The shopkeeper glanced at them and asked, "How many people are there?"
"Sixteen."
As soon as this group of people entered the inn, it became crowded.
It had been a long time since there was such a grand occasion. The shopkeeper collected the money and closed the shop with satisfaction.
At this time, the distinguished guest in the Tianzi Room upstairs sent someone to tell him to prepare hot water, wine and food. The shopkeeper immediately asked the kitchen to prepare it.
Everyone in the hall exchanged glances, each with their own ulterior motives.
In the guest room, Old Duan asked Lou Yunchun, "Twenty taels of silver, did you give it to me just because I asked you to?"
Lou Yunchun took out a small white porcelain jar he carried with him, poured out a small piece of rock honey and threw it into the tea bowl, then poured water to dissolve it.
"Don't worry, I'll get it back."
"Take it back?" Old Duan was confused.
Lou Yunchun smiled, then picked up the tea bowl and sipped the sweet syrup into his mouth, watering his heart that was almost dried up by lovesickness.
——Dividing Line——
In the Lou house, Xu Jiang leaned against Madam Lou and watched her draw a circle on the map with a pen. This circle may not have encircled the wandering son, but it encircled the loving mother's longing.
Mrs. Lou stared at the map for a long time before she rolled it up and asked Liu Mei to put it away.
Yinyin brought tea and snacks, and several little maids helped to set the table. Madam Lou pulled Xu Jiang to sit at the table.
Seeing that the two of them had something personal to talk about, Liu Mei told the maids to leave.
Madam Lou handed Xu Jiang a cup of tea and said, "This is a calming tea. Drink some and you will sleep soundly at night."
These days, Xu Jiang goes to bed late and gets up early, running around everywhere, and his little face is pale.
Xu Jiang took a sip and it didn't taste very good, but she still drank it obediently.
After she finished drinking, Mrs. Lou fed her a honey apricot. The sour and sweet taste instantly suppressed the medicinal taste of the calming tea.
"How's the bookstore?"
"Everything is normal." Xu Jiang held up another cup of tea, "You can have some too."
After Madam Lou drank it, she followed her example and fed her a honey apricot. She then continued, "The backyard renovations have been arranged. The errands assigned by the Imperial College will be completed soon. After that, I will help a friend publish a collection of essays and an orchid book."
"You're really busy all the time." Madam Lou sighed softly, then advised: "Although you are young, don't overwork yourself. You might harm your health."
Xu Jiang smiled and said, "It's not tiring. It's just something I'm used to. Besides, I've been used to being beaten since I was little, so I'm tough inside and out." Then she started to act coquettishly again, "But you, please don't spoil me too much. If I develop bad habits, I'll become annoying."
Mrs. Lou's eyes were filled with smiles. She pulled her into her arms, stroked her back and said, "Don't be annoying, just be lovable."
Xu Jiang sniffed the sweet fragrance on her body, her whole body warmed. She whispered, "Thank you and uncle for preparing gifts for the neighbors on my behalf."
Mrs. Lou paused, and was about to reply when she heard her muffled voice say, "I'm sorry."
Although Xu Jiang didn't say sorry, Madam Lou understood. She patted Xu Jiang on the back and said gently, "It's okay. You're just not used to it yet."
Xu Jiang reached out and hugged her, and her tears quietly seeped into Mrs. Lou's clothes.
How can it be so good?
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