Chapter 628 Half a day free, birthday invitation [Please vote for me!]
"Sister, the government officials are still there. They seem to have set up a checkpoint and are not ready to leave."
"Um."
"Sister, why hasn't the young master come back yet? Who is the lady who picked her up this morning?"
"have no idea."
"Sister, are we lurking behind enemy lines now, looking for opportunities? But why do we feel that there is no chance at all? As for eating comfortably and waiting to die, well, my master, she is so good at her craftsmanship, I am going to get fat."
"Shut up."
Quiet little courtyard, at the entrance of the courtyard.
Fang Juxiu and Fang Shengnan were chatting with each other.
Fang raised her sleeves and bent over, leaning her head against the courtyard door, opening the door slightly. She squinted at the checkpoint where a police officer was standing guard at the intersection not far away.
Fang Shengnan stood behind his sister with his sword in hand, holding a piece of dogtail grass in his mouth, and started to complain with a look on his face.
After being scolded by his sister, Fang Shengnan thought for a moment, looked serious, and asked in a low voice:
"Sister, do you think we can deal with the people in these checkpoints without anyone noticing?"
"No, you are not allowed to go."
Fang raised his sleeves and refused without looking back.
"Sister, why are you so unsure?"
Fang Shengnan complained.
"This is Xunyang City, and people from the Supervisory Yuan and the government are everywhere. Don't alert others."
"What if my little master takes action? She is a legendary Qi practitioner."
"Do you think Your Excellency, Yue Virgin, seems to want to leave?"
Fang Shengnan, who originally had a fighting spirit but was still unwilling to give in, paused, sighed, and became a little dejected:
"The young master seems to just want to wash and cook for that Mr. Ouyang."
Fang raised his sleeves and pursed his lips.
After a while, he withdrew his eyes from the crack in the door, looked back at Fang Shengnan, and said softly:
"The young master may have a plan that is difficult for us to understand. It is part of the plan. We cannot influence her or expose her, otherwise we will be responsible for her death."
"Is it part of the plan? Hmm, I feel like the little master is a little obsessed with it and is too happy to think about Shu..."
Fang Shengnan muttered and closed his mouth under Fang Juxiu's frowning gaze.
"No matter what, we have found Yue Virgin, and the mission has been completed. The most important thing next is to return the Yunmeng Ling to the senior, and then find a way to get out of the city and return to life. Do you understand?"
"Understood."
After a moment of silence, Fang raised his sleeves and said again:
"Your feelings may not be unreasonable. Your Excellency, Yue Chu, is very special to him, but when it comes to this young master... well, I'll ask that senior when I get the chance later. Let's not get involved blindly, in case something goes wrong.
."
"Okay, sister, it's better to be careful."
Fang Shengnan nodded like a chicken pecking at rice and calmed down.
"Shh, the little master is back."
Outside the yard, a low-end luxury carriage slowly stopped, and a blindfolded and delicate girl stepped out of it, holding a basket and a box of pastries in her hands.
The curtain of the low-luxury carriage was opened, and a lady wearing purple and gold silk was smiling and waving, saying goodbye to the delicate blind girl who got out of the car with a cane.
After watching the latter being admitted to the hospital, the curtains were lowered and the luxury carriage slowly drove away.
Through the crack in the door, Fang raised his sleeves and couldn't help but take another look at the lady behind the curtain, thoughtfully.
Quiet little courtyard.
As soon as Zhao Qingxiu entered the door, the Fang sisters rushed forward, took the basket and pastry box from her hand, and helped her take them to the kitchen.
"Little Master, let us do it."
…
"Ms. Fang, why are you staring at me all the time? Is there something on your face?"
Ouyang Rong asked curiously and touched his face at the same time.
"fine."
At the dinner table, Fang raised his sleeves and looked away.
In the lobby of the quiet courtyard, Ouyang Rong, Zhao Qingxiu, and the Fang sisters were eating around the table.
When Ouyang Rong arrived, it started to rain sparsely, but when he was having dinner at Yuan Huaimin's place in Chengtian Temple in the morning, the morning light was still rising.
Spring rain is like this, it doesn't make any noise, it comes as soon as it comes, moisturizes things silently, and you can't say that it will be sunny again after it stops.
"Master Ouyang likes piano art so much? Don't you need to go to work today? Why don't you bring it with you?"
Fang Jiuxiu turned around, glanced at a long piano case on the cabinet at the door, and asked curiously.
Ouyang Rong smiled and nodded: "Work is work, hobby is hobby, there is no conflict."
Fang Shengnan couldn't help but interrupt:
"No wonder Mr. Ouyang said last time that it was a sinecure position. This clerk is really not strict. Mr. Ouyang still has time to come over for lunch. I remember that the Jiangzhou government is over there in Xunyangfang."
Ouyang Rong explained lightly: "Here at Xingzifang, some work has been assigned to me, so naturally I have to come here often."
"I see."
