Flowers in full bloom

Hualei's mind was turning. Aunt Song paused at the door with a tray, then walked in quietly, placed three steaming double-skin milk in front of the three people, and carefully placed a plate of fried chicken wings covered with oil paper on the empty space in the middle of the desk with a clean cloth, for fear that the grease would stain the books on the desk. Xiaoyuan, who was happy because he had finished his homework, cheered when he saw the fried chicken wings, "Thank you, Aunt Song."

Just as she was about to take Pei Rongjin to the yard to wash her hands, Aunt Fu came in with the toiletries and said to Pei Rongjin with a smile, "Mr. Pei, wash your hands and have some snacks. These are the snacks that our young lady came up with herself. The taste is very special. Try them."

He turned to Xiaoyuan and said, "Young master, it's raining outside and the ground is wet. Don't go out." Then he put the basin of water on the wooden rack beside the door, put a clean cloth on it, looked at Hualei meaningfully, and went out.

Hualei stroked her forehead. Aunt Fu and Aunt Song probably treated Pei Rongjin as their own son-in-law, so attentive and thoughtful. I wonder how many batches of milk this pair of skins was successfully prepared by Aunt Song today. She glanced at Xiaoyuan and said softly, "Go wash your hands. This snack is delicious while it's hot." Xiaoyuan cheered and pulled Rongjin over to wash his hands.

Hua Lei put away the books on the table, moved the fried chicken wings to the opposite side, and then went to the door to wash her hands. She barely brushed past Rong Jin who was drying his hands and turning around. A faint female fragrance came from the tip of her nose, light and distant.

"Brother Pei, come over here quickly. This is delicious while it's hot." Xiao Yuan put a bowl of double-skin milk with honey and red beans in front of Rong Jin, and stuffed a small spoon into his hand. "This is called double-skin milk. It's something that my sister came up with. It's delicious. Try it."

As he spoke, he had already scooped out a large piece of the food from the small bowl in front of him and put it into his mouth. Rong Jin looked at the food he had never seen before. The milky white paste was sprinkled with bright red honey beans. The color was distinct. The rich milky aroma mixed with the sweet aroma of honey beans intertwined and hit the tip of his nose. He lowered his head and scooped out a spoonful and put it into his mouth. It was warm, fragrant and smooth, with a delicate taste. He didn't need to chew it, it just slid down his throat.

He scooped another spoonful of double-skin milk with honey beans, which was fragrant, sweet, sandy and smooth, and had a unique taste. Rong Jin, who seldom eats sweets, opened the door to a new world and put one bite after another into his mouth. When he saw the empty bowl in front of him and the elegant flower buds eating in small bites opposite him, he felt a little unsatisfied.

"Brother Pei, these are fried chicken wings, have one." Xiao Yuan stuffed a chicken wing into his hand and took a chicken wing into his mouth.

"I'm telling you, Brother Pei, this chicken wing is best eaten when you hold it in your hands. You've definitely never eaten this before. My sister said she learned about it from a book and it took her a long time to make it. At the beginning, Auntie Song's fried wings were either not cooked through or burnt. Today's fried wings are just right."

Rong Jin looked at Xiao Yuan, smiled slightly, and imitated him, taking a light bite of the chicken wing. It was crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, salty and slightly spicy, fresh and delicious. It was completely different from the double skin milk he had just eaten, but it was damn delicious. Rong Jin was not polite and took another one after finishing one. He didn't think about the dietary etiquette at all. He really couldn't resist the taste.

. Hualei on the opposite side looked at Rong Jin happily chewing the chicken wings with her hands, and her eyes curved. This was a delicacy that all children in the previous life could not resist. It is still very attractive now. When the plate was empty, Xiaoyuan and Rong Jin were faced with a pile of chicken bones.

Rong Jin felt a little embarrassed. He looked at Xiao Yuan, then at Hua Lei. He raised his oily hands, not knowing what to do. Hua Lei calmly handed over a dry towel, "Wipe first, then wash." When Rong Jin came over after washing his hands, the table had already been cleaned.

Rong Jin sat down, picked up the book on the table casually, flipped through it, looked at Hua Lei, then turned to Xiao Yuan and asked casually, "Xiao Yuan, when are you coming to live in the Marquis' Mansion? Grandmother Pei has already prepared a yard for you and your sister." He asked Xiao Yuan, but out of the corner of his eye he was paying attention to the girl sitting opposite him. Xiao Yuan glanced at Hua Lei, lowered his head and said nothing.

"What's wrong?" Rong Jin touched Xiao Yuan's head, "Xiao Yuan, don't you want to?" "No." "Then when will you move to the Marquis' Mansion?" Pei Rong Jin asked. Xiao Yuan pursed his lips and looked at Hua Lei.

Pei Rongjin turned her head and looked at Hua Lei and asked, "Miss Hua, Xiaoyuan is willing to live in the Marquis' Mansion. Are you unwilling? Or do you have any concerns?" Seeing that Hua Lei did not respond, he continued, "Miss Hua, your grandmother has prepared a yard for you and hopes that you will live there. Grandfather is also very worried about you and your sister. He wrote back to the Marquis' Mansion two days ago to ask about your situation. If he knew that you have not yet moved into the Marquis' Mansion, I think he would be even more worried. If Miss Hua has any concerns, can you tell me directly?" Pei Rongjin said slowly.

"Mr. Pei, I was just thinking about replying to Grandmother Pei these days, but I was busy with the bookstore a few days ago and didn't have time. I know that Grandfather Pei and Grandmother Pei really love Xiaoyuan and me, and Xiaoyuan and I also like Grandmother Pei very much, but..."

"Miss Hua, you don't have to worry too much. My grandparents don't mind what you said, so you can live in the Marquis' Mansion without worry. I think living in the Marquis' Mansion will be better for Xiaoyuan's studies. After all, Xiaoyuan is likely to take the path of imperial examinations and become an official in the future, so you should start planning well now. I think the teaching of the Marquis' Mansion family school will not be worse than Qingyun Academy.

Besides, most of my younger brothers in the mansion will take the civil or military examinations in the future. If Xiaoyuan is with them, they can learn from each other. Miss Hua, after all, you also want Xiaoyuan to be good, right?" Hua Lei looked at the young man opposite who spoke a little too fast and nodded.

"Did Miss Hua agree?" the young man asked. "Well, I want to go to the Marquis' Mansion after Xiaoyuan and I have spent a hundred days in mourning for our grandfather."

In this era, the first 100 days after a relative's death is considered a heavy mourning period, and generally one does not stay overnight at other people's homes during this period. After the 100th day, it is considered a light mourning period, and one can then visit relatives and stay overnight at their homes.

"Okay, I know. I'll reply to Grandmother like this." Rong Jin looked at Hua Lei and confirmed. Hua Lei nodded. Grandfather Hua probably passed away in early February, so according to this calculation, it would be around mid-May when we can start the heavy mourning period. Today is April 24th, so there are still about 17 or 18 days left.

After looking at Xiao Yuan, he said to Hua Lei, "Then if it doesn't rain next holiday, I will take you to go for an outing outside the city, okay? Zhenzhu will go too." Hua Lei looked at Xiao Yuan, seeing his expectant face, and nodded and said, "You take Xiao Yuan with you. I won't go until grandfather's hundredth day has passed."

Rong Jin looked at Hua Lei's insistent expression and stopped talking. The rain outside was much lighter, and Rong Jin stood up to say goodbye.