Chapter 865 Who can tell him why the house is empty after he comes back?

Where there are people, there is always excitement.

The imperial city is an important place, and it is especially lively when there are many people.

Sang Zhixia knew that Kyoto had its own circle of noble ladies, and she had received many invitations to tea tasting and flower appreciating, but she didn't go to any of them.

I'm too lazy to join in the fun.

Uncle Xu sighed regretfully at the lost chess game, then smiled and said, "Okay, this kind of pride is typical of our good boy."

"You stay home and take care of yourself. I happen to be free recently. Tell me how to divide the land you have marked out, and your uncle will do it for you."

When it comes to farming, my family may not be as good as Mr. Sangzhi Xia.

But when it comes to farming according to instructions, both the size and performance are very impressive.

Sang Zhixia trusted Third Uncle Xu's abilities, but couldn't help but teasing back, "Third Uncle Xu is also a well-known figure. Why don't you enjoy paintings, play chess, drink tea and play the zither with others, but instead roll in the mud? Aren't you afraid of being laughed at?"

Uncle Xu was so angry that he threw the chess piece into the jar, and squinted at Sang Zhixia and smiled: "Good girl, you little girl."

"Your child is almost three, and you dare to tease me, your third uncle, right?"

"What's wrong with making a few jokes at you?"

Aunt Xu came over with a tray and placed several plates of snacks on the table. She glared at Uncle Xu and said, "Don't you think you're an elder? You don't allow people to laugh at you."

Uncle Xu was always short of breath in front of his wife, raised his eyebrows and said nothing.

There were no outsiders at home, and the family continued their previous habit of gathering together to sit and chat. Everyone who had nothing to do was there.

Aunt Xu sat down and picked up her half-finished embroidery. As she separated the threads, she said, "I think it's a good idea for Xia Xia to mark out some areas for her work. We can go there and take shelter there."

"Otherwise, I'd be stuck at home all day, and I'd be annoyed by the constant noise coming to my door."

They had made up their minds to stay indoors, but they had no choice but to rely on so many people to visit them every day.

Even if they are rejected, these people are very persistent and come back again and again.

Who wouldn’t be annoyed when seeing this?

Second Aunt Xu also sighed while holding her teacup: "That's it."

"I can't go to the shop. When I show up, I hear nothing but flattery that makes my head hurt. I can't sit still at home either. I always feel like I'm itching to be idle."

This period was a time of great vigour and the wives who had worked hard outside were forced to stay at home. The leisurely days they were used to living did not become a blessing, but instead became a blessing that they could not enjoy.

Xu Wenxiu couldn't help but ask, "Xia Xia, where are the lands you want to move? What are your plans?"

Sang Zhixia had been planning in her mind for a long time, and the written plan had also been prepared by Xu Yu, so it could be taken out and used now.

Everyone present had rolled in the mud before, so they knew what was going on as soon as they heard it. They started talking one after another, and even the old man was distracted.

The old man thought for a moment and said, "If that's the case, then this should have been done sooner."

The climate in Kyoto is not as good as that in Lingnan. When the snow falls and the ground freezes in a few days, it will not be easy to apply fertilizer.

The rainy season for spring plowing cannot be missed, otherwise you will have to wait until next year.

Time waits for no one.

Sang Zhixia leaned on the table and sighed: "I thought so too."

"But I couldn't reach an agreement with Xu Yu, and he wouldn't let me go."

As the baby in Sang Zhixia's belly grew older, Xu Yu's heartstrings began to tighten.

Xu Yu believed that Sang Zhixia had been too shaken during her pregnancy, and had developed a deficiency that even Mr. Qi couldn't see.

Apart from attending court and doing official business every day, the rest of the time their eyes were glued to her, making everyone nervous.

When the others thought about how closely Xu Yu was guarding, they were speechless.

Unexpectedly, Old Qi, who happened not to go to the clinic today, interjected, "That kid's illness is caused by his convulsions. Why are you pampering him?"

"You're all right, can't you go anywhere you want?"

Sang Zhixia's eyes lit up with eagerness. Xu Wenxiu said uncertainly, "Master Qi, are you serious?"

"Xia Xia is now eight months pregnant. Shouldn't she just rest at home?"

"Rest for what?"

Old Qi sneered and said bluntly, "She's in good health, there's no internal damage, and the fetus is stable. There's nothing wrong with her."

"Besides, you should be active and not sit or lie down for long periods of time. Otherwise, your Qi and blood will be detrimental to production and recovery."

"She just wanted to take a look at her land. She's not going to work in the fields with a hoe. Why can't she go?"

When it comes to the health of Sang Zhixia and the child, Mr. Qi will not be vague at all.

Since Elder Qi said it's fine, then...

Sang Zhixia slowly sat up straight and said excitedly, "Then let's go take a look?"

Everyone who had been gossiping turned their heads. Sang Zhixia's voice was beckoning: "Grandfather, it's boring for us to stay at home. Let's go see what's going on."

“I really just went to take a look.”

Sang Zhixia then went to tempt Xu Wenxiu: "Think about it, everything is ready at the farm over there. If we can't see it all in one day, we can just split it up and see it over a few days. Isn't that enough?"

"I heard there are newborn fawns on the farm. I've never seen such small deer. Shall we go and have a look?"

If Sang Zhixia said that she wanted to go alone, no one would agree.

But if we go together...

Xu Wenxiu asked tentatively, "Then...how about sending someone to the clinic to get Mr. Hu and Yanran as well?"

With two masters of medicine here, and so many people watching, Sang Zhixia and the child are guaranteed to be safe!

Aunt Xu also rubbed her hands excitedly: "Are you really going to stay there for several days?"

"So, shouldn't we go pack some clothes or something? After all, we won't be back for several days."

Everyone's attention shifted to the old man.

The old man was very dignified as the head of the family. He stroked his beard and said with a smile, "Go and get ready."

"We'll set off in half an hour once the carriages and horses are arranged."

Going out was a spur-of-the-moment decision, and everyone acted in unison.

In less than half an hour, everyone at home was integrated.

Second Aunt Xu was also very considerate and thought of the women of the Nan family. She specially went to the Nan family to pick up the old lady and others.

A group of about ten cars drove out of the city gate in the bright sunshine and headed towards the suburbs of Beijing.

Two hours later, Xu Yu, who had brought the two children back with him when he left court, and Xu Minghui, who had returned from the Imperial College, stood in front of the door and looked at each other.

After a short silence, Xu Minghui said expressionlessly, "So, no one's home, right?"

Xu Yu's face was as black as the bottom of a pot. Holding a little kid who didn't know what was going on in one hand, he gritted his teeth and said, "Besides me and the child, did you see anyone else?"

He just went to court!

He was just detained by the emperor after the court was dismissed!

Who can tell him why the house is empty when he comes back?!