novelraw Chapter 31 Renewal of Self-supporting Vientiane
Chapter 31 Renewal of Self-supporting Vientiane
Daiyu and Zijuan were very excited to finally have their own home and no longer depend on others. They have been planning how to add a touch of color to this small courtyard for several days.According to Zijuan, it is to add a parrot on the porch, like the one in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, which is as spiritual as the one in the Xiaoxiang Pavilion, and it can add a little life to the small courtyard. Daiyu also thinks it is a good idea, but But she was more intent on moving another red plum plant in front of her bedroom window, so that she could enjoy the fiery beauty when the snow falls in winter, and not feel lifeless when looking at it.
Zijuan said with a smile: "Young lady likes that red plum tree, why don't you ask Mr. Yan to move that one over directly, I think Mr. Yan will definitely agree."
Daiyu said angrily: "We owe people enough, how can we ask for things again? Besides, that red plum tree should also be Mr. Yan's favorite thing, we can't do that kind of thing that steals people's love!"
Zijuan also felt reasonable after hearing this, and said: "Since this is the case, wait for Mr. Yan to come back, and ask him to find another plant!" Besides, Daiyu had no other choice but nodded in agreement.
The two were talking, when Huier suddenly heard her laughing in the courtyard: "Girl, sister Zijuan, it's snowing, come out and see!"
When Daiyu and Zijuan heard this, they were overjoyed, and hurriedly lifted the curtain to come out. Sure enough, they saw sporadic snowflakes floating in the sky.Because it just started to fall, the snow was not heavy, only a few sporadic flowers danced with the wind, and soon floated to the ground, and disappeared in an instant.
Daiyu looked at it for a while, and suddenly smelled a faint fragrance, and then thought of the plum blossom in the front yard, and said with a smile: "It's snowing, that plum blossom must have bloomed, Huier, go ahead and have a look, if Let’s go to admire the plum blossoms.”
Seeing Daiyu's rare good mood, Hui'er hurriedly agreed and turned around.Hearing the excitement in the yard, Sister-in-Law Cui came out of the kitchen with a plate of pastries, and said with a smile: "Miss is in a good mood today, try the Jiangmi Cake with Bean Stuffing that I just made, it tastes good to me. How about it!" Saying this, she handed the pastry to Daiyu.
Daiyu only thought that Sister-in-law Cui could cook, but she didn't expect to be able to make cakes. She was a little pleasantly surprised, so she pinched a piece and put it in her mouth, took a bite, and immediately felt the aroma of beans, and praised: "It tastes really good. My sister-in-law's craftsmanship is getting better and better!"
Sister-in-law Cui smiled and said, "To tell you the truth, making cakes is really not my strong point. I had neither the materials nor the mood to cook them at home before. Since I came to the girl's house, thinking of the kindness she has shown to my family, I have nothing to say. So I went to my mother’s house to learn a few things from my sister-in-law when I got off work at night, but I didn’t expect to come back and give it a try, it was unexpectedly good.”
Daiyu nodded and said: "Sister-in-law has a heart, but you must also pay attention to your health. After all, the wages I give are limited. If my sister-in-law suffers from this, we will not bear it."
Mrs. Cui laughed and said: "Why is it so serious? We farmers are used to doing heavy work, and we can't be free all day long. Now at the girl's house, I just prepare three meals a day. I have a lot of free time. When I have free time, I can make some fresh food." It is also appropriate to give the girl a tooth-beating festival with pastries."
Daiyu was about to say something when she saw Huier coming in with a smile on her face, she clapped her hands and said, "Young lady is sure, the plum blossoms in the front yard bloomed a lot this morning, Sister-in-law Li said she was coming over to ask the girl to come and see them." As for Mei, the girl sent me there. If so, please go there, sister-in-law Li has already made tea and is waiting."
Daiyu was overjoyed when she heard this, and hurriedly asked Zijuan to take the cloak and put it on, and then she took Zijuan's hand and went out.After walking a few steps, he suddenly remembered something, and hurriedly said to Sister-in-law Cui: "Sister-in-law, please wrap up the remaining cakes, and we will let Aunt Li taste it."
