Lady of Fortune, Jiao Niang

Ye Jiao was pregnant. This was a major event in the house. In addition to celebrating, Liu's family also specifically instructed Li Langzhong to come and show Ye Jiao to avoid making mistakes.

In addition, it was the first time for Ye Jiao. The Liu family ordered the people in the house to be more cautious and not to rush into it. He also instructed the small kitchen to pay attention to what he usually cooks, and don't let Ye Jiao hurt her body.

But what is surprising is that Ye Jiao looks the same as usual, except for snooze, nothing else.

Everyone else would have symptoms of dry mouth and vomiting. She was not half there. She obviously had a little life in her abdomen, but Ye Jiao should still eat and sleep, and her life was very comfortable.

Li Langzhong was also surprised, but the pulse condition showed that Ye Jiao's body was far more healthy and healthy than others, and she had a lot of energy and blood, and she didn't need to take supplements at all, as if she could supplement herself.

The Liu family often followed his father Qi in private: "The second daughter-in-law we married is very blessed. I have seen such a child who can be so comfortable with a child."

And Fang also looked in his eyes, and said to Qi Zhao next to the pillow before going to bed at night: "My younger brother and sister are like this now, but they are much better than when I was pregnant with stones."

Said it is envious, but it is actually a bit tasteful.

Qi Zhao could hear Fang's meaning, and he also knew Fang's little temper.

In front of outsiders, my wife is the most protective of her family, but after closing the door, she likes to compare with others.

Fang Shi has been close to her second younger siblings now, but thinking about her previous hardships, now that Ye Jiao is going well, she feels awkward.

However, Qi Zhao didn't refute her this time, on the contrary, he felt more pity.

Qi Jiadalang is not the kind of man who is completely indifferent to his wife. On the contrary, when Fang's sorrow was the worst, he almost guarded every day, and naturally knew that Fang's was not easy.

Hearing this at the moment, Qi Zhao turned around and hugged Fang in the blanket: "You happened to be in midsummer at that time, and you were already dry, and you were full of heat when eating and drinking. It was really not easy."

Fang snorted softly, "You know it."

Qi Zhao hugged her tighter: "In fact, the second brother's life was too bitter before, and the younger brother and sister's life is not easy, now they are also suffering, and finally sweet."

In one sentence, it pierced the faint taste of Fang's previous taste. When she thought of Ye Jiao's thin and thin appearance when she first came to her house, her heart softened: "Hey, the younger brother and sister's family is really not a thing, but Mother is right, younger brothers and sisters are blessed, and blessed people will always live a good life no matter how much they learn."

Qi Zhao nodded in agreement, and hugged Fang a little bit tighter: "My brother and sister are lucky, and my second brother is fine now. I am so happy that our family is so peaceful and happy. Sometimes I am also happy to see their couple. ."

Fang curiously said: "What are you happy about?"

"The younger brother and sister are kind, and the second brother is naturally happy for the second brother to meet me."

When Fang heard this, he immediately stretched out his hand and twisted it on his waist: "I knew I would praise others, what about me?"

However, Fang's strength is weak, and she also loves her father-in-law, and never really wanted to pinch him. Qi Zhao only felt itchy, not painful.

It was just Fang's words that made Qi Zhao feel dumbfounded: "You praised them just now, you said it yourself..."

Fang stared at him: "I can say it, you can't say it."

Qi Zhao could still argue with Fang in front of the great principles, but in these trivial matters, he has always been a lady who said what she said.

It was the same this time, Qi Zhao immediately said: "The lady is also kind, and she should be blessed," the voice paused, "If you look at your younger siblings, you might as well..." As he said, he drew closer. In the woman's ear, she said a few words softly.

Fang's embarrassed face was red, and he snorted, but didn't push him away, Qi Zhao frustrated.

Dalang is red and warm, while Erlang is quiet.

Ye Jiao still slept deep and woke up late, but she was very energetic.

Seeing that in April, peach blossoms were in full bloom and peonies bloomed all over the place. It was when the garden was full of spring, Ye Jiao was also willing to look at these bright colors.

Because the first few months were important, Ye Jiao rarely walked out of Qi's house and only walked around the house.

Dong does not come, her month is a bit lighter than Ye Jiao, and this time it was the baby she had begged for a long time. Dong didn’t want to repeat the same mistakes. Naturally, she cherishes it very much. Dare to move.

Without the Dong family coming to talk, Ye Jiao went to Liu family's yard to be more diligent.

The Liu family did not stop her. Now the weather is warm and the sun is just right. Liu family has three children. Knowing that this kind of good day is good for him, he always prepares snacks and waits for Ye Jiao to come. Yes.

