Carpenter's Lady

Chapter 89

Zhang Mu felt that Mrs. Hua was in a low mood these few days, so he wanted to ask a few questions, so he asked the wife of the Li family to go to Wangxiang Tower for dinner. Looking at Mrs. Li and Zhang Mu, she said with a smile: "Don't let us alone, it's not lively, so let's ask the girls in the academy to join us. I will book a visit to Wangxiang Tower tomorrow, and let the girls tell the family first! "

Mrs. Li clapped her hands and said with a smile: "That's a good thing! Sister Hua's handwriting is always generous. Xiangyi and my family Maolin, this time they know about it, and they will die of joy!"

Zhang Mu looked at Huashi and heard Xiangyi and Maolin, his eyes moved slightly, as if the sun in April shone into his eyes, and he understood that Huashi stayed here, I am afraid that he really likes it these girls.

At noon the next day, the women's school was mobilized and went straight to Wangxiang Tower. The storekeeper Ai of Wangxiang Tower received the news yesterday, so he put up a sign outside, Shuming reserved the venue today!

Seeing everyone from the women's school coming from a distance, shopkeeper Ai ordered Xiaoer to let the back kitchen prepare a hot stove.

There were 29 girls in total, plus several masters, Ding Erye, Ding Erniang, and Wu Ling, a total of five tables were prepared. Hua Yi revealed that the master likes to be lively recently, so shopkeeper Ai set up all five tables In the lobby on the first floor.

The little girls kept their eyes open, watching the work brought up with cold dishes, keeping in mind the etiquette taught by Nanny Wang, sitting there upright, and glanced at Nanny Wang from time to time, which made Aunt Liu feel a little unbearable , smiled and said: "Don't worry about your mother Wang today, listen to me, you should talk, you should smile, each one is stuck like a small wooden stake, it looks really awkward!"

Nanny Wang glared at Aunt Liu, but said nothing. Maolin watched his old lady chatting leisurely with Aunt Mu, and teased Xiangyi a little. When discussing, it is better to eat crispy roast duck or roast squab.

Huayi, who was behind Mrs. Hua, flirted with the shopkeeper. The shopkeeper stood clearly behind a group of girls, and secretly remembered the dishes discussed by the girls. Yesterday, Huayi came to pass a message, and he ordered it. After looking at some of the signature dishes in Xianglou, let’s add a few more.

The cold dishes were served, and soon the hot dishes were served one after another. Not to mention the bustling Xiangyi and Maolin, even the well-behaved and dignified Wanlan, Shen Yayin, and Qiu Qingqing couldn't help but gorge themselves!

Although it is not the first time for Zhang Mu and Wu Ling to come back to Wangxiang Tower, it is also the first time they have seen many dishes, not to mention canned fish lips and duck tongue with hundreds of flowers, Zhang Mu has also seen them in modern times, but he saw skewers Fried fresh shellfish, she couldn't help being stunned for a moment, she had never seen this kind of thing in Zheng's family in Taizhou, she thought they didn't have these here!

"Sister Hua, you must have spent a lot of money today, I really opened my eyes!"

Hua pursed her lips and said with a smile: "As long as everyone likes it, it's not worth anything!" What can she do with those gold and silver?Is it okay to keep them warm?

Inside, the little girls were chattering about which dish was delicious, but outside, they heard a knock on the door: "Master Ai, the county magistrate is here, open the door!"

Wu Ling's heart trembled, he put down his chopsticks, and stared at the door!
When Shopkeeper Ai heard the sound, his brain exploded. Isn't this living ancestor lying on the bed at home? When will he be able to go to the ground?Also found him here!

Quickly go to the front and open the door!

"Hey, Mr. Zhou, what brought your old man here! It's really bad greetings, the restaurant is full today, why don't I ask the chef to cook some delicious dishes for you and send them to your house?"

After the shopkeeper finished speaking in one breath, he realized that this week's pickling was carried out this time!

County Magistrate Zhou waved his hand and said, "I just want to have a bite of the food in the store. Why are there so many things to do? Just fix a table for me and go upstairs!"

Then let the yamen servant carry him in!These days, he always feels that the dishes served in the kitchen are bland, and he has no appetite. He has been thinking about coming to Wangxiang Tower to eat fresh shellfish and deer tendons again, but the doctor ordered him to eat lightly. If there is a little oily water, he will come to Wangxiang Tower immediately!

Master Yan saw that the shopkeeper, who had always been a monkey spirit, had an embarrassing expression on his face, so he couldn't help but take a look inside, but he saw Wu Ling who was slightly angry, and quickly shook his head at him as a signal!
The magistrate of the county has a bad temper recently, so don't touch his brow!

The people at the five tables suddenly saw so many male guests coming in, and it was too late to avoid them, Hua Yi habitually stood in front of the master, but, Hua's always dressed in a high-profile way, this time, the jewel dangling on her head, suddenly The son flashed Zhou County magistrate's eyes.

When shopkeeper Ai came to his senses, he saw Zhou Bapi staring at his master intently, and his heart was shocked, this is terrible!
Wu Shangshu rubbed his temples on both sides. He just felt that the Feng Shui of his family might be a bit bad recently. At first, it was his treasury Wu’s house in Taizhou, but the house was ransacked because of some son suing his father!What a waste!But the saint's will, he can't say too much!

