Qiao Zhiqing looked at Zhou Xiuying's nervous appearance, immediately stood up vigilantly, and asked Zhou Xiuying, "What's the matter, Xiuying, do you know him" Zhou Xiuying nodded with tears in her eyes.didn't care about Qiao Zhiqing's words, stepped forward and grabbed the strong man's arm tightly, and said in a long throat, "Brother Xu, you are still alive" The strong man was also excited, and he actually cried with tears like Zhou Xiuying, "Miss Zhou, I didn't expect you and I to meet again" The two trembled and wanted to help, Zhou Xiuying had already cried pear blossoms with rain, and her mood couldn't stabilize for a long time."
What the hell is going on Xiuying, how do you know Daddy Zhang's son" Qiao Zhiqing heard Zhou Xiuying call Zhang Laohan's son Brother Xu, and his heart was suddenly full of doubts.He has seen this father's son every time he comes, but he has always been a silent and honest peasant man, and he doesn't know why he met Zhou Xiuying who was far away in Shanghai."
You go to the back to help our dad cook first, I have something to say to the guests."
The strong man explained to his wife behind him, and after his wife left, he helped Zhou Xiuying to do it in front of the stone table, and explained to Qiao Zhiqing, "Master Qiao, I haven't seen you for a long time." ”Qiao Zhiqing smiled comfortably and replied, "It's not long, it's only been a month, it's my stomach that remembers the fragrance of sea bass, and I can't help but come over to relieve my hunger." ”The strong man breathed a sigh of relief, as if he had made up his mind, knelt down on Qiao Zhi's knees, and asked, "Lord Qiao, please cure the crime of rebellion below, you also heard it just now, it is Xu Yao, the former leader of the Luohan Party of the Shanghai Little Knife Society." ”"Xu Yao" Qiao Zhiqing looked at the unastonishing man in front of him in surprise, and he didn't expect that he was actually the leader of the Little Knife Club that dominated the side back then."
Brother Qiao, please forgive Brother Xu's sins, I am willing to be punished on his behalf."
Zhou Xiuying relieved herself on the side, and knelt down for Qiao Zhiqing, begging bitterly.When Zhou Xiuying's father rebelled in Qingpu County, Shanghai, Xu Yao took advantage of the situation to echo in Jiading County, both of them were the backbone of the Little Knife Society, and Xu Yao has always taken care of Zhou Xiuying like a brother.When Zhou Xiuying fought with the Qing army in Hongkou, she was besieged by Tuantuan, and it was all up to Xu Yao to fight all the brothers of the Luohan Party to rescue Zhou Xiuying.The two have been separated by one side since then, and there has been no news of life and death."
Don't mention the past, you two should get up and talk first."
Qiao Zhiqing commanded the two with a flat face.Su Sanniang hurriedly helped the two of them up, and said to Zhou Xiuying, "Xiuying, thank you Brother Qiao, he doesn't blame you Brother Xu." ”Zhou Xiuying smirked excitedly, and hurriedly thanked her, "Thank you, Brother Qiao, thank you, Brother Qiao." ”"Thank you, Lord Joe."
Xu Yao also hugged his fists and thanked him on the side, stood up and sat down with Zhou Xiuying."
Xu Yao, how did you recognize Daddy Zhang's son, he doesn't seem to have anything to do with you" Qiao Zhiqing frowned noncommittally, this Xu Yao is very prestigious in the Heaven and Earth Society, his idea back then was to go north to join the Taiping Army, and the opposite side of this village is Huzhou, where Huang Wenjin is stationed, if the two have any personal contact, then Suzhou is not a nail hidden."
My lord is right, I didn't know Daddy Zhang before.On that day, he fought with the official army in Hongkou, and our Luohan Party was completely annihilated, and the brothers only fought for the next person, and they lived in seclusion here in frustration.It just so happened that Daddy Zhang had no children under his knees, so he worshipped him as a father.Don't worry, Xu Yao died in battle seven years ago, and now I am just Zhang Xitian, the son of Daddy Zhang. ”Xu Yao knew that Qiao Zhiqing was puzzled, so he explained calmly."
That's the best, the people of Suzhou have just had a good life, I don't want them to suffer any unwarranted disasters, do you understand" Qiao Zhiqing stared at Xu Yao's eyes carefully, but what was revealed was not the numb eyes of ordinary farmers, but on the contrary, there were streams of essence constantly surging outward.Qiao Zhiqing has been here many times before, but this person is honest, and even Qiao Zhiqing has not found out, which is really alarming."
Adults are worried, now this kind of life is very content, if the adults are not at ease, even if they arrest me, there will be no complaints."
Xu Yao clenched his fists and lowered his head bitterly, sighed and stopped talking.Zhou Xiuying was anxious to watch from the sidelines, and hurriedly pulled Qiao Zhiqing's arm and said coquettishly, "Brother Qiao, Brother Xu has indeed changed, don't embarrass him anymore, I beg you, okay, you can do whatever you want me to do in the future." ”"Zhiqing, you just promise Sister Zhou, I've never seen her ask anyone before, and she is still so delicate."
Su Sanniang looked at Zhou Xiuying's pouting little woman, and couldn't help but cover her red lips and chuckle.Zhou Xiuying blushed for a while, let go of her hand and hung her head to play with her fingers.Qiao Zhiqing looked at Xu Yao and chuckled, but there was something faintly indescribable about this man in his heart, this may be an intuition, and this intuition has never been missed."
