Little Xiucai's Flowery Love History

Tao Linghua was originally forced to come to the door, with the idea that others would not let him in, so he just pushed the boat to go home, but he was stuck in the middle at this time, so he had to bite the bullet and follow.

It is said that they live next to each other, but in fact, they have never entered Mu Qi's mansion through this gate.

Generally, they climb the wall.

The layout of the two houses is the same, and the front yard is the living room for receiving foreign guests.

Tao Linghua thought he would be in the front hall, but the servant went straight through the narrow passage and entered the second door.

He also had to keep up.

The servant brought them to the living room on the second floor, served tea, asked them to wait a while, and turned to report to the master.

In front of the hall is a thick sycamore tree with luxuriant branches and leaves. Although the weather is getting colder, there are not many fallen leaves.A courtyard not far away is probably Mu Qi’s residence. The bamboo shadows dance on one side of the door. The climate in the north is colder than that in the south, so yellow, yellow and green bamboo leaves are spread all over the ground, and there are many chrysanthemums planted on the other side. , the big yellow chrysanthemums and red chrysanthemums are in full bloom, sending a refreshing aroma with the wind.

Of course Tao Linghua was very familiar with the yard, so he sat there without raising his head, neither drinking tea nor talking.

The eldest sister of the Tao family was also a little cramped. Although they were old neighbors, she was already a high-ranking official in the capital after all, so she didn't dare to speak loudly. sentence.

After waiting for about half a cup of tea, I heard hurried footsteps outside.The hollowed-out windows on the wall are all open, only the gauze fan is closed, and through the grid covered with green gauze, one can see the shadows outside swaying and walking in.

Tao Linghua couldn't help but looked up. Mu Qi was wearing a lake blue homely soft satin brocade gown without a belt. He just walked in with big sleeves fluttering like this, looking extraordinarily chic.It's just that I haven't seen her for a month, and I have lost a lot of weight, and I look a little haggard.

Mu Qi didn't care how embarrassing Tao Linghua was, with a smile on his face like the spring breeze in March, he stepped forward and smiled, "Sister Tao and brother-in-law are here? I've wanted to pick you up for a long time, but now I'm finally here, Xiaohua misses you all." I can't fall asleep thinking about it!"

It was as if he had brought someone here, and it sounded like he slept with Tao Linghua every day.

The three members of the Tao family glanced at each other, Tao Linghua only clenched his fists fiercely, his sister Tao Linghe and brother-in-law Chu Xin hurriedly stepped forward to salute and called him Big Brother Mu.

Mu Qi kindly invited them to sit down, and ordered them to bring some tea, and served some exquisite pastries.Only then did they slowly start talking with a smile on their face.

Seeing that Mu Qi didn't have any airs of officialdom, the Tao family let out a sigh of relief, lowered their shoulders, and began to chat.

Speaking of which, Tao Linghe always remembered Mu Qi's running to rescue his younger brother back then. Later, thanks to him, he helped his younger brother get cleared of his crimes and his military status, so he could live in peace. Now that the siblings are reunited, how could they forget What about the benefits of others?So she repeatedly expressed her gratitude to Mu Qi.

Lord Mu held the teacup and blew the tea gently, listening with a gentle smile, expressing humility from time to time, only saying that watching Xiaohua grow up, it is impossible to let it go, since he was a good neighbor before, he is still a neighbor now, so we should get closer Contact is.

Tao Linghe and Chuxin were almost overwhelmed with gratitude.He almost knelt down and kowtowed.

Tao Linghua's heart was extremely complicated, and he still didn't say anything after enduring it for a long time.Let Mu Qi pretend to be a good person to the end, anyway, he won't pay attention to him.

The eldest sister of the Tao family took out some local snacks and some children's toys that she had brought, saying that she had nothing to give away, they were just some flavors of her hometown, and she couldn't get them out.

