[Seven-five] Sunflowers are warm

It is the twelfth lunar month now, and in recent years, the official affairs of Kaifeng Mansion are busier than usual.Zhan Zhao suffered a serious injury not long ago, coupled with the old diseases accumulated over the years, his whole body was sore during this period.Master Bao was sympathetic, and specially asked him to assist the left and right, and help with some paperwork and official duties.At the end of the year, documents and files are piled up like a mountain, so there should be more than one person.

After working for a long time, Mr. Bao stopped writing and picked up a teacup to drink some tea. Seeing that Zhan Zhao was engrossed in the documents, he looked gentle.He couldn't help but think of the ridiculous incident between him and Xu Xiangyang three months ago, he was really struggling, angry, confused and even depressed for a while.In the end, Xu Xiangyang failed to seek death and Miss Ding left.It's not right to say it's over, but somehow it's calmed down.According to what Mr. Gongsun said, Xu Xiangyang seems to have forgotten the past, recently lived in seclusion, kept his own place, and seemed to have the intention of repenting.

As for Zhan Zhao's private affairs, Mr. Bao is not good at interfering.However, seeing that the gloom between his brows was much less, he felt relieved.Although a good marriage was abruptly ruined, since Zhan Zhao has chosen Xu Xiangyang, he hopes that the days to come will be smooth.Putting down the teacup, he said, "Guard Zhan, I've seen that your complexion has improved a lot these past few days, and the pain on your body has healed?" Sometimes he couldn't bear it, Zhan Zhao always put official duties first , often with injuries to investigate cases, wind and rain, and no caring person to take care of him, so he became sick from overwork.If it wasn't for his intentional arrangements, he would still be patrolling the streets outside in pain in this snowy day.

Zhan Zhao raised his head and smiled slightly, "Thank you for your concern, sir, thanks to Mr. Gongsun's treatment, it's already much better."

Mr. Gongsun chuckled, and said: "Where is my credit, I have prescribed medicinal bath prescriptions for you more than once, when have you heard my advice? How often did you come here to ask for side medicine to decoct and take it because you couldn't make it through?" Is it hasty?" He said looking at Mr. Bao, "Thanks to Miss Xu, it is rare for him to cooperate this time."

Lord Bao lowered his eyes and twisted his beard, nodded, "It's different when you're married, it's always good to have someone to take care of you."

Zhan Zhao was a little embarrassed, the relationship between him and Xu Xiangyang seemed to have eased a lot on the surface, but in fact, it could only seem to be eased on the surface.Those things were stuck in his throat, so forgive him for being unable to let go of the past and fully accept her.Hearing the words of Mr. Gongsun and Mr. Bao, he could only laugh it off.

Wang Chao interjected, "That's right, my daughter-in-law said that Miss Xu is skillful. Not only the food is delicious, but the clothes are also nice and warm. Mr. Zhan is eating well and wearing warm clothes, how can it be bad?"

Zhan Zhao was confused by Wang Chao's words, so he couldn't help laughing and said, "Could it be that I didn't have enough food or clothing to stay warm?"

Several people laughed after hearing this, Wang Chao said again: "That's not what I said, Miss Xu is very handy, my wife learned a little sewing from her, and the clothes she made really improved a lot. I'm not talking nonsense!"

Mr. Bao also heard something about Xu Xiangyang, especially about food.Recently, there have been more changes in eating than usual, and I heard from Mrs. Wang that it was all Xu Xiangyang's idea.If it wasn't for the fact that the incident was too unbearable, she would have been able to bear the words "wisdom and dexterity."However, there are no absolutes in everything, if she changes for the better, Yu Zhan's guard will be a blessing.

Zhan Zhao was quite relieved, the people in Kaifeng Mansion had kept silent about Xu Xiangyang before, and their eyes were full of contempt when they mentioned it.Now I can be praised a few words.In his heart, he was still happy.No matter how Xu Xiangyang is, he is also his wife. His wife is despised by others, and he has no honor in his face.At this moment, he thought, if the days just flowed by like this, it would be fine.

Now Zhan Zhao is sorting out official documents in the study, so he can go back to eat at noon.When he returned to the small courtyard, he first helped to fill up the water tank. It was easy for him to carry a few buckets of water, but it would be difficult for Xu Xiangyang.Xu Xiangyang was busy in the kitchen, seeing that he was going to fetch water, he still didn't dare to bother him, and said that the water tank was still full, and she would go to fetch water by herself later.Naturally, Zhan Zhao would not stand by and watch, so he carried a bucket to fetch water.

Xu Xiangyang plans to use the taro sent by Mrs. Wang to make taro dumplings today, keep some for herself, and give some to her children to taste.It is not difficult to make taro dumplings, but it is a bit troublesome.First boil the wheat starch with boiling water, add sugar and lard and mix well, then steam the taro and press it into mud, add it together and knead it into a dough.Then use red bean paste as stuffing, wrap it like dumplings, put it in a frying pan and deep fry until the skin is golden brown, take it out and serve.

When Zhan Zhao filled the water tank, the taro dumplings just came out of the pot, and they were golden and chubby squeezed into the white porcelain plate, which was really beautiful.Looking at it, Zhan Zhao suddenly remembered the fish mother fried during the Chinese New Year. It was wrapped in flour, and when the frying pan exploded, it exploded with a loud noise. After a while, it floated plump and fragrant.Childhood memories are always inadvertently brought up by her, and she misses them infinitely.He couldn't help but wonder, "What is this?"

"Taro dumplings, filled with red bean paste. Sister-in-law Wang sent some taro a few days ago, so I thought about making some food for her." The only things she can show are cooking skills and female celebrities. "Master Zhan, you should try it too, it tastes the best just out of the pot." He turned around and took the bowl and chopsticks for him.

