The cannon fodder through the book will live to the end

Tao Anran didn't know that Xiao Jingyu had a good time in the ritual department with the coal stove and delicious food.Except for taking part of his mind to let the kitchen prepare Xiao Jingyu's lunch, the rest of the time he was still busy sorting out the books.

Even with two right-hand men by his side, he was still so busy that his eyes were dizzy.So when someone from outside the courtyard came to report that his elder brother came to see him, he was stunned.

brother?When will I have a brother?

But he quickly realized who it was.The only one who can be called his elder brother in this world is the protagonist Tao Anling.Unexpectedly, he kept avoiding him, but now he was approached by others.

But when he came to the door, he was not afraid anymore.Because now the palace is considered his territory, and he occupies the main position.

After asking that he was in the flower hall for guests, Tao Anran put down the account books, tidied up his clothes, and went there with Bai Lu Han Lu.

bother you for something.He wanted to see, what was Tao Anling here today for?

Walking to the flower hall, Tao Anran saw his elder brother sitting quietly and elegantly on a chair, quietly admiring a pot of orchids.Looking at it from the side, the face is like a crown jade.

Tao Anran hadn't walked in yet, when he saw him, she quickly stood up and shouted excitedly: "Anran!"

After he finished speaking, he seemed to realize that something was wrong, and quickly saluted and shouted: "I have seen the princess."

Tao Anran paused for a second, quickly raised a smiling face, walked two steps faster, and replied kindly: "Brother, why bother to be so polite, get up quickly."

Tao Anling took advantage of the situation and stood up, and said softly: "Courtesy cannot be discarded. You are now a princess, so it is naturally different from before."

Tao Anran smiled and nodded, seeming to agree very much.Then he sat on the main seat and waited for his next words.

Seeing that he didn't answer, Tao Anling was stunned for a moment and quickly came to his senses, motioning to his attendant Qingzhu to open the food box he brought.Then he pointed to the pastries in the food box and said: "This is the Ruyi cake and plum blossom cake that I brought specially. I remember you used to like to eat these most. You have been in the northwest for more than a year. I don't know if you have eaten them." ?"

Tao Anran looked at the pastry in the food box, it looked good, but it wasn't his favorite taste, and he didn't dare to eat it.But he still smiled and replied: "Thank you, brother, I will eat it later."

Then she motioned to Bai Lu beside her to take the food box.

Tao Anling frowned slightly, and said, "Anran, you seem to have changed a bit. You were not like this before."

Tao Anran's heart skipped a beat, but she still said calmly, "Really? Have I changed? Why didn't I notice it."

Tao Anling was silent for a while, and replied with some disappointment: "You used to like plum blossom cakes the most. When you saw it, you must eat a piece. Why did you just put it away after just one glance today?"

Qing Zhu also continued from the side: "This is the plum blossom that Eldest Young Master specially picked, and he made the pastry with his own hands. In order to make this fragrant cake, Eldest Young Master's hand was scratched by a tree branch."

Tao Anling quickly stopped and said: "Qingzhu, don't talk about it. Anran finally came back, and I should make him a pastry. This little injury is nothing, as long as Anran likes it, I will be satisfied."

Tao Anran took a closer look, there seemed to be a scratch on his hand, it looked big, but the skin was not broken.

But when it comes to this point, it seems unreasonable not to express it.So Tao Anran pinched herself quietly, and said with tears in her eyes: "Thank you, brother, for thinking of me. I am reluctant to eat this cake. I want to keep it and store it away. When I see it later, I will think of my brother's pastry. Do it for me. I want to always remember big brother's kindness in my heart."

Tao Anling choked in his heart, and suddenly didn't know what to say.However, his eyes were moist soon, and he took Tao Anran's hand and said, "Don't be reluctant, if you like it, I'll make it for you later. Look at you, you've lost weight. Is the food in the northwest not to your liking?" , did you feel uncomfortable when you went there? Tell me what happened."

Tao Anran was a little speechless, and only now asked him if he was not acclimatized in the northwest.But he has already returned to the capital, so what's the point of asking about the situation there.But whatever you ask, I won't tell you.

He replied: "I'm fine there. And now that I've returned to the capital, everything there is a thing of the past, so there's nothing to talk about. Why don't we talk about big brother, what happened in Tao Mansion recently?" What? Eldest brother is still in the mansion, can father make an arrangement for elder brother's marriage?"

Tao Anling always felt that today's situation was not right.The person who only obediently followed him in the past has changed.Not only knows how to prevaricate himself, but also dares to ask about his marriage.What he wants is to make contributions, not to be trapped in the back house.

Tao Anling's smile didn't reach his eyes, and he said softly: "This important marriage matter needs to be carefully considered and not sloppy. You should follow the orders of your parents and the words of the matchmaker. When the time comes, it will happen naturally. Speaking of father, father also misses you very much. Knowing that I came this time, he specifically asked me to take a good look at how you are doing. When will you have time to go back and see your father?"

Tao Anran replied: "I also want to go back and have a look. It's just that I've been too busy recently. We just returned to Beijing from Yunzhou, and various things in the mansion need to be dealt with. After all, the prince is busy outside. I want to take care of the palace and let him No worries. When we are free later, my lord and I will go back to Tao Mansion to have a look."

Tao Anling smiled softly: "...that's fine."

Things have come to this point, there seems to be nothing more to say.Tao Anran looked at the somewhat unnatural expression on this good elder brother, picked up the teacup and drank it.This said a lot, took a lot of saliva, and his mouth was thirsty.