Mu Qi walked over directly, opened a paper bag, took out a small snack made of layers of white flour sugar, put it in his mouth, chewed it a little, squinted his eyes and sighed: "I haven't eaten it for several years, I really miss it!"

Seeing his sincerity, Tao Linghe was very moved, and hurriedly said, "Brother Mu likes to eat, so I'll just do it again in the future. It's not worth anything."

Mu Qi sighed again: "In the past few years in the capital, other things are fine, but I can't eat the dishes of my hometown, sometimes I dream about it."

Tao Linghe had no choice but to answer: "That's it, Brother Mu, we cook our meals by ourselves. Naturally, it is the flavor of our hometown. Brother Mu doesn't dislike it, so you can come to my house for dinner." I'm sorry, but changed my words: "If brother Mu is not free, I will do it, and let Xiaohua send it to you."

Mu Qi repeatedly nodded his thanks.

Tao Linghua cursed inwardly: thick-skinned!

I was secretly annoyed in my heart, it seems that it is impossible to say that I don't want to see each other even if I go down to the underworld.

The three left, and Mu Qi ordered someone to pack up a lot of exquisite food from the capital and bring them to them. I really don't know how he prepared it in advance.

As Tao Linghe and his wife walked out, they praised Brother Mu for being warm-hearted and kind. After being a high-ranking official, he did not forget his neighbors. He even bought so many snacks in advance as gifts. How did he know that his family was here?It's really rare.

Tao Linghua sneered in his heart: You guys are here, don't they know?If I want to coax you, I am naturally enthusiastic!

The next day, Mu Qi didn't come home until evening, and the eldest sister of the Tao family made home flavors in advance, packed them in food boxes, and asked Tao Linghua to deliver them.Tao Linghua was unwilling in every possible way, but if he didn't go, he had to explain the reason, and this explanation would cause trouble, so he obediently went.

Walking to the door of Mu Mansion, the servant who handed it over to the gatekeeper immediately wanted to go back. Tao Linghe knew that his younger brother was a little lazy, so he followed secretly.

Tao Linghua had no choice but to take the food box and hand it over to Mu Qi himself.Mu Qi seemed to be in a good mood, and he didn't pursue Tao Linghua's behavior of turning around and running away. He opened the food box with a light smile and looked at it.

There are four small dishes inside: a bowl of stewed heavenly meat with white prawns, a bowl of roasted walnuts in sauce, a plate of fried cabbage with thousands of pieces, and a bowl of white tofu stewed with Xiangqin mushrooms.They are all served in large white and blue blue and white bowls.Red, white, yellow and green, very beautiful.The dishes were steaming hot, with a tangy aroma, which whetted the appetite. Mu Qi shouted to the outside of the room: "Come here! Bring two bowls of rice."

Yu San brought someone to bring in the food, Mu Qi took the rice and started to eat it, bowl after bowl, until he ate three bowls in a row.

"The master has a good appetite today. I think he is very happy to eat the flavor of his hometown. You haven't eaten properly for many days. You have lost a lot of weight." Yu San looked at his master's delicious food with distress, and couldn't help but comfort him .How many days have you not eaten like this?No, since he came to Mu's residence to serve, he has never seen the master eat like this.

Mu Qi nodded and smiled, "That's right. By the way, don't cook braised pork at home. I'll eat the one next door."

Yu San responded with a smile, and asked again: "Master, then, do you eat others for nothing?"

Mu Qi wiped his mouth with a handkerchief, and smiled like a fox, "Of course it's not for nothing! We can also make something for him in return."

Yu San nodded and went to inform the kitchen.

Seeing that all the servants had left, Mu Qi slumped his shoulders and sighed: "Oh, I can't eat anyone, so I have to order some food."

The eldest sister of the Tao family lived for half a month, so she discussed with her younger brother that she should start a small business, and she always felt sorry for doing so for nothing.

