newbobooks Chapter 229 I hope you like the gifts I gave you!
Chapter 229 I hope you like the gifts I gave you!
Xiu Luoran looked at the thick stack of information in front of him and couldn't help but sigh that the people at the intelligence station were so capable.
In his joy, Xiu Luoran threw out a thousand taels of silver to the manager:
"You have done a good job. Keep up the hard work. This is my reward for you."
The manager was very excited. He thought that having such a considerate and generous master was worth all the hard work.
Xiu Luoran returned home and asked Cheng's mother to help look at the information.
After looking for a while, Xiu Luoran was thinking about a piece of news.
Birthday party?
Mochou came in, looking very happy, with a smile on her pretty face:
"Miss, I just saw Uncle He brought back a lot of fish. There were all kinds of fish. Shall we drink fish soup and eat fish balls?"
Mochou could never forget the fish and fish balls made by Xiu Luoran after she ate them once.
Xiu Luoran asked, "Uncle He, He Wan?"
"Yes."
It is winter now, and the climate in the capital of the Tianhe Dynasty is somewhat similar to the north in Xiu Luoran's previous life.
There is thin ice on the river at this time of year, making fishing difficult.
Seeing Mochou's eager look, and thinking of the two pregnant women at home, Xiu Luoran readily agreed:
"Okay, let's eat fish balls and drink fish soup."
Mother Cheng was sorting out the materials she had read. After hearing what Mochou said, she smiled and said:
"Mochou, don't just eat what's ready. Go help clean the fish. Clean more. Everyone in our house loves to eat them."
The mansion that Mother Cheng was talking about did not include the second branch of the Xiu family.
The second branch of the Xiu family is very well behaved now. Apart from occasionally meeting at the corner gate when entering and leaving the mansion, the two branches basically have no interaction.
Xiu Luoran thought this was a good idea.
Mo Chou heard what her godmother said and ran out immediately:
"I understand, godmother. I'll go and help you right away."
Mother Cheng is now content with having her daughter, and she and Mochou, mother and daughter, get along very well.
After reading the information, Xiu Luoran went to his eldest brother's yard.
The second sister-in-law Zhou Yunxi and the eldest sister-in-law Yi Kezhen were watching the maids sewing clothes, and the two sisters-in-law were talking and laughing.
"Sister-in-law, sister-in-law, I'm here."
The voice arrived before Xiu Luoran entered the house.
When Xiu Luoran came in, Yi Kezhen picked up a piece of fabric and compared it to Xiu Luoran:
"This piece of pomegranate red plum blossom satin will be a good choice for making you a cotton cape."
Zhou Yunxi greeted Xiu Luoran, nodded and said:
"Sister-in-law, I have two white fox skins. This red cloak will look even better with white fur edges."
Yi Kezhen said: "Yes, it is beautiful. I have quite a few fox skins here, white, black, gray and blue.
When the weather gets cold, I will find them all and make a fox fur cloak for everyone in my family. They are just sitting there anyway."
If Yi Kezhen had said this in the past, Zhou Yunxi would definitely have had some thoughts.
She is a princess, her dowry must be very generous, which I can never compare to.
I just wanted to hem my sister-in-law's cape, she wanted to show it off.
After spending some time together, coupled with Xiu Luoran's equal treatment of the two of them, and the guidance of her mother, Mrs. Zhou, Zhou Yunxi's mentality has changed a lot.
After hearing what Yi Kezhen said, Zhou Yunxi hurriedly said:
"Sister-in-law, can you let me be the second one to choose the fox fur? I want to choose the color I like to make a cloak."
Yi Kezhen was stunned: "Why do you want to pick the second one?"
Zhou Yunxi rolled her eyes at Yi Kezhen:
"You're obviously a smart person, why have you become stupid now? Of course Luo Luo will be the first one to be chosen."
Xiu Luoran pointed at his nose:
"And what about my share?"
Yi Kezhen snorted: "You are not from this family?"
Xiu Luoran chuckled: "Didn't you just say that you would make a cloak for me?"
"You also said it was a cape, what does it have to do with a cloak?"
Xiu Luoran: Okay, you have the final say.
"Sister-in-law, do you want something on the collar of your cloak? I have a lot of gems and pearls here."
"I have a lot of gems and pearls. You can keep yours and save them for your dowry."
Yi Kezhen thought that although her pearls were not as big as Xiu Luoran's, they were of better quality.
However, this is just a decoration, not a bracelet, so just use it as it is.
Yi Kezhen was looking at the clothes, and Zhou Yunxi said:
"Sister-in-law, even though you don't look too pregnant now, you still have to take care of yourself.
We have an embroiderer in our house who specializes in fur. The cloaks she makes are absolutely amazing.
I asked her to come to our house to help us, and you just watch."
Yi Kezhen: “Okay.”
Speaking of pregnancy, Xiu Luoran remembered the purpose of her coming here:
"Sister-in-law and sister-in-law, today we are going to eat fish balls and drink fish soup.
This is not only good for you pregnant women, but also for your babies, so you must eat more."
Zhou Yunxi usually doesn't like eating fish because he thinks it tastes fishy.
Yi Kezhen told her: "It's okay, you can try it first, the fish and fish soup made by Luoluo are not fishy at all."
"Okay, I'll eat more then."
Pregnant women should also eat more vegetables and fruits.
But where can we find fruits in Beijing at this season?
As for vegetables, the third brother Xiu Lingqun has a greenhouse in his farm, and he grows a lot of vegetables to supply the restaurant.
Xiu Luoran thought that his warehouse was almost completed.
How about asking them to transport a batch of fruits from Southern Province for the first business trip?
At this time, Nanny Shang, Yi Kezhen's dowry, came in:
"Princess, the princess just sent a message saying that you don't have to attend tomorrow's banquet. She will tell everyone that you are not feeling well."
Yi Kezhen said seriously:
"Madame Shang, I've told you many times that you should call me 'Madam Young Master'."
Only then did Nanny Shang notice Xiu Luoran standing beside her.
Xiu Luoran smiled: "Madame Shang, don't listen to your princess.
This is just a name, there are no outsiders here, you can call me whatever you want, there is no need to be so particular. "
Yi Kezhen explained: "If outsiders heard this, they would think that I was dissatisfied with my husband's family."
Nanny Shang lowered her head and said, "It is my fault for not considering it carefully."
Xiu Luoran took Shang Ma's hand:
"I know you are the most loyal to my sister-in-law, and she understands that. It's okay in our house, just do whatever you want.
Sister-in-law, whose party is tomorrow? Is it important?
Xiu Luoran thought, this should be the birthday party mentioned in the information she just saw, right?
Yi Kezhen told Xiu Luoran:
"It's the birthday of our great uncle from a distant branch of the royal family. He has always gotten along well with our direct branch. Moreover, he is very powerful."
Xiu Luoran's heart moved: "Family dinner? Does my eldest brother have to accompany the third prince?"
Even if Xiu Lingce has no relationship with the Third Prince Yi Jingpin, he is still a royal prince and should attend tomorrow's banquet.
Yi Kezhen: "Your elder brother will go."
"Are you setting up a banquet at home? There must be a lot of people going, and the banquet must be very lively."
"Not at home, they said they had five tables set up in a single place."
"It's the only place!"
Xiu Luoran smiled wickedly, and his smile was somewhat meaningful.
Yi Kezhen looked at her smug look and wondered what happy thing she was thinking about.
Elders, birthdays, and power.
Based on these points alone, the Second Prince Yi Jingshi and his wife will definitely attend tomorrow's banquet!
Your Highness the Second Prince, I hope you like the gifts I give you!