Chapter 50: Mo Bai Sends a Holiday Gift
On the 25th day of the 11th lunar month, except for Xu Yaozu and his wife, everyone else in the Xu family started cleaning the house. Even Xiao Liuzi was wiping the table with a rag.
"I don't know when the boss and the others will be back, big girl, do you know?"
Xu Nian put down the basin and smiled at Wang, "Grandma, my father won't be able to take a day off until the 28th. I think he should be able to come back for the holiday on the 29th."
"That's true. Your father has not been at home since he became an official."
"You old woman, Yaozu is working for the government, it's not right for you to go home instead of doing your job properly."
Wang rolled her eyes. This old man treated her in a variety of ways.
Xu Nian looked at the two old kids who started bickering again and laughed secretly.
"Old man, old lady, there's someone outside who said he's bringing a holiday gift to the young lady."
Xu Nian was also curious about who else would give her a holiday gift. Suddenly, she thought it might be that person, and ran out happily.
The Xu family also followed out curiously.
At this time, the battle outside the courtyard had attracted many tenants nearby to watch from a distance, and even many servants from the gentry families mixed in to spy.
When Xu Nian ran out of the yard, he saw many soldiers wearing armor and holding blades. He was stunned for a moment.
At this time, a man in dark-colored clothes stepped forward and saluted, saying, "Mo Bai greets the young lady."
"Meet the Miss"
Xu Nian just came back to his senses from Mo Bai in front of him, and was stunned by the soldiers who saluted with fists, and waved his hands hurriedly.
"No need to be so polite, no need to be so polite."
Xu Nian was very frightened in her heart. How could she deserve the courtesy from these soldiers?
"Are you Luo Jin'an's bodyguard?"
Mo Bai smiled and said, "Miss, you are indeed smart. I was ordered by the prince to bring you a festival gift."
Xu Nian laughed awkwardly twice. It wasn't that she was smart, but the names your prince gave you were too easy to guess.
The Xu family members who followed out were a little confused when they heard this. When did the eldest girl know the prince? Luo Jinan's bodyguard? Changsheng?
"Oh my god, Changsheng is actually the prince."
Zheng's shout not only brought the Xu family back to their senses, but also cheered up the people who came to inquire, and they hurried back home to report.
Xu Nian did not rush to explain to his family, but instead instructed: "Xiu'er, go make some ginger tea for everyone to ward off the cold. Everyone come in and warm up."
"Listen to the young lady."
At Mo Bai's command, the others started to move. They first moved the things on the six carriages into the yard, and then followed Xu Fugui and Xu Youliang to other rooms to rest.
Mo Bai followed the Xu family into the main hall. The Xu family, who were originally a little reserved, soon burst into laughter under Mo Bai's sweet words.
Wang, in particular, said to Mo Bai: "Mo family boy, listen to me and stay at home tonight. I will let Nian'er cook a few specialties for you in the evening. I guarantee that the fragrance will make your tongue fall off, haha~"
Mo Bai thought for a moment and agreed.
"I'll listen to the old lady, but we have to go back and report as soon as possible, so we won't stay overnight.
No wonder the prince always talks about the old lady in the palace. After seeing her today, I finally understand everything."
Wang couldn't stop smiling.
"Changsheng is a sentimental boy. Don't underestimate him because he looks cold and aloof. In fact, he remembers whoever treats him well.
Thinking back to when we were…"
Old Man Xu looked at the old woman who was talking with saliva flying everywhere and couldn't help but curl his lips. Look how capable she is. She talks as if she has saved Changsheng. It's all because of the eldest girl.
On the contrary, Mo Bai listened with great interest. These were all first-hand revelations. It seemed that in order to know something about the relationship between the Prince and Miss Xu, he was competing with Mo Yu in wits and courage.
The old lady of the Xu family is still the best. Look how detailed she is.
Seeing that her grandmother was talking excitedly, Xu Nian quietly left the room.
"Miss, the ginger tea has been delivered to all the soldiers."
Xu Nian nodded.
"Go ask your parents to book a few tables at the restaurant and buy a few bottles of good wine."
Zhang Xiuer agreed to go and do the work, and Xu Nian also went to the kitchen. Since her grandmother had told others about it, she naturally had to show off her skills.
According to his own understanding, Xu Nian thought that soldiers should eat meat and drink wine with big mouthfuls, so he prepared two kinds of pickled vegetables.
She happened to have mutton and pork at home, so she planned to make a dish of braised mutton and a dish of halved pork.
Neither of these is complicated, it mainly depends on the spices used, and there are many spices that Sheng Chao does not have in her space.
Xu Niangang prepared the spices, and Zheng and Xiao Wang also entered the kitchen.
"Nian'er, let us come over to help you."
"Auntie, why did you come here too? I can handle it myself. Besides, Auntie Zhang will be back soon."
Zheng smiled and said, "Don't worry, I'm watching you. If you don't ask your third aunt to help, she won't be able to stay in the main room."
After saying that, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. Xu Nian knew at a glance that something must have happened in the main hall again, so he asked, "Grandma is still chatting with Mo Bai?"
Zheng rubbed his cheek and said, "We have already talked about your father and his three brothers' generation. It is estimated that it will soon be your generation."
Xu Nian's eyelids twitched, and looking at the blushing Third Aunt, she felt something was not right. She thought her grandmother would not tell her son about such embarrassing incident of peeing in the mud again.
"Second Aunt, Third Aunt, please help me cut the vegetables first, I'll be right back."
Xu Nian hurried to the main room, and before he got close, he heard Wang and Mo Bai's loud laughter.
When she heard Wang's voice at the door of the main hall, Xu Nian felt relieved. Fortunately, her grandmother didn't tell Mo Bai about her embarrassing childhood.
In fact, Xu Nian was worrying too much. Mo Bai was a stranger after all. How could Wang tell him about the girl in her family?
"Grandma, I have asked Uncle Zhang to reserve the table, and I am also preparing two dishes to entertain the guests.
By the way, Mr. Mo, do you have any dietary restrictions? "
Mo Bai stood up quickly and said respectfully, "Miss, just call me Mo Bai. I don't mind."
Xu Nian glanced at the empty cup of ginger tea in his hand, and although he was puzzled, he did not ask any questions.
It was not until dinner started that Xu Nian realized what was going on.
"Little Mo, try it quickly. The mutton and salted pork are made by the eldest girl herself. They are so delicious."
Mo Bai scratched his head embarrassedly.
"Madam, I have a request. We are on the road and have no good food. Can you let me take these two dishes with me?"
"Oh~ What are you talking about? I'll ask Lao Zhang to buy you some more food to take away."
Mo Bai hurriedly stepped down.
"Don't bother, old lady. I think these are good enough."
Xu Nian looked at Mo Bai thoughtfully. It turned out that there was someone else who didn't eat ginger.
In the end, no one got to eat the two dishes made by Xu Nian. They were all put into the food box by Mo Bai. Xu Nian was speechless. She felt that the guards around Luo Jinan were not very smart.
Mo Zhu, Mo Yu, and Mo Bai, whose IQ was questioned, said: "..."