After noon, the sky became cloudy and the wind started to blow. The sun was gone.
When it got cold, they cooked in the iron stove in the house, and the smoke was discharged outside the house through a pipe. They cooked in the house without having to go out to the kitchen. When it snowed heavily, they didn't even want to go out. Everything could be done in the house. Today, they killed a sheep for the New Year. Mutton soup was stewed on the stove. A lot of ingredients were put into the soup. The milky white soup was gurgling and the fragrance was overflowing. In the winter, a mouthful of mutton soup is the most nourishing. It warms the whole body and is the most suitable. However, there are many dishes to prepare for the New Year. There is only one day in a year. Cao Xiangnan started preparing dinner at noon, and it is almost ready now. He thought that he had to eat early, and he had to take the children home from Bai Lian, otherwise it would be difficult for them to walk such a short distance if it snowed.
It's the New Year, and Cao Gang and his friends haven't come back yet. I think they won't be able to come back for the New Year this year. But it's good to know that they are all fine. I think they will come back later, Cao Xiangnan thought in his heart.
Meat is frying in the pan. The pork is used to make braised pork with a sauce. After it is cooked, it needs to be fried in the pan. You can make more today and keep it for later. The fried meat is shiny with oil and smells very fragrant. The fried meat is not delicious yet. It needs to be stewed in a small pot until the meat is more fragrant and soft, and the taste will be better.
Okay, put the meat on the stove and stew it for a while. "Cao Xiangnan put the cut meat in a small ceramic pot, washed his hands, wiped them with a soft cloth, and said, "When the meat is almost done, we will fry the remaining vegetables and eat.
"It's going to snow today. I thought the weather would be fine until the end of the New Year, but it changed so suddenly."
The sky outside darkened and the wind was getting stronger. They could hear the sound of the wind outside in the house. I'm afraid it won't be long before it snows.
Can I still discuss this with you?" Qi Wanfeng was helping her husband and learning how to make the dishes more delicious. He had only learned the basics after following her husband for so long. Now he knew where her husband had learned all these things. He was not surprised, but he was afraid that her husband would suddenly return to his world one day.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Cao Xiangnan found that Wanfeng was staring at him. Was there something wrong with his face? Qi Wanfeng came back to her senses and faced her husband with a teasing smile. She shook her head a little embarrassedly, turned her eyes away, and blushed.
Seeing his wife's eyes flashing, Cao Xiangnan wanted to take advantage of no one around to kiss his wife. At this time, Yan Ge'er and Xiu Ge'er brought the washed vegetables over. Cao Xiangnan discovered Qi Wanfeng's husband's intention, rolled her eyes at her husband, and didn't dare to say anything with a red face.
The two little brothers who came in didn't know what good thing they had ruined by coming in. After asking the old man, they still put the dishes away. After asking the old man if there was anything else for them to do, Cao Xiangnan casually gave an order, and the two brothers went out again.
At this moment, the little intention he had just had was gone. There were many people at home at this time, and his wife was shy, so Cao Xiangnan didn't dare to do anything.
There are no fresh vegetables to eat in this season. The vegetables at home are stored in the cellar before winter, which can last them for the whole winter. Cao Xiangnan taught the men to grow mushrooms. The wine shop stopped working, so the men could grow mushrooms. At this time, fresh mushrooms can also be sold at a good price.
I will put the mushrooms on the meat and stew them until they are cooked. The mushrooms will taste better after absorbing the meat juice. There are also sprouts at home. I picked a handful, washed them and fried them. There are ten dishes ready. It is said that they want good luck and perfection during the New Year.
As soon as the meat in the pot is stewed, the vegetables are quickly fried.
The dishes are ready, everyone come to eat. "Qi Wanfeng went outside to call people to eat.
The children were all playing in the living room. It was lively at this time with many people in the house.
The New Year's Eve dinner was ready, and everyone sat down together. The more children there were, the more noisy they were, and there was no peace at all. As soon as they sat down at the dinner table, they were still yelling, which made the people at the table very upset.
Yes, yes, yes, hurry up and sit down."
"Sit still and don't move your butt!
Mom wants food."
"Okay, sit down and eat."
The table was filled with hot dishes that had just been prepared. The adults were now busy serving the little ones. After the children's bowls were filled with food, they all came down to eat obediently.
Cao Xiangnan went to get the brewed wine. He didn't dare to take the white wine, so he took the red wine brewed the year before last. The wine tasted more mellow now. He could smell the aroma of the wine when he opened the lid. "Let's have a drink during the New Year to celebrate the occasion." "
Okay, Xiangnan, bring it here, and we'll have a drink too." Qi Wanfeng asked the children what they wanted to eat, and served them their favorite dishes one by one. She also had time to turn around and see what her husband had brought.
The sky was gloomy and it was about to snow. This time, it might be a blizzard. The group arrived at the gate at the entrance of Caojia Village. The man on horseback stood in front of the gate. He looked up at the man who was asking questions, called out his name, and said loudly, "It's me, Cao Gang.
"Ah, it's the village chief, you're back?! Quick, go open the door.
