In the evening, the back kitchen yard has been cleaned out, and the two boxes of kitchen utensils that made Liu Erniang sad were finally dug out of the ruins and rediscovered.Because Liu Erniang was happy, she made a few more specialty dishes for dinner, and the ingredients were still Yang Yan's grandmother who went to Wuxin Courtyard to ask the old housekeeper Abel in person.The old housekeeper Abel heard from the secret guard that Haitang was angry with him for snatching the tiger skin, and privately discussed with Yang Changyan and others to rebel against him and betray Zhuge Yi, and Abel almost laughed out loud.Fortunately, he covered his mouth in time, so that the guards did not find out that he was a "normal person".Yang Yan's grandmother came to ask for ingredients, and the old housekeeper Abel was not ambiguous at all, and filled two large baskets of all kinds of ingredients newly sent today, and asked the two little maids to follow the waiter Xiaozuo to send them over, and he also contributed a box of new pastries from Wuweiju as a gift to ask Yang Yan's grandmother to bring it to Begonia.Li Haitang was originally angry for only one night and wanted to open it by himself.That tiger skin is too precious, and it is the treasure of Ling Ye's heart.If you put her here, you may not be targeted by someone from the eight major clans, rather than being remembered by the "old thieves" here, it is better to return it to Ling Ye.Seeing that Yang Yan's concubine brought Abo's atonement gift, Haitang couldn't hold it anymore, so she instructed Qingluo to call the waiter Xiaozuo to come in, and put the three plates of exquisite dishes on the table into a large food box and sent them to Abel to taste.Xiao Zuo took a look, and immediately called the little master a great good man, and kowtowed to the little master on behalf of Abel to make amends, which made Begonia laugh, and reminded Xiao Zuo to be careful of being hung up by Abel to reward the whip after going back.Xiao Zuo smirked and said "No", picked up the big food box and ran away.Sister-in-law Li came in and saw that Haitang was having dinner, and stood silently outside the door patiently waiting for a reply.Li Haitang ate elegantly, chewed slowly and ate the last spoonful of fragrant glutinous soup, and wiped the corners of his mouth unhurriedly, "It's all here?"
”"Patriarch Wu has not arrived, Patriarch Yan has not arrived.The patriarch of Si was infected with cold and had not gone out for seven days, so he sent the eldest son of Si. ”Sister-in-law Li was detailed one by one, and hesitated a little when it came to the eldest son.Li Haitang was helped down by Qingluo and said, "Patriarch Si is sick?"
Sister-in-law Yang will go to back up the generous gifts, and you will visit you in person tomorrow morning. ”Yang Yanyan said "yes" respectfully, and took a step back to make way out.Li Haitang told Wu Yinling to finish eating and then go to the work of sewing winter clothes, and let Qingluo accompany her to the east wing of the East Courtyard.In the east wing of the East Courtyard, except for the three patriarchs of Wuyan Division who had not arrived, the rest of the patriarchs were all sitting in danger, with a serious look that no one should approach.In the eyes of many patriarchs and old men, he is young and appreciative, and he envies that Patriarch Si can have such an excellent eldest son.When Qingluo lifted the curtain of the cotton door, she shouted "Feng Xiannu has arrived", and all the patriarchs and old men in the house stood up and saluted.Li Haitang is dressed in ink fox skin, which was sent by Qin Wu at the beginning of winter.Qin Wu, who was far away in Qishan Town, learned that the eldest daughter of the Li patriarch burned down the Qiqi Pavilion in a rage, which was also the residence of Haitang.Not to mention the padded jacket in winter, even the clothes that I wear at home on weekdays have not been snatched out.Qin Wu was furious when he heard this, and immediately ordered the embroidery girls of Qinzhuang to sew new clothes for the four seasons day and night, and personally went to the homes of leather dealers to find suitable leather, and rushed to make two silver fox fur cloaks for the winter for Begonia, a very precious black fox fur coat, and two hand warmers, one white and one black.At this time, it was dark in the evening, the howling wind outside was like a ghost crying, and the face was stiff in the cold.Li Haitang was glad that he had worn a black fox fur, which was thick enough to resist the cold wind.Coming in to salute several patriarchs and old men, Li Haitang rubbed his little hands and smiled apologetically: "I was busy leading people to clean up the backyard, thinking that it would be warm during the day, so I invited several patriarchs and old men to come and discuss important matters."