Zhan Zhao suddenly felt like a child waiting around the stove, eagerly waiting for the dishes to come out of the pot.Looking at the bowls and chopsticks in his hand, he didn't shirk, and picked one up.The taro dumplings are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the bean paste inside is finely ground by her, making it sweet but not greasy.Because there is sugar and lard in it, it is very filling.

He ate taro dumplings and watched her busy around.I have to say that she was clever, and she carefully stacked the taro dumplings sent to Mrs. Wang on a plate covered with cabbage leaves.Only the leaves of the cabbage are taken, and they are placed on the plate in a circle like a skirt, which is very beautiful against the golden color on the top.The dishes were carefully placed in the basket, covered with a clean white cotton cloth to keep out dust, and then set aside.

Zhan Zhao watched silently, besides being clever, she also put her heart into it.Otherwise, it would be fine to put it on a plate and send it over, but it's not as good as watching it like this, no wonder it can win praise.Let's just say that the rabbit fur jacket she made is really beautiful, which shows her hard work.Thinking about it carefully, she is very attentive and ingenious in everything she does.How could such a woman do such a thing?Thinking about it, he couldn't help frowning.

Seeing this, Xu Xiangyang said: "These sweet pastries are mostly loved by children, next time I will make some salty pastries."

Zhan Zhao shook his head, then turned to ask, "Is that Mrs. Lin in Anping Lane's legs better?"

Xu Xiangyang was stunned for a moment, nodded and said: "Grandma Lin's leg disease has accumulated over the years. I asked Mr. Gongsun to prescribe a prescription, but it was only a temporary solution, not the root cause, but it was somewhat better." She went to see Mrs. Lin after the case was solved Several times, I gave her medicine twice, and made her a pair of cotton trousers, which finally eased her suffering.

"It's almost New Year's Eve, look at buying some New Year's goods, and give some to Mrs. Lin." Zhan Zhao said and put the money bag on the table. It was only a month since the last time she gave money. She should still have money on hand, but for the New Year There is always something to buy, and it won't make it difficult for her to be more generous.

Xu Xiangyang looked at the purse and suppressed the doubts in his heart. Since he said to buy new year's goods, he probably won't go back for the new year, and that would be the best.

After a few days of peace and harmony, Bai Yutang paid a sudden visit.Xu Xiangyang was a little surprised, she thought he had gone back long ago, but on second thought, she felt that Bai Yutang might have gone to Beijing on business and came to seek justice for Ding Yuehua, so she decided to go back now.Bai Yutang stared at her cheek for a long while, seeing that there was no scar left, he was somewhat relieved.

Xu Xiangyang didn't know how to treat him, and it was not good to turn people away, so he could only invite him to sit in the main room.At this time, Zhan Zhao will be back soon, let him have a cup of tea and wait.Bai Yutang's attitude this time was better than last time, he didn't sneer or sneer, he just ignored people lazily.After tea was served, Zhan Zhao came back, Xu Xiangyang hurriedly hid in the house, she didn't want to get involved in their affairs.

"Zhan Zhao, it's really not easy to see you, so I told you to wait."

Zhan Zhao didn't take it seriously, Bai Yutang always spoke like this, stabbed a few words intentionally or unintentionally, and said indifferently: "You're almost going back to the empty island, right? When are you leaving?"

"Leave tomorrow." After a pause, Bai Yutang straightened his face, "Are you really going to spend the rest of your life with Xu Xiangyang like this? Don't you regret it?"

Zhan Zhao lowered his head and smiled, then sighed silently, "Persuade Yuehua well for me, she can still listen to what you say."

Bai Yutang shook his head, "Yuehua said she was willing to wait. She has sacrificed so far for you, so you can't think about it anymore? It's not a debt to her to arrange Xu Xiangyang's escape. It's her fault! How can you blame her? Yuehua suffers because of her fault?"

Zhan Zhao felt bitter in his heart, pursed his lips and shook his head, sighing heavily, "I'm already married, so it's useless to say more, I'm the one who can't stand her."

Bai Yutang got up angrily, said something pedantic, and strode away without looking back.Zhan Zhao sat upright, and after a long time, he leaned weakly on the back of the chair and rubbed between his brows.If there is even the slightest possibility, he will not let go.It would be cruel to give Yuehua unnecessary hope now that he is not worthy of her.I hope Bai Yutang can convince her when he goes back, no matter what, as long as she can give up, even if she hates him... fine.

Breathing out the suffocation in his chest, he turned his head to see Xu Xiangyang standing at the door at some point and looking at him hesitantly.He frowned slightly and said, "What's the matter?"

Xu Xiangyang lowered his eyes, and said: "Sister-in-law Wang came earlier and said that it was to invite Brother Wang's birthday today, and invite you to come over for a little reunion."

It was then that Zhan Zhao remembered that Wang Chao had mentioned his drinking in the morning, not his birthday.He nodded and said, "I see." Xu Xiangyang put the oil-paper bag on the table, and said, "This is longevity noodles, at least it's a snack." Sister-in-law Wang said don't give gifts, how could she really go there empty-handed? It is right to order longevity noodles to express your affection.

In fact, Sister-in-Law Wang asked her to go with her, but right now it seemed that she had better not go.He didn't seem very happy, probably because Bai Yutang said something again.Alas, it's not her who has the final say on the matter of reconciliation, the last time the discussion broke up unhappily, and if I mention it again, I'm afraid he will say that she pushes an inch again.we'll see.

Suddenly, Zhan Zhao said: "You can go together too. Dynasty is not an outsider."

Well?Xu Xiangyang looked at him, very surprised.It took a long time before he answered with a smile on his face.