peasant young lady

Chapter 107

Cheng Xia looked at the fourth prince who was staring back at her, and she was so admiring. Is this person with a thousand eyes and a good ear, or a dog nose, who can smell his faint and almost non-existent sigh?

With the most appropriate smile on Cheng Xia's face, she looked at Zhu Youzhao and said, "Returning to the words of the fourth prince, the girl did not sigh. I think His Highness misheard."

"Presumptuous!" Zhu Youzhu slapped the table, stood up abruptly and walked to Cheng Xia's side, frowned and looked at her, "You are really courageous, Your Highness has heard it all, and dare to say that I heard it wrong."

Cheng Xia suddenly wanted to laugh, why does this sound like a rogue, but Cheng Xia did not forget that this is a prince in history, and he dared not be presumptuous, so he could only say as cautiously as possible, "Your Highness, the daughter of the people is not at all Knowing what His Highness said to Shopkeeper Shang, how can you express a sigh."

Shopkeeper Shang smiled, "Your Highness, how could she understand what happened in court, what should we do, Your Highness?"

Zhu Youzhu was silent for a moment, took a deep look at Cheng Xia, and then nodded, "The guards around Wang Zhi and Wang Yue have been removed by the father, and Wang Zhi has been disappearing for many years, but I didn't expect Concubine Wan Gui to die. , and he went with him."

"Evil is rewarded with evil." Shang Liangzhong said with emotion.

"That's right," Zhu Youzhu replied, "Wang Zhi has too many enemies, and I don't know who took revenge on him and finally took his life. In my opinion, this enemy is not far from Wang Yue."

Shang Liangzhong didn't say any more, after all, he was his father-in-law, no matter what, he shouldn't judge life and death arbitrarily.

"Your Highness, do you think His Majesty will send someone to investigate the matter of Wang Zhi?" Shang Liangzhong asked indifferently.

Zhu Youzhao shook his head, his tone was quite sad and sad, "No, not to mention Wang Zhi's many evil deeds, he has long been hated by his father, even if his father still misses Wang Zhi, he may have more energy than he wants."

"What's wrong, Your Majesty?" Shang Liangzhong couldn't help asking worriedly after hearing Zhu Youzhao's words.

"The death of Concubine Wan Gui still has an impact on my father. In the past few days, my father often does not think about food and drink, and his mind is depressed. The imperial physician said that this is a knot in my heart." Zhu Youzhao said categorically.

On the contrary, Cheng Xia was a little curious, why the fourth prince trusted the shopkeeper so much, and he knew everything without saying a word.

When Cheng Xia just entered the door, she missed what Zhu Youtang said about the father of shopkeeper Shang, if she had heard it, she would be able to guess who the father of shopkeeper Shang was if she had heard it. Passed out happily.

Talking about this sad topic, there was silence for a while, Cheng Xia felt that it was very embarrassing for him to stand so stupidly, but Zhu Youzhao didn't say a word and he couldn't leave, so he could only accompany him like this, which was really disturbing.

After a while, I heard the voice of shopkeeper Shang, "Why is Your Highness coming to Chong'an County this time?"

Zhu Youzhu sighed directly, with deep pain in his voice, "I came here at the order of the emperor's brother and my mother and concubine, and my father didn't know about it. You also know that the tragedy of the Shao family in the capital 17 years ago, All 56 members of my grandfather's family died at the hands of Wang Zhi and Wang Yue. This has always been an unhealable pain in my mother's heart. For 17 years, my mother and concubine have been trying to find out if there are any surviving relatives back then, but they dare not be too serious. Excessive publicity, after all Concubine Wan Gui has been eyeing my concubine mother."

Shang Liangzhong lowered his eyes. The tragedy of 56 members of Shao Lin's family really made the people of the capital tremble with fear. Later, the Shao Mansion was bestowed on Wang Yue by His Majesty, and even after Wang Yue was demoted, that place has been kept forever. until now.

Cheng Xia lowered her head and listened carefully. Was the Shao family they were talking about the one that the concubine Wan Guifei was looking for before she died?

Before Cheng Xia could think about it, Zhu Youjian solved her doubts.

"A while ago, Concubine Wan Gui was seriously ill, and secretly sent people to issue notices to find people in various places in the Ming Dynasty. At that time, my concubine mother was pleasantly surprised to find that someone in the Shao family might have escaped from that disaster. Otherwise, according to the With Concubine Wan Gui's temperament, it is impossible for her to make such a move."

"So, is Your Highness following the order of the imperial concubine to look for someone?" Shang Liangzhong asked.

"Not at all," Zhu Youzhu poured himself a cup of tea, moistened his throat and continued, "Actually, the emperor ordered me to come, and my mother and concubine also supported it."

"Prince?" Shang Liangzhong asked suspiciously, and instantly understood.

Cheng Xia was listening with great enthusiasm, and just wanted to understand the ins and outs of the matter, when she heard Zhu Youjiu order her, "Go and make a new pot of tea, I want Meishan Zhuyeqing."

Can you not go?She really wants to know, but she can't do it, she has no right to choose.

Cheng Xia took the teapot and went out. Seeing Cheng Xia going out, Zhu Youzhu suddenly looked at Shang Liangzhong, with a penetrating smile, "You lied to me, this girl is not your maid."

Shang Liangzhong smiled heartily, "After all, I can't fool His Highness, but she is really married a long time ago."

Zhu Youzhu was taken aback for a moment, then burst out laughing instantly, and patted Shang Liangzhong's shoulder, "You are worrying too much, my mother and concubine are worried about my marriage, but I haven't reached the point where I can't eat without food."

