Lady Zhao

Chapter 48

The late-autumn rain that had been brewing for a long time finally fell in a bleak way, and after another two days in a row, the proud chrysanthemum gradually became bleak under the frosty rain and dew, losing its golden color all over the place.On this day, compared with the gloomy weather of the previous few days, the sun finally cleared the clouds and mists, making it look particularly bright.

According to the usual practice, Zhao Wenwan went to Mingxuyuan to greet his grandmother after washing up, but unexpectedly did not see the little Rui Baozi who loves to rub his head. After hearing from Mama Yang, I found out that Rui Ge'er often secretly wiped tears in the bed recently. Feeling distressed, let him sleep more.

Zhao Wenwan sighed, nodded knowingly, showing a thoughtful and worried look, and exited the garden. Seeing that the weather was getting better and the blue sky was clear, he wanted to go to Qingfengju to visit his elder brother again. Before he arrived in the yard, he happened to meet Zhao Zhong, with his fairly solid body and strong limbs, carried a stack of thick books and moved sideways towards Qingfengju like a horse.

Baochan couldn't help giggling when she saw it, "Miss, look, does Zhao Zhong look like a crab?"

Zhao Wenwan didn't know whether to laugh or cry, she nodded, she really looked like it, and then said, "Go and help him."

Hearing the young lady's voice, Zhao Zhong poked his head out from behind the book with difficulty, and greeted the young lady awkwardly, but there was no figure of the young lady, only to see Baochan stretching out his arms to get the book with a smile, Zhao Zhong hurriedly hid Kai, "Don't bother Sister Baochan. This book is so precious and important. The young master seems to say... that there is a golden house in this book, there are Yan Ruyu and so on, but I can't touch it. I'm afraid that others will accidentally drop it, so I don't want to touch it." If you dare to call for help, let me do it."

Baochan learned a little bit of culture with the eldest lady, and was speechless, "..."

Why didn't Mao Zhaozhong make a little bit of progress following the handsome young master?
The Zangshu Pavilion of the Dingguo Mansion is located in the remote West Pavilion in the mansion, surrounded by green cypresses, unbeatable all year round, it is extremely cold, quiet and secluded in the shade of green.

The former old man was born as a literati, with many disciples, and consciously being a teacher, so he loves to study knowledge, from poetry and poetry to historical records and military books, music etiquette and travel notes, the old man has collected many books while enriching his knowledge. There are all kinds of manuscripts, printed books, and unique books. No wonder the late emperor once praised the old man as the number one scholar in the world.

As soon as Zhao Wenwan guessed, he knew that the eldest brother must be studying in the West Pavilion, but the place is really cold, and the summer road is a good place to escape the summer, but it is the end of autumn and early winter, how can a weak person stay in that kind of place all the time.

She walked over aggressively, passing the tall paulownia bookshelves, one by one, and the fragrance of the calligraphy and ink in the books became more and more intense. She saw that this place is so solemn and simple, quiet and silent, like a paradise isolated from the world , for a while, he stopped the thought of yelling at Zhao Yuanli.

After silently searching for two open spaces, he finally found Zhao Yuanli. He sat cross-legged on a cushioned mat, wearing a squirrel-skin embossed cloak, and holding a file in his hand. Called one, snatched the scroll through the ebony case, and put it aside, "Why is the elder brother so careless about his body, this is just getting better."

Zhao Yuanli was caught off guard, and was slightly taken aback. When he saw the person opposite, he showed a warm smile, and his black hair slanted down on his shoulders, gentle and elegant, "It turned out to be Wan Wan, brother, who has a sense of propriety, and Zhao Zhong has already asked Zhao Zhong to transfer some necessary books. Move to Qingfengju. You see, I am still wearing this thick cloak, Wan Wan quickly return the scroll to me, it is a wonderful time."

Zhao Wenwan nodded, squinted his eyes, and tapped the ebony table with his fingers, pressing down loudly. Zhao Yuanli couldn't laugh or cry, shook his head and laughed, "Okay, don't watch it."

Only then did Zhao Wenwan stop moving. Zhao Yuanli thought that her good sister would urge him to drink medicine and rest, but unexpectedly, she saw her eyes light up and said: "Brother, come to my garden for barbecue? Call Shang Rui, just give him Relieve the boredom, the little bun has been crying miserably for the past two days."

Zhao Yuanli was dumb for a few moments, and looked at her curiously. His younger sister was more and more like when she was a child, and she always had weird ideas. He was also a bit more familiar with anecdotes and strange things than others, but he still couldn't figure out what this barbecue was?After asking a few words about Ruige'er's situation, he followed Zhao Wenwan.

When Zhao Yuanli saw that Wan Wan had someone take out an iron stove the size of a food box, and put the iron plate clamps on the deliberately vacated space in the yard, he understood slightly.There were also grills in the dynasty, but most of them were heavy and heavy, and they were used to roast whole pigs and sheep at banquets. This is really convenient. Zhao Wenwan said with a smile that this is a new tool he researched. It was made by craftsmen a few days ago. Zhao Yuanli's eyes were sharp, how could he see his sister being so guilty when she said these words?

Zhao Wenwan smiled awkwardly, avoiding Zhao Yuanli's probing look.

At this moment, Rui Ge'er was carried by the nanny from Mingxu Garden, just in time to meet Bai Ling who was carrying the ingredients, and the little bun took a look into the tray, it was all raw meat and skewers skewered with thin bamboo sticks Vegetables tilted his head and asked curiously, "What is this for?"

Bai Ling also looked blank and shrugged his shoulders. Zhao Wenwan heard Xiao Baozi's voice and said mysteriously, "Of course it's delicious."

"Sister, do you want to cook?" Rui Xiao Baozi scanned the pile of ingredients on the table again, his eyes lit up, and most of the curiosity on his face disappeared, replaced by unconcealable excitement and saliva.

