At this time, Tao Hongying brought in a large pottery bowl of dumplings stuffed with pork and cabbage, and said with a smile: "Come, Mr. Yan, eat your fill first. There is also porridge and boiled eggs in the pot. When Madam Hui wakes up, we can make them at any time." You can eat them all."
Mr. Yan was relieved, and after thanking him, he started to eat hungrily.
When everyone saw that the pottery bowl had reached the bottom, they were relieved. It was a good thing if they could eat it.
Soon, everyone dispersed.
That night, the old lady stayed with the couple in the east room, and she had someone to take care of them if anything happened.
Jiayin ran to sleep with my mother.
She was also curious about how her father and mother negotiated and whether he could go on the expedition.
It's a pity that Li Laosi called his son home again, and then the father and son lay on the kang and rode a big horse. They made a couplets and lifted the daughter into a sedan chair. All the brothers were invited to play together.
Jiayin had a good time and slept soundly. Naturally, she didn't see her father and mother's hands holding each other all night long. They held them too reluctantly...
The Yan family's carriage was hidden by Uncle Zhao and others. Mr. Yan Couples don't go out, and the villagers have long developed the good habit of being tight-lipped.
Therefore, Mr. Yan and Huiniang have been living in the village for seven or eight days, but no one has come here.
The wounds on Young Master Yan's back have become scabbed with blood, and he can now walk around under the eaves.
Huiniang can also sit up and take care of herself, eat, drink and defecate.
She has a quiet and gentle temperament, is rare to be diligent, and has excellent embroidery skills.
The old lady occasionally sewed and she helped match the embroidery threads as she talked with her.
If the old lady was busy doing something, she would pick it up and sew a few stitches and embroider a piece. The old lady and Tao Hongying would be full of praise.
She also sewed some small things by herself, which not only filled her spare time but also made her less tired.
In just a few days, Jiayin got two beautiful purses and a small cloth bag for snacks, which made Jiayin smile.
In the afternoon of this day, Mr. Hou, who had been in the city for many days, finally came back.
Jiayin was riding on her father's neck, wandering around the yard and basking in the sun.
Here in the south of the Yangtze River, it is very different from the north of the Great Wall.
At this time of year, people in Saibei can still freeze to death. They cannot leave the big kang every day and cannot leave the house.
But here in Jiangnan, it is warm outside and cold inside. Sitting on the hot kang, my legs are covered with quilts.
When Li Laosi heard the noise, he rushed out with his daughter on his shoulders. Ye Shan was carrying things to the yard next door. Mr. Hou picked up two boxes and shook them at Jiayin. "Fu Niu, I brought you something good!"
Jiayin said happily. He clapped his hands and almost fell off his father's shoulders.
Li Laosi quickly helped his daughter and asked in a low voice: "Master Hou, have you set a date for the expedition?"
Mr. Hou nodded and replied with a smile: "It's set, it will be the day after tomorrow, but my aunt doesn't agree. I don't dare to take you with me."
Li Laosi grimaced when the Marquis reminded him.
In the past few days, my mother had been cold-faced and refused to pay attention to him. He was so anxious that he really couldn't guess what my mother was thinking...
Suddenly, they entered the yard. The old lady heard the movement and came out to greet him. Mr. Yan also came out. Following behind, the Marquis greeted him for a few words.
At this time, the village chief and Uncle Zhao knew that Mr. Hou was back, and they all gathered to chat.
Everyone was curious when they heard that there was going to be an expedition the day after tomorrow.
"Have you finally learned to be afraid of the scraps and pieces of the imperial court?"
The Marquis nodded and joked: "The barbarians attacked the dock twice, and they almost crossed the river the second time. The old guys in the court were so scared that they almost peed their pants. Dingbei Hou also excused himself from illness and refused to go to the dock to sit in command.
"The emperor directly asked for the military power back and gave it to me. He asked me to take charge of an army of 50,000 people to defend and counterattack with all my strength. I will go on an expedition the day after tomorrow. I will come back to see everyone today, and I will go back to Kyoto tomorrow! "
Everyone clapped and applauded.
"Okay, okay, that's how it should be!" Those wine bags and rice bags can talk big words, and when something really happens, they will be scared to death!
