It was April in the capital, and the weather was getting warmer.
By the riverbank, children were flying kites. The lines were very far away, and they were competing with each other to see whose kite was flying higher. Their laughter could be heard outside the long beach, and passersby stopped to watch.
Near the city gate, several carriages were parked. It seemed that some people were leaving the capital, and their relatives came to send them off. Right in front of the carriage, a young man wearing a long robe was rambling non-stop. If one listened carefully, it was all: "The journey is long, so you must pay attention to your safety. Yao Yao hates bumps the most, so when you carry her, remember to wrap her in a blanket …"
"He Yunsheng," the woman opposite him couldn't help but interrupt him, "If you keep talking like this, we won't be able to leave when it's dark."
"That's right," the woman standing beside He Yunsheng glared at him and looked at He Yan, "Sister, don't worry about going to Jiyang. Yunsheng and I will take good care of the family."
He Yan nodded and waved to Xiao Yao, who was being carried by Xiao Jue in the carriage, to He Yunsheng and Song Taotao. Xiao Yao shouted in a childish voice, "Uncle, aunt, goodbye."
"Be good on the road," He Yunsheng approached Xiao Yao and pinched her small face. He smiled, "When we come back, uncle will buy you candy."
Xiao Yao bit her finger and smiled at him.
"Okay, you can go back," Xiao Jue said, "We're leaving."
The curtain of the carriage was lowered, and they rushed out of the city.
Time passed quickly. It had been seven years since the battle with Uto.
Seven years was enough for a young man to grow into an indomitable man. He Yunsheng was no longer the young and inexperienced boy who followed He Yan to the streets to sell large cakes. These years, his martial arts were outstanding, and he was willing to work hard. He was lucky enough to gain the favor of Emperor Zhaokang. Step by step, he steadily worked his way up. Now, he had already become the deputy commander of the Fifth Battalion.
His official position was indeed promoted. When others looked at him, they felt that his temperament was arrogant and distant. But only He Yan knew that He Yunsheng was still the same worrywart as before. With such a temperament, it was hard for Song Taotao to take a fancy to him.
He Yunsheng and Song Taotao got married four years ago.
Her marriage to He Yunsheng was indeed beyond He Yan's expectations. After all, the person who had been engaged to Song Taotao back then was Cheng Lisu. However, back then, Song Taotao and Cheng Li Su did not have any feelings for each other. After a few years, it was still the same. Later, the Song family and the Cheng family annulled the engagement. Originally, it was nothing. Who knew that as soon as the engagement was dissolved, Song Taotao ran to the door of the He family and bravely expressed her love for He Yunsheng, which shocked everyone.
Master Song was also a scholar. When he heard the news, he almost fainted from anger. Madam Song also felt that Song Taotao's actions were too outrageous. The only person who supported Song Taotao was her ex-fiancé, Cheng Lisu.
Cheng Lisu secretly ran to the door of the Song family's house and encouraged her, "Not bad, Miss Song. You finally did something that I admire. Don't mind what others say. My Brother He is one of the top young talents in Shuo Jing. If you miss this village, you won't have this opportunity again. Don't give up just because of a few words from others. Don't worry, I, your ex-fiancé, "he patted his chest and said righteously," I will definitely help you get what you want! "
After encouraging Song Taotao, he went to find He Yunsheng. He Yan once saw Cheng Li Su deceiving He Yunsheng with his own eyes. "Uncle He, my ex-fiancée, although spoiled and willful, pretentious, and fierce like a tiger, has nothing good about her, she's a good person. But in fact, her looks are passable. Her family is rich, and more importantly, she is deeply in love with you. Why don't you try to get along with her? Who knows, maybe they'll develop feelings for each other as time passes? "
He Yunsheng looked at him coldly, "Why don't you get along with her yourself?"
"Hey," He Yunsheng answered very sincerely, "A gentleman has the beauty to help others."
He Yan, who accidentally heard the whole conversation, thought that Cheng Lisu was really a stick that wanted to see the world in chaos.
