Chapter 228 It’s a pity that I don’t have a sister
Chapter 228 It’s a pity that I don’t have a sister
In the evening, An Cizhou, Qi Dongqiang and the Jiang family brothers and sisters also arrived.
They brought some ingredients and a jar of wine. Tomorrow everyone would go their separate ways and drink a little each as a farewell.
The small courtyard suddenly became lively again, full of laughter and laughter.
Before they could sit down, Qiu Boqian also brought people to join in the fun.
He brought a lot of things, not only food, but also some cloth, quilts and so on.
Ever since Qiu Boqian tried his best to find out that Jiang Tangli and Yan Ruyu were married to Jinlan, he was so angry that he couldn't even eat.
He had long seen that the brother and sister had bad intentions, and thought they wanted Jiang Tangli to be Huo Changhe's concubine, so he wouldn't be so angry - in the first place, being a concubine for a girl from an aristocratic family was not a glorious thing.
Now I heard that she and the princess are sisters, princess! Is that okay?
Qiu Boqian regretted not bringing his sisters.
"Princess, Your Majesty," Qiu Boqian smiled and showed his little tiger teeth, "I feel that there are many difficulties along the way, and the days after tomorrow are getting colder and colder, which is really worrying. I specially prepared some things. I hope the princess will accept it. Don't dislike it. .”
Qiu Boqian took out another plaque he had prepared: "This is the jade plaque of my Qiu family, please accept it, Princess.
Apart from anything else, my Qiu family can still do some business. When you come across Qiu's store, you can go in and pick up things with the jade token. "
This gift is so precious.
It's okay for Yan Ruyu to collect some things. They are daily necessities that can be used on the road and are not worth much, but this jade token...
The Zhennan Palace is now in trouble, but it is a big tree with deep roots and still has prestige among the military forces. Now that Huo Changhe appears, it will definitely become the focus again.
At the imperial court in the capital, the situation will also change because of King Yi's arrival in Beijing.
After getting acquainted with two aristocratic families, it was okay to owe each other a little affection, but if it went deeper, Yan Ruyu was worried that it would be counterproductive.
She and Huo Changhe looked at each other and understood each other.
"I appreciate Mr. Qiu's kindness. We will accept everything as ordered. However, please take back this jade token," Yan Ruyu declined.
What else Qiu Boqian wanted to say, Huo Changhe said: "I will remember the affection of the Qiu family, but the current situation is changeable, and Mr. Qiu still thinks more about the Qiu family."
Qiu Boqian blushed slightly: "My lord, please don't misunderstand me. This time in the town, I was indebted to the lord and princess for saving my life, and I just want to repay you."
Jiang Yanmu rolled his eyes and stepped forward to pull him to the side: "Let's go, the last debate is over, we have to show off today!"
"Just argue! Am I still afraid of you?"
Yan Ruyu asked Yin Ding and Beibei to put things away and help prepare dinner.
Huo Changhe stood aside. There was milky white soup in the pot, with a rich aroma and billowing heat. Not far away was the laughter of his mother and little brother.
He suddenly realized that after all these years of fighting here and there to protect the frontier, weren't they protecting the lives of the common people?
He turned his head to look at Yan Ruyu, his eyelashes dripping with honey: "Qiujiang and his family are both very high-minded. They can be so convinced of you. If those sour scholars know about it, they will be furious."
Yan Ruyu smiled slightly: "Having a good personality and charm can naturally convince people, not just because of knowledge. Wouldn't it be worse if a person with good knowledge has a poor character?"
Huo Changhe was slightly startled and chuckled: "Don't talk about them, I admire Yu'er very much."
Yan Ruyu looked at him: "Huh?"
"Yu'er is smart, neither arrogant nor belittle oneself. She strives for what she wants and simply refuses what she doesn't want. Many people can't do this alone."
Yan Ruyu pursed her lips and said nothing.
In fact, what surprised her was not that Huo Changhe admired her, but the way he addressed her.
For some reason, I feel a little itchy in my heart and my ears feel a little hot.
He raised his hand and touched it. The water on his hand made the heat in his ears go away. He thought to himself: He can't be like Huo Changhe.
Dinner started, everyone sat around, and with the little wine An Cizhou brought, the atmosphere became even more lively.
After all the excitement and the meal was almost finished, Yan Ruyu asked Meng Mengliang: "Mr. Meng, have all the carriages been sold?"
Meng Mengliang was very happy: "Three covered trucks and two flatbed trucks!"
Yan Ruyu glanced in the direction of Song Yiyi. There was an old woman sitting next to her. The man next to the old woman had a somewhat similar appearance to her.
They must be Song Yiyi's mother-in-law and husband.
"Mr. Meng, please give one of the remaining two flatbed trucks to Song Yiyi."
Meng Mengliang had no objection, but others, especially those without money or quota, were a little unable to sit still.
But they were still reasonable, and no one dared to question Yan Ruyu. They sneered and asked Song Yiyi's mother-in-law: "Mother Bao'er, what method did you use? Your family is so poor that you don't even have ten copper coins, right?"
Song Yiyi's mother-in-law is in her fifties, and no one remembers her last name. Ever since she gave birth to her son Huo Bao, she has called herself Bao'er's mother.
Bao'er's mother was a little disappointed and dissatisfied when she heard that she was only given a flatbed truck, but now she was asked about it and she felt a little proud.
She curled her lips: "Can I tell you this? Anyway, we have got the car, and it's useless for you to be angry!"
Song Yiyi was pleasantly surprised and stood up to salute: "Thank you, Princess! Thank you, Madam!"
Bao'er Niang took advantage of her standing up to salute and took away all the remaining meat in her bowl.
Yan Ruyu watched with cold eyes.
Mother Bao'er's virtue quickly aroused the dissatisfaction of others: "What are you talking about? Everyone is the same, why should I give it to you? You still talk like this!"
"That is, your family is poor, but who is not poor? My daughter has been weak since she was a child, and now she is so thin that she has only a handful of bones. We are holding on with gritted teeth."
"Hey?" Mother Bao'er wiped the oil from her mouth, "Isn't it because you are incompetent? Why are you yelling at us?
If you really can't wait for the next wave, didn't Master Meng say that you can buy a carriage in Xucheng, there are still places. "
"But," she clicked her tongue twice, "there's no chance this time!"
"Mom, stop talking..." Song Yiyi reminded in a low voice.
Bao'er's mother gave her a white look: "Shut up! Are you talking about this? Stay still! Otherwise, just walk and don't even think about getting in the car."
Song Yiyi's eyes were red and she sat down with her head down.
Huo Bao never made a move from beginning to end.
With this behavior, some people couldn't help but stand up and cupped their hands at Yan Ruyu: "Princess, it's not us who are trying to find fault, but... it was agreed that everyone is the same, why..."
The eldest lady looked a little confused, she was the one who caused this trouble, and she blamed herself very much.
"This matter..."
As soon as she opened her mouth, Yan Ruyu gently pressed her arm and stood up slowly.
"Why, let me tell you why."
Everyone looked at her and listened quietly.
Yan Ruyu took out the drawing and showed it to everyone.
Huo Changhe took out a headlamp, put it on his head, and aimed the beam at the drawing.
Yan Ruyu: "..."
Holding back his laughter, he cleared his throat: "Look, everyone, do you recognize what this is?"
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