The little girl of the landlord's house

Chapter 141

Xie Yujiao's carriage just arrived home, only to see that the sky was covered with dark clouds, strong winds were blowing, and it was covered in darkness. After a while, there were lightning flashes and thunder, and it rained cats and dogs.The water on the eaves outside seemed to be poured down, but the room was unusually cool.

Xie Yujiao only frowned and looked at the sky outside. I heard that Zhou Tianhao would come back later today, and I don't know where he went. Is there a place to shelter from the rain at this time?Back in modern times, Xie Yujiao was very afraid of thunder. Although she had never done anything wrong, she couldn't help but shudder when she thought of the thunder.Besides, there is no lightning rod in this ancient house, but it is not high, so she doesn't have to worry too much.

Seeing Xie Yujiao standing on the porch looking at the mist outside, the servant girls knew that she must be worried about Zhou Tianhao, so they comforted her and said, "Ma'am, it's windy outside, so you should sit inside. It's raining so hard, the prince must be I'll find a place to hide from the rain."

Although Xie Yujiao understood this truth, she was still a little worried. Just then, a lightning flashed in front of her eyes, and she screamed in shock, followed by a bang of thunder.Xie Yujiao was so frightened that she took two steps back, only through the rain and fog, she saw two people using umbrellas to come here in the rain.

The maid only opened an umbrella to meet him, half of Zhou Tianhao's body was already drenched, she looked up and saw Xie Yujiao standing on the porch waiting for him, she didn't care to wipe off the rain from her face, she just smiled and said: "I see that the weather is not good, I went to pick you up at my uncle's house, and my aunt said that you had just left, so I followed you back, but it still rained, but you are lucky."

Xie Yujiao didn't know why, but she felt the sweetness in her heart couldn't help coming out, so she dragged him to the porch, and ordered him to go down: "Let the kitchen cook a bowl of ginger soup, it's enough Brown sugar and shredded ginger, by the way, let the servants who got wet in the rain also drink a bowl."

As Xie Yujiao spoke, she took a handkerchief to wipe the rain off Zhou Tianhao's face, then took a look at the heavy rain outside, and said, "It's raining so hard, it's hard to call water, you go inside and change a piece of clothing first." let's go."

Zhou Tianhao only took her hand to go in. At this moment, another bolt of lightning struck, Xie Yujiao's hands trembled in fright, and the handkerchief fell to the ground. Zhou Tianhao took her into his arms and covered her ears. , Only after the thunder had passed, did she let go of her and said: "You are still afraid of thunder at such an age, did you do something wrong in your previous life?"

"You're the one doing something wrong!" Xie Yujiao was about to bend down to pick up the handkerchief when Zhou Tianhao squatted down first and handed the handkerchief to her.

For a while, Ziyan brought a basin of hot water from the side tea room, let Zhou Tianhao wipe his body first, and Xie Yujiao served in it.Speaking of which, the two of them had already played mandarin ducks and water, but at this time Zhou Tianhao was standing in front of her shirtless, Xie Yujiao still couldn't help but feel his face was hot.He just wiped his back carelessly, and seeing his scars all over his body, he couldn't help feeling a little distressed.

"What are you busy with these days and nights?"

"I'm not busy at all, I just mentioned last time that Brother Huang built a Gyeonggi guard camp in Tangshan, just a few days ago I invited an old Taoist priest who specializes in alchemy from Anhui to develop artillery. "Zhou Tianhao is a modern person after all. He has fought too many cold-weapon battles, and the outcome is hard to tell at the moment, so he wants to win by surprise.

"You don't seem to be a chemistry major?" Xie Yujiao was a little nervous when she heard this. The gunpowder does not blink, and if the artillery is not developed, it will not be worth the loss if you blow yourself up.

Zhou Tianhao frowned and thought for a while, then only returned to Xie Yujiao and said, "There is no distinction between science, mathematics and chemistry, and he is barely a science major."

Xie Yujiao just pouted and ignored him, and when Zhou Tianhao rubbed her lower body, she pushed her out and said, "You go out, I won't let you serve below."

