Chapter 228: The Brothers and Sisters of the Xu Family Visit
Shen Yanqing and Jiang Miao had been waiting at the city gate for a long time. They estimated that Xu Ziwen should arrive around Chen time, but the sun had already risen by now. It was a sultry July day. Although Jiang Miao was wearing a thin summer shirt, But the sun was scorching hot, and soon a thin layer of sweat broke out on her forehead.
Jiang Miao wiped it with a handkerchief, put her hands on her forehead to make a shelter, her pretty face flushed with heat.
"If you feel hot, go to the city first. I'll wait here by myself."
Shen Yanqing felt sorry for her and used his sleeves as a fan to fan her. Although the wind was weak, it was better than nothing. Jiang Miao accepted his kindness and smiled at him.
"It's okay. I've been waiting for so long. It doesn't matter if I wait a little longer. It's just that Xu Langjun is so much later than the original time. Did something happen on the way?"
She leaned forward and looked at the intersection, feeling a little worried. Although Shen Yanqing didn't respond, Jiang Miao could tell that he was also worried.
The two of them waited outside for a while. When the sun rose to the middle of the sky, they finally saw someone coming not far away.
"Brother Shen, sister-in-law, I'm coming!"
Xu Ziwen rode up. He was dressed in red, and his face was filled with the spirit of a young man. His clothes were flying as the horse's hooves galloped, and the red was brighter than the scorching sun in midsummer.
"Brother Xu!"
Seeing the person coming, Shen Yanqing and Jiang Miao hurried forward to greet him.
"You're finally here."
"Brother Shen and sister-in-law have been kept waiting for a long time. This is not because they were delayed on the road..."
Xu Ziwen had already gotten off the horse when he was talking. Shen Yanqing reached out to give him a hand. When he heard his words, doubts flashed in Shen Yanqing's eyes.
"Brother Xu, are you in trouble on the road?"
Otherwise, why would there be a delay?
And he was the only one who came now. He didn't see any supplies from the imperial court. It was said that the road from the capital to Zhenjiang Mansion was quite peaceful, but the possibility of encountering bandits could not be ruled out. Shen Yanqing's thoughts were racing in his mind. , his face gradually became serious.
Xu Ziwen was so impatient that he didn't even notice the change in his mood. He led the horse and pointed behind him, with complaints on his face.
"It's not that Xu Zilan insists on coming with her. You also know that their little ladies brought a lot of things, but it's still nothing. They were either hot or tired on the way. They stopped and stopped all the way and were a few hours late... "
"Ms. Xu is here too?"
Jiang Miao was pleasantly surprised and couldn't wait to welcome her out. She and Xu Zilan hadn't seen each other for a long time, but because they were now cooperating and exchanging letters, Xu Zilan was the best friend she had made in ancient times. Her best friend suddenly arrived, and Jiang Miao How can Miao not be happy?
"No, it's already here..."
Seeing the smile on Jiang Miao's face, Xu Ziwen was heartbroken. His sister-in-law was not so happy when he arrived just now. He was obviously more likable than the cold-hearted Xu Zilan.
If Shen Yanqing could hear what he was thinking, and Shen Yanqing could drive him out, then Shen Yanqing, a walking jealous man, and Jiang Miao dared to smile more at other men, would be able to sulk for days.
"Lady Ginger!"
Xu Zilan's carriage quickly stopped at the city gate. She held Caiyun's hand and got out of the carriage. Jiang Miao stepped forward to catch her.
"You've lost weight..."
Xu Zilan held her hand, which was full of bones. The young lady's originally round face became thinner, and her chin became pointed. Xu Zilan stared at her for a while, her beautiful eyebrows frowning gradually.
"I asked you to follow me to the capital before. You have to come here and suffer. You see, it only took a long time for you to become what you are now."
Xu Zilan hated that iron could not become steel and glared at Shen Yanqing angrily.
Shen Yanqing felt that she was in the wrong and refused to argue when she glared at her. Jiang Miao couldn't laugh or cry. She was indeed a good best friend. When they met, he first took care of her body. However, looking at her slim figure, Jiang Miao felt that Shen Yan It is indeed an injustice.
"I have a long body. I can eat two bowls of rice every meal without getting fat. Besides, there are so many delicious food in the city now. I can't treat myself harshly. Come on, I will take you to try the food court. You guys I must have been hungry along the way..."
The two of them affectionately held hands and walked towards the city, leaving the two neglected men alone behind.
"Brother Shen, shall we leave too?"
Xu Ziwen stretched out his arm to follow Jiang Miao's lead and walked away. Shen Yanqing felt a chill and hurriedly took two steps back to stay far away from him, with rejection written all over his face.
"Liang Duo, take people to the inn to settle down and entertain them."
Shen Yanqing stood still, looking at the motorcade behind Xu Ziwen and giving instructions. Liang Duo quickly concealed the smile on his face.
"Yes, everyone, come with me."
"Excuse me, sir."
The group entered the inner city first, and Shen Yanqing took Xu Ziwen to the food street.
There are a lot of people on the street, because the food is not expensive and there are many varieties. Many people are too lazy to cook at home and wish they could have every meal here.
Jiang Miao took Xu Zilan to try the fried buns first. She had been riding in a carriage for a day, so she wanted to eat some hot staple food to cushion her stomach.
Xu Zilan had never eaten outside as a rule since elementary school, but when she came to Zhenjiang Mansion and looked at the people feasting around her, she seemed to have abandoned her status as a noblewoman and blended in with these common people.
She took the bun from Caiyun and took a bite. The crispy outer shell was filled with fresh leek and egg filling. When she took a bite, the delicious taste burst out in her taste buds.
"tasty!"
"tasty!"
As soon as Xu Zilan finished speaking, Xu Ziwen next to her also started to praise her.
After all, he and Shen Yanqing were men, and their steps were faster than Jiang Miao's. They quickly caught up with them. Shen Yanqing and Jiang Miao had a good understanding of each other, and they both chose the bun shop, so they met only a few people.
With the delicious food, Xu Ziwen and Xu Zilan also settled their differences, and they went shopping together.
Xu Ziwen is indeed a foodie. Entering this food street, he felt like a fish in water. He ate from the street to the end of the street and wanted to try everything he saw.
Xu Zilan has a small appetite. After eating two meals, she couldn't eat anymore. She drank milk tea slowly and followed Xu Ziwen. If she met someone she liked, she asked Caiyun to pack it. After two bites, she took the rest back as a midnight snack. .
"I know you are handy and know a lot of food recipes, but I didn't expect you to underestimate them. These food items are always treasures in the hands of any noble girl. It's good for you, you have used them all to open a shop and sell them. So cheap…”
If these shops were opened by her, she would definitely increase the prices several times. These delicacies were the first of their kind in the Yan Dynasty, and she was not afraid that the noble families in the capital would not come to send money.
Jiang Miao was amused by her, "I am here to improve people's lives. They can't afford it if it's too expensive."
Xu Zilan glanced at her, her eyes full of admiration.
"So you are the county magistrate's wife who cares for the people, and I can only be a businessman with an eye for wealth..."
"Stop talking about this, I will take you to see something good."
