People who think I'm ugly are so sweet

Until the first lunar month came out, the imperial physicians in the palace came several times, but Zhang's illness still did not improve.Xu Xuanying took leave of absence from the court and stayed by Zhang's side every day, taking good care of her.Xu Taihe only visited occasionally, and didn't stay long.He has always been more courteous than close to Mrs. Zhang, and Mrs. Zhang always has the majesty of a regular wife, and never tries to please her.

Besides Xu Xuanying, Xu Xilu and other concubine's sons and daughters also went to pay their respects every day, Zhang's mother's house also came, and Xu Xilu was fortunate to meet Xu Xuanying's aunt, Wei.Although Grand Tutor Zhang is a grand tutor, none of his sons live up to expectations, they are at most a fifth-rank official.Zhang Taifu is old, and when he steps down from the position of Taifu in a few years, the Zhang clan will probably begin to go downhill.

"Hey, how can such a good-looking person become so thin?" Wei came out of Zhang's room wiping away tears, "What did the imperial doctor say?"

Xu Xuanying said: "The imperial physician said that mother will need several months to recuperate."

"I have a thousand-year-old ginseng in my room, and I sent it back to your mother to nourish her body."

Xu Xuanying said politely: "Thank you aunt, I will send aunt out of the house."

Wei looked back at Xu Xilu and the others who were following them, and said in a low voice, "You brothers and sisters, are you still honest?"

"Brothers and sisters are all fine, aunt rest assured."

"How can I be so relieved. Your mother is so ill, isn't the Xie family in charge of the Xu family now?" Wei said earnestly, "In case, Auntie said in case, your mother will not recover in a while, Then the Xie family has not flown into the sky yet? Now, several descendants of the Xie family are more promising than the other. If the Xie family gives birth to a concubine, will everyone still call a concubine a noble concubine? Then our Zhang family will Shameless!"

Xu Xuanying's eyes darkened, and she said stiffly: "Mother, she will definitely get better."

Wei said again and again, "I hope your mother gets well soon, I'm still waiting to drink the wedding wine from the Xu family and the Jingguo family!"

"Aunt!" Xu Xuanying interrupted her, "There is no conclusion on this matter, I hope Auntie will speak carefully."

Wei Shi hurriedly covered his mouth and looked around, "Yes, yes, as long as we know about it."

After sending Wei away, Xu Xuanying returned to Zhang's bed with the soup.Mrs. Zhang asked him, "Your aunt is gone?"

"Yes, she said she would come to see you some other day."

Mrs. Zhang sneered, "She came to see me? It's just a cat crying and a mouse."

"Mother," Xu Xuanying said, "don't say that, my aunt is also kind. Mother should take the medicine first."

Mrs. Zhang turned her face away and stopped talking to Xu Xuanying.Xu Xuanying held the medicine bowl firmly, and closed his eyes as if he couldn't bear it anymore. He took a few deep breaths, and when he opened his eyes again, his eyes were dead silent. "Mother." Xu Xianying tremblingly said, "As long as you drink the medicine well, My son listens to you."

Mrs. Zhang grabbed Xu Xuanying's hand suddenly, "Is this true?"

Xu Xuanying showed a sad smile, "When did my son lie to you?"

"Okay, okay..." Zhang's eyes turned red, "My good Xuanying, my good son! When you become prosperous in the future, you will definitely make those who look down on you and my mother look good!"

In early spring, the winter snow melts into water, and the sky begins to warm up gradually.Mrs. Zhang, who had been ill for more than a month, finally got better. She could get out of bed and walk, and her complexion was much ruddy.Xu Xuanying lost a lot of weight, as if the person who was sick was not Zhang but him.And Xu Xilu grabbed Dong Dong's tail and cut the last lap on his stomach by half.Even when Jiudong dressed him, he couldn't help but sigh: "Master, your belly is really much smaller!"

Xu Xilu lowered his head and squeezed the remaining fat around his waist, and said mockingly: "I am pregnant in October, and I finally gave birth to the child."

Jiudong was amused by him and laughed, "Master, your young mistress is not married, how can you conceive?" After finishing speaking, Jiudong was also stunned, and immediately realized, "No, master, you are a man, you are Wanwan Impossible to conceive!"

