But when she was running a restaurant in modern times, she couldn't keep pets for food safety reasons.
Especially pets that shed hair.
If these things fall into the food, it will be a fatal blow to her cooking skills and the restaurant's reputation.
Therefore, no matter how much she likes her, the most she can do is play with cats and dogs.
Now...
She is working as a cook in the cafeteria again, and it is even more impossible for her to pet a cat.
Moreover, this wild cat is not easy to pet.
Xiao Nianzhi kept her pace as smooth as possible to make her look non-aggressive.
Although wild cats are very wild, the fact that they are not driven away in the academy means that they should be fed by humans from time to time.
Therefore, under normal circumstances, it should not attack humans.
Thinking of this, Xiao Nianzhi went back to the backyard under great pressure under the gaze of all the wild cats.
Aunt Yu had just packed up her things and was sitting at the stone table in a daze, and then she smelled a fresh fragrance.
The unique smell of river fresh food floated in, bringing Aunt Yu back to her thoughts.
She turned her head and saw Xiao Nianzhi coming over with a small basin. She quickly stood up and took a look.
There are a lot of river shrimps. Even if you give Aunt Gu a big plate, there will still be a big pot left.
Xiao Nianzhi intended to invite Uncle Fu and the others to come over for dinner, but she couldn't make the final decision on this matter. She was going to listen to what Aunt Yu had to say.
If the other party doesn't mention it, then she shouldn't say much.
Aunt Yu looked at the large number of small river shrimps and nodded: "I'll call Sister Fu and the others."
Xiao Nianzhi originally wanted to go by himself, but was stopped by Aunt Yu.
Looking at Aunt Yu's hurried back, Xiao Nianzhi lowered his eyes slightly, thoughtfully.
Ever since she returned to Zhuangzi yesterday, Aunt Yu seems to be a little absent-minded.
This abnormal behavior started when two people left Sanqiao Street yesterday.
Going to Sanqiao Street was indeed one of Xiao Nianzhi's plans, which included her bringing back the gingerbread and giving it to Aunt Gu, and later to Aunt Rich and the others, and even Xiao Zhou and other familiar students.
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The purpose is to draw attention to this place. As long as some of these people think gingerbread is delicious, they may go to Sanqiao Street.
By then, maybe someone will notice, where is Yao Cheng’s outer room?
Xiao Nianzhi admitted that she was betting on odds, but there was no other way for the time being.
She has no money or power. Although she can borrow some power, she doesn't want to drag Aunt Yu and Xiao Siye into trouble.
Therefore, in the end, we have to borrow the help of others to reveal the affairs of Yao Cheng’s outer chamber!
Thinking of other people's hands, Xiao Nianzhi thought of a suitable person.
Zhou Yuxing.
The other party is Concubine Rong’s nephew, and the third prince is the son of Concubine Rong.
The two factions are at odds, so they need this method to criticize the members of the other team, right?
Xiao Nianzhi was not sure what Aunt Yu saw on Sanqiao Street that would make her worried.
Although Xiao Nianzhi prayed that the other party had come across Yao Cheng's affair, she was not sure how much Aunt Yu knew about Yao Cheng, or Mrs. Yao.
Or maybe Aunt Yu doesn't know Mrs. Yao at all and was just distracted by other things yesterday?
Therefore, we still need to cast a wide net so that there are more opportunities.
Fortunately, yesterday she specially bought some more gingerbread cookies, two for each person, which should be enough to express her feelings.
Aunt Yu quickly called Aunt Fu and the others over. They brought tools and came over to pack some and eat them slowly, so as not to sit in the same place as Aunt Yu and the others. Everyone was embarrassed.
After each divided some, there wasn't much left of the river shrimp.
For Xiao Nianzhi and Aunt Yu, it is enough.
The fresh-flavored and tender river shrimp have extremely thin skin. If you don't peel them well, the shrimp meat will be easily damaged.
However, both of them were very patient and took their time, tasting them one by one.
There is no extra seasoning to enhance the freshness of the river shrimp. Take a bite and you will find the juicy meat is fragrant and the texture is elastic.
Aunt Yu kept nodding her head at first, but after eating, she became a little absent-minded.
Xiao Nianzhi hesitated for a moment and didn't ask any more questions for the time being.
After the river shrimps were finished and cleaned up, Aunt Yu took the initiative to speak: "I will deliver a post to the palace in the afternoon and plan to visit the concubine Sun in the palace tomorrow."
He said he was visiting Concubine Sun, but actually he wanted to go to the palace to meet the Queen Mother and tell her about what she saw on Sanqiao Street yesterday.
It's not appropriate to talk to anyone else about this matter, but it's okay to talk to the Queen Mother.
Enter the palace?
Xiao Nianzhi couldn't think of the reason for a moment, so he didn't embarrass himself and just nodded obediently.
After Aunt Yu finished speaking, she thought for a while and then said: "I may not be able to come back in a day or two. At that time, I will tell Aunt Ye and let her come and live in the room next to yours to keep you company.
Don’t be afraid.”
Aunt Ye is a widow and now lives in the dormitory area on the other side of the farm, next door to the rich aunt.
Xiao Nianzhi wanted to say that he didn't need anyone else to keep him company, but in order to reassure Aunt Yu, he swallowed the words as they came to his lips.
As we started talking, Aunt Yu thought for a while and spoke again: "After the fifteenth day, I have to pack up and go to Baima Temple to pray for half a month. Do you want to follow me to the temple or stay here at the academy?
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After hearing this, Xiao Nianzhi originally wanted to say that he would stay in the academy.
However, my mind changed and I thought of something very important. Read a book
That is, Xiao's mother's death anniversary is July 26th. When the original owner was in his hometown in Chenzhou, every year at that time, he would go to his mother's grave and burn paper to pay homage.
When it comes to yourself, you can't ignore this matter.
Thinking of this, Xiao Nianzhi pursed his lips and whispered with a somewhat depressed expression: "My mother's death anniversary is coming soon. I will go with my aunt to light some everlasting lanterns for my mother."
After hearing this, Aunt Yu was stunned for a moment, and then she couldn't help feeling pity. She took Xiao Nianzhi's hand and comforted her softly: "Then follow Auntie. Don't be sad. Your mother is gone."
Over there, I am also thinking of you and thinking that you will be safe and happy."
After being persuaded by Aunt Yu, Xiao Nianzhi nodded obediently: "Yes, I know."
He didn't say much, just pursed his thin lips again.
Seeing this, Aunt Yu felt distressed again.
Originally, she felt regretful that she did not organize a hairpin gift for Xiao Nianzhi because of lack of timing.
Now that I see the little girl looking so miserable, I can't help but feel pity and heartache.
Aunt Yu's way of caring for others is simple and crude.
That is...
Give me money!
When she came back this time, she didn't bring anything.
However, at noon, she asked Yu Jiji to deliver news to the palace. On the way back, she asked the other party to bring some snacks and jewelry back.
When Xiao Nianzhi came back from lunch, he saw a lot of things placed on the stone table.
Various snacks accounted for half, and the remaining half were various jewelry.
There is nothing particularly luxurious.
Most of them are hairpins, pearl flowers, grates, strings of beads, loops...
However, even if it is not so luxurious, when there are many of them, it is still dazzling to look at!