Moreover, Xiao Muqing brought two girls, a coachman, and four guards behind her. She was definitely not the style of the wealthy families in the town.
The most important thing is that the master and servants don't look like domineering people. Regardless of whether they are acting or not, they make people feel comfortable.
"It's really refreshing to see this lady come to my humble house. This sister has just said the reason, but the sugar-roasted chestnuts will taste better if they are freshly roasted. I don't know if the lady wants to buy the old ones a few days ago or want them fresh."
How about a stir-fry?" Bai Ling opened the door and asked with a smile.
"How long does it take to fry now?" Seeing that Bai Ling was not the dirty and timid farm girl, Xiao Muqing asked softly.
"I'm going to fry a few pots of chestnuts at home. Everything is ready. It will take about half an hour." Bai Ling replied.
Xiao Muqing raised her head and glanced at the sky, then said: "Let's fry it now. If it's good, I'll ask for more, but I have to go back with a pot first, and I'll send someone to pick up the rest."
"To be honest, Miss, I don't have many chestnuts left at home. If Miss likes it, she can only share five pots. If you want to buy more, you can only buy it after next autumn's harvest." Bai Ling said with a smile.
There are quite a few in Bai Ling's space, but now that her family has no shortage of money, she doesn't want to use the space anymore to avoid causing trouble.
There is a lot of space on the left and right, so stock up on things that may come in handy someday.
Xiao Muqing nodded to express her understanding. Although she felt that the three-bedroom house was too shabby, it would be too cold to wait outside, so she went inside to rest.
What surprised Xiao Muqing was that the room in this dilapidated farmhouse was actually very warm, with no decent furniture, but it was kept very clean, and there was no disgusting smell.
After Xiao Muqing entered the house, Bai Sanshu and Bai Liu made fried chestnuts with sugar.
After Bai Ling poured hot water for Xiao Muqing's master and servant, he and Bai Wei went to work. The amount of vegetables needed in the past two days was relatively large, so they had no time to spare.
After picking the vegetables, plant a new one to avoid running out of food after the first month of the year. You must know that you can also make a profit in early spring.
Bai Xiaoshan and Bai Xing went to the village to play with their friends every day, leaving only three masters and servants in the house.
After Xiao Muqing tasted one of the sugar-roasted chestnuts, she felt that Shangguan Yu would like it and immediately said she wanted the rest.
"There is nothing new in the farmhouse. The lady gave me a lot of money, so we can't take advantage. This is a preserved egg made at home. The Hongming Restaurant in town just launched a dish. I got it from my house. The lady took it back to try it.
Taste it." Bai Ling handed a basket to Biyun and explained: "There are also some spiced peanuts and melon seeds. I hope the lady doesn't dislike them."
Bai Ling loves money, but he is not a greedy person. At least he feels at ease with the money he earns.
"I've never heard of the things you mentioned, so I'd like to thank Miss Bai." Xiao Muqing motioned to Biyun to accept it, and also gave her a high look because of Bai Ling's actions, "I live here
In the Xiao Family Villa, if you come up with new food in the future, you can send some over."
"Thank you, Miss Xiao, for taking care of our small business. It's snowy and the roads are slippery, so I won't delay Miss Xiao." Bai Ling made a gesture of invitation, but did not make any move to approach.
Not to mention that rich people are very defensive, Bai Ling didn't think he could be on good terms with Xiao Muqing because of the business deal.
Just based on the principle of not causing trouble, Bai Ling treated the guests politely and enthusiastically.
It wasn't until the carriage left that Bai Sanshu and his wife left the kitchen.
"This young lady from a rich family is so elegant. Look at that cloak, the flowers embroidered on it seem to be alive." Mrs. Bai Liu clicked her tongue.
Bai Sanshu had worked as a part-time worker for a wealthy family and knew some rules, so he hid in the kitchen without being embarrassed to look at Xiao Muqing, not even the two girls.
"When our family gets rich, we will also buy some nice things for our girls, which will be as good as those from wealthy families." Bai Sanshu said confidently as he looked at his two daughters.
"That's who's daughter you don't know." Mrs. Bai Liu patted her chest and said proudly.
Bai Sanshu's eyes widened when he looked at the smiling Bai Liu.
In the past few months, Bailiu's complexion has become better and better after eating well and taking care of herself with spiritual spring water.
Even though she was exposed to the wind and sun, Bai Liu's skin was better than before, and the most important thing was that her eyes were full of energy.
The Bai Ling sisters looked at each other and smiled, and tacitly agreed to go to the kitchen to steam dry food so as not to disturb their parents.
After Xiao Muqing returned to the other courtyard, she learned that Shangguan Yu had been waiting in the guest room for nearly an hour, and she couldn't help but regret going to buy chestnuts in person.
"Hurry up and have the banquet set, and put some of the food that Miss Bai gave me on the table." After Xiao Muqing finished speaking, she quickly turned around and asked the two girls, "Quickly see if my appearance is suitable?"
"Young lady is naturally beautiful, and my servant has carefully painted you with makeup, so it is appropriate." Qianyun replied.
Biyun went to arrange the banquet, and Qianyun helped Xiao Muqing to the guest house.
Although the servants braved the wind and snow to clean the courtyard, the snow had been falling for several days and only stopped this morning, so the road was still a bit slippery.
Xiao Muqing, who was anxious to see Shangguan Yu, almost slipped several times, but fortunately Qianyun caught her in time.
Shangguan Yu was not used to sleeping in a place that was not his own, so he just closed his eyes and fell asleep. After his subordinate reported Xiao Muqing's arrival, he went to the flower hall to meet people.
"Brother Shizi." Xiao Muqing's face turned red. I don't know whether it was caused by the cold wind or the intoxication after meeting her sweetheart. Her delicate voice made people want to pity her even more.
"This is the letter your brother asked me to forward to you." Shangguan Yu nodded and put the letter directly on the table without any warm greetings. "I am going back to the capital after the new year. If you have any letters, please bring them with me."
I can give it to my family."
"I'm sorry for bothering you, brother." Xiao Muqing didn't think there was anything wrong with Shangguan Yu's stern face. Her heart was beating loudly when she saw Shangguan Yu, but she had completely forgotten all the words she had prepared.
In Xiao Muqing's opinion, Shangguan Yu said this just to see her, and it was a veiled confession.
"Your brother and I have known each other since childhood, but we just met along the way." Shangguan Yu said indifferently.
If Bai Ling were here, he would definitely click his tongue and think that this Shangguan Yu was fake. He didn't even have the slightest expression. He was clearly someone else wearing a human skin mask and pretending to be him.
"Qing'er has prepared some food and wine. Brother Prince, do you want to use some now?" Xiao Muqing's face turned a little red because she misunderstood that Shangguan Yu was interested in her, but she didn't look as sickly as usual. "I happened to have some new food.
If Brother Shizi likes it, just bring some back."
"Yeah." Shangguan Yu did not refuse.
On the way out of the other courtyard, their group had to sleep outdoors for one night. Even if Shangguan Yu had no appetite, he still had to think about his subordinates.
What's more, Shangguan Yu doesn't like to owe others favors, and he doesn't want others to owe him favors, especially those he regards as friends, so as not to worry too much about getting along.
A meal and a favor for sending a message thousands of miles away, this is Shangguan Yu's original intention. (To be continued)