She didn't go in to cause trouble.
It's hard to have it all in this world, if this can make them feel more at ease, that's good.
Wen Ye stood outside the house for a while, waiting for the mother and daughter inside to finish their discussion before stepping in.
Before discussing the matter with Wen Ran, Aunt Chang asked other people in the courtyard to stay away.
Seeing Wen Ye suddenly come back without a sound, Aunt Chang was slightly startled and asked, "Did you leave something behind?"
"Yes, I left something behind." Wen Ye handed the box over in a normal tone, "It's for my little sister."
When Aunt Chang saw that it was a rather large box, she asked, "How much silver will this cost?"
Wen Ye put the box down and said, "It didn't cost much."
Aunt Chang looked unconvinced.
Wen Ran was also like that. She said, "Fourth sister, the seven little golden monkeys you gave me last year are still here. My aunt and I have no shortage of money to spend."
Even if she is short of money one day, as long as she studies hard, she will always earn it.
After all, books cannot be read in vain.
Wen Ye and Aunt Chang didn't know that Wen Ran had already found a way to make a living.
Wen Ye had no choice but to explain: "It's really not something expensive, just some food and gadgets I made myself, not worth much money."
Having been mother and daughter and sisters for many years, how could Wen Ye not understand the two people in front of her.
If I gave them expensive gifts every year, it would only make them more uneasy. Last year, I was very generous. In addition to wanting to make their lives better, I also wanted to let them know that everything was fine with me in the Duke's Mansion.
"Food?" Wen Ran asked excitedly, "What is there?"
Although Wen Ye left behind recipes before she got married, when Wen Ran wanted to eat Aunt Chang's food, she would ask the kitchen to cook for her, but for some reason the food always tasted different from when she ate with Wen Ye.
"You'll know after you try it." Wen Ye made it according to the two people's taste.
Food doesn’t spoil easily in winter. Just heat it up in the kitchen and it will still taste great.
Wen Ye stayed in Xi Cui Yuan for a while, and only left after eating some snacks with Aunt Chang and Wen Ran.
This year, we have prepared warm leaves in advance.
There are all kinds of food supplements and funny stories collected from somewhere.
Although Lu was busy, he was not as physically and mentally exhausted as before.
After every social event, I am no longer just tired, but also have a hint of anticipation for "what she will do tonight".
In the blink of an eye, it was the 16th day of the first lunar month.
The busiest days have passed. Today is Lu's last meal. Maybe she ate too much, but she found that her waist was a little tighter when she dressed recently.
The Great Jin Dynasty held court on the 16th day of the first lunar month. Duke Xu and Xu Yuejia both attended the court.
Xu Jingrong also returned to the academy yesterday afternoon with Aunt Xu's second son.
Shen Tingxuan had already moved back to the house that his eldest aunt had bought when she went to Beijing last year after the sixth day of the Lunar New Year.
So there are only four people at the dinner table today.
Mrs. Lu glanced at her son who was drinking soup, and said in a curious tone: "I've never seen you like drinking vegetarian soup so much before."
Xu Jinglin raised his head and said, "This soup tastes like meat."
Upon hearing this, Lu lowered her head and tasted it. It was indeed true.
She looked at Wen Ye and said, "Why don't you be in charge of the menu for the family banquet next time?"
Wen Ye shook her head and refused: "Sister-in-law, everyone has their own expertise. How can my little troubles be used to support an occasion like a family dinner?"
"Besides, these supplements were specially made for my sister-in-law. Would my sister-in-law be willing to let them 'serve' outsiders?"
Lu was speechless: "...You, your words are becoming more and more unruly."
"That's out of tune." The tone was tolerant.
Although Lu scolded him verbally, he never mentioned the family dinner menu again.
On the other hand, after the court session, Duke Xu did not return home first, but waited for Xu Yuejia outside the palace.
Xu Yuejia walked out of the palace and saw that Duke Xu had not left yet, so she stepped forward and called out, "Brother."
Duke Xu said, "Get in the carriage quickly."
After Xu Yuejia entered the carriage, Duke Xu couldn't wait to say, "Brother wants to ask you for a favor."
"What help?"
"Isn't it that your eldest sister-in-law's birthday is coming soon?" Duke Xu said somewhat awkwardly, "After you go back, can you help me to inquire about what birthday gift my sister-in-law is preparing for your eldest sister-in-law this year?"
After hearing this, Xu Yuejia did not agree immediately.
He asked, "What have you prepared this year, brother?"
Duke Xu expressed his thoughts and plans: "I want to make a snack for your sister-in-law myself."
He has started learning recently, but his progress is a bit slow.
As for whether Xu Yuejia would leak the secret, Duke Xu was not worried because he was not that kind of person.
Xu Yuejia nodded: "I understand."
