Chapter 21 Gossip
Although there were often news coming in saying that the two elders were doing well, she was always worried.
"It would be nice if I could stay at my parents' house for a few more days, and spend a few days with my parents to show my filial piety."
There was sadness in her words, but she also knew that this was impossible.
When a married woman returns to her parents' home, it usually happens when something big happens. But since her husband just came back and she's staying there for a while, it would be strange if people outside didn't think too much about it.
"Forget it, let's not talk about it. With this little free time, I might as well think about my father's birthday gift this year."
October 28th.
It’s only been a few days since now.
When Du Jingyi mentioned this, Yingtao and Lizhu also put down what they were doing and came over.
"I think it would be better if the young lady gave him eighteen pure gold pigs. The master would definitely like them."
The one who made this suggestion was Lizhu, and Cherry next to her couldn't help but laugh.
"Lizhu, you have been using this idea for years, and you still don't give up?"
"What I said was all true! It's just that the young lady didn't do it. Otherwise, the master would be very happy."
Hearing her say this, Du Jingyi and Yingtao also laughed out loud, which alleviated a lot of the sadness and grief that had just arisen.
The master and his servants chattered about the birthday gift for a long time.
The days passed peacefully, just like before.
The next day, the sky was bright and clear with only light clouds.
Du Jingyi got up very early, and when it was just getting light, he called Yingtao and Lizhu to serve him.
I'm going back to my parents' home today, so I have to dress something festive.
Not to mention anything else, the most important thing is the one that matches your skin tone.
We have to make the Du family’s parents feel at ease and feel that their daughter has not been wronged by marrying into the Duke’s Mansion.
So, she specially put on a white double-breasted top with scarlet flowers sprinkled on it, and a pleated skirt. She looked like a winter plum blossom that blooms proudly in the snow and frost, full of spirit.
Lizhu also carefully decorated her hair with some beads, adding a lot of wealth to her look.
After looking left and right at the diamond-shaped bronze mirror and thinking it was good, Du Jingyi began to speak.
"Go and see if the general is up. If he is, invite him to have breakfast."
"yes."
It was rare for Lizhu to hear the young lady take the initiative to invite the general in, so she was naturally very excited and hurried out to the study.
After a while, Shang Ji was invited over.
Du Jingyi was slightly stunned when he saw that he was wearing a royal blue satin round-necked robe with scattered flowers.
I have to say, after dressing like this, he doesn't look like a general who is almost thirty years old. He looks more like those young men in Sui'an City.
She took a step forward and spoke to Shang Ji according to the rules.
"I have met the general."
"Well, get up."
"Thank you, General."
"Sit down, have dinner earlier so we can go out earlier."
"good."
The two of them sat side by side on a rosewood eight-immortal table outside the bedroom.
After a while, the maids came in one after another and brought today's breakfast.
There were noodles with shredded chicken, crystal steamed dumplings, pancakes, and a small bowl of jade soup.
Among them, the Jade Soup was prepared according to Du Jingyi's preferences. As for the others, one could tell from the quantity that they were prepared for Shang Ji.
The couple didn't speak a word while eating, just savoring the food slowly.
Shang Ji had to admit that the cooking skills of the cooks in this small kitchen were getting better and better.
It's just an ordinary pancake, but the one made here is much more exquisite and delicious than the one in the military camp.
So, after quickly finishing three, she spoke to Madam Dou who was standing beside her to serve her.
"Has the cook changed? I remember that her cooking skills weren't that good before."
Nanny Dou smiled, immediately looked at Du Jingyi beside her, and explained.
"The person in charge of the small kitchen now is Danruo, a maid that the young lady brought with her from her parents' home as a dowry. Her cooking skills are indeed much better than those of the original cooks in our house."
When Shang Ji heard this, he said "Oh".
No wonder, but just looking at the furnishings in this room, it can be seen that his wife knows how to enjoy life.
Therefore, it is not surprising that they brought this skilled cook here.
So, he raised his voice and spoke to Du Jingyi.
"When we get to the general's mansion, have them expand the kitchen and find a few more humble cooks to learn from us. This will make the banquets look better in the future."
"Yes, I understand."
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Having said that, Du Jingyi still started ventriloquizing.
Danruo's cooking skills were acquired by traveling around with her Du family and integrating the flavors of many places. It is not easy to learn.
However, Shang Ji's reminder was reasonable.
After moving to the new house and sorting out all the affairs in the house, it is inevitable to invite people back to a dinner party to liven up the atmosphere.
So she had to prepare first and find a few capable maids to help her manage the household.
After the meal, the couple went out together.
The carriage at the door was not from the Duke's Mansion, but a general's carriage bestowed by the emperor.
Four shiny-coated ponies stood neatly in front of the carriage, and the carriage was spacious enough to seat seven or eight people.
Although Du Jingyi had seen some of the world, he was still a little surprised when he saw the majestic imperial carriage.
However, this surprise was fleeting and soon disappeared from her eyes.
After the couple got into the carriage and sat down, Shang Ji said something to the outside.
"Let's go."
"Yes, General."
Standing on both sides of the carriage were the four maids brought by Du Jingyi and Mother Cai.
Their faces looked surprisingly good, and they all smiled happily.
Behind the carriage was a team of Shang Ji's personal guards, about twenty people.
Following behind were the carriages carrying the return gifts, a long line of twenty carriages.
Such a grand ceremony stretched all the way from the Shangguo Mansion to the gate of the Du family.
Many confused people gathered around to watch, and some with good memory began to whisper.
"Zizi, if you ask me, this Miss Du is really blessed, otherwise why is it that this young master has married four times, and she is the only one so lucky to have survived and returned home!"
"Who says it's not true? Now she is the young lady of the Duke's Mansion and the general's wife. Look at this pomp and ceremony. Isn't it giving her enough face? It seems that this young lady is very favored!"
"Hahaha, you're jealous, aren't you? How about spending some money to send your daughter to the Duke's Mansion to be a concubine? Who knows, you might get some good stuff."
"Pah, pah, pah, your daughter is the mistress."
A few people were gossiping, but their voices were not too loud.
But Shang Ji had been in the army for so many years, so naturally his hearing was extraordinary.
When he heard these words, his brows slightly frowned. He had originally closed his eyes to rest, but soon he opened his eyes.
But when he saw that the lady sitting next to him looked calm, he relaxed.
Although his reputation of being unlucky in marriage was spread by Madam Wei, he did not have much confidence in his heart. Therefore, Shang Ji was not stingy in giving her the best within his ability.
(End of this chapter)