Yunxi almost wanted to roll her eyes after hearing Xia Houling's words, but she restrained her impulse and said unconvinced: "Who said I didn't know?"
Xia Houling immediately acted like he was all ears.
Yun Xi pouted and patiently explained: "Tanghulu is a wild fruit wrapped in syrup. They picked hawthorns, jujubes, small apples and other wild fruits, washed them and skewered them with bamboo skewers, and then dipped them in maltose.
The syrup quickly solidifies on the surface of the fruit when exposed to the wind, so it looks crystal clear. Its taste is sour and sweet, suitable for all ages, and is loved by all the maids and servants in the house."
Xia Houling nodded to show that he understood, then turned around and pointed to other objects to ask.
At first Yunxi answered patiently one by one. Xia Houling asked too many questions, and Yunxi couldn't resist. He couldn't help but teased: "Sixth Young Master, why are you like a girl who never leaves the house or steps out of the door?"
? Don’t the nuns usually tell you this when they bring you out?"
"I have never seen..." Xia Houling blushed instantly. He was timid and stupid, and would not retaliate on the basis of his status as his master. However, he had a strong self-esteem. He heard Yunxi laughing at him openly and secretly.
, a childish little face was red from holding back, but could not suppress the surprise and curiosity in his eyes, sitting there looking at a loss.
Yun Xi also realized that he had made a mistake, and couldn't help but pursed his lips in embarrassment.
The sixth son of their family, apart from being a boy, is even more pampered in food, clothing, housing and transportation than Xia Houshu, a serious young lady with a lot of money. Isn't it just that he can't get out without stepping through the door? So he doesn't know that these market foods and customs are common sense.
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Xia Houshu was a good sister. Even though she thought what Yunxi said was reasonable, she couldn't see Xia Houling's aggrieved look, so she stood up to smooth things over. She deliberately scolded: "Okay, Yunxi, don't
Relying on his knowledge of these things in the market, he raised his tail to the sky. You know that Ling'er doesn't go out of the house very often, and the mothers don't dare to bring things from outside to him casually. He doesn't know, you tell him
He is the one and you still dare to laugh at him, I will punish you well later."
Yun Xi stuck out his tongue, and immediately turned to Xia Houling with a smile on his face, and said flatteringly: "Sixth Young Master is a manly man. I have a lot of you, but please don't be angry with me. Our girls are right, I am talking nonsense.
I have never read a book, so I know that these gadgets in the market will never make it to the market. Sixth Young Master, you are different. What you read is a book by a sage, and it talks about great principles. In the future, you will be sealed.
The one who rises to the rank of an official and brings glory to his family."
After hearing this flattery, Xia Houling's face turned even redder, and he lowered his head and said, "I, I'm actually not as powerful as you said..."
After all, Xia Houling was just a child. After being fawned over by Yun Xi, she instantly became elated. She continued to pull the curtain and look out, but she stopped asking questions.
The carriage soon arrived at Jiuyun Alley. The alley was full of carriages, leaving only enough space for others to pass through. Xia Houshu was afraid that the carriage would not find a place to park, so he asked the coachman to park on the street at the entrance of the alley.
While finding a place to stay, I walked in with everyone.
Jiuyun Alley is bustling with people and the acrobatic troupe is performing hard. Some are performing flying balls, some are performing rope walking, and some are performing chest-breaking boulders... Every acrobat is surrounded by people.
, there are all men, women, old and young, regardless of rich or poor. Sometimes they stare with bated breath, sometimes they exclaim loudly, all of them are attracted by the performance and their emotions are affected.
Xia Houshu and Yun Xi are half adults, but they are women after all, and their stature does not stand out among the men. Xia Houling is still a child, and his height has no advantage. The three masters and servants stand tightly surrounded
There was a real crowd outside, and even after changing places, I couldn't squeeze in, and I couldn't see the performance inside at all.
It was the first time in Xia Houling's life to watch such a wonderful performance up close. He was curious and anxious at the same time. He circled the crowd several times, jumping up and down, trying to find every opportunity, but after a while he was squeezed out by the crowd again. He was unwilling to do so.
He clenched his fists, saw the opportunity, and ignored his sister's worries. He dove into the crowd and squeezed to the front of the crowd by taking advantage of his thin body. When he turned around again, his sister was nowhere to be seen. In an instant,
He was a little flustered. However, the performance in front of him was too novel and exciting, so he simply lived up to this good opportunity and stared at the performance on the stage with great interest.
Xia Houshu was observing several teahouses nearby, and finally locked his eyes on one with a wide view, and said, "Ling'er, let's not go crowded. Let's go to the teahouse next to it and ask for a private room."
As she said this, she turned around, but didn't see Xia Houling. She looked around again and saw Xia Houling's back disappearing into the crowd.
Yun Xi also noticed it and jumped up and down anxiously: "This Sixth Young Master usually looks timid and silent, but at this time he is very alert. He rushes in without saying hello and is not afraid of being pushed.
If I get hurt, how can I explain it to the third lady when I get back?"
Yun Xi said and rushed over to pick off the onlookers. She wished she could stand on stilts to see what was going on inside, and then catch Xia Houling and give her a beating. But no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't squeeze in, and instead made herself miserable.
