yao was also tired from playing today, and the tossing and going on the road exhausted his energy, so he leaned into her arms and obediently kept silent, curled up in the quilt and listened to the story, yawning more and more frequently.

Dou Sha took the washing water and went out to pour it. When he went to the yard, he saw a figure poking his head at the door, and another person stood beside him and said something. He frowned and walked over: "Who..."

As soon as she said a word, she stopped abruptly. Dou Sha saw the person coming and said with a smile: "It's the second young lady."

It was indeed Ruan Qingli at the door, and it was Zhima who was talking to her, Dou Sha asked Zhima what was going on, Zhima replied: "Second Miss said she wanted to see the lady and Di Ji, I said the lady has gone to bed right now."

After Zhima finished speaking, before Dousha could speak again, Qingli took the initiative to say, "I, I'll come back tomorrow...let my sister rest."

Dou Sha stopped her, and smiled: "Second miss, wait, I went in to ask first, the lady is not asleep yet."

So Dousha handed over the pouring to Zhima, folded it in and asked, and came out after a while to ask Qingli to go in.

Xueli and Qingli were not familiar after all, so I had to pay attention to the general "hospitality", so I ordered to bring some snacks, but the tea was not served, so I asked to see if there was any yogurt or something.

Dou Sha asked Xing Ren to go to the side room. There were a few food boxes of snacks and candy brought with her when she left the palace this morning. She was afraid that she would be hungry on the road, but she didn't eat any. It was just right to go there now.

So the bean paste took the initiative to take a plate of yam cake and a plate of kidney bean rolls, and after thinking about it, I made a plate of salty twist.I had to go to the kitchen to ask for yogurt, but Fugui went there in person. When he came back, he said there was no yogurt, and brought a bowl of mung bean soup, saying that he had added more honey.

Okay.

Dousha and Xingren carried it to the main room, and as soon as they stepped out of the side door, Zhima greeted them: "Sister..."

"Huh?" Dou Sha took a look at her, "It's fine for the two of us to go, you can rest."

Zhima was a little anxious. Seeing that the two of them were about to pass, she squatted down to Dousha and said, "My sister will let me see you off this time. I will definitely talk less and work more in the future, so I won't be so talkative!"

Sesame felt that something was wrong.

Not counting Qingxi Tinghan who was assigned to Princess Ping'an, there were only five maids in the small courtyard.Among the five, Dou Sha came first, and she and Xing Ren were on the same team. Recently, Zhi Ma found that he was not doing well.

Being in the palace doesn't mean that if you follow a good master, you can get ahead, and the errands in hand must be good to be useful.Now about the matter in front of Sydney... Dou Sha has a good idea, the almonds are obviously being carried by Dou Sha, and they do everything together.Candied dates seem to be relatively rare, but she does all the work of helping Sydney make up in the morning and evening. As for the brown sugar, which basically doesn't show her face, it's because she's still young.

Sesame counted carefully, the things in his hands are the most trivial, and most of them are outside, such as the water to be changed, let her help pour it, the lady is going to cook, let her go get some ingredients, what? of……

Occasionally letting her in for a cup of tea would be a godsend, but shouldn't she just leave after serving tea?There is no need to stay longer!
Zhima has felt uneasy since she knew about this incident. She is not afraid of being embarrassed for a while, but she is afraid that there will be more and more people in the small courtyard in the future, and it will be worse for her if she can't show it now.

So she went to ask Bai Momo, and Bai Momo said to her: "You... It's useless to be anxious, you talk too much and playful, if I were Dousha, I wouldn't dare to put you Put it closer. The lady is with His Majesty every day, how many people are staring at it? If a word of the inside story is spread, it will cause big trouble, and it is for your own good not to let you go. "

Then Zhima regretted it!

Blame yourself for being ignorant!
So she has become obedient recently, and she is so obedient that she almost suffocates herself to death.But Dou Sha still didn't move her forward, so she couldn't bear it anymore, so she came directly to talk to Dou Sha.

Seeing her saluting so solemnly in front of her, Dou Sha couldn't bear it anymore. After thinking about it, she gave her the things in her hand, and comforted her by saying don't worry, be more sensible in the future, sisters will remember you.

Sesame was relieved now, and went in with Xingren with the snacks.In the room, Ah Yao has already fallen asleep, and Xueli and Qingli are chatting casually.

