Mrs. Lu felt awkward when her thoughts were seen through by the nanny who had served her closely for many years.
It is indeed absurd to let my uncle, who is in poor health, worry about growing watermelons.
Mrs. Lu glanced at her son who was already eating his second piece of watermelon, paused and said, "Save the seeds of these two watermelons and let Mr. Chen try them next year."
Nanny Xian smiled silently and replied, "Yes."
The lady now seems to be more lively than before she got married.
The watermelons were indeed very sweet, no worse than those grown on the Duke's estate, but even juicier and sweeter. While Lu understood Wen Ye's feelings, she couldn't help but think that Shen was truly a good mother.
No wonder he was able to raise his younger siblings so well.
Wen Ye brought a few baskets of fruits back to the west yard. There was a small ice cellar in the west yard. It was not big, but it was enough for Wen Ye to use to cool fruits and tea in summer.
It can be regarded as the realization of ice freedom.
At this time, Xu Yuxuan was still in class, so Wen Ye immediately asked Taozhi to get ice to make watermelon smoothie.
Taozhi asked again, "What would you like to eat for breakfast, Madam?"
It rained at night, so it wasn't as hot and humid this morning as before. Wen Ye had a rare chance to take a nap in the summer, so he didn't have time to have breakfast.
Wen Ye thought for a moment and said, "I suddenly feel like eating barbecue."
Ice drinks and barbecue are a perfect match.
This time, Wen Ye didn't plan to do it himself, but to ask the kitchen to bake it and send it in. Then he would have a bite of barbecue and a sip of sweet watermelon smoothie.
enjoy.
After the barbecue and watermelon smoothie were placed on the coffee table, Wen Ye lay down on the armchair, asked Tao Zhi to sit on the other side, and read the storybook to her.
Yunzhi sat beside the ice basin, fanning it gently to blow cool air towards Wenye.
Comfortable.
That's life.
After eating and drinking, Wen Ye finally remembered and said, "Oh, by the way, when my husband comes home later, remember to send him a bowl as well."
Yunzhi: "I'll remember that."
Wen Ye added: "Use the watermelon that my mother sent me."
"Just give me a small bowl, don't give me too much."
She just wanted Xu Yuejia to taste whose watermelon was juicier and sweeter. A small bowl would be enough for her. Any more would not be enough for her.
Yunzhi paused for a while before answering, "Yes."
The tone was somewhat helpless.
Taozhi smiled secretly while turning the page.
If you eat breakfast late, lunch will naturally have to be later.
Wen Ye asked the kitchen to make some liangpi for lunch. She was eating alone, so there was no need to follow any rules. She ordered spicy liangpi with meat buns, and she specified that the meat filling for the meat buns should be chopped braised pork and green peppers.
No need for soup, she had watermelon smoothie.
Wen Ye, who was content with having melon, had lunch like this for several days in a row.
But a few days later, the cold skin and meat stuffed bun was replaced by other things, such as flower rolls with spicy salt, cold shredded chicken, boneless chicken feet with scallion oil, etc.
Wen Ye asked Hong Xing to prepare any food that could be prepared.
She eats alone, so she doesn't need to cook too much. Hong Xing can basically handle it by herself.
Xu Yuejia has been quite busy these days. Wen Ye hasn't seen her for a few days since she sent him a bowl of watermelon smoothie and he gave her a golden hairpin in return.
I heard from Mrs. Lu that there was some progress in the case that the emperor had assigned him.
I guess he got it from Duke Xu.
Lu even hinted to her that if she wanted to know more, she could try to learn from her.
Wen Ye is good at whispering in someone's ear, but the man in her room never comes home when he's busy, so she never has the chance to do so.
That day, Wen Ye asked the small kitchen to prepare dinner only for her and Xu Yuxuan as usual. However, just after she gave the order, Xu Yuejia came back.
Fortunately, it’s not dark yet.
She had no choice but to let Taozhi say it again.
"My dear, you're back." Wen Ye, who had been in a good mood recently, took the initiative to pour him a cup of tea.
