Unlike her two older sisters who were clamoring for help, the first thing Minglan did when she heard she didn't have to go to class was to ask Xiaotao to go to Changdong and hand over a leave request form - early self-study would be suspended for three days. You, sister, I need to rest and recuperate.
Yao Yiyi had been tired of reading for more than ten years in her previous life. She took Mr. Zhuang's class at first to know more about the things of this era. She couldn't just catch the maids and women in the inner house and ask them what their names were today, but
After reading books in the past few years, I have already known what I should know about the world. In recent years, Mr. Zhuang has intensified his efforts to teach eight-legged essays and how to make policy analysis. Minglan only wrote court transcripts in her life, without parallelism or confrontation, and the number of words was not high.
Unfortunately, she fell asleep as soon as Mr. Zhuang started teaching, and she wanted to apply oil on the soles of her feet.
After dinner, I pushed the book away, washed my face and feet, and happily went to see Mr. Zhou. Without the burden of getting up early the next day, I slept soundly and soundly. When I woke up, I stretched my legs and just
I feel refreshed.
It was the turn of summer and autumn, and the sky was clear. Minglan was like a child who had just gone on summer vacation. After saying goodbye, she asked Mother Cui for a fish basket and went fishing in the lotus pond in the mansion. Mother Cui knew
Minglan has always been sensible and well-behaved. Seeing how hard she worked in studying and teaching her young brother in the past few years, she agreed and gave her a basin of bait. She also carefully told Danju Xiaotao to watch Minglan carefully and stay away from the pond.
If she was about to fall in and be eaten by a fish, Minglan nodded her head like a fish.
There are two ponds in the Sheng Mansion, one is larger, close to the main residence of Sheng Hong's wife and concubines, and the other is only about the size of a palm, close to the Jian'an Hall and the family school. The lotus roots, lotus roots, fish and shrimps in the big pond are all taken care of. Minglan thought about it and said
Running to the small pond and choosing a place, Dan Ju installed a small bamboo chair and a big silk umbrella for Ming Lan. Yan Cao and Qin Sang were carrying tea and fruit snacks and placed them on the small bamboo table respectively. Ming Lan saw the splendid scene.
As big as a fish, I felt sorry for not catching more than a dozen fish, but the more anxious I became, the less movement there was. Fortunately, Xiao Taoyuan came from the countryside and was the most experienced in fishing and catching shrimps, so he taught Minglan how to hang bait and watch the float.
With the guidance, two stupid fish took the bait immediately. The fish in the small pond were used to being at ease. They had never been caught before. They were all stupid and stupid. In just half an hour, Minglan caught ** fish.
Da was so proud that he saw something dark in the clear water. His heart moved, so he scooped up a long net bag, and together with Xiao Tao, he pushed hard in that direction for a few times and then lifted it up. Everyone took a look.
, it turned out to be a fat-headed and big-eared turtle, which was pulling at the net bag in a daze manner. Minglan was happy, and with a wave of her little hand, she led the stupid fish and the fat turtle to retreat and went straight to the small kitchen on the west side.
After Aunt Lin successfully entered the house, due to various reasons, Old Mrs. Sheng became even more unwilling to interact with others, so she said she wanted to be a vegetarian and built a small kitchen with only five or six stoves, which was completely separated from the house.
The habit was brought over to Dengzhou, and the small kitchen was only responsible for the food and drinks in Jian'antang. When the sixth girl whom Mrs. Sheng doted on came, they all smiled respectfully and saluted.
Minglan poured out the fish basket, and asked Danju to take the carp and the soft-shelled turtle back to scoop out the water to keep. Then he scooped out the five crucian carps to cook, two of them were boiled into two bowls of crucian carp soup, and three of them were made into two portions of green onion-flavored crucian carp.
Minglan followed the memories of her previous life and instructed her mother, the chef, to make the preserved fish. When the meal started at noon, one portion of soup and preserved fish was served on the table, and the other portion was given to Cui's mother with tangerines and peaches.
Minglan sat at the table in a happy mood, looking at Old Mrs. Sheng with big eyes. Unexpectedly, the old lady did not open the meal and only looked at the door. Rich families have strict rules, and the elders did not tell them to open the meal. Minglan didn't even use chopsticks.
Can't touch. Just when he was about to ask his grandmother, suddenly the curtain at the door was lifted, and a slender figure floated over. Minglan saw the person clearly and opened her mouth wide...
"Brother Heng, eat more. You have to study in the afternoon, but you have to eat well and treat this place as your own home." Old Mrs. Sheng said kindly to Qi Heng, and then asked Fang's mother to prepare food for him.