Duke Xu, who thought he had agreed, was very happy and said, "You are indeed my good second brother."
Like Duke Xu, Wen Ye has also been preparing for Lu's birthday ceremony.
The facial mask she had thought of before was quite effective, so Wen Ye planned to make two bottles of improved versions that were more suitable for the Lu family. In addition to the facial mask, she also prepared hair care cream and skin care cream.
When Xu Yuejia returned to the West Courtyard, Wen Ye was directing Xu Yuxuan and said, "Little Snail, go get a spoon for your mother~"
When Xu Yuxuan heard this, he immediately ran towards the small table where the bottles, jars and spoons were placed.
He bent his belly and looked at the spoons of different sizes, then turned his head and asked, "Mom, do you want a long one or a short one?"
Wen Ye sat at the table, lowered his head and used a medicine mortar to stir something. He said, "A longer one."
This kind of thing wasn't Xu Yuxuan's turn to run around, but he seemed to like it very much.
As long as he doesn't cause trouble, Wen Ye basically lets him do whatever he wants.
Xu Yuxuan is a good kid except that his legs are temporarily short and he walks slowly, but everything else is fine.
Wen Ye's 'calling' was quite smooth and easy, like a little snail prince.
Xu Yuxuan held the long-handled spoon in his hand, turned around, and caught a glimpse of the person at the door. He opened his mouth and shouted, "Father!"
Wen Ye turned around when he heard the voice, and then deliberately said in a teasing tone: "The big snail is back?"
Xu Yuejia: "......"
Xu Yuxuan was puzzled: "My father is also a snail?"
Wen Ye turned his gaze back to the child and said, "Yes."
Xu Yuxuan asked again: "Does father also need to help mother get the spoon?"
Wen Ye said nonsense in a serious tone: "You are enough for this, your father will be responsible for the rest."
There was a fluctuation in Xu Yuejia's eyes as he looked at her.
Wen Ye stopped when she saw that things were going well, and pointed to the stool beside her and said, "My dear, sit down."
Xu Yuejia sat over, glanced at the medicine mortar in her hand and asked, "What are you doing?"
Wen Ye replied: "Guess."
Xu Yuxuan followed and said, "Father, guess~"
Xu Yuejia smelled the fragrant medicinal aroma emanating from the mortar, and it seemed somewhat familiar.
He thought about it quietly, and finally remembered: "Facial mask?"
Wen Ye replied: "Almost."
The little snail next to him spoke again: "What else does mother want? Xuan'er go get it~"
Xu Yuxuan seemed to have fallen in love with this "game". Wen Ye said casually, "Mother is hungry and wants to eat jujube cakes."
Xu Yuxuan's eyes lit up and he wanted to eat too.
So this time Xu Yuxuan became more proactive and turned around and ran out of the house.
With great enthusiasm, the goal is the small kitchen.
Without Wen Ye's reminder, Rendong, who usually took care of Xu Yuxuan, quickly followed.
After Xu Yuxuan left, Wen Ye saw Xu Yuejia staring at her, so she asked, "My dear, is there anything wrong?"
Xu Yuejia then remembered that Duke Xu had asked him to help, so he said "hmm".
Wen Ye: "What's the matter?"
Xu Yuejia confessed, "After the court session today, my brother found me and asked me to help him find out what birthday gift you gave to your sister-in-law this year."
Wen Ye stopped what he was doing and asked, "Did you ask my brother what he is going to give me?"
Xu Yuejia nodded: "I asked."
Wen Ye immediately asked again: "What is it?"
Xu Yuejia paused and said nothing.
Seeing his reaction, Wen Ye knew that Duke Xu must have told him not to tell her in advance.
But she still asked: "Can't you tell me?"
Xu Yuejia said, "You speak first."
Wen Ye shook his head: "That won't work."
Xu Yuejia was silent for a while and said, "Then I won't say anything either."
After hearing this, Wen Ye raised her eyebrows slightly: "My dear, you will tell me."
Xu Yuejia: "...I am a person who values trust."
However, that night, a spring breeze still blew in the inner room.
The next day, Duke Xu waited outside the study in the front yard. When he saw Xu Yuejia, he couldn't wait to ask, "Did you find out anything?"
Xu Yuejia's answer disappointed Duke Xu: "Not yet."
But Lord Xu did not give up. He continued, "Go back and try again."
Xu Yuejia didn't refuse or agree, but asked: "Brother, do you have no confidence in the birthday gift you prepared for me?"
Upon hearing this, Duke Xu immediately retorted: "Who said that! I learned to make the golden cake rolls that your sister-in-law loves the most."
After asking what he wanted to know, Xu Yuejia gave Duke Xu an accurate reply: "I will ask for you tomorrow night."
Duke Xu, who did not notice the strangeness in his words, rekindled his hope and said, "Okay, okay!"
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