Xue Siding looked at Cui Shizi: "Thank you, I will remember what you said."
Cui Shizi coughed, caught the snowflakes, and said nothing.
Chapter 137
"Finally home."
Xiao Luolan lifted the car curtain, looked at Zhou Zhai in front, and smiled slowly. This trip took almost twenty days, which was really a bit long. Among the crowd of people in front of the door, Xiao Luolan saw it at first sight. When his daughter arrived, she stood as graceful as a lotus. Standing next to Shenzhi, she looked delicate and cute. The Tuoba family brothers and Lu Siyuan stood behind them, and Sun Bo stood on one side, smiling at the master Lang who had returned from the trip. Mistress.
Zhou Xu got off the carriage and stretched out his hand out of habit.
Xiao Luolan picked up the hem of her skirt, put her hand in his palm, and then used her strength to get out of the carriage. The light green skirt fluttered to the ground lightly.
Xiao Qingxue's eyes lit up instantly. After the stepbrother in front said hello, she was also blessed with a sweet smile.
"Daddy, grandma, welcome home."
"A Gu has met his adopted father and adopted mother." Tuoba A Gu bowed his head and bowed his hands in respect, and Tuoba Amu also lowered his head: "Amu met my lord and mistress."
Lu Siyuan, who was at the back, stepped forward with a smile: "Siyuan pays homage to uncle and aunt."
Zhou Xu smiled and replied: "Everyone, please get up. Madam has brought something for each of you. Uncle Sun, please put the things on the carriage away. You don't need to stand at the door. Come in with me to eat."
It is already noon. They could have arrived in the morning, but Madam asked the carriage to arrive later. If they had arrived earlier, Shen Zhi would have to come to greet them early in the morning. It would be better if they took their time, so as not to hurt the children...
At that time, after Zhou Xu listened to his wife's words, he felt more and more cute about her. She obviously wanted to get home early.
After entering the door, Xiao Luolan's arm was held closely by her daughter. She slowed down her pace and fell behind everyone. She smiled and took her daughter to her side, and said softly: "Do you want to Me?"
Xiao Qingxue nodded heavily and whispered in A Niang's ear: "I think about it every day."
Xiao Luolan couldn't help but smile softer: "I miss you too. After dinner, you will go to Mingxintang. I brought you a gift."
Xiao Qingxue hugged her grandma's arm with crooked eyebrows, tilted her head and found that her mother must have had a good honeymoon trip, her face looked very good, she seemed to be plumper, and she was becoming gentler and more beautiful.
The family had lunch in Huahe Hall.
Zhou Xu sat in the first place, with his wife next to him. The Hua'e Hall was quite large, and one person and one person were not far apart. However, he and his wife were the only ones eating at the same table, and everyone else sat down according to their respective positions.
Zhou Shenzhi sat in the lower left position of his father, next to Amei and Lu Siyuan, and opposite to him were the Tuoba brothers.
The cook in the center of the hall is roasting bear paws, which are then presented to the maid and eaten.
After lunch, Xiao Luolan took her daughter to Mingxintang.
Xiao Qingxue and her mother-in-law talked about many things. She sat on the embroidery stool, supported her cheek with her hands, and sighed: "Well, I don't plan to go to Cui Langjun's place recently. I always feel like I have done something wrong. of."
She turned around and said, "By the way, what gift did you bring for me?"
Xiao Luolan was originally worried that her daughter would be depressed, but they were unable to change what happened more than ten years ago. They just secretly wrote down what her daughter said in their hearts, patted the back of her daughter's hand to comfort her, and then took out her own Gift.
"It's a lotus lantern." Xiao Qingxue held up the pale pink lotus lantern and said with a smile, "Hang it in front of my room at night."
"There is also a jar of plum blossom dew. When I was shopping, I also bought a wood carving of a fox, and this colorful pottery figurine." Xiao Luolan put some scattered small things on the table, which she felt were offensive. The last colorful pottery figurine bought by Yuan was a little lady playing the flute. Her agile appearance was lifelike. Xiao Luolan was delighted when she saw it and thought it was very suitable for her daughter.
Xiao Qingxue played with them for a while and felt that they all looked good: "Thank you, Mom."
"Well, there is another gift, but I have to wait until the Chinese New Year to give it to you. Both you and Shen Zhi have it." Xiao Luolan gave up.
"What about my birthday gift?" Xiao Qingxue snuggled next to her and smelled the familiar and good smell of her body, like the sun in winter, warm and fragrant: "My birthday is on the 28th of the twelfth lunar month. , the Chinese New Year is very close, Auntie, don’t forget my birthday.”
"How could it be?" Xiao Luolan looked at her daughter and said seriously: "I always remember your birthday and will never forget it."
