Lady of Fortune, Jiao Niang

What Xiao Su said was something Xu Bao had never seen or heard.

The water vapor in his eyes that hadn't started to condense slightly dispersed, Xu Bao raised his head and whispered: "Kite?"

"Yes, it can fly, and there is a sound."

Xu Bao is not actually hungry. He was just a little angry just now. Now that he heard a new thing, he became happy and nodded: "Okay, I need to watch the kite!"

The next day, Ye Jiao saw Xiao Su brought a kite.

There is a whistle and a pattern on it, but the most eye-catching thing is that it has several long black tail feathers attached to it.

Ye Jiao couldn't help asking, "Xiao Hei did something wrong again?"

Xiao Su nodded heavily, and then promised to Ye Jiao: "Second young lady, don't worry, I will definitely close it this time and don't let it go out casually."

After Xiao Hei became bald this time, it is estimated that he himself would have been unwilling to show up for a while.

But baldness is better than soup.

Many Ye Jiao didn't ask, just smiled and took Xu Bao to the yard to watch the kite flying.

The kite with chicken feathers is not as light as an ordinary kite. Fortunately, it is symmetrical and conspicuous after flying up. Xu Bao looked very happy.

Xu Bao maintained his enthusiasm for kites for a long time, and dragged people to fly kites to him for several days.

Before going to the prefecture’s home for tea, Ye Jiao asked Mrs. Mo to stay at home to take care of Xu Bao, and she took Xiaosu and Qi Yun on the carriage to the town.

The carriage is covered with soft cushions. For stability, Qi Yun previously customized a carriage and sat on it. Even if he was holding water, he could only see a few ripples and would not spill it.

This horse-drawn carriage is expensive to build. Normally, it only needs thirty pens, but this one needs a hundred pens.

But for Qi Yun, everything must first consider Ye Jiao's needs, and probably what Qi Yun lacks most now is money.

The small ginseng sits on the carriage and has no food.

She held a round ball fan in her hand and fanned it gently, her eyes opened the window curtain and looked out, with a smile on her face.

Qi Yun couldn't help but stretched out his hand to stop Ye Jiao's waist, gently touched her slightly raised lower abdomen, and whispered: "Is it suffocated recently?"

Ye Jiao has never concealed anything from him, and nodded bluntly: "Yes, I can even count the number of pillars in the corridor in the yard."

Qi Yun smiled and rubbed her cheek with his head, and said softly: "Well then, now your body is stable, and the previous floods have also been dealt with almost. I will send someone to the garden on the mountain to take care of them and wait for them to clean up. Okay, let's live there for a while, okay?"

Ye Jiao's eyes lit up and nodded immediately.

I said I was going before, but it was delayed because of a lot of things in the middle. Now when I bring it up again, Ye Jiao naturally agreed: "I was worried that the previous heavy rain would wash away all the medicinal materials I just planted, so I just went over and took a look. "

Qi Yun kissed her, but didn't tell Ye Jiao that he did rush.

There is a small stream in the middle of their village, which is usually very narrow, but it widens when the rain is heavy, and the land on both sides including the half-built bridge is flooded in the past. Even if the water recedes now, bring everything on both sides. Go, nothing left.

However, Qi Yun asked people to replant the medicinal materials these days, and try to plant them according to Ye Jiao's previous arrangements. Dong's help was necessary, but both of them kept Ye Jiao from them.

Looking down at the smiling eyes of her own lady, Qi Yun felt that it was worth what she did for her.

When he arrived at the magistrate's home, Qi Yun got out of the carriage first, and then stood by the carriage and stretched out his hand to support Ye Jiao down.

I don't know how many ladies and wives who also come to the banquet envy this scene.

But the two were not in the same place. Qi Yun was going to the front hall to see Shi Tianrui, the prefect, while Ye Jiao was going to the back house.

Fortunately, Dong had been waiting at the door. Seeing Ye Jiao coming, he walked forward and gently took Ye Jiao’s arm, his eyes were looking at Qi Yun and said, "Second master, don’t worry, I will take care of it. The second grandmother."

Qi Yun nodded, and after a few whispers, he went to the front hall, while Ye Jiao headed towards the backyard with Dong.

Walking on the long corridor, Dong clan approached, and whispered to Ye Jiao: "I just met the wife Zheng from Shizhi County. She is a very straightforward woman, but Jiao Niang, remember not to ask her where she came from. ."

Ye Jiao blinked: "Why?"

