East Garden, the eldest young master's courtyard.
After sleeping here for two nights, Liu Wanyun took a closer look at the place where she lived.
In ancient times, wealthy families lived in spacious quarters.
The main house where I live is like a modern three-bedroom, one-living room house, with a bedroom, a dressing room, a reception room, and a study; there are also two side rooms and an ear room next to it.
There is an open space in the yard, which can be used as a small garden.
But at the moment, nothing has been planted. Maybe Shen Chaodong doesn't like to do these things.
After entering the door, Liu Wanyun sat in front of the round table, motionless.
Shen Chaodong thought that she was still unhappy about being called in and scolded.
Her cute and smiling face was now frozen in place, her heart tightening inexplicably. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have let you face this alone today!"
Liu Wanyun was slow to react and realized what he was saying and that he had misunderstood.
She didn't explain either. She just wanted him to feel guilty so that she could do whatever she wanted!
She pulled a smile from the corner of her mouth and pointed to the courtyard and said, "Brother Dong, I want to plant some flowers there, is that okay?"
Shen Chaodong was surprised by her address to him and was stunned for a moment before replying, "Okay."
Liu Wanyun's face became even happier. "I also want to build a swing!"
Seeing that she was happy about this little thing, Shen Chaodong agreed more readily, “Okay!”
"I'll have someone do it now!"
After a while, the housekeeper came with his men.
But he was not the one riding the swing, he was here to return the gift.
There were four boxes filled with various items such as cloth, tea, wine, four treasures of the study, dried fruits and cakes, porcelain and jade ornaments, etc., and each item was in even number.
Liu Wanyun looked at the ornaments and her first reaction was, these are all antiques! If only I could take one back home, I could sell it and instantly become a nouveau riche!
Uncle Lin, the housekeeper, also said, "Tomorrow morning, when the young master and the young mistress leave, they'll send over some live chickens and ducks, as well as fresh fruits and vegetables, six boxes in total. The mistress said she must pray for a smooth and auspicious start!"
Liu Wanyun looked at the things in the box and was very satisfied. Whether in reality or here in the Liu family, these things were very rich and very impressive.
But Shen Chaodong frowned, “Is there nothing more valuable like gold or silver?”
Uncle Lin glanced at Liu Wanyun and said awkwardly, "Madam has reviewed this list of gifts."
The implication is that he was just doing what he was told.
Liu Wanyun pulled Shen Chaodong's sleeve and said with a smile, "These are enough, it's pretty good."
Then he said politely to Uncle Lin, "Thank you for your hard work, housekeeper. Go and get busy!"
Uncle Lin saw that the young lady did not make things difficult for him, so he looked at her gratefully, bowed and left.
Shen Chaodong looked at the pile of things, was silent for a while, asked the servants to move the things into the side room, and then went out.
Liu Wanyun didn't know what he was going to do, so she didn't ask. She started thinking about what kind of flowers to plant in her own yard.
Hydrangeas are a must-see, as they bloom for a long time and are particularly beautiful.
Then plant some roses and make them into an arch at the door.
Also, plant some gardenias in the corners of the walls, and when they bloom the whole yard will be filled with fragrance.
I don’t know if there are gardenias here, or if this flower is not called this name now?
When Si Xi saw that his son-in-law had gone out, he quickly went up to the young lady and whispered a few words.
After hearing this, Liu Wanyun asked in surprise, "Are you sure?"
She had no idea about falling into the water during the Lantern Festival. She only knew that when she woke up in this world, she was lying on Liu's bed and said she had fallen into the water.
Because the weather was still cold at that time, I was sick for a long time due to the cold and had to stay in bed for half a month.
Si Xi shook his head, "I'm not sure, but I think it's probably true!"
Women's intuition is always accurate!
Liu Wanyun thought to herself that she would know after a side interview.
Just as the two finished their discussion, someone else came into the yard.
She is Aunt Zhao’s daughter, Miss Ruonan.
Ruonan was dressed simply and looked shy.
Standing at the door, he timidly called out, "Is my sister-in-law here?"
The old woman guarding the door went to help pack up things, and there was no one to pass on the message.
Hearing the sound, Si Xi hurried out to meet them.
"The young lady is here, please come in! My young lady is inside."
Ruonan reminded quietly, "Inside the mansion, you should change your address and call me Young Madam!"
Si Xi nodded gratefully.
Ruonan was holding a box of pastries. She looked at Liu Wanyun and offered it enthusiastically, "Sister-in-law, this is the jujube kernel cake my mother made. Although it's not as good as the ones in the city's pastry shops, it's better because I made it myself. The ingredients are real, so you can eat it with confidence."
Si Xi quickly took it and went to prepare tea.
Liu Wanyun wanted to invite her to sit down, but she waved her hand and refused. "I still have to go deliver cakes to my second and third sisters-in-law, so I won't sit down. I'll come and chat with my sisters-in-law when I'm free."
Liu Wanyun did not try to keep her and sent her out.
As soon as I arrived at the door, I met the servants who came to make a swing frame, carrying a wooden frame and other materials.
Ruonan asked curiously, "What is this for?"
Liu Wanyun smiled and said, "Your eldest brother asked me to make a swing frame."
There was envy in Ruonan's eyes.
Liu Wanyun thought about it and remembered that when she visited the garden yesterday, there didn't seem to be anything that girls liked, such as swings.
That's right, Mrs. Shen had three sons and no daughters, so naturally she wanted to get some things that boys would like.
The two concubines gave birth to daughters, but they had no say in their affairs.
She immediately added, "Once it's done, you can come and play anytime."
Ruonan immediately smiled faintly, "Okay, thank you, sister-in-law!"
When Si Xi came over with the tea, he saw the people leaving, so he stared at the box of jujube kernel cake and asked hesitantly, "Miss, do you want to eat this jujube kernel cake?"
Liu Wanyun opened the box and took a look. It was made very exquisitely, no worse than those in the pastry shop.
She picked up a piece, looked at it carefully, and then put it in her mouth.
Si Xi was so frightened that he immediately shouted, "Miss, you... you are not afraid..."
Liu Wanyun smiled nonchalantly, "It's okay!"
This was sent with such fanfare that if anything went wrong, wouldn't it be directly known that it was them?
Judging from what happened at dinner last night, Aunt Zhao is not such a stupid person.
What's more, she felt that there was not much conflict of interest between her and Aunt Zhao. On the contrary, when Miss Ruonan got married in the future, she would have to rely on her brother and sister-in-law.
Therefore, she felt that there was no need to worry about what Aunt Zhao might do!
She picked up another piece and handed it to Si Xi, "Try it too, it tastes just as good as the ones in the pastry shop!"
Si Xi took it hesitantly, and seeing his young lady eating so confidently, he also put it in his mouth, "Mm, it's really delicious!"
The two were eating happily when Shen Chaodong came back with a box in his hand.
It looks quite exquisite at first glance!
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