He Yunsheng didn't like Song Taotao at first. He Yan thought that he knew his brother quite well. According to his brother, the girl he liked should be a gentle and cute girl like Xia Chengxiu or Bai Rongwei. But at first, Song Taotao was the one who stuck to him, but he was stubborn and unmoved. Later on, Song Taotao didn't come to the He family's house. He Yunsheng held it in for a long time. Finally, one day, he found He Yan. After being shy for a long time, he said that he wanted her to help him propose marriage to the Song family.
He Yan didn't know what to say.
From Xiao Jue's niece-in-law to his sister-in-law, Song Taotao's identity was a little too big. He Yan didn't care about what other people said. He just sighed in his heart. Fate really didn't make any sense. Who would have known that at the very beginning, Song Taotao was originally her "fiancée"?
Young people's affairs were hard to predict. Just let them be. After all, the goodies shouldn't flow into the fields of outsiders.
Also, most men were people who didn't mean what they said.
As for Cheng Lisu, she was still alone at the moment. Because of what happened with Song Taotao, his family didn't dare to arrange a marriage for him. But Cheng Lisu himself didn't take this matter to heart. Every day, he was busy making friends and playing with cats and dogs. He was still the "useless young master" from before. At first, the Cheng family hoped that he would make progress, but later on, they were too lazy to care.
In this world, having a big heart was a kind of happiness.
The carriage shook. Xiao Yao hid in Xiao Jue's arms and stared at the scenery outside the carriage. She didn't cry or make a fuss. Her eyes were full of curiosity. He Yan snapped his fingers. She suddenly turned her head and stared at He Yan without blinking. Her eyes were wet. He Yan burst out laughing.
Xiao Jue: "… …"
He was so angry that he laughed. "What kind of mother are you?"
"The road ahead is long." He Yan didn't think much of it. "If we don't find some fun for ourselves, it'll be boring."
Xiao Yao was almost three years old. When she was born, Lin Shuanghe called his father and grandfather over and asked them to wait at the Xiao family's door in case an accident happened. Fortunately, Xiao Yao's birth went smoothly and He Yan did not suffer too much. The little fellow was also very obedient. Her temperament was not as lively as He Yan's, nor as calm as Xiao Jue's. He Yan felt that she was silly, like a little fool. She was very easy to take care of. She could be happy the whole day with a grasshopper.
Because of this, she decided to bring Xiao Yao with her on this trip to Jiyang.
She was going to Jiyang with Xiao Jue to attend Mu Xiaolou's wedding.
When she first saved Mu Xiaolou from the hands of criminals in Jiyang, Mu Xiaolou was only an 11-year-old girl. Now, she was already a big girl. Not only that, Mu Hongjin also passed the position of princess to her. This time, Mu Hongjin sent an invitation to He Yan and his wife. She hoped that they would come to Jiyang to attend the ceremony in person if they were free.
Ever since Uto was defeated, Da Wei was peaceful. Other than training the soldiers and horses, they didn't have much to do every day. He Yan and Xiao Jue asked for leave from Emperor Zhaokang and took Xiao Yao to Jiyang. He Yan thought that if Liu Buwang was still alive, he would want to see Mu Hongjin's granddaughter enter a new life. Since Liu Buwang was gone, she would take care of her granddaughter for him.
Moreover, she also missed her friends in Jiyang.
The carriage drove outside the city. There were people selling peaches on the road, so the carriage in front stopped. He Yan heard Lin Shuanghe's voice outside. "Hey, Younger Sister He, it's a long journey. Buy two peaches to eat!"
Fei Nu stopped the carriage in front. He Yan got off the carriage. Lin Shuanghe was standing in front of the peach-selling peaches, carefully picking the fresh peaches in the bamboo basket. He Yan wanted to laugh when he saw this.
She leaned against the carriage and said, "Didn't you say that you don't eat the peddlers' food outside?"
