When he returned to the inner courtyard of the house, the little girl had already put on her nightgown and was sitting on the small couch by the window reading a book, with water still dripping from her hair. The door was not closed, so he knocked on the door, got permission, and walked in a few steps.
"When did you come back?" Yuan Qing looked at him with a smile on her lips. She had not seen anyone when she just went out.
"Just arrived." After saying that, he handed the pine nut candy in his hand to Yuan Qingxiao, then took the cotton handkerchief on the shelf and sat on the edge of the couch to wipe the little girl's hair.
The girl's body was still covered with water vapor from just taking a shower, and there was a trace of blush on her face. Her red lips and pink face made her face even more beautiful.
Yuan Qingxiao took the bag, opened it and tasted one. It was a pine nut-flavored candy that was quite fragrant. "Try it too."
The little girl's eyebrows were crooked and she looked at him seriously. Qian Zhao raised the corner of his mouth and bit the halva in the little girl's hand. He never likes sweets, but he thinks this candy is the best candy he has ever tasted in his life.
"When I came back, I met Lao Ning and girl Ruyi watching a shadow play together." It would be great if the little girl could be as proactive as Ren Ruyi...
But then I thought about it, if Yuan Qingyuan wanted to have a child with him when she first met him, he would probably have to throw her out!
"How did you meet the two of them?" As soon as Ren Ruyi went out, Yuan Bao happened to see Ning Yuanzhou when he was going out. Yuan Qingyuan probably knew that the two people were probably dating.
"It happens that Caicheng is very lively. You should go shopping." She always liked to join in the fun, but she didn't take the initiative to go out today.
Compared with being able to join in the fun at any time, taking a rare bath is more comfortable. "When you get back to Wudu, you can go shopping with me."
Sun Lang came from the hanging flower door and first saw the girl with disheveled hair in the ridged window and the gentle-looking man wiping the girl's hair. Then he saw Yu Shisan, dressed in white, squatting by the window holding a small speaker. Eavesdrop below.
"Brother Lang, what's wrong?" Yuan Lu and Ding Hui, who were following him, followed his line of sight. The three of them looked at each other, and in a tacit understanding, they turned to the corridor and sneaked up to Yu Shisan on tiptoes. Behind him, someone took out a small speaker.
"This world is huge, and there are many more prosperous places than Wudu." Qian Zhao did not agree, but said this.
Yuan Qingying agreed. She had traveled to many places in those five years, and some small towns with industrial backing were more prosperous than big cities. "Zhouluan Town in Yan State has a port near the sea. Although it is just a town, it is much more lively than Caichengdu."
Qian Zhao's movements were gentle and meticulous, and his voice was a bit softer when he spoke to the little girl. "You've traveled a lot over the years. Where do you like the most?"
"I like the Spring City of Qi Country, where flowers bloom like spring all year round." Qi Country is located on the southern plateau, with warm winters and cool summers. It is a very good place.
"Okay, we can live there in the future." There are several countries between Wei and Wu, and it's a long way, just in time!
"Ah? In the future?" Yuan Qing paused while turning the book. Her hair was no longer dripping, so she simply moved inside to make room for Qian Zhao.
"I mean after I become an official in the future." Qian Zhao paused and followed Yuan Qing's example, sitting cross-legged on the couch. The girl liked to read, so he poured tea and looked at the girl.
"I can't tell that old Qian is so good at coaxing people. He has already thought about his old life with Dr. Yuan." Yu Shisan said silently to Sun Lang behind him.
Sun Lang nodded. He had been a brother of Qian Zhao for many years. Apart from being a bit older, this man was still reliable. So knowing about Qing Niao and him, Sun Lang had no objection at all.
"It's still early!" She had read a lot during this period. Wu State stipulated that military attachés must be sixty years old to become official, and Qian Zhao was only in his early thirties.
"We'll talk about it in the future." As long as I'm with you, I can go anywhere.
Yuan Bao, who came back from his wandering, saw the sneaky people outside Yuan Qingniao's room and barked a few times. Yuan Qingniao raised his eyes and saw the little white dumpling jumping over happily. "Niao Niao, Yu Shisan, Sun Lang, Yuan Lu and Ding Hui are outside. Oh, I missed one, Yang Ying is also there."
"Yes, I understand." After spending some time together, she has become accustomed to the people who appear to be members of the Six Paths Hall but are actually the Bagua Hall. She and Qian Zhao have always been very affectionate and polite, so it doesn't matter if they listen to them, as long as they don't Come and joke in person, otherwise~hehe, dumb medicine is always available.
"Qian Zhao, can't you do it four times a day?" Yuan Qing rolled her eyes and asked maliciously.
When he saw Yuan Bao, Sun Lang knew that something was going to happen. When he heard the girl say this, he immediately turned around and wanted to leave. Qian Zhao had already ran out quickly, and the brothers fought together.
Yuan Qingxiao went out and hugged Yuanbao, and glanced at Yang Ying's sneaky figure here. When Yuan Qingxiao saw it, Yang Ying laughed sarcastically and ran back to the room with her butt stuck out.
"Your Highness, go to bed early. You won't grow taller if you keep eavesdropping on other people's conversations."
Hearing Sister Niao's voice behind her, Yang Ying ran faster. Although Sister Niao Niao never gets angry with her, Sister Niao Niao is gentle to others and can kill people.
After getting up early for two days in Xucheng, Yuan Qingxiao didn't sleep as late as usual today. She just got up and opened the window, and Yuan Lu came in through the hanging flower door next to her. "Sister Niao Niao, the boss asked us to go to the main hall at three o'clock to discuss matters."