His head was gray and his face was covered in sweat.
After hearing what Yun Xi said, Xia Houshu became even more worried. Xia Houling was young, frail, and could easily get into trouble. But there were people inside, and she shouted several times without getting a response, so she had to give up and pull her.
Yun Xi stood aside and paid attention to what was going on inside.
The acrobatic performances were performed one after another, and the cheers were continuous and deafening. A shirtless man had just finished his performance of breathing fire, which set the stage on fire and won cheers from the crowd. He was immediately replaced by another man who performed sword dancing.
I saw a tall man in brown clothes walking onto the stage carrying three or four daggers. Before anyone could see his face, he couldn't help but throw all the daggers in his hand high into the sky, like a flying eagle.
Go and hit the sky.
While everyone was marveling, the dagger had already reached the top of the peak, and immediately turned around and fell straight down. If the electric light was shot down, the sword's blade would flash silver under the reflection of the sun, which was very dazzling, and it was about to fall on the head...
Someone in the crowd screamed in surprise first, and the others immediately started screaming as if they were infected, and dispersed like birds and beasts in an instant.
For a while, screams and running sounds could be heard.
Before everyone calmed down, the man in brown clothes had easily grabbed the scabbard next to him and caught the four or five daggers one by one. The whole process went smoothly without hesitation.
Everyone stopped and looked at the stage intently. Their hearts in their throats finally returned to their original position, and they immediately burst into thunderous applause. However, the man in brown clothes just bowed lightly and slowly left the stage.
, hiding deep merit and fame.
Xia Houshu had already rushed in when everyone was retreating in panic and pulled the dumbfounded Xia Houling aside. It was not until the performer left that she breathed a sigh of relief.
She was someone who had experienced assassination and was very sensitive to potential risks. She thought that if she had known that Xia Houling was so obsessed, she would not have brought him to watch such a dangerous performance.
It took Xia Houling a long time to react, and his face turned pale with fright. After a long time, he looked up at Xia Houshu and said with lingering fear: "It was too dangerous. Fortunately, the third sister rescued me!"
"You idiot!" Xia Houshu was anxious, and his words were not measured. "I think you are just stupid in reading. When you saw so many swords falling, you didn't even know how to avoid them. Didn't you see that everyone else was so stupid?"
Have they dispersed?"
This matter is not that Xia Houshu is making a fuss, but that the safety of Xia Houling's child is very involved. If something goes wrong today, not to mention whether Mrs. Guo, who is usually cold-faced, will tear her apart, it will be her own father and mother.
If it's not easy to explain, then she is really to blame for her death.
Xia Houling didn't expect her sister to be really angry. She blamed herself. She lowered her head and said softly, "I'm sorry, it's all because I was too playful."
When Xia Houshu heard this apology, she immediately realized that she was too anxious. Seeing Xia Houling's sad look, she couldn't bear it after all. She reached out and patted his shoulder and explained: "You are not to blame for this matter."
, if you want to blame, blame me for not making it clear to you in advance. There is a mixed bag of fish and dragons here, and there is no guarantee that they will not encounter danger. Of course, it is not that I have no confidence in their performance, but people make mistakes and horses make mistakes. What if he accidentally hurts his hand?
How can I explain to your mother if I kill you?"
"Third sister, don't worry. I'm very grateful for your kindness in taking me out to play. It was my recklessness that made my sister worry. If something happens accidentally, I will definitely not blame you." Xia Houling
He said quickly. He was afraid that Xia Houshu wouldn't believe it, so he patted his chest and said seriously: "As for my mother, I will explain it to her myself."
Boys, no matter how old or young they are, must look like a man.
It was rare for Xia Houling to have such a responsibility, and Xia Houshu was very pleased.
Xia Houshu knew that Xia Houling was not a heartless and stupid child. He just lost his father when he was young, lacked his father's support and encouragement, and was too tightly controlled by his mother, so he was afraid of disappointing others.
When Xia Houze was alive, Xia Houling was innocent, lively and cheerful. He often asked his mother-in-law to take him to play with his brothers and sisters, and even volunteered to learn archery from Xia Houyi. Although he was young and weak at the time,
He was only as tall as a bow, but he couldn't even draw the bow even though he exerted all his strength. Later, his father died, and Mrs. Guo focused all her attention on him, forcing him to study and practice calligraphy and give up on his original self.
His hobbies and playmates. Excessive care and expectations were like a mountain on his shoulders, making him bear a huge weight at a young age. He did not dare to be playful, have his own opinion, or disobey his mother's wishes.
, afraid that if you are not careful, you will be accused of being unfilial.
Xia Houshu also gradually understood that everyone has their own reasons for not speaking sincerely, and they have no choice but to do so. The more they understand, the more compassionate they are.
She took out her handkerchief and wiped the fine beads of sweat on Xia Houling's forehead due to excessive fright. She smiled and said softly: "With your words, it's not in vain for me to hurt you." Then she pointed.
A tea shop under an old locust tree said, "Let's go, have a cup of tea to calm down, and take a rest."