"At the critical moment, it depends on Mr. Hou's real ability! " "
Mr. Li looked longingly at his mother, wanting to ask a few questions, but he didn't dare.
The old lady didn't see her son like this, so she only hugged her granddaughter and talked.
Tao Hongying, on the other hand, could not see her husband being wronged, so she softly begged for mercy.
"Mom, just let the fourth child go on an expedition with the Marquis... I'm afraid he won't be able to smile if he stays at home. Instead of doing this, it's better for him to do whatever he wants." The
old lady sighed and pulled her daughter-in-law to sit down . Next, "You are just soft-hearted. The fourth child is gone. You are afraid that you will not be able to eat well or sleep well, so you have to think about him day and night."
Tao Hongying's eyes were red, "Mom, marry a chicken as a chicken, marry a dog as a dog, who asked me to marry He is a wolf. He can be trapped for a while, but not forever. And he has been very good at home for so many years. Now that I have a son and a daughter by my side, and a mother who loves me, he... can go wherever he wants to make a living. Let's have a good time!"
The old lady remained silent for a long time before asking Jiayin, "Has Fu Niu been with daddy these days? Did you let daddy take advantage of your blessing!"
"Yes!" Jiayin nodded heavily, "Fu Niu Niuer has given daddy a lot of blessings."
Sure enough, the old lady smiled, kissed her granddaughter, and then said: "Fourth, get ready and go on an expedition with the Marquis, but remember, you are not allowed to be reckless at any time outside. Listen to the words of the Marquis and come back safely..."
"Mom!" Mr. Li was so excited that he fell to his knees and kowtowed to me, "Thank you, mom, I will not cause any trouble and come back safely."
Mrs. Li waved her hands feebly . .
At this moment, she was extremely glad that she had asked Jiayi to accompany her boss to the south early, otherwise she would definitely have made trouble this time and followed the Marquis to the battlefield together.
The Marquis then told Ye Shan, "Bring the box here."
Ye Shan responded and quickly brought a long box over.
Jiayin quickly jumped off her grandma's lap and ran to the Marquis' side.
Mr. Hou hugged her, and looked at each other, understanding each other, "I found some good materials and made some weapons for the fourth child."
Mr. Hou pointed to the box, "The fourth child took a look, and used the Not appropriate?"
Li Laosi rubbed his hands excitedly and quickly opened the box.
There was a saber over two feet long in the box. It was completely black and only the blade was bright. The handle was wrapped with a special leather belt to absorb sweat and prevent slipping.
Li Laosi held it in his hand and bumped it. It was very heavy. Ordinary people might find it burdensome, but it was just right for him.
He waved it twice, and the length was just right.
The entire knife has no gorgeous patterns, but it is intimidating. It looks like a sharp weapon for harvesting human heads.
"Good knife, good knife!" Li Laosi smiled so much that his lips reached to his ears.
The Marquis also nodded, "Materials are rare, otherwise I would have equipped the whole army with them, but it's a pity that I only have this one. For the remaining scraps, I asked the craftsman to make you two daggers, twenty arrows, and more. I have bought a longbow for you. Equip it and practice diligently whenever you have free time."
"Thank you, Lord Marquis!"
Li Laosi hurriedly rummaged through the box again. He was more comfortable with a bow and arrow than a saber.
Now that he has a good bow and sharp arrows, he is even more powerful!
No man can resist the temptation of a good weapon. The village chief, Uncle Zhao and others also came forward, touched the saber and pointed the arrowhead, and they liked it very much.
The Marquis took advantage of this moment to open the two small boxes and secretly whispered to Jiayin, "There are a lot of good things in the inner treasury. My adoptive father also got some jewelry for you. If you can't take it with you for the time being, just leave it there until you grow up." Wear it again."
Jiayin beamed with joy, kissed her adoptive father, and hurried away, finding a place where no one was around to send the box into space.
Her little treasury has grown again!
Of course, the old lady and Tao Hongying saw the little guy's little behavior, but they just didn't want to expose it.
The mother-in-law and daughter-in-law talked in low voices, thinking about packing the fourth child's luggage.
If there is anything that the Marquis can use, he should prepare an extra portion.
At this time, Mr. Yan, who had been silently listening to the excitement, suddenly stood up and knelt down in front of the Marquis...