"Are you leaving today? What time is it now?"
"The boss said that we will spend half a day repairing in Caicheng and set off in the afternoon. It's now a quarter of a hour." Yuanlu replied obediently and went to call Qian Zhao again.
There were servants waiting for Yang Ying, so Yuan Qingniao didn't pay much attention and quickly called the maid waiting at the Chuihua Gate to bring some water for washing. Since she was not leaving today, she stopped wearing the female official uniform and put on the complicated green dress.
"Mistress, do you want me to put your hair in a bun?" The maid was there and she quickly packed it up.
"Okay." It's rare to have a clever person serving you today.
The maid was skillful and soon a lily bun was ready. Yuan Qingxiao put it on her head and face. After applying rouge, her crimson lips reflected the sun and her beautiful eyes shone with hope.
"The female official is so beautiful." She is more beautiful than the most beautiful woman in Caicheng.
When she came out, Qian Zhao was waiting outside. It was the first time for him to see Yuan Qingxiao dressed so exquisitely, his eyes brightened. When he first met the little girl, he thought she was beautiful, but he didn't expect that she would be even more stunning when dressed up.
Beauty is like jade, like a pink butterfly fluttering its wings, the white jade is flawless; like green leaves drunken peach, beautiful flowers shining in the water; like light clouds emerging from Xiu, with a faint fragrance that hits people.
Ning Yuanzhou and others were already sitting around the table. When they saw Yuan Qingniao and Qian Zhao walking in side by side, their eyes lit up.
"Dr. Yuan, is this the look of a woman who wants to please her?" Yu Shisan came up to her in a mean manner, but Qian Zhao ruthlessly pushed her away.
"Sister Niao Niao, you look so good today!" Yuan Lu praised her sincerely with bright eyes.
"Sister! When my brother gets rich, I will buy you nice clothes!" When his sister dressed up, she was not inferior to the daughters of the aristocratic families in the capital.
Ning Yuanzhou also glanced at her and nodded.
Yuan Qingying sat down next to Sun Lang and did not see Ren Ruyi. "Where's Ruyi? Didn't you call her?"
Originally, Qian Zhao, who was sitting next to her, made a move, glanced at Yuan Qingyuan, and immediately got up and went out. "wait a second."
Yuan Qing smiled. Qian Zhao was not a face-conscious person. She was not wrong about this man.
"Sister, where is the ingot?" Sun Lang leaned into her ear and asked softly. He didn't have to pick up the ingot all day yesterday, which was weird.
"Still sleeping, where is your rabbit?" One day the rabbit cried out, but as soon as the rabbit peed, he would no longer hold him in his arms.
Don't mention it, that rabbit is just a coward and keeps peeing. If Qingniao hadn't given him the powder to remove the smell, he almost wouldn't have had the heroic Liu Daotang uniform.
"Ding Hui opened the cage door to feed last night and ran away by himself." He ran away and was too lazy to chase after him. He was just a wild rabbit that he was chasing. He would not starve to death if he had the ability to survive.
Yesterday, Ding Hui and the others complained, and Yuan Qingxiao heard it. She had reason to suspect that Ding Hui let them go on purpose.
"Ahem!" Hearing Yu Shisan's voice, the two of them looked towards the door. Ren Ruyi and Qian Zhao walked in one after another.
"Everyone is here now." Qian Zhao stood behind Ren Ruyi and said this expressionlessly, then took a few steps over and sat down next to Yuan Qingxiao. The little girl gave him a smile. Qian Zhao's embarrassment faded and he raised the corners of his mouth slightly.
Sun Lang and the others looked at each other, and Yu Shisan moved his eyes and gave up his position in an exaggerated manner. "Beauty, come here! Sit here, sit here, it's spacious here!"
Yuan Qing thought for a moment, Yu Shisan was always playing tricks.
"Sister Ruyi, drink tea, be careful not to burn it." Yuan Lu thoughtfully took out a teacup and poured hot tea for Ren Ruyi.
Yu Shisan stood next to Sun Lang and winked at Sun Lang.
"This is the fruit that was just washed this morning. Miss Ruyi, try it!" Sun Lang immediately understood and brought the plate of fruit to Ren Ruyi.
"Okay, thanks to everyone's respect, the previous matter has been wiped out." Ren Ruyi glanced at everyone, met Yuan Qingxiao's smile, and also smiled.
"However, I'll start with my ugly words. First, the grievances between Zhu Yiwei and I will not affect the mission, but please don't interfere." Everyone nodded quickly.
"Second, after all, I was Zhu Yiwei and professor Yang Ying. I will try my best to help, but I will not participate in your actions." The woman in red sat on Ning Yuanzhou's right hand and said seriously.
"That's natural. The beauty is willing to help. That's the blessing I've been praying for for eight lifetimes." Yu Shisan clapped his hands in agreement and made a gesture of praying to the Buddha. It looked very funny.
"Ning Tou'er still knows how to choose people, he's awesome, he's awesome!" Sun Lang praised with a thumbs up.
"Awesome, awesome, awesome, Ning Tou'er is also awesome." Yuan Lu was just bragging.
Yuan Qingniao and Ren Ruyi looked at each other, one's eyes were full of smiles, and the other's eyes were full of helplessness.
"Okay, okay, okay, let's get down to business first." Ning Yuanzhou ordered, and several people straightened their faces.
Sun Lang put all the food and tea sets aside, and Yuanlu unfolded the map and spread it on the table.
