He Shen

That night, everyone settled down to rest in Baihe Town.

Qianlong was willing to discuss matters with Fu Heng, and the two of them mentioned the matter of Little Swallow and Shanbao. Qianlong said, "I just like Shanbao's talent and character. After all, Little Swallow's identity is a bit... I'm afraid it's not suitable for Xiao Yanzi's temperament to be married by a wealthy family. Shanbao is a good-tempered, smart, and full-fledged man, what do you think?"

Fu Heng asked honestly, "Shanbao is already sixteen. It's hard to guarantee whether his family has arranged a marriage for him. You'd better ask him first."

Oh yes.

Don't shave your head and get hot, and work around for a long time, until the end of the trouble, the family is already engaged, it's so embarrassing.Qianlong justified himself, "Seeing that he is still young, he probably hasn't booked. He is very close to Fukang'an, don't you know?"

Fu Heng was silent, knowing that he would not tell you.

After a while, dinner was ready, and Shanbao reported outside the door.Taking advantage of the situation, Qianlong called Shanbao into the room to ask.

Shanbao shook his head honestly, "I'm already discussing marriage, but my uncle and aunt said that we still have to wait until after this year's draft to make an appointment."

Qianlong was overjoyed, and felt more accurate and unique in his vision, "Okay, Shanbao, how about I guarantee a marriage for you in the future?"

"Master, don't tease me. To be honest, my family's conditions are mediocre, I don't have much property, my parents died early, and now I live with my uncle and aunt. If you want to marry me, sir, you must choose from among the beautiful girls. Among the Eight Banners, three Every year, only a hundred ladies of the right age can be selected, and they are all born in a good family, but there is a saying that "Qi Dafei is a couple", marriage pays attention to the right family, how can I be worthy of others." Shanbao laughed, "Banner girls are delicate at home. Those who are selected will inevitably not have the intention of flying on the branches and becoming a phoenix. Xiunv always refers to marrying the royal family or a high-ranking family. This suddenly refers to my family, and the girls of other families can't balance it in their hearts. , isn’t it a disappointment to the master’s kindness?”

Qianlong had already made up his mind, "Don't worry, I'm referring to marriage, who would dare to be unbalanced and unhappy!" He got up and touched Shanbao's forehead, and smiled kindly, "I take your marriage seriously, and I will marry you." Uncle and aunt said, don't worry about them, I will definitely point you to a marriage that is worthy of you!"

"Yes." Shanbao smiled submissively and shyly, "Master, please move over, let's go over to have dinner, the kitchen is all ready, I heard it is Miss Ziwei's craftsmanship."

Naturally, Qianlong was at the head of the table, with the fifth elder brother sitting on the lower left, Mr. Fu Hengfu on the lower right, and the rest of them took their seats in turn.

Ziwei's cooking skills are not bad, and Qianlong praised her a few words.

No food.

After a sumptuous dinner, Qianlong didn't have much to say, the little swallow, Ziwei, served Qianlong's tea, Fukang'an and Fengsheng'e were all the same, and He Shanbao and Buyan Dalai chatted in the yard.

Buyandala asked curiously, "Shanbao, don't you need to teach little Yanzi homework?"

"It's not urgent, it depends on when Miss Yan is free." Shanbao casually perfunctory, indifferently not enthusiastic.

The fifth elder brother happened to hear it when he came out. He glanced at Shanbao and ordered, "Shanbao, there are not many people coming out this time. Ama needs to use hot water. Go to the kitchen and boil more. The gentlemen will also use it later." of."

Fukang An said, "Shanbao has to teach Miss Yan to read, I'm afraid I won't be free."

"Since he's not free, I'll trouble you."

Shanbao pulled Fukang'an, and smiled innocently, "It's okay, Miss Yan is afraid to study now. Let's go to the kitchen and have a look together. The master takes few people, and gentlemen are elders, we should be filial. "

Feng Shenge echoed, "Shanbao is right, Fukang'an, you and the fourth child go to fetch water, Shanbao and I will go under the stove to have a look. There are two girls at the master's place, let's do these rough jobs."

