At the end of the twelfth lunar month, the yard was covered with frost.
Mingrui and Mingjin still got up to practice as usual in this cold and windy weather. After the two brothers finished practicing, they arrived at the main courtyard.
As soon as the two of them arrived at the main courtyard, they realized something was wrong. The yard is too quiet. There wasn't even a maid walking around. In the past, even if mother was not there, there would still be maids working in the house.
Qiu Han came over and said in a low voice: "First Young Master, Second Young Master, keep your voice down. The general and the princess haven't gotten up yet. Don't wake them up." The two didn't get up, and the people below would not go in until they were summoned.
Mingjin was puzzled: "Why are both dad and mom sleeping in? Auntie, why don't you wake dad and mom up! It's time for breakfast." Mom didn't say she couldn't sleep in before, but now she is sleeping in Sleep is coming. No, why did mother sleep in as soon as dad came back? Did dad bully mom? Thinking about her father being like that, the more Mingjin thought about it, the more she thought her guess was right.
Mingrui asked Qiu Han: "Aren't mom and dad getting up?" It's normal for mom not to get up, but dad didn't get up either! Sleeping in together? It's incredible.
Qiu Han shook his head and said: "No! The princess is sleeping soundly. The princess has been tired during this time. Let the princess have a good sleep."
Yesterday, the main house asked for two bottles of water. Qiuhan was in the yard and he didn¡¯t know. Speaking of which, it¡¯s really hard for the princess. Not only do I have to be tired during the day, but I also have to work hard at night. She has become a strong woman.
Mingjin wants to go to the bedroom. Mingrui pulled Mingjin and said, "Let's have breakfast by ourselves." It seemed that some education for Mingjin was imminent.
Xia Yao looked at the brat Ming Rui and smiled secretly: "After Mingjin has finished breakfast, you still have to go to class with your husband! You can't be lazy, otherwise your husband will punish you."
Mingjin frowned. I thought I would have two days off when my father came back, but in the end I still had to go to school as usual. He didn't want to be lazy, but he just wanted to spend more time with his parents. But my mother was sleeping when she came back yesterday, and she is still sleeping now. When did you get so sleepy?
No matter how dissatisfied Mingjin was, she could only finish breakfast with Mingrui and then go to the class obediently.
Wen Wan opened her eyes and glanced outside. It was obvious that she had slept late. Wen Wan said anxiously: "What time is it now?" It would be fine if he slept so late in the past. I had something to do these past two days and I was too lazy to sleep, which delayed my business.
Seeing that Wen Wan was getting better, Bai Shinian also stood up.
Bai Shinian had woken up early, but he didn't dare to move, fearing that he would wake up Wen Wan: "It's the end of Chen time (9 o'clock in the morning)." Seeing Wen Wan's anxious look, he smiled and said, "Don't worry , The emperor didn¡¯t send anyone to announce you.¡±
The emperor also knew that Wen Wan was so busy during this period that she fell asleep soundly in the carriage yesterday. No matter how harsh the emperor was, he couldn't say anything else.
After hearing this, Wen Wan was not in a hurry. Anyway, in this situation, the morning was wasted. After lunch, we went to the palace. Naturally, the first thing Wen Wan did was take a shower, and she ate some breakfast.
Bai Shinian thought Wen Wan would go to the palace after breakfast. Seeing Wen Wan making no movement, the maid slowly wiped her hair and asked, "Aren't you going to the palace?"
Wen Wan chuckled: "We'll go after lunch. Our family hasn't had a meal together yet!" At this point, I forgot to ask Bai Shinian how he was getting along with his children yesterday.
Wen Wan looked at Bai Shinian's expressionless expression, reached out and touched Bai Shinian's face and said with a smile, "You didn't scare Mingjin, did you?" This look probably made Mingjin feel scared.
Bai Shinian pondered for a while and then said: "It's good. But Mingjin is indeed a bit squeamish as you said. Just be more careful in the future." Bai Shinian also thought that his child had been following Wenwan for a long time, and he was surrounded by women. Stained with rouge gas.
Wen Wan was a little embarrassed: "I was also thinking that you were not at home, so it inevitably hurt a little more. But apart from Mingjin being a little squeamish, everything else is fine. Don't be too harsh. Mingjin is still young and you will guide me. I'm sure It can be corrected." Wen Wan was worried before, but Mingrui's words made Wen Wan even more worried. Mingrui's attitude shows that it is urgent to correct Mingjin's shortcomings. Fortunately, someone has now taken over this arduous task.
Bai Shinian nodded: "Well, you don't have to worry about that." His son must not be squeamish. Mingjin must correct himself.
After talking about the children, Bai Shinian talked to Wen Wan about interpersonal relationships. He had something to ask Wen Wan for advice on. Wen Wan usually left it to the housekeeper to handle. But this time when relatives come to visit, it is definitely impossible for the housekeeper to greet them.
Bai Shinian said: "Daughter-in-law, I would like my sister-in-law to greet me, do you think so?" Wen Wan has been busy these days, but it is impossible to postpone the interactions between relatives just because Wen Wan is busy. So there must be aSomeone came to help greet me. This person's sister-in-law is the best candidate.
Wen Wan nodded and said with a smile: "Okay, you can do whatever you want with the affairs of the General's Mansion." Wen Wan's attitude made it clear that Bai Shinian had the final say on what happened to the General's Mansion, which meant that the Princess' Mansion no longer entertained guests. All relatives and friends went to the general's mansion.
