The splendid countryside of the princess

Chapter 183 Visiting the County Magistrate's Mansion

In fact, when Feng Rongruo left in the morning, she didn't see Tang Dai, so she deliberately asked Mrs. Li. Mrs. Li said that the little girl was still sleeping because she was uncomfortable, so she couldn't ask other questions.

Feng Rongruo set off back to the capital with a lost heart. In the past, the little girl would always tell him to pay attention to safety and be careful on the road. I wish him a safe journey and a smooth journey.But now she is angry with him, and she can't even send him off.

After Tang Dai finished her meal, she went back to her study and summoned Ying Ying, who immediately appeared in front of Tang Dai as usual, Feng Rongruo really did not take them away, so she asked Ying Ying to summon Xiao Die, and ordered The two don't have to follow her anymore.

Xiaodie and Yingying looked at Tang Dai in embarrassment, if Feng Rong didn't call them back, they would go back by themselves and they would be punished.But Tang Dai has made up her mind and told them that she will not use them again after today, and it is useless not to leave here, whether she is present or not has no effect on her.

She also thought about it last night. Since she got to know Feng Rongruo, she has actually relied on him for many things. She can't form the habit of relying on him. She must really become strong.After Xiaodie and Ying Ying were told by Tang Dai to return it to Feng Rongruo, they had no choice but to write a letter to contact their master, telling Feng Rongruo Tang Dai's decision, because Miss Tang had made up her mind, and it was useless for them to stay here.

After the matter was decided, Tang Dai summoned Xiaobai and Xiaoqing again, and told them that she was going to start cultivating her own power, and that she would only listen to her orders from now on, people who could be used by her.Whether it is the people in the family or herself in the future, she cannot entrust her safety protection to others.

"Miss, the cultivation of this kind of person started from childhood, just like Xiaobai and I were selected into the Star Building since childhood. It is not possible to cultivate a person in a short period of time, and It will cost a lot of money." Xiaoqing reminded her after listening to the young lady's plan.

"Well, I understand. Everything has to be done slowly. If you have the opportunity, you can find a few children for me. It doesn't matter whether they are male or female, and don't ask for many children. About ten are enough. As for the money, I can still support it now." I started." Tang Dai nodded towards Xiaoqing, indicating that she understood.

"Okay, since Miss has this plan, Xiaoqing and I will try our best to help you." Xiaobai also agreed to Tang Dai's request.

Xiaobai and Xiaoqing left the study room, while Tang Dai was thinking about her future plans again in the study room. The tree wanted to be quiet but the wind kept blowing. It was her wishful thinking, she had to prepare early.

Tang Dagui did not go to the capital with Tang Feng this time, and he and He Zhuzi took care of the land for Tang Dai at home.On the fifth day of the first lunar month, the weather was fine. Tang Dagui and He Zhuzi dragged out all the chili seeds at home and put them in the yard to dry in the sun to prepare for seedling cultivation.

Because the chili workshop has not opened yet, Li Zhu still lives in Tang Dai's house, helping Li's with some scattered things, going in and out of the yard, Tang Dagui's eyes glanced over from time to time, and saw that she was not unusual, not sure if it was It's not that Tang Dai didn't mention it to her, I don't know, or Tang Dai mentioned it, and she doesn't like him, so she didn't express anything.

Tang Dagui was anxious, and after drying the seeds, he ran to Tang Dai's study to find Tang Dai, and asked her if she had mentioned it to her aunt, and what was her opinion?
"Uncle, I discussed this matter with my mother. Her opinion is that uncle, you should ask my aunt to see what she thinks. If my mother and I get involved, it will affect my aunt's thinking, which is not good for you. You go directly to ask, and if she agrees, she agrees. From now on, the two of you will live together. Good and bad are your own business. You can’t blame others. If she disagrees, then there’s no need to say anything. Uncle, get along again go."

"This... that's it! Then I'll find a chance to talk to her directly?" Tang Dagui still didn't dare.

"Yes, you can tell my aunt directly. My mother and I don't express any opinions. After all, you are my uncle and she is my aunt. It's not good for us to help either one. It's a bit embarrassing."

"Okay, then I'll talk to her, it's fine if she agrees, or not, we're still relatives." Tang Dagui said with great determination.

On the sixteenth day of the first lunar month, the yamen opened, and Tang Dai took Xiaoqing to Chang'an County.

Because the plan to grow chili peppers in the whole county is going to be launched this year, County Magistrate Tang Daidewang came forward to promote it. She only provides seeds and technology.

Tang Dai brought gifts and went to visit Mrs. Xing first. Every time there was a wedding banquet at home, County Magistrate Wang went to congratulate her. Even Mrs. Xing came to the door in person, but she rarely came.So this time, in addition to a few expensive gifts, I also brought two fresh foods, small cakes, and Xue Mei Niang. These two kinds of snacks are soft, sweet and glutinous, which are suitable for the elderly.

After the gatekeeper reported, he immediately led the two of them to the mansion, and when they reached a main courtyard, a maid in pink came out to welcome them.

"Girls, please, my old lady is waiting anxiously inside. I wish I could see the girl sooner."

