Chapter 230 A sudden change of expression
When she heard that she could go to the city, Xiao Nuobao was of course eager to go.
She was so excited that she swung her arms and legs, hugged Mrs. Xiao's slippery arms, and drooled happily.
"Great, great, let's go to the city!"
"Nubao has never been there, I really want to go!" Xiao Nuobao was so happy that she couldn't hold back her little white teeth.
Mrs. Xiao's heart softened by her words, and she pinched the little fat on her waist and said directly: "Okay, okay, since Nuobao likes it, let's go shopping tomorrow!"
"The city is a bit far. If you don't have a good time in one day, just tell your family and stay in an inn there for the night. You can come back the next day." Mrs. Xiao hugged her and smiled.
Living in an inn was a very new thing for Nuobao. Her eyes lit up and she twisted her body around happily, splashing water like a happy puppy. Old
Mrs. Xiao could hardly hold her. She grinned and patted her little bottom twice. After
returning home, she told Mrs. Feng about the matter. Mrs. Feng naturally agreed.
Anyway, the family was busy with business and could not leave. She could not often accompany Nuobao for a stroll. She felt that she owed this good baby. Now that someone could take her out, Mrs. Feng was even happier.
So at night, Li Qiqiao prepared a change of underwear and socks for Nuobao.
The next morning, when it was just light, Xiao Lanyi changed out of her military uniform, put on a snow-blue narrow-sleeved robe, stepped on silver satin boots, and sat in the front of the carriage.
After Xiao Nuobao jumped out of the house holding the small cloth bag, Xiao Lanyi waved her long whip and took her, Old Lady Xiao, and Madam Xiao to the prefectural city.
The prefectural city is the center of a prefecture. Compared with Yuncheng, it is not only vast and prosperous, but also has a higher level of eating, drinking and entertainment.
However, the journey is of course far. Even if the horse is well fed, it will take two or three hours to get there.
Old Lady Xiao asked her daughter-in-law to prepare snacks, tea and fruits in advance to relieve boredom on the road.
Inside the spacious carriage, a small table made of golden nanmu wood stood on one side, on which were placed a plate of lotus crisps, a plate of chestnut cakes, two bowls of fried lotus root balls, a bowl of bean paste yokan, and a plate of steamed goose eggs, all of which were exquisite delicacies.
The plates, bowls, and cups used by the Xiao family were all made of top-quality glassware, with gold-paste borders on the outside. The early morning sunlight made them look particularly crystal clear.
Little Nuobao looked at these, and her gluttony had long been aroused. She drooled several times in her little mouth.
Mrs. Xiao caught a glimpse of her little eyes, and a gentle look spread through her eyes.
Fortunately, before leaving, she specifically asked Mrs. Feng and knew that Nuobao had only eaten half a bowl of porridge because she had to get up early. So she was afraid that she would be hungry, so she took a goose egg and peeled half of the shell.
"Nuobao, have some of this to fill your stomach first. It's still early before you get to the city." Mrs. Xiao's nails were like scallions, and it was hard for her to peel the shell.
The goose egg was very big, and little Nuobao happily took it, but her fat hands were too small, and she couldn't hold it steadily with one hand holding the egg and the other holding the spoon.
So Mrs. Xiao fed her herself: "Let me do it. This child has small hands, don't tire her. Wanjun, pour a cup of milk tea, so that she won't be thirsty later."
"I know, mother." Mrs. Xiao responded warmly.
Goose eggs are not like duck eggs. The egg white is somewhat crystal-like, like a piece of translucent jade, and the yolk is incredibly large.
Old Mrs. Xiao held a small silver spoon and patiently started to dig from the top to feed him.
The egg white mixed with the egg yolk was so fragrant that little Nuobao's eyes narrowed. After eating just one egg, he was already eight-tenths full.
The Xiao family's carriage was sturdy and was traveling on a wide road, so the journey was not too bumpy.
Little Nuobao drank another half cup of milk, then hugged his belly, half-lying on Old Mrs. Xiao's legs, and soon fell asleep with a small snore.
After about two and a half hours, the carriage finally stopped slowly, and the city was right under his feet.
"Grandma, we're here." Xiao Lanyi opened the door curtain and said cheerfully, "I'll park the carriage outside the inn so we can come over and look for her when the time comes."
Xiao Nuobao rubbed her eyes and when she felt something moving under her, she was already being carried down the carriage by Grandma Xiao.
She stretched her little neck and saw the lively scene in front of her. She immediately lost her sleepiness and excitedly clenched her fists and waved them in the air.
"Wow, is this the city? There are so many people!" Xiao Nuobao opened her mouth wider than an egg and looked around in surprise.
Xiao Lanyi touched her head and raised her eyebrows in a gentle voice: "What's the big crowd? Later, Brother Xiao will take you to the theater. It's
really lively there." Fucheng is the largest city in the north. It's prosperous, and there are crowds everywhere. There are
even theaters and foreign markets that are not in Yuncheng, which have a unique flavor.
After being bored in the carriage for a long time, Xiao Lanyi took Nuobao and the others to the teahouse to drink two pots of cold brewed jasmine tea to relieve the fatigue of sitting for a long time.