Who knew that the heavens were not beautiful, and the wind rose before evening. ”"When did the winter winds stop?
We are used to it, only the delicate flowers of the first daughter of Feng Xian, we must dress thickly, but don't be infected with cold like Patriarch Si. ”The patriarch said in a rough and loud voice, turned his head to the young man beside him and said, "The eldest nephew of the Si family, you go and meet the ancestor of Feng." ”"Yes."
Si Mingtang smiled modestly, took a few steps forward and bowed, and reported to his home."
The eldest son of the patriarch of the Si clan, Si Mingtang visited Feng Xian's daughter.""
The eldest prince is exempt."
Li Haitang smiled kindly, looking at the handsome man who was a businessman but not a philistine.There are a few times in my memory that I have seen Li Junshen and Si Mingtang standing together and chatting, although the two are more than ten years apart, they have the feeling of seeing each other late.In the same Eight Great Clans, because Si Mingtang assisted his father in taking care of business earlier, the Confucian spirit on his body was gradually replaced by the businessman's spirit, but his words and deeds, self-denial and etiquette inadvertently still brought out a bit of Confucian style.Li Haitang has a little affection for Si Mingtang, perhaps because of Li Junshen, or because Si Mingtang has never had the treachery and treachery of a businessman."
Big girl, Second Old Lady Li, Second Master Li, and Prince Jun Wu are here.""
Please."
Li Haitang walked to the main seat and sat down, and Si Mingtang also returned to his position in time.Now he came in place of his father, but he could not sit in the position of the patriarch, so he added a drum stool behind the chair for him to sit on.The cotton door curtain was lifted, and the second old lady Li walked in with an ebony dragon head cane with a kind smile on her face, followed by Li Erye and Li Junwu."
Feng Xiannu hurriedly urged the old man to come over, what's the big deal?
The carriage came all the way to the horse, and my old skull almost fell apart.Hahahaha!
”The second old lady Li jokingly sat next to Haitang, and saw that the position of the patriarch was vacant, and Si Mingtang was sitting behind, and said, "Isn't the wind and cold of the patriarch still healing?"
”"Thank you Second Old Lady Li for your concern, my father's wind and cold illness was too fierce this time, and he couldn't even be cured by taking a few pairs of medicines.The old doctor of the hospital said that the father needed to stay in bed to recuperate, and the mother and daughter-in-law would take care of everything at home, and the outside business would be taken care of by his nephew.Mingtang is not talented, but he still takes care of some small things, and he still consults his father for big things. ”"You are also thirty now, and you should take care of the family's livelihood for your father."
The second old lady Li was very satisfied with the humble and polite Si Mingtang, and said to the begonias beside him: "Most of the business in the public middle school of the Si clan is civilian porcelain, if you are interested, you can go to the kiln to have a look."
However, it should be noted that the people in the kiln are hard workers and speak rudely. ”"Yes."
Li Haitang looked at Si Mingtang, thinking about whether he should personally visit the Si Clan's Zhongzheng Mansion tomorrow morning to visit the Si Patriarch.Second Old Lady Li saw that the positions of Patriarch Wu and Patriarch Yan were vacant again, and said dissatisfiedly: "What's the matter with the Wu clan and the Yan clan?"
Have they discussed going out together?
”Patriarch Li retracted his sharp gaze at Second Master Li, and said gently to Second Old Master Li: "Maybe there is something at home that has been delayed, so wait a little longer." ”"Wait, wait!
Love doesn't come, don't wait!
”Li Haitang's apricot eyes widened, and he scolded angrily, and all the patriarchs and old men were silent, and they all looked at the second old lady Li with a kind smile.() Glory to the end