Okay, just give Xiuying a face, forget about it, since you have started a new life, this official is not a person who likes to care.Let's replace the wine with tea, don't let this matter spoil the mood of tasting deliciousness. ”Qiao Zhiqing raised the tea bowl as he spoke."
Okay, cheers, thanks Big Brother Joe."
Zhou Xiuying excitedly took the lead in picking up the tea bowl, Xu Yao breathed a sigh of relief, and also picked up the tea bowl, and the four of them touched it lightly and drank it full.After a while, the atmosphere relaxed again."
The thought of the perch."
Father Zhang shouted excitedly in the dining hall at this time, and the little granddaughter and daughter-in-law brought the prepared delicacy to the table.Su Sanniang and Zhou Xiuying both saw the food ordered by Qianlong for the first time, and they couldn't help but pick up the chopsticks before the meal was served.Daddy Zhang's two delicacies, a steamed sea bass and a mushroom soup, not to mention the taste, the tableware used for the dishes alone is enough to be amazing.A fish plate and a soup bowl are all genuine blue and white porcelain fired by the Qianlong official kiln.Before the meal is served, there is a mellow aroma that makes people can't help but whet their appetite."
Adults can taste my old man's craftsmanship and still get into the eyes of connoisseurs" Father Zhang sat down happily on the side, and the little granddaughter also sat beside him obediently, playing with the chicken feather shuttlecock in his hand."
Then the official is welcome."
Qiao Zhiqing smiled and finally moved the chopsticks, Zhou Xiuying and Su Sanniang had already salivated, and after seeing Qiao Zhiqing use the first bite, they hurriedly followed and tasted it carefully.The ingredients of this steamed sea bass are very simple, which are green onions, ginger and garlic, which are commonly used in farmers.However, the method is very particular, before steaming the fish, it must be soaked in a secret sauce, steamed with scales, and then eaten with scales removed.In this way, the flavor of the sea bass can be locked, and the flavor of the sauce can be fully immersed in the meat.Without a certain foundation, once one side is not mastered well, it will destroy the overall taste.In front of the food, Su Sanniang and Zhou Xiuying had no time at all, and then they thought about what lady image, one bite after another, I don't know if they are really hungry, they don't have the demeanor of a gourmand at all, they don't have a single comment, they can only vaguely pop out of their mouths one by one, "Good, good, good." ”"Brother Qiao, why is this lettuce soup so delicious, I've drunk it before, but it doesn't have such a fresh flavor."
Zhou Xiuying wiped her mouth, and she couldn't stop admiring in her small mouth."
Of course, this is Daddy Zhang's secret that I naturally don't know, but if you want to drink, just come to your brother Zhang."
After Qiao Zhiqing finished speaking, he chuckled at Xu Yao and asked, "Brother Zhang, is this okay?"
"Of course, Sister Xiuying and the two of you can come over at any time and give you the most delicious sea bass." ”Xu Yao glanced at Zhou Xiuying comfortably, meeting today is also a part of his heart, even if he goes to the underworld now and sees Zhou Lichun's eldest brother, he is not ashamed.The happiest thing is that Qiao Zhiqing called himself so, naturally acquiescing to his identity as Daddy Zhang's son, and the implication could not be clearer, so he can live a bright life in the future."
Brother Zhang, I really envy you, it's not a good thing to be able to live such an ordinary life, my little sister is really happy for you."
Zhou Xiuying looked at Xu Yao with a grateful face, and naturally changed her name, and her heart was full of blessings to Xu Yao."
That's all for today, it's time for us to take our leave."
It was getting dark, and Qiao Zhiqing still had a lot of official business to deal with, so he didn't stay for long.He bowed to Daddy Zhang with his fists, and then turned back to say goodbye to Xu Yao."
Brother Zhang, I won't bother you anymore, take care of your body, I'll come to see you again when I'm free."
Zhou Xiuying didn't want to disturb Xu Yao's life that had calmed down so easily, so she also followed Qiao Zhiqing to get up and say goodbye.Su Sanniang chuckled and stood up, also saluting goodbye."
Then let's go slowly, I won't be far away" Xu Yao didn't want to make waves in his life, so he didn't want to leave Zhou Xiuying here, he knew in his heart that Qiao Zhiqing was a good official, and Zhou Xiuying was no worse than him, so he was still plain Zhang Xitian.Daddy Zhang has been busy all night, and when people are old, they are easy to get sleepy, so they sat down and were a little confused for a while, and after hearing Qiao Zhiqing's call, he quickly stood up apologetically and sent him off.After Qiao Zhiqing and the three of them left, the small courtyard returned to calm, and Xu Yao's wife leaned on his shoulder and said with a happy face, "Husband, you are smiling so happily today, I can't remember the last time you were so happy." ”Xu Yao patted the back of her hand and whispered, "Don't worry, in the future, I will have a father with you and Xiaoyuer, and our family will be so happy every day." ”After night, there is no light in the village, and it is very quiet under the moonlight.The villagers were busy all day and started snoring early.Suddenly, a dark shadow climbed over the courtyard wall of Daddy Zhang's house, knocked a few times on the door of Xu Yao's house, and shouted a few "meows" in his mouth.Xu Yao's wife and daughter were already sleeping sweetly, only he still opened his eyebrows tightly, and after hearing the movement outside, he immediately turned over and got out of bed, looked at his wife and daughter who got out of bed, and went out with a light fist
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