The Dong family lowered her voice again and said: "I've inquired. The Zheng family was originally the daughter of the lord's family in the capital. She was originally promised to another big family. But for some reason, the family regretted the marriage, so she just married Master Shi. Master Shi was originally a clear stream of civil servants in the capital, but this time he came here to be a small county magistrate after being reprimanded. As long as he was holding his anger, he should not ask them about the past, but just say something else. "

Ye Jiao has always been honest, and the same is true for others, but she also knows that to be kind to others is not to always poke back and forth in the pain of others.

Nodded and wrote it down, Ye Jiao smiled and said, "Why don't you say anything about the tea party or flower banquet that I am going to do. This is probably the same this time."

The Dong family silently glanced at Ye Jiao, wanting to say that the Qi family is different now, and it has attracted a lot of people's hearts, and it has solved the urgent need for the court. Even though the former magistrates concealed it, they have changed people now. Will be easily skipped.

I'm afraid it's just a pretense to invite others this time. The Shi family and his wife really want to invite only the second young master and the second young grandmother.

However, before Dong and Ye Jiao explained clearly, they had already left the corridor and entered the backyard hall.

At this moment, the sun was just right, and the sunlight slanted down, neither hot, impetuous nor cold, and there was warmth when looking at everything.

And when Ye Jiao walked over, she saw the women who were sitting in the hall talking.

Among them, some Ye Jiao knew, and some Ye Jiao didn't recognize it. Fortunately, there was no need to say hello one by one, and it was okay not to know the last name.

She didn't recognize others, but they all recognized her. Seeing Ye Jiao coming in, they got up to bow to Ye Jiao.

Ye Jiao's abdomen was slightly bulging, and she just nodded slightly as a reward, and then wanted to go back.

"Lady Ye, sit next to me." At this moment, a woman in bright dress got up and looked at Ye Jiao with a smile.

Dong's whispered: "That's Zheng." Then she let go of Ye Jiao's hand.

Little Ginseng thought for a while, then took Xiaosu and walked to Zheng, his face was dignified and generous after Liu's training: "Madam, well."

The Zheng smiled and stretched out his hand, gently held Ye Jiao, and helped her sit down before saying: "You are heavy, you don't need so much etiquette," then Zheng said to the maid beside him, "Give Ye Niangzi a change. With a cup of clear water, she can't drink these tea soup now."

The maid replied and changed the cup, but Ye Jiao thanked Zheng with a small smile.

After doing this, Dong, who was sitting not far away, was amazed in her heart. She felt that Jiao Niang was really good at learning, and she was taught by Mrs. Dong. She can still hold back her chopsticks to the snack. It is rare.

But at this moment, Ye Jiao heard someone talking to her with a smile: "We just said that the second lady is pregnant now, and she is blessed to see it."

Then, someone answered the question: "No, the Qi family's previous charitable deeds are well known, and it is natural to accumulate merit."

But in these flattery, a voice sounded: "I'm afraid, our magistrate should be grateful to Qi Erfu."

As soon as this was said, no one spoke.

This is easy to say but not good to hear.

In fact, none of the people present here are blind or deaf. They all know that the former magistrates and county prime ministers suddenly lost their posts and dismissed their posts, I am afraid it has something to do with the relief and flood response.

Even though the Qi family didn't get the praise, but what the Qi family did indirectly drove off the two officials, it was actually no secret.

However, it seems to be praising Ye Jiao to pick it out so clearly, but it actually broke the window paper and made the magistrate thank a civilian. If there is no instigation, no one will believe it.

Ye Jiao didn't think about it, didn't even look at the person, just drinking water with a cup.

When she tasted the slight sweetness in it, she knew that honey was added. She took two more sips and smiled at Zheng: "This tastes good, but if it can be turned on with warm water, it is better than direct hot water. Make it delicious."

Zheng immediately asked people to come over to do it, but when he tilted his head, there was no smile, and a pair of Danfeng eyes looked at the voice coldly.

After all, this is a banquet hosted by yourself, and it can't be mixed up.

After recognizing the person, Zheng said indifferently: "Madame Shao, since you know that Mrs. Qi Er's body is golden and expensive, let's just say a few words. Isn't it good for people to be clean?"

Afterwards, Zheng still smiled and greeted people to taste the new refreshments, and also put the pots for fun. The atmosphere that had just cooled down soon became lively again.

Even though Ye Jiao couldn't participate in it, she watched their games with great interest, and tasted the tea from the prefect, and she was at ease.

But the faceless Zhu's face was blushed by Zheng's words, his fingers squeezed the veil, and did not speak any more, but his expression was somewhat unconvincing.