Qingli was very curious about her elder sister in the palace, and she asked a lot of questions, not asking about any major matters, but she looked like she wanted to know everything about the basic necessities of life in the palace. I can't laugh or cry.

——For example, she asked Sydney, with so many people in the palace, how many sets of new clothes should be made in a year?How many people do it together?
Sydney heart said how do I know!I'm a member of the imperial dining room. If I manage the affairs of the Shangfu Bureau, I will be stared at by the female officer of Shangfu!

So when she saw Zhima and the others coming in at this moment, Xueli was relieved, and just pushed the dim sum in front of Qingli, then pointed to Zhima and said: "This sister Zhima likes to chat everywhere, you go ask her, she knows more than my sister .”

Qingli looked at Zhima with bright eyes.

Sesame, who just promised Dou Sha that she would never break her mouth again: "..."

In the palace, Zichen Hall.

Shangshi Bureau came to ask for the third time, is it passed on or not?If you heat it up again, you won't be able to eat it!
Yuqian up and down is also a headache.

Your Majesty just had a contest with the Empress Dowager because at noon today, the Empress Dowager called Concubine Hui to Changle Palace for a good training.It is said that Concubine Hui was punished to kneel for half an hour. When His Majesty rushed over, Concubine Hui couldn't even stand up.

Chen Jijiang had a good time thinking about it. After several years, it was the first time he saw Concubine Hui rushing into His Majesty's arms—His Majesty wanted to help her up, but Madam Hui's feet were unstable and she bumped into His Majesty's arms. He didn't even slow down, and it was only when four maids came that they could be regarded as helping him away.

Concubine Hui was injured like this for no reason, the emperor of course had to keep silent, and quarreled with the queen mother in Changle Palace on the spot.

The empress dowager accused Concubine Hui of being unreasonable, and she didn't care if the emperor put someone behind the Zichen Palace, saying that she was not fit to manage the Six Palaces; the emperor said that you can't blame Concubine Hui for this matter, it was my own decision, and it is unreasonable for you to punish Concubine Hui.

Just like this, you said what you said, and the fight was so fierce that all the palace people present were so frightened that they knelt down.Afterwards, the emperor first sent Concubine Hui back to Roujia Palace, and then went back to Zichen Palace to be bored, and didn't let anyone in, let alone pass on the meal.

In this situation, even Chen Jijiang dared not go in to persuade him.

This is not just a dispute between mother and child, it also involves Mrs. Ruan.Who knows how bad His Majesty is feeling now?
The same is true for the queen mother, who has really become more and more "unreasonable" in recent years.Seeing that Mrs. Ruan is not pleasing to the eye, you are right to argue with His Majesty, isn't it bullying to vent your anger on Mrs. Hui?

Chen Jijiang was annoyed by this, and waited while complaining.Just now there was a rumor from the palace gate that the imperial guard who went out with Mrs. Ruan came to report the matter. He thought about it and didn't ask anyone to come in. He only asked Xu Shishui to inquire about what happened and report it later.

After waiting for a little while, Xu Shishui came back, quickly walked up the long steps, and bowed in front of Chen Jijiang: "Master, the imperial guard is here to deliver a letter, and it is said that Lady Ruan wrote to His Majesty."

He said he had put the envelope up, Chen Jijiang frowned and took the letter over.

He couldn't read the letter first, he could only guess what was written in the letter before deciding whether to submit it now.Thinking about it carefully, Mrs. Ruan is going to the Seventh Prince's Mansion first before returning home. She probably has nothing to worry about, she should just report her safety?Or miss your Majesty, write something casually, and want to read a reply?
Hiss... so greasy and crooked!

Chen Jijiang himself was so tired of the latter guess that his teeth ached.After weighing it again, he decided to send it in. Maybe His Majesty will be in a better mood after seeing it.

Chen Jijiang took the letter and went in. From the outer hall to the inner hall, there was no movement at all.After he opened the door and entered the inner hall, he didn't dare to delay at all, and said without stopping: "Your Majesty, Lady Ruan has sent a letter."

... Send a letter?

The emperor frowned slightly, motioning for him to present it.When I received it, I tore open the envelope in my hand and opened it to see that there were five or six pages.

I just walked for a day, what happened to me?Did something happen in Seventh Brother's Mansion or was it a family matter?

