Chapter 183 Chapter 183 Broken Leg
After Chu Shaoyu left, Fu Wenxiao and others also went to greet the carriage waiting somewhere else.
The carriage that came to pick them up was quite low-key. Leading the group was a nanny with neatly combed hair. When she saw Fu Wenxiao, she looked a little excited, but quickly restrained herself.
"Master, Madam, please get in the car."
The nanny came over with a group of servants and greeted them respectfully.
The number of people from the Fu family who came to pick them up was no less than that from Chu Shaoyu's side, but they acted more low-key, and with the heavy snow, they did not attract much attention.
Mr. Wang and his wife came over to say goodbye to Fu Wenxiao and the others.
The Wang family has their own house in the capital, so they can just go there directly after arriving in the capital.
Originally, they thought that after arriving in the capital, they could invite the Fu family to live with them, just like they did in the provincial capital.
The two families are close friends, so naturally there is no need to be particular about these things.
But at this moment, when they saw the servants coming to pick up Fu Wenxiao and the others, they knew that the Fu family also had a place to stay and could no longer live with them.
Mr. Wang was very disappointed. He wanted to live with his brother Fu and discuss learning and calligraphy when he had nothing to do.
After saying goodbye to each other, Mr. Wang and his wife got on the carriage that came to pick them up.
As for the luggage, the servants would deliver it and they didn't need to worry about it.
The carriage moved forward in the heavy snow.
Mr. Wang lifted the curtain and looked back. He could no longer see the Fu family. He could not help but sigh, "I see that the servants of the Fu family act in a very methodical way. It seems that before the Fu family fell into decline, they must have been a very wealthy and sophisticated family."
When he first met Fu Wenxiao, he felt that his demeanor was not that of an ordinary person, but he didn't care. He wanted to make friends with Fu Wenxiao.
Later I heard a lot about the Fu family. It was said that the Fu family came from the north and used to be traveling merchants.
Mr. Wang felt that the Fu family should be more than just peddlers. How could peddlers raise a man as noble and outstanding as Fu Wenxiao? It was more like he was raised by an aristocratic family with a profound background.
Mrs. Wang smiled and said, "No matter what the Fu family did in the past, we are not making friends with them for their benefit."
"That's true." Mr. Wang nodded in agreement.
Brother Fu was so good that even if he was just a commoner, he would have wanted to become his sworn brother, not to mention that he had such a powerful brother-in-law...
**
On the other side, the Fu family also boarded the carriage.
There were two carriages. Zhou and the two children rode in one, and Fu Wenxiao and Yu Li rode in the other.
The carriage was not only spacious, but also equipped with hot tea, food, and hand warmers for heating. The temperature inside the carriage was much warmer than outside, probably because there was a charcoal stove burning under the carriage.
Yu Li stared at the furnishings in the carriage in amazement, and curiously opened the drawer under the desk embedded in the wall of the carriage. He found that there were not only small items such as tea, but also spare clothes, warm blankets and the like.
Very particular.
She had never seen such a carriage before and found it eye-opening.
Yu Li said, "There are so many things in the carriage, and they are so fully prepared. Xiao brother, are you cold?" Then he handed him a hand warmer to keep him warm, and covered him with a blanket.
Fu Wenxiao: "...Actually I'm not cold."
"Really?" She touched his hand, "Forget it, just hold it."
Seeing her curiously touching and looking around, Fu Wenxiao smiled and poured her a cup of hot tea to warm her up.
Then he opened a box on the table, which contained snacks to go with tea.
Yu Li took a bite of the snack and found it tasted very good.
As she was a little hungry, she said as she ate, "Are all carriages in the capital built like this? The space is very spacious, and it can hold a lot of things."
Fu Wenxiao said tactfully, "People who are more particular are all like this."
Yu Li said "Oh", it turned out that the capital city and the south were indeed different.
This place is very prosperous and the people here are very particular, especially Fu Wenxiao, whose status is special, so his food, clothing, housing and transportation are even more exquisite and particular.