When Cheng Xia entered the elegant room with Zhuyeqing again, they had already finished the topic just now, they only heard Zhu Youzhao said that they would leave in two days, then turned around when they heard the movement, and saw Cheng Xia waved his hand slightly, "Go down "He shouldn't have misunderstood the shopkeeper.

Cheng Xia hurriedly saluted and retreated, patted her chest with lingering fear, and trotted down the second floor. It was getting late outside, and the sun had already set in the west, so she realized that she had stayed in the private room on the second floor for such a long time. time.

Seeing her coming down, Wang Hanxiao quickly called Xiao Wu to take Cheng Xia home. The carriage was already ready, Wang Hanxiao helped Cheng Xia get on the carriage, pointed to the things in the carriage and said, "I specially asked Xiao Wu to take Cheng Xia home. I went to the porcelain store and bought a lot of small porcelain altars. Today, Xiao Wu will take you back with me, so I can take them back together, saving you from carrying them back and forth. Knowing that you need white sugar and brown sugar to make winter melon preserves, I also asked Xiao Wu to prepare more There are a few servings, you just need to make more when you go back, the patients here are always in a hurry to eat."

Cheng Xia suddenly turned her head to look over, seeing so many things, she shook her head in embarrassment, "Aunt Han, why are you so embarrassed?"

Wang Hanxiao waved his hand indifferently, "What's there to be embarrassed about, you have been busy all day today, these are my thank you gifts, and you can repay me by making some candied fruit."

"Okay," Cheng Xia nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, Aunt Han, next time I come here, I will specify to bring a lot more."

Wang Hanxiao put down the curtain of the car, and specifically asked Xiao Wu to pay attention to safety on the road, and send people home to ensure that they can only come back after entering the door. The situation like last time must not happen.

Xiao Wu agreed, and as soon as he whipped the whip, the horse started to gallop.

Cheng Xia was moved to look at the things in the carriage. In addition to too many porcelain jars and sugar, there were also some vegetables and meat, as well as some rice noodle supplements. All right.

Cheng Xia has always believed that you treat others well, and others will feel it. If you don't feel it, you don't have to work so hard.Regarding the matter of the Herbal Food Workshop, Cheng Xia tried her best to think of all the ideas she knew, and Aunt Han also treated her wholeheartedly. How could Cheng Xia not treat such a person well.

Cheng Xia lifted the curtain of the car and looked out, just as she saw that she was going to turn from the county town to the village, Cheng Xia suddenly remembered how to repay Aunt Han's kindness, so she quickly called Xiao Wu, "Brother Xiao Wu, you are in a hurry Take me home and back to the pharmacy?"

Xiao Wu was puzzled, although he was puzzled, he stopped the horse first, and then shook his head honestly, "The lady boss has spoken, my main task is to send you home safe and sound, and I have not explained anything else. "

Cheng Xia nodded happily, and then said, "Brother Wu, can we go to a slightly secluded place in the east of the city first?"

"What are you going to do?" Xiao Wu was a little embarrassed. If there was an accident on the way, the proprietress would definitely eat him alive.

Seeing Xiao Wu's worry, Cheng Xia quickly explained, "I once found an edible thing in the east of the city, and I can make a lot of delicious things with it. If Brother Xiao Wu takes me there, I will give it to you when I make it later." Try it." Cheng Xia was not worried about meeting Liu Wen and the widow Zhao Rou, didn't Mrs. Zhang say last time that Zhao Rou was no longer there.

"Really?" As soon as Xiao Wu said it was delicious, Xiao Wu suddenly became interested, and couldn't wait to look back at Cheng Xia. Seeing her nodding in affirmation, he let out a sigh, and started to gallop as soon as he whipped his horsewhip.

According to what Cheng Xia said, he found the place very quickly. Xiao Wu couldn't help but be speechless when he saw this desolate land. He didn't expect such a small and poor house in Chong'an County.

Cheng Xia asked Xiao Wu to park the carriage in a secluded place, and then wait for herself in the car. She picked some tomatoes if she wanted to, and it didn't take long, so she jumped out of the car and went to Zhao Rou's room. beside.

I haven't been here for such a long time. Many of the small tomatoes I saw last time have become bigger and redder. The ripe tomatoes are hanging on the branches one by one. They are ruddy in color and look very pleasing.

Cheng Xia guessed that these tomatoes could make ketchup for at least ten small white porcelain jars, and thought that it would be enough to give to Aunt Han, so he quickly picked the tomatoes and sent them to the carriage. This was the first time Xiao Wu saw them. Seeing such a red and soft fruit, I was suddenly curious, and I chased Cheng Xia and asked, "What is this?"

Cheng Xia looked at him amusedly, "This is called a tomato, Brother Xiaowu can also call it a tomato, I heard an old man in the village say that this thing is edible, and it's delicious, but I haven't seen it before. Last time I came here by accident, and I happened to find this thing, let Brother Xiaowu bring me here today, and I will guarantee that Brother Xiaowu can eat different delicacies in the next market."

Xiao Wu rubbed his hands vigorously, looking at the red fruit impatiently, looking eager to try, "Then can I eat it now?"

Cheng Xia nodded with Xiao Wu's expectant expression, "Brother Xiao Wu, you can try it if you want to eat it, it's equally delicious raw." Anyway, I don't worry about pesticides and the like, it's very natural.

Xiao Wu took a sip carefully, his brows were so sour that he frowned, but he couldn't help but take a second sip, Cheng Xia smiled, turned around and continued to pick the rest.

This thing grows fast, even if I picked them all this time, it will mature a lot next time.

Cheng Xia was squatting in the tall weeds looking for tomatoes bit by bit, when he suddenly heard Liu Wen's voice beside him, Cheng Xia's hairs stood on end in shock, and he froze and couldn't move.

(End of this chapter)