Qi Heng's lips were red and his teeth were white, and he smiled politely: "This fish is so delicious, ancestor, you can eat it too,...eh? Why don't Sixth Sister eat it?"
Minglan kept her head buried in the bowl, then raised her head slightly, and said with a smile: "You eat, you eat."
Old Mrs. Sheng said with a smile: "These two fish dishes are the wishes of this little girl. She caught the fish and ordered it to be done. They are really delicious."
Wild crucian carp is inherently delicious. The crucian carp soup is made by rolling and lightly frying the crucian carp until golden brown and immediately putting it into a casserole. It is served with sliced bamboo shoots, fresh mushrooms, shiitake mushrooms and tender tofu, and enough fragrant ginger is put on the small red clay stove.
It simmered for two hours, until the tofu was simmered and perforated. The soup was milky white, delicious and mouth-watering. Both Mrs. Sheng and Qi Heng couldn't help but drink two small bowls.
There is also the scallion-flavored crucian carp breast, which is made by opening the fish fillet, marinating it with salt, ginger juice and wine for an hour, and then frying it repeatedly in warm oil with small pepper and green onion segments. It has a rich onion fragrance, slightly spicy and fresh taste.
Salty, slightly sour and slightly sweet, it is very appetizing and refreshing. Qi Heng ate so deliciously that he unknowingly picked up two bowls of rice in a row. His image of a handsome young man like an immortal was ruined in his eyes, and the boy behind him was speechless.
After the meal, tea was served. Qi Heng sat on a tall ivy post under Old Mrs. Sheng, wiped his fingers elegantly, picked up the tea bowl and said, "Thank you so much, Sixth Sister, for taking such trouble for me."
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What a shame! Minglan nestled in a big ebony chair surrounded by rich flowers on three sides, sitting side by side with Qi Heng. The chair was high and the legs were short, so her little feet were dangling in the air, and she was looking at Qi Heng's body.
The rattan pillar where she was accustomed to sit laughed a few times: "What a coincidence, what a coincidence." There was a slight creaking sound.
Old Mrs. Sheng smiled and said: "This little monkey is very naughty. Yesterday, he said he didn't have to go to school, so today he went into the water to catch fish with a fish basket on his back. It was just for fun. Brother Heng, please don't thank her!"
Qi Heng's eyes flashed with a smile: "Sixth sister, what shall we eat tomorrow?"
West Lake Vinegar Fish and Braised Turtle Soup, but you don’t have a chance, they will be on the table tonight! Minglan secretly made up her mind, with an innocent smile on her face: "Brother Yuan Ruo asked nicely, I will go to the kitchen later.
Ask around."
Old Mrs. Sheng remembered something and said, "How did I hear that you kept a few live carp and a turtle in the yard?"
Qi Heng immediately looked at Minglan with burning eyes. Minglan could only giggle a few times again, and reluctantly confessed, saying with an excuse: "...the carp and turtle need to be raised for two days, and they can only cook after they have vomited all the sediment.
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"Then when can we vomit all the sediment?" Qi Heng asked, seeming to be suddenly interested in food.
Minglan couldn't help but murmur, "You're a starving ghost and you're reincarnated." She could only accept her fate and said: "Probably, it seems, it's probably the day after tomorrow, haha..."
Qi Heng said happily: "Then let's make a deal, we will eat carp and turtle the day after tomorrow! My sister must not be stingy and refuse to serve them out."
Minglan laughed a few times, lowered her head and took a bite of the pipa fruit, turned it around carefully, raised her head and said innocently: "Grandma, will Brother Yuanruo have lunch here from now on?"
Mrs. Sheng's eyes flashed, and she said with a smile: "Brother Heng and your eldest brother are about to take the exam, but they have to focus on their studies. He will eat here for now, and when the arrangements are made at home, he will be with you."
The two brothers were eating there together."
Minglan was overjoyed, then turned towards Qi Heng, clapped her hands and said: "Okay, okay, Mr. Zhuang said that the Analects of Confucius said that Confucius said that when three people walk together, there must be my teacher. Brother Yuanruo and the elder brother will definitely get twice the result with half the effort by studying and discussing knowledge together.
We will definitely pass the exam together in the future!"
Qi Heng was happy. He stretched out his hand and pinched the bag on Minglan's head. He felt that it felt very good: "I accept my sister's good words."
Minglan's head was covered with dirt, her depressed little face was flushed, she puffed out her cheeks and said she stopped talking. She didn't want Qi Heng to see her cute tightness, so he couldn't help but touch her head again.
After tea, Fang’s mother arranged for Qi Heng to take a nap, and directed a few maids to bring water and prepare towels for him to get familiar with. Minglan originally wanted to chat with Mrs. Sheng and discuss how to solve the problem of not having to study.