The servant girl smiled and talked to Tang Dai's master and servant, and hurriedly walked ahead to lead the way.

Tang Dai followed the servant girl into the courtyard, and the three of them had just probed when they heard Mrs. Xing asking loudly.

"Xiaofen, is the guest here? Is it Miss Tang from Tangjia Village?"

"Happy New Year, old lady! It's me! I wish old lady a happy new year and good health!" Tang Dai didn't wait for the maid to reply, she took a few quick steps, and congratulated Mrs. Xing who was looking forward to the new year in the hall.

"Oh, it's really you! When did you think of me, my old lady? I told you to come often, but you didn't come. At most, someone brought me something to eat." When Mrs. Xing saw that it was indeed Tang Dai, Happy to blame.

"Haha... excuse me, old lady, I don't come here too often, girl. Look, I'm here to see you. Old lady, who is this sister?"

Tang Dai chatted with the old lady, and glanced at a seventeen or eighteen-year-old girl next to Xing old lady, she looked quiet and dignified, with a delicate face.

"This is my eldest grandson, Queen Xue, Xue'er, come on, let me introduce you, this is what I often tell you, Miss Tang Dai from Tangjia Village, this child is straightforward, you can just call her Xiaoniu Yes. I like her so much, if it wasn't for your younger brother who is only eight years old, I would have wanted to marry her and be my grandson-in-law!"

"Old madam...you made fun of me again. Hello, sister Xue, we met for the first time. I didn't bring any presents, and this jade ornament is not a valuable item. I gave it to my sister. Please accept it."

Tang Dai remembered the jade bracelet Mrs. Xing gave her, took off a piece of Jade Buddha she usually wore from her neck, and gave it to Wang Xue. She knew that Mrs. Xing and Wang Xue also believed in Buddhism very much. Expensive, but it can be regarded as a gift for others.

"Hi sister Xiaoniu, I often hear grandma talking about you, saying that you are capable and good-looking. This meeting is as expected, and you are indeed good-looking. Both of you, sit down quickly, Xiaofen, and serve tea to the guests Come. It's just, little sister, your gift is too expensive, I can't accept it."

Wang Xue also stood up, greeted Tang Dai, and ordered the servants to pour tea and serve snacks. Seeing that the jade Buddha jade in Tang Dai's hand was so bright, she refused to accept it, and looked at her grandmother.

"Sister Xiaoniu gave it to you, so you can accept it, and be blessed by your sister Xiaoniu. This child is a lucky one, because her family has raised two crops of rice, and your father has won a lot of praise from above, so it stands to reason , I was going to leave Chang'an County a long time ago, which made your father re-elected for one more term. After this term expires this year, he said that he will be promoted." Mrs. Xing generously let her granddaughter take over, thank you The good luck Tang Dai brought to their family.

"Yes, thank you little sister Xiaoniu. Xiaofen, go to my room to find Xiaozhu, and ask her to bring me a pair of newly acquired pearl flowers from the palace in my box, and tell her that I want to give them away. "Wang Xue took Tang Dai's Jade Buddha.

"Old lady, I came here today to discuss something with the county magistrate Wang, so I didn't bring you any presents. I rushed to make some soft snacks for you yesterday. You can try it and see if you like it." eat?"

Tang Dai took the snack from Xiaoqing and handed it to another maid standing beside the old lady. The maid took it, opened it according to the old lady's instructions, and handed the old lady and Wang Xue a small cake and a snow cake. Meiniang.

"Mmm, um, delicious, not bad, this kind is very soft, it melts in the mouth, you don't need to chew with your teeth, we have bad teeth, it's just good to eat. There is also this Baibai snack, which looks good and is soft in the mouth , Sweet and delicious. You kid, you still said you didn’t bring a gift, what else do you want to bring? This kind of gift with heart is the best gift, I like it very much. What are the names of these two snacks?”

"Madam, the soft yellow ones are called cakes, and the white ones are beautiful and called Xuemei Niang. Doesn't it sound nice? Haha..." Tang Dai explained to Madam Xing with a smile. Confuse.

"Ha... yes, the name is a bit weird, but it sounds good. Xue'er, you, you have to learn from little sister Xiaoniu when it comes to cooking and eating."

"Yes, grandma. I will have the opportunity to learn from my younger sister in the future. I will make it for you when I come back."

"You, why are you just making it for me? After learning, you have to make it for your future father-in-law and mother-in-law. To please them, grandma can rest assured that you have a good life in that mansion. Grandma knows you You are filial, but you are a girl, and you will not be able to accompany your grandmother for the rest of your life. When you leave the cabinet, the most important thing is to live your own life well."

"Grandmother... granddaughter is not in a hurry to get married, so I want to spend more time with you."

"Why are you not in a hurry? The date of getting married is set, and the day you will return home will come in a month. Think about yourself, grandma is old, and the time with you is going to go by day by day."

"Grandmother!" Wang Xue's eyes turned red when she heard this.

"Ah, Sister Xue is getting married next month. Congratulations, congratulations! I don't know where Sister Xue's in-laws are? But it's in Chang'an County." Tang Dai hurriedly interrupted to congratulate Wang Xue.