A few people went to work happily, but the fifth elder brother didn't show much momentum, but he couldn't figure out what was wrong, so he didn't think much about it, and smiled at Fu Erkang, "Ama is talking to Fu Erkang. Ziwei plays chess, let's go and see together."

Only Shanbao has experience in boiling water on the stove, and Rufengsheng will only help move the firewood to the stove. Shanbao uses a fire bag to lead a handful of hay, and then slowly adds dry firewood, Fukang An and Buyan poured water into the iron pot.

Fukang'an is a martial arts practitioner, and it's trivial to carry a few buckets of water. He just refuses to accept the stinky face and domineering attitude of the fifth elder brother, which is really annoying.

Shanbao put some rough firewood under the stove and burned it slowly. He didn't have to watch it all the time. He got up and looked at the kitchen. It was still clean. There was half a basket of seasonal fruits on the counter. He couldn't help rubbing his hands and laughing, "Look, no There is no such thing as a blessing, let's wash and eat." "Hurry up and bear it, this is dedicated to the master." Fukang'an hurriedly stopped Shanbao, who waved his hands and smiled, "I know, come and get me some water , I wash my hands."

"No, you didn't see that person who didn't like you, just waiting for you to grab your pigtail." Why did he suddenly have the problem of gluttony, Fukang'an was worried.

Shanbao has already leaned over to look at it, "Oh, there are oranges, tangerines, apples, pears, and honeydew melons! I'll make a fruit plate for the master. Fukang'an, I asked you to scoop water for me."

After washing his hands, Shanbao found a clean table and set out a snow-white oval porcelain plate. First, he cut the honeydew melon in half and divided it into sixteen parts. The knife separates the flesh to three quarters and stops the knife, then cuts off the sharp corner of the other end, and then carves patterns on the melon skin. The flower patterns on the melon rind are displayed.The green honeydew melon reflects the snow-colored porcelain, which is very beautiful.

Bu Yanda said in surprise, "Shanbao, you still have this skill."

Shanbao shook his head and said with a smile, "It's a small thing. Fukang'an, what about your dagger, it's too thick to be useful."

If a workman wants to be good, he must first sharpen his weapon.

Shanbao peeled the fruit, cut it into pieces, and carved it. With quick and steady hands, he put out two plates, inserted a few small silver forks, and said, "Fukan'an, Buyan, take it to the master and the others." .”

Buyan Dalai was grateful to Shanbao for giving him the opportunity to sell well, but he was not so cheeky, and hurriedly said, "You have worked hard for a long time, you can go with Fukan'an."

"When mother-in-law wakes up, go and come back quickly. I'll peel and cut up the rest. Let's eat together later. Don't waste things." Shanbao is not stingy, but he is not giving up opportunities for nothing. Giving Buyandalai means giving Buyandalai a favor.What's more, even if he didn't send the fruit plate, I believe there will be many words of praise for him.

Fukang'an went at the right time. Qianlong had just finished a plate with Ziwei. Seeing that Fukang'an and Buyan Dalai had brought fruit, he said with a smile, "You guys came just in time. Hey, whoever cut it, it's so beautiful."

"He is good at protecting and cutting. He has always been dexterous. It happens that the weather is still early, and the master and gentlemen will not be afraid of accumulating food at night if they eat some fruit." Fu Kang'an put the fruit plate in the middle of the table.

Little Yanzi circled around and praised, "It's amazing, Shanbao is really amazing. It's convenient to use a fork, and you don't have to worry about getting your hands dirty. He even peeled off the skin."

This silly girl can speak human words.Fukangan didn't say any more, watching Ziwei tidy up the chessboard and put the fruit plate on the table.

Fu Erkang glanced at the face of the fifth elder brother, and said with a smile, "Don't be afraid of dirty hands, you should clean your hands first." Tell you to boil water, pour it out and cut the fruit...

Buyandala smiled and said, "My brother and Shanbao have already boiled the water, master, sir, please rest, we will bring water in."

Ali Gun narrowed his eyes and said with a smile, "Let's go."

Although the others didn't say anything, they rolled their eyes at the Fu family brothers who were idle on the sidelines, and sneered in their hearts, you are really very noble, even more noble than the young master of the Gongfu and Tan Hualang.

