Chapter 495: Seeing Others Through Her
Mrs. Tang seemed to have not expected Song Yuntang to say such a thing.
With red eyes, he nodded and said, "What the county lady said makes sense."
Seeing this, Tang Jingshan looked at Xu Qingye.
"Come with me to the study. I have something to tell you."
"Yes." Xu Qingye looked at Song Yuntang, "I'll go to the study with the teacher and will be back soon."
Song Yuntang nodded.
"Go ahead. I'll stay here and talk to Master's Wife."
Seeing Xu Qingye leaving with Mr. Tang, Mrs. Tang looked at Song Yuntang.
"It seems that Qingye treats you well."
Song Yuntang did not deny it.
"He is very nice and treats me very well."
Mrs. Tang smiled and said, "As for love affairs, it's more interesting to see you young people get along with each other."
As she spoke, she pointed to some pastries in Song Yuntang's hand.
"I asked Nanny Chen to make this this morning. There are lotus cakes, peach cakes, and crabapple cakes. County Lady, please try them and see how they taste."
Song Yuntang nodded and picked up a piece of the most colorful crabapple cake first.
She took a small bite.
The pastry was still warm, the outer layer was crispy, soft and glutinous, and the red bean paste filling inside was sweet but not greasy. The only thing I didn’t like was the shredded fruit garnishing the crabapple cake.
"The crabapple cake tastes very good, but I'm not used to the taste of shredded fruit."
When Nanny Chen heard this, she laughed with red eyes.
"My lady used to complain to me often, saying that it would be better if the crabapple cake didn't have shredded fruit on it. I didn't know the county lady's taste, so I added it on my own. Next time I have the chance to make it for the county lady, I will pay attention to it."
Mrs. Tang said nothing, but just looked at her with loving eyes.
Song Yuntang put down the Begonia cake and picked up the Hibiscus cake and Peach cake next to it to taste. They both tasted very good and the sweetness was just right for her.
Adhering to the principle of not wasting food, she ate two pieces of lotus cake and peach cake while chatting with Mrs. Tang, and then she ate the crabapple cake that she had just tasted.
Mrs. Tang asked her.
"If it doesn't suit your taste, why eat it?"
Song Yuntang smiled faintly, "I can't say I don't like it very much, I just can't get used to the taste of shredded fruit. I've experienced hunger before and know what it feels like to be hungry, so I don't like to waste anything. I'm sorry to make you laugh, Madam."
Mrs. Tang took her hand.
"You are a good and kind child who deserves the hard work of the farmers. How could the mistress laugh at you?"
As she spoke, she took off the white jade bracelet on her hand, which was smooth and smooth with a small bit of sugar color, and put it on Song Yuntang's slender wrist.
Song Yuntang evaded the question.
"Master's wife, this bracelet is too valuable. I can't use it."
Madam Tang looked serious. "I cannot refuse a gift from an elder. You said that once a teacher is a father for life. Now that it is given to you, just wear it with confidence. I don't lack these things here, Master's wife."
After hearing this, Song Yuntang could no longer refuse.
After chatting for a while, Mr. Tang and Xu Qingye returned to the main hall.
Seeing this, Song Yuntang quickly stood up.
When the man's eyes swept over her, his brows softened a little, and he bowed to Tang Jingshan and Mrs. Tang.
"It's getting late, and I have a child to take care of at home, so I won't bother you and your wife anymore."
Mrs. Tang stood up and said, "I wanted to keep you for lunch before leaving, but since you are worried about your children at home, we can't keep you any longer. If you are in the capital in the future, please come to the Tang Mansion often and bring Hao Ting to us."
Xu Qingye nodded.
"Teacher and mistress, please stay. Goodbye."
After saying that, he took Song Yuntang's hand and turned away.
Mrs. Tang looked at Song Yuntang's back, her eyes reddened again, "Nannan always starts with the most colorful crabapple cake, and doesn't like fruit shreds. She eats hibiscus cake and peach cake in silence, obviously happy. Although she has never been hungry, she doesn't like to waste. Whenever she encounters food she doesn't like, as long as she touches it, she will still finish it. She and Nannan are so similar, but what is God foreshadowing?"
Seeing her looking at Song Yuntang's back with sadness, Nanny Chen hurried forward to comfort her.
"Maybe it's God's mercy that allows Miss to stay with you in a different way. The doctor has said that too much worry will hurt your mind and your spirit. Madam, please don't think too much."
"well."
Mrs. Tang sighed and walked to the backyard.
"But she is not my daughter after all."
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After getting on the carriage, Song Yuntang looked at Xu Qingye.
"Have you told Mr. Tang about the housewarming party?"
"I said so." Xu Qingye held her hand in his palm. "The teacher said that he had just resumed his post not long ago, and there are too many people watching him in the dark, so he will not attend in person. He will ask someone to send gifts when the time comes."
Song Yuntang nodded to show his understanding.
An important official like Mr. Tang, who holds a high position of power, and those who keep an eye on him must be extremely important in the officialdom.
We are still young and it is not suitable for us to be too much in the spotlight.
"Speaking of gift giving."
Song Yuntang raised his hand, turned up his sleeves, and revealed the bracelet on his wrist.
"Here, Master's Wife gave it to me. I didn't want it at first, but she said that gifts from elders cannot be refused. So even if I didn't want it, I couldn't refuse it."
The shiny jade bracelet looked particularly beautiful on her arm.
"It's okay. Since Master's Wife has said so, it's hard to refuse. Just take it. I can repay the favor in other ways in the future."
Song Yuntang put down his arms and leaned on his shoulders.
"I felt that every time she looked at me, it was as if she was remembering their daughter through me, but I had to pretend that I didn't know. I always felt like a thief and felt guilty."
Xu Qingye put his arm around her waist.
"Teacher and mistress know it very well, Tang'er, don't feel guilty, it's good to let them have some thoughts in their hearts."
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As soon as he got home, Song Yuntang went straight to the main courtyard.
Maybe it's a common problem for those who have just given birth. I missed my child very much after not seeing him for a while.
When they arrived at the west wing, Xu was holding the sleeping Hao Ting and putting him in the cradle.
Xia Ning saw her coming and bowed, "Madam, the young master just finished his milk and fell asleep."
Song Yuntang nodded.
"Thank you for your hard work."
She came to the bedside and reached out to touch the child's smooth little face.
The more you look at your own children, the more happy you will be.
Because I had eaten a few pieces of pastries at Tang Mansion in the morning, I only had a few symbolic bites at noon.
He ate a few more bites of dinner. After finishing his meal, he put on his clothes, took a small hoe, and led Jinshu and Xia Ning to work in the garden for nearly an hour, planting a lot of flowers and herbs.
It was almost dark when I took off my gloves and returned to the main courtyard.
In the courtyard, Xu Qingye and Hao Ting were staring at each other. The expressions of both father and son were exactly the same, serious but with a hint of curiosity. There was an open book on the table next to them, which was obviously the one Xu Qingye had just read.
Looking at this scene, Song Yuntang found it a little funny.
"What's going on? The father and son are competing with each other."
Xu Qingye glanced in her direction, then turned to look at his son on his lap, "I picked up Shu Haoting and started to make a fuss, wondering if he wanted me to accompany him."
Song Yuntang understood.
"There's a reason why babies cry. See if they need to have their diapers changed."
Xu Qingye nodded, and after untying his son's diaper, a stream of water came towards him.
His pupils shrank and he leaned back quickly to avoid having boy's urine splashed all over his face.
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