The ultimate rebirth of the abandoned woman

Chapter 399
"What exactly does Cui Youbo want to do?"

There is an exquisite small bonsai on the small table in front of Xiao Nan. The main body of the bonsai is a rockery with a unique shape. The small rockery is only half a foot high, with jagged rocks. The entire mountain has three small peaks forming a 'W' shape.

Under the rockery is a shallow pool of water. An old man is sitting on the bank, wearing a bamboo hat and fishing leisurely. There is a very small fish basket beside the old man.

That's right, this is an inkstone mountain specially used to place brushes, whether it's the 'W' shaped rockery or a small fishing basket, they can all be used to put brushes.

If you just look at this handiwork, it is not much better than the craftsman who will be a prisoner.

However, this bonsai inkstone was made by Cui Youbo himself, and even the old man and the fish basket were carved out by him with one knife and one knife, so this gift is extremely precious.

Cui Youbo said in his letter that he was very happy to hear that Changsheng was fortunate enough to be enlightened by his old man himself. It just so happened that when he supervised the tenant farmers to reclaim the salt fields in the past few days, he found some strange stones. To my son, encourage Shuo Xiaopenyou to study hard and learn from the old man.

It's normal for a father to give things to his son, but what Xiao Nan wondered is that Cui Youbo is rarely so 'sentimental'. When he gives things to children, he usually orders people to buy some precious items at high prices. DIY like today.

Moreover, between the lines of Cui Youbo's words, Xiao Nan actually felt a faint warmth, which made her very strange.

You know, it's not that Cui Youbo didn't write letters to his family in the first two months. In those letters, what Xiao Nan read was a kind of excitement, a kind of anxiety, and then a kind of bewilderment. Cui Youbo, but you can feel his mentality and situation at that time through these letters.

But today, oh no, not only in today's letter, but also in the previous few letters, Xiao Nan read a kind of epiphany, a kind of stability, and then today's indifference.

Could it be... Cui Tongxie really woke up? !

As soon as this thought came up in his heart, Xiao Nan immediately shook his head, denying this hypothesis himself.

It's not that she's suspicious, it's that the man has too many bad records.

Forget it, thinking about what to do so much, Xiao Nan turned his eyes away, and lightly ordered: "Send this inkstone to Xiao Dalang's study, and tell him that it was made for him by Mr. Lang himself, and let him cherish it a little bit." .”

Yushui took the lead, and went out carefully holding the bonsai.

However, Xiao Nan seemed to have thought of something, with a slight smile on the corner of his mouth, he ordered someone to fetch a pen and paper, and wrote a letter to Uncle Cui.

Yuzan walked in with a tray, and when she looked up, she saw her own Princess with a smirk on her face, she couldn't help being curious, "Princess, what is the happy event?"

Xiao Nan sealed the envelope, took the celadon jade-bottomed flower-shaped bowl brought by Yuzan with one hand, and picked up the long-handled silver spoon in the bowl with the other hand, stirred it gently, and scooped up a spoonful of fresh and smooth corn and shrimp Putting the custard into his mouth, his eyes couldn't help but squint into crescent moons—oh, it's delicious!
Yulian's craftsmanship is getting better and better. The custard is steamed just right. The sweetness of the corn, the deliciousness of the shrimp and the original taste of the egg are perfectly integrated together. It is truly delicious and nutritious.

Xiao Nan has been more than eight months now, and he pays more and more attention to his diet. Daily milk and eggs are indispensable, and calcium-enriching and nutritious ingredients such as tofu and kelp are also eaten from time to time.

Of course there is corn... Hehe, fortunately, she has a Taoyuan, and a small island in the East China Sea to cover her. She has all the vegetables and fruits that Tang Dynasty does not have. She can eat whatever she wants, and she can eat it openly.

Xiao Nan finished the whole bowl of custard in small mouthfuls, took the wet handkerchief to wipe his hands and mouth, and then smiled lightly: "Of course there is a happy event, I just received the news that Ah Ming gave birth to a child this morning, Both mother and child are safe."

Yuzan knelt in front of Xiao Nan's couch, kneading her legs habitually. Hearing this, she echoed with a smile: "The county lord has given birth?! Sure enough, it's a happy event, but it's a pity that the princess is going to give birth too, otherwise it would be impossible I personally went to attend the Li family's young master's washing three and the full moon banquet."

But I secretly made a note in my heart, and I will go to Rongshoutang's "red and white notebook" to add a note later, so that every year on the birthday of the young man of the Li family, I will remind the princess to give gifts to the master of Dingxiang County.

Xiao Nan's due date is next month, but her situation is special, Imperial Physician Pei and several medical girls are worried that she will give birth early.

The eldest princess even prepared three or four stable women and nurses in advance, and sent them to Rongshou Hall a few days ago.

At this time, Xiao Nan is definitely the key caretaker, not to mention going out to a banquet, just strolling a few steps in the yard, Qin's mother and Yuzan are guarding left and right as if facing a formidable enemy.

Xiao Nan smiled, and said: "Well, don't forget to send a big gift to the Li family during Xisan and Miyue." She doesn't have many girlfriends, and Ah Ming is the most steadfast one. Can not be negligent.

Yuzan nodded while massaging: "Princess don't worry, the maid has made a note."

As Xiao Nan's most useful personal servant girl, Yuzan manages her private treasury, remembers weddings and weddings at home, who gets what gift and when, Yuzan is very clear about it, there is no need for Xiao Nan to tell her, she will know everything Well done.

