Xiaoguai and Huohuo are very excited. Now the house is big enough for them to run wild.

Shuyao followed Jin Xida and Shujie when they returned from buying servants. There was a commotion on the grass in the garden. The two of them were chasing each other in high spirits, snatching a big Cuju. Huohuo seemed to be joining in the fun and causing destruction, squeaking and squeaking.

Rolling and dancing made Shuyao very happy.

Cuju was waved by the little boy's front paw and flew far away. Shuwen and Zhong Jiayi were frustrated when they heard Shuyao's silver bell-like laughter. Zhong Jiayi's eyes lit up, sister Yao'er was back? He was shocked.

I haven't seen her for several days.

A few days after the last fight between Shuwen and Zhong Jiayi, shopkeeper Li from Lanyue Pavilion came to the door with Zhong Jiayi and a lot of gifts. First, Zhong Jiayi formally apologized for rudely provoking Shuwen, and secondly, Zhong Jiayi

Chiayi really wanted to be friends with Shuwen, and even more wanted to learn martial arts with Shuwen.

Zhong Jiayi's mother learned about Shuwen's family background from Shopkeeper Li. When she learned that the three brothers and sisters of the Xia family were the children of Zhen Zirou, with pure character, and about the Xia family tofu and the white tiger and red fox, she was very happy to let Zhong Jiayi make friends with Shuwen.

, and then I heard that it was Shujie and his sister who were raising jade for Lanyue Pavilion, so they directly asked shopkeeper Li to bring Zhong Jiayi to the door in person.

Although shopkeeper Li did not explicitly state Zhong Jiayi's identity, he hinted that Shujie Zhong Jiayi's family background was unusual, and his family's behavior was low-key. His parents were both sensible and righteous people, and Shuwen's friendship with him would only benefit the three brothers and not cause any trouble.

These words made Shuyao more convinced that Zhong Jiayi should be the queen's natal nephew, so she encouraged Shujie to accept Zhong Jiayi's request to go to Xia's house to study and practice martial arts with Shuwen after school and during the school break.

Just because Shuwen said, "Thanks to my sister for helping you say good things in front of my elder brother," Zhong Jiayi always brings some exquisite snacks or gadgets to Shuyao every time he comes over, and also calls his mother

He said, "Little girls are delicate and not as rough-skinned as boys, so they all like delicate things."

There are many little girls in Zhong Jiayi's family. He usually doesn't like to talk to them, but for some reason, he just likes Shuyao, the little sister, with her big eyes that sparkle. It makes him want to collect all the exquisite goodies and give them away.

Give it to her. In the eyes of nine-year-old Zhong Jiayi, only sister Yaoer is worthy of the word "exquisite" as her mother said.

"Sister Yao'er, are you back? Changsheng, hurry up and bring those two pieces of snow lotus cake to sister Yao'er." Zhong Jiayi looked pleased. The snow lotus cake is made of Tianshan snow lotus, fresh white lotus seeds, and high-quality glutinous rice.

It was very rare to make. He finally got two pieces from his mother and hurriedly delivered them.

Jin Xida knew Zhong Jiayi, and knew that Shuwen and the others were close to Zhong Jiayi and agreed with it. She also told them that Zhong Jiayi was the Queen's favorite nephew, confirming Shu Yao's guess.

At this time, Zhong Jiayi was seen "offering treasures" to Shu Yao. Jin Xida teased him with a smile: "Xiao Dun'er, only Yao'er has one. Don't we all have one?" Zhong Jiayi has been chubby since he was a child, and everyone calls him "Xiao Dun'er".

"Dun'er".

Zhong Jiayi touched his head in embarrassment: "I don't have any myself. My mother said that the snow lotus cake girl's family eats well. It is a waste for men to eat such exquisite things. Next time I will bring you the chrysanthemum and red bean cake made by the nanny.

, it’s very delicious, my mother said I’m so fat because I ate too much chrysanthemum and red bean cake.”

Everyone laughed out loud at Zhong Jiayi's embarrassment and words. Not only did they jump up and down with laughter, but even the little boy roared happily.

Erniu took the snack box from Changsheng's hand and opened it. The two white pastries inside turned out to be in the shape of snowdrops. They were placed on some green leaves, which looked really delicate and beautiful.

"It's so beautiful, how can I bear to eat it?" Shuyao sighed softly.

Zhong Jiayi hurriedly said: "My mother said that this needs to be freshly prepared to taste good. It will not be good if it has been stored for a long time. Sister Yao'er, don't be reluctant to eat it. Next time my mother makes it, I will bring it to you."

If Zhong Jiayi's mother heard this, she would definitely lament that "her son has an outgoing heart." She only asked her maid to make six or seven pieces of snow lotus cake at one time, but her son gave away two pieces, and now she has promised to share the next time.