However, there was a big problem sleeping in the cubicle right now. She was not in the mood at all, so she went back to her pear blossom cabinet.
Cui's mother laid out the pillow mat and bed, then took Xiao Tao to teach the ironing. The four kittens rested outside on the sofa. Dan Ju helped Ming Lan undress and wash herself. The Lihua Cupboard was quiet and warm, and only Dan Ju's gentle voice could be heard.
Rumbling in the ear: "...Girl is so old, why is she still combing her hair like a child? It's ridiculous. Mother Fang taught me how to comb her hair early. Later I will comb the girl's handsome hair and put on some hairpins.
Isn’t Erzhuer beautiful?”
Minglan made a face in front of the mirror and Dan Ju, and said with a wry smile: "Take it slow; it's easy to comb your hair."
Danjue seemed to have thought of something, and whispered in Minglan's ear: "...Young Master Qi is a nice person. I see that he likes girls. Why is she so indifferent?"
Minglan turned her head and looked at Danjue, who looked as caring as a sister. She lowered her voice and said sternly: "I know my sister is well-meaning, but don't think about it. He is the son of a nobleman after a duke.
She is a concubine from Zhizhou, and she has a sister-in-law and a promiscuous concubine. Such a needless closeness, don't cause trouble when the time comes."
I'm so sorry, she is a utilitarian modern person, so it is impossible for Qi Heng to marry her if they are not related to each other. In this ancient time with strict etiquette, can the two of them still develop a pure 'friendship'? Even if
As her brother-in-law, she had to avoid suspicion. No matter how hard she tried, she couldn't think of the necessity of getting along with this guy. On the contrary, there were dangers everywhere. If someone messed up and offended those two young sisters, it would be fatal.
Danju was a smart man and understood it as soon as he thought about it. His face turned gloomy and he whispered: "...It's just a pity. I think for the sake of the girl, Mr. Qi is really a good person..."
Minglan looked at Danjue for a while, shook her head with a smile, pulled Danjue to sit together, and whispered: "Sister Danjue, you are good for me. I know it. Now that we are getting older, I want to
I have a few words for you."
Danju sat upright in awe, Minglan looked at her eyes seriously and whispered word by word: "Our girl's family has the highest reputation, even a few gossips can kill you, and I have such an identity.
, but it is only through the kindness of the old lady that we can live such a decent life. Whether it is for yourself or around the kind old lady, you must be cautious and polite in your behavior. Even if your words and deeds cannot bring glory to the old lady, they cannot discredit her!
"
Seeing that Minglan suddenly acted like an adult, Danju listened carefully. After serving Minglan for the past few years, she knew in her heart that her master looked childish, but in fact he was very knowledgeable. He only heard Minglan continue to say: "...
My sister is the head of my house. Not only do I have to rely on my sister, Xiao Taohan will not say it, but the four little girls also need to be controlled by my sister. If there are more little girls in the future, I can't personally blame and scold them.
It will also be my sister's job in the future, so I have to control my joints first and not let the little girl below me mess up the rules and be wanton and naughty; I will leave it to my sister here."
Her words were earnest, her instructions were solemn, and she became a bit stern later on. Danju knew that this was Minglan's recognition of her status. She felt happy and felt a heavy responsibility in her heart, so she nodded seriously.
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After Fang's mother settled Qi Heng, she went to the Buddhist hall. She was looking at a small white jade incense burner with two dragons spitting beads and four legs in the shrine. Incense smoke was lingering on the burner. There was a silver tray with chiseled flower patterns on the table in front.
, there were some fresh fruits on the table, and Mrs. Sheng was sitting aside, with an open Buddhist scripture in front of her, twisting a string of customary red sandalwood beads in her hand, closing her eyes slightly, but not chanting the scripture.
When Fang's mother came in, she smiled and said: "The old lady has bad eyesight, why not ask Miss Six to read Buddhist scriptures? The girl's voice is nice and catchy, even I like to listen to it."
Old Mrs. Sheng smiled: "Let her sleep. The child needs more sleep to grow taller. Besides, she has been thinking a lot these days, and her mind is full of lawsuits. She should have a good rest."
Fang's mother chuckled softly when she heard this: "Young Master Qi came to have dinner today. The old lady saw the girl's surprised look, and her eyes almost fell out of the bowl. It was really funny, but if you think about it carefully, the girl is really a sensible person, no
It’s useless for the old lady to love her so much.”
Mrs. Sheng opened her eyes and turned a page of Buddhist scriptures: "My name is well chosen. She sees things clearly, thinks carefully, and avoids suspicion. She deserves the word "Ming"."