Because there were food and drinks in the carriage, and there was a chessboard and other things in the bottom drawer that could be used to pass the time, Yu Li did not feel bored staying in the carriage.
Half an hour later, the carriage finally stopped.
The carriage entered a house in an alley.
The alley was very quiet and the house was a large house with three courtyards, much larger than their house in Shanping County. Even the rooms were large. Although it was winter, the flowers and trees in the courtyard were lush, giving people a feeling of a deep courtyard.
Zhou and Fu Wenxiao were used to it, but Yu Li and the two children were like country bumpkins, looking around and sizing up the new house they were going to live in.
"Grandma, this place is so big!"
"Are we going to live here in the future?"
The two children asked curiously. Although they were in a strange place, they were emotionally stable and not very scared because their familiar elders were there.
It is more of a curious exploration of coming to a bustling and unfamiliar city.
"Yes." Zhou said with a smile, "Let's live here first."
The two children said, "Do we have to move in the future?"
They were smart. When they heard Zhou say "live here first", it proved that they might not live here for too long.
Zhou touched their heads, with a complex expression on her face, including excitement, sadness, and a certain expectation...
She smiled at the two children and said, "Maybe."
The two children were a little puzzled, and they held her hands, one on each side, asking her not to be sad.
The servants in the house came over and bowed respectfully.
Yu Li was brought to a wing room by Fu Wenxiao. The room was large, decorated in a simple and elegant style, and it was warm. The air was filled with a light fragrance that was not cloying, but would feel a bit stuffy after smelling it for too long, so the window had to be opened to ventilate the room.
After she walked around the room, Fu Wenxiao pulled her and said, "Li Niang, do you want to wash up?"
"Of course!" Yu Li said.
Although all necessary utensils were available on the ship, it was still inconvenient. In addition, the weather was too cold to take a bath every day. If I just wiped my body, it would always feel uncomfortable.
Maybe it’s because after coming to this world, I’ve gotten used to taking a bath every day even in the coldest weather, and I’ll feel uncomfortable if I don’t take a bath for one day.
Yu Li went to the bathroom to wash up. There was already water and clean clothes available.
She gave herself a good scrub and even washed her hair.
When she came out with wet hair, she found several maids waiting at the door. The leading maid looked very familiar.
She blinked, "Qing Huan? Why are you here?"
Yu Li still remembers the maid he spent a few days with in the house in Qingjiang Province.
Qing Huan bowed to her and smiled shyly, "I came to the capital in September and have been staying here, waiting for the prince and his wife to come." Then she added, "Madam, I will wipe your hair."
Yu Li hated taking care of her hair the most, so he gave the job to her without hesitation.
Qing Huan and several maids got busy. They first wrung her hair dry, then let her lie on the couch, moved the fumigation cage over, dried her hair, and then used hair cream to care for it.
The maids were well-organized, and it took several people just to do her hair.
It was the first time that Yu Li enjoyed this level of service. Although he was not used to it, he had to say it was quite comfortable. He did not have to do anything as the servants took care of everything, which was a real pleasure.
Fu Wenxiao came back from washing up and saw her sitting there with her hair loose, holding a bowl of hot soup in her hand, looking thoughtful.
he asked with a smile, taking the hot soup brought by the maid and taking a sip.
As the hot soup enters your stomach, your body instantly warms up.
Yu Li looked at the maids who were cleaning the room, and after they respectfully left, he said, "No wonder you are so particular, they are really good at it."
Even she was being served so comfortably that her willpower was being corroded.
Fu Wenxiao laughed and said, "If you like them, keep them and let them serve you."
These maids were specially trained by the Fu family. Although he could not come back to Beijing as the eldest son of the Duke of Zhenguo, he still had the proper style.
After drinking the hot soup, seeing that his hair was not dry yet, Yu Li asked: "Do you want to ask the maid to dry your hair? They do a good job, and your hair will dry quickly."
She didn't know before that you can use a fumigation cage to dry your hair in winter.