Xu Yuejia saw her action, her expression froze, and she raised her eyes: "What's the matter?"
Wen Ye held the teacup in his hand, his eyes blank for a moment: "No."
Only then did Xu Yuejia feel at ease to take the tea and drink it with her eyes lowered.
After realizing what Xu Yuejia meant, Wen Ye's mouth twitched.
She suspected Xu Yuejia did it on purpose.
At this time, Xu Yuxuan came in with a bamboo ball and wanted Wen Ye to play with him.
Wen Ye bought the bamboo and rattan ball in the West Market when she went out with Xu Yuejia last time.
Seeing that Xu Yuxuan liked it, he gave it to him.
Wen Ye took the sepak ball. It was still hot outside and she didn't want to go out.
After staring at the ball for a while, Wen Ye raised his hand and threw the ball towards the west study room, then lowered his head and said to Xu Yuxuan, "Go pick it up quickly."
Xu Yuxuan had never played like this before. Although he felt something was odd, his eyes lit up uncontrollably and he immediately trotted over to pick up the ball.
After turning back, he raised the ball to her without Wen Ye's reminder.
Wen Ye took the ball, waited for a moment, and threw it again.
Xu Yuxuan went to pick it up again, with a very happy step.
Taking advantage of this gap, Wen Ye turned her head to look at Xu Yuejia and asked in a negotiating tone: "My dear, do we have to wait until after the New Year to give Xuan Er extra lessons?"
Xu Yuejia: "He doesn't know many words now, so if we give him more lessons now, we will get twice the result with half the effort."
Xu Yuxuan picked up the ball again and urged, "Mom, throw it again~"
Wen Ye continued to throw, and still did not give up, saying: "My dear, take another look, are you really not considering it?"
They are so stupid.
Xu Yuejia glanced at her son who ran into the study room to pick up a ball and laughed silly, and said very calmly: "Talent cannot be forced."
Wen Ye felt regretful and looked away. Xu Yuxuan had already picked up the ball.
She was about to catch it, but Xu Yuxuan hugged the ball in his arms.
Then Wen Ye heard her cheap son say, "Mother, it's my turn to throw it away now!"
Wen Ye: “…”
As expected, Xu Yuejia's lips curled slightly for a few moments and she continued to drink her tea calmly.
He is really shooting himself in the foot.
Wen Ye sighed and said, "Xuan'er, why don't you let your father come first?"
Xu Yuxuan was puzzled: "Why?"
Wen Ye asked, "Xuan'er, do you remember who burns incense first during the New Year ancestor worship ceremony, father or mother?"
"It's father!" Xu Yuxuan said loudly.
Wen Ye: "The same goes for picking up the ball."
Xu Yuxuan took the initiative to answer, "Father first!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he raised the ball in his hand in front of Xu Yuejia and said, "Then father, you go first~"
Xu Yuejia: "......"
Wen Ye felt relieved after successfully dragging someone into the water.
......
Xu Yuxuan, the man who threw the ball twice, had a smile on his face when he washed his hands.
Xu Yuejia wiped her hands and suddenly said, "You can give what you just mentioned a try."
Wen Ye had long forgotten what he had mentioned before.
She looked up and asked, "What can I try?"
Xu Yuejia put the handkerchief back, looked at her seriously and said, "Add more lessons."
To Xu Yuxuan.
After Wen Ye realized what was happening, he couldn't help but burst out laughing.
After washing her hands, Xu Yuxuan came over and saw Wen Ye smiling. She was curious and puzzled: "What is mother laughing at?"
After laughing enough, Wen Ye stopped talking and said, "Nothing, it's just your father who wants to ask you something."
When Xu Yuxuan heard this, he immediately looked at Xu Yuejia.
Xu Yuejia paused and asked him, "How does Mr. Xu treat you?"
Xu Yuxuan was totally unaware of the danger and said, "The master is good to Xuan'er and never goes bad."
Xu Yuejia nodded slightly: "Very good."
Xu Yuxuan was confused and didn't understand much, which was good.
At dinner time, Wen Ye prepared some iced drinks, and in front of Xu Yuxuan was a small cup of watermelon juice at room temperature.