The man guarding the village gate saw a group of people coming and thought they were robbers coming to their Caojia Village again. He was about to call someone to notify the village chief and Li Zheng, but he stopped when he saw that the group of people didn't look like the robbers who came last time.
Seeing the man riding a horse below, they recognized that it was their village chief. If Cao Gang was still in the village, Cao Gui would definitely not be the village chief.
The gatekeeper went down and a few people joined together. Only with great effort did Fang Ziye open the village gate.
After the group entered, the village gate was closed again.
The fire in the house was on, and there were lively sounds inside. Adults and children were eating New Year's Eve dinner. The carriage stopped in front of the gate of a courtyard. The curtain of the carriage was opened. The little slave who got off first reached in and helped his master get off the carriage. Fang Ziye got off the carriage and then reached out to hold the child in the carriage.
It was cold that day, and for fear that the child would catch a cold, the child wrapped himself in a small robe and buried his little face in his mother's arms.
"Knock knock - two" The person outside knocked on the door twice. It seems that the person inside could not hear the knocking sound outside. Cao Gang took a look, climbed over the wall in a few seconds, and opened the door from the inside. The two dogs heard the sound outside and rushed out of the house, wagging their tails happily. Cao Xiangnan, who was at home, saw the two dogs rushing out and wondered why their dogs suddenly ran out. Could it be that someone came? Thinking of this, he said, "You guys eat, I'll go out and take a look", and then put on his coat and walked out.
Qi Wanfeng felt strange. Why did his husband suddenly go out?
As soon as he went out, Cao Xiangnan saw that the door of their yard was opened, Cao Gang was standing in the door, and Fang Ziye was walking in from outside with a child in his arms.
Cao Xiangnan saw the person who came in, and the person who came in also saw him.
"Brother Cao Gang!
"Zi Yu!" Cao Xiangnan said with a look of surprise, "and Da Hu and Bai Shu, you are all back, it's really great. I was still wondering when you would be back, but I didn't expect you to be home on New Year's Eve! Brother Cao Gang, Bai Lian, Kang Kang and Jing Bao are all here with me, and they are having dinner in the house.
Cao Gang heard that his wife and children were all inside, so he looked into the house and didn't go in immediately. His eyes were filled with gratitude to Cao Xiangnan, knowing that during the days when he was away from home, everyone in the family had been taken care of by Cao Xiangnan.
The thousands of thanks in his heart were beyond words.
It's good that you're back, it's good that you're back. "It's like the New Year's Eve, and the family just comes back from outside. The family is happy to see someone coming back. Cao Xiangnan was very happy to see Cao Gang and the others come back.
He didn't expect Fang Ziye to come with him, and brought the little one with him. He guessed that this must be Baoer's little brother. Cao Xiangnan wanted to ask why Fang Ziye came with Cao Gang, but then he thought that Fang Ziye was the emperor's man, and Cao Gang and the others were also generals around the emperor, so it seemed to explain why they came together. I just
don't know what happened to Fang Ziye after Prince Yi became emperor, but it's hard to say. The emperor's family affairs are not something he, a commoner, can take care of. It's not easy for him to ask about Fang Ziye's affairs. He just has to entertain people well when they come to his home. .
Thinking that the emperor already knew that little Bao'er was with him, but it seemed that the emperor had no intention to take Bao'er back, otherwise it would not be possible for Fang Ziye to come alone this time. Seeing Fang Ziye bringing the little one and Cao Gang and the others to his place, Cao Xiangnan's mind turned for a moment, and he did not ask questions that he should not ask.
This is the advantage of being friends with smart people, you will never think about how to answer questions that you can't answer.
Xiangnan, Ziyu's visit is a big bother to you now." Fang Ziye nodded and smiled politely at Cao Xiangnan, his eyes couldn't help but look into the room, knowing that his Bao'er was in that room, and the closer he was to the child he was worried about, the more afraid he was to see the child. When he left, Baoer was still so young. In his dream, he could still vaguely remember the sound of Baoer crying and asking him not to leave.
Now that he has come so late, he is afraid that Baoer doesn't even remember him as his mother.
Don't bother me, don't bother me, Ziyu, I am so happy to see you. Is this the little brother? It's windy outside, let's go inside. "Cao Xiangnan knew that Fang Ziye must have come for Baoer, but he didn't expect Fang Ziye to come so soon to take Baoer back. Although he was reluctant, he also knew that Baoer was not his child but someone else's. If Baoer's biological father and mother wanted to take Baoer away, they would have no reason to stop them from taking him back.
Fang Ziye nodded, and the child in his arms moved when he heard the voice.
At this time, Liu Guizhong and Wu Guanjia also heard The voice came over, and they hurried over to help. Seeing them coming, Cao Xiangnan ordered Liu Guizhong to help arrange the entourage coming later.
Fortunately, the backyard has been expanded, otherwise there would be no way to accommodate so many people.
Doctor Huang is here too, please go inside. "Cao Xiangnan still remembered the old doctor who came with Fang Ziye last time, and the little medicine boy who followed them, and hurriedly led everyone into the house.
Doctor Huang nodded and liked the owner of this yard very much.
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