When a little girl teases someone, she teases them directly to the core.
Hanjianglou couldn't bear it at all. Even though there were no outsiders around at the moment, his face was still slightly red and he felt a little embarrassed.
Seeing him like this, Dong Nuan couldn't help but squint her eyes and laugh.
She was lucky. Even though she started with hell, she was on a smooth road now and met a nice man.
The most important thing is that this man can still smoke.
It feels good!
Thinking of these, Dong Nuan felt her heart become sweeter.
Although the two of us were not in a hurry to return, it didn't take too long.
Hanjiang Tower still needs to go back to study. They will have plenty of time in the rest of their lives and can enjoy the journey slowly. There is no rush at this moment.
So, six days later, they returned to the capital.
Hanjiang Tower simply tidied up and went to the academy.
Dongnuan went to Zhuangzi.
Before she left, she made a point of explaining that there were people in charge of things in Zhuangzi, and the second young lady of the Cao Mansion, Mrs. Zheng, was helping her keep an eye on it. In addition, she was the princess of Zhuangzi, so there was no chaos at all.
When the fruit is ripe, it is either picked and sent to the shop, or it is directly ordered by the rich and powerful.
Of course, there are also dignitaries who like it and will bring their slaves to pick the fruits.
Picking is also a kind of fun, and modern people like it, let alone ancient people.
Although these powerful people did not pick it themselves.
But, it feels.
What they want is this feeling, or this is the atmosphere.
Some people went to pick it, but they didn't, so they always felt that they were at a disadvantage.
It is now late July, and the most ripe fruits in Zhuangzi are in July and August.
In addition to some cinnamon fruits on the trees, there are also many berries on the ground.
Of course, there are also several types of melons.
These are fruits that have been improved by winter warmth. They are very sweet and crisp.
Anyway, the powerful people like it very much.
The melons are picked every day and the sun shines every day.
Not a day is left.
The stewards in Zhuangzi, if they want to have a taste, they can only eat fruits that are too small, or fruits that accidentally cracked during picking.
It’s so difficult to get good results!
As soon as he heard that Dong Nuan was back, Meng Rong came to Zhuangzi immediately.
There is no need to submit a post when you come to Zhuangzi, just come directly.
After entering July, Meng Rong was actually reluctant to leave the house. Her mother was suffering from summer pain, had a bad appetite and didn't like to eat. She was worried and kept an eye on her at the house every day.
After being bored in the house for some days, the eldest princess urged her to go out and play every day.
Meng Rong didn't move before I pressed her, but now I pressed again and she moved.
Seeing the little girl happily going out, the elder shook his head helplessly: "This child..."
The aunt next to her also laughed: "I heard that Princess Zhuxin is back. The eldest girl likes to play with her very much. I think she came to see the princess."
Mentioning Dong Nuan, the eldest princess nodded again: "She is indeed a good girl. It's a pity that she is married. Otherwise, it would be great to ration Zheng'er."
Dong Nuan didn't know the sighs of the two people.
Soon, she received her first visit from a friend since returning to Beijing.
Meng Rong.
The other party came directly on horseback.
On a hot day, riding a carriage slowly and leisurely, isn’t this torturing yourself?
It's still more comfortable and faster than riding a horse and whipping a whip.
"Nuan Nuan!" Meng Rong shouted loudly as soon as he arrived.
Then he handed the horse to the young man, asked the maid, and then led him to Dong Nuan's room.
Her little servant came over on horseback after a while.
It was obvious that they couldn't keep up with their master's speed, and being thrown off could happen at any time.
Probably because they have done it more often, they are no longer worried or embarrassed.
"Xiao Rong." Hearing the movement, Dong Nuan stood up and went out to greet him.
Meng Rong came over and was not polite to her. After entering, he first drank a big sip of iced sour plum soup, then sat down and blew on the ice while narrowing his eyes in enjoyment: "It's more comfortable here, my mother.
No one over there is treated like you."
The emperor knew that Dongnuan could make ice, and the method had been announced.
However, saltpeter ice is only suitable for blowing ice or weighing things.
For example, some ice drinks require the addition of crushed ice, and ice made from saltpeter is not really suitable.
Therefore, the amount of ice used by each prefecture is still in short supply.
Even if it is in the eldest princess's house, it cannot be used luxuriously every day.
Zhuangzi is big in Dongnuan, and we have a lot of them stored in winter. The things used for blowing and holding things are also made of saltpeter, which is more comfortable.
Moreover, Zhuangzi is in the forest, and the temperature is more comfortable.
"Then we'll come over to play more often." Dong Nuan didn't care about her teasing and replied with a smile.
In this regard, Meng Rong was quite helpless, shook his head and said: "I think so too, but I don't know what's going on with my mother recently. She has been arranging blind dates for my brother, and held one banquet after another, and I attended all of them.
I’m about to vomit, I’m so bored.”
Meng Rong's father was a general's daughter, and she was also a general's daughter. She preferred to wield swords and guns, so she actually couldn't appreciate those delicate ladies.
However, everyone has their own merits. It's not that Meng Rong doesn't like them, it's just that they don't get along.
The eldest brother is also a man who can fight on the battlefield, but now he only wants to go to the border and refuses to get married no matter what.
But you have to listen to what your mother says.
Otherwise, my heart will hurt one day and my head will feel dizzy tomorrow. Even if they know it is false, they can only listen to Pepsi's filial piety first.
Meng Rong really had a headache after having one banquet after another.
That is to say, in the past few days, the weather has been too hot, so the eldest princess stopped. Otherwise, she would probably continue.
"The eldest princess also has a loving mother's heart." Dong Nuan felt that the eldest princess' behavior was understandable.
Meng Rong also knew it, so the most she could do was complain. Even if she didn't want to attend those banquets, she still went there.
Now it's just a matter of complaining and pouring out the bitter water.
After being soothed by Dong Nuan, I felt comfortable, and brought up another thing: "Oh, it was really unlucky that you went to Jiangzhou before. You just left, and they were sent from Lingnan the next day.
I bought lychees, but it was a pity that the journey was too far. Even if I kept them chilled all the way, when I arrived, most of them were still broken and there were not many left. But thanks to my mother’s blessing, we also got a few at home. The taste was really good.
It’s not bad, but it’s a pity that it’s too little, not enough to eat.”
Late June to early July is indeed the ripening season for lychees. Last year, when the winter was warm, there was even a little bit of it.
The number is indeed not much, Dong Nuan remembers it very clearly, there are three in total.
This is because of the emperor's preference.
It is said that the Queen Mother only got three pieces, and the Empress herself only got two pieces. The high-ranking palace concubines could get one piece, but the low-ranking concubines couldn't even smell it.
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Fourth update
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