Master Chu San waved his hand, and a man who looked like a long-serving servant brought a tray. The tray contained a green jade sculpture of a horse stepping on a flying swallow, a Ganoderma lucidum, and two sets of brushes, inkstones, and washbasins.
He said, "Thank you, Miss Chen, you have taught Yan'er very well. As Yan'er's elder, the happiest thing is to see her healthy and happy. Now, she has both. This child... is not easy!"
The old marquis also nodded and said, "Yan'er can be so good, and little Miss Ah Fu has made great contributions. We in the Chu family will remember this favor."
Chu Lingxuan didn't say anything, but nodded. The three generations of the Chu family highly praised her work.
Chen Afu smiled and said, "Old Marquis, Lord Chu, you are too polite. I also like Sister Yan very much, and I hope she can always be healthy and happy. We are short on time today, so please forgive me for the poor hospitality."
Elder Chu smiled and said, "It's already very good, thank you for your hospitality. I left in a hurry today, I will come back to eat the mutton hotpot you prepared next time. I heard from Xuan'er that it is more delicious than the Hongyun Restaurant in the capital."
He was a really good talker, and his few words made Chen Ahfu feel warm inside. She knelt down to thank him, took the tray and handed it to Zeng Xiaoqing behind her.
Master Chu San said a few more words and then stood up to say goodbye.
The Chu family and the Chen family escorted him out of the yard and watched him disappear into the night with a dozen horsemen.
Mr. Chu also invited Dabao, Alu and Qiqi and Huihui to Tangyuan to play tomorrow, and said that he would invite Chen Ming to Tangyuan for a drink another day.
Chu Lingxuan whispered to Chen Afu, "I have already told Lord Chen about what his mother did. Lord Chen was very angry and ashamed of his mother's behavior. He said that he would definitely restrain the old lady and relatives, and that such things would not happen again. You can rest assured."
Afterwards, the Chu family said goodbye and returned to Tang Garden. Manager Luo supported Mr. Chu and walked in front, while Chu Lingxuan held Chu Hanyan and walked behind.
Chu Lingxuan walked to the dead tree and heard Chu Hanyan's giggle again. She whispered in his ear, "Auntie, Dabao."
Chu Lingxuan stopped and turned around. There were two figures, one tall and one short, standing at the entrance of Luyuan. They were holding hands, and under the cover of the two red lanterns outside the door, they were glowing red, which made people feel warm even on a cold winter night.
The little figure saw them turn around and stretched out his arms to wave at them. He also shouted loudly, "Sister Yan'er, Uncle Chu."
Although the long figure did not move and her face could not be seen clearly, I could imagine that her smile must be as bright as a spring flower...
Chu Hanyan giggled again and said, "I like it...Auntie, Dabao."
"Yeah." Chu Lingxuan smiled and said "Yeah".
Wei and a maid from Tangyuan were walking at the back, carrying food boxes. In the food boxes were braised dishes that Chen Afu had specially prepared for Steward Luo who had not eaten yet, as well as the old marquis and Mr. Chu's long-time attendants.
Wei led the girl past the master without looking away. The stars were shining brightly tonight. Even though the master was standing under the tree, the mottled starlight shone through the branches, and he could see the master's bright smile and the girl's sparkling eyes in his peripheral vision.
It turns out that the old man has such a smile!
Wei thought of her fifth cousin again. Forget it, let's go back after the New Year.
Chu Lingxuan stood there and looked at the two figures for a while before reluctantly turning around and taking big strides to chase the old marquis who was walking in front.
"Since we can't see Sister Yan'er anymore, can we go home now?" Chen Afu smiled and lowered his head.
She emphasized the words "Sister Yan'er". After she finished speaking, she felt that she had said it deliberately and her face turned red.
Every time, Dabao would pull her to the door to watch the father and daughter walk further and further away, and every time she would gladly accept it. But every time she saw that slender and straight figure turn around and stop to look at them, she couldn't help but feel a little strange in her heart.
Strange! She was shocked when she thought of this word.
She knew clearly how big the gap between her and him was, and clearly believed that there was absolutely no possibility. She was already 32 years old in her previous life, long past the age of dreaming, not to mention that she had been hurt so deeply by love. In her opinion, the probability of Cinderella and Prince Charming living a happy life was almost zero. Besides, he already had a woman he loved...
Those vague and inappropriate little thoughts that I just had must be packed up and thrown away immediately. What I want to find is a man who matches my status, or even a man who is lower than me.
Chen Afu clenched his hands and made up his mind.
Dabao, whose hands were hurt by his mother's holding, disagreed with what his mother said and corrected her, "Mom, I'm not just looking at Sister Yan'er, I'm also looking at Uncle Chu." After saying that, he took his mother's hand and went back to the yard.
Old man Zeng, who was waiting in the yard, closed and locked the door only after he saw his masters come in.
Chen Afu had her and Wang's meals brought to the upper room or the side room, and asked the servants to sit at the back to eat.
Back in the upper room, the Eight Immortals Table was not only filled with the things sent by Mr. Chu San, but also with the gifts sent by the old marquis, which included a ginseng root and a pound of bird's nest.
Chen Ming pointed at the things on the table and said, "These are the gifts from the Chu family to thank you for teaching Miss Chu. You can take them all back."
Chen Ahfu only took out a set of brushes, inkstones and inkstones and said, "This set is for Dabao, Dad keeps the rest. Bird's nest is very good for Dad's health, Dad drinks a bowl every morning. That ornament is placed in my brother's study, it's elegant. I have another one, Manager Luo said that the Chu family gave me a thank-you gift, and asked Dabao to put it in the west wing."
Dabao nodded and said, "Yes, Grandpa Luo also specifically said that it contained mother's monthly salary, as well as a thank-you gift from Grandpa Chu and Uncle Chu. They said that mother taught sister Yan'er very well and they were very satisfied."
Chen Ming also saw Steward Luo quietly call Dabao out of the room and pointed at the large package in his hand. As if he was still worried that Dabao couldn't carry it, Steward Luo and Dabao took it into the west wing together. After listening to them, he asked Wang to put away the things on the table.
Chen Ahfu and Wang went to the side room to eat, and Chen Ming also came in to taste each dish. He said, "Eating with the nobles, not only can I not feel full, but I can't even taste anything."
Everyone laughed.
After finishing the meal, Chen Ahfu led Dabao back to the west wing. Dabao pointed to a large package on the table and said, "This is the reward from Grandpa Chu and Uncle Chu."
Chen Afu opened the package and saw a large square wooden box at the bottom, on top of which was a very delicate small lacquered wooden box with flowers on it, and on top of that was a purse.
She picked up the top purse and opened it. There was a five-liang silver ingot inside, which should be the monthly salary for this month. There was also a two-hundred-liang silver note, which was the year-end bonus, which should be a reward from Chairman Chu Lingxuan.
Chen Ahfu smiled. Chairman Chu has always been so generous. She stuffed the silver and banknotes into her purse and continued to look at the material rewards.
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