Although she didn't know how Lu Xiao did it, this was the fact.

This is a fact she gained through countless experiences of being hit on the head.

"Alright, alright, I admit it, isn't it? I forced Sixth Sister to do this, but I can't help it. My embroidery skills are as bad as a dog paddle, and I'm really not good enough."

Sheng Rulan said resignedly.

Lu Xiao laughed and said, "You're bullying Sixth Sister because you can't do anything?"

After saying this, he made a gesture to raise his hand again.

Sheng Rulan immediately said, "I was wrong. Is that all? I want to apologize to Sixth Sister. I won't let her embroider in vain. The other day, Mother gave me some jewelry as a reward. Sixth Sister, if you agree to help me embroider the kneepad, I'll let you choose one of those pieces."

"No, no need" Sheng Minglan subconsciously wanted to refuse.

At this time, Lu Xiao said, "Okay, you're sensible. I promise you on behalf of Sixth Sister that this matter will be over. But don't think about taking revenge later. You know I can't hide this from you."

Sheng Rulan immediately smiled happily and said, "Thank you, brother-in-law. Don't worry, I, Sheng Rulan, always keep my word."

Sheng Changbai said strangely, "I'm just confused. My fifth sister has been spoiled by our mother since she was little. Even when she's with me, she says one thing to my face and another behind my back. Why does she listen to you so much? Who is her real brother?"

Lu Xiao smiled and said, "It's a secret."

Sheng Rulan muttered softly, "Second brother, you don't know, my brother-in-law hits people really hard."

Sheng Changbai said, "Nonsense! We were all watching. Tuizhi clearly only tapped you twice. There wasn't even a red mark. How could it hurt?"

Sheng Rulan felt wronged.

She was in real pain.

But the problem is, every time I tell the truth, no one believes me.

She also didn't know why her brother-in-law could hit her so hard but it didn't leave any marks.

But she understood that one has to bow his head under the eaves.

Since no one believed me and I couldn't beat them, I could only give in.

Over time, she got used to it, and seeing Lu Xiao was like seeing a cat to a mouse.

Lu Xiao's method of beating people is naturally skillful.

However, no one else can learn this skill.

"Okay, it's almost time. We agreed yesterday to go out for a picnic today. I think Zhong Huai and Qi Heng are waiting outside anxiously. Let's set off immediately."

Lu Xiao spoke.

But as soon as these words came out, Sheng Rulan immediately shook her head and said, "No, my mother told me not to go out today."

Sheng Xiaoliu also subconsciously said: "If Fifth Sister doesn't go, I'm afraid I can't either."

Lu Xiao immediately interrupted her: "No, it doesn't matter whether she goes or not, you can't break your promise. Without your cooking skills, what will we eat?"

When Sheng Xiaoliu heard this, Lu Xiao's heart immediately started to tremble.

"You helped me just now, but now you're bullying me. I'm the cook you're looking for."

Sheng Rulan also spoke up, "Brother-in-law, you're being too easy on me. What do you mean it doesn't matter if I go or not? I can cook, too."

Lu Xiao nodded. "Yes, you can do it too. Even a kitchen rat wouldn't look down on your cooking skills, and you're so bold as to mention it. But if you really want to go, that's fine. Your second brother is here today anyway, so he'll take the blame for anything that happens."

They all know what "taking the blame" means.

After all, I've heard Lu Xiao say this word more than once.

Chapter 96: Young Man by the Yellow River

When I heard that my second brother was taking the blame.

Sheng Rulan's eyes immediately rolled.

Then she said without hesitation.

"Okay, I'll go. Anyway, I don't want to meet that Yongchang Marquis's legitimate son."

After Madam Wu came to the Sheng family today, Madam Wang immediately asked Sheng Rulan to prepare secretly.

She thought Mrs. Wu came to her house to gather intelligence.

But Sheng Rulan always hated this kind of thing and was not happy about it.

At this moment, since someone took the initiative to stand up and take the blame, she was of course very happy.

Sheng Changbai immediately shook his head helplessly.

He couldn't do anything about having such a sister.

But today's matter is exactly as we agreed yesterday.

Then he certainly won't regret it.

At worst, I could take the initiative to admit my mistake to my mother after returning.

But at this moment, a figure suddenly flashed by stealthily not far away.

After seeing that figure, Sheng Rulan immediately said: "Isn't that Molan? What is she going to do?"

My curiosity was piqued immediately.

Immediately prepared to follow.

"What are you doing?" Lu Xiao asked.

Sheng Rulan said, "I'll go take a look and be back soon."

Lu Xiao said, "Time is running out. It's almost noon. Fourth Sister said yesterday she wasn't going. If you're curious about what she wants to do, we won't wait for you. You can choose for yourself."

When Sheng Molan was out, she always acted like a well-educated lady from a noble family.

So when Lu Xiao and the Changbai brothers played around with Minglan and Rulan on weekdays, she didn't participate at all.

