Chapter 136 Waiting for News

In the past, Du Jingyi arranged all these words for Yingtao, but today it was the other way around.

After washing up carefully, the breakfast box was delivered.

As soon as she opened it, she saw the fragrant wontons, which made Du Jingyi's appetite aroused. She said to Yingtao with some surprise.

"Danruo is good. I was thinking about eating wontons a few days ago, and it was served today. It's true that it's the roundworm in my stomach, knowing everything."

Yingtao smiled, glanced at Shang Ji, and then explained.

"This dish was made because the general reminded us to make it. He said that the young lady loved it before, and she might want to eat it now. The food bought outside may not be safe, so Danruo was asked to prepare it."

"She asked Liu Ji's family for the recipe after three visits. Young lady, try it and see if it tastes the same?"

Hearing this, Du Jingyi's appetite was aroused.

She tasted it immediately. Sure enough, Danruo's cooking skills never let her down!

It felt like the disciple was better than the master.

Du Jingyi was very satisfied, and immediately pushed a bowl in front of Shang Ji and urged him.

"General, please try it. I think it tastes better than what I had at Liuji."

Her excited look made Shang Ji feel warm in his heart.

It was worth it that he sent his personal attendant with a knife and a large sum of money to make the couple agree to teach Danruo to make this dish.

The process was not important, as long as she could eat happily.

However, after he tasted it, he couldn't stop.

He ate three bowls in a row before he felt full, and Du Jingyi, who was standing next to him, was almost at the bottom of the bowl.

When the last wonton was eaten, she sighed with satisfaction.

"Such a life is really worth more than gold. In the future, I will definitely find a good husband for Danruo in the mansion to marry, so that she can cook for me all her life."

"You think well."

But Shang Ji also felt that it was right.

It is easy to find a cook, but it is hard to find one with superb cooking skills like Danruo, so we can't "let her go".

Compared with the warmth and affection of Xitang Courtyard at the moment, the third family of Beiyuan is really troubled.

Shang Sanlang and his wife are discussing something.

"Since winter, not to mention us, even the maids who serve us haven't even bought winter clothes. I have been stopped several times when I wanted to see Madam Wei. My husband, I am afraid that I can't stay in this Duke's Mansion for long."

Although their regular silver is still given as usual, there is nothing else except the regular silver.

In the past, they could use various excuses to get some from the household, or go to Madam Wei and cry poor, so that she could let some silver slip out of her fingers.

But now, Yunjin Courtyard clearly doesn't want to care.

The silver notes sent by Liu Niang in the past are in the hands of Erlang's wife, so even if she has the courage to ask for it, she doesn't have the courage to speak.

After spending so many years with her sister-in-law, she knew what kind of person she was.

At this time, who doesn't want to protect themselves? Therefore, she could only complain to her husband.

Shang Sanlang frowned after hearing this, and then gave an order.

"If the family's expenses are not enough, just deduct it from my expenses. Anyway, most of my meals and drinks outside are treated by others, so I can survive by saving a little."

"What nonsense are you talking about, husband? Now is the time for you to make friends with noble people. How can I save your expenses? Fortunately, I have saved some money on weekdays. It's okay to support myself for half a year or a year, but it will be a bit troublesome after the spring."

"The children's tuition, as well as the materials and needles for learning women's needlework, must be prepared."

Sanlang's wife can give birth, which is a good blessing to have two sons and two daughters.

But this good fortune is a scene where a penny forces a hero to death.

She actually did have a dowry, but her dowry would be kept for the four children in the future, so it would be a bit unworthy to use it now.

That's why she looked so sad.

Sanlang thought about it and comforted his wife.

"I don't have much to do these days, so I'll go ask my friends if there is any business to do. The New Year is coming soon. If we find the right way, we can make a small profit, and we won't have to worry about the expenses next year."

Compared with Shang Erlang, Shang Sanlang is still very progressive.

Hearing him say this, Sanlang's wife was naturally happy.

But she still mentioned it.

"In a few days, everyone in Dongyuan will move away, and there will probably be a lot of furniture left. I'll take time to visit my sixth brother's wife in the next two days. She is so rich that even if she leaves any items, they are valuable. I'll pawn them and they can be exchanged for silver."

Although Sanlang has some backbone, it's not much.

Otherwise, she wouldn't have lived here with her family all the time, so when she heard the lady's proposal, she nodded without blushing and said.

"Okay, I'll follow your arrangement."

The couple worked together, but Mrs. Wei, who had been sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams in Yunjin Courtyard for a long time, was a little uneasy at the moment.

When she got up early in the morning, her chest felt like something was blocking it, and it was not smooth all the time.

Looking at her husband Shang Yukuan, who was already dressed neatly and eating breakfast in the dark, she felt a little bit of pity in her heart.

The spoon used to stir his porridge was also not used for half a day, and Shang Yukuan looked at it with some curiosity.

"Didn't the lady sleep well last night? You don't look energetic."

"Thank you for your concern, Master. I've been sick for so long, and I'm a little hurt, but it's not a big deal. I'll be fine after this winter and next spring."

Mrs. Wei smiled and answered, but Shang Yukuan didn't notice the reluctance in her eyes.

He got up a little late today, and if he didn't go out, he might not catch up.

So, he took a few bites and said to Mrs. Wei.

"When I come back from court, I'll go to Tianxiang Tower. Don't you like their four-color crispy candies? I'll buy some for you."

This sentence made Mrs. Wei even sadder.

When the words came to her lips, she wanted to ask Shang Yukuan to stay at home, but when she thought of her grandson's affairs, she could only let him leave even if she couldn't bear it.

Anyway, his life wouldn't be harmed, so Mrs. Wei pretended to be happy and replied.

"Thank you for your concern, Master."

Seeing this, Shang Yukuan got up, tidied up his court clothes, and went out.

The snow was a little lighter today, but when he went out, the servant who accompanied him still held an umbrella for him to prevent his shoulders from getting wet by the snow on the branches.

After he left, Mrs. Wei's eyes gradually became clear.

She looked at the snowflakes floating down from the sky in silence.

The streets of Pingle were already getting a little lively.

When Shang Yukuan left, he had not yet realized that he had become a trapped turtle in someone else's jar, but instead lifted the curtain to take a look outside.