In the small courtyard of Willow Lane, Xiao Cui held her chin with one hand and stared straight at the door. She murmured, "Miss, Li Li hasn't been here for a long time."
Zeng Zuimo was spreading the osmanthus flowers she had just picked yesterday on the stone table to dry. After the osmanthus flowers were dried and ground into powder, they could be stored until this time next year.
The fragrance filled the courtyard. She didn't answer Xiao Cui's question. Instead, she moved the ones that had just been sun-dried to a place where the sun could shine.
"Miss …" Xiao Cui stood up and trotted over. She asked, "Miss, why aren't you in a hurry?"
"What's the hurry?" Zeng Zuimo glanced at her and sat back down at the stone table.
"Why isn't Li Li here yet?!" The servant girl only felt that her Young Miss was really, really silly. She anxiously said, "Did you two quarrel? Otherwise, why hasn't Young Master Li come here for so long? Young Miss, at this time, you can't throw a tantrum. Young Master Li is such a good person …"
"Okay, okay." Zeng Zuimo waved her hand and said, "His wife is about to have a baby. He is taking care of it at home. Of course, he doesn't have time to come over. Don't think too much all day."
"Oh, so that's how it is." Xiao Cui nodded, her heart finally relaxed.
Zeng Zuimo looked up at her and asked, "What did you say about me just now? Petulant?"
"Hehe, I'm not …" Xiao Cui ran over and shook her arm. "Miss is the best …"
Wan Ruoqing, wearing an apron, came out of the kitchen and asked with a smile, "Zuimo, didn't you say you wanted to learn how to make osmanthus cakes from me? Come in."
"You!" Zeng Zuimo stood up and pointed her finger at Xiao Cui's forehead. Then, she turned around and walked quickly to the kitchen.
"Is it difficult to make osmanthus cakes?"
She was full of confidence before, but after walking into the kitchen, she was a little worried.
Wan Ruoqing smiled and said, "It's not difficult to make, but it's not easy to make it delicious either. Osmanthus powder, noodles, water, water temperature, kneading time, steaming time, and the size of the fire will more or less affect the taste."
"Ah?" Zeng Zuimo's eyes widened, and her face revealed a dispirited expression. "It's over, it's over. I can't do so many things …"
Wan Ruoqing shook her head and said, "As long as it's you who did it, it doesn't matter if it's good or bad."
"What are you talking about …" Zeng Zuimo blushed and said, "I … I just want to learn and cook for myself in the future."
"Alright, alright. If you say it's for yourself, I'll make it for myself." Wan Ruoqing smiled and said: "Although the process is a bit complicated, fortunately there is still a lot of time. After trying a few times, I will naturally be familiar with it."
"What do you mean I'm making it for myself …? That's what I meant."
"Okay, okay, okay. I'll make it for you. But before that, I have a question to ask you."
"Why are you acting so mysterious? What's the problem? Say it …"
"Does Drunken Mo like boys or girls?"
…
Zeng Zuimo was startled and immediately blushed. Seeing the teasing look on Wan Ruoqing's face, how could she not know that what they said that day had been heard by her. She said angrily, "Good, you dare to laugh at me …"
She reached out to tickle the other, and Wan Ruoqing dodged and fought back. After a while, the two women were flushed. Zeng Zuimo panted slightly and said, "No more, no more. Let's get started."
Wan Ruoqing nodded, and a smile appeared on her slightly haggard face. However, in this smile, there was a hidden trace of loneliness, desolation, and sourness. Zeng Zuimo, who was full of joy and sweetness, did not notice it.
…
The maids of the Li family had been very frightened in recent days.
They were specially assigned by the old lady to take care of the young madam, but it had been half a month, and they could only do things like wiping the table and sweeping the floor.
The Marquis's care for Young Madam could be said to be meticulous. He was so meticulous that they could not interfere at all. He was so meticulous that other than cooking personally, he even chased them away from things like combing hair and washing feet.
What made them sad and even a little frustrated was that the hair that Master Hou combed for the young madam was much more beautiful than theirs. Even the maids who were the best at this could not compare.
