Chapter 642 Shao Yuying

"I have been thinking about you a lot since I met Sister Jin'er last time. I originally wanted to ask you out for a walk, but I also heard that Master Jiu and his family in the General's Mansion are back. I thought you would have a family reunion, so I didn't Excuse me, today is just the right day. We sisters haven’t seen each other for a while, so we must have a good chat.

Jin'er appreciated her warmth.

Although the two didn't hit it off, they had a good relationship. Nian Jin had just arrived at the General's Mansion not long ago, and it was a time when he was in need of friends, so Shao Yuying's friendliness was very appropriate.

After that, Shao Yuying set her sights on Nian Jin, looked up and down, and said with a smile.

"Sister Nianjin seems to have a lively temperament. Do you have a headache these days learning the rules from sister Jin'er?"

Her joking words made Jin'er couldn't help but chuckle.

"You, you know how to tease Sister Nianjin. Even if you are naughty, you still plan to bring Sister Nianjin to cause trouble in heaven?"

Shao Yuying didn't take it seriously. Instead, she pretended to protect him and continued to speak to Na Nianjin.

"Don't be afraid. If Sister Jin'er is too fierce, just come to the prefect's mansion to find me. The elders in my family are not as strict as Sister Jin'er. Then we will go pick autumn fruits together."

Shao Yuying has a lively temperament, and so does Nian Jin. After the maid translated the words, Nian Jin's eyes lit up, but she quickly shook her head and spoke firmly in unskilled Mandarin.

"Don't be mean, sister, be nice to me!"

When hearing this, not to mention Shao Yuying, even the ladies standing next to her were surprised.

"Can you speak such good Mandarin so quickly?"

"Sister Nianjin is extremely intelligent, so she is naturally powerful."

Jin'er was very attentive to her and always asked her to repeat it when he spoke. Therefore, after going back and forth, she could naturally say this short sentence.

"I admire you. It seems that when we go on an outing next year, Sister Nianjin will be able to joke in Mandarin."

Jin'er smiled and felt that this matter was just around the corner.

Although Nian Jin half-understood what they were saying, there was a maid nearby, so the translation was timely, and the child's nature was the most direct, so he could naturally feel the care and intimacy of the little sisters, so Nian Jin was also particularly relaxed when facing them.

When Du Jingyi was chatting with the ladies from Cezhou, he had to take care of Luo Yi's situation. From time to time, he also looked at Nian Jin's expression next to Jin'er, seeing how happily she was chatting with several official ladies. , the worries in my heart were naturally relieved a lot.

Just as he was talking, Cherry walked in from outside and said respectfully to Du Jingyi.

"Madam, Mrs. Shao is here."

"Oh? Didn't you say that the old lady is feeling a little unwell and won't come over today?"

"The old lady said that it was really not appropriate when she was getting ready to go out, but she is much better now. She was thinking about the snowflake cakes in our house, so she came over anyway."

Du Jingyi smiled and said helplessly.

"Old Madam, it's true. If you like snowflake cakes, it's not easy. Please ask Danruo and the others to send some over."

"Yes, ma'am."

Among the official family members who came today, there were many old ladies. But unlike these people, Mrs. Shao rarely attended the banquets outside. Even if the banquets were held in the prefect's mansion, she would sometimes complain that she was ill. out.

Therefore, many people thought that Mrs. Shao was either frail and sick, or difficult to get along with, but they did not expect that she would be in love with the General's Mansion.

There were only two banquets held in this mansion, but she came every time, which was enough to give the general's mansion a lot of face. Naturally, Du Jingyi also wanted to entertain her sincerely.

"Madams, please sit down. I'll go over and take a look. Mrs. Shao is weak. Please first ask her to go to the side hall to rest."

"Mrs. Gu just makes arrangements. We, those who enjoy the scenery and have tea, can't treat ourselves badly."

Du Jingyi was about to leave, but Luo Yi didn't want to be alone, so he simply made an excuse and ran to the kitchen again, saying he wanted to see how the cakes he had made were doing.

Seeing this, Du Jingyi didn't embarrass her. After nodding lightly, he let her go to the back kitchen, while he went to greet Mrs. Shao.

Mrs. Shao today is still the same as before, her clothes are simple and she even wears simple hairpins. However, she is in good spirits, especially when her eyes shine when she sees Du Jingyi.

"The old lady has met Mrs. Gu."

"Old madam, why are you so polite? You are a distinguished guest of the General's Mansion. When you see us in the future, you will be like meeting juniors. There is no need to be like this."

"Madam is kind, but old lady, I have to abide by the rules."

Mrs. Shao was also a rare and transparent person, and her tone of voice always made people feel like spring breeze. Therefore, Du Jingyi liked dealing with her very much, and he welcomed her in with a smile.

"I know you like to eat snowflake cakes, so I had them prepared a long time ago and placed them in the side hall. This time, I added some soft cheese to make the filling. I guess they will taste better."

"I'll remember it, madam. Thank you very much."

While the two were talking, they entered the side hall.

This place is not as lively as the main house in the backyard, but it does not feel like a place of tranquility amidst the hustle and bustle. Luo Yi specially brought the snowflake cake here, and when he saw Mrs. Shao, he also followed suit.

Seeing this, Mrs. Shao replied calmly and then said.

"I heard that Master Jiu's family had returned from the mansion a few days ago, so I was not able to come and bother you. I came today, please forgive me, Madam Jiu."

Madam Shao knew Du Jingyi before she even introduced him, which shows how accurate her vision is. When Luo Yi heard this, she waved her hands quickly, and then felt that her movements were too big, so she immediately restrained herself.

She turned to look at Du Jingyi with some guilt, as if she was afraid that her actions just now were not in accordance with the rules.

"It's okay, Madam Shao is just like the elders in the family, there's no need to be so polite."

After hearing what Du Jingyi said, Luo Yi felt relieved a little, and then said that she would go to the small kitchen again, and Du Jingyi nodded.

Watching her leave, Madam Shao said lightly.

"Madam Jiu has a pure mind, which is rare."

"Yes, not only is her mind pure, but it is also as solid as a rock. If it weren't for her, I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to welcome back our ninth brother and two children, so our Gu family is endlessly grateful to her."

When Du Jingyi said this, his tone was full of sincerity, and Madam Shao could hear it, so she replied with a flash of admiration in her eyes.

"Madam Gu is not much worse. Although I haven't seen much of the world, it is rare for someone like you to be able to take care of both the inside and the outside while holding a high position."

"I'm sorry to make you laugh, Madam."