Xiao Nan also knew that Yuzan was capable, seeing her nodding, he didn't say anything more, tapped the letter on the table with his chin, and said: "I will order someone to send it to Puzhou soon."

"Yes!" Yuhan replied softly.

……

Jie County, Salt Lake.

Cui Youbo, dressed in a smart Hu suit, was talking to an old farmer in the reclamation land.

Zheng Qin walked over quickly, and gave Cui Youbo a wink. Cui Youbo understood, said politely to the old farmer, "Thank you, old man", and came to Zheng Qin's side.

"Brother Qi Guang, what's the matter?"

"Suchun, I'm afraid the salt lake and the salt lake can't be protected anymore."

Zheng Qin looked anxious. He looked around at the busy tenant farmers and said in a low voice.

Cui Youbo was not surprised, he smiled bitterly, and said: "I have long thought that today will happen. Sigh, it's because I didn't think carefully, that's why I missed the big deal."

When sending A Jin away, Cui Youbo guessed that Cui Dezhi would look for an opportunity to attack. Sure enough, within a few days, he did it, and without telling Cui Youbo, he withdrew all the guards guarding the salt lake.

Zheng Qin didn't have time to sigh, "Spring plowing has started now, and it's the best time to introduce brine into the salt fields. If we can't negotiate with those aristocratic families at this time, we will have no way to start the salt tax."

Hearing this, Cui Youbo slowly shook his head, "They won't take the initiative to pay the tax." This is like spitting out the meat up to the mouth, only a fool would agree.

Zheng Qin stifled, looked at Cui Youbo worriedly, and asked, "Then, how do you explain to the crown prince?"

Cui Youbo turned his head and looked at his own salt field. This field is quite far from the salt lake, but with some effort, the brine from the salt lake can still be brought here.

Zheng Qin followed Cui Youbo's eyes and murmured: "Su Chun wants to hand over the future of these salt fields to the crown prince?!" Using his own money to subsidize the crown prince, although he barely completed the job, is not a long-term solution.

After thinking about it, Zheng Qin gritted his teeth and suggested: "Su Chun, my sister-in-law is always very wise, why don't you ask her—"

Cui Youbo raised his right hand to interrupt him, and said flatly: "My wife is going to give birth soon, I feel sorry for her not being able to take care of her by my side, how can I bother her with these trivial matters?!"

He subsidizes the crown prince with the future of his own salt field. It seems stupid, but if it works well, it can be effective. He already has a plan in his mind, and he will take action as soon as the summer salt is prepared.

Zheng Qin saw that Cui Youbo was persistent and couldn't persuade him anymore, but he secretly made up his mind. After returning to the house, he quietly wrote to his younger sister, asking her to tell the princess about Cui Youbo's plight while visiting her. .He believed that with the intelligence of the princess, she would be able to understand his intention of asking for advice.

Maybe, the princess can really come up with a better plan.

In the evening, Cui Youbo and Zheng Qin rode back to the courtyard, they parted ways in the courtyard, one went back to the inner courtyard, and the other went to the guest house.

"Your Majesty, there is a letter from my lady!"

As soon as he entered the door, Cui Youbo was about to wash and change his clothes when Hanmo came in holding a letter.

After Cui Youbo washed his face and wiped it clean with a cotton towel, he took the letter, sat cross-legged on the couch, and read the letter carefully.

As usual, Xiao Nan talked about some trivial matters at home in the letter, and talked about the childish words of the two children, and then changed the subject, saying that she suddenly remembered that the three halls of the Cui family had already separated, and Chang Sheng and other juniors should also rearrange their positions. There are no elders in Rongshou Hall, they are the head of the house, Lingxi and Changsheng should also be called differently.

Nowadays, the Cui family habitually calls Lingxi the little aunt, and the long-lived little man. The root of the problem is that it comes from the Rongkang Hall, because Cui Youbo's biological parents and grandfather are still there, and Lingxi and the others are considered grandchildren. Add a word 'small' before becoming.

But in terms of patriarchal clan, Xiao Nan and his wife are the heads of the family, and they have no elders, so there is no need to add the word "small" to their children's titles.

The purpose of Xiao Nan's words is very clear, that is to completely make Rongshou Hall independent, and to separate from Cui Youbo's biological parents again in terms of status.

After reading the letter, Cui Youbo pondered for a long time before motioning for him to grind the ink, while he himself grabbed the brush, took out a piece of letter paper, and wrote a reply to Xiao Nan.

After writing the reply letter, Cui Youbo remembered something again, took out a large pile of neatly written white paper from the pile of books next to the desk, folded it carefully, then put it together with the reply letter into an enlarged bag, sealed it, and ordered Hanmo searched for someone and sent him back to the capital.

In the guest house in the atrium, Zheng Qin was also writing letters at his desk.

The next day, the servant of the Cui family rushed to the capital with two letters and some earthen rituals.

Two days later, Zheng Mian came to visit Xiao Nan.

Because he is an acquaintance, Xiao Nan is not polite, he still leans on the couch, casually chatting with Zheng Mian.

After a few gossiping words, Zheng Mian's expression was a little hesitant, his small mouth moved, and he seemed hesitant to speak.

Xiao Nan saw it, and said with a smile: "Amian, what's the embarrassment? Hehe, you might as well tell me, maybe I can help."

Zheng Mian's eyes lit up, and he hurriedly told Xiao Nan what his elder brother said tactfully, and finally asked Xiao Nan cryptically if he had any good ideas? !

PS: One update, thank you for the little pink, a certain Sa will continue to code!

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