Xiao Lanyi is of course.
This guy spends money like water. If he doesn't spend some money for three or five days, he will feel uncomfortable.
And the reason why Mrs. Xiao went out this time was to buy some clothes, shoes and skirts for Nuobao, to pamper this little girl and stretch her muscles.
So after leaving the teahouse, the two looked at each other, and then they ran to the shops on the street! They
visited almost every store they passed by, including ready-made clothing stores, jewelry stores, and treasure stores, as long as they were high-end.
The amount of money spent alone made little Nuobao dizzy and she cried out that her body hurt!
But Nuobao was so small that she could only wear a limited amount of things. In order to make her appreciate the things she bought, the two of them gradually showed signs of "competing" for her.
Xiao Lanyi had just bought a rare cherry-colored agate necklace and put it on Nuobao's chest. On the other hand, Mrs. Xiao took out a pair of jadeite jingle bracelets of excellent quality and waved them in front of little Nuobao.
Little Nuobao was surrounded by happy "troubles".
Helplessly, he had to be a "two-faced person".
One moment he turned his head and praised Xiao Lanyi for her excellent selection.
The next moment he clapped his hands and praised Mrs. Xiao for her good taste in buying. The main point was not to offend both sides.
The two grandparents "fought openly and secretly" for Nuobao's favor for a long time.
It was not until they entered the last jewelry store at the corner of the street and saw a whole box of gold beads on the counter that the two of them reached an agreement and rushed in together to get them for Nuobao! The shopkeeper was a discerning person. When he saw that the grandson of the Xiao family had an extraordinary demeanor and was not a vulgar person, he immediately greeted him personally.
"These gold beads are also called good luck beads. If you like them, our shop can string a whole string for you to wear."
"Or just one or two will do. The remaining rope can be woven into patterns. Several fashionable styles have just been released." The shopkeeper's eyes were full of attentiveness.
Each of these gold beads is larger than a grain of rice and can be made into ornaments as desired. Half a year ago, this item was very popular in Beijing.
Generally, wealthy families like to buy 20 or 30 gold beads, string them into a circle to make a small bracelet for their children or young girls.
However, the North is much behind the times compared to the capital, and it is only now becoming popular.
Old Madam Xiao held up Xiao Nuobao's wrist and said arrogantly: "Shopkeeper, according to the size of my little granddaughter, pick out 40 or 50 gold beads and string them into two full circles for her!"
The shopkeeper was delighted.
He nodded and bowed his head to agree.
Xiao Lanyi narrowed her eyes at Nuobao, took out her money bag and threw it on the counter: "Since you already have them on your hands, you can also have them on your feet. Gold jewelry keeps a person, it's better for children to wear more. Shopkeeper, give me another pair that can be worn on the ankles, I'll tell you how much it costs."
Little Nuobao was so excited that he clenched his hands, his face was full of smiles, and he was spoiled so much that he almost lost his mind.
The shopkeeper was even more shocked and shivered. He
couldn't help but glance up and down at the Xiao family's grandparents.
What a generous family, what a pretty little girl, what a great fortune he had today, just this transaction is worth several days of opening a store!
When they left the shop, two golden beads appeared on the little baby's white wrists and ankles, making the little person look noble and beautiful. She shrugged and laughed.
Seeing that the little baby was so happy, the grandparents of the Xiao family felt very comfortable and walked with big strides with rosy faces.
But after walking out for so long, Mrs. Xiao was a little tired. Mrs. Xiao lowered her eyebrows and couldn't help rubbing her shoulders.
Seeing that it was almost noon, Xiao Lanyi said, "Grandma, mother, let's go back to the inn to rest and have some lunch, and then go to the theater in the afternoon to watch the variety shows and operas. Nuobao will definitely like it."
Old Mrs. Xiao quickened her pace and nodded continuously, "That's great. I can't walk around as much as I did when I was young. Besides, Nuobao must be hungry after walking for such a long time. He needs to eat something."
When they arrived at the inn, Xiao Lanyi chose a seat by the window. The two of them were full of generosity and ordered the most expensive dishes from the waiter in the store so that Nuobao could have a good meal.
But at this time, the laughter of several men at the table next to them came faintly.
"Hey, have you heard that the Fang family in Jiangjiabao, south of the official road, had an accident a while ago."
"I know, wasn't it that the head of the Fang family was struck by lightning and half of his body was gone?"
"Then let me tell you something interesting. Two days ago, the sworn brothers of the head of the Fang family came to see him. Someone eavesdropped on their conversation and said that when the head of the Fang family was young, he had robbed a woman from a farm and played with her with his brothers for four or five days. Later, it was found out that the woman was a noble lady from a wealthy family in the capital. What do you think is new?"
"Haha, this is true. Which wealthy family is it? Tell us more!" The men's tone was full of excitement.
Hearing this, Mrs. Xiao's face suddenly turned pale, her hands trembled, and she almost knocked over the tea bowl in front of her!
Mrs. Xiao also frowned.
She stopped talking to the waiter, glanced past Mrs. Xiao and glanced at the table of people talking.
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