Mrs. Shang was a little worried. She had seen the world, but the highest she could do was the wife of a county magistrate. Let alone the eldest princess. The biggest official she had ever seen was a prefect. Of course, she was afraid that her lack of etiquette would make the eldest princess dissatisfied.
Zelan gently held her wrist and said with a smile: "Madam, don't be nervous, the eldest princess's palace does not like kowtow."
In fact, most mansions only have this requirement for important occasions. Otherwise, it would be a waste of time to kneel back and forth for everything.
Mrs. Shang said "Hey" dryly, and then she didn't know what to say.
On the contrary, Jiang Baohui smiled and took the initiative to bring up the conversation: "Mrs. Shang, right? Ling Bao mentioned you to me, saying that you treated her very well. Every time you go to your house, you always prepare delicious food for her."
Ling Bao nodded: "Yes, yes, I had never eaten pastries at that time. They were so delicious. When I left, Mrs. Shang would always ask the kitchen to prepare some for me to take away."
For her at that time, she had never eaten anything so delicious.
Jiang Baohui felt distressed and sad after hearing what she said, and gratefully said to Mrs. Shang, "Thank you so much for taking care of her."
Mrs. Shang quickly stood up and said, "No, no, it's just a few pastries."
"Essence is light but affection is heavy." Jiang Baohui said seriously. What's more, for Ling Bao at that time, it was not light at all.
Later, she heard from the children that her family was so poor that they even ate porridge and rice with shells. In this case, how could there be any extra money to eat cakes?
Ling Bao nodded in agreement and was pulled by Shang Jingxian's sleeve, so he leaned over to listen. Shang Jingxian whispered: "Do you think my brother looks like a piece of wood?"
Ling Bao looked up and saw Shang Yuan sitting opposite him, motionless, as if there was a knife on his neck.
When a maid offered tea, Shang Yuan was flattered and took it with fear. He thanked her in a low voice before sitting upright again.
"..." Ling Bao looked tired, thought for a while, and asked, "Mother, where is the eldest brother?"
Jiang Baohui didn't know either. After all, Cheng Yun had grown up and had things to do. It was impossible to tell her everything in detail.
Zelan bowed and said, "The uncle should be at Mr. Gao's place."
Ling Bao said: "Go and call him. Big Brother and Brother Shang are here as friends, so it's fitting that he come to entertain you."
For this reason, Jiang Baohui nodded, and Zelan arranged for someone to inform Cheng Yun.
Shang Yuan said hurriedly: "Since Brother Cheng is busy, there is no need to disturb him."
After finishing speaking, I paused for a moment and felt that it was a bit inappropriate to call me Cheng Yun and Cheng brother now...
Hiss, I suddenly understand how my sister was feeling just now.
"It's okay, it's okay." Ling Bao comforted, "This is what a big brother should do."
Soon, Cheng Yun came, smiled and bowed: "Brother Shang, long time no see, how have you been lately?"
The two of them bowed to each other, which was very nice.
Not to mention, Shang Yuan really relaxed a lot after Cheng Yun came.
Cheng Yun spoke to Jiang Baohui and took Shang Yuan to his yard.
Shang Yuan sighed: "The eldest princess is so powerful..."
Cheng Yun smiled and said nothing.
In fact, Jiang Baohui is quite approachable, but after all, she holds a high position and has a noble temperament.
On the other side, Ling Bao was asking Shang Jingxian how they got here.
After asking, she found that Shang Jingxian was a little shy, and she couldn't help but become more curious.
Mrs. Shang smiled and said: "Since Lingbao left, Jingxian has been unable to do anything with enthusiasm. She often asks me if there is still a chance for us to meet..."
At this time, due to various reasons of identity and journey, there are many people who will never see them again in their lifetime.
Not to mention them, they are blood brothers. After entering the official career, they are assigned to two places and may not see each other for more than ten years. This is also common.
"Then Mrs. Shang, did you bring them to the capital?" Ling Bao asked curiously.
That's not wrong.
Mrs. Shang saw that her daughter was depressed all day long and could not find a better playmate. In addition, Shang Yuan would also pursue an official career in the future, so she thought of simply bringing him to see the world, so as not to have a bad attitude when taking exams in the future.
After feeling stable, he packed up his things and embarked on the journey to Beijing.
Hearing this, Jiang Baohui's face changed slightly.
Just because her daughter missed her friend, she thought about traveling a long distance and took action. She is a mother who loves her children.
In particular, the friend her daughter misses is Ling Bao. They have been separated for so long and she still misses her. Doesn’t this just show that Ling Bao is lovable!
This strange and inexplicably smooth logic made Jiang Baohui very fond of Mrs. Shang.
Ling Bao touched Shang Jingxian's hand and said, "Sister Shang, thank you for liking me so much!"
Shang Jingxian is still a little shy. After all, people nowadays are more reserved, but no one puts the word "like" on their lips like Ling Bao.
Then she sheepishly asked in a low voice: "Well, have you made any good friends in the capital?"
Ling Bao seemed to feel something. He blinked and looked at Shang Jingxian without saying anything. This question...
Shang Jingxian thought her silence was acquiescence, and felt a little sad for a moment. She asked, "Have you made it? Who is it? Are we very close? Better than me and you? How did you know each other...
..."
Sure enough!
"Sister Shang, are you feeling bad?" Ling Bao asked with a smile.
Shang Jingxian suddenly stopped talking, lowered her head in shame, then raised her head again, and said, "You haven't answered me yet..."
Ling Bao chuckled and explained, "I haven't made any friends. I'm busy studying and practicing medicine, so I don't have time."
Shang Jingxian became happy: "Really?"
When Ling Bao said it was true, her expression changed again and she said angrily: "Then you just laughed at me on purpose?"
"No way? Just to confirm my suspicion."
Ling Bao chuckled, but was thinking in his heart, he didn't expect Sister Shang to be jealous.
Then he told her about the three days he went to the village free clinic, which proved that he really didn't have time to make other friends. Shang Jingxian exclaimed in surprise. She felt that Ling Bao was very perseverant, and she admired him even more for a while.
The playful laughter of the two children reached the ears of Jiang Baohui, who was talking to the monk's wife. She turned around and smiled happily.
Speaking of which, not counting Xie Wuyan, this is Lingbao's first friend of the same age.
Jiang Baohui asked with concern: "Have you found a place to live? If not, why not stay here."
Mrs. Shang: "How can this happen? We can just find a place to live."
Seeing her like this, Jiang Baohui didn't say much. She could see that they were still a little uncomfortable facing her.
But she still arranged for someone to help. After all, Mrs. Shang was from outside, so she would be deceived.
Mrs. Shang gave the Wanfu gift: "Thank you very much, Princess."
Lingbao stayed with his family for a light meal.
At the dinner table, the Shang family was secretly shocked. As expected of the eldest princess’s mansion, there were many dishes that they had never seen before or heard of!
They really misunderstood this, because those dishes were recipes copied by Ling Bao from space and cannot be seen anywhere else in the capital!