After drinking the water, Cheng Xue asked softly:
"Are you hungry? Let me ask Bai Shao to bring something up? You didn't even have anything to eat at noon."
"No, no, no," Mrs. Lian hurriedly waved her hand, "I just woke up and have no appetite. I'm not afraid of my sister-in-law's jokes. I'm really hungry after eating these sour plums today."
Cheng Xue smiled bitterly when she heard this, shook her head helplessly and said:
"You are really capable of doing random things. How could you eat so many sour plums if you don't feel well? The same goes for Tangtang, who understands pharmacology and won't stop you. I'll talk to her later."
"No, no, no, sister-in-law, don't talk about Tangtang. It has nothing to do with the child because I want to eat sour plums. What's more, I won't let her tell you. I don't want to delay the progress of my journey."
Lian took everything on herself. After all, she was just a child. Even if she knew about medicine, it was inevitable that she would not be thorough enough in the situation at that time. If it was because of her that the child was criticized, it would not be justified.
After careful and worried assurances, Cheng Xue finally looked a little better.
"Don't mess around anymore in the future. It's okay to take a break if you're not feeling well. I'll catch up on the time."
Lian nodded, not exposing her "open eyes and telling lies" situation.
"Sister-in-law, I plan to open a shabu-shabu house in the county next year, do you think it's okay?"
Cheng Xue thought for a moment, nodded, and said:
"It's okay, but you can't just entertain women like in the capital. Also, you just came to Pingyang County, so I don't think you should be anxious about opening a store."
I understand her desire to make money, but she struggled as soon as she arrived in Pingyang County and ended up in a hurry. It’s no problem if she wants to do it, and it’s not too late to do it after Zhou Fei settles in Pingyang County.
Lian Shi also understood this truth. He held her arm affectionately and said with a smile:
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I understand this. When the store opens, you and I will be on equal footing. The ideas are all my sister-in-law's, so we should divide the money accordingly."
Cheng Xue was not polite to her about this, and promised that if she came up with any ideas for the capital in the future, she would also give her another copy.
The two chatted for a long time about the shop, and the topic didn't stop until Bai Wei appeared at the door.
"Madam, the master is back."
"Okay, I understand." Cheng Xue stood up after saying that, looked at Lian and said, "I'll ask Bai Shao to bring you some food later. It's okay to sleep late. It's better to sleep in the car on the way tomorrow. This way
It will save you the discomfort."
"I'll listen to my sister-in-law and eat later."
Cheng Xue smiled and went back to the next door. All five children were there, except Li Hui.
Before she could ask, Li Heng rushed over, took her hand, and whispered:
"Do you know who lives next door?"
Cheng Xue shook her head gently and said as she walked:
"I don't know who lives there, but the official position should be high, otherwise the inn clerk can't arrange them to go up to the third floor. Where is your father? What are you doing downstairs?"
Li Heng, who had failed to sell the goods, curled his lips and said nothing when he saw that his mother was not interested at all.
Seeing this, Yan Yixin smiled and bumped his brother with his shoulder, and said hoarsely:
"Auntie, my uncle is down below talking to Marquis Dingbei. He has to come up later."
"Dingbeihou? Suhouye?"
"Yes, yes." Yan Yixin nodded, "I heard that their car broke down in the last place, and they spent half a day repairing it, which was a waste of time."
Cheng Xue twitched her lips slightly, never expecting that the world is so small and the timing is so lucky. As long as they continued on their way as usual, and as long as the other party's carriage was not broken, they would not encounter each other in Yanning County.
"I'm not sure about Beihou, how was your time in the bathhouse? Did you feel comfortable this afternoon?"
"It feels good, Mom, I was still asleep when I put Sidan to sleep." Li Heng answered hurriedly.
"Are you asleep?" Cheng Xue was surprised.
I really can’t blame her for her reaction. Li Heng hasn’t taken a nap since he was five years old. Before she and Li Hui came, the child had too much work to do and had no time to sleep. After he came, he started to supplement and learn kung fu.
, the child is so energetic that he can’t sleep.
Li Heng scratched his head shyly and said:
"The light in the resting hall was dark, and the hot stove was too hot, so I fell asleep while lying down. When I woke up, my father and Yi Cheng were not awake yet. Mom, the bathhouse also has fried noodles, but they are not as good as skewers.
The house is delicious, but adding vinegar instead of sugar will make it sour."
Cheng Xue pinched his little face, stood up, and said:
"Okay, Mommy will make you some fried noodles, and you can rest after eating. We'll be on our way tomorrow."
"Then I'll help my mother light the fire." Li Heng smiled and went out.
Seeing this, Li Yue took her sister's hand and said that she wanted to help pick vegetables. Yan Yixin and Li Huai also followed out, thinking of helping with some work.
Several people went downstairs and went straight to the backyard. The kitchen was next to the stables. They didn't see Li Hui, nor in the lobby. They thought they had gone out. With Dexi and Tiandong following them, Cheng Xue didn't have to worry.
In the kitchen, white peony root and ginkgo have been mixed with noodles and are ready to roll out the noodles. There is still chicken soup for lunch, and I am going to make shredded chicken noodle soup.
Several people were busy, and a high-pitched voice came from behind——
"Hurry up and do it. Our Lord Marquis is hungry and wants to eat shredded chicken noodle soup. The shredded chicken must be torn evenly, not thick or thin, do you hear me?"
None of the six Cheng Xueniang paid attention to them, Bai Shao and Ging Guo didn't even look back.
Seeing that she was left out, the mother-in-law immediately became unhappy. She stepped forward and stretched out her hand to pull Cheng Xue, but before she could touch her, Yan Yixin grabbed her shoulder, and Li Heng directly pinched her wrist off.
"Gaba——"
"Ah——"
The mother-in-law screamed, and Cheng Xue glanced at Li Heng. The latter immediately put the broken wrist back on. Another "Gahfa——" was heard, and the mother-in-law's forehead was covered with fine sweat.
Seeing this, Li Huai let out a loud "hum" and said loudly:
"Who are you to touch my mother? My mother is a fourth-grade concubine granted by the emperor, who are you yelling at!"
Newborn calves are not afraid of tigers.
Although Li Huai knew that he lived in a high-ranking official, a high-ranking official was a high-ranking official and a woman was a woman, so they couldn't be compared. What's more, this was his mother, brother, sister, and father who all respected her!
The little guy's stern scolding made the mother-in-law unbelievable. She looked Cheng Xue up and down, her brows furrowed. Isn't it nonsense that the wife and children of some official come to the kitchen?
Thinking of this, the mother-in-law felt emboldened and said, "Haha..." She sneered twice.
But before she could speak, Bai Shao smiled and said:
"Auntie is from the Dingbei Hou Mansion, right? We are the family members of the new Northern Governor Li, Mr. Li. This is our wife, and these are the young ladies and the young master. Our master likes to eat the noodles made by his wife, so she often cooks them.
, the young master and the ladies are filial, so I came here to help. I'm sorry for causing you misunderstanding. We will send the shredded chicken noodle soup to Aunt Gui later, so you don't have to worry."
"No, no, no, no, no, no." The mother-in-law knelt down on the ground in fear, trembling all over, "Please forgive Mr. Li Gong. I have eyes that don't recognize gold and jade. I'm sorry, I'm really sorry." "It's okay. I know Mrs. Gu well. It's just two bowls of noodles. It's not that difficult."
The more Cheng Xue had this attitude, the more frightened the mother-in-law became, and in the end she kowtowed "dong dong dong...".
"What are you doing, Aunt Chen? You are just a fourth-grade governor. You are really embarrassing to Aunt Gui."