a pillow in autumn

Chapter 21 A piece of tofu

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Long before Shen Youtang returned to Ruijing, the Shen family had already made an engagement for him, and the happy event was just one or two months away.During the inspection in Hezhou, Mu Bai asked him to wait a little longer before going, and all the staff and followers of Prince Rui's residence accompanied him.Because Concubine Rui also went to serve together, this time Shuyao and Siyuan followed to serve, and there were a few more maids and women who did rough work, Zhou Mubai took a look at the list presented by the steward and frowned, I continue to think it's funny, folks drag their families with them when they travel to other places, this is how it feels.

The day before leaving Beijing, Shuyao and Biyue held hands and whispered, and Biyue quietly shed a few more tears as they said something.In the end, Mubai told Bi Yue, it usually takes several months for us to go north, you take care of your house in the mansion, you came out of the palace with me, they will not dare to bully you, the people outside There is a housekeeper, the inner courtyard is now under your control, and they must not be allowed to cause trouble.Bi Yue responded one by one, kowtowed again, and then retreated.

Shen Xianxun took Siyuan and used two bamboo boxes to gather the volumes. When she touched an old book, her fingertips paused, and the yellowed pages turned her thoughts, which fell into Mu Bai's gentle eyes many days ago. .

On that day, I clearly saw the affection in Mubai's eyes, which was a little hot and shy.Until she took down the book and handed it to her, but then hid her affection, went back to the desk, and looked down at the map.She went back to her room persistently, her heart still pounding like a deer.

But after that, it was just like the ordinary days before, Mu Bai didn't say anything, and Xian Xun didn't ask.

Because Hezhou is far away, the convoy traveled for a few days, and Shen Xianxun had nothing to do in the carriage, so he could only flip through the few volumes of books he carried with him, and found that apricot flower note again, with eloquent handwriting on it. However, it is like the past, but also like a dream, she thought, blushing slightly.Siyuan sat with her in the car, saw that she was lost in thought, but her face was half a smile, so she took a shiny Nine Links and said: "Miss, are you tired from reading? How about playing for a while to relieve boredom?"

Just as he was talking, the carriage stopped leisurely, and after a while, Shuyao knocked on the door of the carriage: "Master, you will arrive at the post station after walking three miles ahead. The Lord ordered all the carriages of the family members to drive into the backyard, please get off too, Master." The car is comfortable and comfortable."

"That's good." Shen Xianxun responded gracefully, and said, "You can also sit in this car, so you don't have to run back and forth."

Shuyao was originally sitting in the small car behind with other girls, so naturally it is no more spacious and comfortable than this big car with a treasure top. Hearing Wang Hao's words, she knew that she was sympathetic to herself.Get on the car, thank you and sit down, there is nothing left and right, so I and Siyuan are next to the wall of the car to untie the Nine Links.

"Sister Shuyao, your hands are so skillful!" Siyuan's eyes widened in amazement, just as the carriage drove into the post station, Shuyao had already untied the Jiulianhuan one by one.

Shu Yao smiled and shook her head, when the carriage stopped, she got out of the carriage first, and then arranged the high and low tables, Siyuan was holding the veil in the carriage, Shen Xianxun leaned out, and saw Zhou Mubai standing beside the carriage, The fine clothes were slightly stained by the wind and dust, but his brows were still clear. Seeing her coming out, he smiled at her and reached out to take her down.

There is a tall deciduous tree in the yard. In midsummer, its branches and leaves are luxuriant.Xiaotuanzi and Xiaoguozi set up tables and chairs under the tree, Siyuan put all the tea utensils in the car on the table, Shuyao made tea, and then retreated with everyone.

"It's been a long time since I traveled far for the first time, the road is bumpy, thank you for your hard work." Mu Bai and Xian Xun sat opposite each other under the tree.

This post station is located between the two counties, and you can see the distant mountains when you look up. The cool breeze blows, and there is the fragrance of wild flowers spreading across the fields.

Xian Xun drank the tea, saw the thin sweat on Mu Bai's forehead, handed her a silk handkerchief, and refilled the tea with each other, then said: "In the past, I always read books describing how beautiful mountains and rivers are, and how orderly cities are, and now I come out to understand." An old saying."

Mubai saw her raised eyebrows lightly, showing a hint of naughtiness, holding his teacup and following her, "What old saying?"

"What comes on paper is always shallow," Xian Xun also turned the small celadon cup around, and looked back at her with a smile, "I know that this matter has to be done personally."