For a woman, wasn't the happiest thing in life to marry a husband who was willing to spoil her, love her, and take care of her in every possible way?
Even if this husband did not have any great ability, it was enough to help each other for a lifetime.
And Master Hou, could no longer be described as great ability. He had great ability.
The youngest Duke of the Jing Kingdom, the youngest Minister of Golden Ziguanglu, and the most favored official of His Majesty — the more capable Master Hou was, the more precious the things he did for the young madam were.
Their Marquis was far from being comparable to the group of coquettish, cheap and powerful nobles outside.
"Alright, husband, there's nothing else for me to do here. Husband, please go back to your work." Inside the room, Ruyi looked at Li Yi and said helplessly.
"It's nothing." Li Yi shook his head and asked, "Are you hungry? Do you want me to peel an apple for you? The Wang family of Luochuan just sent it over this morning. It's better than the offerings sent to the palace …"
"Oh, you're not hungry? Then are you thirsty? The soup is almost ready, I'll go get you a bowl …"
"I'm not thirsty … Alright, then you rest first. I'll be in the courtyard. Call me if you need anything."
Li Yi closed the door, walked into the courtyard, and sat opposite Miss.Liu.
Miss.Liu was reading a newly published wuxia picture book. Li Yi asked casually, "Do you have enough money?"
Miss.Liu turned a page, and her eyes didn't move away from the picture book. She said, "One hundred thousand taels is enough for a long time. My previous investment can be gradually recovered now, and I won't need so much in the future."
After all, he was concerned about her. Her casual attitude was a bit too much. Li Yi frowned slightly, looked at her, and said, "Hey, Ruyi, when you speak, can you look at others? This is the most basic respect, right?"
Miss.Liu was stunned when she heard this, and then nodded. She closed the picture book, raised her head, and sat up straight. She looked into his eyes and said apologetically, "Okay."
After receiving Miss.Liu's apology, Li Yi nodded in satisfaction and asked, "Where were we just now? Oh, Liu Meng's investment has paid off …"
Miss.Liu showed an expression of interest. She looked into his eyes to show respect and asked, "Speaking of your friend with the surname Li, has his matter been resolved?"
"— —"
"What are you talking about? Don't always talk about others behind their backs …" Li Yi stood up and said, "There's something going on at the school. I'll go take a look. You stay at home and take good care of your sister."
…
There was nothing going on at the school. As the Vice Dean and Dean, Li Han would take care of all the matters at the school.
However, he was still young, just over eleven years old. If the position of Dean was really given to him, the old Emperor and the court officials wouldn't feel at ease. Therefore, although he was now exercising the authority of the Dean, he still had to wait for a few years to take over the position.
There was a small grassy slope at the back of the school. In order to protect the lawn, neither students nor teachers were allowed to go up there.
Of course, the Dean was not included.
At the back of the grassy slope, where they couldn't see, Li Yi and the Eldest Princess sat side by side.
It was not an easy task to be in charge of the affairs of a country. Even a martial arts master had limited energy. She looked a little tired and didn't speak. She just crossed her knees and lowered her head, listening to Li Yi.
"The Yu family should also know that the paper price they offered can't be higher. If it's higher, your people don't have to agree, or it will be too fake …"
"There's also news from the paper mill. They really have started to stock up. Let's wait a little longer …"
"The word 'live' that I told you last time …"
Li Yi only said a few words before he felt a slight weight on his shoulder. He turned his head and saw the Eldest Princess leaning on his shoulder. She had actually fallen asleep.
Li Yi stared blankly for a moment, then sighed softly. It seemed that she was really tired. Whether this kind of life was good or bad for her … he didn't know.
He didn't move again and let her lean on him. He looked at the sparkling lake in the distance and thought about something else.
At the bottom of the grassy slope, a figure walked up quietly without making a sound.
Li Xuan crawled up the grassy slope and looked down. When he saw the figures "snuggling up" to each other, he nodded slightly and slowly climbed back down.
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