Zhao Wenwan pinched his cheek lightly, and it was a lot thinner than when she touched it before. Because of Aunt Xia's departure, it's one thing to be sensible, but it is indispensable to read it in my heart.

"Cook a delicious meal for Brother Rui, and make up for the meat." Zhao Wenwan said with some distress.

Unexpectedly, Little Baozi Rui frowned his two small eyebrows in a rare way, with a look of embarrassment. After a while, he pulled Zhao Wenwan and said in a discussing tone, "Don't make it all up, just less. The first one slept with grandma." , Grandma said that she was overwhelmed by a big white steamed bun at night, and the maid in Mingxuyuan laughed at me for a long time."

Brother and sister Zhao Wenwan burst out laughing when they heard the words. In fact, both of them knew the real reason, but seeing Brother Rui's sensible and well-behaved appearance, he knew that he cared about other people's thoughts at a young age, so he had no choice but to pretend It is true that it is the same thing, but it is true that the three of them are happy together.

"Okay, let's eat less and try to make a small dough."

"En!" Rui Xiao Baozi consciously found a bosom friend, stuck to Zhao Wenwan, and nodded solemnly.

The maids in Xiangzhuyuan, such as Baochan, are very perceptive and hang their heads and smile, or make themselves busy, so as not to be discovered by Rui Geer.

The stove has already been fired and there is no charcoal, so the half-burned and half-extinguished firewood from the kang is placed in the stove to ensure that the temperature of the barbecue is moderate. Zhao Wenwan first demonstrated that the flattened meat slices are neat and there is no overlap The time of turning over is just right, it is slightly burnt but not black, and the yard is full of the smell of barbecue in a short while.

In addition to the marinated and processed ingredients, there are also dressed pork segments, tenderloin pieces, ribs, chicken wings, chicken legs, lamb legs, various wild mushrooms, fresh corn, eggplants, potatoes, and sweet potatoes are all neatly placed on the table …there are even sliced ​​steamed buns and steamed buns, which are hearty.

Zhao Wenwan took some ingredients and put them on the iron plate, and poured clear oil on them. At this time, he kept flipping and brushing the seasonings. After seeing Zhao Yuanli who was about to get up to help, he hurriedly greeted, "Brother, sit down, it will be ready soon." .”

Little Baozi Rui came to the side and heard the sound of saliva sucking softly. Zhao Yuanli followed him, and saw Brother Rui staring straight at the chicken drumstick in Zhao Wenwan's hand, which was glowing with oil and roasted until it was scorched. Hugged him over, "I heard that Brother Rui didn't eat at his grandmother's place to protest for the past two days, let the elder brother see, he looks like a big white steamed bun, he is clearly a handsome young man."

Rui Ge'er, who was originally focused on food, narrowed his eyes into a smile when he heard the words, turned his head to look at his elder brother with burning eyes, and instantly threw himself into his embrace.

When Zhao Wenwan came back with a baked meal and saw it, he couldn't help admiring the elder brother's way of seducing the child, and said with a smile, "Try it, brother Rui, be careful of burning."

The rest was done by Bai Ling, who had stolen his teacher. Zhao Wenwan sat down beside Zhao Yuanli, and helped Rui Geer cut the chicken legs that he had been staring at for a long time into small pieces and put them in his bowl.

Zhao Yuanli sandwiched a piece of thin and tender meat, and felt amazed at the entrance. It was mixed with familiar lemon juice, which made the meat soft and tender with a hint of sweetness, fat but not greasy, very delicious.

Rui Geer picked up the plate and ate a few pieces, his mouth was full of greasy, suddenly jumped into Zhao Wenwan's arms, and kissed her on the cheek.Zhao Wenwan touched Brother Rui's mouth with disgust, but his eyes were doting.Zhao Wenxuan, who was looking for her own brother, just saw this scene, and her chest was about to explode with anger. Who was born in the same mother's womb as her? Hastily persuaded the young lady not to forget the comfort of the second young lady.

Zhao Wenxuan paused, stuck at the door, only to hear laughter and laughter inside, every laughter was like a knife scratching her heart, she was extremely uncomfortable, and finally had to leave with her sleeves, Zhao Wenxi said it right, she now wants to "hide your strengths and bide your time". "Regaining father's love is the only way. Look, you can't count on Rui Ge'er, just pretend that you don't have this brother.

When the three of them ate about the same, Brother Rui was still young, and Zhao Wenwan was afraid that he would spoil his stomach by eating too much, so she asked the nanny to take the food to digest, and then asked Xueyan to remove the things, connect the stove, and let them move to their own place. Find a place to live alone, find a ventilated place, and deal with the remaining ingredients.Baochan was already very greedy, so upon hearing this, she quickly dragged Bailing and worked her hardest.

Xueyan brewed a pot of oolong tea and wanted to keep the waiter, but Zhao Wenwan persuaded her to leave. There were still two new waiters in the yard, and she was just talking to her elder brother, so there was no trouble, but getting along with each other. It's rare for the better girls to be so lively together.

After Zhao Wenwan finished speaking, she noticed that her elder brother was staring at her, and subconsciously touched her face, wondering, "Is there something on my face?"

Zhao Yuanli shook his head with a faint smile, "I just feel that Wanwan is really very different from the past."

Zhao Wenwan also grinned, taking it as a compliment, "People will grow up, just like you and me."

Just like Zhao Yuanli's high spirits, regaining his strength, and like Zhao Wenwan's sonorous momentum.

At this moment, only she and her elder brother were left in the garden, looking at each other and smiling tacitly, the autumn atmosphere was strong, the sun was just right, and the person could not help but bring out a hint of laziness.

(End of this chapter)