Enter the Room

Song Jiyun couldn't stand it anymore, waved to Wang Hua and said, "What are you doing?"

Wang Hua walked in with a groan and said: "Miss, the boatmen caught a river fish weighing more than thirty kilograms. Let me ask you whether it is braised or steamed?"

Normally, Song Jiuyun would never be asked about this kind of thing.

When she heard that it was an excuse, she left Hong Xi alone and said with a smile: "Let's go and have a look together. You can have a good rest after dinner. I'm afraid you've been having trouble sleeping day and night taking care of Hong Zhao these days. It's been hard work."

Hong Xi vomited out the depression in his chest and felt much better. Hearing that he caught a river fish weighing more than 30 kilograms, he couldn't help but become interested and said with a smile: "Okay! Today I also broadened my horizons."

The group went to the deck.

A group of people were watching.

The fish was four or five feet long, with glaring eyes, and teeth longer and sharper than humans. It looked quite scary. Song Jiyun lost his appetite after seeing it, and only told the accompanying cook: "Look Let's do it! I won't join in the fun today, just help me make a bowl of some noodles."

The cook felt it was a pity and wanted to persuade him, but Xiang Hairan and Song Jiyun thought of going together and said to the cook: "Aren't you going to make a whole fish feast? Hurry up, everyone is waiting! As long as the eldest lady is here, I will serve you. Yes. She only had some snacks for lunch."

Everyone did not doubt that he was there, and they talked about the whole fish feast. Some people followed the cook to the kitchen.

Hong Xi quietly withdrew from the crowd, caught up with Song Jiuyun, and said, "Miss Song, let me take you back! The wind is quite strong at night."

Song Jiyun looked at his tightly wrapped cloak and said with a smile: "It's not like our boat would remain silent despite being hit by the cold wind."

Hong Xi couldn't help but laugh out loud, feeling that his worries were unfounded.

Song Jiyun didn't leave the cabin for several days. According to Xiang Hairpin, Hong Zhao lay in the cabin and refused to come out. Hong Xi walked on the deck in the morning and evening, and occasionally borrowed fishing rods from the boatman to fish with the boatmen. He improved the food and soon started playing with everyone.

After waiting in Suqian, Song Jiyun received a letter from Yuan Yunzhong again.

Yuan Yunzhong told her that he had already taken care of the people in the manufacturing office, found a place to burn kilns, and found a place to live. He just waited for her to come over and meet the people in the manufacturing office. The kilns were fired in the capital.

Song Jiyun even made a special trip to Wang Hua to ask, "Where are the two alleys in this Xiejie Street?"

Wang Hua said without thinking: "It's at Xuanwumen, not far from Renshou Temple. There is a Liulichang next to it." After he finished speaking, he asked: "Sir, are you looking for a workshop there? There are many there. Craftsmen. You will know when you go there. There are many selling pens, inks, paper and inkstones, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, and glass and porcelain. You may even be able to find fellow craftsmen!"

Is it near Liulichang?

Song Jiyun recalled the memories of the past.

Wang Hua said: "It's just that it's a bit far away from the old man's house. It's not easy to go out of the city. We should build a yard there. If you can't make it back, you can rest there."

Yuan Yunzhong did things properly. Song Jiyun didn't think much about it. Instead, he pondered Wang Hua's words in his heart and said, "Where does the old lady live?"

Wang Hua said: "I live in Xijiangmi Lane near Daming Gate, which is close to Liubu."

Song Jiyun said with a smile: "Didn't you say that the old lady has become an official?"

Wang Hua said with a smile: "Our old man doesn't like Tao Yuanming's idea of ​​retiring to the countryside. When people get old, they should live in the city, where it is lively and lively, so that they will not be lonely."

Song Jiyun pursed his lips and smiled, and said, "Does the young master also live with Mr. Jinghu?"

Wang Hua shook his head and said: "Most of the time I live with Mr. Jinghu, and occasionally I live with Mr. Yuan - he lives in Dongjiangmi Lane, across the road from our old man."

When he said this, he suddenly realized that Song Jiyun was asking him about the Yuan family.

He simply said: "The second master and Mrs. Wang live in the Wensi Courtyard. It was the house that the second master bought when he was in charge of the Imperial Academy. It is close to the Gongyuan. After living there for a long time, the second master feels that it is comfortable to live there. , although he was promoted to the Ministry of Rites, he never moved. The eldest master originally lived there, but later the young masters grew up, and the eldest master and the second young master got married one after another, so it became difficult to live there. I moved there only three years ago. Chuanban Hutong near Chongwenmen.”

As he spoke, he dipped his fingers in tea and drew the locations of several residences on the coffee table.

Song Jiyun nodded, roughly having an idea in his mind.

Everyone went smoothly and arrived at Tongzhou Pier in mid-May.

The Dragon Boat Festival is all celebrated in Cangzhou.

Wang Hua jumped off the boat with the joy of "Finally arrived" and looked around, but only saw Manager Shao.

He looked confused and said: "Where is the young master?"

He craned his neck to look behind him.

The young master repeatedly asked in the letter when Miss Song would arrive. Aren't he planning to come to Tongzhou Pier to pick up Miss Song in person?

Manager Shao slapped him on the head and said: "Young master was called to the palace by the emperor and has not come back yet. I was afraid of delaying Miss Song, so I rushed over first." As he said this, he also looked behind Wang Hua. Looking over, he lowered his voice and said, "Who is Miss Song?"

Several female relatives came off the boat, all wearing curtain hats and soft silk cloaks. At a glance, it was hard to tell them apart.

Wang Hua was a little disappointed, said "Oh" quickly, and led Manager Shao to see Song Jiyun.

Song Jiyun looked at Manager Shao.

He was in his thirties, with fair skin, a mustache, a respectful expression, and a calm demeanor. Wang Hua introduced him as Shao Qing's cousin and the nephew of General Shao, the current general manager of the Wang family.

Song Jiyun said hello to Manager Shao.

Manager Shao said he didn't dare and turned away, not daring to accept her courtesy. However, he couldn't help but murmur in his heart that the young master went to Jiangxi and got a wife back. Not to mention his appearance, he also had clear eyes. , she is neither humble nor overbearing in her dealings with others, and she is not an ordinary woman at first glance.

His attitude became even more respectful, and he invited Song Jiyun and others to get on the carriage: "The young master has been looking forward to Miss Song coming over these days. Who knows that before he left the house, he was called into the palace by the emperor, so he had to tell me to come here quickly. I'll pick you up. I hope Miss Song won't take offense."

Song Jiyun frowned.

Don't really like such surprises.

But in front of an errand like Manager Shao, she would definitely not say anything, but she didn't politely say that "the emperor's life is difficult", she just smiled and thanked him, said "I'm sorry to trouble you", and got in the car. .

Some of Zheng Quan and others followed Song Jiyun into the city, while others stayed to load and unload the boxes and cages accompanying the ship with the stewards sent by Yuan Yunzhong.

By the time they arrived in the capital, it was already noon the next day.

Hong Xi left Song Jiyun and took Hong Zhao with him, saying he was going to Baizhifang, where Lord Cao lived. After they have settled down, they will come to Song Jiyun to express their thanks.

Song Jiyun exchanged greetings with him and followed Manager Shao to the house arranged for her by Yuan Yunzhong.