Xiao Qingxue leaned on her mother's shoulder with embarrassment. Her stepbrother asked her what she wanted for her birthday. She really didn't have what she wanted, but her mother was different. If she forgot her birthday, she would be very upset. sad.
Birthday gifts came second. She just didn’t want her mother to forget this day. Her mother was remarried and she was happy. Seriously, she always comes first in her mother's heart.
Xiao Luolan touched her daughter's hair and said with a smile: "On your birthday, we will be the same as before. I will make noodles for you to eat, and then give you a birthday gift." When she turned eighteen, her daughter became Become a big kid.
Xiao Qingxue held the colorful pottery figurines and was very satisfied.
Xiao Luolan remembered her daughter's true and lovely appearance, and kissed her forehead with a soft heart. Her daughter specially emphasized not to forget her birthday, which made her feel sour as a mother. This silly child...
The mother and daughter chatted closely together, occasionally laughing.
Chun Hua and Xia He were waiting outside the door when they saw Granny Cui coming.
Xiao Luolan saw Granny Cui coming and asked her to sit on the embroidery stool: "How are you doing, Granny?"
Granny Cui had a smile on her face, not only because she had not served in front of Madam for a long time, but Madam still cared about her, but also because her brother's health was better, and she hurriedly responded: "Thank you for your concern, Madam, everything is fine."
"Cui Langjun, are you still coughing? The snow pears in the house are very good. My mother-in-law can take a basket back with her after she goes on a business trip. Stew the pears with wolfberry and rock sugar. It has the effect of nourishing the lungs and relieving coughs. Drink bitter medicine every day, and you can also change your diet. For a moment." Xiao Luolan noticed that it had become colder these days, and thought of Cui Langjun's frail body, and said with concern.
"Shizi has been resting at home for several months and has gotten much better. The doctor sent by Master Lang has been living at home. There are all kinds of medicinal materials at home. Madam said so, so I will give Shizi some pear to make soup." Granny Cui also said Not being a pretentious person, I agreed.
This is all the lady's intention, which is the same as the master's intention when he gave them a piece of prey when he was hunting. They must not let it down.
the other side.
Zhou Xu checked his son's homework.
The first is the outcome of Zhou Xingyi's case. Shen Zhi stood beside his father with a calm expression.
After an internal election in the yamen, Zhou Yihong was finally appointed as the direct official of the court. Zhou Xu was not surprised by this result, but in the end he raised his eyebrows slightly.
What is interesting is that the Fuzhiguan of the Fuyuan has an additional adjutant from the left to assist the Fuzhiguan of the Fuyuan in his work.
The newly moved adjutant left is the Dalang of the Dou family.
Zhou Xu put down the document in his hand and looked at his son. His wife had a meager foundation in Langge, and there were only a few people she could rely on. She met the Dou family in Taiyang, and when they were listening to music and appreciating swords on a boat in the building, she invited Dalang Dou...
Using the left adjutant to decentralize power and supervise Zhou Yihong can not only punish Zhou Yihong for scheming against his wife without permission, but also make his wife's faction stronger.
Zhou Xu looked at his son.
Zhou Shenzhi's face showed no expression, but he still clenched his hands.
"Not bad." Zhou Xu smiled and patted his son on the shoulder, asking him to relax.
Zhou Shenzhi's cold and rough face finally softened.
He was relieved in his heart.
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Chapter 138
In the evening, the whole family happily finished their meal.
Xiao Luolan and Zhou Zongzhu went to the garden to eat together. The two of them arrived at Butiezhou. This is the edge of Jinghu Lake. A large amount of water vapor rises like white mist on the mountainside of the lake. Under the silver plate, the moonlight intersects with the white snow. Reflecting the brilliance, the lake surface is covered with ice due to the cold weather. Looking from a distance, it looks like a mirror in the sky, reflecting the twinkling stars.
Xiao Luolan looked around and thought the scenery here was really good. She sat on the railing by the lake and looked at Jinghu Lake in the distance.
"Madam, do you like it here?" Zhou Xu asked with a smile, sitting next to her.
Xiao Luolan looked at Sect Master Zhou with clear eyes: "It's quite beautiful here. Mr. Qingshan also liked it very much when he came here last time."
Zhou Xu looked at his wife, kissed her cold cheek, and sighed: "It's a pity that I have to go to the Jiedu Mansion and the Dudu Mansion to handle official business tomorrow. I will spend the holidays in a few days, and then I can spend time with my wife."
When Xiao Luolan heard that Sect Master Zhou had something to do, he said seriously: "Mr. Zhou should focus on official matters and don't need to accompany me all the time."