Lin Shuanghe pretended not to hear her and changed the topic. "These peaches look good. Buy some for Yao Yao to try."
Seven years had passed. Lin Shuanghe had changed from an elegant white-clothed young master to an elegant white-clothed young master who was seven years older. In fact, there wasn't much difference in appearance. His extravagant personality had never changed. However, seven years ago, after the Great Battle of Uto, he was depressed for half a year after returning to the Shuo capital. Later, he opened a medical center in the Shuo capital. The Lin family had many medical centers, but the one he opened was special. Because he didn't treat people, he only taught medicine. The doctors in the Shuo capital who were obsessed with medicine often went to his medical center to study together. In these few years, he had come up with many new recipes. Although Lin Shuanghe's fame couldn't be compared to Lin Qingtan, he had gradually surpassed Lin Mu.
He had some achievements in medicine, but his marriage had always been a headache for the Lin family. Although Cheng Lisu was unwilling to get married, she was still younger than Lin Shuanghe. Lin Shuanghe was already Cheng Lisu's "uncle". His classmates, such as Xiao Jue, could even run on the ground with their children. He was the only one who was still single.
But to say that he was cold and aloof, he couldn't be considered pitiful. All the women in the capital were his "little sisters". His medical center was very lively every day. He probably hadn't met a woman who could truly make him fall in love, so he didn't force it.
He Yan walked to Lin Shuanghe's side and picked peaches with him. The peaches were pink and fresh, sweet just by looking at them. She picked a few and sighed, "If only Qing Mei was here. Qing Mei is the best at picking these fruits."
"Don't. Lin Shuanghe didn't even think about it before replying," One Xiao Huaijin is enough. Do you want me to stay here and watch the master and servant take care of the child together? " Then he facepalmed, "I didn't think that some men would be like this after becoming fathers."
After Xiao Jue had Xiao Yao, whenever they were outside, she wouldn't let go of Xiao Yao. She was also very obedient to Xiao Yao. This wasn't a big deal. In any case, Xiao Yao had a gentle temperament and was easier to take care of. Chi Wu's stinky brat was also a big deal. He caused trouble all day long and was extremely naughty. Every time Qing Mei got angry, she would chase him around the courtyard with a wooden stick, causing chaos every time. However, Chi Wu still wanted to protect him. He said, "The child is still young and doesn't know any better. Don't be so fierce. Put down the wooden stick. If you have something to say, we can talk."
The result of this kind of situation was usually Qing Mei beating him up as well.
He Yan sometimes sighed in amazement. She really didn't think that the weak servant girl who used to cry all the time could be so valiant now.
Qing Mei married Chi Wu three years after the Battle of Utuo.
He Yan always joked about Qing Mei before, but he didn't really take it to heart. Qing Mei liked who she wanted to marry and who she wanted to marry. In the end, it all depended on Qing Mei's own thoughts. However, the two of them were still fated to be together. Both of them liked each other, so it was only natural for them to be together.
At first, He Yan planned to let Qing Mei and Chi Wu go together on this trip to Jiyang. However, at this critical moment, they found out that Qing Mei was pregnant and couldn't travel too far. He Yan asked Qing Mei to rest well in the residence and Chi Wu to accompany her.
He Yan picked a few peaches. After Lin Shuanghe paid for them, she washed the peaches with clean water from the wooden bucket next to the peddler and returned to her carriage.
"Here." She handed the peaches to Xiao Jue. "Try it."
Xiao Jue took the peaches, peeled them with a knife, and fed them to Xiao Yao. Xiao Yao ate a little and became happy. She said in a childish voice, "I want more."
He Yan was speechless.
Sometimes, she felt that her and Xiao Jue's positions as parents were reversed. She taught Xiao Yao how to walk and even taught her how to hold small stones. She planned to teach her martial arts when Xiao Yao was older. While Xiao Jue took care of all the minor details. For example ….. what Xiao Yao ate, what she wore, what she played …..