Ye Jiao arrived in Liu's yard early that day. As soon as he walked in, he saw Liu's embroidering in front of the embroidery frame.

Liu's wife gave Ye Jiao a gift, and Liu's also raised her head, did not put down the needle and thread in her hand, only smiled and said: "Sit down, Mother Liu, take the tea away."

"Yes, ma'am."

Ye Jiao didn't find it strange. Now as long as she comes, Liu's family will change the tea. Sometimes it is white water, sometimes it is sweet soup. Ye Jiao is a sweet fan, but feels better than tea.

Today Liu's specially prepared milk stewed eggs for her, a warm bowl, the inside looked milky white, and it tasted sweet and smooth, Ye Jiao smiled on her face and asked Liu's: "Mother, This is delicious, how is it made?"

If you ask Qi Yun about this, Qi Yun will definitely tell her carefully.

But Liu didn't want her to bother her, and only said: "If you want to eat, just tell the small kitchen. It's really impossible to tell Liu Ma, it will naturally be made for you."

Granny Liu also nodded.

In fact, when an ordinary woman’s family is pregnant with a child, the family will coax and wait on what they want, but the second grandmother of her family is not the same. She is sweet and kind, and the Liu family knows that she loves to eat. I thought about her first when I was eating, but now it seemed normal to give such orders.

Ye Jiao ate a bowl of milk stewed eggs clean, took two sips of warm white water on the side, and looked at the embroidery frame in front of Liu Shi with a pair of eyes: "Mother, what are you embroidering?"

Liu's was concentrating on getting the stitches, and did not look at her, and replied with a gentle voice: "Embroidering a tiger, then embroidering a pattern. When your child is born, both boys and girls can use it as a bellyband or do it. Swaddle."

Usually the clothes in this family are made by the embroiderer. Although Liu's embroidery skills are good, he rarely uses needlework.

Now I have done it myself, it is a kind of heart to the child.

"Thank you mother." Ye Jiao's voice was sweet and glutinous. After speaking, she got up and looked over. She was slightly surprised when she saw the exquisite patterns. "Mother, you embroidered so meticulously, delicately and beautifully."

Little ginseng does not know how to embroider, and can write the words into the hands of a ball. She does not expect herself to do such a delicate work.

However, she wears a lot of clothes, and the embroiderer's skill is indispensable on it. If you look at it a lot, you can naturally distinguish good from bad. Liu's hand embroiderer is excellent.

Liu's family is also willing to listen to her praise, with a gentle smile: "Give the child's head something to be more mindful. You must not stand up and sit down there."

Ye Jiao went back and sat down obediently, but looked aside, "Sister-in-law didn't come today?"

"She is going to bring the stone. That child is always happy to stick to you when she is lively. The child is not serious. If she bumps and is afraid of trouble, she will come later." Liu also happened to be late. She took up the thread and asked Mrs. Liu to put away the embroidery frame. She picked up the tea cup and said with a smile, "There is also something to do with the left and right stones. I heard that now I can recite a few sentences of the three-character sutra, which is smart."

Ye Jiao nodded after listening to Liu's words. Shishi is indeed smart and easy to learn: "Last time I told me that Shishi likes to study. If he doesn't want to read, he will read it crying and crying."

Liu clan was stunned. Why was this different from what he heard?

Obviously Fang family came over last time and said that Shishi was unhappy when he mentioned the endorsement...

Speaking of studying, Liu said again: "Gang Saburo came to say goodbye to me, so I have to go to the Kaofu for a test. I will go to the temple to burn incense and pray for blessings. Jiao Niang, you don’t need to join me at home. You don’t have to come here tomorrow. Just rest."

Ye Jiao nodded in response.

After eating the second bowl of milk stewed eggs, Ye Jiao watched Liu's tiredness, so she got up in time to leave.

Liu asked Mrs. Liu to put the shrimp cakes on Ye Jiao. The shrimp cakes are simple to make, but they are made by mashing the shrimps and frying them. The raw materials are rare and they are fresh. Last time, Liu remembered Ye Jiao. Jiao liked it, took a bite and didn't let go, so she kept the shrimp when she got it.

Ye Jiao still remembered Qi Yun: "Mother, is there a mate?"

Liu looked at her and smiled, and said warmly: "Don't worry, I will send them all three, and you have them from your sister-in-law. You can eat yours and you don't need to leave it to Erlang."

Ye Jiao answered and then left.

Xiaosu carried a food box with shrimp cakes in his hand, followed Ye Jiao out of Liu's yard, and then asked, "Second young lady, do you want to go straight back?"

Ye Jiao looked at no one on the left and right, stretched her waist and said with a smile: "Go around in the yard first."

