"Then come and eat." Xu Wanning invited with a smile, "The grass carp in Yuan Xinju is plump and delicious. I filleted the fish. You will definitely like it."
Originally, she only needed one fish. After all, grass carp is big. One fish is enough for these people, but she didn’t know what happened, so she just asked for two.
Perhaps, subconsciously, she hoped that Pei Heng would come over.
When Pei Heng heard that there was fish to eat, his eyebrows were crooked, like a cat that wanted to steal something, and he quickly took two steps forward: "Okay!"
He stopped again.
The light from the lanterns under the corridor was foggy. When Xu Wanning turned around, she saw the uneasiness in Pei Heng's eyes.
"What's wrong?" she asked subconsciously.
After asking, she regretted it.
Xu Wanning looked at the lively scene in the room. Yan was sitting next to Chang'an, taking care of Changan.
His figure was all over her eyes. Maybe Yan had forgotten Pei Heng.
Pei Heng said hurtly: "My mother doesn't recognize me. As soon as I come to her side, she will go crazy. I... still won't go."
Xu Wanning looked at Mrs. Yan, then at Pei Heng, and nodded: "Okay, I'll open a table by myself next to you." She paused and then said, "I'll accompany you."
"Okay!" When Pei Heng looked up, the uneasiness and sadness just now were gone, and there was a smile on the corners of his eyes and eyebrows.
Xu Wanning asked Hongmei Qingxing to quickly bring some dishes to the big table. Fu Bai also went to the kitchen to see if the governor liked to eat, so he asked them to prepare some. Soon, the small table was filled.
The side at the big table ate first.
Two antique soups have been boiled.
Fubai and the others put what they like into the pot.
Seeing that Xu Wanning was not there, Mrs. Yan asked doubtfully, "Where is Miss Xu?"
Hongmei: "Mrs. Pei, my lady is entertaining a guest, so she won't come over to eat and let us eat by ourselves."
Chang'an fished out a piece of fish fillet that had been cooked for Yan: "Grandma, try this."
Mrs. Yan smiled brightly, her eyes full of kindness: "Okay."
In Xu Wanning's guest room.
The four square tables are already filled with various types of meat slices, meatballs, fish fillets, eggs, seafood, and fresh vegetables.
They are all raw, and there is a pot in the middle. The soup is boiling in the pot, and it is already steaming.
There was a bowl in front of Pei Heng. There were various seasonings such as green onion, pepper, and sesame in the bowl, which smelled delicious.
"Is this antique soup?"
"Yes." Xu Wanning opened the lid of the pot that had been boiled, and the rising heat was thick. Xu Wanning's eyes were hazy, "Just put whatever ingredients you want to eat and cook them. After they are cooked, put them in a bowl and dip them in Eat with seasoning.”
Pei Heng watched curiously what Xu Wanning did.
Xu Wanning had already put several pieces of meat on a spoon and boiled them in a hot pot. Guessing that the time was almost up, she picked them up and put two pieces into Pei Heng's bowl.
"It's cooked. Try it."
The thin fish fillets were crystal clear and turned milky white after being cooked. They were served with Luo Yuning's own dipping sauce and Pei Heng ate a piece.
The aroma of the fish and the spicy aroma of the seasoning are all on the taste buds.
Absolutely amazing!
Pei Heng's eyes were as bright as stars, "It's so delicious."
"It's delicious." Xu Wanning also ate a piece herself and laughed: "I think this is good to eat in winter, and I plan to sell it at Lihualou."
"This is good." Pei Heng has already learned how to put the fish fillets in the pot and cook them. When they turn milky white, he picks them up and puts the dipping sauce into his mouth.
This is also strange. Pei Heng has already eaten two bowls of rice, drank countless cups of tea, and eaten two plates of snacks at the Zhenguo Palace. When he got here, he ate a plate of fish fillets and a plate of meat slices by himself. A plate of meatballs and a plate of vegetables.
I couldn't even take a bite.
His stomach would burst if he ate any more, and Pei Heng put down his chopsticks with great regret.
I should have known that I shouldn’t have snacks or meals.
"Are you full?" Xu Wanning prepared a lot of dishes, but she only ate a little when she saw him, for fear that he was not full.
"I'm full." Pei Heng felt guilty.
He ate twice.
Where he is full, he is stuffed.
Xu Wanning was also full, "Let's sit down for a while and eat. There is a lantern in the center of the garden. You can see it wherever you go for a walk."
"I'm not familiar with it..." Pei Heng said.
He didn't want to go for a walk to eat alone.
Xu Wanning said: "I went too, and I also ate too much."
"Okay." If you have someone to accompany you, you can go anywhere at night.
Pei Heng's eyebrows were curved, his lips pursed and he snickered.
After resting for a while, Pei Heng and Xu Wanning went out and took a walk in Yuanxinju.
Every few meters away, lanterns are hung on trees or under the corridors. Although it is not as clear as daytime, it is more than enough to see the road ahead and under your feet.
Xu Wanning had been here once during the day and walked around, so she was naturally familiar with the environment here. She led the way and introduced the beautiful scenery to Pei Heng wherever she went.
She introduced it in detail, and even if Pei Heng couldn't see the beautiful scenery clearly, he could still feel the beauty in her words.
The two of them unknowingly went a little far.
There are mountains all around here, and the temperature is very low at night. The farther you go toward the mountains, the lower the temperature becomes.
When Xu Wanning went out, she didn't wear a cloak. She touched her arms and felt a little cold.
Pei Heng immediately took off his cloak. It was draped on Xu Wanning's body and he tied the belt on her personally.
"It's windy at night, so dress warmly."
After putting on her clothes, Xu Wanning wanted to tie the belt herself, but Pei Heng got there first, "I'll do it."
His fingers were slender, and when he was tying the belt, the back of his hand accidentally touched Xu Wanning's chin.
The back of his hand was warm, but Xu Wanning's face was cooled by the night breeze.
One was cool and the other was warm. For a moment, both of them felt the temperature of the other's body sensitively.
Pei Heng's hands froze and he looked at Xu Wanning's face. At this moment, Xu Wanning also looked at Pei Heng.
The two couldn't help but fall into each other's eyes.
I can only see my own reflection.
Xu Wanning's face was a little hot, and she quickly looked away, but she couldn't look anywhere. In the end, she could only look at Pei Heng's hands.
Pei Heng's slender fingers tied a knot awkwardly.
It’s still a bow tie, but a little ugly.
"Thank you." Xu Wanning pursed her lips, her voice not as natural as before.
Putting on the cloak with Pei Heng's body temperature, he was indeed warm.
But Pei Heng...
It must be cold too.
"Let's go back."
"good."
When she came, Xu Wanning talked a lot. When she returned, Xu Wanning stopped talking because of the accident just now.
Pei Heng's hand was held in the palm of the other hand.
Just now, the back of the hand that was being held touched Xu Wanning's cold face.
Cool, smooth, and tender.
On the way back, neither of them spoke.
Seeing the resting room close at hand, Pei Heng finally summoned up the courage: "A Ning..."
"mother……"
A childish voice interrupted Pei Heng's words.