There were also a lot of spices in the fumigation cage. After drying her hair, it smelled fragrant. Finally, she applied hair cream, and her hair became black, smooth and fragrant. She grabbed a handful and put it in front of her nose to smell it, and she thought her hair smelled so good.
The powerful and wealthy in this world know how to enjoy themselves. No wonder everyone wants to climb up the social ladder.
Fu Wenxiao said: "No need, my hair is almost dry."
Seeing that he didn't need it, Yu Li didn't force him and continued to tell him about his experiences with great interest.
She looked like an ignorant country bumpkin who found everything new. Fu Wenxiao listened with a smile. No matter what she said, he could always connect with her, which made her very interested in talking.
The two talked in the room for a while, and then a maid came over and said that dinner was ready.
They went to the living room to eat.
Zhou also came with her two children.
They also washed up specially, changed into clean clothes, and looked very energetic.
The dinner was very sumptuous, with authentic dishes from the capital. Each dish was very exquisite and filled the entire table. I guess they knew Yu Li's appetite.
When they were eating, they didn't have anyone to serve them, just their family.
Just like in Shanping County.
After dinner, everyone sat together and chatted.
Zhou said, "I asked just now. The people living near this house are all scholars, mostly candidates from the imperial examinations in Beijing. There is also a busy street market nearby, which is very suitable for shopping..."
At this point, she couldn't help but smile, knowing why the people below had chosen this house specifically.
The area is full of scholars and is naturally noble. Not only is the environment quiet, but it is also relatively safe, which is just right for Fu Wenxiao's current status as a scholar. There is also a bustling market not far from here, making it convenient for Yu Li to go shopping.
This place is quiet in a bustling city.
Yu Li said: "That's great, Mom, let's go shopping together tomorrow."
Whenever she arrives at a place, she wants to go out for a walk to learn about the local customs and people, as well as the local food culture.
Zhou agreed with a smile.
After chatting for a while, seeing that the two children were sleepy, they went back to their rooms to rest.
After being on the boat for so long, I am still a little tired.
Yu Li lay in the scented quilt, which was soft and warm.
It was so warm that she was sweating.
She kicked the quilt away, with most of her body exposed outside the covers. She soon felt a little cold and shrank back into the quilt again.
This happened several times, and Yu Li had no choice but to strip Fu Wenxiao.
Fu Wenxiao had already fallen asleep. He held her in his arms in a daze and asked, "Ali, can't you sleep?"
"It's too hot." Yu Li said. There was a floor heating in the room, and although it was quite warm, it was still quite hot for her.
She is not afraid of cold, but heat.
Fu Wenxiao managed to sober up a little, "Tomorrow I'll ask them to turn down the heat on the ground."
"It's okay." She snuggled into his arms, leaning against his slightly cool body, and found that the temperature was just right. "That's it."
His body was a little cold, so the heating in the house must have been set according to his needs. She was in good health, so she didn't care about it. Anyway, she had him to cool her down.
Soon Yu Li fell asleep.
Fu Wenxiao hugged the girl in his arms who was like a stove, and laughed a little. He thought that maybe there was no need to turn on the floor heating, as it was not that cold after all.
**
After a night's rest, everyone was in good spirits the next day.
After breakfast, Yu Li was eager to go out.
The snow has stopped, so it's a good time to travel.
The housekeeper wanted to prepare a carriage for them, but Yu Li waved his hand and refused, "It's okay, it's only a few steps away, we can just walk there, and treat it as exercise."
Upon hearing this, the steward quietly withdrew.
Fu Wenxiao also went out with them.
Fu Yanhui and Fu Yansheng were very interested in going out shopping with their elders. They took Yu Li's hand and followed her shopping with great interest after they went out.
Zhou and Fu Wenxiao, who were standing behind, couldn't help but laugh when they saw this.
Soon after walking out of the alley, the surroundings became lively.
The street is very prosperous, with shops lined up on both sides, selling all kinds of things. In the past, there was also a street that specialized in selling pens, ink, paper, inkstones, toys, etc., and most of the people who came and went were scholars.