Xie Yujiao thought this was strange. Zhou Tianhao hadn't had time to eat his own tofu in such a situation in the past, but now she went out instead. Could it be that there is something shameful about it?Xie Yujiao deliberately said: "Why, it's rare for me to serve you, and you don't even want it, so I'll call the girl in?"

When Zhou Tianhao heard that the maid came in, he shook his head and said, "Don't, then you should come."

He took off his trousers, and Xie Yujiao saw that there were two places on his thighs that were red and swollen, almost worn out.

"What's going on here?"

"The weather is too hot. I have ridden hundreds of miles in the past two days, so I almost wore it out."

Zhou Tianhao saw Xie Yujiao's eyes that were flushed immediately, so he hurriedly said, "It doesn't hurt too much. During the war, these are not considered injuries. You can apply some medicine for me in a while."

Xie Yujiao bit her lips, and went outside the door to order Ziyan to fetch the refreshing Yulu ointment, turned around and wrung out the handkerchief, knelt down and wiped it carefully for him, and then said: "If you don't come back in time, you can stay there Just stay here, you are not tired from running back and forth, but I feel bad too!"

Hearing this, Zhou Tianhao's heart softened a little, he just took her hand and said: "That's not going to happen, I won't see you for two or three days, and I still want to die in my heart, I really can't miss seeing you for a day you."

Xie Yujiao just pursed her lips and thought about it, then sighed and said: "How about this, I will go back to Xie's house to live in Xie's house in two days, and you will also be busy with your affairs for a few days. Pick me up at my house, and let's go back here and stay here for a few more days, what do you think?"

Zhou Tianhao thought about it. At first Xie Yujiao asked to live in Xie's house after marriage. Moreover, it will be the autumn harvest season soon, and the Xie family must be busy. Maybe they will send someone to invite Xie Yujiao back.

"In this case, in two days, I will personally take you back to Xie's house."

Although Xie Yujiao was reluctant to part with Zhou Tianhao, she really felt sorry for him running like this. Although he could take a carriage, it would take twice as long to ride a horse than a carriage. He definitely didn't want to waste his time on the road.

Zhou Tianhao changed into clean clothes, he applied ointment, the two chatted in the room for a while, and Xie Yujiao passed on the dinner.After the two ate, Xie Yujiao originally thought that his leg pain would calm her nerves, but who knew that she still refused to let her go, and insisted on pulling her into the most embarrassing pose of that old man holding a bull.

Xie Yujiao was so pushed that she could hardly breathe, she just buried herself in the pillow, sobbing vigorously, sticking her round buttocks up, encouraging her to bear it.

Zhou Tianhao was also probably tired, so he only tossed her this time and let her go.

The next day Xie Yujiao packed her luggage at home, and Zhou Tianhao went to the palace to meet the emperor.When the emperor heard that he was newly married, he put down his lovely wife at home and went to the military camp. He was naturally very grateful.He only opened his mouth and said: "I heard that the queen rewarded your maids last time was not easy, otherwise how about I reward you with a few eunuchs to serve by your side?"

The last time the emperor heard about Zhou Tianhao entering the palace to meet Empress Xu, he lashed out at Empress Xu fiercely. He didn't set foot in her part of Fengyi Palace for more than half a month, and only scolded her for "not being strict with the emperor." , indecent".

Empress Xu was crying pear blossoms with rain, and she thought that when the emperor rewarded ministers and concubines in the past, she was not always asked to mention things like this, and she couldn't swallow this breath.

Now that the emperor mentioned that Zhou Tianhao was the eunuch, he was actually afraid that he might be mistaken and make the emperor angry.Rewarding eunuchs is different, eunuchs will definitely not climb the bed of the prince, and naturally they will not climb Xie Yujiao's bed either.

"Brother Huang, you don't have to worry about these small things. The emperor's wife is also kind, but the younger brother doesn't appreciate it. As for the eunuch, it is enough for the younger brother to have Yunsong by his side. As for Jiaojiao, the one who served her originally The maids are honest and reliable, so there is no need for them."

Seeing Zhou Tianhao's refusal, the emperor didn't insist any more, and only told him to be careful and to report the movements in the army at any time, Zhou Tianhao nodded in agreement.