Tao Linghua naturally meant that Zhao Tai's salary and Zhao Hua's medical clinic both earned a lot of money, and it was not a problem to support a few people in the family.

But Sister Tao said worriedly: "Xiaohua, my sister is not an unreasonable person. Since you want to live with them, my sister will not stop you. But it is good when it is good, but in case something happens, you have no way to make a living." , where are you going to go then? My sister and your brother-in-law can open a small shop to make ends meet, so there will be someone to take care of you when the time comes."

Tao Linghua smiled and said, "Sister, I also earn money, what are you worried about?"

"That won't work either! We'd better open a rouge powder shop to do your brother-in-law's old job, and earn some money. Even if you have something to do in the future, we will have money to go home."

Tao Linghua remained silent. My sister was naturally worried about herself. Although she was sure, she couldn't stop others from worrying.I have to follow her.

When I went back to discuss with the Zhao family brothers, the two of them just laughed: "It's not that they are short of money. It should be enough to give ten taels of silver to my sister and brother-in-law every month. Why bother to work hard?"

Tao Linghua couldn't speak directly, so he just said: "Where is the ten tael used? We can't use ten tael a year at home. It's just that they are used to working hard, and they feel uncomfortable when they rest."

Zhao Hua understood a little bit in his heart, but he couldn't say it out loud, so he just said: "Since that's the case, I'll go find the shopkeeper. It just so happens that there is a shop on the street where our medical center is looking for rent. I'll go and have a look. If it's suitable, I'll give it to my sister and brother-in-law. As for the purchase, I will go to a familiar merchant and ask. As long as you search carefully, things will not be difficult."

"Then it's hard work, second brother." Zhao Hua has always done things properly, and Tao Linghua is very relieved.

Zhao Hua nodded, and the three of them packed up and went to bed.Now the weather is getting cooler, so Zhao Hua also moved to sleep on the big bed. The brocade tents were put down layer by layer, the candle shadows were shaking, and he could vaguely hear the sound of "Ringling" in the stable. , that was Ugin grazing.Tao Linghua suddenly thought: "Brother, we are all here in Beijing, who did you give Fuchun to?" Fuchun was the dog he adopted when he was in Datong.

Zhao Taidao: "Give it to the steward of Daiwangfu, don't worry, no one will eat it."

"Why don't you bring it back? Does the housekeeper treat Fu Chun well?"

"Okay!" Zhao Tai felt a little bored, thinking to himself, I was going crazy at that time, still thinking about it?It would be nice to think of sending someone away.His subordinates grabbed him hard and crushed him under him.

Tao Linghua wanted to ask again, but his mouth was gagged, and he gave up after a few "woo woo".The curtain hooks of the bed tent rang together, and the figure swayed on the tent.The doors and windows were closed, and no one came to visit the room.

On the third night, when Zhao Tai came back from the outside, he threw Wujin's rein unhappily, and walked into the house, asking, "What's going on next door? Why do you deliver food every day?"

Tao Linghua didn't speak.

Zhao Hua sneered and said, "My sister asked Tao Tao to deliver food to Lord Mu every day, and Lord Mu returned the gift." Because she was Tao Linghua's older sister, the brothers of the Zhao family also called her elder sister.In fact, their brothers are much older than others.

Zhao Tai was so angry that he patted the table: "We don't lack his things, no, return it! Don't send him any food either!"

Tao Linghua silently helped him take off his official clothes and boots, and helped him wash and change his clothes.

Zhao Hua smiled indifferently: "Forget it, it's not a big deal. If you don't let me send it off, my sister will definitely ask what's going on. Wouldn't Tao Tao be in trouble at that time?"

Zhao Tai had no choice but to give up.

Because of this reason, Mu Qi and Tao Linghua were inextricably connected again, and he was very relieved.And there is Mu Ping's relationship, Tao Linghua wants to break the bones, but the tendons are still connected! How can it be so easy to "never see you when you die"?