Xiao Su responded, thinking that her second youngest grandma shouldn't be hungry yet, or she would go back and eat the plate of shrimp cakes.

Then, I heard Ye Jiao say: "It happened to go to the pavilion to eat something. If this is soft, it won't taste good."

Xiaosu: ...oh.

When Ye Jiao entered the garden, she saw that someone was already in the pavilion. She paused and saw that the slightly shorter one was Qi Ming, and said, "San Lang, aren't you going to the Kaofu for a test?" With a sweep of his eyes, Ye Jiao saw the other two people.

One of them was Ye Pingrong, and the other Ye Jiao felt familiar, but he didn't remember where he had seen him for a while.

I didn't recognize it until I got closer. Isn't this the one who touched a bunch of black balls on the Guanpu booth before?

This was the first time Ye Jiao had encountered such an unlucky person, and only then did he remember.

Chu Chengyun also recognized Ye Jiao. Compared with Ye Jiao’s vague impression of him, Chu Chengyun’s impression of Ye Jiao was particularly deep. Up to now, he has touched Ye Jiao’s opportunity. The fan was still hung in the gold wire fan pocket around his waist.

It's just that Chu Chengyun did not step forward, but stood far away with Ye Pingrong.

He arched his hand at Ye Jiao from a distance, and Ye Jiao responded gently.

He has a decent manner, a soft smile, and can't be faulty at all.

This made Ye Pingrong a little surprised. After all, he has seen Ye Jiao either eating or drinking or talking to Qi Yun. Even in front of him, Ye Jiao is a soft one, but now she looks very dignified. , Very rich and uncle's ladylike demeanor, can't see the softness of the past.

Ye Dalang didn't know that this had become Ye Jiao's habit.

Although the Liu family cherished her weight during pregnancy, she never lost what should be said and taught. The housekeeper was taught, and her usual manners were also taught.

She is not like those who are raised up women, she is always controlled by cold-faced beatings and curses. On the contrary, the Liu family is reluctant to treat Ye Jiao badly. Even if the rules are gentle, she speaks clearly. I have never even said cold words.

People's minds are inherently biased. Liu's face wants a bowl of water to be fair. After all, only fair and square can control the back house, but Ye Jiao is young and obedient, who likes anyone who looks at it. Liu's heart is always Ye Jiao will feel a little bitter.

On the bright side, it is naturally invisible, and even Liu's treatment of Fang's is greater, but when facing Ye Jiao alone, Liu's is always extra gentle.

Although it teaches manners, it is mostly soft-spoken teaching without persecution or harshness.

Fortunately, Ye Jiao is very enthusiastic about learning to be a human being. He keeps it in his heart every time, and never makes mistakes, so he writes it down carefully.

One taught meticulously, the other learned hard, and months of subtle influence allowed Ye Jiao to quickly switch from the predecessor to the next.

Ye Jiao's current appearance was changed almost instantly after seeing the outsider Chu Chengyun.

Ye Pingrong smiled at Ye Jiao. Although he didn't say hello, Chu Chengyun caught sight of this smile.

"You know?" Chu Chengyun looked at Ye Jiao, then at Ye Pingrong.

Ye Pingrong followed him at the Duan Palace. After getting along, Ye Pingrong's loyalty is beyond doubt, but this man has a long flat face and doesn't like to talk or laugh. He stands there like a man with an iron mask.

Now it's easy to laugh, mostly knowing.

Upon hearing this, Ye Pingrong knew that the Meng clan helped him to find his sister before, and he didn't tell Chu Chengyun, and his prince didn't know Ye Jiao's relationship with him.

But there is nothing to hide about this, Ye Pingrong immediately replied in a low voice: "Master, that's my sister."

Chu Chengyun was a little surprised: "Your sister? Then why didn't you say it last time."

"The last time it was on the street, there were many people with mixed eyes, and the prince needed manpower by his side. I was afraid that I had disturbed others and didn't speak."

Chu Chengyun nodded, then looked at Ye Jiao, and said softly: "Your sister is a good girl at first glance, and her luck is also top-notch."

As soon as Ye Pingrong heard this, the corner of his eyes trembled, and he immediately said: "She is now married to the Qi family and is the wife of Qi Jia Erlang."

Chu Chengyun didn't know that this person was muttering to himself in his heart, and his smile remained: "Oh? It turned out to be Saburo's sister-in-law, which is not bad. My virtuous brother seems to be lucky."

Qi Ming, who had left the pavilion early, did not hear the conversation between Chu Chengyun and Ye Pingrong. He went to Ye Jiao and said, "Second sister-in-law, do you want to go in and sit?"

Ye Jiao smiled and looked at him, and said, "No, you're meeting friends, I won't bother." He glanced at it, "Are you familiar with him?"