As for Xu Yuejia, maybe the kitchen was too busy and she forgot or what, she was only given soup to drink.
Xu Yuejia glanced at the ice in her cup and frowned slightly: "Have you been eating like this these days?"
Wen Ye followed his gaze, looked down and asked, "My dear, are you talking about this ice drink?"
Xu Yuejia nodded: "Yes."
Wen Ye replied: "I can't eat without it in this weather. My dear, haven't you noticed that I have lost weight in the past few days?"
Xu Yuejia looked at her for a long time without saying anything.
Wen Ye also felt the soft flesh on his waist at this time, and said with a little embarrassment: "Although it's not noticeably thin."
Xu Yuejia retracted her gaze and said, "Iced drinks are cold. You drink so much every day. Be careful not to get sick."
He added: "Although it is hot in summer, it is not advisable to overdo it."
"I know. I won't drink tomorrow." Wen Ye could tell whether the concern in Xu Yuejia's words was true or false.
The watermelon sent by Shen was just finished.
Just stop for a day and switch to another flavor the day after tomorrow.
"Don't worry, my dear. I'm in good health."
As a result, she was slapped in the face that night.
Wen Ye was awakened by the pain, breaking out in cold sweats. He grabbed a hand randomly and then remembered that Xu Yuejia was staying in the west courtyard that day.
She hurriedly shook him: "Xu Yuejia, it hurts."
Xu Yuejia woke up almost immediately.
With the faint light, Xu Yuejia saw a pale face.
He frowned: "Where does it hurt?"
Wen Ye touched his stomach and said in pain, "Here..."
Xu Yuejia asked her to lie as flat as possible, then put her hands on the painful area and massaged it gently.
After pressing for a while, he asked again: "How does it feel?"
Wen Ye nodded and shook her head: "It's better, but it still hurts."
Xu Yuejia moved her hand down, and her warm palm landed on her lower abdomen, continuing to massage in one direction.
After an unknown amount of time, Wen Ye felt that she had recovered and was even in a good mood to wonder: "My husband actually knows medicine?"
Xu Yuejia continued massaging and said, "I have read a few medical books and have some knowledge of this."
Wen Ye said in a weak voice: "Fortunately, my husband is here."
Xu Yuejia stopped what he was doing only when he saw her complexion improve.
For the first time, he spoke to her in an unquestionable tone: "Starting tomorrow, no ice is allowed."
Wen Ye almost sat up, "This has nothing to do with ice drinks!"
Xu Yuejia did not respond, but said: "Get up, I will help you walk."
Wen Ye shrank back again, "It doesn't hurt that much anymore."
Xu Yuejia didn't force it, but just kept looking at her.
Wen Ye felt guilty after being looked at, so he could only say, "I'll get up."
But you know what, walking a few steps like this seemed to make her feel more comfortable. Wen Ye stole a glance at the expressionless man.
She thought the abdominal pain could be forgotten, but Xu Yuejia seemed to have heard what she was thinking.
He stared at her solemnly and said, "I will tell my sister-in-law about your abdominal pain tomorrow."
Wen Ye: “…”
Not even a chance to struggle.
Xu Yuejia really grasped her weak spot accurately.
Tell Mrs. Lu that she might be the only person in the Duke's Mansion who is not allowed to use ice in summer.
With this worry in mind, Wen Ye fell into another deep sleep.
This time, she seemed to have a dream. In the dream, Xu Yuejia went to the main courtyard to complain, and then Lu came to the west courtyard and removed all the ice basins in her room.
The small ice cellar in the west courtyard was also locked. There was only one key, which was also in Lu's hands.
She couldn't get the key and was locked in a fire cage for some time.
Wen Ye was frightened awake, it was so terrifying.
As a result, just as she used a handkerchief to wipe the sweat from her forehead, she heard the voice in her dream appear outside the curtain.
He said the same words as in the dream: "Quick, move all these ice basins away."
The cotton handkerchief fell from Wen Ye's hand.
It's over, the nightmare is coming true.
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