Chapter 704: Young Scholar
"I gave it to Brother Yang." Tang Bao said.
It was indeed given to the little brother, and then the little brother gave it to the golden thigh.
"Sister Fuya, you know his last name isn't Yang, yet you keep calling him Brother Yang." Xia Siya asked, "Then do you know what his last name is?"
"Of course I know." Tang Bao nodded: "Brother has never hidden it from me. He told me a long time ago, but I'm just used to calling him that."
The first few words she learned were her little brother's name.
As the two were talking, the carriage arrived at the gate of the prefect's residence.
I could have gone in directly, but I met Xia Siya's second brother at the gate.
"Is Sister Fuya here?"
A clear and pleasant voice came into the carriage.
"Second brother?" Xia Siya exclaimed in surprise.
Xia Siya's second brother, Xia Siming, is a young scholar with a refined and gentle demeanor.
Unlike Xia Siya's carefree personality, he is gentle and shy, with a scholarly air.
"Second brother, why are you back?" Xia Siya got off the carriage and asked excitedly.
"The teacher at the academy has something to do today, so he's on holiday for half a day."
"So you're going to..."
"Mom saw that you and sister Fuya hadn't come back yet, so she asked me to go check on you."
After hearing what Xia Siming said, Xia Siya turned around and looked at Tang Bao.
"Sister Fuya, this is my second brother."
Tang Bao often heard about Xia Siming from Xia Siya, but this was the first time she saw him in person.
"Tang Bao has met the second brother."
Tang Bao smiled and bowed.
Xia Siming quickly returned the greeting.
"Sister Fuya, there's no need to be so polite."
Xia Siming said this, her face slightly red.
Tang Bao was very surprised.
She really didn't expect that a girl with Sister Siya's personality would have such a second brother.
Xia Siya leaned close to Tang Bao's ear and whispered, "My second brother is a bit effeminate."
"Xia Siya!" Xia Siming, who was accused of being effeminate, was completely upset. "Are you getting pissed? Do you think I can't hear you just because you're speaking too softly?"
"Hehe... Second brother, you can't beat me, so stop being stubborn." Xia Siya giggled and said proudly.
Xia Siming rubbed his forehead with a headache.
Then, he looked at Tang Bao and said apologetically, "I'm sorry to have embarrassed you, Sister Fuya."
Tang Bao waved her hands repeatedly.
"How could that be? It's obvious that the second brother really loves his sister, that's why he spoils Sister Siya so much."
In one sentence, Xia Siming immediately looked at Tang Bao with admiration.
Look at this sister, she is polite and considerate.
A few people talked as they entered the gate and walked towards the backyard.
After Tang Bao entered, she found that the prefectural mansion was not decorated with flowers and splendidly.
Instead, there is an ancient atmosphere, revealing simplicity and plainness everywhere.
Sure enough, my godfather and godmother are not vain people.
Tang Bao immediately put on a filter.
Mother Zou had already hurried in to report.
Mrs. Xia knew that Tang Bao had arrived and was waiting in the yard with a happy face.
"Godmother!"
As soon as Tang Bao saw Mrs. Xia, she couldn't help but run over with her skirt lifted up.
Mrs. Xia took a few quick steps forward and grabbed Tang Bao's hand without waiting for her to salute.
"We're finally here! Are you tired? Are you hungry? Godmother has asked someone to prepare the food. Wash your hands first, eat something to fill your stomach, and then go wash up and rest..."
Mrs. Xia said a series of things and took Tang Bao's hand and walked into the house.
Xia Siya has become accustomed to this.
As soon as her mother saw sister Fuya, she forgot about her own daughter.
The girl in pink behind Madam Xia had a look of surprise on her face.
Then, a thoughtful expression appeared on his face.
"Cousin." Xia Siya greeted.
"Cousin." The girl smiled faintly at Xia Siya.
Then, he looked at Xia Siming again.
"Cousin." The smile on his face deepened a little.
"Cousin." Xia Siming nodded politely.
After Tang Bao entered the room, Madam Xia introduced her, "This is my niece, Zou Shuqin. She came all the way from the capital to celebrate my birthday."
Tang Bao quickly and politely said, "Hello, Sister Zou."
"Hello, Sister Su." Zou Shuqin nodded slightly with a polite and noble smile on her face.
At this time, a maid brought clean water and helped Tang Bao and Xia Siya wash their hands and faces.
Seeing this, Xia Siming said goodbye to Mrs. Xia and left.
Mrs. Xia waved her hand and told him to go to the study to study.
"Sister Fuya, please stay for a few more days. When it's your day off, I'll take you for a nice stroll around the city. Just tell me what you want to eat or what you want to play." Xia Siming looked at Tang Bao and said with a smile before leaving.
Xia Siya is indeed an expert at tricking her brother, and she immediately exposed her second brother's shortcomings.
"Come on, second brother, you've been studying since you were little, a complete bookworm. You spend all day either at the academy or at the mansion. You're not as familiar with the city as I am." Xia Siya said, "You're taking your younger sister Fu Ya for a stroll, aren't you just going to get bored?"
Xia Siming: “…”
It’s so hard to maintain a gentle and refined appearance with this younger sister around!
This time it was Mrs. Xia's turn to have a headache.
How come this daughter hasn't made any progress at all?
Will it be okay if I marry into the Bai family in the future?
The Bai family is a truly prestigious family.
Mrs. Xia felt a deep worry in her heart and felt that she had a few more white hairs.
No! I have to ask Fuya for some black hair cream later...
Tang Bao looked at Xia Siming's helpless expression and said with a smile: "Thank you, second brother. As long as you don't delay your studies, I would be more than happy."
"Okay! It's settled!" Xia Siming said, glared at Xia Siya, and then said, "Listen to what Sister Fuya says and learn from her!"
Xia Siya made a playful face at Xia Siming.
Xia Siming shook his head and laughed, then walked out.
Soon, the food was served in the hall.
It was already past noon, and Mrs. Xia and others had already had lunch.
"These are all your favorite foods."
Mrs. Xia said as she reached out and picked up a spicy duck neck for Tang Bao.
Then, he picked up another piece of stir-fried assorted vegetables with chopsticks.
"Eat some more vegetables to help reduce internal heat... This Dongpo pork is cooked perfectly. Try it and see if it's any different from the one you make at home..."
Mrs. Xia didn't eat herself, but sat next to him and kept picking up food for Tang Bao.
Zou Shuqin became more and more surprised.
Her aunt had never been so enthusiastic towards her own niece.
Now he treats a little girl from the countryside as his treasure.
Not only my aunt is like this, but my cousin is also like this.
I have been here for such a long time, but my cousin has never taken the initiative to take me for a tour around the capital.
Zou Shuqin sat next to the table in front of the window, holding a teacup in her hand, but her eyes were fixed on Tang Bao who was eating at the table.
I don’t understand what charm this little girl has that makes my aunt and her family treat her so warmly?
It is a bit difficult for Tang Bao to ignore Zou Shuqin.
After all, that look was too intense.
"Sister Zou, why don't you use some too?" Tang Bao looked at Zou Shuqin and suggested.
Zou Shuqin quickly shook her head: "I used it with my aunt."
"Oh." Then stop staring at me while I eat.
Otherwise, I would think you have ulterior motives.
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