Not long after, Cui Weizhen returned to the inner courtyard to have breakfast with everyone.
Aunt Cui was worried that he would be tied up with official duties, and suggested that he stay in the mansion to handle official duties, while the other two girls could just go to Zhuangzi. Cui Weizhen refused and took them on their way after breakfast.
Because it was a holiday, the streets were very lively, with magnificent carriages passing by on the driveway. Pedestrians on the road rubbed shoulders on both sides of the Yangliu Yiyi street, and occasionally saw the figures of many scholars and literati.
Wearing colorful clothes or a blue shirt, his strong scholarly atmosphere is different from all kinds of traffickers and lackeys, and he is unusually eye-catching.
There were many carriages and horses leaving the city. The unobstructed carriage stopped at the gate of the city. Cui Weizhen rode over and said to Ye Zhenzhen and others in the window: "Please be patient, it will take about half an hour to get out."
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This is also normal.
Cui Zhiduan couldn't sit still, so he opened the car curtain and looked out, curiously looking at the crowded vehicles and pedestrians outside. Someone in the vehicle next to him also opened the curtain and looked out. It happened to be a friend he knew, and he immediately said hello happily:
"Haohao, are you going out of the city for an outing? Don't you want to go to ethnic studies? Why do you have time to go out of the city?"
Haohao, whose name is Qian Hao, is one of Zhou Xuchen's little followers. Cui Weizhen also got to know them after going back and forth. Because they are all children, we all get along pretty well.
Qian Hao was also very happy to see him: "I heard that Qingyuan Pavilion will hold a gathering of sages today, and my wife was invited to participate. I don't have to go to school today, so my mother took me out for an outing. Why are you out too? Are you here?
Did Mr. Zhou also go to the gathering of virtuous people?"
"My husband hasn't gone yet."
Cui Zhiduan shook his head, with a hint of pride on his face: "My mother also wanted to take me on an outing, so she specifically asked Master Zhou for leave."
Although they were both taken out by their mothers for outings, the causes and consequences were different. Tears of envy almost flowed out of Qian Hao's mouth: "Your mother is so kind. My mother wishes I could go to school every day, so she won't do it for me."
Taking leave to travel is a waste of time."
The envious look of his friends made him even more proud. Cui Zhiduan proudly puffed up his chest and said, "My mother is the best."
The two children just chatted about their mother without anyone else. Cui Zhiduan praised her every word, especially the unique food and toys, which was enough to make him stand out among his friends.
Qian Hao played with him on weekdays and had indeed seen Mrs. Ning Guo's delicacies and toys. The envy in his eyes became more and more earnest, and he sighed from the bottom of his heart: "It would be great if Mrs. Ning Guo were my mother!"
Ye Zhenzhen just stuck her head out: "..."
Which stupid kid is this?
The stupid girl finally couldn't bear it anymore, slapped her from the inside, and put a pot lid directly on the naughty boy's head: "You brat, a dog doesn't think the family is poor, a son doesn't think the mother is ugly, how dare you despise you?
Mother is here!"
Qian Hao's face turned bitter. He was so excited about what he said just now that he forgot that his mother was sitting in the carriage.
He skillfully held his head and begged for mercy: "Mother, mother, I was wrong, please hit me gently."
"You naughty kid, you're in disgrace."
Mrs. Qian's face was revealed. She nodded to Ye Zhenzhen and apologized: "Mrs. Ning Guo, I'm so offended."
Ye Zhenzhen was not very familiar with Mrs. Qian, but they often met her in social situations, so they were no strangers to each other. She smiled and said, "How can you take what a child says seriously? Mr. Qian is innocent and cute, and his temper is very pleasant. No wonder my family
My son is on good terms with my husband."
Although she felt that her son was incompetent, Mrs. Qian couldn't help but smile when she was praised like this, and she praised him politely: "Cui Xiaolangjun is talented and knowledgeable. My son often talks about him in the house. If he can
I will be satisfied if I learn even a little bit from Cui Xiaolangjun."
"Mrs. Qian is so complimentary..."
The mother-in-law started exchanging business words, and the two children winked at each other and communicated silently. Since neither of them knew lip language, it can be guessed that they were talking like a chicken.
However, they had a great time chatting.
The carriage moved out little by little, and because we were chatting, it didn't feel like the time was long. Qian's carriage was a little ahead, and they went out early, and it was their turn soon.
Because the carriage bore the sign of Uncle Jingning's Mansion and had the identity stamp presented by Cui Weizhen, the gatekeeper did not check carefully and respectfully asked them to go out.
After leaving the city gate and onto the official road, the speed picked up.
After another half an hour, we finally arrived at Zhuangzi.
Zhuangzi is located at the foot of Jingshan Temple. It is the private property of the Cui family after the division of the clan. Ye Zhenzhen takes care of it on weekdays.
The fertile fields and fertile soil here stretch endlessly, and most of the dignitaries and dignitaries in the capital once again bought Zhuangzi. Even if ordinary businessmen and common people had money but no connections and connections, they could not even buy a piece of land, let alone Zhuangzi.
Previously, an official returned to his hometown after serving his official career. Ye Zhenzhen got the news in advance due to her excellent popularity and bought a piece of land at a high price. Not long ago, she ordered people to plant a lot of bamboo on her farm. As for the reason, of course it was for the giant pandas.
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I don’t know if there is any news about her giant panda. To find out, I almost have to ask Cui Weizhen.
Just like when he came back last time, the steward Xu Jin cleaned the dirt road in front of the village and sprinkled it with water to prevent dust. The house was even more clean and tidy. Cui Weizhen, a mysophobic patient, nodded and praised a few words.
Xu Jin was already very old, and he couldn't hide his excitement when he was praised by his master. He quickly expressed his gratitude and said: "I heard that the masters are here. I picked a lot of wild fruits from the mountain yesterday. Masters can have a taste."
Xu Jin is an old servant of the Cui family. It is rare for him to be consistent. Aunt Cui nodded approvingly. As a greedy little cat, Cui Zhiduan is looking forward to wild fruits the most, so he couldn't help but ask: "Grandpa Xu, what kind of wild fruits are they?"
Is it sweet?”
Xu Jin didn't dare to say it, but the smile on his face became more and more kind: "Little master, these are some country fruits, the names are not very serious, they are all nicknames given by the common people. The fruits on the mountain have all kinds of flavors.
"The villain only picked sweet fruits. If you don't like them, the villain will pick them for you."
Cui Zhiduan said: "I like sour and sweet ones."
"Yes, yes, there is a kind of cranberry fruit. The taste right now is sour and sweet. After a month or two, the sourness will completely fade away, leaving only the sweetness."
Seeing the little master's eyes light up, Xu Jin was secretly happy. Sure enough, he had correctly inquired about little bamboo's hobbies. He couldn't help but continue: "The little man has planted a lot of red berries in the village. If the little master is interested, you can
Go pick it yourself and eat it.”
Cui Zhiduan had never picked fruit before, so he immediately looked at his parents expectantly.
Cui Weizhen did not restrict him: "Since we are in Zhuangzi, there is no harm in picking them. However, we are not allowed to leave Zhuangzi privately."
Cui Zhiduan nodded like garlic and responded sweetly: "My son understands, thank you, dad."