And going outing in winter sounds like suffering.

Therefore, she made it clear at the school yesterday that she would not go out with them today.

When Sheng Rulan heard this, a trace of confusion immediately flashed across her face.

Should we eat melon or go out to play?

In the end, "play" prevailed.

After all, they rarely leave the house on weekdays.

So, with Sheng Rulan looking reluctant, they left the house together.

Outside the palace, the carriage had already been prepared.

The woman got on the carriage and the man got on the horse.

Then he walked towards the city gate and joined Gu Tingye and Qi Heng.

Behind them were some servants pulling donkey carts.

The sheep on the donkey cart had already been processed.

After the two sides met up, they left the city gate and headed north.

They walked for more than ten miles before stopping.

After everyone dismounted, they immediately saw a river several kilometers wide, stretching as far as the eye could see.

The river is surging and majestic.

It is the Yellow River.

The Yellow River of this era is completely different from the Yellow River of later generations.

Although it's still late winter, and a heavy snow fell a few days ago, the weather is gradually warming up, and peach blossoms are already blooming on both sides of the river. The ice and snow on the Yellow River have thawed, and the upper reaches are experiencing a peach blossom flood. The river water, carrying broken ice, rushes down, shimmering like silver ribbons in the sunlight, and the peach blossoms blooming along the river bank create a magnificent scene of "peach blossom reflecting snow."

"Brother-in-law, you really know how to choose a place."

As soon as she got off the car, Sheng Rulan shouted excitedly.

For her, being able to go out and stroll around Bianjing City on weekdays was already a great thing.

This was the first time in her life that she had seen such a magnificent natural landscape.

As for Sheng Changbai and the others, they were actually all about the same.

They had certainly been to the Yellow River before, but they had always come in the spring and summer. Even if they went out in the winter, they would not have traveled this far.

"I never thought the Yellow River would be so different in winter," Sheng Changbai said with emotion.

Qi Heng also nodded and said, "The sage said, 'Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles.' I am truly right."

Lu Xiao smiled and said, "You noble young men, you spend your days playing around in Bianjing. How could you possibly experience the beauty of heaven and earth that remains unspoken? You're lucky to have met me."

As soon as these words came out, Gu Tingye said immediately.

"Tuizhi, please don't take me with you. I've also been traveling and studied, and I'm much more knowledgeable than them."

Lu Xiao smiled and replied, "Okay, then I'll leave you behind."

As they chatted, they began to set up the campfire.

"Brother-in-law, we clearly brought servants with us, so why do we have to do this kind of thing ourselves?"

Sheng Changfeng complained while doing his work.

Lu Xiao didn't explain directly, but pointed at Sheng Changfeng and said to the others with a smile: "See? Our Changfeng is more delicate than a girl. He's already complaining of being tired after just two strokes."

When Sheng Changfeng heard this, he immediately shouted, "Brother-in-law, you're talking nonsense. I'm not tired at all. I have plenty of energy."

After he finished speaking, his movements became much faster.

Isn't this more effective than wasting time and effort trying to reason with people?

Sheng Changbai secretly gave Lu Xiao a thumbs-up.

About half an hour later, the tent was set up.

An area of ​​dry grass was cleared and carpeted.

At the same time, a large tent was set up to block the wind.

The barbecue grill was also set up.

In addition, there were also folding tables and chairs specially customized by Lu Xiao, as well as a small stove.

Light a few small stoves and heat up some tea.

Lu Xiao had someone bring out a lot of fresh fruit and warm it next to the stove.

After finishing all this, Gu Tingye couldn't help but speak.

"I originally thought it would be hard to come out with you in the middle of winter. If it weren't for a bite of the best Beiliao mutton, I wouldn't have come. But I didn't expect you to enjoy it so much. After all this, it's no less than a summer outing."

Lu Xiao said, "The circumstances are the circumstances. As long as you're willing to think, there's always a solution."

Then he turned and looked at Sheng Xiaoliu.

"Sixth sister, now is the time for you to show your skills. I've already had the mutton prepared in advance. If you need any help, please feel free to let us know. We will all follow your instructions."

Gu Tingye said cheerfully, "Yes, today we are all helping you, Sixth Miss. We have long known that you are an extraordinary culinary artist."

Qi Heng also said, "Sixth Miss's cooking skills are certainly not bad, otherwise some people wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to trick her into coming to this desolate wilderness."

This guy is making indirect accusations.

But from his name, it can be seen that he has completely given up now.

Forget it, don't bother with him.

So, amid the crowd's cheers, Sheng Xiaoliu began her "performance".

Roasting a whole lamb is a very time-consuming process.

Even though the mutton had been processed by Lu Xiao in advance.

It still takes more than an hour or even two hours.

During this time, everyone can discuss with each other the doubts they encounter in their daily studies, talk about interesting things happening around them, or imagine their aspirations for the future.

Time passed quickly too.

Finally, the aroma of burnt mutton gradually drifted into the noses of several people.

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