Pastoral little master

Chapter 174
After hearing what Uncle He had told Shen Huairen, Zheng Wanru immediately ordered Aunt Li to prepare.

"Qiduo, you treat your aunt as an outsider again, don't you? Why do you buy a lot of vegetables when you come to my house for dinner, and you keep telling me that you don't listen, really." But she criticized Qiduo's way of buying vegetables.
Qiduo responded with a smile, "Auntie, you still call me, but you actually treat me like an outsider. Didn't you say that you want me to treat this place as my home?"

"Silly girl, how could I treat you as an outsider, this is also your home." Zheng Wanru fondled Qiduo's hair.
"Auntie, think about it, since this is my home, shouldn't it be natural for me to buy vegetables for guests?" Qi Duo pursed her lips happily.

Zheng Wanru was stunned for a moment, then smiled, "You kid, you got me in."

"Hey, Auntie, as you said, we are not outsiders, so don't be so polite in the future, okay?" Qiduo hugged Zheng Wanru's arm coquettishly.

She knew that Zheng Wanru felt sorry for her spending the money.

Zheng Wanru treated her so well, no matter how much money she spent, she could not repay her kindness.

Aunt Li also laughed at the side, "Ma'am, Seventh Miss is right, you are just like mothers, so don't say polite words, otherwise you will appear to be born."

Zheng Wanru's eyes were slightly moist, she caressed Qiduo's small face, and smiled gently, "Qiduo, it's my aunt's slip of the tongue, from now on, none of us will allow those kind words, okay?"

"Okay, it's a deal. Come on, pull the hook." On the spur of the moment, Qiduo stretched out her little finger to check with Zheng Wanru.

Maybe it's because of the young age of this body, Qiduo found that sometimes her childish movements were uncontrollable, and it came out of her heart very naturally.
Zheng Wanru smiled more cheerfully, stretched out her little finger, hooked up with Qiduo, and said with a smile, "Look up and hang yourself, 100 years, no change."

Aunt Li looked at this scene and narrowed her eyes with a smile.

Alas, if Madam is a daughter like Miss Seven, it would be much more lively on weekdays, that would be great.

After such a commotion, Zheng Wanru also became interested, she rolled up her sleeves and said that she would prepare dinner with Qiduo.

Sister-in-law Li claimed that 'you can't do it if you can't do it'.

"There's nothing wrong with this. I'm happy today. Sister-in-law Li, don't spoil my spirits, otherwise, I won't let you go." Zheng Wanru, with her sleeves rolled up, waved at Aunt Li with a kitchen knife in her hand. Said with a tiger face.

"Okay, okay, I won't say anything. Ma'am, put the knife down quickly, it looks scary." Aunt Li waved her hand helplessly.

"Pfft." Zheng Wanru and Qiduo couldn't hold back at the same time, and laughed happily.

Qiduo was a little surprised. She usually sees her aunt as gentle and virtuous, daring to love and hate, but she never thought that she would have such a naughty and lovely side.

With Zheng Wanru, she is very relaxed, and she doesn't have to worry about anything.

Qiduo and Zheng Wanru discussed the dishes they were going to prepare, and then divided their work. Mrs. Li was responsible for washing and choosing dishes, lighting the fire, and doing some other things.

Originally wanted to call Erxia to come over to help, but both Zheng Wanru and Aunt Li said no, they could come over, they knew that Qiduo's family was very busy right now, and one person in the family wished they could take care of two.

Qiduo went back home first to get clams, bean sprouts and lotus root, and talked to Mrs. Xu by the way.

As soon as I entered the yard, I saw two little fat dogs lying on the ground rolling and frolicking, and a hen walking leisurely, which was very warm.
Mrs. Xu and Erxia are washing lotus root with three sisters-in-law of Mrs. Wang.

Qiduo found Xu Xiaozhi's figure, and she was also busy.

There are only three hours to dig the lotus root, and it is over at this time.
"Little cousin, you have been tired all day, go back and rest, you don't need to do this." Qi Duo stepped forward to persuade.

Zhao Xiaozhi turned her head to look at Qiduo, shook her head with a shy smile, "The seventh niece is back, why are you tired of such small things, it's okay, it's okay."