When it came to taking care of children, the patience he displayed was comparable to Xia Chengxiu.
Xia Chengxiu …..
Mu Xia was already seven years old. He looked a lot like Yan He. Among his peers, he was considered to be taller. Although his father had already passed away when he was born, but luckily everyone in the Yan family, as well as Yan He's friends, gave him enough care so that he did not have any inferiority complex or resentment. He was very lively and had a strong desire to win. His archer and horse master said that his equestrian skills still needed to be improved so he trained hard for a full three months until he obtained first place in the academy examinations.
The last time he saw Muxia, the young lad held a long sword and arrogantly said to Xiao Jue, "Military Governor Xiao, in a few years, you will be defeated by this Young Master!"
He Yan, who was watching from the side, could not help but laugh. Yan Muxia looked up and saw her. He snorted, "What are you laughing at, including you!"
He Yan felt that this young lad with a high ponytail, silver robe and long spear was exactly the same as Yan He in the past.
Xia Chengxiu laughed, "His character is like this. I have told him many times but he did not change. Don't mind him."
"No, he is very cute," He Yan also laughed, "Muxia is very similar to Brother Yan."
Xia Chengxiu lowered his head, "Yes, everyone says so."
He Yan felt that Yan Muxia's character was very good. At least he was lively and could bring Xia Chengxiu a lot of comfort.
Other than taking care of Yan Muxia, Xia Chengxiu also went to the academy to help. A few years ago, a new female academy was set up in the Shuo capital. It was run by Wei Xuanzhang's wife, Wei Furen, and Zhaokang Emperor agreed. Now that there was a female general like Marquis Wu An in the imperial court, in the next few years, when Yong Xu Tang nurtured a group of talented and ambitious girls, who knows if there would be female officials?
Although it was slow, it was getting better little by little.
He Xinying also helped in Yong Xu Tang. After Wei Xuanzhang's death, He Xinying accompanied Wei Furen every day and built a deep relationship with Wei Furen. Wei Furen accepted her as her goddaughter. She was a teacher teaching the zither in Yong Xu Tang. Every day, she was with young girls and became more cheerful and open-minded. She was no longer as obsessed with the past as before.
He Yan also often went to see her. He heard that there was a young teacher teaching abacus in Yong Xu Tang who secretly admired He Xinying very much. He Yan ordered people to investigate the background of that teacher. He was a righteous person. However, He Xinying had to ask herself what she thought.
There was still a long way to go, so there was no hurry.
After Xiao Yao ate the peach, she fell asleep on Xiao Jue's body. He Yan asked in a low voice, "Are you tired? Do you want me to hold you for a while? "
Xiao Jue shook her head, "I'm not tired."
He Yan looked at Xiao Yao, who was hanging on his body, and sighed in his heart. As expected of her. She could eat and sleep and was especially easy to take care of.
She lifted the curtain of the carriage and looked outside. Outside, at the end of the river, the banks were green and the sun was warm. As she looked, she felt a wave of laziness.
She leaned on Xiao Jue's shoulder and unknowingly fell asleep like the little girl in Xiao Jue's arms.
Seven years later, Jiyang City did not seem to have changed much compared to seven years ago.
At the city gate, Cui Yue Zhi, who had received the news, rushed over early in the morning.
When He Yan and the others got off the carriage, the first thing they saw was Cui Yue Zhi and his four concubines. Cui Yue Zhi still looked the same. He was round and chubby, simple and honest, but he was a little older. Eldest Concubine and Fourth Concubine each held a child in their arms. These were Cui Yue Zhi's son and daughter, Cui Yan and Cui Yingying, who were born to Eldest Concubine and Fourth Concubine respectively. Second Concubine was still as charming and beautiful as before. Third Concubine coughed weakly every time she took a few steps. There were not many changes either.