Cui's sister-in-law heard this, and hurriedly agreed, and quickly packed a bag, Zijuan stretched out her hand to take it, and then asked them to put the things in hand, and went to the front yard to enjoy the plum blossoms together, and they quickly agreed We split up and went busy.
Daiyu supported Zijuan and came to Yanli's door very quickly. Aunt Li was already waiting at the door. When she saw her coming, she smiled and took her hand, saying: "Since you moved away, we are the only ones left in this courtyard." We've been together, it's very deserted, I listen to you playing and laughing in the backyard with my ears after I'm busy every day, I'm very envious. If you have any fun in the future, don't steal your own fun, you have to let people come to me Say it on the side, and we will have fun too."
Daiyu hurriedly smiled and agreed, and they walked towards the backyard, Daiyu couldn't help asking: "Is there no news about Mr. Yan?"
"No!" Aunt Li sighed, "I heard that the man is not seriously ill. I think it won't be cured in a short while if my son is gone. It will take a while, and there is no guarantee that he will be cured. .” After hearing this, Daiyu could not help but sigh.
Several people came to the backyard soon.As soon as I entered the courtyard, I could smell the rich fragrance of plum blossoms.When I looked up, I saw that the plum tree was still full of buds when I left a few days ago. Now it is in full bloom, and the branches are strong. Standing against the wind, it looks more arrogant and awe-inspiring.
Daiyu watched silently for a while, then raised her head to see the snowflakes drifting more and more tightly, and said casually: "Plum snow is fighting for spring but is not willing to fall, and the scholar puts up a pen fee to judge the chapter. Meixu is three points whiter than snow, but snow is inferior to plum." Fragrant. (Lu Meipo's "Snow Plum")"
After hearing this, Zijuan sighed and said: "The poem is a good poem, but it's a pity that it's about Xuemei. If it's about Hongmei, this meeting is just right for the occasion."
Daiyu nodded and sighed: "How can there be such a perfect thing in this world? The scenery is just right, and the poem is just right? It can be seen that we ordinary people are too dissatisfied!" Zijuan smiled and stopped talking.
For a while, Daiyu asked Zijuan to pass the bean stuffed Jiangmi cake wrapped by sister-in-law Cui to Aunt Li. Aunt Li thanked them repeatedly and insisted on letting them in for tea.Daiyu thought that she would have a lot of free time when she went back, so why not talk here and enjoy the red plums at the same time, so she didn't make any excuses, and followed Aunt Li into the house.
Aunt Li asked Daiyu to sit down, and sure enough, she came out with a cup of new tea, and said with a smile: "This is the new tea that the young master told my wife to buy before leaving. How about a young lady?"
Daiyu hurriedly took it, tasted it carefully and said with a smile: "This is the best Qihong, it tastes very authentic, I think it cost a lot of money."
Aunt Li laughed quickly and said, "Oh, but the girl had it in her mouth, and she tasted it in one bite. ——I heard that just buying this box of tea leaves is enough for the two of us to eat for a year!"
Daiyu nodded with a smile, and was about to ask Yan Li if she also likes to drink tea, but before she could finish her words, she suddenly heard the sound of a hurried carriage from a distance, as if it was coming straight here.
Everyone in the room was shocked.Aunt Li hurriedly got up and wondered: "Could it be that the young master is back?"
Daiyu frowned and said: "Mr. Yan always rides a horse, but it sounds like a carriage outside. Does anyone else want to come to this house?" After saying that, she got up to leave.
Aunt Li hurriedly stopped her and said, "Sit down, girl. I think that no matter what guests come, they will only stay in the front yard, and they will not hinder the girl from enjoying the plum blossoms." —— Girl, please sit here, I will come to the front to have a look " After finishing speaking, he quickly walked out of the house and went straight to the front yard.
Daiyu had no choice but to sit down again and drank tea silently for a while, but she kept muttering in her heart, always feeling as if something was going to happen, which made people feel uneasy.