Naturally, the old foxes would not show their emotions, but Ziwei was extremely intelligent, and she hurriedly said with a smile, "Master, wait a moment, little Yanzi, Erkang, and Ertai, let's help too."

The young people went to help, Qianlong said with a smile, "No wonder I didn't see them just now, so they all finished the work." Brother, take a look, is there something wrong with your eyes, why are your people always slowing others down.

Fifth elder brother gritted his teeth, wishing he could strangle Shanbao to death in his heart, you must show your cleverness in everything, right?After finally sending this group of idiots to the stove, they were able to turn over!What is the law of heaven!

Shanbao has always been unassuming to others. On the contrary, he is very considerate. These accompanying drivers, Fu Heng, Ali Gun, and Fu Lun all have sons by their side to serve them. Ji Xiaolan is the fifth elder brother's master. E Min and Imperial Physician Hu are not young anymore, and Shanbao will show his hospitality when he gets the opportunity.

No one here is blind, and they all sigh in their hearts that Shanbao can behave like a human being.

Shanbao spoke out generously, "Mr. Liu, Uncle E, and Dr. Hu have no one to take care of them, and I'm getting old. I'm idle anyway. Things that come handy are nothing. Who doesn't have elders in their family? Saints don't Do you also say that people don’t kiss their relatives alone, I dare not compare with the saints, I can do some things within my power.”

But I don't know that the fifth elder brother and others looked at Shanbao's fart to win people's hearts, and gritted their silver teeth with hatred, but they couldn't deal with it, they could only chew their tongues behind their backs.

Ziwei said, "Little Yanzi and I are girls, why don't you take some time to go to the adults..."

"No, you are from the palace after all," Fukang'an flatly refused, "Little Yanzi's current status, even if you go, those adults will not dare to accept it."

Little Swallow took an apple and took a bite, "I said you are thinking too much, maybe Shanbao is kind, I think he is nice."

The fifth elder brother's heart seemed to be roasted by the real fire of samadhi. He was full of worries, and he didn't know how to tell the little Yanzi. He said earnestly, "You are so simple, little Yanzi, listen to me, we have not dealt with him for a day or two. You have to be careful, you have to be careful in what you say and do, you know? Just take Fukang'an as an example. He used to study in the palace, but he didn't know how to be grateful. An unreasonable person. Shanbao has become a close friend with him, think about it, like attracts like and divides like a group, how good can it be?"

Ziwei held the handkerchief and said in surprise, "My God, Fukang'an is such a person!"

"I heard that his name is not much like Erkang's, how can he be so different." Little Yanzi said angrily, "He still dares to hit Ertai, Ertai, don't worry, I will help you out!

Forte hurriedly stopped Little Swallow, "It's the past, don't be impulsive, it's another blow to let the master know. Telling you is just to make you guard against them, don't forget, the master told you to Go learn to read articles with Shanbao."

"Since he is a bad person, I don't care about him. What kind of books are you studying! I told the master that I don't want to study with him!"

The fifth elder brother was overjoyed, full of tenderness, and smiled, "There is no need to mention it, anyway, we are outside and have so many things to do every day, how can you have time to study?"

Although Fukang'an is proud of Shanbao's Huimin, but he has something on his mind, and he can't complain, so he goes to Shanbao's room at night to ask for clarification.

"I looked at the master because I wanted to betroth Little Swallow to you."

"Don't talk nonsense, how is this possible? My family's conditions can't be judged by the Lord." Shanbao's mouth was extremely hard, he just didn't understand, and yawned, "It's about the name of the girl's family, you can't talk nonsense."

"I'm going to let you in first, so don't pretend to be stupid, that stupid girl has no place worthy of you except for her noble status." Fukang An said, "You should be mentally prepared."

Shanbao was tired after riding early in the day, rubbing his face against the pillow, most of his face shrunk into the bed, and said in a daze, "Little Yanzi is still in the period of mother's filial piety, how can we talk about marriage, it is absolutely impossible, Stop thinking about it. Go to sleep."

After hearing this, Fukang'an was completely relieved. That's right, this Huanzhugege had just died for a year, so even if Wansui wanted to, he couldn't speak.