Shuyao was not a real seven-year-old girl, so of course she knew the value of snow lotus cake, so she hurriedly replied: "No need, brother Dun'er. The book says that snow lotus nourishes the body and keeps you healthy. It's better for your mother to eat more. I'm still young, so I'll give it a try."

That's all, eating too much is a waste." After saying that, he turned around and told Erniu: "When brother Dun'er goes back later, don't forget to bring him a plate of plum blossom cakes and give his mother a taste too."

"Plum blossom cake?" Zhong Jiayi likes fresh cakes the most. "Did sister Yao'er make it?"

Shuyao shook her head: "Aunt Mei made it, but I picked the plum blossoms in winter, and the water I used was the snow water on the plum blossoms collected at that time." The way the Xia family makes plum blossom cakes is somewhat different from the usual way of making plum blossom cakes.

Different, more fragrant and refreshing, it was made by Donnie Yen taught Hongmei.

Shuyao put part of the plum blossoms and snow water into a jar and buried it in the ground, put the other part in a mahogany box, dug it out in front of Liu's mother and the others, and then quietly dropped the package. In other words, all the ingredients for making plum blossom cakes were

It has been enhanced, and the taste is naturally enhanced. Shuyao thought to herself that the taste and efficacy of her plum blossom cake must be as good as the snow lotus cake made by Mrs. Zhongguo Gongzizi.

"So particular? It must be delicious!" Zhong Jiayi looked longingly. This sister Yao'er is really a delicate little person. She is so particular about making snacks! Well, she looks like my mother, and she will definitely like it very much.

"Brother, where is my bookboy?" Shuwen asked casually without seeing anyone behind Shujie and the others. Brother and the others went out today to buy servants. Uncle Jin said that he wanted to add a little bookboy to him. Is that okay?

Practice martial arts with him.

Shujie smiled and replied: "You are thinking about it now? Mother Liu and Aunt Mei took everyone to wash up and arrange the house. They also need to talk about the rules. We will go to the front later and you can see it. You still have to give me some advice."

He gave me a name."

"Let's call it 'weifeng'," Zhong Jiayi interjected enthusiastically. He used to like fighting crickets, but now he likes to practice martial arts. He always wants to be majestic. That's how the boy's name "Changsheng" came from, "'Changsheng'

','prestige', we two brothers are invincible in the world, haha."

Shuwen curled his lips: "I don't want it, it doesn't sound good. I want to think of one myself."

Zhong Jiayi said coquettishly: "If you don't want it, don't want it. What's wrong with that? Humph, my mother said she would find me another servant. From now on, I'll call him 'Weifeng'."

Shujie and the others bought a total of eight people today: a concierge and coachman, Uncle Qiang, and a cook, Aunt Qiang. They are a couple, with their 12-year-old daughter Zhaodi and their 8-year-old son Gou Sheng. There are also two handymen.

A middle-aged woman and two rough maids.

Liu's mother is planning to recruit a younger brother to serve in the inner courtyard with Da Niu, while Gou Sheng will work as a book boy for Shu Wen. Gou Sheng's name is too unpleasant and needs to be changed.

Jin Xida suggested that since the names of Gou Sheng and Zhao Di should be changed, Da Niu, Er Niu, and the two rough servants should also be changed together. Jin Xida and Shujie gave the honorable task of naming to Shu Yao and Shu Wen.

Gou Sheng's name was changed from Shuwen to Shang Jin. Not only was Shang Jin happy, Uncle Qiang and Aunt Qiang also liked him very much.

The girls' names all come from Shuyao, and they all end with the character "jin". The eldest girl is called Hong Jin, the second girl is Lan Jin, the younger brother is Cheng Jin, and the two rough maids are called Lu Jin and Huang Jin.

The furniture to be added to the summer house was handed over to Carpenter Xu, which made Carpenter Xu and Sister-in-law Jiujin extremely happy. They were especially careful and attentive to the work. They also asked Sister-in-law Jiujin’s two brothers and cousin to help, and they completed the book as quickly as possible. Jay custom-made all their wooden furniture.

In this way, the summer residence was basically settled, and everyone was in their places. Jin Xida also started busy with her own affairs, leaving early and coming back late every day, otherwise the cat would be in the study.

Today was another piano and chess class, and Shuyao noticed that Master Lian was looking at her with a strange look from time to time, as if he wanted to say something, but he didn't say anything.

Shuyao secretly thought, this gentleman has not troubled her for several days. Does this mean he dislikes her again? But the look in his eyes does not seem to be the same disgust as before, but a look like he wants to ask something. How strange.

Nian'er didn't pay that much attention. During the break, he pulled Shuyao and asked him questions. He was very concerned about whether his house in Xia Zhai had been sorted out. After asking, he asked Jin Xida: "Uncle Jin still wants to stay in Yulin." "How long?" (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for recommendations and monthly votes. Your support is my biggest motivation.)
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