In the early morning of the next day, before the sun was too harsh, the people from Prince Rui's residence went to Xie's residence in a mighty manner.This time Zhou Tianhao also sat in the carriage with Xie Yujiao.There are large blue and white porcelain water tanks at the four corners of the carriage, which contain the ice from the ice cellar early in the morning. The whole carriage is cool and shaded, not to mention how comfortable it is.

Because she got up early, Xie Yujiao leaned against Zhou Tianhao's arms and closed her eyes to rest.Zhou Tianhao also leaned against the carriage wall, looked down at her slightly fluttering eyelashes, and closed his eyes in satisfaction.

Yesterday afternoon, I sent a servant to Xie's house to pass on the message. Mrs. Xu tidied up the embroidery building early in the morning, covered it with newly bought hibiscus mats, and even replaced the curtains with bright red ones. Decorate Xie Yujiao's house like a new house.

Mrs. Xu finished her work, but it was already getting late. Just as she was about to see what arrangements needed to be made, she heard Mama Zhang come in from the outside and said, "Madam, Madam, the carriages of the young lady and the prince have already arrived at the entrance of the village. A lot of people will welcome you."

Xie Yujiao could be regarded as the first time to return to Xie's house after leaving the court. Although it was a low-key situation, but there were so many people in Xie's house, the people at the village saw them and shouted, and all the spectators surrounded them. The common people have lined up from the entrance of the village to the gate of Xie's house.

Fortunately, Xie Yujiao had made preparations before, and asked Ziyan to open the warehouse, and prepared a basket of copper coins for rewarding people. Now the carriage is slowly driving all the way into the village, and the maids are throwing money all the way. Thank you.

Xie Yujiao rolled up the curtain and took a look. In fact, she usually knew these common people very well. In the past, when it was cool at night, she would go out of the ancestral house and take a walk in the streets outside. She often met some common people. Now When I met them, I felt more and more cordial.

Mrs. Xu greeted her out of the door early in the morning, and saw the carriage approaching from a distance, her eyes turned red before she knew it, and she only sent down Xie Chaozong, who was holding her in her hand, and said in a low voice: "Go quickly, welcome Your sister is going."

Xie Chaozong was kicking his legs to get off, but now he was finally let go, and ran to the carriage in a hurry, and shouted: "Sister, brother-in-law, mother asked me to welcome you."

Xie Yujiao heard Xie Chaozong's milky voice in the carriage, and her heart melted instantly, she just rolled up the curtain and greeted him: "Chaozong monster, wait below, sister will come down soon."

At this time, the servant had already placed the stool for getting off the carriage, and the maid stepped forward and lifted the curtain, helping Xie Yujiao to get down first.As soon as Xie Yujiao got out of the carriage, Xie Chaozong stretched out two chubby hands to meet her, hugging her thigh and rubbing it vigorously.Xie Yujiao was about to bend down to hug him, but the little boy opened his eyes and saw Zhou Tianhao got off the carriage, and as soon as he let go, he threw himself into his arms.

Zhou Tianhao held Xie Chaozong's armpits and lifted him up high, and turned around on the spot, causing him to giggle, then hugged him in his arms, turned to Xie Yujiao and said, "Let's go, Let's go in, mother is waiting at the door."

Xie Yujiao only gave Zhou Tianhao a gouged look, and when she saw Xie Chaozong rubbing his face back and forth, she immediately felt sore.Good little brother, why are boys extroverted!
Seeing that they all got out of the carriage, Mrs. Xu greeted them quickly and said, "Go in quickly, it's hot outside! I've already prepared lunch, and I'm waiting for you to come over."

Xie Yujiao nodded, turned around and saw that there were still many common people around the door, so she just told the little maid that it would not be too late to go in after all the happy money was gone.

Ziyan and Yuanyang followed Xie Yujiao into the door. Ziyan couldn't help but miss Zhang's mother when she saw her. She just moved closer to her as if acting like a baby. She was stared at by Zhang's mother, so she obediently followed, and the two whispered. speak up.

"Is the uncle treating the girl well?"