Although the masters of the two mansions do not like each other, the servants get along very well, and it is a strange thing that they often send things to each other and drop by the door for a few words.

In November, Chuxin’s rouge powder shop opened. With his rouge making skills and pure and gentle character, Chuxin quickly gained a foothold, and gradually enriched the goods, all kinds of jewelry, powder and Handkerchiefs, paper umbrellas, and other things are complete.

After all, the capital is many times more prosperous than that small town. Although the rent of the shop is also several times higher, the income is also several times higher. Gradually, the Tao family will not let Zhao Tai take care of the house, saying that they can earn the house by themselves, so there is no need Spend money at home.

In fact, Tao Linghua was in charge of the family's money. My sister didn't want it, so Tao Linghua secretly gave it to her brother-in-law Chuxin, who later gave it to Tao Linghe.

Tao Linghe had no choice but to accept the money and secretly store it away. The money he earned was also used sparingly. He was afraid that if the younger brother needed it, he could make preparations in advance.

Tao Linghua not only went to the medical clinic to help, but also sometimes visited the shop of his sister and brother-in-law. His life was busy and smooth.He is often dazed, feeling that the sun above his head is a bit unreal, and he is so happy.

It's just that the streets are not very peaceful recently, sometimes I see Jin Yiwei from the brigade galloping on the street.Pedestrians stepped aside one after another, and heard someone whispering: "It's really wicked. I heard that eunuch Liang went to the south and dug up his family's ancestral graves."

Another said: "Is there no one to control? Digging graves is a serious crime!"

Another person beside him whispered: "What is digging a grave? I heard that they have stolen all the gold in the treasury!"

The other old man coughed twice, and shouted softly: "Don't die? Don't talk about state affairs!"

Everyone said: "Yes, yes, yes! Don't talk about state affairs, the most important thing is to save your life!"

Seeing the horse team galloping past, raising dust that covered the sky, Tao Linghua walked carefully to the side of the street and walked home.

Zhao Hua went to the doctor today, and he won't be back until later. He went to the kitchen to look at the meals for tonight, and after making arrangements, he waited for his family to come back.

Not long after, Zhao Tai pulled his horse into the door, threw away his whip and cursed: "What is wrong with the world! A traitor minister is in power, but a loyal minister is wronged and thrown into prison! There is no way to live!"

Tao Linghua took his official cap and hung it up, helped him undress, and asked, "What's the matter? But something happened in the court?"

Zhao Tai nodded: "Wailang Lin, member of the Ministry of Punishment, was framed by the old eunuch and imprisoned for impeaching the eunuch party."

Tao Linghua was surprised and said, "Isn't that Mr. Lin you usually talk about?"

"Yes. Now the officials in the court are busy forming cliques, the eunuchs are busy making money and gaining power, and the emperor blindly favors the followers of the concubine Wan. It is dark and unclear, and the people are in dire straits. When will it end?" Zhao Tai stretched his feet to let him take off his boots, while said angrily.

Hearing this, Tao Linghua frowned worriedly, and persuaded: "Oh, the officialdom is dangerous, you'd better be careful. If it doesn't work, let's stop being an official. Why can't we live?"

Zhao Tai smiled and agreed: "I know." Turning around, he kissed and said with a smile: "Are you worried about me? Come, please comfort me with affection."

"Go!" Tao Linghua turned around to get the government office and boots, ready to go out to wash.

Zhao Tai looked contemptuous: "However, Mr. Mu next door can be regarded as a chestnut from the fire, and it is cheaper for him." "What is cheaper?" Tao Linghua turned his head and asked strangely.

"Your elder brother Mu is not only a servant of the household department, but also a foreign minister of the criminal department! Isn't it cheaper for him? I think he still has a promotion!"

"He's not my elder brother, you are." Tao Linghua went out with his clothes and boots, expressionless.

Zhao Tai was overjoyed and quickly followed.