Generally speaking, Xu Xilu is quite satisfied with his temporary results.Under normal circumstances, the first thing to lose weight in the early stage of weight loss is the lower abdomen, then the limbs, and finally the face, so he still has a long way to go to achieve his ideal body shape.

After Mrs. Zhang recovered from her illness, she was even more unwilling to take care of the house's affairs, and shut herself up in Shi'an Garden to eat vegetarian food and chant Buddha every day. Aunt Dong's housekeeper authority was increased a bit.Rumor has it that Xu Taihe also asked Mrs. Xie if he would like to be in charge of the family, but the latter declined.Xu Xilu knew that Mrs. Xie had always disdained status and real power, and what she valued was only her and Xu Taihe's concubine love for many years.

In March, Aunt Dong took up the post for a manager personally selected by Xu Xilu. This person was surnamed Zhao and named Chun. He was nearly forty years old and had a shrewd look in his eyes.Zhao Chun used to take care of several villas for the Xu Mansion on the outskirts of the capital, and was favored by Aunt Dong, and was only transferred back to the Xu Mansion this year.

Zhao Chun said with a smile: "The younger one's name is Zhao Chun. He entered the Xu Mansion when he was a teenager, so he can be regarded as an old man in the Xu Mansion. Aunt Dong saw that I was quick-witted and quick to do things, so I specially asked the younger one to serve the second one. Master."

Holding the teacup, Xu Xilu glanced at Jiudong who was suppressing a smile, and said with a smile: "I, Wenqiu Pavilion, say it's big or small, but there are quite a lot of things. From now on, I'm going to trouble Manager Zhao." .”

Zhao Chun smiled obsequiously, "Second Young Master said that! It is my blessing to be able to serve Second Young Master. Aunt Dong felt sorry for the lack of people in the Young Master's house, so she specially sent two clever girls over. Shuanghua and Yunxi are not here yet. Master too."

Two girls came out from behind Zhao Chun, one was quiet and elegant, the other lively and smart, they blessed Xu Xilu, "Greetings to the second young master."

Xu Xilu nodded, "I'm used to Jiudong, he has to stay by my side, and Manager Zhao will arrange for the others."

Zhao Chunxi said: "Thank you, Second Master!"

After Zhao Chun took the two maids back, Xu Xilu asked Jiu Dong: "What's so funny? Seeing that you're holding back so much that your face turns green."

Jiudong couldn't bear it anymore, covered his stomach and laughed wildly: "Zhao Chun...is called /chun! Hahahaha, called /chun..."

Xu Xilu was unable to support his forehead, "I'm afraid this kid is stupid."

"Hahahahaha... hiccup..."

"Stop laughing." Xu Xilu said, "Hurry up and get ready, Master is going out for a while."

This time when he left the mansion, Xu Xilu did not take a carriage, but walked with Jiudong all the way to Changxing Street, the busiest place in Shangjing.There are hundreds of shops on this street, and even if you only stay in one shop for a stick of incense, it will take several days to finish shopping.In addition to the more common pawn shops, jade shops, cloth shops, and tea shops, there are also many shops opened by barbarians, selling some weird gadgets.And the Qinghui Building, which is well-known throughout the city, is right in the center of Changxing Street.

Qinghui Building has a total of three floors, and it looks like nothing special from the outside, but when you walk in, you find that there is something strange inside.The Dachu Dynasty had a vast territory, and the food tastes of different places were different.Except for the simple and elegant lobby on the first floor, the other two floors are all boxes, and customers can sit in the corresponding boxes for whatever cuisine they order.In Qinghui Building, you can eat Jiangnan pastries under the slanting wind and willows, or drink frontier wine beside the lonely smoke in the desert.At this time, transportation is inconvenient, and most people have never traveled far in their lives. Naturally, they are yearning for exotic food. Qinghui Building has such an advanced concept of a theme restaurant, so it is no wonder that the business is so good.

Xie Qingshen heard that Xu Xilu was visiting, and came out to greet him personally. As soon as he saw him, he laughed and scolded: "Brother Xu, you are too mean! I am looking forward to this, and I have been looking forward to it for half a month before you come. You have to punish yourself with three cups!"