In fact, Ye Jiao asked Ye Pingrong, but Qi Yun would be wrong and said directly: "Sister-in-law, there is the third son I told you about, and Ye Zhuangshi who saved me."

Ye Jiao was taken aback: "Who?"

"It's the strongman Ye who saved me last time when I fell down the hillside. He is an entourage by San Gongzi, and he is also an excellent man."

Ye Jiao blinked, surprised.

She knew Ye Pingrong’s identity, and she was also a court official. She used to think that he was related to the Meng family, but she didn’t know that her eldest brother was behind them.

An official can't run for the flat-headed people, right?

Then, who is this San Gongzi and Hui Niang?

Ye Jiao couldn't think through, so she just kept it in her heart, thinking about going back and asking Qi Yun, the Xianggong who she didn't understand can always figure it out.

She looked at Qi Ming with a smile, and then asked: "I just heard my mother say that you are going to rush for the exam today. It's not early and it's time to leave."

Qi Ming said: "The third son said before that he would go to the city if he had something to do. I waited for him to join him. Now that he comes, I should go too."

Ye Jiao smiled, looked around, and asked Xiaosu to take the food box and hand it to Qi Ming: "This is the shrimp cake my mother gave me. I have it when I want to eat it at home, and bring this to you. , Be like I borrowed flowers to offer Buddha, I wish you a smooth trial.

Qi Ming took it, and thanked Ye Jiao.

Ye Jiao didn't stay too much, and left with Xiaosu.

When I returned to my yard, I walked in, and at a glance I saw Qi Yun sitting in the house and the shrimp cake in front of him.

This was sent by the Liu family, saying that he had prepared a portion for Ye Jiao, but Qi Yun knew that Ye Jiao liked to eat, so he didn't move and kept it for Ye Jiao.

Seeing Ye Jiao come in now, Qi Yun put down the account book in his hand and stood up and said, "How is everything with my mother?"

"Well, mother made clothes for the baby. It looks good." Ye Jiao sat down at the table and stared at the shrimp cakes.

Qi Yun took the chopsticks, pinched a piece and handed it to her mouth.

From the saliva the man fed her on the wedding night, Ye Jiao got used to being fed by this person, and then naturally took a bite with his hand.

Shrimp fleshy teeth, with a faint spicy fragrance, crispy on the outside and delicious on the inside, Ye Jiao narrowed his eyes with a smile.

And Qi Yun looked at her as if she was hungry. After feeding this piece, he picked up another piece, and asked, "Didn’t your mother just give you a plate, didn’t you eat it?"

Ye Jiao shook her head and swallowed what was in her mouth before saying: "I met Saburo and saw that he was going out. I was afraid that he would not be used to eating, so I brought it to him." At this point, Ye Jiao remembered. With his own doubts, he repeated to Qi Yun what Qi Ming had just said in the garden.

After Qi Yun finished listening, he raised his eyebrows as expected.

Ye Pingrong saved Qi Ming's affairs and deepened the friendship between the two sides. This is a good thing, not surprising.

But Ye Pingrong was actually the third son's entourage, and it was what really silenced Qi Yun, and he thought one step more than Ye Jiao.

Once the flat-headed people become official, they are no longer ordinary people. The only people who can make them guards are the relatives of the emperor.

The third son was mostly Chu, but his little brother worshipped someone as a righteous brother...

Qi Yun took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly, only to say: "Saburo this fortune... just don't know if it is a blessing or a curse."

Ye Jiao blinked, "What do you mean?"

Qi Yun wanted to say, but soon he thought that since Ye Pingrong had been silent all the time, there must be a deep meaning in it, otherwise it would be impossible not to mention a word because of his love for Ye Jiao.

Ye Pingrong was not ready to say anything to make Ye Jiao worried, and smiled and grabbed her hand: "I guessed too."

Ye Jiao blinked: "But Xianggong said it as if it were true."

Qi Yun looked at her softly with brows and eyes, then took another piece of shrimp cake and handed it to her mouth: "I believe everything I say?"

Ye Jiao nodded while eating, didn't she believe it, Xianggong was right.

Qi Yun thought about what he had said before, and he couldn't help but dislike himself silently in his heart.

But after the two of them had eaten the shrimp cakes and walked out of the room, Qi Yun made up his mind and wanted to tell the truth to Ye Jiao: "Actually, I said that I should kiss before I leave. Actually..."

But before he finished speaking, he felt the soft touch of his cheeks.

With a milky smell, there is also a touch of osmanthus.

Ye Jiao kissed him on her toes and asked, "What do you want to say?"

Qi Yun looked at her and curled his mouth: "It's nothing."

Let's talk about this later.