Nervously, he took out the letter, flattened it, and read it carefully in his hand.

As soon as he read two lines, the emperor let out a "chi" laugh.

This dumb pear...is nothing serious!

She first talked about going to the Seventh Prince's Mansion, and said that she and Yi Shi had a good chat, that A Yao and A Test had a great time, and that A Yao liked A Test, and she kept saying that he was good in the carriage. Let them meet frequently.

Then she said, I will take good care of A Yaoda, don't push yourself too hard when you are dealing with things in the palace, eat well and don't drink alcohol, it's not worth hurting your body!
Then she talked about the family affairs, she said that she felt a little divided at first, but then she gradually got better, and she would let Ah Yao meet her two brothers' children tomorrow.She also said that her mother thought very carefully about her, and told her not to do anything for the family when she entered the door, and the family did not want to cause her trouble.

After this paragraph was over, she said, look, it's better to calm down and talk about family affairs slowly.Don't be too anxious, eat well and don't drink too much wine. If you don't have an appetite, ask the imperial dining room to make something palatable. Eat some at least!
Then he talked about his recent plans, such as staying at home for a few more days and then going to see Wei Chen. He also said that he planned to let Ayao go to the market, and that he had to walk around the palace once in a while.

In the end, don’t be angry all the time, be good, I want you to take me around again, what if you make yourself sick?Eat well and don't drink booze...

She wrote five and a half pages on that!

The more Xie Zhao looked at the back, the more obvious the smile was, and he could see that she wanted to persuade him but didn't want to look too heavy, so she talked about the family and persuaded him a few more times, and it was fortunate that she could come back every time.

But this is also written too vernacular.Xie Zhao teased in his heart, guessing that in two years, Ah Yao will be better than her in literary talent...

All right, eat well and don't drink booze.

Xie Zhao clicked his tongue and said to Chen Jijiang: "Go to the imperial dining room and order a meal."

Hey? !

Chen Jijiang hurriedly listened to his orders, not knowing what His Majesty wanted to eat.

The emperor thought for a while and said, "Give me one of the stew pot that Sydney made yesterday, and it will be good with rice."

Chen Jijiang: "..."

It's fine if I suddenly have an appetite, but I still want to ask for such a real thing, what is written in this letter? !

This Ruan family is getting more and more amazing!
Early the next morning, the two sisters-in-law came with their children. The eldest brother had a son and a daughter. The son was six years old and the daughter was four years old. The second brother had two sons, one was five years old and the other was three years old.

The four children were all older than A Yao, but they were still children. A Yao, who had never seen so many children, was excited when he saw it. He stretched out his little hand and was about to go towards his sister, and then the five children quickly became one. .

The children were having fun, and the adults were having fun watching it too, but it was hard for the nanny, and she was afraid that Ah Yao would get hurt, so she had to keep watching from the side.

It was almost noon when they were tired from playing. Ayao climbed onto Xue Li's leg and yawned: "Mom, I want to eat Shuangpi Nai."

Hey?
Thinking about it, Sydney, it's not difficult, it just happens to make something for the children.

A group of people went to the kitchen. The children were very happy to know that there was delicious food, and the two sisters-in-law wanted to see the craftsmanship from the imperial dining room.

In fact, because she was afraid that she would not be used to eating, the family specially hired a chef from outside this time.When they arrived, the chef was busy making lunch, and Sydney swept the ingredients on the table: "Fish-flavored shredded pork?"

"Hey, yes yes yes!" Chef Gu responded quickly, and then went on with the work in hand.

Sydney makes double-skin milk.This thing is easy to make. Take the egg whites, stir well, sieve, add sugar, and then heat the milk. When the milk is warm, pour the sugar-added egg whites in, mix thoroughly, and steam in the pot.

The steps are too simple, and because Ayao loves to eat, she can't do it any more proficiently, but it's done in a moment, put it in the pot, and wait for it to be steamed.

Waiting was boring, Xue Li looked around in the kitchen, looking at it, she suddenly felt itchy...

The fish-flavored shredded pork has already been cut. The carrot shreds, green pepper shreds, winter bamboo shoots, and shredded pork are placed on the plate separately. Sydney is particularly twisted when seeing the different thickness of the carrot shreds.I didn't say anything for a while, turned my head and walked away, and then I kept thinking about that shredded carrot...