Ouyang Rong smiled and looked down at the dishes in the bowl that had already been picked up with several chopsticks by the embroiderer.
Zhao Qingxiu, with her little transparent face blindfolded by azure ribbon, was sitting aside. Just now, while Fang raised her sleeves and Fang Shengnan was talking to Ouyang Rong, she was quiet and focused on serving Ouyang Rong some food.
Ouyang Rong pursed his lips, picked up the bowl, and took a few more mouthfuls of rice into his mouth.
Originally, he was going back to the governor's office in Xunyangfang to handle complicated official duties.
However, I changed my mind this morning. After leaving Chengtian Temple, I went directly to the quiet courtyard.
What Fang Juxiu and Fang Shengnan didn't know was that he had been near the yard for a long time, but he just didn't come in.
Throughout the morning, he summoned Yan Liulang, Pei Shisanniang, and even Wang Caozhi who came all the way from Xunyang Grottoes to report on the progress of the Buddha in the carriage, all for decision-making matters.
It's like I moved my office to Xingzi Lake and stayed near the quiet courtyard, as if I was afraid that Xiu Niang would run away with her family.
However, Ouyang Rong had a very good memory, and Yan Liulang, Wang Caozhi, Pei Shisanniang and others saw the young governor's astuteness and decisiveness.
He spoke some oral instructions without blinking an eye, but everyone had to write them down in small notebooks.
In particular, Ouyang Rong was not honest. He not only stayed in the carriage, but also took them to walk around the lake, handling official duties while walking.
So all morning, what Yan Liulang, who followed the handsome young man with his hands and back, heard the most was Ming Fu's smooth words, "Liu Lang, please take note, I have made the following arrangements..."
language……
After Ouyang Rong saw off Yan Liulang, Wang Caozhi and others, he patted his butt and left the lakeside. He took out the Mohist sword box from the carriage and hugged it. In a few steps, he arrived at the quiet courtyard, just in time for lunch.
As for why I carry the Mohist sword box with me.
Ouyang Rong pursed his lips and stirred the little white rice left in the bowl with his chopsticks.
Did he have to tell Fang Juxiu that he still had a red and black talisman hidden in his arms?
Even though he usually goes to see Yuan Huaimin very casually, but the above items are all standard items that must be brought.
"Madam Fang said before, why do you want to go to Chengtian Temple?"
"Honor the Buddha."
“The incense in Chengtian Temple is indeed very effective.”
Ouyang Rong said with a smile.
Fang Shengnan couldn't keep his mouth shut and asked first:
"Master Ouyang is in the government. Do you know the current governor of Jiangzhou? He seems to be from the same family as you. Where is he on weekdays?"
Fang Juxiu frowned immediately and reached out from under the table to hold Fang Shengnan down.
But the words had already been spoken, and the atmosphere at the dinner table suddenly became silent.
Fang Juxiu noticed that Ouyang Rong's face was confused for a moment, and then became serious and a little wary:
"Mrs. Fang, why do you ask this so seriously?"
"It's nothing, I'm just curious. This person is very controversial. Like my sister, she really admires him."
"Boom——!"
The table suddenly vibrated, and Fang raised his sleeves and dropped the bowl heavily, his face red with anger.
"Shengnan, what are you talking nonsense about? If you talk nonsense again in front of Miss Xiu Niang and Mr. Ouyang, I will tear your mouth apart."
Fang Shengnan couldn't help but stick out his tongue and said no more.
Fang, who seemed to be very annoyed, raised his sleeves and glanced at Ouyang Rong calmly from the corner of his eye. His original serious face seemed to have recovered a little, and the faint look of vigilance disappeared.
He shook his head:
"Ms. Fang, there is a martial law in the city now. During special periods, there are certain things you should not say nonsense. Especially don't say it outside. It's a little better in front of us...
"As for whether I have seen him or not, I have. I can only say that... he is so handsome that he is as handsome as the bright moon. I am ashamed of myself."
Ouyang Rong said seriously.
Fang Juxiu and Fang Shengnan looked at each other with a somewhat surprised look on their faces, because this young master Ouyang was so handsome and handsome that even Fang Juxiu, who had a high vision, had to admit it.
But in front of Ouyang Lianghan, even he feels ashamed? How amazing is that?
Is there really such a great man in the world who combines talent and appearance...
Fang Juxiu bit his lip slightly, stared at the plate of food in front of him, and unconsciously took a few more bites.
However, Fang Shengnan hummed twice, turned his head and comforted Ouyang Rong in a loud voice:
"Actually, he is nothing special. He is just like my sister. Mr. Ouyang, please don't belittle yourself. I think he is very good. He is gentle, elegant and approachable. He is also sincere and sincere towards the little... little Xiu Niang.
It's moving.
"There are not many people as down-to-earth as you. Anyway, you are definitely not the kind of official who is separated from the common people and stands high above the common people. Although he is a minor official, he is completely different from the court officials in my impression. You work hard.