She was talking in her mouth, but her work was not affected at all, and the mud in a remnant lotus root was washed away in an instant.

Mrs. Xu looked up at Qiduo, smiled and shook her head.

Qiduo called Mrs. Xu back to the house, and told her about selling lotus root.

Xu said yes with red eyes, saying that without Shen Huairen's help, this matter would not have been possible.

Then Qiduo talked about dinner again, and asked Xu and Erxia to prepare some lotus root for dinner.

Mrs. Xu nodded her head and said that she should express her gratitude for her help.
After talking with Mrs. Xu, Qiduo carried the needed vegetables in a basket, hurried to Zheng Wanru's home, and started to work.

It was almost completely dark when there was a knock on the door of Shen's house, and Aunt Li hurried to open the door.

Shen Huairen led Mr. Huang in first, followed by a dignified woman, and finally the county magistrate Gu and Tan Dejin.

"Ma'am, come and see who is here?" Shen Huairen shouted in the direction of the upper room.

Zheng Wanru heard the voice in the kitchen, and walked out with a smile, Qiduo followed behind.

"Mrs. Huang, rare guest, please come to the room quickly. By the way, why didn't Sister Rong come?" Zheng Wan shouted to the woman with a smile.
"Rong'er went to her grandfather's house and hasn't come back yet, Mrs. Shen, who is this?" Mrs. Huang looked at Zheng Wanru with her sleeves rolled up, her hands still stained with oil, and asked inexplicably.
"Hehe, I heard that Master Huang and you are coming over at night. I will follow behind Qiduo and help out." Zheng Wanru responded with a smile, and turned to look at Qiduo, "Qiduo, see you soon Pass Madam Huang."

Qiduo came out from behind her, and greeted everyone with a smile.

Mrs. Huang looked Qiduo up and down a little, and asked Zheng Wanru with a smile, "Who is this girl?"

"It's my niece Qiduo." Zheng Wanru replied.

"Ma'am, don't look at Qiyatou's young age, she is not ordinary smart. I have gained experience. I just heard Mrs. Shen say that Qiyatou is good at cooking, so I have the cheek to bother you here. By the way, I will call you. Let you come and feast your mouth." Mrs. Huang warmly praised seven flowers to Mrs. Huang.

Seeing that her husband praised Qiduo, Mrs. Huang didn't dare to underestimate her, the smile in her eyes deepened, and she said to her in a gentle voice, "Good boy, you are troubled by us gluttons, and even your aunt is also troubled." Yes, hehe."
One sentence made everyone laugh.

It also narrowed the distance between each other, and the atmosphere suddenly became much more relaxed.
"Ms. Huang is serious, you and your lord can come to eat the meals I cook, it is a great face, I am too happy, how can I say that I am troubled.

Also, my aunt is very hospitable, and I often hear my aunt mentioning you, madam, and saying that you are a very nice person, and I look forward to seeing you often as a guest. Today, my aunt can cook, which means she is happy and not tired. Qi Duo said with a smile, then looked up at Zheng Wanru, "Auntie, isn't it?" "

"Yes, yes, I'm just tired. If you say that, I'm too embarrassed to call it tired, haha." Zheng Wan was delighted.

Shen Huairen followed behind and laughed.

There was laughter in the yard.

Shen Huairen took everyone to rest in the flower hall, drink tea and chat first.

Zheng Wanru ordered Mrs. Li to make tea and serve some snacks, she hurriedly cleaned her hands and went to accompany Mrs. Huang.

Qiduo started cooking.

Shen Huairen ordered Tan Dejin to call Patriarch Tan and Old Master Tan.

He thought, Mrs. Huang admired Qiduo very much, and Patriarch Tan has enough authority in Tanjiazhuang. Then patriarch Tan will go out to publicize and consolidate the position of Qiduo's family in Tanjiazhuang, so that people dare not bully her.

And Mr. Tan is Qiduo's grandfather. Although the family is separated, he should be respected as an elder.

Shen Huairen attached great importance to filial piety.

If it weren't for filial piety, he would not have married a concubine back then, just because it was his mother's fate.