However, why does a little concubine with unclear blood relationship escape from his control again and again!
He wanted to present Wu Zhiyuan, but this little prostitute hooked up with a scholar who was taking the exam, and made it known to everyone. As the model of the world's scholars, he had to be a man of beauty to make this happen. The good thing about "beautiful woman" is that the anger in his heart has not yet dissipated, and this little prostitute actually snatched away the husband-in-law he had set his eyes on for Mo'er!
"Master, it's a great thing for the son of Yunyang Houfu to marry Zhiyuan. Didn't you always want to marry Yunyanghoufu? Why are you still so frowning!"

After Madam Wu tested the temperature of the tea, she handed it to Master Wu!

Husband and wife for more than 20 years, Wu Shangshu can't remember how many years he regretted, indulged in his wife's beauty, and did not hesitate to marry such an empty shell beauty!
After receiving the tea from the pair of catkins, Wu Shangshu did not dare to raise his eyes slightly. After so many years, his wife still has teeth like gourds and a collar like a grub. Her fingers, which are as clean as jade, seem to be the same as his own. It was soft when he lifted it, Wu Shangshu smiled wryly in his heart, it was because of this beautiful face that he fell into such a difficult situation now!

Madam Wu turned a little dissatisfied in her beautiful eyes, "Master, why don't you even look at my concubine?"

"Madam, my husband still has some business to deal with. I'm going to the study first. It's cold at night. Madam should go to bed early!"

After Wu Shangshu finished speaking in a hurry, he went to the study.

Mrs. Wu in the room was still a little bit unable to turn around, and asked the maid beside her, "Alan, what do you think is wrong with the master today?"

"Ma'am, it may be that the eldest son of the Yunyang Hou Mansion proposed marriage a little suddenly, and the master didn't get it right for a while!" The maid called Alan replied softly with her neck down.

At this time, the girl guarding the door came in and said: "Ma'am, Miss is here!"

Before she finished speaking, Wu Mo'er opened the curtain with her maid, came in, and asked when she saw the room: "Mother, I seemed to see Daddy go out just now, walking in a hurry, but what happened?"

Madam Wu's heart melted when she saw the youngest daughter of her first-line relative. She loved this youngest daughter the most among the children. She was sweet and caring, and waved to Wu Mo'er, "Mo'er, come here!"

After holding Wu Mo'er in his arms, he said with a smile: "What can your father do, I'm afraid he is reluctant to give Wu Zhiyuan the good marriage in the Yunyang Hou Mansion, I guess he may still be planning on marrying you in his heart! "

Wu Mo'er twitched uncomfortably, lowered her head and said, "Mother, I..."

Mrs. Wu looked at her daughter's anxiously flushed cheeks, and hurriedly coaxed: "Mo'er, don't be afraid, if you don't want to, mother won't let your father marry you over, let him be a marquis mansion of gold and silver, my Mo'er It's not rare, mother will definitely find you a caring husband!"

"Mother, me," Wu Mo'er looked at her mother in her thirties, but still innocent like a little girl, and suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness in her heart!

"Mom, I'm coming to see you. It's getting late at night. You should go to bed early. I'll go back first!"

"Hey, Bicui, take good care of your young lady!" Mrs. Wu let go of her daughter and told Bicui.

"Yes, ma'am!"

The bead curtain moved slightly, and Wu Mo'er came out of her mother's yard, feeling a little uncomfortable. Can she tell her mother that she is willing to marry?The crown prince fell in love with Wu Zhiyuan, even if she was willing now, it would be difficult for her parents!

She doesn't like the position of the heir's successor in Yunyang Hou's mansion, but it doesn't mean that she allows a prostitute in the mansion to rob her. The relatives of the royal family said that she was the daughter of a Shangshu family, she was her mother, and she would also salute Wu Zhiyuan when she met Wu Zhiyuan in the future!
Wu Mo'er clenched her fists slightly. In the boudoir, she was the envy of all ladies. She was used to being looked up to by thousands of people, so how could she allow a little concubine to climb on her head!
On April [-]th, the day when the list was released, Azhu got up earlier than usual. When they arrived, there were many people crowded in front of the list. Li Er looked at Azhu's small body and persuaded: "Brother Ah Zhu, if you wait for me here for a while, I will go to the front and look back at you!"

Azhu shook his head and smiled, "Second brother Li, you don't understand, there are so many people, you are not as nimble as a big guy like me!"

It's a lie to say he's not nervous. He's been waiting for today for the past few years!He wanted to find out his own name himself!
"Hey, okay, listen to you! I will lead the way!"

Li Er also somewhat understands the thoughts of scholars, and at such a moment, he should go and see for himself!
After all, Li Er has a bit of force value, so he quietly used some cleverness to squeeze out a path in front of him, leading A Zhu to the front, and A Zhu swept over line by line. When "Ding Zhu" jumped into his eyes, A Zhu looked like It was like a happy "meow!" when he heard the beauty being tickled, he took Li's second brother's hand and pointed straight to that line!

Li Ershun looked over, took A Zhu's hand and lowered it two lines, "Brother A Zhu, look, Mr. Ye has also won, and he is more than ten ranks lower than you!"

As soon as Li Er said something, he felt a chilly wind on the left side, and instinctively looked sideways, shut his mouth in embarrassment, and murmured in his heart: What a coincidence, it's so rare to say a happy word, and I even met Ye Jiaxiaolang Jun!

At this moment, Ah Zhu also saw Ye Tong next to him. Seeing the gloomy expression on the other side, he understood in his heart. I'm afraid it's the same Jinshi on the third list. Since ancient times, there have been people who have compared Tong Jinshi to Mrs. Ru, I'm afraid Ye Tongzheng is annoyed!

(End of this chapter)