"It's alright, it's just a matter of getting the girl out of bed every day." Ziyan had seen a lot now, and she wasn't shy anymore, and she didn't even blush when she said this.

Zhang's mother couldn't help giving her a blank look when she heard this. Only then did Ziyan come to her senses, her cheeks blushed a little, and she said: "Young lady also punished two maids. I heard that they were rewarded by the queen in the palace. Tried tricks to seduce the prince, but was sent back to the palace by the prince himself."

Ms. Zhang thought about it in her heart. She had seen the queen before, and she felt aloof when she saw it. At that time, she clearly looked down on their family. Later, the prince insisted on marrying the girl back, so she was naturally unhappy, probably because In this way, this is the only way to make things difficult for the girl, right?Fortunately, the prince felt sorry for the girl and sent her back, but he didn't know what the queen's expression was at that time.

"This is good, this is good, have you paid attention to the girl's menstruation? She is young and ignorant, you have to pay attention to her." Zhang's mother only reminded Ziyan.

Ziyan thought for a while, and only replied: "The monthly letter that came on time last month has not yet arrived this month. I will naturally pay attention when the date comes."

Everyone in the joke had already entered the main courtyard, so Mrs. Xu asked Xie Yujiao and Zhou Tianhao to sit down in a hurry, and only told the maid: "Let the kitchen bring the dishes here, just in time, the girl and the uncle have a sip of tea, and you can have lunch." meal."

Xie Yujiao was not hungry at the moment, they brought snacks with them on the way, and ate some when they were hungry.I have to say that the cooking skill of the imperial chef is much better than that of the cook at home.

After Zhou Tianhao drank the tea with a calm expression, Xie Chaozong sat on his lap, and suddenly asked: "Brother-in-law, where is my little nephew, why didn't you bring him? My mother said that you will bring him when you come back." Why didn't I see it?"

Xie Yujiao heard what Xie Chaozong said, and knew that Xu must have said something in front of Xie Chaozong again, her cheeks turned red again, and she just lowered her head to drink tea.Over there, Zhou Tianhao smiled and said, "Don't ask me about it, ask your sister if she hid my little nephew? Maybe she hid it in her stomach."

Xie Yujiao couldn't help but glared at Zhou Tianhao, Zhou Tianhao just looked paralyzed as if he didn't see it.After hearing this, Xie Chaozong got off Zhou Tianhao's lap and climbed onto Xie Yujiao's lap.When Mrs. Xu saw her, she hurriedly stopped her and said, "Chaozong, come here quickly, I can't play with your sister like this again."

Firstly, Mrs. Xu was looking forward to hugging her grandson, but secondly, she was afraid that Xie Yujiao was young and ignorant, and would not know if she had a child, so she didn't dare to let Xie Chaozong do anything wrong. If there was any mistake, it would be too late to regret .Besides, Zhou Tianhao's age is already on his side, so the sooner he can be happy, the better.

Xie Chaozong heard Xu calling him, so he had no choice but to go down obediently. Xie Yujiao just liked him, so he just stretched out his hand to hold him in his arms and said, "Mother, what are you doing? My own body is very clear. , how can it be so fast!"

Zhou Tianhao felt a little embarrassed when he said this. Isn't it obvious that he didn't work hard enough?God knows that he has worked diligently day and night for more than a whole month!

"I'm just talking too much, you should pay attention to yourself, don't be negligent when the time comes."

After a while, the mothers-in-law had brought the food, and Xie Yujiao knew that Zhou Tianhao was going to Tangshan soon, so everyone got up and ate together.

After lunch, the maids had already tidied up Xie Yujiao's things. Xie Yujiao personally sent Zhou Tianhao to the door, but feeling a little bit reluctant, she just tugged at his cuffs and lowered her head to glance at him.It was the first time for the two to be separated after they were newly married, so naturally there were all kinds of reluctance in their hearts.

"You have to take care of yourself when you go. It's been hot recently. Don't bask in the sun all the time. Take a rest when you have time. Anyway, you haven't really gone to the battlefield yet. Don't work too hard."

