Chapter 946: Knock, Knock

"Bai Shuren has an extraordinary bearing. She doesn't look like someone raised in the countryside."

There are many Zhuangzi in the Mu family. Every year, she would go to the Zhuangzi with her mother to stay for a few days, check out the properties below, and stay for a few days to relax.

She has seen countless tenants living in Zhuangzi. They are either timid or servile. As long as you give them a good look, they will be happy for a long time.

Of course, many of them are greedy people who want two if they have one.

Because of this, my mother often did things to scare the monkeys, so that they would learn to restrain themselves.

But the demeanor of the Bai family is completely different from that of the tenants. Although they occasionally show a little family spirit, most of the time they understand the rules.

It's really rare that I haven't contracted the bad habits of the countryside.

Princess Hehui listened to Mu Zhuolan's tone and said, "Gengdu people also pay attention to rules and etiquette."

Mu Zhuolan thought about it, but he didn't argue.

The banquet begins,

As everyone expected, the Duan family's banquet also pays attention to the arrangement of noodles, and the dishes are very particular, and the color, fragrance and flavor are not left out.

It is said that the cook is also hired by the Duan family with a high salary, and the one kept in the mansion is only for his own use.

After eating a few dishes, Bai Yunxi had to sigh. The Duan family's noodles clearly told everyone that the Duan family was shining with gold and money was everywhere.

After eating and drinking, the table was removed and refreshments were served again.

Familiar people sit together and talk, and the scene is quite lively.

After Mrs. Mu took Mu Zhuolan to leave, Mrs. Duan stood up to see her off. Baiyunxi discovered that Princess Hehui had left at some point.

Thinking of her excessive attention to Xiao Wu, Bai Yunxi thought about how to beat him when she got home, so as not to be a philanderer and behave like a scumbag.

Everyone left one after another, and when they were almost gone, Baiyun Xi stood up.

"It's getting late, we should go back. Thank you Madam Duan for your kindness."

"Bai Shu is so polite. If you can keep the appointment, you will give face to our Duan family."

Mrs. Duan smiled gently and accompanied Baiyunxi to the gate.

"I received a letter from my second uncle earlier, and I found out that Bai Shuren is our brother Yu's godmother. My nephew is a poor man, and he is lucky to meet Shuren as his godmother."

The second room was lucky enough to recognize such a relative.

The two brothers of the Duan family have always had a good relationship. The second brother-in-law inherited the ancestral property, and the eldest brother and sister obtained the qualifications of imperial merchants and stayed in Kyoto.

Although the two brothers live in separate houses, they are biological brothers. The second wife also sends some of the income from the ancestral property every year. The two brothers take care of each other and are considered harmonious.

The second uncle's letter had already stated that Xie Yu was already on his way back to Beijing and would arrive soon so they could take care of him.

Needless to say, this is what the Duan family lacks the most. Brother Yu's coming to Beijing to take up his post is only good for them.

Listening to Mrs. Duan's voice, Bai Yunxi could understand that people in a big family support and rely on each other, which mainly means that one person is more powerful than others.

"Brother Yu is a good boy, and it was fate that we met. In the blink of an eye, we haven't seen each other for three or four years, and Brother Yu has become a father."

Xie Yu has been exchanging letters with Xiao Wu, and she also knows Xie Yu's current situation.

"Isn't that right? Time flies so fast. Let's go back and wait until Brother Yu arrives and we can get together again."

Mrs. Duan sent Bai Yunxi to the gate, watched the carriage leave, and then turned back.

Baiyunxi returned to the mansion, put on regular clothes, nestled on the Arhat bed, and sighed comfortably.

Still comfortable in his own territory.

Just as she closed her eyes to rest, Yaya ran over with Dongqing, "Grandma, this is the handkerchief I embroidered for you, do you like it?"

Baiyunxi took it over. It was a gray muslin towel with large camellia flowers embroidered on one corner. The red and yellow flowers were finely stitched and brightly colored. It was really stylish.

"My granddaughter is really talented. Look at the embroidered flowers, they look like they are alive. Grandma likes them very much."

Du Shi had been forcing her to study for four or five years, and it was finally not in vain.

"Hehe... I think it's not bad either. My mother said just now that she won't force me to do embroidery and practice needlework anymore." She finally got her mother's approval, and she was considered a master.

Seeing the little girl holding her chin up proudly like a big rooster immediately made Baiyunxi amused.

"Your brother-in-law is looking for a wife for you. When there is news, you can just study and practice calligraphy."

"Ah?" She said she was planning to let her take the first prize.

night,

When Xiao Wu came over to greet him, Bai Yunxi looked calm and self-possessed. Not to mention, this boy was half as tall as her. He had a handsome face, a slender figure, and his hair was tied up in a crown. He had a sense of familiarity like a jade tree standing in the wind.

At present, he is the youngest Hanlin bachelor, and it is only a matter of time before he attracts attention.

Thinking of the princess he saw during the day, Baiyunxi cleared his throat.

"How do you feel these days in Kyoto? Is there anything that attracts you?"

Listening to his mother's question, Xiao Wu was stunned, "I've been very busy and didn't pay much attention."

Also, this kid has been so busy since he became a Hanlin bachelor.

"Ahem~, I went to the Duan family for a banquet today, and I heard a lot behind my back that you are young and promising, and that you are a rare handsome man. What do you think of this?"

Boy, can you still hold back when someone praises you as having everything in heaven and earth?

Xiao Wu looked at the flash of excitement in his mother's eyes and shook his face.

"They were right, I am indeed young."

Baiyunxi: "..."

This guy is really thick-skinned.

"I heard that women in Kyoto are very bold. If they meet a man they like, they will take the initiative to attack. What if someone throws a handkerchief at you?"

Now it was Xiaowu's turn to be speechless. Did his mother listen to too many books?

No matter how bold a woman is, she dare not throw a handkerchief to him in person. Does she still want to maintain her reputation?

"Hey~, there are also people who secretly put handkerchiefs in his mouth. What do you think?"

Bai Yunxi stared at him, seeing Xiaowu's silent face, and coughed softly,

"Kyoto is a prosperous and blessed place, with many powerful people and beauties. Isn't mother afraid that you will be blinded by wealth and honor?"

"As a man, you should cultivate yourself, manage your family, govern the country and bring peace to the world." Xiaowu was silent for a moment and spoke.

"Since you know, I'm relieved. You're young and you're in the position of Hanlin, so it's normal to be admired by others. You must be wary of people with ulterior motives, and don't indulge in beauty. Your wife is still pregnant, don't hurt her heart."

"In short, our family does not allow things like taking a concubine, taking a concubine, and having a concubine. Otherwise, I don't mind turning you back to your original state."

"Don't worry, mother, I know what's going on."

Bai Xiaowu looked at his mother's relieved look and felt helpless.

Does he look like that romantic man?

The official family intends to train him, and assigns him many things every day. He is so busy that he wants to fly. How can he have time to think about his children's love affairs?