Her husband's surname is Shao, a good merchant family, but the Shao family has a cousin who knows the state, no matter how far or near, he is a relative of the family, Shao Zhizhou did not give the Shao family any benefit, naturally it was smooth.

In the past, the Shao family had a big face in this neighborhood. Shao Zhizhou was in a stable position, and they were also stable, firmly holding the name of the largest household in the city.

But now this position as stable as Mount Tai has to be taken away by the Qi family!

In fact, the last time they had asked someone to give the Qi family a chance to disarm them, no one would have thought that the words would be blocked before they reached their ears.

Later, after the flood, Shao Zhizhou asked the Shao family to contribute some money, at least to gain a good name. The Shao family was stingy and didn't know it. As a result, the Qi family gave money and food, which became a big show.

In the eyes of others, it was the Shao family who was stingy, but in the eyes of the Shao family, it was the Qi family who took away their benefits!

To say that in the past, Zhu did not care about tea parties organized by the prefect. If it weren’t for the prefect’s background and a new appointment, I’m afraid she would not come.

As a result, she came. Not only did she not sit beside the magistrate, but she also watched the young Ye Jiao sit down. How could this convince her?

His heart was blocked, and his face was brought out. Although Zhu was still socializing with the wife around him, he did not cast his eyes on the main seat.

What happened was Ye Jiao, who didn't take outsiders seriously, and the deep-minded Zheng Clan, and she cast her eyes to the blind.

Zheng was smiling and talking to Ye Jiao.

It is common for women to chat with each other. Husbands, children, and family backgrounds cannot escape these circles.

But Zheng was unwilling to talk about this. She had a good family background, but the price of a good family was that she was retired by another, better family. Even though Zheng still had contacts in Beijing, she didn't want to talk more at this moment.

Husband Shi Tianrui returned home, but it was always inappropriate for the back house woman to talk about the magistrate.

As for the children, Zheng has only one daughter until now. She is still young, weak, and suffering from illnesses in two days.

Fortunately, Zheng was ingenious to prepare the objects for the game early, as well as a few beautiful pots of flowers. There is always something to say.

The Zheng had long inquired that Ye Jiao had planted a lot of medicinal flowers at home. He wanted to be a flower cherisher, so he moved out the pots he liked.

After all, as a county magistrate, it is necessary to have a good relationship with the local gentry and wealthy family. Even though the Zheng family is a high-ranking householder, he is now married to Shi Tianrui, and her husband sings with her husband. Of course, everything is planned for the husband. effort.

But when Ye Jiao held up the pots of delicate flowers, he glanced briefly, only to find it beautiful, but the others beside him were not interested.

For Ye Jiao, what she likes is medicinal materials, and what she cherishes is Qi Yun who wants to replenish her body, not flowers.

There are also many good-looking ones at home, but most of them were removed or pushed by her, which is not a shame.

When Zheng saw that she didn't care, he didn't care, but talked about these snacks with Ye Jiao.

Little Ginseng liked it very much, and had a real smile at Zheng.

The Zheng had a scheming plan, but it was forced out of the big family. After all, he was a straightforward and generous person, and his favorite was someone who could see the bottom at a glance.

One intentionally drew in, and the other followed her heart. It was pleasant to talk. Zheng also took the opportunity to change her name and called her Jiao Niang, which shows that the relationship is close.

When the tea party was over, Zheng left with Ye Jiao in his arms.

It's just that in Zheng's heart, he thinks more about how much benefits the Qi family can bring to her mate, and she has her own calculations. Even if she likes Ye Jiao's temperament, the truth is mixed with a little deliberateness.

Most of the guests dispersed, and only the Dongs followed them. The two of them were still talking about the "five ways to eat sand cake", but when they passed an arch, Ye Jiao paused and looked straight. After leaving the flowers, he looked a little surprised.

Seeing that Ye Jiao seemed to like it, Zheng asked with a smile, "Which plant did Jiao Niang look at?"

Ye Jiao wiped the corners of her mouth with her kerchief, looked at one of the pure white and flawless flowers in the bushes, and asked softly, "I wonder what flower this is?"

Zheng took a look and smiled lightly: "This is Fran. It is named because the flower looks like a Buddha sitting in meditation. My daughter likes it the most." The voice paused slightly, and the Zheng said to Ye Jiao, "Suppose a girl If you like it, you can take away a pot."

Ye Jiao glanced at Zheng, and then hesitated for a while before saying, "I'm afraid I can't take it away."

Zheng was surprised: "Why?"

Ye Jiao looked at Zheng again, and whispered softly, "This flower is very poisonous and can't get close easily."