He Yan walked in front of them and pinched Cui Yingying's cheeks. Her cheeks were soft and comparable to Xiao Yao's. He smiled and said, "Lord Cui, this is …"
"Yan 'er and Yingying," Cui Yue Zhi said proudly, "How is it? Everyone says that the two of them look more and more like Military Governor Xiao. I think they do."
He Yan: "…"
Although he admitted that Cui Yan and Cui Yingying had delicate features and did not look like Cui Yue Zhi, he did not think that they would be related to Xiao Jue!
Cui Yue Zhi's eyes lit up when he saw Xiao Yao in Xiao Jue's arms. "Aiya, this must be Xiao Yao. She's so cute. She and Yan 'er are a golden couple. How about …"
Xiao Jue blocked his hand that was about to reach out. She glanced at him coldly and said calmly, "Cui Yue Zhi."
Second Concubine hurriedly held Cui Yue Zhi and said with a smile, "Master, you really like to joke. Miss Xiao is still young …"
Xiao Yao looked at Cui Yue Zhi in confusion, then looked at Xiao Jue. Finally, she reached out to He Yan and asked for a hug, "Mother …"
He Yan carried her over. Lin Shuanghe stood up and coughed softly, "This is not the place to talk. Master Cui, let's go back to the residence first."
Cui Yue Zhi's residence was huge. He stayed in the Cui residence like last time when he came to Jiyang. However, when he came back last time, He Yan and Xiao Jue still had a clear superior-subordinate relationship. Now that they were going back to their old home and were already husband and wife, they even brought along a little child. It was really unpredictable.
He Yan walked behind with Xiao Yao in his arms. He looked at Cui Yue Zhi curiously and asked softly, "Since First Concubine and Fourth Concubine have already given birth to Master Cui's children, why are they still Master Cui's concubines? If that's the case, won't Young Master Cui and Young Miss Cui become illegitimate children? "
She originally thought that since Cui Yue Zhi only had four concubines, he might still marry a wife in the end. However, after so many years, he did not marry. Even his concubines had given birth to children. He Yan did not understand.
"Master Xiao He, you don't know," Cui Yue Zhi said with a smile, "Jiyang and the Central Plains have different customs. Women in Jiyang rarely remarry once they get married. If something happens to their husband's family and they are unfortunate enough to be widowed, they have to be widowed for the rest of their lives. As a cavalry officer, I don't know when I will die in my early years. Marrying a wife is a hindrance to others. Concubines are different. Even if I die, they can still find a place to live. "
"Who knows that I have a good life? I have lived well all these years. However, I am also used to the four of them. If one of them becomes the main wife, will there still be peaceful days in the courtyard? This is also quite good. "Cui Yue Zhi sighed," I treat everyone equally. Everyone is my favorite! They are all illegitimate children, so there is no difference between them! "
He Yan had nothing to say. He could only say that Cui Yue Zhi was indeed a man who had walked Lovers' Bridge four times. Although his perspective was strange, he had his own logic.
When they arrived at the Cui Residence, a middle-aged housekeeper came to welcome them. Lin Shuanghe asked, "Where is Zhong Fu?" He remembered that the last time he came to the Cui Residence, the housekeeper was an old servant with white hair.
"Zhong Fu passed away a year ago." Cui Yue Zhi said, "He was old and passed away in his dreams. This is Zhong Fu's son, Zhong Gui."
He Yan was a little absent-minded. It was only at this moment that he truly felt that seven years had passed. No matter how similar Jiyang was to the past, it was not seven years ago.
Cui Yue Zhi had already ordered people to clean the courtyard before they came. He Yan and the others settled the things. Xiao Yao was already asleep. He Yan placed her on the bed and covered her with a blanket. He looked around the room and suddenly remembered that she was looking at the spring pictures that Cui Yue Zhi had painstakingly arranged for them in front of this bed.
Xiao Jue glanced at her and saw He Yan standing by the bed with a thoughtful smile. She raised her eyebrows and said, "Lady He, are you regretting that Cui Yue Zhi did not put the pictures here this time?"