The more I thought about it, the more I felt that I couldn't see it. In the end, Sydney couldn't bear it anymore, and silently went to the shelf where the vegetables were placed and took two carrots and two winter bamboo shoots.

Here, Chef Gu was humming a little tune with fish spices, and at first he heard the rattling of knives coming down behind him!
Everyone looked at the reputation together, Chef Gu and his two sisters-in-law were dumbfounded.

A group of children: "Wow..."

Xue Li raised and lowered the knife with a speed so fast that it was almost impossible to see clearly. The shreds that were cut out were all the same thickness. She cut the head and the tail to make them equal in length. She put the shredded shreds on a plate. , gave it to Chef Gu, and smiled: "Master, you can use this."

Chef Gu: "..."

When eating at noon that day, Ruan Song and Ruan Bai broke down laughing.

Ruan Bai patted his thigh and said: "You don't know! Yesterday when the chef first came here, he was sloppy! One mouthful of 'When I was a cook in Yipinzhai', I took it with that energy, if it weren't for it There is an eunuch from the palace sitting in charge, I reckon he doesn't want to stay!"

Ruan Song also smiled: "Isn't it? I thought he was so arrogant at the time! The cook of Yipinzhai? My sister is also the imperial cook in the palace! ——Look, it really deserves its reputation!"

Xue Li almost got under the table because of what they said, she fell on the desk, buried her face in her arms, and died of embarrassment: "Stop talking, don't talk! I didn't know I had this problem, the more I think about it, the more I think about it. The more awkward it is! Later, I felt that it would be even more awkward for me to eat this dish when it was served, so I helped him re-cut it!"

Everyone burst into laughter again, Gao embraced her daughter, picked up a chopstick and said the shredded fish-flavored pork was delicious.

She said: "The shredded cabbage is especially delicious, it must be because our pears are cut well!"

Sydney is too ashamed to want to live!
This was the first meal we ate together after returning home. As a result, everyone laughed for a while over the fish-flavored shredded pork. Xueli blushed all the time, and then had to change the topic: "Where is Dad? You are not here yet." Do you want to eat?"

The seat froze suddenly.

Gao's face froze for a while, looking at his son, Ruan Song said: "Ah... Maybe I have gone to work in the field again, Dad, I can't stay idle!"

Is there something wrong?
Xue Li frowned and asked her mother, "Mother, what's wrong with Dad?"

"It's okay, it's okay." Gao waved his hand, "What can he do? It's okay, come, come, let's eat first."

Sydney thought about it, no.

From yesterday to today, she has seen everyone in the family, except her father who did not show his face.At first it was said that he went to kill chickens, and then she went to rest in the room without thinking much about it, but at night Qingli came to see, and today even saw her sister-in-law and nephew, why didn't father come to see her?

She put down her chopsticks: "Quickly tell me, what's going on? I'm going to stay at home for a few days, you have to tell me anyway."

Gao just lowered his head and didn't speak.

"Second brother?" Xueli looked at Ruan Bai, "Second brother never hides anything from me, right?"

Ruan Bai: "This...you see that the children are all here, this matter..."

"Then let's go out and talk." Xueli got up after speaking, dragged Ruan Bai out, and let go at the bottom of the corridor, "Quickly talk! What's wrong?"

"Don't worry, don't worry...it's not a big deal." Ruan Bai couldn't hold back his sister, seeing how anxious she was, he didn't dare to hide it anymore, "Two things, one is dad...he didn't dare to see you at all. , I feel that he is sorry for you about the marriage contract. This is also... There is no way, if His Majesty does not save you, you can only marry to Xia'an Town in a few years. Father knows this in his heart, and he feels ashamed to listen to you again father."

Sydney frowned and sighed, then asked, "Is there another matter?"

"Yeah." Ruan Bai's expression darkened, "Didn't you like dipping roasted duck skin in sugar when you were young? He said he would go out and buy some for you today. He just left the house and didn't walk very far... beated."

"Why did they get beat up?!" Xue Li was startled, could someone get beat up when the emperor went out to buy a roast duck? !

"We don't know, he himself is strange..." Ruan Bai scratched his head, and then said, "But fortunately, there happened to be an imperial guard who came out with you nearby, they rushed there in time, and the injuries were not serious."

(End of this chapter)