Infected by Xie Qingshen's enthusiasm, Xu Xilu couldn't help but picked up the tricks from the previous dinner, bragging: "It's easy to say. Xilu is really ashamed to let Brother Qingxin wait for so long, don't say three cups, thirty cups. Cups are fine!"

"That's what you said! Hey, wait a minute—have you lost weight, boy?"

Xu Xilu liked to hear these words the most after traveling, and said cheerfully, "I have lost a lot of weight."

"That can't be done! Today, my brother will make up for you, come with me."

After several months of clear soup with little taste, Xu Xilu felt that his tongue was about to lose its sense of taste.He rubbed his belly and said in his heart, just take it as a vacation for himself, at worst, after this meal, he will double his exercise in the next few days.

Xie Qingshen took Xu Xilu to the third floor, which was specially prepared for noble families, and the furnishings were luxurious without being tacky.In the main hall on the third floor, a large plaque hangs, on which two columns of names are engraved with gold wire, each column contains about ten names.Xu Xilu asked curiously, "Brother Qingxin, what is this?"

"You don't even know about this?" Xie Qingshen's tone was a bit more compassionate, "You, you must be like a big girl with yellow flowers on weekdays, you can't go out of the door, let's not go through the second door!"

Xu Xilu said with a smile: "Brother Qingxin was joking. I used to have neither relatives nor friends, so why go out? But it's different now. I have Brother Qingxin, so I must come to bother you in three or five days. fan!"

"Hahaha, my brother, your mouth is too sweet!" Xie Qingxin said loudly, "This is a ranking list, which is the top ten unmarried sons of aristocratic families in Shangjing and the ten noble beauties who are waiting to marry. "

Unexpectedly, Qinghui Pavilion also likes to do this, Xu Xilu became interested: "Everyone has their own preferences, how can Brother Qingxin guarantee the fairness of the ranking?

Xie Qingshen said to herself: "We will take into account each young master's family background, talent, appearance, and character. We will also refer to other people's opinions. Naturally, nine out of ten people will be convinced."

Xu Xilu took a closer look, he had heard of all the names above, some of them had been seen at Prince Duan's Qionglin Banquet, Xu Xuanying was ranked fourth, and the third was... "Brother Qingxin, you Are you sure you are not partial to your family?"

"Listen, are you speaking human language?" Xie Qingshen joked, "My cousin Qingsu can't be ranked third in terms of talent, family background, and appearance? When my uncle returns to Beijing to take up his post, after three years Five years, Qingsu ranking first is not a problem! But your big brother, I am afraid that he will be withdrawn soon!"

Xu Xilu was taken aback, "How do you say that?"

Xie Qingshen said casually: "Isn't he going to marry Duke Jing's granddaughter soon? We're going to get engaged next month."

"Brother Qing Xin knows?" Xu Xilu was a little surprised, although this matter has been spread in the Xu residence, but neither the master nor the wife has an accurate word, no one can be sure.Xie Qingxin, an outsider, actually knows so clearly?

Xie Qingshen smiled mysteriously, "Now it's spread all over the capital, if I don't even know about this, why would I open Qinghui Building?"

Xu Xilu glanced at the names on the plaque again, and asked curiously: "Prince Duan hasn't married yet, so why isn't his name on it?"

Xie Qingxin was stunned for a moment, then laughed loudly, "Silly brother, I dare not engrave the name of the little prince on it."

Xu Xilu remembered that he had been on a similar list before time travel, and said with a smile: "I don't think it is very difficult to get on this list, maybe next time I will be on it too."

Xie Qingshen frowned, and supported Xu Xilu's shoulder, "Brother Xilu, why are you drunk before drinking?"

"Brother Qingxin, if you don't believe me, why don't you make a bet with me?"

Xie Qingshen became interested, "Oh? What do Xilu brothers want to bet?"

Xu Xilu looked Xie Qingshen up and down, showing a mischievous smile, "If I am really lucky to be on the list next time, I will invite Brother Qingxin to wear women's clothes and drink in Qinghui Building for a day; otherwise, I will drink in women's clothes." , how are you?"

"This..." Xie Qingshen paused, staring at Xu Xilu, who had a face as big as a basin, and happily said, "Deal!"