Bai Shinian nodded: "Well, all the relatives and friends are at the General's Mansion. When you are not busy, you can come over and join in the fun." Bai Shinian was not dissatisfied. Wen Wan has a special body, and the princess's palace is really not suitable for opening up the door. After all, the general's mansion and the princess's mansion are two completely different concepts. This visit to the General's Mansion is all done by relatives and friends. If the Princess's Mansion also opens its doors, all the civil and military ministers in the court will come to congratulate him.
Generally speaking, a wife is valued based on her husband. In their family, it is just the opposite. The wife is valued, but the wife is too expensive. So the husband has to step back and give in.
Wen Wan had no choice but to say, "When you are granted the title of Marquis, let's make a big deal of it!" Bai Shinian's appointment as a Marquis is a sure thing. There is nothing taboo about being gentle.
The big deal is certain. Could it be that the matter of honoring one's ancestors should be kept low-key? It must be a big event, and it won't be possible without running a running table for ten days and ten nights. It¡¯s just this once in a lifetime! Bai Shinian smiled and nodded: "Well, it will be done when the time comes."
Wen Wan smiled, neither agreeing nor rejecting: "By the way, I guess you will be knighted after the Chinese New Year. Husband, you should recruit trustworthy people from the general's palace. It's not easy to let go of the people in the princess's palace." Wan thought, even if the people in the mansion were to be released, detailed investigation would be necessary.
Bai Shinian was a little strange: "What's wrong?"
Xia Yao knew that Wen Wan was afraid of the emperor, and she herself was also afraid. But no matter how close they are, there are some things that are not easy to say to Xia Yao. There is no such taboo for Bai Shinian: "Xia Ying, Qiu Yun, and Qiu E were all given by the emperor's uncle. They are fine if they are placed in the princess's palace, but they cannot enter the general's palace. I don't want them to spy on you."
Bai Shinian frowned, which meant that these people were protective and gentle. In fact, it is also surveillance in disguise. But thinking about what Wen Wan did, it would be a bit strange if these people were not released. At least this was on the surface. Bai Shinian thought for a moment and nodded: "Don't worry, I will handle this matter well." Bai Shinian also knew what Wen Wan meant. Wen Wan doesn't want him to be affected by this.
Wen Wan then told Bai Shinian about the construction of the island: "I haven't been there either. You have resigned now. After you are done with things in the capital, I will find an opportunity to have a look. If there is something wrong, You change it again." Bai Shinian has fought water battles and has rich experience in fighting Japanese pirates. With him going to investigate, Wen Wan is 100% assured.
Bai Shinian nodded: "Yes, I'll go if I have the chance." This is their family's base camp and their future focus. Must be cautious.
Wen Wan felt that it was almost noon after just a few words. Time flies so fast: "Let someone call Mingrui and Mingjin over. Tell Mr. Fang that I have to eat early today. After dinner, I have to go to the palace." I was delayed in the morning, but I still have to go early in the afternoon. of.
??The two children come over. After Mingrui bowed to Wen Wan and Bai Shinian, he stood quietly to one side. Mingjin bowed and leaned against Wenwan.
Mingjin was deceived by Mingrui, saying that her mother was tired, so she went to bed late. Tell him to stop making trouble: "Mom, don't be so tired again. You have to pay attention to your health. Don't you always teach us to balance work with rest? But we can't be tired all the time. What if we get sick from fatigue?"
Mingrui was dissatisfied: "Crow's mouth." Mingjin quickly shut up.
Looking at the precocious and sensible Mingrui, he was a little embarrassed. Mingrui probably knew what was going on. Hey, it¡¯s not good to have a son who is too mature.
Although Bai Shinian was so old to Mingjin, he still clung to Wenwan and glanced at Mingjin. It's really outrageous to cling to my wife and act like a spoiled child at such an old age.
Bai Shinian looked at Mingrui and nodded, "Well, elder brother is like father, that's good." Mingjin listens to Mingrui's words, and Mingrui is sensible. Mingjin's little problems can be corrected. Thinking of this, Bai Shinian's eyes fell on Wen Wan's belly. It seems that after he has been busy for a while, he will work harder. Try to give Mingrui and Mingjin a younger brother or younger sister next year. Make your home more lively.
Wen Wan didn¡¯t know that Bai Shinian was already planning a plan to boost the population. The people below passed lunch over. Lunch consists of eight dishes and one soup. The dishes are rich, tasty and delicious.
Mingjin was very obedient to Bai Shinian yesterday. In fact, they didn't need anyone else to pick up their food when they ate. They could pick up their own food. Because their dining table has been improved and can be rotated. Because of this, the people in the princess's mansion don't need food.
If you want to eat anything, just turn it in front of yourself and pick it up.
A family of four sits together to eat. Wen Wan was eating, and suddenly her eyes kept turning on the father and son who were eating.
whiteShinian asked in a low voice: "Wen Wan, what's wrong?" Wen Wan's appearance made him look strange. Is there something you don¡¯t know?
Wen Wan said with a smile: "I have always wanted to wait for you to come back, so that our family of four can have a meal together. Now this wish has finally come true." When Wen Wan said this, there was a hint of emotion in her words. Needless to say, I sighed.
Bai Shinian felt guilty.
Mingrui saw this and smiled and said, "Mom, from now on our family will eat together every day." Mingrui didn't want this feeling to last too long. The originally warm atmosphere was completely ruined by her mother's harsh words. (To be continued)