He Yan came back to his senses and shook his head, "How can that be? After all, Yao Yao is still here. Lord Cui still knows his limits."
She really showed a regretful expression, as if she had not had enough. Xiao Jue was angry and amused at the same time.
Although Xiao Yao was almost three years old, He Yan's skin was getting thicker and thicker by the day. Perhaps it was because he was training new recruits in the martial arts field and spent all day with those youths. He was getting bolder and bolder, and he had fewer misgivings.
She saw that Xiao Yao was sleeping soundly and whispered, "I'm a little hungry. Let the maidservant come over and look after Yao Yao. Let's go eat something first."
Xiao Jue nodded.
The Cui Residence's food was as exquisite as usual. During the meal, He Yan talked about Mu Xiaolou's husband.
Cui Yue Zhi said, "I've seen the eldest son of the Qin family. He's handsome and has good skills. Previously, when the Little Highness sneaked out to play, she encountered bad people. It was the eldest son of the Qin family who saved her. The Little Highness has good taste. In Jiyang City, a handsome man like the eldest son of the Qin family is rare! "
When Cui Yue Zhi looked at people, he would first look at their appearance.
However, He Yan also knew that there was nothing wrong with this eldest son of the Qin family. She had ordered Bai Xian to investigate. A few years ago, Luan Ying had been injured while on a mission. It was not good for her to work everywhere. Coincidentally, Bai Xian had grown up and took over Luan Ying's job. He had a lively personality and completed his mission very well. He also liked He Yan very much, especially He Yan's embroidery. Every once in a while, he would ask He Yan for one. There was a period of time when he asked too much, which made Xiao Jue unhappy. She found an opportunity to send him to a place far away to do some work.
He Yan did not like needlework, but in this world, it was not easy to meet someone who appreciated her. Especially when Bai Xian praised her needlework from the bottom of his heart every time, He Yan would try his best to satisfy Bai Xian's requests.
According to Bai Xian's information, this young master of the Qin family was an upright gentleman and a good man who could be entrusted with her life.
In Xiao Jue's opinion, He Yan was worrying for nothing. After all, Mu Xiaolou was going to get married. Mu Hongjin would definitely have investigated the background of the eldest son of the Qin family a long time ago. However, He Yan always felt that Mu Xiaolou was the grandson of Liu Buwang's lover. It was reasonable for her to do her best.
"At the wedding banquet tomorrow, you will see what he looks like." As Cui Yue Zhi spoke, he sighed, "The Little Highness has grown up now. His decisive appearance is exactly the same as His Highness in the past. We old men are also old. In the future, it will be the young people's world. "
Second Concubine said sweetly, "Master is not old. It's called being upright and prudent."
He Yan, "…"
What a good 'upright and prudent'.
After the meal, they chatted for a while. Xiao Yao also woke up. First Concubine ordered the kitchen to make food suitable for children. He Yan and Xiao Jue fed Xiao Yao. When Xiao Yao was full, they played with her.
When the sky darkened, Fourth Yiniang knocked on the door. He Yan walked out and heard Fourth Yiniang say: "Miss He, this concubine will go to Shui City later to buy the red silk that will be tied to the congratulatory gift tomorrow. Would you like to go and pick some together? The red silk of Jiyang is not the same as the one in the Central Plains … "
He Yan turned his head and asked Xiao Jue, "Do you want to go with me?"
"There are too many people. It's inconvenient for Yao Yao." After a pause, Xiao Jue said, "You go. I'll come find you after I coax her to sleep."
Xiao Yao always needed someone to coax her before she slept. At first, it was He Yan who coaxed her, until one day, Xiao Jue heard her telling Xiao Yao a bedtime story: A heroine chopped off a bandit's head with a knife. The head rolled in front of the heroine … Xiao Yao blinked and stared at her, listening with great interest.
After that, Xiao Jue did not let He Yan coax Xiao Yao to sleep.
He Yan said to Fourth Concubine, "Alright, we'll go first."
Fourth Concubine smiled and said, "Alright."