In fact, Xiao Luolan felt a little more relaxed in her heart. Of course, she didn't hate Clan Master Zhou, but Clan Master Zhou looked at her closely when the two of them were alone. The two were already married and they really didn't need to be together all the time. If he You can go and get busy if you have something to do, and you don't have to go out of your way to accommodate her.
Zhou Xu felt sour after hearing this, but he pretended to be good and didn't show it at all on his face. Instead, he repeated his previous proposal with concern: "Madam, if you feel bored at home, you can just make some plum blossom appreciation at home." , we invite some of the sect’s female relatives to enjoy the snow feast, or come to relieve their boredom, or go to the streets to listen to operas and music. When the New Year is over, Langge City will be very lively."
"Okay, I understand." Xiao Luolan nodded and smiled, feeling warm in his heart: "Then let's go back now and rest early at night. You have to get up to practice martial arts tomorrow morning."
"Since Madam likes it, let's watch it for a while." Zhou Xu said.
When the two of them returned, the moon was already in the sky.
After washing up, Xiao Luolan leaned back against the pillow and yawned slightly, feeling sleepy. Two thin ropes, one purple and one dark gold, were vaguely exposed between her slender snow neck.
Xiao Luolan took out the purple bird pottery whistle from her neck and put it under the pillow, preparing to wear it tomorrow. When her hand touched another dark golden string, she paused slightly, and she pulled out the dark gold string from her neck. Gold string, the rope is made of quicksand soft gold, with a jade plaque tied at the end.
It is said to be a jade plaque, but it is just two small carved characters.
Qian Ying.
It was her word.
The two characters are not big, but the font is quite arrogant. It was the old man from the Gongsun family who had written the characters and had them engraved on the jade plaque. The two characters combined were less than the length of her little finger, and they were extremely compact and exquisite. Even the raw material for carving it was very small. After the carving was completed, only some jade scraps were left, which the old man cherished and stored away as if he were holding a peerless treasure.
Especially when carving, the old man seemed to be carving his own flesh and blood instead of words. He was extremely sad and could not bear to leave. Xiao Luolan still remembered the dull look of thunder and lightning when he heard the carving. new.
What kind of jade is this jade brand?
Xiao Luolan put the jade plaque under the light and looked at it. She held it lightly. The color showed a thick milky white, with cloud patterns on closer inspection. The jade color was pure and flawless. It reflected the warm jade color under the light. At a glance, I just feel that it is a very good jade, which makes me dizzy.
Zhou Xu went to bed after washing up. At a glance, he saw his wife looking at the jade token in her hand curiously. He pushed the quilt into the quilt and slipped his hand on the collar of his wife, and it was a happy moment.
Zhou Xu rushed over, sniffed her whole arms, laughed, took his wife into his arms, rubbed her with his big hands, and kissed her hard: "Madam smells so good."
Xiao Luolan's face turned red, and the jade medal fell on her chest.
Zhou Xu turned sideways and stared at the jade plaque that rose and fell with his breathing, and the dark golden string fell to the highest point. The jade plaque seemed to be infected with the lady's warmth.
The jade body is transparent, vivid and fragrant.
Zhou Xu leaned over and kissed the jade plaque.
Xiao Luolan took a breath and asked softly: "Is this jade very expensive?" If it was too expensive, she would still find time to put it away so as not to worry all the time.
Zhou Xu picked up the dark gold string, and the jade plaque with two characters engraved on it rose up and swayed. He looked at it for a moment, with deep eyes, put the jade plaque away, and said with a smile: "It's just right for my wife."
Seeing that he didn't answer her words, Xiao Luolan became more and more suspicious of the jade token: "I'd better find a box and put it away."
"Mrs. takes this jade token with her everywhere." Zhou Xu smiled and kissed his wife: "I heard that this jade has a spiritual power. Madam wears it and I feel at ease."
Could it be something like a peace talisman? It must have been blessed by some master, Xiao Luolan guessed, but what kind of jade is it? Xiao Luolan was so dazed by the kiss that she still couldn't figure out what Sect Master Zhou said.
Early the next morning, Zhou Xu got up early. He first practiced with his son in the martial arts field for half an hour, then changed his clothes and had dinner with his wife, daughter, and Shenzhi. The brothers of the Tuoba family left after paying their respects, without saying a word. Stay and dine in the mansion.
When Xiao Qingxue heard that her father was about to go to work, she hurriedly served him a bowl of soup and handed it to him. She was very obedient and said, "Dad, thank you for your hard work."
Zhou Xu took it over with a smile and said with deep heart: "My good daughter is still sensible."
Xiao Qingxue served another bowl to her stepbrother: "Brother, you have worked hard too. Drink more soup to warm your body."