Tao Anling looked at Tao Anran serving tea to see off the guests, his face became more rigid.He looked at the servants walking back and forth in the palace, as well as the attendants who stayed by his side.It seems that there is no useful news today.

He immediately got up and said goodbye: "I'm here today, and I'm relieved to see that you're doing well. It's getting late, so I won't bother you, and I'll go back first."

Tao Anran hastily got up to see him off, and said without hesitation: "Brother, go slowly."

Tao Anling turned around, seemed to remember something, turned around and said: "Look, I forgot to tell you something. An Ran, did you forget Qing He and the others who were dowry in the mansion back then. Back then you were in a hurry to go to the northwest, let Qinghe and the others stayed. Now you are back, but you haven’t summoned them. They can’t enter the palace, so Qinghe asked to go to the Tao’s mansion. I came here today, just brought them here, and I’m waiting outside the mansion with."

Tao Anran was at a loss for a moment, and then remembered.Qinghe, it seems that he stayed there on purpose.In order not to let others find that he is different from before.But he did forget that there was such a person.Unexpectedly, it was sent to the door again now.

Tao Anling continued: "Anran, let alone other people, Qinghe has served you for many years, is the most loyal to you, and understands you best. You should leave a caring person by your side to take care of you. I will take him in later. Bar."

Tao Anran smiled all over his face, "Brother is still thoughtful. I'll ask someone to bring him in. Han Lu, go talk to the concierge and bring Qing He in."

Seeing that the person did go out to order the porter, Tao Anling nodded in satisfaction, turned and left.

Tao Anran didn't sit back on the chair until she couldn't see the figure clearly.With a calm face, he propped his chin with one hand, recalling the conversation just now, checking to see if he had revealed anything.

There was no other way, he still had a cautious attitude towards Tao Anling.Because he believes in the existence of the protagonist's halo.So unless it is absolutely necessary, he will not openly fall out with him.No matter what, he must be cautious in his words and deeds in front of the other party.

Qinghe was quickly brought in by Han Lu, and he rushed over as soon as he came in, tearfully shouting: "Master, Qinghe misses you so much!"

Tao Anran was sitting and had no time to dodge, Han Lu who was next to him quickly stopped him, and Bai Lu also stopped in front of him.Tao Anran gave them admiring gazes, but Bai Lu Hanlu understood herself.

Qinghe didn't jump at anyone, so he knelt down at Tao Anran's feet, and said tearfully, "Master, Qinghe finally saw you. Ever since you left the capital, Qinghe has been thinking about you, and didn't know you How are you doing? Did you eat and drink well? Remember to add clothes when it's cold..."

Tao Anran looked at him calmly, listening to his chatter, her face was unmoved.Qinghe came to him at this time, there must be something wrong.He knew from the beginning that Qinghe was from Tao Anling, but he was new here, so he didn't dare to do anything.

It would be fine if Qinghe never appeared in front of him, and he would forget that there is such a person.But he still appeared in front of him, so he would not show mercy.He didn't dare to deal with Tao Anling, could it be that he couldn't deal with Qinghe.

Qinghe talked more and more vigorously, but the eldest young master had ordered that he must stay in the palace.As long as he stays with the second young master as before, the benefits will be indispensable.

It's just that he finished what he needed to say, and the young master didn't wake him up.It was so cold that his knees ached from the cold.He secretly looked at the young master, only to find that the young master was also looking at him.Those eyes seemed to see through everything, and he couldn't help being surprised.

Tao Anran saw that the voice had stopped, and asked slowly: "Is there any more? Finished?"

Qinghe didn't know why, looking at such a young master, he said nervously: "Say...it's over."

Tao Anran nodded, "Since you've finished speaking, it's my turn. Qinghe, remember that before I left the capital, I handed over the management of the shop in the dowry to you. Why didn't I see the profit after I came back?"

Qinghe's heart tightened suddenly, at that time he thought that he would never see the young master again, so he was greedy for all the benefits.But now he turned his eyes and cried out quickly: "Master, you don't know something. I have been busy for a year, but last year the weather was bad, and there was nothing in the village. And a new shop with the same kind of shop opened next to the shop. , the customers have all gone there, and our store is still losing money!"

According to Qinghe, this should be able to deal with the second young master perfunctorily.After all, the second young master has never been in contact with fields and business, so he doesn't understand these things at all.

Unexpectedly, Tao Anran just glanced at him indifferently, and replied: "I see. What about the account books? Show me."

Qing He's face changed, and it was revealed when he looked at the account books.Fortunately, he was already prepared.He hurriedly said: "The account book was originally with the shopkeeper, but it was accidentally burned a few days ago. Young master, I will accompany you from now on. After the shopkeeper has finished the account book again, I will show it to you immediately."

Tao Anran looked at his ingratiating smile and said coldly: "Qinghe, do you think I'm a fool! I dare not want a servant like you. The account book was burned by such a coincidence? You are the one who corrupted these shops Chuang Tzu's income. As a servant, what should you do if you covet Mo's master's property without permission?"

Qinghe quickly argued: "Master, the little one didn't! The little one said it was true."

Tao Anran ignored him, and said directly to the left and right: "Lock him up. Wait for the prince to come back and then listen to him."

Bai Lu quickly covered Qing He's mouth with a rag, Han Lu summoned the servants outside the hall, tied up Qing He with a rope, and locked him in the woodshed in the mansion.

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