Reborn as a Sickly Child: The Emperor's Beloved

When Shen Yanyan first came to the villa, the villa had not yet been built, so she lived in the west courtyard in the backyard. Up the west courtyard was the path leading to the villa, and down was the vegetable field.

After having lunch in the west courtyard, Xia Zhu took the maid to clean the villa. Shen Yanyan lay on the recliner on the second floor and looked out the window. The lush green vegetable garden was well tended.

Suddenly I remembered that eating a hotpot was too monotonous, so I stood upstairs and softly called the maid downstairs.

"Xiaoguo, go ask Nanny Li to come to my yard." Shen Yanyan stood in front of the window and called to the maid who was sweeping the floor in the yard.

Xiaoguo raised her head when she heard the voice and saw that it was the Third Miss calling her. She put down the broom in her hand, bowed and walked towards the kitchen.

After a while, Xiaoguo brought Nanny Li to the west courtyard.

Shen Yanyan was sitting in the main hall on the first floor at this time.

"Greetings, Third Miss. Is there any instruction for me that Third Miss has asked me to come here?" Nanny Li bowed and asked.

"Are there sheep in the farm?" She remembered that the farm seemed to raise some poultry.

"Yes, Third Miss." Nanny Li said after thinking for a moment.

"That's good. Let's kill a smaller one tomorrow and roast a whole lamb tonight." Shen Yanyan suddenly remembered that the barbecue grill in the small kitchen in her own courtyard could be used to roast larger animals. Anyway, she hadn't eaten a whole roast lamb for a long time, so she could make one.

"Miss Third, I don't know how to roast a whole lamb." Nanny Li said nervously.

"It's okay. Ask the kitchen to prepare the lamb tomorrow. I'll ask Xia Zhu to prepare the seasoning and then send it to the villa. I'll teach you how to roast it." Shen Yanyan said absentmindedly.

"Yes, Third Miss, the old servant seems to have left." When Nanny Li saw Shen Yanyan flipping through the book in her hand, she bowed and left.

"Well, back off."

At night, Shen Yanyan still lived in the west courtyard, thinking of preparing the stones needed in the evening before going to the other courtyard the next day.

The next morning.

Shen Yanyan did not go out today. She just took a casual walk around the villa and then returned to the west courtyard. After breakfast, she led Xia Zhu to brew the first batch of pear blossoms that had been dried by Nanny Li into wine. Early in the morning, the aroma of pear blossom wine wafted through the winery.

After a busy morning, it was already noon when the first batch of pear blossom wine was made. After lunch, Shen Yanyan took a nap.

After taking a nap for about an hour, Shen Yanyan took Xia Zhu to the vegetable garden to pick fresh vegetables to prepare for hot pot in the evening.

The two of them walked towards the villa with their bags full of vegetables. It was a bit hot in the afternoon and Shen Yanyan felt herself sweating a little.

After returning to the villa, she took a shower and changed her clothes. She originally thought that she could just tie her hair up with a hairpin, as she didn't know how to do a bun. But then she thought that women from noble families in ancient times paid great attention to their image, and if she looked like this, the guests would treat her with some disdain.

He walked out of the house, looked at Xia Zhu who was washing vegetables and said, "Xia Zhu, stop washing vegetables and come and tie a simple bun for me first."

Xia Zhu looked at Shen Yanyan standing under the eaves and was stunned for a moment. She had three thousand strands of hair falling behind her, and she was wearing a red dress made of floating brocade, which was dazzling in the sun, making her look like a dream, like a goddess descending to earth.

Shen Yanyan looked at Xia Zhu who was in a daze and frowned slightly: "Xia Zhu, why are you in a daze? Help me tie my hair into a bun first." After saying that, she went into the bedroom.

Xia Zhu put the vegetables in her hand into the sink as if she had just woken up from a dream and walked into the room.

After tying her hair into a bun, Shen Yanyan randomly picked out a pure gold dragonfly-shaped tassel hairpin and put it on her head, and refused to wear any other hairpins. Too many hairpins would be too heavy.

The hairpins her mother gave her were either made of pure gold, pure gemstones, or various precious hairpins made by famous craftsmen. They were very heavy to wear.

A golden tassel hairpin paired with a red dress has a different feel.

In the villa, Shen Yanyan was directing Nanny Li to roast a lamb. After sprinkling it with special seasoning, the half-cooked roasted lamb filled the air with fragrance.

There was still some time before dinner, and the Wu family's carriage stopped in front of Lihua Villa. Xiao Jingzhan and Wu Qingfeng got off the carriage, followed by An Liu and An Qi.

Xia Zhu, who was waiting outside the courtyard, saw the few people and hurriedly went to greet them, saying, "Greetings, Master Jing and Master Wu. The young lady is roasting lamb in the other courtyard, and asked me to wait for you two gentlemen. Please come in, gentlemen." After that, Xia Zhu led the way.

As soon as they entered the villa, they smelled the lingering aroma of wine.

"Why does this wine smell so good, Xia Zhu, is the farm brewing wine?" Wu Qingfeng asked, smelling the strong aroma of wine in the air.

Xia Zhu led a few people and said, "The young lady was brewing wine this morning, and the aroma of the wine has not yet dissipated."

When a few people entered the villa, they saw that it was exquisitely built.

The villa is very large, a one-to-one replica of a typical Jiangnan garden residence, with a large courtyard with three entrances and three exits, and a dark white wall surrounding the entire courtyard.