Hearing what Xie Yujiao said, Zhou Tianhao couldn't help laughing, pinched her cheek and said, "No wonder our Dayong was led by the nose by the Tartars, every family member said that when the soldiers went to the battlefield, It would be strange to win!"

Xie Yujiao couldn't help laughing when she heard the words, and took his hands, feeling that the calluses on the palms of his palms were a little thicker: "I don't care what others say, anyway, that's what I say."

Zhou Tianhao smiled and said, "My wife said so, so I have no choice but to be obedient."

Xie Yujiao was sweet in her heart, raised her head and kissed Zhou Tianhao's cheek. Seeing that his cheek was stained with her own blush, she covered her mouth and laughed.

Zhou Tianhao wiped it off, and seeing red rouge on his fingers, he pulled her into his arms and said, "Hurry up and wipe it off for me, or you will be made fun of again if you fall into the army."

Xie Yujiao slipped out of Zhou Tianhao's arms, just a girl, and said with a smile, "I won't wipe it, let them laugh."

Hearing this, Zhou Tianhao had no choice but to wipe it with his hand depressedly, then reluctantly glanced at Xie Yujiao, and went out the door.Xie Yujiao had already hid behind the screen wall for a while, and when she heard Zhou Tianhao's leaving footsteps, she was still a little bit reluctant after all, so she poked her head out to take a look, and was relieved to see that Zhou Tianhao had already left. A person's head poked out and made a face at her.

Xie Yujiao laughed immediately, but her face was extremely serious: "Go quickly, don't delay, or it will be dark when we arrive at the barracks in a while."

After seeing off Zhou Tianhao, Xie Yujiao chatted with Mrs. Xu again, and only talked about Mrs. Kang's visit to Xu's family to propose marriage a few days ago.When Mrs. Xu heard that Xu Huiru's marriage had also been settled, she kept on reciting Buddha's name and said with a smile, "Now that you two are sisters, I finally don't have to worry about it."

Xie Yujiao just smiled and said: "Mrs. Kang is very kind, and the young lady of the Kang family is also very kind. She is also shrewd. However, Huiru has a personality that does not compete with the world, so she is not afraid of them. She has prepared some dowry, and they will not underestimate her."

Mrs. Xu just kept saying yes, and then began to think about what she would prepare to add to Xu Huiru's dowry.

Xie Yujiao drank a cup of tea, Mrs. Xu saw that she seemed a little tired, so she wanted to send her to Xiulou personally, and the two chatted a few more words on the way.

"How do you feel the past few days? That aspect is still hard? A few days ago, my aunt got some cold. I invited the doctor from Ren'an Hall to come and have a look. By the way, I asked for two prescriptions for nourishing the kidney and Qi. Tonight I will order someone to boil it for you to drink."

Xie Yujiao felt a little blushing when she heard this. Although it was a bit hard to say, it didn't go to the point of taking tonic, right?Besides, she was the one who was too lazy to move every time. If it was really hard work, wouldn't Zhou Tianhao work harder?

"Mom, why are you still asking what these are? I'm sorry. I don't eat them. Besides... We have exercised restraint these days. Besides, he went to the camp this time. He doesn't know when he will come back. I still drink those What does the medicine do?"

After thinking about it, Xu made some sense, so she smiled and said, "That's fine even if you don't take medicine. The same goes for our food supplements. I'll make a nest of black-bone chicken soup for you tonight."

Xie Yujiao didn't have much appetite in the summer, and when she heard the silky chicken soup, she felt strangely cloying, and she just felt a little nauseous in her heart, so she said, "I don't want to drink chicken soup, I just want to drink chrysanthemum leaf duck egg soup, it's refreshing and refreshing. It's hot!"

Mrs. Xu hurriedly responded: "Okay, okay, I will listen to you what kind of soup you want to drink and what kind of food you want to eat. You can just tell the maids in a while and let them go to the kitchen to order."

Only then did Xie Yujiao nodded in satisfaction, and soon the embroidered building arrived, and Mrs. Xu followed her upstairs, and saw the maids helping her to change and wash, then lay down and guarded her, refusing to leave.Xie Yujiao got up early today, and was very sleepy at the moment, so she closed her eyes and fell asleep.

(End of this chapter)