"It's the Yan family in this county. This Yan family has some prestige in the local area, and the family property is also rich. Moreover, one of the ancestors was a high-ranking official in the capital. Xue'er will not live in poverty when she passes by. But I am just worried. Now, if her father is promoted this year and leaves Chang'an County, she will be here alone, don't worry about her! She has a gentle and kind nature, and she will still be a chick by then. Look at my old bones, and her For daddy's sake, he can take care of her a little!" Mrs. Xing looked at her granddaughter with some reluctance, and asked Tang Dai.

"Old lady, don't worry, if that's the case, I will definitely not stand idly by, little girl. If anything happens, Sister Xue will send someone to Tangjia Village to look for me."

"The old man thanked the little girl."

"Thank you little girl."

Mrs. Xing and Wang Xue stood up at the same time to thank Tang Dai.

"Oh...the old lady and Sister Xue don't need to be so polite, sit down quickly. I don't dare to accept this great gift." Tang Dai hurriedly got up and helped them sit down.

The maid named Xiaofen came in from the outside, followed by a maid in bright green, holding two exquisite beaded flowers in her hands. The beaded flowers were placed in an equally exquisite box, but the lid was open. Still brand new, never worn.

"Miss, the bead flower is brought." The maid who was holding the bead flower reported to Wang Xue.

Wang Xue reached out and took the box containing the pearl flowers, put them by her side, picked up the pearl flowers with her delicate fingers, walked to Tang Dai, and put them on Tang Dai's double-ya bun, the color was exactly the same as that of Tang Dai wearing today The clothes are matched in one color, very beautiful and delicate.

"Well, yes, it's very pretty. It looks better than I do. I'll give this bead flower to you, little girl. Although it's not worth a few dollars, it's better than it's something from the palace, and it's unique."

Wang Xue took a step back, admired the beaded flowers on Tang Dai's head, and ordered the servant girl to bring a bronze mirror for Tang Dai to see for herself. The old Mrs. Xing also praised that it was beautiful and unique, which made Tang Dai The nimble little face is even more nimble and cute.

"Thank you Sister Xue, you gave me something that you got in the palace so hard, I won't refuse you little girl, thank you Sister Xue for your kindness."

"You're welcome, you wear this bead flower much better than me..."

"Miss, old lady, the future son-in-law is here! He said he came to see the old lady."

Before Wang Xue finished speaking, she was interrupted by Xiaofen's report.

"Xiaofen, invite uncle to come in." Mrs. Xing immediately ordered upon hearing this.

Wang Xue, who was talking to Tang Dai, hurried back to the old lady's side, sat quietly and shyly, and stopped talking to Tang Dai.Tang Dai looked at Wang Xue who was sitting back in a panic with amused expression, winked at her and teased her.Wang Xue looked at Tang Dai teasing her and blushed even more. Mrs. Xing watched the interaction between the two and smiled happily. It is easy for young girls to play together. It is just that they have just met. It seems like they know each other. Many years in general.

"Meet the old lady, and say hello to the old lady."

A young man in a blue long cotton robe and a cloak of the same color came in. At first glance, he looked about 20 years old, with fair skin, elegant eyebrows and eyes, long black hair tied high on the top, tall and slender, wearing a black long skirt. trousers, and black buckskin half-top boots.At first glance, he looks like a son from a wealthy family, but he is gentle and mischievous, which is in harmony with Sister Xue's gentle and dignified.

After walking steadily into the hall, he folded his hands and greeted the old Mrs. Xing who was sitting above. The etiquette was thoughtful, and it could be seen that the family education was not bad.

"Ping'er is here! It's freezing cold, why are you still here? Xiaofen, hurry up and get a stool for my uncle to sit on."

"The new year's festival has just passed, and I have nothing to do at home. I'm not very busy. I'm thinking of the old lady, so I'll take a look." He took off the cloak on his body, gave it to the servant behind him, and sat down on the stool brought by Xiaofen. After getting off, he returned to Mrs. Xing, but looked at Wang Xue who was sitting shyly and timidly.

Drunkard’s intention is not to drink!
"Old Madam, Sister Xue, I have a distinguished guest here. I won't bother you little girl. I'll go find Uncle Wang and discuss the matter with him. I also want to go to the White Mansion to see my second sister." Tang Dai stood up leave.

"Little girl, why don't you go now?! Then you finish your work and go back to the mansion for dinner." Mrs. Xing said.

"No, I'll eat at my second sister's house, I agreed with her."

"That's fine, if you come to the mansion next time, you must have dinner."

"Sister Xue, old lady, farewell girl!" Tang Dai stood up, bid farewell to the two, and nodded politely to Wang Xue's fiancé, Yan Ping, and took Xiaoqing out of the county magistrate's mansion to the county government office. go.

Behind him, Yan Ping looked thoughtfully at the pair of delicate beaded flowers on Tang Dai's head.He got this bead flower from the palace and gave it to his fiancée. The little girl has an unusual relationship with this mansion, otherwise, his fiancée Wang Xue would not have given this bead flower to her.

(End of this chapter)