There is a Taihu stone peak standing next to the wall on the left side of the main gate.

There are a few rocks on the right, surrounded by a small fence. Inside the fence is an old pear tree in full bloom. Under the pear blossoms are hydrangeas of various colors that have not yet bloomed. The round arch on the right leads to the east wing. Standing outside, you can see some green bamboos, rocks, flowers and plants in the courtyard.

Passing through the archway in front and entering the front yard, you will see the winding and staggered eaves of the pavilions, and the fragrant water on both sides of the floating bridge.

The main house is built on a pond with various water lilies planted in it. Carp come and go in the pond. There is a willow tree sprouting new buds next to the small building. Walking inside, the main house is elegantly decorated with antique furniture and famous calligraphy and paintings on the wall.

Going further in, there is a large rock standing in the pond. You can drink tea and fish while sitting under the eaves.

Next to the winding main house, there are several old pear trees in full bloom. The snow-white petals are blown by the breeze and fall on the winding eaves and the pond.

On the right side of the main house, walk through the archway and onto the bluestone path, where you will see beautiful scenery all the way.

Xia Zhu led a few people to enter from the right

Flowers of various colors are blooming on both sides of the path, and the breeze brings bursts of floral fragrance.

Walk past the west wing on the right, cross the small bridge over the eaves and go to the backyard. The yard is full of pear blossoms that have fallen on the stone table under the tree, and the servants are cleaning up the fallen petals.

Further in is a study room with bookshelves filled with books and a desk by the window. The sunlight shines through the window onto the desk, creating an interweaving of light and shadow.

Around the study, there is a small garden. There is an octagonal pavilion in the garden, and the surrounding area is full of flowers and plants. It is the blooming season, gorgeous and eye-catching, graceful and soft, and the contrast is beautiful.

Walking along the corridor, you can see pear trees everywhere, and the paths on both sides are planted with hydrangeas of various colors. You can imagine how dreamy it will be when the flowers bloom.

On the other side is a green bamboo forest, with the bamboo leaves rustling in the wind, giving people a sense of tranquility and peace. At the end, there is a moon-shaped door, and outside the door is an open grassland dotted with unknown small flowers, like a beautiful painting.

Along the way, Wu Qingfeng could understand why Shen Yanyan liked to go to the manor. This manor was where he also wanted to retire. The scenery was picturesque, the climate was warm, and it was built in an exquisite and cozy way. It was very suitable for living and relaxing.

"This third young lady knows how to enjoy life. The Ji family is so wealthy that it can rival a country, but this is just a villa," Wu Qingfeng said, looking at Xiao Jingzhan.

"Although this villa is not very prosperous, the flowers, plants and trees in the courtyard are all top-quality. Not to mention the craftsmen who built this villa. I think they are all first-class construction masters in Jiangnan. The construction technology is extraordinary." Wu Qingfeng continued.

"It is very suitable for living and relaxing." Xiao Jingzhan also praised. The emperor had seen everything, and it was rare for him to praise it. If it were not for the right time, right place and right people, this villa would not have been built.

Xia Zhu led everyone to the back door of the backyard.

There was a back door on the west side of the garden that led to a path leading to the other courtyard. Xia Zhu led the group to the path and said as they walked, "The other courtyard is on the mountain, not very far away. Gentlemen, follow me."

Shen Yanyan stood in the open-air restaurant outside the small kitchen, watching the few people coming up. After thinking for a while, she decided to go to the stream beside the bamboo forest to greet them, to appear more polite.

After walking a short distance uphill, they arrived at the stream and saw Shen Yanyan standing by the stream waiting.

Although they had seen her wearing women's clothes before, she was wearing a veil at that time. Now, seeing Shen Yanyan standing by the stream in a red dress, with picturesque eyebrows and eyes, pure and beautiful, and stunningly beautiful, they were all stunned for a moment.

Xiao Jingzhan looked at the woman in red, his eyes flashed with surprise, but in just a moment, he returned to normal.

Shen Yanyan walked forward.

"Master Jing, Master Wu, you are here. Please come in. I was just making a roasted whole lamb. I will ask Xia Zhu to greet you."

"Ms. Shen, you are too polite. It is our honor to eat what Miss Shen makes personally." Xiao Jingzhan looked at her and smiled.

Shen Yanyan looked at his smile and always felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't tell what was wrong. She smiled and led a few people to the villa.

After reaching the stream, there is a small flat bamboo forest. After walking through the bamboo forest, you will see a brick-paved path with various flowers and plants planted beside the path. There are patches of rapeseed flowers in the fields beside the path.

Going further in, there is a huge old pear tree on the right side of the path, with flowers in full bloom. There is a small river under the tree. On both sides of the path, in addition to pear blossoms, there are also several peach blossoms in full bloom, with pink peaches and white pears, like a paradise.

After a while, they arrived in front of the wooden house. It looked very ordinary, but they were a little surprised because the villa below was obviously well built.

"Miss Shen's villa is very unique." Xiao Jingzhan said as he looked at the wooden house and rapeseed flowers around it!

"I designed the villa myself and asked some experienced craftsmen to build it. I usually live here alone, so I designed it according to my own preferences, so I only built a wooden house." Shen Yanyan said!

"But don't be fooled by the fact that it's just a small wooden house from the outside. The decoration inside took me a lot of effort." Shen Yanyan said as she led everyone into the house.

Xiao Jingzhan walked in front and his eyes lit up when he looked at the furnishings in the house.