Yu Li was not interested in these things and quickly shifted his gaze, taking the two children for a stroll on another street.
After they finished shopping, they went to a nearby restaurant for dinner.
The restaurant also serves authentic Beijing cuisine, and Yu Li enjoys the meal very much. She has never been picky about food, and will eat whatever is delicious.
After dinner, they planned to buy some things and then go home.
Yu Li wanted to buy some cakes, but there were a lot of people lining up at the cake shop. She dragged Zhou and the two children to line up, then turned to Fu Wenxiao and said, "Xiao brother, I want to eat marinated duck. Go buy two."
There are so many delicious foods on this street that Yu Li is dazzled and wants to eat them all.
If you want to eat it, just buy it.
There happened to be a lot of people there, so she and her mother-in-law lined up here, and Fu Wenxiao could go somewhere else to help buy what she wanted to eat.
Fu Wenxiao agreed with a smile and walked towards the shop selling marinated duck not far away.
He had just bought some marinated duck and was about to go out when he suddenly heard a burst of noise coming from the other side of the street. He looked over and saw a group of people riding horses towards him.
Leading the group was a young man dressed in gorgeous clothes, and he was followed by a group of tall and strong guards.
The boy paid no attention to the pedestrians on the road, and even waved his whip and shouted loudly.
"Untouchables, get out of the way!"
Pedestrians on the road hurriedly dodged, the scene was very chaotic, some people were knocked to the ground, trampled by the dodging pedestrians, and some were pushed and thrown into the middle of the street. Everyone was stunned for a moment.
The young man riding the horse didn't care at all. Seeing that the horse was about to hit the people in the middle of the street, some people even closed their eyes, unable to bear to watch.
Suddenly, the horse under the boy's crotch neighed, and unexpectedly fell to the side, and the boy on its back fell to the ground with it.
The person who was almost hit was so scared that he fell to the ground.
It happened so suddenly that the guards behind had no time to react, and the hoof of a horse galloping behind stepped on the leg of the young man who fell to the ground.
With a click, the boy let out a shrill scream.
“Ah ...
The guards were so frightened that they pulled the reins and jumped off their horses.
"Master, how are you?"
The young man was in so much pain that he broke out in a cold sweat and turned pale. He looked furious and lashed out at the guard who was asking about his condition with a whip, cursing, "My leg is broken, and you actually have the nerve to ask me what's wrong? Send me back quickly and ask the imperial physician to come over - ahhh, it hurts so much..."
A blood mark appeared on the face of the beaten guard, but he dared not say a word.
When the guards saw the blood on his legs, they didn't dare to send him back like that, so they found a simple stretcher and carried him back.
The boy lying on the stretcher had a distorted face due to pain. He glared at the horse on the ground and shouted, "Kill this beast!"
"No!" A guard hurriedly stopped him, "Master, you suddenly fell off your horse. There must be some conspiracy. Maybe someone wants to harm you. This horse must be taken back for inspection."
The boy's eyes went dark due to the pain. In the end, he said nothing more and lay on the stretcher, groaning and moaning in pain.
The guards quickly carried him away.
The guards who stayed behind were looking for someone to get the horse back from the ground, when suddenly they saw it stand up by itself.
The guard checked the horse and found nothing unusual, so he had to lead it back.
Their faces all looked unhappy. The young master's leg was broken by a horse. This was a difficult matter to explain. They didn't know how these guards would be dealt with when they returned.
Soon, the group disappeared into the street.
After confirming that they had left, the people who had fallen around them finally got up. Although some people were trampled, fortunately they were wearing plenty of winter clothes, so nothing was wrong. Even the person who was almost hit by the horse just now took advantage of the people's inattention and quietly crawled to the corner.
The people around were whispering, discussing what had just happened.
"Whose leg was broken by the horse just now?"
"It seems to be the emperor's grandson."
"Grandson of the Emperor? Grandson of which palace?"
"I know. He is the third young master of the Third Prince's mansion. I heard that he is the son of Concubine Kang. The Third Prince loves him very much..."
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