Jiyang City's Shui City was still bustling with activity.
The Water God Festival had passed, but the peddlers and merchants did not leave. In the past two years, Jiyang City's city pass was more open than before. Many merchants came to Jiyang to do business, and Shui City became more and more prosperous. Goods from the Western Regions to Jiangnan could be seen.
Fourth Concubine was the youngest, about the same age as He Yan. As they walked, she explained to He Yan, "The city is different from before. Does Lord Xiao He also feel that it's much more lively than before?"
He Yan sighed, "That's true."
On the river, boats of all sizes were brightly lit, illuminating both sides of the river as if it was daytime. The peddlers worked hard to sell their goods. He Yan walked and stopped. Occasionally, he saw something new, so he bought it with the intention of giving it to Xiao Yao to play with later.
She was no longer a poor soldier. In any case, she had a salary. Just the rewards she received from the battle that year were enough to fill her courtyard. In the past few years, although her purse was not full, it was not as flat as a pancake like it used to be.
As the two of them walked, from time to time, youths from Jiyang would pass by. They could not help but glance at He Yan.
He Yan noticed their gazes and asked Fourth Concubine, "Is there something on my face?"
Fourth Concubine giggled and explained, "That's not it, Lord Xiao He. They admire Lord Xiao He because of his good looks."
He Yan covered his mouth with his hand and coughed softly, "… You flatter me."
Fourth Concubine smiled but did not say anything. The men of Jiyang could not tell the difference between the hairstyles of women in the Central Plains and young girls. They could only see that this young girl's eyebrows were lively and elegant, like a cool breeze. Naturally, they would admire her. After all, everyone loved beauty. However, he didn't know how Second Young Mistress Xiao grew up. Seven years had passed, but time didn't leave any traces of aging on her body. Looking at her appearance, there wasn't much difference from before, but there was a slight difference. It was probably that in the heroic spirit between her eyebrows, there was a hint of gentleness.
This gentleness combined well with her straightforwardness. When she walked in the crowd, she was like a shining pearl that was difficult to ignore.
He Yan saw that there were people gathered in front of him. He took two steps forward and saw a vendor sitting in front of an iron pot. He skillfully scooped up the brown sugar in the pot and drew on the white stone slab. He immediately exclaimed happily, "It's a sugar figurine!"
"Are there no sugar figurines in the Shuo capital?" Fourth Concubine was curious as to why she was so excited.
"There are, but they are not as beautiful as the ones made by the masters in Jiyang City. There are also not so many types." He Yan smiled and said, "Since I'm here, I'll buy one. I'll bring it back for Yao Yao to eat later."
She said to Fourth Concubine, "There are too many people. Wait for me here. I'll come back once I'm done."
Fourth Concubine wanted to say something, but she saw that He Yan had already pushed through the crowd and was heading towards the vendor who was buying the sugar figurines.
He Yan squeezed to the front and took out a string of copper coins. She said, "Little brother, I want a big tiger. Please make it look more impressive."
"Okay."
The vendor was very skillful. In just a moment, a big, impressive tiger was stuck on a bamboo stick. He Yan handed over the money and took the sugar figurine with one hand. She looked very satisfied.
Previously, Qing Mei had made a cloth tiger for Xiao Yao. Xiao Yao liked it very much. She hugged it when she ate and slept. Later, she accidentally left the cloth tiger in the brazier and burned it. Xiao Yao cried for half a day. Before Qing Mei finished making a new one, He Yan and the others had to set off for Jiyang again.
Xiao Yao liked tigers so much. She should be happy to see the tiger made of sugar.
He Yan squeezed out of the crowd with the sugar tiger in her hand. Just as she was about to leave, she suddenly heard someone call her name from behind. The person seemed to be a little hesitant and uncertain. She said, "… A He?"
He Yan scratched her head and saw a man dressed in green standing not far from her. He looked surprised and complicated.
"Chu … Fourth Young Master Chu?"
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