The inspection this time was not an urgent matter, and there were female family members accompanying them. After all, the posthouses were simple and crude, so Zhou Mubai simply asked the convoy to rest in counties and prefectures as much as possible.After doing this for more than a month, the vanguard officer returned by riding horses, and in half a day they could go to a big city. Zhou Mubai ordered to go to the city to rest for three days. Pan loose pan.

Those who followed cheered, quickened their pace, and entered the city before sunset. Some local officials had received the news from the vanguard officer to arrange the annex properly, and sent a guide. Yao Siyuan, and Shen Yan and Shen Lan went out together.

The lights in the city are just on, and the houses are lined up along the banks of the Ji River. Siyuan seldom goes to the street, so he is curious about everything. If you know what you don't know, tell her in detail.

Shen Xianxun and Zhou Mubai walked side by side, only to feel that the prosperity is like flowing water, with countless exchanges, only the person beside him is always by his side.

Turning the corner of the street, there were several wine shops open, bustling with excitement, Shen Yan was a few steps ahead of them, first picked a restaurant with a separate wing, and then ordered a table full of dishes on the water sign.Going out is a lot of fun, Mu Bai asked Shuyao and Siyuan to sit and have a meal together, the two pleaded guilty, and both sat with the prime minister.This place is far away from Ruijing, and the flavor is unique. A few people talked about the local customs and customs, and they didn't realize that they had been drinking for three rounds.

Weary along the way, everyone slept very well that night, only Siyuan's bitter little belly said that it was broken, Shuyao lived in the same room with her, and it was funny to see her squinting her eyes, so she had no choice but to sleep on her stomach. Rubbing her face, Siyuan rolled over, hugged her arm, and gradually fell asleep.

Chen Guang revealed that Shuyao first went to the main house to serve her master to wash and wash, and when she returned to the small room to see Siyuan was sleeping soundly, she had to push her, Siyuan groaned twice and woke up lazily, Shuyao said: Go to Lingyuan Temple to offer incense, if you don't get up again, I won't wait for you."

When Siyuan heard this, he hurriedly got up, asked where Lingyuan Temple was, and tidied himself up quickly.

Lingyuan Temple is only a few miles away from the outskirts of the city. Yesterday, I heard from the guide that this place is slightly north. In late summer and early autumn, the hibiscus trees in the temple are in full bloom. Mu Bai paid attention and came to the northern suburbs early in the morning.When we got outside the temple, we saw that there were many temples, so we left the coachman guarding the cart in the forest, while Mu Bai and Xian Xun took the two maids up the stairs.This day coincided with the first day of the lunar new year, many people went to the temple to offer incense and make a wish. Seeing that they were well dressed, they thought they were young couples in the city traveling in wealth, so they just took a second look.

A golden Buddha statue is enshrined on the main hall, Mu Bai and Xian Xun both kneel on the futon, and outside the hall, the evening drum and morning bell pass by with a snap of their fingers.Xian Xun tilted her head slightly, looking at Mu Bai's delicately contoured face, she didn't know what wish she made, but she thought about it, she only wished to be with you every year.

There are indeed many kinds of hibiscus in the back mountain, pink, white and colorful, meandering along the mountain road, and there is a mountain spring, which descends from a moor in the middle of the mountain. In the scorching sun, there are colorful lights, and the spring water splashes like broken jade. Several people sit in the pavilion at the foot of the mountain, I just feel cool.

There is a dining hall in the temple, which is spacious and bright, and there is some vegetarian food in the dining hall at noon.Mu Bai ordered Shuyao to put more merit money, and the two young novice monks happily put several plates of vegetarian food on the table, and then they folded their hands together and retreated.There are mushrooms, vegetables, and mushroom soup, and what’s even more unique is a dish of stuffed tofu, which is even more tender than other places. Seeing that Mubai likes it, I asked Siyuan to ask if there is any special way, and Siyuan agreed. After a while, he ran back, his little face was red and white.

Xian Xun asked her what was wrong, she hesitated for a while, and then said: "Just now I told that little novice that our master loves tofu, and how to make tofu is delicious. But before I finished talking, many pilgrims beside me were laughing .”

"Laughing? What are you laughing at?" Shuyao looked around.

Siyuan raised his eyes to see that Mubai also looked over, and had to continue: "They said, in the local dialect here, eating tofu means... yes... it means taking advantage of the girl's family!"

Shuyao almost didn't spit out a sip of tea, Xian Xun happened to be holding a piece of stuffed tofu in front of Mubai's bowl, after hearing the words, she still put the tender white tofu into Mubai's bowl.

Mu Bai suppressed a smile, and his face was a little embarrassing: "How can I have the nerve to eat your tofu."

Xian Xun looked down at a small bowl in front of her, and said leisurely, "You ate so much even if you didn't eat."

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