This time, the family of four returned to the city in a very low-key manner. Only the village chief knew about it, and they set off for the city early in the morning.
The main reason is that the villagers in the village are so enthusiastic. Every time they know that their family is leaving, they act as if they are not coming back, and almost tell them not to leave with tears in their eyes.
The whole family couldn't bear the scene, so they had to leave early to prevent the villagers from hearing the news and coming to see the family off again.
There are very few maids and servants left in the Prince's Mansion, and the mansion looks lifeless. When the family comes back and takes more than twenty maids and servants with them to the village, the Prince's Mansion will become somewhat popular.
The weather is getting hotter now. When I took the carriage into the city early in the morning, I felt that it was extremely hot. It looked like it was going to rain.
It was normal to rain in June. When Zhou Yu returned to the house, he asked for water first and took a quick warm bath. After washing away the sweat stains all over his body, he felt much better.
It's hot now and I have no appetite for anything. Zhou Yu asked Ye'er to go to the kitchen and tell her to make her a bowl of cold noodles at noon.
After giving instructions, she went back to her room to take a nap. She had not slept well since she woke up so early this morning.
By the time Zhou Yu woke up, it was almost time for lunch.
There was light rain falling outside the window, and the sultry weather became much more comfortable.
When Zhou Yu went to the flower hall, the family was already waiting.
"Daughter, here we come."
"Dad, you don't have to wait for me next time if I don't come, just eat first."
Although her yard is very close to the main yard, she stayed on the bed for a while when Ye'er woke her up today. It had been a while since she got up and tidied up and came over for lunch. It must have been a long wait.
"It's okay, we've just been waiting for a while."
Zhou Yu sat down and didn't say much. Her father always said this.
After everyone arrived, the food began to be served in the flower hall. The dishes we ate today were all brought from Jinjia Village and were very fresh.
Another thing is that a large bowl of cold noodles is placed in front of everyone. This is the cold noodles that Zhou Yu asked people to go to the kitchen to eat when he just returned home.
Zhou Yu said that it was impossible for the kitchen to cook only Zhou Yu's portion, but also for the whole family. It was a perfect day to eat cold noodles.
The bowls used by one family are more than twice as big as those used by aristocratic families, and the bowls used by Zhou Bang are larger than those used by three people. He usually works and eats a lot.
After two banquets, Zhou Yu really saw the appetite of those ladies and ladies from aristocratic families. They could eat a small bowl of three or four mouthfuls of noodles as big as a palm for a long time, and then just finished counting. In her opinion, those few mouthfuls were not enough to fill her teeth.
But what Zhou Yu doesn't know is that these are all for others to see. Some girls eat very little to maintain their figure, but some will not gain weight no matter how much they eat. When in front of others, they should pay attention to their reputation and eat the same as others. It's almost the same, but in private it's just like that.
The family ate the noodles with big mouthfuls, and some side dishes on the table in between. This lunch was particularly comfortable.
After they had finished eating and drinking, the dishes were removed, and the maid served tea to the father and son, while the mother and son each received a glass of milk. Then the family of four sat together and began to discuss Zhou Yan's marriage.
"Brother, based on my understanding of the emperor, our family has already said that you have a sweetheart. During this period, he will definitely pay special attention to your engagement, so whether you are willing or not, you must find me a sweetheart within half a month. Sister-in-law, otherwise, my mother and I will help you find one. Anyway, your marriage must be settled within a month.
Zhou Yan's frown could kill a fly. There were not many things in the world that could worry him, and marriage was one of them. Where could he find a woman in such a short period of time?
Looking at her brother's appearance, Zhou Yu secretly snickered in her heart, but she didn't want her eldest brother to marry a woman he didn't like in the future and the two of them would become a bitter couple.
"Brother, let me give you an idea."
Zhou Yan's eyes lit up when he heard this. His sister had the most clever ideas and might be able to solve his marriage problem.
"you say."
"Hey, there will be a gathering at Baiyun Temple outside the city in two days. There will definitely be a lot of girls going there. Then you should open your eyes and see which one you like, and then go after her boldly. I believe you."
Zhou Yu said and made a cheering gesture.
Although the three members of the family couldn't understand it, they felt that Zhou Yu's method was indeed good. Those ladies of the house stayed close to home. I'm afraid it was only on the days of the Baiyun Temple gathering that more girls went out.
As for finding a wife based on reputation, it is simply nonsense for the family. Can you believe the rumors from outside? Their family basically does not have a good reputation in the city now.
"Brother Yan, I think your sister is right. You should open your eyes and take a good look that day."
Zhou Bang was also beside him with an expression of approval.
What else could Zhou Yan say.
"Okay, I'll try my best."
After giving advice to her eldest brother, Zhou Yu put the matter aside for the time being and waited for her brother to find someone first before talking about anything else.
Two days later, there will be the annual gathering at Baiyun Temple outside the city. On this day, most people in the city will come to Baiyun Temple to pray to gods and worship Buddha. Of course, ladies and ladies from various aristocratic families are also indispensable.
I heard that making wishes at Baiyun Temple on this day was more effective than usual, so people rushed to come, so Baiyun Temple was particularly lively on this day.
He told his eldest brother to find his wife, but Zhou Yu also wanted to join in the fun, so the family got up early and the four members of the family did not take a carriage. On such a day, he didn’t know how long it would take to take a carriage. At that time, the family dispatched two tricycles, and the father and son each rode one.
Zhou Bang took his wife behind the tricycle, while Zhou Yan took his younger sister Zhou Yu. As for the other guard maids, each of them rode a wooden horse.
The six guards plus Ye'er and Wu were used to riding wooden horses in the village, and their skills were not comparable to those of ordinary people.
Behind each wooden horse was a small basket, which contained things the family needed to go to Baiyun Temple.
A group of more than a dozen people set out for Baiyun Temple, and it was very windy along the way.
You must know that wooden horses are now sold in the city for fifty taels. It’s not that wealthy people like those can’t afford it. Buying a wooden horse is about the same price as buying a horse. However, the purchase of this wooden horse is limited. It doesn’t mean that you are rich. You can buy it.
The master of the family does have one, but it will probably take a year or two for the family's guards to be fully equipped.
Now in the entire Kyoto city, the only one in the city that can equip everyone from the master to the servants with wooden horses is the Anping County Prince's Mansion.