But because of this incident, he has always felt guilty towards Zheng Wanru. Although his heart has never loved Huang Mei, Zheng Wanru has suffered a lot of grievances because of this incident. He hopes to use the rest of his life to make up for Zheng Wanru.

Originally, he didn't want the county magistrate Gu to come over for dinner, he really disdained to sit at the same table with someone like the county magistrate Gu, but for Qiduo, he had no choice but to call the county magistrate Gu.

The sky is high and the emperor is far away. The magistrate of the ancient county is the parental official of Tonglin County. He is in charge of everything big and small. Qiduo's family will never make mistakes if they have a good relationship with him.
The aroma of vegetables soon wafted out from the kitchen, Shen Huairen told everyone to sit down first and prepare to eat.

Both Mr. Tan and Patriarch Tan were very excited, a little like they were dreaming. It was the first time to sit and eat with such a big official after living so long.

Of course, this opportunity is due to Qiduo's relationship.

No one in Tanjiazhuang knows, only Qiduo often eats and plays at Shen's house.
After Mr. Tan was excited, he was proud of having such a promising son and granddaughter.
The dishes are served one by one, steamed saury, Dongpo meat, boiled river prawns, squirrel mandarin fish, rouge lotus root, fried lotus root slices, pickled fish, boiled fish, cold mung bean sprouts, chopped pepper fish head, vinegar fish fillet, dried Pot fish offal, pork ribs and lotus root soup...

There are meat and vegetables, spicy and light, salty and sweet, everyone can choose what they want
The table was filled up quickly. Looking at the dishes on the table, Mrs. Huang asked in disbelief, "Are these made by Miss Seven?"

She only knew Qiduo's first name, but not her surname, so she called her Seven Girls.

"Yes." Zheng Wanru smiled, and then greeted, "Everyone, don't sit still, eat while it's hot, it's not good when it's cold."
Mrs. Huang looked at Mr. Huang and smiled, "Master, Miss Seven prepared this table of dishes specially for you. Look, it's mostly fish."

Shen Huairen explained with a smile, "Seventh girl has a heart, she asked me what Master Huang likes to eat before, and I told her."

Seeing all the dishes he likes, Mr. Huang is filled with joy.

Everyone nodded in praise of this meal, saying that it was a hundred times better than the restaurant's.
Especially the saury, after Master Huang and Shen Huairen finished eating, they both asked Qiduo in surprise, "Girl, this saury should be from the waters of Gejiang, but it costs dozens of taels of silver a catty."

Ah!
Everyone in the room was shocked, this little fish is so precious, this is not eating fish, but eating silver.

Especially Mr. Tan and Patriarch Tan, who have never eaten such expensive dishes.

"That's not right, the number of saury is not large, so the fish from Gejiang can't come to our place?" Mr. Huang looked at Qiduo very puzzled.

Qiduo smiled and returned to Master Huang, "Master Huang, you misunderstood, this is our saury. As long as it is cooked properly, the taste is not inferior to Ge Jiang's saury."

Master Huang gave Qiduo a thumbs up again.

In the past few years as an official in the capital, he had never tasted any delicacies, but this time he was still impressed by Qiduo's cooking skills.

Qiduo pursed her lips and smiled, with the help of supernatural powers and spiritual spring water, the taste of the dishes would naturally improve several levels.

Everyone eats happily and eats happily, and she is happier.
After dinner, when Mr. Huang and the county magistrate left, there was a basket of lotus root on their carriage.

Qiduo also wanted to have more friendship with Gu County Magistrate, so she quietly sent a bank note.

But the magistrate Gu did not dare to take it, he only took the lotus root, and said that if there is any difficulty in the future, just go to him, you are welcome.

With the backing of Shen Huairen and the appreciation of Mr. Huang, how could the magistrate of the ancient county dare to accept the banknotes, he worried that as soon as he put the banknotes into his bosom, the black yarn on his head would be lost tomorrow.

Qiduo helped Aunt Li clean up the dishes, and then talked with Zheng Wanru and his wife for a while before leaving the Shen family.
After returning home, she accidentally found that Patriarch Tan and Mr. Tan were both at her home.

(End of this chapter)