If you fish less, maybe one day you can take charge of a place and benefit the people there."
Ouyang Rong couldn't help but glance at Fang Shengnan, who was conscientiously consoling him. He put down the bowl, nodded, and fisted:
"Okay, let me lend you my wife's good words."
"Stop calling me Mrs. Fang, it's too awkward. You can call me Shengnan, or my wife, whatever."
Fang Shengnan waved his hand, held his head high and spoke boldly.
He also raised his hand with great loyalty, preparing to slap Ouyang Rong's seemingly weak shoulder, but under the glare of Fang Jixiu's phoenix eyes, he retracted his hand angrily, probably because he was reacting in case he was hurt.
Weak young man.
"Then... let me call you Miss Sheng Nan." After a pause, Ouyang Rong looked sincere again: "Or Fang Nuxia."
Hearing the last title, Fang Shengnan suddenly smiled and even the title changed:
"Brother Ouyang is really a sweetheart. It's a pity that there is no wine here. Otherwise, I would have two drinks with you and I would never come home until I'm drunk."
Fang Juxiu couldn't help it any longer. He glared at the inconspicuous sister next to him and said a lesson in a crisp voice:
"You're still drinking, aren't you afraid of getting drunk and acting crazy? You're still drinking, aren't you afraid of scaring others?"
Fang Shengnan frowned: "Sister, it's rare to meet someone I get along with today..."
Fang raised his sleeves and ignored her, turned his head, and explained to Ouyang Rong apologetically:
"I'm sorry, Mr. Ouyang. Sheng Nan has such a temper. You must not let her drink. When she drinks too much, she will talk nonsense and act like a little drunkard. Maybe she will make the young master sworn sworn friends or something like that.
, all this nonsense, if you encounter her drunk in the future, please stay away from her, sir, or come directly to the little girl, if the little girl doesn't take care of her properly."
Ouyang Rong stopped laughing, only finding it interesting, and nodded: "Nvxia Fang has a lively temperament and is blessed. There is nothing wrong with her. However, Mrs. Fang is also a lady like everyone else."
Zhao Qingxiu, who was quietly picking up food for Tan Lang next to her, also smiled lightly and tilted her head unconsciously.
Instead, Fang Shengnan whispered in a low voice: "It's rare to have a close friend in life. If you are really drunk and your liver is full of gallbladder, it is not a bad idea to become a brother of the opposite sex..."
Fang raised his sleeves and turned around: "Huh?"
Fang Shengnan immediately immersed himself in his work and calmed down.
Fang Juxiu glanced at Ouyang Rong and Zhao Qingxiu, who were picking up food with each other in a tacit understanding.
She picked up the bowl first and did not pick up the vegetables immediately. She stared ahead and asked softly:
"Mr. Ouyang, you specially prepared this courtyard for Miss Xiu Niang, right? So where do you usually live?"
Ouyang Rong replied: "There is a house over there in Xunyangfang, which is closer to Jiangzhou Hall."
"Is there anyone else at home?" She looked at Ouyang Rong seriously.
"Well, there is an aunt in the house, and there is also a bed-warming girl in the house."
"Why don't Mr. Ouyang take Miss Xiu Niang back?" Fang raised his sleeves and lowered his eyes: "Isn't this more convenient? It saves me running back and forth. Is there something inappropriate to see..."
Ouyang Rong pursed his lips.
Fang Shengnan couldn't stand it any longer and whispered to help: "Sister, how can you speculate on others like this?"
Before she could finish speaking, Zhao Qingxiu waved her hand, lowered her head and wrote on the table in front of Fang Juxiu:
[I asked Young Master to arrange it, I like to be more quiet]
"I see."
Fang raised his sleeves and nodded before giving up.
After a while, the lunch ended in silence among the four of them.
The Fang sisters, who declined being guests, went to the kitchen and washed the dishes.
In the back kitchen, by the sink.
Ouyang Rong and Zhao Qingxiu stood side by side, lowering their heads to wash the dishes and doing their own business.
Near the end, there was only one bowl left in the sink. Zhao Qingxiu reached out her hand first. Ouyang Rong didn't seem to see it. He patted his hand slowly and touched the back of her hand with his fingertips. The latter retracted like a little rabbit.
Ouyang Rong was silent, but instead of retreating, he advanced forward. He grabbed a small hand with missing fingers, scooped out water, rubbed it for her to wash it, and said calmly:
"What Mrs. Fang said is not unreasonable. We need to meet her. Auntie's birthday is in a few days. So Xiu Niang went over with her and had a bowl of longevity noodles, so that we could get to know each other formally.
"If you are shy, you can also ask Mrs. Fang and Mrs. Fang to go together. Ms. Xiu, what do you think?" he asked patiently.
Zhao Qingxiu seemed to pause for a moment, and the ice-white jade hairpin pendant that made a sound on her head stopped making noise.
The atmosphere in the kitchen suddenly became silent.